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1. 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 5 2 Installation supplied converter at the server end Either channel can be connected as a player OR recorder the controller does not distinguish between the two It up to the user to correctly connect and configure the server channels as players or recorders lt Converts server serial ports to RJ45 RJ45 connector pin out Pin No Description RJ45 Connector On a UU RW N Chassis Gnd Rx A data Chassis Tx B data Connector Tx Gnd 8 1 N C DAUADRII cavie Rx Gnd Connector Rx B data Tx A data View from front CAT 5 remote cables are connected to the RJ45 sockets D It is recommended not to exceed 100 metres of CAT 5 cable altuS VTR and Disk controller 3 Operation Channel selection ama bis E S Salta Bless A al aes z keys 2 45 14 00 S3 Play Display S keys Oo 8 8 Fe P cup NAVIGATOR 1 AS Transport REC TEA Mark Bes keys eine ie Iie s 44 gt D gt 7 gt Remote LED Using the main controller keys D Theseo To select a server channel for control MUST be enabled press the desired numbered channel for Odetics or AMP selection key The controller will be updated with the timecode and transport status appropriate for the attached server remote control when using a HT252 AHT262 is Channel for VDCP protocol Once the controller has control of the only If the server is server the REMOTE L2. HiTech Systems Limited altuS Clip Controller HT252 HT262 Users Manual Software version HT252 2 00 HT262 2 1 C History Date Description Version Jan 2015 Amendment to Record stop 2 2 Jan 2012 HT262 Loop mode Menu item 15 2 1 June 2009 HT262 added altuS manual Version 2 2 0 Oct 2007 altuS manual Version 1 0 1 0 April 2008 Loop play added 1 01 altuS VTR and Disk controller O Hi Tech Systems Ltd Holbrook House Oakley Lane Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7JY Tel 44 0 1256 780880 Fax 44 0 1256 782600 Email support hitechsys co uk Web www hitechsys com The hardware software and manual are copyright 1998 2012 by Hi Tech Systems Ltd All rights reserved The operating code is licensed by Hi Tech to the original purchaser only It is not permitted to copy sell or use this product in any other way than is intended All trademarks acknowledged According to the U K copyright law unauthorised reproduction of software can be subject to civil damages The information in this document is subject to change without notice In no event will Hi Tech Systems Ltd be liable for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software even if they have been advised of such damages 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 INSTALLATION Unpacking Desk mounting Warnings read before installation or use EXTE
3. 20 altuS VTR and Disk controller Menu Operational settings for HT262 01 TC Mode SOM ZERO TC ZERO Description Set the timecode standard 02 Rec Len Hours Description Set the amount of Hours to Record 03 PEF 03 Rec Len Mins Description Set the amount of Minutes to Record 00 DEF 04 Load method Load on S key Load Load on S key PF on NAV SW Description Effects the loading of the clips when loading from the S keys Load on S key Pressing an S key loads stored clip immediately Load on NAV SW Pressing an S key displays stored clip now have to press CLIP NAVIGATOR 05 Load mode Stop Play Stop PEF Description Effects how the loaded clip behaves Stop Loads the clip and goes into still Play Loads the clip and immediately goes into play 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 21 06 Lock DSK1 or 2 NO or YES NO PEF Description Locks the PLAY and RECORD transport controls only DSK1 for port 1 and DSK2 for port 2 Note the controller must be in PLAY or RECORD first before turning this mode on Enter menu again to turn OFF lock 07 Clear MEM NO YES NO DEF Description Clears all the clips stored in the memory of the controller 08 Clear Config NO YES No DEF Description Restores the factory default conditions See all items marked as PFF 09 Bleeper Off On Error Off PEF Description Turn the beeper function on off 10 Vid Std PAL NTSC PAL DEF Descript
