JLC SloMo Mini User manual

User Manual
SloMo Mini
Slow Motion Video Controller
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SloMo Mini, ES- SloMo, Gangway16, Gangway32, Edit Suite Series and ES-450 are trademarks of
JLCooper Electronics.
All other brand names are the property of their respective owners.
SloMo Mini User’s Manual, First Edition (August 12, 2015)
Part Number 932140
©2015 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
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Table of Contents
......................................................................................Introduction!5
.................................................................................................Features!6
........................................................................................Connecting!7
.......................................................................................Initialization!8
.............................................................................Timecode Display!9
.....................................................................Buttons and Controls!11
................................................................................System Functions!11
.............................................................................Transport Functions!12
.......................................................................Track Arming Functions!13
....................................................................................T-Bar Functions!14
.................................................................................Cueing Functions!15
.......................................................................Configuration Menu!17
..........................................................................................Parameters!18
...........................................................................................Commands!23
..........................................................................................Initialization!25
..............................................................................T-Bar Operation!26
..................................................................................................Normal!26
...............................................................................Full Range Operation!26
..........................................................................Scaled Range Operation!26
......................................................................................Preset Operation!26
..................................................................................±5% Play Range!27
................................................................................±10% Play Range!27
..........................................................................................Bidirectional!27
...............................................................................Cue Operations!28
..........................................................................Basic Cue Operations!28
....................................................................To Goto a Predefined Cue #!28
..................................................................................................Next Cue!28
..................................................................................................Last Cue!28
.............................................................................................Current Cue!28
....................................................“Cue and Park" Specific Operations!29
...............................................................To Manually Enter a Goto Time!29
.............................................................To store Current Time to a Cue #!29
...........................................To store a manually entered time to a Cue #!29
..................................................To copy a time from one Cue to another!30
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....................“Cue/Ply/Stop” and “CuePlyStp Slo” Specific Operations!30
..................................................Saving a Cue with Start and Stop times!30
............................Playing back a Cue/Ply/Stop or CuePlyStp Slo Cue!30
..............................................................................Editing the Cue List!31
.................................................................................Instant Replay!32
.......................................................................How Instant Replay Works!32
...........................................................................Types of Instant Replay!33
...................................How Instant Replay Controls the Video Recorder!33
................................Configuring a Video Recorder for Instant Replay!34
....................................................Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Series!34
......................................................................................Aja Ki Pro Series!34
.........................................................................VideoDevices PIX Series!35
................................................................................Record Modes!36
..................................................................................Crash Recording!36
............................................................................Assemble Recording!36
...................................................................................Insert Recording!36
.............................................................................Machine Control!37
..........................................Gangway16 or Gangway32 Operation!38
...................................................................................................Setup!38
...................................................Gangway16 or Gangway32 Controls!39
.....................................................................................................Enable!39
.......................................................................................................All On!39
.......................................................................................................All Off!39
.........................................................................................................Tall y !39
.........................................Controlling the Gangway16 or Gangway32!40
.........................................................................................Appendix!42
......................................................................................Log Operation!42
...........................................................................Clip Transfer Protocol!43
...................................................................................................Pinout!45
.....................................................................SloMo Mini to Video Device!45
...............................SloMo Mini to SloMo Mini / SloMo Mini to Computer!45
...................................................................................................Power!46
............................................................Caring for your SloMo Mini!47
.................................................................................................Service!47
...................................................................................Troubleshooting!47
......................................JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty!48
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Introduction
The SloMo Mini is a compact controller for News, Sports, Scoreboard and
other slow motion editing operations. It makes the operation of professional
video recorders quick and easy.
It’s a full-featured 4-machine editor and universal Jog remote for most
VTRs and disk based recorders. Its sleek design and low cost make it the
perfect addition to edit suites, remote trucks and field production
applications.
SloMo Mini features include professional transport buttons, professional
Jog Wheel for convenient picture search operations, a high quality T-Bar to
control Slow Motion effects, an easy to read 2 line by 16 character LCD
display for accurate editing, a numeric keypad, fast access function keys
and an integrated data and power cable to minimize workspace clutter.
