HOW
T
O
USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is divided into four mai n sections. It is
recommended that Section One, CVI DESCRIPTION be read
before first trying to use the CVI. The other sections are
designed to be read whilst working with unit to gain a knowledge
of the facilities that it offers.
Section One - CVI Description
This is an introduction containing general information about
the CVI, its layout and how to use it. Many people skip
introductions, however there are aspects of the CVI which are
unusual, and it is the intention of this introductory section to give
an overall view of these. So, read on!
Section Two - Getting Started
The
Paint Exercises
section works through examples of some of
the paint effects available. These start with simple drawing and
colour change, graduating to title editing and cut-and-paste
operations. A CVI is required for these exercises.
The
Video Exercises
section explains, with examples, some of
the video effects available. These examples include image
colourizing, freezing, mirroring and disintegration. A CVI and
video camera (or recorded video tape) input are required a t this
stage.
Presets
describes the characteristics of each Factory (ROM)
PRESET, including video and paint responses. This section also
includes photographs of examples of presets and a PRESET Quick
Selector. If the CVI operator works through these presets to
familiarize him/herself with effects, a CVI and video input are
required.
Section Three - Paint and Video Menus
Paint Men us
gives a detailed description of each of the menus
in the PAINT category. It contains all details of digital painting
tools. To get the most from your CVI, this section should be
worked through, after
Paint Exercises
has been read.
Similarly,
Video Menus
contains a detailed description of the
menus in the live VIDEO category. This section should also be
worked through, after
Video Exercises
has been read.
Section Four - Software Updates - Revision
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This section contains information on enhancements to the CVI
Software which have occurred since Revision SA Software was
released. Contact your dealer for more information.
It also contains the details of the
RS232C
Computer Interface
of the CVI. It describes the i nstructions and the signals that the
CVI uses for Remote Control and Data Storage.
Section F ive - References
A
Glossary
covers the more technical terms of the manual, and
there is, of course, the
Index.
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