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Page 2: About This Manual
About this Manual Notice The information in this document has been produced by PHABRIX Ltd with care and is believed to be accurate. PHABRIX Ltd does not assume responsibility for loss or damage resulting from errors, omissions or inaccuracies herein. This document is subject to change and revisions may be made and issued to include such changes.
Page 3: General Safety
100 and 240VAC at 50-60Hz. Only the supplied power adaptor should be used with the unit. Do not use a damaged AC cable with the unit as it may cause a shock or fire hazard. Replacement AC cables are available from your local PHABRIX agent. PHSXT-200 3...
Page 4: Installation Environment
SFP Cage When the SFP cage is fitted, either an SFP or a bung must be fitted in the SFP cage at all times to prevent the SxTAG overheating. When Not In Use Disconnect the unit from the power supply and AC power source when not in use.
Page 5: Disposal Of Equipment
Disposal of Equipment This product is subject to the European WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive and should be disposed of according to the regulations of each country. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Main Menu ......................1–4 Instrument Status ....................1–5 Using the Menus ....................1–5 Input / Output Selection ..................1–6 SxTAG Software Options ..................... 1–7 Overview ........................ 1–7 SDI data stream analysis ..................1–7 Command scripts with print report ................. 1–8 Enhanced remote control..................
Page 8 Menu Reference Generator Menu 2–3 2–3 Video Out (Generator Option) ..................Output ........................2–3 Standard ........................ 2–3 Colour Format ......................2–4 EDH ........................2–4 Errors ........................2–4 SMPTE 352 ......................2–4 Pattern ........................2–5 Ident ........................2–7 Sx 2K-SDI Option ....................2–8 Genlock Menu ......................
Page 9 Dolby E Framing Values ..................2–38 Dolby E Programme configuration ................2–39 Dolby Digital Programme configuration ..............2–40 Dolby Digital Plus Programme configuration ............2–40 Programme Metadata .................... 2–41 Peak Metering ......................2–42 AES Eye (CVBS In) Option ................... 2–43 PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual...
Page 10 System Menu 2–45 Memories ........................2–45 Saving Memories ....................2–45 Recalling Memories ....................2–45 Renaming Memories ....................2–45 Adding Additional Memories .................. 2–46 Clearing Memories ....................2–46 Exporting Memories ....................2–46 Disk Space ......................2–46 Command Scripts ......................2–47 Steps, Actions and Parameters ................2–47 Creating Command Scripts ..................
Page 11 SD 270 Mb/s ......................B–9 HD 1.485 Gb/s (SMPTE 292M) ..................B–9 Dual Link 1.485 Gb/s (SMPTE 327M) .................B–10 3G Level-A 2.97 Gb/s (SMPTE 425M-A) ..............B–12 3G Level-B 2.97 Gb/s (SMPTE 425-B) .................B–13 2K-SDI Formats Option ....................B–14 PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual...
Page 12 Maintenance Warranty C–3 Overview ........................C–3 Warranty Exceptions ....................C–3 Product Registration ....................C–3 Maintenance C–5 General Maintenance ....................C–5 Preventative Maintenance ...................C–5 Software Maintenance C–7 Installing New Software ....................C–7 Software Download from Internet ................C–7 FTP Transfer from a connected PC ................C–8 Reverting to a Earlier Version of Software ..............C–8 Sx File Structure ......................C–9...
Page 13: Description
® Description PHABRIX® broadcast excellence PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 1–1...
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Page 15: Sxtag Instrument
Cursor/OK Buttons Turning on and off the instrument To turn on your PHABRIX SxTAG Instrument press the red button at the top right hand corner of the front panel. Once the system has started, pressing the button again will turn it off. If for some reason the instrument stops responding, pressing and holding the button for a few seconds will turn it off.
Page 16: Menu Operation
