The 300 Clip Instant Access System consists of the ST300-SSM VTR Controller, STS420
Shotbox, and Shotlist Software.
Upon receipt of the Learn command, the ST300 saves the CLIP IDS of the currently loaded clips,
the current time of each clip, the VTRs they are loaded on and the current GANG mode into the
appropriate Cue Point.
SHOTLIST provides fast access to existing video clips stored on QUANTEL Video Servers. The
SHOTLIST contains up to 400 CLIP IDs, stored in non-volatile memory in the ST300.
Any clip in the SHOTLIST can be quickly loaded by simply entering the associated 3-digit
number of its location, then pressing [LOAD]. Press [PLAY] to play the clip. Press [RECUE]
to cue to the beginning of the clip.
DEFINITIONS
Throughout this document VTR, DDR, VDR & Video Server will be referred to collectively
as “Video Server.”
The ST300-S/SM as the ST300.
The ST420 SHOTBOX is referred to as “SHOTBOX.”
“SHOTKEY” refers to the 1-30 switches on the SHOTBOX.
Words surrounded by brackets, for example, [ENTER], are keys on the ST300 or the
SHOTBOX. [XXX] + [XXX] means hold the two keys down simultaneously.
1) Plug one end of a standard 9-pin, RS422 serial cable, into the
OUTPUT connector on the rear of the SHOTBOX. Plug the other end
of the cable into the AUX connector on the rear of the ST300.
2) Connect the Ault Model #SW300 POWER SUPPLY into the POWER
connector on the rear of the SHOTBOX. Plug the Power Supply into an outlet,
90 VAC – 240 VAC.
b. ST300-S/SM, VTR/DDR CONTROLLER
1) Plug one end of a 9-conductor, RS422 serial cable into the VTR 1 (2, 3 or 4)
connector on the rear of the ST300. Plug the other end of the cable into the
REMOTE connector on the Video Server.
2) Connect the supplied POWER SUPPLY, APX#4108, into the POWER
connector on the rear of the ST300. Plug the Power Supply into an outlet, 90
VAC – 240 VAC.
3) Check SETUP MENU prior to using the ST300 to confirm proper Record mode
and other User settable modes.
a. Select a VTR by pressing VTR [1], VTR [2], VTR [3], or VTR [4].
b. Press [CLIP LIST] to view the list of CLIP IDs that are resident on the Video Server.
The CLIP LIST indicator will turn on.
c. Press [CREATE] to create and load a new clip.
(Creating a clip is described in the CREATING A CLIP section.)
OR
Turn the Wheel to view the existing CLIP IDs on the video server.
Turn the Wheel clockwise to scroll forward, or counter-clockwise to scroll backward,
through the list of available CLIPs. Backward scrolling is limited to the last 10 CLIP IDs
viewed.
OR
Manually enter a CLIP ID using the ST300 numeric keypad, or PC keyboard (if KBIO
option).
OR
Manually enter a Clip ID using the Qwerty keyboard on SHOTBOX.
d. Press [LOAD] to load the selected CLIP ID for playout.
If more than one Clip ID matches the entered/selected ID, the display will show “More
Than 1 Found.”
Using the wheel, scroll through the list of clips.
Select the desired clip, then press [LOAD].
e. Repeat steps a. thru d. to load clips on desired VTRs.
f. Set the GANG mode, if required.
6. VIEW THE CLIP ID OF THE CURRENTLY LOADED
CLIP
Press [SHIFT] + [LOAD]. The bottom line will show the name of the loaded clip.
a. Press and hold [VIEW]. The VIEW indicator comes on.
b. Press and hold the desired shotkey.
c. The switch turns RED and the content (CLIP ID) is displayed on a virtual display.
For Example:
NOTE: All the remaining switches are not illuminated.
d. Release the keys to return to normal operation.
VTR 1
Clip 23
VTR 2
Clip 13
VTR 3
Clip 77
VTR 4
No Assignment
13. SHOTBOX SHOTKEY MAPS
The SWITCHES on the SHOTBOX access the SHOTLIST locations as follows:
BANK 0, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 001 Î 030.
BANK 1, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 101 Î 130.
BANK 2, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 201 Î 230.
BANK 3, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 301 Î 330.
BANK 4, SWITCHES 1 Î 50 access Cue Point locations 401 Î 430.
