JLCooper Electronics MCS3-SP-RS422 Manuale utente
MCS3-SP-RS422
Compact Jog/Shuttle Controller
Users Manual
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MCS3-SP-RS422, MCS-3800, MCS-3400 and MCS-3000 are trademarks of
JLCooper Electronics. All other brand names are the property of their
respective owners.
MCS3-SP-RS422 User’s Manual, Second Edition (November 15, 2005)
Part Number 932099
2005 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
(310) 322-9990
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(310) 335-0110
www.jlcooper.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................... 4
Installation..................................................................................... 5
Configuring the MCS3-SP .......................................................... 5
Connecting the MCS3-SP to a Deck ........................................... 6
Connecting the MCS3-SP to a Computer ................................... 6
Using the MCS3-SP....................................................................... 7
Using the MCS3-SP with a deck ................................................. 7
Transport Functions ................................................................ 7
Jog and Shuttle Functions ....................................................... 8
V-Stick Functions ................................................................... 9
Locate Functions..................................................................... 9
Using the MCS3-SP with a host................................................ 10
Technical Information................................................................ 11
Specifications ............................................................................ 11
Care and Service....................................................................... 11
Avid Switch Protocol Event Code Table................................... 11
MCS3-SP Pinout ....................................................................... 12
Machine Mode Commands ....................................................... 13
Specifications............................................................................... 14
Electrical: ................................................................................. 14
Environmental: ......................................................................... 14
Physical: ................................................................................... 14
Compliance:.............................................................................. 14
JLCooper Electronics Limited Factory Warranty .................. 15
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the MCS3-SP. The JLCooper MCS3-SP
Media Control Station is a remote control device for use with Avid
Symphony running on Meridien hardware or, other computer
based applications specifically written to support the MCS3-SP.
The MCS3-SP may be used for controlling professional video tape
recorders (VTRs), digital disk recorders (DDRs), and other RS-422
devices that support the Sony 9 Pin/P2 protocol.
The MCS3-SP features a professional jog shuttle mechanism, high
duribility transport buttons and function keys. As shipped from the
factory, the MCS3-SP is normally configured and “ready to use” as
a controller for computer based applications such as Avid
Symphony. When the MCS3-SP is intended to be used as a VTR
or DDR controller, it can easily be reconfigured in the field.
Instructions for doing this are provided later in this manual.
This manual primarily relates to the features and operation of the
MCS3-SP as a 9 Pin/P2 controller. If the MCS3-SP is used as a
control device for a computer based application, follow the
instructions included with your software.
Please take a moment to register your MCS3-SP so we can notify
you in the future about any updates as they become available. You
can register your MCS3-SP at the following web site:
http://jlcooper.com/pages/onlinereg.html
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Installation
Configuring the MCS3-SP
The MCS3-SP can operate in either of two modes, as a computer
controller, meant to be attached to a computer based application
such as Avid Symphony, or as a stand-alone deck controller for
machines that respond to the Sony protocol for 9 pin decks.
As shipped from the factory, the MCS3-SP is configured to
connect to a host computer to control a software based application.
The MCS3-SP is easily reconfigured as a deck controller. To do
so, a 5/64" Allen wrench (supplied) and a small flatblade
screwdriver are the only tools necessary.
1. Remove the four screws from the top panel.
2. Carefully slide the cable strain relief from its slot on the
unit bottom chassis.
3. On the small circuit board, remove the 8-pin IC which is
inserted into U3 “To Host” and move it to the “To Mach”
socket. Make sure the orientation of the IC is preserved.
4. Take the shorting jumper that is stored on one pin of JB1
and place it so it shorts both pins of JB1.
5. Carefully re-insert the strain relief, dress the inside section
of cable away from the sensitive Jog Wheel assembly, and
re-insert the four screws.
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Connecting the MCS3-SP to a Deck
Connect the supplied external power supply to the power jack on
the MCS3-SP captive cable. In case a replacement supply ever is
used, the power supply should be rated at 9 to 12 volts DC, 500
mA, with a center positive 2.1 mm plug. The JLCooper part
number is 651026.
Next, connect MCS3-SP 9 Pin cable to the 9 Pin remote input of
the machine that you are controlling. In some cases, you may need
use the supplied gender changer to connect the MCS3-SP to
existing wiring.
Connecting the MCS3-SP to a Computer
Connect the supplied external power supply to the power jack on
the MCS3-SP captive cable. In case a replacement supply ever is
used, the power supply should be rated at 9 to 12 volts DC, 500
mA, with a center positive 2.1 mm plug. The JLCooper part
number is 651026.
Next, connect MCS3-SP 9 Pin cable to the 9 Pin remote input of
the computer system that you are controlling. In some cases, the
computer may have an RS-422 card installed (this is NOT the
standard serial or com port found on most computers) or you may
need to use an external RS-232 to RS-422 converter (such as the
Rosetta Stone Interface Adapter from Addenda). You may need to
use the supplied gender changer.
