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Snell & Wilcox TBS100 Operator's Manual

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TBS100TX, TBS100DTX
Synchronizer/Time Base Correctors
© October 2006
www.snellwilcox.com
Snell & Wilcox Ltd., Southleigh Park House, Eastleigh Road, Havant, Hants, PO9 2PE, United Kingdom.
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TBS100OPS
20/10/06
TBS100, TBS100D,
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 489000
www.snellwilcox.com
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  • Page 1 TBS100, TBS100D, TBS100TX, TBS100DTX Synchronizer/Time Base Correctors Operator’s Manual © October 2006 www.snellwilcox.com Snell & Wilcox Ltd., Southleigh Park House, Eastleigh Road, Havant, Hants, PO9 2PE, United Kingdom. For General Enquiry’s contact: Tel: +44 (0) 2392 489000 Fax: +44 (0)23 9245 1411...
  • Page 2 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Explanation of Safety Symbols Erklärung der Sicherheitssymbole This symbol refers the user to important information contained in Dieses Symbol weist den Benutzer auf wichtige Informationen the accompanying literature. Refer to manual. hin, die in der begleitenden Dokumentation enthalten sind.
  • Page 3 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Forklaring på sikkerhedssymboler Simboli di sicurezza: Questo simbolo indica l'informazione importante contenuta nei Dette symbol gør brugeren opmærksom på vigtig information manuali appartenenti all'apparecchiatura. Consultare il manuale. i den medfølgende manual. Questo simbolo indica che all'interno dell'apparato sono presenti Dette symbol indikerer farlig spænding inden i apparatet.
  • Page 4 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Símbolos de Segurança O símbolo triangular adverte para a necessidade de consultar o manual antes de utilizar o equipamento ou efectuar qualquer ajuste. Este símbolo indica a presença de voltagens perigosas no interior do equipamento. As peças ou partes existentes no interior do equipamento não necessitam de intervenção, manutenção ou manuseamento por parte...
  • Page 5 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Rack Mounting the Enclosure This product must not be rack mounted using only the front rack ears. When rack-mounting the product, one of the following methods of installation must be used: - Place the unit on a suitably specified, and installed rack shelf and secure the product to the rack via the •...
  • Page 6 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Safety Standard This unit conforms to the following standards: Professional Video Equipment BS EN60950:1992 Specification for safety of information No: 60AA technology equipment, including electrical business equipment cULus Listed Professional Video Equipment File No. E193966 EMC Standards...
  • Page 7 Software Version Amendments Notes about Versions Fitted Firmware. This TBS100 is shipped with Version 5.1.5 of the firmware. This TBS100D is shipped with Version 6.0.6 of the firmware. Manufacturers Notice Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as icons, screen display looks etc.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Opening and Closing the Front Panel..............3.4 Matching the Front Panel to a Gateway Address ..........3.4 Operation Operating the TBS100 using the Front Panel Buttons and the Menu System ....1 Using the Dedicated Push Buttons ................. 4.4 Input ........................4.4 Input select......................
  • Page 9 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Operation (continued) RollCall PC Control Panel Screens for the TBS100/100D/100TX/100DTX...... 4.19 Control ......................4.19 Input Select ..................... 4.19 Standards......................4.20 Proc Amp ......................4.21 Features......................4.22 Enhancer......................4.23 Noise Reduction....................4.24 Encoder......................4.25 Genlock......................4.26 Memories ......................4.28 RollTrack 1-4, RollTrack 5-8................
  • Page 10 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Product Support Procedure If you experience any technical or operational difficulties with a Snell & Wilcox product please do not hesitate to contact us or utilize our online form to request assistance. There is a lot of information you can give us that will enable us to diagnose your problem swiftly. Please read the following guidelines, as these suggestions will help us to help you.
  • Page 11 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Product Support Request Form Name: * Company: Address Details: * Post/ZIP Code: Country: * Telephone: * Fax: Email: * Local S&W Center: * Product Name: * Switchers (i.e. Magic DaVE, Switchpack, Kahuna) Product Type: * File & Data Transfer Products (i.e. RollCall, Memphis & iCR) Video Products (i.e.
  • Page 12 TBS100/100D SECTION 0 Manual Revision Record Date Version No. Issue No. Change Comments 230801 First Issue 151001 Page 3.3 Buttons Proc Amp to Y New section 00 to V1.2 and 03 Gain, Size to Black to V1.2issued 060302 Changes for new front panel Complete new manual issued 00 to V1.3, 01 to V1.2, 02 to...

