JLCooper Electronics SloMoPro User manual

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Slow Motion Control Surface with USB Interface

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SloMoPro, SloMo Mini, Edit Suite Series, ES-SloMo and ES-450 are trademarks of JLCooper Electronics.
All other brand names are the property of their respective owners.
SloMoPro USB User’s Manual, First Edition (May 2, 2019)
Part Number 932156
©2019 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
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Table of Contents
.........................................................................................................Introduction 4
.....................................................................................................................Features !4
...........................................................................................................Connecting 5
..........................................................................................................Initialization 6
..........................................................................................Buttons and Controls 7
..............................................................................................................Appendix 8
......................................................................................................GPI Inputs and Outputs "8
.........................................................................................................................Power!9
.................................................................................Caring for your SloMoPro 10
......................................................................................................................Service!10
........................................................................................................Troubleshooting!10
...........................................................JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty 11
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Introduction
The SloMoPro USB is a compact controller for video editing applications. The
SloMoPro USB is a companion product to software based applications.
The SloMoPro USB 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 LCD 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
•USB 2.0 connection to Windows and Mac computers
•GPI Input and Outputs
•Professional Jog/Shuttle mechanism
•T-Bar control for slow motion control
•High durability transport buttons
•Full size numeric keypad
•Easy to read 2 line x 16 VF Display
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Connecting
Connecting the SloMoPro USB is straightforward. Simply connect the SloMoPro
USB to a free USB port on your computer. The SloMoPro USB is powered from the
USB port. The SloMoPro USB should be plugged into a self powered hub.
Drivers for the SloMoPro USB can be obtained from the downloads section of the
JLCooper website.
https://www.jlcooper.com/_php/downloads.php
To configure the SloMoPro USB to operate with a specific software application,
refer to the setup documentation for that software application.
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Initialization
The SloMoPro configuration and T-Bar calibration can be reset by holding the
SHIFT button while applying power to the SloMoPro. 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
SloMoPro 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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Buttons and Controls
The following section introduces the controls on the SloMoPro and details the
functions of those controls.
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Appendix
GPI Inputs and Outputs
The table below details the pinout of the GPI connector on the rear panel of the
SloMoPro.
GPI Connector
Transport Switch
1
Rewind
2
Stop
3
Fast Forward
4
W1
5
Ground
6
Reverse Play
7
Play
8
Shift
9
W2
The GPI Inputs/Outputs mirror the function of the common transport switches. The
function of each GPI Inputs/Outputs is shown in the diagram below. The
maximum voltage on the GPI pins is +5 volts.
74HC165
GPI Input/Output
+ 5 Volts
4700 Ohm
Transport
Switch
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Power
The SloMoPro requires a 9-12 volt DC power supply capable of delivering 500
milliamps or more. 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 SloMoPro on or off.
The SloMoPro comes with a power supply that is appropriate for most countries in
which the SloMoPro is sold. If you need a power supply specific to your location,
please contact your local distributor or JLCooper Electronics.
If the power supply is damaged or lost, it can be ordered from JLCooper Electronics
directly. The JLCooper Part number is 561036.
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Caring For Your SloMoPro
If properly cared for, your SloMoPro should provide years of trouble free
performance. While the SloMoPro is built in a rugged metal enclosure, please avoid
dropping the SloMoPro.
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not allow liquids, dust or other foreign matter to
get inside the SloMoPro.
Service
There are no user-serviceable parts in the SloMoPro. Please refer to the JLCooper
Electronics Limited Factory Warranty on the following page for detailed warranty
and service information.
Troubleshooting
If for some reason the SloMoPro does not give you the expected results, take a
moment to do some investigating. The most important concept is that you have
your SloMoPro connected properly as outlined in Installation and Use. Take a
moment to double check your setup.
A common problem is forgetting to turn the power switch on or turning the
SloMoPro on after the software application has launched.
In addition, the JLCooper website (www.jlcooper.com) will contain up to date
information on drivers, applications and troubleshooting.
If all else fails, you can contact the JLCooper Service Department at:
[e-mail].
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