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Master Reference Generator
User Guide
ISSUE 1.5
TRILOGY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
26 Focus Way
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 5NY
United Kingdom
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+44 (0) 1264 384000
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  • Page 1 Mentor RG Master Reference Generator User Guide ISSUE 1.5 TRILOGY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED 26 Focus Way Andover Hampshire SP10 5NY United Kingdom Telephone. +44 (0) 1264 384000 www.trilogycomms.com...
  • Page 2 Mentor RG The Copyright of the information and drawings in this document is the property of Trilogy Communications Limited of Andover, Hampshire and is neither to be reproduced in whole or in part, nor disclosed to a third party, without the prior written consent of Trilogy Communications Limited.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........................38 NALOGUE IDEO TANDARD ........................39 NALOGUE IDEO ETTINGS | VITC ......................... 41 NALOGUE IDEO ......................... 41 NALOGUE IDEO DENT ....................42 NALOGUE IDEO RONT PANEL ENUS .................... 50 NALOGUE IDEO VAILABLE ATTERNS Page 3 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 4 (1 PPS) S ................93 ULSE PER SECOND IGNAL AVEFORM 14.8 GPS | M ......................... 94 TRUCTURE 14.9 GPS | A (ATR)....................96 BSOLUTE EFERENCE 14.10 GPS | F ........................97 RONT ANEL MENU Page 4 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 5 .......................... 120 UTPUTS 20.13 .................... 120 NALOGUE UDIO UTPUT ERFORMANCE 20.14 ..........................120 LOCK UTPUT 20.15 GPI I ........................121 NPUTS AND UTPUTS 20.16 LTC (L ) ......................121 ONGITUDINAL IMECODE 20.17 ..........................121 ISCELLANEOUS Page 5 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 6: Application

    Partial or incremental updates without causing disruption (where possible) • • The ability to copy, backup and restore configuration data. Please see section 3.9 of this manual for information on getting started with this feature. Page 6 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 7: Available Features And Options

    Please see section 12 of this manual for more information on setup and configuration of options and features. Additional hardware options and software features will be offered in the future: please contact your supplier or Trilogy for more information. Page 7 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 8: Technical Support

    Mentor RG 1.4 T ECHNICAL UPPORT UK & International Please contact Trilogy at the UK headquarters. Trilogy Communications Ltd 26 Focus Way Andover Hampshire SP10 5NY United Kingdom E-mail: support@trilogycomms.com Tel: +44 (0)1264 384000 Alternatively please contact your reseller. Contact details may be found at www.trilogycomms.com.

  • Page 9: Installation

    IEC connector is internally bonded to both the chassis and technical 0V to meet safety requirements and performance specifications. The stud allows the addition of an earth strap, if required, in rack installations. Page 9 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 10: Mains Connection And

    DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. ATTENTION IL Y A RISQUE D’EXPLOSION SI LA BATTERIE EST REMPLACÉE PAR UNE BATTERIE DE TYPE INCORRECT. METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES USAGÉES CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS. Page 10 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    Mentor RG 2.6 R ANEL ONNECTIONS Page 11 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 12: Analogue Audio / Remote Connector Pinout

    The unit senses a failure of any internal voltage rail, causing the relay contact to open. 2.7.1.4 Fan Fail Output This open collector status output indicates correct operation of the internal cooling fan. Open circuit / short circuit and stalled fans are detected. Page 12 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 13 Mentor RG GPI inputs Mentor RG comprise single ended ground-to-operate inputs. The inputs can withstand +/-20V and draw approx. 600uA when operated. To use a GPI input, connect the input to the Mentor RG ground. Page 13 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 14 D type. As an alternative to an external power supply, a +12V, 300 mA feed is available on pin 10 of the D25 connector. Page 14 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 15: Aes Connector Pinout

    (e.g. computer or laptop) using a 1:1 CAT 5 RJ45 cable (not provided). If connected directly to a computer or laptop, either a crossover or straight through style Ethernet cable may be used. Page 15 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Mentor RG 3. OPERATION 3.1 F RONT ANEL Page 16 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 17: Power O N Display

    GPS option board 1pps lock error  PTP state is faulty  A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) used to show information to guide the user through • operating the various functions and show status information Page 17 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 18: Basic Operational Technique

