CLOCKIT LANC LOGGER ALL601 Description and instructions for use Rev. 1.
USER MANUAL „LANC LOGGER” ALL601 The Lanc logger is a very small hand held timecode device for use in Film or TV. Its innovative timecode features makes it an ideal timecode source, logger and timecode conversion unit when working with DV and HDV cameras and computer based audio recorders with and without a timecode input/output. The LANC LOGGER can offer solutions both on location and in Post production. Timecode source with 0.2 ppm accuracy from Ambient Clockit XTAL Ref.
Conversions LANC TC LANC TC EXT LTC EXT LTC INTERN GEN TC MIDI TC (USB) EXT LTC to to to to to to to MIDI TC (USB Port) and LTC (Lemo, Audio) LTC with or without OFFSET MIDI TC (USB Port) LTC with or without OFFSET MIDI TC (USB Port) MIDI LTC with or without OFFSET LTC with or without OFFSET Uses • A laptop computer is being used as an audio playback or recording device. The Playback TC is available as a MIDI Timecode.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION IR Comms Mic/Audio TC out to Camera Mic/ Audio TC/ Mic in Lanc to Remote Lanc from Camera USB ESC / Enter Command Keys Batteries Cursor Keys ALL 601 PORTS AND ACCESS Display Lemo: Aaton, Ambient TC Interface AUDIO INTERFACE AND LTC INPUT OUTPUT The audio interface ist a two channel unbalanced input/output with Electret power supply (5.
Uses Audio track LTC recording To record the exact TOD (Userbits inserted from Logger) of the ALL to an audio track of the camera being used, thus allowing this timecode to used in post production to sync sound and picture. Note: Recording Audio track LTC can be done simultaneously to logging Burst LTC LTC can be recorded at the beginning of a take for 1 second, using the burst LTC triggered by the camera start/stop info from the LANC or external TC input.
Uses LOGGING. The ALL makes logs of Rec.Run. Timecode from the LANC out of the camera gainst internal TOD. Ancilliary data such as cassette number, camera ID, (entered manually to the ALL), and Event Number, (automatically incremented) and RTC date and time are also recorded in the log. Log format is open so that future extensions and IXML conformity are possible. The TOD Timecode with the ancilliary data in the Userbits can be simultaneously recorded on a camera audio track.
ESCape left, red In addition to an ESCcape function when navigating the menus, this key is used to switch the ALL on and off or with the ENTer key to go into a Standby mode. The lightning symbol symbolises this function. Switch on: press ESC for 3 seconds Switch off: press ESC till display shows standby or turn off Switch off: Press ESC for switch off, or ENTer for standby. (As in the ACC501) The ESC key can be used to log events to internal TOD manually.
DISPLAY The Display is a 2 colour ( yellow bar on top, rest blue) OLED with 128X64 pixels. OLED displays are small daylight readable, low power devices and are ideal for portable equipment. The yellow bar shows the timecode and userbits and other data of the TOD generator. Then there is a menu bar with tablike structure. The rest of the display is used for menu description and selection, and in “job closed” mode for showing actual data and settings.
Hardware Description • Internal power supply with standby power, from batteries (2xAAA) • 40 Mhz ARM 7 RISC processor • 6K non volatile Ferromagnetic memory • RTC ( Real Time Clock) with backup battery for Time and Date etc • SD flashcard holder with 512MB flashcard • In/out inteface electronics for TC, USB, LANC, AUDIO, IRDA, ASCII. Powering: • 2 x AAA • LANC • USB • Lemo 3 Volt Internal 5 Volt External 5 Volt External Pin 4.
Instructions for use General desription KEYS There are 6 keys used to configure the ALL and to call up system data, ESCape ENTer ( also Log and turn on/off ) ( also Log and standby ) Left cursor Down cursor Up cursor Right cursor ( and ascii ! ) ( and ascii # ) ( and ascii * ) ( and ascii ? ) Some keys have additional special functions. A few functions such as jamming the internal TOD generator from Ext TC or incrementing the cassette number can be carried out using a quickkey combination.
