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- Page 1 DK-AUDIO A/S Marielundvej 37 D DK-2730 Herlev Denmark PT 5201 Compact VariTime Sync Generator Operating Manual...
- Page 2 PT 5201 Compact VariTime Sync Generator DK-AUDIO A/S, Denmark Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved Printed: November 2001 Revision: 2 Publication number: 9499 491 02212...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PT 5201 Contents Contents ........................ONTENTS ........................2-1 AFETY ....................2-1 NTRODUCTION ..................2-1 AFETY RECAUTIONS ............2-1 SE OF AUTION AND ARNING TATEMENTS ................2-2 MPAIRED AFETY ROTECTION ................... 2-2 ECHNICAL PECIFICATION 2.5.1 E ..................2-2 QUIPMENT ATINGS ..............2-3 LECTROSTATIC ENSITIVE EVICES... -
Page 4: Contents
Contents PT 5201 ....................5-1 NITIAL NSPECTION ..................5-1 AFETY NSTRUCTION 5.3.1 G ....................5-1 ROUNDING ................ 5-1 AINS OLTAGE ORD AND USES ....................5-2 OUNTING 5.5.1 R ................5-2 OUNT NSTRUCTIONS .............. 5-4 CCESS TO AND EPLACEMENT OF ARTS ................... - Page 5 PT 5201 Contents 10.1 C [-199, -100] ................. 10-1 OMMAND RRORS 10.2 E [ -299, -200] ................ 10-1 XECUTION RRORS 10.3 D [-399, -300] ..............10-2 EVICE PECIFIC RRORS 11 PT 5201 S ....................11-1 IGNALS 11.1 V ....................11-1 IDEO ATTERNS 11.2 P...
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Page 7: Safety
PT 5201 Safety Safety Read this chapter carefully before installation and use of the instrument. Introduction The instrument described in this manual is designed to be used by properly trained personal only. Only qualified personnel who are aware of hazards involved shall carry out adjustment, maintenance and repair of the exposed equipment. -
Page 8: Impaired Safety Protection
Denmark Phone: +45 44 85 02 55 Fax: +45 44 85 02 50 E-Mail: ptv@ptv.dk Website: http://www.ptv.dk and http://www.DK-Audio.com 2.5.1 Equipment Ratings The instrument can be used with a mains voltage supply of: Voltage: 90-250 VAC Frequency: 47-63 Hz The power Consumption: Does not exceed 25 Watts. -
Page 9: Electrostatic Sensitive Devices
PT 5201 Safety Altitudes up to 2000m Temperatures between 5°C and 45°C Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C. The instrument is equipped with a number of input and output terminals as described in chapter 4 Product Data. -
Page 10: Symbols
Safety PT 5201 Symbols Symbol Explanation: Caution, risk of electric shock. Caution (refer to accompanying documents) Protective conductor terminal. Alternating current Revision 2 Operating Manual... -
Page 11: Introduction And Applications
37ns resolution but over a ±4 fields sequence for PAL and ±2 fields sequence for NTSC. Configuration The operation of PT 5201 Compact VariTime Sync Generator is based on a PC Remote Control. The PC Remote Control program makes it easy to manage all timing, patterns and audio features in one screen. -
Page 12: Applications
Introduction and Applications PT 5201 Applications The PT 5201 is designed to manage slave as well as master operations as a stand-alone unit. In systems where PT 5201 operates as a master the reference is locked to an internal, high stability TCXO oscillator (Temperature Compensated Xtal Oscillator) For use in slave applications the genlock function is used. -
Page 13: Product Data
PT 5201 Product Data Product Data Safety Characteristics This apparatus has been designed and tested in accordance with the safety Class I requirements of the IEC publication 1010-1 (“Safety Requirements for Electrical Measuring Apparatus”), and is safe as supplied. This manual contains information and warnings, which must be followed during operation to ensure operator and service personnel safety. -
Page 14: Analog Black Burst Outputs
Product Data PT 5201 4.3.3.2 Timing Facilities ±4 fields Timing range: PAL: ±2 fields NTSC: Timing resolution: at f 4.3.3.3 Timing Resolution Analog Black Burst: 0.15 ns Video, analog and digital: 37 ns 4.3.3.4 Genlock Signal (Continuous frequency) Continuous frequency reference: 10 MHz Amplitude: 1 V ±3 dB... -
Page 15: Aes/Ebu Audio Generator
PT 5201 Product Data Return loss: >36 dB, to 5 MHz Sync amplitude: PAL: -300 mV ±2% NTSC: -286 mV ±2% Burst amplitude: PAL: 300 mV ±2% NTSC: 286 mV ±2% Video accuracy: Nominal ±2 % ±1 fields Timing range: PAL: ±1 fields NTSC:... -