    Where appropriate, the currently active option is indicated by square brackets (e.g. [ON]). If the active option is also selected, it is indicated by asterisks (e.g. *ON*). Page 18 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 19: Changing Values

    The option to configure this feature is located under the Setup >> More >> Display >> Menu Timeout menu. 3.8 F RONT ANEL Front panel controls may be locked to prevent inadvertent changes of settings. To lock or unlock the controls, press the LEFT and RIGHT buttons simultaneously. Page 19 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 20: Using Vector | Web Browser Based Management

    Navigate to the address http://<address> where <address> is that which you entered on the Mentor RG front panel. For example, http://192.168.1.50. At the log-in screen, enter the username and password which by default are both set as admin. The landing page for Vector will then be displayed. Page 20 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 21: Top Level Menu

    On the front panel, the top level menu can be reached by repeated press of the “cancel” button. The top level menu currently holds these branches: Home: Top Level Audio Setup Options Lock Status Page 21 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 22: Updating Mentor Rg

    Changes to menu structure This is most easily carried out from the admin web pages of Vector; please see section 11.6 for details. Please contact your supplier or Trilogy Technical Support for more information. Page 22 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 23: Help

    PDF versions of the Mentor RG User Guides can be downloaded from the support website by clicking the short links on this page. QR codes provide an easy way for smartphone users to download the documents. Page 23 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 24: Help | Contact

    Mentor RG 4.3 H ONTACT Page 24 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 25: Sdi: Digital Video

    From the first page, SDI Channels 1, 2 and 3 are available. For clarity, only SDI 1 is shown: the other channels are identical. The SDI 1 page then branches into additional sub-menus, selected on the side-bar, as shown later in this section. Page 25 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 26: Digital Video | Standard

    720p / 30 720p / 29.97 29.97 720p / 25 720p / 24 720p / 23.98 23.98 Note: • I denotes Interlace scan P denotes Progressive scan • • PsF denotes Progressive scan – segmented frame. Page 26 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 27: Digital Video | Settings

    5.2.2 Digital Video – Settings -- Available Patterns The range of available patterns depends on the line standard selected. Additional patterns are available if the HD SDI option is enabled. See the tables in 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2 for details. Page 27 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 28 • • 6.0 MHz Line Sweep • • 25Hz Lip Sync • Bowtie • • 30Hz Lip Sync • Clean_Aperture_4_3 • Clean_Aperture_16_9 • 4:3 Test Card • 16:9 Test Card • Clean Aperture • Page 28 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 29 PLUGE • • Multiburst • Bowtie • • Clean Aperture • 24Hz Lip Sync • • 25Hz Lip Sync • • 30Hz Lip Sync • • 50Hz Lip Sync • 60Hz Lip Sync • Page 29 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 30 4:3 same as frame 1001 4:3 same as frame 1010 16:9 vertically centred 1011 14:9 vertically centred 1101 4:3 – alternate 14:9 centre 1110 16:9 - alternate 14:9 centre 1111 16:9: alternate 4:3 centre Page 30 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 31: Digital Video | Audio

    Tone Mode to “On” will provide continuous tone. 5.4 D IGITAL IDEO IMECODE The extended timecode menus are displayed when the 360-22-00 Timecode option has been activated. Please see section 13 for more information. Page 31 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 32: Digital Video | Ident

    IGITAL IDEO DENT Using the ident menu, choose the “Number of Lines” of text before entering text using the “Ident Text” fields. Lines which are not available are indicated by a string of asterisks. Page 32 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 33: Igital Ideo Ront Anel Enus

    [ see sub-menu below ] Timecode [ optional item ] Audio [ see sub-menu below ] Note: The EDH menu branch is only displayed when the SDI channel is generating SD (standard definition) video signals. Page 33 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 34 Number of Lines prepared and loaded. 5.6.3 Timing Set Timing Offsets Line Field Frame Clear All < offset in pixels > < offset in lines > < offset 0 or 1 frame > Are You Sure? Page 34 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 35 As Group 1 As Group 1 As Group 1 Disabled CH 1 Grade 1 see sub-menu Enabled Grade 2 < set > CH 2 < set > CH 3 < set > CH 4 Page 35 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 36 Tone Mode sub-menu. Setting Tone mode to “Off” mutes the signal but retains the AES data within the stream. Setting Tone Mode to “On” will provide continuous tone. Page 36 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 37: Av: Analogue Video

