Trilogy Mentor RG Quick Start Manual

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Page 1: Contents
Mentor RG Mentor CX Quick Start Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents ..................1 First Steps ..................3 Mentor RG - Connections ............... 4 Mentor RG - Using the Front Panel Controls ........5 Mentor RG - Confirming Hardware Options ........7 Mentor RG - Memory ..............7 Mentor RG - System Defaults ............8 Mentor RG - GPS ................
Page 3: First Steps
The two power supplies provide main and backup operation. If only one is connected, the unit will show an alarm message under the Status menu. o The Mentor RG boot cycle takes approximately 60 seconds: when ready, the display screen shows: MENTOR RG Main Menu <SDI>...
Page 4: Mentor Rg - Connections
Although DHCP support is also offered, a static IP address is recommended. o When first powered up, the Mentor RG is configured with static IP address settings. If the factory default IP address is not suitable, your first task is to change it to match your local network environment.
Page 5: Mentor Rg - Using The Front Panel Controls
Mentor Quick Start Guide Mentor RG - Using the Front Panel Controls o Use the left – right arrow buttons < >, or the rotary control to navigate the menus. o Press OK to select an option, or to go deeper into the menu.
Page 6 Mentor Quick Start Guide o When using the rotary control to increase or decrease values, the increment can be adjusted by changing the ∆ value shown on the LCD. Use the left / right keys to highlight ∆, then the rotary control to adjust. Typically, ∆ values of 1, 10 or 100 are available.
Page 7: Mentor Rg - Confirming Hardware Options
Mentor Quick Start Guide Mentor RG - Confirming Hardware Options o Each Mentor RG may be fitted with up to three option boards. o To see which option boards are fitted, scroll right until <Options> is selected and press OK. If no options are fitted, this menu item will not appear.
Page 8: Mentor Rg - System Defaults
Mentor Quick Start Guide Mentor RG - System Defaults On initial power-up, the Mentor RG will use its internal oven controlled oscillator as the master reference, until either: o A video genlock signal or 5/10 MHz reference is applied and configured.
Page 9: Mentor Rg - Gps
CT125 is also marketed as CX125 The Acutime 360 smart antenna is connected by multi-core data cable and performance is not affected by cable length. For more information, please check the Mentor RG User Guide provided on the accompanying CD.
Page 10 Mentor Quick Start Guide Mentor RG - Connector Wiring Details Full AES functionality is enabled by the additional software feature, 360-23-00. If the feature is not enabled, the AES outputs provide AES digital silence only. Fixed D9 socket on chassis - AES...
Page 11 Mentor Quick Start Guide Fixed D25 socket on chassis – Analogue Audio / Remote Description Notes Fan OK - 1 Pair with 16 - Closed if OK RS422 CTS- RS422 RXD+ or RS232 RX RS422 TXD+ or RS232 TX RS422 RTS- RS422 TXD- RS422 RXD- + 12V DC./ 0.3A...
Page 12: Mentor Rg - Vector
Mentor RG. To start using Vector, follow these simple steps: o Power up the Mentor RG and wait until it has initialised: this takes around 60 seconds. o Although DHCP support is also offered, a static IP address is recommended.
Page 13: Mentor Cx - Getting Started
Mentor CX should be connected to a local area network, using a standard CAT 5 Ethernet cable (not supplied). o When first powered up, the Mentor RG is configured with a factory default static IP address of 192.168.1.252. If the factory default IP address is not suitable, your first task is to change it to match your local network environment.
Page 14: Mentor Cx - Connections
Mentor CX uses the ‘Micro BNC’ connector type, which is interchangeable with the Amphenol ‘HD BNC’ range. o Trilogy offers a short interconnect cable for Mentor RG outputs to Mentor CX channel inputs – please contact your usual sales channel for more information.
Page 15: Mentor Cx - Connector Wiring Details
Mentor Quick Start Guide Mentor CX - Connector Wiring Details AES and LTC From SPG A From SPG B AES in from SPG A: Chassis D9 plug (male) Description AES 1 + (in) AES in from SPG B: AES 1 - (in) Chassis D9 plug (male) - identical AES 2 + (in)
Page 16 Mentor Quick Start Guide AES out: Chassis D9 LTC out: Chassis D9 socket (female) socket (female) Description Description AES 1 + (out) LTC 1 + (out) AES 1 - (out) LTC 1 – (out) Shield Shield Fault Loop + (out) TXD (see note 1) 0V GND 0V GND...
Page 17: Mentor Cx - Front Panel
Mentor Quick Start Guide Mentor CX – Front Panel Controls Panel Lock: press to lock / unlock panel controls. Long press for Configuration Mode – see User Guide for details. Source (SPG) selection A/B: only active in Manual mode. Indicators LEDs within controls illuminate blue to show “selected”.
Page 18: Mentor Cx - Vector
Navigate to the address http://<address> where <address> is that previously entered on the Mentor CX admin page. For example, http://192.168.1.50. o Finally, register the Mentor RG reference generators on the Mentor CX Admin | System Settings page to enable a comprehensive status overview.
Page 19 Mentor Quick Start Guide An example screen shot of Vector which greatly simplifies management of the Mentor RG and CX...
Page 20 Mentor Quick Start Guide Notes Trilogy Communications Ltd. Tel +44(0)1264 384000 26 Focus Way, Andover Support: +44(0)1264 384044 Hampshire SP10 5NY support@trilogycomms.com United Kingdom Document 36090602 © Trilogy Communications Ltd.

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