ADO BBS notes 9-2-87.txt

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AMPEX ADO BULLETIN #1

Ampex has a component input/output kit for the ADO without signalencoding/decoding.  The
ADO component kit installs into existing ADO systemsenabling RGB or YUV (Y, R-Y, B-Y)
video inputs and to output the same signal.The kit consists of three boards; two for
signal input and a new Output Video PWA (printed wiring assembly) to replace the existing
composite output board.The kit enables composite and component input and output in any
combinationby setting the proper jumper.  Sync on green is selectable in the RGB
outputmode.Ampex expects that many Beta format users will now keep their component
videoquality while doing digital effects.


AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61094  2/86  BX-8602-01~~~~~~~~ Concentrator Version
8 Motherboard Wiring Errors ~~~~~~~~All concentrators both NTSC/PAL equipped with
motherboards P/N 1464576; all dash numbers shipped prior to Serial No. 1096 for NTSCand
1087 for PAL.To correct wiring errors which were inadvertantly made during themotherboard
manufacture.Wiring errors were found during recent motherboard testing which would have a
subtle effect on the key signal quality through theConcentrator.  However, Ampex
recommends that these changes be made tocorrect the problem.Parts required for this update
may be purchased through Ampex.
Installation assistance can be obtained through your local Ampex Regional Office at
current Ampex Field Engineering rates.

Parts required:
Ampex part number        Description           Quantity
615-095                Kynar Wire             10 ft.

Procedure:Perform the following wiring changes to the Concentrator motherboard.
Remove Wire
From           To             Description
1.   XA7-113        XA7-106        3D KEY - KEYA - KEYDO
2.   XA7-106        XA10-113( !                "
3.   XA10-113       XA10-106                   "
4.   XA10-106       XA18-121                   "
5.   XA18-121       XA18-021                   "
Install Wire
From           To             Description
1.   XA7-106        XA10-106       3D KEY - KEYA-KEYDO
2.   XA10-106       XA18-021                   "
3.   XA7-113        XA10-113       3D KEY - KEYB-KEYDO
4.   XA10-113       XA18-121                   "

Mark the modified motherboard by a yellow dot at or around the PartNumber.

AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61094  2/86  BX-8602-01

AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61141  11/86  BK-8604-06B*Supersedes F.E.B.
61043~~~~~~~~~~~~~  HLC/LLC HYBRID OSCILLATOR - NTSC/ PAL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~All ADO'SThe
purpose of these design changes are to improve the over allperformance of the computer
clocks on the HLC and LLC PWA's.The discrete oscillators on the HLC and LLC Boards are
being replacedby a Hybrid device.  This new device has better over all
temperaturestability plus it has no start up problems.Parts required for this update may
be purchased through Ampex.Installation assistance can be obtained through your local
AmpexRegional Office at current Ampex Field Engineering rates.Parts required:Ampex part
number        Description                    Quantity595-035               Hybrid
Oscillator HS-100          2This procedure replaces about 20 parts including resistors,
capacitorsand transistors per Hybrid Oscillator to 1- installed.Because the procedure is
discussed in a field engineering bulletin thatincludes five important diagrams, CALL-SHEET
suggests you contact Ampexand ask for a copy of:
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61141  11/86  BK-8604-06B*
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61106  5/86  BK-8605-07ECL CLOCK DISTRIBUTION
IMPROVEMENTS(DIGITAL MOTHERBOARD ADO)I.   APPLICABILITYAll ADO's 2000/3000II.  PURPOSE1.
To improve the ECL, 1X clock distribution on the motherboard.2. To improve the operation
of the Output Control PWA.III. DISCUSSIONMinor wiring changes are made on the motherboard
which greatlyimproves the operation of the IVP PWA and the Output Control PWA. Thesewiring
changes will also improve a possible crosstalk problem when theIVP is placed on an
extender.Additionally, prior to this modivication, placing the Output Control onthe
extender can cause the Video Output to exhibit a flashing problem.Sometimes this problem
shows up even if the board is not on theextender.  This fault is more pronounced if the
ADO is equipped with adigimatte PWA.  The Output Video will also appear to have a pink
haze inaddition to the flashing video.IV.  PARTS REQUIREDParts required for this update
may be purchased through Ampex.Installation assistance can be obtained through your local
AmpexRegional Office at current Ampex Field Engineering rates.Ampex Part Number
Description              Quantity615-095           Single Kynar Wire 30 AWG         1
ft.636-276           Twisted Solid Kynar Wire         5 ft.V.   PROCEDUREFor a complete
description of modifications ask Ampex for a copy of
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61106  5/86  BK-8605-07
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61108  5/86  BK-8606-08
INTERPOLATOR ROUNDOFF ERROR IMPROVEMENTS
I.   APPLICABILITY
All ADO's 2000/3000 equipped with PWA Part Number 1420026II.  PURPOSETo prevent digital
noise caused by rounding errors on the CoefficientStore PWA.  This noise is made visible
if the border is used withcertain Luma border values.III. DISCUSSIONA small modification
is made on the Coefficient Store PWA which improvesthe rounding error correction on the
FIR filter.  This change greatlyimproves the video performance out of the ADO.  The change
affects bothH - V PWA's.As state above this effect is not very visible unless a border is
used.It normaly shows up as horizontal and vertical lines going through thepicture and
background.  The magnitude of the noise (lines) changes withthe border Luma levels and
also the picture size.IV.  PARTS REQUIREDParts required for this update may be purchased
through Ampex.Installation assistance can be obtained through your local AmpexRegional
Office at current Ampex Field Engineering rates.Short wire is all thats needed.V.
PROCEDURE1. Power down the ADO chassis and remove both Coefficient Stores PWA'sfrom the
Digital Chassis.2. Locate IC 4C on the Coefficient Store and lift Pins 2 and 6 from
thesocket.  Do the same on both PWA's.3. Add a wire and connect the lifted Pins to the 5V
Power Rail.4. Restore both PWA's to the Digital Chassis.For a complete diagram of this
proceedure as Ampex for
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61108  5/86  BK-8606-08
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61057  8/86  BK-8608-10A/D CONVERTER DIGI-MATTE PWA
I.   APPLICABILITY
All ADo A/D Converter PWA's with 1420068-01 thru -08 and A/D ConverterDigi-Matte PWA's
with 1464292-01 thru -07.II.  PURPOSETo ensure proper color vector amplitude.III. PARTS
REQUIREDParts required for this update may be purchased through Ampex.Installation
assistance can be obtained through your local AmpexRegional Office at current Ampex Field
Engineering rates.
Ampex Part Number      Description             Quantity
580-511          2N5841 Transistor            3V.   
PROCEDURE
Perform the following modification to PWA 1420068-01 thru -08.1. Replace Q10, 11, and 12
(2N5836 with 2N5841 transistor, Part Number580-511.  Be sure and ground the fourth lead of
the transistors.Perform the following modification to PWA 1464292-01 thru -07.1. Replace
Q18, 19, and 20 (2N5836) with 2N5841 transistors, Part Number580-511.  Be sure and ground
the fourth lead of the transistors.For a complete diagram of this proceedure as Ampex for
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61057  8/86  BK-8608-10
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61138  11/86  BK-8607-09C
Supersedes F.E.B. 61109 and 61120
MENU MONITOR RAM TIMING CORRECTION
I.   APPLICABILITY
All ADO's 2000 equipped with I/O Part Number 1420471, all dash versions.II.  PURPOSEThe
purpose of these modifications is to correct read/write timingerrors in the Menu Monitor
CRT Control Logic and improve the externalvideo gain.  These changes are not mandatory but
are recommended.III. DISCUSSIONA timing error existed in 4hl CTR Controller Logic which
caused the MenuMonitor to flash every time the Menu is refreshed.  This is verydistracting
to the operator.The following modification corrects this error and it renders themonitor
display free from video spikes. (commonly refered as the angrybee effect).Additionally, a
small modification is also included in this F.E.B. whichchanges the Vidoe Output Level to
the external monitor.  The gain fo theVideo Driver is changed by adding a resistor and
changing another.IV.  PARTS REQUIREDParts required for this update may be purchased
through Ampex.Installation assistance can be obtained through your local AmpexRegional
Office at current Ampex Field Engineering rates.
Ampex Part Number          Description              Quantity
066-815           Resistor, C.F., 300 Ohm,         11/4, 5%
066-835           Resistor, C.F., 82 Ohms,         11/4, 5%
1464664           Prom Assembly Firmware           
1615-095           Kynar Wire 30 Awg.               4 ft.V.   
PROCEDURE
For a complete description of modifications and diagrams ask Ampex for a copy of AMPEX
Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61138  11/86  BK-8607-09CV-PROCESSOR ADO ACCUMULATOR
ROUND-OFF NOISE (WHITE DOTS)I.   APPLICABILITYAll ADO/ATX's equipped with v-PROCESSOR PWA,
P/N 1420029-01 thru -02.(Note:  Systems which were updated to version 5.0 have this
modificationalready included.)II.  PURPOSETo prevent white dots in the Luminance Video
Output.III. DISCUSSIONA small circuit modification is done on the V-Processor which
improvesthe operation of the accumulator circuit 6K.  This problem shows up aswhite dots
in the picture, particularly if the black is crushed in theincoming video.  This problem
became more visible when Version 5.0 wasintroduced.  It is also visible on Version26.0
machines if themodification is not incorporated.IV.  PARTS REQUIREDNone.V.   PROCEDURE1.
Remove the V-Processor from the Signal System.2. Lift pin 3 on IC 6K from socket.3. Using
30 AWG kynar wire, make a component side connection from IC 6Kpin 3 (lifted pin) to IC 6K
pin 20 (+5V).4. Return the PWA to the chassis and verify that it works properly.For a copy
of AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61136  10/86  BK-8610-11
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61137  10/86  BK-8610-12
TO IMPROVE THE SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO OF THE KEY SIGNAL(ADO's 3000, 2000 and 1000)
I.   APPLICABILITY
All ADO's equipped with D/A PWA, P/N 1420424-01 through -06.II.  PURPOSETo prevent
amplifier U38 on the D/A from oscillating.  A band limitingcapacitor has been added.III.
DISCUSSIONAdding a 3PF capacitor to form s feedback path will cause the band-widthto be
limited to within the operating range.  This will stop any parasitic oscillation which
will degrade the signal to noise ratio.
IV.  PARTS REQUIRED
Parts required for this update may be purchased through Ampex.Installation assistance can
be obtained through your local Ampex Regional Office at current Ampex Field Engineering
rates.
Ampex Part Number          Description              Quantity
034-345           Capacitor, Mica 3PF,             1500V +/- .5PFV.   
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the D/A from the analogue chassis.
2. Add a 3PF capacitor, P/N 034-345, and install it as follows:
a)  Connect one end to the junction of U38 pin 10and resistors R79 and R78.
b)  Connect the free end to the junction of U38 pin 2and resistor R72.
3. Designate the added capacitor C150.  Return the PWA to the chassis and verify that it
works.
For a complete set of diagrams ask Ampex for a copy of
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61137  10/86  BK-8610-12
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61122   3/87  BX-8703-02SPARKLE (STAR) APPEAR MODE
PROM UPDATE
I.   APPLICABILITY
All ADO Concentrators equipped with Infinity option.
II.  PURPOSE
To eliminate improper Video Output when the Target Framestore is used.
III. DISCUSSION
When the Sparkle Appear mode is selected, Video Out of the TFS mayextend below the 50
percent of Sync Level
IV.  PARTS REQUIRED
Parts required for this update may be purchased through Ampex.Installation assistance can
be obtained through your local AmpexRegional Office at current Ampex Field Engineering
rates.
Ampex Part Number          Description              Quantity
1465696-02        IC, PROM Assy, TBP28S42,          2Reference 8KV.   
PROCEDURE
On both of the TFS Signal PWA's, Assembly 1465714, replace the-01 PROM at location 8K with
the -02 version.
For a complete set of diagrams ask Ampex for a copy of
AMPEX Field Engineering Bulletin No: 61122   3/87  BX-8703-02

