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User Manual for SR-4/SR-24/SR-32/Video Slave

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2. E t z 538 LL dnas LINNA gt k 3 dnas dnas dnas SIOVZHZLAN 01 9 LINA io S dnias Zzuols 3Sn AS dVW MNAW us UNIT Set up 7 02 Unit Select Menu MENU 02 UNIT Select Menu 0 Rec 1 Chase 2 Code 3 Generic 4 Jog After selecting 0 Unit from the ROOT menu you then select the set up section that you wish to look at and change 0 Rec Record functions 1 Chase Chase Synchroniser functions 2 Code Timecode Reader Generator functions 3 Generic 4 Jog Jog Shuttle UNIT RECORD 7 03 Initial Record Command MENU 03 Initial Record Command 0 RECORD 1 RECORD PLAY From play use either the RECORD key only or both RECORD and PLAY to enter record 7 04 Check for Lock Status MENU 04 Check Lock Status 0 Yes 1 No 0 Yes Check for system lock before record 1 No No check for system lock before record 7 05 Offset change when Master or Record Enabled MENU 05 Master Rec Enab Offset change 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 0 Disabled Offset change on record enabled machines is disabled 1 Enabled Offset change on record enabled machines is enabled
3. Normally set to 0 this parameter is used for test as follows 0 Master When a Slave Chase Enabled machine is selected the Master transport tallies are used to display the current machine status Play Stop lt lt gt gt 1 Slave When a Slave Chase Enabled machine is selected the current machine transport tallies are used to display the current machine status Play Stop lt lt gt gt 2 Error The difference ind frames and tenths 1 10 between the timecode reader and the reported RS422 position of the currently selected machine is displayed in the middle of the upper line of the display 3z Checksum Not yet implemented 7 27 TC Reader gt Serial MENU 27 TC Reader gt Port 02 OFF 1 A 2 B 3 4 D 5 E The timecode reader may be used for positional information in preference to the serial data this menu selects which port uses the timecode reader data CB ELECTRONICS LTD 7 28 Reader Incremental and direction test MENU 28 Reader Incremental amp Dir Test 0 ON 1 OFF 2 Gen Check 0 On 1 OFF This turns off both the incremental code test and the direction test on the LTC timecode reader This may be useful chasing generated code e g from the MWA VFS film control system or DA 88 2 Gen Check Timecode Generator check mode The Timecode generator is the system master as such the performance of the generator will de
4. 4 08 JUMP TO LOOP Only available with Next Loop Macro Key To access a specific loop enter the loop number and use either Store or Recall followed by Next Loop or Prev Loop Note that this will access the loop at this pointer location where extra loops have been inserted or the loops are not numerically labelled then some intuitive guesswork may be needed 4 09 JOIN LOOP Available as Macro Key Used to Join two or more loops each depression of this key increments the loop pointer and updates the Record Out only The Record In is left at the original value 4 10 INSERT LOOP Available as Macro Key Used to insert a new loop in an existing list the same loop number is used with a letter suffix e g 11 gt 11 11A gt 11B 4 11 DELETE LOOP Available as Macro Key CB ELECTRONICS LTD To delete a loop use SHIFT followed by INSERT LOOP caution once a loop is deleted it lost there is no undo function 4 12 Cycle Record Out Enable Available as Macro Key This key enables disables the current record out point 4 13 Talent Cueing CB VS 1 Streamer For dedicated ADR TAKER Systems the MR system is used and the CB VS 1 Video Streamer connects directly to the BUS All record in points are sent to the streamer via the bus along with the current record in and out points This allows the VS 1 to do the following Ignore cue points before the current record in point Show all cues after the current record in point Enable and D
5. ELECTRONICS Loddonside Lands End House Beggars Hill Road Charvil Berks RG10 OUD UK Tel 44 0 118 9320345 Fax 44 0 118 9320346 www colinbroad com SR 4 SR 24 SR 32 MR Custom RM 6 Video Slave Serial Remotes Synchronizers User Manual Multiple serial SR 3 3 Output 1 Input SR 4 4 Output SR 24A 5 Output Multiple serial SR 24 4 Output SR 24A 4 Output 1 Output Input 1 Input Sony P2 protocol DAT s VTR s DA 88 FEG Prima P2 Plug and Play Sony P2 Auto recognition and Configuration TES BUS protocol Lucem t tek Rae Studer D820 D827 AK ES 1 11 Studer TLS4000 protocol Studer Audio Tape Recorders Ampex Protocol VPR 3 VPR 80 Timeline Lynx 8 SR 3 4 24 SR 24 Record Ready keys Up to 48 record Channels R8422 On SR 3 and SR 24 for use with DAW or Video Editors Parallels IN OUT Sae e eS aS 6 parallel inputs 6 parallel outputs Parallel Remote with tallies 5 24 SSL S29 format Timecode Output s xv i ed a Follows the master position and Offset Timecode Inp t x cien CR REESE En All outputs will chase remote code Built in P2 Synchroniser Will synchronise any suitable 9 pin Machine Real or Virt
6. 7 06 Virtual Record Tally MENU 06 Virtual Record Tally 0 Off 12 0 Off Record tally is on only if one or more machines are in Record 1 On Record tally is ON if a record command has been sent or one or more machines are in Record 7 07 Track Arm Keys MENU 07 Track Arm Keys 0 5 5 1 Mcn 2 Enabled 3 Macro CB ELECTRONICS LTD The track arm keys have four modes of operation as follows 0 System The track arming keys may access any combination of tracks and machines across the system The Track Arming keys may be programmed individually enter Mcn Track followed by Shift followed by Store followed by Track arm key or the tracks from the currently enabled machines may be mapped across the record keys by depressing Record and track arm key 1 1 Mcn The track arming keys are assigned to a single machine selected with the current selected machine 2 Enabled Track arming keys are assigned to a single machine that follows the last record enabled machine selected 3 Macro Track arming keys are assigned to a single machine selected by macro keys 104 107 It is not necessary to select this mode in the menu as it is selected when a macro key is depressed 7 08 Record Track Arm MENU 08 Record Track Arm 0 Ready 1 Ready Record 2 Record This modifies the way in which track arming operates as follows 0 Ready Track armin
7. Editor These are used for video editing and assembly where compensation is required for different machines record in delays The Auto and Rehearse keys have the following functions when 1 or 2 Editor are selected Auto Key Locate to Pre Roll before the specified record in point and commence auto edit If the system is currently in record rehearse it will be necessary to hit the auto key twice as the record exit routine will clear any auto edit Rehearse Key Locate to Pre Roll before the specified record in point and commence auto rehearse All channels in record Ready will switch to input between the record in and out points If the system is currently in record rehearse it will be necessary to hit the rehearse key twice as the record exit routine will clear any auto edit 0 Mode In ADR Taker applications where there is one record machine and the operator controls the record advance to compensate for both the Machine and the Talent This mode also allows the Out point to be turned off using the Cycle Out Enable Macro Key 0 ADR Mode There are 4 LOOP modes Auto Rehearse Manual and Review as described below the loop modes are selected enabled and disabled using these keys When any loop mode is active the system is modified as follows 1 The Locate switch is modified to always locate pre roll ahead of Record In 2 Shift followed by Locate locates Record In 3 Auto will locate to preroll before record in when
8. Macro 176 5 20 Varispeed Macro s 96 203 204 6 00 OFFSET 6 01 Direct entry of Offsets 6 02 Auto Offset Calculation 6 03 Trimming the Offset 6 04 Entering a Negative Offset 6 05 Sub Frame Offsets 6 06 Clear all Offsets 6 07 Offset Change Lockout when Record Enabled Master 6 08 Shifter Available Macro s on SR 4 SR 24 as standard 6 09 Using the shifter to nudge offset s 6 10 The Colour Frame key 6 101 Colour Trim 6 11 Mixed Code 6 111 Mixed Code amp Offset 6 112 Mixed Code Passing through Zero Midnight 6 20 Offset and record In 7 00 SETUP 7 001 ROOT Select Set up Required UNIT SETUP 7 002 Unit Select Menu UNIT RECORD 7 03 Initial Record Command CB Electronics SR MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR User 6 7 04 Check Lock Status 7 05 Master Rec Enab Offset change 7 06 Virtual Record Tally 7 07 Track Arm Keys 7 08 Record Track Arm 7 09 System Ready Length 7 10 External Track Arming 7 11 Check for Record 7 12 Record Command to 7 13 Record In and Record Out Keys 7 14 Default Analogue and Video Record Ready 7 15 Default Record Enable 7 16 Record Disable Transport Keys UNIT CHASE 7 17 Default Chase Type 7 18 Wait for Slaves 7 19 Group Locates 7 20 Master when in Play 7 21 Input Lock Tally Source 7 22 Chase Key Function UNIT TIMECODE 7 23 Timecode Standard 7 24 Film Speed 7 25 Default Timecode Standard Source 7 26 Slave Tally Source 7 27 TC Reader gt Port 7 28 TC Reader Incremental and
9. Number Lock On RM 6 only Machine commands locked out SHIFT NUMBER to enable disable 32 Backup not Armed Auto Record The specified back up machine is not armed 33 Backup Local Tape Auto Record The specified backup machine has no tape 34 Disabled in Record This key command is disabled by Menu 16 Record Disable transport Keys 35 Fit 24C08 EEPROM In the seven years since the SR MR were originally designed the number of parameters has increased The latest units are now fitted with 27C512 EPROM s in place of the original 27C256 You may need a Hardware update for this 62256 RAM s in place of the original 6264 RAM 24C08 EEPROWM s in place of 24C02 or 24001 EEPRONM s It is recommended that if you wish to take advantage of the latest features that you upgrade 015 RM 6N 019 to 24 08 The EPROM is always socketed The RAM is always socketed The EEPROM is normally soldered it is a 8 pin chip on the right hand side of the PCB Cut all 8 legs and use a solder sucker to remove all legs Fit a turned pin socket and then fit the new EEPROM Cost Approx 1 from RS 36 Reset to Factory Unit and IFACE parameters reset to Factory defaults 37 Reset to User Unit and IFACE parameters reset to last parameters saved 38 Port Not Available Serial Port not available it may be defined as input 39 Shift Password To access Setup Menu use Shift followed by Setup key To recall menu page enter page number then Shif
10. before the Record In point or before Scratch pad store 9 Recall or Store followed by Record will access the Rec Adv memory Recall or Store followed by Shift followed by 9 will access the Streamer Advance memory 2 Tal GP Outputs 4 5 6 are used with a parallel remote control as encoded tallies GP Outputs 4 5 6 are used as encoded outputs to indicate the current selected Port Port A 000 Port B 001 Port C 010 Port D 011 4 Mas GP Outputs 4 5 6 are used as encode outputs to indicate the current selected Master Port Port A 000 Port B 001 Port C 010 Port D 011 5 GP Outputs 4 5 6 used as encoded machine control outputs when the Reader is selected For example when used with a Telecine Stop 000 Play 001 Rvs Play 010 Fast Fwd 011 Fast Rvs 100 Rvs Crawl 101 Fwd Crawl 110 6 ADR GP Output 4 pin 6 Red Light High during pre roll and record GP Output 5 pin 19 Beep High for one frame three times at 0 6 second intervals before the record in point GP Output 6 pin 7 Streamer Trigger High for one frame at a preset time Nominal 3 seconds scratch pad store Shift 9 is used to set the streamer advance before the Record In point or before Scratch pad store 9 Recall or Store followed by Record will access the Rec Adv memory Recall or Store followed by Shift followed by 9 will access the Streamer Advance memory 7 34 GP Output 3 MENU
11. 5 6 DVD Each RS422 port supports a number of protocols the standard protocol is Sony P2 other protocols are available as options If fitted to the software the name will appear in the display If the protocol your require is not listed on your unit then contact your agent or CB Electronics to purchase a protocol upgrade AK ES 1 11 Machine Type 7 79 AK ES 1 11 Machine Type MENU 79 ES 1 11 Machine Type 0 ES1 1 3324 TLS PROTOCOL MENU 80 Playback Head 0 REPRO 1 SYNC MENU 81 Machine Type 0 AUTO 1 807 2 810 3 820 2t 4 A827 ADR AUTO MENU 7 84 Edit ADR Loops MENU 84 Edit ADR Loops 0 Edit ADR List 1 NEW ADR List 2 Options 0 Edit ADR List Edit Existing List 1 NEW ADR List Erase current list and start new list 2 Options Access ADR Options 7 87 Auto Rec Rehearse Review MENU 87 Auto Rec Rehearse 0 Mode 1 2 Editor The Auto Record and Rehearse keys may be one shot Commands 1 2 Editor or modes 0 CB ELECTRONICS LTD Mode that change the operation of the unit Loop operation is only available when the mode is selected 0 Mode Select Auto Rehearse Manual Review Mode by depressing Mode key Leave Mode by depressing illuminated Mode key Whilst mode is active the Locate command will locate pre roll before record in Record On and Record o
12. Offset On or Off Selected Effect On Effect On Effect On Machine Master Slave Mcn Free Mcn Master Set Offset Update Rec In Update Rec In Slave Mcn Set Offset Update Rec In Free Set Offset Update Rec In Update Rec In Adjust Rec In allowing for offset differences Update Offset Adjust Offset allowing for Rec In differences Record Out When setting the record out point the duration of the Edit is defined CB ELECTRONICS LTD 7 00 At first the set up the SR MR may appear very daunting but if you can set up your mobile phone then this should be simple When you connect the system it should work from first connection The unit setup is preset for normal operation and machine setup is automatic provided that the machine is identified correctly Once the machine is identified correctly the machine interface software IFACE parameters will be set up automatically after this the user may modify the setup if required The modified setup will remain until Hard reset or a different machine is connected to the port Machines such as the DA88 DA98 and DD8 have setup options for machine ID and record track arming These must be set correctly in order that the interface identifies the machine correctly and sets up the track arming correctly For further information on machines check the SR Tech manual The software in the MR SR and in different machines changes because of this the user can access all the par
13. RECORD will enter Manual Record the AUTO RECORD LED will flash The system will loop between REC IN and REC OUT as normal but will not enter record or drop out of record In the Manual Record mode the following apply 1 No Auto Record On command is sent at the In Point 2 If Enabled A record off command will be sent at the Record Out point At post roll past the Record Out point the system will either stop or locate pre roll before record in See Unit Set up On selecting the MAN REC mode the following commands are sent 1 Locate pre roll ahead of Record in 4 05 REVIEW MODE SHIFT followed by REHEARSE will enter Review the REVIEW LED will Flash The system will loop between REC IN and REC OUT as normal but the will not enter record automatically or manually In the Review mode the following apply 1 Both Record and Un Record are disabled On selecting the Review mode the following commands are sent 1 Locate pre roll ahead of Record in 4 06 NEXT LOOP Available as Macro Key or ID lt lt 4 07 PREV LOOP Available as Macro Key or ID lt lt System Machine ID lt lt ID gt gt 1 Auto Rehearse Manual Review Prev Loop Next Loop Active or Setup Mode 2 Dat Machine Locate Prev ID Locate next ID 3 Slow Motion Active Decrease Speed Increase Speed 4 Doremi V 1 Prev Segment Next Segment 5 MR System Decrease Giant Increase Giant Display Display Brightness Brightness
