Introduction
This manual is the User’s Guide for the DVS-9000/9000SF Production Switcher system supporting the SDTV signal format only. The DVS-9000 and DVS-9000SF have different numbers of M/E banks and input/output signals, but are otherwise functionally identical.
This manual refers to these generically as the “DVS-9000 system,” and describes principally the operation of the system using the CCP-8000 series of center control panels.
The User’s Guide for the DVS-9000 system comprises two volumes.
Contents of Volume 1
Overview of functions of the DVS-9000 system, and basic switcher operations including transitions, keys, and wipes.
Contents of Volume 2
DME effects, snapshots, keyframes, and various operations such as setup which affect the overall system.
Devices and system nomenclature
In this manual, when discussing the principal components of the DVS-9000 system, in place of the formal product names, abbreviated names characterizing the functions and features are sometimes used. When distinctions between system configurations must be drawn, the terms in the second table on this page are used.
Principal components and naming
The formal product names of the principal components of the DVS-9000 system, and the terms used in this manual are as follows.
Formal product name | Term used in this manual |
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DVS-9000/9000SF Production Switcher | Switcher or switcher processor |
Processor | |
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BKDS-9470 DME Board Set | DME or DME board set |
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CCP-8000-series Center Control Panel | Control panel or center control panel |
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DCU-8000 Device Control Unit | DCU |
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System nomenclature
The following terms are used for systems, depending on the combination of installed options, and the signal format.
