1
General information
The new version of the Ambient master slate has various improvements in respect to
previous versions due to experience gathered, and in answer to requests by customers
who have sucessfully used the ACD 101 and ACD 201.
1 . 1
Mechanical improvements
A
A
new type
of
mask
for the display to improve readability in sunlight. The mask
is laser cut for each segment and implements a dark background and anti-glare
function. The slate does not need any sun shade.
B
The
housing
has
been
s t r e n g t h e n e d
and made larger. No writing extension
is needed.
C
The
battery
compartment
will take
up to
9
Penlite
cells
thus allowing
the use of Nicads
which only have 1.2 volts. When using 8 cells a dummy
battery is inserted.
D
The
writing
surfac
e is
more
durable
and
white
.
E
There is
an
extra timecode in/out
socket thus freeing the LEMO interface
socket for checking and setting duties.
F
The
new
electronics
can
still
be fitted in the
small
housing
preferred
by documentary filmers.
1 . 2
Electrical improvements include
A
Display
now
very
bright but still 9 step brightness control.
B
Timecode
generator
cannot
crash
even though batteries go flat during
slating. Automatic charging of backup battery through separate DC/DC converter.
C
Camera
speed
check
, strobe bars flicker at framerate. When viewed through
camera, a bar stays still or moves if there is a difference between camera speed
and framerate.
D
Input
and
ext timecode framerate identified
and displayed.
E
Timecode
error
displayed
in 1/4 Frame steps up to 2 Frames
F
Reader
and
generator timecode
displayed
. When slate is opened external
timecode is displayed. When slate is closed the internal generator code is
displayed. Display playback Timecode value at slating moment. Useful when
recording live sound with playback.
G
X jam
syncing
of
slate
possible
. In other words an external 24 frame code
can set a 25 frame slate code. Slate has to be set to the code required. Jamming
from an external source sets the time at the zero frames point. Operators must
know which codes are compatible.
H
Optional internal
Telemetry
UHF receiver for receiving timecode by radio at
little extra cost.
All former clockit features have been retained and operating modes
have changed as little as possible