    Black and Burst: the menu text reflects this and will change accordingly for other configurations. Additional side bar menu entries will appear, again depending on the channel configuration and options which have been activated. Page 37 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 38: Analogue Video | Standard

    1920x1080/60/2:1 1125 1920x1080/59.94/2:1 1125 1920x1080/50/2:1 1125 1920x1080/30/1:1 1125 1920x1080/29.97/1:1 1125 1920x1080/25/1:1 1125 1920x1080/24/1:1 1125 1920x1080/23.98/1:1 1125 1920x1080/30/sF 1125 1920x1080/29.97/sF 1125 1920x1080/25/sF 1125 1920x1080/24/sF 1125 1920x1080/23.98/sF 1125 1280x720/60/1:1 1280x720/59.94/1:1 1280x720/50/1:1 1280x720/30/1:1 1280x720/29.97/1:1 1280x720/25/1:1 1280x720/24/1:1 1280x720/23.98/1:1 Page 38 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 39: Analogue Video | Settings

    RGB. Test Pattern settings are on the left of the main panel, timing on the right side. The range of available patterns depends on both the line standard selected and the output configuration (composite, YUV etc.). Page 39 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 40 • • Convergence Grille • • • PLUGE • • • SPLUGE • • • 15% White Window • • • 100% White Window • • • Multiburst • • Sin(x)/x • • • Page 40 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 41: Analogue Video | Vitc

    NALOGUE IDEO DENT The Ident page is displayed when appropriate, for configurations which support a test pattern. For Channels 1-3, this is: • Comp/BnB/BnB • • YC/BnB • An example page is shown below. Page 41 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 42: Analogue Video | Front Panel Menus

    [ see sub menu ] [ see sub menu ] [ see sub menu ] [ see sub menu ] Comp/BnB/BnB [ see sub menu ] [ see sub menu ] YC/BnB [ see sub menu ] Page 42 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 43 [ see sub menu ] < adjust > Field < adjust > 4 Frame < adjust > < adjust > Clear All Note 1: VITC menu branch is only displayed when Timecode software feature is enabled. Page 43 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 44 Note 1: For details of these menus, see section 5.2. Note 2: Within the Timing menu, “4 Frame” is shown for PAL: “2 Frame” for NTSC. Note 3: VITC menu branch is only displayed when Timecode software feature is enabled. Page 44 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 45 4 Frame when timecode option is enabled. Clear All VITC Note 1: For the list of available patterns, see section 6.7. Note 2: For details of the Test Pattern menu, see section 5.2.1. Page 45 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 46 < adjust > Moving Clear All [ see Note 2 below ] Note 1: For the list of available patterns, see section 6.7. Note 2: For details of the Test Pattern menu, see section 5.2.1. Page 46 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 47 Timecode option is enabled. < adjust > Clear All VITC Note 1: For the list of available patterns, see section 6.7. Note 2: For details of the Test Pattern menu, see section 5.2.1. Page 47 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 48 Analogue Video Output Menu: Output 4/5 Black & Burst Video Std. Timing VITC Line [ see sub menu ] < adjust > Field < adjust > 4 Frame < adjust > < adjust > Clear All Page 48 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 49 Frame < offset 0 or -1 field > Clear All < Are You Sure? > Note: the option for Timing at Field level is only displayed for “interlaced” video standards, not for “progressive” standards. Page 49 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 50: Analogue Video | Available Test Patterns

    • • Convergence Grille • • • PLUGE • • • SPLUGE • • • 15% White Window • • • 100% White Window • • • Multiburst • • Sin(x)/x • • • Page 50 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 51 1920x1080/50/2:1 1125 1920x1080/30/1:1 1125 1920x1080/29.97/1:1 1125 1920x1080/25/1:1 1125 1920x1080/24/1:1 1125 1920x1080/23.98/1:1 1125 1920x1080/30/sF 1125 1920x1080/29.97/sF 1125 1920x1080/25/sF 1125 1920x1080/24/sF 1125 1920x1080/23.98/sF 1125 1280x720/60/1:1 1280x720/59.94/1:1 1280x720/50/1:1 1280x720/30/1:1 1280x720/29.97/1:1 1280x720/25/1:1 1280x720/24/1:1 1280x720/23.98/1:1 6Hz(30/24) 6Hz(29.97/23.97) 625/50 525/59.94 Page 51 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 52: Audio

