Ambient Master Lockit ACN-ML Manual

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ACN-ML

Rev. 1.3/3.48

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Page 1 Lockit Timecode Master Lockit ACN-ML Rev. 1.3/3.48 experience quality.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents page Introduction Package Contents Safety instructions Powering Description Quick Start Guide Setup Menu Diagram Menu Description Generator Menu Sync Menu Time Code Menu System Menu ACN Menu LED Indications Firmware Update Physical Specifications Warranty & Approvals Recommended accessories www.ambient.de/en...
Page 3: Introduction
The ACN-ML Master Lockit combines the state of the art, high-accuracy Lockit timecode technology by Ambient with advanced metadata administration and sharing over the Lockit Network. It implements a dual-system design through a full-featured ACN Lockit circuitry with adapted software for no-compromise, fail-safe timecode integrity and a powerful multi-core CPU platform for unsurpassed mobile metadata processing.
Page 4: Package Contents
(Re-) attaching the WiFi dongle during operation will require a system restart. Never open the unit. Inappropriate and unauthorized access will void the warranty and imply possible risk of harm to the user. When disposing the unit, follow the legal requirements for recycling electronic equipment. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 5: Powering
INT indicates that the unit is running on its integrated backup cell. Typical values in operation with backup cell charged: ~ 500mA @ 5V DC ~ 220mA @ 12V DC ~ 120mA @ 24V DC ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 6: Description
ACN antenna, SMA type, attached to unit (do not remove) ⑨ Lemo / ACN socket (see page 27) ⑩ Lemo / TC socket (see page 27) ⑪ DC IN / through, 4 Pin HRS (see page 4) ⑫ Reset button (see page 13) ⑬ 3/8” thread mount ⑭ www.ambient.de/en...
Page 7: Quick Start Guide
7. Rename WiFi if desired for better identification. Especially for multi-camera shoots, it is highly recommended to rename the Master Lockit’s WiFi name to clearly identify its position and determine whether or not the unit is set to hub mode. You do that in the “WiFi Settings” within ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 8 – and ONLY ONE – of your Master Lockits by switching it to “Hub” on the upper right corner of the headline. Now the interface will turn from blue to orange and you should see all other ACN enabled Lockit devices in range are then displayed in ACN radar. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 9 NOTE: C-Jam Broadcast can only be triggered after the generator set, which is indicated by a green flashing LED on the unit. Doing this will help you avoid messing up the timecode when the C-Jam master has accidentally run out of power and restarted during a camera roll. In ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 10 NOTE: Master Lockits in “satellite mode” stores clip metadata from the camera to which it is connected while transmitting it to the hub mode enabled Master Lockit as well. To get an overview of all the clips on set, always check the hub’s web interface. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 11 When the LockitSCRIPT app is connected to the Master Lockit, this technical metadata is supplemented by the content metadata of this script supervising app. You are able to filter clips by camera, TC or shooting day. Monitor them or export the information in one of the provided export formats. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 12: Setup Menu Diagram
↔ manual ↔ insert EDIT-UB ↓ 00:00:00:00 EXIT ↓ back to main menu ↓ SYNC PPF ↔ OFF ↓ 1x ↔ 2x ↔ ↓ HIGH 1-4 Pulses Per Frame, rising/falling edge ↓ ↔ NO SYNC OUTPUT ↓ ↓ FPS ↔ Level ↓ www.ambient.de/en...
Page 13 ↓ ACN RF power 8 to 18 dBm* SYNC* *not available in TX or RX ↓ Send sync broadcast? yes ↔ no C-JAM ↓ Start continuous jam? yes ↔ no Exit Returns to main screen ↓ ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 14: Menu Description
Note: if the unit becomes stuck displaying “powering down” due to indifferent server status you may keep the button pressed for 10 seconds (count the LED blinks) until a message should appear to release the button for a failsafe shutdown. If everything fails, gently pinch www.ambient.de/en...
