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SR-4/SR-24/SR-32/MR Custom/RM-6/Video Slave
Serial Remotes/Synchronizers
User Manual
* Multiple serial ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SR-3: 3 Output, 1 Input; SR-4: 4 Output, SR-24A 5 Output
* Multiple serial ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SR-24: 4 Output; SR-24A: 4 Output, 1 Output/Input, 1 Input
* Sony P2 protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAT's, VTR's, DA-88, FEG Prima ..
* P2 Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sony P2 Auto recognition and Configuration
* ES BUS protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Studer D820/D827, AK ES 1.11
* Studer TLS4000 protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Studer Audio Tape Recorders
* Ampex Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VPR-3, VPR-80, Timeline Lynx
* 8(SR-3/4) or 24(SR-24) Record Ready keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 48 record Channels
* RS422 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On SR-3 and SR-24 for use with DAW or Video Editors
* Parallel In/Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 parallel inputs, 6 parallel outputs
* Parallel Remote with tallies (SR-24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SSL S29 format
* Timecode Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Follows the master position and Offset
* Timecode Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All outputs will chase remote code
* Built in P2 Synchroniser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will synchronise any suitable 9-pin Machine
* Real or Virtual Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perfect Machine as Master, Tapeless Master
* 11 (SR-3/4) or 15(SR-24) Macro Keys
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The SR Series remote controls have been designed using experience gained from the MR series
remote control system. Designed as a stand-alone controller or to be used with Digital Audio Work-
stations the SR serial remotes make cost effective ergonomic solutions.
Although the user can control only one machine at a time from the remote both the record and un-
record commands are global so that multiple machines may be controlled simultaneously using the
internal 9-pin synchroniser or using the built in chase feature of modern machines.
SR-3
The SR-3 may be used with a Digital Audio Work-station or Video Editor to provide control of up to 3
machines from one serial port. The DAW controls the selected master machine; the timecode output
follows the selected master. The record tracks are mapped so that the Serial input may have up to 64
record tracks. The timecode input enables the SR-3 to act as a timecode to serial converter.
SR-24
The SR-24 separates the keyboard from the electronics and display. The keyboard supports 24 record
enable keys these may be mapped to one or multiple machines. A 24 character LED display built into
the keyboard is used to display the currently selected machine and the current keyboard entry.
PARALLEL INPUT/OUTPUT
There are 6 CMOS parallel inputs and 6 TTL parallel outputs provided. Currently used as machine
control and tallies and General Purpose Trigger Outputs.
RECORD ENABLE
8(SR-3/4) or 24(SR-24) record ready switches and a bank switch are provided, these are switched with
the machine selects and provide access to up to 48 tracks on each machine.
MACRO KEYS
Any of the 100+ user functions provided may be assigned to one of the 9 macro keys. The user
functions include Dat specific functions such as PNO renumber, id write, id read. Video specific
commands such as assemble or insert, ADR keys (Next Loop, Prev Loop, Join, Insert), or system
commands such as instant replay, instant record, Mark. Continual user feedback ensures that more
functions are provided on a regular basis.
CB Electronics
SR/MR User Manual
29 April 2004 SR-User 1
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Summary of Contents for CB ELECTRONICS SR-3
- Page 1 * 8(SR-3/4) or 24(SR-24) Record Ready keys ....Up to 48 record Channels * RS422 Input ..... On SR-3 and SR-24 for use with DAW or Video Editors * Parallel In/Out .
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- Page 3 Note 1: Extra RS422 input using Port A on SR424 Remote as input. For complex installations up to 3 Sony/X-Sony inputs are available. Note 2: RM-6 shown with optional front panel. CB Electronics SR/MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR-User 3...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
0.06 MACHINE REFERENCE: VIDEO SYNCS or WORD-CLOCK 0.07 USING THE GENERATOR AS A MASTER 0.08 CRASH RECORD 0.09 USING THE SR-3 WITH A DAW 0.10 CONVERTING SR-4 -> SR-3 0.11 Setting the Pre-Roll, Start Time, Loop Delay, Post-Roll, Record Advance and End Time 1.0 Multi Machine Synchronizer Set Up... - Page 6 6.112 Mixed Code Passing through Zero/Midnight. 6.20 Offset and record In 7.00 SETUP 7.001 ROOT: Select Set-up Required UNIT SETUP 7.002 Unit Select Menu UNIT RECORD 7.03 Initial Record Command CB Electronics SR/MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR-User 6...
