JLCooper SLOMO MINI Users Guide

SloMo Mini

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Slow Motion Video Controller

User Manual

SloMo Mini User Manual

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SloMo Mini User’s Manual, First Edition (August 12, 2015)
Part Number 932140
©2015 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
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Table of Contents

......................................................................................Introduction! 5

.................................................................................................Features! 6

........................................................................................Connecting! 7

.......................................................................................Initialization! 8

.............................................................................Timecode Display! 9

.....................................................................Buttons and Controls! 11

................................................................................System Functions! 11

.............................................................................Transport Functions! 12

.......................................................................Track Arming Functions! 13

....................................................................................T-Bar Functions! 14

.................................................................................Cueing Functions! 15

.......................................................................Configuration Menu! 17

..........................................................................................Parameters! 18

...........................................................................................Commands! 23

..........................................................................................Initialization! 25

..............................................................................T-Bar Operation! 26

..................................................................................................Normal! 26

...............................................................................Full Range Operation! 26

..........................................................................Scaled Range Operation! 26

......................................................................................Preset Operation! 26

..................................................................................±5% Play Range! 27

................................................................................±10% Play Range! 27

..........................................................................................Bidirectional! 27

...............................................................................Cue Operations! 28

..........................................................................Basic Cue Operations! 28

....................................................................To Goto a Predefined Cue #! 28

..................................................................................................Next Cue! 28

..................................................................................................Last Cue! 28

.............................................................................................Current Cue! 28

....................................................“Cue and Park" Specific Operations! 29

...............................................................To Manually Enter a Goto Time! 29

.............................................................To store Current Time to a Cue #! 29

...........................................To store a manually entered time to a Cue #! 29

..................................................To copy a time from one Cue to another! 30

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....................“Cue/Ply/Stop” and “CuePlyStp Slo” Specific Operations! 30

..................................................Saving a Cue with Start and Stop times! 30

............................Playing back a Cue/Ply/Stop or CuePlyStp Slo Cue! 30

..............................................................................Editing the Cue List! 31

.................................................................................Instant Replay! 32

.......................................................................How Instant Replay Works! 32

...........................................................................Types of Instant Replay! 33

...................................How Instant Replay Controls the Video Recorder! 33

................................Configuring a Video Recorder for Instant Replay! 34

....................................................Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Series! 34

......................................................................................Aja Ki Pro Series! 34

.........................................................................VideoDevices PIX Series! 35

................................................................................Record Modes! 36

..................................................................................Crash Recording! 36

............................................................................Assemble Recording! 36

...................................................................................Insert Recording! 36

.............................................................................Machine Control! 37

..........................................Gangway16 or Gangway32 Operation! 38

...................................................................................................Setup! 38

...................................................Gangway16 or Gangway32 Controls! 39

.....................................................................................................Enable! 39

.......................................................................................................All On! 39

.......................................................................................................All Off! 39

.........................................................................................................Ta lly ! 39

.........................................Controlling the Gangway16 or Gangway32! 40

.........................................................................................Appendix! 42

......................................................................................Log Operation! 42

...........................................................................Clip Transfer Protocol! 43

...................................................................................................Pinout! 45

.....................................................................SloMo Mini to Video Device! 45

...............................SloMo Mini to SloMo Mini / SloMo Mini to Computer! 45

...................................................................................................Power! 46

............................................................Caring for your SloMo Mini! 47

.................................................................................................Service! 47

...................................................................................Troubleshooting! 47

......................................JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty! 48

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Introduction

The SloMo Mini is a compact controller for News, Sports, Scoreboard and
other slow motion editing operations. It makes the operation of professional
video recorders quick and easy.

It’s a full-featured 4-machine editor and universal Jog remote for most
VTRs and disk based recorders. Its sleek design and low cost make it the
perfect addition to edit suites, remote trucks and field production
applications.

SloMo Mini features include professional transport buttons, professional
Jog Wheel for convenient picture search operations, a high quality T-Bar to
control Slow Motion effects, an easy to read 2 line by 16 character LCD
display for accurate editing, a numeric keypad, fast access function keys
and an integrated data and power cable to minimize workspace clutter.

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Features

Simultaneous Control of up to 4 VTRs or DDRs via standard 9 pin (P2) protocol

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Simultaneous Control of up to 16 VTRs or DDRs with the addition of the optional

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Gangway16 or Gangway32

4 RS-422 serial ports (16 with the optional Gangway16 or Gangway32)

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Professional Jog mechanism

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T-Bar control for slow motion control using Shuttle, Jog or Variable Play

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commands

Dynamic slow motion replays directly accessed from integrated T-Bar mechanism

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User programmable T-Bar limits

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User programmable T-Bar behavior:

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Min to Max, -Max to +Max, ±5%, ±10%

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Active or Passive T-Bar Modes

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High durability transport buttons

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Full size numeric keypad to enter and recall cue locations and time code

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Easy to read 2 line x 16 VF Display

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Assemble, insert, crash and record lockout modes

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Global record lock

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Machine 1 control lockout

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Mark In and Mark Out keys to quickly store cue points

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Capacity to store 1000 cue points or 400 in and out points with varispeed

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Ability to transfer cues to/from another SloMo Mini or computer for backup or

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editing

Ability to import/export cues from/to Ash Vale SM-2a

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Programmable cueing modes

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Automatic play All Cues function

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2 user assignable buttons

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Log operation for QC Applications

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16 variable replay speeds

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EE/PB switching control

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EJECT function for tape based video devices!

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Controls most VTRs and hard disk based systems

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Direct support for Doremi Video Servers

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Direct support for Odetics compatible video servers

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10 foot (3m) detachable control and power cable with recessed connector to

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minimize footprint

AC or DC power, 90~240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz or, 9-12 volts DC

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Connecting

Connecting the SloMo Mini is straightforward. Connect the large 25 pin D­Sub connector to the rear of the SloMo Mini. Secure the connector the
SloMo Mini by screwing the lock screws into the connector. Connect each
video device or video server to the smaller 9 pin D-Sub connectors. Some
video servers have more than one connector, which allow simultaneous
control of the recorder and player. In these cases, connect each port to its
own connector on the SloMo Mini.

Lastly, connect the SloMo Mini to a source of power. This can be either
from the power mains using the provided power supply or directly from 9-12
volts DC. The connector is a 2.1mm coaxial power connector. The center
pin is positive. A power switch on the rear panel turns the SloMo Mini on or
off.

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Memory

Initialized

TBAR NEEDS

CALIBRATION

MOVE TO TOP

AND PRESS ENTER

MOVE TO BOTTOM

AND PRESS ENTER

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Initialization

The SloMo Mini configuration and T-Bar calibration can be reset by holding
the SHIFT button while applying power to the SloMo Mini. After doing so,
the display will show:

Then the display will show:

Follow the directions on the display.

This calibrates the T-Bar for optimum range. These values are stored in
nonvolatile memory and should never need to be changed. After
performing this, the SloMo Mini will revert to normal operation.

