4000CL-TO, 400 Clip Instant Access System for Pinnacle THUNDER
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1. For Wheel only Press Softkey SPEED to select SLOMO speed ranges Press Softkey to select 0 gt 200 OR 100 gt 200 Press Softkey BACK to return to SLOMO MENU Press ESC to exit OR turn the Wheel to select another item For Wheel only Press Softkey PRSET to select the SLOMO Preset Speed Mode Press Softkey UPDATE When exiting SLOMO mode the last used speed is saved in the Preset Speed register Press Softkey STATIC The Preset Speed register is NOT updated when exiting SLOMO mode It is only changed by SHIFT SLOMO PRESET SLOMO 16 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 57300 SETUP 57300 SETUP Clear Cues SetDefault Press Softkey beneath ClearCues to clear all Cue Points to 00 00 00 00 Press Softkey VES when asked Are You Sure Press Softkey beneath SetDefault to set ST300 to default settings Press Softkey VES when asked Are You Sure DISPLAY The version number for the currently installed software is displayed SOFTWARE VERSION SHOTBOX Enables use of Shotbox RECORD Press Softkey to select single button or 2 button record RECORD REC Only OR PLAY PREROLL Enter Preroll value TRANSMIT Transmits Cuelist to another ST300 or to a PC CUELIST RECEIVE CUELIST Receives Cuelist from another ST300 or a PC 17 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 19 FUNCTI2. repair parts to be supplied by DNF Controls either directly or through its authorized dealer network Similarly any repair work not performed by either DNF Controls or its authorized dealer may void the warranty After the warranty period has expired DNF Controls offers repair services at prices listed in the DNF Controls Price List DNF Controls reserves the right to refuse repair of any unit outside the warranty period that is deemed non repairable DNF Controls shall not be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or other types of damage resulting from the use of the product 21 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll
3. The ST300 will create the new CLIP ID on the Video Server The Source VTR will preroll to the IN Point then play At the Source VTR s IN point the RECORDER will go into record At the Source VTR s OUT point the RECORDER will terminate record post roll for 2 seconds then stop The Source VTR will search to the OUT point and stop The Source VTR s current time will be marked into the IN point The OUT point will be cleared The IN indicator will stay on The OUT indicator will turn off 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 16 14 TRANSFERRING CUELIST The TRANSMIT CUELIST function allows you to transmit your list of Cue Points to a PC using the provided utility software on the PC or to another ST300 Transfer to a PC requires OpSuite 3 0 software which runs on a Windows based computer Contact DNF Controls for more information a TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE ST300 1 Connect the VTR 4 connector on rear of the 57300 to the VTR4 connector of the receiving ST300 using an RS422 9 pin cable with TX and RX lines crossed A turnaround cable 2 Press MENU 3 Scroll the Wheel until Transmit CUE List YES Enter Exit ESC is displayed 4 Press ENTER to start transmitting The Display shows Waiting to transmit on the first line 5 When the Receiver is ready transfer starts automatically The Display now shows Transmitting cuelist 6 After the transfer i
4. RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR 19 POWER CONNECTOR 19 21 KEY LAYOUT 20 22 DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY 21 NOTE For DNF software with a date code of 120702 or later please ensure that you have previously installed Pinnacle s latest Thunder software and an updated THUNDER DLL file Do not install the DNF eprom until appropriate Thunder software has been installed The Thunder Software Version installed should be pinnacle Version 5 2 or any subsequent version issued by Pinnacle If you do not have the appropriate version of Thunder software installed or have any questions relating to your Thunder software please contact Pinnacle Manual Version 2 7 0S1004 Document ID 4000CL TO User Manual doc 3 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 4 REVISION HISTORY 121802 Rev 2 3 100903 Rev 2 4 112403 Rev 2 5 020604 Rev 2 6 081004 Rev 2 7 Added Thunder software version note Company header information revised Updated Transmit Cue List Function and Receive Cue List Function description Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty Added note to Cover and systems Description Supports up to 4 Video Server Channels Added T bar dimension 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll Getting Started 2 5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The 400 Clip FAST Access System consists of the ST300 SSM VTR Controller and Shot