- Page 7 7.46 Command Reinforce 7.47 Record Advance 7.48 Track Ready Tallies 7.49 Send Record In & out 7.50 Wait after Lock Tally 7.51 Crash Record Set Generator 7.52 Crash Record Reset CB Electronics SR/MR User Manual 29 April 2004 SR-User 7...
- Page 8 7.90 Constant Offset Mode 7.91 Auto-Inc Loop 8.00 RESET 8.01 POWER UP RESET 8.02 FRONT PANEL RESET 8.03 HARD RESET 8.04 MANUAL HARD RESET 9.00 RECORD TRACK MAPPING 9.01 SR-24 Auto Track Mapping 9.02 Checking the current track map CB ELECTRONICS LTD...
- Page 9 9.03 Analog 1-4, Video, and Assemble 9.04 SR-24 Custom Mapping 9.05 Track Mapping Keys 10.00 VARISPEED 10.01 Varispeed Macro keys 10.02 Lynx operation in varispeed mode 10.03 SR/MR/RM-6 Modification 10.03 Timeline Lynx Modification (Mark I) CB ELECTRONICS LTD...
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Page 10: Quick Start, Howto & Updates
To Control individual machines Connect the machines to ports A-D on the SR-4 or Sr-24 or ports B-D on the SR-3 using standard 9 pin cables (SR-Tech T5.03). If you wish to connect a machine to port E on the SR-24 you will need a Tx-Rx invert cable (SR-Tech T5.04). -
Page 11: Installing New Software
0.04 SWITCH ’A’ on the SR-3 or ’E’ on the SR-24 On the SR-3 port A is used as a control input to the SR-3. you may Enable/Disable the remote control input using the [A] key, External control is enabled when the [A] LED is ON (This has changed it was originally On for Disable). -
Page 12: Crash Record
SR-3. The [A] switch on the SR-3 is used as a local remote switch, in order for the DAW to control the system the [A] LED should be ON. The DAW will directly control the current SR-3 master, to define the master use Shift followed by the machine key (B, C, D or E). -
Page 13: Multi Machine Synchronizer Set Up
1.01 The SR-4 as a multi-machine synchroniser Please ensure that you have a copy of the drawing SR-4 Block / SR-3 Block whist reading this section. The SR-4 may be used as a 4 machine remote control only, however because control of both offset and chase are included the SR-four may be used as a 4 machine synchroniser. -
Page 14: Sr/Mr Timecode Generator Output
The system will only operate correctly if the selected master is resolved (locked) to video syncs. Note. When configured as a SR-3, where [A] is an input ([E] on the SR-24) [A] should never be defined as the master. This is an input and not an output. Any controller connected to this input will control the selected master machine. -
Page 15: Pre-Roll
Delay is used to allow external machines or the Talent time to catch up after a locate. The Default Delay is 1 Second. The Delay is set by entering the required Delay followed by [Store] followed by [ [] ] (Stop). CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 16: Display
This display position is also used to display the Record OUT time when an ADR LOOP mode is enabled. Auto / Rehearse / Review / Manual This display position will display the Record OUT time when a LOOP mode is enabled unless an entry is made to the keyboard display. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 17: Message To User
B:DA-88 Machine B (DA-88) tracks 1-8 C:9-16 Machine C Tracks 9-16 A:A1..A4+V Machine A Tracks A1, A2, A3, A4, Video, and Assemble D:A1..A4 Machine D Tracks A1, A2, A3, A4 Machine A No tracks enabled CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 18: Error Messages
Unit|Record|Menu 05 Master/Rec Enab Offset Change, See Section 7.05. 10: !Locate to Start! If Rewind is active and the selected machine is within a window defined by Root | Iface | Chase CB ELECTRONICS LTD... - Page 19 22: !No EEPROM Access! EEprom not found during power-up, reset unit using small reset button or power on and off. If problem persists contact CB Electronics. 23: !Backup Machine! Chase command may not be issued to the backup machine. See Setup|ADR/Auto|Options|Menu...