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TC= 02:35:52.18

186 02:35:52.18

TC= 02:35:52:18

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Timecode Display

When the SloMo Mini displays timecode, it displays more than just the
current timecode. The character to the left of the hours field indicates drop
frame operation. If the machine returns nondrop frame timecode, the
SloMo Mini displays a space as shown in the screenshots below.

Nondrop Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue and

Park Modes

Nondrop Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/Play/

StopSlo Modes

If the machine returns drop frame timecode, the SloMo Mini displays a
period or dot as in the screenshots below.

Drop Frame Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue

and Park Modes

Drop Frame Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/

Play/StopSlo Modes

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TC= 02:35:52.18

TC= 02:35:52.18

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The character between the seconds and frames numbers indicates field 1
or 2. If the machine returns field 1 in the timecode, the SloMo Mini displays
a period as in the screenshots below.

Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue and Park

Modes indicating field 1

Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/Play/StopSlo

Modes indicating field 1

If the machine returns field 2 in the timecode, the SloMo Mini displays a
colon as in the screenshots below.

Timecode display in Instant Replay and Cue and Park

Modes indicating field 2

Timecode display in Cue/Play/Stop and Cue/Play/StopSlo

Modes indicating field 2

Some video devices do not return fields so, you may only see one or the
other.

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Buttons and Controls

The following section introduces the controls on the SloMo Mini and details
the functions of those controls.

System Functions

Menu

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to enter the configuration
menu system. The Enter button is used to switch between the menu
item and its parameters. Refer to the Configuration Menu section for
more detail.

This illuminates when the SloMo Mini is in configuration mode.

Shift

Holding this button while pressing a second button causes a
secondary or shifted function. The best example is the Play button.
Holding the Shift button while pressing the Play button causes the
SloMo Mini to send the Record command. Refer to the Record
Modes section for more detail.

This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is
recording.

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Transport Functions

Replay

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to perform a Replay
operation. See the Instant Replay section for more detail.

Rewind

Pressing either of these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to send the
Rewind or Fast Forward command. It's action can be latching or
momentary. The default action is latching. This can be configured in
the menu.

This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is
rewinding.

R-Play

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send a Shuttle
Reverse at 1x command.

There is no P2 status message for Reverse Play so this illuminates
after the SloMo Mini sends the Shuttle Reverse command.

Stop

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send the Stop, Still
(Shuttle Forward at 0x) command. It can also be set to send Still on
the first button press and Stop on subsequent button presses. The
default action is Still, Stop. This can be configured in the menu.

This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is stopped.

Play/Rec

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send the Play
command. Alternately, pressing and holding the Shift button while
pressing the Play button will cause the SloMo Mini to send the
Record command. Refer to the Record Modes section for more
detail.

The Record command can be disabled in the menu. Refer to the
Configuration Menu section for more detail.

This illuminates when the video device reports back that it is playing
or recording.

W1, W2

These are user definable buttons. This can be configured in the
menu.

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Frame-1, Frame +1

Pressing either of these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to move the
video device forward or backwards by one frame. The frame rate
must be configured or the SloMo Mini to properly handle the transition
around 00 sec.

Jog Wheel

Turning this wheel causes the SloMo Mini to send Jog Forward or
Jog Reverse commands to the video device. This can be enabled or
disabled by the Jog button described below.

Jog

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to disable the Jog wheel.
This prevents the SloMo Mini from sending unintended Jog
messages when the SloMo Mini is accidentally bumped.

Track Arming Functions

Asm

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to enable the Assemble Record mode. Not all video devices
support this. This is intended for tape based video devices. Pressing
this button will disable Insert Mode and disarm all video, audio and
timecode tracks. Refer to the Record Modes section for more detail.

This illuminates when the video device reports back that Assemble
mode is enabled.

Ins

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to enable the Insert Record mode. Not all video devices
support this. This is intended for tape based video devices. Pressing
this button will disable Assemble Mode. Refer to the Record Modes
section for more detail.

This illuminates when the video device reports back that Insert mode
is enabled.

V

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to arm the video track for Insert Recording. Not all video
devices support this. This is intended for tape based video devices.
Refer to the Record Modes section for more detail.

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This illuminates when the video device reports back that Insert mode
is enabled and the video track is armed.

A1/A3, A2/A4

Pressing these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to command the video
device to arm the audio tracks for Insert Recording. Not all video
devices support this. This is intended for tape based video devices.
Because there are a variety of video devices of the market with
various track counts and types (analog/Hi-Fi/digital) you will need to
configure the Audio Track Type appropriately. Refer to the Record
Modes section for more detail.

This illuminates when the video device reports back that Insert mode
is enabled and the audio track(s) is/are armed.

T-Bar Functions

T-Bar

Moving this control causes the SloMo Mini to send various speed
commands to the video device. This can be enabled or disabled by
the Enable button described below. Refer to the T-Bar Operation
section for more detail.

Enable

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to enable the T-Bar.
Refer to the T-Bar Operation section for more detail.

This illuminates when the T-Bar is enabled.

Preset

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to send the preset T-Bar
speed command. The speed is configured in the configuration menu.
Refer to the T-Bar Operation section for more detail.

This flashes when the T-Bar is not at the preset speed. When the T­Bar is moved to the preset speed, the button is illuminated solid.

Scaled

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to select the scaled
speed range of the T-Bar. Refer to the T-Bar Operation section for
more detail.

This illuminates when the scaled speed range of the T-Bar is enabled.

Machine (A, B, C, D)

This allows any of four video devices to be controlled by the SloMo
Mini. Simply press any of the 4 buttons to control a video device.

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These buttons also allow you to 'gang roll' multiple video devices. To
do this, press and hold any of the 4 buttons you wish to control and
then press additional buttons while still holding the first button. The
timecode and status from the held button is displayed on the SloMo
Mini.

Refer to the Machine Control section for more detail.

Cueing Functions

Manual Time

Pressing this button allows you to enter a specific timecode location
and have the video device to to that location, if it is valid and exists.

Simply press the Manual Time button, enter the timecode you wish to
locate to using the numbered keypad and press the Enter button.

This illuminates while the SloMo Mini is waiting for user input.

Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.

CLR ESC

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to erase and exit the
pending Manual Time entry.

Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.

Mark In / Mark Out

Pressing either of these buttons causes the SloMo Mini to temporarily
store the current timecode for Instant Replay and Cue/Clip Store
functions.

Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.

Store Cue

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to store the current Mark
In and Mark Out points for Cue/Clip Store functions.

This illuminates to indicate that the Mark In and Mark Out points have
been defined are waiting to be stored. The SloMo Mini is waiting for
the user to press the Enter or CLR/ESC button.

Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.

Last Cue, Next Cue

Pressing either of these buttons causes the recall the next or
previous stored Cue or Clip. The Cue or Clip is not recalled until the
Enter button is pressed.

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This illuminates to indicate that the Cue is pending and waiting for the
user to press the Enter or CLR/ESC button.

Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.

Enter

Pressing this button causes the SloMo Mini to act on the pending
operation.

