JLCooper MCS3-SP-RS422 User Manual

MCS3-SP-RS422

Compact Jog/Shuttle Controller

Users Manual

MCS3-SP-RS422, MCS-3800, MCS-3400 and MCS-3000 are trademarks of
JLCooper Electronics. All other brand names are the property of their
respective owners.

MCS3-SP-RS422 User’s Manual, Second Edition (November 15, 2005)
Part Number 932099

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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................................... 4

Installation..................................................................................... 5

Configuring the MCS3-SP .......................................................... 5

Connecting the MCS3-SP to a Deck ........................................... 6

Connecting the MCS3-SP to a Computer ................................... 6

Using the MCS3-SP....................................................................... 7

Using the MCS3-SP with a deck ................................................. 7

Transport Functions ................................................................ 7

Jog and Shuttle Functions ....................................................... 8

V-Stick Functions ................................................................... 9

Locate Functions..................................................................... 9

Using the MCS3-SP with a host................................................ 10

Technical Information................................................................ 11

Specifications ............................................................................ 11

Care and Service....................................................................... 11

Avid Switch Protocol Event Code Table................................... 11

MCS3-SP Pinout ....................................................................... 12

Machine Mode Commands ....................................................... 13

Specifications............................................................................... 14

Electrical: ................................................................................. 14

Environmental: ......................................................................... 14

Physical: ................................................................................... 14

Compliance:.............................................................................. 14

JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty .................. 15

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the MCS3-SP. The JLCooper MCS3-SP
Media Control Station is a remote control device for use with Avid
Symphony running on Meridien hardware or, other computer
based applications specifically written to support the MCS3-SP.

The MCS3-SP may be used for controlling professional video tape
recorders (VTRs), digital disk recorders (DDRs), and other RS-422
devices that support the Sony 9 Pin/P2 protocol.

The MCS3-SP features a professional jog shuttle mechanism, high
duribility transport buttons and function keys. As shipped from the
factory, the MCS3-SP is normally configured and “ready to use” as
a controller for computer based applications such as Avid
Symphony. When the MCS3-SP is intended to be used as a VTR
or DDR controller, it can easily be reconfigured in the field.
Instructions for doing this are provided later in this manual.

This manual primarily relates to the features and operation of the
MCS3-SP as a 9 Pin/P2 controller. If the MCS3-SP is used as a
control device for a computer based application, follow the
instructions included with your software.

Please take a moment to register your MCS3-SP so we can notify
you in the future about any updates as they become available. You
can register your MCS3-SP at the following web site:

http://jlcooper.com/pages/onlinereg.html

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Installation

Configuring the MCS3-SP

The MCS3-SP can operate in either of two modes, as a computer
controller, meant to be attached to a computer based application
such as Avid Symphony, or as a stand-alone deck controller for
machines that respond to the Sony protocol for 9 pin decks.

As shipped from the factory, the MCS3-SP is configured to
connect to a host computer to control a software based application.
The MCS3-SP is easily reconfigured as a deck controller. To do
so, a 5/64" Allen wrench (supplied) and a small flatblade
screwdriver are the only tools necessary.

1. Remove the four screws from the top panel.

2. Carefully slide the cable strain relief from its slot on the
unit bottom chassis.

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

4. Take the shorting jumper that is stored on one pin of JB1
and place it so it shorts both pins of JB1.

5. Carefully re-insert the strain relief, dress the inside section
of cable away from the sensitive Jog Wheel assembly, and
re-insert the four screws.

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