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The programs available in your system appear in the Pro-

gram Loader menu in the center of the screen. This is

the first menu you see after the system has successfully

booted.

Figure 5-1. Program Loader Menu

The basic software supplied with the system includes the

Operating System, Message Compose, Disk Utilities,

Fonts by Wire and Font Create.

Main Page

1.1 Welcome!35
1.2 iNFiNiT! Family Overview35
- 1.2.1 Text35
- 1.2.2 Color36
- 1.2.3 Message Compatibility36
1.3 Available System Options36
- 1.3.1 Additional Master Fonts37
- 1.3.2 Advanced Font Create Utility37
- 1.3.3 Dual User Option (iNFiNiT! Only)37
- 1.3.4 Extended Effects Frame Buffers37
- 1.3.5 CLYPS Capable Frame Buffers38
- 1.3.6 Flash Save38
- 1.3.7 Image Tools38
- 1.3.8 IMAGESTOR!™ Option38
- 1.3.9 IMAGESTOR! Recall Keyboard39
- 1.3.10 Intelligent Interface39
- 1.3.11 International Keyboard39
- 1.3.12 Logo Compose®39
- 1.3.13 Machine Control Option (DDR)39
- 1.3.14 Mouse40
- 1.3.15 Network Utilities40
- 1.3.16 NFS Networking40
- 1.3.17 RGB Tools40
- 1.3.18 RGB/YUV Board40
- 1.3.19 SCSI Express41
- 1.3.20 Second Channel (MAX!> Only)41
- 1.3.21 Third Output Channel (iNFiNiT! Only)41
- 1.3.22 Third Frame Buffer (iNFiNiT! Only)41
- 1.3.23 Toolbox RGB42
- 1.3.24 Total Motion Control - Chyron Motion Files, CLYPS42
- 1.3.25 Transform43
- 1.3.26 Video Input Module43
- 1.3.27 WiNFiNiT!43
1.4 Internat’l Standards Compliance44
1.5 Basic System Specifications44
- 1.5.1 Main Chassis Basic Configuration45
- 1.5.2 Keyboard46
  - 1.5.2.1 iNFiNiT! AND MAX!>46
  - 1.5.2.2 MAXINE!46
- 1.5.3 Physical/Electrical Specifications47
- 1.5.4 Accessories47
1.6 About This Manual48
1.7 Manual Conventions48
- 1.7.1 Key Names/Directory Names48
- 1.7.2 Sample User Directory Name48
- 1.7.3 Keystroke Representations48
- 1.7.4 Enter/Newline/Return Key49
- 1.7.5 Alert Notices49
- 1.7.6 Artwork/Image Rendering50
2.1 Hardware Installation Overview51
2.2 Chassis Mounting/Ventilation51
2.3 Keyboard Installation52
- 2.3.1 Keyboard Installation - iNFiNiT!/MAX!>52
- 2.3.2 Keyboard Installation - MAXINE!56
2.4 Electrical Installation59
- 2.4.1 iNFiNiT! Hardware Description59
- 2.4.2 MAX!> Hardware Description63
- 2.4.3 MAXINE! Hardware Description66
2.5 General Purpose Interface (GPI) Hookup69
- 2.5.1 iNFiNiT! GPI Hook-up69
- 2.5.2 MAX!> GPI Hook-up71
- 2.5.3 MAXINE! GPI Hook-up73
2.6 Analog Video Adjustments (Qualified Technicians ONLY)73
- 2.6.1 Analog Adjustment Locations74
- 2.6.2 Using An External GENLOCK Source76
- 2.6.3 Encoder II Board Adjustments76
2.7 iNFiNiT! CCIR-601 Digital Video Option Adjustments81
- 2.7.1 iNFiNiT! 601 Overview81
- 2.7.2 iNFiNiT! 601 Adjustment Locations82
- 2.7.3 601 Initial Adjustments84
- 2.7.4 601 Final Adjustments84
2.8 MAXINE! CCIR-601 Digital Video Option Adjustments85
- 2.8.1 MAXINE! 601 Digital Video Adjustment Locations86
- 2.8.2 Analog, Digital Sync Generator Differences (MAXINE!)87
2.9 Video Input Module Option Hookup88
2.10 Keyboard ID/ArcNet Host ID Set-Up (iNFiNiT!, MAX!> Only)90
2.11 Switching Local/Remote Mode93
2.12 Keyboard Layout - All Systems95
- 2.12.1 Keyboard Top Panel96
- 2.12.2 Keyboard LCD98
2.13 About Machine Control Option (DDR)99
- 2.13.1 DDR Setup -iNFiNiT!99
- 2.13.2 DDR Setup -MAX!> and MAXINE!100
2.14 Software Installation100
- 2.14.1 Notes100
- 2.14.2 ZIP Disk Configuration101
- 2.14.3 Booting from the ZIP Drive105
- 2.14.4 Backing Up the Hard Drive109
