TimeLine Lynx Keyboard Control Unit User manual

Operating Manual
Keyboard Control Unit
Copyright 1995
All Rights Reserved
Manual No. 73A005-B

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Assistance and Information
TimeLine Technical Support
1755 La Costa Meadows Drive: Phone:[phone]
Suite B Fax: [phone]
San Marcos, CA 92069 [email protected]
Software Version Serial Number
Technical Assistance is available ONLY if the Keyboard Control
Unit (KCU) is registered. Mail in your Warranty Card
immediately to register the KCU.
Remember, when calling for technical support, you must provide
the software version and KCU serial number so that we can give
you accurate and prompt assistance.
Printing History
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means electronically, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of TimeLine
Vista, Inc.
Each revision will cause the letter to the right of the manual part number to change.
The purpose for each revision will be listed below. Events such as the addition of a
feature or functional test will cause the revision number to change.
Internal Document Number: 73K005 Revision B
Revision Date Serial No. Affected Changes Made
AAll First Edition
B8/11/95 All Complete Rewrite
Printed in the United States of America.

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Limited Warranty
TimeLine Vista, Inc. (TimeLine) warrants this product against
defects in material or workmanship as follows:
1. For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase
TimeLine will at it’s option, either perform necessary repairs
at it’s expense or pay the labor charges of others it authorizes
to repair the defective product. After the initial 90 day period
labor charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.
2. In addition TimeLine will supply at no charge, new or rebuilt
replacements for defective parts for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase.
Labor and Parts
To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must notify TimeLine
in writing during the initial ninety (90) day period. TimeLine will
then authorize the purchaser to take or deliver, prepaid, the
product to TimeLine or it’s authorized Service Center.
Parts Only
During the remainder of the warranty period, any defective part
will be replaced if the purchaser will take or deliver the product,
prepaid to TimeLine. Labor incurred in the repair is at the
purchaser’s expense.
This Warranty does not cover any damage due to accident, misuse,
abuse, or negligence.
We suggest that the purchaser retain the dated sales receipt as
evidence of the original date of purchase. This warranty is not
transferable and applies only to the original, registered purchaser.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PUR-
CHASER. TIMELINE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT,
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
AND EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED
ABOVE. TIMELINE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
USA: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation and exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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Safety
To assist identification of potentially hazardous circumstances or
procedures, warnings and cautions will be displayed with the
appropriate text. Occasionally, information that provides an
enhanced understanding of the text will be provided as a Note.
Note: A Note provides information about or an explanation of a
topic related to the subject being discussed.
Warning
Warnings describe a procedure that if not followed as specified could potentially
cause damage to the equipment, a loss of data, or create an error condition.
Manual Contents and Use
This manual starts with information that is used most frequently
and moves to less frequently used information. To use the manual
effectively, first review the applications and system configurations
presented in the Applications chapter to determine your
requirements and preferences.
Then use the Installation chapter to install the Keyboard Control
Unit and make the correct equipment connections. Follow the
initialization and start up tutorial described in the Getting
Started chapter to get a “hands-on” demonstration of the KCU’s
capabilities.
If you experience any difficulties, refer to the Troubleshooting
chapter to analyze the problem. Refer to the subsequent chapters
for detailed information about each of the KCU functions.
Introduction Provides KCU features, a system overview, system
configurations, and specifications.
Applications Illustrates some of the most common KCU applications.
Installation Describes KCU installation and interface procedures.
Getting Started Describes KCU basic operating procedures.
Troubleshooting List the most common KCU messages, prompts, and warnings.
Features and Controls Describes the key functions of the KCU.
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KCU software configurations.
Appendix SMPTE Made Simple
Provides basic information and various applications using
SMPTE time code.
Key Combination Guide
Provides Key and Key Combination Identification Numbers for
"stuck key" errors.
Glossary
An alphabetic list of terms used during the discussion of the
KCU.
Quick Reference Guide
Graphical charts of the KCU Setup options.
Conventions Used for Examples
This manual uses the following conventions.
Press Press a key, generally a movement key or function key such as
[CLR].
Select Press or adjust the indicated key or wheel to obtain a result or
display
You see A key word, indicator, or number that you can see on the front
panel or display.
[CLR] This indicates a particular key on the KCU, such as the clear key
in this example.
LED This is one of the lights on the KCU.
Key Each of the buttons, switches or keys on the KCU that you press
to cause something to happen.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Keyboard Control Unit Features .......................................................................................... 1-2
System Overview................................................................................................................... 1-4
Keyboard Control Unit (KCU)......................................................................................... 1-5
Lynx-2 and Lynx Time Code Modules ............................................................................ 1-6
Lynx System Supervisor Unit (SSU) .............................................................................. 1-7
Lynx Console Control Unit (CCU) .................................................................................. 1-8
Remote Motion Controller ............................................................................................... 1-9
Jog/Shuttle Wheel Assembly Kit....................................................................................1-10
System Configurations .........................................................................................................1-11
Specifications........................................................................................................................1-12
Keyboard .........................................................................................................................1-12
Jog/Shuttle Wheel...........................................................................................................1-12
Power Supply ..................................................................................................................1-12
Physical...........................................................................................................................1-12
Software Versions...........................................................................................................1-12
CHAPTER 2 APPLICATIONS
Stand-alone KCU Operation .................................................................................................2-2
Typical Uses..................................................................................................................... 2-2
Considerations ................................................................................................................. 2-2
Stand-alone KCU with a VTR............................................................................................... 2-3
Typical Uses..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Considerations ................................................................................................................. 2-3
Varispeed and Gearbox Operations with the KCU .............................................................. 2-4
KCU and System Supervisor Unit (SSU) Operation ........................................................... 2-5
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
Hardware Supplied ............................................................................................................... 3-1
System Setup Planning......................................................................................................... 3-2
Power ............................................................................................................................... 3-2
Cabling ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Power On Initialization ................................................................................................... 3-2

