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GangWay4 User Manual
Gangway4, Gangway16, Gangway32, SloMoPro, TransportPro, SloMo Mini, Edit Suite Series, ES-SloMo and
ES-450 are trademarks of JLCooper Electronics.
All other brand names are the property of their respective owners.
Gangway4 User’s Manual, First Edition (May 8, 2019)

Part Number 932159
©2019 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
(310) 322-9990 FAX(310) 335-0110 www.jlcooper.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction .........................................................................................................4
Features .....................................................................................................................4
Installation ............................................................................................................5
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................5
Setup ..........................................................................................................................5
Mounting .....................................................................................................................5
Connecting...........................................................................................................6
Connecting the GangWay4 ........................................................................................6
Using the GangWay4 ...........................................................................................7
Button Modes ............................................................................................................7
Routing Mode .............................................................................................................8
Transport Mode ..........................................................................................................8
Using with TransportPro......................................................................................9
GangWay Controls ...................................................................................................10
Controlling the GangWay ..........................................................................................11
General Purpose Interface ........................................................................................12
GPI Inputs ........................................................................................................................12
GPI Outputs .....................................................................................................................12
Pinouts .....................................................................................................................13
Controller to GangWay4 ...................................................................................................13
GangWay4 to Video Devices ............................................................................................13
GPI ...................................................................................................................................13
Functional Diagram ..................................................................................................14
Power .......................................................................................................................14
Caring for your GangWay4 ................................................................................15
Service ......................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................15
JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty...........................................................16
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Introduction
The GangWay4 is a 4-port “gang roll” router for RS-422 decks. This allows you to
control up to 4 decks or video servers from one 9-pin controller.
The unit has 6 illuminated pushbutton switches to configure and show the port
routing. In addition, 5 pushbuttons can used used to trigger basic transport
commands.
Connections include a 9-pin D-Sub connectors for a controller, four 9-pin D-Sub
connectors for devices such as VTR decks, video servers and switchers and, one
GPI connector. The GPI connector triggers basic 9-pin transport commands to the
selected decks. In addition, the GPI connector also has four outputs that indicates
the status of deck selected for tally.
The unit can be powered from the supplied power adaptor or powered from 9-12
volts DC.
Features
• Allows a single deck controller to control 4 video decks
• Allows selection of the Tally deck
• Remote port selection from SloMoPro or TransportPro
• Illuminated front panel buttons can also be used for control routing and deck
control
• GPI Inputs for deck transport control
• GPI Outputs for deck status
• Compact half rack enclosure
• Powered from AC mains or 12 volt DC
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Installation
Unpacking
When you receive your GangWay4, you should receive the following items:
• GangWay4
• This Users Manual
• 9 volt DC power supply
• 2 Velcro mounting strips
• 4 Self Adhesive Rubber Feet
Please take a moment to register your product at:
http://www.jlcooper.com
This will allow us to notify you of important updates and changes.
Setup
The GangWay4’s compact half rack design makes it easy to locate wherever you
need it. The GangWay4 must be setup up in a location that does not experience
vibration, excessive humidity, dust or temperature extremes. The GangWay4 can
be mounted in any orientation.
Mounting
The GangWay4 comes with 2 Velcro mounting strips and Self Adhesive Rubber
Feet. If the GangWay4 will be sitting on a desk, aﬃx the 4 Self Adhesive Rubber
Feet to the bottom of the unit. If the GangWay4 needs to be mounted in an
equipment rack, use the 2 Velcro mounting strips to attach the unit to a rack tray
(optional). The GangWay4 does not have mounting holes. Do not use screws or
any other hardware that will protrude into the GangWay4. Doing so will damage
your unit which is not covered under warranty.
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Connecting
Connecting the GangWay4
Connecting the GangWay4 is quite straightforward. The GangWay4 typically
connects between a deck controller and up to 4 decks as shown in the following
diagram.
Connect your deck controller into the Controller port on the rear panel. Then,
connect your slave devices to the numbered ports on the rear panel. You can
connect up to 4 slave devices to the GangWay4.
Connecting the GangWay4 to a deck controller and 4 video

recorders
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Using the GangWay4