Page 15 If the unit is configured to be the C-Jam master, these indicators will change to sync sent with each C- Jam broadcast every couple of seconds. If the display is switched off (power save), pushing the config switch once will turn it on again without doing any changes. Also, a timecode jam activates the display. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 16 “Off” mode with an according lock symbol. To reopen the input for jamming with present external timecode, repeatedly press the config switch to toggle through the modes. Of course, you can also change the mode or reboot the unit. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 17 3 seconds and reconnected, the ACN-ML will re-jam. If inserting changed user bits after interrupted timecode, you must also set the ACN-ML to “jam once” or “off” in the JamTC menu. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 18 Push to select value, curser jumps to next digit. When finished, the selected new value needs to be confirmed. Select new to apply, or the cancel by selecting old. GEN > UB > EXIT EXIT takes you directly back to main menu without changes. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 19: Sync Menu
If any changes have been selected, you will be asked to confirm. If changes have been selected with active sync, you need to reconfirm before apply. OFF – deactivates any sync signal. This is the default setting and should be used if timecode only is required. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 20 The adjustable range is from -45 dB to 0 dB. Default level is 0 dB. This equals 3 Vpp without load; 1,5 Vpp or 0 dBu into 1 K Ohm. Select by toggling left/ right, select by pushing in the config switch. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 21 Main firmware version Mac address SYS > Factory-Reset Selecting yes and pressing the config switch restores factory defaults to: JamTC Auto, Sync Off, TC 25 fps, ACN Off, Display brightness 3, display auto-off 30 sec., TC-offset NULL. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 22: Acn Menu
TX. This feature enables synchronized remote roll of devices that support recording triggered by timecode. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 23 Lets you enable a Low Noise Amplifier for enhanced range. NOTE: This comes at the expense of backup battery life ACN > PWR PWR lets you increase the output power of the transmitter between 8 to 18dBm. For changes, a PIN is required. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 24 After this, the display falls back to main screen. In C-JAM mode the sync is repeated every 5 seconds and the display will indicate the transmission (or reception). EXIT Exits to the main operation screen www.ambient.de/en...
Page 25  If “OFF” is selected in the GEN>JamTC settings.  If “manual/once” is selected in the GEN>JamTC settings and the device has already been jammed before. For user bits: if the GEN>UB>JamUB is set to “manual” ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 26: Led Indications
● ●●● ● ●●● combination of not sync and low battery, set or jammed. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● alternating colors during firmware update. www.ambient.de/en...
Page 27: Firmware Update
Do not interrupt this process or remove power until this stage has completed. Now reboot the Master Lockit by pressing the 3 function wheel as usual. The display should now welcome you with a new firmware version. ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 28: Physical Specifications
GPI is a timer-driven input and even a timer-driven output with an open-drain transistor. It has  configurable pull-up (30k) and pull-down (20k) resistors. The event switch has a 200 mA fuse between pin 3 and 4  Antenna: SMA-F www.ambient.de/en...
Page 29 ACN-ML Version 1.3 / 3.48 IEEE 802.15.4 2.4 GHz Band ACN Channel Center Frequency [MHz] 2405 2410 2415 2420 2425 2430 2435 2440 2445 2450 2455 2460 2465 2470 2475 2480 ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 30: Warranty & Approvals
13. Warranty & Approvals Warranty Ambient Recording GmbH warrants the Master Lockit ACN-ML synchronizer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 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.
Page 31 —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. May 2015 Sebastian Fell Ambient Recording GmbH ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 32: Recommended Accessories
Ethernet cable Master Lockit to Arri Alexa RJ45 to Lemo Series 1B 10-pin, 0.5 m MLC-L1B10P Ethernet cable Master Lockit to Arri Alexa and powering RJ45 to Lemo Series 1B 10 pin, 0.5 m, with breakout to Hirose 4-pin for powering www.ambient.de/en...
Page 33 Adapter cable Hirose 4-pin / Anton Bauer D-Tap male, 0.6 m LTC-OUT Adapter cable Lemo Series 0B 5-pin to BNC LTC-OUT/ Epic Adapter cable Lemo 5-pin to Lemo series 00 4-pin for use with RED Epic/ Scarlet ©Ambient Recording GmbH 2015...
Page 34 Lemo 5-pin to TRS-3.5 mm 90 right angle & jack For feeding microphone and timecode into DSLR, microphone cable to left channel, length 20 cm, TC cable right channel, length Pad 20 dB ANT-2.4-SMA-M Antenna straight ANT-2.4-SMA-M90 Antenna right angle www.ambient.de/en...
Page 35 MADE IN GERMANY Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Straße 181 C | D – 80797 Munich | vox +49 89 36005510-0 | fax +49 89 651855 www.ambient.de | info@ambient.de © 2015, Ambient Recording GmbH...

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