Table of Contents Introduction..........4 3 .......... Connecting the MCS Features and Operation ......6 Transports ............. 6 V-Stick ............6 Jog Mode............7 Shuttle Mode ..........7 Shuttle LEDs ..........7 Locate ............8 Track Arming Analog or Digital Machines ... 9 Track Number Shifting .........
Introduction The JLCooper Media Control Station is a remote control for VTRs and other machines that support Sony 9 Pin "P2" protocol. The MCS controls professional analogue and digital VTRs, modular digital multitracks, and disk-based VTR emulators. The MCS can also operate in certain applications as a control station “input device”...
Connecting the MCS Connect the supplied external power supply to the power jack on the MCS 's captive cable. In case a replacement supply is used, see to it that it has the same rating as the original supply: The power supply's output is rated at 9 volts DC, 500 mA, with a center positive 2.1 mm plug.
Features and Operation Transport Functions The Transports control Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, and Record. Pause is enabled by pressing the button marked W7. The Record button is interlocked with the Play button. To enable Record, you must hold down one and push the other.
Jog Mode The center wheel is for Jog mode. In Jog mode, playback speed and direction is proportional to the speed and direction that the wheel is rotated. Rotate the wheel clockwise for forward playback. Rotate the wheel counter clockwise for reverse playback. In Jog mode, continuously rotating the wheel results in 1X play speed, either forward or backward.
Locate Functions The MCS may be “taught” locations either on the fly (program is playing) or while stationary (program is stopped.) Locates are stored by pressing and holding the Record button, and while holding the Record button, press W1 thru W6. A location request will be sent, and the response stored within the MCS .
Track Arming Analog or Digital Machines The MCS3 can send the appropriate commands for track arming analog or digital machines. The unit normally is configured for digital track arming. To change modes, press and hold down buttons F5 and F6 at the same time.
Analog Machine Track Mapping Actual mapping of tracks to audio/video is machine dependent, and should be confirmed before doing any real editing. Typically, the mapping is: Track 1- Audio Track 1 Track 2- Audio Track 2 Track 3- Time Code Track 4- not used Track 5- Video Track 6- Assemble...
Technical Information as Computer Controller The RS-422/P2 MCS can operate in either of two modes, either as a stand-alone Master Controller for machines that respond to the so-called “P2” format, or as a “Slave RS-422 device” meant to be attached to a Master Host. This generally means that the MCS is a control station for a computer-based editing system.
For our customers outside the United States, it is recommended that you first contact your Dealer or Distributor, since they may offer their own service or support policy. If local support is not obtainable, please send a FAX to JLCooper’s Service Department at (310) 335-0110, with a detailed description of the service required.
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