User manual

ADC-8733A User Manual (Iss. 02B) Introduction • 1–5
Documentation Terms and Conventions
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual:
•“Frame” refers to DFR-8300 series frame that houses the ADC-8733A card, as well as
any openGear frames.
• All references to the DFR-8300 series frame also includes all version of the 10-slot
(DFR-8310 series) and 20-slot (DFR-8321 series) frames and any available options
unless otherwise noted.
• All references to the ADC-8733A also includes all versions unless otherwise indicated.
•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses ADC-8733A.
•“Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames,
including all components and switches.
•“System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in your environment.
•“525-line mode” refers to broadcast situations using NTSC or PAL-M composite
(analog) signal reference inputs.
•“625-line mode” refers to broadcast situations using PAL-B or PAL-N composite
(analog) signal reference inputs.
•“PAL” refers to PAL-B, PAL-M, and PAL-N unless otherwise stated.
• The “Operating Tips” and “Note” boxes are used throughout this manual to provide
additional user information.