Page 16: Wordclock (Wclk) Generator
Product Data PT 5201 Pre-emphasis: None +10.4 µs to -9.6 µs in 0.8 µs steps Timing: 4.3.6.1 AES/EBU Output Signals Tones: Stereo 500 Hz Stereo 1 kHz Stereo EBU 1 kHz, single click in ch. A Stereo 8 kHz Click rate: 1 or 3 s. -
Page 17: Presets
PT 5201 Product Data Levels: +10 dBu +8 dBu +7 dBu +6 dBu +5 dBu +4 dBu +3 dBu +2 dBu +1 dBu 0 dBu -1 dBu -2 dBu -3 dBu -4 dBu -5 dBu -6 dBu -7 dBu -8 dBu -9 dBu -10 dBu -11 dBu... -
Page 18: Environmental Conditions
Product Data PT 5201 Environmental Conditions 4.4.1 Regulations and Standards ♦ EN 50081-1/1992 (emissions) ♦ EN 50082-1/1992 (immunity) 4.4.2 Climatic Conditions Temperature range: Storage: - +70 C (41 F – 113 Ambient operating: - +45 C (-22 F - +158 Humidity: Non condensing (IEC 721) 4.4.3... - Page 19 PT 5201 Product Data Mechanical data for two cabinets side by side, fitted with 19" rack mount Height: 44 mm (1.73") Width: 442 mm (18.4") Depth: 380 mm (15") Weight: 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) Operating Manual Revision 2...
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Page 21: Installation
Check the contents of the shipment for completeness and possible transport damage. If the contents are incomplete or damaged, a claim should be filed with the carrier immediately and the DK-Audio Sales or Service organization should be notified in order to facilitate the repair or replacement of the instrument. -
Page 22: Rack Mounting
The power supply is a safety and service part. The ordering number is 4008 109 86650 Rack Mounting The PT 5201 Compact Varitime™ Sync Generator is in a half size 19” rack cabinet. The instrument is intended for rack mounting as well as desktop use. A rack mount kit for conventional 19”... - Page 23 PT 5201 Installation PT5201 Compact Varitime Blindplate Single PT 5201 with Blind plate PT5201 Compact Varitime PT5201 Compact Varitime Double set of PT 5201 The PT 5201 has no built-in cooling fan and will therefore rely on air convection from the air vent holes in the front, back and sides of the cabinet.
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Page 24: Access To And Replacement Of Parts
Installation PT 5201 Access to and Replacement of Parts Safety The opening of covers or removal of parts, expects those to which access can be gained by hand, is liable to expose live parts. The instrument must be disconnected from all voltage sources before performing any adjustment, replacement, maintenance, or repair, which requires the instrument to be opened. -
Page 25: Operating Instructions
PT 5201 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Instrument Description The PT 5201 Sync Generator is designed with a fixed hardware configuration. However, through its ingenious design the hardware allow for flexible software configuration of most parameters and for multiple broadcast standards. The software configuration is controlled remotely by means of a Windows®... -
Page 26: How To Get Started
Negligence of this matter can cause damages to the PT 5201 or the PC COM port How to Get Started These instructions tell you how to connect your PT 5201 to your PC for the very first time. 1. Connect the PT 5201 Compact VariTime Sync Generator unit to the mains using the power cord. -
Page 27: Rear Panel
PT 5201 Operating Instructions 3. Place the CD-ROM in the drive of your PC. Copy the PT 5201 PC Remote Control program to your hard drive and install the software by double click on the icon. The application software will search for previous settings in form of an INI file and will not find it. Click OK to no INI file found. -
Page 28: Menu Description
Operating Instructions PT 5201 or for other reasons the interface cannot install an INI file on the media, the last stored settings are read again. 6.5.2 Menu Description PC Remote Control Files Connect Edit View Help From Connect Generator System Open Genlock Contents... - Page 29 PT 5201 Operating Instructions From File: Opening an already existing file will read the settings into the PC Remote Control and give a connected unit the same set of configuration. From Preset: Opening an already existing preset will read the settings into the PC Remote Control and give a connected unit the same set of configuration and leave the unit in the given preset status.