The Main menu, displayed on the OLED screen gives access to the software modules available on the SxTAG instrument. The buttons beneath the screen correspond to the menu areas. Pressing on any of these buttons will display the corresponding menu.
Page 17: Instrument Status
The output standard will be shown in red if the instrument is generating errors. The output standard will show OFF if the generator output is Off. Using the Menus The Main menu is the top level menu from which all other menus are selected on the SxTAG instrument. The main menus are: Generator...
Page 18: Input / Output Selection
“Analyser”, etc. Input / Output Selection The SxTAG has 2 bidirectional BNC connections, one for Reference input / output and the other for SDI video input / output. The direction of SDI I/O connection is selected on the Main Menu using the drop down lists as well as in the “Output”...
Page 19: Sxtag Software Options
SxTAG Software Options Overview The SxTAG instrument has a range of software options that can enhance its functionality for specific applications. The Generator option (PHSXT-GEN) allows the creation of video test signals for analogue composite video, SD-SDI and HD- SDI video as standard. 3G-SDI, 2K SDI and Fibre video functionality can be purchased as additional options.
Page 20: Command Scripts With Print Report
Messages may be sent to ‘set’ or ‘get’ data from a command ie if you ‘set’ a value the unit will be configured accordingly and a reply returned and if you ‘get’ a value from the PHABRIX unit it will reply with that value. All messages are acknowledged to increase the security of the interface ie closed loop communication.
Page 21 Active control is when the PHABRIX unit synchronizes with the host PC. Any changes on the PHABRIX unit will result in a message being sent to the host PC. This method is useful for controlling a PHABRIX unit from another unit or via the PC simulator software. It requires more complex software on the host to respond to the returned messages.
Page 22: 2K-Sdi Option
2K-SDI Option This option (PHSXO-2K) supports the new SDI practice for HD and 3G Level A and Level B signal transfer of 2K advanced formats including 4:2:2 Y’C’bC’r, 4:4:4 R’G’B’ and 4:4:4 Y’C’bC’r at 10/12 bit as well as 4:4:4 X’Y’Z’ at 12-bit. For broadcast manufacturers this option allows rigorous testing of many more formats beyond the standard signals used in traditional...
Page 23: Dolby Bit-Stream Generator
Logging for Dolby errors, Dolby E Timing, Common metadata and Program metadata can be also be controlled. Note: this option does NOT decode Dolby audio Dolby bit-stream Generator The PHABRIX Sx Dolby bit-stream generator option (PHSXOBD-G) uniquely adds significant Dolby E, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus metadata generation features to the Sx range.
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Page 27: Generator Menu
Generator Menu Video Out (Generator Option) If the SxTAG instrument has the Generator option (PHSXT-GEN) installed it can create video test signals for all supported SD and HD SDI output standards including the 3GHz standards at 1080p/50/59/60. It will support Y,Cr,Cb formats as well as RGB formats.
Page 28: Colour Format
Colour Format Currently only YCbCr 4:2:2 10 bit picture formats are supported by the standard product but an Option may be purchased to enable other colour formats. The following colour modes may be selected dependent on line standard selected and option installed: YCbCr 422 10bit YCbCr 444 12bit YCbCr 444 10bit...
Page 29: Pattern
Zone plate vertical Bars – 3 variants Black, Red, Green, Downloadable files Blue, Yellow, Cyan, in bitmap(.bmp), Magenta, White, 10bit DPX/YUV (.dpx, Custom .yuv), Targa (.tga) and Phabrix .pat/.rgb/.yc4 Colour Field compressed files User File PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–5...
Page 30 Colour Field If colour field is the selected test pattern, another control selects which colour to generate. Three user definable custom colours may be defined using the “->” button. Custom colours are edited using the Red-Green-Blue sliders. When setting the colour using the RGB sliders, the YCbCr values will show the values for the current colour space.
Page 31: Ident
The Caps Lock menu key locks the keyboard in all capitals mode. The Alt Gr. key shows any language dependent alternate keys that may be pressed. Several country keyboard styles are provided. Note that not all fonts support all non-English characters. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–7...
Page 32: Sx 2K-Sdi Option
