Overview - evertz HD9690 Series Instruction Manual

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OVERVIEW

The Evertz HD9690 series HDTV Graticule Generators are multi format digital video graticule generators
that key various alignment markers and mattes over a source video picture in a wide variety of
applications. The model HD9690-444 can be operated in a dual link mode for emerging 4:4:4 high
definition applications, or a 4:2:2 mode for traditional high definition (1125 and 750 line) digital video. The
model HD9690 can only be operated in a 4:2:2 mode for traditional high definition (1125 and 750 line)
digital video. With the 3D option installed in the HD9690-444, it can be used for stereoscopic 4:2:2 HD
applications or 4:4:4 high definition applications.
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Throughout this manual the term "HD9690" or "HD9690 series" is used to refer to
both versions. When features apply only to specific versions they will be listed
explicitly (e.g. "HD9690 version" or "HD9690-444 version").
Applications:
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alignment of film images to the video raster during film to tape transfer
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safe action and safe title and centre marker for locating action point of interest and title graphics
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aspect ratio measurements
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letterbox or side marker cropping for image formats that do not match the video raster size
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alignment of graphics objects
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video tape quality control measurements
The standard Graticule Generator version consists of a 1 RU chassis with integrated control panel. The
Graticule Generator is also available in a remote control version, which has a blank front panel and either
a rack mountable, or a desktop remote control panel.
Commonly used configurations, stored as factory presets simplify routine operation to just a few
pushbuttons. The ability to customize these factory presets to your application and store them as USER
PRESETS, gives the Graticule Generator tremendous flexibility while maintaining simple operation for
day-to-day use.
Features:
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Automatically senses between 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF, 720P/60 and 720p/50 video
formats and the 1/1.001 divisor versions where applicable
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Model HD9690 keys Graticule markers directly into 4:2:2 SMPTE ST 292-1 High Definition Serial
digital video.
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Model HD9690-444 keys Graticule markers directly into SMPTE ST 372 and SMPTE ST 292-1 High
Definition Serial digital video.
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Model HD9690-444 can be operated in 4:4:4 RGB or YCbCr dual link mode with 4:2:2 output or 4:2:2
single link mode – manual select or autodetect.
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Model HD9690-444 handles extended range (full scale) 4:4:4 RGB with conversion to full scale or legal
ITU-R BT.709 YCbCr on the 4:2:2 single link output
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Model HD9690-444+3D keys Graticule markers directly into SMPTE 292-2 stereoscopic HD digital
video signals and SMPTE ST 372 Dual Link 4:4:4 signals.
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DVI-I Output for display on flat screen or computer monitors
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Two rectangular boxes that can be independently resized reshaped and moved anywhere on raster.
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A grid consisting of horizontal and vertical line pairs that can be positioned independently or in pairs
anywhere on the raster
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Programmable horizontal and vertical hard matte
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HD9690 Series HDTV Graticule Generator Manual
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