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Ambient Recording GmbH

Schleissheimer Strasse 181c Tel.: +49 89 3605510-0

[email protected]

D – 80797 Munich Fax: +49 89 651855

www.ambient.de

Clockit Timecode

ACN‐TL TinyLockit

Rev. 3.11

Summary of Contents for ACN-TL TinyLockit

Page 1: ...Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Strasse 181c Tel 49 89 3605510 0 info ambient de D 80797 Munich Fax 49 89 651855 www ambient de Clockit Timecode ACN TL TinyLockit Rev 3 11 ...

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Page 3: ...iption 5 6 Setup Menu Diagram 6 7 Menu Description 8 7 1 Generator Jam TC UB Settings 9 7 2 Sync Settings 12 7 3 Time Code Setting 13 7 4 System Settings 14 7 5 ACN Clockit Network 16 8 LED indications 20 9 Firmware update 20 10 Physical specifications 21 11 Warranty Approvals CE FCC 22 24 12 Recommended accessories 25 26 ...

Page 4: ... addition it also offers most features of the former ALL601 such as variable time code output level for recording TC on audio track and time code conversion between LTC and MTC so it serves for synchronizing an audio workstation or converting playback MIDI time code to LTC The second Lemo connector is used for TC or communications and can be configured as USB RS232 GP I O or switch As known from t...

Page 5: ... dealer Always observe integrity and the pertinent compatibility with all units connected to Do not perform software updates in situations the integrity of mains supply can not be granted such as thunderstorms and remove connections from and to all devices directly or in directly connected to mains Only use intended batteries type Micro AAA with 1 5V Watch correct polarity when inserting the batte...

Page 6: ...4 Powering The ACN TL can be powered by 2 pcs Type Micro AAA batteries Alkaline NiMH rechargeable or Li Ion Set correct battery type in configuration for reliable low voltage warning No charging function for rechargeable batteries when powered from external Pay attention to insert with correct polarity as shown on label insert outer with first inner with first Push down battery hinge and close sli...

Page 7: ... config switch for pushing in for toggle left right IR transceiver used to set and check the ACN TL from the ACC501 controller Display Signal LEDs External antenna connector Lemo 5 pin socket Lemo ACN time code in out RS232 serial port tx rx USB GPI O Switch function DC out Lemo 5 pin socket Lemo TC time code in out ascii tune signal PPF DC in ...

Page 8: ...FF Offset 00 05 frames UB JamUB Edit UB EXIT JamUB normal manual insert Edit UB 00 00 00 FF EXIT back to main menu SYNC PPF OFF PPF 1x 2x 4x HIGH LOW OFF NO SYNC OUTPUT TC FPS MTC Level FPS FPS 23 976 24 25 29 97 30 29 97D 30D MTC MTCout MIDI LTC LTC MIDI Level TC level Lemo TC 0 dB to 45 dB SYS Config INFO Factory reset Display Lemo ACN BAT Display Brightness 0 5 10 AutoOff never 5sec 5min Lemo A...

Page 9: ...ect ACN channel 11 to 26 C_JAM Mode for continuous jam autosync ANT Select antenna internal external TX RX Mode to transmit external recrun TC PWR Select RF output power 8 to 18 dBm Mode to receive free or recrun TC SYNC Send sync broadcast yes no JAM Start continuous jam yes no C JAM not available in TX RX EXIT Return to main operation display ...

Page 10: ...n indicates a cross jam mode i e the time code rate is not consistent with the sync rate but compatible and in sync at each second s transition A in upper left corner indicates the jam mode auto the lock symbol indicates off no external jamming available M indicates manual once 00 00 top right beside the battery indicates the offset COM or MTC show the status of the USB port Information related to...

Page 11: ...nce time code is detected but not re jam while time code is continuously present As long as time code is present the A mark changes to indicating that the unit is not ready to re jam If the time code is disconnected for 3 or more seconds the A reappears to indicate that the unit will jam again once time code is received OFF the ACN TL does not jam to external time code This setting is useful if yo...

Page 12: ...ition sets the time To avoid inadvertently changing the time code you will be asked Pushing the config switch while old is highlighted discards the changes and returns to the main menu Pushing the config switch while new is highlighted will set the generator to the selected value CAUTION Resetting the generator will restart the signal doing this while recording can result in a corrupted file GEN O...

Page 13: ...for more than 3 seconds and reconnected the ACN TL will re jam For just inserting changed user bits after interrupted time code you must also set the ACN TL to jam once or off in the jamTC menu If changed user bits from the master shall be taken over in C JAM mode insert mode must be selected Edit UB In Edit UB the user bits can be edited manually Decrease or increase by toggling left right Holdin...

