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Revision 9 Compatible with v0.9a Software - Friday, 18 January 2002
O
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SL156
<< >> STOP PLAY AUTO R1
LAMPS SW MIDI TC AUTO R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
SECTION 1 FEATURE LIST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
TRANSPORT CONTROL FROM SSL OR NEVE TRANSPORTS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
48 TRACK RECORD READY ARMING AND TALLIES FROM SSL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2
DIRECT CUE CONTROL FROM SSL AUTOMATION SYSTEM - INSTANT LOCATES ---------------------------------------------------------2
DIRECT CUE CONTROL FROM NEVE FLYING FADERS - INSTANT LOCATES --------------------------------------------------------------2
SELECT R1 OR STANDARD MACHINE WITH NO PATHCHING----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
SECTION 2 FRONT & REAR PANELS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
SL156 FRONT PANEL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
SL156 REAR PANEL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
SECTION 3 TRANSPORT REMOTE FUNCTIONS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Normal Key functions: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Additional Key functions:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Additional Lamp functions: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
SECTION 4 FRONT PANEL OPTIONS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
NORMAL OPERATION MODE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
FUNCTION MODE-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
ALTERNATIVE MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
SECTION 5 SSLG SERIES COMPUTER SETUP-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
SSL PROGRAM DISK SETUP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
SSL HARDWARE SETUP------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Console Remote S29 - 25 way D Type Male.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
D1 DL41 TRACKS 1-24, D2 DL42 TRACKS 25-48 - 50 way D Type Female.-------------------------------------------------- 10
P LINK s88 - 25 way D Type Male.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
CONSOLE TC - XLR Male, R1 TC - XLR Female. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
R1 LINK - 9 way D Type Female.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
SECTION 6 NEVEFLYING FADERS COMPUTER SETUP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
NEVE PROGRAM DISK SETUP------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
SSL HARDWARE SETUP------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Console Remote S29 - 25 way D Type Male.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
N LINK - 9 way D Type Male. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
N LINK Cable--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
CONSOLE TC - XLR Male, R1 TC - XLR Female. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
R1 LINK - 9 way D Type Female.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
SECTION 9 CONNECTOR PINOUTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
EXT REMOTE S29 - 25 WAY D TYPE FEMALE.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
CONSOLE REMOTE S29 - 25 WAY D TYPE MALE.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
P LINK S88 - 25 WAY D TYPE FEMALE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
D1 & D2 - 50 WAY D TYPE FEMALE.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
CONSOLE TC - XLR MALE. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
EXT TC - XLR FEMALE. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
R1 TC - XLR FEMALE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
R1 LINK - 9 WAY D TYPE FEMALE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
N LINK - 9 WAY D TYPE FEMALE.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
MIDI IN – 5 WAY DIN FEMALE.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
MIDI THRU – 5 WAY DIN FEMALE.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13
MIDI OUT – 5 WAY DIN FEMALE. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
SECTION 10 SPEC SHEET----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
INS & OUTS:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
MECHANICAL:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
POWER:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
APPENDIX A R1 TO CONSOLE CHART------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
THIS CHART IS TO HELP PICK THE CORRECT CONFIGURATION FOR AN R1 + SL156 ---------------------------------------------------- 15

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SECTION 1 FEATURE LIST
TRANSPORT CONTROL FROM SSL OR NEVE TRANSPORTS
A 25 way connector takes transport keys and lamp tallies to and from the R1, for the console
user. This connector is the SSL standard that also provides "TACH" & "DIRECTION" for the SSL G
SERIES COMPUTER.
The lamp tally drivers are 24V. (SSL desks are fitted with 36V bulbs, for “longer life”)
48 TRACK RECORD READY ARMING AND TALLIES FROM SSL
Two 96 way DL connectors match to the SSL DL patch under the 4000, 6000, 8000 & G series
desks, connecting the Record Ready signals. These two connectors take 24 READY Key and Lamp
tallies each to and from the R1.
The Lamp tally drivers are 24V. (SSL desks use opto-isolators to read the tally signals)
DIRECT CUE CONTROL FROM SSL AUTOMATION SYSTEM - INSTANT LOCATES
A 25 way connector links to the SSL parallel card, that (in the past) provided synchroniser
support for the long defunct SSL Z8 machine control package.
With this port enabled the SSL G SERIES COMPUTER is able to issue Locate / Cue commands and set
offsets, as well as receiving position and lock information. Unfortunately the SSL still requires
"TACH" & "DIRECTION"
The connection is via an 8 bit bi-directional parallel port (with handshaking) running at 5V. This
limits dramatically the safe cable length of this connection.
The Timeline and Motionworks companies have used this connection to provide LYNX and other
synchroniser support for the SSL G SERIES COMPUTER.
DIRECT CUE CONTROL FROM NEVE FLYING FADERS - INSTANT LOCATES
A 9 way RS232 port links to the NEVE FLYING FADERS COMPUTER which "simulates" an Adams-Smith
2600 synchroniser Serial Interface module.
This port allows the NEVE FLYING FADERS COMPUTER to be able to issue Locate / Cue, Cycle and some
direct transport commands.
The Motionworks company has used this connection to provide LYNX and other synchroniser
support for the NEVE FLYING FADERS COMPUTER.
SELECT R1 OR STANDARD MACHINE WITH NO PATHCHING
A 25 way connector also provides for a standard machine (already interfaced to the console) to
be swapped in place of the R1.
This allows for going back to a "2 inch" session with no rewiring. This feature provides instant
swapping between the R1 and any parallel controlled tape machine.
The connector is "hard" switched to the Transport Control connector via relays.
The choice between machines can be controlled directly from the SSL G SERIES COMPUTER.

