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1. DIODES 1N414 8 15 3 2 5 I REPLAY 4 5 AGAIN EXTERNAL LAMP lt v SUPPLY p tvy 5 24v F RV N S A 16 J E FWD o A 17 External 3 otf E S EN STOP A Internal 1 OMRON i 5 A 18 lo PLAY A 7 2o ut d 19 18 S vi 19 RVSPLAY N S S M 20 a ou d o SES SEI d RECORD M e 21 til o o eal y l 8 6 REC ON 8 O O O 5 REC OFF INSTANT REPLAY AGAIN RECORD O O O CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 100 T10 09 SR 4 SR 5 GPI Connections SR TIMECODE AND GP INPUTS amp OUTPUTS T c I P ji 3 T C 0 P ap GEO TE T T Tie veki Pa SHIFT 1 SHIFT 2 i SHIFT 3 0 GPO UNIT GENERIC MENU 29 Se ege mm ee IN 1 om brreamer 1 REC RECORD LOCK MUTE i H UNIT GENERIC MENU 27 A ee A A u f t 1 16 15 0 1 MUTE o o 3 14 i j 3 NIS 6 Sal Be 1 TIMECODE I P 7 A ii S D a 14 TIMECODE I P
2. B A 2 LINE 40 CHARACTER SR 24 SR 24 SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 96 T10 04 Link positions for SR 3 and SR 4 SERIAL D B SERIAL A PARALLEL S ES LS IKA k6 SYNC TI TI es e J9 cr ORZX SR4 O LCD CONTRAST XPANSION LCD2 KEYBOARD PIN 33 NOT CONNECTED KEYBOAR DUART JIP2 JP3 SR4 SR24 RAM 6264 62256 U25 RDR SERIAL D SERIAL A PARALLEL i E CONTRAST KEYBOARD CONNECTED KEYBOARD DUART Jp2 S ie W SR4 SR24 EP RAM 6264 62256 U25 RDR CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 97 T10 05 Link positions for RM 6 U24 SERIAL F SER ALE SERIAL D SERIAL C SERIAL B SERIAL A U30 RS422 U23 U29 RS42
3. Autolocate type 3 Autolocate decision interval 0 12 Forward direction sense LOW Muti play speeds NO Pulses second at std speed 25 PAL OR 30 NTSC Target Window 0 00 Drop out command type 1 Drop in command type 1 Time for machine to start up 1 02 Time before sure tape stopped 1 01 Pessimism factor fwd 800 Pessimism factor bkwd 800 Short locate time secs 0 Max stopping distance 1 Frames to stop from play 0 05 Frame jog card fitted NO Only the items highlighted are used by the SSL as in sync on mode locates are performed by the RM 6 Machine Name Selection SET UP M SYNC SET UP Type in the name of each machine and select the same menu number for each 15 for PAL and 16 for NTSC Test Menu This menu may be used to check the S29 tach generator ITEST M P Play the master machine and the Tach and direction display will update S88 Card on early cards fit the following links J1 J7 between pins 1 amp 2 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 72 T4 101 Studer Vista The connection to the Studer vista requires two cables one for CBServer and one for Machine Control Note that the connections are not standard The Visat connection is via a break out cable from one 25 way D to four 9 pinj connectors T4 101a Studer Sony 9 pin CABLE Vista Com5 P3 Mic Ctrl gt RM 6 port F Vista Com6 P4 Sony 9 pin gt RM 6 port E Studer 9 pin D Female 9 pin D Male Sony Machine
4. Previous Next ID Else lf VARI PLAY Slow motion is active then Reduce Increase speed Else lIf Doremi V1 Previous Next Segment Else lf Sondor then adjust focus Else Previous Next Mark point Not currently implemented Else lf MR System and Giant Display fitted then Decrease Increase Brightness CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 12 T2 00 RECORD READY KEY S The Record Ready keys operate in three different ways as defined in Root Unit Record Menu 7 Track Arm Keys The three Settings are defined as follows 0 System Record Ready The Record Ready keys may access any track on any machine controlled Maximum 4 the bank key controls access to a maximum of 48 tracks The number of banks is set by the setup menu 1 Machine Record Ready The Record ready keys control the currently selected machine only the bank key allows access the tracks available on the currently selected machine 2 Record Enabled Machine Ready The record ready keys are assigned to the last record enabled machine selected 3 Macro The record ready keys are assigned by macro keys as follows Macro 103 107 Ports A E Macro 176 System Record T2 10 MACHINE RECORD RECORD MACHINE READY BANK The machine ready bank switch is used to access the all record tracks of the currently selected machine using Record Ready switches 1 T2 MACHINE RECORD MACHINE READY BANK SWITCH Record Command Type gt 1 Analog 2 8 Track 3 16 T
5. 0 o00006 0 oe0000 000000000000 0000 0000 0000 0000 SERIAL 0 P SERIAL 0 P SERIAL 0 P SERIAL 0 P CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 94 T10 02 SR 24 and SR 32 Connections SR 24 4 PORT DISPLAY UNIT REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 50mm D D SR 5 TCG TCR GPI a sr os c D KEYBOARD 2200000000008 A goovosscwooee 0 285mm SR 24A 6 PORT DISPLAY UNIT REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Cli caine g o oooooooooooo o gooooo0000000 aiii ki SE S29 REMOTE TCR GPI SERIAL 0 P A SERIAL 0 P SERIAL 0 P C D KEYBOARD e00000000000 o000 EE Note Serial Ports A D and connected as Outputs E amp F as Inputs S29 REMOTE 26 t Se REWIND FWD WIND STOP PLAY RVS PLAY pp ppp RECORD CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 95 T10 03 Typical RM 6 Systems CONSOLE CONSOLE RM 6 with RM 6 4 B RM 6 42 coe CB Electronics 4 DAW two Remotes and C BServer Software
6. 001 Frame Reference 002 Sample Reference 003 Timecode Type 400 Editor Device Tascam MMR 8 403 Editor Trk Arm Digital Audio 404 Editor Chase Timecode 990 Software Version Connect the SR3 4 to the Editor 9 pin port on the rear of the MMR 8 Use Shift followed by 1 to display the Offset Synchronisation Software revision 4 2 includes the chase and set offset commands Use chase type 0 It will also lock using chase type 5 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 20 T4 09 SONY PCM 3324S TIMECODE For accurate control it is recommended that the timecode output from the machine is connected to the SR timecode input and that this is used to update the position when valid Note There is only one timecode reader per SR system and one per box in an MR System TIMER MODE Timer Mode must be switched to timecode VIDEO SYNC LOCK ENABLE For synchroniser to operate correctly Enable Timecode sync play on timecode board CHASE COMMAND BUG The RS422 Chase command does not work returns undefined command OFFSET COMMAND BUG The RS422 Offset command inoperative returns undefined command POSITION REPORT BUG Some 3324S s do not report there position correctly via the RS422 port this causes problems when locking up Typically the difference between the timecode and the time reported on the RS422 port varies from 0 to 10 frames or more If you have this problem then get a copy of the Sony Technical Memo APM95 00
7. 118 Generator Display Generator Recall followed by Generator will display Reader 119 Shuttle 120 Jog 116 Join Join Loop CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 7 T1 03 MACRO S 121 150 No Description 121 l Replay Instant Replay the track number as frames followed by Store followed by Key 123 124 133 AGAINP Again with Play Shift Again Instant Loop Loop from Play Start to here 134 Wind 2 both fwd and rvs wind commands are converted to shuttle at 2 play speed 137 Eject Eject Current Machine Shift followed by Eject Eject All 138 Key Lock Locks out the following keys Machine Selection Chase On Off Record Machine Selection MR only 149 Set TG 1 TG 1 Set Reader 150 Poet Sync One Key Post Sync D Position Master so that the Timecode Slate is visible Enter the timecode number displayed hit this key and the offset is calculated for machine D the current video position is set as Record In and a Chase On command is sent to Machine D CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 8 4 ol mare ol Po LI sch CO LO A i ol Wu Wu O LI sch EE oa N N Io o Oo wo OO oo IN 181 182 ale 71 04 Macros 151 165 REC IN 1 Add one minute to Record in subtract one minute from all offsets Locate new record in Red Light OFF Disable Red Light output Red Light Auto Auto Red li
8. MR Only Data Video Streamer Data line On Off MR Only Delete All Video Streamer Delete all cues Dec Offset Decrement Offset Inc Offset Increment Offset Dec Take Decrement Take number Shift to Undo Auto Map System Record Tracks Map all tracks of Record enabled machines CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 10 T1 05 DAT Specific Macro s Description Macro Sony PCM Fostex Fostex No 7030 D25 D30 Auto ID Write PNO Renumber O K Erase ID O K Illegal Write Specified PNO Start ID only 71 06 MR Video Streamer Specific Macro s Delete Current Cue Shift Macro Delete All Cues Delete All Cues Other Non Specific Macro s Feet Change Insert to Feet Local Time Change Insert to Local Time If The Record Lock Flag is enabled on the Video Streamer then a Box will be inserted next to the timecode insert when the system is locked a R will indicate when the system is in Record CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 11 71 07 ADR Taker Specific Macros 71 08 ID lt lt ID gt gt These are multi purpose keys that change their function dependant on various parameters the logic used is as follows Shift followed by ID lt lt or ID gt gt Display current in and out points ID lt lt or ID gt gt If Auto record Rehearse Man Review active or Loop displayed then Previous Next Loop Else lf Current machine is type DAT1 or DAT2 then
9. i o GROUND ULN2003 o 15 TIMECODE O P 1 SE SE SE 2 RED LIGHT RS 10 AMP RED LIGHT i SE Pots AUTO EE M of EES TURN ON ce ON SOLID STATE do ots RELAY N o 21 MACR 44 SEN E SS 346 895 Zo TIMECODE 0 P 2 SE REGULATED 5V d i 1 240 VOLTS AC Pia A SE S th di CS obi CROOND hes 13 a ee DN SPARE I P lt DIN RAIL ee AS RECORD OFF HEAT SINK IF REQUIRED ee ee RECORD ON d 659 927 4 H i SS STOP i PLAY oe SI RVS PLAY i git S FAST REWIND RemoteControl Inputs Pee ee o FAST FORWARD l rit INSTANT REPLAY H BE E AGAIN POWER i H SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY INPUT USING THE 25 D CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 101 T10 10 RM 6N GPI Connections GO TS SHIFT 1 l SHIFT 2 UNIT GENERIC MENU 29 RECORD RECORD j GP OUTPUTS 4 5 6 UNIT GENERIC MENU 27 A GP OUTPUT 3 He o z O a O rai RED LIGHT RS 10 AMP RED LIGHT o 17 RECORD SC ia S REN LGA TOE 2 RED LIGHT AUTO ZERO CROSS n E 18 OFF See TURN ON RE eu SOLID STATE ee Si RELAY M o MACRO 144 os CRO 346 895 aA ELE FUSED 5v re 240 VOLTS AC o 24 GROUND A o 12 UNFUSED 5v H 3 o 25 GROUND h Bes SPARE I P DIN RAIL RECORD OFF HEA
10. 03 FOSTEX D 25 Record Enable 1 Record enables A1 A2 A3 or assemble 2 Via the RS 422 it is possible to record on individual tracks to enable on the SR MR Set IFACE General Machine Type to 4 Dat2 RECORD TALLY BUG The D 25 record tallies only appear on D1 D2 not on A1 A2 or A3 Timer 1 Bug Timer 1 position request reports timecode not timer Offset Command Bug 1 Offset commands cancel locates Select EE Status Bug No Select EE tally Chase Command Bug Does not support Chase until locked command THIS MACHINE WILL NOT LOCK TO PULL UP DOWN CODE VTR Emulation 000 FOSTEX 001 PCM 7050 002 PCM 7050 003 BVU 800 004 BVU 800 005 BVU 800 T4 04 FOSTEX D 30 RECORD MODES 1 Play amp Record A1 amp A2 amp A3 individually 2 Instant Start No Record 3 Confidence Record ASSEMBLE edit only 4 Sub ID Edit A1 A2 amp A3 individually available RECORD COMMAND s A1 A2 A3 only not D1 or D2 RECORD TALLIES Remote A1 A2 record enable returns both A1 A2 and D1 D2 tally Local A1 A2 record enable returns only D1 D2 tally Remote D1 D2 record enable have no effect Remote or Local A3 Timecode record enable returns A3 tally Remote Assemble enable returns assemble tally Local Assemble enable returns no tally Insert flag Only TIMECODE STANDARD BUG 1 ID Data does not change with standard change unless he unit is powered down and up unless new standard is the same as recorded on the tape SERIAL PORT STARTUP Serial port
11. 26 October 2012 SR Tech 70 Synchroniser Page SET UP Execute You should then see Do you Want to see more Y For the Engineer menu SYNC For the Synchroniser page Synchroniser in use YES Resolve Master Machine YES Slow Lock Mode NO Group Locates YES End End Session Page SET UP You should then see Do you Want to see more Y For the Engineer menu S For the Session Page Timecode Frames per Second Using VITC NO Runup Pre roll End Synchroniser Interface SET UP You should then see Do you Want to see more M SYNC l Z8 interface no 2 This determines the hardware port number and may be 1 2 or 3 2 is the centre 26 way connector on the 82E78 card Synchroniser Setup SET UP You should then see Do you Want to see more M SYNC Maximum number of masters 5 Offsets may be read from synchroniser YES Single Machine Mode YES Timecode Generation YES Note On SR systems you can have 5 master machines on MR systems you can only have 3 master machines On the MR system you can control up to 16 machines individually or as part of the Master Group CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 71 Machine Setup SET UP M T Select machine number 15 for PAL or 16 for NTSC The parameters for the RM 6 machine must be set as follows Note The tach is generated by the RM 6 the Direction sense and tach rate are always the same If you are using both PAL and NTSC you will need to define two versions
12. Function on Cable on cable Emulation Function The Vista has a serial interface to the SR MR system The studer 9 pin output should be connected to a serial input on the SR MR system port A on four port Hubs SR 3 SR 24 and Port E or F on 6 port Hubs SR 24A SR 32 The Vista Initialisation file should be set up as follows C winnt D950System ini File RS422Ports N where N is the number of ports available SR 3 4 N 4 SR24A N 4 RS422First M where M is the number of the first machine port SR 3 4 M 2 otherwise M 1 The Serial port should be defined as follows 5 9 COM8 baud 38400 parity 0 data 8 stop 1 where 9 is the com port ports 1 4 are standard IBM ports 5 12 are stallion box ports Stallion 00 COM5 stallion 01 Comp The cable connections are as follows CB 9 D Male on Cable Studer 25 D Male on Cable CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 73 T4 102 AMS Neve DFC Using the RM 6 with the DFC Logic The DFC operation may be simplified by using the RM 6 to convert a single machine control output to a multiple machine output This allows the selection of a machine master in a multi machine system Problems Currently it is not possible to run a master and change the number of tracks Switch Group locates off as AMS will cancel the locate if position reported is correct CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 74 T5 00 Cables T5 01 Power Supply The po
13. Low 22 High 9 Recordist Soft key 2 Low 11 High 23 Recordist Soft key A Low 25 High 12 Open collector outputs are also available J17 Logic Output 25 pin D as follows Mute 14 Mute 2 Dim 3 Dim 16 Ground 1 4 7 10 13 15 18 21 or 24 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 52 T4 62 Fostex D 15 1 Always reports that Assemble is enabled 2 Always reports that Selected E E Enabled 3 Defaults to NTSC with No tape or Blank Tape even with PAL video syncs connected 4 Does not support Sony PNO Number requests Manual states that it should This is a good machine for ADR Backup as it has a simple Auto ID enable T4 63 Fairlight Vivid Bugs 1 The Device type code includes incorrect timecode standard information 2 This machine cannot be used as a slave T4 64 Leitch Video Server 420 440 1 Use as master only to slow a response to be used as slave 2 Insert edit assemble edit not possible 3 ID incorrect 1st byte always AA and does not include the standard 4 To perform a frame accurate crash record or assemble use Cue to record in command followed by Record or Edit On when source is 3 frames ahead of parked position CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 53 T4 65 AMS Encore DFC Device ID Number F13D Connections to AMS MC 1 port change with in out type A one to one cable may be used to connect in either Controller or Controlled device Mode It is not possible
14. Machine Track for that key TRIM Followed by a System Record Ready key will increment the previous Track and store in the selected key T2 31 CRASH RECORD Record Ready 56 is used as crash record Enable When a crash record command Record and Play from Stop is issued ALL machines that are Crash Record Enabled Analog Video Track Arm 8 will enter Record When terminated Play or Stop all machines that are in crash record will STOP Crash record will then be disabled T3 00 Machine Connection T3 01 RS422 Protocols There are several different RS422 protocols available the most common is Sony P2 This was developed to control and synchronize video machines Video machines that are designed to be used with RS422 video editors they make very good slaves No video machine with the exception of some non linear machines have built in synchronizers T3 02 Audio Machines Audio machines that have RS422 control will normally have built in synchroniser These machines are often optimised using the built in synchroniser the RS422 control can be very basic When controlling a machine with a built in synchroniser the user has two choices 1 Use the machine synchroniser connect both the RS422 and timecode output of the SR to the timecode input of the machine 2 Use the SR synchroniser connect the RS422 only to the machine Provided that the machine supports the appropriate commands the operation will be identical In installations where only the
