Stelladat™ Firmware

Version 5.00

This bulletin describes the new operating features and their limitations implemented on the Masterboard software version 5.00

This version replaces all previous software and requires Time-Code software V1.07 or later to take full advantage of the new features.

2. Store and Recall user settings for 4 machine configurations

The main menu now has one line added, <<User Settings>> allowing the storage and recall four different machine configurations. The following parameters are included:

Note:To store your selected parameters, enter the <<User Settings>> menu, place the cursor in front of the line where you want to store your setting and press the arrow key to select Store, then press the button <<Set>>. Your configuration is now stored. Should you decide not to store it, press <<Reset>> instead of <<Set>>.

To recall a previously stored configuration enter the <<User Settings>> menu, select the line where your configuration is now stored and press the arrow key to select Recall, then press the <<Set>> button. Your STELLADAT™ is now configured according to the stored parameters. Pressing <<Reset>> instead of <<Set>> maintains the previously set configuration.

3. Locator Functions

NOTE: Locator functions require the Stelladat to be in "Play After Locate" mode.

This function allows you to locate a known address on the tape. Validaddresses for locate are:

• 4.1 Absolute Time
• 4.2 Time-Code Time
• 4.3 Marked Absolute Time

3.1 Locate to Absolute Time

• 1. Enter the <<Locator>> menu and select <<Loc to Abstime>>
  
  
• 2. Using up-/down-/back- and fw-arrows enter a value of absolute time available on the tape.
  
  
• 3. Press <<Set>> to confirm the value - <<Reset>> to cancel it.
  
  
• 4. If <<Set>> the machine will forward or reverse to the indicated address and, depending on how you configured the new parameter <<Mode after Loc>>, go into Playback or Stop mode.
  
  
• 5. If <<Mode after Loc>> is set to PB you can, as long as the unit stays in PB after locating, send it back to the address by simply pressing the RWD button. In this mode, the FWD button is disabled.
  
  
• 6. The machine will turn back to standard operation as soon as Stop mode is activated.

3.2 Locate to Time-Code Time

Functions in the same manner as in 3. but select <<Loc to Tctime>>.

Note:Be aware of the fact that TC may not be recorded continuously on the tape (i.e. Rec run mode) and that entering a non existent address may cause some searching problems for the machine. Normally, it would recognize the code jump and stop between the last lower and the next higher value than the one searched for.

3.3 Locating to Marked Absolute Time

This version makes it possible to mark six A-Time addresses and store them temporarily to be used for the next recording. During each take you can memorize 6 events on the fly by pressing the button PB. These values will bekept in the memory until the next record order is given.

The same feature is available in Playback mode. To activate the function, press <<Reset>>, then, each time you press the button PB the address will be memorized. This can be very useful for establishing a rough edit list of the takes.

Note: To be able to use the playback button in its normal function, you have to enable it by pressing <<Reset>>, which will clear the memory at the same time.

When using this function you will see the word <<Mem>> appear on the right hand side in the display, preceded by a figure. This figure indicates the number of empty memory positions. With each mark, the figure will decrease by 1.

• 1. To locate to these marks enter the <<Locator>> menu and select <<Verify Memory>>. A new screen will appear showing the 6 addresses that have been marked.
  
  
• 2. Use theUp-/Down-Arrows to select the address to be rehearsed.
  
  
• 3. Press <<set>> to confirm or <<reset>> to cancel the operation. The machine will now function as described above.
  
  

Note: Pressing the RWD button sends the unit back to the last address. Pressing <<Tape/Direct>> forwards the unit to the next address. Pressing Stop re-establishes the normal functions of all buttons.

4. Reference Tone 1000 Hz

The new V5.00 software enables the Stelladat to provide a reference tone, providing the optional reference generator circuit board is installed. The Reference Generator injects a digital signal into the system after the D/A converter so its operation is more complex than normal.

The reference generator can be activated by three methods:

• 1. Using <<Set>> button on the top panel.
  
  
• 2. To have the Tone Generator available from the front panel the User Prog Key must be configured for <<Tone Generator>>. The tone will only be available in record mode from this key.
  
  
• 3. Using the <<Set>> button on the top panel while in Record Pause mode will provide the tone at the line output connectors.
  
  

Note:The <<Start ID>> function is no longer available on the User Prog Key.

5. Index Display

The blinking indication during the writing of an index is now stable.

6. Changes in the Status Indications

For better understanding, a new field named <<Sync>> has been added on the first line of the Status page. It will indicate the Sync source being used by the machine. Possible indications are:

• "INTERNAL" = internal generator
  
  
• "AES" = incoming AES signal
  
  
• "NTSCB" or "NTSCC" = NTSC Video signal on BNC connector
• "VIDEO PAL" = PAL Video signal on BNC connector
  
  
• "WORD" = Wordclock signal on BNC, a squarewave signal having a frequency equal to a valid sample rate (44,1 or 48kHz).
  
  

The field <<Freq>> only indicates which command is selecting the sampling frequency. Possible values are:

• "INT" = command switch on front panel
  
  
• "AES" = incoming AES signal on XLR connector
  
  
• "WORD" = incoming Wordclock on BNC connector
  
  
• "TAPE" = on tape signal
  
  

7. 1996 --> 1992

What a pleasure!!! From now on, while entering a date in 1996 the machine does not automatically come back to 1992.

8. Time Code Default Values

The last selected "Default Values" in the Time Code menu now remain displayed in this page. To determine which setting is active, simply return in the "Default Values" page.

9. FACTORY SETTING

For machines equipped with TimeCode, the counter #1 displays the TimeCode value and the counter #2 displays the Absolute Time by default.

For machine without TimeCode, the counter #1 displays the Absolute Time and counter #2 displays the Program Time.

Loading or unloading a cassette turns the "Blank Search" to "OFF".

10. SUBCODE ONLY

The function "Skip ID Erase" has been added .

The "USER PROG" key is no longer used in the Sub Code Only mode. It has been replaced by the "Set" key.

11. OTHER MODIFICATIONS

The "Time Out" Sub Menu on "Configuration" page has been removed. After a "Skip PNO" function, the machine goes into Stop rather than Play Back.

12. CHECKSUM

The checksum value of sw version 5.00 is 5e64d6 H

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