In Manual Time entry, it causes the SoMo Mini to command the video
device to locate to the manually entered timecode, if it is valid and
exists.

In Last Cue/Next Cue recall (in Cue and Park mode), it causes the
SoMo Mini to command the video device to locate to the stored
timecode, if it is valid and exists.

In Last Cue/Next Cue recall (in Cue/Play/Stop or CuePlayStop Slo
mode), it causes the SoMo Mini to command the video device to
locate to the stored In Point, enter Play or varispeed mode and stop
at the stored Out Point.

Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.

The Enter button is also used in the Configuration Menu to switch
between the menu item and the parameters.

Numeric Keypad

Pressing these buttons allow you to directly access Cues and Clips.
They also allow you to enter timecode for Manual Time.

Refer to the Cue Operations section for more detail.

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> Time Code Type
30 Drop

Time Code Type
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Configuration Menu

There are a number of user configurable items that should be checked and
set for your application.

To go to the menu, press the MENU button. Select the menu item by
turning the jog wheel.

As the Jog wheel is turned, different menu items are displayed on the top
line of the window.

There are two types of items accessed this way: Parameters and
Commands. Parameters allow the user to modify settings and are stored in
nonvolatile memory. Commands allow you to perform certain operations
such as a memory dump or clear memory. In the case of parameters, you
will see the currently selected and stored value on the bottom line. An
arrow of the left side of the display points to the top line, indicating that the
menu item is now being selected by the wheel.

Once the desired menu item is shown, a press of the ENTER key will
cause the arrow to change to the bottom line of the display.

This indicates that turning the Jog wheel will scroll the possible options for
that menu item. Pressing the ENTER key again will return the arrow to the
top line, and additional menu items may be scrolled thru. When all options
have been set, another push of the MENU button will save them to the
nonvolatile memory. If you decide to not save, pressing the CLR/ESC key
will exit out of the menu mode without saving.

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When commands are reached at the end of the parameters, the arrow
symbol no longer appears. The second line will now be an instruction,
such as the following:

In some cases, additional instructions may appear after the pressing of
ENTER. Pressing the CLR/ESC key will exit out of the menu operation.

On the following pages are the list of parameters and commands along with
all the possible options. The defaults after initialization are shown in

boldface.

Parameters

1. Time Code Type

This is only used by the Step Frame (Frame+1 and Frame-1) functions. This
determines how the SloMo Mini behaves at whole second boundaries.

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• 29.97 drop

• 25

2. Record Enable

Allows record and edit functions to be enabled or disabled.

• Enabled

• Disabled

3. T-Bar Range

This sets the speed range of the T-Bar from bottom to top.

Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.

• Normal! Scaling Disabled: Still to 10x

! Scaling Enabled: T-Bar Speed Min and Max.

• ± 5%! 95% to 105% of play speed

• ± 10%! 90% to 110% of play speed

• Bidirectional! -1x to +1x play speed

• 30 drop

• 29.97

• 60

• 30

4. T-Bar Mode

Defines how the T-Bar operates.

• Passive

Movement of an Enabled T-Bar sets the speed, which will be sent upon
either pressing the Play button or calling up a Clip or Cue. Actual

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command sent would be selected by the "T-Bar Message" below unless
set at exactly Play speed, in which case a Play message will be sent.

• Active

Movement of the T-Bar immediately sends an appropriate command to
machine when Enable LED is on.

5. T-Bar Speed Min

This sets the minimum speed to be sent by the T-Bar in Normal Mode when the
T1 (Scaling) button is active.

Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.

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• Still

• 1/64x

• 1/32x

• 3/64x

6. T-Bar Speed Max

This sets the maximum speed to be sent by the T-Bar in Normal Mode when the
T1 (Scaling) button is active.

Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.

• 1x

• 1½x

7. T-Bar Speed Preset

Sets the Preset Speed to be evoked by pressing the Preset Button.

Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.

• Still

• 1/64x

• 1/32x

• 3/64x

• 1/16x

• 3/32x

• 1/16x

• 3/32x

• 1/8x

• 3/16x

• 2x

• 4x

• 1/8 x

• 3/16x

• 1/4x

• 3/8x

• 1/2x

• 3/4x

• 1/4x

• 3/8x

• 1/2x

• 3/4x

• 8x

• 10x

• 1x

• 1½x

• 2x

• 4x

8. T-Bar Message

This sets the type of command sent by SloMo Mini during T-Bar operations

• Jog Msgs

• Variable Msgs

• Shuttle Msgs

9. Stop --> T-Bar

This determines if pressing the STOP, PLAY, R-PLAY, REW or FFWD button will
disable the T-Bar and turn off ENABLE LED.

• No Effect

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• Turns Off

10. Step Frame

This determines what will happen when a Frame+1 or Frame-1 button is pushed.

• GoTo Mode

This will issue a GoTo to the proper frame. This should be used with most
"modern" machines, as it can cause inaccurate locating with older
machines such as the BVU-800.

• SloMo Mode

This issues a slow shuttle command in the appropriate direction, then a
Still command when the desired frame has been reached. This does not
work well with disk-based recorders.

• Step Fwd/Rev

This sends a 2x 14 or 2x 24 command that is recognized by only very new
machines.

11. Audio Trk Type

This determines how the audio track arming is handled.

• Type 1

Older video devices with two analog tracks.
A1 = Analog Audio 1 (This is sometimes interpreted as Digital Audio 1 in
some video devices)
A2 = Analog Audio 2 (This is sometimes interpreted as Digital Audio 2 in
some video devices)
Shift + A1 = Analog Audio 3 (TC in some video devices)
Shift + A2 = Analog Audio 4 (Sync in some video devices)

• Type 2

Sends a 2 byte track arm message with the A1 & A2 bits copied from the
D1 & D2 bits. Tally back uses byte 5 of the Status Data message.
A1 = Analog Audio 1 and Digital Audio 1
A2 = Analog Audio 2 and Digital Audio 2
Shift + A1 = Digital Audio 3
Shift + A2 = Digital Audio 4

• Type 3

Same as Type 2, except Tally back uses the Edit Preset Sense message.
A1 = Analog Audio 1 and Digital Audio 1
A2 = Analog Audio 2 and Digital Audio 2
Shift + A1 = Digital Audio 3
Shift + A2 = Digital Audio 4

• Type 4

Same as Type 2, except the A1 & A2 bits are set to zero.
A1 = Digital Audio 1
A2 = Digital Audio 2
Shift + A1 = Digital Audio 3
Shift + A2 = Digital Audio 4

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12. Stop Method

Sets Stop behavior.

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• STOP Command

A Stop command is sent.

• STILL Command

A Shuttle=0 (Still) command is sent.

• STILL, STOP

The first push will cause a Still command to be sent. The second push will
cause a Stop to be sent.

13. FFwd and Rew

Sets Fast Forward and Rewind behavior.

• Latched

After release of the key, the controlled SloMo Mini will remain in selected
operation until some other button is pressed.

• Momentary

Upon release, either a Stop or Still will be sent, depending on the Stop
Method selected above.