15. Menu 340 Remote Assign P2 In Menu 360 P2 Device Tascam MX 2424 Menu 361 P2 Track Arm Digital Audio Menu 362 P2 Punch Delay 3 frames Menu 364 P2 Chase Control Ensbled LTC Software 3 XX or Later Menu 900 Store Settings User Default SAVE Tascam Software Comparison Machine Control Function 2 11 P2 via 3 01 Beta P2 via P2MMC 2 11 Remote Remote amp 3 01 Yes DS De SES CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 48 T4 52 Tascam DA 78HR 1 Use with Midi Protocol and internal chase synchroniser only section 4 50 2 The DA 78HR will lock to MTC or LTC 1 Will not Respond to two byte Jog Shuttle commands 2 Play tally always active when tape in contact with head 3 Does not respond to offset status request 4 Device ID BVU800 5 Hours Bit 7 set if negative timer T4 54 Panasonic AG DS850 T4 53 JVC CR 600U 1 Status bytes offset 0B OC amp OD all respond as FF T4 55 360 Systems TCR 4 TCR 8 Use the Native protocol The native serial protocol is enabled by pressing Menu then 0 for Setup 3 for External Control and 1 for RS 422 Emulation Use the Jog wheel to dial this to TCR NATIVE MODE and press Enter Press Stop to return to normal operation T4 56a Pioneer DVD V7300D Advanced Setup To Enable External Video Lock 1 Switch to PAL or NTSC on Rear of the DVD player NOT Auto 2 Remove any disc in the unit 3 Using the infra r
16. Only Function Pin Function Tacho Common 5v Direction Common 5v Oo o o dal COo M n T5 08b S29 Remote RM 6 Function aa Lamp Common 5v Via Link Rewind Switch Forward Wind Switch Play Switch Reverse Play Switch Record Switch Spare Command Input Spare Output SSL Dir 7 S Ov Other Commands may be implemented by combinations of switches or using diodes to CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 78 drive multiple inputs from one switch as follows Consult S29 Connection Diagram for further information Crawl Forward STOP PLAY E NN Ree STOP FWD Crawl Heveree STOP RVS PLAY INSTANT REPLAY oain STOP RWD T5 09 SR MR 6 Port Harrison Computer Interface Disconnect the Harrison timecode reader from the Video Drawer Connect to the same point from the port E on the SR 24H Controller 6 port hub Controller 9 pin E Male on cable Cable Harrison Male 9 pin Colour D on cable 2 Tx Black 3 Rx 4 Tx High 4 Gnd Screen 7 TX Red 8 Rx CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 79 T5 10a RS422 9 pin to 15 pin CABLE With Power supply Use between CB RM 6HUB Rack mount unit and MR 6S SR 5 SR 4 S Display unit Function 9 pin D Male 15 pin D Function SR 6 Port F on cable Cable Male on SR 5 SR 4 Colour Cable Display Unit Yellow Screen Ground Ground FP Reset 2 1mm Power Plug Power Ground Outer Black M
17. PC Tests made with multiple tracks Mono and Stereo and Quicktime picture 10 1 compression within Protools HP XW 8000 3 06GHz Dual Xeon Processor 1 Gigabyre Memory Windows XP Professional Remote control via COM1 using KKSystem RS232 RS422 interface Stereo tracks are counted as single tracks for track arming When used as a Slave it is best if Chase to timecode is enabled Running system as follows Pro Tools as Master with two DA 88 s chasing on MR system with Protools on port A and DA 88 on ports E amp F To control System from SR MR system following 1 Select Master Remote on Pro Tools To Control system from Pro Tools 1 Select Master Protools from Pro Tools note CB System will show Local message Bug The system was also connected to a Pro Control when the pro tools was put into record from The MR system T4 704 Digi Design Protools 6 2 2 MAC Tested on G5 machine Remote control Setup 1 Setups Peripherals Machine Control 9 pin Remote Track Arming Enable Disable 2 Setups Preferences Operation Remote Mode Ignore track Arming Uncheck Bug This version If you enable Chase LTC then the Track Arming is disabled Reported to Digi Design Fixed on 6 2 3 T4 704 Digi Design Protools 6 2 3 MAC Tested on G5 machine Remote control Setup 1 Setups Peripherals Machine Control 9 pin Remote Track Arming Enable Disable 2 Setups Preferences Operation Remote Mode Ignore track Arming
18. RS422 connection is possible then the SR synchroniser must be used Where the machine synchroniser is used it is preferable to use the timecode output of the SR This will enable the operator to change the master machine without changing the timecode feed to the slave machines and allow group locates when selected The SR internal sync routines provide the user with a number of menu selections options and controls these are described in section 10 43 A single global setting 10 12 Use Master Timecode will determine the use of Machine or SR synchroniser when a machine is initially connected T3 03 RS422 Inputs amp Outputs Every RS422 connector has both input and output connections the Sony manual describes Controlling CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 14 and Controlled devices To simplify this we normally talk about RS422 inputs Controlled Devices and RS422 outputs Controlling devices The Controlling device Editor Synchroniser has an RS422 output the controlled device Machine has an RS422 input To complicate matters the connectors on both controlling output and controlled input devices are nearly always a female Some RS422 connections SSL CB SR port A Akai Avid DAR can be software switched between outputs controlling and inputs Machine emulation With these machines care must be taken with the connecting cable to ensure that Tx Transmit is connected to Rx Receive The opt
19. Stop from play or reverse play are still translated to LOCATE TO HERE The optimum serial setup for both Grey Master and Red Master is as follows Fixed adaptive lockup 12 in PAL and 14 in NTSC RECORD The Axiom record switch acts as a RECORD MODE this may be enabled at any time Every time a command is issued a EDIT OFF command followed by an EDIT PRESET command is sent If the controlled device is in PLAY and the RECORD MODE is enabled then provided that at least one channel is armed a series of EDIT ON commands will be sent until the device is in record If the controlled device is put into record by another remote then the AXIOM will automatically take it out of record if the AXIOM is not in RECORD MODE If the controlled device is taken out of record by another remote then the AXIOM will automatically put it into record if the RECORD MODE is enabled The Edit On commands will start as soon as a play tally is present and will not wait for a lock tally or even lock with the Axiom PLAY The Play tally will stop flashing when the master is in frame lock with the Axiom the Axiom will not wait for a Servo Lock tally 4 Sony Slave The Axiom timeline is controlled by an external controller only one port may be either a Sony Slave Green Master or Red Master The Axiom timeline is controlled in the same way as any machine by selecting Sony Slave mode The optimum setup for controlling the Axiom from a CB product is as follows 1 LOCATE ONLY N
20. TX RX Invert cable is required 4 F2 VI Type V1 The SYNC key is a remote enable switch The Local Remote Tally is not implemented by the Augan AUGAN OFFSET BUG Older Software When an internal offset is set on the Augan the RS422 position in Stop will be different from the position in Play To cure reset the offset to zero Now corrected Current Software OS2 96 71S If an internal offset is set the position displayed on the SR MR and on the Augan will be different The offset is used to calculate the Augan displayed position the offset is not used on the serial port 1 Audio output in Jog and Variplay The audio will be muted if a speed of more than 5 is requested 4A when in forward the audio will be un muted when the speed is returned to play speed In reverse once muted the audio is never un muted also the jog varispeed is not correct in this mode CHASE SETUP Chase Type A Zeg eh nde ama ees 5 Start UP EE 5 Park Offset 5 Frm cee eeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 0 Play before variplay csccsecceseeseeeeeeeeeeeereees 0 Acceptable Emor 1 Frms Locate Speed ee eeeeseeceeeeeeseseeseceeeeseneeneseeaes 0 TLESS Slew Command Type 1 Shuttle Wait for Code to Stabilise AAA 8 Chase Locate siii iiia 1 Locate Only Max slew speed 6 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 37 T4 32 VPR 3 Version 7 3 PAL with Adrienne Interface BVH 2K Suggested setup Chase Typ
21. Tach and Direction parameters will be constant as follows Forward direction sense L H HIGH Multiple Play speeds NO Pulses Second at std speed 25 fps EBU timecode 5 pulses per second 30 fps SMPTE timecode 6 pulses per second Target Window 0 0 Orop Out Command Type 1 Drop In Command Type 1 Time for Startup 1 20 Time to be sure tape stopped 1 10 The other auto locate parameters will depend on the machine to be controlled 13 End 14 Type the SYNC key to enter Sync Menu Page 15 Type the Setup key to enter machine setup page and enter your machine name and select the Menu No 16 End Type to select the interface menu Z8 interface No 2 End 19 Type the SYNC key to select the synchroniser options menu and set Maximum number of masters 5 Offsets may be read from synchronizer YES Single Machine Mode NO Timecode Generation YES NO Dependant on Machine 20 End End CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 43 T4 43b SSL G Series Computer 4K 5K 3 SSL Display 1 Use the Large Small key or use sync execute to view the machine page 2 The Down cursor key switches between Position A Time to Sync 3 The Left or Right Cursor keys switch between Mark A Offset 4 SSL Commands 1 AM Execute Sets Port A as the Master 2 SYNC ON Enable synchroniser 3 Offsets use A at 00 00 00 00 B at 01 00 00 00 4 Locate C goto 00 00 00 00 Execute 5 ABC Setup Execute Toggle machine selection mac
22. chase type as follows Setup root iface chase Menu 54 Chase type Set to 4 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 68 T4 100 SSL 4K 5K Computer Bugs G4 01 Locate always has a pre roll of 1 second 12 frames This disappeared when the SSL was restarted If both group locates are enabled on the RM 6 and VITC is enabled on the SSL the SSL will display the wrong timecode value when locating as it subtracts the tach from the timecode We may have to do something about tapeless machines as they will not have the correct position Play to park would be a good solution At the end of locate the SSL displays WAITING why When only one machine is connected the Master flag is not displayed OFFSETS When changing master the offsets are updated but the master offset is not reset to zero Check with SSL do they update the mix offset The SR MR can be configured to ignore Offset commands from the SSL by setting Menu 29 SSL Can Set Offsets to 1 No Setup Root Unit Code MENU 29 SSL Can Set Offsets Commands to in local or not connected these commands for instance Set Offset cause error messages to be displayed we can look into checking if machineis enabled present Hardware requirements The Studio Computer must have a Z8 Communications Interface 82E78 or S88 interface card fitted If you have an SSL Events Controller Adams Smith interface Motionworker this card will be fitted The Z8 Computer and Mast
23. good from park Locates There are two problems with locates 1 Locates are slow once within 30 seconds of locate point 2 Once a locate command has been received further locate commands are ignored unless a transport command is sent before Chase to moving master Chase to a moving moving master does not work as locates are too slow when close to point Ensure that Setup Root Unit Chase Menu 19 Wait for Slaves is set to 1 Yes when using the J3 as a slave Main settings Chase type 5 Start Advance 3 Locate Speed 4 VSlow Locate Type 1 Loc Wind Machine type 0 VTR Pause Stop Command 1 Stop 4 69 Panasonic AJ 3700AE D5 HD The SR MR should display D 5 when connected see note 1 if not 1 To use at 24P or 24PSF select Device ID Default2 as this gives the correct Standard use Setup Interface C F F6 on the machine CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 56 T4 70 Digi Design HD 5 3 1 Machine control dll 5 3 1 General Notes on spees and software Set colours to 1000 s not millions Maximise window to stop Apple finder operation Use Latest version of sync IO 1 02 CS 8 or above Revision software ATTO Drive setup should be optomised to suit the disk drives Playback Engine 256 512 Samples lower for quicker lock CPU Usage 65 70 Voices 64 32 track Sample Rate DAE Plkayback buffer Level 2 or Lower Avid normally 2 Minimise system memory OFF Disk Allocation Recomended Setting tr
24. machine 3 Response to command request track ready status 43 30 02 CHASE Chase 0 Cmd must be used offset must be set on the machine CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 27 T4 20 AKAI DR 8 ID Request always reports as a BVW 75 FILM machine Now switchable to DR 8 or BVW 7T1 POSITION REQUEST Use 0 LTC or 3 LTC VITC Do Not use 4 L V T TRACK ENABLES are invalid if changed during record The serial port reports correctly but the tracks are not enabled on the machine TRACK ENABLES are only possible when SYNC is enabled track selection when the LTC input is enabled requires that the DR 8 is chasing an external source of timecode SYNC ON To use this machine as a stand alone recorder then the LTC input should be switched off TRACK ENABLE TALLIES are not updated to the serial port unless the SYNC is enabled The SET OFFSET command is not implemented on the serial port The CHASE command is not implemented on the serial port TO ENABLE DISABLE THE LTC 1 Sub Menu Select SYNC display should read SMPTE LTC if not use inner jog wheel 2 Press STORE ENTER display should read LTC OFF if not rotate outer jog wheel Press STORE ENTER to confirm selection To ENABLE and SELECT the MODE off the SERIAL port 1 Sub Menu Select SYNC display should read RS422 MC if not use inner jog wheel 2 Press STORE ENTER display should read FULL SLAVE if not rotate outer jog wheel Press STORE ENTER to confirm s
25. the error messages are not displayed in remote Quick Punch This must be enabled when in Remote Mode Operations Quick Punch When In stop the Record indication will be a Black P in a white circle When in Play the Record indication will flash Red When in record the Record indication will be solid Red Enable Remote Setups Peripherals Machine Control 9 Pin Remote Enable Select the Port and Emulation that you wish to use Set Timecode Standard Windows Show Session Setup note the Timecode Standard is not linked to the device name Disable Generate Timecode Using USD Notes 1 Use the special machine emulation cable or the standard machine cable with a Rx Tx invert cable 2 The correct stealth driver must be used 3 Works on Modem or Printer Port or Griffin G port NOT on Digi Serial port 4 Pro control Record GPI input operates when Transport Pro Tools If Transport Machine then Protools Record follows the setting of the Transport 5 Pro Control On Line Key Blue Clock to the left of the transport bar Operates as follows Transport Machine Enable Disable Protools Transport Pro Tools Enable Disable Chase to External machine 6 SR MR Setup 1 Chase Type 5 2 Park Offset 5 Frms 0 2 Play Before Variplay 1 On 3 Wait for code to stabalise 5 Switch USD to Local Depress all Three upper keys Clock Poaition Frame Rate CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 59 4 703 Protools Windows 6 2
26. to use as a bidirectional Controller Controlled Device with the SR 4 port A or SR 24 Port E To use as 9 pin Controlled Device using as master gives automation from stop 1 Transport MCS Preferences Ctrl F5 2 Referece Source Slave to 9 Pin 3 Exit from Menu 4 Connect AMS MC 1 port to an Output port on the MR SR system To use as 9 pin controller 1 Transport Group Select F5 Click on Assign Machine Exit from Menu Transport MCS Preferences Ctrl F5 Reference source 9 pin And Video Ensure that Single machine follows timeline is not selected Exit from Menu Connect AMS MC 1 port to an Input port on the MR SR system All control must now come from the AMS and not from SR MR for the automation to work correctly Bugs No Pre Roll locate tally No Cued tally After Locate gives Shuttle tally No Jog tally Shuttle instead Standby tally changed by Jog should be on in Play Still Tally not set in stop but set by Jog If changinging the standard of a controlled machine then disconnect the RS422 to allow AMS to register new standard Fixed Bugs No Reverse direction tally Variplay reverse gives vari play play forward tallies Shuttle Forward gives Fast forward shuttle Jog Forward gives Jog Fast Forward CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 54 T4 66 Genex 8500 FWareRev V2 08 06 Bugs 1 Does not read stationary timecode 2 The Genex 8500 implements offsets fr