Msg# :  692 


*ADO*03/02/86 22:14:25 (Read 526 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: FRANK TORBERT
Subj: H SHIFT
Frank,The delay thru the ADO is one full frame, not a field.In addition, h shifts can
occur due to video not matching exactly  size wize. the ADO can only pull up the video to
11.0 ms.  But this is usualy off the homeset to the left so not to worry.  Most tapes end
up being at 11.0 if original material was 10.8 so again no problem.My method of matching
size is1. H phase the machine and ADO to house bars on the Aux switcher.2. Then putting
grid into the ADO and doing a horiz wipe between ADO and Grid on the swithcer...move the
PICTURE PHASE or sometimes called VIDEO PHASE located on the output board in the top
(small) box of the ADO until the grid lines line up exactly.  You have to do this for all
channels.
Msg# :  873 


*ADO*03/28/86 20:11:17 (Read 473 Times)
From: SHEP SIEGEL
To: ALL
Subj: CROPS AND KEY EDGES
There will be problems when trying to crop all-the-way in as all keyproc key edges are
effectively "soft edges" and at some point can intersect. This intersection causes the key
to "break". You can see it most easily if you go tothe softest edge and then move the key
edges in. Ooops sorry, that's the design! There are plenty of ways around this so it's not
too bad. -shep
Msg# : 1505 


*ADO*05/25/86 09:17:01 (Read 358 Times)
From: SHEP SIEGEL
To: ALL
Subj: EXTERNAL CONTROL OF ADO
From a conceptual viewpoint, external control of an ADO signal system is quite simple;
meerly "feed" all the parameters to the HLC every field time. This is what the CPP does
when you are in program mode. The cpp software only lets you,for sanity's sake, adjust a
few parameters at a time; but each field time, the entire transform is sent. Those looking
to control an ADO signal system from their computer must have some special hardware and
software goop. The hardware is the 153k baud link between the HLC and CPP. The software is
another beast. Different flavors of code may have different or slightly different data
structures. You will want to ask your salesman about gettin/ buying / licensingthe
required documents from Ampex RWC. (I have no idea what the current Ampex policy is on the
release of these documents - talk to your salesman about what you want to do, that's the
best place to start). Morale of this story is that external control of ADO is not painful,
but it is a very non-triv)ae task. Goodluck, lets hear about any k controllers that link
to teh HLC directly and what they do.
Msg# : 1699 


*ADO*06/08/86 18:00:39 (Read 316 Times)
From: DAVID CALLAN
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: PRAMS FOR "CURVE"
TRY THESE NUMBERS, FOR FULL SCREEN VIDEO: SOURCE 1.0   1.0   .0175, TARGET 0.0 0.0
.0250, AXIS 0.0   0.0   -.0043, ROTATE 0.0   0.0   .5, LOCATE 3D 0.0 0.0 -16.6660, SKEW
0.0   0.0   .0600 THEN TO ZOOM BACK IN THE SCREEN CHANGE THE Z AXIS ON SOURCE AND TARGET
FOR SMOOTH MOTION. TRY .0100 FOR BOTH SOURCE AND TARGET. TO MAKE THE VIDEO CURVE CHANGE
THE X AXIS UNDER ROTATE, USE THE JOYSTICK. YOU WILL FIND YOU HAVE MORE CONTROL WITH THESE
NUMBERS THAN WITH THE ONES IN 
Msg#  24. USE LOCATE 3D TO  POSITION THE VIDEO RATHER THAN TARGET, BECAUSE TARGET EFFECTS
THE CURVE. YOU CAN CHANGE X AXIS ON SOURCE BUT NOT TOO MUCH.  I WILL BE ON THE BOARD NEXT
WEEKEND SO TELL ME HOW YOU LIKE IT. DAVID CALLAN
Msg# : 1715 


*ADO*06/09/86 19:19:00 (Read 333 Times)
From: SHEP SIEGEL
To: ALL
Subj: ROTATION
There was a query recently about performing x-axis rotations on A0 after other rotations
have been performed. No problem;the ancient ones were very clever! Look carefully at your
Ampex supplied users manuals at the description of the "post-x" rotation parameter. This
final x rotation is concatenated at the end of the rotation transformation calculations.
Its intent is for exactly as the querry mentioned - adding x-axisrotation AFTER the other
rotation parameters have been concatenated. If that doesnt work for you, there are allways
globals!!! enjoy -shep
Msg# : 1724 


*ADO*06/09/86 22:46:11 (Read 302 Times)
From: ART KELLNER
To: SHEP SIEGEL (Rcvd)
Subj: EXTERNAL CONTROL/PROTOCOL ADO
To externally control the ADO from an outside computer, one would need the ADO's protocol.
This may be obtained by merely asking Ampex for it.  I did so a few years ago and they
just sent it to me.  The problem I have is that I'm not an engineer or  enough of a
programmer to understand what I got.  I've had the idea for a few years to drive the ADO
with an external computer as I find aserious lack of control over the ADO's motion.   It
should have much better motion editing control (but alas, we're all stuck with rubber
banding)  The person I got the protocol from is Ron Marconi up in Redwood City.
Msg# : 2659 


