DNF Controls 4000CL-AX User Manual
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Model 4000CL-AX
400 Clip Fast Access System
FOR ACCOM AXESS PROTOCOL
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Section Contents Page
1. REVISION HISTORY ………………………………. 3
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION …………………............... 3
3 SYSTEM INSTALLATION......................................... 3
4. VIDEO SERVER SETUP............................................. 4
5. LEARN...................................................................….... 5
6. RECALL........................................................................ 6
7. RECORDING ON THE AXESS................................... 6
8. TRANSFERRING CUE LISTS................................... 6
9. SETUP MENU............................................................... 8
10. FUNCTION TABLE..................................................... 10
11. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 11
12. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY ………. 13
Manual Version.................................................. 2.5 112103
Document No................................ 4000CL-AX User Manual
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1. REVISION HISTORY
100803 Rev. 2.4 Company header information revised.
112103 Rev. 2.5 Updated Receive Cue List & Transmit Cue List
Function description.
Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty.
2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The 400 Clip Fast Access System consists of the ST300-SSM VTR Controller and
Shotlist Software.
SHOTLIST provides fast access to existing video clips stored on Axess.
The SHOTLIST contains up to 400 CLIP IDs, stored in non-volatile memory in the
ST300.
Remotely view the CLIP IDs that exist in the Axess under control.
Any clip in the SHOTLIST can be quickly loaded by simply entering the 3 digit number
associated with its location, then pressing [LOAD]. Press [PLAY] to play the clip. Press
[RECUE] to recue to the beginning of the clip.
DEFINITIONS:
Throughout this document, the Accom Axess will be referred to as the
“Video Server”.
The ST300-S/SM is referred to as “ST300”.
Words surrounded by brackets, for example, [ENTER], are keys on the ST300.
[XXX] + [XXX] means hold the two keys down simultaneously.
3. SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1. Plug one end of a 9 conductor, RS422 serial cable into the 9 pin connector (VTR
1, VTR 2, VTR 3 or VTR 4) on the rear of the ST300. Plug the other end of the
2. Connect the +5, +12, -12 VDC POWER SUPPLY into the POWER connector on
3. Check SETUP MENU prior to using the ST300 to confirm proper Record mode
4. Connect the Black Burst Generator through the supplied Sync adapter to the AUX
Installation is complete.
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cable into the 9 pin remote connector on the Video Server.
the rear of the ST300. Plug the Power Supply into an outlet, 90 VAC to 240 VAC.
and other User settable modes.
port on the rear of the ST300.
400 Clip Fast Access System, Accom Axess Protocol
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
4. VIDEO SERVER SETUP
1. Assign a serial port on the VIDEO SERVER:
a. Select 1001 > Setup > Remote Setup > VTR Setup
2. Connect the same sync signal that goes into the ST300 AUX port to the Sync
NOTES: The ST300 will default to Tape Time if a non-supported time mode is selected
Setup is complete.
b. Select the channel.
c. Enable the RS422 port with the Softkey (example: CH.A – RS422-1)
d. Change the protocol to “Sony-2” with the Softkey
e. Press Exit > Exit > System Memory > Save
connector on the back of the Axess. Setup the Axess to use External Sync using
the Axess OnAir panel.
on the ST300.
The ST300 in Clip List mode will display ‘Waiting for Axess’ message on the
first line of the display due to the delays in the Axess Protocol.
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