4. Desk mounting The altuS desk mounting controller require no special fixings but can be mounted into a desk as a drop through unit Outline dimensions for all models are given in the Addendum at the back of this manual 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 3 Warnings read before installation or use Only suitably qualified engineers should carry out maintenance The controller consists of electronic parts Do not drop the controller or bump it against other objects or place the controller near heat sources such as radiators or air conditioning ducts Care should be taken so that solid objects or liquid do not fall into the controller enclosure Clean the case with a soft dry lint free cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol which might damage the special finish 4 altuS VTR and Disk controller External connections altuS HT252 HT262 rear view altuS HT252 HT262 side view Power requirements The HT252 and HT262 are shipped with an adaptor for a 12V DC supply The adaptor should be connected to Mains AC 100V 240V The 4 pole XLR should click into the rear of the controller Connecting a server channel The RS422 server control ports are implemented as RJ45 connectors to make the best use of space at the rear of a desk top unit To convert RS422 ports on the server and other controlled devices to use RJ45 patch cables use the
5. 262 If the display shows then no valid time code can be read The HT252 has the following timecode source options CTL Tape running time hours minutes seconds and frames is computed from the recorded control CTL 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 15 signal during playback or a count of control signal pulses during recording These counters do not usually keep a highly accurate track of tape position LTC or Longitudinal time code in either 24 hour or 12 hour format is usually recorded on an audio track on the tape LTC is read by the internal time code reader during playback or longitudinal time code reader during recording VITC Vertical interval time code This is recorded on an invisible area in the video track and during playback read by the internal time code reader or vertical interval time code reader during recording AUTO Time code is selected automatically by the server depending on the speed of the tape Typically Time cod aE Toas VITC is selected when the tape source is selected globally for both transport speed is up to half speed channels and LTC when it is more than half speed The HT262 has the following timecode source options SOM Start of Message Media The recording starts when Video Audio is detected 16 altuS VTR and Disk controller ZERO Resets the counter and always records from 00 00 00 00 TC Records from a set Timecode position How to enter
6. ED will illuminate If set to operate the server is switched into local or the locally then the RS422 communications becomes controller will not disconnected the controller will sound function only status f several short warning bleeps if the will be displayed 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 7 bleeper has been turned ON in the menu and the REMOTE LED will go off What is the CLIP NAVIGATOR A multi directional switch that enables several operations to be performed from one control For instance when The controller is in playback mode Push forward and back to move a frame ata time through the clip Push left and right to move to the start and end of the clip Rotate clockwise and anti clockwise to scroll forward and backwards through clips Push to load a clip Entering characters Push left and right to move the curser back and forth Rotate to change the character at the curser 8 altuS VTR and Disk controller What are the S keys The S keys are shortcut keys to 5 memory locations Any clip or trimmed clip can be stored to any of the 5 keys for immediate shot recall or indeed any of the 99 internal memory locations How to Load Clips Clips can be loaded onto a channel in the following ways 1 From the server by browsing D BROWSE DSK The first 255 clips Press SHIFT S1 Rotate the CLIP are displayed then wraps NAVIGATOR clockwise and anti around to 0 There is no clockwi
7. Entering clip names for loading or recording clips KEYBOARD gt A standard PC keyboard can be connected to the controller to Some aid in naming clips for recording and servers my not loading clips for playback distinguish between upper and lower Connect a standard PC keyboard to the case characters left side of the controller PC keyboard connector How to select both server channels for group control Z The device selected first is treated as the Master and its status Press both selection keys at the same time To ungroup press both keys again e g PLAY STOP etc is shown in the display If a different channel is then selected it now becomes the Master 14 altuS VTR and Disk controller How to clear the memory and restore to factory default There are times when you may want to completely erase all the memory locations of the controller and return the menu settings to there factory defaults for example after a software upgrade 1 Turn off the power 2 Press and hold the STOP key 3 Turn the power back on 4 Release the STOP key How to change the timecode source Change the timecode settings in the menu see the menu section in this manual for entering the menu The TC setting changes the time code source data hours minutes seconds and frames that is displayed on the time code display of the controller for the connected server The selections are different on the HT252 to the HT