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SECTION 2 FRONT & REAR PANELS
SL156 FRONT PANEL
This is a very simple panel that allows for "activity" indicators and simple transport control
(mainly for test purposes).
SL156 REAR PANEL
Providing access to all connectors.
O
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SL156
<< >> STOP PLAY AUTO R1
LAMPS SW M IDI TC AUTO R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
MIDI
R1 LINK
CONSOLE TC EXT TC R1 TC
P LINK s
88
CONSOLE REMOTE s
29
EXT REMOTE s
29
N LINK
D1
DL41
TRACKS 1-24
IN OUTTHRU
AC INPUT
100V TO 260V
50TO60HZ
D2
DL42
TRACKS 25-48

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SECTION 3 TRANSPORT REMOTE FUNCTIONS
NORMAL KEY FUNCTIONS:
The transport key and LAMPS << >> STOP PLAY REC perform their normal functions.
ADDITIONAL KEY FUNCTIONS:
The SL156 provides an exact copy of mechanical transport actions i.e. all keys react to on and
off actions e.g. with the STOP key held down the PLAY key will put the R1 into play, as soon as the
PLAY key is released the R1 will go back to stop.
There are some additional combinations from the remote keys that provide some additional
functions, without any compromise to normal use and reliability.
 Pressing STOP and then holding >> down puts the R1 into half speed shuttle forward. If
STOP is then released first, the R1 will stay in this mode.
 Pressing STOP and then holding << down puts the R1 into half speed shuttle reverse. If
STOP is then released first, the R1 will stay in this mode.
 Pressing << and PLAY puts the R1 into reverse play.
 The << and >> keys provides two ways of fast forward, these two modes are set from via
the front panel. (see Alternative Mode)
1. In normal
(default) mode pressing << or >> puts the R1 into fast forward / rewind.
2. In the alternative mode pressing << or >> the first time puts the R1 into 8 x play speed
forward wind. The second time 16 x play speed.
ADDITIONAL LAMP FUNCTIONS:
 The PLAY LAMP flashes if the R1 is in play but no timecode is being read – this function can be
changed via the front panel
(see below)
.
 The STOP LAMP flashes with << or >> to indicate slow wind, shuttle or jog.
 The << LAMP flashes with a solid PLAY to indicate reverse play.

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SECTION 4 FRONT PANEL OPTIONS
NORMAL OPERATION MODE
The transport key and LEDS << >> STOP PLAY perform
their normal functions.
 The PLAY LED flashes if the R1 is in play but no timecode is being.
 The STOP LED flashes with << or >> to indicate slow wind, shuttle or jog.
 The FUNC key selects the FUNCTION MODE
(see below)
.
 The ALT key selects the ALTERNATIVE MODE
(see below)
.
 The R1 key selects between the R1 and EXTERNAL machine. If the R1 is selected the LED
flashes to indicate no communication.
 The AUTO LED flashes to indicate no communication with the automation system.
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MID
I
TC
A
UTO
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG

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FUNCTION MODE
By pressing the FUNC key the row of bold blue functions are
enabled.
 LAMPS this key puts the unit into lamp test mode – the unit
cycles through all 24V lamps (Record Ready and Transport)
on and off. This is a good way of ratifying that cables to
the console are functioning.
 SW this key puts the unit into switch test mode – the unit
waits for a switch closure and toggles the corresponding
lamp. This test is only useful after the lamp test has been
conducted successfully.
(not available)
 MIDI this key puts the unit into MIDI test mode - the unit
transmits a MIDI message stream and lights the SL156
front panel STOP LED if the MIDI message is received.
MIDI mode allows the unit’s MIDI IN/OUT to be tested.
 TC this key puts the unit into timecode mode - the unit
reads timecode and lights the SL156 front panel PLAY LED
if code is found on the R1 TC XLR. The unit sends out play
speed timecode from 00:00:00.00 on the CONSOLE TC XLR
as soon as this mode is enabled. TC mode allows the unit’s
timecode functions to be tested independently.
 DIAG this key enables the LAMPS function to cycle all 24V LAMPS together – this is rather an
aggressive way of testing.
 R1 key function...
(not available)
 AUTO this key puts the unit into P-LINK S88 PORT test mode - the unit continually swaps the
direction of the data and handshaking lines to test that each bit can read and write. This
test requires a special 25 way D cable and should not be used when the P-LINK is in use
with an SSL computer.
Cable details - 25 way D Male, cross-connected as follows:
1----- 5
14 ----- 7
2----- 8
15 ----- 13
The FUNC tions
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The FUNC key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The LAMPS key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The SW key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The MIDI key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The TC key

