ACC501
Rev. 1.10.0031
©2016, Ambient Recording GmbH
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5.
Getting Started
Take the Controller out of its pouch and open the sliding door on the left side. Insert 4 AA cells carefully
observing the polarity as indicated on the side panel, the 2 cells in the outer slot facing both positive
polarity outwards, the 2 cells in the inner tube positive polarity inwards. Then close the contact hinge
and slide the door shut.
The controller is designed to interface properly with other products of Ambient Recording's Lockit
range. When connecting to 3
rd
party’s equipment carefully consult the referring user manuals for
requirements to evaluate the possibility of proper interfacing. Follow the manufacturer´s instruction to
the letter and only use the designed inputs with certified cables. Ambient cannot be held liable for any
damage or malfunctions caused by improper set up and/or cabling.
SWITCHING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
A delay has been implemented to avoid inadvertent On/ Off switching.
POWERING ON
Press the
ESC
(On/ Off) key (red flash symbol) until the unit initializes displaying serial No. and software
version. After a few seconds the display changes to default with the timecode generator screen
(GEN)
.
POWERING OFF
When switching off either standby or a complete power-down can be selected. In standby mode the
timecode is held in the auxiliary TC generator (AUXGEN) that runs off the accurate internal reference
while power-off helps to save battery life and is intended for long time no-operation.
Press the
ESC
key. After a short delay the switch-off select menu will appear.
Press ESC again:
Unit is powered off for maximum save of battery capacity, timecode is lost.
Press Enter:
Unit enters standby mode, AUXGEN holds TC until batteries are drained completely.