*ADO*08/05/86 18:42:31 (Read 270 Times)
From: BILL HALL
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: MOD TO VERT. COLOR PROC.
ADDING A SWITCH TO VERTICAL COLOR PROCESSOR TO PROVIDE BLACK & WHITE AS WELL ASCOLORIZED
MONOCHROME PICTURES. CUT TRACE TO PIN 15 OF IC 1F. THIS IS A BLANKINGSIGNAL. MOUNT A SMALL
SWITCH ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE CARD AND WIRE TO BOTH SIDES OF CUT TRACE. THE CLOSED
POSITION GIVES NORMAL OPERATION, WHILE OPEN YIELDS BLACK AND WHITE WHEN NO COLOR BORDER IS
SELECTED IF A COLORED BORDER IS SELECTED, THE WHOLE PICTURE IS COLORED. ABOUT TIME ISN'T
WAYNE. SEE YA BILL HALL.
Msg# : 3413 


*ADO*10/29/86 16:45:05 (Read 205 Times)
From: WAYNE PARSONS
To: STEVE GABRIEL (Rcvd)
Subj: ADO FILES
Steve,Thanks to you I tried the COPIIPC and found out it does copy ADO disks perfectly.
You can't see anything for a directory or using REPAIR.COM on the IBM see any data.  But
the copied disk works fine in the ADO.Wayne
Msg# : 3435 


*ADO*10/31/86 22:39:52 (Read 203 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: STEVE GABRIEL (Rcvd)
Subj: COPY II PC
Steve,The COPYIIPC program when copying ADO disks takes no longer than copying "regular"
disks and it doesn't complain either.  I turn on the verify function first ... but thats
just me and isn't necessary.Wayne
Msg# : 3489 


*ADO*11/08/86 15:05:34 (Read 221 Times)
From: M. SCOTT COLE
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: CUBE PROGRAM
WAYNE.... I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSLATED YOUR ADO CUBE PROGRAM TO APPLESOFT BASIC I STILL
HAVE SOME MINOR HOUSECLEANING TO DO....BUT IT SEEMS TO BE CRUNCHING NUMBERS CORRECTLY. I
WILL NOTIFY YOU WHEN I AM READY TO SEND IT TO YOU.... I PRESUME AN UPLOAD WOULD BE THE
BEST WAY.... IF YOU KNOW ANY APPLE USERS, WHY DON'T YOU LET THEM DOWNLOAD IT AND VERIFY
ITS OPERATION.... TALK TO YOU SOON....SCOTT COLE
Msg# : 3490 


*ADO*11/08/86 15:37:30 (Read 217 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: ADO 2000 USERS
Subj: VERSION 7.3
Good News!! Version 7.3 for 2000 seems to clear up the problem of downloading
multi-channel effects on single-channel systems (Horizonal Phase shifts with set-up locked
out from correcting it). It gives a menu display that says "Reading Block nn" when
downloading effects. Anybody out there know how this info can be useful?
Msg# : 3586 


*ADO*11/22/86 19:45:47 (Read 199 Times)
From: DAVID STEPHENS
To: ALL
Subj: MOVING VIEWPORT
Has anyone out there eveb \=92=I2I%     12%]A=IQ2U9Q%=92=I"!EjRxwhereby one could crop the
picture and then move the picture while the view-port maintained its position on the
screen? Being able to independently crop different pictures while maintaining the same
size and location of the ADO's box would not be a hindrance, but rather a boon.
Msg# : 3608 


*ADO*11/26/86 14:46:14 (Read 186 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: BOB ROHDE
Subj: DISK COMPATIBLITY
Bob,The effect disks for ADO are interchangabe between machines.  The version of software
you have is important.  Latest version is eight (8).  Generaly you canmove up to the next
version software, for example version 6 to 8.Other wise the thing to do is just try it.
You can't hurt anything, the machine or the disk.Wayne
Msg# : 3655 


*ADO*12/06/86 11:42:36 (Read 110 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: JERRY LOVELACE (Rcvd)
Subj: YOUR CUBE PGM.
Hi Jerry! Enjoyed your ADO Class at Redwood City. This note is just to bug you to upload
your six sided "cube" program. Everyone here will be glad to debug itfor you.....and give
you a hard time if it has problems. Also, a discussion on the bulletin board about the
advantages of your program over others would be appreciated. After looking at my notes on
the class, I have a question. Is there a mathmatical realtionship between 3-D Locate
Z-axis and Target Z-axis or Size? For example if I build a move in locate that has a
z-axis move and I now simplywant to re-size it exactly the same amount in the opposite
direction but I don't want to change it's perspective I have to use Target. How much do I
move it? I hope you understand what I am getting at.
Msg# : 3684 


*ADO*12/10/86 22:27:56 (Read 162 Times)
From: BOB BERNSTEIN
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: ADO
WAYNE,I have tried to use our concentrator and four channels of ADO (VER8.0 Software)to
divide a picture into quadrants and have them fly around and reassemble. The moves are
fine, but I can't get rid of the black lines between the quadrants.  The cropping and
positioning were all tried but with no success. Any thoughts or opinions??? Thanks,Bob
Bernstein
Msg# : 3775 


*ADO*12/21/86 11:00:44 (Read 174 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: DAVID STEPHENS (Rcvd)
Subj: MOVING VIEWPORT
David,I know what you mean about croping yet keeping the same shape or "window" for the
image to fit into.  So...I just use the switcher to video wipe in the ADO. That way I can
even blow up photos to match pre-produced and pre-positioned backgrounds.  The Video wipe
keeps the "size of window" and all ADO manipulations are still available.
Msg# : 3909 


*ADO*01/15/87 16:15:16 (Read 142 Times)
From: DAVID STEPHENS
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  3775 (MOVING VIEWPORT)
I use switcher wipes for picture cropping with the ADO, but what I would reallylike to
have is an ADO feature that would allow picture cropping while maintaining a constant
viewport size and position. This would allow me to fly in an image, recrop the viewport to
frame several other images, then fly the image out. I can't do that with a switcher wipe,
and clients and producers don't understandhow such a simple effect can take so long to
pull off. I don't blame them: it is difficult to understand. But I get the feeling that
somof them think I'm trying to cover-up my inability to use the ADO properly, and that's
REALLY bad!
Msg# : 3868 


*ADO*01/06/86 20:05:48 (Read 148 Times)
From: ERIK BREITER
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: UPDATE TO MSG # 3705
Wayne,Clean splits can be achieved without the necessity of 0:00 (zero) time keyframes to
fool the ADO.  Key offsets do need to be set to default values (.1000) and ADO channels do
need to be in time and in phase.  The secret to clean splits is to use a negative border
width value on the ADOs you are using for your split. Using a (-.1000) border width valuw
will allow for seamless splits.I found this information contained in the Preliminary
Documents received with out concentrator.Marc Lamphear (CBS-TV City)(no computer, so
message wasentered by Erik Breiter)
Msg# : 3947 


*ADO*01/20'86 04:37:29 (Read 120 Times)
From: PHIL BERNAL
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: ADO CLASS
Hi There !! My name is Phil Bernal, I work for Ampex in New York as  a Field Eng. and as a
teacher of ado to people who have never worked with our device. Imostly do demo's and
repairs of the ado and I could help anyone with their techincal/operator problems. I can
be reached at 800-631-0924 or 201-825-9600 during normal eastern time. Nice work here any
help I can be please feel free to ask...
Msg# : 3949 


*ADO*01/20/87 18:24:17 (Read 153 Times)
From: MARK PAPPAS
To: WAYNE PARSON[*]1j: 
DIGIMATI TO THIS DAY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A USEFUL USE FOR DIGIMAT IF THERE IS
ANYWAY YOU CAN GIVE ME A DESCRIPTION OF WHERE YOU WOULD  USE DIGIMAT I WOULD BEINDEBTED TO
YOU.THANKSMARK PAPPAS
Msg# : 3957 


*ADO*01/22/87 13:08:05 (Read 144 Times)
From: JEFF WINSTON
To: MARK PAPPAS (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  3949 (DIGIMAT)
The uses can be endless, for example..put your Char Gen Key or title cam in    it and now
when you fly titles you can key with a perfect ado key instead of a switcher luminance
key. Also if you need the ADO to have the shape of a star orcircle or any custom shape
that can be entered via a camera or switcher wipe. I'm sure there are many more ideas on
this. Good luck....Jeff Winston
Msg# : 4001 


