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Model No. 2034CL-TO
(&2034CL-TO-T)
300 CLIP INSTANT ACCESS SYSTEM
Pinnacle Thunder
Odetics Protocol
NOTE: Supports up to 4 Video Server Channels
USER MANUAL
2034CL-TO, Pinnacle Thunder Protocol 1
Table of Contents
1. REVISION HISTORY 4
GETTING STARTED . . .. 5
2. SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION 5
DEFINITIONS 5
3. SYSTEM
A. SHOTBOX 6
B. ST300-S/SM, VTR/DDR CONTROLLER 6
4. VIDEO
5. CLIP
6. LEARN
7. LEARN
8. RECALL
9. RECALL
PLAY MODES 9
10.
A. NORMAL PLAY 9
B. LOOP PLAY 9
C. PLAY-TO-LOOP 9
11. PLAY
12. LEARN
A. ON THE ST300 10
B. ON THE SHOTBOX 10
13. THE
INSTALLATION 6
SERVER SETUP 7
LIST FUNCTION 7
ON THE ST300 8
ON THE SHOTBOX 8
ON THE ST300 8
ON THE SHOTBOX 9
SINGLE CLIP IN LOOP OR PLAY-TO-LOOP MODES 10
PLAY-TO-LOOP INTO CUE POINT 10
RECUE FUNCTION 11
ADVANCED FEATURES . . . 12
14. CREATING
15. CAPTURE
A. SET AN IN (OUT) POINT 12
B. VIEW THE IN (OUT) POINT 13
C. CLEAR THE IN (OUT) POINT 13
D. ENTER PREROLL VALUE 13
E. EXECUTE CAPTURE FUNCTION 13
16. SHOTBOX
17. VIEW
18. SHOTBOX
19. TRANSFERRING
A. TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE ST300 15
B. TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE PC 15
20. RECEIVE
A. TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM TH ST300 16
B. TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE PC 16
A CLIP 12
FUNCTION 12
SHOTKEY MAPPING TO SHOTLIST LOCATIONS 14
CONTENT OF CUE POINTS 14
CONTROL SWITCHES 14
CUELIST 15
CUELIST FUNCTION 16
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REFERENCE . . . 17
21. SETUP
22. FUNCTION
MENU 17
TABLE 19
23. SPECIFICATIONS 20
RS422
POWER
RS422
POWER
A. ST300 20
SERIAL CONNECTOR 20
CONNECTOR 20
B. ST420 (SHOTBOX) 21
SERIAL CONNECTOR 21
CONNECTOR 21
24. TROUBLESHOOTING 22
ST420
25. KEY
26. DNF
LAYOUT 23
CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY 24
TROUBLESHOOTING 22
NOTE:
For DNF software with a date code of 12/07/02 or later, please ensure that you have
previously installed Pinnacle’s latest Thunder software and an updated THUNDER DLL
file. Do not install the DNF eprom until the appropriate Thunder software has been
installed. The Thunder Software Version installed should be Pinnacle Version 5.2 or any
subsequent version issued by Pinnacle.
If you do not have the appropriate version of Thunder software installed, or have any
questions relating to your Thunder software, please contact Pinnacle.
Manual Version............................……............................... 1.6 020604
Document ID....................……...................... 2034CL-TO User Manual
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1. REVISION HISTORY
121702 Rev. 1.3 Added Thunder software version note.
092403 Rev. 1.4 Company header information revised.
110403 Rev. 1.5 Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty.
Updated Receive Cue List & Transmit Cue List Function description.
020604 Rev. 1.6 Added note to Cover and Systems Description: Supports up to 4
Video Server Channels.
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Getting Started . . ..
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The 300 Clip Instant Access System consists of the ST300-SSM VTR Controller, ST420
SHOTBOX and Shotlist Software.
The ST300 controls up to 4 video channels individually or ganged.
The SHOTLIST contains up to 300 CLIP IDs, stored in non-volatile memory in the ST300.
Remotely view the CLIP IDs that exist in the Pinnacle Thunder under control. Desired clips can
be MARKed into the SHOTLIST, at a single location or at multiple locations.
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
recue to the beginning of the clip.
DEFINITIONS
Throughout this manual, the Pinnacle Thunder will be referred to 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.
