User manual TASCAM KAMESAN KS-1018

[. . . ] KS-1018 Kachinko System (clapperboard) Operating Manual Kachinko System 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 Japanese term for "clapperboard". [. . . ] Insert the batteries as marked on the inside of the battery compartment. The normal precautions apply when inserting or replacing batteries into the KS -1018: · Take care that the batteries are inserted correctly as shown in the battery compartment, with the polarity correct. · Never mix batteries of different types, or discarded (or partially-discharged) and new (or freshly-charged) batteries. Always follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for charging rechargeable batteries. Never attempt to recharge batteries which are not designed for this purpose. Close and latch the battery compartment. · 4 Kachinko System A threaded socket on the bottom of the KS 1018 allows it to be used with any standard tripod and shoe system, if desired. Otherwise, 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: Front light Note the ONE SHOT button on the top of the unit. Front light Countdown lights 5 Kachinko System Controls The controls for the unit are located on the Power indicator; lights when the POWER switch is in either of the ON positions KS-1018 VIDEO KACHINKO ON POWER OFF ON (BUZZ ON) MODE AUTO MANU MIC LINE 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 LEVEL TONE OUT TONE OUT: balanced transformer XLR audio tone output 6 Kachinko System right (as you look from the front): Operation Locate the unit where the front light is clearly visible by the camera. · Make any necessary connections from the TONE OUT to the camera, if you are not using the camera's microphone. · If you are recording the signal with the camera microphone, set the POWER switch to ON (BUZZ), otherwise set it to ON. An automatic setting can overcompensate for the KS -1018's lighting, and make it impossible 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. [. . . ] Read the KS -1017 manual for further 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) Weight 125 x 90 x 60 (mm) 4. 9 x 3. 5 x 2. 4 (in) 1 kg (2. 2 lb) Sigma Systems Engineering Co. 3-5-2 Okubo Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-0072 JAPAN Tel: +81 3 3204 2611 Fax: +81 3 3204 2250 e-mail: sales@kamesan. co. jp [. . . ]