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15. Tracks 0 1 Alg 2 8 3 16 4 24 5 32 6 40 7 48 The record command sent to the machine depends on the number of digital channels as follows 0 Off No Track arm commands sent to machine track arm on the machine or machine remote 1 Alg Analogue 1 4 Video and Assemble only 2 8 Analogue 1 4 Video Assemble and up to 8 Digital Record channels 7 43 Analogue and Video Record Ready MENU 43 Analogue and Video Rec 0 Disable 1 A1 A2 2 A1 A2 V 3 Asmb To enable crash record or insert edit on the Timecode or Cue tracks A3 amp A4 select 3 Asmb 7 44 Record Tally Source MENU 44 Record Tally 0 REC or EDIT 1 Record 2 Edit Some non edit machines give a permanent Edit tally for example the VO9600 if this is the case select the appropriate tally source to disable 7 45 Record Command Type CB ELECTRONICS LTD MENU 45 Record Command 0 EDIT ON OFF 1 RECORD PLAY Some Non Edit machines will only accept a record command and not an Edit command 7 46 Command Reinforce MENU 46 Command Reinforce 0 1 Offset 2 Track Arm 3 Both Offset There is no Sony command to request the current offset setting from the machine by reinforcing the offset command once per second the user can ensure that the current setting is correct Track Arm Record Ready Many machines do not report cha
16. and locked all slaves locked Er O1frm Slave selected and slewing current error 1 frame Sht 1 48 Master selected and in Shuttle forward at 1 48 play speed Var 1 1 Master selected and in Varispeed Play at 1 1 play speed 2 07 RECORD BANK lower Middle The current record bank is displayed in the middle of the lower display unless auto record or rehearse are enabled B DA 88 Machine B DA 88 tracks 1 8 C 9 16 Machine C Tracks 9 16 A A1 A4 V Machine A Tracks A1 A2 A3 A4 Video and Assemble D A1 A4 Machine D Tracks A1 A2 A3 A4 Machine No tracks enabled CB ELECTRONICS LTD 0 9 3324 Machine D Track 9 on record arm key 1 Loop 001 When the ADR mode is enabled then LOOP is displayed The bank key will only be active when more than one record bank is enabled Setup Unit Record Menu 9 System Ready Length or Setup IFACE Record Menu 40 Record Tracks 2 08 SR 24 KEYBOARD DISPLAY The 24 character SR 24 keyboard display shows a combination of the following 2 01 Status 2 02 Machine Name 2 04 Current Keyboard Entry 2 09 ERROR MESSAGES When the user enters a prohibited key sequence a error message will appear in the top right of the display On the SR 24 this also appears in the keyboard display The error display will remain until you depress another key 1 Not Record Enabled The machine you are trying to record arm is not record enabled see section 1 11 and 3 09 Check the Machine Track t
17. available tracks per machine as defined above 2 Enabled Track arming keys will follow the last selected record enabled machine The keys are mapped automatically to the available tracks per machine as defined above 3 Macro Track arming keys will follow machines selected by special macro keys Depressing one of these keys will automatically select this mode Macro 67 Current Selected Machine Macro 104 Machine A Macro 105 Machine B Macro 106 Machine C Macro 107 Machine D The keys are mapped automatically to the available tracks per machine as defined above The action of the track arm keys is determined by Menu 8 as follows MENU 08 Record Track Arm 0 Ready 1 Ready Record 2 Record Track arming keys may operate in one of the following ways 0 Ready Track arming as per multitrack track arm keys put tracks into ready on or ready of mode Depressing the Record key or Record amp Play keys will then send the command CB ELECTRONICS LTD 1 Ready Record Track arming as per video machine track arm keys put tracks into ready if the machine is not in record if the machine is in record then the track arm keys will put the selected tracks into record 2 Record Track arming as per film track arm keys will put tracks into record directly there is no ready state This mode should only be used in combination with track safe keys 9 01 SR 24 Auto Track Mapping Unlike the SR 4 that has 8 track
18. direction test 7 29 System Frame Reference or Generator User UNIT GENERIC 7 30 Macro Protection 7 301 Installing New Software 7 31 Serial A type 4 Port System Serial E type 6 port System 7 32 Locate with pre roll 7 33 GP Outputs 4 5 6 7 34 CP Output 3 7 35 Remote FWD RWD Commands to Video Machine 7 36 Enable Auto In when NOT Play 7 37 Setup Access JOG 7 38 Jog Response 7 39 Jog Wheel 7 41 IFACE Select Menu INTERFACE RECORD 7 42 Record Tracks 7 43 Analogue and Video Record Ready 7 44 Record Tally Source 7 45 Record Command Type 7 46 Command Reinforce 7 47 Record Advance 7 48 Track Ready Tallies 7 49 Send Record In amp out 7 50 Wait after Lock Tally 7 51 Crash Record Set Generator 7 52 Crash Record Reset CB Electronics SR MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR User 7 7 53 7 54 Start Advance 7 55 Park Offset 7 56 Wait for Code to Stabilise 7 57 Max Slew Speed 7 58 Wait for Lock Tally 7 59 Use Servo Lock or Play Tally 7 60 Acceptable Error Window after initial lock 7 61 Serial Position Request 7 62 Slew Command Type 7 63 Reverse Slew Command 7 64 Locate Speed 7 65 Locate Type 7 66 Sub frame offset 7 67 Continuous T C Chase 7 68 ProTools Play No Audio INTERFACE GENERAL 7 69 Select Machine Type 7 70 Position Source 7 71 Pause Stop Command 7 72 Timecode Standard Source 7 73 Command Enable 7 74 Auto Unlace Enable 7 75 Colour Framing 7 76 RS422 P
19. entry may be accessed using the ID lt lt and ID gt gt keys The mark key operation is modified in the following ways Store Followed by Mark Mark Sync See Offset Recall Followed by Mark Find specified Mark point 0 63 Shift Followed by Mark Reset Mark Pointers and capture position as MARKO1 Note When the current machine is a slave then the current Master timecode is captured 3 09 RECORD ENABLE GROUP The Record Enable is used to specify which machines will accept a RECORD or UN RECORD command This is particularly important when Group record commands are issued To specify the record enabled machines hold down the RECORD key and DEPRESS the MCN selection keys To view the current Record Enabled Machines depress and hold down the RECORD key The properties of record enabled machines are as follows 1 A RECORD or UN RECORD command sent to all machines that are record enabled CB ELECTRONICS LTD 3 10 When controlling a group of machines it is normal to consider one machine as the master the other machines will slave to or chase the master Commands to the group of machines are then sent to the master machine To select a master machine use SHIFT followed by a machine key only one serial port the Reader or Generator may be selected as the master at any time the selected master machine has the following properties 1 RECORD and UN RECORD commands to the master are sent to all group
20. have been tested on the following interfaces 1 0 88 98 via the 15 pin remote 2 Timeline Lynx 6 06 CLEAR ALL OFFSETS To clear all offsets and disable chase on all machines 1 Select Master 2 SHIFT followed by CHASE This function is available as macro key number 175 6 07 OFFSET CHANGE LOCKOUT WHEN RECORD ENABLED MASTER To prevent accidental entry of offsets on record machines it is not possible to change the offset on a record enabled machine The warning message Master Rec Enabled will be displayed in this event To enable disable select Setup Root Unit Record Menu 05 Master Rec Enb Offset Change 6 08 Shifter Macro s on SR 4 SR 24 as standard The shifter is used to enter small temporary offsets to a machine in order to sync up one section The three shifter keys allow you to increment decrement and reset the shifter value The shifter value is then added to the machine offset With the shifter you do not have to remember the number of frames or the direction of the temporary offset this is held in the shifter memory and displayed when the machine is selected 6 09 Using the shifter to nudge offset s As the shifter has dedicated increment and decrement keys it is ideal for nudging the offset of any machine the alternative requires three keys 1 Trim Offset The shifter display also keeps track of what you have done When you have finished adjusting the shifter use Store followed by Shifter Reset to add t
21. machines that are record enabled 2 When the timecode output is fitted the timecode output will follow the selected master machine 3 The master machine s position is used for automatic offset calculations MARK SYNC or Shift Offset 3 11 CHASE SLAVE MACHINE When chase is enabled on any machine the keyboard is modified as follows 1 Transport commands to any chase enabled machine Play Stop Wind Shuttle and Jog are redirected to the master machine 2 RECORD and UN RECORD commands are sent to all Record Enabled machines 3 The LED s of all machines in the group will be illuminated 4 The specified Master machine LED will flash to indicate the command redirection 3 12 RECORD TRACK ENABLES The Bank switch controls the eight red track enables The current key assignment is shown in the middle of the lower line of the display The current machine track assignment of each key may be determined by use Recall followed by the selected track key The display will then show the current Machine and track assignment Mc Trk 00 00 02 04 Machine B Track 4 When system record readies are used Record Bank Macro 66 Store followed by the selected track key may be used to assign a machine track combination to a key Track number assignment 1 48 Digital tracks 1 48 49 Analog 1 50 Analog 2 51 Analog 3 Timecode 52 Analog 4 53 Video 54 Assemble CB ELECTRONICS LTD T mr
22. not go into record even if locked 7 90 Constant Offset Mode MENU 90 Constant Offset Mode 0 On 1 Off The Record In and Offset are interactive by changing one then the others will change This parameter determines how they interact Using the Equation Master Position Master Offset Slave Position Slave Offset the following calculations will be made after each type of user entry Constant Offset Changing the controlled machine s record in out points will change machine in out points in order to maintain a constant offset CB ELECTRONICS LTD Constant Offset Controlled Master Master Slave Slave Machine In Offset In Offset Master In Update N C Calc N C Master Offset N C Update Calc N C Slave In Calc N C Update N C Slave Offset N C N C Calc Update Editor Changing the controlled machine s record in out points will change machine offsets in order to maintain record in out points Constant Offset On Controlled Master Master Slave Slave Machine In Offset In Offset Master In Update 0 Calc 1 Master Offset N C Update Calc N C Slave In Calc N C Update N C Master In 0 Slave In N C N C Update Calc 1 Slave Out N C N C Calc 2 Calc 1 Slave Offset N C N C Calc Update N C No Change Calc re calculate Calc 1 Calculate First Calc 2 Calculate Sec
23. not operate correctly without video syncs Audio machines may be used as slaves with wordclock and master timecode instead of video syncs the Rosendahl nanosyncs is a good solution to generate both wordclock and video syncs or wordclock from video syncs For most installations the controller will now recognise all the machines connected and automatically configured to the connected machines To select a machine use one of the green keys labelled A D The name and current position of each machine will be displayed on the left of the LCD display If the incorrect name is displayed then the SR MR will not auto configure correctly Check the actual machine setup is correct as some machines DA 88 DA 98 DA 60 Pro Tools have selectable ID Section T4 in the Sr tech manual will help with the machine setup if we have information on the machine You should now be able to control each machine individually to check the locate enter a valid timecode number you will see the number in the lower right of the display and then depress the locate key The selected machine will locate to the point or to pre roll before the point In doing this you have learnt one of the main principles of operation enter the number first then the action key Also notice that the action locate is confirmed in the keyboard display You can now record enable any machine as described below and track arm As machines are record enabled and armed they will be displayed above the
24. output chase only machines may be connected to the system for playback The timecode generator value is calculated as follows Timecode Output Master Position Master Offset Including the Master Offset in the calculation allows the user to change the master without having to update the slave offsets or change the settings for any other units connected to the SR 4 timecode output Automation Midi Chase only slaves 1 13 Defining a Machine as a Slave A machine may be selected to be a slave by selecting the machine A B C D or E and using Chase Offset or Shift followed by Chase Offset When the Shift key is used the current Master and Slave Positions are used to calculate the Slave Offset 1 14 Displaying the Chase Group When any machine in the chase group is selected then the LED s of all the machines within the group are illuminated The selected master machine s LED will flash 1 15 Entering an Offset To enter an offset first select the machine A B C D or E then type in the offset required this will be displayed on the lower right hand display Then use the Store key followed by the Chase Offset key The display will confirm by displaying offset next to the displayed number 1 16 Trimming an Offset To trim an offset or any other memory first enter the amount of trim required this will be displayed on the right of the lower line Then use the Trim or Trim key followed by the Chase Offset key The display
25. the selected master machine Perfect Master Mode The timecode generator may be selected as the master Shift followed by Gen Macro 118 to enter the perfect machine mode The generator may be used as a timecode master in a tapeless studio To set the value of the timecode generator use the Locate Shift Locate command Remote Master Mode The timecode reader may be selected as the master Shift followed by Reader This is used when you have a remote source of code only Not the code should be resolved to the same video reference as the studio The SR keyboard may be used as a parallel remote control To do this select Setup Root Unit Generic Menu 33 GP Outputs 4 5 6 and choosing 5 RdrCmd See section 7 026 Connecting a suitable parallel interface GPI outputs 4 5 6 will enable the SR MR to control the source of the external timecode Note The Remote timecode MUST be locked to video syncs in order to work correctly 1 12 SR MR Timecode Generator Output The SR MR timecode generator is an integral part of the synchronization system The timecode value follows the position of the selected master machine including the timecode reader If Group Locates are enabled Setup Root Unit Chase Menu 19 Group locates the timecode generator will jump to the Locate point allowing chase machines to locate individually The timecode generator output will roll over any drop outs in the machine timecode By using the timecode generator