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Features
•Simultaneous Control of up to 4 VTRs or DDRs via standard 9 pin (P2) protocol
•Simultaneous Control of up to 16 VTRs or DDRs with the addition of the optional
Gangway16 or Gangway32
•4 RS-422 serial ports (16 with the optional Gangway16 or Gangway32)
•Professional Jog mechanism
•T-Bar control for slow motion control using Shuttle, Jog or Variable Play
commands
•Dynamic slow motion replays directly accessed from integrated T-Bar mechanism
•User programmable T-Bar limits
•User programmable T-Bar behavior:
•Min to Max, -Max to +Max, ±5%, ±10%
•Active or Passive T-Bar Modes
•High durability transport buttons
•Full size numeric keypad to enter and recall cue locations and time code
•Easy to read 2 line x 16 VF Display
•Assemble, insert, crash and record lockout modes
•Global record lock
•Machine 1 control lockout
•Mark In and Mark Out keys to quickly store cue points
•Capacity to store 1000 cue points or 400 in and out points with varispeed
•Ability to transfer cues to/from another SloMo Mini or computer for backup or
editing
•Ability to import/export cues from/to Ash Vale SM-2a
•Programmable cueing modes
•Automatic play All Cues function
•2 user assignable buttons
•Log operation for QC Applications
•16 variable replay speeds
•EE/PB switching control
•EJECT function for tape based video devices!
•Controls most VTRs and hard disk based systems
•Direct support for Doremi Video Servers
•Direct support for Odetics compatible video servers
•10 foot (3m) detachable control and power cable with recessed connector to
minimize footprint
•AC or DC power, 90~240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz or, 9-12 volts DC
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Connecting
Connecting the SloMo Mini is straightforward. Connect the large 25 pin D-
Sub connector to the rear of the SloMo Mini. Secure the connector the
SloMo Mini by screwing the lock screws into the connector. Connect each
video device or video server to the smaller 9 pin D-Sub connectors. Some
video servers have more than one connector, which allow simultaneous
control of the recorder and player. In these cases, connect each port to its
own connector on the SloMo Mini.
Lastly, connect the SloMo Mini to a source of power. This can be either
from the power mains using the provided power supply or directly from 9-12
volts DC. The connector is a 2.1mm coaxial power connector. The center
pin is positive. A power switch on the rear panel turns the SloMo Mini on or
off.
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Initialization
The SloMo Mini configuration and T-Bar calibration can be reset by holding
the SHIFT button while applying power to the SloMo Mini. After doing so,
the display will show:
Then the display will show:
Follow the directions on the display.
This calibrates the T-Bar for optimum range. These values are stored in
nonvolatile memory and should never need to be changed. After
performing this, the SloMo Mini will revert to normal operation.
Memory
Initialized
TBAR NEEDS
CALIBRATION
MOVE TO TOP
AND PRESS ENTER
MOVE TO BOTTOM
AND PRESS ENTER
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Timecode Display
When the SloMo Mini displays timecode, it displays more than just the
current timecode. The character to the left of the hours field indicates drop
frame operation. If the machine returns nondrop frame timecode, the
SloMo Mini displays a space as shown in the screenshots below.
Nondrop Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue and
Park Modes
Nondrop Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/Play/
StopSlo Modes
If the machine returns drop frame timecode, the SloMo Mini displays a
period or dot as in the screenshots below.
Drop Frame Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue
and Park Modes
Drop Frame Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/
Play/StopSlo Modes
TC= 02:35:52.18
186 02:35:52.18
TC= 02:35:52:18
186 02:35:52:18
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The character between the seconds and frames numbers indicates field 1
or 2. If the machine returns field 1 in the timecode, the SloMo Mini displays
a period as in the screenshots below.
Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue and Park
Modes indicating field 1
Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/Play/StopSlo
Modes indicating field 1
If the machine returns field 2 in the timecode, the SloMo Mini displays a
colon as in the screenshots below.
Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue and Park
Modes indicating field 2
Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/Play/StopSlo
Modes indicating field 2
Some video devices do not return fields so, you may only see one or the
other.