- 2.14.5 Deleting System Files from Hard Drive110
- 2.14.6 Software Upgrade Installation114
- 2.14.7 WiNFiNiT! Software Installation116
3.1 Startup Overview117
3.2 About the Software117
3.3 Starting the System117
3.4 Power-Up Diagnostics119
- 3.4.1 iNFiNiT! Power Up Displays121
- 3.4.2 MAX!> Power Up Displays122
- 3.4.3 MAXINE! Power Up Displays123
3.5 Program Loader124
3.6 Setup Options125
- 3.6.1 Set (Internal) Clock (SET-UP S)126
- 3.6.2 Kybd (Keyboard) ID (SET-UP K)128
- 3.6.3 User Mode (SET-UP U)129
- 3.6.4 Set Video (SET-UP V)131
  - 3.6.4.1 iNFiNiT! Setup131
  - 3.6.4.2 iNFiNiT! Software Sync Adjustments133
  - 3.6.4.3 Saving/Recalling iNFiNiT! Sync Settings134
  - 3.6.4.4 MAX!> Video Setup134
  - 3.6.4.5 MAX!> Sync Adjustments137
  - 3.6.4.6 MAX!> Software Sync Adjustments137
  - 3.6.4.7 Recalling MAX!> Sync Settings138
  - 3.6.4.8 MAXINE! Video Setup138
  - 3.6.4.9 MAXINE! Sync Adjustments140
  - 3.6.4.10 Saving/Recalling MAXINE! Sync Settings142
- 3.6.5 Reboot (SET-UP B)143
- 3.6.6 Set Com (Communications) (SET-UP C)143
- 3.6.7 Set Drive (SET-UP D)147
- 3.6.8 Network (SET-UP N)147
- 3.6.9 Set GPI (iNFiNiT! Only) (SET-UP G)149
- 3.6.10 Machine ID - (SET-UP I)150
- 3.6.11 Error(/Reboot) Mode (SET-UP E)150
- 3.6.12 Tablet Type (SET-UP T)151
- 3.6.13 Recall Kbd (Keyboard) (SET-UP R)151
- 3.6.14 Align Cursor (SET-UP A)155
- 3.6.15 Cel RAM Alignment (SET-UP A ALT 1)156
- 3.6.16 3rd Output (iNFiNiT! Only) (SET-UP)158
  - 3.6.16.1 Standard iNFiNiT! 3rd Channel Behavior158
  - 3.6.16.2 WiNFiNiT! 3rd Channel Behavior159
- 3.6.17 Keybd (Keyboard) Map (SET-UP M) (WiNFiNiT! Only)160
- 3.6.18 HW (Hardware) Diag (SET-UP H)161
- 3.6.19 RAM Reset Mode (SET-UP ERASE)161
- 3.6.20 Exiting Setup Menu (Q, CNTL, ESC)162
- 3.6.21 Aspect Ratio - 4 X 3, 16 X 9162
3.7 Menu Layout162
- 3.7.1 Program Icons164
- 3.7.2 Function Icons164
- 3.7.3 Quit Icon165
- 3.7.4 CNTL Indicator165
- 3.7.5 System Status Line166
- 3.7.6 Program-Specific Information166
- 3.7.7 Address Display166
- 3.7.8 Message Line166
3.8 About Software Site ID’s, CNTL 0166
3.9 Testing Basic Functions167
- 3.9.1 Sample Pages and Fonts167
- 3.9.2 Recording Test Messages169
- 3.9.3 Transparency Test and Key Signal Timing Test170
3.10 Ready to Go?170
4.1 Fonts Overview171
4.2 Master Fonts & Machine Fonts172
4.3 Font ID Numbers174
4.4 Font Directories175
4.5 Memory Consumption175
4.6 Copy Protection/Site ID176
4.7 Fonts By Wire177
5.1 Programs Overview179
- 5.1.1 Program Loader Menu179
- 5.1.2 Program Loader Icons180
- 5.1.3 Options Software180
5.2 MODE SLCT (Mode Select)182
5.3 Character Generator Applications183
- 5.3.1 Message Compose (Section 6)183
- 5.3.2 Font Create Utility (Section 18)184
  - 5.3.2.1 Font Create Utility Features184
  - 5.3.2.2 Flash Font Feature185
5.4 Special Effects Applications185
- 5.4.1 Read Effects (Section 15)186
- 5.4.2 Mix Effects (Section 16)186
- 5.4.3 Multiple Effects (Section 17)187
5.5 Disk Utilities (Section 19)187
5.6 Fonts By Wire (Options Manual)188
5.7 Floppy Disk Operation188
6.1 Message Compose Overview189
6.2 Shortcut Font Loading191
6.3 About Machine Fonts192
6.4 Main Menu193
- 6.4.1 Status Information195
- 6.4.2 Keyboard LCD197
- 6.4.3 Function Icons198
6.5 Selecting a Color199
6.6 Font Load Utility: Loading Font Keys199
- 6.6.1 Manual Font Load Procedures201
- 6.6.2 Using Font Keys202
- 6.6.3 CNTL READ/READ NEXT Load202
- 6.6.4 Directory Defaults Load203
6.7 Font Load Utility - Listing Fonts204