Sx 2K-SDI Option The Sx 2K-SDI option allows the generation and analysis of 2K video formats for YCrCb, RGB and XYZ colour spaces. XYZ colour space is a non-linear format that requires additional treatment by the Sx generator and analyser circuitry to convert between linear and non-linear data formats. Only a limited number of non-linear test patterns are provided for XYZ as the traditional linear test patterns that are normally available in SD, HD and 3G are not applicable and will produce misleading results when analysed.
Page 33: Genlock Menu
Reference Out The SxTAG can either accept an external locking reference signal or can create a black & burst reference output for PAL (SD-625i50) or NTSC (SD-525i59). The drop down menu box allows the selection of either “SD-625i50”...
Page 34: Audio Group Menu
Audio Group Menu The Sx instrument can embed an audio signal on all 16 embedded audio outputs. The Audio Group menu controls which audio channels, pairs or groups have test tones applied and the type of tone. Group n Each of the four groups may be separately enabled. When enabled, the source and level of each channel in a pair can be selected.
Page 35: Dolby (Dolby Generator Option)
‘program’ that can be delivered at different bit rates. These 6 channels are compressed (lossy) into a digital stream that can be broadcast. The most elaborate mode in common use is Dolby 5.1 with uses all six channels to provide surround sound. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–11...
Page 36: Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3) is a more advanced version of Dolby Digital that provides a more efficient encoding algorithm that provide enough bandwidth that allows up to 20 channels of audio (mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1 up to 13.1) that for a primary programme (Programme 1) and optional ancillary programs that can be delivered at much lower bit rates than Dolby Digital.
Page 37: Program Meta Data Editing
(centre down-mix) is a weighting value used in the encoding and decoding of surround sound mixes for a Dolby 5.1 Independent Substream. Sur DnMix (surround down-mix) is a weighting value used in the encoding and decoding of surround sound mixes for a Dolby 5.1 Independent Substream. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–13...
Page 38 LRoCtrDnMix (left/right/stereo/centre down-mix) is a weighting value used in the encoding and decoding of surround sound mixes for a Dolby 7.1 Dependent Substream. LRoSurDnMix (left/right/stereo/surround down-mix) is a weighting value used in the encoding and decoding of surround sound mixes for a Dolby 7.1 Dependent Substream.
Page 39: Default Program Meta Data
To embed Dolby signals on the AES output, the Audio source for the AES output should be set to ‘Dolby’ . This selection is found on the right hand side of the Generator – Audio Group 1,2,3,4 pages. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–15...
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Page 41: Analyzer Menu
Analyzer Menu Overview The SxTAG signal analyzer displays the selected Composite, SDI or Fibre video input or output signal. The source for the analyzer is set by the field at the bottom right of the page. The current line and sample are the same for all pages of the analyzer and therefore when selecting a sample on the Signal Data page, the cursor will show where that is on the ‘Full Picture’...
Page 42: Picture
Picture With Picture selected, the video picture is displayed in a window as a down- converted display. If the picture window is selected and current tab button is pressed again to enter full-screen mode, the cursors may be moved by pressing the OK button again.
Page 43: Zoom
Un-terminating the composite input can be useful if the signal being monitored is terminated at the end of the cable run. Blue Show only the Blue aspect of the picture Blue. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–19...
Page 44: Waveform Monitor
Waveform Monitor The Waveform menu displays the selected input in the form of a waveform monitor. The display may be restricted to a single line or all lines may be displayed at the same time. The display can be formatted as all streams (Luma and Chroma) or just a single stream.
Page 45: Waveform Type
Signal Data tabs. Ampl: Two cursors are displayed to allow measurement of signal amplitudes. Time: Two cursors are displayed to allow measurement of signal timing. Both: Amplitude and time cursors are displayed. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–21...
Page 46: Setup Button Dialogue
To use the cursors, use the navigation keys to move the focus to the waveform display and press OK. You should then get a display similar to that below. Note that the menu keys shown depend on the display mode and cursor mode. The navigation keys now move the selected cursor around the waveform display which will scroll if moved out of the visible area.