26. track map for any key depress the Recall key followed by the selected track arm key The keyboard display should show Mcn Trk 00 00 02 01 Where the Seconds show the machine number 02 and the frames show the track number 01 Track number assignment 1 48 Digital tracks 1 48 49 Analog 1 50 Analog 2 51 Analog 3 Timecode 52 Analog 4 53 Video 54 Assemble 9 03 Analog 1 4 Video and Assemble The SR and MR systems always provide access to the digital audio tracks Access to the Analog Video and Assemble tracks may be protected There are two menu s that determine this as follows Setup Root Unit Rec Menu 14 Default Alg amp Vid Rec Setup Root IFACE Record Menu 41 Analog amp Video Rec CB ELECTRONICS LTD Menu 14 Default menu will determine the default setting when new machines are connected Menu 41 will set the current setting See sections 7 14 and 7 42 for full information on this Provide that menu 41 is not set to disabled it is possible to access the analog and video track arming keys by using the Bank key auto map 9 01 or setting individual keys The default key are defined as follows Video Track 5 Assemble Track 6 Crash Record Enable Track 8 The Middle of the lower line in the display will display available tracks as follows A1 A2 1 2 AV ASMB 9 04 Special ADR Keys When an ADR keyboard is specified two ext
27. use most often closer together It is very quick to re define macro keys so that keys may be redefined for one session only if required There are 12 macro keys on both the SR 4 and SR 24 these may be used for any of the macro functions listed in section T1 00 The standard Macros on installed on both the SR 4 and Sr 24 are Bank Reader Feet Generator Auto Rec Rehearse ID lt ID gt Mark Instant Replay Again Jog Shuttle 5 01 DEFINING A MACRO KEY All the macro keys may be defined as any of the functions defined in the following lists Where there is a LED the LED follows the function of the key 1 Disable the macro protection Setup Unit Generic Menu 26 Macro Protection 2 Look up macro key number from the list in the technical manual and type in the macro number 3 Key in Shift followed by Store followed by the desired MACRO key 4 Enable the macro protection Example To change the function of the FEET key to Generator key Macro 118 1 Type in 00 00 01 18 in the keyboard display 2 Shift followed by Store followed by Feet 3 The display should show Macro 11 00 01 18 the 11 is the macro key number as described in the user file Then turn the paper label in the key over write on the new function Gen and the macro number 119 The key is now programmed with its new function until the next time you activate a hard reset 5 02 READING A MACRO KEY To read the Macro Function of any macro key enter the foll
28. will confirm by displaying the new offset 1 17 Entering a Negative Offset On the SR and series remotes all offsets are calculated on a twenty four hour clock To enter CB ELECTRONICS LTD a negative offset either calculate the required offset by subtracting from 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 23 00 00 00 you can use the SR 4 to perform the calculation as follows 1 Zero the keyboard display Shift followed by Clear 0 2 Zero the offset Store followed by Chase Offset 3 Type the required negative offset 4 Subtract Trim followed by Chase Offset 1 18 Pre Roll When more than one machine is used it will take time for all machines to become synchronised after a play command is issued A user defined pre roll is used with the Auto Record and Rehearse commands and may be subtracted from locate commands The Pre Roll is set by entering the required pre roll followed by Store followed by lt Reverse Play The default parameters are that Locate is with pre roll and that Shift followed by Locate is without pre roll The menu setting Setup Root Unit Generic Menu 32 Locate with Pre Roll may be used to reverse this 1 19 Post roll Post Roll is used to ensure that exit s from record are always clean The Default post roll is 12 frames The Post Roll is set by entering the required post roll followed by Store followed by Play 1 20 Delay Delay is used to allow external machines or the Talent time to
29. 3 1 10 Setting up the System 1 11 Defining the Master Any machine on the system may be defined as the master including the generator or the reader The master machine is defined using Shift followed by a machine key A B C D E SR 24 Reader or Generator Once the master has been defined and offsets set for all the slaves the master machine may be changed as required Note on MR systems only machines controlled directly by the controller may be defined as a master machine and not machines controlled by the 3 5 The master of a multi machine system is the machine to which all commands are sent The other chase enabled machines then follow the selected master The master is the machine over which the user has direct control Each user has his own reasons for selecting a particular machine as master here are some 1 Film because it is the slowest 2 Video so that the user can jog the picture directly 3 The record machine so that it is first to lock 4 A machine that slaves badly or not at all CB ELECTRONICS LTD 5 The Generator as a Perfect Machine 6 The Reader where the master is not directly controlled The system will only operate correctly if the selected master is resolved locked to video syncs Note When configured as a SR 3 where is an input on the SR 24 A should never be defined as the master This is an input and not an output Any controller connected to this input will control
30. 34 GP Output 3 Mute Red Light 0 Ply 1 Ply Rvs 2 Rec 3 ADR 4 Red Light GP Output 3 may be used as a Mute or Red Light output 0 Mute PL Mute except when in Locked Play 1 Mute PL R Mute except when in Locked Play or Reverse play 2 Rec Mute Mute when in record or rehearse 3 ADR 4 Red Light Use GP3 as a Red light output see also Macro No 7 35 Remote FWD RWD Commands to Video Machine CB ELECTRONICS LTD MENU 35 Rmt FWD RWD Cmds to Video 0 Normal 1 Convert to Shuttle Use if Remote Fwd Rwd commands cause video to lose picture 7 36 Enable Auto In when NOT Play MENU 36 Enable Auto in When NOT Play 0 No 1 Yes When enabled all record enabled channels will switch to input monitor when not in Play assuming machine accepts command Note On the Doremi V1 this command illuminates the Record Tally 7 37 Setup Access MENU 37 Setup Access 02 Setup 1 Shift Setup 2 Password This menu controls access to the Setup Menu 0 Setup Depress Setup 1 Shift Setup Depress Shift followed by Setup Password software not currently Installed 2 Password Enter the user defined password 00 00 then Depress Shift followed by Setup To define your password enter 29 06 followed by Shift followed by Store followed by Setup Then save your password using Setup Unit Generic M
31. 6 may be configured see Section 7 33 Root Unit Generic Menu 33 GP Outputs 4 5 6 to trigger an external wipe generator for example the VS 1 keypad memory Shift 9 is used to store the duration of the wipe so as to output the ttl trigger signal at the correct point before the record in point GP output 6 pin 7 on the 25 way D connector will be High for one frame Storing a timecode number in Scratch pad memory 9 will set an extra cue point and may be used to cue the artist at a point in the middle of a loop CB ELECTRONICS LTD 4 17 Beep output GP output 5 may be configured see Section 7 33 Root Unit Generic Menu 33 GP Outputs 4 5 6 to trigger an external Beep generator three times before the record in point The interval between beeps is 17 frames in PAL approximately 1 foot GP output 5 will be high for one frame at the following intervals before the record in point Beep Trigger Timing Standard PAL 25 frames per second NTSC 29 97 frames per second Beep 1 51 frames 2 04 Secs 60 frames 2 Secs Beep 2 34 frames 1 36 Secs 40 frames 1 33 Secs Beep 3 17 frames 0 68 Secs 20 frames 0 67 Secs CB Electronics can supply the Beep Generation PCB used in the VS 1 this requires an power supply of 12v 5v and 12v CB ELECTRONICS LTD 5 00 MACRO KEYS The macro keys allow you to change the functions of some of the keys or to rearrange the keys to move the ones that you
32. DAW if required should be connected to the timecode output on the SR 3 The A switch on the SR 3 is used as a local remote switch in order for the DAW to control the system the A LED should be ON The DAW will directly control the current SR 3 master to define the master use Shift followed by the machine key B C D or E 0 10 CONVERTING SR 4 gt SR 3 To change the direction of Port A SR 4 3 or Port E SR 24 from Output to input 1 Setup Root Unit Generic Menu 31 Serial A type alternately use 3 1 Recall Setup and select Serial A type 1 SR 3 2 Either use a TX Rx invert cable to connect to port A or Change the 4 internal links on Port A to be parallel to the back panel as per the diagram at the end of this manual Once configured as an input the following changes are made to the unit 1 The controller connected to port A will control the currently selected master B C D 2 Key A will become a local Switch when the LED is illuminated this will enable control from port A 0 11 Setting the Pre Roll Start Time Loop Delay Post Roll Record Advance and End Time To Set the Pre Roll type in the required pre roll then press Store followed by Reverse Play lt To check the Pre Roll depress Recall Followed by Reverse Play lt To Clear the Pre Roll Clear the keyboard display 0 or Shift followed by 0 The Pre Roll is used with Locate when using multiple machines to allow time for the slave mach
33. ECTRONICS LTD 3 13 RECORD BANK The record bank key is used with the record track ready keys The record Bank key and record ready keys may have 3 different functions as assigned by Root Unit Record Menu 07 Track Arm Keys as follows 0 System Ready The record keys can address any machine in the system and may be individually programmed The system bank length is set in the unit menu 1 Machine Ready The record keys are assigned to the current selected machine the ready keys may not be programmed 2 Record Machine Ready The record keys may be assigned to any machine in the system but may not be individually programmed The current record bank is displayed in the middle of the lower display unless auto record or rehearse are enabled B DA 88 Machine B DA 88 tracks 1 8 C 9 16 Machine C Tracks 9 16 A A1 A4 V Machine A Tracks A1 A2 A4 and Video D A1 A4 Machine D Tracks A1 A2 A3 A4 A Machine A No tracks enabled A A V Asmb Machine A Analogue Audio Video and Assemble 3 14 PLAY The Play key s function changes dependant on the transport mode as follows Locating The Play key will enable Play LED flashing disable Play LED OFF the delayed play function Playing The Play key will issue a Record Off command Record The Play key will issue a Record Off command Shift followed by Play will always issue a play command 3 15 ID lt lt and ID gt gt The function of the ID keys depends on the units current mode
34. ENU 75 Colour Framing 0 1 4 Field 2 8 Field This Parameter determines the colour framing of the machine when in Play and a Slave At all other times the Colour framing is determined by the machine Setting switch or menu The normal setting for audio applications is 0 Off Any other setting can cause sync problems 7 76 R3422 Timecode Offset MENU 76 RS422 Timecode Offset 0 2frm 1 1frm 2 Ofrm 3 1frm 4 2frm Some Machines can have an offset between the RS422 and Timecode when in play this parameter allows you to specify a correction factor to adjust for this Note The correction factor is not used when the machine is not playing To check the correct value for this parameter 1 Select Root 0 Unit 2 Code Menu 25 Slave Tally Source 2 Error This will enable the error display in frames and 1 10 s in the centre of the upper line 2 Connect the timecode output from the machine to the timecode input on the timecode and GPI In Out on the SR MR controller 3 Select the machine port required if using a MR system and the selected machine is connected to an MR 3 select the machine as a Master for better positional information 4 Play the machine and check the error Changing this parameter will directly adjust the error displayed CB ELECTRONICS LTD IFACE PROTOCOL 7 78 Interface Protocol MENU 78 Select Protocol 0 Sony 1 88 2 820 3 TLS 4 TL
35. ER SCREEN TIMECODE DISPLAY MIXING CONSOLE 1 TIMECODE gt REMOTE 111 ssas sani SR 424 WORDCLOCK 1 mum 58 3 TIMECODE INPUT pi 1 88 22 TIMECODE OUTPUT 4 TETTE EEE RS 422 DUC NENNEN 0 ob 0 awans amp SONY INMX DA 98 1 lt lt lt Aeneae kapuhay 4 4 I RM6 424 Connections e Note 1 Extra RS422 input using on SR424 Remote as input For complex installations up to 3 Sony X Sony inputs are available Note 2 RM 6 shown with optional front panel CB Electronics SR MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR User 3 25 35515 esor oe SUNT SIRT rz us wis HLEE SNIGVEH IFES BHVOEHG HOLVd Ol 22e suUX va L iSONAS Odd OOS8W2d ge va SH TACH SLINA 3SLON ZHOS SNOANIVILINWIS O go
36. Enabled Command is not possible because the selected machine or Master is Crash Record Enabled 17 No Tape No Tape in machine 18 Macro Not Fitted Macro Number as defined by key not implemented in the software Usually because a 27C256 Eprom is fitted 19 No Macro defined No Macro defined for key enter macro number followed by Shift followed by Store followed by key 20 Not In Record 21 No Tracks Armed Auto Edit attempted with no tracks armed 22 EEPROM Access EEprom not found during power up reset unit using small reset button or power on and off If problem persists contact CB Electronics 23 Backup Machine Chase command may be issued to the backup machine See Setup ADR Auto Options Menu 79 Backup Machine 24 Rec Out Disabled Record out disabled by Macro Key 75 Enable Rec Out 25 System in Local A remote command received and ignored on input A E or F whist the System is in Local 26 Command not Fitted remote command received that is not fitted to software CB ELECTRONICS LTD 27 Master Not Play Record command not sent to Backup machine because the master was not in play 28 No Record Rehearse Record command from user ignored because in Rehearse or review mode 29 INo Comms From SSL If S88 interface fitted then no connected to SSL 4K computer 29 Mcn Record Assigned 30 Use After Shift Key only operates when Shift LED illuminated 31