- 6.7.1 DISPLAY - Viewing a Sample Character205
- 6.7.2 Select List - Searching a Font List205
- 6.7.3 CHANGE DIR - Changing Font Directories210
- 6.7.4 Fnts Loaded - Listing Font Key Contents212
- 6.7.5 Remove, ERASE ALL215
6.8 Message Compose Setup Menu215
6.9 Aspect Ratio - 4 X 3, 16 X 9217
6.10 Typical Operational Sequence218
6.11 MODE SLCT (Mode Select)220
6.12 Main Menu Control Functions List222
6.13 Message Compose Functions Reference Tables222
7.1 Overview229
7.2 Erase Screen230
- 7.2.1 Erase Text and Tab Fields (ERASE)230
- 7.2.2 Erase Text, Background, Tabs (ESC)230
- 7.2.3 Erase Background Buffer of EEFB or CCFB (CNTL ALT ERASE)230
- 7.2.4 Erase All Frame Buffers (CNTL ALT 4)231
- 7.2.5 Erase Text (CNTL ERASE)231
- 7.2.6 Erase Background (ALT ERASE)231
- 7.2.7 Erase to New Row Height (Font Key ERASE)231
- 7.2.8 Erase to New Screen Color (CNTL B E Q)232
- 7.2.9 Erase Transform (CNTL ALT T)232
7.3 Safe Title Box and Cursor Setup Adjustments233
- 7.3.1 Safe Title Box Adjustment (CNTL or SETUP S)233
- 7.3.2 Cursor Appearance (CNTL ALT V)235
7.4 Tabs236
- 7.4.1 Tab Overview (CNTL or SETUP TAB)237
- 7.4.2 Basic Procedure247
- 7.4.3 Altering Tab Field Properties248
- 7.4.4 Navigating Tab Fields (ALT TAB, SHIFT ALT TAB)254
- 7.4.5 Move, Alter, Copy & Delete Tab Fields254
- 7.4.6 Record, Save, Read, Delete Tabs257
- 7.4.7 Exit From Tab Setup Mode258
7.5 Inserting & Deleting Text258
- 7.5.1 Insert Character (INS CHAR)258
- 7.5.2 Insert Row (INS ROW)259
- 7.5.3 Delete Character and the Backspace Key (Á)259
- 7.5.4 Delete Row (DEL ROW): Lower Rows Move Up260
- 7.5.5 Erase Row (CNTL DEL ROW): Lower Rows Do NOT Move Up260
- 7.5.6 Delete from Cursor Position to End of Row (CNTL DEL CHAR)260
7.6 Centering Text261
- 7.6.1 Center Row Horizontally (CNTR ROW)261
- 7.6.2 Center Page Vertically and Horizontally (CNTR PAGE)261
- 7.6.3 Center All Rows (Page) Horizontally (CNTL CNTR PAGE)261
7.7 Underlining Text (SHIFT_)262
- 7.7.1 Delete an Underline (DEL CHAR, DEL ROW)263
- 7.7.2 Reposition an Underline (SHIFT ROW + ÁËÈÍ)263
- 7.7.3 Exit Underline Mode (CNTL, Q)263
7.8 Shifting Text on Display263
- 7.8.1 Locked/Unlocked Mode (CNTL M)264
- 7.8.2 Shift Character265
- 7.8.3 Shift Row265
- 7.8.4 Shift Page266
- 7.8.5 Temporary Page Shift Mode266
- 7.8.6 Super Shift267
- 7.8.7 Swapping Rows268
- 7.8.8 Overlapping Text269
7.9 Inter-Character Spacing (Kerning) Inter-Row Spacing (Leading)269
- 7.9.1 Squeeze or Expand Spacing on Both Sides of a Character269
- 7.9.2 Squeeze or Expand Word (CNTL SHIFT PAGE Á or Ë)270
- 7.9.3 Squeeze or Expand a Row or Inter-Row Spacing270
7.10 Baseline Adjust Functions (CNTL H, CNTL O)271
7.11 Changing Font or Color275
7.12 Character Grouping & Positioning Using Mouse276
- 7.12.1 Editing Using Mouse276
- 7.12.2 Quick Cursor Positioning Using Mouse277
7.13 Turbo Typing Mode (CNTL U)278
7.14 Flashing Text (SET-UP F)278
- 7.14.1 Overview of Flash Features279
- 7.14.2 Creating and Recording a Flash Message280
- 7.14.3 Reading Back a Flash Message281
- 7.14.4 Things to Remember About Flash282
8.1 Directory Features Overview283
- 8.1.1 Directory Types284
- 8.1.2 Drive Designations285
8.2 Message Directory Utility286
- 8.2.1 Overview and Main Menu286
- 8.2.2 Function Icons288
8.3 Block Message Utility297
- 8.3.1 Block Message Utility Overview297
- 8.3.2 Block Message Utility Functions298
8.4 Record/Playback Methods307
- 8.4.1 Auto Standards Convert308
- 8.4.2 RCD - Record Full Page Message310
- 8.4.3 DEL MSG311
