JLCooper ES-450SP User Manual

ES-450SP

9-Pin Machine Controller

Users Manual

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ES-450SP User’s Manual, Third Edition
Part Number 932100

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142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
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Table of Contents

Description..................................................................................... 4

Setting up the ES-450SP............................................................... 5

Controlling a Machine................................................................ 5

Using with a Host Computer....................................................... 5

Configuration ................................................................................ 6

Step Mode.................................................................................... 6

Frame Rate.................................................................................. 6

Track Arming Mode .................................................................... 7

Timecode Select .......................................................................... 8

CTL Timecode Reset ................................................................... 8

Controls.......................................................................................... 9

Jog/Shuttle Wheel........................................................................ 9

Transport Controls ..................................................................... 9

Track Arming ............................................................................ 10

Editing Controls........................................................................ 10

Timecode Window..................................................................... 12

Locate Functions....................................................................... 13

Direct Numeric Entry................................................................ 13

Technical Reference.................................................................... 15

Electrical Interface ................................................................... 15

Command Reference ................................................................. 15

Care and Service....................................................................... 16

JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty .................. 17

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Description

The ES-450SP is a self-contained machine controller for
professional and semi-professional VTRs, audio decks and
computer based editing systems that support the industry standard
Sony 9-pin protocol. This is also known as Sony “P2” or RS-422
protocol.

ES-450SP features include:

• Timecode display

• Sony-type Jog/Shuttle wheel

• Transport control

• Frame Bump forward and reverse

• Seven Locate points

• Remote Track arming

• Direct timecode entry

• Support for 24/25/29.97/30 frames per second

• Support for Drop and non-Drop timecode

• Support for VITC/LTC and CTL Timecode

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Setting up the ES-450SP

The ES-450SP can operate in either of two modes: as a stand-alone
master controller for VTRs and decks that respond to the Sony 9­pin protocol or, as a slave device meant to be attached to a host
that directly supports the ES-450SP. See your system
documentation for details. As shipped from the factory, the ES­450SP is normally configured as a deck controller.

Controlling a Machine

As a deck controller the ES-450SP requires little in the way of
setup to use it with a VTR or audio deck.

1. Connect the 9-pin D-sub connector from the
rear of the ES-450SP to your machine or computer.

2. Connect the supplied power supply to the end
of the cable attached to the ES-450SP

3. Select Frame Rate by pressing SHIFT + EJECT

Your machine must be set for remote operation. Please consult
your Operators Manual for details.

Using with a Host Computer

Using the ES-450SP with a host computer requires the unit to be
changed to slave mode. To do so, you will need the following
tools: a 5/64" hex wrench, and a small flat-blade screwdriver.

1. Remove the four Allen screws from the front panel.

2. Carefully remove the front panel from the bottom chassis.

3. On the small circuit board, remove the 8-pin IC, which is
inserted into U3 “To Mach.” socket, and move it to the "To
Host" socket. Make sure orientation is preserved.

4. Remove the jumper JB1.
(In case the unit might be changed back in the future, you
can re-plug in the jumper to only on pin of JB1.)

5. Reassemble the front panel to the bottom chassis.

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Configuration

Before using the ES-450SP, we recommend setting it up for the
various ways you may need to use it in.

Step Mode

This setting is used to set how the ES-450SP performs the
Frame+1 and Frame-1 operations. This determines how the ES­450SP behaves at whole second boundaries. This is toggled by
pressing SHIFT+STOP. The two options are:

• Cue Up Step Mode (Default)
This configures the ES-450SP to send a Cue Up with Data
command when the Frame+1 (or Frame-1) button is
pressed. This essentially commands the machine to locate
to the next frame (or previous frame).

• SloMo Step Mode
This configures the ES-450SP to send a Shuttle command
when the Frame+1 (or Frame-1) button is pressed. This
essentially commands the machine to shuttle forward (or
reverse) until the next frame (or previous frame) is
encountered.

Frame Rate

This setting is used to set the frame rate used in Frame+1 and
Frame-1 calculations. This is done by pressing SHIFT + EJECT.
This will switch between the following frame rates:

• 24 (Film)

• 25 (PAL)

• 30 (NTSC)

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