DNF Controls ST100 User Manual

12843 Foothill Blvd. Suite C
Sylmar, California 91342
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Model No. ST100

VTR CONTROLLER

For

Version 6.x and 7.x Units

USER MANUAL

Rev 3.12

Table of Contents

1. REVISION HISTORY 2

GETTING STARTED . . . 3

2. DESCRIPTION 3

a. FEATURES 3
b. TIME CODE DISPLAY 3
c. STANDARD FUNCTIONS 3
d. REAL-TIME STATUS INDICATORS: ACTIVE ON 3

3. INSTALLATION 4

4. OPERATION 5

a. RECORD MODE 5
b. RECORD SELECTOR SWITCHES 5
c. TIME CODE DISPLAY 5

5. ST100-SXD FUNCTIONS 6

REFERENCE . . . 7

6. SPECIFICATIONS 7

FRONT PANEL 7
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 7
RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR 8
GPI CONNECTOR – Version 6.x Software 8
GPI CONNECTOR – Version 7.x Software 9
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR 9

7. TABLE TOP REAR AND TOP VIEW 10

8. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY 12

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1. REVISION HISTORY

061703 Rev. 3.0 Company header information revised.

010504 Rev. 3.1 Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty.

102506 Rev. 3.11 Added "time type" select function.

012610 Rev 3.12 Added XDCAM functions (ST100-SXD)

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Getting Started . . .

2. DESCRIPTION

The ST100 UNIVERSAL Controller provides low cost control over a wide range of RS422 VTR
and DDR formats and brands in your facility.

Simple and easy to use.

No complicated menus to search through.

All the functions you need at the press of a button. Eliminates the need for multiple remote
controllers and the associated clutter of several pieces of control hardware.

a. FEATURES

Timecode/tape time display; Jog/Shuttle Wheel.

12-function keypad provides the functions you need at the press of a button.

Small footprint desktop unit, 8 ½” x 5 ½”.

Can be easily customized for your specific needs. Customize the ST100 with the
transport control functions and status indicators you require for your specific
applications.

Can be used through your facility’s existing RS422 Control router, RS422 patch bay or
9-pin switch box.

b. TIME CODE DISPLAY

Display Timecode or CTL Tape Timer per the mode selector switch on the front panel of
the VTR. The Time Mode can be selected manually by pressing the [SHIFT] + [JOG]
keys, each press will step to the next Time Mode: CTL Tape Time, Timecode, VITC.

c. STANDARD FUNCTIONS

RECORD
PLAY
STOP
REWIND
FAST FORWARD
JOG/SHUTTLE MODE SELECT

NOTE: JOG & SHUTTLE WHEEL - Active ONLY from STOP/STILL or
JOG/SHUTTLE modes.

d. REAL-TIME STATUS INDICATORS: ACTIVE ON

RECORD
PLAY
STOP/STILL
REWIND/REVERSE
FAST FORWARD/FORWARD
JOG MODE SELECTED

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