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3. SYSTEM INSTALLATION
a. SHOTBOX
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 5 VDC, 1Amp 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 9pin REMOTE connector on the Video Server.
2) Connect the +5, +12, -12 VDC POWER SUPPLY into the POWER connector
on the rear of the ST300. Plug the Power Supply into an outlet, 90 VAC to 240
VAC.
3) Check SETUP MENU prior to using the ST300 to confirm proper Record mode
and other User settable modes.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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4. VIDEO SERVER SETUP
a. Select ODETICS Broadcast communications protocol on the VIDEO SERVER to be
controlled.
b. Assign a serial port on the VIDEO SERVER through which the ST300 will control it.
NOTES: The VIDEO SERVER may not support LTC or VITC time modes in ODETICS
Broadcast mode. The ST300 will default to Tape Time if a non-supported time mode is selected.
In Odetics Broadcast mode, the VIDEO SERVER may O
INSERT and ASSEMBLE record modes may be disabled.
Setup is complete.
5. CLIP LIST FUNCTION
a. Press [CLIP LIST] to view the list of CLIP IDs that are resident on the Video Server.
The display will show “CREATE NEW CLIP.”
The CLIP LIST indicator will turn on.
b. Press [LOAD] to create a new clip OR turn the Wheel to view CLIP IDs.
Turn the Wheel clockwise to scroll forward, or counter-clockwise to scroll backward,
through the list of available CLIPs.
c. Press [LOAD] to load the current CLIP ID (shown on the top line of the d isp lay). After
loading the selected clip, the CLIP LIST function will terminate.
The CLIP LIST indicator will turn off.
d. CLIP IDs can be manually entered from the ST300 numeric keypad
OR the SHOTBOX “qwerty” keyboard: Enter an ID (maximum of 8 characters.)
e. Press [LOAD] to load the entered CLIP ID and NOT save it in the SHOTLIST.
NLY allow Full Record.
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6. LEARN ON THE ST300
a. Select a VTR by pressing VTR [1], VTR [2], VTR [3] or VTR [4].
b. LOAD a Clip. If LEARNING a Gang, load all clips and set the Gang.
c. Select the desired Cue Point by pressing [NEXT CUE], [LAST CUE], or by manually
entering the Cue Point using the numeric keypad.
The selected Cue Point number is shown on the bottom line of the display.
d. Press [SHIFT] + [MARK] to initiate the LEARN.
The display will show:
e. Press the VTR key desired: [1],[2],[3],[4].
f. Press [MARK] and the ST300 will:
LEARN (save) the VTR Number (1,2,3,4), loaded CLIP ID and current IN/OUT time to
the selected Cue Point.
Press VTR:
MARK-Lrn ESC-Cancel
7. LEARN ON THE SHOTBOX
a. Press [LEARN]. The LEARN indicator will turn on.
b. Select the BANK [0] – [9] and then the desired Shotkey.
c. The Learned CLIP ID will be displayed on the pressed key.
NOTE: This will overwrite what you have assigned to the key previously.
d. Press [LEARN] to exit at any time.
NOTE: The [LEARN] key toggles LEARN mode on/off.
8. RECALL ON THE ST300
a. Select the desired Cue Point by pressing [NEXT CUE], [LAST CUE],
or by manually entering the Cue Point using the numeric keypad.
The selected Cue Point number is shown on the bottom line of the display.
b. Press [LOAD] on the ST300.
The ST300 will automatically load the Learned clips on the Learned VTRs, cue the clips
to the Learned time, then set the Learned GANG mode.
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9. RECALL ON THE SHOTBOX
Select the desired Cue Point by pressing the BANK [0] – [9] and then the ShotKey.
10. PLAY MODES
There are now three play modes available:
NORMAL PLAY [LOOP ENABLE] = off [PTL] = off
LOOP PLAY [LOOP ENABLE] = on [PTL] = off
PLAY-TO-LOOP [LOOP ENABLE] = on [PTL] = on
NOTE: All transport modes, other than PLAY, are disabled when [LOOP ENABLE] is ON.
a. NORMAL PLAY
This mode is active when [LOOP ENABLE] and [PTL] are not selected.
The clip will play from its present location to the OUT point and stop.