5. 12843 Foothill Blvd Suite D Sylmar CA 91342 818 898 3380 voice 818 898 3360 fax www dnfcontrols com Model No 4000CL TO amp 4000CL TO T 400 CLIP FAST ACCESS SYSTEM Pinnacle Thunder Protocol NOTE Supports up to 4 Video Server Channels USER MANUAL 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 1 1 Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY GETTING STARTED m t e AM gt to 11 12 13 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION DEFINITIONS SYSTEM INSTALLATION VIDEO SERVER SETUP LOAD AND PLAY A CLIP RECUE THE CURRENTLY LOADED CLIP VIEW THE CLIP ID OF THE CURRENTLY LOADED CLIP LEARN RECALL PLAY MODES A NORMAL PLAY LOOP PLAY C PLAY TO LOOP PLAYING SINGLE CLIP IN LOOP OR PLAY TO LOOP MODES LEARN PLAY TO LOOP INTO CUE POINT THE RECUE FUNCTION ADVANCED FEATURES 14 15 16 17 2 CREATE NEW CLIPS CAPTURE FUNCTION SET AN IN OUT POINT VIEW THE IN OUT POINT CLEAR THE IN OUT POINT ENTER PREROLL VALUE EXECUTE CAPTURE FUNCTION TRANSFERRING CUELIST TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE ST300 B TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE PC RECEIVE CUELIST FUNCTION A TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE ST300 B RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE PC gt 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll NO NO XO W GA NND 11 REFERENCE 16 18 SETUP MENU 16 19 FUNCTION TABLE 18 20 SPECIFICATIONS 19
6. ON TABLE GOTO SHIFT RECUE Search the VTR to the manually entered time ENTERED TIME Use the ST300 numeric keypad Press ENTER or SHIFT VTR 1 Individually press the VTR keys to be included in the gang OR The LED above the key will turn on Press the VTR key SHIFT VTR 2 again to remove from gang the LED above the key will turn OR off Press ESC to exit SHIFT VTR 3 OR The VTR LEDs that are on show the gang SHIFT The flashing LED shows which VTR is currently selected A j S 2 Speed in MENU RECORD REC Places VTR into the Record mode selected by RECORD MODE in SETUP MENU Press RECORD or RECORD PLAY REWIND RWD Press and HOLD to shuttle Release key to stop Set WIND Speed in MENU SHUTTLE SHUTTLE Select SHUTTLE mode and enable Wheel SLOMO SLOMO Press SLOMO to slo mo the VTR Turn the Wheel or move the T Bar if available to change the play speed Press SLOMO to STILL frame OR press any transport key to exit SLOMO SLO MO SHIFT SLOMO For WHEEL ONLY Press SHIFT SLOMO to preset SPEED the slo mo speed Turn the Wheel to select desired speed PRESET Press ESC or any transport key to exit STOP STOP Press once to STILL frame VTR Press again to put VTR into STOP mode LOOP SHIFT PLAY Plays the currently loaded clip in a continuous loop TIME MODE TIME MODE Press to toggle between Timecode TC VITC VT or
7. Tape SELECT Timer TM display modes 18 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 20 SPECIFICATIONS Power 90 VAC to 265 VAC 50 60 adapter supplied Size L x W x H 12 x 6 x 1 5 front 3 0 rear T bar unit is 12 6 long Weight 4 165 Rear Panel Connectors VTR1 VTR2 VTR3 4 All DB9F ees 15 oer DB9M DB9F Display Easy to read 2 line back lit LCD display User adjustable contrast Jog Shuttle Wheel With mechanical detents Optional Slo mo 0 200 of Play Speed RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR 9 Pin D Type Female DB9F Pin 1 Frame Ground 6 Receive Common 2 Receive A H Receive B 3 Transmit gt 8 Transmit A gt 4 Transmit Common 9 Frame Ground 5 Spare POWER CONNECTOR 9 Pin D Type Male DB9M Pin 1 5v DC 6 5 VDC 2 5v DC 7 Ground 3 Ground 8 Ground 4 12 VDC 9 Ground 5 12 VDC 19 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll KEY LAYOUT 21 151 318VN3 did 9001 HAH 0192 9 1 9 01 72000 01 19907 491011100 00515 NOLLVANDIANOD 00515 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 20 22 DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 y