8. Locks the PLAY and RECORD transport controls only Note the controller must be in PLAY or RECORD first before turning this mode on Enter menu again to turn OFF lock 18 altuS VTR and Disk controller 06 07 amp 08 Jog Rate Var Rate and Shuttle Rate Min Slow Norm Fast Max Normal PEF Description Changes the reaction time of the wheel input to the tape being replayed to compensate for disk and operator preference For example if the Jog speed is set to Min then more than one complete turn of the wheel is required to advance a frame Setting Jog reaction Shuttle range Var range time Min Minimum 1 0 0 25 Slow Slow 2 0 0 33 Norm Norm PEF 15 75 0 5 Fast Fast 24 1 0 F Max Maximum 50 2 0 09 Clear MEM NO YES Description Clears all the clips stored in the memory of the controller 10 Clear Config NO YES Description Restores the factory default conditions See all items marked as P 11 Bleeper Off On Error off PEF Description Turn the beeper function on off 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 19 12 Vid Std PAL NTSC PAL PEF Description Sets the T C to run on either PAL or NTSC standard 13 Protocol Odetics AMP Odetics PF Description Use Odetics or AMP Odetics with extended commands 14 EE mode auto or full AUTO ON AUTO OFF AUTO ON P FULL ON FULL OFF Description Change the EE function from automatic to manual
9. REY 8 TxA data WHITE 8 BLUE 54321 i 234 56 78 VIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE a 876 Making the RJ45 to RS422 female adapters 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 27 5 Specification 5 Specification Control ports Communication Format Communication Channel Data Signalling Rate Communication Protocol Serial connectors servers controlled Power Mains input Voltage Power consumption General Operating Temp 28 RS 422 A Full Duplex 38 4 Kb s K bits per second Odetics AMP and VDCP 9 pin RS422 2 x RJ45 8 pin sockets That support the Odetics or AMP RS422 9 pin protocol DC Mains Adaptor 12V Less than 5 watts 0 35 Deg C altuS VTR and Disk controller
10. RNAL CONNECTIONS Power requirements Connecting a server channel RJ45 connector pin out 3 OPERATION Using the main controller keys What is the CLIP NAVIGATOR What are the S keys How to Load Clips How to Jog shuttle and variable How to record How to stop record How to eject a clip How to store clips into memory Trimming clips non destructive How to enter trim points A trim IN point can be entered on the fly while the server is in play by pressing the MARK IN key and a trim OUT point can be similarly entered by pressing the MARK OUT key How to loop a clip Advanced Operations Entering clip names for loading or recording clips How to select both server channels for group control How to clear the memory and restore to factory default How to change the timecode source How to enter and exit the altuS SETUP menu How to change operational parameters in the SETUP menu MENU OPERATIONAL SETTINGS FOR HT252 MENU OPERATIONAL SETTINGS FOR HT262 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited altuS VTR and Disk controller CODON YOUU U Bww Ww pe BPP PPP nerrro 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 17 17 18 21 altuS VTR and Disk controll 4 ADDENDUM OUTLINE DIMENSIONS SOFTWARE UPDATES CABLE PIN OUT REFERENCE NOTES ON PC SERIAL CONNECTORS 26 5 SPECIFICATION 28 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 1 Introduction The Hi Tech altuS clip controller provide a user friendly remote control interface for professional and b