27. will always reference to video input When insert or Assemble is off the voodoo will switch to the selected reference Special Setup To ensure correct record select Menu 48 Track Ready Tallies 4 NV To ensure that the machine follows exactly the track arming Menu 46 Command Reinforce 2 Track Arm Bugs in the Serial Protocol 1 Edit On with no tracks selected Crash Record 2 Video or Audio Inhibit sets the record inhibit flag in the P2 protocol 3 Track arm from RS422 all tracks are armed in pairs only it is no possible to arm individual tracks CMD Mon Tally Di D1 amp D2 DIS AT D2 D3 amp D4 D2 amp A2 D3 D5 amp D6 D3 D4 D7 amp D8 D4 D5 D9 amp D10 None D6 D11 amp D12 None A1 Cue None A2 Cue None A3 LTC A3 A4 Cue None None Crash Arm A1 A2 A3 D1 D2 D3 D4 Video 4 D1 D4 Tallies in status request byte 12 5 Edit Preset request 61 30 02 Voodoo Reply 71 30 AV should be 72 30 AV DD where AV A1 A4 amp Video Insert tally and DD D1 D8 Insert Tally T4 50 Midi Machine Control MMC Use the CB P2MMC bidirectional MMC and MTC Interface CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 46 T4 51a Tascam MX 2424 Using Midi Interface 1 Use with Midi Protocol and internal chase synchroniser only section 4 50 The TL Bus is NOT Timeline Lynx compatible 2 The MX 2424 will lock to MTC or LTC 3 The Tascam MX 2424 will park ahead by 20 frames when parked to stationary code 4 The Midi ID D
28. 2 U2 U20 U17 U28 TC INPUT PLAY TC OUTPUT TC OUTPUT RS422 amp WR U12 DUART DUART DUART 6809 Eer RAM 62256 LCD J4 JP1 5v To 829 J8 S29 REMOTE FUSE LINK POSITIONS FOR SERIAL E AS OUTPUT LINK POSITIONS FOR SERIAL E AS INPUT T10 06 How To Open Screwless RM 6 To Open the RM 6 for access Remove the Top screw front and back on one side Lossen the bottom screws on the same side rotate the side outwards by approx 20 degrees Remove the screw in the center of the Lid and lift off the top panel J5 TIMECODE amp GPI FUSE RESET SW1 J3 U2 RDR PSU KEYBOARD POWER o Note when replacing the screws rotate anti clockwise until a click is felt then clockwise In this way the screw uses the same thread CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 98 T10 07 RM 6 Xmc Hub and Video Slave Connections CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 99 T10 08 S29 Parallel remote Connections RM 6 SR 24A amp SR 32 Only
29. 5 Pro Tools LE 6 1 1 T4 76 Waveframe T4 77 Soundtracs DS 00 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 2 T4 78 NUENDO Version 2 0 build 33 T4 79 Merging V Cube T4 80 Soundmaster Atom T4 81 Omneon Spectrum T4 100 SSL 4K 5K Computer T4 101 Studer Vista Console T5 0 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS T5 01 Power Supply Connector T5 02 Video Sync Connector T5 03 Sony 9 PIN Cable T5 04 Tx Rx Invert Sony 9 pin Cable T5 05 DA 88 15 PIN Cable T5 06 Audio kinetics ES1 11 1 12 Cable T5 07 GP PORT CONNECTIONS T5 08 S29 Remote SR24A Only T5 09 SR 24H 6 Port Harrison Computer Interface T5 10 Sony 9 pin CABLE With Power supply T5 11 RS232 PC Link CABLE T5 12 RS232 PC Link CABLE SR 24 ports E amp F T6 0 SERIAL INPUTS T6 01 How many inputs T6 02 Input Protocols T6 02 How Menu Settings change inputs T7 0 Sync optimisation T7 00 Multi Machine Synchronizer Set Up T7 10 Deciding between the SR MR Synchronizer or the Machine s built in synchroniser T7 20 Optimisation of the SR MR Synchroniser T7 21 Sync type T7 22 Park Ahead T7 23 Machine Start up Delay Play Advance T7 24 Pre Roll T7 25 Post Roll T7 26 Delay T8 0 Fault finding T9 0 Video Synchroniser VS 1 Interface T9 01 Video Streamer Setup T9 02 SR Wipe length Setup T9 03 Video Streamer Interface to the SR System T9 04 Video STreamer Interface to the MR System T10 0 Service and installation Diagrams T10 01 SR 3 and SR 4 Connections T10 02 SR 24 and SR 32 Co
30. 5 from your local Sony service office After this modification has been carried out the DABK 3322 9 pin interface board must be installed in the middle slot of the right hand three slots This is shown as slot 2 on page 2 1 of the DABK 3322 manual LOCK STATUS BUG The 3324 Reports Lock even in Vari Play or when the Play LED is flashing RECORD STATUS BUG The 3324S does not report track 1 8 record status in the normal status data TRACK ARM E E BUG The 3324 will not drop out of Auto E E in play only stop Tracks 1 8 will drop out of Edit when edit off is sent in stop after auto e e command Track arm commands upset the position reporting from the 3324 Rehearse Auto Input bug Once the auto input command is sent there is no way of removing the auto input tally Sony Setup Vari Sync On Off Dip switch 4 The optimum setting of this switch is 3324 software revision dependant New software seems to work with Vari Sync OFF Advance Record Off TCGEN set to EXTERNAL Timecode sync play ON Timecode Board Timer mode Timecode CB Setup Chase Type 3 Start up Delay 7 Wait for code 9 Software version numbers 1 MC software is displayed on power up 3 02 2 Servo card 3 01 3 02A 3 DABK 3322 Option board on rear 3 02A External Word Clock When running to external word clock Programable Play will not work Root Face Chase Menu 62 Slew Command should be changed to 0 Vari P 2 Prog P or 3 V gt PP cannot be used As the 3324 is no
31. 9 Pin Remote Enable Select the Port and Emulation e g Protools PAL NTSC Emulation setting as required Set Timecode Standard Windows Show Session Setup note The Timecode Standard is not linked to the device name so that every time you change the standard you have to change the device name Notes 1 Use the special machine emulation cable or the standard machine cable with a Rx Tx invert cable 2 The correct stealth driver must be used 3 Emulation works on Modem Printer Port or Griffin G port also Keyspan USD NOT on Digi Serial ports 4 Pro control Record GPI input operate when Transport Pro Tools If Transport Machine then 5 Protools serial latency is improved by using a faster computer 800MHZ 6 Protools 6 works better as a slave than 5 3 but does not yet have the post production features 7 In timecode chase mode the Protools only follows in play 4 701 Protools 5 0 USD USD Setup Position Reference LTC Enable transport control window Windows Show Transport Click on Transport Machine or Transport Pro Tools Select machine or pro tools as required Select Online Machine CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 58 T4 702 Digi Design Protools 5 1 1 Normal Build Will operate as 8 Track only CB3 Build Will operate as 24 Track Only suggested emulation Sony 3324 Track Arming Possible In Stop Only If it is not possible to track arm try to track arm protools directly in local as
32. 9 pin output should be connected to a serial input on the SR MR system port A on four port Hubs SR 3 SR 24 and Port E or F on 6 port Hubs SR 24A SR 32 The D950 should be set up as follows C winnt D950System ini File RS422Ports N where N is the number of ports available SR 3 4 N 4 SR24A N 4 RS422First M where M is the number of the first machine port SR 3 4 M 2 otherwise M 1 The Serial port should be defined as follows 5 9 COM8 baud 38400 parity 0 data 8 stop 1 where 9 is the com port ports 1 4 are standard IBM ports 5 12 are stallion box ports Stallion 00 COMBS 01 come The cable connections are as follows CB 9 D Male on Cable Studer 25 D Male on Cable Link 3 to 18 Link 8 to 20 GOUNA E i be ee tat td A Lote 7 Ground BE d SE 15 Rx E Set cee Sotho eee OO As aa ee tae oe a 17 Rx PAX eile oie eich ee ee kt 19 Tx cet oR nn ot eo ne ee H 25 Tx 1 avid D1 A8 YES no ok ok 2 BVW 75 21 24 no no ok End 3 A500 no no ok ok 4 OMR 8 no no ok No Comm External names checked names from SR MR not checked of user defined names CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 45 T4 49 Philips DCR 6024 Voodoo Device ID Os E0 HDD 1K where s Standard Timecode Standard This machine can record at 23 98 24 25 or 30 fps the device type tally follows the standard Video Reference When Insert Assemble is enabled the voodoo
33. CABLE PC Controller voor Sth a Eo anaa aN eoat Use on SR 24 RM 6 Ports E F or SR 3 port A with appropriate software Cable Colour 9 pin D Female Function on cable On PC No Connection Screen No Connection Rx Ground Tx 26 October 2012 SR Tech 82 AMS Logic Dubber tallies 50 pin D male on cable CB 25 pin D male on cable Track AMS N O CB Electronics CB 1 12 pin Multi track Dubber Tally opto s AMS com pin SR MR Technical Manual Track AMS pin CB 13 AMS CB1 pin 3 13 37 26 14 28 15 30 16 32 17 la 18 36 19 38 20 40 21 42 22 44 23 46 24 48 CB Track AMS AMS CB 1 1 2 N O com com pin pin pin pin 13 26 27 13 13 28 29 13 13 30 31 13 13 32 33 13 13 34 35 13 13 36 37 13 13 38 39 13 13 40 41 13 13 42 43 13 13 44 45 13 13 46 47 13 13 48 49 13 26 October 2012 SR Tech 83 AMS DFC Dubber Record Enable Relays 1 16 17 32 33 48 Momentary N O pin COM Track COM man 2 3 19 10 8 9 2 16 Relay Output Record Play Enable 3 Enable 4 Enable 5 Enable 6 Enable 7 Enable 8 note a current limiting resistor must be fitted 5v 470R 28v 2K7 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 84 6 0 SERIAL INPUTS The serial inputs
34. CB 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 MR RM Video Slave Serial Remotes Synchronizers Technical Manual Contents T1 00 MACRO LIST T1 01 MACRO S 65 90 T1 02 MACRO S 91 120 T1 03 MACRO s 121 150 T1 04 Macro s 151 165 T1 05 DAT Specific Macro s T1 06 MR Video Streamer Specific Macro s T1 07 ADR Taker Specific Macros T1 08 ID lt lt ID gt gt T2 00 READY KEY S T2 10 MACHINE READY BANK T2 20 SYSTEM READY BANK T2 30 SYSTEM RECORD READY TRACK ASSIGNMENTS T2 31 CRASH RECORD ENABLE T3 00 Machine Connection T3 01 RS422 Protocols T3 02 Audio Machines T3 03 RS422 Inputs amp Outputs T3 04 SR 3 Port A SR 24 amp RM 6 Port E T3 05 Self Test T4 00 MACHINE INTERFACE DETAILS T4 01 FOSTEX D10 T4 02 FOSTEX D20 T4 03 FOSTEX D25 T4 04 FOSTEX D30 T4 05 TASCAM DA 88 SONY PCM 800 T4 06 TASCAM DA 98 T4 07 TASCAM DA 60 T4 08 TASCAM MMR 8 T4 09 SONY PCM 3324S T4 10 SONY BETACAM T4 11 SONY DVW A500P T4 12 SONY PCM 7040 T4 13 SONY PCM 7030 T4 14 SONY VO 9800 VO 9850 T4 15 STUDER TLS4000 Mk T4 16 STUDER TLS4000 Mk II T4 17 STUDER D820 D827 T4 18 DAR SABRE T4 19 DAR OMR 8 T4 20 AKAI DR 8 T4 21 AKAI DD 8 T4 22 AKAI DD1500 T4 23 SSL SCREENSOUND T4 24 SSL AXIOM T4 25 AVID AUDIOVISION T4 26 AVID NEWSCUTTER CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 1 T4 27 CB BS 1 MC 1 T4 28 DOREMI V1
35. LTC T Tach r Record Enable 25 Standard TLSVC T Timeline L Lock Active S Goto Active V Fast Slew v Slow Slew l Servo Released p vari play C Chase The Menu key selects an alternative Display for the top line TMS TMP Of 06ts 10000000 TMS 41 Stop 42 Variplay 43 Play 4c Record 61 FWD 62 RWD TMP 18 Chase 44 Step jog 46 Shuttle 4e Search Goto 51 Lock 53 LPRS 5a Calibrate 3rd digit O Trying 1 Successful 3 Failed Logical machine commands 00 Null 10 Lifter Normal 01 Play 11 Varispeed On 02 Stop 12 Varispeed Off 03 Crawl Stop 13 Pause 04 Record 14 Edit 05 Unrecord 15 Servo 06 Crawl Rvs 16 Rec Preset 07 Crawl fwd 17 Locate 08 Rvs Play 18 Step 09 FFWD 19 Step 0a FRVS 1a Un Rehearse Ob Toggle Mode 1b Sync Play Oc Rehearse 1c Init Od Lace 1d Rehearse mode Toggle Oe Unlace Of Lifter Defeat CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 36 T4 31 AUGAN 2 96 77S Working with AES WORDCLOCK By supplying resolved Video syncs and Wordclock the Augan may be operated in RS422 device remote provided that it is switches to Gen Lock Mode 1 Switch first to AES input and then to Video clock the display should then indicate GL under the sample rate 2 Check Parameter 40 Digital Audio Sync Source On the Sync Page 1 F5 sync options F6 External clock Sync ON this selects video reference to the timeline 2 F1 Mode device This also inverts the inputs so that no
36. Mod will start the playback machine and record audio video and timecode BUG Timecode Standard When set to Odetics protocol the V Mod reports an IDENT of D8 01 this indicates that it is an NTSC machine with SMPTE 30 timecode When set to RS422 protocol the V Mod reports an Ident of 11 21 BVW 40 PAL V MOD SETUP To Enter Setup 1 Depress LOCK amp REC simultaneously Enable the RS 422 on the V MOD from Setup 2 Use the lt and gt to select the MASTER menu 3 Depress the Enter LOCK key to select the master menu 4 Use the and to select MASTER Odectics This sets the ID as V Mod instead of BVW 40 5 Depress the Enter LOCK key to return to MASTER menu To Select External Video Sync from Setup 2 Use the lt and gt to select the VIDEO menu 3 Depress the Enter LOCK key to select the video menu 2 Use the lt and gt to select the VIDEO SYNC menu 4 Use the and to select VIDEO SYNC COMP 5 Depress the Enter LOCK key to return to MASTER menu To Preset the Timecode Number from Setup 2 Use the lt and gt to select the Timecode menu 3 Depress the Enter LOCK key to select the master menu 4 Use the lt and gt to select the Timecode digit to change 4 Use the and to select change the digit 5 Depress the Enter LOCK key to return to MASTER menu CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 40 T4 38 Publison CP 1 This DAW has no emulation mode and can only be used as a master t
37. ONTROL connector as a INPUT use the following key sequence SHIFT EXT M C This displays the RS422 Machine Control Setup A AV Select the RS422 Mode DATA ENTRY NUDGE Until FULL SLAVE is displayed Aorv Select the RS422 ID DATA ENTRY NUDGE Until DD1500 is displayed F1 TRACK ASSIGN To access the RS422 TRACK ASSIGNMENT Menu lt or gt Select D1 16 Aorv Select D1 16 ON to enable remote track enables Track Selects To enable external control of the track selects use the EXT M C switch external control is enabled when the LED is illuminated ID Request always reports as a BVW 75 FILM machine Now switchable to DD 1500 or BVW 75 Note To improve Record in out response time connect the Rec On and Rec Off GPI outputs to the corrisponding GPI inputs on the DD 1500 POSITION REQUEST Use 0 LTC or 3 LTC VITC Do Not use 4 L V T CHASE BUG The DD1500 will accept the RS422 CHASE command but unfortunately it does not exit when a STOP command is sent This means that there is no way of exiting chase except by using the EXT TIME switch on the DD1500 When the Chase EXT TIME is enabled via the RS422 the DD1500 behaves differently in that when the external code stops or changes direction the DD1500 stops chasing RECORD BUG If you use a RECORD ABORT SHIFT RECORD on the DL1500 the next time you enable a track TRACK ARM BUG When in play the DD1500 will only accept the first track arm command All subsequent track arming commands are ig
38. T SINK IF REQUIRED RECORD ON sats j 659 927 CB Electronics STOP PLAY RVS PLAY bob pf FAST REWIND j FAST FORWARD j INSTANT REPLAY AGAIN SR MR Technical Manual RemoteControl Inputs 26 October 2012 SR Tech 102
39. T4 29 FAIRLIGHT MFX 3 T4 30 Audio Kinetics ES 1 11 1 12 T4 31 Augan T4 32 VPR 3 with Adrienne Interface T4 33 Timeline Lynx T4 34 FED Audio Solution T4 35 NAGRA T T4 36 Sony DNW A75 A100 SX Digital Video Hybrid T4 37 FED V MOD 100 T4 38 PUBLISON CP T4 39 BTS DCR 500 T4 40 STUDER V 8 74 41 Diva T4 42 Otari Radar 1 revision 1 46 T4 43 SSL G Series Computer 4K 5K T4 44 Sony BVU 800 Using timecode from an audio track T4 45 Ampex DCT 700 T4 46 Sony PCM 3402 T4 47 Studer D950 T4 49 Philips DCR 6024 Voodoo T4 50 Midi Machine Control MMC T4 51a Tascam MX 2424 Midi Interface T4 51b Tascam MX 2424 P2 Interface T4 52 Tascam DA 78HR T4 53 JVC CR 600U T4 54 Panasonic AG DS850 T4 55 360 Systems TCR 4 TCR 8 T4 56A Pioneer DVD V730D T4 56B Pioneer Cable T4 57 Sony MSW M2000P Beta Sp Digi Beta Beta SX IMX T4 58 Accom WSD HD T4 59 Sony DMX R100 T4 60 FEG Prima SY2 T4 61 Harrison Series 12 and MPC T4 62 Fostex D 15 T4 63 Fairlight Vivid T4 64 Leitch Video Server 420 440 T4 65 AMS Encore T4 66 Genex 8500 T4 67 Sony DSR 2000 T4 68 Sony J3 Player T4 69 Panasonic AJ 3700AE D5 HD T4 700 Digi Design HD 5 3 1cs3 T4 701 Protools 5 0 USD T4 702 Digi Design Protools 5 1 1 T4 703 Protools Windows 6 2 PC T4 704 Digi Design Protools 6 2 2 MAC T4 705 Pro Tools LE 6 1 1 T4 706 Digi Design Protools Summery T4 71 Pyramix Virtual Studio T4 72 Euphonics System 5 Console T4 73 Harrison IKIS T4 74 Sondor Nova T4 7