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Allows disabling of this tally, which, under unusual circumstances, might disrupt
normal track select operations. If this is disabled, the SloMo Mini will not "know"
of any track operation done on the controlled SloMo Mini itself.

• Disabled

• Enabled

15. W1 Button Send
W2 Button Send

Sets the command sent when the W1 and W2 buttons are pressed.

• Off (no command sent)

• Preroll Cmd

• Full EE On

• Preview Cmd

• Full EE Off

• Review Cmd

• Select EE On

• Toggle Clip Enable (see "Editing the Cue List" below)

• Change SloMo (see "Editing the Cue List" below)

• Autoedit Cmd

• ½x Play

• Sync Play Cmd

• ½x Rev Play

• Clip Minus

• Clip Plus

• Loop Mode

16. Log Operation

Enables or disables Log Operation. (See Log Operation in appendix)

• Disabled

• Enabled

17. Cue Operation

This determines how cues are stored and played back and the definition of a cue.

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• Cue and Park

Cues are only defined a start time. When a cue is recalled, a CueUp
message is sent to SloMo Mini and no further action is taken. Cue start
times are captured using the Store Cue button. This mode allows 1000
cues.

• Cue/Ply/Stop

Cues are stored as start and stop times. When a cue is recalled, a CueUp
message is sent. When the SloMo Mini reports that it is cued, a Play
command is issued. When the play time agrees with the stop time, a Stop
command is issued. Cues are captured using the Mark In/Out keys, along
with the ENTER key. This mode allows 400 cues composed of start and
stop times.

• CuePlyStopSlo

Intended primarily for Sports. Like the operation above, except that when
the cue is captured, the present setting of ! the T-Bar is saved as a
SloMo setting. This may be done without the T-Bar actually affecting the
speed of playback at the time the capture takes place. When a cue is
recalled, this SloMo speed setting will be used instead of the Play
command (unless the current setting of the T-Bar is at Play speed, in
which case, a normal Play command is issued). This mode allows 400
cues composed of start and stop times with a speed value.

• Instant Replay

This allows the SloMo Mini to perform instant replay operations with file
based video recorders such as the Blackmagic Designs HyperDeck Studio
and Aja Ki Pro. In this mode of operation, pressing the Replay button
commands the recorder to perform the following:

- Cue back to a moment of interest,

- Replay the video at any speed and,

- Return to the previous operation.

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18. Preroll Time

Sets the amount of preroll applied to all Goto or locate operations including Cue
operations.

• 0 seconds

• 15 frames

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

19. Cue Delay Time

Sets the amount of delay between cues when in Play All Cues operation.

• 0 seconds

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

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• 5 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 7 seconds

• 8 seconds

• 9 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

• 5 seconds

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• 6 seconds

• 7 seconds

20. Mach 1 Control

Enables or disables the machine on port 1. This is intended for SloMo Minis that
have the ability to simultaneously record and playback. This feature allows the
operator to start the recorder at the beginning of an event and then locking out
the controls to prevent the accidental stopping of the record process.

• Disabled

• Enabled

21. Gangway Oper.

Enables or disables control of an optional JLCooper Electronics Gangway16 or
Gangway32 RS-422 router. Enabling this option repurposes the 1, 2, 3 & 4
buttons and LEDs below the T-Bar for remote control of the Gangway16 or
Gangway32. See the section on Gangway Operation.

• Disabled

• Enabled

• 8 seconds

• 9 seconds

Commands

22. Ply All Clips

This allows the automatic playback of valid and enabled cues, starting with the
currently selected one. When a blank cue is reached, the operation ends. A
blank cue is defined as a cue with a stop time = 00:00:00:00, which is the internal
condition of erased cues. You must be in Cue/Play/Stop or CuePlyStp Slo
modes for this operation to take place! After each cue is played, the controlled
SloMo Mini will stop for a period set by the Cue Delay Time, and then proceed to
the next cue.

• ENTER

When the ENTER key is pressed to initiate this command, a message
appears prompting the operator to place the destination video device into
record mode. Press ENTER again to begin the playout of clips.

• W1 or W2

By selecting the W1 or W2 button to be "Tog Clip Enable", it is possible.

• CLR/ESC

Pressing the CLR/ESC button at any time aborts the operation.

23. Ply Odet Clips

This the same as Play All Cues, except that it uses the Odetics protocol to
accomplish the playback. All other description of Play All Cues is valid.

24. Xmit Cue List

Pressing the ENTER key causes all non zero cue location data to be sent over
port #4 to either another SloMo Mini SloMo Mini or a computer. When attaching
to another SloMo Mini SloMo Mini, a special RS-422A crossover cable is

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necessary. When attaching to a computer, as RS-422A port or RS-422A to
RS-232 converter is necessary.

When the SloMo Mini is in Cue and Park mode, the data format conforms to the
Ash Vale SM-2a protocol. When the SloMo Mini is in Cue/Ply/Stop or
CuePlyStopSloMo mode, the data format is unique to the SloMo Mini.

Both formats are detailed in the appendix.

25. Rcv Cue Dump

Pressing the ENTER key causes the SloMo Mini to prepare itself for reception of
a Cue Dump from another SloMo Mini or from a computer. Reception is via port
#4. The SloMo Mini will automatically detect which format is being sent to it.
Pressing the CLR/ESC button aborts this operation.

When sending data from a computer, a 25 mS delay must be inserted between
each cue to allow the SloMo Mini to write to nonvolatile memory. The SloMo Mini
performs this when it sends data.

26. Erase All Cues

In Cue and Park mode, pressing the ENTER key will set all 1000 cue locations to
00:00:00:00, which is considered an erased location.

In Cue/Ply/Stop mode, pressing the ENTER key will set all 400 start and stop
times to 00:00:00:00, which is considered an erased location.

In CuePlyStopSlo mode, pressing the ENTER key will set all 400 start and stop
times to 00:00:00:00 and set the speed to 00 00, which is considered an erased
location.

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Initialization

27. Init for Sports

Pressing the ENTER key will set up parameters for typical sports slow motion
operation.

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• Frame rate and type = 30 drop

• Record Enabled

• T-Bar = Normal range

• T-Bar = Passive

• Min T-Bar = Still

• Max T-Bar = Play Speed

• T-Bar Preset = Play Speed

• T-Bar sends Shuttle

• Stop/FF/Rew have no effect on

T-Bar Enable

• Step Frame = GoTo

• Type 2 Audio track handling

28. Init for Coords

Pressing the ENTER key will set up parameters for another typical sports slow
motion operation.

• Frame rate and type = 30 drop

• Record Enabled

• T-Bar = Normal range

• T-Bar = Passive

• Min T-Bar = Still

• Max T-Bar = Play Speed

• T-Bar Preset = Play Speed

• T-Bar sends Shuttle

• Stop/FF/Rew have no effect on

T-Bar Enable

• Step Frame = GoTo

• Stop button sends Stop

• Latched FF and Rew

• Enabled Track Tally

• W1 toggles Clip Enable

• W2 writes new SloMo speed on
current Clip

• Log Function Off

• Cue operation = Cue/Play/Stop
with SloMo

• Preroll = 0 sec

• Clip Delay = 0 sec.

