DNF Controls ST100 User manual

ST100
VTR CONTROLLER
For
Version 6.x and 7.x Units
USER MANUAL
Rev 3.13
19770 Bahama St.
Northridge, CA. 91324
V: 818.898.3380
F: 818.898.3360
sa es@dnfcontro s.com
www.dnfcontro s.com

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Ta le of Contents
1. REVISION HISTORY 2
GETTING STARTED . . . 3
2. DESCRIPTION 3
a. FEATURES 3
b. TIME CODE DISPLAY 3
c. STANDARD FUNCTIONS 3
d. REAL-TIME STATUS INDICATORS: ACTIVE ON 3
3. INSTALLATION 4
4. OPERATION 5
a. RECORD MODE 5
b. RECORD SELECTOR SWITCHES 5
c. TIME CODE DISPLAY 5
5. ST100-SXD FUNCTIONS 6
REFERENCE . . . 7
6. SPECIFICATIONS 7
FRONT PANEL 7
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 7
RS4 SERIAL CONNECTOR 8
GPI CONNECTOR – Version 6.x Software 8
GPI CONNECTOR – Version 7.x Software 9
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR 9
7. TABLE TOP REAR AND TOP VIEW 10
8. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY 12

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1. REVISION HISTORY
061703 Rev. 3.0 Company header information revised.
010504 Rev. 3.1 Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty.
10 506 Rev. 3.11 Added "time type" select function.
01 610 Rev 3.1 Added XDCAM functions (ST100-SXD)
07061 Rev 3.13 Added Button Crash Record

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Getting Started . . .
2. DESCRIPTION
The ST100 UNIVERSAL Controller provides low cost control over a wide range of RS4 VTR
and DDR formats and brands in your facility.
Simple and easy to use.
No complicated menus to search through.
All the functions you need at the press of a button. Eliminates the need for multiple remote
controllers and the associated clutter of several pieces of control hardware.
a. FEATURES
Timecode/tape time display; Jog/Shuttle Wheel.
1 -function keypad provides the functions you need at the press of a button.
Small footprint desktop unit, 8 ½” x 5 ½”.
Can be easily customized for your specific needs. Customize the ST100 with the
transport control functions and status indicators you require for your specific
applications.
Can be used through your facility’s existing RS4 Control router, RS4 patch bay or
9-pin switch box.
. TIME CODE DISPLAY
Display Timecode or CTL Tape Timer per the mode selector switch on the front panel of
the VTR. The Time Mode can be selected manually by pressing the [SHIFT] + [JOG]
keys, each press will step to the next Time Mode: CTL Tape Time, Timecode, VITC.
c. STANDARD FUNCTIONS
RECORD
PLAY
STOP
REWIND
FAST FORWARD
JOG/SHUTTLE MODE SELECT
NOTE: JOG & SHUTTLE WHEEL - Active ONLY from STOP/STILL or
JOG/SHUTTLE modes.
d. REAL-TIME STATUS INDICATORS: ACTIVE ON
RECORD
PLAY
STOP/STILL
REWIND/REVERSE
FAST FORWARD/FORWARD
JOG MODE SELECTED

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3. INSTALLATION
a. Plug one end of a 9-conductor, RS4 serial cable into the 9-pin connector on the rear of
the ST100. Plug the other end of the cable into the 9-pin remote connector on the VTR.
b. Plug the 9-pin D-female connector on the POWER SUPPLY into the male 9-pin
connector on the rear of the ST100.
Plug the AC connector into a wall outlet, 90 VAC - 65 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
c. Select REMOTE operation on the VTR's front panel.
d. Set the RECORD SELECTOR SWITCHES, located on the rear panel of the ST100, to
the desired record mode per the “RECORD SELECTOR CHART.”
Installation is completed.
NOTE: For AMPEX 1-inch and D VTRs, set VTR ID to 0001.
Connection Diagram
NOTE: Rack mount version shown with Optional User Supplied external GPI switch inputs and tally
outputs. Tabletop version uses the same connections.