Page 47: Vectorscope
2. The field number will change to show the correct field for the current line number. the All check box forces the waveform monitor to display all lines, overlaid on each other. Otherwise the specified line is displayed. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–23...
Page 48: Magnification
Magnification The “Zoom2 function allows the vector scope display to be zoomed-in to the Centre, Cyan, Yellow, Green, Magenta, Red or Blue positions at x1, x2, x5 or x10 magnifications. Graticule The “100%”/”75%” drop down selects the graticule scale to match the colour bars being analysed.
Page 49: Signal Data
See Strm mode above for the info column description. Split: This mode shows the 2 streams split into 4 parts to show Y, Y’, Cr and Cb in separate columns. See Strm mode above for the info column description. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–25...
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Page 51: Signal Information Menu
Eda: Error Detected Already - This is set to 1 if a SDI error was detected in the signal received by the previous device. Idh: Internal error Detected Here - This is set to 1 if a hardware error was detected in the previous device. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–27...
Page 52: Cable Length
Ida: Internal error Detected Already - This is set to 1 if an idh flag was received by the previous device. Ues: unknown error status: This is set to 1 if the previous device received an SDI signal from a device not supporting EDH.
Page 53: Misc Status
“Invalid” but the values in this section will be updated every few seconds. The Re-sync counter displays the number of times the SDI data has been re-synchronised and can help detect intermittent SDI signal problems. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–29...
Page 54: Video Timing
Video Timing The Video Timing menu displays the relationship between the SDI and composite video inputs with respect to the locking reference input. The timing of SDI input signals is displayed relative to the external reference. If no reference is present then an error message is displayed.
Page 55: Anc Status (Anc Option)
The packet name, data ID (DID) and SDID may be specified for up to 3 user-defined ancillary packets. The stream field specifies whether the packet should be on the chroma stream, the luminance stream or both. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–31...
Page 56: Anc Inspector (Sdi Data Option)
ANC Inspector (SDI Data Option) The SDI Data Option allows Ancillary data packets to be detected and checked for errors. The ANC Inspector menu displays details of the ANC packets. The packet type can be selected using either the drop down list of known packets or the DID/ SDID number fields.
Page 57: Anc Inspector Setup
The Setup dialogue also shows when an ANC packet has been detected and where it was found. This makes changing a filter simpler as the effect of the filter can be determined without closing the dialogue. This dialogue also allows the user defined ANC packets to be configured. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–33...
Page 58: Sfp Info
SFP Info The SFP Info menu displays details of the currently installed SFP module. 2–34 Menu Reference 11/14 PHSXT-200 3...
Page 59: Audio Menu
If the Dolby option has been purchased, the meters may be set to display the encoded Dolby levels for the specified audio pair or AES input. Note that Dolby audio cannot be heard on the speaker as a Dolby decoder is not present. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–35...
Page 60: Audio Status
Audio Status The Audio Status menu shows the Channel Status for the selected audio channel is displayed in decoded form as well as a hexadecimal dump of the bytes. The source may either come from the input signal or from the generator for comparison purposes.
Page 61: Dolby Status (Dolby Analyzer Option)
‘program’ that can be delivered at different bit rates. These 6 channels are compressed (lossy) into a digital stream that can be broadcast. The most elaborate mode in common use is Dolby 5.1 with uses all six channels to provide surround sound. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–37...
Page 62: Dolby Digital Plus
SDI. NON-MSA If the AES signal contains a Dolby-E stream. The SxTAG needs to lock its internal audio clock to the external reference signal and the Dolby Timing source should be set to Ext.Ref. The AES source MUST be locked to the same reference as the SxTAG.
