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Version 1.8, May 2015 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 1200DD Series Digital Data Displays. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
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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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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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...
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May 15 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof or for the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied.
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1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW .........................1-1 INSTALLATION ........................2-1 2.1. CONNECTORS ........................2-1 2.1.1. Time Code Connections ..................... 2-1 2.1.2. Ethernet Connections ....................2-2 2.1.3. Serial Port Connections ....................2-3 2.2. MOUNTING..........................2-4 2.3. POWER ..........................2-4 2.4.
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® 5.1.2. Installing VistaLINK ....................5-1 ® 5.1.3. Using VistaLINK to Configure the 1200DD series display .......... 5-2 ® 5.1.4. Using VistaLINK to Enable the Fault Reporting Traps of the 1200DD Series Display 5-4 ® Page - iv Revision 1.8...
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Figure 2-7: GPS Serial Port Pin Definitions ......................2-4 Figure 2-8: Pole Mounting the Smart Antenna ....................2-5 Figure 2-9: Accutime 2000 Smart Antenna to 1200DD Series Display Interface Cable (Evertz part WA-T09) . 2-6 Figure 2-10: Accutime 2000 Extender Cable ...................... 2-7 Figure 3-1: DIP Switch Functions Overview .......................
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This also applies to timecode changes such as Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time. The 1200DD series displays may be preset to display an offset from local time. This local offset allows the display of any or all time zones at one location. This offset is user-programmable from -12 hours to +12 hours.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual INSTALLATION Figure 2-2 shows the various connectors on the rear panel of the 1200DD. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.3 give an overview of the connectors and their functions. Figure 2-1: 1201DD Rear Panel Figure 2-2: 1200DD Rear Panel 2.1.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual Pin # Name Description Signal Ground. LTC OUT+ LTC Out + output LTC OUT- LTC Out – output Figure 2-4: LTC Out Pin Definitions IRIG B IN This BNC connector is used to input IRIG B format 122 amplitude modulated time code for the display.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test signal to one another to verify link integrity.
2.3. POWER The 1200DD series displays come with an auto-ranging DC voltage adapter that automatically senses the input voltage. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry module on the DC voltage adapter.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual The smart antenna is an active-head antenna. For optimal performance, locate the smart antenna as far as possible from transmitting antennas, including radar, satellite communication equipment and cellular transmitters. When locating the antenna near a radar installation, ensure that the antenna is positioned outside of the radar's cone of transmission.
GPS connector on the rear panel of the display. The pin out of the cable is shown in Figure 2-9. If you require a longer cable, a 100 foot (Evertz part WA-T76) or 400 foot cable (Evertz part WA-T11) may be ordered from the factory.
3.1. REAR PANEL CONTROLS The 1200DD series displays are equipped with an 8 position DIP switch allows the user to select various functions. DIP switch 1 is located at the left of the DIP switch, and the On position is down. Figure 3-1 gives an overview of the DIP switch functions.
3.2.2. Front Panel Displays The main LED display on the 1200DD series displays consists of six 7 segment digits and a two character 14 segment alphanumeric display. In normal display modes the six digits are used to display the time or date.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM The key to the operational flexibility of the 1200DD series displays lies in the Setup menu system that provides a quick, intuitive method of configuring the display. The Setup menu uses the alphanumeric display to show menu items, and the six large digits are used as alphanumeric displays to indicate the value of the menu item.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4. SETUP MENU – TOP LEVEL The following section gives a brief description of the menu items available when you enter the Setup menu. Sections 3.4.1 to 3.4.11 provide detailed descriptions of the Setup menus. The tables in these sections are arranged in an indented structure to indicate the path taken to reach the control.
When set to GPS, the 1200DD series will use time and date information received from the GPS. When set to TMR 1, TMR 2, TMR 3, or TMR 3, the 1200DD series displays data received in the respective timer of the Evertz Timer packets.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4.3. Setting the Date Format the Output LTC With this menu item, you can select the format of the date encoding in the output LTC. SP_BCD SP_MJD When set to SP_BCD the date will be encoded in the SMPTE 309M BCD LEGACY mode.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4.6. Setting the Time Daylight Saving Time Rules 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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1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual DST End Transition Local time DST or normal? Comments HH:MM:SS 00:59:59 01:00:00 01:00:01 ...3556 seconds from 01:00:02 to 01:59:57 daylight saving time not shown... 01:59.58 01:59.59 Time is turned back to 01:00:00 Normal normal...