40. Uncheck CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 60 4 705 Pro Tools LE 6 1 1 MMC Out Using MPU401 002 Out1 002 Out 2 Games Port Enable using Setups Peripherals Machine Control Transport MMC 1 MMC Out using Command keys and timeline locates work 2 Record key sends Midi Record On 3 Depressing the record key as per protools to drop out of record sends second Record comand MMC In Using MPU401 Games Port 002 In Enable using Setups Peripherals Synchronisation Enable control of Protools via MMC Transport Pro Tools 1 Transport commands and locates work 2 Record On Works repeated depresions will taqke pro tools in and out of record 3 Record Off does not work 4 Track arming does not work 5 Position requests status requests track arming requests all ignored MTC Out Windows Show Session Setup Timecode Settings Enable MTC To Port Bugs No Full position output on stop or locate or jog one frame Controllers CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 61 T4 706 Digi Design Protools Summery The following preferences may be located in other locations on different versions of protools Preferences Operations Open Ended Record Allocation Limit to 20 Minutes Preferences Machine Control Remote Mode Delay After Play Set to approx 15 New Mode Track Punch introduced in 6 4 that will only work with HD hardware Tracks must be Track punch mode befo
41. WD RWD Cmds to Video Mcn This setting is used to send Shuttle Commands to the video machine instead of Fwd Rwd commands so that the user may wind with picture Menu 94 P2 Remote Control The remote control input is normally routed to the master machine this menu allows the user to control the current selected machine Menu 95 External Track Arming The P2 track arming may be routed separately from the machine control Current options are described in section 7 95 of the manual CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 86 7 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 machines built in synchronizer The user interface is identical The decision which type of synchronisation to use depends on the users requirments and the technical details of the machine and the installation When a new machine is connected the a system parameter Unit Chase Menu 18 Default 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 type of machine connected to the port is changed 7 10 Deciding between the SR MR Synchronizer or the Machine s built in synchroniser 1 SR MR Synchronizer Synchronizing the machine directly using a combination of locate varip
42. a 6 13 14 uve Inner Brown CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 80 T5 10b 15 pin D RS422 Extension Cable With Power supply 15 pin D i Function Female SR 5 SR 4 on cable Display Unit Tx Rx Ground TX Rx Reset 12 FP Reset Power 6 13 14 Kee 6 13 14 Ground 5 11 Connection to a RS232 computer port The best way to connect is via a RS232 RS422 interface we are currently using the K2 systems interface avalable from us or directly from the manuafactures agents at a lower price www k2systems com K2 Systems RS232 Interface Switches 2 amp 3 ON 1 4 5 6 OFF The K2Systems port is configured as a controller and may be used with a normal RS422 lead when connecting to the system as a controller via SR 24 RM 6 Ports E F or SR 3 port A with appropriate software T5 03 For use with RM 6 SR 4 SR 24 Ports A B C D and SR 3 ports B C D a Tx Rx invert cable should be used 15 04 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 81 Function SR 4 SR 4 9 pin D Male on Function SR 24 ports E amp F 9 pin D Male on Cable O OINIO o R JOJN CB Electronics Cable Colour IBM 9 pin D Function Female on IBM Cable No Connection No Connection SR MR Technical Manual T5 11a RS232 Output CABLE PC Device Use on RM 6 SR 4 SR 24 Ports A B C D and SR 3 ports B C D with appropriate software Screen T5 12 RS232 Input
43. acks per disk Fast amp Wide 32 per disk 16 if using quick punch Setups Peripherals Machine Control 9 Pin Remote Port GeeThree Stealth Serial Port or Griffin GPort Serial Port or KeySpan USB port Machine ID Pro Tools PAL Setups Peripherals Synchronization Device SYNC I O Port Digi Serial Port Minimum Sync Delay 30 Frames Sync I O Setup Enable Sync I O Setup Checked Enable Dub Window Not Checked Windows Show Session Setup Sync I O Setup Clock Reference Video reference Video Format PAL Positional Reference Auto LTC VITC Indication both Locked and speed cal are both on Setups Preferences Operations Delay after play 30 frames Open Ended Record allocation limit the number of minutes for recording to 20 or 60 minutes maximum Enable RS422 track arming Online Options Record Online At Timecode Lock QuickPunch Crossfade Length drop in cross fade Levels of Undo 5 Track Arming Possible In Stop Only If it is not possible to track arm try to track arm protools directly in local as the error messages are not displayed in remote Quick Punch This must be enabled when in Remote Mode Operations Quick Punch When In stop the Record indication will be a Black P in a white circle When in Play the Record indication will flash Red When in record the Record indication will be solid Red CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 57 Enable Remote Setups Peripherals Machine Control
44. allow other systems to control multiple machines with a single Sony P2 input All CB systems support Sony P2 input or CB Xmc input With the development of consoles and Digital Audio Workstations more inputs are required CBServer CB Electronics GUI is designed to run on a PC with other applications console automation DAW to provide a user overview and control The C may also be used to save setups offsets and track maps 6 01 How many inputs The number of inputs available will depend on the CB system chosen as follows 4 Port Systems SR 4 SR 424 SR 24 Port A may be switched between Input and Output The 9 pin connector may be selected as a controller or controlled device by 4 links on the PCB Sony P2 Protocol or Xmc 6 Port Systems SR 24A RM 6 SR32 Port F always an Input The 9 pin connector is configured as a controlled device Sony P2 Protocol or Xmc Port E may be switched between Input and Output The 9 pin connector may be selected as a controller or controlled device by 4 links on the PCB Sony P2 protocol only Remote Keyboards XSR 4 XSR 424 Port A Always an Input The 9 pin connector may be selected as a controller or controlled device by 4 links on the PCB Sony P2 Protocol or Xmc With SP 2 Option Port C Input The 9 pin connection is configured as a controller Use Tx Rx invert cable 15 04 Port D Input The 9 pin connection is configured as a controller Use Tx Rx invert cable 15 04 T6 02 Inpu
45. are included for reference they include some machine setup details and some SR Setup details if the machine is correctly identified by the SR then there should be no need to change the setup unless the machine software has changed significantly T4 01 FOSTEX D 10 CHASE The D 10 has no chase capability and must be used as a master only VIDEO SYNCS The D 10 does not resolve to video syncs it may only be used in systems with slaves that will chase timecode The D 10 is not recommended for video applications if used as a master to a video machine then the lock will be 1 frame MACHINE TYPE DAT 1 Assemble record only audio timecode Returns A1 A2 A3 record ready at all times Record ready keys are not normally required The SR amp MR remotes check that either A1 A2 or A3 record ready enables are active as record enables for the D10 EDIT ON The D 10 ignores the Edit On command A Record On command must be sent to enter Record Enable Record On instead of Edit On command in the interface setup TIMECODE GENERATOR The D 10 has no internal timecode generator because of this it is recommended that great care should be taken when formatting DAT s The Timecode generator must be referenced to video and the D 10 must be referenced to word clock derived from the same video syncs DEVICE ID Returns the FOSTEX generic ID only T4 02 FOSTEX D 20 D20 D20B CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 16 T4
46. chine must be in EDIT MODE SELECT SWITCH for the EDIT commands to work CHASE To slave this or any video machine ensure that the colour framing is turned OFF The SR software will send a COLOUR frame off command to the machine on entry to play On exit from play the SR 4 will send a Set colour Framing to Switch command TIMECODE A timecode card must be fitted and the display selector must be set to TC in order for the locates to operate correctly LOW BAND TAPES When Audio 1 Audio 2 or VITC only are used for timecode we recommend that the machine is modified to allow timecode track selection from the front panel This allows the user to select Audio 1 Audio 2 code track or an external VITC to LTC converter as the timecode source for the internal timecode reader This value is then updated by the tach if the timecode is not readable and allows the machine to perform timecode locates CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 24 T4 15 STUDER TLS4000 Mk I Local Control Unit This must be disabled in order to use the RS422 remote RECORD TRACK ENABLES Available for studer multi track machines The TLS Mk programs the record enable for two channels with each command There must be a time delay between each command The commands include the monitor setting and mute status The SR 4 will set each track between Record ready and Sync Replay or Normal Replay dependant on the setup configuration Bug Reports la
47. code feed via the Harrison Timecode Reader or a Serial timecode feed from a SR MR System Timecode Link If timecode is used as the link to the automation then the WACT Transistion table will only work from Stop to Play or Play to Stop The Locked Play only Timecode 2 output should be used Timecode amp GPI O 25 D pins 10 amp 12 Ground pin 11 as the Harrison automation is confused by stationary timecode Serial Link When Serial E on the SR MR Controller is specified as a Harrison Serial Link it may be used in place of the Harrison Timecode Reader This connection is made to High Speed 2 on the video drawer See table T5 09 for the connection details In this mode the WACT Transistion table is avialable in all transitions To check memory usage connect a terminal to low speed 25 pin D on the video drawer setup terminal for 38K4 N 8 1 25 pin D Male on Cable 9 pin D male on cable 1 2 RxD 7 3 TxD 3 14 RxD 2 15 TxD 8 Note This is a RS422 connection Recordist Softkeys The Harrison console has opto isolated inputs for four recordist soft keys these may be used for special functions ie Man On and Man Off These inputs are active edge triggered Connections to the Monitor Logic input J18 Logic Input 25 pin D are as follows External Mute 1 Low 1 High 14 External Mute 2 Low 16 High 3 External Dim Low 5 High 17 Slate Low 19 High 6 Recordist Soft key 1 Low 8 High 20 Recordist Soft key 2
48. ct the 3324 id as follows use getprop instead of set to check current settings Windows Console Setting a PAL ID CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 32 set devicetypedata1 D1 set devicetypedata2 A8 Setting a NTSC ID set devicetypedata1 DO set devicetypedata2 A8 Park ahead used by remote mode set slavedelay 80 set parkframes 85 set parkahead true set VTRtriggerdelay 1 0 Was 2 0 BUG Avid reports that the Video is always record armed T4 26 AVID News Cutter 1 This is a DVW digital video workstation designed to work as a stand alone system it does not work with any other equipment Although it can control an external machine for play in it cannot synchronise to an external RS422 or timecode 2 There is no video emulation mode 3 There is no timecode output 4 There is no possibility of putting an external video machine into record The only way of getting program out of the system is to put the AVID into play and putting a video machine into CRASH RECORD using the internal timecode generator as the timecode source T4 27 CB BS 1 MC 1 TRACK ARMING Available on MC 1 Only A1 A4 Video gt Port B D1 D16 MC 1 Parallel track arm outputs 1 16 CHASE SETUP Chase Tue eebe gek dee 5 0 Start up Gelay eee ceceeeeceeeeeeeeees 4 Dependant on PACCN Park Offset 5 FrmS ue Acceptable Erop cept ieee 1 Frms Locate Speed 0 eee eee 2 MED Dependant on ACCN Slew Command T
49. ctor to resync to the incoming biphase Hoding the Stop key for 2 seconds will clear the hold mode Setting the Counter Press Setup and turn the encoder To use with RS422 Depress the Sync Input key and select RS422 depressing the Lock key will then enable the RS422 remote When using RS422 the SR MR remote may be used to control the Framing and Focus as follows Ensure that one Macro key is set to macro 89 and labled Sondor Select the Sondor machine Framing Depress the Sondor key you can then adjust the Framing using the ID lt lt and ID gt gt keys Focus Depress Shift followed by the Sondor key you can then adjust the Focus using the ID lt lt and ID gt gt keys Note if a remote is fitted then the RS422 connection is to the remote and not the projector CS10 provides 4 76 Waveframe As Controller Changing the vtr capture distance in the Wavefrm ini It defaults to 30 000 for random access machines 4 77 Soundtracs DS 00 The Soundtracs DS 00 has a RS 422 output RS422A this may be connected to the RS422 input on any SR MR system CB Server Software may be run on the internal computer using COM1 via a RS232 RS422 interface Soundtracs do not currently support COM2 Com is located behind a panel at the front of the desk Soundtracs also use com on some versions of the console check with Soundtracs to prevent problems The soundtracs touch screen support for windows programs Must be E
50. d name after Record set to OFF To stop locating to zero when tc stopped Settings General Timecode source Set to LTC Not Auto Bugs On version 4 1 19 RCS 16 04 2003 that now are fixed 1 Always Reports Tape Begin 2 Track arming can only be changed when stopped DO NOT CHANGE WHIST RUNNING Bugs 1 Chase On works but Chase OFF does not 2 Set Offset CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 63 4 72 Euphonics System 5 Console Setup using 007 interface Console Midi 2 Controller Connect RM 6 port F remote to S3 Master Enable Rec to connect track arming As Controller 1 Requests Track Arming Tallies Once per 3 seconds maximum update delay when not issueing commands is 3 seconds 2 48 Track Arms in system mode make sure two keys are not mapped to the same track 3 If film track arming is fitted then change record ready command type as follows Unit Record Menu 8 Record Track Arm to 1 Ready Record The system will then mimic normal sony track arming As Machine Emulates 3324 NTSC Only TT007 Depress S1 Display should indicate Port Mode lt lt S1 gt Master If not use knob to select Master Depress S1 a second time display should indicate Machine lt Type gt gt Normal Depress Next Machine lt lt Record Edit Depress Next Machine lt Track Arm gt ON Depress Next Machine lt lt Stop gt gt Stop Depress Next Machine lt lt Type gt N
51. disconnection and reconnection can cause the Fostex Serial software to lock out if this happens switch machine power off then on CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 17 T4 05 TASCAM DA 88 Sony PCM 800 VARI PLAY CHASE Not all versions of the DA 88 software support vari play commands If your software does not operate correctly then DA 88 s internal chase synchroniser must be used To use the internal chase synchroniser the master timecode or timecode output of the SR 4 must be taken to the timecode input of the DA 88 VARI PLAY commands issued from play intermittently cause the transport to stop TRACK ENABLE BUG Earley Software Front panel track enable switches do not update the P2 Serial port When Commands on the SR remote are disabled the record tallies on the remote will not reflect the current status of the machine On Later software this is corrected EDIT STATUS BUG The Edit status flag is not cleared on the RS422 port if you drop out of record on the machine remote or due to lost lock The Record tally operates correctly and is cleared UNLACED TALLY BUG The DA 88 does not report its unlaced status when it unlaces due to timeout To Lace the DA88 depress the stop key on the SR 4 before issuing a chase command LOCK TALLY BUG 1 The DA 88 Lock tally is removed when in record or edit This can cause a problem with the Mute output when dropping out of record 2 The Lock Tally is removed if TC Generate is
