JLCooper BTX Eclipse User Manual

ECLIPSE

Midnight Finish

Primary Transport Controller

BTX

Users Manual

Eclipse BTX Midnight and Eclipse BTX are trademarks of JLCooper
Electronics. All other brand names are the property of their respective owners.

Eclipse BTX Midnight User’s Manual, First Edition
Part Number 932125

 2010 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA

 [phone] ¬ [phone]  www.jlcooper.com

2

Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................... 5

Installation..................................................................................... 6

Unpacking................................................................................... 6

Setup............................................................................................ 6

Using the Ethernet Interface........................................................ 7

Installing the Ethernet Interface ................................................. 7

Configuring the Ethernet Interface............................................. 7

Configuring the Host Application............................................... 9

Using the USB Interface Card ..................................................... 9

Installing the USB Interface........................................................ 9

Installing the USB Drivers.......................................................... 9

Using the RS-232 Interface Card............................................... 10

Installing the RS-232 Interface ................................................. 10

Configuring the RS-232 Interface............................................. 10

Using the RS-422 Interface Card............................................... 11

Installing the RS-422 Interface ................................................. 11

Configuring the RS-422 Interface............................................. 11

Using the GPI Interface Card.................................................... 12

Using the Eclipse BTX................................................................ 12

Technical Reference.................................................................... 13

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 16

3

Care and Service ......................................................................... 19

RoHS Statement of Compliance ................................................ 20

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................... 21

4

Introduction

The Eclipse BTX is a tactile control surface intended for video
editing applications such as Apple Final Cut Pro.

The Eclipse BTX has numerous interface options. It has two slots
to accommodate the MCS-Interface Cards. These are available in:

• RS-232

• RS-422

• Quad RS-422

• USB

• Ethernet

• GPI (8 in / 8 out)

Since the Eclipse BTX can be used with any of these interfaces,
the unit does not come with an interface. This allows the user to
choose the interface that is appropriate for their application. The
interface must be purchased separately.

Additionally, the Eclipse BTX has an expansion port, which allows
it to be connected to other Eclipse and MCS-3000 series
peripherals.

5

Installation

Unpacking

When you receive your Eclipse BTX, you should receive the
following items:

• Eclipse BTX

• This Users Manual

• Power Supply

• Power Cord

Please take a moment to register your product at:

http://www.jlcooper.com

This will allow us to notify you of important updates and changes
to software or features.

Setup

The compact design of the Eclipse BTX makes it easy to locate
wherever you need it. The Eclipse BTX must be setup up in a
location that does not experience vibration, excessive humidity,
dust or temperature extremes.

6

Using the Ethernet Interface

Installing the Ethernet Interface

Connecting the Eclipse BTX is quite straightforward. The Eclipse
BTX typically connects to any 10baseT or 100baseTX Ethernet
network.

1. Install the MCS-3000 Series Ethernet Interface in Slot 1.

2. Connect the Eclipse BTX to the Ethernet network

3. Connect the included power supply to the Eclipse BTX.

Configuring the Ethernet Interface

Before using the Eclipse BTX, it must be configured properly.

To set initialize the Eclipse BTX to factory defaults, perform the
following steps:

1. Holding the Up and Down buttons,

2. switch the Power switch on,

3. release the Up and Down buttons.

Note: The Up and Down buttons are located in the circular cluster of
five buttons at the center of the unit towards the back edge.

The factory defaults are:

IP Address 192.168.254.101

Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

Gateway 192.168.254.198

To configure the IP address of the Eclipse BTX, press SHIFT and
ASSIGN/UTILITY on the Eclipse BTX.

To change the IP address or port of the Eclipse BTX, perform the
following steps:

7