11. and exit the altuS SETUP menu There are times when you may 1 G M ERI WA want to change certain altuS REC IN OU operational parameters This is accomplished via its SETUP menu It is here where you will be offered setup parameters to choose from To enter and exit SETUP Press and hold the REC key and the REW key How to change operational parameters in the SETUP menu Turn the CLIP NAVIGATOR to point the display chevron to the line item you wish to change a chevron gt indicates the active display line Press and hold down the CLIP NAVIGATOR to change the parameter of interest Change the parameter by turning the WHEEL 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 17 Menu Operational settings for HT252 01 TC Mode CTL LTC VITC AUTO AUTO PFF Description Set the timecode standard 02 Load method Load on S key Load Load on S key PFF on NAV SW Description Effects the loading of the clips when loading from the S keys Load on S key Pressing an S key loads stored clip immediately Load on NAV SW Pressing an S key displays stored clip now have to press CLIP NAVIGATOR 03 Load mode Stop Play Stop PEF Description Effects how the loaded clip behaves Stop Loads the clip and goes into still Play Loads the clip and immediately goes into play 04 Rec Inhib DSKx NO or Yes NO DEF Description Inhibits recording on selected channel 05 Lock DSK NO or YES NOE Description
12. been stored Press any S key that is illuminated to load clip Wait until the key flashes to indicate the clip has cued before playing the clip unless the controller has been set to play the clip immediately on recall How to Jog shuttle and variable Press the wheel to enter JOG mode Press again to go into shuttle Press and hold the wheel to go into variable playback mode Jog and clip navigator shuttle is ON flash LEDs Remote 10 altuS VTR and Disk controller How to record 1 Press the REC key you are prompted to enter a clip name clip id The altus 2 Use the pc keyboard or CLIP NAVIGATOR range does NOT to enter a name perform editing functions 3 Press Enter from the pc keyboard or the CLIP NAVIGATOR to create the clip now ready to start recording 4 Pres REC PLAY to start recording How to stop record Press and hold the shift button and press the blue stop key this stops the clip recording or stops the clip playback if that port is controlling the play out of the server How to eject a Clip Press and hold the blue stop key for more than 1 second How to store clips into memory When a clip is displayed on the controller it is possible to store into many locations There are 5 S keys and another 99 memory locations By pressing and holding the shift key then pressing the S 5 key it is possible to select a location with the navigation wheel Once the desired locat
13. ion Sets the T C to run on either PAL or NTSC standard 22 altuS VTR and Disk controller 11 Vari length ID Off On off PEF Description Sets the Character length from 32 to 8 for Server applications without Variable ID when switched ON 12 Port Number 001 127 001 PEF Description Both Comm ports can be individually assigned a port number 1 127 to match the destination server port number 13 Port Type Player Recorder Player PEF Both Description Sets a Comms port behaviour when controlling a server 14 EE mode ON OFF AUTO ON DEF Description Switches the EE mode of the controlled device 15 Loop Cmd delay 01 50 Soren Description Adjust the amount of frames required by the server to re load the clip for successful looping 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 23 4 Addendum Outline dimensions The altuS has the following outline dimensions 65mm 175mm 148mm Software Updates Download the software update wizard actiV8 from the Hi Tech Systems support web site at http www hitechsys co uk html support support_overview html and contact Hi Tech Systems for the latest software version 24 altuS VTR and Disk controller CONTROLLED CONTROLLING DEVICE pene MIB WIRED PIN TO PIN 8 PIN RJ45 TYPE 9 PIN MALE D TYPE CONNECT TO CONTROLLER CONNECT TO VTR RJ45 to D type RS422 cable Cable pin out reference The following diagrams are provided for those
14. ion has been found press down on the navigation wheel to store the clip 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 11 Trimming clips non destructive Trimmed clips are timecode reference D points that are stored with a clip that Any clip that has been stored in the memory on was loaded by the controller Each clip memory browsing the server location is stored with a clip name can be trimmed but Fanother clipe and an In point and or Out point loaded then the trim points are lost Only clips stored in memory can have permanent trims How to enter trim points A trim IN point can be entered on H the fly while the server is in play by A clip must pressing the MARK IN key and a have a trim In point trim OUT point can be similarly Otherwise put a 1 entered by pressing the MARK OUT frame trim In point key Mark In key Mark Out key 4 4 MARK mark IN P ROUT 12 altuS VTR and Disk controller How to loop a clip It is possible to loop a clip indefinitely until STOP is pressed Press and hold H the illuminated channel selection key The clip MUST have a trim IN and the PLAY key and OUT point and re loaded to work correctly Channel Key Play A Mri REC IN OUT Ja SHIFT 2 frames required by the server to re load the clip for looping Loop cmd delay Menu item 15 HT262 Adjust amount of 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 13 Advanced Operations
