Ks-1018 kachinko system (clapperboard) operating manual.
2 kachinko system 3 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 japa- nese term for “clapperboard”. For example, it is now common for the video portion ttof a...
2 kachinko system 3 kachinko system the audio beep may be recorded using a mi- crophone, or output at microphone or line level into a mixer. The beep may be manually triggered, or trig- gered automatically, with a visual countdown. Batteries slide the catch to open the battery cover and insert the b...
4 kachinko system 5 kachinko system the ks-1018 uses four ‘aa’ batteries. The bat- tery cover is located on the rear of the unit. Slide the catch away from the center in order to unlock the hinged door. Insert the batteries as marked on the inside of the battery com- partment. The normal precautions...
4 kachinko system 5 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 “clapper...
6 kachinko system 7 kachinko system controls the controls for the unit are located on the ks-1018 mode manu auto video kachinko tone out on) on (buzz line mic level power off on power indicator; lights when the power switch is in either of the on positions power switch: three settings: on is on, wit...
6 kachinko system 7 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 us- ing the camera’s microphone. • if you are recording the signa...
Count down and when they reach the end of the sequence, the front light lights, and the beep sounds. This sequence is repeated as long as the unit is on. Or, if you set the mode switch to manu (man- ual), the top one shot button can be used to light the front light and sound the beeper together. Rea...