    The front panel menu structure may be different to the web pages but most options are available albeit in a slightly different format. Front panel menus are grouped together in the manual, at the end of this section. 7.1 A UDIO TANDARD 7.2 A | AES UDIO Page 52 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 53: Audio | Analogue

    Mentor RG 7.3 A UDIO NALOGUE Page 53 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 54: Audio | Front Panel Menus

    CH 2 <set> CCIR Grade Lip Sync Direction Default Grade 1 Grade 2 AES 2 Standard Reverse [ as AES 1 ] Sync to SDI Video Standard SDI Ch 1 SDI Ch 2 SDI Ch 3 Page 54 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 55 Mentor RG 7.4.1 Audio: AES 1 / AES 2. The AES 2 sub-menu is identical to AES 1. 7.4.2 Audio: Analogue The Direction option swaps the CCIR/EBU tone blips between left and right channels Page 55 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 56: Genlock

    Field Lock: alters the field lock action - instantaneous or slow lock. See section 8.1.3 • Input Standard: See section 8.1.4. • To enter any of these sub-menus, press . The sub-menus are described below. Page 56 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 57 5 fields until the unit is locked. This mode is useful if the instant locking of the crash mode is found to upset any downstream equipment. • Slow: Page 57 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 58: Genlock | Front Panel Menu

    External 10 MHz Use Ext. 10MHz Line Drop Manual SubCarrier Phasing Use Flywheel Slow Follow Input Force Strict ScH Not Present † Follow Ext. SubCarrier Phase † Not Present is for information only Sync Lock Only Page 58 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 59: Setup

    When a GPI input is asserted, it can cause one of a number of responses. The menus also provide choice of the trigger point, e.g. rising or falling edge. Choices of Response and Trigger are shown below. Response Trigger Page 59 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 60 The image above shows the events which can be used to “fire” GPI output 1: GPI output 2 is independent but configured in exactly the same manner. Any number of events may be checked, they will act as a logical “OR”. Page 60 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 61: Setup | Front Panel Menu

    Upgrades - upgrading the Mentor RG, including the addition of new features and test patterns. • Boot Delay – 0 to 10 minutes 9.2.2 Setup – Clock Output Setup Clock Output 10MHz 27MHz AES 1 Word Clock AES 2 Word Clock Page 61 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 62 Inputs: the actions which the Mentor RG will carry out when a control signal (trigger) is applied to GPI input 1 or 2. • Outputs: the events which will trigger the Mentor RG GPI outputs. The available output conditions include error and status indications. For connector wiring, see section 2.7. Page 62 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 63 9.2.5 Setup – RTC (Real Time Clock) Setup RTC Setup Show Set Date & Time Timezone < enter > < enter and set > < global list > Page 63 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 64 < adjust > IP Subnet Mask < adjust > Default Gateway < adjust > Serial Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 Parity None Even Mark Space Stop Bit Data Bits Mode RS232 RS422 Page 64 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 65 9.2.7 Setup – Display Setup Display Menu Timeout Contrast Disable < adjust > Enable Set Period <3 - 120 sec> 9.2.8 Setup – Master/Slave Setup Master/Slave Synchronise Master Address < enter > < Set Address > Page 65 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 66 <Press OK or cancel> FPGA <Press OK or cancel> Menus <Press OK or cancel> Test Patterns <Press OK or cancel> Proprietary Test Patterns <Press OK or cancel> Logo <Press OK or cancel> Bootloader <Press OK or cancel> Page 66 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 67: Status

    LED style indicators show STATUS real-time information, in one of three states: • Red: Error • Amber: Passive (don’t care) • Green: OK There are additional web pages for PTP status, PTP statistics and logging. Page 67 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 68: Status | Ptp

    Error STATUS logs also carry a date and time stamp and may be viewed or cleared from their sub-menu. Page 68 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 69: Status | Front Panel Menu

    Mentor RG 10.4 S TATUS RONT ANEL Page 69 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 70: Admin

    After selecting one of the five entries from the list, all actions are available. Note that the “Reload factory default” option can be used to reset the active configuration to factory default values and should be used with caution. Page 70 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 71: Admin | System Settings

    5 minutes, it may take longer for your Mentor RG to settle after the update, so always allow sufficient time. Update files will be supplied by Trilogy Technical Support – please contact them for more information. Page 71 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 72: Admin | Software Delete