TC= 02:35:52.18
TC= 02:35:52.18
186 02:35:52:18
TC= 02:35:52:18
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Buttons and Controls
The following section introduces the controls on the SloMo Mini and details
the functions of those controls.
System Functions
Menu
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to enter the configuration
menu system. The Enter button is used to switch between the menu
item and its parameters. Refer to the Configuration Menu section for
more detail.
This illuminates when the SloMo Mini is in configuration mode.
Shift
Holding this button while pressing a second button causes a
secondary or shifted function. The best example is the Play button.
Holding the Shift button while pressing the Play button causes the
SloMo Mini to send the Record command. Refer to the Record
Modes section for more detail.
This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is
recording.
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Transport Functions
Replay
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to perform a Replay
operation. See the Instant Replay section for more detail.
Rewind
Pressing either of these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to send the
Rewind or Fast Forward command. It's action can be latching or
momentary. The default action is latching. This can be configured in
the menu.
This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is
rewinding.
R-Play
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send a Shuttle
Reverse at 1x command.
There is no P2 status message for Reverse Play so this illuminates
after the SloMo Mini sends the Shuttle Reverse command.
Stop
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send the Stop, Still
(Shuttle Forward at 0x) command. It can also be set to send Still on
the first button press and Stop on subsequent button presses. The
default action is Still, Stop. This can be configured in the menu.
This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is stopped.
Play/Rec
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send the Play
command. Alternately, pressing and holding the Shift button while
pressing the Play button will cause the SloMo Mini to send the
Record command. Refer to the Record Modes section for more
detail.
The Record command can be disabled in the menu. Refer to the
Configuration Menu section for more detail.
This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is playing
or recording.
W1, W2
These are user definable buttons. This can be configured in the
menu.
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Frame-1, Frame +1
Pressing either of these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to move the
video device forward or backwards by one frame. The frame rate
must be configured or the SloMo Mini to properly handle the transition
around 00 sec.
Jog Wheel
Turning this wheel causes the SloMo Mini to send Jog Forward or
Jog Reverse commands to the video device. This can be enabled or
disabled by the Jog button described below.
Jog
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to disable the Jog wheel.
This prevents the SloMo Mini from sending unintended Jog
messages when the SloMo Mini is accidentally bumped.
Track Arming Functions
Asm
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to enable the Assemble Record mode. Not all video devices
support this. This is intended for tape based video devices. Pressing
this button will disable Insert Mode and disarm all video, audio and
timecode tracks. Refer to the Record Modes section for more detail.
This illuminates when the video device reports back that Assemble
mode is enabled.
Ins
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to enable the Insert Record mode. Not all video devices
support this. This is intended for tape based video devices. Pressing
this button will disable Assemble Mode. Refer to the Record Modes
section for more detail.
This illuminates when the video device reports back that Insert mode
is enabled.
V
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to arm the video track for Insert Recording. Not all video
devices support this. This is intended for tape based video devices.
Refer to the Record Modes section for more detail.
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This illuminates when the video device reports back that Insert mode
is enabled and the video track is armed.
A1/A3, A2/A4
Pressing these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to arm the audio tracks for Insert Recording. Not all video
devices support this. This is intended for tape based video devices.
Because there are a variety of video devices of the market with
various track counts and types (analog/Hi-Fi/digital) you will need to
configure the Audio Track Type appropriately. Refer to the Record
Modes section for more detail.
This illuminates when the video device reports back that Insert mode
is enabled and the audio track(s) is/are armed.
T-Bar Functions
T-Bar
Moving this control causes the SloMo Mini to send various speed
commands to the video device. This can be enabled or disabled by
the Enable button described below. Refer to the T-Bar Operation
section for more detail.
Enable
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to enable the T-Bar.
Refer to the T-Bar Operation section for more detail.
This illuminates when the T-Bar is enabled.
Preset
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send the preset T-Bar
speed command. The speed is configured in the configuration menu.
Refer to the T-Bar Operation section for more detail.
This flashes when the T-Bar is not at the preset speed. When the T-
Bar is moved to the preset speed, the button is illuminated solid.
