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Version 1.6 April 2006 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 5600MSC.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used Revision 1.6...
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The 5600MSC may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. If the modem in the 5600MSC is malfunctioning, it may affect the telephone lines. In this case, disconnect the modem until the source of the difficulty is traced.
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Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
2.4. CONNECTING THE SERIAL PORTS IN SYNCHRO MODE ............2-7 2.5. GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION (G OPTION) ................2-8 2.5.1. Mounting the GPS Smart Antenna ................... 2-8 2.5.2. Connecting the GPS Smart Antenna to the 5600MSC ............. 2-9 2.5.3. System Startup ....................... 2-11 HOW TO OPERATE THE MASTER CLOCK/SPG............3-1 3.1.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.3.4. Modem Status........................3-6 3.3.5. NTP Messages ......................... 3-6 3.3.6. LTC 1 Output Power Status Messages ................3-6 3.3.7. Power Supply Status Messages ..................3-7 3.3.8. GPI Input Supply Status Messages .................. 3-7 3.3.9. Cooling Fan Status Messages..................3-7 3.3.10.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.3.3. Configuring the Analog Video Test Generator On Screen Message Display ..3-31 3.6.3.3.1. Editing the On Screen Message Display............3-31 3.6.3.3.2. Positioning the On Screen Message Display ..........3-31 3.6.3.3.3. Enabling the On Screen Message Display............ 3-31 3.6.3.3.4.
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3.7.6.2. Setting the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time ........3-62 3.7.6.3. Setting The DST Offset..................3-63 3.7.7. Firmware Utilities ......................3-63 3.7.7.1. Viewing the 5600MSC Firmware Version .............. 3-63 3.7.7.2. Upgrading the 5600MSC Firmware ............... 3-63 3.7.7.3. Viewing the HD Test Generator Firmware Version..........3-64 3.7.7.4.
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4.3. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS...................... 4-8 4.3.1. Changing The Fuses ......................4-8 4.4. CONFIGURING WHAT MENUS WILL BE SEEN IN USER MODE USING VistaLINK .... 4-8 ® 4.4.1. Connecting the 5600MSC to VistaLINK ................4-9 ® 4.4.2. Installing VistaLINK ......................4-9 ®...
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Figure 2-2: Typical GPIO Circuitry.........................2-7 Figure 2-3: Pole Mounting the Smart Antenna....................2-9 Figure 2-4: Accutime 2000 Smart Antenna to 5600MSC Interface Cable (Evertz part WA-T09) ....2-10 Figure 2-5: Accutime 2000 Extender Cable ....................2-10 Figure 3-1: Model 5600MSC Front Panel Layout ..................3-1 Figure 3-2: Sync Generation - GPS Frequency Reference ................
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ........................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................... 1-3 1.2. DEFINITIONS..........................1-3 Figures Figure 1-1: Redundant Master Clock/SPG with Auto Changeover System Diagram ........1-2 Revision 1.6...
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SPGs or master clocks available in the industry. The 5600MSC may also be referenced to an external 5 MHz or 10 MHz master oscillator if higher stability is required. Both the SPG and the Master Clock sections may be referenced to high stability time and frequency standards present in the Global Position system (GPS) by adding the GPS option.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual All versions of the 5600MSC offer an AUX I/O port and a COM port for software upgrades and/or interconnecting two 5600MSC units (when used with the 5600ACO). An optional redundant power supply is also available.
Figure 1-1 shows a typical configuration for a redundant system. For further information on connecting the 5600MSC in a dual redundant configuration consult the 5600ACO manual.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual frequency is 4 times the colour subcarrier frequency (approximately 14.3 MHz for NTSC and 17.7 MHz for PAL) AES: (Audio Engineering Society): A professional organization that recommends standards for the audio industries. AES-3: See AES/EBU.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual even though one of its signal parameters is approaching or passing the specified limits. At a given moment however, the parameter will reach a point where the data can no longer be interpreted correctly, and the picture will be totally unrecognizable.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST): Daylight Saving Time (DST) or Summer Time as it is called in many countries, is a way of getting more daylight out of the summer days by advancing the clocks by one hour during the summer. Then, the sun will appear to rise one hour later in the morning when people are usually asleep anyway, at the benefit of one hour longer evenings when awake.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual used in both parallel and serial interfaces. It reflects definitions found in EBU Tech 3267 (for 625 line systems) and SMPTE 125M (parallel 525 line systems) and SMPTE 259M (serial 525 line systems). This document was formerly known as CCIR-656.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual SMPTE 12M: The SMPTE standard for the Time and Address Control signal in widespread use in the professional video and audio industries. SMPTE 12M defines the specifications for both Linear Time Code (LTC) and Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC).