    Keycodes are unique for each mentor RG and cannot be re-used. A list of currently available features is provided in section 12.1. 11.7 A DMIN YSTEM RRORS This menu entry is only visible if system errors are present. Page 72 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 73: Options And Features

    360-23-00 Audio test tones feature Software feature to add analogue and AES test tones (including GLITS interrupted channel ident tone) Notes: 1. Normally only a single 360-20-00 will be fitted to each Mentor RG. Page 73 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 74: Hardware Options

    Audio Lock Setup Status Options SDI 3G As explained above, this is a typical arrangement although others are possible. Further information on the menus for each option board are given in the following chapters. Page 74 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 75: Software Features

    From the front panel menus, navigate to Setup >> More >> Upgrades >> Features and enter the 12 character code using the rotary control and <enter> key. Page 75 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 76: 13. Software Feature: 360-22-00 Timecode

    GPS when the first of the three options above is used. Note that menu options to “show clock” are only available via the front panel menus. For some common configuration suggestions, please see section 19. Page 76 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 77: Timecode | Extended Setup Menu

    Mode • o Auto: sets a scheduled time for jamming to take place. This is a recurring action o Manual: on command JAM: initiates the JAM procedure with OK / cancel options. • Page 77 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 78 User Bits: the primary function of the User Bits is to allow the operator to embed a date • code within the data stream since timecode represents only embedded time. This conforms to SMPTE S309. Page 78 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 79: Timecode | Sdi

    360-20-00 HD/3G SDI Expansion module • Once enabled, the on-screen timecode position may be set to each of the four corners of the screen (top left, top right, bottom left or bottom right) using the “Position” menu. Page 79 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 80: Timecode | Analogue Video

    13.4.3 Lines sub-menu The “Lines” option menu provides selection of the line where VITC is inserted. Here, “Line1” or “Line 2” indicates the first and second lines in each field which have VITC inserted. Page 80 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 81: Timecode | Extended Front Panel Setup Menu

    [ as above - 23.98 Hz ] 29.97 Hz (df) [ as above - 23.98 Hz ] 29.97 Hz [ as above - 23.98 Hz ] 30 Hz [ as above - 23.98 Hz ] Page 81 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 82 The primary function of the User Bits is to allow the operator to embed a date code within the data stream since timecode represents only embedded time. This conforms to SMPTE S309. Data for each user bit may be set to a value between 0 and F. Page 82 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 83: Timecode | Analogue Video - Front Panel Menu

    < -23:59:59 to +23:59:59 > 6.6.2. 2. The “Drop” menu entry shown Show Clock under the VITC branch is only displayed for video standard 525 (NTSC). <r ead only > Page 83 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 84 < set line number > < set line number > < set line number > < set line number > Here, “Line1” or “Line 2” indicates the first and second lines in each Field which have VITC inserted. Page 84 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 85: Timecode | Sdi - Front Panel Menu

    Once the software feature has been enabled, an extra item will be shown in the menu tree for each SDI output. For more information on the general SDI settings, see section 13.6. NOTES 1. The “Drop” menu entry shown under the DVITC Mode branch is only displayed for video standard 525 (NTSC). Page 85 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 86 Once enabled, the on-screen timecode position may be set to each of the four corners of the screen (top left, top right, bottom left or bottom right) using the “Position” menu. The hardware revision of any fitted expansion modules may be checked from the Status menu: see section 9.2.4 for details. Page 86 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 87: 14. Option: 360-15-12 Gps Time Reference

    This is a hardware option, module type 360-15-12. It must only be fitted in option slot 1: if fitted into any other position, an error message will be displayed. After installation, the module is automatically detected and new menus displayed. See section 14.8. Page 87 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 88 Whenever possible, avoid placing the GPS antenna in close proximity to broadcast antennae or near television or FM radio transmitters. Certain frequencies are harmonics of the GPS signal and can impair reception. Page 88 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 89: Gps | Antenna - Internal Receiver

    If a cable is run over a flat roof, suspend the cable from suitable cable hangers. • At the point of connection to the antenna, arrange the cable to form a drip loop, to eliminate water ingress. Page 89 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 90 Cable < 35 metres     Cable < 50 metres    Cable < 75 metres    Cable < 100 metres   CT125 is also marketed as CX125 Page 90 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 91: Gps | External Eceiver Ntenna Ombination

