Ambient NanoLockit Manuel utilisateur

Firmware Version 7.02

NanoLockit

Timecode + Logging

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Table of contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

2. Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

3. LED Blink Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

4. Basic Button Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

5. Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

6. LockitToolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7. Logging Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8. Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

9. Useful Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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1. Introduction

The NanoLockit (ACN-NL-L)

Lockit Timecode by Ambient

Since we released the very rst 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,

Highly Accurate Timecode Generator

Ambient Timecode is synonymous with precision and reliability. The NanoLockit

provides all timecode frame rates and full ACN compatibility. All Lockit devices

are based on a highly accurate temperature-compensated crystal oscillator.

Once set, the NanoLockit stays on time - and drifts less than 1 frame apart

within 24 hours.

One Button Syncing

Long-press the green button to send a “Single Jam” into the ACN and all Lockit

devices in the same ACN channel will follow.

Logging Feature

NanoLockits can be both used as Timecode Generators AND as Loggers. By

pressing the green or red button you can mark good and bad takes on set

and display those markers in the editing software.

Plug & Play

Instead of using the LockitToolBox - feed in timecode and framerate exter-

nally. Just plug one NanoLockit 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.

TX Mode

NanoLockits can be started in the so-called TX mode. Then they take over

the timecode of an external source (LTC - longitudial timecode or MTC - midi

timecode) and spread it in the ACN. This is especially relevant in playback

situations like music videos.

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Sleek Design

NanoLockits are the smallest Timecode boxes of the Lockit Family.

That makes them the go-to solution for DSLR cameras or gimbal rigs.

A NanoLockit ts every camera build.

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. All gathered information

is buered until it is successfully received and stored.

The ACN is used to interchange timecode related information

including time, frame rate and user bits as well as device meta-

data between Lockits or third-party devices with built-in Lockit

Module.

Learn more about the beauty of ACN here:

https://ambient.de/en/acn-technology

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2. Unit Description

Front

1 ACN antenna, SMA RP 2.4GHz

2 RGB status LED

3 TC & ACN connector (LEMO-compatible)

4Green button

long press: Send Single Jam

short press: Good Take

5Red button

short press: Bad Take

6Power button

7 Micro-USB socket (Power & Midi timecode)

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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; output level reduced

TC out active; low battery

Lockit+ with WiFi active

TC out mute; will start with preference

TC out mute; will start from fallback zero

TC out active

TC out active; low battery

TX Mode Warnings

TC out mute; no initial LTC source

TC out active; LTC source lost/stopped

Charging Mode, Unit o

ext. Power, charging

ext. Power, fully charged

blinkash

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4. Basic Button Operations

Turn On: Press and hold Power until LED lights green to start unit.

Turn O: Press and hold Power for 5 seconds.

Reset: When switched o, press and hold Red & Green simultaneously

for 10 seconds to perform a factory reset of the Lockit Module.

Working with Audio Timecode.

Quicktipp: If your camera does not support native timecode

input you may record timecode on a audio track.

Please assure to use line input as the timecode output of the

NanoLockit is amplied on default.

If you need to use a microphone input you can decrease the

level of the timecode output via following button interaction:

Hold Green and

repeatedly press

Red to reduce level.

Hold Red and

repeatedly press

Green to increase level.

ldh

tap

ldh

tap

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5. Operation Modes

Within the ACN there is always one Lockit device acting as timecode transmitter,

broadcasting timecode and frame rate to the Receivers. You can choose be-

tween C-Jam, TX and Single Jam Mode.

The NanoLockit can act as Single Jam or TX transmitter - and it can recieve a C-Jam

(Continuous Jam) signal by a C-Jam Transmitter (Lockit, LockitSlate or Lockit+).

5.1 Single Jam Mode

On sets where there are only NanoLockit available you can use the Single Jam

Mode for sending a jam to all other NanoLockits on the same ACN Channel.

In Single-Jam Mode you can send a one-time pulse through the ACN to sync all

Lockit devices. From then on, each Lockit continues to run autonomously.

This is perfectly ne for most occasions, as our Lockit devices are highly

accurate and drift less than a frame within 24 hours.

To power up just long-press Power.

All Lockit devices in this mode can send and receive a Single Jam. Choose

one of your Lockits and press Green for 3 seconds until the green LED

lights up twice.

This way timecode and frame rate gets broadcasted to the other Lockit boxes

in the same ACN channel.

Note: Once a Lockit device is turned o the timecode generator stops. After turning

on again you must perform the Single Jam again.

That’s why we recommend C-Jam Mode over

Single Jam Mode, as it completely eliminates

drift and is more convenient to use.

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5.2 C-Jam Mode (Continuous Jam)

The C-Jam Transmitter can either be a Lockit, LockitSlate or Lockit+.

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.

To start the unit as C-Jam Master press and hold Green, then tap Power.

Press and hold Green to conrm the timecode and start the C-Jam.

The icon on the display will switch to M.

All other Lockits (that are on the same ACN channel) will now automatically

follow the C-Jam Master and display an ACN icon at the lower right of the

display.

Since even in C-Jam Mode every unit still uses its own VCO (voltage-controlled

oscillator) to generate timecode (and sync), they don’t necessarily have to be

in range of the C-Jam master constantly to be accurate.

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.

On the display you will see an (M)

appear, indicating that the device

is ready to go.

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5.3 TX Mode (Transceiver Mode)

The TX Mode basically works like the C-Jam Mode, with the dierence that

the TX Master receives timecode and frame rate from an external source via

cable. Main use cases are playback situations (e.g. music video shootings).

To start the unit as TX Master press and hold Red, then tap Power.

As soon as the external source sends timecode, the TX Master will broadcast

it via ACN to all other Lockits. They will display an ACN icon at the lower right

of the display.

As soon as the external source stops sending timecode to the TX Master, the

timecode on all Lockits will freeze, and they will start ashing yellow. As soon

as the timecode starts running again, they’ll ash green again.

Note: to make the TX Mode work, all Lockit Devices must run

on the latest rmware. (7.xx)

5.4 ACN Receiving Mode

All Lockit devices that are jammed via a C-Jam or TX Master automatically

switch to ACN Receiving 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.

To power up just long-press Power.

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.

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