- Page 20 Serial Port not available, it may be defined as input. 39:! Shift / Password To access Setup Menu use [Shift] followed by [Setup] key. To recall menu page enter page number then [Shift] followed by [Recall] followed by [Setup]. If Password software installed then enter password. CB ELECTRONICS LTD...
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Page 21: Keyboard
2) While the RECALL LED is illuminated hit any of the keys listed above to display the contents of the keyboard store. e.g. To Recall the RECORD IN point the following key sequence should be used:- [Recall] [Record In] The lower Right display should say:- Rec In 01:00:00:00 CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 22: Recall-Recall
To view the current Record Enabled Machines depress and hold down the RECORD key. The properties of record enabled machines are as follows:- 1) A RECORD or UN-RECORD command sent to all machines that are record enabled. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 23: Master Machine
When system record readies are used (Record Bank Macro 66) Store followed by the selected track key may be used to assign a machine track combination to a key. Track number assignment 1..48 Digital tracks 1..48 Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 3 / Timecode Analog 4 Video Assemble CB ELECTRONICS LTD... - Page 24 SR-4 Keyboard CB ELECTRONICS LTD...
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Page 27: Record Bank
On earley versions of the RM-6 software (before August 2003) this key is labelled and operated as a [Number] key, when the LED is illuminated the numeric keys are accessed. 3.17 RM-6/Video Slave [Offset] On the RM-6 and Video Slave separate [Offset] and [Chase] Keys are fitted instead of the combined Chase/Offset key. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 28: Auto Record/Adr/Taker Modes
2) At post roll past the Record Out point the system will locate pre-roll before Record In. On selecting the Rehearse mode the following commands are sent:- 1) Locate pre-roll ahead of Record-in. 4,03 AUTO RECORD MODE In the Auto Record mode the following apply:- CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 29: Manual Record Mode
(Available as Macro Key) Used to insert a new loop in an existing list, the same loop number is used with a letter suffix e.g. 11 - > 11A, 11A -> 11B..4.11 DELETE LOOP (Available as Macro Key) CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 30: Cycle: Record Out Enable
GP output 6 (pin 7 on the 25 way ’D’ connector) will be High for one frame. Storing a timecode number in Scratch-pad memory 9 will set an extra cue point and may be used to cue the artist at a point in the middle of a loop. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 31: Beep Output
34 frames, 1.36 Secs 40 frames, 1.33 Secs Beep 3 17 frames, 0.68 Secs 20 frames, 0.67 Secs CB Electronics can supply the Beep Generation PCB used in the VS-1, this requires an power supply of +12v, +5v and -12v. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 32: Macro Keys
The shifter offset may be made permanent by using Store followed by Shifter Reset. 5.12 Instant Record :- Macro 74 Locate back by a user-determined time + pre-roll, play, lock and then record. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 33: Auto Input Monitor :- Macro 110
| Unit | Generic | Menu 28 :- Locate with Pre-Roll. Use [Shift] followed by [Loop] (Led Flash) to repeat loops. When [Loop] is enabled locate will always locate the in point or pre-roll before the in- point dependant on Menu 28. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 34: Offset
23:00:00:00) you can use the SR-4 to perform the calculation as follows:- 1) Zero the keyboard display: Shift followed by Clear/0 2) Zero the offset: Store followed by Chase/Offset. 3) Type the required negative offset. 4) Subtract: Trim- followed by Chase/Offset. 6.05 SUB-FRAME OFFSETS CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 35: Clear All Offsets
To trim the colour frame offset enter the trim value (frames between 0 and 3), followed by [Store] followed by [Colour Frame]. 6.11 Mixed Code When mixing Drop and Non-Drop Code there are several points to be aware of as follows CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 36: Mixed Code & Offset
Master Slave Mcn Free Mcn Master Set Rec In Update Rec In Update Rec In Slave Mcn Update Rec In Set Rec In Update Rec In Free Mcn Update Rec In Update Rec In Set Rec In CB ELECTRONICS LTD... - Page 37 Update Rec In Update Rec In: Adjust Rec In allowing for offset differences Update Offset: Adjust Offset allowing for Rec In differences Record Out When setting the record out point the duration of the Edit is defined. CB ELECTRONICS LTD...