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Installing the KCU.................................................................................................................3-2
Cabling..............................................................................................................................3-2
Connecting the KCU and Power Supply Unit .................................................................3-4
Power Supply....................................................................................................................3-5
Connecting the Lynx-2 Modules ......................................................................................3-6
GPIs ..................................................................................................................................3-7
System Supervisor Unit ...................................................................................................3-8
Quick Test and Initialization.................................................................................................3-9
Testing the Lynx-2 Modules.............................................................................................3-9
Setting Up the KCU .......................................................................................................3-10
Verifying Communications.............................................................................................3-10
Interface Diagrams ..............................................................................................................3-10
KCU Stand-Alone ...........................................................................................................3-11
Post-Production System–System Supervisor Unit........................................................3-12
CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED
Initializing and Configuring the KCU...................................................................................4-2
Turning on the KCU.........................................................................................................4-2
Resetting the KCU ...........................................................................................................4-2
Setting the System Reference ..........................................................................................4-3
Initializing Lynx Communication ....................................................................................4-3
Using KCU Memory...............................................................................................................4-4
Capturing a Time Code Value..........................................................................................4-4
Retrieving a Time Code Value .........................................................................................4-5
Changing Memory Size ....................................................................................................4-5
Using Time Code Registers....................................................................................................4-6
Local Zero Register...........................................................................................................4-6
Time Register ...................................................................................................................4-7
Preroll Register ................................................................................................................4-7
Postroll Register ...............................................................................................................4-7
Reference Sync Point Register .........................................................................................4-8
Source Sync Point Register ..............................................................................................4-8
Offset Register..................................................................................................................4-9
Error Register...................................................................................................................4-9
In Point Register ..............................................................................................................4-9
Out Point Register..........................................................................................................4-10
Duration Register...........................................................................................................4-11
Cue Point Register..........................................................................................................4-12

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Grouping Machines with the KCU ......................................................................................4-12
Machine Modes ...............................................................................................................4-12
Changing the Master Machine.......................................................................................4-15
Separating the Master and Reference Machines...........................................................4-15
Using Offsets ........................................................................................................................4-16
Setting an Offset.............................................................................................................4-16
Calculating Offsets Using Sync Points ..........................................................................4-17
Trimming an Offset ........................................................................................................4-18
Editing with the KCU ..........................................................................................................4-20
Editing Example .............................................................................................................4-20
Setting a Sync Point .......................................................................................................4-21
Clearing a Sync Point .....................................................................................................4-22
KCU Messages and Errors...................................................................................................4-22
Displaying System Error Messages ...............................................................................4-22
Displaying Version Numbers .........................................................................................4-23
Accessing Status Mode ...................................................................................................4-23
Setup [SETUP] Options .......................................................................................................4-23
Setup Options .................................................................................................................4-24
Setup Example................................................................................................................4-25
KCU Options Menus ............................................................................................................4-26
Editing [EDIT] Options Menu........................................................................................4-26
Event Select GPI [EVNT] Options Menu.......................................................................4-27
Film [FILM] Options Menu............................................................................................4-27
SSU List [LIST] Options Menu......................................................................................4-27
Edit Looping [LOOP] Options Menu..............................................................................4-28
System [SYS] Options Menu ..........................................................................................4-28
Track Select [TRKS] Options Menu...............................................................................4-28
Transport [TRAN] Options Menu ..................................................................................4-29
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Keyboard Power-Up Messages.............................................................................................. 5-2
Prompts.................................................................................................................................. 5-2
Self Test Messages ................................................................................................................ 5-4
System Error Messages......................................................................................................... 5-5
Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 5-6

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CHAPTER 6 FEATURES AND CONTROLS
KCU Display Screen ..............................................................................................................6-2
Machine Information........................................................................................................6-2
Time Code Information ....................................................................................................6-3
Machine Status.................................................................................................................6-3
Calculator Scratch Pad ....................................................................................................6-4
Transport Controls.................................................................................................................6-5
LOC (Locate) Key .............................................................................................................6-5
CUE Key ...........................................................................................................................6-5
ALL STOP Key .................................................................................................................6-5
ROLLBACK Key...............................................................................................................6-6
REPLAY Key ....................................................................................................................6-6
EDIT Key ..........................................................................................................................6-6
<< (Rewind) Key ...............................................................................................................6-7
>> (Fast Forward) Key .....................................................................................................6-7
■(Stop) Key......................................................................................................................6-7
> (Play) Key ......................................................................................................................6-7
REH Key ...........................................................................................................................6-8
REC Key ...........................................................................................................................6-8
Using the Jog/Shuttle Wheel and Controls ...........................................................................6-9
TRIM Key .........................................................................................................................6-9
JOG Key..........................................................................................................................6-10
NEXT Key.......................................................................................................................6-10
SHUTTLE Key ...............................................................................................................6-10
ENTR Key.......................................................................................................................6-10
Device Select Keys ...............................................................................................................6-11
SYS Key ..........................................................................................................................6-11
GEN Key.........................................................................................................................6-11
FILM Key........................................................................................................................6-11
SETUP Key.....................................................................................................................6-11
TRKS Key .......................................................................................................................6-12
TRAN Key.......................................................................................................................6-12
EVNT Key.......................................................................................................................6-12
LIST Key.........................................................................................................................6-13
MEM Key........................................................................................................................6-13