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2.4. CONNECTING THE SERIAL PORTS IN SYNCHRO MODE ............2-7 2.5. GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION (G OPTION) ................2-8 2.5.1. Mounting the GPS Smart Antenna ................... 2-8 2.5.2. Connecting the GPS Smart Antenna to the 5600MSC ............. 2-9 2.5.3. System Startup ....................... 2-11 Revision 1.6...
This BNC connector is for input for 5 or 10 MHz reference. When power is off, this output will be a direct relay connection to the 10 MHz OUT. The FREQUENCY REF menu item must be set to 10 MHz freq ref in order to lock the 5600MSC master oscillator to the 10 MHz input.
RJ-45 connector at each end. Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the 5600MSC and the other end into a port of the supporting hub. The straight-through RJ-45 cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pinout information in Table 2-1.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual be ON when the 5600MSC has established a good link to its supporting hub. This gives you a good indication that the segment is wired correctly. The LED will BLINK when the 5600MSC is sending or receiving data. The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection.
5600MSC. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTICE: For a reliable telephone connection to the modem in the 5600MSC, a direct telephone line must be used. This line must not pass through a PBX or similar key device. 2.1.7. Parallel Remote Control and Auxiliary Connections AUX I/O: A 9 pin female ‘D’...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 2.1.8. Analog Audio and Video Test Generator Connections (STG Option) ANALOG TG OUT This BNC connector has an analog composite video output compatible with the SMPTE 170M or ITU 624-4 standards. The ANALOG TEST GEN group of sub-menus on the OUTPUT Setup menu is used to configure the Analog test generator outputs.
2.1.11. Power Connections The 5600MSC has one or two (redundant supply is optional) universal power supplies that operate on either 100-115 or 220-240 volts AC at 50 or 60 Hz and automatically senses the input voltage. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry modules on the rear panel.
Synchro cable supplied with the 5600ACO or make your own as shown in Table 2-7. On the 5600MSC connected to the A inputs of the 5600ACO, set the Serial Port Mode to Synchro Tx. On the 5600MSC connected to the B inputs of the 5600ACO, set the Serial Port Mode to Synchro Rx. The system configuration of both units can now be accomplished by setting the menu items of the Master A unit only.
2.5. GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION (G OPTION) The 5600MSC units (with the +G option fitted) are designed to work with the Trimble Accutime 2000 Smart Antenna that can be located up to 1000 feet from the 5600MSC unit. The Smart Antenna houses the GPS receiver, antenna, power supply and other support circuitry in a sealed, shielded, self- contained unit with a digital interface to the main unit.
9 pin male subminiature D connector and should be connected to the GPS connector on the rear panel of the 5600MSC. The pin out of the cable is shown in Figure 2-4. If you require a longer cable, a 100 foot (Evertz part WA-T76) or 400 foot cable (Evertz part WA-T11) may be...
When securing the cable, start at the antenna and work towards the 5600MSC unit. Connect the 9 pin male D connector to the GPS connector on the rear panel of the 5600MSC. Power is provided from the 5600MSC along the interface cable to the smart antenna.
During this time the GPS STATUS display on the front panel will show the various stages of initialization. For complete information on configuring the 5600MSC operate with the GPS Smart antenna see section 3.8 of this manual INSTALLATION Page 2-11...
