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VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL
VERSION 1.33
CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
2234 SANTA YNEZ AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
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VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
2234 SANTA YNEZ AVE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
* * * VIDEO BUFF VERSION 1.33 * * *
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Copyright (c) Cache Microsystems 1990 - 1992
All Rights Reserved
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and
continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual
programs differ on details -- some request registration
while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period.
With registration, you get anything from the simple
right to continue using the software to an updated program
with printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with
a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors
are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors,
and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases,
there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference
is in the method of distribution. The author specifically
grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either
to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some
authors require written permission before a commercial disk
vendor may copy their Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
You should find software that suits your needs and
pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The
Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because
you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low,
prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back
guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for
it.
Copyright (c) 1992 -2- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of "VIDEO BUFF" must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"VIDEO BUFF is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without
limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness
for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for
damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the
use of VIDEO BUFF."
VIDEO BUFF is a "shareware program" and is provided at no
charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it
with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or
as part of another system. The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive
for programmers to continue to develop new products. If you
find this program useful and find that you are using
VIDEO BUFF and continue to use VIDEO BUFF after a reasonable
trial period, you must make a registration payment of $22.00
to CACHE MICROSYSTEMS. The $22.00 registration fee will
license one copy for use on any one computer at any one
time. You must treat this software just like a book.
An example is that this software may be used by any number
of people and may be freely moved from one computer location
to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being
used at one location while it's being used at another. Just
as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
same time.
Commercial users of VIDEO BUFF must register and pay for their
copies of VIDEO BUFF within 30 days of first use or their
license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made
by contacting CACHE MICROSYSTEMS.
Anyone distributing VIDEO BUFF for any kind of remuneration
must first contact CACHE MICROSYSTEMS at the address below
for authorization. This authorization will be automatically
granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering
to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such
distributors may begin offering VIDEO BUFF immediately
(However CACHE MICROSYSTEMS must still be advised so that
the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of VIDEO BUFF.).
You are encouraged to pass a copy of VIDEO BUFF along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register
their copy if they find that they can use it. All
registered users will receive a copy of the latest version
of the VIDEO BUFF system.
Copies of this program may be given to others for evaluation
but cannot be sold or used as a promotion for other sales
without express written permission from CACHE MICROSYSTEMS.
Copyright (c) 1992 -3- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
IBM, IBM PC, XT and AT are trademarks of IBM Corporation
DBASE III is a trademark of Ashton-Tate.
