Ambient LockitSlate Take 2 User manual

LockitSlate
Take2
Firmware Version 7.01

Table of contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
3. LED Blink Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
4. Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
5. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
6. Basic Button Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7. Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8. LockitToolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9. Useful Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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1. Introduction
The LockitSlate Take 2 (ACN-LS2)
Lockit Timecode by Ambient
Since we released the very rst mobile timecode and sync generator ever
already in 1992, our devices became the industry standard for timecode and
synchronization on set. Lockits provide frame-accurate synchronized video
and audio clips for Hollywood blockbusters, TV series and independent
productions.
LED Timecode Clapperbaord
The LockitSlate is a highly accurate smart-slate system that displays time-
code via an LED display. At the same time, it’s a timecode generator providing
all timecode frame rates and full ACN compatibility.
Modular and Bullet-Proof Design
With its modular construction, the electronic section of the LockitSlate can
also serve as a fully functional, compact standalone display for documentary
or desktop use. Housed in a machined, pearl-blasted and anodized aluminum
body, it can easily withstand the roughest production conditions.
Zero Drift (C-Jam)
Lockits are based on a highly accurate temperature-compensated crystal
oscillator. Once set, the Lockit boxes stay on time - and drift less than 1 frame
apart within 24 hours. With active C-Jam (continuous jam) mode via ACN, any
drift is even completely excluded.
TX Mode
Lockits can be started in the so-called TX mode. Then they take over the time-
code of an external source (LTC or Midi) and spread it in the ACN.
This is especially relevant in playback situations like music videos.
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Plug & Play
Instead of using the graphical menu of the LockitSlate you can feed in
timecode and frame rate externally. Just plug one Lockit to the TC Out
port of another device (e.g. your sound recorder) and it’s automatically
set and ready to sync – without any additional apps.
LED Menu
No external app needed. Display menu easily operated via buttons.
Wooden Clap Sticks Available
The LockitSlate Take 2 can be ordered or retro-tted with clap sticks
handmade out of Oak Wood.
ACN stands for Ambient Communication
Network and is our own wireless network.
It utilizes an extremely reliable, proprietary 2.4GHz network with
16 selectable channels for communication to minimize lag and
interference with other radio sources. All gathered information
is buered until it is successfully received and stored.
The ACN is used to interchange timecode related information
including time, frame rate and user bits as well as device meta-
data between Lockits or third-party devices with built-in Lockit
Module.
Learn more about the beauty of ACN here:
https://ambient.de/en/acn-technology
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2. Unit Description
Back
4 OLED Display
5 TC Connector
(LEMO-compatible)
6 ACN Antenna,
SMA RP 2.4GHz,
keep attached to unit
7 Green Button
8 Red Button
9 Power Button
10 Battery Compartment (4 AA cells)
Front
1 TC-Display Module
2 Clap Stick
3 Clapper Board
1
98
7
2
10
3
6
5
4
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Cleaning the slate board
The ACN-LS is shipped with a slate board equipped with a back printed
sticker which can easily be replaced if needed.
Dry markers can be simply wiped o dry, to remove permanent marker
use alcohol or appropriate solvents. The material of the stickers is resistant
to all usual solvents, also those containing keytones.
Customize your slate board
CAD prints of the slate board are available to allow for personal constructions.
https://manuals.ambient.de/lockitslate-board
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3. LED Blink Code
Mode 1sec 2sec
ACN Jam (C-Jam, TX, Single)
Jam transmitted / sent
Jam received
Lockit, NanoLockit, LockitSlate Take2,
Lockit+ (in standby) or LockitModule
TC out mute; will start with preference
TC out mute; will start from fallback zero
TC out active
TC out active; output level reduced
TC out active; low battery
Lockit+ with WiFi active
TC out mute; will start with preference
TC out mute; will start from fallback zero
TC out active
TC out active; low battery
TX Mode Warnings
TC out mute; no initial LTC source
TC out active; LTC source lost/stopped
Charging Mode, Unit o
ext. Power, charging
ext. Power, fully charged
blinkash
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4. Powering
The LockitSlate Take 2 can be powered by 4 AA cells or USB C. Battery
telemetry and circuitry are optimized for NiMH chargeables, but you can
run it with alkaline or lithium batteries as well. Applying power over USB will
override internal batteries but not charge them. Only use power sources in
compliance with USB BC1.2 and EN 62368-1.
To replace batteries turn the slate so the backside faces you. Push the slider
on the left side down.
ATTENTION, batteries are loaded under high tension. To avoid injury, keep
the contact ap rmly pressed down and gently release the slider with the
ap held down.
Insert 4 AA cells as indicated on the back panel, press the contact ap down
and close the slider.
1.
2.
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5. Display
456
3
1
2
1 Timecode
2 Project Rate (FPS)
3 Battery Status / Ext. Power
4 Unit ID* / Unit Name
5 ACN Mode
6 ACN Channel
* Note: Unit ID can be set via
the ACN Radar of the Lockit+
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6. Basic Button Operations
Turn On: Press and hold Power until LED lights green to start unit.
Turn O: Press and hold Power for 5 seconds until power o menu
appears. Conm shutdown with Power.
Access Menu: While the unit is running you can access the menu
by pressing Red & Green simultaneously.
There you can easily set:
• Project Rate:
23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 29.97 DROP / 30 / 47.95 / 48 / 50 / 59.94 / 59.94 DROP / 60 FPS
• ACN Channel:
11 – 26 / o
• TC Start Preference:
zero / one / manual
• Show UB on Clap (Userbits):
o / 1s auto / 1s – 20s
• Show Clapped TC:
o / 1s – 20s
• Show Running TC:
o / 1s – 20s / innite
• LED Brightness:
1 – 15
• Auto Power
Tap Red to decrease or Green to increase a parameter value.
Tap Red & Green simultaneously to conrm and proceed.
Tap Power to cancel or to leave the menu.
Applied settings will be persistent over a reboot until reset or changed.
Reset: When switched o, press and hold Red & Green
simultaneously to perform a factory reset of the Lockit Module.
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