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Ambient ACC 501 User Manual

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ACC 501
Rev. 1.10.0031
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  • Page 1 Lockit Timecode Controller ACC 501 Rev. 1.10.0031 experience quality.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sub D 15 pin socket, accessory I/O interface Keypad 4.10 Display 5. Getting Started 6. Menus CONF menu GEN menu LTC menu ASCII menu MIDI menu WCLK menu TUNE menu RTC menu 7. Technical Data: 8. Warranty & Approvals Warranty Approvals www.ambient.de/en...

  • Page 3: Usb

    User-manageable software updates will become available from the product page on https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/105377880/Firmware/Firmware1.10.zip so please check back for software updates and change logs. Updating the software is done via a Windows PC over USB running a dedicated programming tool also available from the aforementioned source. ©2016, Ambient Recording GmbH...

  • Page 4: Package Content

     Supports the hardware revision of the GPS module (2013) How to update: For upgrading, start ACC501 setup.  Scan port for ACC.  Load ACC 501 1.09.0030.bin  Check box “force upgrade all”  Wait until process is finished and restart the unit. www.ambient.de/en...

  • Page 5: Description

    The Mini B USB ports follow the USB specification. It is recommended to have the Controller powered on with the appropriate operation mode selected when establishing the connection to a computer. Do not connect to two computers simultaneously! ©2016, Ambient Recording GmbH...

  • Page 6: 3.5Mm Mini Jack, Tc In/Out

    This socket is for general access to the Controller and contains all connections needed to interface to an external device including power. This socket can be used to connect the ACCSI (Ambient Serial Interface) with attached GPS module. Various options like radio link transceivers etc. to follow.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Follow the manufacturer´s instruction to the letter and only use the designed inputs with certified cables. Ambient cannot be held liable for any damage or malfunctions caused by improper set up and/or cabling.

  • Page 8: Menus

    4: System Info: Shows the serial number of the unit and the software versions of the various modules currently loaded. Upon start up, the ACC501 checks if a ACCSI (Ambient Serial Interface) is connected and displays the firmware version: Please note: From board revision “A” on the revision is displayed next to the serial number.
  • Page 9 Download from: http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx GPS NMEA – Serial Interface A GPS module connected via the Ambient Serial Interface can be controlled from a computer through USB 1. Please note: Prior to use any GPS function always verify that the GPS receiver emits valid data in menu CONF >...
  • Page 10 Using the command “8 – Edit UTC Offset”, the GPS time should be adjusted to the local time zone. The offset can be adjusted in steps of 5 minutes, as some countries have an offset that is not full hours. The offset is displayed on the top left (in the graphic above: UTC – 14:45) www.ambient.de/en...

  • Page 11: Gen Menu

    Set: time, user, both Press 8, Edit: Manually edit the time, user bits and frame rate Select 1: Time / Select 2: User bits / Select 3: Frames Press 0, Lock: Locks out keypad. Release with shift + lock. ©2016, Ambient Recording GmbH...

  • Page 12: Ltc Menu

    Please note: Time will be lost if Run, Stop is pressed. To retrieve timecode reset generator from the aux generator in the GEN menu. Press 0, Lock: Locks out keypad. Release with shift + lock. www.ambient.de/en...

  • Page 13: Ascii Menu

    In this menu timecode can be sent, received and compared using the Aaton ASCII protocol. This protocol sends and receives ASCII messages about timecode and is not a continuous data transfer. The Ambient IR interface also can be used to communicate this protocol with external timecode equipment cable free.

  • Page 14: Midi Menu

    Please note: When the word clock generator is "on" a W will appear in the Gen TC line of the LTC menu. Press 8, Edit: Changes the word clock settings Press 0, Lock: Locks out keypad. Release with shift + lock. www.ambient.de/en...

  • Page 15: Tune Menu

    Repeat tuning until difference is not more than 0.1 ppm. Press 2, Man: The tune steps can be entered manually. (1 DAC value difference equals 0.15ppm) Press 2, Tune intern: This function allows calibrating the controller’s internal reference oscillator to an external source. ©2016, Ambient Recording GmbH...
  • Page 16 The reference Controller has to send out the “Tune signal”, a 1.92 MHz clock. When Tune signal out is “on”, a little wave symbol is displayed next to “INT” Toggle “on – off” by pressing key 3. www.ambient.de/en...

  • Page 17: Rtc Menu

    It is used only to retrieve the actual time of day and the date when starting the timecode generator. Press 8, Edit: The RTC parameters can be changed or corrected manually. Press 0, Lock: Locks out keypad. Release with shift + lock. ©2016, Ambient Recording GmbH...

  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Pn 3: D+ Data + Pin 4: NC Pin 5: GND Ground SUB-D 15 pin Communications parameters: Lemo socket Infrared Baud 2400 115200 rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Dimensions (housing): 14cm x 7,6cm x 3cm Weight: 300 grams (no batteries) www.ambient.de/en...

  • Page 19: Warranty & Approvals

    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.
  • Page 20 ACC501 Rev. 1.10.0031 Approvals CE Conformity Statement: Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: Ambient Recording GmbH Manufacturer’s Address: Schleissheimer Str. 181 C DE – 80797 Muenchen, Germany declares that the product: ACC501, Clockit Controller is in conformity with: Document No.
  • Page 21 MADE IN GERMANY Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Straße 181 C | D – 80797 Munich | vox +49 89 360 55 10-0 | fax +49 89 651855 www.ambient.de | info@ambient.de © 2016, Ambient Recording GmbH...

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