*ADO*01/27/87 13:20:36 (Read 154 Times)
From: JEFF WINSTON
To: MARK PAPPAS (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  3957 (DIGIMAT)
Mark, probably the most exciting use we have gotten out of the digimat is in conjunction
with  Ultimatte projects.  By feeding the knock out into the digimat and the fill into the
video in, you gain  unlimited freedom in placing and flying the key without having to also
build a matching knock out. This alsocame in handy for our work with an abekas a62, where
we had to feed both a key and a fill in but  we wanted the freedom to place them anywhere
on the screen. We just fed the key from the ado into the a62 and away we went.       Jeff
Winston
Msg# : 4183 


*ADO*02/15/87 19:27:58 (Read 151 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: ALL
Subj: ADO SPARKLES
I have experienced the sparkles mentioned earlier when doing neg black keying. The problem
seems to be that the neg black is too black. Try raising the IRE a few units and the
problem will go away. The ADO just can't handle levels too low.
Msg# : 4215 


*ADO*02/19/87 17:13:50 (Read 128 Times)
From: THEADORE SIMS
To: ALL
Subj: ADO, ACE MICRO.
Has anyone had experience with an ADO 1000 or 2000 locking up.  It seems  to bethe Control
Panel.  I understand that a reset switch can be mounted on the Panel which will ensure
saving key frames that are being used. I also read about a new version of software V 8.0,
if this is true is it for the 1000 and 2000 ADO? Also does it have black and white
capability. I know you can achieve it through pulling a board.  This pertains to the Ace
Micro, the Turbo package that Ampex has made available is it more ram which will allow
more of the program to rest in ram until needed and will speed up the logging process?
Msg# : 4253 


*ADO*02/24/87 20:00:01 (Read 131 Times)
From: JOHN ELLIS
To: ALL
Subj: FEEDBACK
I HAVE HAD FUN EXPERIMENTING WITH FEEDBACK AND THERE SEEMS TO BE  MUCH THAT CANBE DONE.
HERE IS AN IDEA YOU MIGHT TRY FOR A SPINNING GLOBE EFFECT. IT IS DONEWITH A 3M SWITCHER
AND A SINGLE CHANNEL ADO 1000. CREATE A CIRCLE WIPE WITH A BORDER, ALSO IF YOU HAVE THE
ABILITY FOR A SOFT EDGE USE IT ON THE EDGE OF THE CIRCLE. FEEDING BACK THE IMAGE USING
TARGET YOU CAN SEE THE CIRCLE CONCENTRIC RINGS BY SHIFTING THEM LEFT OR RIGHT YOU CAN
CAUSE BENDING. THESE RINGS IF POSITIONED SO THAT ONLY THE CURVE OF A HALF CIRCLE SHOW WILL
START TO MOVE INWARD CREATING THE ILLUSION OF A ROTATING SPHERE. HAVE FUN.
Msg# : 4346 


*ADO*03/06/87 00:22:42 (Read 120 Times)
From: TOM KLEMESRUD
To: WAYNE PARSONS (Rcvd)
Subj: VERS 8 CONCENTRATOR
Tonight I had to oportunity to try out the version 8 software with 2 channels. I tried to
use the concentrator, but didn't have too much luck.  Could you ellaborate on "turning it
on" and the various parameters of operation? THX  Tom
Msg# : 4355 


*ADO*03/06/87 23:19:19 (Read 115 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: TOM KLEMESRUD (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4346 (VERS 8 CONCENTRATOR)
Tom,The version 8 software has ad2-d another "mode" called Concentrator. Just as you had
the Run and Program mode, you now have the Concentrator mode.The concentrator is accessed
by touching the concentrator button (actualy the old Crop T/L button relabled).  To set
which channel gets the conc output, fromthe concentrator menu you touch "MORE" until Conc
Flags soft key appears, in that sub menu you select CONC or SELF for concentrator key out
or self key out.In addition on the RUN line you must set the priority, eg 1 2.  This
should getyou started.  The version 8 software is great for concentrator
light/ambient/transparency control.  In addition, on the RUN line, with both channels on
the screen, try changing the priortiy to 1,2,3,4 then just 1 then just 2 and see what
happens.Wayne
Msg# : 4364 


*ADO*03/08/87 10:25:02 (Read 106 Times)
From: JOHN ELLIS
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: CONCENTRATOR
HI, ALL THIS TALK ABOUT CONCENTRATOR MAKES ONE CURIOUS. IS THE VERSION 8 SOFTWARE
SOMETHING THAT I WILL BE SENT OR IS IT SOMETHING I HAVE TO ASK FOR?  INOTICED IN ONE OF
YOUR MESSAGES THAT YOU HAD MENTIONED  THAT ALL YOUR PROGRAMS WOULD BE VERS. 8. APPARENTLY
THERE IS A  COMPATABILITY PROBLEM WITH LOWER VERSIONS.  I AM INTERESTED IN WHAT  THE
BENEFITS MIGHT BE IF YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY. I DO NOT HAVE A TWO CHANNEL SYSTEM BUT THERE
MAY BE OTHER ADVANTAGES. ALSO I FIGURED OUT THE MULTY IMAGE PARMS, ARE THEY COMMON
KNOWLEDGE OR WOULD PEOPLE BE INTERESTED IN HAVING THEM TO EXPERIMENT WITH? THANKS,  JOHN.
Msg# : 4370 


*ADO*03/08/87 18:46:14 (Read 112 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: JOHN ELLIS (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4364 (CONCENTRATOR)
John,I am not an official spokesman for AMPEX.  If your company is going to get an upgrade
to Version 8 software they may have to pay for it.There is a compatability problem with
lower number versions.  Version 5 users can't read disks made on version 8.  But moving up
from 5 to 8 is provided for.My experience is that version 5 to 8 may involve double
checking or changing some concentrator paramaters.  That is the only and very rare problem
I have had.I like the Version 8 software because the concentrator is treated as a "mode"
(similar to program and run) and it is easier to do concentrator effects. There are some
bugs in the 8 software including inserting keyframes into the middle of an existing list
don't happen as expected in some cases.WayneP.S. Please upload your multi image params as
a ASCII text file.  I'll look forward to seeing them.  W.
Msg# : 4444 


*ADO*03/16/87 11:35:19 (Read 115 Times)
From: JEFF WINSTON
To: JOHN ELLIS (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4364 (CONCENTRATOR)
John, Ampex sent us version 8 software completely on their own so I would expect to
receive it from them without you having to do anything.  I understandthat it solves some
of those nagging RUN menu problems, such as having all yourpauses blown away when you
decrease the overall time of a move.Jeff Winston
Msg# : 4527 


*ADO*03/24/87 18:40:08 (Read 112 Times)
From: ROGER TAYLOR
To: ALL
Subj: 3-D SIZE ???
Does anyone know a formula for converting SOURCE SIZE (Z-axis) to LOCATE 3-D (Z-axis), and
vice-versa?  I occasionally build an effect using one of these parameters and then need to
convert to the other to continue an effect. Usually I end up "walking it in by eye"
instead of the more preferable approachusing mathematics.  This is even more important
when programming certain "Infinity" keyframes.Any help would be appreciated!
Msg# : 4531 


*ADO*04/01/87 14:09:05 (Read 115 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: ABEKUS
The new Abekus digital effects box takes two channels with the curl option to make the
page turn (ture pixel over a pixel) effect seen at NAB.  Cost factor and "transparency of
the video" wise the ADO still seems to be the leader. Any coments from those who saw both
systems at NAB?
Msg# : 4599 


*ADO*04/07/87 15:57:29 (Read 113 Times)
From: JEFF WINSTON
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4531 (ABEKUS)
We saw the Abekas A53 warp board at Dallas and we hope to receive ours soon. We also have
two channels of ADO in the facility and for now they are favored over the 53 because of
their more familiar programming style. However, the 53 with a warp board is quite a piece
of gear.  Not only can it do all the standard 3-D moves but the warp board gives it a lot
of flejibility.  there aremany moves that are one channel moves.  Jeff Winston...Premore
Msg# : 4766 


*ADO*04/25/87 13:32:25 (Read 108 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: JEFF WINSTON (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4599 (ABEKUS)
Jeff, To get a warp that has different video on the back side ... doesn't the Abekus
require TWO channels each with the warp option?The most basic ADO does have front and
backside video.  I'm not sure about the Abekus.Wayne
Msg# : 5142 


*ADO*06/05/87 15:17:01 (Read 98 Times)
From: JEFF WINSTON
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4766 (ABEKUS)
Wayne, For some of the warp moves you do have to make two passes and add the video. But,
the standard A53 does have two sides of video ( an A and a B side) There are many warp
moves that can be done in one pass and they tell me that they are adding even more
patterns to the software before it is released in thefall. Jeff Winston
Msg# : 4532 