  • Page 13: Description

    The TBS100 provides multi-standard Y-C and supports PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-M, PAL-N and composite timebase correction and SECAM. The TBS100 will also operate as a synchronization. The composite input automatically transcoder between any of the available standards detects PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-M, PAL-N, N4.4 of the same line rate.

  • Page 14: Features

    TBS100/100D SECTION 1 Features • 4:2:2 frame synchroniser / timebase corrector • Input standards - PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-N, PAL-M, N4.4.3 and SECAM • Output standards - PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-N, PAL-M and SECAM • Auto standards detection • Y-C and Composite input / output •...
  • Page 15 Memory 1, 2, 3 Pattern, Freeze Chrominance Noise Off, Low, Medium, High Reduce GPI Output Off, [On - Delay Flag, Input Loss, polarity high/low] Enhance (TBS100) H Enhance: Off, De-enhance, Low, Medium, High RollTrack Setup Enable Unit 1…8 Enhance (TBS100D) H Enhance: Off, Low, Medium,...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    TBS100/100D SECTION 2 Specifications Input Return Loss Better than -35 dB to 5 MHz Composite Level 1 V pk-pk typ. Into 75 ohms Y Level 1 V pk-pk into 75 Ohms C Level Color Burst at standard level into 75 Ohms...

  • Page 17: Installation

    The power supplies are auto switching for input of the flight case are as follows: voltages in the ranges of 100 V to 250 V nominal. 1U Mainframe fitted with TBS100 card • No voltage adjustment procedure is required. Power cable •...

  • Page 18: Input Connections

    TBS100/100D SECTION 3 INPUT CONNECTIONS INPUTS Composite A and B These are the 2 Composite video inputs to the decoder module via BNC connectors. Nominal input level is 1 V p-p terminated in 75 Ohms. CVBS Separated Y C A Y-C (S-VHS, Hi-8 etc.) input signal may be...

  • Page 19: Output Connections

    TBS100/100D SECTION 3 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS CVBS Composite Outputs 1 & 2 Two isolated composite outputs are available from these BNC connectors. Output level is standard 1V p-p into 75 Ohms. SDI 1 & 2 (TBS100D only) These are the 2 SDI outputs of the unit via BNC SERIAL OUT connectors.

  • Page 20: Opening And Closing The Front Panel

    TBS100/100D SECTION 3 OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT PANEL To Open To Close Release the front panel by pulling the front panel Replace the front panel by pushing the front panel forward and downwards using the release handles rearwards and upwards using the release handles on either side of the front panel.
  • Page 21 TBS100/100D SECTION 3 INSTALLING/REMOVING A MODULE Internal View of Mainframe. Rear of Mainframe OUTPUTS GPI/O INPUTS CVBS 100-240V~ 60/50 Hz 1.8A T2A H 250V Fuse CVBS SERIAL OUT REFERENCE Warning REFER TO USER MANUAL Before installing a new module into the enclosure...
  • Page 22 TBS100/100D SECTION 3 Installing a New Module Warning Ensure that the power supply is switched OFF and the mains power connection at the rear of the unit is removed before these operations are attempted. 1. Before installing a new module consult the “Installing/Removing a Module”...

  • Page 23: Matching The Front Panel To A Gateway Address

    Matching the Front Panel to a Gateway Address If the TBS100/D is to be used on a RollCall network with other equipment, it may be necessary to change the unit address to that of a vacant network slot in order to avoid confusion between units.

