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ACN-ML

Version 1.3 / 3.48

5. Description

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⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫

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WiFi adapter, attached to USB A port (do not remove or replace)

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USB A port, not in use

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DC IN / through, 4 Pin HRS (see page 4)

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Ethernet port for metadata transfer, RJ45

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OLED display (see page 14 ff)

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IR transceiver, communication port for ACC501 controller

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3-function configuration switch (3-function

:↓

pushing in, toggle left/right)

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Status LEDs (see page 26)

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ACN antenna, SMA type, attached to unit (do not remove)

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Lemo / ACN socket (see page 27)

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Lemo / TC socket (see page 27)

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DC IN / through, 4 Pin HRS (see page 4)

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Reset button (see page 13)

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3/8” thread mount

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Summary of Contents for ACN-ML

Page 1: ...Lockit Timecode Master Lockit ACN ML Rev 1 3 3 48 experience quality ...

Page 2: ...ering 4 5 Description 5 6 Quick Start Guide 6 7 Setup Menu Diagram 10 8 Menu Description 13 8 1 Generator Menu 15 8 2 Sync Menu 18 8 3 Time Code Menu 19 8 4 System Menu 20 8 5 ACN Menu 21 9 LED Indications 25 10 Firmware Update 25 11 Physical Specifications 26 12 Warranty Approvals 27 13 Recommended accessories 29 www ambient de en 1 ...

Page 3: ...timecode integrity and a powerful multi core CPU platform for unsurpassed mobile metadata processing Providing local and set spanning line level accurate timecode and metadata over ACN plus WiFi routing for Lockit Network apps and certified devices it can work both autonomously as hub or satellite in your timecode and metadata network An integrated backup cell with automatic charge when supplied w...

Page 4: ...nent compatibility with all units connected to Powering from external sources is exclusively limited to the use of LPS sources in compliance to part 2 5 of EN 60950 1 with correct polarity voltage range and current rating Disregarding recommended power requirements may damage the product or even risk explosion of the internal backup cell Do not perform software updates in situations in which the i...

Page 5: ...battery will automatically be charged The power source must be capable of supplying 1 5A for charging the internal battery While in operation the active power source is indicated in the upper right corner of the display EXT means external power is applied with appropriate voltage and current whereas INT indicates that the unit is running on its integrated backup cell Typical values in operation wi...

Page 6: ...ta transfer RJ45 OLED display see page 14 ff IR transceiver communication port for ACC501 controller 3 function configuration switch 3 function pushing in toggle left right Status LEDs see page 26 ACN antenna SMA type attached to unit do not remove Lemo ACN socket see page 27 Lemo TC socket see page 27 DC IN through 4 Pin HRS see page 4 Reset button see page 13 3 8 thread mount www ambient de en 5...

Page 7: ... blue to indicate the metadata server has completed booting Use a smartphone tablet or computer to log in to the Master Lockit s WiFi The password for log in will be the same as the WiFi name The default setting will be displayed in the format ML xxxxx representing a 5 digit random phrase This can be changed by the user 5 Open a browser and enter http masterlockit local respectively http 10 0 0 1 ...

Page 8: ...cending numbers can later greatly help to better identify the individual units This works well with the option to assign unit names in the ACN radar page of the hub 8 Continue with the next Master Lockit one after another After that enable Hub Mode on ONE and ONLY ONE of your Master Lockits by switching it to Hub on the upper right corner of the headline Now the interface will turn from blue to or...

Page 9: ...atus of the remote units within the web interface every so often to know when replacement is required Other functions in the Master Lockit Web Interface Timecode Remote Control hub mode only As you already know one of the Master Lockits on set is the hub This will enable the options in the Timecode tab to enter a TC manually or by the system clock of the device to which you are accessing the inter...

Page 10: ... to their WiFi name just make sure you monitor each unit for battery replacement If the heading is gray the unit has lost power Metadata Network If the Master Lockit is connected to a supported camera or recorder with metadata interface go to the Metadata Network tab This is where to select the connected camera from the supported devices This version of firmware only supports the Arri ALEXA Follow...