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4.6.3. Setting the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time The four DST start registers (SH, SD, SM, SW) set the DST beginning time and the four DST end registers (EH, ED, EM, EW) set the DST end time. For the sake of simplicity only the DST start registers will be described, although they both operate in the same way.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4.7. Selecting the Display Data With this menu item, you can select the data to be displayed on the front panel display. TIME DATE When set to TIME the time information from the input source selected by the LTC TM IP menu item will be displayed as HH:MM:SS (six digits with colons).
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1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual Input Selected. Display Meaning NONE NO REF There is no input selected. TIME DATE LTC 30 30 Frames per second LTC input found. LTC TM LTC29D 29.97 FPS drop frame LTC input found. LTC UB LTC 25 25 Frames per second LTC input found.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4.8. Selecting the Time Display Format With this menu item, you can select whether the time information will be displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour format. 12 HR 24 HR When set to 12 HR the time information will be displayed in 12 hour format.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4.11. Setting the Date With this menu item, you can set the date in the internal clock of the 1200DD. Dates are always entered in the YYMMDD format regardless of the 00 00 00 setting of the DD menu item setting.
Selects trap destination (1 to 4) to be used in TA setting. Sets IP Address of trap destination (selected by TS). Enables or disables traps. Sets the port for Evertz Timer packets The range is 1025 to 65535. The default setting is 6990 3.4.12.1. Set BOOTP or Static Internet Protocol With this menu item, you can enable dynamic or static networks.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3. When you have the correct second digit, press the SELECT button and the third digit will flash. Press the ITEM button to advance the flashing digit from 0 to 9, or 0 to 5 if the first 2 digits are 25.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 3.4.12.5. Setting the Internet Gateway Address With this menu item, you can set the IP gateway address used for static networks. xxx.yyy.zzz.aaa See section 3.4.12.2 for IP setting instructions. The default is 0.0.0.0 3.4.12.6. Showing the Internet Address In Use With this menu item, you can see the IP address used by the 1200DD for static or dynamic networks.
When set to On, a trap will be sent to all IP addresses set in Selecting the Trap IP when reference is obtained or lost. 3.4.12.12. Setting the Timer Port With this menu item, you can set port number for receiving Evertz Timer packets The range is 1025 to 65535. The default setting is 6990 xxxxx 1200DD - 3-19 Revision 1.8...
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1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1.1. LTC Input Standard: SMPTE 12M linear time code – 24, 25 or 30 Fps nominal. Connector: XLR 3 pin female. Signal Level: 1 V to 4.5 p-p. Input impedance: >...
4.2.1. Battery Replacement The 1200DD series displays are fitted with a 3V Lithium battery type CR2032. This battery is used to power non-volatile memory of some of the display’s parameters and time while power is removed from the display.
4.3. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE 4.3.1. Overview The firmware in the 1200DD series displays is contained on a FLASH EPROM. From time to time firmware updates will be provided to add additional features to the unit. You will need the following equipment in order to update the Firmware •...
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 4.3.3. Initiating Firmware From The Terminal Program You may send commands to the 1200DD series displays Boot monitor in order to upgrade the 1200DD series displays application firmware. To initiate firmware uploading from a terminal program follow the procedure described in steps 5 to 10.
1200DD Series Digital Data Display Manual 10. The following is a list of possible reasons for a failed upload: • If you get the message "transfer cancelled by remote" you must restart the terminal program and load the bin file, then remove and install the module again.
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SNMP TRAP destination addresses of the 1200DD series display using the procedure outlined in section 3.4.12. 5.1.2. Installing VistaLINK ® In order to control the 1200DD series display, you will need version 10.3.123 or later of the VistaLINK ® configuration tool. If you received the VistaLINK Toolkit CD-ROM with the 1200DD series display, insert ®...
PRO Navigation Tree named with its given IP Address. If the ® 1200DD series display is not auto-detected (because it is on another subnet) it can be manually added by right clicking the Hardware node and selecting Add/Update frame. Right click the discovered 1200DD series display to open the Configuration View screen. The screen is broken into eight tabs.
5.1.4. Using VistaLINK to Enable the Fault Reporting Traps of the 1200DD Series Display ® Figure 5-3 shows the tab used to determine which trap messages will be sent by the 1200DD series display. Figure 5-3: VistaLINK Monitoring - Faults ®...
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