  • Page 24: Operation

    LCD window spin-wheel Operating the TBS100 using the Front Panel Buttons and the Menu System USING THE FRONT PANEL PUSH BUTTONS USING THE MENU SYSTEM These buttons have two modes of operation (See TBS100 Menu System' drawing on page 4.3)
  • Page 25 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 CONTROL PANEL - GENERAL INFORMATION Pressing the Home button will display the home status screen in the display window from any position in the menu hierarchy. The Previous button allows a return to the last menu item that was changed. Up to 20 changed menu items may be retraced using this function.
  • Page 26 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 TBS100 MAIN MENU Output Input Input... Output... ProcAmp... Freeze... Input Select Features... Status... 625 Standards... Input Select... Memories... Setup... 525 Standards... Input Standards... Default Output... Composite A Decoder... Serial Output...(TBS100D) Composite B Proc Amp Serial Output (TBS100D)

  • Page 27: Using The Dedicated Push Buttons

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Input Standards Using the Dedicated Push Buttons The decoder employs an auto standard detection system. It will auto detect any of the standards that INPUT are checked in the list of standards. These buttons allow the input signal connected to the rear panel to be selected for processing.
  • Page 28 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Decoder ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ NTSC Line 21/283 This function allows settings to be made to the This item allows various options to be applied to decoder section. line 21/283 of the input signal.

  • Page 29: Timing

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 TIMING FREEZE A momentary push of this button will toggle the Timing function ON or OFF. The Freeze button allows the output picture to be frozen and the Green LED will be illuminated to A prolonged push of this button will reveal a menu indicate the function is activated.

  • Page 30: Noise Reduce

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Split Screen NOISE REDUCE To enable the effects of noise reduction to be easily This item allows Recursive noise reduction with seen this function allows the screen to be split into 2 automatic threshold to be applied to the Luminance halves either left/right or top/bottom.

  • Page 31: Y Gain (Luminance Gain)

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Y GAIN (Luminance Gain) Pressing this button will reveal a numerical readout Pressing this button will reveal a numerical readout display for the Hue of NTSC signals. By using the display for the gain of the luminance signal.

  • Page 32: Memory 1, 2

    SECTION 4 MEMORY 1, 2, 3 This function allows a number of particular setups of the TBS100 to be saved, recalled and cleared. There are 3 memory locations available. A momentary push of one of these three buttons will recall the settings stored in the associated memory location and apply them to the unit.

  • Page 33: Genlock

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ (PAL/PALN/SECAM/NTSC/PALM) H Phase GENLOCK Selecting this item reveals a display showing the horizontal timing of the output signal relative to the A momentary push of this button will toggle the reference sync signal, in nanoseconds. Rotating the Genlock function ON or OFF.

  • Page 34: Enhance

    The level of enhancement may set to Off, Low, Note that the horizontal enhance centre frequency Medium and High. for the TBS100 is fixed at 4.2 MHz. ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Frequency 2.25 MHz/3.375 MHz This function allows the Horizontal Enhancer centre frequency to be chosen as either 2.25 MHz or...

  • Page 35: Setup

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ SECAM Options SETUP SECAM Options Pressing this button will reveal the TBS100/100D Notch Disable main menu that allows other functions to be Bottles Enable AutoDetect accessed. Carrier Disable Chroma Filt Disable TBS100 MAIN MENU ◀...
  • Page 36 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ GPI ◀ Pattern On The GPI connection may be configured as an input On receipt of a valid GPI input the output will (from mechanical switch contacts, relay contacts become the pattern that has been selected via the etc.) as an output or be completely disabled.
  • Page 37 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ RollTrack The full network address has five sets of numbers. For example: 0000:10:01*14*51 This function allows the value of the delay time produced by this module to be sent, via the The first set (0000) is the network segment code RollCall™...
  • Page 38 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Logging If a logging device is attached to the RollCall™ network, information about various parameters can be made available to such a device. Selecting this item reveals a display that allows information to be made available for logging.