52. e followed by lt Reverse Play The default Locate is to locate with pre roll Shift followed by locate will locate without pre roll Setup Root Generic Menu 32 Locate with Pre roll may be used to reverse this 7 25 Post Roll Post Roll is used to ensure that the exit from record is always clean The Default post roll is 12 frames Post Roll may be set using Store followed by gt Play 7 26 Delay Delay is used to allow external machines or the Talent and even the operator time to catch up after a locate The default delay is one second to set the delay use Store followed by Stop 7 30 Setting up the System 7 31 Defining the Master Any machine on the system the generator or the reader may be defined as the master 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 MR 3 s 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 becaus
53. e 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 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 A is an input EI 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 controll the selected master machine Pefect 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 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 90 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 7 32 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 slave Positions are used to calculat
54. e the Slave Offset 7 33 ENTERING A 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 7 34 TRIMMING A OFFSET To trim an offset or any other memory first type in the 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 will confirm by displaying the new offset 7 35 ENTERING A NEGATIVE OFFSET On the SR and MR 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 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 7 36 SR MR TIMECODE GENERATOR OUTPUTS 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 the timecode generator will jump to the Locate point allowing chase machines to locate individually The timecode
55. ed remote Enter advanced setup by depressing setup for approx one second 4 Select Baud Rate using the down arrow key 5 Set to 9600bps using the right arrow key 6 Select Rev Step Rev Play using the down arrow key 7 Set to Frame using the Right arrow key 8 Select External sync using the down arrow key 9 Set to PAL or NTSC using the right arrow key 10 Select AV Sync Compensate using the down arrow key 11 Set to Off using the right arrow key 12 Turn off Advanced setup using the Setup key The unit will display Locking to External Sync whilst locking If a DVD is present when Video syncs are connected or the unit is switched on it must be ejected to allow the DVD player to lock to video syncs Use Shift Followed by Play to select the fist title on the Disc Slaving a DVD The DVD has a consistent start time this is used to slave the unit 1 When Slaving a DVD to a DVD master no park offset is necessary section 7 44 2 When slaving a DVD to any other machine use a one second or more park offset Section 7 44 ad a start advance of 1 frame section 7 43 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 49 T4 56b Pioneer Cable Pin Function Function Pin Ground Rx Data Red Txdata 2 Oo a 3 T4 57 Sony MSW M2000P Beta Sp Digi Beta Beta SX IMX Record 1 4 Track 24 Bit or 8 Track 16 Bit Digital Audio Chase 1 Use Shuttle for reverse play lock Machine ID This machine has user selectab
56. eiaais tial aint alas 5 0 Start up delany eee eeeeeeeeeees 7 Dependant on PACCN Park Offset 5 Frm ec eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeees Attempts for ZERO Error 2 Trys Acceptable Error seier 1 Frms Locate Speed eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 MED Dependant on ACCN Slew Command Type 2 Vari Play Wait for Code to Stabilise AAA Chase Locate ais seinen ai hs 1 Locate Only SYNC CGorrechon EEN 5 NONE T4 33 TimeLine Lynx Timecode To use as a MASTER it is recommended that the machine timecode output is connected to the SR MR timecode input When using used as a Slave there is no problem Note There is only one timecode input per SR system and one per box in a MR system Lynx Setup To enter the Lynx setup menu hold the SET UP key depressed for approx 6 seconds repeat to leave the setup menu To enter the Lynx II setup menu hold the Blue key on the left depressed and depress the SET UP key repeat to leave the setup menu The MENU key is used to change the menu section the FORW and BACK are used to select the item to be changed The v and CLR keys are used to adjust the selected item Select the following Editor 0 Address 1 Lynx Local Remote The Tran Mode switch on the Lynx is used as a local remote switch SR MR Lynx Protocol Select Select the correct protocol on the SR MR Setup Root Iface Type Menu 78 Select protocol 4 Lynx If 4 Lynx does not appear on the select protocol menu then thi
57. election 3 Display should now show EBU 25F or desired frame standard if not use outer jog wheel Press STORE ENTER to confirm selection The SYNC key may now be used to Enable Disable the communications TRACK MAPPING To enable the record track selects 1 SUB MENU SET UP The display should read RS422 if not use the inner jog wheel to select RS422 2 Press STORE ENTER use the inner jog wheel until the display shows TRACK MAP 3 Press STORE ENTER use the inner jog to display DIG gt ON if the display shows DIG gt OFF use the outer jog wheel to position the cursor under OFF then use the inner jog wheel to change to ON 4 Press STORE ENTER to confirm selection CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 28 T4 21 Akai DD 8 v1 01 COMMS BUG The Akai will not answer comms for several frames when starting and dropping in and out of record STATIONARY CODE Stationary Code causes the unit to occasionally drop out of Chase DD8 RS422 SETUP 1 Select RS422 Menu page SYSTEM F6 MORE F2 REMOTE F2 RS422 2 Select FULL SLAVE MODE Set Mode using DATA to FULL SLAVE 3 Select RS422 ID F2 ID Set RS422 ID using DATA to DD8 4 Set Edit Delay F3 DELAY Set Edit Delay to 2 frames minimum using DATA 5 Set Track Arm F4 TRACK ASSIGN Set AT Ad OFF and DIGI ON using F1 F5 and DATA keys 6 F6 EXIT SYSTEM Then chose to save with Project or in Flash Rom 7 Set track Mode RECORD F2 Setup F5 Punch P
58. enabled SY 88 SWITCH SETTINGS Switch settings S1 Rear Panel 1 video 75R termination down 2 Must be DOWN for RS422 Switch Power Off amp ON after changing 3 Down Rechase Enabled 4 Rechase when error exceeds Down 1 sec Up 2 sec 5 Timecode Output timing Up Digital Audio Down Analog Audio 6 Midi TC Source Down Tape Up Input 7 Video Resolve Up Lock to Video Down Lock to TC 8 Controller tyoe Up Video Editor Down Can Send Chase Command S3 SY 88 Nearest edge 1 OFF Tascam ID 2 OFF Tascam ID 3 OFF Tascam ID 4 ON Digital 1 8 5 OFF Digital 1 8 6 Shuttle Speed ON 8 OFF 100 7 ON Track Arming enabled from 9 pin 8 MIDI Output MMC amp MTC OFF Output MTC ON No MTC Output reverse to Tascam Information Version 4 Select TC display Depress and v together to enter setup use the and v keys to change a menu item depress display to change menu 1 Chase mode ChS rEch 2 Remote Enable A rent EnA 3 Device Tute eee eeseeeseeeeeeceeeeeeees d tASCAn 4 Track Arm On Dh Am on 5 Track arm Iwpe tn d 1 8 PCM 800 Word Clock Input PCM 800 UC 20001 PCM 800 CE 50001 The Wordclock input is level sensitive and will not work correctly with the word clock outputs from the PCM 7030 or PCM 7050 details from Sony APM95 049R 22nd Dec 1995 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 18 PCM 800 SYSCON PCB change R9 from 100R to 10K and Remove R10 Then use a
59. er Transport Selector are not required S29E connection The tape machine connection on the underside of the console should be taken to the s29 connection on the RM6 To check that the TACH rate and direction are set correctly remove the timecode connection between the SSL and the RM 6 Check that the positional display is correct using the transport keys Note that the tach and direction settings are the same for all machines independent of tach rate To check set session to Using VITC No and use timecode directly from a tape machine as the master timecode source The SSL Position display box should be as follows Stopped Time Only Play Time Standard EBU SMPTE DROP If the session menu is set to Using VITC Yes and the timecode input is connected to the TC Output on the RM 6 The SSL Positional Display Box should then display as follows Stopped Time Standard for one second after stop for one second after stop Stationary Code Flag Play Time Standard If a is displayed then the TACH is the wrong Rate See Section 7 of the SSL computer operators manual for more details on the software interface CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 69 S88 connection The S88 interface card should be in the lower rack frame connect the 26 way IDC to the centre of the three connectors To check if the S88 communications are working once the SSL setup is completed 1 Reset the RM 6 2 The error message No Co
60. ernatively turn the D820 off then on LOCK ERROR BUG The D820 sometimes outputs its lock error without subtracting the offset A Machine power cycle may cure this Internal Synchronise Internal Synchroniser On TC Lock Off CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 26 T4 18 DAR SABRE CABLE The 9 pin cable must have the Rx amp Tx inverted Section T5 02 Reverse Play Bug The Sabre will not accept reverse play commands Chase Command Bug Chase Not implemented Record enable Only when in stop ignores reenforcement commands if enabled in any other mode and then stopped Menu Full VTR Emulation Emulation Timecode VTR Emulation must be displayed on screen DAR Soundstation Gold Normal Mode 1 May not accept SR timecode 2 Does not issue Locates 3 Does not issue Record commands 4 No wind speed limits to work with non linear video VT Emulation 1 No Jog with Audio 2 Does not accept reverse play command 3 Front panel switched off not possible to control both DAR and SR 4 No Machine ID Auto Setup will not work You will have to set all the parameters as follows Chase EE 5 0 Record tracks noncer aniei 8 5 Make sure that Video Lock is enabled on the DAR so that the Lock tally is returned T4 19 DAR OMR 8 The following commands are not implemented 1 Vari play Shuttle Jog 2 Set Offset The following tallies are not implemented 1 Local 2 Record tallies if changed at the
61. es 9 pin Input s when LED illuminated Mark Grab current machine time Store Followed by Mark Mark Sync Recall Followed by Mark Find specified Mark point Shift Followed by Mark Reset Mark Pointers Instant Record Locate 3 seconds and enter record to change the relative locate use Store followed by Macro Key Record Out Enable Disable Record out is enabled when illuminated Auto Record Manual Record Review Rehearse 80 LS Mute Auto Manual Record Use Shift to access manual record e Rehearse Review use Shift to access Review e All Stop All Stop All Chase Off 84 Locate e Set Generator se Variplay EA ES Track Arm Keys Follow Selected Mcn D 65 67 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 82 83 84 85 87 88 Track Arm Keys Follow Enabled Mcn Erase ID Erase DAT ID so Sondor Framing Focus use Shift for Focus Use with ID amp ID keys CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 6 T1 02 MACRO S 91 120 No Description 91 Out Overlap Extend the record out point Enter Time followed by Store followed by key to Set el oo o e O O O el oreren OO oe Seon TH08 0 Seton Tha OOOO 112 FEET Timecode Display Footage Display Shift followed by Feet Local Time Display 113 Reader Display Timecode Reader Recall followed by Reader will display Generator 114 Prev Previous Loop 115 Next Next Loop 117 Insert Insert loop
62. evice ID is not used by the MMC interpreter Bugs 1 The Lock Deviation always reports 0 Error the Actual Offset always reports the current requested offset 2 There is a 1 frame difference between the Midi Position out and the timecode output MX 2424 Setup Menu 000 Control Mode Timecode Chase Menu 001 Frame reference Video Menu 004 Timecode Type Menu 301 MMC Tracks ID 24 one ID Menu 340 Remote Assign RC 2424 Menu 900 Store Settings User Default SAVE CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 47 T4 51b Tascam MX 2424 Using P2 on remote Port Software 2 XX or Later Notes Version 3 01 1 Accepts Rehearse command but gives RECORD Tally 2 Arming Digital tracks 1 4 tallies on Analog tracks 1 4 3 Tascam ID MMR 8 8 Track ID requires non standard request now implemented 4 20 frame 25 frame SMPTE park ahead when chase enabled 5 If Sample lock is flashing No video Ref then the track arming will not work from the remote but will work from the front panel 6 No Lock Tally in Play unless chasing to timecode 7 Does not accept Vari play or Programable Play commands SR MR Setup 1 Root IFACE Chase Menu 53 Chase Type 0 CMD Using Chase type 5 locks in reverse play but not forward play 2 Root IFACE Record Menu 42 Record Tracks 4 24 MX 2424 Setup Menu 000 Control Mode Timecode Chase Menu 001 Frame reference Video Menu 004 Timecode Type
63. ght Mute Mute Always Auto Mute Enable When enabled mute output except as defined by Root Unit Generic Menu 34 GP Output 3 PARALLEL Command Enable MR Only PARALLEL Record Command Enable MR Only Serial A E type Set Serial A E INPUT illuminated OUT PUT Off SX D88 Set Current Port to Sony SX Tascam D88 Protocol D827 Set Current Port to Studer D820 D827 Protocol TLS Set Current Port to Studer TLS 4000 Protocol Sony Set Current Port to Sony Protocol ES Bus Set Current Port to Audio Kinetics ES1 11 Protocol Clear Offsets Shift Clear All Offsets and Chase Same as Shift Master Chase Offset Field Previous Field Ampex Protocol only Lynx Set Current Port to Timeline Lynx Ampex Protocol Field Next Field Ampex Protocol only Instant Lock Shift Chase Make Master Shift Machine Key Instant Fwd Locate 10 Seconds ahead then Play As Instant Replay Doremi V 1 Play Segment Ampex Freeze Dorem V 1 Select Segment Ampex Edit Optimize CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 9 183 Doremi V 1 Define Segment Video Editor Display Group Macro s 184 200 184 Record Enable Current Machine Record Enable Disable 188 Record Track Map Machine Map 2 189 Sync Constant Offset Mode On Off Shift Sync CMaster Chase On 190 Cue Locate In point 191 Park locate preroll before in point 192 Insert Video Streamer Insert On Off
64. hines ABC 6 Sub frame offsets B 00 Execute 7 Request Subframe offset B Execute T4 44 Sony BVU 800 Using timecode from an audio track The BVU 800 was the first timecode U Matic some early versions I have found them in the USA Germany and Russia either have no timecode card fitted or have only a timecode amplifier fitted with no connection to the RS422 port This technique may also be used when the timecode is not recorded on the timecode track If this is the case then the timecode reader on the SR MR may be used to read the timecode as follows 1 Select Root Unit Code Menu 27 TC Reader gt Port and select the port to which the machine is selected 2 Select the BVU800 3 Select Root IFACE General Menu 70 Position 4 Enable 4 L V T Request LTC Video and Tach T4 45 Ampex DCT 700 Sony Protocol 1 Reports Servo locked in all modes Servo lock flag removed during transition between edit and playback modes Servo lock flag removed during transition between Vari Play and locked play Ampex Protocol T4 46 Sony PCM 3402 1 Start Delay 13 Frames 2 Internal synchroniser is slow and does not read stationary code Menu 53 Chase type 3 Menu 54 Start up delay 9 3 Digital Tracks 1 amp 2 Analog tracks 1 amp 2 49 amp 50 also arm Aux1 and Aux2 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 44 T4 48 Studer D950 The D950 has a serial interface to the SR MR system The studer
65. imecode feed to machine No Video Sync Feed to Machine Using Wordclock Reference only Using Wordclock Reference combnined with Video syncs Machine does not accept Chase On command or Set Offset command Machine does not accept Variplay shuttle or Programable play commands Machine does not report position accurately Machines internal synchronizer is very slow or has problems Use SR MR Synchronizer Yes Yes limited to 1 frame lock accuracy Only if machine resolves first to video syncs s then wordclock Yes No No Yes PCM3324S 7 20 Optimisation of the SR MR Synchroniser Use Machine Synchronizer No No Yes Yes Yes No Remote control No Video recorders with their powerful servos do not need much optimisation by default they are parked on the same frame as the master Audio recorders often need careful setup in order to achieve fast lockup times To synchronise quickly is necessary to minimise the distance from lock once play speed has been achieved 7 21 Sync type There are 5 selections of Sync type Setup Root Face Chase Menu 53 Chase Type as follows 0 Cmd The machines internal synchronizer is used The machine must receive a feed of master timecode and accept Chase On and Set Offset commands 1 Play This is a test mode used for setting the Start up Delay a Play command is sent at the appropriate point but no attempt is made to synch
