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© Copyright 1999, 2001
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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  • Page 1 Version 1.4 October 2001 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 9590 and HD9590 Graticule Generator. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Graticule Generator.
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Preliminary March 99 Revised to firmware version 1.9 for 9590 and version 1.6 for HD9590 April 99 Added Chapter 4 for Desktop Remote Panel June 99 Revised to firmware version 2.0 for 9590 and HD9590 Revised to firmware version 2.07 for 9590 and HD9590...
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  • Page 5 Select 625 when using 625 line video at 25 frames per second. (Specified by EBU Tech 3267) Select Auto when you want the 9590 to automatically detect the video standard of the incoming video. The 525 and 625 front panel LEDs will indicate the current video standard.
  • Page 6 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Manual Change Sheet 1.3-1 3.2.11. Selecting the Video Standard (HD9590) Vid Std = 1080I/60 1080I/50 1080P/24SF 1080P/30 1080P/25 1080P/24 1035I/60 720P/60 Auto This menu item selects the video standard in use. Newer HD9590 units autodetect 1/1.001 field rates.
  • Page 7 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Manual Change Sheet 1.3-1 Most of the supported standards can be detected, but there are some exceptions. • The standards 1080I/60 and 1080P/30SF are the same as far as the Graticule Generator is concerned.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    3.2.2. Choosing the Raster limits for the Mask Aspect Ratio and Size Calculation....3-6 3.2.3. Choosing the Raster limits for the Box Size Calculation........... 3-6 3.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only) ............... 3-7 3.2.5. Choosing the Object Blink Time ..................3-7 3.2.6.
  • Page 10 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.2.9. Forcing all Objects to be Centred on the Raster............... 3-8 3.2.10. Selecting the Video Standard (9590)................3-8 3.2.11. Selecting the Video Standard (HD9590)................3-9 3.2.11.1. Operating the HD9590 In Auto Video Standard Mode ........3-9 3.2.12.
  • Page 11 4.2.2. Choosing the Raster limits for the Mask Aspect Ratio and Size Calculation....4-6 4.2.3. Choosing the Raster limits for the Box Size Calculation........... 4-6 4.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only) ............... 4-6 4.2.5. Choosing the Object Blink Time ..................4-7 4.2.6.
  • Page 12 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.3.4. Controlling the Object White Level ................. 4-12 4.3.5. Remote Panel Display when Controlling the Objects ............. 4-12 4.4. CONTROLLING THE GRID OBJECT..................4-12 4.4.1. Turning the Grid Object On and Off................4-12 4.4.2.
  • Page 13 5.1.1. HDTV Serial Digital Video Input (HD9590 Only)............... 5-1 5.1.2. HDTV Serial Digital Video Outputs (HD9590 Only) ............5-1 5.1.3. SDTV Serial Digital Video Input (9590 Only) ..............5-2 5.1.4. SDTV Serial Digital Video Output (9590 Only) ..............5-2 5.1.5. Serial Remote Ctl (COM1)....................5-2 5.1.6.
  • Page 14 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Figures Figure 2-1: Model 9590 Rear Panel Layout ..................2-1 Figure 2-2: Model HD9590 Rear Panel Layout ..................2-1 Figure 3-1: Model 9590 Front Panel Layout..................3-1 Figure 3-2: Model HD9590 Front Panel Layout..................3-1 Figure 3-3: Overview of the 9590 Setup Menu..................
  • Page 15 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual OVERVIEW...........................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .....................1-2 1.2. GLOSSARY..........................1-2 1.2.1. Definitions .........................1-2 1.2.2. Specific 9590 Terminology/Definitions ................1-3 Revision 1.4...
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  • Page 17: Overview

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual OVERVIEW The Evertz 9590 and HD9590 Graticule Generators are one rack units, multi format digital video graticule generators that key various alignment markers and mattes over a source video picture in a wide variety of applications.

  • Page 18: Glossary

    Chapter 5 gives an overview of how to update the firmware in the unit and other technical issues. Appendix A gives a description of the Video Standard Definitions. Appendix B outlines the Factory Presets for 9590 & HD9590. Items of special note are indicated with a double box like this.

