JLCooper TX Midnight Eclipse User Manual

Eclipse TX Midnight

Compact Transport Controller

Users Manual

Eclipse TX Midnight is a trademark of JLCooper Electronics. All other brand
names are the property of their respective owners.

Eclipse TX Midnight User’s Manual, First Edition
Part Number 932109

 2009 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

Unpacking................................................................................... 5

Setup............................................................................................ 5

Connecting the Eclipse TX Midnight .......................................... 6

Power .......................................................................................... 6

Using the Eclipse TX Midnight.................................................... 7

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 7

Care and Service......................................................................... 7

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Introduction

The Eclipse TX Midnight is a tactile control surface intended for
video editing applications such as Apple Color and Final Cut
Studio.

The Eclipse TX Midnight is intended to operate with the Eclipse
SX Midnight to add transport control to the unit. The Eclipse TX
Midnight adds the following enhancements to the Eclipse SX
Midnight:

• Jog / Shuttle control with LED indicators

• Transport buttons with LED indicators

• Sixteen Function and Page buttons with LED indicators

• Seven miscellaneous buttons around the Jog/Shuttle wheel

The unit connects to a master unit such as the Eclipse SX Midnight
via a four pin expander cable. The expander cable carries data and
power to and from the Eclipse TX Midnight.

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Installation

Unpacking

When you receive your Eclipse TX Midnight, you should receive
the following items:

• Eclipse TX Midnight

• This Users Manual

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

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Connecting the Eclipse TX Midnight

The Eclipse TX Midnight connects directly to a master unit with a
four pin expander cable. Simply connect one end of the cable to
the Eclipse TX Midnight and the other end to a master unit such as
the Eclipse SX Midnight.

Power

Normally, the Eclipse TX Midnight receives its power from the
power connector from the rear panel and the power switch
switches the power to the unit.

When the Eclipse TX Midnight is connected to a master unit such
as an Eclipse SX Midnight, the Eclipse TX Midnight receives its
power from the master unit via the modular expander cable. In this
case, do not use the power connector or power switch on the rear
of the Eclipse TX Midnight. Instead, use the power connector and
power switch on the rear of the master unit.

Note: If the Eclipse TX Midnight is connected to a master unit such
as the Eclipse SX Midnight, DO NOT use the power connector or
power switch on the Eclipse TX Midnight.

Power switch and power

connector are not functional

when Eclipse TX Midnight is

connected to a master unit

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Use this power switch and

power connector when

Eclipse TX Midnight is

connected to a master unit

Using the Eclipse TX Midnight

Refer to the user documentation of your host application for details
on how to use the Eclipse TX Midnight with your application.

Troubleshooting

If for some reason the Eclipse TX Midnight does not give you the
expected results, take a moment to do some investigating. The
most important concept is that you have your Eclipse TX Midnight
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 unit on after the software application has launched.

In addition, the JLCooper website (www.jlcooper.com
contain current information on drivers, applications and
troubleshooting.

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Care and Service

If properly cared for, your Eclipse TX Midnight should provide
years of troublefree performance. While the Eclipse TX Midnight
is built in a rugged enclosure, please avoid dropping the Eclipse
TX Midnight.

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

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

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JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory 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 are not covered by this warranty. JLCooper's normal repair
turn around time at the factory is approximately 15 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 technician at the time the
return authorization is issued. This warranty provides only the benefits specified and does
not cover defects or repairs needed as result of acts beyond the control of JLCooper
including but not limited to: abuse, damage by accident/negligence, damage from using
incorrect power supply, modification, alteration, improper use, unauthorized servicing,
tampering, 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, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
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. THE
CUSTOMER SHOULD CONTACT THE SHIPPER FOR PROPER CLAIMS
PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING FROM
SHIPMENT. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE GOVERENED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

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