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual CHAPTER 3: OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE MASTER CLOCK/SPG............3-1 3.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS .............. 3-1 3.1.1. The Setup Menu Pushbutton Group ................. 3-1 3.1.2. The Display Button Group ....................3-2 3.1.3.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.1.8. Enabling Daylight Saving Time Compensation on the LTC Output ....... 3-21 3.6.1.9. Enabling the LTC Output Parity Bit ................ 3-21 3.6.1.10. Enabling LTC Output Colour Frame Bit ..............3-21 3.6.1.11. Setting The LTC Output Level ................3-21 3.6.2.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.7.2.2. Selecting the HD SDI Test generator Genlock Type........3-39 3.6.7.3. Setting The Phase of the HD SDI Video Test Generator Output ......3-40 3.6.7.4. Configuring the HD SDI Video Test Generator On Screen Message Display ..3-41 3.6.7.4.1.
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3.7.6.2. Setting the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time ........3-62 3.7.6.3. Setting The DST Offset..................3-63 3.7.7. Firmware Utilities ......................3-63 3.7.7.1. Viewing the 5600MSC Firmware Version .............. 3-63 3.7.7.2. Upgrading the 5600MSC Firmware ............... 3-63 3.7.7.3. Viewing the HD Test Generator Firmware Version..........3-64 3.7.7.4.
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A front panel Setup menu provides a quick and simple method of configuring the 5600MSC for your application. Sections 3.2 to 3.8 give detailed information on the specific operations required to control the 5600MSC.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual When in one of the Setup menus the ESC key is used to move to the next lower sub- menu levels or to select a menu parameter that is to be changed. The ESC key is also used to cancel the process of entering numeric data.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.1.5. An Overview of the Status Indicators There are 10 status indicators located on the front panel that show operational status of the 5600MSC at a glance. PANEL LOCK This green LED indicates that the Front Panel is locked against accidental changes.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 3.2.1. Front Panel Displays The DISPLAY key is used to select what data is being displayed in the alphanumeric display. After you press the DISPLAY key, you can use the keys or the shaft encoder knob to select the various Display items.
The 5600MSC is not currently locked to its frequency reference or the Freq Free Run Frequency Ref menu item is set to Internal freq ref An indication of where the 5600MSC is in its process of locking to its xxx% Ref Lock frequency reference An indication of the reference frequency compared to the internal Ref Freq xx.x%...
The modem is hanging up, either because the call was complete, or Hanging up because it timed out. 3.3.5. NTP Messages The current I.P. Address of the 5600MSC in decimal dot format. Axxx.yyy.zzz.aaa The current I.P. Gateway Address of the 5600MSC in decimal dot Gxxx.yyy.zzz.aaa format.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM The key to the operational flexibility of the 5600MSC lies in the Setup menu system. The Setup menu system uses the 16 digit alphanumeric display and provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring 5600MSC, guiding you to the correct setup for your application.
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SELECT key to save these items. When two 5600MSC units are operating in a dual redundant configuration, the COM ports of the two units can be interconnected and one of the units can send all its menu settings to the other unit, so they are configured identically.
The INPUT SETUP menu is used to set up various items related to the input references to the 5600MSC. The chart below shows the items available in the INPUT SETUP menu. Sections 3.5.1 to 3.5.6 give detailed information about each of the sub menus.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual Field 1 of NTSC 10 field sequence (see SMPTE 318M) 160.16 sec (4800 NTSC frames) 59.94 Hz Sync Generation Master Frequency DARS Frequency Locking Generation Generator Menu Settings INPUT FREQUENCY REF GPS freq ref 160.16 sec (4004 PAL frames)
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual Field 1 of NTSC 10 field sequence (see SMPTE 318M) 160.16 sec (4800 NTSC frames) 59.94 Hz Sync Generation May be X or Z May be X or Z DARS Phase Locking Preamble Preamble Master...
The user must enter the initial time using the numeric keys on the front panel. After the time has been set once, the 5600MSC will use an internal battery-backed up clock to restore the time after a power disruption.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual When set to 25 Hz LTC tm ref the 5600MSC system time is referenced to time information being read at the LTC input port. The incoming time must be 25 Frames per second. When set to 25 Hz LTC tm nd the 5600MSC system time is referenced to time information being read at the LTC input port.
