MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual Introduction The JLCooper MCS6 RS-422 is a remote control for VTRs and other machines that support Sony 9 Pin "P2" protocol. The MCS6 controls professional analogue and digital VTRs, modular digital multitrack and disk-based VTR emulators.
MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual Connecting The MCS6! Connect the supplied external power supply to the power jack on the MCS6's captive cable. In case a replacement supply is used, see to it that it has the same rating as the original supply. The power supply's output is rated at 9 volts DC, 500 mA, with a center positive 2.1 mm plug.
MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual Features And Operation Transport Functions The Transports control Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, and Record. Pause is enabled by pressing the button marked W7. The Record button is interlocked with the Play button. To enable Record, you must hold down one and push the other.
MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual Jog Mode The center wheel is for Jog mode. In Jog mode, 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.
MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual Locate Functions The MCS6 may be taught locations either on the fly (program is playing) or while stationary (program is stopped). Locates are stored by pressing and holding the Record button, and while holding the Record button, press W1 thru W6.
MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual Track Arming Analog Or Digital Machines The MCS6 can send the appropriate commands for track arming analog or digital machines. The unit normally is configured for digital track arming. To change modes, press and hold down buttons F5 and F6 at the same time.
MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual Analog Machine Track Mapping Actual mapping of tracks to audio/video is machine dependent, and should be confirmed before doing any real editing. Typically, the mapping is: Track 1! = Audio Track 1 Track 2! = Audio Track 2...
Technical Information MCS6 As A Computer Controller The MCS6 RS-422 can operate in either of two modes, either as a stand- alone Master Controller for machines that respond to the so-called P2 format, or as a slave RS-422 device meant to be attached to a master host.
MCS6 RS-422 User’s Manual JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty JLCooper Electronics ("JLCooper") warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty is non- transferable and the benefits apply only to the original owner. Proof of purchase in the form of an itemized sales receipt is required for warranty coverage.
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