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Summary of Contents for Kamesan KS-1018
- Page 1 KS-1018 Kachinko System (clapperboard) Operating Manual...
- Page 2 The Kamesan Kachinko System is a dual-unit system that solves the problem of video and audio synchronization in a number of different situations. The name comes from the Japa- nese term for “clapperboard”. For example, it is now common for the video portion ttof a broadcast to be sent via satellite, and the audio portion of the broadcast to be sent via landline.
- Page 3 The audio beep may be recorded using a mi- crophone, or output at microphone or line level into a mixer. The beep may be manually triggered, or trig- gered automatically, with a visual countdown. Batteries Kachinko System Slide the catch to open the battery cover and insert the batteries...
- Page 4 The KS -1018 uses four ‘AA’ batteries. The bat- tery cover is located on the rear of the unit. Slide the catch away from the center in order to unlock the hinged door. Insert the batteries as marked on the inside of the battery com- partment.
- Page 5 A threaded socket on the bottom of the KS - 1018 allows it to be used with any standard tripod and shoe system, if desired. Otherwise, standard rubber feet keep the unit steady. Open the four shutters at the front of the unit before using it, to expose the “clapperboard”...
- Page 6 Kachinko System Controls The controls for the unit are located on the Power indicator; lights when the POWER switch is in either of the ON positions KS-1018 VIDEO KACHINKO POWER MODE LEVEL TONE OUT ON (BUZZ AUTO MANU LINE TONE OUT: balanced transformer...
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Page 7: Operation
right (as you look from the front): Operation Locate the unit where the front light is clearly visible by the camera. • Make any necessary connections from the TONE OUT to the camera, if you are not us- ing the camera’s microphone. •... -
Page 8: Physical Specifications
Physical specifications Dimensions (w x h x d) Weight Sigma Systems Engineering Co. Ltd. 3-5-2 Okubo Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-0072 JAPAN Tel: +81 3 3204 2611 Fax: +81 3 3204 2250 e-mail: sales@kamesan.co.jp...