What is this BS 7946 - Handbook of audio and video symbols about?
BS 7946 discusses the handbook of audio and video symbols. BS 7946, is a handbook that contains graphical symbols to be used on equipment and systems in the field of audio, video, and audiovisual engineering. The symbols contained in this handbook are selected from IEC 417 and other relevant documents.
The editorial form of the document was created by IEC/TC 84, but the drawings of the symbols and the text of titles and applications are in line with IEC 417 and other documents.
Who is BS 7946 - Handbook of audio and video symbols for?
BS 7946 on the handbook of audio and video symbols is useful for:
- Manufacturers of products that provide audio output (televisions, phones)
- Audio equipment manufactures
- Audio programmers
- Music producers
- Sound technicians
Why should you use BS 7946 - Handbook of audio and video symbols?
The first symbols on audio and video equipment were mainly designed to overcome the lack of printing area for textual explanation in various languages or to overcome the difficulty in producing separate models for various linguistic or geographical areas. Later on, symbols improved the appearance of the equipment, or simply were necessary because of the growing number of functions in small areas.
BS 7946 arranges the symbols according to a logical classification. Intensive discussion took place about how to arrange the symbols. BS 7946 not only gives a historic view on some of the development of symbols but also gives, for the audio and video domain, help and inspiration for further developments. BS 7946 includes a general survey of symbols; this provides you with a spreadsheet view of all audio and video symbols.
Overall, the guidance of BS 7946 enables you to designate appropriate symbols for audio-visual equipment and their devices.