*ADO*04/01/87 14:11:30 (Read 119 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: ADO SOFTWARE VERSIONS
ADO software versions in the future will take a parallel development.  If you have a
1000/2000 your software version will have ODD numbers, like 7 or 9.  If you have a 3000,
your software will have an even number like 8 or 10.Demoed at NAB and available for
purchasers of 1000/2000 with digitrail option was the version 9 software.Also demoed but
not for distribution yet was the version 10 for the 3000's. Version 10 main difference
from version 8 is a GPI (general purpose interface) screen that allows you to tell the ADO
software what your GPI is looking for byway of format and cues etc.Wayne Parsons
Msg# : 4550 


*ADO*04/02/87 14:22:12 (Read 113 Times)
From: M. SCOTT COLE
To: ROGER TAYLOR (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 3-D SIZE
ROGER.... HAVE TO CORRECT MYSELF..... THE NUMBER 16.6666 IS CORRECT (PRESUMING A
PERSPECTIVE OF .006, MORE ON THAT LATER)....BUT DO NOT IN THE RELATIONSHIP I DESCRIBED
YESTERDAY. OBVIOUSLY A SOURCE SIZE OF ONE CORRESSPONDS TO A 3-D VAL OF 0, BUT A SOURCE
SIZE OF 2 CORRESPONDS TO A 3-D SIZE OF 16.6666. A SOURCE SIZE OF 3 WILL CORRESPOND TO A
3-D SIZE OF 33.33333 AND A SOURCE SIZE OF FOUR WILL CORRESPOND TO A 3-D SIZE OF 49.9999,
ACTUALLY 50. THIS ALL STEMS FROM THE FACT THAT THE EYEPOINT IN THE ADO CALCULATIONS IS
DETERMINED TO BE 16.6666 SCREEN UINTS AWAY FROM THE ORIGINATION PLANE (THE RASTER, OR
MONITOR GLASS, SO TO SPEAK.) IF YOU DOUBLE THE SOURCE SIZE, YOU NEED TO MOVE THE IMAGE
BACK ANOTHER 16.6666 UNITS....DOUBLING THE EFEECTIVE DISTANCE FROM THE EYEPOINT TOTHE
VIDEO.  IF YOU TRIPLE YOU SOURCE SIZE... SOURCE Z= 3 THEN YOU MUST EFFECTIVELY TRIPLE THE
DISTANCE BETWEEN THE EYEPOINT AND THE VIDEO....AND SO ONAND SO FORTH.THAT VALUE OF 16.6666
AS I SAID YESTERDAY, IS THE MULTIPLICITIVE INVERSE OF THEPERSPECTIVE VALUE OF .006.  IF
YOU CHANGE THE PERSPECTIVE VALUE YOU EFEECTIVELYMOVE THE EYEPOINT CLOSER OR FURTHER FROM
THE SCREEN... I LEAVE THE POSSIBLE USES OF THAT UP TO YOU...BUT THAT KNOWLEDGE IS GREAT
HELP IN MANY A CALCULATION....SORRY ABOUT YESTERDAYS BIT OF MISINFORMATION....HOPE THIS IS
MORE HELP. SCOTT COLE
Msg# : 4601 


*ADO*04/07/87 20:33:31 (Read 97 Times)
From: JOHN ELLIS
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: MULTIPLE IMAGES
HI WAYNE, I HAVE TRIED TO FIGURE OUT A WAY TO DOWNLOAD THE PARMS FOR MULTIPLE IMAGES BUT I
HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO  DO SO.  WHAT I CAN DO IS TYPE IT ALL IN SEQUENTIALLY AND  IF THIS
DOES NOT LOOK GOOD TO YOU MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE  A FILE SO THAT OTHER PEOPLE CAN DOWNLOAD IT.
IT IS A  SIMPLE KEYFRAME SO THIS SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM. SOURCE X = -1.0000 Y = 1.0000 Z =
10500.0000  TARGET X = 0 Y = 0Z =.2000  LOCATE 3D Z = 16000.0000 PERSP Z = 1.0000 CHANGING
X ON THE SOURCE ISLIKE ROTATE 3D BUT SEEMS TO WORK ONLY ON AROUND THE Y AXIS. MOVING PERSP
CHANGES NUMBER OF IMAGES QUICKLY BUT TARGET ON Z CAN DO THE SAME. THANKS FOR YOUR NOTE,
BUT CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT YOU THINK. JOHN
Msg# : 4618 


*ADO*04/09/87 18:50:17 (Read 103 Times)
From: M. SCOTT COLE
To: ALL
Subj: V.8 SOFTWARE
WE HAVE FINALLY BEEN UPGRADED TO V.8 SOFTWARE HERE AT CBS NY.  ALL OF IT MAKES SENSE TO ME
AND WORKS WONDERFUL BUT I HAVE ONE pR)(SQS I'M NOT QUITE SURE WHATTURNING ON AND OFF THE V
AND OR H PROCCESSING CUIRCUITS DOES.  I KNOW IT ALLOWSYOU TO CREATE WARPS AND TWISTS
EASIER, BUT I CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHICH PARAMETERS IN THE PROGRAM MODE WILL DO  WHAT.   I AM
LOOKING FOR SOME CONCEPTS IN CONROLLING THOSES EFFECTS.ANY HELP FROM ANYONE WOULD BE
APPRECIATED....THANK YOU, SCOTT COLE, CBS NY
Msg# : 4622 


*ADO*04/09/87 22:47:35 (Read 98 Times)From( SYSOP
To: M. SCOTT COLE (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4618 (V.8 SOFTWARE)
Scott, I have found that enabling the V processor only gives the best results.Try these
kinds of numbers first.  Set source asp, size (z value) to 5.0.  Set Locate 3D (z value)
to 10.0.  Enable only the V processor.  Then do a Rotate 3D(z value) and you should get a
nice wapP\5~Otherwise, its experiment time.  Take any move you already have that has a
rotation in it and enable only the V processor and see what you get.Wayne
Msg# : 4639 


*ADO*04/12/87 12:36:50 (Read 108 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: "MAGIC" NUMBERS
Those of us who do not have version 8 or 9 software that can turn on and off the Vert and
Horiz processing must still search for "magic" numbers to do swirls and curved images.In
the ADO download section is a new file "MAGICADO.TXT"This file has ten curved images,
swirls and peel offs.  The file includes five moves and five curved images.  It is in
ASCII text form.Wayne
Msg# : 4642 


*ADO*04/13/87 18:23:51 (Read 110 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: VERSION 9 SOFTWARE
The version 9 software for the ADO 1000 and ADO 2000 demoed at NAB this year has five new
features.. Digitrail menus accessed from the program soft keys. Warp factor (turn on or
off Horz or Vert. processing) from pgm soft keys. Store entire effect to a temp memory
just as we now do with single KF .. Jog by field control on the run line. Go To (time) for
the run line under x or y or z keys in the keypadAnd of course Ver 9 still has the "ON
AIR" mode that Ver 7 has.
Msg# : 4711 


*ADO*04/20/87 18:42:09 (Read(74 Times)
From: PETE MOYER
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: VERSION 8
WayneWhat do you know about the ado dropping a freeze frame when recalling a move from
disk. It appears that since I went to 8.0 this has been happening. Can youenlighten
me.Pete
Msg# : 4721 


*ADO*04/21/87 22:14:20 (Read 104 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: SOFTWARE WIH)LIST
Several OFFICIAL Ampex ADO types call this system on a regular basis.  For their benifit I
am starting this "chain reply" message on software wish list items.I want the next version
of software to have: A CHROMA KILL This would eliminate trips to the equipment rack to
pull a color proc board to kill the chroma.Just hit <R>eply and add your suggestion.
Msg# : 4722 


*ADO*04/21/87 22:29:59 (Read 103 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: ADO CLASSES
If you're interested in ADO classes:. AMPEX 415 367-3702 . Redwood City. ADO-1000/2000
$700   3 days. AD0-3000          $800   4 days. Concentrator      $150   1 day. Infinity
$250   1 day. Weynand Assoc.  818 992-4481. ADO Classes       $450   2 days. Wayne Parsons
818 368-5942. ADO-1000/2000/3000 and Concentrator   $100   2 days (4 hrs/day). Los Angeles
area                                                             On-Site Training is
available from all three vendors.  Rates are similar to AMPEX rates: 1) round trip air
fare, San Francisco to site, 2) $575 per day of instruction, 3) up to $75/day per diem, 4)
plus training manuals if needed.
Msg# : 4746 