15. roadcast disk recorders servers that support either the Odetics or AMP protocol HT252 or the VDCP protocol HT262 The controller utilises a control wheel called smart wheel an implementation of Haptic technology Haptic is Greek for the science of touch The controller can be programmed to give the operator different tactile and kinesthetic sensations depending on the mode of operation such as jog indented incremental shuttle speeds and so on altuS clip controller alfu S i252 10 45 09 10 08 01 04 10 45 14 00 S3 Play DEDE Es A md d E 1515ER HT252 HT262 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 1 Accessories supplied e 2 RJ45 to 9 pin D type adaptors e User s manual this manual on CD Available options e Spare RJ45 to 9 pin D type adaptor male for direct connection to server channel e Spare RJ45 to 9 pin D type adaptor female for connection to end of standard RS422 cable 2 altuS VTR and Disk controller 2 Installation The altuS clip controller is designed as desk top unit Unpacking The Hi Tech Systems altuS clip controller is shipped in a carton which contains other optional items within the packing and care should be taken to ensure that these are not thrown away The contents of the carton are as indicated on the delivery note Carefully unpack and check for shipping damage and shortages Report without delay any damage or shortages to Hi Tech Systems Ltd
16. se to scroll forward and limit to the number of clips backwards through the server s that can be browsed database of clips The number at the top right hand corner of the display is the clip counter and indicates the position of the clip in the server s database Press the stored into memory CLIP NAVIGATOR to load the clip Press SHIFT to exit browse mode and return the display to show the previously loaded clip When browsing backwards there is a short delay while the next set of clips is 2 From internal memory if a clip has already been stored by browsing BROWSE MEM Press SHIFT S2 Rotate the CLIP NAVIGATOR clockwise and anti clockwise to scroll forward and backwards through the and release the SHIFT key to esc from any operation 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 9 3 Operation H controller s memory The number at the top right hand corner of the display is the mem counter and indicates the position of the clip in the controller s memory Press the CLIP NAVIGATOR to load the clip Press SHIFT to exit browse mode and return the display to show the previously loaded clip 3 By entry of clip name using the CLIP NAVIGATOR or keyboard KBD ENT Press SHIFT S3 Enter a clip name from the pc keyboard or CLIP NAVIGATOR Press the CLIP NAVIGATOR to load the clip Press SHIFT to exit and return the display to show the previously loaded clip 4 From an S KEY directly if a clip has already
17. wishing to make their own cables CONTROLLED CONTROLLING DEVICE DEVICE VTR EVIC PIN No WIRED PIN TO PIN a FOWNNO 8 PIN RJ45 TYPE 9 PIN MALE D TYPE CONNECT TO CONTROLLER CONNECT TO VTR 2015 Hi Tech Systems Limited 25 RJ45 to D type RS422 cable 8 PIN RJ45 PLUG 9 PIN D TYPE SOCKET S Yaa ES CONNECTION TO CONNECTION TO CONTROLLER RS232 ON PORT USING RJ45 CONNECTOR ON COMPUTER RJ45 to D type RS232 cable Making a software upgrade serial cable Notes on PC serial connectors Some computers particularly laptops have odd earth arrangements on the RS232 connector making the download problematic If possible use a desktop PC for performing s w updates 26 altuS VTR and Disk controller EE aaaaaaaaaaai A PIN Description Colour shielded un shielded 1 Chassis Gnd m BLUE 1 BLACK 2 RxAdata ORANGE 2 YELLOW 3 Tx B data BLACK 3 ORANGE 4 Tx Gnd RED 4 RED 5 N C GREEN 5 GREEN 6 Rx Gnd YELLOW 6 BROWN 7 RxB data BROWN 7 GREY 8 TxA data WHITE 8 BLUE 12345 12345678 view From THE OUTSIDE 678 Making the RJ45 to RS422 male adapters PIN Description Colour Colour shielded un shielded 1 Chassis Gnd BLUE 1 BLACK 2 RxAdata ORANGE 2 YELLOW 3 Tx B data wee BLACK 3 ORANGE 4 Tx Gnd RED 4 RED 5 NC GREEN 5 GREEN 6 Rx Gnd YELLOW 6 BROWN 7 RxB data BROWN 7 G
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