JLCooper Electronics SharpShot User manual

SharpShot
Ultra-Compact Command Palette
User Manual

SharpShot User Manual
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SharpShot is a trademark of JLCooper Electronics. All other brand names are the property of
their respective owners.
SharpShot User’s Manual, First Edition (October 16, 2023)
JLCooper Part Number 932136
©2023 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
[phone]
www.jlcooper.com

SharpShot User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction!.................................................................................................................4
Unpacking!...................................................................................................................4
Setup!...........................................................................................................................4
Installation!...................................................................................................................5
Connecting the SharpShot!......................................................................................5
USB Interface Card ........................................................................................................5
RS-232 Interface Card ...................................................................................................5
RS-422 Interface Card ...................................................................................................5
Ethernet Interface Card ..................................................................................................5
Controller Mode of Operation!.....................................................................................6
Technical Reference!....................................................................................................7
Connections!...........................................................................................................7
USB Interface Card ........................................................................................................7
RS-232 Interface Card ...................................................................................................7
RS-422 Interface Card ...................................................................................................8
Ethernet Interface Card ..................................................................................................9
Power!...................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting!....................................................................................................15
Care and Service!..................................................................................................15
JLCooper Limited Factory Warranty!.........................................................................16
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SharpShot. The SharpShot allows you to control video, audio
and show control applications in an intuitive manner. No longer do you have to use a mouse
and keyboard to cue clips, you can now use a tactile interface with graphic buttons in a
compact size.!
The SharpShot is housed in a compact desktop style package that is intended to fit next to a
computer keyboard. The power and interface connectors are located on the rear.!
The SharpShot has numerous interface options. The SharpShot has a slot to accommodate
the smaller MCS-Interface Cards. These are available in:!
•RS-232
•RS-422
•USB
•Ethernet
Unpacking
When you receive your SharpShot, you should receive the following items:!
• SharpShot
• This Users Manual
• Power supply appropriate for your location
If you have purchased any optional Interface cards with the SharpShot, the card may be
preinstalled.!
Setup
An interface card, which communicates with the host must be installed. To install the interface
card:!
1. Unplug the power cable from the unit.
2. Remove 2 screws attaching the blank plate to the side of the unit.
3. Slide Interface Card into unit.
4. Replace 2 screws that secure card to unit."
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Installation
Connecting the SharpShot
Connecting the SharpShot is straightforward.!
USB Interface Card
If you are using USB to connect to a host computer, use a standard USB A-B cable. A driver
is available which maps the SharpShot to a serial port in all modern versions of Windows.
Consult your application documentation for more details to on how configure your SharpShot
for your application. The drivers can be downloaded from the JLCooper website. !
RS-232 Interface Card
If you are using RS-232 to connect to a host computer, use a standard, straight through,
female to female, 9 pin D-Sub cable. Do not use a null modem cable. Configure your host
serial port to communicate at 38400 bits/sec, 8 data bits, odd parity and one stop bit.!
RS-422 Interface Card
If you are using RS-422 to connect to a host, install the RS-422 interface into the interface
slot. Make sure that the jumpers on the RS-422 interface are set to “Host”.!
Ethernet Interface Card
If you are using Ethernet to connect to a host computer, use a standard Ethernet cable.
Consult your application documentation for more details to on how configure your SharpShot
for your application."
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Controller Mode of Operation
The SharpShot operates as a generic controller.!
As a generic controller, the SharpShot connects to a host computer, which acts on button
presses and sends feedback to the SharpShot in the form of text or graphics on the 8 LCD
buttons. !
Since the functionality of the SharpShot is defined by the host application, please refer to
your host applications documentation for details on how to use the SharpShot with your
application."
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Technical Reference
Connections
USB Interface Card
The USB Interface is intended for operation with a host computer. It provides the advantages
of a standard interface, which is found on most modern computers.!
The USB Interface has a female USB B type connector and uses the USB v1.1 protocol. For
Windows computers, there is a driver that allows the device with this interface card to appear
as a com port. This driver can be downloaded from the JLCooper support web site, http://
www.jlcooper.com/pages/downloads.html. With the driver, the virtual com port is configured
to communicate at 38400 bits/sec, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity.!
RS-232 Interface Card
The RS-232 Interface is intended for operation with a host computer. It provides the
advantages of a standard interface, which is found on many computers.!
The RS-232 Interface has a male D-Sub connector. The port is configured to communicate at
1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and odd parity. The port is set to communicate at 38400
bits/sec, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and odd parity."
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RS-232 Interface Pinout
1
DCD*
2
Transmit
3
Receive
4
not used
5
Ground
6
DSR*
7
not used
8
CTS*
9
not used
Note: These signals are at the RS-233 Interface card.
* These pins are not used by the card and are
connected together for ports that require handshake.

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RS-422 Interface Card
The RS-422 Interface is intended for operation with a host computer. It provides the
advantages of RS-422, which allows for long cable runs. With low loss, low capacitance
cable, the RS-422 Interface Card can accommodate cable runs up to 1km.!
The RS-422 Interface has a female, 9 pin, D-Sub connector. The interface can be configured
to connect to a host computer. Five jumpers on the interface card configure the pinout. All
five jumpers must be places in the “To Computer” position. The port is set to communicate at
38400 bits/sec, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and odd parity."
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RS-422 Interface Pinout
1
Ground
2
Transmit A
3
Receive B
4
Ground
5
not used
6
Ground
7
Transmit B
8
Receive A
9
Ground
Note: These signals are at the RS-422 Interface card.

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Ethernet Interface Card
The Ethernet Interface is intended for operation with a host computer. It provides the
advantages of a standard interface, long cable runs, use over private/public/wired/wireless
networks, and the ability to work with any platform that supports TCP/IP.!
To use the Ethernet Interface, the software application MUST be written to specifically
support the Ethernet Interface. Consult your software’s users documentation for details on
how to configure the software to operate with the SharpShot. !
To configure the SharpShot Ethernet settings, an Ethernet Interface card must be installed.
You can verify this by visually checking the slot for the presence of an Ethernet card. To set
the IP address, use the configuration webpage at the following location:!
Configuring the Ethernet Interface
To configure the Ethernet Interface in the SharpShot, simple open the configuration webpage.
The default address is:!
http://192.168.200.114!
The following webpage will appear. Simply click on the SIGN IN button to access the
configuration webpage."
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After signing in, the Device Status page will appear. This will show the units network settings.
On this page, you can only view the network settings. To change the network settings, click
on the NETWORK item on the left side."
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