66. ings 43 Chase type 3 44 Start up delay 9 45 Park offset 5 frames 5 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 41 T4 41 Diva Connections Diva Emulates a BVW60 NTSC only set to use System Standard with SR MR systems Current Problems 1 No Status Replys 2 Locates not frame accurate in PAL Frame accurate in SMPTE 3 Does not accept Shuttle Commands 4 All commands other than STOP or JOG ignored when in PLAY T4 42 Otari Radar 1 revision 1 46 Record Tally BUG The Record tallies are offset by 8 tracks ie Track 1 reports as track 9 etc Record Edit On Use Record and Play instead of EditOn and EditOff this will enable additional tracks to be dropped in and out of record Track Arming Unlike a Video machines tracks that have not previously been in record may be armed whist the machine is in record and then may be dropped into record using a RECORD Not Edit On command Tracks that have previously been in record will go back into record immediately when record armed Timecode Standard Bug The Radar does not report the current timecode standard correctly it will always report a timecode standard of 30 NON DROP it never reports EBU or Drop Machine ID Auto setup not possible because there is no unique machine ID This machine reports as a BVU950 and should be set up as follows Menu Function 42 Record tracks 4 24 43 Analog amp Video O disable 46 Command Reenforce 2 Record Until bug fi
67. ions are as follows 1 Switch the Rx and Tx connections automatically Akai 2 Switch the Rx and Tx connections with Links CB SR 4 3 3 Provide special Machine emulation cables Avid 4 Require a Tx Rx Invert cable SSL DAR T3 04 SR 3 Port A SR 24 amp RM 6 Port E Port A on the SR may be configured as an Input or as an Output in software as follows 1 Select Root Unit Generic Menu 31 Serial A Type and select type 1 Input 2 Either use a TX Rx invert cable to connect to port A where the 4 internal links are configured as a SR 4 Vertical to back panel 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 disable control from port A T3 05 Self Test To check that port A E is correctly configured as an input connect a machine to port B configure as a master Shift followed by B and connect port A to port C Use a Tx Rx Invert cable if required The machine on Port B may be then be controlled from either B or C on the SR 4 Note that when LED A is illuminated Local will be displayed when C is selected CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 15 T4 00 MACHINE INTERFACE DETAILS These notes
68. is only present in Insert Mode When switched to Insert Mode the Replay Head changes Tracks should be enabled in stop to avoid losing lock T4 36 Sony DNW A75 A100 SX Digital Video Hybrid These machine use two different protocols one for the Tape and one for the Disk 1 Program a key to Macro 163 or use Menu 78 Root Iface Type to enable disable the special protocol Bugs 1 In Disk mode the machine will not accept variplay commands greater than 1 play speed CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 39 T4 37 FED V MOD 100 SR 4 SETUP When selected to 422DEV in the MASTER menu the V Mod will answer with a BVW 40 ID to change this select Odectics as described bellow If this is not possible the following changes should be made to the standard BVW 40 setup IFACE CHASE Menu 53 Chase command type s seseseeseeeeeeen 5 0 Menu 64 Locate Speed 0 Tapeless IFACE GENERAL Menu 71 Pause Stop Commande 1 Stop RECORD The V Mod will only accept crash record commands TIMECODE If the V MOD does not have a timecode reader it will not record timecode with video The best way to set timecode on the V MOD is to record a video with burnt in timecode or with a slate mark The V MOD may then be set to this timecode after the video is recorded To record with serial timecode select 422CON in the MASTER menu connect to the playback machine via RS422 Then depress Record REC and gt on the V Mod The V
69. lay shuttle jog or programable play commands All machines without internal synchronizers eg VTR s must synchronized by this method 2 Machine s Internal Synchronizer Provide a master timecode feed to the machine then control the machine s internal synchronizer Most audio machines and synchronizers may be controlled in this way DA 88 s DAT s A820 Digital dubbers Lynx TLS AK ES1 11 To provide the same functions as the SR MR synchronizer the machine external synchronizer must accept three commands Chase On Chase Off Stop and Set Offset providing that these three commands are available the choice of synchroniser will make no difference to the user interface 3 Synchroniser performance The SR MR Synchroniser performance is governed by the available machine control All professional video recorders must be controlled by their RS422 port in order to operate with video editors no conventional video recorder will chase timecode Modern audio Recorders are fitted with timecode synchronizers although RS422 ports are fitted in general they do not always provide the same level of control as found on video machines are always operated with RS422 control If the machine has a built in synchroniser then there will be several factors that determine the choice of synchroniser CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 87 Determining Factors No Synchronizer in Machine eg Tape based Video No Master T
70. le Sony ID Select the Maintenance Menu There is a two frame offset between the LTC output and the RS422 position when using MPEG IMX format T4 58 Accom WSD HD Problems 1 Short Locates does not perform very well 2 Jog is not very good at 24F 3 When set to 25 the screen position is not the same as the output timecode the timecode at the output is a frame count the timecode displayed is converted to real time at the original frame rate This is correct for 24 30 but not for 24 25 T4 59 SONY DMX R100 This Console has 3 RS 422 ports 1 input and 2 Outputs Out 1 amp Out 2 It also has Midi In Out Through and MTC connections You Can select one of 6 Machines using Out 1 2 or Midi To Assign A Machine to a Port 1 select Machine Control on the Touch Screen 2 The virtual key labled NC below the Virtual Machine key is used to select the output port LTC or MTC must be provided for the Automation FWD and RWD keys issue Fast Forward And Fast Rewind and not Shuttle commands and follow these tallies when the Machine control display is enabled T4 60 FEG Prima SY2 This Synchroniser may be used in its Sony P2 Emulation Mode Bu CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 50 This unit does not report servo lock when in play Device ID BVW 40 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 51 T4 61 Harrison Series 12 and MPC The Harrison automation can use either a time
71. longer locking to the video frame edge Internal Synchroniser Free Mode Address Mode The internal synchroniser may only be used in Free Mode when using external word clock In this CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 21 mode the synchroniser will lock and release to external wordclock T4 10 SONY BETACAM VARIPLAY To slave a Betacam machine variplay must be ENABLED VARIPLAY RANGE To slave a Betacam in both forward and reverse menu 301 Variplay Range for Synchronization on the Betacam should be set to 1 3 2 3 When shipped this menu cannot be selected The System Setup Menu Select switch S106 on machine tested on the SY 61A system board must be on to allow access to this menu T4 11 Sony DVW A500P Digital Betacam LOCATE The A500 may be set in menu to Stop or Still at the end of a locate this must be set to Still so that you may see the picture after a locate or when a slave Menu 401 After Cue gt Still EE The A500 does not respond to Full EE ON or Full EE OFF commands The EE Flag in the status is not valid Machine ID This may be set in maintenance mode to be different machines for different editors Hold menu key down so that customise menu is enabled Jog to the end then hold the play key down and jog to F16 D Type Modi and enable Exit and re enable the SETUP 1 Menu use the JOG and PLAY keys at the end to access menu F 1T4 Tracks 1 4 are Digital audio record Track 49 or 50 a
72. mms from SSL will be displayed up after about 5 seconds if communication with the SSL are not correct If the SSL computer is setup correctly then it should display the following error message during startup Z8 for Synchroniser not working interface no 02 If you do not see this message then check the Computer setup is as below If you see this message then check that the S88 cable is correctly orientated and connected to the correct interface port note The SSL computer must be restarted after any change to the wiring or to the SSL synchroniser port and type setup SSL Menu The SSL menus are follow a simple tree structure with the root menu access using the SET UP key Before the menu s are setup you must use a password to access the SSL setup and select the appropriate synchroniser system SSL Setup SSL Execute The prompt should disappear enter the password BERNOULLI EXECUTE After the cryptic comment SETUP Execute You should then see Do you Want to see more Enter Execute On the SSL setup page select Synchroniser Controller 3 Master Transport Selector YES Then exit END You should then see Do you want to see more Restart system BEGIN Execute Once the system has restarted You need to set several menu s correctly you can access all of these from the setup page The descriptions below assume that you have returned to the normal operating screen after each access CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual
73. n external 75 Ohm Terminator Or use a W C distribution Amp T4 06 TASCAM DA98 Sys Ver 1 0 Sync Ver 1 0 Current version 1 2 for both TRACK ARM TALLY BUG Fixed in Sys version 1 2 Sync Ver 1 2 The response to the track arm tally request is inaccurate and its use must be disabled Version 1 0 Select Root Iface Record Menu 48 Track Ready Tallies 0 0000000 3 Stat TRACK ARMING Version 1 2 Track tallies are both accurate and valid OFFSET BUG On Version 1 2 This machine does not accept Negative offsets gt 12 00 00 00 contact teac on www teac co jp to complain To Setup a DA98 1 Press ESCAPE to display Select Menu Group 2 Select Menu Group 6 9Pin Emulation using the cursor keys then use ENTER key to select the menu 3 Set Tascam emulation as follows Select Eml Dev using the cursor keys Use the ENTER key to enable the adjust mode Select TASCAM using the cursor keys Use the ENTER key to confirm the selection 4 Set the Track map as follows Select Trk Map using the cursor keys Use the ENTER key to enable the adjust mode Select the display as below using the cursor keys Track Mapping Ana Dig 12345678 Trk 12345678 Use the ENTER key to confirm the selection 5 Press Escape to return to Select Menu Group 6 Select Menu Group 3 McnID Ofst Tmod Rmt using the cursor keys then use the ENTER key to select this menu 7 Select Trk Arm using the cursor keys then use the ENTER key to select this me
74. nabled Loops from soundtracs Enable tape mode To enable full control the unit sould be set as follows Frame rate As appropriate Source 9 pin direct Machine Control 9 pin disk Offline 9pin Slave CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 66 4 78 NUENDO Version 2 0 build 33 Use 9 pin control to Track Arm Locate Play and Record only Will not Jog Shuttle or Wind Use Chase TYPE 5 No Record drop out Edit Off does not work Play also does not work 4 79 Merging V Cube Vcube V1 Accepts Chase command ID FOBO NTSC follows standard Bug Jog Shuttle Variplay programable play all report as variplay Bug Jog zero will report Stop 4 80 Soundmaster Atom ID a1a1 PAL Tally bugs Jog shuttle both report as ffwd or frwd Command Translation Variplay Play Programable Play play CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 67 4 81 Omneon Spectrum ID BVW75 Need to setup the position tally on Spectrum Open the Player Configuration properties Select Sony Protocol BYW Select the correct media port channel for player in use ab If there is no timecode on clip then use Timecode generator as required If there is a problem then check the timecode position request on SR RM Setup root iface generic Menu 74 Position set to 1 LTC Setup root iface chase Menu 65 Locate Speed Set to O TLESS Setup root iface chase Menu 66 Locate Wind Set to 0O Locate Setup the
75. nce play command can be sent earley to the slave and allow for any startup delay and acceleration time The SR MR allows park ahead of 0 45 frames in 5 frame increments By default this is set to one second on tape based audio recorders 7 23 Machine Start up Delay Play Advance No mechanical system will start instantly typically one to seven frames are required between receiving the Play command until the machine reaches play speed on slow film systems this may be as long as 10 frames When park ahead is used it is possible to issue a play command before the master and slave are coincident but adjusting the play advance IFace Chase Menu 54 Start up delay the difference between master and slave when the slave achieves play speed may be minimised To set the Park ahead set Menu 53 Chase type to 1 P in this mode a play command will be issued at the appropriate point in time Repeat using instant replay and adjust for 1 frame error The optimum error depends on the sync type used sync type 3 1 frame sync type 4 1 frame sync type 5 0 frames 7 24 Pre Roll When more than one machine is used it will take time for all machinesto become synchronised after a play command is issued A user defined pre roll is used with the Auto and Rehearse commands and may also be used with the Locate CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 89 commands The Pre Roll is set by entering the desired value then Stor
76. nly operate if within the selected segment Goto Segment or the segment mode is off 3 Define Segment Macro 183 or Store followed by ID gt Define the In and Out points on the SR then enter the desired Segment number followed by the Define Segment command 4 Select Next Segment eccsecseseeeeeeeeees ID gt eg 4 gt 5 5 gt 6 6 gt 7 255 gt 256 5 Select Previous Segment ssseeeeee ID lt eg 7 gt 6 6 gt 5 5 gt 4 1 gt 0 6 Clear Segment Mode Clear followed by 1 Goto Segment This will Locate the start of the Recording The User display will show the Segment number as a PNO Number Tape End will be displayed if at start or end of segment CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 34 T4 29 Fairlight MFX 3 BUGS 1 Reports timecode standard as 24 FPS Select Root iface General Menu 72 Timecode Standard 1 Use System 2 Does not accept CHASE or SET OFFSET commands Chase Setup Chase Type 5 Current MFX software Chase type 4 Older MFX Software Park offset 2 10 frames Start Delay 4 Slew Command Type 0 Variplay 1 Shuttle on very old software The Farlight has a configuration file Check file TCS_TFG look for line setenv sony timeout T4 30 Audio Kinetics ES 1 11 1 12 The SR 4 cannot improve the basic operation of the ES 1 11 It is essential to read the AK operation manual and parameter setup notes in orde
77. nnections T10 03 Typical RM 6 Systems T10 04 Link positions for SR 3 and SR 4 T10 05 Link positions for RM 6 T10 06 How To Open RM 6 T10 07 RM 6 Xmc Hub and Video Slave Connections T10 08 S29 Parallel remote Connections RM 6 SR 24A amp SR 32 Only T10 09 SR 4 SR 5 GPI Connections T10 10 RM 6N GPI Connections A1 0 System Setup Map CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 3 A2 0 System Record Map CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 4 T1 00 MACRO LIST To change the macros Root Unit Generic Menu 30 Macro protection must be set to 0O Off For more information see section 7 30 of the user manual A list of all user macro s available in table form Macro s prefixed by are only available with larger EPROM s CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 5 T1 01 MACRO S 65 90 Description BANK The Bank key will select between blocks of record channels dependant on Root Unit Rec Menu 07 Track Arm Keys LOOP Loop current machine between Record in and record Out Assign Record keys to current Machine Shifter Reset The shifter is used as a temporary offset that is added to the current offset The Shifter Reset key clears the shifter offset Store followed by Shifter Reset will add the contents of the shifter memory to the current offset and clear the shifter e Shifter Decrement 70 Shifter Increment Ce Locate Start 72 LOCAL Disabl
