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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

ACL 204 Lockit

Rev. 2.00

Summary of Contents for ACL 204

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 ACL 204 Lockit Rev 2 00 ...

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Page 3: ...ing 3 5 Description 4 6 Setup Menu Diagram 5 7 Menu Description 6 7 1 Generator Jam TC UB Settings 7 7 2 Sync Settings 10 7 3 Time Code Setting 12 7 4 System Settings 13 7 5 ACN Ambient Clockit Network 15 8 LED indications 19 9 Firmware update 19 10 Physical specifications 20 11 Warranty Approvals CE FCC 21 22 ...

Page 4: ...s and opening possibilities which are unique to the Clockit approach What counts on a set is that all recording devices run on the same speed and with the Clockit method of being able to tune the devices this goal can be achieved The reference for tuning may be a GPS signal but just as well the time code of the master recorder or camera or a video reference signal generated by the studio OB truck ...

Page 5: ...ries Alkaline NiMH rechargeable or Li Ion Set correct battery type in configuration for reliable low voltage warning Pay attention to insert with correct polarity as shown on label insert outer with first inner with first Push down battery hinge and close slider 5 to 18 Volts DC via pin 4 of Lemo A socket 5 Volts DC via the USB socket If powered via the USB socket the power switch is bypassed Note...

Page 6: ...guration switch further config switch for pushing in for toggle leL right Power switch IR transceiver used to set and check the ACL 204 from the ACC501 controller Display Signal LEDs External antenna connector Sync signal connector Lemo 5 pin socket B time code in out serial port tx rx DC out Lemo 5 pin socket A time code in out ascii tune signal DC in ...

Page 7: ...IT JamUB normal manual insert Edit UB 00 00 00 FF EXIT back to main menu SYNC AUDIO VIDEO OFF AUDIO Wordclock Black Audio Sample Rate 32000 48000 192000 VIDEO PAL NTSC 1080i 1080psf Frs 23 976 24 59 94 60 OFF NO SYNC OUTPUT TC FPS 23 976 24 25 29 97 30 29 97D 30D SYS Config INFO Display BNC Display Brightness 0 5 10 AutoOff never 5sec 5min BNC BNC Load Single Dual 3D ACN MODE OFF BASIC BASIC MODE ...

Page 8: ...ndicates external TC port open for jamming disappears while port is closed 00 00 indicates the offset Information related to ACN will be displayed once it is activated not in release firmware If the display is switched off power save pushing the config switch once will turn it on again without doing any changes Also external time code jam activates the display MAIN MENU Pushing the config switch o...

Page 9: ...rom a device in record run mode at record start to the ACN Master unit manual once the ACL 204 jams once to external time code but then will not jam again but close the jam port Once jammed the I indicator disappears signaling that the unit can not be jammed from outside This setting is useful if you want the unit to be jammed from external time code but then not to be changed by incoming signal a...

Page 10: ...hing the config switch while new is highlighted will set the generator to the selected value CAUTION Resetting the generator will restart the video or audio sync signal doing this while recording will result in a corrupted file GEN OFFSET An offset can be entered between the jammed time code and the time code on the output of the ACL 204 Use this to compensate the processing delay that some file b...

Page 11: ...fly Note if the source time code was unplugged for more than 3 seconds and reconnected the ACL 204 will re jam For just inserting changed Userbits after interrupted time code you must also set the ACL 204 to jam once or off in the jamTC menu Edit UB In Edit UB the Userbits can be edited manually Decrease or increase by toggling left right Holding left right is fast backward forward Push to select ...

Page 12: ...ig switch while VIDEO is highlighted takes you to the genlock settings The curser is on the signal type Change by toggling left right Select by pushing the config switch Types available NTSC 480i PAL 576i 720p 1080i 1080p 1080PsF Pushing the config switch selects and takes you to the rates setting Rates available 23 976 24 25 29 97 30 50 59 97 60 pictures per second Not all rates are available wit...

Page 13: ... the video sync signal setting There is no way out of this loop with an invalid combination Note Any combination of a PAL Area video reference signal with an non integer time code 23 976 fps 29 97 fps or a NTSC Area video reference signal with an integer time code 24 fps 25 fps 30 fps is considered invalid as they will drift against each other and it is not possible to provide a reference signal l...

Page 14: ...ull down rates SYNC OFF The FPGA chip is powered off no sync signal is generated Use this in time code only applications to save battery life You will be asked to confirm by navigating the curser to new TC MENU Enter the TC menu to adjust the time code frame rate Adjust by toggling the config switch left right push in to select new frame rate Rates 23 976 24 25 29 97 30 29 97D 30D fps D drop frame...

Page 15: ...atible to the time code frame rate selected you will be taken back to the TC setting There is no way out of this loop with an invalid combination See above in SYNC VIDEO SYS MENU The SYS menu serves to configure various parameters in this release version the display behavior and the BNC sync signal impedance are set Push the config switch to enter SYS CONFIG Enter the configuration by pushing in t...

Page 16: ...n to select value SYS CONFIG BNC Determine the output impedance for the video sync signal Single 75 Ohms for connecting to one video camera s genlock input Dual 3D 37 5 Ohms for splitting to two cameras genlock input Select by toggling the config switch left right Push in to select mode SYS INFO Select INFO to display information about the ACL204 Serial Number Main firmware version FPGA firmware v...

Page 17: ...ives access to the settings Now the menu shows the settings for wireless channel selection of antenna output power and lets you send a sync broadcast Select CHNL After activating the network you have to set the wireless channel 16 network channels within the 2 4 GHz range are available Select by toggling the config switch left right Push in to select value and exit to main menu Once the Ambient Cl...

Page 18: ...er the PIN code by toggling left right and select by enter When external antenna is selected a antenna symbol is shown on the bottom right of the main display Select PWR The RF output power is variable and can be adjusted in a range from 8 to 18 dBm Select by toggling the config switch left right Push in to select value As for selecting the external antenna also higher output power needs to be con...

Page 19: ...e has been jammed before Select SYNC The sync screen opens the curser is on NO Push the config switch to exit without broadcasting a sync command Move the curser to YES This initiates the broadcast of a sync command sending time code and user bit A status screen opens showing how many devices answered and how many of those were synced The device that was used to send the sync command will memorize...

Page 20: ...18 www ambient de For user bits if the GEN UB JamUB is set to manual This information is displayed when ACN is selected in the main menu EXIT Exits to the main operation screen ...

Page 21: ...ock signal to time code after configuration changes or jamming combination 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 ACL 204 will be available for download from our website http www ambient de en produkte ambient recording clockit timecode...

Page 22: ...g connector FGG JGG 0B 305 CLADxx pin 1 ground pin 2 LTC IN pin 3 ASCII IN OUT pin 4 Tune reference 1 92 MHz out DC IN 5 to 18 Volts pin 5 LTC OUT B Lemo series 0B 5 pin matching connector FGG JGG 0B 305 CLADxx pin 1 ground pin 2 LTC IN pin 3 ACN RS232 TX pin 4 ACN RS232 RX pin 5 LTC OUT 3 3 Volts DC OUT SYNC BNC coax 75 Ohms 2x 75 Ohms parallel selectable Antenna SMA F USB Mini B 5 pin ...

Page 23: ...MBIENT 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 ma...

Page 24: ...s been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference ...

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