Clipper is a trademark of Nantucket Inc.
Microsoft Word and MS DOS are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation
Copyright (c) 1992 -4- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 7
2. GETTING STARTED 7
2.1 COPYING THE SYSTEM DISK 7
2.2 HARD DISK INSTALLATION 8
2.3 FLOPPY DISK INSTALLATION 8
3. STARTING VIDEO BUFF 8
3.1 HARD DISK USER'S 8
3.2 FLOPPY DISK USER'S 8
4. USING "VIDEO BUFF" 9
4.1 ADDING A RECORD NAME 10
4.2 DISPLAYING A RECORD NAME 11
4.3 EDITING A RECORD NAME 12
4.4 DELETING A RECORD NAME 13
4.5 PRINTING VIDEO TAPE RECORD INFORMATION 14
4.5.1 PRINTING INFORMATION ON A INDIVIDUAL 14
VIDEO TAPE
4.5.2 PRINTING INFORMATION ON ALL VIDEO 14
TAPES
4.5.3 PRINT LABEL FOR A INDIVIDUAL VIDEO 15
TAPE
4.5.4 PRINT LABELS FOR ALL VIDEO TAPES 15
4.5.4.1 CONTROLLING THE PRINTER 15
4.5 5 EXITING THE PRINT MENU 15
4.6 SEARCHING FOR DUPLICATE NAMES 16
4.7 RESTORING THE DATABASE 16
4.8 SAVING THE DATABASE 17
4.9 PROGRAM STATISTICS 17
4.10 TEXT/TOPIC/SUBJECT SEARCH 18
4.11 PROGRAM CONFIGURATION 19
4.12 PRINTING PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM 19
4.13 EXITING THE PROGRAM 19
Copyright (c) 1992 -5- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
5. MASTER TAPE ENTRY MODIFICATIONS 19
5.1 GETTING HERE 20
5.2 SELECTING A ENTRY 20
5.3 ADDING A ENTRY 21
5.4 EDITING A ENTRY 21
5.5 DELETING A ENTRY 22
5.6 DISPLAYING A ENTRY 22
5.7 EXITING THE ENTRY SECTION 23
6. HELPFUL HINTS 23
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND REGISTRATION 24
7.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 24
7.2 PROGRAM REGISTRATION 25
APPENDIX A: FULL SCREEN EDITING 25
APPENDIX B: SUPPORTED PRINTING LABELS 26
APPENDIX C: DATABASE FORMATS 27
APPENDIX D: DISPLAY SCREEN FORMATS 28
Copyright (c) 1992 -6- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
1. INTRODUCTION
"VIDEO BUFF" is a easy to use system for keeping track
of Video Tapes. This program will allow the user to keep
separate entries for each program recorded on a given video
tape.
There are several fields kept for each video tape entry.
Including author of tape , star, co star, film rating, film
editor, film photographer, comment or film description,
length of the film and location of the recording on the
video tape. Other information stored on the video tape is
listed in the appendices.
All these features plus a unique subject search features
allows the user to quickly locate any film recording by
either author, star, title, subject or film description.
This program is good for both the home video tape recording
and those who edit video tapes for a living. Keeping track
of short subjects is a breeze on Video Buff.
The menu driven format allows the user to quickly learn the
program without the use of a manual.
The printed output allows the user to keep up to date copies
of there video library and print labels for each individual
video tape.
NEW CONCEPT - VIDEO BUFF uses a different concept for video
tape tracking. The concept revolves around record albums
where each video tape has a master tape number and title
and each recording is listed as a song would be listed on
an album. If the video tape has only one recording the
information can be kept in the master tape number and title
if more than one recording per tape is desired they should be
entered in the sub entries for the given tape.
1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
100% IBM Compatible PC, XT, OR AT
512k BYTES OF RAM
DOS 3.0 OR HIGHER
2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 COPYING THE SYSTEM DISK
Before you install this program make a backup copy of
this disk using "Diskcopy" or another program. Use the
backup copy disk for program installation.
Copyright (c) 1992 -7- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
2.2 HARD DISK PROGRAM INSTALLATION
Follow the steps below to install "VIDEO BUFF".
1. Make a new directory on your hard disk (i.e.
Mkdir C:\VIDEO).
2. Change the hard disk path to this new
directory (i.e. CD C:\VIDEO).
3. Place the backup disk in drive "A".
4. Copy all files from drive "A" to the hard
disk(i.e. Copy a:*.* C:).
5. The installation of the program is now
complete.
2.3 FLOPPY DISK INSTALLATION
There is no installation required for floppy disk
systems. However the program storage is limited
to the space on the disk.
3. STARTING THE PROGRAM
3.1 HARD DISK USER'S
To invoke the program set the computer to the
directory where the program was installed(i.e. CD
C:\VIDEO).
Enter "VIDEO"
Follow the directions to reach the "Main Menu".
3.2 FLOPPY DISK USER'S
Place the program disk in drive a:
Enter "A:".
Enter "VIDEO".
Follow the directions to reach the "Main Menu".
