1. Introduction The LockitSlate Take 2 (ACN-LS2) Lockit Timecode by Ambient Since we released the very first mobile timecode and sync generator ever already in 1992, our devices became the industry standard for timecode and synchronization on set. Lockits provide frame-accurate synchronized video and audio clips for Hollywood blockbusters, TV series and independent productions.
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LED Menu No external app needed. Display menu easily operated via buttons. Wooden Clap Sticks Available The LockitSlate Take 2 can be ordered or retro-fitted with clap sticks handmade out of Oak Wood. ACN stands for Ambient Communication Network and is our own wireless network.
2. Unit Description Front 1 TC-Display Module 2 Clap Stick 3 Clapper Board Back 4 OLED Display 5 TC Connector (LEMO-compatible) 6 ACN Antenna, SMA RP 2.4GHz, keep attached to unit 7 Green Button 8 Red Button 9 Power Button 10 Battery Compartment (4 AA cells) LockitSlate Take2 Users Manual |...
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The material of the stickers is resistant to all usual solvents, also those containing keytones. Customize your slate board CAD prints of the slate board are available to allow for personal constructions. https://manuals.ambient.de/lockitslate-board LockitSlate Take2 Users Manual |...
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;...
4. Powering The LockitSlate Take 2 can be powered by 4 AA cells or USB C. Battery telemetry and circuitry are optimized for NiMH chargeables, but you can run it with alkaline or lithium batteries as well. Applying power over USB will override internal batteries but not charge them.
5. Display 1 Timecode 2 Project Rate (FPS) 3 Battery Status / Ext. Power 4 Unit ID* / Unit Name 5 ACN Mode 6 ACN Channel * Note: Unit ID can be set via the ACN Radar of the Lockit+ LockitSlate Take2 Users Manual |...
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 Power. appears. Confim shutdown with Access Menu: While the unit is running you can access the menu Green by pressing &...
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Slate Settings / Clap your Slate On closing the slate the clapped timecode will be displayed for 1 second, then userbits for 1 second, and finally the display module shows the clapped timecode for 5 seconds. Via the display menu you may customise these parameters to display infor- mation on clapping your slate (after showing the clapped TC for 1 second).
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.
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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.
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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.
“Compare Screen”. This displays a potential timecode drift between external source and your Lockit. 8. LockitToolbox Please check ambient.de/en/downloads for new firmware updates. Firmware Updates are distributed via the LockitToolbox, available for Windows or Mac OS.
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 LockitSlate Take2 Users Manual |...
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10.2 Connector Pinouts The connector carries TC in and out as per industry standard. It accept Lemo FGG.0B.305 compatible push-pull plugs. Timecode TC in – – TC out LTC Out Impedance 1kΩ LTC In Impedance 15kΩ LockitSlate Take2 Users Manual |...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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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