8. confirm proper Record mode and other User settable modes SYSTEM INSTALLATION DIAGRAM ST300 SSM PINNACLE gt THUNDER SUPPLY 6 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 4 VIDEO SERVER SETUP Select ODETICS Broadcast Communications protocol on the VIDEO SERVER to be controlled If required assign a serial port on the VIDEO SERVER through which the ST300 will control it NOTES The VIDEO SERVER may not support LTC or VITC time modes in ODETICS Broadcast mode The ST300 will default to Tape Time if a non supported mode is selected In ODETICS Broadcast mode the VIDEO SERVER may only allow Full Record INSERT and ASSEMBLE record modes may be disabled 5 LOAD AND PLAY A CLIP a Press CLIP LIST to view the list of Clips that exist in the VIDEO SERVER The display will show CREATE NEW CLIP b Turn the Wheel The top line of the display will show xxxxxxxxx Where xxxxxxxx is the eight character CLIP ID Turn the Wheel clockwise to scroll forward or counter clockwise to scroll backward through the list of available Clips OR Manually enter a CLIP ID from the ST300 numeric keypad Press LOAD to load the current CLIP ID shown on the top line of the display d Press PLAY 6 RECUE THE CURRENTLY LOADED CLIP a Press RECUE to recue the Clip to its beginning In RECALL mode RECUE will recue to the user defined time OR Press SHIFT RECUE The displa
9. ear from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls In order to enforce the rights under this warranty the customer must first contact DNF s Customer Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for repair If DNF s Customer Support Department cannot fix the problem the customer will be issued a Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA The customer will then ship the defective product prepaid to DNF Controls with the RMA number clearly indicated on the customer s shipping document The merchandise is to be shipped to DNF Controls 12843 Foothill Blvd Suite D Sylmar CA 91342 USA Failure to obtain a proper RMA number prior to returning the product may result in the return not being accepted or in a charge for the required repair DNF Controls at its option will repair or replace the defective unit DNF Controls will return the unit prepaid to the customer The method of shipment is at the discretion of DNF Controls principally UPS Ground for shipments within the United States of America Shipments to international customers will be sent via air Should a customer require the product to be returned in a more expeditious manner the return shipment will be billed to their freight account This warranty will be considered null and void if accident misuse abuse improper line voltage fire water lightning or other acts of God damaged the product
10. eceive cuelist message Press ESC to exit the MENU mode b TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE PC 1 2 Connect the VTR4 connector on the back of the ST300 to one of the COM ports on the PC using RS422 to RS232 adapter Repeat steps 2 8 of TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE ST300 section 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll Reference 18 SETUP MENU Press MENU The MENU indicator will turn on Turn the Wheel to select item to change Press MENU OR use the Softkeys to change the desired mode for that option Turn the Wheel at anytime to select another item Press ESC at anytime to exit SETUP MENU The MENU indicator will turn off MENU MODES Turning Wheel Clockwise RECORD Press MENU to select the desired record mode Lockout Assemble Crash Full or Insert Only in INSERT mode Press the associated Softkey located below the display to toggle Video V Audiol A1 Audio2 A2 Audio3 A3 Audio4 A4 on off WIND MODE Press Softkey to select HOLD Fast wind is maintained only while key is depressed OR LATCH Fast wind is initiated and maintained with momentary key press Select fast wind speed 3 9 to 23 7 by pressing Softkey below SPD SLOMO 57300 display shows SLOMO with WHEEL TBAR Speed Prset Press Softkey TBAR or WHEEL to toggle between them NOTE The T BAR has a fixed speed range of 0 gt 200 with a detent at 100 play speed