- 8.4.4 ALT RCD311
- 8.4.5 READ312
- 8.4.6 CNTL ALT READ313
- 8.4.7 Screen Offset for RGB Message Reads313
- 8.4.8 CNTL READ315
- 8.4.9 READ NEXT316
- 8.4.10 READ NEXT and Out-of-Sequence Messages318
- 8.4.11 CNTL READ NEXT319
- 8.4.12 ALT + Á or Ë319
- 8.4.13 ALT READ NEXT319
- 8.4.14 Alphanumeric Mode319
8.5 Selective Recording (CNTL RCD)324
- 8.5.1 Record Text Only (T)326
- 8.5.2 Record Cursor to End of Text (E)327
- 8.5.3 Record Single Row of Text (R)328
- 8.5.4 Record All Function Keys (F)328
- 8.5.5 Record Mix and F/X Settings (M)329
- 8.5.6 Record Roll/Crawl Control Buffer (ROLL, CRAWL)329
- 8.5.7 Record Dual Channel Message (D)330
- 8.5.8 Record Palette Message (P)331
- 8.5.9 Record Scanline Background Message (B)332
- 8.5.10 Record Slow Reveal Message (SLOW REVL)332
- 8.5.11 Record Clock/Timer Message (C)333
- 8.5.12 Record Clock/Timer) and Full Page Message (L)333
- 8.5.13 Record Transform Scripts (X)334
- 8.5.14 Record Foreground/Background Messages (A)335
- 8.5.15 Record Text & Graphics Message337
- 8.5.16 Quit Control Record Menu339
8.6 SCSI Express Read/Record Operations339
- 8.6.1 SCSI Directory as Current Directory340
- 8.6.2 Using the SCSI Express Key340
9.1 Advanced Playback Introduction343
9.2 Roll343
9.3 Important Notes about Roll344
- 9.3.1 Roll Setup345
- 9.3.2 Scanline Background and/or Palettes with Roll354
- 9.3.3 Roll Tutorials356
- 9.3.4 Executing a Roll364
- 9.3.5 Record Roll Control Buffer List370
- 9.3.6 Minimum Buffer Requirements for Selected Roll Operations370
9.4 Crawl375
- 9.4.1 Types of Crawls376
- 9.4.2 Crawl Setup379
- 9.4.3 Crawl over a Background386
- 9.4.4 Crawl Tutorials387
- 9.4.5 Executing a Crawl394
- 9.4.6 Record Crawl Control Buffer List400
- 9.4.7 Split Row Crawl400
- 9.4.8 Minimum Buffer Requirements for Selected Crawl Operations402
9.5 Serial Crawl of Data from External Source403
- 9.5.1 Restrictions Using Serial Crawl404
- 9.5.2 Serial Crawl Font Height404
- 9.5.3 About ASCII Codes, ALT and End-of-File406
- 9.5.4 Serial Crawl Setup & Execution407
- 9.5.5 Immediate Execution of Serial Crawl409
- 9.5.6 Clearing the Crawl Buffer409
- 9.5.7 Special Serial Crawl Codes409
- 9.5.8 Immediate Crawl Termination412
- 9.5.9 Exit Serial Crawl412
9.6 Fade412
- 9.6.1 Fade Setup412
9.7 Slow Reveal417
- 9.7.1 Slow Reveal Speed419
- 9.7.2 Slow Reveal Procedure419
- 9.7.3 Line-by-Line Slow Reveal420
- 9.7.4 Two Part Slow Reveal421
  - 9.7.4.1 Recording Two Part Slow Reveal421
  - 9.7.4.2 Reading a Two Part Slow Reveal422
9.8 Machine Control Option (DDR)423
- 9.8.1 iNFiNiT!424
- 9.8.2 MAX!> and MAXINE!424
10.1 Overview427
- 10.1.1 Color Palette - Color Edit Monitor429
- 10.1.2 Palette Menu - Prompts Monitor429
10.2 HSI Versus RGB430
- 10.2.1 Setting Values430
- 10.2.2 Hue431
- 10.2.3 Saturation432
- 10.2.4 Intensity432
- 10.2.5 How Hue, Saturation, and Intensity Relate433
- 10.2.6 Illegal Colors433
10.3 Character Edge and Face Color434
- 10.3.1 Setting Character Face Color435
- 10.3.2 Setting Character Edge Color436
- 10.3.3 Picking Up & Depositing Color436
- 10.3.4 Recalling Numeric Slider Values436
- 10.3.5 Resetting Default Character/Edge Colors437
- 10.3.6 Saving/Recording Colors & Exiting437
10.4 Subpalettes437
- 10.4.1 Creating a Subpalette440
- 10.4.2 Exiting the Subpalette444
- 10.4.3 Recording/Reading Subpalettes444
10.5 Scanline Background Color445
- 10.5.1 Menu Overview445
  - 10.5.1.1 Gradated Background Variations447
  - 10.5.1.2 Leaving Background Mode448
