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Table of contents page 1. Introduction 2 2. Package Contents 3 3. Safety instructions 3 4. Powering 4 5. Description 5 6. Setup Menu Diagram 6 7. Menu Description 8 7.1 Generator: Jam, TC, UB Settings 9 7.2 Sync Settings 12 7.3 Time Code Setting 13 7.4 System Settings 14 7.5 ACN Clockit Network 16 8. LED indications 20 9. Firmware update 20 10. Physical specifications 21 11. Warranty & Approvals, CE, FCC 22-24 12. Recommended accessories 25-26 www.
1. Introduction As all Ambient Clockit devices the TinyLockit provides a rock solid, highly accurate, temperature compensated time code generator. Except for the sync signal output, it comprises the full functionality of its big brother, including ACN (Ambient Clockit Network) support, metadata transfer and logging. These network capabilities also allow the TinyLockit to be a fully functional, generator buffered time code transceiver.
2. Package Contents - ACN-TL synchronizer Manual 3. Safety instructions For your own safety and trouble-free use of your TinyLockit ACN-TL please carefully read through the instructions below. Always keep a copy of these instructions and hand them out with the unit to other users. This unit is exclusively intended for indoor use. Keep it safe and away from water, rain and humidity and dry under all circumstances even when powered off.
When using the wireless connection of the TinyLockit ACN-TL place it centrally and keep it distant from sources of possible interference such as microwaves or electrical devices with large metal surfaces. If possible always use the integrated antenna. If the application of an external antenna seems mandatory only use the original part directly attached to the socket. Extension or use of 3rd party accessories is not licit. Never open the unit.
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6. Setup Menu Diagram When entering a menu, the active parameter setting is highlighted. MAIN DISPLAY, showing time code, frame rate, sync rate, jam mode, network channel, battery status ↓ push select switch down to enter main menu and to select opUons, toggle left/right to navigate ↓ GEN JamTC ↔ Edit ↔ Offset ↓ ↓ JamTC: AUTO ↔ OFF ↔ manual/once ↓ HH:MM:SS:FF Edit: ↓ +/- 00.
↓ ACN ↓ MODE ↓ OFF ↔ JAM ↔ TX ↔ RX ↓ ↓ MODE↔CHNL↔ANT↔PWR↔SYNC MODE ↓ Mode for remote jamming of ACL 204 CHNL ↓ JAM ↓ C_JAM Mode for continuous jam / autosync ↓ TX / RX ↓ EXIT www.ambient.
7. Menu Description POWER ON / OFF To turn on the ACN-TL, press and hold the config switch for 4 seconds. To turn off, press and hold the switch for 4 seconds. The display will show: Press switch again to power down. MAIN DISPLAY The main display is the normal operation mode. It displays the most important status information.
MAIN MENU Pushing the config switch once enters the main menu screen. The main operation parameters are further displayed. In this screen, you can select the different settings by pushing the config switch. Navigate by toggling the config switch left or right. Pushing the config switch when EXIT is highlighted exits to the main screen. If no action is done, the unit will return to the main screen as well.
put out time code permanently even in “ext. TC” mode like the Alexa, lead to resetting the ACL 204 in “AUTO” mode. To reactivate the jam port, just push the config switch repeatedly going >GEN>JamTC>manual/once> and exit. The “M” indicator appears again, the unit is ready to be jammed once again. CAUTION! Resetting the generator will restart the video or audio sync signal, doing this while recording will result in a corrupted file. GEN>EDIT In this screen, you can edit a time code value manually.
GEN > UB In the GEN > user bit menu, the user bits are being displayed. The user bits can be edited manually, and the jam behavior managed. JamUB Under JamUB, the jamming behavior is managed: normal: the user bits are being taken from external time code manual: the user bits are not being overwritten by external time code. This mode is to be used if you want a custom entry, like date and camera Id for instance. insert: user bits can be inserted “on the fly”.
SYNC MENU The SYNC menu lets you set the sync signal format, type and rate. Select the different settings by pushing the config switch. Navigate by toggling the config switch left or right. “PPF” – selects a “pulse per frame” signal. Used to trigger certain video cameras. The PPF signal is put out on pin 3 of the Lemo/TC socket and on pin 3 of the Lemo/ACN socket. Only the output on the Lemo/ACN socket Is a “timer” output, on Lemo/TC there is a jitter of up to 2 ms.
TC MENU Enter the TC menu to adjust the time code frame rate, MIDI time code (MTC) functions and time code output level for pin 5 Lemo/TC. TC > FPS Select TC for adjusting the frame rate. Adjust by toggling the config switch left/right, push in to select new frame rate: Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 29.97D, 30D fps (D = drop frame) If settings are changed, confirmation is required: Pushing the config switch while “old” is highlighted, discards the changes and returnsto the main menu.