*ADO*04/23/87 22:55:20 (Read 104 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: CMX EDITORS
Subj: NEW BBS
CMX in Santa Clara, CA has just opened a BBS for editors. The number is (408) 988-4398.
Let's support this BBS as an example to all equipment manufacturers of the benefit of
having BBS to communicate to the world. If you call please mention I sent you.Reply has
been deleted
Msg# : 4761 


*ADO*04/25/87 08:57:41 (Read 85 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: DAVID STEPHENS (Rcvd)
Subj: SW WISH LIST
David,Isn't the insert function sufficient for your needs to create a keyframe anywhere in
the move?Wayne
Msg# : 5146 


*ADO*06/06/87 07:43:57 (Read 91 Times)
From: DAVID STEPHENS
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4761 (SW WISH LIST)
The Abekas allows a keyframe to be created anywhere in the Run mode. This wouldbe a handy
feature if, for example, a producer says, "I like the move, but can't you make slow down a
little bit earlier without changing the trajectory in the process?" Being able to address
the move by automatic interpolation between two keyframes would be nice.
Msg# : 4762 


*ADO*04/25/87 09:28:27 (Read 93 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: MARK PAPPAS (Rcvd)
Subj: TRAILING EFFECTS
Mark,The ado trailing effects need either the INFINITY package with CONCENTRATOR  aspart
of your 3000 system or...just shown at NAB, the DIGITRAIL package that canbe added to 1000
or 2000 channels.With the 3000 the trailing sparkles and 3-D keying happen in the
concentrator. With the 1000/2000 the trailing sparkles happen in the DIGITRAIL option in
the individual channels.  Digitrail does not include the 3D-keying, light source type
effects of the concentrator.Digitrail should not be confused with Digimatte a totaly
different option.Wayne
Msg# : 4787 


*ADO*04/26/87 17:11:50 (Read 99 Times)
From: CRAIG MCCARTNEY
To: ALL
Subj: LIMERICK
The following is from a cocktail ~ad-%9"!QJiW,.HV-WR,kKk+k+W.[^. There was a young lass of
Ampex Who programmed her ADO for sex. She said thatthe joysticks Were more fun than boy's
sticks Because of the special effects.
Msg# : 4887 


*ADO*05/05/87 19:35:21 (Read 84 Times)
From: PETE MOYER
To: ALL
Subj: NEW SOFTWARE 8.0
I've just started using 8.0 software in my ado and have found a  problem (I think) with
it. It seems that when I freeze the video and try and recall a move from disk it recalls
the move perfectly and as an extra added attraction releases your freeze for you no extra
charge. How bout that new option, I don't even have to release the freeze myself. Boy they
think of everything for you. By the way you can't turn  that "feature" off. I'd like to
know is everyone having that problem or just me. If it's  just me any ideas on how to fix
it.ThanksPete MoyerCenter City Video Philadelphia, PA 215-568-4134
Msg# : 5148 


*ADO*06/06/87 08:05:58 (Read 93 Times)
From: DAVID STEPHENS
To: PETE MOYER (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  4887 (NEW SOFTWARE 8.0)
Pete,It does that to me too! I'm glad we're not both crazy! Dave
Msg# : 5193 


*ADO*06/08/87 16:51:13 (Read 91 Times)
From: PETE MOYER
To: DAVID STEPHENS (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5148 (NEW SOFTWARE 8.0)
Well I've found that if I recall a move from the old software and  freeze the video, when
I recall another effect from the new  8.0 stuff it will release. but if I have A new Disk
Init under 8.0 and freeze and recall from this disk everything works correctly and it does
not release.Pete Moyer
Msg# : 4902 


*ADO*05/06/87 18:16:20 (Read 88 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: TOM HACKETT (Rcvd)
Subj: ADO CONCENTRATOR VER 8.0 UPDATES
This problem exhibits it self as a "dirty key" or "out of time" concentrator output.This
is caused when version 8.0 Isinstalled in early versions of the concentrator.  The keyer
dot two board needs to be replaced by Ampex with a newer version of the keyer board.Don't
let the factory people off the hook.  They have left not only Atlantic Video but Paramount
Pictures (Entertainment Tonight) in the "toilet" after the version 8 update.Frankly, after
using Version 8 for about 60 days, my advice is if you don't have infinity, don't get
version 8.  Stick with version 5.1.  Its much more reliable, has fewer bugs and is much
more operator friendly.
Msg# : 4972 


*ADO*05/09/87 15:56:19 (Read 86 Times)
From: TOM HACKETT
To: ALL
Subj: CONCENTRATOR VER 8
We upgraded to Version 8 (with NO INFINITY) last week but when we turned it on,we could
not control the concentrator! Several calls to Ampex and finally a visit from the Field
Service Engineer solved the problem. It seems that the instructions say to flip Dipswitch
#7 on the CPU card to keyer w/o infinity. That did not work. So we flipped it to say that
there was Infinity present and all works fine! Weird, HUH??  Let's hear it for AMPEX and
their Upgrade Bulletins.If anyone wishes to discuss this further, please call:Steve
NeaseChief EngkNJI5~Atlantic Video, Inc.Alexandria, VA(703) 823-2800 l{
Msg# : 5016 


*ADO*05/20/87 14:22:57 (Read 110 Times)
From: GARY BRANDT
To: ALL
Subj: ADO CIRCLEHAS ANYONE ACCOMPLISHED A CIRCLE ON BOTH SIDES WITH ADO YET?
Msg# : 5041 


*ADO*05/22/87 12:52:36 (Read 93 Times)
From: GARY BRANDT
To: ANYONE
Subj: VPR-6 AND ZEUS
HAS ANYONE HAD PROBLEMS INTERCONECTING AMPEX VPR-6 AND ZEUS IN REVERSE SLOW MOTION. WE
RECEIVED OUR 6 YESTERDAY AND FOUND PICTURE BREAKUP IN REVERSE AND HRS IN SLOW FORWARD. WE
CALLED AMPEX WITHOUT RESULTS. WE CAN ONLY SEEM TO GET 1.3 TIMES FORWARD SMOTHLY AS WELL.
SHUTTLE IS ALSO CRASHING INTERMITENTLY. THANKS GARY, ALPHA STUDIOS VIDEO , BURBANK
Msg# : 5068 


*ADO*05/27/87 22:02:03 (Read 94 Times)
From: GARY B@ASHER
To: ALL
Subj: BLACK LEVEL
I know this is an old question but is there an internal adjustment in the hardware to
adjust the black level (setup) (Pedestal). 
Msg# : 5090 


*ADO*05/30/87 10:21:06 (Read 94 Times)
From: ROGER TAYLOR
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5068 (BLACK LEVEL)
If you have the "I V Parms" option on your ADO you can use the negative solarization
control (the one adjusted by turning the z-axis of joystick) to set the black level to
practically any level you want.  There are a couple of caveats I would pass along to
anyone wishing to do this however: 1)  Its easy to get carried away and set the pedestal
to an "illegal" level.  You can get the video into the sync part of the signal and cause
all sorts of problems, so be careful. 2)  T(e)white clip level in the ADO drops the same
amount as you drop the blacks.  So if you're trying to "stretch" the contrast ratio by
lowering the blacks and amplifying the video forget it, it won't work. I had this happen
to me just the other day.  We had a 1" tape come in which had been shot with the blacks
misadjusted in the camera.  I brought the blacks down OK but couldn't bring the video back
up to a normal level.  I merely laid this offto another tape and then raised the TBC video
level on PB.  I hope this helps anyone needing to adjust pedestal in ADO.  Its not perfect
but then it isn't a perfect world is it?*If the above isn't clear or if you have more
questions about this procedure I'dbe glad to help.  Just leave me a note.*Roger
Msg# : 5122 


*ADO*06/02/87 08:12:45 (Read 92 Times)
From: PAUL QUADE
To: ALL
Subj: ADO CUBE
Well,I'm still looking for a way inside the cube...any ideas?Paul Quade, The Walt Disney
Co.
Msg# : 5138 


*ADO*06/04/87 17:25:32 (Read 89 Times)
From: ROGER TAYLOR
To: PAUL QUADE (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5122 (ADO CUBE)
Paul, I've done severel inside-a-cube type of effects with the ADO and its quite simply
accomplished by changing the Z-azis parameter to a (+)plus 3 rather than a (-)minus 3 as
for an outside-the-cube effect.  Try it and let me know how it works.  Basically you're
mathematically positioning the sides of the cube 'around' you, rather than in front of you
with the traditional cube parameters.  (CAUTION: "auto-cube" does not work with this
set-up so if you plan to move around inside your "room" a lot, you must do a lot of
stop-and-go editing, changing each new opposite face to a 180 degree change as its
revealed. HOPE THIS HELPS! Roger
Msg# : 5206 