78. nored until you STOP the DD1500 T4 23 SSL SCREENSOUND 1 SETUP SERIAL Enable Sony Slave STD Motion Record 2 NETWORK MACHINES OFF SIO Linked as controller 3 Use RX TX invert cable CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 30 T4 24 SSL AXIOM The Axiom serial interfaces have four different modes of operation as follows 1 Grey Master All four serial ports may be grey masters The Axiom acts as master and synchronises the attached machine to the Axiom Timeline A grey master is always slaved to the Axiom timeline This mode suits fast responsive machines A stop command from play reverse play or wind is translated to a LOCATE TO HERE command when slow film machines receive this command they slow to a stop reverse direction and locate to HERE 2 Green Master Only one port may be either a Sony Slave Green Master or Red Master The Axiom acts as master in play but the Axiom timeline follows the Green Master position in wind A Green Master is slaved to the Axiom timeline in play but acts as master to the Axiom timeline in wind A stop from wind waits until the machine is stopped then the timeline and all machines locate to this position Stop commands from play or reverse play are still translated to LOCATE TO HERE 3 Red Master Only one port may be either a Sony Slave Green Master or Red Master The Axiom commands the machine the Axiom timeline follows the Red Master machine position in all modes
79. nu gt 8 Use the cursor keys to select Remote Track Arming enable then confirm with the ENTER key 9 Select Ctrl Prt using cursor keys then use the ENTER key to select this menu 10 Use the cursor keys to select 9Pin then confirm with the ENTER key 11 To use ABS recorded timecode select Menu Group 5 ENTER select Tape TC ENTER select TC Track ABS as required Locking to Word Clock Menu 5 video resolve on use front panel switch to enable word clock CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 19 T4 07 Tascam DA 60 1 Does not like repeat locate commands locate routine uses up o 2 seconds play into park If a locate to current position is sent the machine will wind back two seconds and relocate Must feed master timecode and use machine chase 2 Track arming Optimum Setup Suggested setup Menu 53 Chase Command ivpne 5 0 Menu 54 Start Advance s snes eeaeee 6 Frames Menu 55 Park Offset 5 Frms 8 To minimise play to park Menu 60 Acceptable Error s ssseeseeeeeeeeeeeee 1 Menu 64 Locate Gpoeed 4 VSLOW Menu 62 Slew Command Type 0 Vari Play Menu 65 Locate Type 0 Wind then Locate DA 60 Mark II Use Analog track arming Chase type 5 0 Reports b4 in digital tracks 1 8 when any track is armed Track 3 Timecode will only work when tracks 1 amp 2 are disabled T4 08 Tascam MMR 8 Version 5 01 MMR 8 Setup 1 Depress the Setup key Other Important settings
80. o the SR 3 2 The 9 pin connections are non standard Publison SR 3 Female Male ROWND T4 39 BTS DCR 500 This machine has two analog and four digital tracks the digital tracks may be accessed as normal D1 D4 A1 and A2 will access D1 and D2 There are no tallies from digital tracks 3 and 4 T4 40 STUDER V 8 Software 2 0 10 30 98 1 Depress UTILITY repeatedly until 2 ONLINE SOURCE is displayed 2 select using or v until 2 ONLINE SOURCE RS 422 3 Depress UTILITY and using A or v select 3 RS 422 Track Arm On 4 Depress UTILITY and using A or v select 4 RS 422 Mapping 1 2 5 Enable the ONLINE key Record Tally Bug No Record tallies select record tallies NV on SR 4 Ident Same Ident as BVH 2180 111C this is good for us or we can supply an unused ident suggest for use with OLD Editors you allow the user to switch between two idents one unique and one BVU950 or similar Comms bug The RS422 port loses communication when ONLINE is off Offset Bug The V 8 accept s a chase command but does not accept the Sony SET OFFSET command The V 8 will accept a Chase command or may be controlled by the SR 4 synchroniser to use with offsets the SR 4 synchroniser must be used with the current V 8 software Multi machine Record Enable The V 8 will only record as an 8 track on the current software 2 3 Note The V 8 will report record inhibit if the first tape is record inhibited Typical Internal sync sett
81. om 00 00 00 00 11 59 59 24 correctly Offsets from 12 00 00 00 23 59 59 24 Negative Offsets are not interpreted correctly 12 00 00 00 is interpreted as 00 00 00 00 13 00 00 00 as 01 00 00 00 and 23 00 00 00 as 13 00 00 00 ect 3 The 8500 cannot calculate offsets through 24 hours eg master at 23 00 00 00 slave at 00 01 00 00 4 Insert tally always set in Edit Preset Tally 7x 30 5 Assemble tally set in Status Tally 7x 20 if no tracks armed insert tally set correct if tracks armed 6 RS422 positional data offset by 1 frame 7 Status edit d1 d8 preset data not implemented 9 Slave machine can issue stop commands when not able to chase Multiple Machines 1 Pre stripe command does not work on multiple machines 2 Edit Mode Auto All in from front panel 3 Ejet only morks on machine one Front panel and serial remote 4 Lock between multiple Genex machines when running as master Notes 1 Use Chase command 2 ID D1C6 3 Lock tally always Set www genexaudio com T4 67 Sony DSR 2000 1 Status 13 gives wrong data once every 8 9 requestes 2 Record Enable on D1 and D2 only 3 Menu 401 after cue Still not Stop CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 55 4 68 Sony J3 Player This low cost multi format machine operates as both a master and slave The J3 does not have a timecode output this does does not cause a problem with SR MR RM systems as they do not use timecode Lock up times are
82. on linear audio a locate is always faster than Wind 2 Chase type 5 3 Locate speed Very Fast Locate 0 4 Record Ready Off the Sony command EDIT PRESET SENSE causes the AXIOM to lock out to avoid this Edit Preset and Edit preset Sense commands must be turned off The lock after reverse play or reverse wind is slower than the lock after play or forward wind The Axiom appears to take longer to start moving after reversing Note The 9 pin cable must have the Rx amp Tx inverted See Section T5 02 Note 1 In all modes the Axiom timeline is either master or follows the Sony Slave Red Master or Green master machine The remaining three Grey master machines are slaved to the Axiom timeline and will therefore follow in all modes CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 31 T4 25a AVID Audiovision The SR 3 may be used as a multi machine controller with the Avid by using the timecode reader the Avid may also be slaved to an external source of timecode 1 AVID Cables The Avid machine control cable Male D will work correctly with SR 4 only in Port A if the Links are Horizontal SR 3 position This cable may be used in ALL modes The Avid Emulation cable Female D will work correctly with the SR 4 when connected to any port If connected to port A then the links must be vertical SR 4 This cable will only work correctly in machine emulation mode SE Ensure that all parts of the system are locked to
83. ormal Desk Setup Record in Motion Rec Only Play Rec Track Arm in Motion Arm Rec Arm Only On Transport Stop Disarm Stay Armed Arm while stopped Allowed Not Allowed TC Lock 200nS CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 64 4 73 HARRISON IKIS Keyboard Interface To set as Sony 9 pin Controller Set the four Jumpers towards TC Reader To set as Harrison Reader Set the four Jumpers towards Router Connect to RM 6 port F or keyboard port A links as per SR 3 if connecting to keyboard port C orDa Tx Rx invert cable should be used On the Main computer Check System About and ensure that the Sony P2 module is loaded and that at the bottom of the Status window is written CB Ext 9pin not TC Reader Slave machines will continue to say TC Reader Note1 There is no ground connection in Harrison or Sony 9 pin mode The case must be used for ground Note2 The Manual is currently misleading the silk screen on the PCB is correct CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 65 4 74 Sondor Nova Projector To use with Biphase Depress the Sync Input key and select interlock input 1 4 using shuttle wheel Depress the Lock key to lock unlock only when stationary Note depressing the Stop key will cause the machine to stop and enter Hode mode the Lock key will flash and the system will keep track of incoming biphase A short depression of the Stop key will allow the proje
84. output is also used to roll over any drop outs in the machine timecode Two separate outputs are avalable from the generator as follows Output 1 This output is always available and is used by chase sync machines Output 2 This output is enabled only when the Master is in locked play and is normally used for the automation system The timecode generator timecode 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 7 37 Some Common Terms CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 91 a Virtual Master Perfect Machine When a timecode Genearor is used as the master and all machines are slaved to the generator the term Virtus Master of Perfect Machine is often used The main advantage of the Virtual master is that it lockes instanstly when entering play The disadvantage of a erfect master system is that all machines must be slaves b Group Locates When locating a number of machines there are two choices either they can locate individually or they can all chase the current master machine The main advantage of group locates is that locates are faster because the chasing machines do no have to wait until the master has cued CB Elec
85. r to optimise the AK 1 11 a Only one ES 1 11 may be connected to each serial port on the SR 4 b Interface Cable SR 4ES 1 11 2 4 3 1 4 8 7 3 8 2 c ES 1 11 Setup 1 Disable BUS 2 Set timeline reference as video MENU SYSTEM MASTR Mas A 3 Set ES BUS address as 001 MENU SYSTEM ESbus 4 Set Mode to External MODE mode lt Ext 5 Select user preferences as required Play to park on off Record enable 6 It may ne necssary to set MACH PROG 1014 NoWild to FF 7 Enable Bus d SR4 Setup 1 Select Serial port A B C or D 2 Select serial protocol Setup Root Menu 2 IFACE 3 Type 5 AK Bugs a The ES 1 11 will only report difference when in play mode b Offset commands cause the ES 1 11 display to flash Emulation Mode The AK1 11 may also be used in emulation mode In Emulation mode the Local Setup menu LOCK should be set to Auto or Phase 1 Chase type 4 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 35 T4 30 Audio Kinetics ES 1 11 1 12 DEBUG MODE A debug display is available as follows 1 LOCAL Option Parameter Protrction Off 2 MACH PROG Parameter 1040 testit set to 53 3 LOAD 4 The debug display is enabled using the Mode Key and is changed using the Menu Key System Position System Speed Difference Machine Position Machine Speed VLTr25 TLSVC Last Cmd System Position t timeline c chase r real Master Machine Position l Itc t tach VLTr25 V VITC L
86. rack 4 24 Track A1 A4 Video Not Available D9 D16 D9 D16 Not Available Not Available A1 A4 D17 D24 Not Available Not Available Not Available T2 20 SYSTEM READY BANK The System ready bank key is used to access all the system record ready switches using the first eight record ready switches as follows SYSTEM READY BANK SWITCH Bank 1 System Ready 1 8 Bank 2 System Ready 9 16 Bank 3 System Ready 17 24 Bank 4 System Ready 25 32 Bank 5 System Ready 33 40 Bank 6 System Ready 40 48 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 13 T2 30 SYSTEM RECORD READY track assignments This controller will work with both Audio and Video machines track assignment is complicated by this The digital audio track assignment is simple tracks 1 48 are numbered 1 4T2 The Video Assemble and analog tracks are numbered as assigned in the table below EE and Video Track Numbers Track Track Number track Number Track Number Analog 1 a9 Analog 3 51 Video Analog 2 Analog 4 52 Assemble 54 System record ready switches may access any machine in the system The machine and track are specified by entering the machine number as seconds and the track as frames followed by STORE then Record Ready key For example to set up a Record Ready key 5 for machine C track 5 Keybd 00 00 03 05 Shift Store Ready Key 5 Mc Trk 00 00 03 05 RECALL Followed by a Record Ready key will display the selected
87. re both cue Track 51 is timecode T4 12 Sony 7040 2 7040 Setup Gen Out Regen NO Sync Record Enable ON Other settings should be the same as the 7030 The machine ID of the 7040 may be changed on S302 which is an DIL 8 switch located at the rear left of the unit as follows 302 3 302 4 Device Type OFF OFF 7030 ON OFF 7050 OFF ON 7040 ON ON 7040 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 22 T4 13a SONY PCM7030 5 1 Revision T110 PNO RECORD Auto increment PNO numbers in Assemble ONLY REHEARSE If Root Iface Record Menu 46 Command Reenforce is set to 2 Track Arm or 3 Both then Rehearse will not operate correctly it will switch once per second between input and tape AUDIO RECORD ENABLE Audio 1 amp 2 Record enable on D1 or D2 only Stereo record only SUB CODE RECORD ENABLE To record in the SUB CODE enable A3 CHASE SWITCH For the Chase Enable Disable to work correctly on the RS422 remote select the following in the 7030 menu RE CHASE ON 1 Chase mode function CHASE AU PLAY Selects playback audio timing CHASE S ON Use Chase switch to turn chase ON Stop Switch to turn OFF May be causing problems with record drop out solved by using Chase On Off Edit Off will cause the 7030 to drop out of CHASE if it is in record but not if it is in PLAY The solution is to send a PLAY command to drop out of Record Iface Record Menu 45 Record Command 1 RECORD PLAY this unfortunately stops
88. re they can go into out of Record Using Protools as a slave 5 1 3 amp 5 3 1 On Protools set Remote Mode Delay after Play 15 Frames On CB System Set Menu 53 Chase type 5 Menu 54 Start Advance 0 Menu 58 Wait for Lock Tally 1 No Menu 61 Serial Position Request 0 Mid Menu 68 Protools Play No Audio O Off 6 2 x On Protools set Remote Mode Delay after Play 15 Frames On CB System Set Menu 53 Chase type 5 Menu 54 Start Advance 0 Menu 58 Wait for Lock Tally 1 No Menu 61 Serial Position Request 1 Start Menu 68 Protools Play No Audio 1 On 6 4 x On Protools set Remote Mode Delay after Play 15 Frames On CB System Set Menu 53 Chase type 0 Cmd There are currently two Pro tools lockup problems 1 Hardware speed To check this select Menu 53 Chase type 1 P Menu 55 Park Offset 5 Frames 5 Then chase Protools to master machine the actual error is not important Does it remain constant If the error is changing then possibly faster hardware will cure this problem Note Do not forget to reset menu s 53 amp 55 after making this test 2 Inconsistent lockup using chase type 5 This is a known bug with Protools and should be fixed on the next version On Version 6 2 and above using Chase type 0 Cmd will avoid this problem CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 62 4 71 Pyramix Virtual Studio To Enable Machine Emulation View General Settings Controllers Add or use
89. ronise the machine 2 PS Not currently implemented CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 88 Using vari speed commands the machine is slewed to a relative position of 1 frame the machine is then accelerated to be coincident with the master at this point a Play command is issued and the machine is released to resolve to video syncs If an error is detected within the first 5 seconds of lock the process is repeated Using vari speed commands the machine is slewed to a relative position of 1 frame the machine is then decelerated to be coincident with the master at this point a Play command is issued and the machine is released to resolve to video syncs If an error is detected within the first 5 seconds of lock the process is repeated 5 Using vari speed commands the machine is slewed to be coincident with the master at this point a Play command is issued and the machine is released to resolve to video syncs If an error is detected within the first 5 seconds of lock the process is repeated 7 22 Park Ahead Parking the audio machine ahead of the master machine allows for three common problems 1 Audio machines will unlace to protect their heads eg DA 88 after 7 seconds As soon as movement is detected on the master machine the slave is instructed to lace up this can take as long as one second 2 Allows the master timecode to stabilise and correct for any master locate error 3 An adva