Scaled
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to select the scaled
speed range of the T-Bar. Refer to the T-Bar Operation section for
more detail.
This illuminates when the scaled speed range of the T-Bar is enabled.
Machine (A, B, C, D)
This allows any of four video devices to be controlled by the SloMo
Mini. Simply press any of the 4 buttons to control a video device.
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These buttons also allow you to 'gang roll' multiple video devices. To
do this, press and hold any of the 4 buttons you wish to control and
then press additional buttons while still holding the first button. The
timecode and status from the held button is displayed on the SloMo
Mini.
Refer to the Machine Control section for more detail.
Cueing Functions
Manual Time
Pressing this button allows you to enter a specific timecode location
and have the video device to to that location, if it is valid and exists.
Simply press the Manual Time button, enter the timecode you wish to
locate to using the numbered keypad and press the Enter button.
This illuminates while the SloMo Mini is waiting for user input.
Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.
CLR ESC
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to erase and exit the
pending Manual Time entry.
Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.
Mark In / Mark Out
Pressing either of these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to temporarily
store the current timecode for Instant Replay and Cue/Clip Store
functions.
Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.
Store Cue
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to store the current Mark
In and Mark Out points for Cue/Clip Store functions.
This illuminates to indicate that the Mark In and Mark Out points have
been defined are waiting to be stored. The SloMo Mini is waiting for
the user to press the Enter or CLR/ESC button.
Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.
Last Cue, Next Cue
Pressing either of these buttons causes the recall the next or
previous stored Cue or Clip. The Cue or Clip is not recalled until the
Enter button is pressed.
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This illuminates to indicate that the Cue is pending and waiting for the
user to press the Enter or CLR/ESC button.
Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.
Enter
Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to act on the pending
operation.
In Manual Time entry, it causes the SoMo Mini to command the video
device to locate to the manually entered timecode, if it is valid and
exists.
In Last Cue/Next Cue recall (in Cue and Park mode), it causes the
SoMo Mini to command the video device to locate to the stored
timecode, if it is valid and exists.
In Last Cue/Next Cue recall (in Cue/Play/Stop or CuePlayStop Slo
mode), it causes the SoMo Mini to command the video device to
locate to the stored In Point, enter Play or varispeed mode and stop
at the stored Out Point.
Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.
The Enter button is also used in the Configuration Menu to switch
between the menu item and the parameters.
Numeric Keypad
Pressing these buttons allow you to directly access Cues and Clips.
They also allow you to enter timecode for Manual Time.
Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.
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Configuration Menu
There are a number of user configurable items that should be checked and
set for your application.
To go to the menu, press the MENU button. Select the menu item by
turning the jog wheel.
As the Jog wheel is turned, different menu items are displayed on the top
line of the window.
There are two types of items accessed this way: Parameters and
Commands. Parameters allow the user to modify settings and are stored in
nonvolatile memory. Commands allow you to perform certain operations
such as a memory dump or clear memory. In the case of parameters, you
will see the currently selected and stored value on the bottom line. An
arrow of the left side of the display points to the top line, indicating that the
menu item is now being selected by the wheel.
Once the desired menu item is shown, a press of the ENTER key will
cause the arrow to change to the bottom line of the display.
This indicates that turning the Jog wheel will scroll the possible options for
that menu item. Pressing the ENTER key again will return the arrow to the
top line, and additional menu items may be scrolled thru. When all options
have been set, another push of the MENU button will save them to the
nonvolatile memory. If you decide to not save, pressing the CLR/ESC key
will exit out of the menu mode without saving.
> Time Code Type
30 Drop
Time Code Type
> 30 Drop
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When commands are reached at the end of the parameters, the arrow
symbol no longer appears. The second line will now be an instruction,
such as the following:
In some cases, additional instructions may appear after the pressing of
ENTER. Pressing the CLR/ESC key will exit out of the menu operation.
On the following pages are the list of parameters and commands along with
all the possible options. The defaults after initialization are shown in
boldface.
Parameters
1. Time Code Type
This is only used by the Step Frame (Frame+1 and Frame-1) functions. This
determines how the SloMo Mini behaves at whole second boundaries.