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4. OPERATION
Select the desired transport function by pressing the appropriate switch on the front of the ST100.
The Real-Time Status Indicators will light to indicate the VTRs current tape transport mode.
For example: Pressing [PLAY] will put the VTR into the PLAY mode.
The PLAY Status Indicator will light when the VTR is in PLAY mode.
Loss of serial communication with the VTR is indicated by ALL status LEDs turning ON.
Selecting LOCAL control on the VTR's front panel will turn OFF all status LEDs.
a. RECORD MODE
Five(5) record modes are available:
Crash Record (Full Record), Button Crash Record, Assemble Record, Insert Record
and Record Lockout.
For Crash Record, Assemble Record and Insert Record, Press only the [RECORD]
switch to activate the selected Record mode.
The Record Status Indicator will light when the VTR is in RECORD mode.
For Button Crash Record, hold down [SHIFT] and press [RECORD] to go activate
Crash Record mode.
NOTE: The VTR will not go into Record mode if “Record Inhibit” is enabled on the
VTR or tape cassette.
. RECORD SELECTOR SWITCHES
Mode S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6
Record Lockout OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Assemble Record ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Crash Record OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
Button Crash Record OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
Insert Record ON VID AUD1 AUD AUD3 AUD4 Active On
NOTE: AUD3 & AUD4 should be ON ONLY for VTRs that support 4 channels of
audio, i.e.: D1-, D - and D3-type VTRs.
c. TIME CODE DISPLAY
Display Timecode or CTL Tape Timer per the mode selector switch on the front panel of
the VTR. The Time Mode can be selected manually by pressing the [SHIFT] + [JOG]
keys, each press will step to the next Time Mode: CTL Tape Time, Timecode, VITC.

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5. ST100-SXD FUNCTIONS
The ST100-SXD is designed to work specifically with the Sony XDCAM. The ST100-SXD
includes support for clip access commands.
a. GO TO FIRST CLIP
Press [SHIFT] + [PLAY] to go to the beginning of the first clip.
. GO TO LAST CLIP
Press [SHIFT] + [STOP] to go to the end of the last clip.
c. GO TO PREVIOUS CLIP
Press [SHIFT] + [REWIND] to go to the beginning of the previous clip.
d. GO TO NEXT CLIP
Press [SHIFT] + [FFWD] to go to the beginning of the next clip.

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Reference . . .
6. SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT PANEL
6 Status LEDs Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, FFwd, Jog
1 Power LED
3 Direction LEDs Indicates direction of Jog Shuttle
Switches Record, Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, Jog, Shift, Reset
DIP Switches RECORD MODE: Lockout, Crash, Insert, Assemble
Display -Line LCD, back-lit with adjustable contrast
Jog/Shuttle Wheel
Size 19” x 5” x 1-3/4” (Rack mount)
7” x 5” x 1-1/ ” (Tabletop)
Weight lbs.
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
RS4 Serial Out 9-pin D-type connector, female (DB9-F)
Power: 5 volt D.C., 500 ma. 90- 65 VAC,
50/60 Hz converter supplied (Rack mount or tabletop)
GPI 15-pin D-type connector, female (DB15F)
Switch Input: SPST contact closure, momentary
Status Output: Open collector, sink 50mA.