The following section introduces the controls on the GangWay4 and details the
functions of those controls.
Button Modes
The front panel buttons on the GangWay4 have two modes of operation, Routing
Mode and Transport Mode. The mode can be toggled by pressing the unlabelled
Enable button. When the unlabelled Enable button is not illuminated, it is in Routing
Mode. When the unlabelled Enable button is illuminated, it is in Transport Mode.
Enable
The Enable button selects the front panel transport buttons. If the Enable button
is illuminated, the GangWay4 uses the front panel transport buttons. If the
Enable button is extinguished, the GangWay4 uses the rear panel controller port.
Enable
Button
GangWay4 Front Panel
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Routing Mode
When the unit is powered up, it is in Routing Mode. This is indicated by the
extinguished unlabelled Enable button. In the Routing Mode, the numbered and
Set Tally buttons enable or disable the deck ports for control.
The GangWay4 has 5 illuminated switches on the front panel to set and indicate the
routing configuration of the GangWay4.
1-4
These numbered switches allow the user to enable a slave device connected to
the corresponding numbered port on the rear panel. This allows commands
from the controller port to be routed to the selected numbered port(s).
A button illuminates when the port is selected for control and tally.
A button flashes when the port is selected for control only.
A button is extinguished when the port is not selected.
Set Tally
The Set Tally switch allows you to route Tally messages (device status and
responses) back to the controller. Pressing this button allows you to use the
numbered buttons to select the slave device that returns tally messages back to
the controller. Only one slave device at a time can return tally back to the
controller.
The Set Tally button illuminates to indicate that a numbered button can be
pressed to select the Tally function. Only one deck can be selected for Tally.
Transport Mode
When the unlabelled Enable button is pressed, it is in Transport Mode. This is
indicated by the illuminated unlabelled Enable button. In the Transport Mode, the
numbered and Set Tally buttons allow basic transport commands to be sent to the
selected decks.
Rewind, F-Fwd
Pressing these buttons causes the GangWay4 to send the Rewind or Fast
Forward command. These buttons illuminate when the video device reports
back that it is in the Rewind or Fast Forward mode.
Stop
Pressing this button causes the GangWay4 to send the Stop command. This
button illuminates when the video device reports back that it is stopped.
Play
Pressing this button causes the GangWay4 to send the Play command. This
button illuminates when the video device reports back that it is in the Play mode.
Record
Holding this button while pressing the Play button causes the GangWay4 to
send the Crash Record command. This button illuminates when the video
device reports back that it is in the Record mode.
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Using with TransportPro

The TransportPro is able to remotely control the GangWay4.
To use the GangWay4 with the TransportPro, simply connect the TransportPro to
the rear panel controller port of the GangWay4 as shown below.
Connecting the GangWay4 to the TransportPro and 4 video

recorders
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GangWay Controls
When GangWay Operation is enabled in the menu, the Machine Control buttons
and LEDs are repurposed to control the GangWay4 (Ports 1-16 only). In this case,
the functions of the buttons and LEDs are as follows:
Select Channel
Pressing this button enters the GangWay4 configuration mode. In this mode,
the Select Channel LED will illuminate and the VFD will show and the 1 - 4 LEDs
will show the GangWay4 routing.
Tally
Pressing this button allows you to select the port, which provides Tally
information (timecode, status) to the TransportPro. In this mode, the Tally LED
will illuminate and the 1 - 4 LEDs will show the GangWay4 Tally routing.
1-4
These numbered switches allow the user to enable a slave device connected to
the corresponding numbered port on the rear panel. This allows commands
from the controller port to be routed to the selected numbered port(s).
When the Set Tally button is not pressed,
A button illuminates when the port is selected for control.
A button is extinguished when the port is not selected for control.
Then the Set Tally button is pressed,
A button illuminates when the port is selected for Tally.
A button is extinguished when the port is not selected for Tally.
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Controlling the GangWay
Select Channel
To control the GangWay4, simply press the
Select Channel button. The display will show Select Channel
Select Channel and indicate the selected
decks by illuminating buttons 1 -4.
To toggle the selection of a deck, press a numbered button.
Select Tally
To select the deck that shows it’s timecode
on the TransportPro, press and hold the Tally Select Tally
button then press a numbered button. The
TransportPro will indicate the deck selected
for Tally by illuminating buttons 1 -4.
Exiting GangWay Mode