GENLOCK RANGE reference. The FREQUENCY REF menu item must be set to Video freq ref GL range narrow in order to lock the 5600MSC to an external video reference (see section GL range wide 3.5.1). Set this menu to GL range narrow when the frequency stability of the genlock video is tightly controlled and within 0.1 ppm.
The front panel display will show SYSTEM JAMMED for 0.6 seconds after the oscillator has been synchronized. The internal frequency reference oscillator in the 5600MSC is calibrated at the factory to that it can quickly stabilize when power is applied to the unit.
Abrupt lock to GL range narrow . Slow lock When set to Abrupt lock the 5600MSC will make a sudden change in internal oscillator to bring it into lock with the time and frequency reference being applied. This setting may cause disturbances to the sync and timecode outputs as the unit relocks to its reference.
The OUTPUT SETUP menu is used to set up various items related to the different outputs of the 5600MSC. The chart below shows the items available in the OUTPUT SETUP menu. Sections 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 give detailed information about each of the sub menus.
XLR connector will be a standard SMPTE 12M signal or whether it will be LTC 1 OUTPUT modulated to drive Evertz 1200 series clocks operating in slave mode. The LTC 1 Power LTC 1 output on the 9 pin D connector does not have the capability of L1 power off powering the 1200 series clocks.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual Select L1 rate 25.00 to generate time code that counts at 25 frames per second and has a bit rate of 2000 bits per second. This LTC will run at exactly real time and is often used for driving master clock systems. This time code will be synchronous to video sync pulse outputs in the PAL-B, 1080i/50, and 720p/50 video standards.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.1.5. Synchronizing All The LTC and VITC Times to the System Clock Immediately OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize the LTC 1, LTC 2 and all the VITC output times to the System Time immediately.
3.6.2. Configuring the Video Sync Outputs There are two banks of three video sync outputs (for a total of six outputs) available on the 5600MSC. The format of each output can be set independently of each other with the restriction that all outputs in bank 1 (S1, S2, and S3) or bank 2 (S4, S5 S6) must be operating at the same clock frequency.
The maximum voltage output of the timing pulses is approximately 1 volt p-p. Users may have to increase the amplitude of these pulses by using a Evertz equalizing DA (model 7700ADA-EQ or 500ADA-EQ) with the gain set to maximum in order to interface these pulses to other equipment.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual OUTPUT SYNC 1 OUTPUT S1 1080i/60 Tri-level sync in the 24, 25, 30 and 60 frames per second high definition S1 1080i/50 standards is available when the respective Bank Setup menu item is set to S1 1080p/24sf HD 1.000 .
OUTPUT These menu items select the lines on which the VITC will be inserted when the VITC enable menu item is set to VITC On . The 5600MSC keeps track SYNC 1 OUTPUT of the lines for both the PAL and NTSC video standards, you will have to set Sync 1 VITC Ln 1 the line numbers separately for each video standard.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.2.3.4. Enabling Colour Frame Compensation on the VITC Output OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to control whether colour frame compensation will be applied to the Sync 1 output’s VITC time. SYNC 1 OUTPUT...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.2.3.6. Synchronizing The VITC Time to the System Clock Immediately OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize the Sync 1 output’s VITC time to the System Time immediately. This synchronization will also happen...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.2.3.9. Setting The VITC Time Zone OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set a time zone offset between the system time and the Sync 1 output’s VITC time. The time zone offset value...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.2.3.11. Enabling Ten Field Pulse OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to control whether SMPTE 318M compatible ten field pulse sequence is inserted on the sync output. This pulse SYNC 1 OUTPUT sequence is commonly used to synchronize the AES audio sample Sync 1 Ten Field distribution over ten field of NTSC video.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 1125/50/I Video signal 1122 1123 1124 1125 625/50/I Video signal Figure 3-10: Video Sync Phase Alignment in 50 Hz Field Rate Systems The front panel display will show WARNING LIVE CTL for 0.6 seconds to indicate that adjusting the Sync output phase menu items will affect the phasing of the respective Sync output immediately.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual For example if the Colour Frame is 2, V Phase is 255, H Phase is 7 and fine phase is 0.0% then while adjusting the H Phase upwards by 3 steps, the display will show 00.0...
