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3.
HOW TO OPERATE THE TIME CODE MASTER
The HD9010TM-IRIG HDTV Time Code Master with IRIG-B Reader is a full function time code
reader/generator system for high definition serial digital video. The HD9010TM-IRIG is a combination
dual generator/ dual reader for Linear Time Code (LTC) and RP188 Ancillary Time Code (ATC), and
contains a high resolution character inserter which can be burn the generator or reader numbers
directly into the serial digital program output. The HD9010TM-IRIG combines the latest LSI technology
with sophisticated embedded microcontroller firmware to provide a powerful, flexible high definition
master time code reader and generator system.
3.1.
AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
The front panel controls consist of a 16 digit alphanumeric display, 10 LED status indicators, a 20
pushbutton keypad, and a shaft encoder knob.
The keypad is used to control the front panel Setup menu system, to enter numeric data such as the
time and date, and to provide control of the front panel display. The shaft encoder knob is used to
navigate the front panel menu system and to adjust the phasing of the sync pulse outputs.
A front panel Setup menu provides a quick and simple method of configuring the HD9010TM-IRIG for
your application.
Sections 3.3 to 3.7 give detailed information on the specific operations required to
control the HD9010TM-IRIG.
3.1.1. The Setup Menu Pushbutton Group
The Setup pushbutton group consists of the GEN, RDR, VCG, UTIL, SELECT and ESC keys and the
SHAFT ENCODER knob and is used to navigate the Setup menu system. The GEN, RDR, VCG and
UTIL keys allow you to quickly go to various parts of the menu while the SELECT, ESC and SHAFT
ENCODER knob are used to navigate the menu.
GEN
Enters the GENERATOR SETUP menu that is used to set up various items related to the
LTC and Ancillary Time Code generators. (See section 3.4)
RDR
Enters the READER SETUP menu that is used to set up various items related to LTC and
Ancillary Time Code readers. (See section 3.5)
VCG
Enters the VCG SETUP menu that is used to set up various items related to character
generator windows. (See section 3.6)
UTIL
Enters the UTILITIES SETUP menu that is used to set up various items related to the
overall operation of the HD9010TM-IRIG. (See section 3.7)
OPERATION
HD9010TM-IRIG HDTV Time Code Master / IRIG-B Reader Manual
Figure 3-1: HD9010TM-IRIG Front Panel Layout
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