Kamesan KS 1017_operating Manual

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4. As the signals are received, they light in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd 
columns.  There  will  only  be  one  indicator  at  most  in  a  col-
umn,  and  the  columns  fill  up  from  the  left.  The  illustrations 
here show different possible results: in 1, the video signal is 
received  first,  followed  by  A2,  which  is  then  followed  by  A1. 
In 2,  A2  and  A1  arrive  (in  that  order)  followed  by  the  video 
signal. In 3, A1 arrives first, followed by the video. There is no 
A2.
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5. If  no  signal  is  received  with  six  seconds  of  the  start  being 
pressed,  or  if  more  than  six  seconds  elapse  between  receiv-
ing  the  signals,  the START  key  goes  out,  the  red T.OVER  indi-
cator lights, and the display shows all dashes.
Using the KS-1017 without the KS-1018
This is ver y similar to using the two Kamesan Kachinko System 
units  together,  but  because  the  light  source  from  the  synchro-
nization signal may not be at the preset level, it may well neces-
sar y to adjust the input gain and trigger level of the video input 
(and  maybe  the  audio  input  as  well,  if  this  is  a  non - standard 
level)  so  that  the  signals  trigger  the  video  detection,  and  the 
Detect indicator on the probe, as well as the detection indicator 
on the main unit.
Make  sure  that  the MANU  switch  is  lit,  otherwise  the  video 
threshold (TH.) and gain controls will have no effect.
Adjust the gain so that the light trigger lights the bottom three 
or four segments of the input level meter. The threshold control 
is turned counterclockwise to make it more sensitive (that is, a 
lower light level will trigger the video detection and light the in-
dicators on the main unit and the probe). 
						

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Interpreting the results
1. To read the figures, press the DATA SEL. key to cycle through 
the  three  different  readings  (between 1st  and 2nd,  and 2nd 
and 3rd on the top row of the three selection indicators, and 
between 1st and 3rd on the bottom).
2. The gap between the signals is shown in either milliseconds 
or in frames, depending on the setting made with the 
mS/FRAME switch.
If an interval is too long to be displayed (over 6 seconds), 
the T.OVER indicator lights when the reading is selected and 
the display shows all dashes.
3. Use your audio or video delay to slip the signals by the 
appropriate amount so that the audio and video are 
properly synchronized. 
						

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Specifications
Inputs (AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2)
Input levels
MIC– 60 dBs (balanced inputs)
LINE–10 dBm (balanced inputs)
Input impedance
MIC30 kΩ (dynamic microphone)
LINE600 Ω
Frequency response400 Hz (–12 dB) to 6 kHz (– 6 dB)
Detectable input levelFrom –∞ to+16 dB (controllable)
Monitoring (internal speaker)Off, AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2
Input (VIDEO)
ConnectionThrough dedicated video probe
SensitivityTo light with 350 nm to 800 nm wavelength; 
peak sensitivity at 560 nm
Measurement
TimingUp to 5999 ms to 1 ms accuracy
TimeoutOver 6 s
UnitsMilliseconds or frames
Accuracy< ±1 frame (NTSC)
Other characteristics
Internal power supply4 x type 3 (AA) batteries
Battery lifeBetter than 6 hours with alkaline batteries 
at  normal  termperature  conditions  (20˚C, 
68˚F)
External powerThrough “joint ” connector
Voltage+9.0 V to +15.0 V
Current > 0.5 A
Dimensions (w x h x d)159 x 33 x 150 (mm) 6.25 x 1.3 x 5.9 (in)
Weight (main unit)950 g (approx 2 lb) without batteries
Weight (probe)180 g (including 2 m (>6 ft) cord) (6.5 oz) 
						

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Pinouts
Joint connector
1 Ground9 A1 in (cold)
2 A1 in (hot)10 ground
3 Ground11 A2 in (cold)
4 A2 in (hot)12 0 V
5 0 V13 DC IN (+9 V to +15 V)
6 DC IN (+9 V to +15 V)14 Output (–30 dBs)
7 NC15 NC
8 NC—
About Kamesan
Sigma Systems Engineering was started in 1972 to develop and design 
professional mixers for studio and remote broadcast applications.
Today,  following  the  “slow  and  steady”  principle  of  the  tortoise,  we 
have  built  up  our  sales  and  our  reputation  to  the  extent  that  we  now 
enjoy 95% of the Japanese portable mixer market.
We have concentrated on two or three main areas in our design philos-
ophy: compactness, in an industr y which was traditionally dominated 
by large, heavy equipment; ease of use, since time is always of the es-
sence in the environments where our products are used; and quality, 
to match the needs that today’s broadcasters require.
Our head office is in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and as a small company, we are 
happy to listen to the ideas for product improvement suggested by you, 
the customers and users of our equipment.
Making steady progress (like a tortoise, but maybe a little faster!), we 
hope to meet your requirements, now and in the future.
Visit  both  of  our  Web  sites  at  http://www.kamesan.co.jp  and 
http://www.kamesan.info  in  order  to  find  out  more  about  what  we’re 
doing,  and  to  let  us  know  what  you  are  doing  with  Kamesan  prod-
ucts.
About Kachinko
“Kachinko” is the Japanese word for “clapperboard” (so called because 
of the sound of the word). We think that this word deserves to be bet-
ter- known throughout the world, and so we’re happy to introduce you 
to our Kachinko System. 
						

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