- Page 30 Operating Instructions PT 5201 Generator Settings: The communication can be established by the PC Remote Control reading the current settings of the unit. To open the communication click on the desired functionally. PC Settings: The communication can be established by the PC Remote Control writing its current/last settings.
- Page 31 PT 5201 Operating Instructions Black Burst Black Bursts are digitally generated under the VariTime system and is independent in timing and generation of TV system (NTSC/PAL). The VariTime system has a resolution of 0.15 ns and the timing range of 4 fields for NTSC and 8 fields for PAL.
- Page 32 Operating Instructions PT 5201 and sign. Incrementing or decrementing by the up/down buttons, or using the timing bar. Using the timing bar by grabbing the pointer with the mouse cursor and moving it, for quick timing. ScH-Phase: The VariTime system features adjustment of the ScH-Phase for the analog test signal generator in the range of ±180º...
- Page 33 PT 5201 Operating Instructions 6.5.2.3.5 System The System menu enables you to calibrate the main oscillator using this PC Remote Control. Also all video outputs can be set to the same TV system (NTSC/PAL) during a Factory Reset. Performing a Factory Reset replace all current settings with the settings the unit has from factory and will not affect any of the four user presets.
- Page 34 Operating Instructions PT 5201 The System Status window is not default and opens by checking System. The settings are stored in an ini file on the used PC. 6.5.2.4.2 Status Bar: The Status Bar is default and is shown below the Front Panel or System Status window. This bar provides information on communications from the PC Remote Control to the connected unit.
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Page 35: Remote Interface
PT 5201 Remote Interface Remote Interface Reference documents IEEE 488.2-1987: IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common Commands SCPI 1995.0: Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments, Vol I-IV. General Description of the Interface Syntax 7.1.1 Connector Description Connector type: 9 pin sub-D male 7.1.2 Protocol The serial remote operates electrically as an RS 232C communication port. -
Page 36: Configuration And Syntax
Remote Interface PT 5201 The PT 5201 communication protocol complies with the: ♦ SCPI 1995.0: Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments, Vol I-IV. This protocol that is based on the IEEE 488.2 (IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols, and Common Commands). For the description of the commands a basic knowledge of operation of the instrument is assumed. -
Page 37: Syntax Elements
PT 5201 Remote Interface The remote system is organized in a tree structure. The structure defines sub-systems. In order to access command lower in the tree or in different branches the entire command string should be used. Indentation is used to indicate the root level and the branches. The highest level is to the left. -
Page 38: Command Syntax
Remote Interface PT 5201 7.1.6 Command Syntax A command consists of a “header” and one or several “parameters”. Header and parameters are separated by space. A header may consist of several keywords. 7.1.7 Syntax of Program Messages A command or query is called a program message unit. Such a program message unit consists of a header, or a header separated by a space from one or more parameters. -
Page 39: Long And Short Form
PT 5201 Remote Interface 7.1.8 Long and Short Form Program messages may be sent in either long or short form ♦ The long form is the full word ♦ The short form is the first character of the long form The short form in a syntax specification is shown in upper case, and the remaining part of the long form is shown in lower case characters. -
Page 41: Commands Summary
PT 5201 Commands Summary Commands Summary All commands listed consist of both a set- and request-command unless specifically listed in the table as <query only> or <no query> Mandated Commands Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks *CLS Clear Status Command *ESE *ESE? *ESR? -
Page 42: Status Subsystem
Commands Summary PT 5201 8.2.2 STATus Subsystem Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :OPERation [:EVENt]? <Query only> :CONDition? :ENABle :ENABle? :QUEStionable [:EVENt]? <Query only> :CONDition :ENABle :ENABle? :PRESet? <Query only> Instrument Commands 8.3.1 INPut Subsystem Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :GENLock :SYSTem... - Page 43 PT 5201 Commands Summary Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :BB2 :SYSTem PAL|PAL_ID|NTSC|JNTSC Depends on factory Note 2 reset: PAL, NTSC, or JNTSC :DELay <Field>,<Line>,<Htime> 0,0,0 :SCHPhase <-179 to 180> :BB2? <Query only> :BB3 :SYSTem PAL|PAL_ID|NTSC|JNTSC Depends on factory Note 2 reset: PAL, NTSC, or JNTSC...