• Mach 1 Control = Enabled

• Type 2 Audio track handling

• Stop button sends Stop

• Momentary FF and Rew

• Enabled Track Tally

• W1 Off

• W2 Off

• Log Function Off

• Cue operation = Cue and Park

• Preroll = 15 frames

• Clip Delay = 0 sec.

• Mach 1 Control = Enabled

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T-Bar Operation

The T-Bar may be set via "T-Bar Range" to Normal, ±5%, ±10%, or
bidirectional operation.

Note: Due to limitations of the P2 protocol, these speeds may not be exact.

Normal

There are three main aspects of the "Normal" speed operation of the T­Bar, as follows:

Full Range Operation

Press the ENABLE button. As soon as the T-Bar is moved, a speed
command (depending on message choice made in the Menu) will be
sent. The range of operation is from Still (all the way toward the
operator) to 10x normal play speed.
A subsequent press of the ENABLE button will turn the T-Bar off.
Depending on selection within the Menu, the pressing of any
"transport" button (REW, R-PLAY, STOP, PLAY, FFWD) may be made
to turn the T-Bar off.

Scaled Range Operation

Press the T1 button. The T-Bar will be enabled. The Minimum speed
of the T Bar will now be the value set in the Menu Item T-Bar Speed
Min. The Maximum speed will now be the value set in the Menu Item
T-Bar Speed Max.

Preset Operation

It might be desired to be able to always start T Bar operation at a
know speed different from the Max or Min value. When the PRESET
button is pushed, a speed value equal to the speed set in the Menu
Item "T-Bar Speed Preset" will be immediately sent. That speed will
be shown on the second line of the display. Unless the T-Bar
happens to be sitting at the Preset speed, the PRESET LED will blink
indicating that the T Bar needs to be moved to the "null" point (the
point where the T Bar position is the same as the Preset).

On the far right of the display, an up or down arrow will show which
direction the T Bar needs to be moved. When the T-Bar is moved
past the Preset point, the LED will turn off, and the arrow will
disappear. The T Bar is now "Live".

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When the ENABLE LED is off, movement of the T Bar will display
(for about 1/2 second) the speed that would be sent were the T Bar
enabled. This includes any min/max scaling if the T1 LED is lit. By
this means, the operator can go to an exact speed position at any
time without causing the controlled machine to move.

±5% Play Range

With this range, the Preset and Range buttons do nothing. The range
of the T-Bar is from about 95% of normal play speed to about 105%.

±10% Play Range

With this range, the Preset and Range buttons do nothing. The range
of the T-Bar is from about 90% of normal play speed to about 110%.

Bidirectional

With this range, the Preset and Range buttons do nothing. The range
of the T-Bar is from 100% reverse play speed to 100% forward play
speed.

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Cue Operations

There is nonvolatile storage on the SloMo Mini for 1000 cues or 400 clips.
These are numbered 000 – 999 or 000 - 399. The various operations
involving cues are as follows:

Basic Cue Operations

To Goto a Predefined Cue #

1. Enter the 1,2 or 3 digit number: the time will show on line #2 of the display,
while the entry is shown on line #1.

2. Press Enter. A locate command will be issued, and the top line will revert to
showing current time.

Note: If Preroll is enabled, that will be applied to time.

3. The next action will depend upon the Cue Operation mode that the SloMo
Mini is configured for.

• If in Cue and Stop mode, the controller does nothing.

• If in Cue/Ply/Stop mode, the controller will send a Play command when

Mark In point is reached (minus any Preroll), and will send a Stop
command when the Mark Out point is reached.

• If in CuePlyStopSlo mode, the controller will send a Variable Play

command when Mark In point is reached (minus any Preroll), and will
send a Stop command when the Mark Out point is reached.

4. Pressing the CLR/ESC button will exit the cue entering process, but will allow
the entered cue to remain "pending" for possible Cue/Ply/Stop time capture
operation.

Next Cue

Pressing this will bring up the next higher cue from the last entered or used.
The time stored in this Cue location will be displayed on the second line.
Multiple presses of this will scroll thru the Cues.

• Pressing Enter will cause the currently displayed Cue to be sent.

• Pressing the Clr/Esc button will exit back to normal operation without

sending the Cue.

Last Cue

This operates the same as above, except that the Cue number is
decremented with each push.

Current Cue

Pressing the ENTER key will replay the most recently selected cue. This
may be done repeatedly.

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Enter Time

--:--:--:--

Store Cue# ---

00:00:00:00

Enter Time

--:--:--:--

Store Cue# ---

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“Cue and Park" Specific Operations

To Manually Enter a Goto Time

1. Press ManTime button. The display will show:

2. Start pressing numbers: they will scroll from right to left across screen. At any
time, a first press of the CLR/ESC button will clear whatever entry is being
made to all zeros. A second push of the button will exit the operation.

3. When the desired time is displayed, press Enter. The GoTo command will be
issued and the top line will revert to showing current time.

Note: If Preroll enabled, that will be applied to time.

To store Current Time to a Cue #

1. Press StoreCue. If no manual entry of time has been made, the Current Time
will transfer to bottom line and the following will appear on top line.

2. Enter a 1, 2 or 3 digit number.

3. Press Enter. Current time will be stored, and display will revert. No Goto will
be sent.

To store a manually entered time to a Cue #

1. Press ManTime button. The display will show:

2. Start pressing numbers: they will scroll from right to left across the screen.

3. When desired time entered, press StoreCue. The display will show:

4. Enter a 1, 2 or 3 digit number.

5. Press Enter. The entered time will be stored, and the display will revert. No
Goto will be sent.

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To copy a time from one Cue to another

1. Enter a 1 or 2 digit Cue number. The associated time will be shown on the
second line.

2. Press StoreCue. The display will show:

3. Enter a 1, 2 or 3 digit number.

4. Press Enter. The entered time will be stored, and the display will revert. No
Goto will be sent.

“Cue/Ply/Stop” and “CuePlyStp Slo” Specific
Operations

Saving a Cue with Start and Stop times

1. Insure that in either Cue/Ply/Stop or CuePlyStp Slo mode.

2. Select a starting Cue number by entering the number on the keypad, then
pressing CLR/ESC. The number will show as the leftmost three digits on the
top line.

3. At desired Start point, press Mark In. An asterisk appears to the right of the
cue number. This may take place with SloMo Mini playing at any speed or
stopped.

4. At desired Stop point, press Mark Out. Again, this may take place with SloMo
Mini playing at any speed or stopped. The Store Cue LED will light, and the
current time will freeze on the display.

5. If planning to have the automatic SloMo speed captured, you can at this point
move the T-Bar to a desired speed, which will be displayed on the second
line. If the ENABLE LED is off, this may be done without affecting the
playback that may be going on.

