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- Page 1 Firmware Version 8.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
11.3 Internal Buffer Battery ........19 Lockit Users manual |... -
Page 3: Introduction
Zero Drift (C-Jam) Lockits are based on a highly accurate temperature-compensated crystal oscillator. Once set, the Lockit boxes stay on time - and drift less than 1 frame apart within 24 hours. With active C-Jam (continuous jam) mode via ACN, any drift is even completely excluded. - Page 4 Instead of using the graphical menu of the Lockit or the LockitToolBox - feed in timecode and frame rate externally. Just plug one Lockit to the TC Out port of another device (e.g. your sound recorder) and it’s automatically set and ready to sync –...
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Page 5: Unit Description
4 TC & ACN connector (LEMO-compatible) 5 TC & Sync connector (LEMO-compatible) 6 Power button 7 Red button 8 Green button 9 Battery door, NP-50 Li-Ion type batteries only 10 USB-C socket (Power & Midi timecode) Lockit Users manual |... -
Page 6: Led Blink Code
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; output level reduced TC out active;... -
Page 7: Powering
4. Powering Only use certified NP-50 compatible Li-Ion batteries and power sources in compliance with USB BC1.2 and EN 62368-1 for external power and charging. Lockit Users manual |... -
Page 8: Display
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+ Lockit Users manual |... -
Page 9: Basic Button Operations
Applied settings will be persistent over a reboot until reset or changed. Reset: When switched off, press and hold & Green simultaneously to perform a factory reset of the Lockit Module. Lockit Users manual |... -
Page 10: Operation Modes
In C-Jam Mode we utilize our ACN network to completely prevent any drift. In this mode one Lockit device acts as a C-Jam Master. It sends a pulse through the ACN every six seconds to constantly align with all other Lockit boxes. -
Page 11: Tx Mode (Transceiver Mode)
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 12:23:41:03 12:23:41:03 NanoLockit Lockit LockitSlate Can be any Lockit device started up with Power. Power *Can be any Lockit device started up with We broadcast Start, Stop and Freeze Frame through ACN. We broadcast Start, Stop and Freeze Frame through ACN.
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Page 13: Acn Receiving Mode
Power. To power up just long-press Lockit devices that are powered up at a later point of time will automatically switch to ACN Receiver Mode after having received a jam via ACN. Their time- code and frame rate will be set accordingly. - Page 14 & Green simultaneously) – feed in timecode and frame rate externally. Just plug one Lockit to the TC Out port of another device (e.g. your sound recorder) and it’s automatically set and ready to sync – without any additional apps.
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Page 15: Special: Wireless Tc & Sync Offset
1 6 : 2 8 : 2 4 : 1 9 16:28:24:21 Lockit offset LED wall Set offset for all Lockit devices in ACN via Lockit+ web interface ACN Settings Lockit+ TX Master 16:28:24:19 16:28:24:21 Virtual production ACN Radar server with 2 frames -02.00... -
Page 16: Lockittoolbox
Firmware Updates are distributed via the LockitToolbox, available for Windows or Mac OS. With the LockitToolbox you can update your Lockit, set your RTC or define basic settings for your Device. Lockit Users manual |... -
Page 17: Useful Links
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 • LockitToolbox and Firmware Updates https://ambient.de/en/downloads Lockit Users manual |... -
Page 18: 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 19: Connector Pinouts
Clock). It will only deplete when the unit is off with no NP-50 loaded and last you a long time. Once the Lockit doesn’t hold time it’s time to replace. The RTC allows you to set the timecode to time of day. - Page 20 Extension or use of 3rd party accessories is not per- missible. 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. Lockit Users manual |...
- Page 21 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 22 L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux con- ditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utili- sateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si Lockit Users manual |...
- Page 23 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. Lockit Users manual |...
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