Using the MCS3-SP
Using the MCS3-SP with a deck
Transport Functions
The transport buttons control Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play,
and Record. Pressing the button marked W7 causes the MCS3-SP
to send a pause command. The Record button is interlocked with
the Play button. To send a Record Strobe to the deck, hold down
play and press record. Record only operates if tracks have been
enabled (“armed”) first. (See Track Enabling below.)
To send the Record Strobe message:
1. Arm tracks or press Assemble.
2. Press and release Play.
3. Allow the machine to come up to speed or ‘servo lock’.
4. Press and hold Play.
5. Press Record.
6. Release Play and Record.
Note: While in Record mode, pressing the Play button will cause the
MCS3-SP to send a Record Exit command.
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Jog and Shuttle Functions
The MCS3-SP has a professional jog/shuttle mechanism that
incorporates the Jog and Shuttle into a single knob. To change
between Jog and Shuttle operation, press the wheel. When in its
upper position, it behaves as a shuttle control. As a shuttle control,
the knob has center detent and rotation stops. Pressing on the
wheel changes it into a Jog control, with no rotation stops or
detent.
Jog Mode
In Jog mode, the playback speed and direction is proportional to
the speed and direction that the wheel is rotated. Rotate the wheel
clockwise for forward playback. Rotate the wheel counter
clockwise for reverse playback. In Jog mode, continuously rotating
the wheel results in 1X play speed, either forward or backward. To
stop the tape, simply stop turning the wheel.
Shuttle Mode
In Shuttle mode, playback speed is relative to the rotation of the
wheel from the center detent. Rotate the ring clockwise for forward
shuttle. Rotate the ring counter clockwise for reverse shuttle. The
deck will continue to shuttle until the ring is returned to its center
position or the deck reaches the end of tape. Alternately, you can
simply press Stop.
Shuttle LEDs
The two arrow LEDs above the Jog/Shuttle knob will indicate the
status of the Jog/Shuttle knob. This is detailed in the table below:
Shuttle Forward ►
Shuttle Reverse ◄
Shuttle Pause ◄►
Jog ◄►
Table 1
Note: After power up, the shuttle ring LEDs will not light until the
shuttle ring is centered, this is normal.
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V-Stick Functions
The “V-Stick” is located to the upper right of the jog/shuttle
control. It is a soft, four position switch. The switch is activated by
applying pressure either left, right, toward you, or away from you.
It is not necessary to press down or rotate the control.
It performs the following functions:
V Stick Down = Reverse 2x V Stick Left = Reverse 1x
V Stick Up = Forward 2x V Stick Right = Forward 1x
Locate Functions
The MCS3-SP can capture and store timecode locations for later
recall. It can do this either on the fly (program is playing) or while
stationary (program is stopped). Locates are captured and stored
by holding the Record button and pressing W1 thru W6. A
timecode request will be sent, and the responding timecode will be
stored within the MCS3-SP. Because the MCS3-SP does not have
nonvolitile ot battery backed memory, the locate points will be
stored until power is removed from the MCS3-SP. The MCS3-SP
can store up to six locate points:
W1 = Locate 1 W3 = Locate 3 W5 = Locate 5
W2 = Locate 2 W4 = Locate 4 W6 = Locate 6
Stored Locate Points are recalled by pressing the W1-W6 buttons.
After power up, all locate points are initialized to 00:00:00:00.
Pressing a locate button without first storing a locate point will
cause the deck to go to 00:00:00:00. The W7 button sends a pause
command.
Note: Locate Points are not retained when the MCS3-SP is turned off
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Track Arming
The MCS3-SP sends the appropriate commands for track arming
analog and digital machines. When the unit is powered on, it
defaults to track arming the audio tracks. The MCS3-SP can also
arm Insert Video, Assemble and Timecode as well.
The buttons marked F5 & F6 change the function of the F1-F4
buttons. After power up or pressing F5, buttons F1, F2, F3 and F4
are used to arm audio tracks 1 - 4. Pressing F6 configures buttons
F1, F2, F3 and F4 to arm the video and timecode tracks or select
assemble recording.
To change modes:
Press F5 = Audio 1 – 4 arming
Press F6 = Video, Assemble and Timecode
After powerup OR pressing F5: After pressing F6:
F1 - Digital Audio 1 + Audio 1 F1 - Video
F2 - Digital Audio 2 + Audio 2 F2 - Assemble
F3 - Digital Audio 3 F3 - no function
F4 - Digital Audio 4 F4 - Timecode
The MCS3-SP does not query the deck for machine status. Due to
this, the MCS3-SP has no knowledge of any track enabling done
on the front panel of the VTR machine itself. Nor does it know the
status of the machine when the MCS3-SP is first powered on. The
MCS3-SP powers up operating under the assumption that all tracks
are unselected.
Using the MCS3-SP with a host
In some applications, the MCS3-SP may be used with a computer
based application. In this case, please consult the user
documentation for details about connecting and using the MCS3-
SP with your application.
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