Ambient NanoLockit Bedienungsanleitung
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 buered 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
blinkash
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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 amplied 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.
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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 conrm 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 dierence 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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