  • Page 19: Specific 9590 Terminology/Definitions

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four luminance samples, there are two samples of each colour difference channel. 4Fsc Four times subcarrier sampling rate uses in composite digital systems. In NTSC this is 14.3 MHz.
  • Page 20 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual of horizontal lines and a pair of vertical lines, hard matte box, 2 cross markers, 2 boxes, and 1 circle. OBJECT ASPECT RATIO This is the ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of an object when displayed according to the specifications of the video standard.
  • Page 21 2.4.2. Video Input and output (HD9590) ..................2-4 2.5. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL (RCP AND DCP VERSIONS ONLY)....2-4 Figures Figure 2-1: Model 9590 Rear Panel Layout ..................2-1 Figure 2-2: Model HD9590 Rear Panel Layout................2-1 Tables Table 2-1: COM 1 Connector Pin Definitions................2-2 Table 2-2: Remote Panel Connector Pin Definitions ..............2-2...
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  • Page 23: Installation

    2.1. REAR PANEL The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of the 9590 and HD9590. Sections 2.1.1 to2.1.4 describe the specific signals that should be connected to the units. Figure 2-1: Model 9590 Rear Panel Layout Figure 2-2: Model HD9590 Rear Panel Layout 2.1.1.

  • Page 24: Power Connections

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Name Description Chassis ground Tx-/TxD RS-232 Transmit Output / RS-422 Tx- Rx-/RxD RS-232 Receive Input / RS-422 Rx- Sig Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground Rx+/RTS RS-232 RTS Input / RS-422 Rx+ Tx+/CTS RS-232 CTS Output / RS-422 Tx+...

  • Page 25: Power Requirements

    2.4.1. Video Input and output (9590) The 9590 requires that a digital video source be connected to the SDI INPUT BNC. The 9590 may be configured to accept either 525 or 625 line digital video in the component (4:2:2) format. The VID STD parameter on the front panel SETUP menu must be set correctly to match the video input.

  • Page 26: Video Input And Output (Hd9590)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 2.4.2. Video Input and output (HD9590) The HD9590 requires that a digital video source be connected to the HD PROG INPUT BNC. The HD9590 may be configured to accept either 1125 line high definition digital video with either 1035 or 1080 active lines or 750 line high definition digital video with 720 active lines.
  • Page 27 3.2.2. Choosing the Raster limits for the Mask Aspect Ratio and Size Calculation .......3-6 3.2.3. Choosing the Raster limits for the Box Size Calculation ............3-6 3.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only)................3-6 3.2.5. Choosing the Object Blink Time...................3-7 3.2.6. Choosing How Line Numbers are Displayed ...............3-7 3.2.7.
  • Page 28 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.5.3.3. Controlling the Mask Size (Mask Centred, Aspect Ratio On)......3-16 3.5.3.4. Controlling the Mask Size and Position (Mask not centred, Aspect Ratio Off)...3-16 3.5.3.5. Controlling the Mask Size and Position (Mask not centred, Aspect Ratio On)..3-16 3.6.
  • Page 29 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Figures Figure 3-1: Model 9590 Front Panel Layout ..................3-1 Figure 3-2: Model HD9590 Front Panel Layout ................3-1 Figure 3-3: Overview of the 9590 Setup Menu ................3-5 Figure 3-4: Overview of the HD9590 Setup Menu ................3-5...
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  • Page 31: How To Operate The Graticule Generator Using The Rack Mount Control Panel

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3. HOW TO OPERATE THE GRATICULE GENERATOR USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL The standard Graticule Generators 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.

  • Page 32: The Setup Button Group

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual MASK Pressing this button selects and turns on the mask object CURSOR Pressing the button once selects and turns on the first cursor object. Pressing the button a second time selects and turns on the second cursor object Pressing the button once selects and turns on the first box object.

  • Page 33: The Preset Button Group

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.1.3. The Preset Button Group The Preset key group consists of the FACT PRESET and PRESET SAVE buttons and ten USER PRESET buttons. The Preset key group is used to load one of the pre-programmed arrangements of object, or to save and recall up to ten different user setups.

  • Page 34: Status Indicators

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.1.5. Status Indicators There are 11 status indicators located on the front panel that show operational status of the Graticule Generator at a glance. Most of the LED's are common to the Standard and High definition Graticule Generators. The LEDs above each of the object buttons indicate that the respective object is currently selected.

  • Page 35: Figure 3-3: Overview Of The 9590 Setup Menu

    Mask start = Feedback = aspect Force centre Standard Auto Figure 3-3: Overview of the 9590 Setup Menu On screen = show hide Mask apert = prod clean Box % calc = prod clean Obj blink =...