Page 63: Dolby E Programme Configuration
User defined description for the selected program. Program description Program Metadata The meta-data is displayed in a Dolby specified order. Any data not required for the Program Configuration specified is grayed out and the data hidden. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–39...
Page 64: Dolby Digital Programme Configuration
Dolby Digital Programme configuration When Dolby Digital metadata is analysed this displays channel configuration and limited metadata that is sent with Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital Plus Programme configuration When Dolby Digital Plus metadata is analysed this displays the Main, Dependent and Independent program stream configuration and limited metadata that is...
Page 65: Programme Metadata
Dolby Surround Ex channel that provides an extra audio channel for Dolby 5.1. The extra surround channel of the Dolby Surround Ex system is matrix-encoded onto the discrete left-surround and right- surround channels of the 5.1 mix. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–41...
Page 66: Peak Metering
The following control bits can also be viewed: the LFE Channel parameter enables or disables the Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. this parameter can be used to activate the DC High pass filter for all input channels. the LFE Low pass Filter parameter can be used to activate a 120 Hz low- pass filter applied to the LFE input channel.
Page 67: Aes Eye (Cvbs In) Option
This drop down list allows the Eye waveform to be triggered either from the AES signal itself (showing the level of jitter) or from the regenerated AES clock itself (showing the waveform without jitter. The graticule displays ±1 Volt in 100mV increments AES Signal Studio Reference PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–43...
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Page 69: System Menu
‘Back Space’ key will delete the key to the left of the cursor. The ‘Cancel’ key will cancel edit mode and restore the original text. Once you have finished editing the name, press ‘OK’ to rename the memory. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–45...
Page 70: Adding Additional Memories
Adding Additional Memories To add a new memory, press the ADD button. This will use the current memory name and settings. Clearing Memories Select the memory to be cleared by moving the cursor to the ‘Select Memory’ list and pressing ‘OK’...
Page 71: Command Scripts
Pause for the specified number of seconds to allow another process such as loading test patterns to complete. SAVESTATUS Save the current system status as an XML file. SAVEIMAGE Save the selected image as a bitmap file in the current scripts directory. Filename must be specified. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–47...
Page 72: Creating Command Scripts
SELECTTAB Show the selected tab to allow the user to view something. SEL_USER Select user – users are comma separated CHECK_EYE Checks that the eye amplitude, overshoot, undershoot and rise/fall and difference between rise and fall times are within the SMPTE specifications for the time period specified.
Page 73: Running A Script
The report can also be numbered automatically using the auto-increment value to the right of the report title. Subsequent reports will have the same but will have an incremental number. The Res (reset) button can be used to reset the number to 1. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–49...
Page 74: Network
Network PHABRIX Sx is fully network compatible and has a complete network interface to allow control of any Sx instrument from any other unit. The Network menu allows the Sx instrument to be configured as part of a network. Note that if the Sx instrument is turned on without the network connected, you will have to select the “Re-connect”...
Page 75: Misc
Once a valid new code has been entered, the list of options provided by that code will be displayed. The options code is stored independently to memories and system settings. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual 2–51...
Page 76: Utils
Utils The Utils menu displays details of the Sx instrument’s operating status and details the temperature and individual voltages. This menu also allows you to disable selected options. Dealer Features This section of the menu details the features that can be used by suppliers of the Sx instrument.
Page 77: Engineer
Engineer The Engineer menu is used to manage the SxTAG and allows user access to be setup and the installation of new versions of software. Clear Memories This section of the menu allows the defined users who can access the Sx instrument to be cleared.
