Kamesan KS 1017_operating Manual

KS-1017
Kachinko System (lip checker)
Operating manual
N T S C
KS-1017
SPKMONIV-PROBE
SEL.BATT.
1st2nd3rd
DATA
DELAY TIME DATA
FFO
MANU
SETPRE
A2A2A1
ms
FRAME
FRAME
A2
LIP CHECKER.TOVERON
ms
TH.
START
POWER
GAIN+-
010010
EOD
100
ODUA
I
VI
A1
VA1
() 

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The  KS -1017  is  used  together  with  the  KS -1018  “clapperboard” 
or with other synchronization sources to synchronize video and 
audio  which  may  arrive  via  different  feeds  or  be  otherwise  de-
layed relative to each other.
For  example,  if  the  video  portion  of  a  live  international  broad-
cast  is  transmitted  via  satellite,  and  the  audio  portion  via  sub-
marine cable, there will be a noticeable lag between the two sig-
nals when they arrive at the local...

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The  KS -1018  is  used  to  produce  a  synchronized  video  and  au-
dio signal. See the separate manual for details of operation of 
this unit.
Next, at the other end, the KS -1017 is connected to one or two 
audio  feeds  (typically  the  main  and  sub  audio  channels),  and 
its video probe is used to read the screen showing the  “clapper-
board” so that the audio and video signals can be detected.
The  KS -1017  then  computes  the  delay  between  the  audio...

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Parts of the KS-1018
The layout of the KS -1018 is quite straightforward, but here are 
some  brief  notes  about  the  features  and  controls,  which  will 
help you when operating the unit.
Front panel
The front panel contains the following:
N T S C
KS-1017
SPKMONIV-PROBE
SEL.BATT.
1st2nd3rd
DATA
DELAY TIME DATA
FFO
MANU
SETPRE A2
A2A1
ms
FRAME
FRAME
A2
LIP CHECKER.TOVERON
ms
TH.
START
POWER
GAIN+-
010010
EOD100
ODUA
I
VI
A1
VA1
()
PRESET/MANU selectorsAudio monitor...

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They control the threshold level at which a signal received at ei-
ther the A1 or A2 jack triggers the unit (as shown by the orange 
indicators).
MONI  SPK  (Audio  monitor  switch) The  KS -1017  contains  a 
small amplifier and speaker that you can use to monitor the au-
dio  signals  received  at  the A1  and A2  jacks.  Set  this  switch  to 
monitor either A1, A2 or neither (OFF). The volume is adjustable 
using a recessed trimmer pot accessible from the side...

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input  (GAIN),  and  the  level  above  which  detection  will  be  trig-
gered (TH.). 
When  a  video  signal  goes  over  the  trigger  level  set  here,  the 
orange  indicator  beside  the  threshold  control  lights  (as  does 
the probe’s Detect indicator). Use the video level meter to help 
make  the  setting  so  that  the  KS -1018  “clapperboard”  light  (or 
the signal you are using as the clapperboard) triggers the video 
detection.
Video level meter This...

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Rear panel
JOINT CN
LINE
MICMIC
LINE
AUDIO 2AUDIO 1
There  are  two  identical  balanced  female  XLR - type  connectors 
used  for  the  input  of  audio  signals  to  the  KS -1018,  marked 
AUDIO 1  and AUDIO 2.  These  are  wired  1= ground,  2=hot, 
3 = cold. 
Each connector has a mic/line level switch (MIC / LINE), used to 
match the input level with the level of the audio sync signal.
There  is  also  a  female  15 - pin  D - sub  connector,  allowing  the...

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The  KS -1017  must  be  removed  from  the  case  if  the  combined 
connector is to be used.
The  top  flap  covering  the  control  panel  and  the  video  probe 
pocket  can  be  folded  back  on  itself,  and  used  as  a  stand  to 
prop the KS -1017 up at a convenient angle on a working surface. 
Note  that  you  must  disconnect  the  video  probe  before  closing 
the flap.
Batteries
The KS -1017 uses 4 A A dr y - cell or rechargeable batteries.
These  are...

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Using the KS-1018 with the KS-1017
This procedure should take place in the rehearsal stage of the 
broadcast.
1. Connect the audio signals to sig-
nals  split  off  from  the  main  and 
sub  feeds.  Ensure  that  the  cor-
rect  signal  level  (mic  or  line)  is 
selected.
2. Arrange  for  the  remote  source 
to  turn  on  the    light  and  sound 
using  the MANU  setting  and  the 
on/off  button  on  the  top  of  the 
KS-1018. Set the KS-1017 to the 
PRESET...