37. MARK SYNC This allows the user to define a specific point on both the master and slave as the sync point 1 Select the master and enter a known time code value from keyboard or by using the Mark key 2 Hit Store followed by Mark this sets the master MARK SYNC point 3 Select slave machine and enter the timecode value for the equivalent point from the keyboard or using Mark 4 Hit Store followed by Mark this sets the slave MARK SYNC point and calculates the OFFSET 5 Hit Chase Offset this will tell the slave to chase the master VIDEO EDITOR If the video editor mode is selected Root Unit Record 12 Record amp Out Mode 1 Editor then the SR 4 may be used as a video editor by defining the Master and slave record in points as follows 1 Select the master and define the record in point 2 Select the Slave and define the record in point 16 03 TRIMMING THE OFFSET The Trim and Trim keys may be used to adjust the offset register as follows To add 10 frames to the current offset 1 Select the machine using a A B C or D key 2 Enter 00 00 00 10 in the Keyboard display 3 Depress the Trim key followed by the Chase Offset key 4 The unit should now display the new offset 6 04 ENTERING A NEGATIVE OFFSET On the SR series remotes all offsets are calculated on a twenty four hour clock To enter a negative offset either calculate the required offset by subtracting from 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 23 00 00 00 you ca
38. MENU 11 Check for Record 0 1 When Enabled the system will stop if any record enabled machine is NOT in record after a record command has been sent 7 12 Normal Global Record Command MENU 12 Record Command to 0 Selected Group 1 All Enabled Determines whether record commands are sent to all enabled machines or just to the record enabled machines in the current selected group 7 12 Xmc Multiple Record Remotes MENU 12 Multiple Record Remotes 0 No 1 Yes Using the RM 6 with more than one XMC Remotes this parameter allows for different record machines to be controlled by each remote Each Remote can select which machines it can record enable and issue record commands note This feature is provided on a machine basis and not on track basis 7 13 Record In amp Record Out Keys MENU 13 Rec In amp Rec Out Keys 0 Mark amp Store 1 Off 2 Store The Function of the In and Out keys when used without Shift Store Recall Trim active is modified by this parameter 0 Mark amp Store Grab the current machine position and store as Record In or Out 1 Off No Action 2 Store Store the current keyboard display as record In or Out CB ELECTRONICS LTD 7 14 Default Analogue amp Video Record Ready MENU 14 Default Record Enable 0 Disable 12 A1 A2 2 A1 A2 V 3 Asmb When a new video m
39. MR system Key1 McnMap1 Key2 Custom1 Used to select Machine D tracks 1 24 Machine D is specified in the Custom Factory Setup but may be changed to any Port by selecting the port required then use Shift followed by the McnMap key The track mapping may be started at any combination of machine and track by entering the desired machine and track and using Shift followed by Store followed by the McnMap key Track Arm keys 1 8 Machine C MFX 48 tracks 1 8 Track Arm keys 9 16 Machine E DA 98 tracks 1 8 Track Arm keys 17 20 Machine B Digi Beta Tracks 1 4 Track Arm key 24 Machine PCM7030 DAT Analog 1 amp 2 The custom track mapping is set in the Custom Factory setup it may be changed for each individual track arm key CB ELECTRONICS LTD Key3 Follow Enable The keys for this example are labelled as follows g g g g g g g g g 4 2 3 4 5 MEX 24 48 MFX 48 MFX 48 48 MFX 48 MFX 48 MFX 48 MFX 468 g g 10 44 42 43 44 45 16 DA 968 DA 98 DA SB DA SB DA 98 DA SB DA SB DA SB DA 98 g g g g g g 17 18 49 20 24 22 23 24 VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 70320 CB ELECTRONICS LTD 10 00 VARI SPEED The Varispeed Option enables the user to control and chase machines whilst vari speed This option is normally used fo
40. NDICATOR 2 02 MACHINE NAME 2 03 POSITION 2 04 CURRENT ENTRY 2 05 PREVIOUS ENTRY 2 06 MESSAGE TO USER 2 07 RECORD BANK 2 08 SR24 KEYBOARD DISPLAY 2 09 ERROR MESSAGES 3 0 KEYBOARD 3 01 SHIFT 3 02 STORE RECALL TRIM TRIM 3 03 TRIM TRIM 3 04 RECALL RECALL 3 05 LOCATE 3 06 INSTANT REPLAY 3 07 AGAIN 3 08 MARK 3 09 CHASE GROUP SELECTION 3 10 RECORD ENABLE 3 11 MASTER MACHINE 3 12 CHASE SLAVE MACHINE 3 13 RECORD TRACK ENABLES 3 14 RECORD BANK 3 16 RM 6 Video Slave CMD originally Number 3 17 RM 6 Video Slave Offset CB Electronics SR MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR User 5 4 0 AUTO RECORD amp ADR TAKER MODES 4 01 LOOP MODE OFF 4 02 REHEARSE MODE 4 03 AUTO RECORD MODE 4 04 MANUAL RECORD MODE 4 05 REVIEW MODE 4 06 NEXT LOOP 4 07 PREVIOUS LOOP 4 08 JUMP TO LOOP 4 09 JOIN LOOP 4 10 INSERT LOOP 4 11 DELETE LOOP 4 12 CYCLE Record Out Enable 4 13 TALENT CUEING Streamer 4 14 BACKUP DAT 4 15 RECORD ADVANCE 4 16 Streamer Wipe Trigger output 4 17 Beep output 5 0 MACRO KEYS 5 01 DEFINING A MACRO KEY 5 02 READING A MACRO KEY 5 03 HARD RESET PROGRAMMING OF MACRO KEYS 5 10 Some Useful Macro s 5 11 Shifter control Macro s 68 69 and 70 5 12 Instant Record Macro 74 5 13 Auto Input Monitor Macro 110 5 14 Display Generator Macro 118 5 15 Step Forward and Reverse Macros 126 amp 127 5 16 2 4 6 Wind Macro s 134 135 136 5 17 Red Light 5 18 One Key Post Sync Macro 150 5 19 Loop
41. ROOT Select Set up Required MENU 01 ROOT Select Setup Required 0 Unit 1 Auto ADR 2 0 Unit Select unit setup menu global parameters that determine system operation and are not machine specific 1 Auto ADR Auto Record ADR Loop entry and Option selection 2 IFACE The currently selected Serial port protocol and its connected machine control parameters once setup is entered it is not possible to change the selected port Currently two of the unit parameters determine the default setup of the machine interface ports as follows Setup UNIT MENU 14 Default Alg amp Vid Rec Rdy Setup UNIT MENU 16 Default Chase Type These two parameters are used to determine the default machine interface parameters when a new machine is connected to a port CB ELECTRONICS LTD anas NOI LAO 91 E 5 1 uaanas 4 lt lt Bd AL aoval Ow Bova K lt SOWHua lNI Loon 904155 L LINA
42. achine is connected to the system the initial setting of its Analogue Video and Assemble Enable parameters will be configured dependant on this parameter To Insert edit on the timecode or cue tracks A3 A4 select 3 Asmb To Enable Crash Record select 3 Asmb 7 15 Default Record Enable MENU 15 Default record Enable 0 Off 1 Audio 2 All Machines will not be record enabled when connected Audio Audio machines when connected will be record enabled video machines will not All All machines will be record enabled when connected 7 16 Record Disable Transport Keys MENU 16 Record Disable Transport Keys 0 1 Yes No All Transport Keys Blue are active when in record Yes All transport keys Blue other than Stop and Play are disabled when in record UNIT CHASE 7 17 Default Chase Type MENU 17 Default Chase Type 0 Master Code 1 RS422 only When a new machine is connected the chase will be configured depending on the machine type 0 Master Code Master code available use the machines internal synchroniser where appropriate 1 RS422 Only Master code not available always use the SR MR synchroniser 7 18 Wait for Slaves MENU 18 Wait For Slaves 0 No 1 Yes 0 No Play the master machine when play key depressed 1 Yes When the play key is depressed stop the master machine and wait for all slaves to park befo
43. ait for Code to Stabilise MENU 56 Wait for Code to Stabilise 0 12 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frames After the initial play command is issued the SR 4 will wait for the specified number of frames before attempting to servo the slave machine This parameter is useful on machines for instance the DA 88 which give incorrect positional information during start up 7 57 Max Slew Speed MENU 57 Max Slew Speed 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Max This parameter limits the maximum speed of the machine when locking When locking the lock algorithm determines the speed of the machine dependant on the distance to lock the father away from lock the faster or slower the machine Some servo s lose stability at high speeds hard disk machines may not be able to output audio above a certain speed 7 58 Wait for Lock Tally MENU 58 Wait for Lock Tally 0 Yes 1 No Normally set to Yes for tape based machines after slewing to lock the system waits for 5 frames and then a lock tally from the machine before checking for lock Set to NO for Pro Tools the system will then check after 5 frames without waiting for a lock tally 7 59 Use Play tally as Lock Tally MENU 59 Report Lock on 02 Servo Lock 1 Play Tally A number of machines do not support a servo lock tally MX2424 as a master Doremi without video syncs This parameter allows you to select th
44. all machines arrive the system will start the auto record 1 2 Editor The Auto and Rehearse keys commands when initiated the system will locate to pre roll before the Record In point and wait for all machines to arrive The system will then enter Play followed by Record or rehearse at the in point Once the system leaves record or play the Auto Rehearse LED will extinguish and the system will revert to normal 4 01 AUTO and REHEARSE OFF When no LOOP mode is active the following applies 1 LOOP keys are NOT active 2 The LOCATE key locates Current Entry display with without pre roll as determined by menu 28 4 SHIFT LOCATE locates the Current Entry display with without pre roll as determined by menu 28 4 02 REHEARSE MODE In the rehearse mode the following apply 1 Both Record and Un Record are disabled 2 At post roll past the Record Out point the system will locate pre roll before Record In On selecting the Rehearse mode the following commands are sent 1 Locate pre roll ahead of Record in 4 03 AUTO RECORD MODE In the Auto Record mode the following apply CB ELECTRONICS LTD 1 Auto Record Drop Drop out enabled 2 At post roll past the Record Out point the system will either stop or locate pre roll before record in See Unit Set up On selecting the AUTO REC mode the following commands are sent 1 Locate pre roll ahead of Record in 4 04 MANUAL RECORD MODE SHIFT followed by AUTO
45. ames of good lock before reporting CB ELECTRONICS LTD 7 51 Send Set Generator Command before Crash record MENU 51 Crash Rec Set Generator 0 No 1 Yes 7 52 Reset Crash Record after use MENU 52 Crash Rec Reset 0 No 1 Yes IFACE CHASE 7 53 Chase Command Type MENU 53 Chase Command Type 0 CMD 1 P 2 PC Video 3 4 5 Using the Machine s internal Synchroniser 0 CMD Issue chase command to machine 1 P Issue Play command to machine 2 PC Issue Play command to machine followed by lock once has been achieved Video Type lockup use parameters in section 7 027 7 031 Using the SR 4 Synchroniser 3 Lockup one frame behind and then Accelerate 4 Lockup one frame ahead and then Decelerate 5 Lockup from behind or ahead with acceleration or deceleration 7 54 Start Advance MENU 54 Start Advance 0 12 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frames Only valid when used with Park Offset to set this parameter select chase type 1 and adjust for 0 or 1 frame offset from stop to play Chase type 3 or 0 or 1 frame offset Chase type 4 1 frame offset Chase type 5 7 55 Park Offset MENU 55 Park Offset 5 Frms The park offset is not normally used for video machines A park offset will allow more consistent starts CB ELECTRONICS LTD and allow time for the machine to lace 7 56 W
46. ameters used in the system If you need to change an individual parameter to suit your software please inform us so that we can keep both our manual and software up to date The current manuals are available from our web site www colinbroad com the current software for standard products is also available on our web site After switching on the unit entering setup will access the Root Menu at other times entering setup will access the last menu displayed To leave the setup menu use the Setup key from the Root Menu if not in the Root Menu the first depression of the Setup key will return to the Root Menu a second depression of the Setup key will exit Setup The set up menu SR Menu is split into four diagrams The first shows an overall picture the next three expand individual sections From the Root Menu you can access any menu If you are in setup and not in the ROOT Menu then depressing the Setup key will take you there Whilst the set up mode is active the Set up LED will be illuminated Once within the set up menu the key functions are modified as follows 101191 Select next menu or the setting within the current menu Store Save the current setting and select Next menu Recall Save the current setting and select Previous menu Set up If the ROOT MENU is displayed then exit Set up if any other menu is displayed then Goto the ROOT MENU The Sr MR Setup is split into three sections as described in section 7 01 below 7 01
47. and DAT 2 is as follows DAT 1 A Stereo DAT with stereo record only DAT 2 A two track DAT with individual channel records 7 70 Position Source MENU 70 Position 0 LTC 1 22 L V TIM 1 4 L V T Note different order on earlier software 7 71 Select Pause Stop Command MENU 71 Pause Stop Command 0 Normal 1 Stop 2 Jog Zero Some video machines will unlace if a STOP command is sent for these machine it is possible to send a Shuttle at Zero Velocity which will stop the VTR in a laced mode 7 72 Timecode Standard Source MENU 72 Timecode Standard 0 Auto 1 Use System 0 Auto se Standard as reported by machine 1 Use System Use Master Standard as defined by the Master machine in Unit Setup CB ELECTRONICS LTD 7 73 Command Enable MENU 73 Command Enable 02 All 1 Status Request 2 3 None 0 All All commands from SR Remote are sent to the controlled machine 1 Status Request Status and Position Requests only are sent to the controlled machine 2 Cmd Commands only no status is requested from device 3 None No commands or data requests are sent to the controlled machine 7 74 Auto Unlace MENU 74 Auto Unlace 0 Enabled 1 Disabled This parameter allows you to disable the auto ulace and rely on the machines unlace function 7 75 Colour Framing M
48. arallel outputs provided Currently used as machine control and tallies and General Purpose Trigger Outputs RECORD ENABLE 8 SR 3 4 or 24 SR 24 record ready switches a bank switch are provided these are switched with the machine selects and provide access to up to 48 tracks on each machine MACRO KEYS Any of the 100 user functions provided may be assigned to one of the 9 macro keys The user functions include Dat specific functions such as PNO renumber id write id read Video specific commands such as assemble or insert ADR keys Next Loop Prev Loop Join Insert or system commands such as instant replay instant record Mark Continual user feedback ensures that more functions are provided on a regular basis CB Electronics SR MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR User 1 SR 4 TIMECODE INPUT VIDEO SYNC s SR 4 TIMECODE OUTPUT too 90 Dx oe 09 qu VIDEO SR 3 TIMECODE INPUT VIDEO SYNC SR 3 TIMECODE OUTPUT 4 Cg 207000000 o 20000000 DAT O m aan DABS 5 DAT CB Electronics SR MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR User 2 HEBBARBHBH UNDE R OV