If the clip is beyond the OUT point when play is pressed, it will play to the END of the
clip.
b. LOOP PLAY
This mode is active when [LOOP ENABLE] is selected and [PTL] is not selected.
The clip will play in an infinite loop between the IN and OUT points.
If the clip is outside the LOOP when [PLAY] is pressed it will CUE to the IN point and
then start playing.
c. PLAY-TO-LOOP
Select [PTL] to activate this mode. ([LOOP ENABLE] is automatically enabled.)
The clip will play from where it is parked (usually at the start) to the OUT point, then
CUE to the IN point and play in an infinite loop between the IN and OUT points.
If the clip is beyond the OUT point of the LOOP when [PLAY] is pressed, it will first
CUE to the START of the clip and then go into PLAY-TO-LOOP.
NOTE: If no IN point is marked, the default IN point is the START of the clip, and if no
OUT is marked, the default OUT is the END of the clip.
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11. PLAY SINGLE CLIP IN LOOP OR PLAY-TO-LOOP
MODES
a. LOAD the clip. (The clip MUST be loaded from the DNF Controller.)
b. Set the IN and OUT points. (See page Section 13, CAPTURE FUNCTION.)
c. Press [PTL] or [LOOP ENABLE].
d. Hold [SHIFT] and press [RECUE].
e. Enter the starting point of the LOOP or PTL, press [ENTER].
f. Press [PLAY].
g. To clear the IN or OUT points, hold [DEL] and press [IN] or [OUT].
12. LEARN PLAY-TO-LOOP INTO CUE POINT
Follow steps a and b above to LOAD a clip and set the IN and OUT points; press [PTL].
a. ON THE ST300
1) Select a Cue Point by pressing [LAST CUE], [NEXT CUE] or by entering the
3-digit number using the numeric keypad, then pressing [ENTER].
2) Press [SHIFT] + [MARK].
3) Press the VTR number you wish to learn the Cue Point into.
4) Press [MARK].
b. ON THE SHOTBOX
1) Recall the Cue Point that has been LEARNED as a PTL.
2) Select the Bank in which you wish to store the clip.
3) Press [LEARN] on the SHOTBOX.
4) Press the desired ShotKey. (The name of the clip will be displayed on the
SHOTBOX with a ‘#’ sign before its name, indicating that the clip was saved as
a PTL.)
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13. THE RECUE FUNCTION
If the IN or OUT time is being displayed, the clip will RECUE to the displayed IN or OUT time.
If the IN or OUT time is not displayed, the clip will RECUE to the start of the clip.
NOTES:
• All transport modes, other than PLAY, are disabled when [LOOP ENABLE] is ON.
• When saving a Cue Point and no IN point is set, the current clip location will be used as the
IN point.
• There MUST be at least 4 seconds between the IN and OUT points for any LOOP
COMMAND.
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Advanced Features . . .
14. CREATING A CLIP
a. Press [CLIP LIST]. The CLIP LIST indicator will turn on.
The display will show “CREATE NEW CLIP.”
b. Press [LOAD]. The display will show the default CLIP ID.
c. Press [LOAD] to accept the default CLIP ID.
OR
Use [NEXT CUE], [LAST CUE] and Wheel to edit the CLIP ID.
Use the [NEXT CUE] and [LAST CUE] keys to position the cursor.
Turn the Wheel to select the desired letter.
OR
Enter a name with a maximum of 8 characters on the SHOTBOX keyboard.
NOTE: On the SHOTBOX, for numbers, use bank keys 0-9, with “0” being 10.
d. Press [LOAD] on the ST300 or on the SHOTBOX to create the selected CLIP ID.
e. If the selected CLIP ID already exists, a warning message will be displayed. To load the
existing clip, press [ENTER]. Press [ESC] to exit without loading the existing clip.
15. CAPTURE FUNCTION
The CAPTURE function allows source material from a VTR to be recorded into the Video Server.
A CLIP ID is also created.
VTR1 is always the Recorder (the Video Server).
Select VTR [2], [3] or [4], as the source VTR. Any RS422, SONY protocol compatible VTR can
be used.
Use the transport function keys to control the source VTR.
Each source VTR has its own set of IN and OUT points.
a. SET AN IN (OUT) POINT
1) Shuttle to the location and press [IN] ([OUT]) to set the IN (OUT) Point.