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Page 38: Setup
Currently two of the unit parameters determine the default setup of the machine interface ports as follows: Setup|UNIT|MENU 14:- Default Alg & Vid Rec Rdy Setup|UNIT|MENU 16:- Default Chase Type These two parameters are used to determine the default machine interface parameters when a new machine is connected to a port. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 40: Unit Setup
1= On Record tally is ON if a record command has been sent or one or more machines are in Record. 7.07 Track Arm Keys MENU 07:- Track Arm Keys 0=System, 1= Mcn, 2= Enabled 3= Macro CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 41: Record Track Arm
MENU 10:- External Track Arming Mast: 0= Rec Mcn, 1= System, 2= Off When using the serial in port (Port A on a SR-3, or Port E/F on SR-24/32) The record track arming command is sent to:- 0= Record Mcn... -
Page 42: Check For Record
The Function of the [In] and [Out] keys when used without Shift/Store/Recall/Trim active is modified by this parameter. 0= Mark & Store Grab the current machine position and store as Record In or Out. 1= Off No Action. 2= Store Store the current keyboard display as record In or Out. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 43: Default Analogue And Video Record Ready
0= No Play the master machine when play key depressed. 1= Yes When the play key is depressed stop the master machine and wait for all slaves to park before sending a play command to the master machine. This is indicated by the Play LED flashing. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 44: Group Locates
To do this first select the problem machine, enter setup and change Setup|Iface|Generic|Menu 57: Timecode Standard to 1= Use System. Once this parameter is set the Timecode standard may be set using Setup|Unit|Generic|Menu 20: Timecode Standard. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 45: Timecode Standard
0= OFF, 1= A, 2= B, 3= C, 4=D (, 5= E) The timecode reader may be used for positional information in preference to the serial data, this menu selects which port uses the timecode reader data. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... - Page 46 Note: To reset the two error counters enter and exit setup. 7.29 System Frame Reference MENU 29:- System Frame Reference 0= Video, 1= Reader/Video, 2= Reader To allow non-standard frame rates (24fps) the timecode reader frame edge may be used as the master reference to the system. CB ELECTRONICS LTD...
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Page 47: Unit Generic
Select the Macro protection Menu Setup | Root | Unit | Generic: menu 30:- Macro Protection Depress the 3 key to select 3= Rd Fac. iii) Depress the Setup key twice to exit setup. Depress the Setup key to Re-enter the macro protection menu, this should now be selected to CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 48: Serial A Type (4 Port System) / Serial E Type(6 Port System)
Serial Port A on a SR-4 or Serial port E on a SR-24 may be configured as an Input from a controlling device or an output to a controlled device. Note 1. Serial A is connected as an input on the SR-3 and as an output on the SR-4 and SR-24, This is set by links inside the unit. -
Page 49: Remote Fwd/Rwd Commands To Video Machine
Mute except when in Locked Play or Reverse play 2= Rec Mute Mute when in record or rehearse. 3= ADR 4= Red Light Use GP3 as a Red light output, see also Macro No. 7.35 Remote FWD/RWD Commands to Video Machine CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 50: Enable Auto-In When Not Play
Increasing the number will increase the speed of the machine relative to the speed with which the jog wheel is turned. 7.39 Jog Wheel MENU 39:- Jog Wheel 0= On Cmd 1= Always, 2= TestK, TestC 0= On Cmd CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 51: Iface Select Menu
MENU 44:- Record Tally 0= REC or EDIT, 1= Record, 2= Edit Some non-edit machines give a permanent Edit tally (for example the VO9600), if this is the case select the appropriate tally source to disable. 7.45 Record Command Type CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 52: Command Reinforce
0= 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= 6= 7= 8= 9= *4 Frames This delays the reporting of the lock tally after lock tally is reported by the device. Allowing for machines where you may have to wait a for a number of frames of good lock before reporting. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 53: Chase Command Type