JOB/Menu bar in Blue The JOB bar is configured to look like tabs in a filing system. On the right the battery capacity (Symbol) and System data menu (SYS) are displayed. On the left the job tab blinks, Note: On switch on the job tab is automatically selected and blinking with last job selected. The menu and configuration system works in the following way. The job is selected with ENT to enter the JOB menu, the cursors to select, and ENTer pressed again.
Menu Bar When a menu is selected with ENTter then the Menu select bar appears The menu title moves to the left position and submenu details to configure, appear on the right. Submenu details can be selected with left or right cursor and ENTter. SYS and battery symbols disappear to make room for menu parameters. ESCape returns to the JOB bar with battery and SYS symbols. When all menus have been configured, ESCape returns to the JOB bar.
MENU DESCRIPTION ON OFF Menu SWITCH ON Press ESCape for 3 seconds, display will light up and show AMBIENT CLOCKIT LANC LOGGER ALL601 Serial Nr..........., Software version........ After 5 seconds display changes to last selected job and settings with job open SWITCH OFF Press ESC for 3 seconds.
TO SWITCH ON FROM STANDBY Press ESC for 3 seconds, wakeup window shows Press ESC to wake up Press ENT to reenter standby Note: to enter menu and change settings press ENT with selected tab, press ESC to return JOB DESCRIPTION TCO. TIMECODE OUT The ALL is used as an accurate timecode source. The following menus are activated GEN. Here all aspects of the generator TC can be set Extern: Jam source Edit: time userbits Fps: Framerate Preset: RTC or start form zero Offset.
SYS system parameters RTC. The real time clock Time can be set from the TOD generator or edited Date can be set from the TOD generator or edited DISPLAY Parameters The brightness of the display can be set Auto off function can be turned on or off. Note: use a display brightness that is required, not brighter. This conserves power and prolongs display life.
Note: The filter is used to ascertain whether the recording device is in Record or just spooling or playing back. According to this information a log is started or not. Use the incremental record run filter for most EXT LTC recording situations. The lanc status bit Rec / stop can be used to verify record status using the LANC as Rec. Run. TC source. Input high and input low are for using a Camera on/off signal. eg: red light signal to ascertain recording status.
LANC to TOD. Using a Sony Lanc port for Rec. Run. timecode source EXT LTC to TOD Using external Rec. Run. LTC as timecode source KEY TOD. Using manual keystroke to mark events in TOD Note: When logging select MODE menu to display incoming data, cassette number and Box ID. Note: In this menu, usually shown when Logging, to display log data, the cassette number can be incremented quickly by using a quickkey combination.
RED Logging filter and TC spot check can be set ( logging mode) INPUT TC FILTER See table TC SPOT CHECK 5, 7, 10 sec after REC begin Setting Record-Run Record In Consecutive Frs. 2 to 22 in the same second. Incremental Record Run Consecutive Frs. 2 to 22 in the same second. In addition the following critera must be fulfilled • Cassette number has changed • Timecode value is larger than the last Rec.Run.
CON TIMECODE CONVERSION Converts Timecode source to another TC out format, with or without offset MODE sets conversion path LANC to LTC/MIDI lanc to MIDI and LTC FRS. Output Framerate of MIDI TC LTC to LTC/MIDI. FRS. Output Framerate of MIDI TC MIDI to LTC FRS Output Framerate ofLTC OFS LTC offset für LANC to LTC/MIDI mode. Offset for Lemo and audio outputs AUD (ATC) TC output parameters. TC OFFSET, +-10 frames TC LEVEL -55dB (Mikelevel) to 0dB (Line level) in 10 steps to suit the input.
FDL File download Use this job when ALL is connected to a computer to download log files. UPD Program update USB mass storage upload enable Press enter to enable mass storage Then upload new ALL601.bin file from computer. Then change to FLASH FLASH shows program files on flash Press enter to update the program.