TC > Level Select Level to adjust output level on Lemo/TC. The adjustable range is from -45 dB to 0 dB. Default level is 0 dB. This equals 3 Vpp without load or 1,5 Vpp or 0 dBu into 1 K Ohm. Select by toggling left / right, select by pushing in the config switch. SYS MENU The SYS menu serves to configure various parameters, in this release version the display behavior and the BNC sync signal impedance are set. Push the config switch to enter.
SYS>CONFIG>Lemo/ACN Select the function of the USB connection: MTC: this is the default, will be recognized as generic MIDI interface and deliver time code as MIDI time code. COM: select to communicate with computer, for updating software or transferring ACN data. This mode will appear as a HID in the control panel. Select by toggling the config switch left/right. Push in to select mode. SYS > CONFIG>BAT Select battery type for correct voltage readout and low battery warning / flashing.
ACN MENU The ACN menu accesses the Ambient Clockit Network configuration. To enable ACN, select the MODE In the release version of the ACN-TL, three different network communication modes are available: JAM,C-JAM, TX / RX ACN > JAM The JAM mode allows to send a sync command to other ACN-TL or ACL 204 devices or receive sync command from them. This serves to remotely sync all units on the set. First, the menu asks to select the wireless channel.
Selecting SYNC opens the screen for sending a sync command to all ACN-TL or ACL 204 in reach which are on the same channel and in JAM mode. Default is on no, toggle to yes and push to enter. After sending out the sync command including time code and user bit, the other units reply and the number of units which replied and were successfully synced is displayed. A device that received a sync command will memorize when the sync command was received. The transmitting device also memorizes the event.
ACN > C- JAM C-JAM is a continuous jam mode. Set up channel, antenna, RF power and LNA as above in JAM mode. When done, select SYNC. In the next display, the continuous jam is initiated. The device used for sending the continuous jam command is master. After sending the continuous jam command, the jam success or fail of other devices ACL 204 or ACN-TL is displayed. Condition for fail is as in JAM mode, see above. Any ACL 204 or ACN-TL in range that has not been synced or has an offset bigger than 0.
ACN > TX / RX TX (formerly TCext) is a wireless transmission of external time code present on the Lemo/TC input. This is intended for transmitting a record-run time code to another ACN-TL or ACL 204 which is in RX mode (formerly TXRX). Once progressing time code is detected, the ACN-TL jams to it and sends a jam command to the slaves. When external time code stops, a stop command is sent to the slaves.
8. LED Indications As used to from former devices of the Cockit Time Code family, the ACN-TL has a red and a green flashing LED to display operation and battery status: 0 1 2 3 4 seconds: ● ● ● ● ● red flashing in 1 second intervals: running, but not jammed or set. ● ● ● ● ● green flashing in 1 second intervals: running, jammed or set manually. This is the normal operation mode. ● ●● ●● red double flash every 2seconds: battery low, not jammed or set.
10. Physical specifications Dimensions: (L / W / H): 71.5 x 56 x 20 mm Weight: 0.118 Kg (no batteries) Power consumption: 70 mA (3 Volts, typical) Connectors: “Lemo/TC”: FGG/JGG.0B.305.CLADxx) pin 1: pin 2: pin 3: pin 4: pin 5: “Lemo/ACN”: FGG/JGG.0B.305.CLADxx) Lemo series 0B 5-pin (matching connector ground LTC IN ASCII IN / OUT Tune reference 1.
11. Warranty & Approvals Warranty Ambient Recording GmbH warrants the TinyLockit ACN-TL synchronizer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Ambient Recording GmbH will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.
CE Conformity Statement: Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 Manufacturer’s Name: Ambient Recording GmbH Manufacturer’s Address: Schleissheimer Str. 181 C, DE – 80797 Muenchen, Germany declares that the product: ACN-TL Synchronizer is in conformity with: - EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+AC:2011 - EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1 - EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1 - EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 - EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 which is indicated and affirmed by the applied CE marking.
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
12.Recommended accessories ACM-TL Mounting accessory for attaching the device to a 3/8” thread ACM-FS Adapter 3/8” to cold shoe ACN-USB Adapter cable USB-A to Lemo Series 0B 5-pin LTC-OUT Adapter cable Lemo Series 0B 5-pin to BNC LTC-OUT/ Epic Adapter cable Lemo 5-pin to Lemo series 00 4-pin for use with RED Epic / Scarlet TC-I/O Adapter cable Lemo 5-pin to Lemo 5-pin for use with ARRI Alexa www.ambient.
ANT-2.4-SMA-M Antenna straight ANT-2.4-SMA-M90 Antenna right angle ACNTL-T Pouch for the ACN-TL www.ambient.
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