- 10.5.2 Background Cursor448
- 10.5.3 Generic Procedure449
- 10.5.4 Matching an Existing Background450
- 10.5.5 Gradated Backgrounds450
- 10.5.6 Cut and Paste452
- 10.5.7 Erasing to a New Default Background453
11.1 Clock & Timer Overview455
11.2 Clock Setup456
- 11.2.1 Parameters456
- 11.2.2 Function Icons459
- 11.2.3 Clocks and Timers over Images in EEFBs462
11.3 Clock/Timer Operation463
11.4 Recording a Clock Message464
11.5 Clocks/Timer Notes464
12.1 Function Keys Overview467
12.2 Function Key Tutorial468
12.3 Creating/Editing a Function Key List471
- 12.3.1 Editing a Function Key List471
- 12.3.2 Editing Commands472
- 12.3.3 Keystroke Abbreviations473
- 12.3.4 Entering Special Keystrokes - TAB, Cursor, Function Keys475
- 12.3.5 Function Commands475
- 12.3.6 Loop and Move477
  - 12.3.6.1 Loop477
  - 12.3.6.2 Move480
- 12.3.7 Using More Than 500 Steps in a Sequence480
12.4 Executing Function Key Sequences481
- 12.4.1 Standard Execution481
- 12.4.2 Single Step Mode (Step-by-Step Playback)481
12.5 Saving/Recording Function Keys482
- 12.5.1 Save/Record/Exit Procedures482
- 12.5.2 Keystroke Capture (Step-By-Step Record)483
12.6 Reading Back Function Keys484
12.7 Recall Keyboard & Function Keys486
- 12.7.1 Overview486
- 12.7.2 Building a Recall Keyboard Function Key List487
- 12.7.3 Executing a Recall Keyboard Function Key List490
13.1 Flash Font Overview491
13.2 Machine Fonts vs. Flash Fonts492
13.3 Selecting and Setting Parameters493
13.4 Flash Font Tutorial494
13.5 Flash Font Window503
- 13.5.1 Font Size503
- 13.5.2 Italic Angle504
- 13.5.3 Kern Adj (Kern Adjust)504
- 13.5.4 Space Adj (Space Character Adjust)505
- 13.5.5 Aspect505
- 13.5.6 Edges506
- 13.5.7 Master Font507
13.6 Function Icons508
- 13.6.1 Drive (D)508
- 13.6.2 List (L)508
- 13.6.3 Texture Map (T)509
- 13.6.4 Placement (P)511
- 13.6.5 Configure (G) - Multiple Flash Fonts513
- 13.6.6 Background (K)513
- 13.6.7 TrueType (W) - WiNFiNiT! Only515
- 13.6.8 Convert (C)515
13.7 Flash Font Typing Mode517
13.8 Loading & Typing Multiple Flash Fonts518
13.9 TrueType and Bitstream Characters520
- 13.9.1 TrueType520
- 13.9.2 Bitstream523
  - 13.9.2.1 Bitstream Codes523
  - 13.9.2.2 Typing Bitstream Characters523
- 13.9.3 More on Typing524
13.10 Flash Font Capacity524
13.11 Flash Fonts & Tabs525
- 13.11.1 Tab Field Flash Fonts525
- 13.11.2 Erasing Tab Fields526
13.12 Flash Font Memory Management526
13.13 Flash Font Restrictions527
13.14 Advanced On-Line Convert527
- 13.14.1 Entering Advanced On-Line Convert528
- 13.14.2 Font Characteristics Fields529
- 13.14.3 Mode529
- 13.14.4 Rotate530
- 13.14.5 Sharp530
- 13.14.6 Function Icons530
- 13.14.7 Character & Edge Effects531
- 13.14.8 Custom FX533
- 13.14.9 Convert Font535
13.15 3D Effects537
- 13.15.1 3D Effects Overview538
- 13.15.2 3D Utility Menu540
- 13.15.3 Options543
  - 13.15.3.1 Bevel544
  - 13.15.3.2 Texture545
- 13.15.4 Wireframe Model545
- 13.15.5 Recording or Reading 3D Attributes546
- 13.15.6 Restrictions for 3D Conversions547
13.16 Advanced Font Convert Review548
13.17 Memory Allocation550
13.18 Things to Remember About Flash Font550
14.1 Overview and Definitions553
14.2 MAXINE! Preview Output Option558
- 14.2.1 Overview558
- 14.2.2 Terminology559
- 14.2.3 Enabling Preview Output559
- 14.2.4 MAXINE! Preview & Message Compose561
- 14.2.5 MAXINE! Preview & IMAGESTOR!564
  - 14.2.5.1 IMAGESTOR! Execution564
  - 14.2.5.2 IMAGESTOR! Restrictions565
14.3 MAX!> Dual Preview Output Option565
