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Revision 9 Compatible with v0.9a Software - Friday, 18 January 2002
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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.
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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.