49. arming keys and a bank key the SR 24 has 24 track arming keys and an optional bank key The SR 4 is normally set so that the track arming keys follow the currently selected machine however on the SR 24 this is less appropriate Consider the situation with three eight track record machines when the operator would like to track arm any of the three machines In this situation an intelligent track arming algorithm is necessary To use first select System track arming mode from the menu Set up UNIT RECORD Menu 07 Track Arm Keys 0 System To map the enabled machines tracks check that the selected machine is stopped then depress Record and Track Arm Key 1 simultaneously The tracks from machines that are connected not in Local and Record enabled are mapped across the track arming keys If Root Unit Auto track Map is set to 0 One then the current selected record machine will be mapped across the system record keys if set to 1 All the all currently record enabled machines will be mapped across the system record keys To restore the user EEPROM track mapping depress both Shift and Track Arm Key 1 The current EEPROM default track mapping may be user configured The standard is machine b tracks 1 8 machine C tracks 1 8 and machine D tracks 1 8 9 02 Checking the current track map The Track mapped to Record enable 1 is normally displayed in the centre position of the lower display see section 2 07 To check the current
50. as follows 1 Auto Edit Rehearse loop modes Used to step between Previous and Next Loop 2 DAT Machine Locate previous or next ID 3 Slow motion macro key is active Decrease Increase the current programable play speed 4 MR system with Giant Display interface Increase Decrease Display Brightness simultaneous depression of both keys will turn off on Display 3 16 RM 6 Video Slave CMD originally Number This key is found on the RM 6 and Video Slave Only On the RM 6 and Video slave the Number keys double as command keys The function of these keys is modified by the Shift Store Recall and Setup keys The CMD key is used to access the transport commands it operates as a sticky key and will reset either when the next key is depressed or after a timeout To Latch the CMD key on use shift followed by CMD On earley versions of the RM 6 software before August 2003 this key is labelled and operated as a Number key when the LED is illuminated the numeric keys are accessed 3 17 RM 6 Video Slave Offset On the RM 6 and Video Slave separate Offset and Chase Keys are fitted instead of the combined Chase Offset key CB ELECTRONICS LTD 4 00 AUTO RECORD ADR TAKER MODES Auto Record and ADR TAKER are linked they use the same Record In and Out keys Auto and Rehearse keys Root Auto ADR Options Menu 77 Auto Rec Rehearse allows the user to select between Adr Mode and Editor Modes as follows 1 Cmd 2
51. catch up after a locate The Default Delay is 1 Second The Delay is set by entering the required Delay followed by Store followed by Stop CB ELECTRONICS LTD 2 00 DISPLAY A line display is used on most SR MR units the display area may be broken into 6 area s 3 on each line upper Left upper middle upper right Lower left lower middle lower right Master Display L A BVW 75 Lock Enable B C HH MM SS B DA 88 Locate 10 12 13 00 Slave Display L DA 88 Lock Offset 00 10 00 00 HH MM SS FF B DA 88 Locate 10 12 13 00 Auto Record Display L A BVW 75 Master 10 11 14 10 HH MM SS FF Loop 001 Rec Out 10 12 13 00 2 01 STATUS INDICATOR Upper Left 1st character A single character at the start of the line 1 indicates the status of the selected machines L A DA 88 1 Current Selected machine is Locked G B DA 88 1Current Selected machine is locating GOBO 2 02 MACHINE NAME Upper Left Situated after the status indicator on line 1 the 8 character machine indicator displays the serial port character followed by current selected machine name When known L C 7030 When the machine name is not known the hexadecimal Device ID will be displayed L D F111 If you connect a machine that displays its Device ID please inform us of the displayed number type and record setting etc so that we can include the machine in the next revision 2 03 POSITION Low
52. check for tracks on component side under IC Verify that U20 pin 2 is NOT connected to U22 pin 13 or U25 pin 7 Reconnect Video Frame reference to Generator Chip Connect U2 pin 7 to U27 pin 13 Should not be required Link Generator reference output to UART Connect U27 pin 12 to U13 pin 2 Connect U22 pin 12 to U20 pin 2 Link Generator reference output to Timeline Lynx Ports Link U27 pin 12 to required Serial ports A E pin 5 via individual 100 Ohm Resistor Link Generator U22 pin to Serial ports pin 5 via individual 100 Ohm Resistor CB ELECTRONICS LTD
53. chroniser be used to chase a master timecode feed Note The SR 3 4 always requires video syncs 0 07 USING THE GENERATOR AS A MASTER The key GEN Macro 118 enables the Generator the generator is always slaved to the current master machine To enable the generator as a master use SHIFT followed by GEN in the normal CB ELECTRONICS LTD way 0 08 CRASH RECORD To perform a crash record on one or more machines the following conditions must be met 1 The machine must be record enabled Menu 41 Analogue and Video Rec must be set to 3 Asmb on each machine The machine must be in STOP Arm track 8 Crash in the AV ASMB bank Setup Root Unit Record Menu 3 Initial Record command must be set to 0 Record Sh D SN Depress the Record key and the Play key Record first to send a crash record command to all record amp assemble enabled machines The Machines internal Generator will be preset to the machine Record in Time note If the current selected machine is in play then any machine that is in play track armed and record enabled will go into record when the record key is depressed 0 09 USING THE SR 3 WITH A DAW Any DAW that can control a Video Machine via RS422 may be used wit the SR 3 to control up to 3 machines The SR 3 may also be used as a timecode and RS4 22 switcher for the DAW The serial control cable normally connected to the video machine should be connected to Port A on the SR 3 The timecode input on the
54. e play tally as a lock tally 7 60 Select Acceptable Error Window MENU 60 Select Acceptable Error 0 None 12 2 4 5 7 8 9 Frms After the initial lock and 1 second of locked play no action will be taken unless the error exceeds the acceptable error window this should is normally set at one frame to allow for occasional jitter This parameter allows the playback from machines where the timecode has been recorded incorrectly 7 61 Serial Position Request MENU 61 Serial Position Request 0 Mid 1 Start 2 Mid O 3 Start O CB ELECTRONICS LTD This parameter controls the timing of the serial communications between the SR MR and the controlled machine as follows 0 Mid Position request sent in mid frame Status request sent at start of frame 1 Start Position request sent at start of frame Status request sent in Mid frame 2 Mid O Position Request and Status request send in middle of alternate frames 3 Start O Position Request and Status request send at the start of alternate frames 7 62 Slew Command Type MENU 62 Slew Command 0 Vari P 1 Shutt 2 Jog 3 PP 4 V gt PP Select the Slew command type normally 0 Vari P 0 Vari P Use variplay command followed by play 1 Shutt Use Shuttle command followed by play 2 Jog Use jog command followed by play 3 PP Use Programable Play command 4 V gt PP For variplay for initial
55. end of the machine name P PAL N NTSC D Drop F Film Note Drop and Non Drop codes be mixed When the Generator is used as the master this parameter may be used to set the generator standard If the master machine reports its standard incorrectly then the user will have to tell the system the timecode standard of the machine To do this first select the problem machine enter setup and change Setup Iface Generic Menu 57 Timecode Standard to 1 Use System Once this parameter is set the Timecode standard may be set using Setup Unit Generic Menu 20 Timecode Standard CB ELECTRONICS LTD 7 24 Film Speed MENU 24 Film Speed 0 25 1 30 2 24 When the Time Feet macro key is enabled this is the assumed standard of the film footage when displayed and will be used for all conversions The footage displayed is calculated as follows Footage Timecode Local Zero Film Speed Timecode Standard 7 25 Timecode Standard MENU 25 Default Timecode Standard 0 Auto 1 Use System When a new machine is connected to the system the initial setting of its timecode standard source parameter is determined by this global parameter 0 Auto Use the timecode standard as reported by the machine 1 Use System Use the System timecode Standard Default Setting 1 Use System 7 26 Slave Tally Source MENU 26 Slave Tally Source 0 Master 1 Slave 2 Error 3 Checksum
56. enu 30 Macro Protection 4 Wr Usr If you forget the password or someone has changed your password enter a new password If you do not wish to use a password the we suggest that you set the password to 00 00 in case anyone enables the password UNIT JOG 7 38 Jog Response MENU 38 Jog Response Increasing the number will increase the speed of the machine relative to the speed with which the jog wheel is turned 7 39 Jog Wheel MENU 39 Jog Wheel 0 1 Always 2 TestK TestC 0 On CB ELECTRONICS LTD The Jog or Shuttle key have to be depressed before the jog wheel may be used 1 Always The Jog wheel is always active the mode when turned is the same as the last mode selected by the jog or shuttle keys 2 TestK Used to check both the keyboard and jog wheel when active the keyboard entry display will show the number of the last key depressed The jog wheel is shown as three key depressions as follows 00 3A NN SS Where 3A Jog Wheel NN Direction and number of pulses SS Speed The jog wheel will send 3A 00 00 when stopped 3 TestC IFACE MENU The IFACE Menu is applied to each serial port separately first select the serial port you wish to use then enable setup 7 41 Interface Parameter MENU 41 IFACE Select Menu 0 Record 1 Chase 2 General 3 Type IFACE RECORD 7 42 Record Tracks MENU 42 Record
57. er Left Situated at the start of line 2 the position display indicates the position of the selected machine Note The Frames will only be displayed when the selected machine is slow or stopped 2 04 CURRENT KEYBOARD ENTRY Lower Right The last eleven characters of line 2 represent the current keyboard entry or the last memory recalled Where the memory name is known it is displayed immediately to the left of the display M A R K 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 The position captured when the MARK key was depressed KEYBD 00 00 12 23Keyboard entry This display position is also used to display the Record OUT time when an ADR LOOP mode is enabled Auto Rehearse Review Manual This display position will display the Record OUT time when a LOOP mode is enabled unless an entry is made to the keyboard display CB ELECTRONICS LTD 2 05 OFFSET SHIFTER Enable Arm Record Upper Right The last eleven characters of line 1 are used to display multiple information as follows 1 Warning Message 2 Auto Rehearse In point 3 Shifter if active 4 Offset if active 5 Enabled Armed Record The actual display is dependent on the current system status the list is in order of priority Auto Rehearse Review Manual This display position will display the Record IN time when a LOOP mode is enabled unless an entry is made to the keyboard display Shifter Offset on Master or Chase Enabled Machine 1 If the Shifter is not 0 then the Shifter content
58. ff commands are global the record advance may be changed by entering required record advance followed by Store followed by Record 1 Cmd Perform an auto edit rehearse review manual by depressing the selected command key The system will locate record in and perform edit rehearse Whist active the selected command LED will be illuminated Once finished the LED will extinguish Record On and Off commands are performed individually by each serial port the record advance for each machine may be individually adjusted using Root Record Menu 40 Record Advance 2 Editor This is the same as 1 Cmd except that all group enabled machines are selected and the system then performs an auto edit Review Once the edit is finished the machines are released and become individual again 7 88 At end of Auto Record MENU 88 At end of Auto Record 0 Redo 1 Stop 2 In 3 Review 4 Play When the auto record out is activated this parameter selects what the system will do next 7 89 ADR Backup Machine MENU 89 ADR Backup Machine 0 NONE 1 2 3 4 0 5 E When either Manual Record mode enabled DAT machine may be used as backup recorder on the specified serial port Note Once a backup dat machine is enabled an extra delay of 70 frames is added to allow for the lockup and PNO record of the DAT If the pre roll is to short the system will
59. g as per multitrack track arm keys put tracks into ready on or ready of mode Depressing the Record key or Record amp Play keys will then send the command 1 Ready Record Track arming as per video machine track arm keys put tracks into ready if the machine is not in record if the machine is in record then the track arm keys will put the selected tracks into record 2 Record Track arming as per film track arm keys will put tracks into record directly there is no ready state 7 09 System Ready Length MENU 09 System Ready Length 0 8 1 16 2 24 3 32 4 40 5 48 6 56 7 64 When Menu 07 Track Arm Keys 1 System is selected this parameter sets the number of system ready s that may be accessed using the Bank key Note The display will change with the number of record ready switches fitted 8 in the example shown 7 10 External Track Arming MENU 10 External Track Arming Mast 0 Rec Mcn 1 System 2 When using the serial in port Port A on a SR 3 or Port E F on SR 24 32 The record track arming command is sent to 0 Record Mcn The currently selected Record Machine as displayed in the middle of the lower line CB ELECTRONICS LTD 1 the System Record Map this may be mapped track by track basis across all the machines tracks in the system 2 Off Track arming is ignored dummy tallies are generated 7 11 Check for Record
60. he shifter contents to the current offset and reset the shifter 6 10 The Colour Frame Key When fitted the colour frame key changes the operation of the Store Offset command The offset must be in a multiple of 4 frames for correct colour framing The defined offset will be modified so as to be a multiple of 4 and within 2 frames of the specified offset 6 101 Colour Trim To trim the colour frame offset enter the trim value frames between 0 and 3 followed by Store followed by Colour Frame 6 11 Mixed Code When mixing Drop and Non Drop Code there are several points to be aware of as follows CB ELECTRONICS LTD 6 111 Mixed Code amp Offset There will nearly always be an offset due to the fact that there are a different number of frames in each minute The normal starting point is 01 00 00 00 at this point there is an offset of 108 frames or 3 seconds and 18 frames 6 112 Mixed Code Passing through Zero Midnight If there are a different number of frames in each minute then it follows that there are a different number of frames in each day This causes a problem when passing through midnight as at this point the frame count is reset to zero changing any current offset To overcome this problem add an identical time to both the master and slave offsets This will change both the master and slave s effective positions and remove the problem 6 20 Offset and Record In Offset and Record In interact the relationship between machi