Page 11: ...a type When the LockitSCRIPT app is connected to the Master Lockit this technical metadata is supplemented by the content metadata of this script supervising app You are able to filter clips by camera TC or shooting day Monitor them or export the information in one of the provided export formats Ambient Recording GmbH 2015 10 ...

Page 12: ...o if applicable lower section displays either ACN related info such as server status mode and channel or menu push select switch down to enter the main or sub menu and to confirm toggle left right to navigate or increase decrease value push again to confirm selected value Default settings are highlighted Main Menu GEN SYNC TC SYS ACN EXIT HH MM SS FF GEN JamTC EDIT OffSet UB JamTC AUTO Off manual ...

Page 13: ... TX one time jam continuous jam autosync transmit external free or rec run TC RX receive free or rec run TC Back to ACN ACN MODE ACN OFF JAM C JAM TX RX OFF disables ACN Selected mode highlighted CHNL select ACN channel 11 to 26 ANT Select LNA off on PWR ACN RF power 8 to 18 dBm SYNC not available in TX or RX JAM C JAM Send sync broadcast yes no Start continuous jam yes no Exit Returns to main scr...

Page 14: ...n After boot up has completed you will be greeted by the home screen If the unit has not been configured the only additional information will be a rectangle in the lower left corner indicating the metadata server status No icon means server is offline blank booting solid online and ready If the unit had been configured it may display the last settings and look something like this NOTE After a comp...

Page 15: ...switched on To keep the meta data server running and accessible always make sure you start your day with a backup fully recharged over night 25F is the selected frame rate for the timecode generator PPF 4x High informs that the sync output on Lemo B is set to 4 pulses per timecode frame with rising slope LNA indicates active Low Noise Amplification of the ACN receiver improving range performance i...

Page 16: ...omaticaly jam to externally fed timecode and will not re jam as it has consistent present signal displayed by a lock symbol that has replaced the A It will revert to a ready for re jam when the external TC source stops and restarts for 3 seconds or is disattached for the same time permanently changed to a lock Off defeats the Jam mode completely The generator will not react to incomming TC This is...

Page 17: ... that some file base cameras produce If offset is enabled it will be displayed in the main screen This shifts only the timecode while the sync signal stays locked to the frame start of the jammed timecode running in background The offset has a range of 10 frames in 0 05 frames steps equals 2 ms at 25 fps GEN UB In the UB menu the user bits are being displayed The user bits can be edited manually a...

Page 18: ...crease by toggling left right Holding left right is fast backward forward Push to select value curser jumps to next digit When finished the selected new value needs to be confirmed Select new to apply or the cancel by selecting old GEN UB EXIT EXIT takes you directly back to main menu without changes www ambient de en 17 ...

Page 19: ...The PPF signal is available on pin 3 of the Lemo socket For the PPF signal rate single double quad can be selected along with a high low or low high transition Pushing the config serves the function of selecting items or parameters If any changes have been selected you will be asked to confirm If changes have been selected with active sync you need to reconfirm before apply OFF deactivates any syn...

Page 20: ...ch left right push in to select new frame rate Available values 23 976 24 25 29 97 30 29 97D 30D fps D drop frame And again changes need to be confirmed TC Level Select Level to adjust output level on Lemo TC The adjustable range is from 45 dB to 0 dB Default level is 0 dB This equals 3 Vpp without load 1 5 Vpp or 0 dBu into 1 K Ohm Select by toggling left right select by pushing in the config swi...

Page 21: ... in to select value The curser will jump to the Auto off settings to select the time out Choices are Never 5 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes SYS INFO Select INFO to display information about the ACN ML Serial Number Main firmware version Mac address SYS Factory Reset Selecting yes and pressing the config switch restores factory defaults to JamTC Auto Sync Off TC 25 fps ACN Off Display bright...

Page 22: ...rence to the received information and re transmitting status information This is also the metadata mode and thus the one in which the Master Lockit will mostly be used either as hub or as satellite ACN MODE TX This mode converts the unit into a timecode transmitter that will distribute external TC through ACN to units in RX mode If progressing timecode is detected the ACN ML jams to it and sends o...