  • Page 39: Browse

    NTSCJ signal (an NTSC signal without pedestal) This will allow a connection to be made to another (if available) TBS100/TBS100D unit or any other ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Default output RollCall compatible unit on the network and controlled from this front panel. This is a similar...

  • Page 40: Status

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Status ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Status Display (Toggles with ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Status Display) This menu allows various information about the When this item is selected the display window will status of the unit to be displayed.
  • Page 41 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Software Version Software Version Software Version x.x.x Selecting this item reveals a display showing the version of the software fitted in the module. Select OK to return to the Status Menu. ◀ ◀ ◀ ◀ Serial Number...

  • Page 42: Control

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 RollCall PC Control Panel Screens for the TBS100/TBS100D/TBS100TX/TBS100DTX Control Input Select This allows any one of the three sources of video input signal to be selected for processing. Pattern This function will allow various patterns to be used as the output signal when the pattern Enable function is selected.

  • Page 43: Standards

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Standards Input Standards The decoder employs an auto standard detection system. It will auto detect any of the composite or Y/C standards that are checked in the list of Input Standards. In the example above it will auto detect all standards except NTSC.

  • Page 44: Proc Amp

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Proc Amp Note that for this and other screens the following applies: symbol represents the Preset function and will return the function to the default setting. symbols at the ends of the scroll bar allow the value to be adjusted in discrete steps.

  • Page 45: Features

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Features PAL Line 23 This item allows various options to be applied to line 23 of the input signal. Process As Video When enabled line 23 of the input signal will be processed in the same way as all other lines.

  • Page 46: Enhancer

    Medium and High. Preset is to Low. Note that the horizontal enhance centre frequency for the TBS100 is fixed at 4.2 MHz. Horizontal Enhance Level (TBS100D) This function allows Horizontal enhancement to be applied to the processed signal. The non-linear...

  • Page 47: Noise Reduction

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Noise Reduction This screen allows noise reduction to be applied to the signal. Noise Reduction Enable Selecting this item will enable the noise reduction functions. Y Noise Reduce This item allows Recursive noise reduction to be applied to the luminance channel.

  • Page 48: Encoder

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Encoder This screen allows various parameters of the encoding section to be set up. Encoder Options VITS Insert (on analog outputs only) When this function is selected VITS lines for the operating line standard are inserted in the vertical blanking interval.

  • Page 49: Genlock

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Genlock Genlock When enabled the unit will lock to an incoming valid reference signal with parameters set using this screen. When not enabled the output signal will be free-running. In this mode the frequency accuracy will be ±10 ppm.
  • Page 50 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Genlock (continued) Genlock Offset Phase SECAM This item allows adjustment of the horizontal timing of the output signal relative to the reference sync signal, in nanoseconds. The range is approximately ±37 µs in steps of 74 ns.

  • Page 51: Memories

    SECTION 4 Memories This function allows a number of particular setups of the TBS100 to be saved and recalled. There are 8 memory locations available. This item allows the memory location to be cleared and returned to the default (preset) setting.

  • Page 52: Rolltrack 1-4, Rolltrack

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 RollTrack 1-4, RollTrack 5-8 This function allows the value of the delay time produced by this module to be sent, via the RollCall™ network, to audio delay units connected on the same network. This enables compatible audio delay units to produce an audio delay dependent on this and other similar units.

  • Page 53: Gpi

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 This screen allows the GPI to be configured as and its action defined. GPI Input Setup When configured as an input the GPI connection may be used for accepting GPI information (from mechanical switch contacts, relay contacts etc.) The resulting action that the unit takes may be selected using this item.
  • Page 54 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 GPI Output Setup This function allows the GPI connection to be configured as an output and its action defined. Output Enable When selected the GPI connection will be configured as an Output. Note that this function will toggle with the Input Enable function.

  • Page 55: Logging And Preset

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Logging And Preset Logging If a logging device is attached to the RollCall™ network, information about various parameters can be made available to such a device. This screen allows information about the Input State, Input Standard and the Reference State to be made available for logging by selecting the appropriate box or boxes.