To exit the GangWay4. mode, simply press
the Select Channel button so the TC=.00:32:41:20
TransportPro displays the timecode from the
selected deck.
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General Purpose Interface
GPI Inputs
The GangWay4 has 4 GPI inputs.
The inputs can be used to remotely set the deck selection or trigger transport
commands. This is selected by the unlabelled Select button.
The pins are a CMOS input. The input signal must be limited to between 0 and 5
volts referenced to ground. This input is pulled up to +5 volts with an internal pullup
resistor. This makes it compatible with dry relay contacts, optoisolators and open
collector outputs.
The GPI Inputs mirror the function of the front panel switches 1-4. The function of
each GPI Inputs is shown in the diagram below. The maximum voltage on the GPI
pins is +5 volts.
+ 5 Volts
4700 Ohm
GPI Input 74HC165
Transport
Switch
GPI Input Circuit Diagram
GPI Outputs
The GangWay4 has 4 GPI outputs.
The outputs reflect the state of the deck selection. The outputs are active low.
That is when a deck is selected, the corresponding output is zero volts. Conversely,
when a deck is not selected, the corresponding output is +5 volts.
These pins are a CMOS outputs. The outputs must be limited to between 0 and 5
volts referenced to ground. The maximum voltage on the GPI pins is +5 volts.
74HC04 GPI Output
GPI Output Circuit Diagram
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Pinouts
Controller to GangWay4
The table below details the pinout of the GangWay4 Controller connector.
GangWay4
Controller
Function
Ground 1
Transmit A 2
Receive B 3
Transmit B 7
Receive A 8
Note: Some controllers do not use pin 1 for ground so you may have to connect pin 1 at
each end of the GangWay4 to pins 4 and 6 on your controller.
GangWay4 to Video Devices

The table below details the pinout of the GangWay4 video device connectors.
GangWay4
Ports 1,2,3,4
Function
Ground 1
Receive A 2
Transmit B 3
Receive B 7
Transmit A 8
Note: Some video devices do not use pin 1 for ground so you may have to connect pin 1 at
each end of the GangWay4 to pins 4 and 6 on your video device.
GPI
The data transmission from the GangWay4 follows the standard P2 specification.
EIA RS-422A at 38400 bits/sec, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and odd parity.
The pinout of the GPI ports is listed in the table on the following page. The table
below details the pinout of the GPI connector on the rear panel of the GangWay4.
GPI Pin Routing Transport

Pin Function Function Function
1 GPI In 1 Toggle Deck 1 Rewind
2 GPI In 2 Toggle Deck 2 Fast Forward
3 GPI In 3 Toggle Deck 3 Stop
4 GPI In 4 Toggle Deck 4 Play
5 GPI Out 1 Deck 1 Selected Deck 1 Selected
9 Ground
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Functional Diagram
The following diagram shows the internal signal flow of the GangWay4. The
diagram below shows the rear panel controller and deck #2 selected.
Commands to Decks
Front Panel
Enable Deck 1 Deck 2 Deck 4
Deck 3
Select Select Select Select
Front Panel
Rear Panel Deck Deck Deck Deck
Transport
Controller #1 #2 #3 #4
Buttons
Front Panel
Enable Set Tally
Responses from Decks
Functional diagram of GangWay4
Power
The GangWay4 requires a 9-12 volt DC power supply capable of delivering 500
milliamps or more. This can be either from the power mains using the provided
power supply or directly from 9-12 volts DC. The connector is a 2.1mm coaxial
power connector. The center pin is positive. A power switch on the front panel
turns the GangWay4 on or oﬀ.
The GangWay4 comes with a power supply that is appropriate for most countries in
which the GangWay4 is sold. If you need a power supply specific to your location,
please contact your local distributor or JLCooper Electronics.
If the power supply is damaged or lost, it can be ordered from JLCooper Electronics
directly. The JLCooper Part number is 561036.
Warning: Using a power supply other than, the unit specified could result in damage to the
GangWay4 and/or other equipment, which is not covered by the JLCooper Factory
Warranty.
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Caring For Your GangWay4