- 14.3.1 Overview565
- 14.3.2 Terminology566
- 14.3.3 Enabling Preview Output567
- 14.3.4 MAX!> Preview & Message Compose568
- 14.3.5 MAX!> Preview & IMAGESTOR!571
  - 14.3.5.1 IMAGESTOR! Execution571
  - 14.3.5.2 IMAGESTOR! Restrictions572
14.4 Third Channel Output (iNFiNiT! Option)572
14.5 CHNG and XFER Overview574
14.6 Frame Buffer Allocation575
- 14.6.1 MAX!> Frame Buffer Allocation575
- 14.6.2 iNFiNiT! Frame Buffer Allocation576
14.7 Video Information Flow577
14.8 CHNG/CNTL CHNG Functions (Inputs)581
- 14.8.1 MAX!> Input Switching One Frame Buffer583
- 14.8.2 MAX!> or Single User iNFiNiT! Input Switching Two Frame Buffers584
- 14.8.3 iNFiNiT! Input Switching Single User, Three Frame Buffers586
- 14.8.4 iNFiNiT! Input Switching Dual Users, Two Frame Buffers588
- 14.8.5 iNFiNiT! Input Switching Dual Users, Three Frame Buffers589
- 14.8.6 Dual User Mode and Bkg Select591
14.9 XFER/CNTL XFER Functions (Outputs)592
- 14.9.1 XFER/CNTL XFER and Active Buffers592
- 14.9.2 XFER/CNTL XFER and Scanline Background593
- 14.9.3 Using XFER with the MAXINE!594
14.10 ALT XFER Function (Output)595
14.11 Buffer On/Off Functions596
- 14.11.1 Toggling Buffer Output596
- 14.11.2 Fast Clear of Displayed Buffer Output596
15.1 Overview597
15.2 Effect Types600
15.3 Effect Parameters602
- 15.3.1 Speed603
- 15.3.2 Reverse604
- 15.3.3 Ease605
15.4 Row Menu605
15.5 Transition Patterns and Effect Types608
- 15.5.1 Wipes609
- 15.5.2 Pushes612
- 15.5.3 Revls (Reveals)613
- 15.5.4 Hides614
15.6 Executing Read Effects615
- 15.6.1 Read Effects and Out-of-Sequence Messages617
- 15.6.2 Read Effects over Background618
- 15.6.3 The DO Key618
- 15.6.4 Executing Read Effects Sequence from Function Key618
15.7 Saving/Recalling Read Effects Presets619
- 15.7.1 Save Fx Presets619
- 15.7.2 Recall Fx Presets620
- 15.7.3 Exiting Read Effects621
15.8 Extended Effects Frame Buffer Option CLYPS-Capable Frame Buffer Option622
- 15.8.1 EEFB Overview624
- 15.8.2 EEFB Active Buffer - Foreground & Background626
- 15.8.3 Output Percentage Levels629
- 15.8.4 Effect Type - Dissolve630
- 15.8.5 Video Input632
- 15.8.6 Hard Mask635
  - 15.8.6.1 Activating a Hard Mask635
  - 15.8.6.2 Exiting Hard Mask639
- 15.8.7 FG Effect (Foreground Effect)640
- 15.8.8 EEFB Reset642
- 15.8.9 Record/Read Text & Graphics642
- 15.8.10 Serial Data Display in Background of EEFB651
16.1 Important Note about Frame Buffers653
16.2 Overview653
16.3 Mix Control Window654
16.4 Effect Types656
16.5 Effect Parameters656
- 16.5.1 Speed656
- 16.5.2 Soft657
- 16.5.3 Reverse657
- 16.5.4 Ease658
- 16.5.5 Output Percentage Levels659
16.6 Effect Types and Transition Patterns660
- 16.6.1 Fades660
- 16.6.2 Transition Patterns660
- 16.6.3 Wipes661
16.7 Mix Settings Window - Buffer and Channel Assignments662
16.8 Function Icons - Mix Effects665
16.9 Executing a Mix Effect666
- 16.9.1 Mix Effects over Scanline Background669
- 16.9.2 DO Key669
- 16.9.3 Executing Mix Effects Sequence671
16.10 Key Enable671
16.11 Bkg Select (Background Select)673
16.12 Soft Mask - Two Buffer676
16.13 Soft Mask - One Buffer679
16.14 Roll/Crawl with Key Enable, Bkg Select or Soft Mask679
16.15 Simultaneous Key Enable, Bkg Select and/or Soft Mask680
16.16 Xform Enble (Transform Enable)681
16.17 Saving/Recalling Mix Effects Presets682
- 16.17.1 Save Mix Presets682
- 16.17.2 Recall Mix Presets684
16.18 Exiting Mix Effects685
17.1 Important Note about Frame Buffers687
17.2 Overview687
17.3 Function Icons - Multiple Effects Main Menu689