11. leThunder Protocoll Advanced Features 14 15 11 CREATE NEW CLIPS a Press CLIP LIST The CLIP LIST indicator will turn on The display will show CREATE NEW CLIP b Press LOAD The display will show the default CLIP ID c Press LOAD to accept the default CLIP ID OR Use the NEXT CUE LAST CUE keys and Wheel to edit the CLIP ID Use the NEXT CUE and LAST CUE keys to position the cursor Turn the Wheel to select the desired letter OR Create an ID using the numeric keypad with a maximum of eight characters Press ENTER d Press LOAD to create the selected CLIP ID e If the selected CLIP ID already exists a warning message will be displayed To load the existing clip press ENTER Press ESC to exit without loading the existing clip CAPTURE FUNCTION The CAPTURE function allows source material from a VTR to be quickly recorded into the Video Server A CLIP ID is also created VTRI is always the Recorder the Video Server Select VTR 2 3 or 4 as the source VTR Any RS422 SONY protocol compatible VTR can be used Use the transport function keys on the ST300 to control the source VTR Each source VTR needs its own set of IN and OUT points a SET AN IN OUT POINT 1 Press IN OUT to set the IN OUT Point The IN OUT indicator will turn on OR Press SHIFT IN OUT to manually enter a new IN time 2 Press ENTER to save the entered time OR Press ESC
12. list Software The Video Server must support Odetics Broadcast Protocol The ST300 controls up to 4 video channels individually or ganged SHOTLIST provides fast access to existing video clips stored on Pinnacle Thunder Video Servers supporting Odetics Broadcast Protocol The SHOTLIST contains up to 400 CLIP IDs stored in non volatile memory in the ST300 Remotely view the CLIP IDs that exist in the Pinnacle Thunder under control Any clip in the SHOTLIST can be quickly loaded by simply entering the associated 3 digit number of its location then pressing LOAD Press PLAY to play the clip Press RECUE to recue to the beginning of the clip or to the recalled time if defined DEFINITIONS Throughout this document the Pinnacle Thunder will be referred to as Video Server The ST300 S SM is referred to as ST300 Words surrounded by brackets for example ENTER are keys on the ST300 XXX XXX means hold the two keys down simultaneously 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 3 SYSTEM INSTALLATION a Plug one end of a 9 conductor RS422 serial cable into the VTR 1 2 3 or 4 connector on the rear of the ST300 Plug the other end of the cable into the REMOTE connector on the Video Server b Connect the 5 12 12 VDC POWER SUPPLY into the POWER connector on the rear of the ST300 Plug the Power Supply into an outlet 90 VAC to 240 VAC c Check SETUP MENU prior to using the ST300 to
13. point is marked the default IN point is the START of the clip and if no OUT is marked the default OUT is the END of the clip 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 11 PLAYING SINGLE CLIP IN LOOP OR LOOP MODES LOAD the clip The clip MUST be loaded from the DNF Controller Set the IN and OUT points See CAPTURE FUNCTION section Press PTL ILOOP ENABLE Hold SHIFT and press Enter the starting point of the LOOP or PTL then press ENTER Press PLAY To clear the IN or OUT points hold DEL and press IN or OUT 12 LEARN PLAY TO LOOP INTO CUE POINT Follow steps and b above to LOAD a clip and set the IN and OUT points press PTL a Select a Cue Point by pressing LAST CUE NEXT CUE or using the numeric keypad Press SHIFT MARK Press the VTR number you wish to learn the Cue Point into Press MARK 13 THE RECUE FUNCTION If the IN or OUT time is being displayed the clip will RECUE to that IN or OUT time If the IN or OUT time is not displayed the clip will RECUE to the start of the clip a a NOTES transport modes other than PLAY are disabled when LOOP ENABLE is ON When saving a Cue Point and no IN point is set the current clip location will be used as the IN point There MUST be at least 4 seconds between the IN amp OUT points for any LOOP COMMAND 10 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System Pinnac
14. s over the display shows Transfer is over for one second then shows Waiting to transmit again 7 Connect another ST300 to transmit the list again OR Press ESC twice to exit b TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE PC 1 Connect connector on the back of 57300 to one of the ports on the PC using an RS422 to RS232 adapter 2 Repeat steps 2 7 of TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE ST300 section 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 17 15 RECEIVE CUELIST FUNCTION The RECEIVE CUELIST function allows you to receive your list of Cue Points from a PC or from another ST300 Transfer to a PC requires OpSuite 3 0 software which runs on a Windows based computer Contact DNF Controls for more information a TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE ST300 D 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connect the VTR4 connector on the back of the ST300 from the VTR4 connector of the transmitting ST300 using RS422 9 pin cable with TX and RX lines crossed A Turnaround Cable Press MENU Scroll the Wheel until Receive CUE List YES Enter ExitZESC is displayed Press ENTER to start receiving The Display shows Waiting to receive on the first line When the Transmitter is ready transfer starts automatically The Display now shows Receiving cuelist After the transfer is over the display shows Done Success Press any key Press any key The display shows R