90. s protocol is not fitted to your system contact your agent or CB Electronics to purchase the protocol upgrade Subframe Offsets To set sub frame offsets enter the required sub frame offset followed by Shift followed by Store Followed by Chase Offset use Recall followed by Shift followed by Chase Offset to see the current sub frame offset To check with Film Module Link pin 17 to pin 33 and pin 16 to pin 32 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 38 T4 34 FED Audio Solution Il This 4 track optical disc recorder can emulate a BVW40 The Sony P2 control input is on COM2 and requires a special cable A1 A4 are used as the track enables COM2 is RS232 for long cable runs a RS422 to RS232 should be used positioned next to the Audio Solution Cable details without RS422 to RS232 converter SR 4 SR 4 FED COM 2 Tx Data 2 3 Rx Data 8 2 Ground 4 5 T4 35 Nagra T The connection to the Nagra T is made via the Nagra RS422 Remote Control interface TA RSA We have tested the unit with software version fitted to the TA RSA interface RS422 Connection to Centre Connector Remote C The Nagra ID can be set to Nagra T using the Status Key to select the Menu The and keys to step through the menu and the Mod key to change the parameter Select T Audio Menu 54 Start Advance ou cecececeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeens 2 Menu 55 Park Offset 5 frm nance 5 Track Arming A1 and A2 BUG The Nagra Lock tally
91. st serial command not actual tallies DEVICE TYPE Will always report as TLS Mk 1 SHUTTLE amp JOG Not yet implemented 1 Hardware Switch at Rear A B X lt lt X 2 Middle Switch OFF 1 ON 2 3 Baud rate links at Front Right hand side Two Links as follows 1234567890 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 25 T4 16 STUDER TLS4000 Mk II Local Control Unit This must be disabled in order to use the RS422 remote Communication The SR 4 will talk to one TLS4000 synchroniser only on each output port RS422 communications using the native TLS format are used Record The TLS Mk II programs 4 channels with each command DEVICE TYPE Currently reports as TLS Mk 2 SHUTTLE amp JOG Not yet implemented 1 LEFT HAND SWITCH 1 ON 2 OFF gt 38K4 3 OFF 4 OFF EVEN PARITY ONE STOP 5 ON 6 ON RS422 7 OFF 8 OFF Both LED s OFF NO COMMS Left OFF Right ON OK T4 17 STUDER D820 SHUTTLE amp JOG Not yet implemented SETTINGS The Internal Synchroniser must be selected The Front Panel Lock key should operate RECORD TALLY BUG Strange Track Record tallies are generated even when the machine is not in record if the machine drops out of record due to loss of lock A special routine has been written to compensate for this If the system locks up in stop with the record tally on then deselect the machine and on the machine enter play record on then off Then reselect the machine Alt
92. suitable controller eg CBSync Highlight Selected controller Properties Driver Sony 9 pin Enable Propertes Select Machine eg Pyramix virtual Studio Enable Report Timecode Type to request otherwise always NTSC Not working on last software release Note By Default this is OFF Shuttle Still Settings Stop Track Mapping Default Edit On Delay 0 Configure Serial Port Select Port eg Com1 OK OK OK To enable On the Fly track arming Project Information amp Settings Record Page Dubbing Mode Section Ensure the Enable Dubbing button is checked then now the behavior WHILE RECORDING OR PLAYING depends on the Confirm Track Arming button Not Checked Any Edit Preset command will instantaneously start recording or stop recording if currently recording all referenced tracks in the command This mode goes along your Multitrack Mode Menu 8 0 Ready Checked Any Edit Preset command will just switch any referenced tracks to ready or not ready if currently recording All tracks will start or stop recording as soon as an Edit On command is received This mode goes along your Video Mode Menu 8 1 Ready Record Note Currently the tally always reports the armed state whenever recording or ready Pyramis will make the necessary changes as soon as possible to report On for ready tracks when not recording and On only for recording tracks whilst recording Settings Information Settings Record Tab Prompt for Recor
93. t Protocols With the exception of the E port on 6 port systems the inputs will switch automatically between Sony P2 or the CB Muli Machine Xmc protocol Most existing controllers support Sony P2 To allow multi machine track arming the Xmc protocol is supported by Harrison and Lawo consoles Xmc has the further advantage that Video syncs are not required for frame accurate position data Studer has implemented the Sony Qpin protocol with a further 16 macro commands that allow machine selection The CB P2MMC interface may be used as a bi directional interface between MMC and MTC to the system CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 85 T6 03 How Menu Settings change input Response The menu settings change the following on the Sony P2 inputs Menu 19 Wait for Slaves Enabled The Still and Cued tallies will be set when all machines in the current group are stopped and cued Every time the master machine is stopped the Pre roll tally will be set whilst the slave machines are cueing Once cued the Cued and Still tally will be set The Play command will toggle Play when locked status on and off Disabled The Cued and Still tallies will follow the master selected machine The play command will put the master directly into play Menu 92 Input Lock Tally From System Master The Lock tally will follow the Master selected machine lock status or be set only when all machines in the group are locked Menu 93 Rmt F
94. the machine from dropping out of input monitor after a rehearse 7030 revision 5 1 does not have this problem A consequence of this is that the Rehearse will not work correctly If you need the Rehearse function to work correctly then you must use the SR MR synchroniser and select EDIT ON OFF Note Factory Preset change from factory preset SUGGESTED SETUP Chase Type 0 or 4 Start Delay 5 frames Park Offset 1 Second Attempts 4 Acceptable error 1 Locate Speed 2 MED Slew command 2 Prog Play Record Command 1 Record Play Chase Edit On For Wide Varispeed Operation Eg 4 Pull Up Pull Down Enable External Word Clock Sync Ext MAIN MENU Sync err Off Sync Pb Disable CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 23 T4 13b Sony PCM7030 7040 7050 SR Menu 53 SR Menu 45 Record Sony PCM Menu Limitations Chase Type Command Type 0 Cmd 0 Edit On Off Chase S on Will drop out of Edit when receiving an Edit Off Command 0 Cmd 1 Record Play Chase S on Rehearse Off will not Function 0 Cmd 0 Edit On Off Chase S on off Cannot take Sony PCM out of Chase Mode 4 0 Edit On Off Not Used Longer to Lock Must use Video Not Wordclock T4 14 SONY VO 9800 VO 9850 VO 9800 TRACK ENABLE Audio 1 is permanently enabled because of this the unit will initialise with Record disabled To layback or record on Audio 1 use the serial setup to enable record commands to the machine VO 9850 TRACK ENABLE The ma
95. tober 2012 SR Tech 76 T5 07 Timecode amp GPIO PORT CONNECTIONS 25 pin Female D on unit Timecode I P Timecode I P 15 Timecode O P 1 GP INPUT 5 Rec Of GP OUTPUT 1 Record GP OUTPUT 3 Red Ligh GP OUTPUT 6 4 GP INPUT 1 Stop GP INPUT 2 Play GP INPUT 3 Rvs Play 5 GP INPUT 4 Rec On Timecode O P 2 3 REGULATED 5v OJP O P GROUND 24 SR 4 SR 24 15v I P eer ey New SR 4 amp RM 6 Unfused 5v SR 4 SR 24 15v I P New SR 4 amp RM 6 Unfused 5v I P GROUND 1 Sr 4 SR 24 GP Outputs are Active HIGH TTL Level RM 6N GP outputs are Active LOW OPEN COLLECTOR 2 On early units pin 3 is connected to Ground 3 Timecode output 2 muted when master is NOT in locked play Only available on later units Suitable for automation Menu section 7 33 GP Outputs 4 5 amp 6 for functions of GP outputs 4 5 6 Menu section 7 34 GP Output 3 for function of GP Output 3 All GP Inputs are Active LOW TTL Level GPI Inputs 1 5 are Momentary Inputs GPI Input 6 Pin 4 is a Continuous Record Input for use with foot switch or Record Tally Record On on High to Low Transition Record Off on Low to High Transition SISS T5 07a Master Timecode Cable Soreen i T5 07b Locked Play Timecode Output Screen 1 Timecode Output 2 Red 2 Timecode Output 2 Black 3 View From Rear d 1 oo oo oo 000000 0 o Do o 0 0 o DC OD 0 25 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 77 T5 08 S29a Remote SR24A
96. tronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 92 T9 0 Video Synchroniser VS 1 Interface T9 01 Video Streamer Setup 1 The time taken by the wipe is calculated as Beats 60 BPM 2 The Record Lock display is enabled disabled on the streamer by Mode 5 5 4 T9 02 SR Wipe length Setup 1 The Wipe length must be stored in keyboard memory Shift 9 in seconds and frames 2 Wipes will be triggered to finish at the record in point and keyboard memory 9 T9 03 Video Streamer Interface to the SR System The VS 1 connects to the SR system via the GP Outputs and the master timecode output The GP outputs on the SR are active High the VS 1 has active low opto isolator inputs Diagram SR VS1 shows a suitable interface circuit T9 04 Video Streamer Interface to the MR System The VS 1 is connected to the MR BUS Serial A and B are connected in parallel so that you may link the bus to other units Note The streamer will be activated on all cue points stored in its memory after the current in point CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 93 T10 01 SR 3 and SR 4 Connections SR 3 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 12v Timecode and GPI In Out B 0000000000008 00008 00008 00008 EN 000000000000 0000 0000 0000 SERIAL I P SERIAL 0 P SERIAL 0 P SR 4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Timecode and GPI In Out A D H H H H 0000000000000 0 0 o00006 e 0 oooof
97. unch Mode using DATA Set to TRACK KEYS DD8 Track arm Indication Select RECORD on Keys below the Track Keys Enable then Disable 9 Sync to enable 9 pin control DD8 RS422 Remote Enable To use the Remote enable you must set EXT TC in SETUP SYNC page to NONE otherwise this switch is used as the timecode chase on off switch Enable 9 SYNC You should now have transport control and track arm To CHASE using the DD8 Synchroniser DD8 1 SYSTEM 2 F2 SYNC Ext timecode source select type using DATA 3 F6 EXIT SYSTEM Then chose to save with Project or in Flash Rom SR Setup ROOT IFace Chase Type 0 CMD To CHASE using the SR Synchroniser DD8 1 SYSTEM 2 F2 SYNC Ext timecode source select NONE using DATA 3 F6 EXIT SYSTEM Then chose to save with Project or in Flash Rom Setup ROOT IFace Chase Type 5 CMD Start up Delay 1 Park Offset 5 frms 2 Attempts for ZERO error 2 Acceptable Error 2 Locate Speed 0 TLESS Slew Command Type 2 Prog Play Play Lock before Variplay 1 If the SR loses control of the DD8 toggle the 9 SYNC key on the DD8 Version 1 05 with GPIO card 1 Serial track arming and tallies do not work 2 The DD8 loses communication for a frame after receiving the chase command Tip To check the directory status use DISC UTILITY ENTER F 1 CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 29 T4 22 AKAI DD1500 Version 2 00 a a To Enable the VTR C
98. video syncs Avid Micro Lynx CB MC 1 if used SR 3 8 Connect the Avid super clock input to a suitable source of 256 Word Clock for example the Digi Design Video Slave Driver or the Rosendahl WIF If the Micro Lynx is used then the clock rate must be manually as follows 1 SETUP 2 ACG 3 Use or keys to select correct frequency 4 SETUP The following preferences may help Park Ahead On AVID Transport Control Modes LOCAL No Interaction The Avid Timecode output may be used as a master to the system connect to SR MR timecode input and select READER as Master AVID as MASTER to SR 3 MASTER The SR 3 master machine will be controlled by the Avid In play the Avid will lock to the SR 3 Master machine SLAVE The Avid will follow the SR 3 master machine In this mode the SR 3 should be set as follows Setup Root Unit Generic Menu 31 Serial A type 1 Input The A key will act as a Local Remote switch for the system Use Shift followed by B C D to select the Master 4 25b AVID as SLAVE to SR 3 4 REMOTE Used in the Deck emulation mode The SR 3 SR 4 can control the Audiovision The Audiovision sends a NTSC VO9850 ident unless changed using set devicetypedata commands as below When using the Avid in Local positional information on the emulation port is only updated in stop Notes on PCI BUS Machine 1 Track arming only active when in stop Setting the Avid ID number the SR 4 will configure correctly if you sele
99. vpe enesenn 1 Vari Play Wait for Code to Stabilise AAA Chase L cat nnna n 1 Locate Only Serial Position Request 1 Start of frame Old MC 1 Software CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 33 T4 28 Doremi V1 Version 1 99z 1 Must have correct Video reference input selected to report Servo Lock 2 Offset Cmd Bug A Sony Offset command sets the timecode output value 3 Ensure that Menu 03 is not selected to Chase Serial TC in this mode the RS422 port is an Output 4 No Still Tally 5 Erratic Shuttle performance to improve use enhanced shuttle mode in option menu 27 V 1 ID Setup 1 Depress OPTION amp MENU together Select the Option Menu 19 Emulate using the amp v keys Use the and keys to select V1 emulation Exit using the Menu key 2 Use Option Menu 04 Save Yes to save any new defaults if necessary Note If MENU 34 Enable Auto in When NOT Play is enabled the Record LED on the Doremi will illuminate when in Stop The MR SR provides 6 commands that enable the user to access the V 1 Segment commands note only available when the SR 4 displays Doremi as the machine type see 4 above 1 Select Segment 4 Macro 181 or Recall followed by ID gt Enter the segment number followed by Select Segment to locate the start of the segment This sets Doremi Option Menu 8 2 Play Segment from Start scssssseee Macro 182 This command will o
100. wer may be connected via the 2 1mm power connector or via the 25 pin D Timecode and GP In Out connector The voltage should be between 12 and 18 volts with a current consumption which is both device and voltage dependant the SR 4 requires approx 200mA at 18v the Sr 24 400mA T5 02 Video Sync s Video syncs MUST be supplied to the unit 1 volt Black and Burst or 1 volt Black only the timing of the RS422 communications and the timecode generator are determined by the video sync input T5 03 RS422 Sony 9 pin CABLE Use on SR 4 SR 24 Ports A B C D as outputs SR 24 ports E amp F as inputs Function SR 4 9 pin D Male on Function Controller cable Cable Colour Controlled Device Both Ends Red Tx Yellow Rx Screen Ground Blue TX White Rx T5 04 Tx Rx Invert Sony 9 pin CABLE Use On SR 24 port E when connected as an output to a machine Function SR 24 9 pin D Male on 9 pin D Male on Cable Colour port E Cable cable 1 1 Ground 4 4 5 5 6 6 TX 7 3 Rx 8 2 Cal CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 75 T5 05 TASCAM DA 88 15 PIN CABLE DA 88 SR Remote Cable Function 15 pin D Male on cable 9 pin D Male on cable Colour Controlled Device od E C T5 06 Audio Kinetics ES1 11 1 12 Cable ES 1 11 1 12 SR Remote Colour Function Controlled 15 pin D Female on cable 9 pin D Male on cable Device X CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 Oc
101. xed 48 Track Ready tallies 4 NV Not Valid 53 Chase command type 5 54 Start up delay 2 55 Park Offset 2 10 Frames 64 Locate speed 0 Tapeless 56 Wait for Stable code 2 4 frames 69 Machine type 2 ATR CB Electronics SR MR Technical Manual 26 October 2012 SR Tech 42 T4 43a SSL G Series Computer 4K 5K 1 Connections 1 Connect S29 on RM 6 Hub to Multitrack under patch on SSL Console 25 D Male 25 D Female 2 Connect Timecode out from RM 6 Hub to Master Timecode input on SSL S113 3 Connect S88 26 way ribbon cable Maximum Length 2 meters between SSL computer 78 Card Port 2 and RM 6 Hub 2 SSL Setup 1 Type SSL Execute the keyboard prompt should disappear type the access code BERNOULLI this will not be displayed but the keyboard prompt should re appear 2 Type Setup Execute and Do you want to see more should be displayed 3 Type and set the following Synchroniser type 3 Master Transport Selector YES End End Setup Execute SSL Display s Do you want to see more type Y to enter Engineer menu page S for Session and set Using VITC to YES this will enable the SSL to read stationary timecode 8 End End 9 SSL Display s Do you want to see more type M to enter Maintenance menu page 10 Type T to select tape machine 11 Select a spare tape machine position and type Delete answer Y 12 Type in name EG SR 24 25FPS followed by Execute and enter details as follows The

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