ENTER = Erase
•24
• 29.97 drop
•25
•30 drop
•29.97
•60
•30
2. Record Enable
Allows record and edit functions to be enabled or disabled.
• Enabled
• Disabled
3. T-Bar Range
This sets the speed range of the T-Bar from bottom to top.
Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.
•Normal!Scaling Disabled: Still to 10x
!Scaling Enabled: T-Bar Speed Min and Max.
• ± 5%!95% to 105% of play speed
• ± 10%!90% to 110% of play speed
• Bidirectional!-1x to +1x play speed
4. T-Bar Mode
Defines how the T-Bar operates.
•Passive
Movement of an Enabled T-Bar sets the speed, which will be sent upon
either pressing the Play button or calling up a Clip or Cue. Actual
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command sent would be selected by the "T-Bar Message" below unless
set at exactly Play speed, in which case a Play message will be sent.
• Active
Movement of the T-Bar immediately sends an appropriate command to
machine when Enable LED is on.
5. T-Bar Speed Min
This sets the minimum speed to be sent by the T-Bar in Normal Mode when the
T1 (Scaling) button is active.
Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.
• Still
•1/64x
•1/32x
•3/64x
•1/16x
•3/32x
•1/8x
•3/16x
•1/4x
•3/8x
•1/2x
•3/4x
6. T-Bar Speed Max
This sets the maximum speed to be sent by the T-Bar in Normal Mode when the
T1 (Scaling) button is active.
Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.
•1x
• 1½x
•2x
•4x
•8x
•10x
7. T-Bar Speed Preset
Sets the Preset Speed to be evoked by pressing the Preset Button.
Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.
• Still
•1/64x
•1/32x
•3/64x
•1/16x
•3/32x
•1/8 x
•3/16x
•1/4x
•3/8x
•1/2x
•3/4x
•1x
• 1½x
•2x
•4x
8. T-Bar Message
This sets the type of command sent by SloMo Mini during T-Bar operations
• Jog Msgs
• Variable Msgs
• Shuttle Msgs
9. Stop --> T-Bar
This determines if pressing the STOP, PLAY, R-PLAY, REW or FFWD button will
disable the T-Bar and turn off ENABLE LED.
• No Effect
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• Turns Off
10. Step Frame
This determines what will happen when a Frame+1 or Frame-1 button is pushed.
•GoTo Mode
This will issue a GoTo to the proper frame. This should be used with most
"modern" machines, as it can cause inaccurate locating with older
machines such as the BVU-800.
• SloMo Mode
This issues a slow shuttle command in the appropriate direction, then a
Still command when the desired frame has been reached. This does not
work well with disk-based recorders.
• Step Fwd/Rev
This sends a 2x 14 or 2x 24 command that is recognized by only very new
machines.
11. Audio Trk Type
This determines how the audio track arming is handled.
• Type 1
Older video devices with two analog tracks.
A1 = Analog Audio 1 (This is sometimes interpreted as Digital Audio 1 in
some video devices)
A2 = Analog Audio 2 (This is sometimes interpreted as Digital Audio 2 in
some video devices)
Shift + A1 = Analog Audio 3 (TC in some video devices)
Shift + A2 = Analog Audio 4 (Sync in some video devices)
•Type 2
Sends a 2 byte track arm message with the A1 & A2 bits copied from the
D1 & D2 bits. Tally back uses byte 5 of the Status Data message.
A1 = Analog Audio 1 and Digital Audio 1
A2 = Analog Audio 2 and Digital Audio 2
Shift + A1 = Digital Audio 3
Shift + A2 = Digital Audio 4
• Type 3
Same as Type 2, except Tally back uses the Edit Preset Sense message.
A1 = Analog Audio 1 and Digital Audio 1
A2 = Analog Audio 2 and Digital Audio 2
Shift + A1 = Digital Audio 3
Shift + A2 = Digital Audio 4
• Type 4
Same as Type 2, except the A1 & A2 bits are set to zero.
A1 = Digital Audio 1
A2 = Digital Audio 2
Shift + A1 = Digital Audio 3
Shift + A2 = Digital Audio 4
12. Stop Method
Sets Stop behavior.
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