Grass Valley M-Series iVDR User Manual v.2.0.10 - Manual (Page 11)

20 April 2005 M-Series User Manual 11
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About this manual
This user manual describes the M-Series iVDR and provides instructions for
installing and operating the product in a variety of applications.
How this manual is organized
This manual is organized around the tasks required to install, configure, and operate
the M-Series iVDR. The following describes the chapters included in this manual:
Chapter 1, Installing the M-Series iVDR — Describes how to make rear panel
connections and configure the iVDR for basic operation.
Chapter 2, Quick Start Procedures — Use these procedures to learn the basics the
iVDR user interface to accomplish key tasks— recording, playing, trimming, and
creating playlists.
Chapter 3, Product Description — Provides the product functional description and an
introduction to AppCenter, the main user interface.
Chapter 4, Modifying Configuration — Describes how to modify the M-Series iVDR
configuration settings using the Configuration dialog box.
Chapter 5, Using the Monitor Pane — Provides information for using the Monitor
pane and for customizing it to suit your workflow.
Chapter 6, Recording Clips — Describes how to use the Recorder application to
record clips.
Chapter 7, Playing and Editing — Describes how to use the Player application to play
clips, trim clips, and create subclips.
Chapter 8, Working With Playlists — Describes how to use the PlayList application
to create and manage playlists.
Chapter 9, Managing Media Using Clips Pane — This chapter describes how to use
the Clips pane to manage media. Learn how to move, delete, copy, import/export
assets, and to create and manage bins (directories) to organize media.
Chapter 10, Using Remote Control Protocols — Describes how to setup and industry
standard remote control protocols to control the M-Series iVDR.
Appendix A, Specifications — Describes the mechanical, environmental, and
electrical specifications of the iVDR.
Appendix B, Rack-mounting and Connector Pin-outs — Contains step-by-step
rack-mount procedures and information about rear panel connector pin-outs.