Page 78: Adding/Deleting Users
Once the password is 6 characters or longer, the “Add User” button will become enabled and may be pressed. Make sure that your password is memorable. If all passwords to an Sx instrument are forgotten, you can contact Phabrix for an over-ride password. Users with administrator permission may add/delete users.
Page 79: Software Upgrade
Pressing the Download button will cause the current release of software to be downloaded from the Phabrix Web Site. This will take a short time dependent on the connection to the Internet. Once the download has completed, the software will be checked for errors before being stored on the Sx instrument for future installation.
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Page 81: Logging Menu
If a system has a problem with intermittent signals, the SxTAG can be connected to that source and can be left for several days to log any errors. At the end of that period the log can be examined and the time and date of each error noted.
Page 82: Log Setup
Log Setup The Log Setup menu allows specific events to be tracked by the Sx instrument. The events to be logged are set up on this page by checking the appropriate ‘Log’ check boxes. Audio Thresholds This section allows the thresholds for audio events to be set. If the audio level for a channel is higher than that specified for the Clip or High fields for the number seconds specified then an event will be added to the event log.
Page 83: Aes Status
Event Log if they happen. If you are having problems with your Sx instrument, checking this box can add events that can help PHABRIX determine the nature of the problem. Save saves the current event log to a text file in the currently specified language.
Page 84: Log Anc Status
Log ANC Status The Log ANC Status menu allows user-setup of which ANC packets to log for changes in status (e.g. Present, Checksum Error, Missing, Parity Error). Individual check-boxes are provided to determine which packet DID/SDID combinations are logged. Select All Pressing this causes the check boxes for all packets to be checked.
Page 85: Speaker Menu
Left-Right balance for the source being monitored. The monitored source can be set to the input or output of the SxTAG and the input and output sources can be set independently to either a stereo pair or single audio channel.
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Page 88: Glossary
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Page 89: Glossary Of Terms
AES Eye This is the facility unique to the SxTAG that allows the AES waveform to be displayed as an Eye Pattern and allows the AES signal locking to be checked.
Page 90 Datacom Pinout. This type of SFP is NOT supported by the SxTAG Navigation Buttons These are the up, down, left, right arrow buttons available on the Sx and Rx Ranges.
Page 91 Dual Link 1.485 Gb/s payload or two HD 1.485 Gb/s payloads.. SMPTE 425M-A Direct mapping of source image formats SMPTE 428-9 D-Cinema Distribution Master – Image Characteristics (Thin Film Transistor) is a type of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual A–5...
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Page 95: Sxtag Instrument
SDI signal. LCD flickering may occur if a frame is skipped or repeated. Remote Network Operation Remote network operation is only guaranteed when connected to a local machine. Dimensions Dimensions 230 (L) x 93(H) x 45(D) mm Weight PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual B–3...
Page 96: Front Panel
The SxTAG BNC panel provide the following connections. SDI I/O This connection is a bidirectional SDI interface. The SxTAG can work as Analyser or Generator but not both at the same time. When working as an Analyzer this connector functions as follows: Supported standards SD-SDI or HD-SDI.
Page 97: Pal/Ntsc Out
Waveform Accuracy <1% Vector Accuracy ±1° SFP Cage (Option) Interface Single Tx, Single Rx or Transceiver (Non-MSA) Module Types Non-MSA Video Pinout conforming to SMPTE 297-2006 Supporting Fibre SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI PHRXM-OPTAG (G02929-31CM) Transceiver PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual B–5...
Page 98: Control Panel
Control Panel The SxTAG Control panel provide the following connections. Power Connection Voltage 5V +/- 5%. (DC Power adapter provided) Power Requirements AC 90-250V 50/60Hz 10W max Networking Ethernet IEEE802.3 10/100Mb/s (10/100-base-T connection) Ethernet Connector RJ-45 Purpose Browser control of instrument and FTP access to system files and allowing the instrument to be connected into a network and accessed via TCP/IP so that it can be controlled remotely.