6. Press the ENTER key. The Start and Stop times, along with the SloMo speed
will be saved to the currently displayed storage location, then the Cue number
will auto-increment.

7. Repeat steps 3 thru 6. Each time, the Cue number will increment to the next.

Playing back a Cue/Ply/Stop or CuePlyStp Slo Cue

1. Make sure in correct mode.

2. Enter the desired Cue number on the numeric keypad.

3. Press ENTER.

4. Controlled SloMo Mini will be directed to cue to the Start time minus any
preroll time. Once there, either a Play or a SloMo command will be issued.
The exact command sent is the one set in the T-Bar Message Menu item.

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When the SloMo Mini has reached the prestored Stop point, a Stop command
is issued.

Editing the Cue List

It is possible to step thru the list of Cues and Enable or Disable them
individually for inclusion in the "Play all Clips" playback.

1. Set the W1 or W2 button for Toggle Clip Enable.

2. As you step thru the clips using the Next, Last, or numerical input, the
selected W1 or W2 button's LED will light if a clip is enabled. Pressing the
button toggles the condition.

It is possible to change the SloMo speed that a CuePlyStp Slo Clip plays
back. This will take effect on individual recalls of a Clip or on the Play all
Clips" operation.

3. Program the W1 or W2 button for "Change SloMo" operations.

4. With the T-Bar Enabled, recall a Clip.

5. Move the T-Bar to a desired speed (optional at this point).

6. Recall a clip. While playing, you may move the T-Bar to desired speed.

7. When set to desired speed, press the W1 or W2 button programmed in step 3
above. The new speed will now be written to the current clip.

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Instant Replay

When the SloMo Mini is used with file based video recorders, the SloMo
Mini can perform instant replay of the video within the limitations of the
video recorder.

Typically traditional Instant Replay requires that the video device be able to
simultaneously record incoming video while the video device plays back the
video of interest. Unfortunately, most low cost file based video recorders
cannot simultaneously play and record. These SloMo Minis can only play
OR record. Fortunately, the SloMo Mini can perform the instant replay
function within this limitation.

Most low cost file based video recorders cannot record video while they are
replaying video. This is a limitation of the video hardware, not the SloMo
Mini.

How Instant Replay Works

When the Replay button is pressed the following occurs:

The SloMo Mini commands the video recorder to stop its current operation.

•

The SloMo Mini commands the recorder to cue back to a defined moment of

•
interest.

When the recorder is at the moment of interest, the SloMo Mini commands the

•
recorder to replay the video at a speed defined by the T-Bar.

When the recorder reaches the end of the video of interest, the SloMo Mini

•
commands the recorder to resume the operation it was previously performing. If
the video recorder was previously recording video, the SloMo Mini will command
the recorder to start recording. Typically, this will cause a new file to be created.

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Types of Instant Replay

To accommodate various production workflows, the SloMo Mini allows
three ways to initiate the Instant Replay function.

In Out Replay

•
This is a traditional, three button replay. It uses the Mark In button to define the
start of the video segment and the Mark Out button to define the end of the video
segment.

Deferred Replay

•
This is a simpler, two button replay. It uses the Mark Out button to define the end

of the video segment. The Mark In point is calculated from the Mark Out point
(Mark In = Mark Out - Preroll value).

EZ Replay

•
This is an easy one touch replay. It uses the current timecode when the Replay
button is pressed to define the start and end of the video segment. The Mark In

point is calculated from the current timecode (Mark In = current timecode - Preroll
value). The Mark Out point is calculated from the current timecode (Mark Out =
current timecode).

How Instant Replay Controls the Video Recorder

When the Replay button is pressed, the SloMo Mini will perform the
following:

1. Stop the recording or playback,

2. Cue up to a spot defined by the Mark In minus the Preroll value,

3. Playback the video at a speed defined by the T-Bar,

4. Resume record or playback when the recorder reaches the Mark Out point. If

the video recorder was previously recording video, the SloMo Mini will
command the recorder to start recording. Typically, this will cause a new file
to be created.

Please keep in mind that the video recorder must stop recording video to playback
video. This is a limitation of the video recorder, not the SloMo Mini.

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Configuring a Video Recorder for Instant Replay

The SloMo Mini can perform the Instant Replay function with many of the
popular file based recorders currently available. However, to insure
success, there are certain setting that need to be configured for the Instant
Replay feature to work properly. Typically, this has to do with properly
setting the recording of timecode.

Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Series

This includes the HyperDeck Studio, HyperDeck Studio Pro and
HyperDeck Studio 12G.

For the HyperDeck to respond to the SloMo Mini, the Remote (REM) button
on the HyperDeck must be enabled (illuminated).

For the HyperDeck to correctly locate to the proper location, all the
timecode recorded on the the HyperDeck must be unique. Fortunately, this
can be done by the HyperDeck.

1. On the front panel of the HyperDeck, press Display, Timecode, Timecode Set.

Select the Last Clip option.

Aja Ki Pro Series

This includes the Ki Pro, Ki Pro Rack and Ki Pro Quad.

For the Ki Pro to respond to the SloMo Mini, RS-422 Remote Control on
the Ki Pro must be enabled.

1. On the front panel of the Ki Pro, press the CONFIG button.

2. Use the SELECT buttons to scroll to configuration item

35.2 Remote Control.

3. Use the ADJUST buttons to select

RS422 Only.

4. Press the CONFIG button to exit.

For the Ki Pro to correctly locate to the proper location, all the timecode
recorded on the the Ki Pro must be unique. Fortunately, this can be done
by the Ki Pro.

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1. On the front panel of the Ki Pro, press the CONFIG button.

2. Use the SELECT buttons to scroll to configuration item

8.0 TC In.

3. Use the ADJUST buttons to select

Time Of Day.

4. Press the CONFIG button to exit.

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VideoDevices PIX Series

This includes the PIX-270i, PIX-260i and PIX-250i.

For the PIX recorders to respond to the SloMo Mini, RS-422 Remote
Control on the PIX recorders must be enabled.

1. On the front panel of the PIX recorder, press the MENU button.

2. Use the encoder knob to scroll to configuration item

7 Remote Control.
Press the encoder knob.

3. Use the encoder knob to scroll to configuration item

1 RS422.
Press the encoder knob

4. Use the encoder knob to scroll to select value

On.
Press the encoder knob.

5. Press the MENU button to exit.

For the PIX recorders to correctly locate to the proper location, all the
timecode recorded on the the PIX recorders must be unique. Fortunately,
this can be done by the PIX recorders.

1. On the front panel of the PIX recorder, press the MENU button.

2. Use the encoder knob to scroll to configuration item

4 Timecode/Sync.
Press the encoder knob.

3. Use the encoder knob to scroll to configuration item

3 Timecode Mode.
Press the encoder knob

4. Use the encoder knob to scroll to select value

Freerun,
Freerun Auto Mute,
Record Run,
24h Run or,
24h Run Auto Mute.

Press the encoder knob.

