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  • Page 1 Firmware Version 7.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Introduction ......... 03 2.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    + Metadata Hub The Lockit+ can extract technical metadata from compatible cameras to broadcast it via WiFi to the Ambient LockitScript App for script supervisors. + Lens Metadata Processing The Lockit+ stores key Cooke /i lens metadata frame-accurately in an open file format - at the same time it makes the data accessible live via WiFi or ethernet.
  • Page 4 The Lockit+ design is future-proof. The modular approach allows to elegantly offer further applications and extensions in the future. ACN stands for Ambient Communication Network and is our own wireless network. It utilizes an extremely reliable, proprietary 2.4GHz network with 16 selectable channels for communication to minimize lag and interference with other radio sources.

  • Page 5: Unit Description

    2. Unit Description Front 1 Blue TC & ACN Connector (LEMO-compatible) 2 Yellow TC & Sync Connector (LEMO-compatible) 3 ACN Antenna, SMA RP 2.4GHz, keep attached to unit 4 WiFi Antenna, SMA RP 2.4GHz, keep attached to unit 5 RGB Status LED 6 OLED Display 7 Power Button 8 Red Button...

  • Page 6: Led Blink Code

    3. LED Blink Code Mode 1sec 2sec ACN Jam (C-Jam, TX, Single) Jam transmitted / sent Jam received Lockit, NanoLockit, LockitSlate Take2, Lockit+ (in standby) or LockitModule TC out mute; will start with preference TC out mute; will start from fallback zero TC out active TC out active;...

  • Page 7: Powering

    4. Powering The Lockit+ can be powered by 6 to 24 Volts DC via a Hirose 4-pin connector, pin 1 carrying GND pin 4 positive voltage. Supply ratings and typical values in operation: 6V DC min. rating 3.5A, 12V DC min. rating 1.7A, 24V DC min. rating 1A Alternatively, you can also power the Lockit+ via the USB-C socket.

  • Page 8: Display

    5. Display 1 Timecode 2 Project Rate (FPS) 3 Battery Status / Ext. Power 4 Unit ID / Unit Name 5 Status WiFi Off/Standby Starting Shutting down 6 ACN Mode 7 ACN Channel Lockit+ Users manual |...

  • Page 9: Basic Button Operations

    6. Basic Button Operations Turn On: Press and hold Power until LED lights green to start unit. Turn Off: Press and hold Power for 5 seconds until power off menu appears. Continue with additional button presses: Power: Shutdown Red: Standby Green: Reset WiFi / LAN settings &...

  • Page 10: Operation Modes

    7. Operation Modes Within the ACN there is always one Lockit device acting as timecode transmit- ter, broadcasting timecode and frame rate to the Receivers. You can choose between C-Jam, TX and Single Jam Mode. 7.1 C-Jam Mode (Continuous Jam) In C-Jam Mode we utilize our ACN network to completely prevent any drift.
  • Page 11 Lockit devices that are powered up at a later point in time will automatically follow the C-Jam Master and set their timecode and frame rate accordingly. Note: Just one unit is allowed to be the C-Jam Master within an ACN channel. A second master will be blocked and will also automatically follow the C-Jam Master and display an ACN icon at the lower right of the display.
  • Page 12 7.3 ACN Receiving Mode All Lockit devices that are jammed via a C-Jam or TX Master automatically switch to ACN Receiver Mode, indicated by the ACN logo in the lower right of the display. Lockit devices in ACN Receiving Mode constantly follow the current C-Jam or TX Master.

  • Page 13: Access The Web Interface

    Good to Know: Plug and Play Timecode Instead of using the graphical menu of the Lockit+ (pressing Green & at once) or the web interface - feed in time- code and frame rate externally. Just plug the Lockit+ to the TC Out port of another device (e.g. your Sound Recorder) and it will automatically take over time- code and frame rate.