Copyright (c) 1992 -8- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4. USING "VIDEO BUFF"
This section describes the different functions of
"VIDEO BUFF". The functions described are listed below;
1. Add Video Tape Records
2. Edit Video Tape Records
3. Find Video Tape Records
4. Delete Video Tape Records
5. Print Video Tape Records
6. Duplicate Video Tape Record Check
7. Print Video Tape Labels
8. Video Tape Subject/Topic Search
9. Saving Files to a Remote Disk
10. Installing Files from a Remote Disk
11. Video Tape Program Statistics
12. Leaving the "VIDEO BUFF" program
*********** MENU SELECTION **************
MENU SELECTION when VIDEO BUFF is started the main menu
will appear to select a function either enter the first
letter of the functio desired(i.e. "A" to add a name), or
move the to highlight the desired function using the arrow
keys then press [ENTER] to select the function. This will
work for all menus in this program.
Copyright (c) 1992 -9- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.1 ADDING VIDEO TAPE RECORDS
To add a record select "A" from the main
menu. Once selected the program will prompt the
user for the "Lastname" or "Video Title" of the
record to add.
Press [Enter] twice with no names displayed to
return to the main menu.
The program will then search the existing database
for any names that match this entry.
If there is a match all matching names will be
displayed on the screen.
If a match is found the user will have the choice
of terminating, editing or adding another record
of the same name as shown on the bottom of the
screen. Select an option by entering the letter
enclosed in brackets for the desired function.
Enter all information for this record as required.
After entering this information press [Enter] or
[Pgdn] until "Is this correct (Y/N)?" is
displayed. If the information is correct enter
"Y", if not enter "N" to change the information.
Repeat these steps for all records to be entered.
Then press [Enter] twice at the lastname prompt to
return to the main menu.
At the completion of adding data for the Master Video
Tape the user will be asked if they wish to modify any
of the entries for that tape. If yes, enter "Y"
otherwise enter "N" to add another Master Video Tape.
See the section on Master Tape Entry modification for
details on this function.
Copyright (c) 1992 -10- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.2 DISPLAYING A VIDEO TAPE RECORD
To display a record select "F" from the
main menu. Once selected the program will prompt
the user for the "Lastname", "Video Title" or
"Tape No." of the record to display.
Press [Enter] three times with no names displayed
to return to the main menu.
The program will then search the existing database
for any names that match this entry.
If there is a single match the program will
display that entry. If there is more than one
match all matching names will be displayed on the
screen.
The user will have the choice of terminating,
displaying the next screen or displaying a record
on the existing screen. Select an option by
entering the letter enclosed in brackets for the
function desired.
If the name is not found the user can add the
given name if desired.
At the completion of displaying data for the Master
Video Tape the user will be asked if they wish to
modify any of the entries for that tape. If yes enter
"Y" otherwise enter "N" to display another Master Video
Tape.
See the section on Master Tape Entry modification for
details on this function.
Copyright (c) 1992 -11- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.3 EDITING A VIDEO TAPE RECORD
To edit a record select "E" from the main
menu. Once selected the program will prompt the
user for the "Lastname", "Video Title" or "Tape No."
of the record to display.
Press [Enter] three times with no names displayed
to return to the main menu.
The program will then search the existing database
for any names that match this entry.
If there is a single match the program will
display that entry. If there is more than one
match all matching names will be displayed on the
screen.
The user will have the choice of terminating,
displaying the next screen or displaying a record
on the existing screen. Select an option by
entering the letter enclosed in brackets for the
function desired.
If the name is not found the user can add the
given name if desired.
Enter all information for this record as required.
After entering this information press [Enter] or
[Pgdn] until "Is this correct (Y/N)?" is
displayed. If the information is correct enter
"Y", if not enter "N" to change the information.
At the completion of entering data for the master video
tape the user will be asked if they wish to modify any
of the entries for that tape. If yes enter "Y"
otherwise enter "N" to edit another master video tape.
Repeat these steps for all records to be entered.
Then press [Enter] twice at the lastname prompt to
return to the main menu.
See the section on Master Tape Entry modification for
details on this function.
Copyright (c) 1992 -12- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.4 DELETING A VIDEO TAPE RECORD
To delete a record select "D" from the main
menu. Once selected the program will prompt the
user for the "Lastname", "Video Title" or "Tape No."
of the record to display.
Press [Enter] three times with no names displayed
to return to the main menu.