5. Press the MENU button to exit.

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Record Modes

The SloMo Mini includes buttons dedicated to adjusting the Edit Preset
status of a target machine. The main modes are:

Crash Recording

Insure that neither the INS nor ASM LEDs are on. Holding down the
Shift button, then pushing the PLAY button will place the machine(s)
in the Crash Record mode.

Assemble Recording

Toggle the ASM button so that it is on. Holding down the Rec/Shift
button, then pushing the PLAY button will place the machine(s) in the
Assemble Record (Edit) mode.

Insert Recording

Toggle the Ins button so that it is on. In addition, press the desired
tracks so that they are on. Immediately available are the Video, A1
and A2 tracks. When the Rec/Shift is pushed, the A1 and A2 buttons/
LEDs become the D3 and D4 toggles. Holding down the Rec/Shift
button, then pushing the PLAY button will place the machine(s) into
the Insert Record (Edit) mode. If no Video or Audio track is enabled,
only the Play command will be sent.

To exit any of the modes while the video device in motion, simply press the
Stop button.

The exact command sent will depend on the Audio Trk Type menu
item.

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Machine Control

Any combination of four machines may be controlled by the SloMo Mini.
The four buttons labeled "Machine Control" indicate and modify the
machines that will receive commands. Pressing a single button will switch
both the output of the SloMo Mini and the tally back to it to the selected
machine. If more than one button are held down, all SloMo Minis will
receive commands from the SloMo Mini. In this case, the first one pushed
will become the machine used for Tally operations (current time code,
transport control LEDs, and Edit Presets.) In a multi-machine operation,
the selection of tally machine made during the output select process may
be overridden by holding down the Rec/Shift button, then selecting a
machine. As soon as the Rec/Shift button is held, the current tally machine
will be displayed.

Upon power-up, the SloMo Mini will always start with machine #1 selected
unless the menu item Mach 1 Control is set to Disabled. In that case, the
SloMo Mini will start up with machine #2 selected.

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30 drop

> Gangway Oper.
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Gangway16 or Gangway32 Operation

When Gangway16 or Gangway32 Operation is enabled in the menu, the
SloMo Mini is able to remotely control the Gangway16 or Gangway32.

Setup

To use the Gangway16 or Gangway32 with the SloMo Mini:

1. Connect port 1 of the SloMo Mini to the rear panel controller port of the

Gangway16 or Gangway32 as shown below.

2. Enable Gangway Operation in the SloMo Mini menu as shown below.

• To go to the menu, press the MENU button. Select the menu item by
turning the jog wheel.

• As the Jog wheel is turned, different menu items are displayed on the top
line of the window.

•

Scroll to the menu item for Gangway Oper.

•

When the menu item Gangway Oper. is selected, press the ENTER
button to move the cursor to the bottom line.

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A

Enable

B

All On

C

All Off

D

Tally

> Gangway Oper.
Enabled

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Turn the Jog wheel so that the value is set to Enabled.

• Press MENU to exit the menu.

Gangway16 or Gangway32 Controls

When Gangway Operation is enabled in the menu, the Machine Control
buttons and LEDs are repurposed to control the Gangway16 or
Gangway32 (Ports 1-16 only). In this case, the functions of the buttons and
LEDs are as follows:

Enable

Pressing this button enters the Gangway16 or Gangway32
configuration mode. In this mode, the Enable LED will illuminate and
the VFD will show the Gangway16 or Gangway32 routing.

All On

When this button is pressed, the Gangway is configured to enable all
16 ports.

All Off

When this button is pressed, the Gangway is configured to disable all
16 ports.

Tall y

Pressing this button allows you to select the port, which provides Tally
information (timecode, status) to the SloMo Mini. In this mode, the
Tally LED will illuminate and the VFD will show the Gangway16 or
Gangway32 Tally routing.

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Controlling the Gangway16 or Gangway32

To control the Gangway16 or Gangway32,
simply press the Enable button. The Enable
LED will illuminate and the display will show
similar to the screen shot below.

The top line indicates the ports of the
Gangway16 or Gangway32, 1 = Port 1, 2 =
Port 2 and so on. Starting with 10, only the
last digit is shown due to space constraints.
In this case, 0 = Port 10, 1 = Port 11 and so on.

The bottom line indicates which ports are enabled. The presence of an
arrow pointing up indicates that a port is enabled for output. While the
absence of an arrow indicates the port is not enabled for output.

To enable or disable a port on the Gangway,
make sure that the Enabled LED is
illuminated then, key in the two digit entry on
the numeric keypad for the port. For
example, to toggle the state of Port 6, press 0, 6. The display will be
similar to the screen shot below. In addition, the Gangway16 or
Gangway32 will illuminate buttons 1 and 6.

This indicates that Ports 1 and 6 are enabled for output that is, commands
from the SloMo Mini will be sent to video devices connected to Ports 1 & 6.

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Similarly, to disable Port 1 in the above
example, press 0, 1. The display will show
similar to the screen shot below and the
Gangway will now only illuminate button 6.

To enable Port 12 in the above example,
press 1, 2. The display will show similar to
the screen shot below.

To enable all the ports on the Gangway16 or
Gangway32 for output, press the All On
button. The display will show:

To disable all the ports on the Gangway16 or
Gangway32 for output, press the All Off
button. The display will show:

To receive data (such as Timecode or Status)
back from the video device, a port for Tally
operation must be selected. This can be
done by pressing the Tally button. Pressing
Tally will illuminate the Tally LED and cause the display to show the
following:

The down pointing arrow will indicate the port that is configured as the Tally
port or the port that the SloMo Mini listens to for Timecode and Status
responses.

As with the Enable function, to enable a port on the Gangway for Tally,
make sure that the Tally LED is illuminated then, key in the 2 digit entry on
the numeric keypad for the port. For example, to select Port 9 for Tally,
press 0, 9. The display will be similar to the screen shot below.

To remove the Gangway16 or Gangway32
configuration pages, simply press the Enable
button. This will cause the display to revert to
normal operation.

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Appendix

Log Operation

When doing QC work with films or tapes, an operator must look for flaws,
and log the type of flaw and time code, often by hand.

The SloMo Mini includes a mode to help automate this task. When in this
mode (accessed thru the Menu Item "Log Operation",) Machine #4's output
is used to send a special command upon the operator's pushing of one of
the buttons immediately below the display. This command will be in the
form:

74h bb ff mm ss hh cs

Where:

bb is button # from 0 to 5. This is intended to be an indication of the
type of flaw found by the operator and is entirely definable by the

user.

ff mm ss hh is the timecode as returned from the machine
immediately preceding the button press. It is in BCD format.

cs is checksum of all the bytes in the packet preceding it. The
checksum is truncated to the least significant 8 bits.

The data transmission from the SloMo Mini follows the standard P2
specification. EIA RS-422A at 38400 bits/sec, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and
odd parity. The user will need to (usually) provide a RS-422 to RS-232 or
USB converter, and will need to provide a simple application that receives
this data and presents it in a useful format. JLCooper may provide this
software at some point in the future, depending on demand. Contact the
factory for details.