17.4 Multiple Effects Window692
- 17.4.1 Buf (Buffer)694
- 17.4.2 Type (Effect Type)694
- 17.4.3 Effect (Transition Pattern)704
- 17.4.4 Ease705
- 17.4.5 Rev (Reverse)706
- 17.4.6 Time Settings706
- 17.4.7 Mesg (Message)710
17.5 Mix Settings Window711
- 17.5.1 Buffer and Channel Assignments712
- 17.5.2 Output Percentage Level713
- 17.5.3 Soft713
17.6 Transform Window714
- 17.6.1 Dir (Directory)715
- 17.6.2 Script715
- 17.6.3 Pri (Priority)718
- 17.6.4 Erasing Transform Image718
17.7 Multiple Effects Time Line719
17.8 Recall Pre (Recall Presets)721
17.9 Reset722
17.10 Executing Multiple Effects723
- 17.10.1 Simple Multiple Effects Execution723
- 17.10.2 Multiple Effects with Bkg Select724
- 17.10.3 Multiple Effects with READ NEXT725
- 17.10.4 Instantaneous Multiple Effects Execution Using a Function Key726
- 17.10.5 Instantaneous Multiple Effects Execution Using the DO Key728
- 17.10.6 Additional Execution Commands729
- 17.10.7 Multiple Effects Sequence Execution Using a Function Key730
17.11 Simultaneous Roll & Crawl Tutorial730
17.12 Recording Multiple Effects Messages731
17.13 Reading Multiple Effects Messages732
17.14 Exiting Multiple Effects Main Menu732
18.1 Overview733
18.2 Supplied Master Fonts735
18.3 Font Create Main Menu736
18.4 Font Convert Setup Window737
- 18.4.1 Master Font737
- 18.4.2 Machine Font739
- 18.4.3 Font Size740
- 18.4.4 Edge Type741
- 18.4.5 EDGE DIR (Edge Direction)742
- 18.4.6 Edge Size743
- 18.4.7 OPT. (Options)743
- 18.4.8 Copy and Paste748
18.5 Function Icons749
18.6 Font Conversion Setup749
18.7 Character Placement Tables752
- 18.7.1 Creating a Custom Character Placement Table755
- 18.7.2 Recording a Character Placement Table764
- 18.7.3 Reading a Character Placement Table766
- 18.7.4 Exiting the Character Placement Window766
18.8 Executing the Conversion767
18.9 Memory Allocation768
19.1 Overview771
19.2 Password Protection773
19.3 New License Manager777
- 19.3.1 Upgrades Using Disk Utilities Site ID780
19.4 Directory and File Structure780
- 19.4.1 File System Overview780
- 19.4.2 File Check781
- 19.4.3 User Directories782
- 19.4.4 SYSTEM Directories783
19.5 List783
- 19.5.1 Listing Directories on a Disk784
- 19.5.2 Listing Files in a Directory785
19.6 Copy786
- 19.6.1 Listing Files to Copy787
- 19.6.2 Multi-File Copy787
- 19.6.3 Creating Machine Font Directories Using Copy789
- 19.6.4 General Software Copy Procedure790
19.7 Rename Function790
- 19.7.1 Restrictions to Renaming791
- 19.7.2 Directory Rename792
- 19.7.3 List Prior to Rename792
19.8 Delete Function793
- 19.8.1 Deleting a Directory794
- 19.8.2 Deleting FilebyFile795
19.9 Disk Status796
- 19.9.1 Directory Status797
- 19.9.2 File Status798
- 19.9.3 Available Bytes799
19.10 Format801
19.11 Verify804
19.12 File Translation806
- 19.12.1 iNFiNiT! to SCRIBE Translation807
- 19.12.2 SCRIBE to iNFiNiT! Translation808
19.13 Disk Configuration811
- 19.13.1 Disk Configuration Overview812
- 19.13.2 Configuration Procedure813
19.14 Disk Defragment815
- 19.14.1 Overview815
- 19.14.2 Defragmentation Operation816
19.15 File Check818
20.1 Video Input Module Introduction821
20.2 SCSI Express Support822
20.3 VIM Operational Overview (CNTL I)823
20.4 Activating Video Input Module (CNTL I)823
20.5 Video Input Control Menu Entries826
- 20.5.1 Video Input826
- 20.5.2 Video Freeze826
- 20.5.3 Field Adjust826
- 20.5.4 Capture Mode827
- 20.5.5 Flash Save828
- 20.5.6 Source Selection (MAXINE!)830
- 20.5.7 Keyer On/Off (MAXINE!)831