BANK 5, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 501 Î 530.
BANK 6, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 601 Î 630.
BANK 7, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 701 Î 730.
BANK 8, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 801 Î 830.
BANK 9, SWITCHES 1 Î 30 access Cue Point locations 901 Î 930.
14. SHOTBOX CONTROL SWITCHES
a. [PLAY]: Plays out the selected clip.
b. [RECUE]: Returns to the beginning of the clip.
c. [STOP]: Stops playout of the clip.
d. [SHIFT] + [SHOTKEY]: Clears the contents of the pressed shotkey.
The TRANSMIT CUELIST function allows you to transmit your list of Cue Points to a PC, using
the provided utility software on the PC, or to another ST300. Transfer to a PC requires OpSuite
3.0 software, which runs on a Windows-based computer. Contact DNF Controls for more
information.
a. TRANSMIT CUE LIST FUNCTION
1) To Transmit Cue Points to the ST300
a) Connect the VTR4 connector on the rear of the ST300 to the VTR4
connector of the receiving ST300 using an RS422 9-pin cable with TX
and RX lines crossed.
(A “turnaround” cable)
b) Press [MENU] and scroll the Wheel to “Transmit CUE List?
YES=Enter,Exit=ESC”.
c) Press [ENTER] to start transmitting.
The Display shows “Waiting to transmit” on the first line.
d) When the Receiver is ready, transfer starts automatically.
The Display now shows “Transmitting cuelist.”
e) After the transfer is over, the display shows “Transfer is over” for one
second and then shows “Waiting to transmit” again.
f) Connect another ST300 to transmit the list again.
OR
Press [ESC] twice to exit the MENU mode.
2) To Transmit Cue Points to the PC
a) Connect the VTR4 connector on the back of the ST300 to one of the
COM ports on the PC using a RS422 to RS232 adapter.
b) Repeat steps b-f of the TRANSMIT CUE POINTS to the ST300
The RECEIVE CUELIST function allows you to receive your list of Cue Points from a
PC or from another ST300. Transfer to a PC requires OpSuite 3.0 software, which runs
on a Windows-based computer. Contact DNF Controls for more information.
1) To Receive Cue Points from the ST300
a) Connect the VTR4 connector on the back of the ST300 from the VTR4
connector of the transmitting ST300 using RS422 9-pin cable with TX
and RX lines crossed.
(A “Turnaround” Cable)
b) Press [MENU] and scroll the Wheel to “Receive CUE List?
YES=Enter, Exit=ESC.”
c) Press [ENTER] from start receiving.
The Display shows “Waiting to receive” on the first line.
d) When the Transmitter is ready, transfer starts automatically.
The Display now shows “Receiving cuelist.”
e) After the transfer is over the display shows “Done-Success! Press any
key…”
f) Press any key. The display shows “Receive cuelist?” message.
g) Press [ESC] to exit the MENU mode.
2) To Receive Cue Points from the PC
a) Connect the VTR4 connector on the back of the ST300 to one of the
COM ports on the PC using RS422 to RS232 adapter
b) Repeat steps b-g of the RECEIVE CUE POINTS from the ST300
Press [MENU] OR use the Softkeys to change the desired mode for that option.
Turn the Wheel at anytime to select another item.
Press [ESC] at anytime to exit SETUP MENU. The MENU indicator will turn off.
MENU MODES
RECORD
WIND
MODE
SLOMO
(Turning Wheel Clockwise)
Press Softkey to select the desired record mode:
Assemble, Insert, Lockout or Crash (Full).
Press Softkey to select:
HOLD (fast wind is maintained only while key is depressed).
OR
LATCH (fast wind is initiated and maintained with momentary key press).
Select fast wind speed (03.9X, etc.) by pressing Softkey.
ST300 display shows
(Non T-Bar version):
ST300 display shows
(T-Bar version):
Press Softkey [TBAR] (or [WHEEL]) to toggle between T-BAR and WHEEL.
NOTE - The T-BAR has a fixed speed range of 0Æ+200 with a detent at +100% play speed.
For Wheel only
Press Softkey [SPDRANGE] to select SLOMO speed ranges:
Press Softkey to select 0 Æ +200 OR –100 Æ +200.
Press Softkey [BACK] to return to SLOMO MENU.