The program will then search the existing database
for any names that match this entry.
If there is a single match the program will
display that entry. If there is more than one
match all matching names will be displayed on the
screen.
The user will have the choice of terminating,
displaying the next screen or displaying a record
on the existing screen. Select an option by
entering the letter enclosed in brackets for the
function desired.
After selecting the desired record. The program
will display it on the screen. The user must then
determine if the record displayed should be
deleted. If the record is to be deleted enter
"Y". To save the given record enter "N".
When the user returns to the main menu all records
selected for deletion will be erased. If the record
selected is a entire tape all entries for that tape
will also be deleted.
Copyright (c) 1992 -13- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.5 PRINTING VIDEO TAPE RECORD INFORMATION
To print record names select "P". This
will bring up the print screen menu. There are
several options select the option desired.
4.5.1 PRINTING INFORMATION ON A INDIVIDUAL VIDEO TAPE
Select option "I" to print information on a
single video tape. Select a video tape as
described in section 4.2.
Select the desired output for described below:
Titles Only - One Line per Video Tape
Titles & Entries Only - One Line per Video Tape and
one line per tape entry.
Short Form - This form prints limited information
contained only in the master video tape entry.
Medium Form - This form prints limited information
for both the master video tape and any entries
recorded on the video tape.
Long Form - This form prints all information from
the master video tape and all information from any
entries recorded on the video tape.
Select the desired output form then follow the
directions for printer operation.
It is recommended the user experiment with the
three different forms to determine which output
format suit them best.
4.5.2 PRINTING INFORMATION ON ALL VIDEO TAPES
To print all video tape records select one of the
four output orders as listed below:
Select "A" to print all video tapes by title.
Select "B" to print all video tapes by author.
Select "C" to print all video tapes by tape number.
Select "D" to print all video tapes by type
then author.
Select the desired output format then follow
the directions for printer operation.
Copyright (c) 1992 -14- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.5.3 PRINTING LABELS FOR A INDIVIDUAL VIDEO TAPES
To print a label for a single video tape select
"P". Find the desired video tape as
described earlier in this manual.
Once the video tape has been found. Follow the
steps listed below.
1. Select the desired label format
2. Ready the printer with corresponding label
type.
3. Use the "TEST PATTERN" to align the label.
4. Print the label when ready
5. Enter [RETURN] to return to the Print Menu.
4.5.4 PRINTING LABELS FOR ALL VIDEO TAPES
To print a labels for all video tape select
"E".
Follow the steps listed below to print all the
labels.
1. Select the desired label format
2. Ready the printer with corresponding label
type.
3. Use the "TEST PATTERN" to align the label.
4. Print the labels when ready
5. Enter [RETURN] to return to the Print Menu.
4.5.4.1 LABEL FORMATS
There are two label formats to choose from
The first is just a video tape label. The
second is contains the video tape title and
all recordings associated with the vidoe tape.
The number of recoridngs on the label is
determined by the height of label. The
standard lable will hold four video titles
(15/16 x 3 1/2).
The "Test Pattern" will show each of the
formats.
4.5.4.1 CONTROLLING THE PRINTER DURING LABEL
MAKING
Due to a large database the user may want to
control the printer operation. Below is a
list command to control the print operation.
Copyright (c) 1992 -15- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
[Ctrl]-A, [Ctrl]-X to abort Printing.
[Ctrl]-F to suspend Printing.
After suspending or aborting printing follow
the directions on the screen to either resume
or terminate printing.
4.5.5 EXITING THE PRINT MENU
Press "Q" to return to the main menu.
4.6 SEARCHING FOR DUPLICATE VIDEO TAPES
To search for duplicate names select "U".
Determine if you want the names printed or
displayed on the screen.
Enter "Y" to allow printing or "N" to display them
on the screen only.
The program will then start searching the
database.
During the search each potential duplicate will be
displayed or printed on the printer. At no time
will the program delete any name during the
search. It is up to the user to delete any
potential duplication in the database using the
"Delete Video Tape Record" function.