    Serial TX- (output) Port B: Receive - Serial RX+ (input) Port A: Transmit + Serial RX- (input) Port A: Transmit - 1PPS+ (input) 1PPS Transmit + 1PPS- (input) 1PPS Transmit - DC Power DC Ground Page 91 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 92 Main / reserve dual SPG – single antenna Main / reserve 2 † dual SPG – dual antenna † † Connect each SPG using the connectors marked “Main”. Do not connect the “Reserve” connectors. Page 92 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 93: Gps | Acquisition Process

    With “Lock to 1 PPS” turned on, this signal locks the internal 27 MHz PLL oscillator such that PAL output signals are both frequency locked and phase locked. Any NTSC output signals are frequency locked but cannot be phase locked. In addition, the real-time clock (RTC) is locked to GPS time. Page 93 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 94: Gps | Menu Structure

    PPS Lock. If the PPS Lock mode is set to ON, it only affects the “Internal Free Run” mode of genlock. The internal oscillator is then locked to the GPS reference. o Cable Delay (ns). Provides compensation for the propagation delay of the antenna cable. Page 94 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 95 Trimble Acutime 360. We have not tested the 360-15-12 GPS Option module with other manufacturers’ receivers and some adjustment of those products may be required. Please contact Trilogy Technical Support for assistance with other receiver type options. Page 95 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 96: Gps | Absolute Time Reference (Atr)

    This allows the current state of the Mentor RG to be computed with regard to the epoch as defined by ATR. By accurate determination of current time, any ATR equipped items may be locked together again. Page 96 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 97: Gps | Front Anel Menu

    < on/off (default ON) > ATR Lock Crash Lock < on/off > Execute Cable Delay < offset 0 - 999999nS > All of these settings, are also presented in the Vector web management pages. See 14.8. Page 97 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 98: Option: 360-16-01 Tri-Level Sync (Tls)

    The range of available TLS standards is shown in section 15.3. The chart also shows which timing options are available for the different standards. The timing menu will follow one of the two formats shown below. Page 98 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 99: Tls | Available Standards

    1920x1080/50/2:1 1125 1920x1080/30/1:1 1125 1920x1080/29.97/1:1 1125 1920x1080/25/1:1 1125 1920x1080/24/1:1 1125 1920x1080/23.98/1:1 1125 1920x1080/30/sF 1125 1920x1080/29.97/sF 1125 1920x1080/25/sF 1125 1920x1080/24/sF 1125 1920x1080/23.98/sF 1125 1280x720/60/1:1 1280x720/59.94/1:1 1280x720/50/1:1 1280x720/30/1:1 1280x720/29.97/1:1 1280x720/25/1:1 1280x720/24/1:1 1280x720/23.98/1:1 6Hz(30/24) 6Hz(29.97/23.97) 625/50 525/59.94 Page 99 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 100: Tls | Front Panel Menu

    [ as output 1 ] [ see table below ] Timing Line < offset in pixels > Field < offset in lines > Frame < offset 0 or -1 field > Clear All < Are You Sure? > Page 100 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 101: 16. Software Features: Ntp And Snmp

    Front Panel Menu Setup Mode †Server Address †Server Timeout Server Mode <enter IP Address> <0 - 9999 sec> Client Mode Disabled Note: Fields to set server address and server timeout are only displayed in “Client” mode. Page 101 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 102: Snmp

    • The IP addresses of the SNMP Managers where notification traps are sent. Up to three SNMP manager addresses may be configured. Page 102 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 103 Mentor RG Front Panel Menu Setup SNMP Notification Manager Addresses Off/On Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Please contact your usual representative or Trilogy Support to request the Mentor RG MIB (Management Information Base). Page 103 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 104: 17. Option: 360-20-00 Hd/3G-Sdi Module

    Other menus follow the same layout as the main-board SD/HD SDI signals – see section 5. The only exceptions occur when 3G Level B is enabled. “Display Settings”, allowing Pattern “Ident” now includes all settings for Text Streams 1 and 2. Streams 1 & 2 to be selected. Page 104 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 105: Vailable Ideo Tandards

    720p / 30 720p / 29.97 29.97 720p / 25 720p / 24 720p / 23.98 23.98 Note: • I denotes Interlace scan P denotes Progressive scan • • PsF denotes Progressive scan – segmented frame. Page 105 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 106: Available Test Patterns