- Page 44 Commands Summary PT 5201 Command Parameter Status after *RST Remarks :SIGNal See Chap. 10, PT5201 S1KHZ Signals :LEVel See Chap. 10, PT5201 Depends on factory Signals reset: -18 or –20 :TIMing See Chap. 10, PT5201 48kHz only Signals :WORDclock F441KHZ | F48KHZ F48KHZ :CLICk :AESebu?
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Page 45: Commands Explanation
PT 5201 Commands Explanation. Commands Explanation. Mandated Commands • *CLS CLEAR STATUS Clear the SCPI error queue. • *ESE STANDARD EVENT STATUS ENABLE COMMAND The device accepts this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version. • *ESE? STANDARD EVENT STATUS ENABLE QUERY The device responds to this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this... -
Page 46: Required Commands
Commands Explanation. PT 5201 • *SRE SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE The device accepts this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version. • *SRE? SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE QUERY The device responds to this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version, i.e. -
Page 47: Status Commands
PT 5201 Commands Explanation. • SYSTem:PRESet:STORe Command to store the actual configuration in a preset. Four user presets from 1 to 4 are available. Example: SYST:PRES:STOR 2 store configuration in preset 2 • SYSTem:PRESet:NAME Command for naming a user preset. Four user presets from 1 to 4 are available. The number of characters in the name is limited to sixteen, 16, and may NOT contain spaces. -
Page 48: Instrument Commands
Commands Explanation. PT 5201 Instrument Commands 9.3.1 INPut Commands • INPut:GENLock:SYSTem Command for selecting the genlock system. Possible selections are System Description INTernal Internal PALBurst PAL burst lock NTSCburst NSTC burst lock F10MHZ 10 MHz lock Example: INP:GENL:SYST F10MHZ set system to 10MHz lock INP:GENL:SYST? response: F10MHZ •... -
Page 49: Output Commands
PT 5201 Commands Explanation. • INPut:GENLock:CALibrate:ENABle Command to enable calibration of the internal 10 MHz oscillator reference. This command must be issued before using the INP:GENL:CAL:ADJ command Example: INP:GENL:CAL:ENAB ON enable calibration of the internal 10 MHz reference INP:GENL:CAL:ENAB? response: ON •... - Page 50 Commands Explanation. PT 5201 System Description PAL_ID PAL with line 7 pulse NTSC NTSC with setup JNTSC NTSC no setup Example: OUTP:BB1:SYST PAL_ID set system for BB output 1 to PAL with line 7 pulse OUTP:BB1:SYST? response: PAL_ID • OUTPut:BB1:DELay •...
- Page 51 PT 5201 Commands Explanation. OUTP:BB2:SCHP -160 set the ScHPhase for BB output 2 to -160deg OUTP:BB2:SCHP? response: -160 • OUTPut:BB1? • OUTPut:BB2? • OUTPut:BB3? Command to display the complete settings of the three Black Burst output. The response contains five fields: <System>,<Field>,<Line>,<HTime>,<ScHPhase>...