Page 14: ...nly the output on the Lemo ACN socket Is a timer output on Lemo TC there is a jitter of up to 2 ms For the PPF signal rate single double quad can be selected and whether it shall be a high low or low high transition Pushing the config switch selects If any changes have been selected you will be asked to confirm Pushing the config switch while old is highlighted discards the changes and returns to ...

Page 15: ...urns to the main menu Pushing the config switch while new is highlighted will set the time code signal to the selected rate and resets the time code if changing between integer and non integer rates a k a PAL NTSC Area TC MTC Select MTC to control the Midi Time Code options MTCout this is the default mode The ACN TL always puts out MTC unless the USB port is set to COM see SYS Config Lemo ACN USB ...

Page 16: ...M or MTC and battery type are set Push the config switch to enter SYS CONFIG Enter the configuration by pushing in the config switch Navigate to DISPLAY Lemo ACN or BAT push the config switch to select SYS CONFIG DISPLAY Adjust display brightness from 1 to 10 toggling the config switch left right Push in to select value The curser will jump to the Auto off settings Select after what time the displ...

Page 17: ...t Push in to select mode SYS CONFIG BAT Select battery type for correct voltage readout and low battery warning flashing Li Lithium Ion non rechargeable batteries 1 5V Alk alkaline batteries 1 5V NiMH Nickel Metal Hydrid rechargeable batteries 1 2 V SYS INFO Select INFO to display information about the ACN TL Serial Number Main firmware version Mac address SYS Factory Reset This restores factory d...

Page 18: ... setting allows you to select between 16 network channels within the 2 4 GHz range The channel can be changed later After setting this selection of internal or external antenna is possible and powering the low noise amplifier LNA for the receiver on or off The LNA draws power so it is recommended only should the reception of data be insufficient without Default setting is internal antenna for acti...

Page 19: ...a sync command will memorize when the sync command was received The transmitting device also memorizes the event The information is displayed when ACN is selected from the main menu There may be various reasons for a sync failed returned For time code If the frame rates of sending and receiving device do not match integer vs non integer frame rates like 25 fps and 29 97 fps the sync command is rej...

Page 20: ...time stamps and will adjust their tune value to stay closely in sync with the master the system latency is down to half a video line SD if all Lockits are well in tune to each other initially The latency in µs measured time in seconds since start of c jam current tune value proposed tune value are displayed in an expert view window accessed by selecting SYS INFO and then pushing the toggle switch ...

Page 21: ...ed and a static time code is put out on the time code output of the slaves as well as on the output of the unit that is in TX Please note that in TX RX record run time code mode no sync signal will be generated This feature makes it possible to remotely start and stop recording of audio recorders cameras and video recorders which support being triggered by time code As in JAM mode the network chan...

Page 22: ... of not sync and low battery not set or jammed combination of not sync and low battery set or jammed alternating colors during firmware update 9 Firmware Update New features improvement and fixes for the ACN TL will be available for download from our website http www ambient de en products ambient recording clockit timecode tiny lockit html The firmware update comes as a zipped package including t...

Page 23: ...es 0B 5 pin matching connector FGG JGG 0B 305 CLADxx pin 1 ground pin 2 LTC IN USB 5V Input pin 3 ACN USB D RS232 TX Event Switch to Pin 4 GPO General Purpose Output TTL pin 4 ACN USB D RS232 RX Event Switch to Pin 3 GPI General Purpose Input TTL pin 5 LTC OUT 3 3 Volts DC OUT Lemo ACN remarks GPO is a timer driven output with TTL output signal 47 Ohm series resistor GPI is a timer driven input an...

Page 24: ... AMBIENT RECORDING GMBH DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AMBIENT RECORDING GMBH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above they ...

Page 25: ...itation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement FCC 15 21 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to opera...

Page 26: ...tal apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Tested by TÜV SÜD Product Service DE 94315 Straubing March 2013 Updated April 2014 Sebastian Fell Ambient Recording GmbH ...

Page 27: ...ice to a 3 8 thread ACM FS Adapter 3 8 to cold shoe ACN USB Adapter cable USB A to Lemo Series 0B 5 pin LTC IN Adapter cable BNC to Lemo Series 0B 5 pin LTC OUT Adapter cable Lemo Series 0B 5 pin to BNC LTC OUT Epic Adapter cable Lemo 5 pin to Lemo series 00 4 pin for use with RED Epic Scarlet ...

Page 28: ...26 www ambient de TC I O Adapter cable Lemo 5 pin to Lemo 5 pin for use with ARRI Alexa ANT 2 4 SMA M Antenna straight ANT 2 4 SMA M90 Antenna right angle ACNTL T Pouch for the ACN TL ...

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