For details on how to connect your SloMo Mini to a computer, refer to the
pinout section.

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Clip Transfer Protocol

The SloMo Mini can transfer cue information in one of two protocols:

• Ash Vale SM-2a

• SloMo Mini

The SM-2a protocol is:

The port settings are: 38400 bits/sec, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.

The data format is

0Dh 0Ah <Cue#> 20h <Time>

:

0Dh 0Ah <Cue#> 20h <Time>

0Dh 0Ah @

The SloMo Mini protocol is:

The port settings are: 38400 bits/sec, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.

The data format is

0Dh 0Dh 0Ah <Cue#> 20h <StartTime> 20h <EndTime> 20h

<n1> <n0>

:

0Dh 0Dh 0Ah <Cue#> 20h <StartTime> 20h <EndTime> 20h

<n1> <n0>

0Dh 0Dh 0Ah @

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TapeSpeed

Cue# is a three digit ASCII value (000 to 999 or 000 to 399) that
specifies the cue location.

Time, StartTime and EndTime are 11 digit ASCII values that specifies
timecode values in the following format:

n1 and n0 define play speed for the clip in CuePlyStop Slo mode.
The actual play speed is can be determined by the following

equation.

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hh:mm:ss:ff

These are the same values sent from the SloMo Mini to a machine
and are defined on page 17 of the Sony document Protocol of

Remote (9-pin) Connector 2nd Edition.

The ‘@’ character terminates the sending of cue data.

When sending data from a computer, a 30 mS delay must be inserted
between each cue to allow the SloMo Mini to write to nonvolatile memory.
The SloMo Mini performs this when it sends data.

For details on how to connect two SloMo Mini controllers together or to
connect your SloMo Mini to a computer, refer to the pinout section.

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SloMo

Mini

Function

Machine

1

Machine

2

Machine

3

Machine

4

Ports

1,2,3,4

Ground

21111661

Receive A

222517202

Transmit B

1012573

Receive B

913487

Transmit A

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6
9

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Note: pins 1, 4, 6 and 9 are grounds

and are connected together at each

end.

end.

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Pinout

SloMo Mini to Video Device

The table below details the pinout of the cable included with the SloMo
Mini.

Note: Some video devices do not use pin 1 for ground so you may have to connect pin 1
at each end of the SloMo Mini cable to pins 4 and 6 on your video device.

The data transmission from the SloMo Mini follows the standard P2
specification. EIA RS-422A at 38400 bits/sec, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and
odd parity.

SloMo Mini to SloMo Mini / SloMo Mini to Computer

To connect two SloMo Mini controllers together, an RS-422A crossover
adapter or cable will be needed. An adapter is available from JLCooper
Electronics by ordering p/n 620026. An RS-422A crossover cable can be
made by using the following pinout:

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Location

JLC P/N

North America

PSDC117

Europe (except UK)

PSDC230

Japan

PSDC117

Elsewhere

Call

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Power

The SloMo Mini requires a 9-12 volt DC power supply capable of delivering
500 milliamps or more. This can be either from the power mains using the
provided power supply or directly from 9-12 volts DC. The connector is a

2.1mm coaxial power connector. The center pin is positive. A power switch
on the rear panel turns the SloMo Mini on or off.

The SloMo Mini comes with a power supply appropriate for the country in
which the SloMo Mini was sold. If you need a power supply specific to your
location, please contact your local distributor or JLCooper Electronics.

Warning: Using a power supply other than the SloMo Mini specified could result in
damage to the SloMo Mini and/or other equipment, which is not covered by the
JLCooper Factory Warranty

JLCooper Approved Power Supplies

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Caring For Your SloMo Mini

If properly cared for, your SloMo Mini should provide years of trouble free
performance. While the SloMo Mini is built in a rugged metal enclosure,
please avoid dropping the SloMo Mini.

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not allow liquids, dust or other foreign
matter to get inside the SloMo Mini.

Service

There are no user-serviceable parts in the SloMo Mini. Please refer to the
JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty on the following page for
detailed warranty and service information.

Troubleshooting

If for some reason the SloMo Mini does not give you the expected results,
take a moment to do some investigating. The most important concept is
that you have your SloMo Mini connected properly as outlined in
Installation and Use. Take a moment to double check your setup.

A common problem is forgetting to turn the power switch on or turning the
SloMo Mini on after the software application has launched.

In addition, the JLCooper website (www.jlcooper.com) will contain up to
date information on drivers, applications and troubleshooting.

If all else fails, you can contact the JLCooper Service Department at:
[e-mail].

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JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty

JLCooper Electronics ("JLCooper") warrants this product to be free of defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This
warranty is non-transferable and the benefits apply only to the original owner. Proof of
purchase in the form of an itemized sales receipt is required for warranty coverage. To
receive service under this warranty, customers in the United States should contact the
JLCooper factory at [phone] and talk to a service technician. If necessary, a
Return Authorization number may be issued. For our customers outside the United
States, it is recommended that you first contact your Dealer or Distributor, since they
may offer their own service or support policy. If local support is not obtainable, please
send a FAX to JLCooper's Service Department at [phone] with a detailed
description of the service required. Upon issuance of return authorization, the product
should be packed in the original shipping materials and shipped prepaid and insured
to: Service Department, JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA

90245. Please include the following: copy of the sales receipt, your name and address
(no P.O. Boxes, please), a brief description of the problem, and any other related items
discussed with the service department and considered necessary to evaluate the
product or effect a repair. The return authorization number must be clearly written on
the outside of the package. JLCooper will, at its option, without charge for parts or
labor, either repair or replace the defective part(s) or unit. Shipping costs, duties,
customs, brokerage and other fees to and from JLCooper are not covered by this
warranty. JLCooper's normal repair turn around time at the factory is approximately 10
business days from receipt of product to shipping. Your actual turn around time will
include return shipping. Actual turn around time will vary depending upon many factors
including the repeatability of the customer's reported complaint, the availability of parts
required for repair, the availability of related products needed to evaluate the product if
necessary. Priority services are available at additional cost. These should be
discussed with the service representative at the time the return authorization is issued.
This warranty provides only the benefits specified and does not cover damage, defects
or repairs needed as result of acts beyond the control of JLCooper including but not
limited to: abuse, damage by accident or negligence, damage from using incorrect
power supply, modification, alteration, improper or abnormal use, unauthorized
servicing, tampering, ingress of foreign matter or failure to operate in accordance with
the procedures outlined in the owner's manual; nor for natural or man-made events
such as, but not limited to flooding, lightning, tornadoes, earthquake, fire, civil unrest,
war, terrorism, etc.

THE DURATION OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS,
I N C L U D I N G B U T N O T L I M I T E D TO TH E I M P L I E D W A R R A N T Y O F
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
HEREIN. JLCOOPER HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE,
DELAY IN PERFORMANCE OF THIS WARRANTY, THE LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, AND FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
JLCOOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS RESULTING FROM
THE NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OF THE SHIPPER OR HIS CONTRACT
AFFILIATES. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA.

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