- Page 52 Commands Explanation. PT 5201 HTime(NTSC) < 63492.1ns It is not possible to select a delay outside the range of the selected system. See the table below. ANALOG PAL, 625 lines NTSC, 525 lines Field Line Field Line -0, .., -312 -0, .., -311 -0, .., -312 -0, .., -262...
- Page 53 PT 5201 Commands Explanation. • OUTPut:AUDio:OUTput Command to select the output of the audio signal. The output may be either analog or AES/EBU audio. Example: OUTP:AUD:OUTP AES select AES/EBU as the audio output OUTP:AUD:OUTP? response: AESEBU • OUTPut:AUDio:ANALog:SIGNal Command to select the audio signal of the analog audio output signal. Refer to chapter 10, PT5201 Signals, for a description of the analog audio signals available.
- Page 54 Commands Explanation. PT 5201 Example: OUTP:AUD:ANAL? response: S1KHZ,SILENCE,1 • OUTPut:AUDio:AESebu:SYSTem Command to select the audio system of the AES/EBU audio output signal. Possible selections are PAL or NTSC Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as ANALOG.
- Page 55 PT 5201 Commands Explanation. Command to select the sample rate of the AES/EBU generator and of the Wordclock output. The frequency can be either 44.1 or 48 kHz. Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as ANALOG. The settings will take effect the next time the AES/EBU audio output is selected.
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Page 57: Error Codes
PT 5201 Error Codes Error Codes 10.1 Command Errors [-199, -100] Error Error string Number [description/explanation/example] -101 Invalid character A command or parameter contains an invalid character, e.g. a header containing an ampersand, SYST:VERS&. -102 Syntax error An unrecognized command or data type was encountered, e.g. a string was received when the generator didn’t accept strings. -
Page 58: Device Specific Errors [-399, -300]
Error Codes PT 5201 10.3 Device Specific Errors [-399, -300] Error Error string Number [description/explanation/example] -360 Communication error A communication error on the serial port was detected -361 Parity error in program message Parity bit not correct when data received on the serial port -362 Framing error in program message A stop bit was not detected when data was received, e.g. -
Page 59: Pt 5201 Signals
PT 5210 PT 5201 Signals PT 5201 Signals Symbols: PAL: Only in 625-lines PAL system. NTSC: Only in 525-lines NTSC system X: Both PAL and NTSC systems 11.1 Video Patterns. Remote name PT 5201 CBAR SMPTE C.Bar CBSMpte NTSC EBU C.Bar CBEBu FCC C.Bar CBFCc... -
Page 60: Pattern Selections After System Change
PT 5201 Signals PT 5210 11.2 Pattern Selections after System Change The tables apply, when one or more signals only exist in one system. COLORBAR GENERATOR: PAL Specific patterns: → EBU C.Bar SMPTE C.Bar → 75% C.Bar+Red SMPTE C.Bar → CCIR Line18 SMPTE C.Bar NTSC specific patterns:... - Page 61 PT 5210 PT 5201 Signals Remote name Embedded Analog AES/EBU 0 dBu -1 dBu -2 dBu -3 dBu -4 dBu -5 dBu -6 dBu -7 dBu -8 dBu -9 dBu -10 dBu -11 dBu -12 dBu -13 dBu -15 dBu -18 dBu -20 dBu -24 dBu...
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Page 62: Reset Configuration
PT 5210 Remote name Embedded Analog AES/EBU +5.6 µs +5.6 +6.4 µs +6.4 +7.2 µs +7.2 +8.0 µs +8.0 +8.8 µs +8.8 +9.6 µs +9.6 +10.4 µs +10.4 11.4 Reset Configuration Whenever the SCPI command *RST is issued and/or the preset button on the front is used as a reset, (pressing it for more than15seconds), the actual settings will be reset according to the following: NTSC 7.5% setup... - Page 63 PT 5210 END OF DOCUMENT 11-5 Operating Manual Revision 2...
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