61. hine D the current video position is set as Record In and a Chase On command is sent to Machine D 5 19 Loop Macro 66 Allows current machine to loop between in and out points preroll will depend on the setting of Root Unit Generic Menu 28 Locate with Pre Roll Use Shift followed by Loop Led Flash to repeat loops When Loop is enabled locate will always locate the in point or pre roll before the in point dependant on Menu 28 CB ELECTRONICS LTD 6 00 OFFSET Offset is used to define the positional relationship between machines an ideal world it would not exist The slave timecode position when locked to a master is calculated as follows Slave Position Slave Offset Master Position Master Offset Slave Position Master Position Slave Offset Master Offset 6 01 DIRECT ENTRY OF OFFSETS To write an offset 1 Select machine 2 Key in offset 3 store offset by keying Store followed by Chase Offset To recall an offset 1 Select machine 2 recall offset by keying Recall followed by Chase Offset 6 02 AUTO OFFSET CALCULATION Where the offset value is not known there are three ways to automatically calculate the offset as follows AUTO SLAVE This will calculate the offset between the master and slave for their current positions and tell the slave to chase 1 Select and position the Master 2 Select Slave ensure that chase is OFF then position the slave SHIFT followed by CHASE
62. his to test a single machine as a slave it may be used when you wish to work with non linear systems only 5 15 Step Forward and Reverse Macros 126 amp 127 These keys will increment or decrement the current machine position the key depressions are counted so that to move forward 5 frames hit Step five times 5 16 2 4 6 Wind Macro s 134 135 136 The fast forward gt gt and rewind lt lt switches will normally wind at the maximum laced speed when any of these keys are active the wind speed is reduced to 2 4 or 6 times play speed User programmable wind speed The 4 and 6 macro keys may also be used as user programmable wind speed keys Shift followed by 4 or 6 will enable the selected speed entering a numeric value followed by Store followed by the 4 or 6 key will change the selected speed Calculating the speed 1 50 speed in frames per second Pal 1 2 frames per second NTSC 25 Play speed 12 0 5 Play speed 50 2 Play Speed 51 73 53 74 53 5 54 6 55 7 56 8 57 9 58 7 0 5 17 Red light Macro 144 The red light output will be active whenever the system is in record or during the pre roll of auto record the red light switch will activate the output whenever it s LED is illuminated 5 18 One Key Post Sync Macro 150 Position Master so that the Timecode Slate is visible enter the timecode number displayed hit this key and the offset is calculated for mac
63. if the front panel software is running correctly If all else fails switch off the power open the unit and unplug the RAM chip U16 This will disconnect the memory from the backup battery Replace the RAM chip and power up the unit CB ELECTRONICS LTD 9 00 RECORD TRACK MAPPING Only available tracks for each machine may be mapped the available tracks are determined by the following MENU 40 Record Tracks 0 1 Alg 2 8 3 16 4 24 5 32 6 40 7 48 MENU 41 Analogue and Video Rec 0 Disable 1 A1 A2 2 A1 A2 V 3 Asmb The following menu may be used to determine the default settings for menu 41 for video machines Setup Root Unit Record Menu 14 Default Alg and Vid Rdy The mapping of the record track arming keys is determined by the setting of menu 07 as follows MENU 07 Track Arm Keys 0 System 1 Mcn 2 Enabled 3 Macro The track arm keys have three modes of operation as follows 0 System The track arming keys may access any combination of tracks and machines across the system The Track Arming keys may be programmed individually enter Mcn Track followed by Shift followed by Store followed by Track arm key or the tracks from the currently enabled machines may be mapped across the record keys by depressing Record and track arm key 1 1 Mcn The track arming keys follow the current selected machine The keys are mapped automatically to the
64. ines to lock To locate without Pre Roll use Shift followed by Locate Start Time use the Rewind lt lt key instead of the Reverse Play key The Start time is particularly useful when using open reel or film machines in rewind when the tape is within approximately 1 minute of the start time a locate to start time command will be issued to the machine Loop Delay use the Stop key Post Roll use the Play key Record Advance use the Record Key End use the Forward Wind gt gt key CB ELECTRONICS LTD 1 00 Multi Machine Synchronizer Set Up The SR MR series of synchronizers offer two forms of synchronisation using either the SR MR synchronizer or where available the machine s built in synchronizer The user interface is identical The decision which type of synchronisation to use depends on the users requirements and the technical details of the machine and the installation When a new machine is connected the a system parameter Unit Chase Menu 17 System Chase Type determines which type of synchroniser to use if there is a choice Once connected the user is free to change the synchroniser type The user selection will only be changed after a hard reset or if the machine connected to the port is changed 1 01 The SR 4 as a multi machine synchroniser Please ensure that you have a copy of the drawing SR 4 Block SR 3 Block whist reading this section The SR 4 may be used as a 4 machine remote control only however because con
65. isable BVB Video Mode Blank the video before and after the loop Progress Bar indicating the progress through a loop Add an extra cue at the timecode value stored in scratch pad memory 9 Display a Lock indication in the Video Display a Record indication in the Video Enable and Disable all video insertions The SR systems do not have a bus connection the GPO s are used to communicate with the streamer see sections 4 16 and 4 17 below 4 14 BACKUP DAT It is common to run a backup dat which makes a safety copy of all takes As the DAT is stereo one suggestion is to record the same audio on both tracks with one at a 6dB lower level The SR MR system allows you to designate one of the serial ports for this task and will then put the DAT into record at the start of the pre roll and stop at the end of the postroll Setup as follows 1 Record enable the selected port and Record Armed 2 Open the Setup and select Root Auto ADR Options MENU 79 ADR Backup Machine and set to the desired port Note to use the track arming on the machine front panel and not on the SR MR unit select backup machine and set Root IFACE Record Menu 34 Record Tracks to 0 4 15 RECORD ADVANCE When in ADR Mode the Record advance is global to Set the Record Advance type in the required record advance then press Store followed by Record To check the current Record Advance depress Recall Followed by Record 4 16 Streamer Wipe Trigger output GP Outputs
66. key combination Recall Recall swaps the current and last keyboard entry 3 05 Locate The locate key will normally locate to the current keyboard display with or without pre roll as determined by the shift key and Menu 32 Set Up Root Unit Generic Menu 32 Locate With Pre Roll Note When Auto or Rehearse are enabled Locate will always locate to pre roll before the in point Shift followed by Locate will always locate to the in point 3 06 INSTANT REPLAY With the advent on digital systems it is often not possible to listen to the audio in reverse A quick method of going back a few seconds is therefor required INSTANT REPLAY is provided for this purpose Every time the INSTANT REPLAY key is depressed the system will locate back by a pre defined number of seconds and enter play for example if 10 seconds is stored in the INSTANT REPLAY memory the first depression will locate back 10 seconds two depressions 20 seconds three depressions 30 seconds 3 07 AGAIN The Again key is used to locate that last point at which the play key was depressed There are two levels of again a second depression will locate the previous point at which the play key was depressed If Auto Record or Rehearse are active then Again will Redo the current edit 3 08 MARK The MARK key is used to capture the current timecode value this is much quicker than typing in a value and may be used in the same way The Mark store is 64 entries long and any
67. keyboard display If you are brave you can record onto the machine as well Press play wait for the lock tally and then depress the record key to enter record use the play key to exit from record To Control multiple machines Connect the SR MR timecode output to any machines that have built in synchronisers and to any outboard equipment that needs a timecode feed Best to use a distribution amp Connect timecode to the desk for automation you may need to use the separate locked play timecode output for this You now need to learn some new terms Master Machine When controlling a group of machines the commands are sent directly to the Master Machine Normally the video machine is used as the master for fine control when jogging Perfect Machine Virtual Master The timecode generator when used as the Master machine called perfect as there are no timecode dropouts and locates are instantaneous Slave chase Machines These machines follow chase the master machine the only user commands sent directly to these machines are record track arming and offset Offset The positional difference between the master position and required slave normally 00 00 00 00 if the time codes are identical Master Position Master Offset Slave Position Slave Offset Difference The difference between the slave machine position and required position including the offset Refer to Section 1 of this manual for a details on how to setup a multiple machine s
68. lock and Programable Play for subsequent attempts 7 63 Reverse Slew Command MENU 63 Reverse Slew Command 1 Shutt 2 Jog Select the command to use for reverse play synchronisation the best is Vari Play but not all machines implement this command or allow more than 1 reverse play Check the setup of your video machine 7 64 Locate Speed MENU 64 Locate Speed 0 TLESS 1 FAST 2 MED 3 SLOW 4 VSLOW Tapeless Instant Hard Disk access RTZ This parameter sets the RTZ window when rewinding as follows 0 TLESS 30 frames 1 FAST 100 frames 2 MED 300 frames 3 SLOW 600 frames 4 VSLOW 1000 frames Chasing a Masier at Play Speed The Locate speed determines whether a slave can catch up with a moving master as the slave gets closer to the master its locate speed will decrease once the slave locate velocity is at play speed it can never catch up with the master Set this parameter when chasing a master in play from behind start from 0 and increase until the slave CB ELECTRONICS LTD catches up with the master and enters play 7 65 Locate Type MENU 65 Locate Type 0 Locate 1 Loc Wind 2 Shuttle Wind 0 Locate Locate by issuing Locate command 12 Loc Wind If distance greater than 1 minute then Wind when distance less than 1 minute then locate to point 2 Shuttle wind If distance greater than then wind when distance les
69. lowed by To Set a varispeed of 1 5 alternative method using trim keys first reset varispeed to 10096 by using Clear followed by Store followed by Varispeed Enter 00 00 01 50 then Trim followed by Varispeed 10 02 Lynx operation in varispeed mode The once modified the SR MR RM system provides the frame rate signals to the lynx module in both normal and varispeed modes When in normal varispeed mode the will resolve the controlled machine wen in normal play as a Master or Free machine The Varispeed setting may therefor be use to varispeed a single machine controlled by the lynx Note we currently have to modify the lynx as described in section 10 03 10 03 Timeline Lynx Modification Mark 1 There is no current support for lynx available and we have been unable to determine the serial command controlling the reference source if there is one We have therefore to disable this in hardware as follows Link U50 pins 4 amp 5 or Q2 base to Q2 emitter CB ELECTRONICS LTD 10 04 SR MR RM 6 Modification Fitting the Varispeed generator to the SR RM MR requires some modifications as follows Varispeed Modifications Function SR PCB CB9601 RM 6 PCB CB0202 Cut Direct Video Reference to UART Cut all tracks to U13 pin 2 remove U13 to check for tracks on component side under IC Verify that U13 pin 2 is NOT connected to U27 pin 13 or U2 pin 7 Cut all tracks to U20 pin 2 remove U13 to
70. machine or the Master is not allowed If it necessary to change the offset disable the record first or change Unit Record Menu 05 Master Rec Enab Offset Change See Section 7 05 10 Locate to Start If Rewind is active and the selected machine is within a window defined by Root Iface Chase CB ELECTRONICS LTD Menu 50 Locate Speed of the user defined start Recall followed by lt lt then a Locate to Start command will be issued To disable enable this feature enter the required start time then Store followed by lt lt Setting a start time of 00 00 00 00 will disable 11 TC Jump or Pre Rol Record in point missed due to timecode edit or insufficient pre roll to allow the backup DAT to lock and record it s ident 12 Commands Disabled Commands to the Selected machine or Master are disabled see menu Root IFace General Menu 58 Command Enable On MR 3 check front panel switch 13 Video Not Stopped Changing of edit mode when in play is inhibited on video machines because of the head switching Stop machine to change 14 Alg amp Vid Enable The track you are trying to arm is disabled in Root IFace Record menu 35 Analog and Video Rec 15 Not all in Record During an Auto Edit not all armed machines entered record See Setup Root Auto ADR Menu 86 Check for Record Ampex Protocol This message is given during an edit if the Record Lockout Inhibit on the machine is on 16 Crash
71. mes a Rehearse on key RECORD EDIT ON To send a record command the machine must be in PLAY then depress the RECORD key RECORD TRACK SELECT To check which machine track a track enable key is pointing to use RECALL followed by the track enable key VIDEO MACHINE ENABLE The Analogue track selects and Video track selects have a second level of protection located in the SETUP menu under Root IFace Record Menu 41 Analog and Video Record RECORD INHIBIT The system will inform you if the record inhibit is set on a tape Some machines also have a record inhibit on their serial or have user selectable track mapping DA 88 DR 8 DD 8 0 04 SWITCH A on the SR 3 or E on the SR 24 On the SR 3 port A is used as a control input to the SR 3 you may Enable Disable the remote control input using the A key External control is enabled when the A LED is ON This has changed it was originally On for Disable 0 05 MASTER CHASE Depressing the CHASE key when the master is selected will send chase on off commands to all machines that are group chase enabled Selecting a machine and enabling disabling chase will enable disable the chase group status 0 06 MACHINE REFERENCE VIDEO SYNCS or WORD CLOCK In all digital environments it is preferred to lock machines to Word Clock and not video syncs In this case it may not be possible to use RS 422 only to slave machines In this case it is recommended that the machines internal syn