The IN (OUT) indicator on the ST300 will turn on.
OR
Press [SHIFT] + [IN] ([OUT]) to manually enter a new IN time.
2) Press [ENTER] to save the entered time.
OR
Press [ESC] to exit without saving.
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b. VIEW THE IN (OUT) POINT
1) When the IN (OUT) indicator is on, press [IN] ([OUT]) to view the existing IN
(OUT) Point.
2) While viewing the IN (OUT) Point:
Press [MARK] to overwrite the saved time with the current time.
Press [RECUE] to search to the IN (OUT) point.
c. CLEAR THE IN (OUT) POINT
1) Press and hold [DEL].
2) Press and release [IN] ([OUT]). The IN (OUT) indicator will turn off.
d. ENTER PREROLL VALUE
1) Press [MENU] and turn the Wheel until “Enter PREROLL:” is shown.
2) Enter the desired preroll value using the ST300’s numeric keypad.
3) Press [ENTER] to save the entered value.
OR
Press [ESC] to exit without saving.
e. EXECUTE CAPTURE FUNCTION
1) Press VTR[2], VTR[3] or VTR[4] to select the source VTR.
2) Press [SHIFT] + [RECORD].
The display will prompt you for a CLIP ID. A default CLIP ID will be shown.
3) Press [LOAD] to accept the default CLIP ID.
OR
Use [NEXT CUE], [LAST CUE] and Wheel to edit the CLIP ID.
4) Press [LOAD] to accept the CLIP ID.
The ST300 will create the new CLIP ID on the Video Server.
The Source VTR will preroll to the IN Point, then play.
At the Source VTR’s IN point, the RECORDER will go into record.
At the Source VTR’s OUT point, the RECORDER will stop record, post-roll for
2 seconds, then stop.
The Source VTR will search to the OUT point and stop. The OUT point will be
cleared.
The IN indicator will stay on. The OUT indicator will turn off.
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16. SHOTBOX SHOTKEY MAPPING TO SHOTLIST
LOCATIONS
The SWITCHES on the SHOTBOX access the SHOTLIST locations as follows:
BANK 0, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 001 Æ 030.
BANK 1, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 101 Æ 130.
BANK 2, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 201 Æ 230.
BANK 3, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 301 Æ 330.
BANK 4, SWITCHES 1 Æ 50 access SHOTLIST locations 401 Æ 430.
BANK 5, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 501 Æ 530.
BANK 6, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 601 Æ 630.
BANK 7, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 701 Æ 730.
BANK 8, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 801 Æ 830.
BANK 9, SWITCHES 1 Æ 30 access SHOTLIST locations 901 Æ 930.
17. VIEW CONTENT OF CUE POINTS
a. Press [VIEW]. The VIEW indicator comes on.
b. Press the switch for which you would like to see the content.
c. The switch turns RED and the content (CLIP ID) of the corresponding Cue Point 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
18. 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.
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19. TRANSFERRING CUELIST
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. TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE ST300
1) 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)
2) Press [MENU] and scroll the Wheel to “Transmit CUE List? YES=Enter,
Exit=ESC”
3) Press [ENTER] to start transmitting.
The Display shows “Waiting to transmit” on the first line.
4) When the Receiver is ready, transfer starts automatically.
The Display now shows “Transmitting cuelist.”
5. After the transfer is over the display shows “Transfer is over” for one second,
then shows “Waiting to transmit” again.
6) Connect another ST300 to transmit the list again.
OR
Press [ESC] twice to exit.
b. TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE PC
1) Connect the VTR4 connector on the back of the ST300 to one of the COM ports
on the PC using an RS422 to RS232 adapter.
2) Repeat steps 1-6 of the TO TRANSMIT CUE POINTS TO THE ST300 section.
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20. RECEIVE CUELIST FUNCTION
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 Windowsbased computer. Contact DNF Controls for more information.
a. TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM TH ST300
1) 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)
2) Press [MENU] and scroll the Wheel to “Receive CUE List? YES=Enter,
Exit=ESC”
3) Press [ENTER] to start receiving.
The Display shows “Waiting to receive” on the first line.
4) When the Transmitter is ready, transfer starts automatically.
The Display now shows “Receiving cuelist.”