3.6.3.3. Configuring the Analog Video Test Generator On Screen Message Display The 5600MSC Analog Video Test generator has a programmable 16-character text message that may be used to display a source identification message or any other information on the screen.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.3.3.4. Setting the Font Size of the On Screen Message Display OUTPUT The ATG Message Font menu item is used to turn set the size of the font used for the Analog Video Test Generator On Screen Message Display.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual Test Signal Name Test Signal Name SMPTE Color bars FCC Multiburst 75% Color bars FCC Composite 100% Color bars Chroma Freq. Response Composite Signal NTC 7 Combination 2T Pulse and Bar NTC 7 Composite SinX/X Pulse...
3.6.5.3. Configuring the SDI Video Test Generator On Screen Message Display The 5600MSC SDI Video Test generator has a programmable 16-character text message that may be used to display a source identification message or any other information on the screen.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.5.3.1. Editing the On Screen Message Display OUTPUT The STG Message Text menu item is used to edit the text message. When you enter the STG Message Text menu item, the actual text message is...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.5.4.1. Enabling the SDI Embedded Audio Channel in the Test Signal Output There are identical menus for each of the 4 groups. For the sake of simplicity only the menu item for group is described in the manual.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.5.4.3. Setting the SDI Embedded Audio Channel Frequency There are identical menus for each of the audio channels. For the sake of simplicity only the menu item for channel 1 is described in the manual.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.5.4.5. Setting the SDI Embedded Audio Ident Mode OUTPUT The STG Ident Type menu item is used to select the type of left right ident used when the STG AUD x Freq menu item for a specific channel is set to SDI TEST GEN ident.
This menu item sets whether the HDSDI Test generator will free run on its OUTPUT internal crystal oscillator or be referenced to a genlock signal from one of HD TEST GEN the 5600MSC sync outputs connected to the TG GEN LOCK input. HTG Genlock HTG genlock off HTG genlock on 3.6.7.2.2.
1080i/59.94, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/29.97sF, 1035i/59.94 Table 3-5: Valid Genlock Types Note: 720p/50 is only available when the 5600MSC is fitted with a 7751TG2-HD Test generator Card. You can use the Firmware menu item on the GENERAL menu to determine if your unit is fitted with the 7751TG2-HD or not.
3.6.7.4. Configuring the HD SDI Video Test Generator On Screen Message Display The 5600MSC HD SDI Video Test generator has a programmable 16-character text message that may be used to display a source identification message or any other information on the screen.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.7.4.4. Setting the Outputs for Screen Message Display OUTPUT The HTG Msg Output menu item is used to determine which outputs of the HD SDI Video Test Generator will show the On Screen Message Display.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.7.5.2. Setting the Embedded Audio Frequency On units fitted with the 7750TG2-HD Test generator card there are 4 identical menus to set the audio signal for each of the audio channels in the group selected by the HTG Audio Group menu item.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual These menu choices are only available on units fitted with the 7751TG2-HD. OUTPUT The HTG Audio Output menu item is used to select whether the outputs of the HD SDI Test Signal Generator will contain embedded or not.
Table 3-6 shows the test signals that are available. Most of the test signals are industry standard signals. Sections 3.6.8.1 to 3.6.8.3 describe the test signals that are unique to the 5600MSC. The name of the current test signal is shown on the front panel display. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONOPERATION Page 3-45 Revision 1.6...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual The front panel display will show WARNING LIVE CTL for 0.6 seconds to indicate that changing the HD Test Generator test signals will affect the Analog Test Generator output immediately. You do not have to press the SELECT button to accept the new values.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.8.1. Clean Aperture with Graticule This signal contains a number of key physical dimensions of the HDTV active picture area. It divides the 16x9 aspect ratio clean aperture area into an 8x6 graticule grid. The center 6x6 grid corresponds to a 4x3 aspect ratio rectangle that is concentric with the 16x9 clean aperture.
