1 General information
The new version of the Ambient master slate has various improvements in respect to
previous versions due to experience gathered, and in answer to requests by customers
who have sucessfully used the ACD 101 and ACD 201.
1.1 Mechanical improvements
A A new type
of
mask for the display to improve readability in sunlight. The mask
is laser cut for each segment and implements a dark background and anti-glare
function. The slate does not need any sun shade.
B The housing has been strengthened
and made larger. No writing extension
is needed.
C The battery
compartment will
take up
to 9 Penlite cells thus allowing
the use of Nicads which only have 1.2 volts. When using 8 cells a dummy
battery is inserted.
D The writing
surfac e
is more
durable
and white
.
E There is an extra
timecode in/out socket
thus freeing the LEMO interface
socket for checking and setting duties.
F The new
electronics
can still be
fitted in
the
small housing
preferred
by documentary filmers.
1.2 Electrical
improvements
include
A Display now very bright but still 9 step brightness control.
B Timecode
generator
cannot
crash even though batteries go flat during
slating. Automatic charging of backup battery through separate DC/DC converter.
C Camera speed
check
, strobe bars flicker at framerate. When viewed through
camera, a bar stays still or moves if there is a difference between camera speed
and framerate.
D Input and ext timecode
framerate identified
and displayed.
E Timecode
error
displayed
in 1/4 Frame steps up to 2 Frames
F Reader and
generator
timecode
displayed . When slate is opened external
timecode is displayed. When slate is closed the internal generator code is
displayed. Display playback Timecode value at slating moment. Useful when
recording live sound with playback.
G X jam syncing of
slate
possible . In other words an external 24 frame code
can set a 25 frame slate code. Slate has to be set to the code required. Jamming
from an external source sets the time at the zero frames point. Operators must
know which codes are compatible.
H Optional internal Telemetry
UHF
receiver for receiving timecode by radio at
little extra cost.
All former clockit features have been retained and operating modes
have changed as little as possible
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