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- Page 1 Clockit Timecode ACN‐TL TinyLockit Rev. 3.11 Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Strasse 181c Tel.: +49 89 3605510-0 info@ambient.de D – 80797 Munich Fax: +49 89 651855 www.ambient.de...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents page Introduction Package Contents Safety instructions Powering Description Setup Menu Diagram Menu Description Generator: Jam, TC, UB Settings Sync Settings Time Code Setting System Settings ACN Clockit Network LED indications Firmware update Physical specifications Warranty & Approvals, CE, FCC 22-24 Recommended accessories 25-26... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction As all Ambient Clockit devices the TinyLockit provides a rock solid, highly accurate, temperature compensated time code generator. Except for the sync signal output, it comprises the full functionality of its big brother, including ACN (Ambient Clockit Network) support, metadata transfer and logging. These network capabilities also allow the TinyLockit to be a fully functional, generator buffered time code transceiver. -
Page 5: Package Contents
2. Package Contents ACN-TL synchronizer Manual 3. Safety instructions For your own safety and trouble-free use of your TinyLockit ACN-TL please carefully read through the instructions below. Always keep a copy of these instructions and hand them out with the unit to other users. This unit is exclusively intended for indoor use. -
Page 6: Powering
When using the wireless connection of the TinyLockit ACN-TL place it centrally and keep it distant from sources of possible interference such as microwaves or electrical devices with large metal surfaces. If possible always use the integrated antenna. If the application of an external antenna seems mandatory only use the original part directly attached to the socket. -
Page 7: Description
5. Description ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ① Battery compartment slider to be pushed left/right for access to switch or batteries ② Configuration switch (further “config switch”, ↓ for pushing in, ↔ for toggle left/right) ③ IR transceiver, used to set and check the ACN-TL from the ACC501 controller ④... -
Page 8: Setup Menu Diagram
6. Setup Menu Diagram When entering a menu, the active parameter setting is highlighted. MAIN DISPLAY, showing time code, frame rate, sync rate, jam mode, network channel, battery status ↓ push select switch down to enter main menu and to select opTons, toggle leU/right to navigate ↓... - Page 9 ↓ ↓ MODE ↓ OFF ↔ JAM ↔ TX ↔ RX ↓ ↓ MODE↔CHNL↔ANT↔PWR↔SYNC MODE Back one level to mode select ↓ ↓ Mode for remote jamming of ACL 204 CHNL Select ACN channel 11 to 26 ↓ C_JAM Mode for continuous jam / autosync Select antenna internal ↔...
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Page 10: Menu Description
7. Menu Description POWER ON / OFF To turn on the ACN-TL, press and hold the config switch for 4 seconds. To turn off, press and hold the switch for 4 seconds. The display will show: Press switch again to power down, toggle left to cancel. MAIN DISPLAY The main display is the normal operation mode. -
Page 11: Generator: Jam, Tc, Ub Settings
MAIN MENU Pushing the config switch once enters the main menu screen. The main operation parameters are further displayed. In this screen, you can select the different settings by pushing the config switch. Navigate by toggling the config switch left or right. Pushing the config switch when EXIT is highlighted exits to the main screen. - Page 12 Alexa, put out time code permanently even in “ext. TC” mode, which leads to resetting the ACN-TL if in “AUTO” mode. To reactivate the jam port, just push the config switch repeatedly going >GEN>JamTC>manual/once> and exit. The “M” indicator appears again, the unit is ready to be jammed once again. CAUTION! Resetting the generator will restart the signal, doing this while recording can result in a corrupted file.
- Page 13 GEN > UB In the GEN > user bit menu, the user bits are being displayed. The user bits can be edited manually, and the jam behavior managed. JamUB Under JamUB, the jamming behavior is managed: normal: the user bits are being taken from external time code manual: the user bits are not being overwritten by external time code.