  • Page 56: Status

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Status This screen displays information about various functions. GPI Delay This function will display the total video delay through the unit in milliseconds. Software Version This item shows the version of the software fitted in the module.

  • Page 57: Help

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Help Information Window Definitions This area will show abbreviated data about the status of the unit. Abbreviations used are as follows: First Line Item 1: In (Input Selection) In: CVBS A Composite input A selected. In: CVBS B Composite input B selected.

  • Page 58: Operation Via Card Edge Controls

    TBS100/100D SECTION 4 Operation via Card Edge Controls The unit will respond simultaneously to either remote RollCall commands or card-edge control settings one system overriding the settings of the other. For cards using the RollCall™ remote control system, activating these switches will override the remote control settings.
  • Page 59 TBS100/100D SECTION 4 SWITCHES Two push buttons and an 8 way DIL switch allow various functions and modes to be set. The DIL switch SW3 selects a particular function. The push buttons SW1, SW2 allow the value of the selected function/parameter to be adjusted.

  • Page 60: Tbs100D Commands

    TBS100/100D SECTION 5 APPENDIX 1 TBS100D Commands User Level Command No. Command Name Values 6010 177A Output Select DVI Out 0=Main 1=Preview 0001 Serial Number Static Display (no control) 0002 Software Version Static Display (no control) 0003 <Logging> 1=Preset Unit 0009 <Input Select>...
  • Page 61 TBS100/100D SECTION 5 002B Pass Vertical Data clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 002C PAL Chroma Averager clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 002D Enhancer Enable clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 002E VITS Insert clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 002F Pass Vertical Data clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 0030 Notch Disable clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2)
  • Page 62 TBS100/100D SECTION 5 Supervisor Level Command No. Command Name Values 0001 Serial Number Static Display (no control) 0002 Software Version Static Display (no control) 0003 <Logging> 1=Preset Unit 0004 <Status Display> 1=Restart 0009 <Input Select> 0=Composite A 1=Composite B 2=YC...
  • Page 63 TBS100/100D SECTION 5 0058 NTSC H Phase min=-410 max=410 Step=1 0059 PALN H Phase min=-408 max=408 Step=1 005A PALM H Phase min=-409 max=409 Step=1 005B SECAM H Phase min=-505 max=505 Step=1 005C PAL SC Phase min=-1800 max=1799 Step=1 Div=10 Units=Deg...

  • Page 64: Tbs100 Commands

    TBS100/100D SECTION 5 TBS100 Commands User Level Command No. Command Name Values 0001 Serial Number Static Display (no control) 0002 Software Version Static Display (no control) 0003 <Logging> 1=Preset Unit 0009 <Input Select> 0=Composite A 1=Composite B 2=YC 0018 <Pattern>...
  • Page 65 TBS100/100D SECTION 5 0030 Notch Disable clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 0031 Bottles Enable clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 0032 Carrier Disable clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 0033 Chroma Filt Disable clear=0 set=1 (toggle=2) 0034 <Split Screen> 0=Split Screen Off 1=Top Bottom 2=Left Right 0036 <Memory Save>...
  • Page 66 TBS100/100D SECTION 5 Supervisor Level Command No. Command Name Values 0001 Serial Number Static Display (no control) 0002 Software Version Static Display (no control) 0003 <Logging> 1=Preset Unit 0004 <Status Display> 1=Restart 0009 <Input Select> 0=Composite A 1=Composite B 2=YC...
  • Page 67 TBS100/100D SECTION 5 0059 PALN H Phase min=-408 max=408 Step=1 005A PALM H Phase min=-409 max=409 Step=1 005B SECAM H Phase min=-505 max=505 Step=1 005C PAL SC Phase min=-1800 max=1799 Step=1 Div=10 Units=Deg 005D NTSC SC Phase min=-1800 max=1799 Step=1...

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