Instruction manual
Version: 100505 VTC-4000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 5 of 27
PHYSICAL
The control panel is 8” (W) x 8” (D) x 3.625” (H), and slopes from 1.250” height in front to 3.625” height in the rear.
Two backlit alphanumeric displays separate cueing and menu operations from VTR status and timecode display.
VTR control is always instant regardless of where the operator may be in the menu system. The VTR transport
control keys are placed within easy reach of the high quality optical encoded Knob. A numeric keypad allows quick
entry of timecode and random access event (cue point) selection. A MARK key copies VTR timecode into the
current event for subsequent editing or cueing with or without preroll.
There are two physical configurations of the RM-4000. For applications where the panel is located within about 15
feet from the RM-4000 (mobile), the RM-4000-L offers direct connection to the panel via a single 8-conductor RJ45
telephone modular cable*. Panel power is supplied by the RM-4000-L power supply, limiting the useful length of
the RJ45 cable. For other applications, the standard RM-4000 and companion BNA-1001 adapter allow the panel
to be located up to 1000 meters from the RM-4000. Power to the panel is suppled by from a separate power
supply. The optional BNA-1001-RS also includes an RS-232 serial port for connection to a personal computer. To
keep cable clutter off the console, a single RJ45 wire connects the panel to the BNA-1001 adapter module.
NOTE ABOUT PANEL CABLE - DO NOT USE CAT5 NETWORK CABLE
*Note that the RJ45 modular telephone cable must have both connectors crimped on the same side of the cable,
resulting in reversal of conductor order. This is the telephone standard and differs from the CAT5 data standard.
Improper termination will result in failure to operate, but will not cause damage. Stranded flat cable should be used
as single strand conductors are much more prone to breakage, especially when flexed often.
INSTALLATION
Install the RM-4000 or RM-4000-L into an equipment rack and connect the included power supply. Make RS-422
connections from one or more of the VTR-1 through VTR-10 connectors to an RS-422 routing switcher, patch bay
or directly to VTRs and/or servers using shielded DB9M-M cables. Only conductors 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 are used and
should be connected pin-for-pin. Use shielded cable to meet FCC RF emissions standards. The DB15F GPI
connector on the RM-4000 accepts 10 separate GPI inputs that send play or edit commands to each VTR, and 4
GPO outputs that can be programmed to fire relative to edit IN points.
PANEL CONNECTION TO THE RM-4000-L
Connect the VTC-4000 panel to the RM-4000-L “PANEL” connector using the included 15 foot RJ45 cable.
Longer cables may be used, but the maximum length is restricted to about 50 feet (15 meters) by voltage drop
from the power supply (9.5VDC minimum at the panel).
PANEL CONNECTION TO THE RM-4000
Connect the panel to the included BNA-1001 adapter using the included 15 foot RJ45 cable. A longer cable
may be used, but the maximum length is restricted to about 50 feet (15 meters) by voltage drop from the power
supply (9.5VDC minimum at the panel). Connect the included power supply to the BNA-1001 and to a power
outlet. Connect a standard shielded audio cable from either XLR-3 connector on the BNA-1001 to either XLR-3
connector on the RM-4000, maximum cable length is 1000 meters. Use 8451 or equivalent balanced, shielded
audio cable with male and female 3-pin XLR ends (microphone cable).
REFERENCE CONNECTION TO THE RM-4000
Connect a video reference signal to either looping BNC connector on the RM-4000 and attach a 75 OHM
terminator to the other connector. The looping connection may be routed to other equipment as long as the last
device in the line has a 75 OHM termination, however looping reference signals is generally considered bad
practice. You may use any NTSC, PAL or "Slow PAL" 24FPS signal that contains black or program material for
reference video. Tri-level sync is not supported; in order to perform synching events (such as edits) with high
definition equipment, you must supply a (vertically) synchronous standard definition video signal ("Slow PAL" for
24FPS). Although video reference is not required with NTSC or other 30FPS video standards, it is required if
frame accurate events are desired or if other video standards such as 25FPS or 24FPS are used. In addition to
showing master VTR timecode, the top line of the VTC-4000 STATUS display shows a reference indicator in the
4th character position whenever reference is applied to the RM-4000. The reference indicator character is
space if no reference is applied, RN for NTSC, RP for PAL, or 24 for 24FPS (and 23.98FPS) standards.