4.7 RESTORING THE DATABASE
To install the database from a remote disk select
"I". This will display information on
restoring data from a data disk.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Place the disk in Drive "A".
Enter "Y" to install the data from a remote disk.
The maximum files size is limited to the space
available on the disk.
This features allows the user to maintain several
video tape lists from the same program.
Copyright (c) 1992 -16- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.8 SAVING THE DATABASE
To save the database to a remote disk select
"S". This will display information on saving
data to a data disk.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Place the disk in Drive "A".
Enter "Y" to save the data to a remote disk.
The maximum files size is limited to the space
available on the disk. Approximately 2200 records
can be kept on 1.2MB floppy.
This features allows the user to maintain several
video tape lists from the same program.
4.9 PROGRAM STATISTICS
To select program statistics enter "V".
This will display information based on the current
database in use as listed below.
VHS TAPES 2
BETA TAPES 5
SVHS TAPES 10
OTHER TAPES 11
---------------------
TOTAL TAPES 28
Copyright (c) 1992 -17- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.10 TEXT/TOPIC/SUBJECT SEARCH
The Text/Topic search is a very important feature of
Video Buff. This feature allows the user to quickly
identify any recording that pertains to a particular
subject, star, costar, title or description.
Select this function by entering "T".
Enter the desired topic to search for. This informatiom
will be displayed on the top right corner of the screen
during the search.
Press [ENTER] twice with nothing displayed to return to
the main menu.
Once the topic has been entered the program performs a
two level search.
Level one searches the Master Tape file only. Any
matching information found will be displayed on the
screen. The user has the choice of terminating the
search at anytime by entering "T" when prompted.
At the completion of level one searching the user may
terminate the desired search.
To continue the search enter "C". The program will
then search the tape entry database for a match. All
matching entries will be displayed along with the
master tape title and tape no. at the top of the
screen.
Again the user may terminate the search at any time
when prompted to continue by the program by entering
"T".
At the completion of this search the user can perform
another search or return to the main menu.
Copyright (c) 1992 -18- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
4.11 PROGRAM CONFIGURATION
VIDEO BUFF allows the user to define 10 fields for
program customization. There are five fields for
the master tape and five fields for each entry of
of a tape.
To enter this section select "C" from the
main menu.
4.11.1 LASER PRINTER SELECTION
Select this option to select the appropriate
Laser Printer. This is not required for dot
matrix printers
4.11.2 DISPLAY COLOR
Select this option to turn on or off the color
display.
4.11.3 VIDEO TAPE TITLE USER DEFINITION
Use this selection to modify the five user
defined fields for the album cover.
The program will automatically update all
screens and reports.
4.11.4 VIDEO TAPEM SONG ENTRY DEFINITIONS
Use this selection to modify the five user
defined fields for the songs of the album.
The program will automatically update all
screens and reports.
4.12 PRINT PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
Select option "R" to print a program
registration form. Then follw the directions
provided.
4.13 EXITING THE PROGRAM
To exit the program press [ENTER] at the main menu
prompt.
5. MASTER TAPE ENTRY MODIFICATIONS
This section describes the procedures required to modify any
given entry of a video tape.
Copyright (c) 1992 -19- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
5.1 GETTING HERE
To reach then entry modification area the user must
first select a master video tape. Once selected the
program will automatically search for video tape
entries.
If no entries are found the user will be asked
"Add entry for this tape (Y/N)?"
To add a entry enter "Y" otherwise enter "N". If the
user entered "Y" the program will automatically bring
up the add entry screen. Refer to Section 5.3 for
adding a video tape entry.
5.2 SELECTING A ENTRY
Now we have reached the video tape entry screen. The
program will now display all entries for this video
tape. The master tape title and tape number are
displayed at the top of the screen. All entries are
displayed below this title.
For the convenience of the user the title, tape
position, rating, author and record number are
displayed. This will aid the user in speeding up any
searches required for just displaying the video tape
entries.