Press [ESC] to exit SETUP MENU
OR turn the Wheel to select another item.
Press Softkey [PRSET] to select the SLOMO Preset Speed Mode.
Press Softkey [UPDATE].
When exiting SLOMO mode, the last used speed is saved in the Preset Speed register.
OR
Press Softkey [STATIC].
The Preset Speed register is NOT updated when exiting SLOMO mode.
It is only changed by [SHIFT] + [SLOMO] (PRESET SLOMO).
ST300 SETUP
Clear Cues SetDefault
Press Softkey beneath ClearCues to clear all Cue Points to 00:00:00:00.
Press Softkey [YES] when asked “Are You Sure?”
Press Softkey beneath SetDefault to set ST300 to default settings.
Press Softkey [YES] when asked “Are You Sure?”
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please set these items during initial installation.
The version number and date for the currently installed software is displayed. For example:
4000CL-O V3.0
072400
Set to ON if black burst is supplied to the Ref Video connector on the rear panel. Set to OFF if no
blackburst is supplied.
Press Softkey to select single button or 2-button record.
[SHIFT]+[VTR #1]
OR
[SHIFT]+[VTR #2]
OR
[SHIFT]+[VTR #3]
OR
[SHIFT]+[VTR #4]
[FFWD]
[JOG]
[LAST CUE]
[LOOP ENABLE]
[NEXT CUE]
Search the VTR to the manually entered time.
Use the ST300 numeric keypad.
To manually enter the desired time press [ENTER] or [RECUE].
NOTE: G
time search.
Individually press the VTR keys to be included in the gang; the LED
above the key will turn on. Press the VTR key again to remove from
gang; the LED above the key will turn off. Press [ESC] to exit.
The VTR LEDs that are on show the gang.
The flashing LED shows which VTR is currently selected.
Press and HOLD to FFWD. Release key to stop. Set WIND Speed in
MENU.
Select JOG mode and enable Wheel.
Step to the previous Cue Point Location.
Play the currently loaded clip in a continuous loop.
Step to the next Cue Point Location.
RASS VALLEY GROUP Profile does not support TC or VITC
RECORD
REWIND
SHUTTLE
SLOMO
SLO-MO
SPEED
PRESET
STOP
[REC]
[RWD]
[SHUTTLE]
[SLOMO] Press [SLOMO] to slo-mo the VTR. Turn the Wheel (or move the T-
[SHIFT] + [SLOMO] For WHEEL ONLY: Press [SHIFT] + [SLOMO] to preset the slo-mo
[STOP]
Places VTR into the Record mode selected by RECORD MODE in the
SETUP MENU. Press [RECORD] or [RECORD] + [PLAY].
Press and HOLD to REWIND. Release key to stop. Set WIND Speed
in MENU.
Select SHUTTLE mode and enable Wheel.
Bar, if available) to change the play speed.
Press [SLOMO] to STILL frame
OR press any transport key to exit SLOMO.
speed. Turn the Wheel to select desired speed.
Press [ESC] or any transport key to exit.
Press once to STILL frame VTR.
Press again to put VTR into STOP mode.
Pin # Description Function Pin # Description Function
1 GPI 1 Out 9 GPI 1 In Play
2 GPI 2 Out 10 GPI 2 In Stop
3 GPI 3 Out 11 GPI 3 In Recue
4 GPI 4 Out 12 GPI 4 In Next Cue
5 GPI 5 Out 13 GPI 5 In Last Cue
6 GPI 6 Out 14 GPI 6 In Recall
7 GPI 7 Out 15 GPI 7 In
Ground
TURNAROUND ADAPTER
DNF Side Quantel Side
9-Pin D-Type, Female
1 Frame Ground 1 Frame Ground
2 Receive A Í 2 Transmit A Î
3 Transmit B Î 3 Receive B Í
4 Transmit Common 4 Transmit Common
5 No Connection 5 No Connection
6 Receive Common 6 Receive Common
7 Receive B Í 7 Transmit B Î
8 Transmit A Î 8 Receive A Í
9 Frame Ground 9 Frame Ground
9-Pin D-Type, Male
b. ST420 (SHOTBOX)
Power: +5v DC @ 4A, +12v DC @ 1.0A, -12v DC @ 0.6A
90 VAC to 265 VAC adapter supplied with IEC
connector
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