  • Page 14: Features Of The Web Interface

    9. Features of the Web Interface 9.1 Generator Tab Comprehensive configuration of the internal generator of the Lockit+ • Set the real-time clock (RTC) and the date format • Start the timecode and set a startup preference • RTC • RTC-12 Note: RTC-12 automatically sets Start TC to RTC in the mornings or RTC-12 after 1pm.
  • Page 15 9.2 ACN Settings Monitor and manage all Lockits within the selected ACN channel. • “Your Lockit+” • Start C-Jam master • Select ACN channel • Rename unit • ACN Radar • Check status of connected devices (online/offline) • Grid view and list view of ACN devices - Online / offline - Rename units - Battery status...
  • Page 16 9.3 Radio Wizard Plug the separately available antenna ACN-RF (A80958) into the USB port and open the Radio Wizard tab in the Web Interface to perform a full frequency scan. The frequency range may be set from 100 MHz to 1500 MHz. You will get concrete suggestions for available frequencies for your trans- mitters and receivers.
  • Page 17 After creating your setup, you need to add systems. System means the product type of a transmitter set (e.g.: Lectrosonics Block 32 or Wisycom MCR54) Please insert the following parameters of your wireless system: • min frequency (MHz) • max frequency (MHz) •...
  • Page 18 9.4 Sound Recorder Use the web interface of the Lockit+ to remotely control your Sound Devices 6 or 7 series recorders. When configured correctly you can prepare and edit scene, take, notes, arm and rename tracks, remote roll your recorder, circle takes and, in the end, create comprehensive sound reports.
  • Page 19 Lockit+ with the ACN-CP (A80962). Live lens data is also available via WiFi or Ethernet. The API is available on request. Please contact: support@ambient.de 9.6 System In the System Panel you see the serial number and firmware version of both of your Lockit+ and the built-in Lockit Module.
  • Page 20 9.7 Metadata Workflow with LockitScript App To make camera metadata (e.g. clip name, lens, ISO etc.) show up in the LockitScript App, the iPad must be connected to the Lockit+ in C-Jam Mode via WiFi. Compatible cameras: • ARRI CAP2 cameras •...

  • Page 21: Useful Links

    • Activate RCP serial in the camera settings. More Info: https://ambient.de/en/lockitnetwork Quick Help: support@lockitnetwork.com 10. Useful Links • Timecode Cable Guide https://faq.ambient.de/ hc/en-001/articles/4415083061650-Timecode-Cable-Guide • ACN Technology https://ambient.de/en/acn-technology • Ambient FAQs https://faq.ambient.de/hc/en-001 • LockitNetwork FAQs https://faq.lockitnetwork.com/hc/en-001 Lockit+ Users manual |...

  • Page 22: Appendix

    The default ACN Channel is 18. ARRI EMIP WRS Channel Center Frequency (MHz) Channel 2405 2410 2415 2420 2425 2430 2435 2440 2445 2450 2455 2460 2465 2470 2475 2480 Learn more on https://ambient.de/en/acn-technology Lockit+ Users manual |...
  • Page 23 11.2 Connector Pinouts Blue ACN Connector and Yellow Sync Connector Accept LEMO FGG.0B.305 and compatible push-pull plugs Connectors carry TC in and out as per industry standard, plus sync on one and ACN metadata on the other. They accept Lemo FGG.0B.305 compatible push-pull plugs. SYNC (yellow cable) TC in TC in...
  • Page 24 Safety Instructions For your own safety and trouble-free use, 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. Keep it safe and away from water, rain and humidity and dry under all conditions, even when powered off.
  • Page 25 ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. This is a non-transferable limited warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Ambient Recording GmbH will repair or replace the product at its discretion after evaluation at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.
  • Page 26 Approvals 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 this product is in conformity with: - EN 62368-1 - EN 300 328 V2.1.1 - EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2...
  • Page 27 le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. FCC § 15.21 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC § 15.105 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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