*ADO*06/10/87 11:15:25 (Read 100 Times)
From: PAUL QUADE
To: ROGER TAYLOR (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5138 (ADO CUBE)
Rodger,Thanks for the tip... I'm at work right now, so, I'll give it a try...piq
Msg# : 5168 


*ADO*06/08/87 07:48:09 (Read 93 Times)
From: PHIL BERNAL
To: ALL
Subj: ADO AND RGB
Has anyone heard of the company in the Southeast that converts your ADO to RGB and still
gives you composite (NTSC) on the same machicne ?? Thanks in advance..
Msg# : 5224 


*ADO*06/12/87 05:55:09 (Read 90 Times)
From: DAVID STEPHENS
To: ALL
Subj: BVH-2000
Maybe I've asked this before, but does anyone out there know how to modify a BVH-2000 in
order to make it provide "switched" time code data at its Remote-2 connector, instead of
longitudinal time code only? By "switched", I mean the 3-position time-code switch on the
front edge of the TC card. This switch selects Longitudinal Only, VITC Only, or AUTO. But
the selected time code data is only sent to the front panel timer display, as far as I can
tell. I would like to be able to send the same time-code data to my editor via RS-422 from
the Remote-2 connector, so that the editor would automatically select VITC at slow speeds,
and LTC at high speeds. Anybody solved this one at their own facility?Dave
Msg# : 5700 


*ADO*07/25/87 20:35:06 (Read 70 Times)
From: MICHAEL MOST
To: DAVID STEPHENS
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5224 (BVH-2000)
Channel 3 output switches with the time code board. You might try some kind of kludge to
send channel 3 output to the editor instead of the serial data. I have also found that
using the Type 3 remote panel, although VITC data is not displayed properly, as it is on
the local panel, edit points entered through the remote are indeed entered on VITC if Auto
is selected on the time code board. This may just be a weird Sony feature, however.
Msg# : 5267 


*ADO*06/17/87 08:48:58 (Read 89 Times)
From: GARY BRANDT
To: ALL
Subj: CMX 3400/ MOTION CONTROL
WE AT ALPHA STUDIOS AND AMERICAN VIDEO FACT, HAVE BEEN EVALUATING MOTION CONTROL ERRORS IN
VARIOUS 1" C-FORMAT RECORDERS. WE HAVE VPR-6. AVF HAS VPR-3. ALSO ASSISTING US IS BILL
CLARK FROM NBC. THEY HAVE SONY 2000.  WE HAVE FOUND SONY CAN PRODUCE A PERFECT,(WITHIN A
FRAME)  FIT AND FIL OPERATION. AMPEX CANNOT. TO EVALUATE YOUR MACHINES CAPABILITY SIMPLY
SET IN 1HR IN, 2HRS OUT IN MASTER.. 1HR IN AND 2HRS AND 4 MINUTES OUT IN YOUR M2 SOURCE.
THEN TELL THE EDITOR TO FILL THE HOLE. YOU NEED$)P+E THE 1" MACHINE ONLINE TO TRY THIS.
NBCS SONY 2000 WITH CMX 3400A WAS ABLE TO STRECH SOURCE WITHIN A FRAME. OUR VPR6 GAVE US
AN OUT TIME OF 02:03:48:00. THIS WE FOUND TO BE A GROSS AND POOR EXAMPLE OF STATE OF THE
ART C FORMAT DESIGN. AVF WILL TEST THE VPR-3 TODAY.  IFYOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL
FREE TO CONTACT ME THROUGH THIS BOARD OR MY BOARD AT 818-506-4369 FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON
OUR FINDINGS.
Msg# : 5341 


*ADO*06/23/87 17:47:59 (Read 85 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: GARY BRANDT (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5267 (CMX 3400/ MOTION CONTROL)
We have evaluated the motion control on the Ampex vs Sony with CMX 3600/3400 Dynamic
Motion Memory. CMX says that Sony offers more choices of speed control on the serial port.
Basically the difference is that Ampex has 64 speed choicesbetween 0 fps (freeze) and 30
fps. Sony has 256 speed choices. CMX has improvedon the lack of Ampex choices in the area
around 30 fps (The most common speeds needed for speed ups of shows) by using TSO`s (Tape
Speed Over-rides.) TSO are normally used for syncing the machines during pre-roll. Since
CMX did this additional work on the Ampex interface, your test would show the Ampex to be
equal to the Sony. However if you look at other speeds you will find the Sony far
superior. Basically, there are windows, one of which is 0-30 another is 0 to minus 30
another is 30-60 fps. In all cases Ampex gives 64 choices and Sony gives 256.
Msg# : 5268 


*ADO*06/17/87 09:38:43 (Read 89 Times)
From: GARY BRANDT
To: ALL
Subj: CMX-MOTION PT 2
AMERICAN VIDIO FACTORY HAS RUN THE IDENTICAL TEST WITH VPR 3 WITH SAME RESULTS AS SONY
2000. THIS LOCALIZES THE MOTION TO AMPEX VPR-6 AND VPR-80 RECORDERS. WETESTED THE BVW 15
WITH`M; SOFTWARE AND FOUND IT TO BE POOR AS WELL.  THE REASONTHIS IS AN IMPORTANT TEST
SHOULD BE OBVIOUS I BELEIVE. IF YOU ARE EVER REQUIREDTO CONFORM FILM XFERED AUDIO TO
EXISTING VIDEO MASTERS OR HAVE NEED TO COMPRESSA SHOW TO AN EXACT LENGTH, ACCURACY IS
ESSENTIAL. ..... MORE LATER, COMMENTS WELCOME...
Msg# : 5505 


*ADO*07/06/87 18:01:51 (Read 76 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: MARTY SHEPARD (Rcvd)
Subj: ADO DISK FORMAT TRAGEDY
The first thing a disk format command does is erase the file allocation table. If you
started to format on a disk you wanted to save, but opened the door quickly...its still
too late as far as I know.  I have not been able to recoverany data off disks that I did
the same thing to.  Sorry.
Msg# : 5511 


*ADO*07/06/87 09:49:24`([ead 76 Times)
From: BOB ALBERT
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5505 (ADO DISK FORMAT TRAGEDY)
While it's true that the FAT is destroyed first upon format, there are some utilities
around that will rebuild a FAT and recover the data, even after a full format.  The data
is still there, but there are no pointers to any of it.
Msg# : 5518 


*ADO* 7ZA2zB::RRBU+$S$UZ[Y.JCFrom: SYSOP
To: BOB ALBERT (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5511 (ADO DISK FORMAT TRAGEDY)
Bob,I stand corrected.  Do you know where we can get a utility to rebuild the FAT on a
formatted ADO disk.Wayne
Msg# : 5524 


*ADO*07/07/87 11:50:54 (Read 77 Times)
From: BOB ALBERT
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5518 (ADO DISK FORMAT TRAGEDY)
I only know that at least two different programs exist that can rebuild the FATon a disk
after format.  I also seem to remember that one at least is not public domain, as I recall
some advertisements for it.  I don't think it was Norton.  It's possible to get at the FAT
with programs such as Norton's utilities, but you really would have to know what you were
doing.  I wish I could help further; if anyone finds out, I want to know also.
Msg# : 5570 


*ADO*07/16/87 17:40:34 (Read 77 Times)
From: JAMES BARBER
To: BOB ALBERT (Rcvd)
Subj: FAT CITY
I seem to recall that the Super Utilities package, which is p.d., includes the capability
to re-build a FAT. There is a guy in the Valley Computer Club (I'll have to get his name)
who is really expert in this. Alan Immerman, who uses this board, knows him or could get a
phone number. You might leave a message for Al.
Msg# : 5722 


*ADO*07/30/87 23:10:30 (Read 72 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: ADO USERS
Subj: V 8.0
I'm looking for new ADO moves that use the feature in v 8.0 that allows one to turn off V
or H processing. We just upgraded from a 2000 to a 3000 with v 8.0 software. Has anyone
come up with any interesting new moves or ideas to pass along regarding this feature. We
have concentrator and infinity on the way. We will have three channels of ADO 3000 very
soon and any thoughts on the use of infinity or concentrator to a 2000 user would be
appreciated.
Msg# : 5734 