15. to exit without saving 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll b VIEW THE IN OUT POINT 1 When the IN OUT indicator is on press IN OUT to view the existing IN OUT Point 2 While viewing the IN OUT Point Press MARK to overwrite the saved time with the current time Press RECUE to search to the IN OUT point c CLEAR THE IN OUT POINT 1 Press and hold DEL 2 Press and release IN OUT The IN OUT indicator will turn off d ENTER PREROLL VALUE 1 Press MENU The MENU indicator will turn on 2 Turn the Wheel until Enter PREROLL is shown on the display 3 Enter the desired preroll value using the ST300 s numeric keypad 4 Press ENTER to save the entered value OR Press ESC to exit without saving 12 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 13 FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press VTR 2 3 or 4 key to select the source VTR Press SHIFT RECORD The display will prompt you for a CLIP ID A default CLIP ID will be shown Press LOAD to accept the default CLIP ID OR Use NEXT CUE or LAST CUE and Wheel to edit the CLIP ID Use the NEXT CUE and LAST CUE keys to position the cursor Turn the Wheel to select the desired letter OR Create an ID using the numeric keypad with a maximum of eight characters Press ENTER Press LOAD to accept the CLIP ID
16. tom line of the display Press LOAD on the ST300 The ST300 will automatically load the Learned clips on the Learned VTRs cue the clips to the Learned time then set the Learned GANG mode 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 10 9 PLAY MODES There are now three PLA Y modes available NORMAL PLAY LOOP ENABLE off PTL off LOOP PLAY LOOP ENABLE PTL off PLAY TO LOOP LOOP ENABLE PTL a NORMAL PLAY This mode is active when LOOP ENABLE and PTL are not selected The clip will play from its present location to the OUT point and stop H the clip is beyond the OUT point when PLAY is pressed it will play to the END of the clip b LOOP PLAY Q This mode is active when LOOP ENABLE is selected and PTL is not selected Q The clip will play in an infinite loop between the IN and OUT points Iftheclip is outside the LOOP when PLAY is pressed it will CUE to the IN point and then start playing c PLAY TO LOOP This mode is active when PTL is selected LOOP ENABLE is automatically enabled The clip will play from where it is parked usually at the start to the OUT point then CUE to the IN point and play in an infinite loop between the IN and OUT points Iftheclip is beyond the OUT point of the LOOP when PLAY is pressed it will first CUE to the START of the clip and then go into PLAY TO LOOP NOTE If no IN
17. y will show Go xx xx xx last entered RECUE time Enter RECUE time Enter the desired time to search to using the ST300 s numeric keypad b Press ENTER to search to the entered time OR Press ESC to exit without searching 7 4000CL TO 400 Clip Fast Access System PinnacleThunder Protocoll 8 VIEW THE CLIP ID OF THE CURRENTLY LOADED CLIP Press and hold SHIFT then press and release LOAD The bottom line will show Loaded Clip xxxxxxxx where xxxxxxxx CLIP ID LEARN Select the desired Cue Point by pressing NEXT CUE LAST or by manually entering the Cue Point using the numeric keypad The selected Cue Point number is shown on the bottom line of the display LOAD a clip see previous section Press SHIFT MARK to start the LEARN The display shows Select VTR Mark Learn ESC Cancel Press VTR 1 2 3 or 4 to select the VTR to be learned into the Cue Point If the VTRs are ganged select one VTR that is part of the Gang The rest of the Gang will learn automatically Press MARK to complete the LEARN OR Press ESC to exit without LEARNING The ST300 will LEARN save the VTR Number 1 2 3 4 loaded CLIP ID and current IN time to the selected Cue Point RECALL Select the desired Cue Point by pressing NEXT CUE LAST CUE or by manually entering the Cue Point using the numeric keypad The selected Cue Point number is shown on the bot
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