72. n use the SR 4 to perform the calculation as follows 1 Zero the keyboard display Shift followed by Clear O 2 Zero the offset Store followed by Chase Offset 3 Type the required negative offset 4 Subtract Trim followed by Chase Offset 6 05 SUB FRAME OFFSETS CB ELECTRONICS LTD When synchronising machines RS422 and Video Syncs sub frame offsets are not possible However when using the SR MR to control the synchroniser within the machine or a synchroniser then sub frame offsets may be possible To set a sub frame offset 1 Enter the required sub frame offset 00 99 2 Key in Shift followed by Store followed by Chase Offset 3 If correct the display will show SubFrm 00 00 00 55 where SS is the sub frame offset entered To Recall a sub frame offset use Shift followed by Recall followed by Chase Offset Note 1 The Sub frame Offset is cleared if you enter a zero offset to enter an offset off 00 00 00 00 SS first clear the offset then enter the sub frame offset required Note 2 Sub Frame offsets are sent via the P2 protocol in two different ways either as a one byte number between 0 99 or 0 79 or a two byte number Root IFace Chase Menu 53 Sub Frame Offset selects the appropriate mode When one byte offsets are required the user should enter 0 99 or 0 79 as specified by the machine Where two byte offsets are required the user should enter the sub frame offset as a percentage 0 99 Note 3 Sub Frame offsets
73. nes may be defined as offset or sync points When defining the record in point on a machine you are also defining the sync point The following three Setup Variables effect the action when a new record in point is defined Setup Root Unit Record Menu 05 Master Rec Enab Offset Change When disabled setting the record in point on a record enabled machine will set the master record in point and not change the offset Setup Root Unit Record Menu 12 Constant Offset Mode If constant offset mode is ON then the offset will always remain constant and the in points will change Setup Root Auto Options Menu 77 Auto Rec rehearse When set to Editor setting the master record in point will zero the master offset Effect of Changing the Record In point Constant Offset 1 Off Selected Effect On Effect On Effect On Machine Master Slave Mcn Free Mcn Master Set Rec In Update Rec In Update Offset Slave Mcn Update Rec In Set Rec In Update Offset Free Mcn Set Rec In Update Offset Effect of Changing the Record In point Constant Offset 0 On Selected Effect On Effect On Effect On Machine Master Slave Mcn Free Mcn Master Set Rec In Update Rec In Update Rec In Slave Mcn Update Rec In Set Rec In Update Rec In Free Mcn Update Rec In Update Rec In Set Rec In CB ELECTRONICS LTD Effect of Changing the Offset Constant
74. nges made on the machine to ensure the correct setting with these machines enable Track Arm reinforce 7 47 Record Advance MENU 47 Record Advance 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frames This parameter sets the individual machine record advance for use in Auto or instant record Adjust this parameter to set the actual record in point using auto record 7 48 Record Tallies MENU 48 Track Ready Tallies 0 Valid 1 Disp 2 RdyStat 3 Stat 4 NV 0 Valid Valid Tallies from Machine use Tallies to display and generate new commands 1 Disp Use tallies to display only 2 RdyStat Use Tallies from Request Ready Status command only 3 Stat Use Tallies from Request Status command only 4 NV Tallies Not valid use last track ready command as tally The SR 4 is set up to give true record tallies to the user when the machine gives true tallies this works very well unfortunately not all machines give true tallies in this case the only solution is to use the SR 4 commands to generate dummy tallies 7 49 Send Record In and Record Out MENU 49 Send Rec In amp Out to Men 0 No 1 Yes 7 50 Wait after Lock Tally MENU 50 Wait after Lock tally 0 12 22 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Frames This delays the reporting of the lock tally after lock tally is reported by the device Allowing for machines where you may have to wait a for a number of fr
75. o which the key is assigned to using Recall followed by the Track Key If this Error message occurs after depressing the Record key to enter Record then check Root Unit Record Menu 3 Initial Record Command Record Inhibit The tape in the machine you are trying to record arm has record inhibit set or you are trying to record enable a Playback Only Machine System Not Locked Attempted to enter record when the system is not locked See section 7 006 Note this error will also occur if Setup Root Unit Record Menu 8 Record Track Arm is set to 2 Record and you try to enter record when not in play Key Lock Macro 138 disabled the last key depressed If you do not have this macro key fitted then it will be necessary to hard reset the unit as the memory has become corrupted OUT before Not possible to perform an Auto Edit or Rehearse If you are not using the record out then use Clear Shift followed by 0 followed by Store followed by Out to disable the out point Comms Local Tape The machine to selected or the master machine is either not communicating switched to local or has no tape Macros Protected Not possible to change macro s see Setup Root Unit Generic Menu 30 Macro Protection No Track Mapped Use Recall followed by the Track arm key to check the track mapping see section 9 00 and T2 00 Master Rec Enabled Changing the offset on a record enabled
76. ond 7 91 Auto Inc loop MENU 92 Auto inc Loop 0 No 1 Yes CB ELECTRONICS LTD 8 00 8 01 POWER UP RESET When switched on the unit will reset On reset the memory is not completely cleared since the current film position timecode offset and configuration are battery backed If a memory backup failure is detected the unit will reset the whole memory 8 02 FRONT PANEL RESET When servicing the unit it may be required to reset the unit without switching off the power This is the same as a power up reset and does not clear any memories To do use a pen or small implement to depress the switch located SR 4 SR 3 SR 2X Between 9 and A on the front SR 24 SR 24A Above B and C RM 6 RM 2 Between LCD Display and 0 and 5 on the front SR 32 8 03 HARD RESET If it is required to reset the battery backed memory manually a hard reset may be initiated from the front panel by simultaneous depression of the following two keys SR 4 SR 3 SR 2X lt lt and Locate SR 24 SR24A DFC SR 32 A and Jog RM 6 RM 2 Clear and Shift If the front panel software is not working correctly the unit will only reset if the keys are depressed during the power up sequence WAIT UNTIL ALL THE LED s ILLUMINATE then depress the Hard Reset key combination 8 04 MANUAL HARD RESET The front panel hard reset is only possible
77. osition Offset INTERFACE TYPE 7 78 Select Protocol MIDI INTERFACE 7 79 MIDI Address 7 80 MIDI Position AK ES 1 11 1 12 SETUP 7 81 TLS SETUP 7 82 Playback Head 7 83 Machine Type Auto ADR 7 84 Edit Existing New ADR List Options 7 87 Auto Rec Rehearse Review Mode Commands 7 88 At end of Auto Record 7 89 ADR Backup Machine 7 90 Constant Offset Mode 7 91 Auto Inc Loop 8 00 RESET 8 01 POWER UP RESET 8 02 FRONT PANEL RESET 8 03 HARD RESET 8 04 MANUAL HARD RESET 9 00 RECORD TRACK MAPPING 9 01 SR 24 Auto Track Mapping 9 02 Checking the current track map CB ELECTRONICS LTD 9 03 Analog 1 4 Video and Assemble 9 04 SR 24 Custom Mapping 9 05 Track Mapping Keys 10 00 VARISPEED 10 01 Varispeed Macro keys 10 02 Lynx operation in varispeed mode 10 03 SR MR RM 6 Modification 10 03 Timeline Lynx Modification Mark 1 CB ELECTRONICS LTD 0 00 QUICK START HOW amp UPDATES Thankyou for buying a CB synchroniser we hope its works as well for you as is has for all our other customers you have any questions or suggestions please contact us email support colinbroad com To Control individual machines Connect the machines to ports A D on the SR 4 or Sr 24 or ports B D on the SR 3 using standard 9 pin cables SR Tech T5 03 If you wish to connect a machine to port E on the SR 24 you will need a Tx Rx invert cable SR Tech T5 04 Connect video syncs to the SR MR Hub and to all machines the system will
78. ot enabled as follows 0 Yes To locate with Pre Roll Locate To Locate without pre roll Shift followed by Locate 1 No To locate with Pre Roll Shift followed by Locate To Locate without pre roll Locate Note Auto Record Rehearse always set to 0 Yes locate will always locate pre roll before the Record In point and Shift followed by locate will locate the Record in Point The Pre Roll memory may be accessed using Store or Recall followed by Reverse Play 7 33 GP Outputs 4 5 6 MENU 33 GP Outputs 4 5 6 0 1 2 Tal 3 Mcn 4 Mas 5 Rdr 6 ADR The SR has only 6 GP Outputs in total The outputs are TTL and active high The functions of GP Outputs 4 5 6 are determined by this setting 0 Scratch pad stores Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 are used as timecode coincidence detectors the GP Outputs are active when the master timecode is the same as the stored value e g to fire GP Output 4 at 01 00 00 00 enter 01 00 00 00 to the keyboard display then Store followed by Shift followed 1 CB ELECTRONICS LTD 1 GP Output 4 6 RECORD ON High for one frame Adv before the record in point GP Output 5 19 RECORD OFF High for one frame at Adv before the record out point GP Output 6 pin 7 Streamer Trigger High for one frame at a preset time Nominal 3 seconds scratch pad store Shift 9 is used to set the streamer advance
79. owing sequence Shift Recall followed by the macro key Example To read the Macro number for the Instant Replay key Shift followed by Recall followed by Instant Replay The display should now show Macro 17 00 01 21 key number 17 Macro number 121 The Macro key number will change from key to key the Macro Number determines the function of the key 5 03 Factory default MACRO KEYS To install the Factory Default macros and parameters set Setup Unit Generic Menu 26 Macro Protection to 2 factory Default 5 10 Some Useful Macro s 5 11 Shifter control Macro s 68 69 and 70 The shifter is used as a temporary offset register and is added to the current offset When the shifter is active its value is displayed instead of the offset The shifter offset may be made permanent by using Store followed by Shifter Reset 5 12 Instant Record Macro 74 Locate back by a user determined time pre roll play lock and then record CB ELECTRONICS LTD 5 13 Auto Input Monitor Macro 109 This macro key will directly switch any channel in record ready between input and replay monitor The LED will illuminate when input monitor is selected 5 14 Display Generator Macro 118 The Generator output will normally follow the selected master using this macro key allows you to select the generator directly and select it as a master When selected as a master the motion control switches will directly control the generator We use t
80. r Audio and not audio visual productions When Varispeed is enabled the system is no longer locked to video but to an internal crystal oscillator The Timecode generator becomes the timing master for the system If Varispeed wordclock is required the Generator output should be connected to a suitable wordclock generator Nanosyncs Time Machine A amp D Master Clock and used to generate a wordclock reference for the studio When using the system with Sony protocol machines that lock to timecode they must be run as slaves or the generator should be selected as the master when in play as follows Setup Root unit Chase Menu 20 Master in Play 10 01 Varispeed Macro keys 3 Varispeed Macro keys are provided as follows Varispeed Macro 96 See below for use Dec Varispeed Macro 203 Decrement varispeed in 0 196 steps Inc Varispeed Macro 204 Increment varispeed in 0 196 steps Varispeed Enable Disable Shift followed by Varispeed Set Vari speed The varispeed may be set in 0 10 increments from 88 00 to 112 00 by first entering the required varispeed via the keyboard and then using Store followed by Varispeed Trim Varispeed Varispeed may also be adjusted by entering the amount to adjust and using the Trim or Trim key followed by Varispeed Examples To set a varispeed value of 1 5 enter 00 00 01 50 then Store followed by Varispeed To Set a varispeed of 1 596 98 596 enter 00 00 98 50 then Store fol
81. r machine Track Arm Bank Macro 65 The following keys change the settings of Setup Root Unit Record Menu 07 Track Arm Keys Macro 67 Select current machine Record Arming Macro 103 Select Machine on port A Record Arming Macro 104 Select Machine on port B Record Arming Macro 105 Select Machine on port C Record Arming Macro 106 Select Machine on port D Record Arming Macro 107 Select Machine on port E Record Arming Macro 176 Enable Disable System Track Arm Mode CB ELECTRONICS LTD Macro 185 Custom1 Macro 186 Custom2 Macro 187 McnMap1 Macro 188 McnMap2 Select System Tracks 1 32 to track map keys System tracks may be individually programmed Select System Tracks 33 64 to track map keys System tracks may be individually programmed Map tracks sequentially from Mcn Trk the number of machines tracks mapped is dependant on the setting of Setup Unit Record Menu 11 Auto Track Map To set the Mcn Trk for Ready 1 enter the Machine followed by the track then Store followed by McnMap1 Map tracks sequentially from Mcn Trk the number of machines tracks mapped is dependant on the setting of Setup Unit Record Menu 11 Auto Track Map To set the Mcn Trk for Ready 1 enter the Machine followed by the track then Store followed by McnMap2 Macro 87 Follow Mcn Follow Selected Machine Macro 88 Follow Rec Mcn Follow Record Machine An Example using three keys to control the track mapping over 24 track arm keys in a 6 machine
82. ra keys are normally fitted as follows INDIV Record track keys are interlocked so that Enabling one track disables the others FINAL When Final is enabled the user may specify one or more tracks to be interlocked For Example the operator wishes to record multiple takes on different tracks but wishes to keep the final selected take on track 8 1 Enable FINAL and select track 8 only as the final track 2 Deselect FINAL and the select Track 8 as record enabled 3 Select INDIV so as to make other tracks auto cancel 4 On the first pass enable track 1 Track 8 will remain enabled 5 On the second pass enable track 2 Track 8 will remain enabled but track 1 will be cancelled 6 On the third pass enable track 3 Track 8 will remain record enabled track 2 will cancel 7 On the forth pas disable track 3 Track 8 will remain record enabled 9 04 SR 24 Custom Mapping The factory default system track mapping on the SR 24 is as follows SR 24 tracks 1 8 Machine B tracks 1 8 SR 24 tracks 9 16 Machine C tracks 1 8 SR 24 tracks 17 24 Machine D tracks 1 8 This may be set to a user specification first set the track mapping as desired then use Set up Root Unit Generic Menu 30 Macro Protection 4 Write User exit setup and the desired setup will be written to the EEPROM 9 05 Track Mapping Keys If required the following keys macros may be used to change the mapping of the Track Arm Keys as follows Bank Change either system o
83. re sending a play command to the master machine This is indicated by the Play LED flashing CB ELECTRONICS LTD 7 19 Group Locates MENU 19 Group Locates 0 1 Yes 1 Yes All chasing machines will locate independently to the cue point after a locate command Oz No All chasing machines will follow the master machine during a locate 7 20 Master When in Play MENU 20 Master When in Play 0 Off 1 Generator This allows the user to specify the generator as the master machine in Play 7 21 Input Lock Tally MENU 21 Input Lock Tally From 0 System 1 Master Normally Set to System Set to master if using with Avid or Pro tools auto edit 7 22 Chase Key Function MENU 22 Chase Key Function 0 Chase 1 Group For live Recording sessions direct to DAT without pre striping the tapes this enables machines to be selected so that the same command is sent to all selected machines Although a master machine may be defined the machines are not locked UNIT TIMECODE 7 23 System Timecode Standard MENU 23 Timecode Standard 0 25 1230 2 24 3 29 DROP In normal operation the system will setup the timecode standard automatically by reading the timecode standard of the master machine Any machine with a different standard to the master machine will be indicated by adding a letter to indicate the standard at the
