Kamesan KS 1018_operating Manual

							KS -1018
Kachinko System (clapperboard)
Operating Manual 
						

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The Kamesan Kachinko System is a dual - unit 
system  that  solves  the  problem  of  video  and 
audio synchronization in a number of different 
situations.  The  name  comes  from  the  Japa-
nese term for “clapperboard”.
For example, it is now common for the video 
por tion ttof a broadcast to be sent via satellite, 
and  the  audio  por tion  of  the  broadcast  to  be 
sent  via  landline.  The  difference  in  transmis-
sion  time  can  lead  to  serious  synchronization 
problems,  and  difficulties  in  providing  a  prop-
erly synchronized program. 
With  the  Kachinko  system,  it  is  easy  to 
provide  synchronized  audio  and  video  cues 
when  recording,  and  then  measure  any  delay 
between them at the studio, so that the precise 
amount of slip can be added to the system for 
perfect synchronization.
The KS -1018 is the “location” par t of the sys-
tem,  and  acts  as  an  electronic  clapperboard, 
producing  an  audio  beep  which  is  perfectly 
synchronized with a visual cue. 
						

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The audio beep may be recorded using a mi-
crophone, or output at microphone or line level 
into a mixer.
The  beep  may  be  manually  triggered,  or  trig-
gered automatically, with a visual countdown.
Batteries
Slide the catch to open the battery cover and insert the batteries 
						

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The KS -1018 uses four ‘A A’ batteries. The bat-
ter y cover is located on the rear of the unit.
Slide the catch away from the center in order 
to unlock the hinged door. Inser t the batteries 
as  marked  on  the  inside  of  the  batter y  com-
par tment.
The normal precautions apply when inser ting 
or replacing batteries into the KS -1018:
• Take care that the batteries are inser ted 
correctly as shown in the batter y compar t-
ment, with the polarity correct.
• Never mix batteries of different types, or 
discarded (or par tially - discharged) and 
new (or freshly - charged) batteries.
• Always follow the batter y manufacturer’s 
instructions for charging rechargeable bat-
teries. Never attempt to recharge batteries 
which are not designed for this purpose.
Close and latch the batter y compar tment. 
						

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A  threaded  socket  on  the  bottom  of  the  KS -
1018  allows  it  to  be  used  with  any  standard 
tripod and shoe system, if desired. Other wise, 
standard rubber feet keep the unit steady.
Open the four shutters at the front of the unit 
before  using  it,  to  expose  the  “clapperboard” 
front light:
Note the ONE SHOT button on the top of the unit.Front light
Front light
Countdown lights 
						

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Controls
The  controls  for  the  unit  are  located  on  the 
KS-1018
MODEMANU
AUTO
VIDEO KACHINKO
TONE OUT
ON)ON (BUZZ
LINE
MICLEVEL
POWER
OFFON
Power indicator; lights when the POWER switch is in either of the ON positions
POWER switch: three settings: ON is on, with no buzzer, OFF turns the unit off, and ON (BUZZ ON) uses the built-in buzzer
MODE switch: two settings: AUTO enables the top ONE SHOT button, MANU uses the POWER switch to produce the clapperboard effect
LEVEL switch: two settings: MIC sets a –50 dBm mic level output from the TONE OUT XLR jack, LINE sets a 0 dBm line level
TONE OUT: balanced transformer XLR audio tone output 
						

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right (as you look from the front):
Operation
Locate the unit where the front light is clearly 
visible by the camera.
• Make any necessar y connections from the 
TONE OUT to the camera, if you are not us-
ing the camera’s microphone.
• If you are recording the signal with the 
camera microphone, set the POWER switch 
to ON (BUZZ), other wise set it to ON.
• Set the camera iris setting to manual. An 
automatic setting can overcompensate for 
the KS -1018’s lighting, and make it impos-
sible to see the “clapperboard” effect on 
the target monitor.
• Make the image of the front light as large 
as possible by putting the camera close in 
front of the KS -1018. The focus of the cam-
era is not impor tant  in this case.
Set the MODE switch to AUTO. The main light 
lights,  and  the  beep  sounds  (or  the  signal  is 
output through the jacks). The three red LEDs  
						

							count  down  and  when  they  reach  the  end  of 
the  sequence,  the  front  light  lights,  and  the 
beep sounds.
This sequence is repeated as long as the unit 
is on.
Or, if you set the MODE switch to MANU (man-
ual),  the  top ONE  SHOT button  can  be  used 
to  light  the  front  light  and  sound  the  beeper 
together.
Read  the  KS -1017  manual  for  fur ther  details 
of how to measure the delay between the video 
and audio signals when they are received. 
Physical specifications
Dimensions (w x h x d)125 x 90 x 60 (mm)
4.9 x 3.5 x 2.4 (in)
Weight1 kg (2.2 lb)
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