7.55 Park Offset MENU 55:- Park Offset * 5 Frms 0= 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= 6= 7= 8= 9= The park offset is not normally used for video machines. A park offset will allow more consistent starts CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 54: Wait For Code To Stabilise
This parameter allows the playback from machines where the timecode has been recorded incorrectly. 7.61 Serial Position Request MENU 61:- Serial Position Request 0= Mid, 1= Start, 2= Mid-O, 3= Start-O CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 55: Slew Command Type
Set this parameter when chasing a master in play from behind, start from 0 and increase until the slave CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 56: Locate Type
Normally OFF, when On and chase type 3..5 is selected a special Pro-Tools chase algorithm (Version 6.? only) is used. This runs and syncs Pro-tools without audio, then once locked sends a Play with audio command to enable the audio. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 57: Interface General
7.72 Timecode Standard Source MENU 72:- Timecode Standard 0= Auto 1= Use System 0= Auto Use Standard as reported by machine 1= Use System Use Master Standard as defined by the Master machine or in Unit Setup. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 58: Command Enable
3) Select the machine port required, if using a MR system and the selected machine is connected to an MR-3 select the machine as a Master for better positional information. 4) Play the machine and check the error. Changing this parameter will directly adjust the error displayed CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 59: Select Protocol
Each RS422 port supports a number of protocols, the standard protocol is Sony P2, other protocols are available as options. If fitted to the software the name will appear in the display. If the protocol your require is not listed on your unit then contact your agent or CB Electronics to purchase a protocol upgrade. -
Page 60: At End Of Auto-Record
Using the Equation Master Position - Master Offset = Slave Position - Slave Offset the following calculations will be made after each type of user entry. Constant Offset Changing the controlled machine’s record in/out points will change machine in/out points in order to maintain a constant offset. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 61: Auto-Inc Loop
Slave Out N.C. N.C. Calc.2 Calc.1 N.C. N.C. Slave Offset Calc Update N.C. = No Change, Calc = re-calculate, Calc.1 = Calculate First, Calc.2 = Calculate Second 7.91 Auto-Inc loop MENU 92:- Auto-inc Loop 0= No, 1= Yes CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 62: Reset
The front panel hard reset is only possible if the front panel software is running correctly. If all else fails switch off the power, open the unit, and unplug the RAM chip (U16).This will disconnect the memory from the backup battery. Replace the RAM chip, and power up the unit. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 63: Record Track Mapping
Track arming keys may operate in one of the following ways:- 0= Ready Track arming as per multitrack, track arm keys put tracks into ready on or ready of mode. Depressing the Record key or Record & Play keys will then send the command. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 64: Auto Track Mapping
Assemble tracks may be protected. There are two menu’s that determine this as follows:- Setup | Root | Unit | Rec | Menu 14:- Default Alg & Vid Rec Rdy. Setup | Root | IFACE | Record | Menu 41:- Analog & Video Rec Rdy. CB ELECTRONICS LTD... -
Page 65: Custom Mapping
Select Machine on port B Record Arming Macro 105 Select Machine on port C Record Arming Macro 106 Select Machine on port D Record Arming Macro 107 Select Machine on port E Record Arming Macro 176 Enable/Disable System Track Arm Mode CB ELECTRONICS LTD... - Page 66 Track Arm keys 17..20 = Machine B (Digi-Beta) Tracks 1..4 Track Arm key 24 = Machine F (PCM7030 DAT) Analog 1&2 The custom track mapping is set in the Custom Factory setup, it may be changed for each individual track arm key. CB ELECTRONICS LTD...
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Page 68: Varispeed
There is no current support for lynx available and we have been unable to determine the serial command controlling the reference source (if there is one). We have therefore to disable this in hardware as follows:- Link U50 pins 4 & 5 or Q2 base to Q2 emitter CB ELECTRONICS LTD... - Page 69 Link Generator Link U27 pin 12 to required Serial Link Generator (U22) pin to reference output to ports (A..E) pin 5 via individual 100 Serial ports pin 5 via individual Timeline Lynx Ports Ohm Resistor 100 Ohm Resistor CB ELECTRONICS LTD...