If properly cared for, your GangWay4 should provide years of trouble free
performance. While the GangWay4 is built in a rugged enclosure, please avoid
dropping the GangWay4.
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not allow liquids, dust or other foreign matter to
get inside the GangWay4.
Service
There are no user-serviceable parts in the GangWay4. Please refer to the JLCooper
Electronics Limited Factory Warranty on the following page for detailed warranty
and service information.
Troubleshooting
If for some reason the GangWay4 does not give you the expected results, take a
moment to do some investigating. The most important concept is that you have
your GangWay4 connected properly as outlined in Installation and Use. Take a
moment to double check your setup.
A common problem is forgetting to turn the power switch on or turning the
GangWay4 on after the software application has launched.
In addition, the JLCooper website (www.jlcooper.com) will contain up to date
information on applications and troubleshooting.
If all else fails, you can contact the JLCooper Service Department at:
service@jlcooper.com.
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JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty

JLCooper Electronics ("JLCooper") warrants this product to be free of defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This warranty is
non-transferable and the benefits apply only to the original owner. Proof of purchase in the
form of an itemized sales receipt is required for warranty coverage. To receive service
under this warranty, customers in the United States should contact the JLCooper factory
at (310) 322-9990 and talk to a service technician. If necessary, a Return Authorization
number may be issued. For our customers outside the United States, it is recommended
that you first contact your Dealer or Distributor, since they may offer their own service or
support policy. If local support is not obtainable, please send a FAX to JLCooper's Service
Department at +1 310 335 0110 with a detailed description of the service required. Upon
issuance of return authorization, the product should be packed in the original shipping
materials and shipped prepaid and insured to: Service Department, JLCooper Electronics,
142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. Please include the following: copy of the sales
receipt, your name and address (no P.O. Boxes, please), a brief description of the problem,
and any other related items discussed with the service department and considered
necessary to evaluate the product or effect a repair. The return authorization number must
be clearly written on the outside of the package. JLCooper will, at its option, without
charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace the defective part(s) or unit. Shipping
costs, duties, customs, brokerage and other fees to and from JLCooper are not covered
by this warranty. JLCooper's normal repair turn around time at the factory is approximately
10 business days from receipt of product to shipping. Your actual turn around time will
include return shipping. Actual turn around time will vary depending upon many factors
including the repeatability of the customer's reported complaint, the availability of parts
required for repair, the availability of related products needed to evaluate the product if
necessary. Priority services are available at additional cost. These should be discussed
with the service representative at the time the return authorization is issued. This warranty
provides only the benefits specified and does not cover damage, defects or repairs
needed as result of acts beyond the control of JLCooper including but not limited to:
abuse, damage by accident or negligence, damage from using incorrect power supply,
modification, alteration, improper or abnormal use, unauthorized servicing, tampering,
ingress of foreign matter or failure to operate in accordance with the procedures outlined in
the owner's manual; nor for natural or man-made events such as, but not limited to
flooding, lightning, tornadoes, earthquake, fire, civil unrest, war, terrorism, etc.
THE DURATION OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. JLCOOPER
HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, DELAY IN PERFORMANCE OF
THIS WARRANTY, THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, AND
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. JLCOOPER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
OR LOSS RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OF THE
SHIPPER OR HIS CONTRACT AFFILIATES. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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Please take a moment to register your product at:

This will allow us to notify you of important updates and changes.

Connecting the GangWay4 to a deck controller and 4 video

Using the GangWay4

GangWay4 Front Panel

Using with TransportPro

Connecting the GangWay4 to the TransportPro and 4 video

Exiting GangWay Mode

GPI Input 74HC165

GPI Input Circuit Diagram

74HC04 GPI Output

GPI Output Circuit Diagram

GangWay4 to Video Devices

GPI Pin Routing Transport

Responses from Decks

Functional diagram of GangWay4

Caring For Your GangWay4

JLCooper Electronics Limited Warranty

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