If the desired entry is not displayed enter "C" to
display the next set of entries. Repeat this process
until the desired entry is found.
If there are no more entries to be viewed the "C"
option will not be accepted. Use the add function to
add the new entry.
If the desired entry is not found enter "A" to add the
new entry.
The user can exit this screen by entering "T". This
will return to the master video tape section.
Copyright (c) 1992 -20- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
5.3 ADDING A ENTRY
An entry may be added at any time to the video by
selecting "A" add entry. The user will then enter all
information pertinent to that entry.
Once completed the user may press [PgDn] or [RETURN] to
skip entering any remaining data.
The program will display "Is this correct (Y/N)?".
Enter "Y" if yes or "N" if no.
The program will return to the tape entry display at
the completion of the action.
Note the added entry has been added to the display.
5.4 DELETING A ENTRY
An entry may be deleted at any time to the video by
selecting "L" delete entry. The user then must enter
the record number of the entry to delete. A "0"
selection will abort the process and display the tape
entries again.
The program will display "Delete this record (Y/N)?".
Enter "Y" if yes or "N" if no.
The program will return to the tape entry display at
the completion of the action.
Note the deleted entry will still be displayed until
the user returns to the main menu.
Copyright (c) 1992 -21- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
5.5 EDITING A ENTRY
An entry may be eidited at any time by selecting
"E" edit entry. The user then must enter the
record number of the entry to edit. A "0" selection
will abort the process and display the tape entries
again.
The user can then change any information desired
pertinent to that entry.
Once completed the user may press [PgDn] or [RETURN] to
skip entering any remaining data.
The program will display "Is this correct (Y/N)?".
Enter "Y" if yes or "N" if no.
The program will return to the tape entry display at
the completion of the action.
Note any changes to this entry will be displayed on the
screen.
5.6 DISPLAYING A ENTRY
An entry may be displayed at any time by selecting
"D" add entry. The user then must enter the
record number of the entry to display. A "0" selection
will abort the process and display the tape entries
again.
The program will display "End display of this record
(Y/N)?". Enter "Y" if yes or "N" if no.
The program will return to the tape entry display at
the completion of the action.
5.7 EXITING THE ENTRY DISPLAY
The user can exit this screen by entering "T". This
will return to the master video tape section.
Copyright (c) 1992 -22- CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
6. HELPFUL HINTS
This section gives the user helpful information to increase
the use of VIDEO BUFF.
Selecting video tape titles - Video Buff records information
in a two levels. The format is broken up just like a record
album where the album has a title and a series of songs for
this album. It is recommended the user use Video Buff in
this same manner for maximum efficiency. A brief
description is listed below.
The first level will contain the title of the video
tape itself as stored on the shelf. Use this for video
tapes with only one recording on it such as a purchased
home movie.
The second level contains all information for each of
the recordings on the tape. Use the first level for a
composite of all recordings(i.e. I Love Lucy Shows).
Then enter the specific shows as video tape entries
Finding Video Tapes - When searching for video tape it is
best to only enter the first few letters of the desired.
Let the program search the database for you. The select the
desired entry.
Comments/Description - The comment/description field is very
useful for the subject search feature. always put a brief
description of the recording in this field.
Saving the database - Try to always use a blank high density
disk(1.2MB) when saving the database. This will insure the
maximum storage for the database.
Entering the type of tape - When entering the tape type is
best to use the short form of each tape type as listed
below:
1. SVHS - Super VHS Tape
2. VHS - VHS Tape
3. BETA - Tapes Recorded in BETA format
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VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND REGISTRATION
7.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support questions or comments should be
sent to the address listed below.
CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
2234 Santa Ynez Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805)549-0532
Technical support and program updates will be provided
for 1 year following program registration by phone
and written letter.
7.2 PROGRAM REGISTRATION
To register this program send $22.00 to the
address listed below.
