JLCooper Electronics ES-SloMo User manual

ES-SloMo
Slow Motion Video Controller
Operations Manual

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ES-SloMo, Gangway16 and ES-450 are trademarks of JLCooper Electronics.
All other brand names are the property of their respective owners.
ES-SloMo User’s Manual, Third Edition
Part Number 932094
2009 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
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Table of Contents
Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Features--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Connecting --------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Initialization ------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Timecode Display------------------------------------------------------- 8
Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Parameters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Cue Operations -------------------------------------------------------- 24
Basic Cue Operations----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
“Cue and Park" Specific Operations----------------------------------------------------------------------25
“Cue/Ply/Stop” and “CuePlyStp Slo” Specific Operations -------------------------------------------27
Editing the Cue List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
TBar Operation -------------------------------------------------------- 30
Edit Preset (Track Arming) ----------------------------------------- 32
Machine Control------------------------------------------------------- 33
Gangway16 Operation------------------------------------------------ 34
Setup------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Gangway16 Controls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
Controlling the Gangway16 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
Appendix ---------------------------------------------------------------- 41
Log Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Clip Transfer Protocol---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
Pinout ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
Power ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45
Care and Service------------------------------------------------------- 46
JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty-------------- 47

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Introduction
The ES-SloMo 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/Shuttle
remote for most VTRs, DDRs and disk recorders. Its sleek design
and low cost make it the perfect addition to edit suites, remote
trucks and other studio applications.
ES-SloMo features include professional transport buttons,
professional Jog/Shuttle Wheel for convenient picture search
operations, a high quality TBar for Slow Motion and shuttle tape
operation, an easy to read 2 x 16 VF display for accurate editing, a
full size numeric keypad, fast access function keys and an
integrated data and power cable to minimize desktop clutter.
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
• 4 RS-422 serial ports (16 with the optional Gangway16)
• Professional Jog/Shuttle mechanism
• TBar control for slow motion control using Shuttle, Jog
or Variable Play commands
• Dynamic slow motion replays directly accessed from
integrated TBar mechanism
• User programmable TBar limits
• User programmable TBar behavior:
Min to Max, -Max to +Max, ±5%, ±10%
• Active or Passive TBar Modes

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• 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 ES-SloMo 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 decks
• 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 ES-SloMo is straightforward. Connect the large 25
pin D-Sub connector to the rear of the ES-SloMo. Secure the
connector the unit by screwing the lock screws into the connector.
Connect each deck 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 ES-
SloMo.
Lastly, connect the unit 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 unit on or off.

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Initialization
The ES-SloMo configuration and TBar calibration can be reset by
holding the EJECT button while applying power to the unit. After
doing so, the display will show:
Then the display will show:
Follow the directions on the display.
This calibrates the TBar for optimum range. These values are
stored in nonvolatile memory and should never need to be
changed. After performing this, the unit will revert to normal
operation.
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Timecode Display
When the ES-SloMo 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 ES-SloMo displays a space as in the pictures
below.
Nondrop Timecode display in Cue and Park Mode
Nondrop Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop
and Cue/Play/StopSlo Modes
If the machine returns drop frame timecode, the ES-SloMo
displays a period or dot as in the picture below.
Drop Frame Timecode display in Cue and Park Mode
Drop Frame Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop
and Cue/Play/StopSlo Modes
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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 ES-
SloMo displays a period as in the pictures below.
Timecode display in Cue and Park Mode 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 ES-SloMo
displays a colon as in the pictures below.
Timecode display in Cue and Park Mode indicating field 2
Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop
and Cue/Play/StopSlo Modes indicating field 2
Many decks do not return fields so, you may only see one or the
other.
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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. If you are in Shuttle Mode, the display
will tell you to go to the Jog mode. Press the wheel to go to Jog
mode, and press the MENU button again.
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.
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