    PLUGE • • Multiburst • Bowtie • • Clean Aperture • 24Hz Lip Sync • • 25Hz Lip Sync • • 30Hz Lip Sync • • 50Hz Lip Sync • 60Hz Lip Sync • Page 106 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 107: Front Panel Menu

    Timing [ see sub-menu ] Timecode [ optional item ] Audio [ see sub-menu ] Note: The EDH menu branch is only displayed when the channel is generating SD video signals. Off / On Page 107 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 108: 18. Software Feature: 360-21-00 Ptp

    The front panel menus only offer selection of the operational mode and choice of one of the four pre-defined profiles, as shown in section 18.3. The full range of parameter settings is provided via the Vector web interface. Page 108 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 109: Ptp | Configure

    Accept connections from slave devices – and – o Lock to a higher status device This essentially defines a three level hierarchy • When Slave is selected, Mentor RG is locked to a higher status master device. Page 109 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 110 Clock Accuracy This characterizes a clock for the purpose of the best master clock (BMC) algorithm. It is represented in hex (as per IEEE-1588). Select the required clock accuracy from the list. Page 110 of 121 Trilogy Communications...
  • Page 111 18.2.4 Multiplier Options Announce Repeat Range and default value differ per Specifies the number of Timeout Multiplier profile. announce intervals that have to pass without receipt of an Announce message before the occurrence of the event. Page 111 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 112: Ptp | Front Panel Menus

    C = “Clock Options” visible • I = “Interval Options” visible none = no options branches are visible • Profile End-to-end Peer-to-peer Media SMPTE Master G C I G C I Slave none none Disabled none none Page 112 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 113: 19. Common Configurations

    Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. The Mentor RG must be configured with a fixed (static) IP Address: DHCP is not suitable for this application. The Mentor RG will now be serving requests for NTP time at the configured IP Address. Page 113 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 114: Daylight Saving Time

    If the input genlock VITC changes, the Mentor will require a Jam! to reflect this change. This ensures continuity of output timecode. Page 114 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 115: 20. Specification

    NTERNAL EFERENCE SCILLATOR TABILITY Frequency Stability (per year) < ±50ppb Temperature stability < ±10ppb (over operating temperature range) Ageing rate (per day) < ±0.5ppb Warm up settling time to <±10ppb 10 minutes @ +20°C Page 115 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 116: Genlock Video Input Performance

    ±32 µS Horizontal offset resolution Horizontal offset accuracy ±5ns over full range Subcarrier phase adjustment range 0 to 359.9° Subcarrier phase resolution 0.1° Line offset adjustment range 1 line steps over entire 525/625 range Page 116 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 117: Mh Z Input Performance

    1, 2, 3, 4 any / all, freely selected. Sample frequency 48kHz Digital coding 24 bits Audio Tone 25 Hz to 20 kHz in 25 Hz steps Audio Level 0 to –120dBfs Tone modes On, Off, CCIR and EBU Page 117 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 118: Hd-Sdi Outputs

    Tone modes On, Off, CCIR and EBU 20.10 3G SDI O UTPUTS As above with the following additional formats in accordance with SMPTE 424 M standards: 1080p/50 Hz • • 1080p/59.94 Hz • 1080p/60 Hz Page 118 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 119: Analogue Video Output Performance

    <±5° Linearity: <0.25% Frequency Response to 6MHz ±0.2dB Diff. Gain: < 0.5% Diff. Phase: < 0.5° 2T K rating: < 0.5%K ScH accuracy: ±5° Line tilt: <0.5% Field tilt: <0.5% Channel crosstalk 0-5.8MHz <-60dB Page 119 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 120: Aes/Ebu Outputs

    UTPUT Frequency Selectable 10MHz, 27MHz or Word Clock Output Impedance 75Ω ±1% Word Clock CMOS compatible 32kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz (AES1 or AES2 sample frequency) 10MHz 1.2V ±100mV 27MHz 1V ± 100mV Page 120 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

  • Page 121: Gpi Inputs And Outputs

    Relay contact, closed under normal operation, open for any failure state. Option interfaces Up to three single width option boards may be fitted to the unit. Ethernet RJ-45 interface. Software configured for DHCP or static IP address. Page 121 of 121 Trilogy Communications...

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