For the sake of simplicity in the manual only the menus for Audio Event 1 will be described. The AUDIO EVENT menus only affect the analog audio output of the 5600MSC. The AES and DARS outputs are configured using the AES/DARS OUTPUT menus.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.11.1. Setting the Audio Level Sound Type OUTPUT This menu item sets the level of sound. It applies to all of the events. AUDIO LEVEL The level ranges from –20dBu to +8dBu in 0.2dBu steps.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.11.3. Setting the Audio Event Sound Type OUTPUT This menu item sets the type of sound will occur at the audio event start time. The frequency of the audio sound is set by using the A1 Sound Freq AUDIO EVENT 1 menu item.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual Example 1: Create a sequence to have a single 1 second duration 1 kHz beep once per hour at the half hour and a double 1 second beep once per hour at the hour. 1. Set the Audio 1 Start Time to 99:00:00:0. Set the Audio 1 Sound Type to Beep . Set the Audio 1 Sound Freq to 1.0 kHz .
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.12.2. Setting the AES Channel Frequency There are two identical menus for each of the audio channels on the AES output. For the sake of simplicity only the menu item for channel 1 is described in the manual.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.6.12.4. Configuring the AES/DARS Lock Type OUTPUT The AES Lock Type control is used to select how the AES/DARS output will be aligned to the video. When the dominant output video standard is AES/DARS OUTPUT NTSC-M or 1.001 HD rates we recommend setting this control to...
The GENERAL SETUP menu is used to set up various items related to the overall operation of the 5600MSC. Table 3-7 shows the items available in the GENERAL SETUP menu. Sections 3.7.1 to 3.7.15 give detailed information about each of the sub menus.
5600MSC fitted with the modem option in order to obtain its time reference. Alternately, if the 5600MSC is fitted with the GPS option, it can be set up as a master time source for other 5600MSCs to call in to.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.7.3.1. Setting the Modem Operating Mode GENERAL This menu item sets the operational mode of the modem MODEM SETUP When the Modem Mode is set to modem off the modem will not answer or Modem Mode dial automatically.
MODEM SETUP such as the Canadian National Research Council (NRC) or another Phone number 5600MSC that is referenced to GPS time. 000-000-000 When you press the SELECT key the current phone number will be displayed. If you want to exit the phone number entry mode press the ESC key at any time.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 3.7.3.6. Dialing the Modem Immediately GENERAL This menu item forces the modem to dial out to a remote system to get the time immediately regardless of the setting of the Modem Mode menu item. MODEM SETUP It will not retry, regardless of the settings of Modem retries.
GPI 1 FUNCTION When set to Gpi 1 not used the respective general purpose input will not Gpi 1 not used affect the operation of the 5600MSC. Gpi 1 sdi signal Gpi 1 atg signal When set to Gpi 1 sdi signal, a falling level on the respective general purpose input will cause the sdi test generator to toggle to the next test signal.
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual To make DST work, the clocks have to be adjusted one hour ahead when DST begins, and adjusted back one hour to standard time when DST ends. There are many countries observing DST, and many who do not.
For further information about daylight saving time in your area consult the web page http://www.timeanddate.com/time/aboutdst.html. Because of the variation of daylight saving time rules throughout the world, the 5600MSC has several registers to allow the user to set the DST rules for their region. There is a set of DST registers for the LTC and each of the video outputs.
DST offset 1 hour 3.7.7. Firmware Utilities The Firmware menu item allows you to view the firmware version that is installed in the 5600MSC and to upgrade the firmware when a new version is released. 3.7.7.1. Viewing the 5600MSC Firmware Version GENERAL This item is used to display the 5600MSC’s firmware version.
This menu item is used to switch between Engineering mode and User mode. In User mode various menu items can be hidden to simplify the operation of the 5600MSC. In Engineering mode, all menu items are shown, and Vista LINK control is enabled to allow hiding various menus for User mode.
Get EUROPE Fact sets all the outputs to PAL rates wherever possible. Using any GET may change any of the settings of the 5600MSC. It may disrupt the timing of all the sync outputs, and the LTC and VITC timecodes and therefore must be used with caution.