Page 23: ...he same channel AND firmware version You also can run different modes each on a dedicated channel on the set ACN MODE ON After having picked an ACN channel for radio transmission the ACN menu will show several options ACN CHNL Lets you reconfigure the previously chosen transmission channel ACN ANT Lets you enable a Low Noise Amplifier for enhanced range NOTE This comes at the expense of backup bat...

Page 24: ...o to adjust toggle to yes and push to enter NOTE Only ONE unit is allowed to send out C JAM sync broadcasts It is recommended to choose the Master Lockit that also serves as metadata hub After sending out the sync command including timecode and user bits the other units reply and the number of units which replied and were successfully synced are displayed After this the display falls back to main ...

Page 25: ...ially The latency in µs measured time in seconds since start of C Jam current tune value and proposed tune value are displayed in an expert view window that is accessed by selecting SYS INFO and then pushing the toggle switch to right line 1 Line 2 is debug info line 3 is used for tune value In this mode a unit that was slave and has been power cycled for instance for changing batteries will autom...

Page 26: ...ed or set green flashing in 1 second intervals running jammed or set manually This is the normal operation mode red double flash every 2seconds battery low not jammed or set green double flash every 2seconds battery low jammed or set red double flash every second TC video not sync not jammed or set green double flash every second TC video not sync jammed or set The double flash on every second is ...

Page 27: ...upper right corner Select Choose File browse the location of the file just downloaded it should read update xxxx tar gz then click on Upload Restart Your Master Lockit should now automatically update and reboot when finished Note if the update involved changes to the TC generator firmware the Lockit circuitry will sequently shut down until both LEDs start to flash alternating and finally goes into...

Page 28: ... pin 5 LTC OUT adjustable output level Lemo ACN Lemo series 0B 5 pin matching connector FGG JGG 0B 305 CLADxx pin 1 GND pin 2 LTC IN pin 3 currently not used pin 4 currently not used 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 and even a timer driven output with an open drain transistor It ha...

Page 29: ... 48 IEEE 802 15 4 2 4 GHz Band ACN Channel Center Frequency MHz 11 2405 12 2410 13 2415 14 2420 15 2425 16 2430 17 2435 18 2440 19 2445 20 2450 21 2455 22 2460 23 2465 24 2470 25 2475 26 2480 Ambient Recording GmbH 2015 28 ...

Page 30: ...M ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above they may not apply in all cases For all service including warranty repair please send the ACN ML along with proof of purchase date to your retailer or if not applicable to Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Str 181 C DE 80797 Muenchen Germany Please obta...

Page 31: ...nsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC 15 105 Note This equipment has 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 fr...

Page 32: ...he device to a 3 8 thread ACM FS Adapter 3 8 to cold shoe MLC L1B10 Ethernet cable Master Lockit to Arri Alexa RJ45 to Lemo Series 1B 10 pin 0 5 m MLC L1B10P Ethernet cable Master Lockit to Arri Alexa and powering RJ45 to Lemo Series 1B 10 pin 0 5 m with breakout to Hirose 4 pin for powering www ambient de en 31 ...

Page 33: ... LOB2 Adapter cable 12 V to Hirose 4 pin 0 5 m AK HS4 PC2M Adapter cable Hirose 4 pin Anton Bauer D Tap male 0 6 m 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 Ambient Recording GmbH 2015 32 ...

Page 34: ...th ARRI Alexa LTC OUT35 35F Lemo 5 pin to TRS 3 5 mm 90 right angle jack For feeding microphone and timecode into DSLR microphone cable to left channel length 20 cm TC cable to right channel length 40 cm Pad 20 dB ANT 2 4 SMA M Antenna straight ANT 2 4 SMA M90 Antenna right angle www ambient de en 33 ...

Page 35: ...experience quality MADE IN GERMANY Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Straße 181 C D 80797 Munich vox 49 89 36005510 0 fax 49 89 651855 www ambient de info ambient de 2015 Ambient Recording GmbH ...

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