SuperSlide Instant Replay Control System Instruction Manual VERSION: 010622 BUF Technology, 12335 World Trade Drive, Suite 11, San Diego, CA 92128 Telephone: 858-451-1350 www.buftek.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2 of 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ................................................................................ 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT......................................................................................................................
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 3 of 19 QTY OF DÉTENTES................................................................................................................................... 18 MAX FWD SPEED...................................................................................................................................... 18 MAX REV SPEED.......................................................................................................................................
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 4 of 19 INTRODUCTION FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 5 of 19 panel). Normally, the cables should be prepared RJ45 “Telephone style”, where the connectors are crimped on the same surface of the cable resulting in a reversal of the conductor order. CAT-5 “Data style” cables may be used by connecting the Slide to the PANEL connector, and the panel to the SLIDE connector. Improper connection will prevent operation but will not cause damage.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 6 of 19 SIMPLIFIED BLOCK DIAGRAM SUPERSLIDE CONTROL PANEL SUPERSLIDE RM-4000-L 6 (1RU) 1 7 2 RS422 8 PORTS 3 9 4 10 5 GPI CAM 1 IN CAM 2 IN CAM 3 IN CAM 4 IN CAM 5 IN IN A OUT VR300 #1 B OUT R1 P1 PRODUCTION SWITCHER (VISION MIXER) IN IN A OUT VR300 #2 B OUT R2 P2 IN IN A OUT VR300 #3 B OUT IN A OUT VR300 #4 B OUT R3 P3 R4 IN P4 IN HIGHLIGHTS EDITING STATION NLE IN A OUT VR300 #5 B OUT IN A OUT VR300 #6 B OUT FIBRE CHANNEL DISK AR
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 7 of 19 OPERATION VR300 CHANNEL SELECTION VR300 channels are selected for control using the function keys F1-F10. The currently selected channel is indicated by the green LED lighted above its F-key. A double-tap of an F-key enters the gang mode, allowing multiple channels to be controlled together. While in the gang mode, indicated by one or more green LEDs flashing, channels are added to or removed from the gang by holding HOME and tapping F-keys.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 8 of 19 A looping record clip is always used and is set to the duration set in the RECORD DURATION menu; default is 30 minutes. Looping record means that after the record duration has been recorded, the system then begins to release and reuse disk space. As child clips are made, their disk space is protected and will not be reused until they are deleted.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 9 of 19 TRIM IN to change the first frame on all enabled channels’ child clips. If the channels become out of synch while jogging, the IN point will be taken from the MASTER channel, and all SLAVE channels’ child clips will be trimmed the same; a subsequent tap of the CUE key brings them back into synch. Tap the PLAY key to play the clips in synch, or move the SLIDE up from the still position to play, in synch, in slow motion.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 10 of 19 AUTO GPI CONTROL If in AUTO mode (AUTO LED lit), the channels will not play until one or more GPI goes active (by being taken onair at the switcher). Only those channels whose GPIs go active will roll, the others remain cued until their GPIs go active or until they are taken out of AUTO mode. A flashing AUTO LED indicates that some enabled gang channels are in AUTO and others are not.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 11 of 19 3. Select the clip on the menu display and tap LOAD CLIP. 4. Tap AUTO and PLAY to test play the clip. 5. Tap AUTO to re-cue the clip, 100% should still show on the status display. 6. Reenter the gang to go back to looking for replay action as usual (except less one channel). 7. Whenever the T.D. takes the channel on-air, it will roll without you having to do anything.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 12 of 19 can be loaded into the ten F-keys using the CLIP UTILITIES, FKEY DESC WORDS menu item. It is best to use short informative words like “GOAL”, “HIT”, etc. When the CLIP DESC key is tapped, the clip currently playing on the selected channel (and shown on the status display) is recalled into the menu display with the description field blocked out. As F-keys are tapped, the words stored in them appear in the description.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 13 of 19 MENU Many operational settings are adjustable by using the menu system. A separate MENU display is used so that playback controls and status/timecode display are always active, even while navigating the menu. There are two exceptions to this: Some menu items use the KNOB, so it can not jog while in such a menu item. Tap HOME to restore normal KNOB function. The other exception is the MISCELLANEOUS MENU ITEMS, VERSION AND TEST menu.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 14 of 19 offset OUT points unless extended scan is used (see SCAN MODE). The last three numbers in the agency field specify the slow motion speed in percent of play speed. Anytime a clip is rolling, hold ENTER and tap SLOW to store the current speed. Whenever the SLOW key is used to play a clip in slow motion, this speed is recalled and The Slide is moved to the proper position for subsequent manual speed adjustment.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 15 of 19 RELOAD CLIPS Clears all clip memory in the SUPERSLIDE and begins to reload clips from the currently selected VR300 channel. After using this menu item, this channel will be used for all clip data recall. The index numbers used to identify and randomly access clips will be reordered arbitrarily.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 16 of 19 PRE-IN HANDLE POST-OUT HANDLE DEFAULT DUR MAKE CHILD FROM MARK REACTION Sets the reaction time between when you see action you want to preserve by making a child clip and when you need to tap the MAKE CHILD key. When MAKE CHILD is hit, the MARK REACTION is subtracted from the current record clip position to create the child clip’s IN point. PRE-IN HANDLE Sets the amount of material that is preserved before the IN point when a child clip is made.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 17 of 19 SAVE PERSONALITY Saves the current configuration in a personality register. Tap numeric keypad keys after selecting this item to show the names of the various registers. Tap ENTER when an unused register is seen (indicated by the name DEF for default). You may enter any 16 character name you wish by using the KNOB to select a letter or number, and the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to move to other character positions (the name defaults to "REG X").
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 18 of 19 QTY OF DÉTENTES Sets the number of détentes used in the détented mode (default is 5 détentes). MAX FWD SPEED Adjusts the playback speed used when The Slide is moved to its highest position from 100% to 999% play speed. The default is 500%. MAX REV SPEED Adjusts the playback speed used when The Slide is moved to its lowest position from -100% to -999%.
Version: 010622 SUPERSLIDE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 19 of 19 INITIALIZE UNIT Performs a cold boot and restores factory settings to all parameters. All ten personality registers are set back to the factory default configuration. Before initialization occurs, ENTER must be tapped to verify. Factory defaults can be recalled in the PERSONALITY REGS, RECALL DEFAULTS menu without erasing personality registers.
