360 Systems TCR Multi-Track - Manual (Page 135)

7-2 Appendix A. Emulation and Remote Control TCR Series User's Manual
Machine I.D. Number
The serial communications protocol often referred to as “P2” or “9-pin” supports the use of unique ID
numbers for machines placed under its control. Since each manufacturer’s product models expects
commands unique to its feature set, the use of ID numbers permits a controller (such as a video
editor) to detect the type of device and transmit appropriate commands.
360 Systems’ TCR ™ recorders possess unique device I.D. numbers that distinguish these machines
from all other devices:
Manufacturer
Model Operating Mode Device ID Number
360 SYSTEMS
TCR/4 30 FRAME NTSC F0 43
360 SYSTEMS
TCR/4 25 FRAME PAL F1 43
360 SYSTEMS
TCR/4 24 FRAME FILM F2 43
360 SYSTEMS
TCR/8 30 FRAME NTSC F0 44
360 SYSTEMS
TCR/8 25 FRAME PAL F1 44
360 SYSTEMS
TCR/8 24 FRAME FILM F2 44
Emulating VTRs
TCR recorders can emulate several common serially controlled VTR and DAT machines. To do this,
configure the TCR Emulation mode in the
SETUP | EXTERNAL CONTROL menu to the desired device
type. The TCR recorder will then simulate the behavior of the selected machine.
Manufacturer
Model Operating Mode Device ID Number
SONY
PCM-7040 30 FRAME NTSC 70 04
SONY
PCM-7040 25 FRAME PAL 71 04
SONY
PCM-7040 24 FRAME FILM 72 04
SONY
BVW-75 30 FRAME NTSC 20 25
SONY
BVW-75 25 FRAME PAL 21 25
SONY
BVW-75 24 FRAME FILM 22 25
SONY
DVW-500 30 FRAME NTSC B0 30
SONY
DVW-500 25 FRAME PAL B1 30
SONY
DVW-500 24 FRAME FILM B2 30
Serial Control Protocol
The serial control protocol and command set for TCR recorders appears on 360 Systems’ web site as
a PDF file, and may be downloaded and printed by the user for reference. Knowledge of the protocol
and command set is not essential for operation of the recorder. The address of 360 Systems web site
is: www.360systems.com.