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Page 14: Sync Settings
SYNC MENU The SYNC menu lets you set the sync signal format, type and rate. Select the different settings by pushing the config switch. Navigate by toggling the config switch left or right. “PPF” – selects a “pulse per frame” signal. This is used to trigger certain video cameras. -
Page 15: Time Code Setting
TC MENU Enter the TC menu to adjust the time code frame rate, MIDI time code (MTC) functions and time code output level for pin 5 Lemo/TC. TC > FPS Adjust by Select FPS for adjusting the frame rate. toggling the config switch left/right, push to select new frame rate: Available rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 29.97D, 30D fps (D = drop frame) -
Page 16: System Settings
TC > Level Select Level to adjust output level on Lemo/TC. The adjustable range is from -45 dB to 0 dB. Default level is 0 dB. This equals 3 Vpp without load or 1,5 Vpp or 0 dBu into 1 K Ohm. Select by toggling left / right, select by pushing in the config switch. - Page 17 SYS>CONFIG>Lemo/ACN Select the function of the USB connection: MTC: this is the default, will be recognized as generic MIDI interface and deliver or receive time code as MIDI time code. COM: select to communicate with computer, for updating software or transferring ACN data. This mode will appear as a HID in the control panel.
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Page 18: Acn Clockit Network
ACN MENU The ACN menu accesses the Ambient Clockit Network configuration. To enable ACN, select the MODE In the release version of the ACN-TL, three different network communication modes are available: JAM,C-JAM, TX / RX OFF: no wireless functions enabled. ACN >... - Page 19 Selecting SYNC opens the screen for sending a sync command to all ACN-TL or ACL 204 in reach which are on the same channel and in JAM mode. Default is on no, toggle to yes and push to enter. After sending out the sync command including time code and user bit, the other units reply and the number of units which replied and were successfully synced is displayed.
- Page 20 ACN > C- JAM C-JAM is a continuous jam mode. Set up channel, antenna, RF power and LNA as above in JAM mode. When done, select SYNC. In the next display, the continuous jam is initiated. The device used for sending the continuous jam command is master.
- Page 21 ACN > TX / RX TX (formerly TCext) is a wireless transmission of external time code present on the Lemo/TC input. This is intended for transmitting a record-run time code to another ACN-TL or ACL 204 which is in RX mode (formerly TXRX).
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Page 22: Led Indications
Apple®: mount the DMG and run the updater. Press “UPDATE” and wait until the programming is finished. The adapter cable from USB-A to Lemo 5-pin is available from Ambient recording. Item code ACN-USB Contact us for bug reports and suggestions through our contact form. -
Page 23: Physical Specifications
Physical specifications Dimensions: (L / W / H): 71.5 x 56 x 20 mm Weight: 0.118 Kg (no batteries) Power consumption: 70 mA (3 Volts, typical) Connectors: “Lemo/TC”: Lemo series 0B 5-pin (matching connector FGG/JGG.0B.305.CLADxx) pin 1: ground pin 2: LTC IN pin 3: ASCII IN / OUT pin 4: Tune reference 1.92 MHz out / DC-IN 6 to 18 Volts pin 5: LTC OUT (adjustable output level) -
Page 24: Warranty & Approvals, Ce, Fcc
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 25 CE Conformity Statement: Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 Manufacturer’s Name: Ambient Recording GmbH Manufacturer’s Address: Schleissheimer Str. 181 C, DE – 80797 Muenchen, Germany declares that the product: ACN-TL Synchronizer is in conformity with: - EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+AC:2011 - EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1...
- Page 26 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. Tested by: TÜV SÜD Product Service, DE 94315 Straubing March 2013 Updated April 2014 Sebastian Fell Ambient Recording GmbH www.ambient.de...
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Page 27: Recommended Accessories
12. Recommended accessories ACM-TL Mounting accessory for attaching the device to a 3/8” thread ACM-FS Adapter 3/8” to cold shoe ACN-USB Adapter cable USB-A to Lemo Series 0B 5-pin LTC-IN Adapter cable BNC to Lemo Series 0B 5-pin 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 www.ambient.de... - Page 28 TC-I/O Adapter cable Lemo 5-pin to Lemo 5-pin for use with ARRI Alexa Antenna straight ANT-2.4-SMA-M ANT-2.4-SMA-M90 Antenna right angle ACNTL-T Pouch for the ACN-TL www.ambient.de...
- Page 32 © Ambient Recording GmbH 2014 Ambient Recording GmbH Schleissheimer Strasse 181c Tel.: +49 89 3605510-0 info@ambient.de D – 80797 Munich Fax: +49 89 651855 www.ambient.de...
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