5) After the transfer is over the display shows “Done-Success! Press any key…”
6) Press any key. The display shows “Receive cuelist?” message.
7) Press [ESC] to exit the MENU mode.
b. TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE PC
1) Connect the VTR4 connector on the back of the ST300 to one of the COM ports
on the PC using RS422 to RS232 adapter
2) Repeat steps 2-7 of TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE ST300 section.
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Reference . . .
21. SETUP MENU
Press [MENU]. The MENU indicator turns on.
Turn the Wheel to select item to change.
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 turns off.
MENU MODES
RECORD Press [MENU] to select the desired record mode:
WIND MODE
SLOMO
Lockout, Assemble, Crash (Full) or Insert.
in INSERT mode: Press the associated Softkey, located below the display,
Only
to toggle Video(V), Audio1(A1), Audio2(A2), Audio3(A3), Audio4(A4) on/off.
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 (3.9 to 23.7) by pressing Softkey below SPD.
ST300 display shows:
Press Softkey [TBAR] (or [WHEEL]) to toggle between them.
The T-BAR has a speed range of 0 Æ +200 with a detent at +100 % play speed
OR a range of 0 Æ +100 (detent at +100 % play speed).
For Wheel only:
Press Softkey [SPEED] 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 MENU OR turn the Wheel to select another item.
For Wheel only:
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.
Press Softkey [STATIC].
The Preset Speed register is NOT updated when exiting SLOMO mode.
It is only changed by [SHIFT] + [SLOMO] (PRESET SLOMO).
(Turning Wheel Clockwise)
SLOMO with: WHEEL
TBAR Speed Prset
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ST300 SETUP
DISPLAY
SOFTWARE
VERSION
SHOTBOX ON/OFF
RECORD
PREROLL
TRANSMIT
CUELIST
RECEIVE CUELIST
ST300 SETUP
Clear Cues
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?”
The version number for the currently installed software is displayed.
Enables use of Shotbox.
Press Softkey to select single button or 2-button record.
RECORD = [REC] Only OR [REC] + [PLAY].
Enter Preroll value.
Transmits Cuelist to another ST300 or to a PC.
Receives Cuelist from another ST300 or a PC.
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22. FUNCTION TABLE
Function
GOTO
ENTERED TIME
GANG
Key Press Description
[SHIFT] + [RECUE]
[SHIFT] + [VTR#1]
OR
[SHIFT] + [VTR#2]
OR
[SHIFT] + [VTR#3]
OR
[SHIFT] + [VTR#4]
Search the VTR to the manually entered time.
Use the ST300 numeric keypad. Press [ENTER] or [RECUE].
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 and save the gang.
The VTR LEDs that are on show the gang.
The flashing LED shows which VTR is currently selected.
FFWD
JOG
LAST CUE
NEXT CUE
RECORD
REWIND
SHUTTLE
SLOMO
SLO-MO SPEED
PRESET
[FFWD]
[JOG]
[LAST CUE]
[NEXT CUE]
[REC]
[RWD]
[SHUTTLE]
[SLOMO] Press [SLOMO] to slo-mo the VTR. Turn the Wheel (or move
[SHIFT] + [SLOMO] For WHEEL ONLY: Press [SHIFT] + [SLOMO] to preset the
Press and HOLD to shuttle. Release key to stop. Set WIND
Speed in MENU.
Select JOG mode and enable Wheel.
Step to the previous Cue Point Location.
Step to the next Cue Point Location.
Places VTR into the Record mode selected by RECORD MODE
in the SETUP MENU. Press [RECORD] OR [RECORD] +
[PLAY].
Press and HOLD to shuttle. Release key to stop. Set WIND
Speed in MENU.
Select SHUTTLE mode and enable Wheel.
the T-Bar, if available) to change the play speed.
Press [SLOMO] to STILL frame
or press any transport key to exit SLOMO.
slo-mo speed. Turn the Wheel to select desired speed.
Press [ESC] or any transport key to exit.
STOP
LOOP
TIME MODE
SELECT
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[STOP]
[SHIFT] + [PLAY]
[TIME MODE]
Press once to STILL frame VTR.
Press again to put VTR into STOP mode.
Plays the currently loaded clip in a continuous loop.