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RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR
9-Pin D-Type, Female (DB9-F)
Pin # 1 Frame Ground 6 Receive Common
Receive A  7 Receive B 
3 Transmit B  8 Transmit A 
4 Transmit Common 9 Frame Ground
5 Spare
SHUTTLE WHEEL SPEEDS
Note: ( ) represents Shuttle
speeds in reverse direction
GPI CONNECTOR – Version 6.x Software
15-Pin D-Type, Female (DB15-F)
Version 6.x Software (Rev. 4.x Hardware) ONLY
Pin # Function Note _
1 +5VDC Power for Status External Indicators
Switch #7, Shift Mode Select Active Low (+5 Pull Up)
3 Led #1 drive, Record Status Indicator Active Low, Open Collector Output
4 Led # drive, Play Status Indicator “ “ “
5 Led #3 drive, Stop Status Indicator “ “ “
6 Led #4 drive, Rewind Status Indicator “ “ “
7 Led #5 drive, Fast Forward Status Indicator “ “ “
8 Led #6 drive, Jog Mode Indicator “ “ “
9 Command Common
10 Switch #1, Record Command Active Low (+5 Pull Up)
11 Switch # , Play Command Active Low (+5 Pull Up)
1 Switch #3, Stop Command Active Low (+5 Pull Up)
13 Switch #4, Rewind Command Active Low (+5 Pull Up)
14 Switch #5, Fast Forward Command Active Low (+5 Pull Up)
15 Switch #6, Jog Mode Select Active Low (+5 Pull Up)
STILL
.50 X Play
.0 X Play
10 X Play
Max Speed
( -10 X Play )
( Max Speed )
(-.50 X Play)
( - .0 X Play)
Jog Wheel

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GPI CONNECTOR – Version 7.x Software
26-Pin D-Type, Female (DB26F)
Version 7.x software (Rev. 5.x Hardware) ONLY
Pin # 1 GPI 1 Out, Record tally Pin # 14 GPI 5 In, Fast Forward Command
GPI Out, Play tally 15 GPI 6 In, Standby ON Command
3 GPI 3 Out, Stop tally 16 GPI 7 In, Pause Command
4 GPI 4 Out, Rewind tally 17 GPI 8 In, None
5 GPI 5 Out, Fast Forward Command 18 Common Ground
6 GPI 6 Out, Standby 19 + 5 VDC
7 GPI 7 Out, Pause 0 + 5 VDC
8 GPI 8 Out, None 1 No Connection
9 Common Ground No Connection
10 GPI 1 In, Record command 3 No Connection
11 GPI In, Play command 4 No Connection
1 GPI 3 In, Stop Command 5 No Connection
13 GPI 4 In, Rewind Command 6 No Connection
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR
9-Pin D-Type, Male (DB9M)
Pin # 1 +5Vdc Pin # 6 +5Vdc
+5Vdc 7 Ground
3 Ground 8 Ground
4 No connection 9 Ground
5 No connection

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7 . TABLE TOP REAR AND TOP VIEW
Ta le Top Rear View
Ta le Top Top View

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RACKMOUNT FRONT AND REAR
VIEW

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8. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY
DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls.
In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact DNF’s Customer Support
Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for
repair. If DNF’s Customer Support Department cannot fix the problem, the customer will be issued a
Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). The customer will then ship the defective product
prepaid to DNF Controls with the RMA number clearly indicated on the customer’s shipping document.
The merchandise is to be shipped to:
DNF Controls
1 843 Foothill Blvd., Suite C
Sylmar, CA 9134
USA
Failure to obtain a proper RMA number prior to returning the product may result in the return not being
accepted, or in a charge for the required repair.
DNF Controls, at its option, will repair or replace the defective unit. DNF Controls will return the unit
prepaid to the customer. The method of shipment is at the discretion of DNF Controls, principally UPS
Ground for shipments within the United States of America. Shipments to international customers will be
sent via air. Should a customer require the product to be returned in a more expeditious manner, the return
shipment will be billed to their freight account.
This warranty will be considered null and void if accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage, fire, water,
lightning or other acts of God damaged the product. All repair parts are to be supplied by DNF Controls,
either directly or through its authorized dealer network. Similarly, any repair work not performed by either
DNF Controls or its authorized dealer may void the warranty.
After the warranty period has expired, DNF Controls offers repair services at prices listed in the DNF
Controls Price List. DNF Controls reserves the right to refuse repair of any unit outside the warranty
period that is deemed non-repairable.
DNF Controls shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other types of damage
resulting from the use of the product.
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