Revision history, Introduction, Installation – DNF Controls ST30 User Manual
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ST30 VTR Controller
Revision History
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Rev. 2.1
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Introduction
The ST30 Universal VTR Controller is your low cost control solution for
today's Serially controlled Video Tape Recorders, Video Disk Recorders,
Video Laser Discs, Digital Disc Recorders and Video Servers.
Use any simple, momentary switch, contact closure, or GPI to control:
D1, D2, D3, D5, DCT, Betacam, MII, 1-inch, 3/4 inch, S-VHS & HI-8
SONY, AMPEX, BTS, PANASONIC, HITACHI & JVC
The ST30 Universal VTR Controller is the perfect solution for control
applications that don't require VTR status tallies.
Installation
1.
Connect up to 8 momentary SPST switches, contact closures or GPI
outputs to J1, the Input Connector, a 10-pin male header. See the J1
Connector pin-out below. Pin 1 of J1 is indicated by the legend "J1".
2.
Connect a 12-Volt DC, 100 ma. power source to P2, the Power/Output
Connector, a 6-pin male header. See the P2 Connector pin-out below. Pin
1 of P2 is indicated by the legend "P2".
3.
Plug one end of an RS422 serial cable into J2, the 9-pin "D" connector on
the ST30. Plug the other end of the cable into the 9-pin Remote
Connector on the VTR.
4.
Apply power to the ST30. The on-board LED will turn on.
Installation is completed.