User guide

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Introduction
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1.2 Target Group
To use this user guide and the DVS software correctly you should have
experience in handling PCs and working with the respective operating
system where the software is installed. If you want to use the software
and the DVS system to its full potential, you should also have knowl-
edge in the field of digital video in general.
When working with the hardware of VENICE you should be familiar
with the hardware handling of a video/server system.
Furthermore, to use the DVS system in connection with other equip-
ment, e.g. a VTR, you should know how to operate this equipment.
1.3 Conventions Used in this User Guide
The following typographical conventions will be used in this documen-
tation:
y Texts preceded by this symbol describe activities that you must per-
form in the order indicated.
– Texts preceded by this symbol are parts of a list.
Texts preceded by this symbol are general notes intended to fa-
cilitate work and help avoid errors.
You must pay particular attention to text that follows this
symbol to avoid errors.
“ ” Texts enclosed by quotation marks are references to other man-
uals, guides, chapters, or sections.
B
UTTON Text in small caps and bold indicates push but-
tons
Menu Text in italic and bold indicates either a menu
name or options in a menu list
Menu » Option In the specified menu select the stated item
Item Text in bold only stands for other labeled items
of a user interface
Directory/File Directory structure or file
Entry Parameters, selections or entries made in the
program; it may also indicate a command (e.g.
at a command line), file syntax or contents of a
file