84. s Stores Power On or Battery backed RAM Reset Button Hard Reset EEprom User Eprom Cleared 7 301 Installing New Software When new software is installed it may be necessary to initialise user setup in the EEPROM as follows i Select the Macro protection Menu Setup Root Unit Generic menu 30 Macro Protection Depress the key to select 3 Fac Depress the Setup key twice to exit setup iv Depress the Setup key to Re enter the macro protection menu this should now be selected to CB ELECTRONICS LTD 1 v Depress the 4 key to select 4 Wr Usr vi Depress the Setup key twice to exit setup 7 31 Serial A type Serial E type 4 Port Systems SR3 4 MENU 31 Serial A type 0 Output SR 4 1 Input SR 3 6 Port Systems SR24 SR32 RM 6 MENU 31 Serial E type 0 Output Controller 1 Input Device Serial Port A on a SR 4 or Serial port E on a SR 24 may be configured as an Input from a controlling device or an output to a controlled device Note 1 Serial A is connected as an input on the SR 3 and as an output on the SR 4 and SR 24 This is set by links inside the unit Note 2 Serial E is connected as an input on the SR 24 7 32 Locate with without Preroll MENU 32 Locate with Pre Roll 0 Yes 1 No This setting determines the behaviour of the Locate function when Auto Record Rehearse are n
85. s than 1 minute then shuttle to point 7 66 Sub Frame Offsets MENU 66 Subframe Offset 02 None 1 One Byte 2 Two Byte This parameter determines the type of sub frame command sent to the machine and is only used on audio machines when using there own internal synchroniser or an external synchroniser 7 67 Continuous T C Chase MENU 67 Continuous T C Chase 0 Off 12 On This parameter has been added to allow continuous off speed synchronisation To synchronise off speed video syncs are not used and the timecode reader must be used as the positional reference for the machine for the off speed machine This parameter will default to zero 7 68 ProTools Play No Audio MENU 68 ProTools Play No Audio 0 Off 1 On Normally OFF when On and chase type 3 5 is selected a special Pro Tools chase algorithm Version 6 only is used This runs and syncs Pro tools without audio then once locked sends a Play with audio command to enable the audio CB ELECTRONICS LTD INTERFACE GENERAL 7 69 Machine Type MENU 69 Machine Type 0 VTR 1 Dig VTR 2 3 DAT1 4 DAT2 The commands that may be sent to machines depends on the type of machine as follows Command Type 0 Video 1 Dat 2 Dat 3 Digital Audio ID PNO No Yes Yes No Set timecode Standard No Yes Yes Yes The difference between DAT 1
86. s will be displayed in frames 2 If the Offset is not 0 then the offset will be displayed Normal 1 If any machine is in Record then its letter will be displayed 2 any machine is armed then its letter will be displayed 3 If any machine is record Enabled then its letter will be displayed 4 Blank 2 06 MESSAGE TO USER Upper Middle The centre section of line 1 is reserved for messages to users as only one message may be displayed at a time the messages are prioritised The following list starts at the highest priority Syncs No Video Syncs at the SR 4 No Comms No communications to the machine check cable and serial protocol No MR 3 MR systems only no serial interface MR 3 or MR 4 Disabled All commands and status requests disabled check menu or MR 3 front panel Local Remote control disabled Local control only No Tape tape in machine T Begin Tape At or close to Start timecode may be wrong Tape End Tape at or close to End Unlaced unlaced Master Master selected in wind or stopped with all slaves parked Locate Master selected and locating LOCK Master selected all machines in locked play Slew A Master selected and playing machine A not locked Park B Master selected and Stopped Machine B not parked LOCK Slave selected all machines in locked play PARK Slave selected All machines stopped and parked 12frm Slave selected and parking current error 12 frames Lk O0frm Slave selected
87. t followed by Recall followed by Setup If Password software installed then enter password CB ELECTRONICS LTD 3 01 SHIFT 3 00 KEYBOARD When the shift led is illuminated the function of some keys is modified as follows 0 Clear Locate Shift gt gt lt lt MCN 1 MCN 4 Reader Chase Offset Stop Play Clear keyboard buffer Locate without pre roll Delete last numeric key entry Unlaced Forward Wind Unlaced Reverse Wind Select the master machine Select the timecode reader as a timecode only master Slave Machine calculate the offset between master and slave at current position and enable chase Master Machine Deselect all slaves and reset all offsets Unlace machine Send PLAY command to machine without checking if a RECORD OFF command should be sent instead 3 02 STORE RECALL TRIM TRIM When the STORE RECALL or TRIM LED s are illuminated the keyboard stores may be accessed Note that the STORE RECALL and TRIM functions are self cancelling and will cancel after about 5 seconds if no second key is depressed The keyboard stores are as follows Record In Record Out 0 9 Shift 0 9 Record Stop lt lt gt gt Instant Replay Locate Next Loop Chase Offset lt Reverse Play gt Play Record in point Record Out point Scratch pad stores More Scratch pad stores Record Advance Loop Delay Head of tape End of tape Instant Replay Recall Last locate point Use Store
88. termine the performance of the system Connect the output of the generator to the timecode reader and enable this mode to perform a self check Note that the generator is jammed from the master code this will be updated once per 6 frames until capstan lock is reported for 1 second The generator output will therefore also depend on the position reported by the selected master The incremental code check is enabled and two checks are made on the timecode once per frame as follows a Is the timecode raw input value 00 00 00 00 reported problem b Is there a code dropout when the master reports locked play When the Reader is selected the middle of the upper line of the display will show E mm where nn is a hexadecimal count of the number of frames for which the timecode value 00 00 00 00 mm is a hexadecimal count of the number of drop out frames Note To reset the two error counters enter and exit setup 7 29 System Frame Reference MENU 29 System Frame Reference 0 Video 1 Reader Video 2 Reader To allow non standard frame rates 24fps the timecode reader frame edge may be used as the master reference to the system CB ELECTRONICS LTD UNIT GENERIC 7 30 Macro Protection MENU 30 Macro Protection 0 Off 1 On 2 Rd Usr Rd Fac 4 Wr Usr This menu provides two functions 1 Enable and disable changes to the keyboard Macro keys pre roll 2 Control access
89. to jump to specified loop Number Store Recall the current machine Offset Pre Roll Post Roll The Store key is used as follows 1 2 3 e g Use the MARK key to capture a timecode number on the fly or use the numeric keypad to enter a timecode number Hit the STORE key and illuminate STORE While the STORE LED is illuminated hit any of the keys as listed above to save the data To enter a value of 01 00 00 00 as the RECORD IN point the following key sequence should be used 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Store In The lower Right display should say 01 00 00 00 The RECALL key is used as follows 1 Hit the RECALL key and illuminate RECALL 2 While the RECALL LED is illuminated hit any of the keys listed above to display the contents of the keyboard store e g To Recall the RECORD IN point the following key sequence should be used Recall Record The lower Right display should say Rec In 01 00 00 00 CB ELECTRONICS LTD 3 03 TRIM and TRIM The Trim and Trim keys are used as follows 1 Enter the number to Add Subtract from a store using the numeric keypad 2 Hit the TRIM TRIM key to illuminate the LED 3 While the TRIM TRIM LED is illuminated hit any memory key e g to move the record in point 5 frames earlier the following key sequence should be used 5 Trim Record In The keyboard Lower Right display should be IN 00 59 59 20 3 04 RECALL RECALL The
90. to the EEPROM and FACTORY setups The addition of an EEPROM to the system allows the user to select between three different settings as follows 1 Current destroyed when Read User or Read Factory are selected or a Hard Reset command 2 User selected by Read User or a hard reset command 3 Factory selected by Read Factory This Menu controls access to user settings and the EEPROM 0 Off Macro s can be changed from the keyboard System Track Arm Keys may be changed from the keyboard Pre Post Roll May be changed from the keyboard 1 On Macro s cannot be changed from the keyboard System Track Arm Keys cannot be changed from the keyboard Pre Post Roll cannot be changed from the keyboard 2 Rd Usr On exit from Setup the unit will read User Setup from EEPROM the macro protection will default to 1 On This is activated on leaving setup 3 Rd Factory On exit from Setup the unit will read the Read Factory Setup from EPROM the macro protection will default to 1 On This is activated on leaving setup 4 Wr Usr Setup the unit to work in your preferred manner then select to write current setup to EEPROM the macro protection will default to 1 On This is activated on leaving setup and may take up to 20 seconds to compleat the write The following table shows how the memory s are initialised after a power up reset or a hard reset Action Unit Macro s System Machine Temp Setup Track Map Parameter
91. trol of both offset and chase are included the SR four may be used as a 4 machine synchroniser One machine the timecode reader or the timecode generator may be chosen as the master The remaining machines will slave to the selected master For serial controlled machines a single SR 4 can replace five Timeline Lynx II modules and a KCU controller Where parallel controlled machines are used your existing Timeline Lynx I II AK ES 1 11 Studer TLS4000 or AS Zeta synchroniser module may be used with the SR 4 1 02 SR 4 BLOCK SR 3 BLOCK This diagram shows a typical SR 4 installation the four machines may be any selection of 9 pin controlled machines Note the Video Reference is sent to all machines 1 03 SR 4 TIMECODE OUTPUT The SR 4 timecode output follows the position of the selected master machine including the SR 4 timecode input The timecode generator position is calculated as follows Timecode Output Master Position Master Offset Including the master offset in the calculation allows the user to change the master without having to update all the slave offsets The timecode generator output is also used in the perfect machine mode to provide a timecode master in a tapeless studio 1 04 SR 4 TIMECODE INPUT The SR 4 timecode input may be used as a remote timecode master All four machines may be slaved to this timecode source In order to use the SR 4 timecode input a macro key must be used to display the timecode Macro 11
92. ual Perfect Machine as Master Tapeless Master 11 SR 3 4 or 15 SR 24 Macro Keys User configurable The SR Series remote controls have been designed using experience gained from the MR series remote control system Designed as a stand alone controller or to be used with Digital Audio Work stations the SR serial remotes make cost effective ergonomic solutions Although the user can control only one machine at a time from the remote both the record and un record commands are global so that multiple machines may be controlled simultaneously using the internal 9 pin synchroniser or using the built in chase feature of modern machines SR 3 The SR 3 may be used with a Digital Audio Work station or Video Editor to provide control of up to 3 machines from one serial port The DAW controls the selected master machine the timecode output follows the selected master The record tracks are mapped so that the Serial input may have up to 64 record tracks The timecode input enables the SR 3 to act as a timecode to serial converter SR 24 The SR 24 separates the keyboard from the electronics and display The keyboard supports 24 record enable keys these may be mapped to one or multiple machines A 24 character LED display built into the keyboard is used to display the currently selected machine and the current keyboard entry PARALLEL INPUT OUTPUT There are 6 CMOS parallel inputs and 6 TTL p
93. wvid NI L OW ASN ALON HH HH E E EB INVIS ANH WHY vu NISSL AIOT 755 AIVALOINNOS IOSNOS s uva N VEN l 29 April 2004 SR User 4 SR MR User Manual CB Electronics Contents 0 00 QUICK START HOWTO amp UPDATES 0 01 ONE FINGER TYPIST STICKY KEYS 0 02 INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE 0 03 RECORD ENABLE 0 04 KEY A ON THE SR 3 0 05 MASTER CHASE 0 06 MACHINE REFERENCE VIDEO SYNCS or WORD CLOCK 0 07 USING THE GENERATOR AS A MASTER 0 08 CRASH RECORD 0 09 USING THE SR 3 WITH A DAW 0 10 CONVERTING SR 4 gt SR 3 0 11 Setting the Pre Roll Start Time Loop Delay Post Roll Record Advance and End Time 1 0 Multi Machine Synchronizer Set Up 1 01 The SR 4 as a multi machine synchroniser 1 02 SR 4 BLOCK SR 3 BLOCK 1 03 SR 4 Timecode Output 1 04 SR 4 Timecode Input 10 Setting up the System 11 Defining the Master 12 SR MR Timecode Generator Output 13 Defining a Machine as a Slave 14 Displaying the Chase Group 15 Entering a Offset 16 Trimming a Offset 17 Entering a Negative Offset 18 Pre Roll 19 Post Roll 1 20 Delay aa 2 0 DISPLAY 2 01 STATUS I
94. ystem 0 01 ONE FINGER TYPIST STICKY KEYS The following keys on the SR are designed for One Finger Operation Recall Store Trim Trim CB ELECTRONICS LTD and Shift They should be depressed first and then whilst the LED is Approximately 5 seconds indicating that the function is active the next key should be depressed 0 02 INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE When new software is fitted always install the Factory Default parameters by selecting Root Unit Generic Menu 30 Macro Protection and select 2 Factory Default 0 03 RECORD ENABLE It is not possible to arm a track on a machine from the SR unless machine is record enabled After Hard Reset all machines are disabled CHECKING MACHINE RECORD ENABLE The machines record enable status may be checked from STOP by holding the Record key depressed the four five on the SR 24 machine select keys A B C D E LED s will then indicate the record enable status The Record Enable Status of the machines may also be displayed in the upper right of the display CHANGING MACHINE RECORD ENABLE The record enable status of individual machines may be changed in STOP by depressing the machine select keys A B C D E whilst holding down the Record key The current selected machines Record Enable may be changed by using Shift followed by Record A Record Enable macro key Macro 148 is also available REHEARSE Note When Rehearse is enabled the Record key beco

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