123.321.255.111 3.7.10.2. Setting up the Internet Protocol Address Mode GENERAL This item is used to determine if the IP address of the 5600MSC will be determined from another server or will be set locally. IP RULES IP Address Mode...
NTP server (the 5600MSC) shall indicate an unlocked condition when it has no reference. The 5600MSC must have its TIME REF menu item set to GPS time ref , with a GPS antenna connected to show a GPS locked condition. (The STATUS display message will say Time GPS Locked .) The 5600MSC may also have its TIME REF menu item set to Modem time ref ,...
Setting up the NTP Restriction Mask. GENERAL This item is used to set the restricted Internet Protocol mask for restriction 1. Restricted addresses are addresses that the 5600MSC will NOT respond to. NTP RULES Ntp restrict 1 Restrict 1 mask 123.123.355.111...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 1. Press the GENERAL key to enter the GENERAL SETUP menu. Use the arrow keys ( , ) or turn the SHAFT ENCODER knob to display the Set System Date menu item and press the SELECT key.
The format for longitude is wxxxyyzz where w is 3 for west, and 4 for east. xxx is degrees, yy is minutes, and zz is fractions of minutes. For example, at Evertz Microsystems factory, the data is: 20432049 and 30794623 which corresponds to 43 degrees, 20.49 minutes north and 79 degrees,...
OPERATING WITH GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM LOCK (G Option) When the GPS option is installed, the 5600MSC can be both frequency and time locked to the Global Positioning system (GPS). The following section described an overview of the GPS system and the operation of the 5600MSC when it is locking to the GPS satellites.
4.3. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS...................... 4-8 4.3.1. Changing The Fuses ......................4-8 4.4. CONFIGURING WHAT MENUS WILL BE SEEN IN USER MODE USING VistaLINK .... 4-8 ® 4.4.1. Connecting the 5600MSC to Vista LINK ................4-9 ® 4.4.2. Installing Vista LINK ......................4-9 ®...
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Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 4.1.4. Genlock Input Type: autodetects standard SMPTE 170M (NTSC-M), ITU-R BT.470-6 (PAL-B) Colour Black 1 V p-p Composite Bi-level sync (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) 300 mV HD Tri-level Sync (same HD standards as sync outputs) Connector:...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 4.1.7. DARS & AES Test Generator Outputs (STG option installed) Standard: Unbalanced: SMPTE 276M Single ended AES (24 bits) Balanced: AES3-1992 (24 bits) Number of Outputs: DARS: 1 unbalanced, 1 balanced AES Test Gen :...
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual 4.1.10. SDI Test Generator Outputs (STG option installed) Standard: SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mb/s) Number of Outputs: 2 outputs of selected test signal 2 outputs of black video Embedded Audio: Up to 4 groups as specified in SMPTE 292M...
UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 4.2.1. Overview The firmware in the 5600MSC and the internal HD SDI Test generator is contained on two separate FLASH EPROMs. From time to time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit.
7 to 12. 7. Power up the 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG. After the unit powers up, a banner with the boot code version information should appear in the terminal window. The cursor to the right of the word “BOOT>”...
5600MSC.bin There are two different versions of HD test generator cards that may be installed in the 5600MSC. The front panel will show the version that is installed. Make sure that you upload the correct version for your unit.
® configure what menu items will be shown when the 5600MSC is set to user mode. This allows the operation of the 5600MSC to be simplified to just a few menu items required for operational control and prevents users from changing critical parameters that may disturb the operation of the sync and time code system.
Follow the instructions in section 2.1.4 to connect the 5600MSC to the Ethernet network. Once you have established a physical connection you will need to set up the IP addresses of the 5600MSC using the IP Rules menu items on the GENERAL menu.
Model 5600MSC Master Clock/SPG Manual You can not send the configuration to a 5600MSC that is operating in User mode. You must first set it to Eng mode using the Eng/User Mode menu item on the GENERAL menu. Figure 4-1: VistaLINK Configuration –...
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