User manual

ASI-310 User Manual (Iss. 03) Introduction • 1–5
Documentation Terms and Conventions
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual:
• All references to the DFR-8300 series frame also includes all version of the 10-slot
(DFR-8310 series) frames, 20-slot (DFR-8322 series) frame, and any available options
unless otherwise noted.
•“525-line mode” refers to broadcast situations using NTSC composite (analog) signal
reference inputs.
•“Board” and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames,
including all components and switches.
•“DashBoard” refers to the DashBoard Control System™.
•“Frame” refers to DFR-8300 series frame that houses the ASI-310, as well as any
openGear frames.
•“GPI/O” means General Purpose Input-Output. This term is commonly used in the
broadcast industry to refer to DC signals used by one device to control another.
•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses ASI-310.
•“System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in your environment.
• The “Operating Tips” and “Note” boxes are used throughout this manual to provide
additional user information.