CACHE MICROSYSTEMS
2234 Santa Ynez Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-2144
(805)549-0532
Please send your name, address and version number
of the program installed on you computer. Once
register you will receive the latest version of
the program, technical support, notice of future
updates and other programs released by CACHE
MICROSYSTEMS.
A registration form can be found on the master disk.
The title is "REGISTER.TXT" or print the registration
form from the VIDEO BUFF program.
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VIDEO BUFF USER'S MANUAL Version 1.33
APPENDIX: A
FULL SCREEN EDITING
This program allows for full screen editing of the database.
All keys including the four arrow key, Insert key, Delete
key, Page Up key, Page Down key and others work just like
most word processors today. It is assumed the user
understands each of these key functions.
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APPENDIX: B
SUPPORTED PRINTING LABELS
Below is a list of printer labels supported by this program.
Item 1 is used for the side of the video tape. all other labels
are there for the convenience of the user.
1. Single Column 15/16 x (3 1/2 or 5)
2. Single Column 1 7/16 x (5 or 4)
3. Single Column Rolodex 3 x 5
4. Single Column Rolodex 2 1/4 x 4
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APPENDIX: C
DATABASE RECORD FORMAT
This section gives the exact order of data
for each record exported as listed below.
Table C -1 Master Tape Database Format
Field Type Length
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FIRSTNAME CHARACTER 15
LASTNAME CHARACTER 13
VIDEO TITLE CHARACTER 30
PHOTOGRAPHER CHARACTER 25
EDITOR CHARACTER 25
VIDEO TYPE CHARACTER 8
DATE OF FILM CHARACTER 4
DATE ENTERED DATE 8
COMMENT CHARACTER 60
TAPE ID NO. CHARACTER 7
TAPE LENGTH CHARACTER 8
RATING CHARACTER 4
TAPE NUMBER CHARACTER 6
STAR CHARACTER 25
COSTAR CHARACTER 25
CATEGORY CHARACTER 10
Table C-2 Tape Entry Database Format
Field Type Length
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TAPE ID NO. CHARACTER 7
ENTRY ID NO. CHARACTER 7
FIRSTNAME CHARACTER 15
LASTNAME CHARACTER 13
VIDEO TITLE CHARACTER 30
PHOTOGRAPHER CHARACTER 25
EDITOR CHARACTER 25
CATEGORY CHARACTER 10
DATE OF FILM DATE 8
DATE RECORDED DATE 8
TAPE POSITION CHARACTER 7
TAPE LENGTH CHARACTER 5
COMMENT CHARACTER 60
ENTRY NUMBER CHARACTER 7
RATING CHARACTER 4
STAR CHARACTER 25
COSTAR CHARACTER 25
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APPENDIX: D
DISPLAY SCREEN FORMATS
This appendix shows a few of the screen formats for displaying and
editing information in this program.
Display video record screen:
C A C H E M I C R O S Y S T E M S V I D E O B U F F
=================================================================
D i s p l a y V i d e o R e c o r d
FIRSTNAME : KEVIN VIDEO TAPE N0. 1
LASTNAME : COSTNER
VIDEO TITLE :DANCES WITH WOLVES
STAR : KEVIN COSTNER COSTAR:
PHOTOGRAPHER: EDITOR:
VIDEO TYPE :
DATE : 1990
DATE ENTERED: 02/01/91
COMMENT : WESTERN INDIANS, BUFFALOS
RATED : PG13
TAPE LENGTH : 02:30
Display Video Record
Display video entry screen:
C A C H E M I C R O S Y S T E M S V I D E O B U F F
=================================================================
D i s p l a y V i d e o E n t r y of a T a p e
ENTRY # : VIDEO TAPE NO. 1
FIRSTNAME :
LASTNAME :
VIDEO TITLE :DANCES WITH WOLVES
STAR : KEVIN COSTNER
PHOTOGRAPHER:
VIDEO TYPE :
DATE : 1990
DATE ENTERED: 02/01/91
COMMENT : WESTERN INDIANS, BUFFALOS
RATED : PG13
TAPE LENGTH : 02:30
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