DNF Controls 2034CL-L-PBIO User Manual

300 clip instant access system master control video production and 2034cl-l-t

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12843 Foothill Blvd. Suite C
Sylmar, California 91342
V: 818.898.3380
F: 818.898.3360
sales@dnfcontrols.com
Model No. 2034CL-L-PBIO
(&2034CL-L-T)
300 CLIP INSTANT ACCESS SYSTEM
Louth Protocol
V
3.0 S
ERSION
OFTWARE
Note: Supports up to 3 Video Server Channels
User Manual
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2034CL-L, Vs.3.0, 300 Clip Instant Access System, Louth Protocol, PBIO Option

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  • Page 1 12843 Foothill Blvd. Suite C Sylmar, California 91342 V: 818.898.3380 F: 818.898.3360 sales@dnfcontrols.com Model No. 2034CL-L-PBIO (&2034CL-L-T) 300 CLIP INSTANT ACCESS SYSTEM Louth Protocol 3.0 S ERSION OFTWARE Note: Supports up to 3 Video Server Channels User Manual 2034CL-L, Vs.3.0, 300 Clip Instant Access System, Louth Protocol, PBIO Option...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY GETTING STARTED . . . SYSTEM DESCRIPTION DEFINITIONS SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHOTBOX ST300 CONTROLLER PRODUCTION SWITCHER VIDEO SERVER SETUP LOAD A CLIP LEARN A CLIP OR CLIP COMBINATION LEARN ON THE SHOTBOX LEARN ON THE PRODUCTION SWITCHER LEARN ON THE ST300 RECALL RECALL ON THE SHOTBOX...
  • Page 3 RS422 SERIAL CONNECTOR POWER CONNECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING ST420 TROUBLESHOOTING VERSION 3.0 HARDWARE OF ST300 ONLY KEY LAYOUT DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY Manual Version.....…....... 1.5 020504 Document ID....... 2034CL-L-PBIO User Manual 2034CL-L, Vs.3.0, 300 Clip Instant Access System, Louth Protocol, PBIO Option...
  • Page 4: Revision History

    Added the following to SETUP MENU. CLIP SOM RECALL MODE VIDEO STANDARD 110303 Rev. 1.2 Added DNF Controls Limited Warranty. Updated Receive Cue List & Transmit Cue List Function description. 120903 Rev. 1.3 Added CREATING SUBCLIPS section. 012204 Rev. 1.4 Changed Key Layout.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started . . . SYSTEM DESCRIPTION NOW, production switchers can load & play video clips on Grass Valley Group PROFILE and other video servers. Use the EMEM or SNAPSHOT Learn & Recall functions of the production switcher to load and play a video clip from a Recall or timeline. Use the Run and Trigger functions of the production switcher to Play, Stop or Recue the video clip.
  • Page 6: System Installation

    SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHOTBOX Plug one end of a standard 9-pin, RS422 serial cable into the OUTPUT connector on the rear of the SHOTBOX. Plug the other end of the cable into the AUX connector on the rear of the ST300. Connect the 5 VDC, 1Amp POWER SUPPLY into the POWER connector on the rear of the SHOTBOX.
  • Page 7: Production Switcher

    PRODUCTION SWITCHER Connect a standard cable (RS422, 9-pin serial cable) to the supplied turnaround adapter. Plug the turnaround adapter into the “VTR4” connector on the rear of the ST300. Connect the other end of the cable to the Peripheral Bus Connector on the production switcher.
  • Page 8 Installation is complete. 2034CL-L, Vs.3.0, 300 Clip Instant Access System, Louth Protocol, PBIO Option...
  • Page 9: Video Server Setup

    VIDEO SERVER SETUP Select LOUTH Broadcast communications protocol on the VIDEO SERVER to be controlled. If required, assign a serial port on the VIDEO SERVER through which the ST300 will control it. NOTE: In LOUTH mode, the VIDEO SERVER O allows Full Record.
  • Page 10: Learn A Clip Or Clip Combination

    LEARN A CLIP OR CLIP COMBINATION LEARN ON THE SHOTBOX Press [LEARN] on the ST420. The LEARN indicator will turn on. Select the desired BANK and ShotKey. The Learned CLIP ID will be displayed on the pressed key. NOTE: This will overwrite what you have assigned to the key previously. The ST300 will remember the loaded clip(s), current time and gang configuration of the active VTR(s).
  • Page 11: Recall

    RECALL RECALL ON THE SHOTBOX Select the desired Cue Point by pressing the BANK and ShotKey. The ST300 will automatically load the Learned clips on the Learned VTRS, cue the clips to the Learned time, then set the Learned GANG mode. RECALL ON THE PRODUCTION SWITCHER Recall the desired REGISTER NUMBER.
  • Page 12: Pbio Register Mapping To Shotlist Location

    PBIO REGISTER MAPPING TO SHOTLIST LOCATION Register 0-30 Cue Point 0-30 Register 31-60 Cue Point 101-130 Register 61-90 Cue Point 201-230 Register 91-99 Cue Point 301-309 10. TRIGGER The operator fires a trigger using the Timeline or Run function on the production switcher. The ST300 puts the Video Server into the following modes based on the trigger value: GRASS VALLEY GROUP Trigger Value...
  • Page 13: Advanced

    Advanced . . . 11. CREATE A CLIP NOTE: New clips can be created ONLY if the INPUT Port is selected. SET THE RECORD DURATION Press [SHIFT] + [REC]. The display shows current record duration. The second line of the display shows “Enter Record Length”...
  • Page 14: Record A Clip