  • Page 36: Controlling On Screen Aspect Ratio Display

    Select clean when you want to use the clean aperture as the reference for the box object size calculation. Select analg when you want to use the nominal analog blanking as the reference for box object size calculation. 3.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only) Pix = analog 4:3...

  • Page 37: Choosing The Object Blink Time

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual This menu item sets the pixel aspect ratio relative to that of the input video. Select analog 4:3 when you are working with normal aspect ratio video and you want to define the 4:3 aspect ratio according to the nominal analog blanking.

  • Page 38: Choosing Where The Vertical Mask Starts In The Vbi

    Select 625 when using 625 line video at 25 frames per second. (Specified by EBU Tech 3267) Select Auto when you want the 9590 to automatically detect the video standard of the incoming video. The 525 and 625 front panel LEDs will indicate the current video standard.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Video Standard (Hd9590)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.2.11. Selecting the Video Standard (HD9590) Vid Std = 1080I/60 1080I/50 1080P/24SF 1080P/30 1080P/25 1080P/24 1035I/60 720P/60 Auto This menu item selects the video standard in use. Newer HD9590 units autodetect 1/1.001 field rates.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Video Field Rate (Hd9590)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual • The standards 1080I/60 and 1080P/30SF are the same as far as the Graticule Generator is concerned. When the video input is in either of these standards the Graticule generator will display the standard as 1080I/60 •...

  • Page 41: Controlling The Object Modes

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.3.1. Controlling the Object Modes When an object is selected the MODE button is used to control its modes (such as aspect ratio, and whether it is centred or not). Pressing the MODE button cycles through a list of possible modes for the currently selected object, and the shaft encoders will change the setting for that mode.

  • Page 42: Controlling The Object Attributes

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.3.3. Controlling the Object Attributes The CTRL SEL button is used to select which object attributes (white level, size, position, etc) will be adjusted using the shaft encoder knobs. The particular items available in the CTRL SEL menu are determined by settings in the SETUP menu and the object MODES in force at the time.

  • Page 43: Centring The Grid On The Raster

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.4.2.1. Centring the Grid on the Raster Centre: H + V This item is used to control whether the grid object is centred on the raster or not. The centre item is only available when the SETUP menu item force centre is set to off.

  • Page 44: Controlling The Mask Object

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual V no track The left shaft encoder is used to adjust the top of the grid and the right shaft encoder is used to adjust the bottom of the grid. H track The left shaft encoder is used to adjust the horizontal position of the grid, i.e. move the grid left or right and the right shaft encoder is used to adjust the width of the grid.

  • Page 45: Centring The Mask On The Raster

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual The user is still able to adjust the size of the mask all the way out to the production aperture regardless of the Mask Apert setting. 3.5.2.2. Centring the Mask on the Raster...

  • Page 46: Controlling The Mask Size (Mask Centred, Aspect Ratio On)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.5.3.3. Controlling the Mask Size (Mask Centred, Aspect Ratio On) Setup menu Force centre Mode menu Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67:1 1.85:1 2.35:1 Setup menu Force centre Mode menu Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67:1...

  • Page 47: Controlling The Cursor Objects

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Size The left shaft encoder is used to adjust the size of the mask with the bottom right corner fixed. The right shaft encoder is used to adjust the size of the mask with the top left corner fixed. The aspect ratio of the mask is maintained as the size is adjusted.

  • Page 48: Controlling The Cursor Attributes

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.6.3. Controlling the Cursor Attributes When the cursor object is selected the CTRL SEL button is used to select which of its attributes (white level, position, or size) will be adjusted by turning the shaft encoder knobs. Press the CTRL SEL button until the desired CTRL SEL item is shown on the front panel.

  • Page 49: Controlling The Box Modes

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.7.2. Controlling the Box Modes When the box object is selected, the MODE button is used to control its modes, such as aspect ratio, and whether it is centred or not. Press the MODE button until the desired mode item is shown on the front panel, along with the current setting.

  • Page 50: Controlling The Box Attributes

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.7.3. Controlling the Box Attributes When the box object is selected the CTRL SEL button is used to select which of its attributes (white level, position, size, or individual sides of the box) will be adjusted by turning the shaft encoder knobs. Press the CTRL SEL button until the desired CTRL SEL item is shown on the front panel.

  • Page 51: Controlling The Box Size And Position (Box Not Centred, Aspect Ratio On)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Size The left shaft encoder is used to adjust the height of the box, and the right shaft encoder is used to adjust the width of the box about the centre of the box.