Page 99: Analogue Balanced Audio Output (15-Way Connector
Sample Rates 48kHz Specification Conforming to AES3-2003 and SMPTE-276M Headphone Output Connector Miniature 3.5mm Stereo Jack Level Adjustable Purpose Local monitoring of audio Local Control USB 1 USB Connector Mini A/B Purpose Software installation. PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual B–7...
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Page 101: Supported Video Formats
1920 x 1080 4:2:2 (Y’C’BC’R’)/10 bit P 23.98 P 24.00 P 25.00 P 29.97 P 30.00 SMPTE RP211 1920 x 1080 4:2:2 (Y’C’BC’R’)/10 bit sF 23.98 sF 24.00 sF 25.00 sF 29.97 sF 30.00 PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual B–9...
Page 102: Dual Link 1.485 Gb/S (Smpte 327M
Dual Link 1.485 Gb/s (SMPTE 327M) Standard Resolution Colour Space Rate SMPTE 274M 1920 x 1080 4:2:2 (Y’C’BC’R’)/10 bit P 50.00 P 59.94 P 60.00 1920 x 1080 4:4:4 (R’G’B’), 4:4:4:4 P or sF (R’G’B’+A)/10-bit 23.00 P or sF 24.00 P or sF 25.00 P or sF...
Page 103 P or sF 25.00 P or sF 29.97 P or sF 30.00 I 50.00 I 59.94 I 60.00 SMPTE 428-9 2048 x 1080 4:4:4 (X’Y’Z’)/12 bit P or sF 23.98 P or sF 24.00 PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual B–11...
Page 104: Level-A 2.97 Gb/S (Smpte 425M-A
3G Level-A 2.97 Gb/s (SMPTE 425M-A) Standard Resolution Colour Space Rate SMPTE 274M 1920 x 1080 4:2:2 (Y’C’BC’R’)/10 bit P 50.00 P 59.94 P 60.00 SMPTE 296M 1280 x 720 4:4:4 (R’G’B’), 4:4:4:4 P 23.00 (R’G’B’+A)/10-bit P 24.00 P 25.00 P 29.97 P 30.00 P 50.00...
Page 105: Level-B 2.97 Gb/S (Smpte 425-B
I 60.00 * * Advance Format Option required 3G Level-B 2.97 Gb/s (SMPTE 425-B) Payload type 1 x SMPTE 372M dual-link payload 2 x SMPTE 292M HD 720 payloads 2 x SMPTE 292M HD 1080 payloads PHSXT-200 3 SxTAG Operation Manual B–13...
Page 106: 2K-Sdi Formats Option
2K-SDI Formats Option Standard Resolution Colour Space Rate SMPTE 2048 x 1080 4:2:2 (Y’C’ C’ 60.00, ST 2048-2 10 bit 60/1.001, 50, 48 and 48/1.001 P SMPTE 2048 x 1080 4:4:4 (Y’C’ C’ 30, 30/1.001, ST 2048-2 10 bit 25, 24 and 24/1.001 PsF SMPTE 2048 x 1080...
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Page 109: Warranty
The product has been designed and manufactured to be of the highest quality. However, should the instrument develop a fault during the warranty period, please return to your local PHABRIX agent for repair.
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Page 111: Maintenance
60°Centigrade a warning dialog will be given. If the temperature rises above 65°Centigrade the instrument will be turned OFF. Under both conditions, an event will be added to the event log to show what happened. PHSXT-200 3 PHABRIX SxA Operation Manual C–5...
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Page 113: Software Maintenance
Pressing the Download button will cause the current release of software to be downloaded from the PHABRIX Web Site. This will take a short time dependent on the connection to the Internet. Once the download has completed, the software will be checked for errors before being stored on the instrument for future installation.
Page 114: Ftp Transfer From A Connected Pc
“phabrixsx” 2. In the PHABRIX FTP client enter the IP address of the Sx unit to be updated. 3. In the PHABRIX FTP client select the zip file for the new software and press the “Copy to Sx” button. This will copy the new software files to the Sx instrument’s “Setup” folder, updating the existing files as necessary.
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(.tg) files which are compressed or uncompressed 8bit RGB files. We support Left to Right orientation only. Phabrix specific .pat, .rgb, .yc4 files generated by the Phabrix pattern editor/convertor. Note that bitmap files which are RGB will be converted to YUV internally as appropriate to the output standard.
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Fonts The fonts available for use by the generator to add text idents may be enhanced by downloading new True Type fonts (.ttf) into this directory. 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com C–10 Maintenance 11/14 PHSXT-200 3...

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Sxtag Instrument

2 K-SDI Option

Generator Menu

Analyzer Menu

Signal Information Menu

Audio Menu

System Menu

Logging Menu

Speaker Menu

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Sxtag Instrument

Supported Video Formats

3 Level-A 2.97 Gb/S (SMPTE 425M-A

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