*ADO*08/02/87 16:11:15 (Read 71 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: MICHAEL MOST (Rcvd)
Subj: ADO LOOP
Michael,To make an ADO loop simply remove the "x" markers from the begining and end of the
time line.  It will keep running until you hit stop.  With version 8 and above you need to
remove the "S" (start) and "E" (end) markers by hitting pauseon/off twice.  Wayne
Msg# : 5737 


*ADO*08/03/87 09:06:15 (Read 65 Times)
From: JEFF WINSTON
To: ALL
Subj: ADO V8.0
Has anyone had any problems accepting lower version ADO moves in their new software?
Everything has been fine until recently we could not run an out of house v6.3  move on our
updated ADO's.  The symptom was this: as soon as the move was loaded the channel
dissappeared. Only by clearing out the move could we bring it back.  No unusual numbers,
just a simple move. Comments?           Jeff Winston
Msg# : 5746 


*ADO*08/05/87 21:04:52 (Read 64 Times)
From: M. SCOTT COLE
To: ALL ADO USERS
Subj: V AND H PROCS...
I WAS JUST CURIOUS AS TO WHY THE SOFT SWITCHES TO TURN THE H AND V PROCESSING ARE IN THE
SETUP AREA AND NOT IN THE PROGRAM MODE... IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS FEATURE IS SOMETHING
THAT YOU USE ON A MOVE BY MOVE BASIS;  NOT AS A "SETUP" LIKE LUMA, CHROMA, TIMING, ET AL.
I WOULD RATHER HAVE THE PROCS TURNED ON OR OFF AS THE MOVE IS LOADED OR CREATED... ANY
COMMENTS? MAYBE AMPEX CAN CHANGE THIS ON THEIR NEXT UPDATE?THANKS.....  SCOTT COLE
Msg# : 5755 


*ADO*08/07/87 15:20:51 (Read 66 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: M. SCOTT COLE (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5746 (V AND H PROCS...)
The only answer I can give as to the reason H and V processing is in the setup area is
that, according to Ampex, they must be turned either on or off for the entire move, and
not just on a keyframe by keyframe basis as would be allowed in the PGM area.  By the way,
we just upgraded to a 3000 from a 2000. Do you (or anyone else) have and interesting moves
or comments anbout constructing moves using the H and V proccessing modes?
Msg# : 5771 


*ADO*08/08/87 17:05:47 (Read 62 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: READ ADO DISK ON IBM
FIRST STAGE RUMOR:Ampex is working on a program that would allow us to read an ADO effect
from anADO disk on an IBM-PC.  The effect then could be made into a file that could
betransfered via modem and put on an ADO disk at your end.There are severanI=
15M9ze+$Z.H:he many different ADO software versions. I have suggested that this program to
"read" ADO on an IBM would strip off all concentrator, combiner and digitrail info and
write to the file in Version 5.1.All the newer ADO software versions can read 5.1 and that
would be the "standard" at least for beta testing.However, I can hardly imagine the many
different file formats etc that all CALL-SHEET users have.  Please make your suggestions
about how this program (now being written) should work for you and your needs.  It will be
seen by theAmpex folks who call this board and considered by them.It is the discussion on
this board about how much we all want to be able to move effects as files via modem that
has impressed AMPEX.  The factory folks are listening...lets tell them what we need.
Msg# : 5772 


*ADO*08/08/87 17:15:53 (Read 61 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: HIGH DENSITY DISKS
O      +W$ZX2 trouble with at least one batch of 3M high density 5 inch floppys when I
used them as ADO disks.  I got lots of "data errors".Has anyone else had problems?Wayne
Msg# : 5781 


*ADO*08/09/87 21:41:41 (Read 61 Times)
From: GARY BRASHER
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5772 (HIGH DENSITY DISKS)
I have had no problems with disks. However Ampex suggested to me that we use Quad density
disks. Are High density the same as quad density? By the way I have a quad density drive
on my PC. Anyone else out there use quad density? Theprogram I was using to use the drive
will not work with DOS 3.1 or 3.2 and I amlooking for new quad software to run my quad
hardware.
Msg# : 5800 


*ADO*08/12/87 16:25:42 (Read 57 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: GARY BRASHER (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5781 (HIGH DENSITY DISKS)
You may be right, high density may be different from Quad density.  Can any oneon the
system answer this question?
Msg# : 5812 


*ADO*08/19/87 11:04:26 (Read 51 Times)
From: C GORDON
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5800 (HIGH DENSITY DISKS)
High density recording places almost double the information on the disks  as quad density,
although I believe that their track spacing is the same. Ergo, a high density certified
disk should be suitable in place of a quad density disk assuming that it is not
preformatted in high density.cg
Msg# : 5773 


*ADO*08/08/87 17:32:35 (Read 64 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: FAT TABLE
See message 5765 in the IBM secton about a FAT table utility program available for
download in the IBM section.  The program may be useful in saving an ADO disk that has
been accidentaly formated.  If it works let me know.  Use it on an ADO disk at your own
risk.Wayne
Msg# : 5783 


*ADO*08/10/87 00:33:26 (Read 60 Times)
From: JERRY LOVELACE

To: ALL
Subj: ADO SOLIDS PROGRAMI have uploaded the new solids program for generating cubes.  You
will find theprogram in the download section of this BBS as "ADO-CALC.BAS."This is the
program currently being published in Appendix A of the  ADO 1000/2000/3000 Operators
Manuals with the addition of the disclaimer required by the Ampex legal department.If you
find the program usefull, please feel free to distribute the program to others.  We do
ask, however, if you do give the program to someone else that you pass on the complete
program, including the legal disclaimer.The program has no bugs that I know of at this
time.  If you find any bugs or have any suggestions for improvements to the program please
leave me a message on this this BBS.Jerry Lovelace
Msg# : 5804 


*ADO*08/17/87 20:09:08 (Read 59 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: JERRY LOVELACE (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg#  5783 (ADO SOLIDS PROGRAM)
Jerry,The program looks very GOOD!  I like the many choices of how to complete the solid,
ie. crop, or source first  then crop etc.  I urge all users to download this new program
and test it out.  The previous version written by me (SYSOP) has been removed from the
download section.  The apple version of the "old" program remains available.Wayne
Msg# : 5795 


*ADO*08/11/87 01:22:30 (Read 56 Times)
From: CHRIS BROWN
To: SYSOP (Rcvd)
Subj: REPLY TO 
Msg# : 5771
I think that being able to read an ADO effect on an IBM computer is an excellent idea.
However I think that any system that allows you to read the ADO effect data should also
allow you to change that data by editing or by direct entry.  Some years ago Quantel had a
utility for a Apple computer that allowed the creation of DPE 5000 effects offline of the
digital effects device by direct numeric entry of size, position etc.  This data was then
transfered to a disk drive attached to the Apple and could then be taken to the digital
effects device.  Also data created on the 5000 could be read off of disk and modified.  If
Ampex can get an IBM computer to read the data, they shounD@      j|able to manipulate it.
It might also be nice to have a simple raster graphic display of how size and position
might appear, depending on how close they can get the IBM math to match that of the ADO.
Msg# : 5838 


*ADO*08/22/87 15:40:05 (Read 45 Times)
From: GARY BRANDT
To: ALL
Subj: AMPEX/AUDIO FILE
ANYONE KNOW OF THE ACE/AUDIO FILE MERGE TO BE ANOUNCED SOON. WE AT ALPHA WISH TO AQUIRE AN
AUDIO FILE AND WE ARE FEELING OUT ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHAT AMPEX MIGHT BE DOOING ALONG THESE
LINES. IF SOMEONE HAS GOOD INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IF
YOU CAN. WE HOPE THIS DOSN'T TURN OUT TOBE ANOTHER VAPOR WARE TALE....  GARY BRANDT/ALPHA
STUDIOS VIDEO..BURBANK
Msg# : 5920 


*ADO*08/28/87 08:23:28 (Read 24 Times)
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Subj: ADO TRIVIA
Thanks to Steve Gabriel, one of the original designers of the ADO, here are some
interesting but useless items.The ADO keyboard talks to the controller at 9600 bd.  The
controller talks to the central processing unit at 153,600 bd! One channel of ADO has 3.5
mega bites of memory.  Considering that the ADO was designed in 1979, putting 3.5 mega
bites of memory into the box (when memory chips were $32.00 each) was a pretty bold step.
But as we all know memory chips fell to about 90 cents two years later.I found all this
out during an afternoon visit with Steve Gabriel.  He is one of the wizards sent to the
ivory tower to design the best box possible.  That the ADO is still competative and still
the industry standard TEN years later, is a tribute to him.  I hope everyone say hello and
leave him a message on this system..


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