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ALTERNATIVE MODE
By pressing (and holding down) the ALT key the top row of blue
settings are displayed. These settings maybe altered only,
while the ALT key is held down.
 TRACK setting - when the LED is ON, the SL156 controls
track arming using the “3324” method (as used by the R1).
When the LED is OFF, the SL156 controls track arming using
the “Radar” method.
 WIND setting- when the LED is ON, the SL156 uses the R1
ballistics with << and >>. When the LED is OFF, the SL156
uses three set wind speeds. (see SECTION 4 TRANSPORT REMOTE
FUNCTIONS)
 PAUSE setting - when the LED is ON a P AUSE
(P2)
command is
issued in stop, when the LED is OFF a S TOP
(P2)
command is
issued in stop.
 PLAY setting - when the LED is ON, the PLAY lamp will flash
when there’s no timecode present in play, when the LED is
OFF the PLAY lamp stays solid always in play. Note: the
SL156 front panel PLAY LED always flashes when there’s no
timecode present in play.
 RECORD setting...
(no function defined yet)
 MODE setting – follows the TRACK state at present.
 STD setting - when the LED is ON, the SSL G SERIES COMPUTER protocol and P LINK are enabled,
when the LED is OFF the NEVE FLYING FADERS COMPUTER protocol and N LINK are enabled.
The ALT settings
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The ALT key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The TRACK key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The WIND key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The PAUSE key
<< >> STOP PLAY
A
UTO
R1
LAMPS S
W
MIDI TC
A
UT
O
R1
TRACK WIND PAUSE PLAY STD MODE
ALT FUNC
RECORD
DIAG
The PLAY key

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SECTION 5 SSLG SERIES COMPUTER SETUP
SSL PROGRAM DISK SETUP
To run the Studio Link 156 with an SSL G SERIES COMPUTER, certain parameters need to be set up on
the G computer.
It is essential to make a copy of the current (in use) program disk, so that all previous options
are backed up.
On the G series keyboard:
 Boot program (BEGIN)
 Setup Program Disk options
Password = SSL [EXECUTE] 4100
[SETUP] [EXECUTE]
#= System Menu ----------------------------
[END] [END] [END]
 Reboot program
BEGIN [EXECUTE]
 Setup SYNC
[SETUP] [EXECUTE]
M= Maintenance Menu
[SYNC]
I= Synchroniser Interface ------------------
[END]
[SETUP] = Machine set-up. --------------------
[END]
[SYNC] = Synchroniser set-up. ---------------
[END]
S= Misc. sync options ------------------------
[END] [END] [END]
Synchroniser Controller | 1
Master Transport Selector | Yes
Z8 Interface no |2
A|R1 |16
B | External | 1?
C| |
D| |
E| |
Maximum number of masters | 2
Offsets can be read from |
synchronizer | Yes
Single machine mode | No
Timecode generation | No
Time to wait for synchroniser | 5.00
Playtopark |No
Play to park roll time | 0.00
Film machine drop-out option | No

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 Setup TAPE MACHINE
[SETUP] [EXECUTE]
M= Maintenance Menu
T= Tape Machines Details
select a machine "spare" 16 ?? [EXECUTE] ----
[END] [END] [END]
 Setup Timecode
[SETUP] [EXECUTE] More?
Y= Yes
S= This Session ------------------------------
[END]
[SYNC] = Sync options -----------------------
[END] [END] [END]
Some of these parameters will be different, depending on the particular installation. Some
others maybe different because of engineer preference, these are indicated with “--“ in the
appropriate menus.
Not all of the tape machine parameters are fully understood (by SSL or us) and may require
additional modification to get the best performance from the system.
 AM - to select the R1 from the SSL type AM this selects the “A” machine as the master,
enabling the R1. Then type [SYNC] ON to allow the SSL G SERIES COMPUTER to use the Z8 port.
 BM - to select EXT from the SSL type BM this selects the “B” machine as the master, enabling
the EXT machine. Then type [SYNC] OFF to allow the SSL G SERIES COMPUTER to be able to locate
the EXT machine normally.
Autolocate type | 3
Autolocate decision interval | 0.02
Forward direction sense (L/H) | LOW
Multi play speeds (Y/N/S)? | NO
Pulses/second at std. speed | FRAME
Target window | 0.00
Drop-out command type | 1
Drop-in command type | 1
Time for machine to startup | 1.00
Time before sure tape stopped | 0.05
Pessimism factor (fwd) | 10
Pessimism factor (bkwd) | 10
Short locate time (secs) | 1
Max stopping distance | 2
Frames to stop from play | 0.10
Frame jog card fitted | NO
Timecode frames per second | --
Using dropframe | --
Using VITC? | YES
Display time(T) or feet(F) | --
Display frames | --
Runup (preroll) time | --
...
Synchroniser in use | YES
Resolve master machine | NO
Slow lock mode | NO
Grou
p
locates
|
NO