Press to toggle between Timecode (TC), VITC (VT) or Tape
Timer (TM) display modes.
23. SPECIFICATIONS
a. ST300
Power: 90 VAC to 265 VAC adapter supplied with IEC connector
Size: (L” x W” x H”) 12” x 6” x 1.5” (front) 3.0” (rear)
Weight: 4 lbs.
Rear Panel Connectors: VTR1, VTR2, VTR3, VTR4......... All DB9F
GPI................................................. DBF15F
Power............................................. DB9M
Aux ................................................ DB9F
Display: Easy to read 2-line, back-lit LCD disp lay
Jog/Shuttle Wheel: With mechanical detents.
Optional “T”-bar: Slo-mo 0-200% of Play Speed
RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR
9-Pin D-Type, Female
Pin # 1 Frame Ground 6 Receive Common
2 Receive A Í 7 Receive B Í
3 Transmit B Î 8 Transmit A Î
4 Transmit Common 9 Frame Ground
5 Spare
POWER CONNECTOR
9-Pin D-Type, Male
Pin # 1 +5v DC 6 +5 VDC
2 +5v DC 7 Ground
3 Ground 8 Ground
4 +12 VDC 9 Ground
5 –12 VDC
(User adjustable contrast)
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b. ST420 (SHOTBOX)
Power 90 VAC to 265 VAC adapter supplied with IEC connector
Size: (L” x W” x H”) 11.5” x 6 .5” x 1.75” (front) 3.5” (rear)
Weight: 4 lbs.
Rear Panel Connectors: Power ..........…. DB9M
OUTPUT ......... DB9F
Aux .................. DB9F
RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR
9-Pin D-Type, Female
Pin # 1 Frame Ground 6 Transmit Common
2 Transmit A Î 7 Transmit B Î
3 Receive B Í 8 Receive A Í
4 Receive Common 9 Frame Ground
5 Spare
POWER CONNECTOR
9-Pin D-Type, Male
Pin # 1 +5v DC 6 No Connection
2 +5v DC 7 Ground
3 Ground 8 Ground
4 No Connection 9 Ground
5 No Connection
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24. TROUBLESHOOTING
ST420 TROUBLESHOOTING
a. All Shotkeys are RED - no communication with ST300.
b. All Shotkeys are dark - No communication between the ST300 and the Video Server.
c. The version of the ST420 must comply in the software version with the ST300 it is
connected to.
To determine the software version of the ST420 do the following:
1) Press [SHIFT] + [STOP] + [PLAY].
The Shotkey that displays the current version is RED.
2) The ST420 displays:
“SELECT ST300 V2.1 or V2.0 or V 3.0”
Press the Shotkey that matches the software version of ST300 being used. To determine the
ST300’s version, press [MENU] and turn the Wheel to the display that shows the current
software.
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25. KEY LAYOUT
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26. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY
DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls.
In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact DNF’s Customer Support
Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for
repair. If DNF’s Customer Support Department cannot fix the problem, the customer will be issued a
Returned Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). The customer will then ship the defective product
prepaid to DNF Controls with the RMA number clearly indicated on the customer’s shipping document.
The merchandise is to be shipped to:
DNF Controls
12843 Foothill Blvd., Suite C
Sylmar, CA 91342
USA
Failure to obtain a proper RMA number prior to returning the product may result in the return not being
accepted, or in a charge for the required repair.
DNF Controls, at its option, will repair or replace the defective unit. DNF Controls will return the unit
prepaid to the customer. The method of shipment is at the discretion of DNF Controls, principally UPS
Ground for shipments within the United States of America. Shipments to international customers will be
sent via air. Should a customer require the product to be returned in a more expeditious manner, the return
shipment will be billed to their freight account.
This warranty will be considered null and void if accident, misuse, abuse, improper line voltage, fire,
water, lightning or other acts of God damaged the product. All repair parts are to be supplied by DNF
Controls, either directly or through its authorized dealer network. Similarly, any repair work not
performed by either DNF Controls or its authorized dealer may void the warranty.
After the warranty period has expired, DNF Controls offers repair services at prices listed in the DNF
Controls Price List. DNF Controls reserves the right to refuse repair of any unit outside the warranty
period that is deemed non-repairable.
DNF Controls shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or other types of damage
resulting from the use of the product.
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