Sony FLEXICART BFC-1 Mode D'emploi page 3

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1) Flexicart is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2) Betacam SP is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
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This Flexicart is an automatic cassette changer system that features
several VTRs and cassette shelves called "bin units." Using the Flexicart,
efficient recording or program transmission is possible.
The Flexicart console (BFC-1) is 600 mm wide to accommodate VTRs and
bin units. You can select from several VTR formats (D-2, Betacam SP
S-VHS, or DVCAM).
The VCC interface (RS-232C/422A) allows you to control the Flexicart
from an external controller such as a personal computer. You can also
control the Flexicart via its parallel I/O interface.
Optional application software packages for IBM PC/AT
personal computers are available from Sony.
The Flexicart is highly flexible cart machine that is well-suited to today's
broadcast business.
This manual introduces the Flexicart, and explains the messages output to
its display panel.
Refer to the following Flexicart manuals, as necessary.
• Installation manual of the Flexicart (supplied with the BFC-1)
Explains how to install the Flexicart.
• Maintenance manual of the Flexicart (supplied with the BFC-1)
Explains how to maintain the Flexicart.
• User's Guides supplied with the BZC-100/BZC-200 series flexible
cart machine software
Explain how to install and start-up the software used to control the
Flexicart from an IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer. Refer to
the on-line manuals of the software for an explanation of the routine
operations.
• Flexicart Protocol and Command Specifications (optional)
Explains the protocol for controlling the Flexicart via the VCC interface.
3) IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
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