    RECORD A CLIP NOTE: To record a clip, the video server must have enough memory to record the entire clip. Video input must be connected to the Record Channel. The ST300 Port selected for recording must be an Input Port [a ”-“ (minus) number]. Set the desired record duration as described in Section 11.a., “SET THE RECORD DURATION.”...
  • Page 15: Creating Subclips

    12. CREATING SUBCLIPS MARK IN (OUT) POINT Press [IN] ([OUT]) key. The current Timecode is saved as [IN] ([OUT]) point. IN ([OUT]) indicator turns on. DELETE IN (OUT) POINT Press [DEL] key and [IN] ([OUT]) key The [IN] ([OUT]) point is cleared. The [IN] ([OUT]) indicator is turned off. MANUALLY ENTER IN (OUT) POINT Press [SHIFT] and [IN] ([OUT]) key.
  • Page 16: Recue The Currently Loaded Clip

    13. RECUE THE CURRENTLY LOADED CLIP Press [RECUE] to reload the currently loaded clip to the IN point. Press [SHIFT] + [RECUE]. The display will show: “xx:xx:xx:xx” (Where xx:xx:xx:xx = Last entered RECUE time.) “Enter RECUE time” Enter the time using the ST300’s numeric keypad. Press [ENTER] to reload the currently loaded clip at the entered time.
  • Page 17: View Content Of Cue Points On The Shotbox

    15. VIEW CONTENT OF CUE POINTS ON THE SHOTBOX Press [VIEW]. The VIEW indicator comes on. Press the switch for which you would like to see the content. The switch turns RED and the content (CLIP ID) of the corresponding Cue Point is displayed on a virtual display.
  • Page 18: Transferring Cuelists

    The TRANSMIT CUELIST function allows you to transmit your list of Cue Points to a PC, using the provided utility software on the PC, or to another ST300. Transfer to a PC requires OpSuite 3.0 software, which runs on a Windows-based computer. Contact DNF Controls for more information.
  • Page 19: Receive Cuelist Function

    The RECEIVE CUELIST function allows you to receive your list of Cue Points from a PC or from another ST300. Transfer to a PC requires OpSuite 3.0 software, which runs on a Windows- based computer. Contact DNF Controls for more information. TO RECEIVE CUE POINTS FROM THE ST300...
  • Page 20: Reference

    Reference . . . 20. SETUP MENU Press [MENU]. The MENU indicator will turn on. Turn the Wheel to select item to change. Press [MENU] OR use the Softkeys to change the desired mode for that option. Turn the Wheel at anytime to select another item. Press [ESC] at anytime to exit.
  • Page 21 SLOMO ST300 display shows SLOMO with: WHEEL (Non T-Bar Version): SpdRange Preset Press Softkey [SPEED] to select SLOMO speed ranges: Press Softkey to select: 0 +200% OR -100 +200%. NOTE: 100% is normal speed. Press Softkey [BACK] to return to SLOMO MENU. Press [ESC] to exit SETUP MENU and save changes.
  • Page 22 SYNC ON/OFF For V3.0 only. Set video sync to ON/OFF. RECORD Press Softkey to select single button or 2-button record. RECORD = [REC] Only OR [REC] + [PLAY]. PBIO ADDRESS Press VTR key to assign PBIO address. PBIO Address = 00 Display shows: Enter 00-23 Enter address number desired on numeric keypad.
  • Page 23: Function Table

    21. FUNCTION TABLE Function Key Press Description GOTO [SHIFT] + [RECUE] Search the VTR to the manually entered time. ENTERED TIME Use the ST300 numeric keypad. Press [ENTER] or [RECUE]. NOTE: Use 00:00:00:00 to recue a clip to ET=0 if start time is not ET=0 GANG [SHIFT] + [VTR #1]...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    22. SPECIFICATIONS ST300 Power: 90 VAC to 265 VAC adapter supplied with IEC connector Size: (L” x W” x H”) 10 1/2” x 6” x 1 1/2” (front) 3.0” (rear) (-T Bar Version) (L” x W” x H”) 12 5/8” x 6” x 1 1/2” (front) 3.0” (rear) Weight: 4 lbs.
  • Page 25: Gpi In/Out Connector

    GPI IN/OUT CONNECTOR 15-Pin D-Type, Female (DB15F) Pin # GPI OUT 1 PLAY GPI OUT 2 STOP GPI OUT 3 RECUE GPI OUT 4 NEXT CUE GPI OUT 5 LAST CUE GPI OUT 6 RECALL GPI OUT 7 GPI 7 IN (disabled) Ground ST420 (SHOTBOX) Power:...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    23. TROUBLESHOOTING ST420 TROUBLESHOOTING All keys are RED - no communication with ST300. All keys are dark - no communication between the ST300 and the Video Server. The version of the ST420 must comply in the software version with the ST300 it is connected to.
  • Page 27: Key Layout

    24. KEY LAYOUT 2034CL-L, Vs.3.0, 300 Clip Instant Access System, Louth Protocol, PBIO Option...
  • Page 28: Dnf Controls Limited Warranty

    25. DNF CONTROLS LIMITED WARRANTY DNF Controls warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the original purchaser from DNF Controls. In order to enforce the rights under this warranty, the customer must first contact DNF’s Customer Support Department to afford the opportunity of identifying and fixing the problem without sending the unit in for repair.

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