- 20.5.8 CCIR-601 Options (all systems)831
- 20.5.9 Key Enable (K)832
- 20.5.10 Alpha (Key) Multiply (M)833
- 20.5.11 Video Offset (O)834
- 20.5.12 Help (?)835
- 20.5.13 Quit (Q)835
20.6 Configure Video Input (C)835
- 20.6.1 Analog VIM Configuration836
  - 20.6.1.1 iNFiNiT! and MAX!>836
  - 20.6.1.2 MAXINE!837
- 20.6.2 CCIR-601 Digital VIM Configuration838
- 20.6.3 Recording/Reading Video Input Configuration840
  - 20.6.3.1 Record Video Input Configuration (RCD)841
  - 20.6.3.2 Read Video Input Configuration (READ)841
21.1 Overview843
21.2 SCSI Express Support843
21.3 RGB Tools Main Menu844
21.4 Crop Box (C)846
21.5 Full Screen (X)849
21.6 Scale Control (S)850
- 21.6.1 Aspect Ratio - 4 X 3, 16 X 9851
- 21.6.2 Setting the Scale Box852
- 21.6.3 Executing Scale854
- 21.6.4 Exiting Scale854
21.7 Edge Control (E)855
21.8 Font Utility (F)857
21.9 Recording an RGB Message (R)859
21.10 Transparency (T)862
21.11 Merge Buffers (B)864
- 21.11.1 Frame Buffers (B)866
- 21.11.2 Foreground/Background (F)868
- 21.11.3 Files (L)870
21.12 Cut and Paste (P)871
- 21.12.1 Overview871
- 21.12.2 Adjusting the Cut Box (C)873
- 21.12.3 Executing Paste (P)874
21.13 Matte Tools (M)876
- 21.13.1 Overview876
- 21.13.2 Image Cut (C)877
- 21.13.3 Self Key (K)880
- 21.13.4 Alpha Filter (A)881
- 21.13.5 Image Matte (M)882
  - 21.13.5.1 Image Matte - Message Compose883
  - 21.13.5.2 Image Matte - MAXINE!, IMAGESTOR!885
- 21.13.6 Notes on Creating a Key Object886
21.14 Xform Capture (O)887
21.15 Video Input (I)887
21.16 Exiting RGB Tools (Q)888
22.1 Overview891
22.2 Operation892
22.3 Control Functions893
22.4 Special Keys896
23.1 Introduction: Total Motion & CMF/CLYPS.00897
- 23.1.1 CMF Overview898
- 23.1.2 CLYPS (JPEG) Overview898
23.2 Definitions899
23.3 SCSI Express Setup900
- 23.3.1 Power Up900
- 23.3.2 Disk Utilities SCSI Setup901
- 23.3.3 IMAGESTOR! SCSI Setup902
- 23.3.4 Message Compose SCSI Setup904
- 23.3.5 SCSI Drive as Current Directory905
- 23.3.6 SCSI Express from Image Tools905
- 23.3.7 Notes on SCSI Express Configuration & Operation905
23.4 CMF/JPEG Operation906
- 23.4.1 Total Motion Control Panel Menu906
- 23.4.2 Help Function (?)909
- 23.4.3 Configure (N) - Creating a Capture File910
- 23.4.4 CMF Animation Size915
- 23.4.5 Disk Capacity917
- 23.4.6 Setting Crop Box (X) - CMF Only918
- 23.4.7 Cropping a Recorded CMF921
- 23.4.8 Video In (V)921
- 23.4.9 Capture (C)922
- 23.4.10 Viewing the Clip923
- 23.4.11 Editing the Clip - Mark In (I), Mark Out (O), Loop(L)926
- 23.4.12 Shaping (H)927
- 23.4.13 Default Drive/Dir in CMF/JPEG Read/Record Operations927
- 23.4.14 Recording a CMF or JPEG928
- 23.4.15 Reading a CMF or JPEG933
- 23.4.16 About Exiting the Total Motion Control Panel Menu934
23.5 Message Compose & CMF/JPEG - Reading a CMF or JPEG935
23.6 IMAGESTOR! Operations (CMF Only)936
- 23.6.1 About IMAGESTOR! and CMF936
- 23.6.2 Performing Capture from within IMAGESTOR!937
- 23.6.3 Reading and Recording CMF to IMAGESTOR! Database937
- 23.6.4 Executing CMF a from IMAGESTOR! & Recall Keyboard939
23.7 Multi-Effects CMF/JPEG Operations940
- 23.7.1 Multi-Effects Setup940
- 23.7.2 Multi-Effects Execution941
- 23.7.3 Notes on JPEG Execution943
  - 23.7.3.1 Buffer Reset - JPEG Only943
  - 23.7.3.2 JPEG Stall943
23.8 Function Key CMF/JPEG Operations944
23.9 Function Key/Multi Effects/ CMF/JPEG Operations945
23.10 Intelligent Interface/ CMF/JPEG Operations945

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