  • Page 52: Centring The Circle On The Raster

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual you see the message Mode Select Off. The shaft encoders revert to controlling the selected control for the object. 3.8.2.1. Centring the Circle on the Raster Centre: H + V This item is used to control whether the circle object is centred on the raster or not. The centre item is only available when the SETUP menu item force centre is set to off.

  • Page 53: Controlling The Circle Size (Circle Centred, Aspect Ratio Off)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.8.3.2. Controlling the Circle Size (Circle Centred, Aspect Ratio Off) Setup menu Force centre Setup menu Force centre Mode menu Aspect ratio Mode menu Aspect ratio Mode menu Centre H + V Size...

  • Page 54: Loading Factory Presets

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Size Either of the shaft encoders can be used to adjust the size of the circle around its centre, while maintaining the selected aspect ratio for the H and V axes. Position The left shaft encoder is used to adjust the vertical position of the circle, i.e. move the circle up or down and the right shaft encoder is used to adjust the horizontal position of the circle, i.e.

  • Page 55: Recalling User Presets

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 3.10.2. Recalling User Presets To load the current object settings from one of the ten user preset memory locations; press the USER PRESET button corresponding to the location you wish to restore the settings from.
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  • Page 57 4.2.2. Choosing the Raster limits for the Mask Aspect Ratio and Size Calculation .......4-6 4.2.3. Choosing the Raster limits for the Box Size Calculation ............4-6 4.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only)................4-6 4.2.5. Choosing the Object Blink Time...................4-7 4.2.6. Choosing How Line Numbers are Displayed ...............4-7 4.2.7.
  • Page 58 4.10. WORKING WITH THE USER PRESETS ..................4-20 4.10.1. Saving User Presets ......................4-21 4.10.2. Recalling User Presets.......................4-21 Figures Figure 4-1: Desktop Remote Panel Layout..................4-1 Figure 4-2: Overview of the 9590 Setup Menu ................4-4 Figure 4-4: Overview of the HD9590 Setup Menu ................4-5...

  • Page 59: How To Operate The Graticule Generator Using The Desktop Remote Control Panel

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4. HOW TO OPERATE THE GRATICULE GENERATOR USING THE DESKTOP REMOTE CONTROL PANEL The standard Graticule Generators 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.

  • Page 60: The Object Push-Button Group

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual darkened control room. When the button is active, it will be illuminated brightly, or it may blink between dim and bright illumination. The Setup menu provides a means of setting overall constraints on the Graticule Generator, allowing you to configure the device to your application.

  • Page 61: The Preset Group

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.1.3. The Preset Group This button group consists of the FACT PRESET, PRESET SAVE and SHIFT LOCK buttons and the adjacent five numbered buttons. The actions of this button group allow you to save and recall various setups for the Graticule Generator.

  • Page 62: Status Indicators

    4:3 digital 16:9 Obj blink = short long none Ln disp = int rel int abs Mask start = Feedback = aspect Force centre Standard Auto Figure 4-2: Overview of the 9590 Setup Menu Page 4-4 DESKTOP REMOTE OPERATION...

  • Page 63: Controlling On Screen Aspect Ratio Display

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual On screen = show hide Mask apert = prod clean Box % calc = prod clean Obj blink = short long none Ln disp = int rel int abs Mask start = 9f2...

  • Page 64: Choosing The Raster Limits For The Mask Aspect Ratio And Size Calculation

    Select clean when you want to use the clean aperture as the reference for the box object size calculation. Select analg when you want to use the nominal analog blanking as the reference for box object size calculation. 4.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only) Pix = analog 4:3...

  • Page 65: Choosing The Object Blink Time

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Select digital 4:3 when you are working with normal aspect ratio video and you want to define the 4:3 aspect ratio according to the clean aperture. Select digital 16:9 when the input video has been compressed from a 16:9 format to a 4:3 format and you want to define the 16:9 aspect ratio according to the clean aperture.

  • Page 66: Displaying Object Aspect Ratio Or Position On The Front Panel

    Select 625 when using 625 line video at 25 frames per second. (Specified by EBU Tech 3267) Select Auto when you want the 9590 to automatically detect the video standard of the incoming video. The 525 and 625 front panel LEDs will indicate the current video standard.

  • Page 67: Operating The Hd9590 In Auto Video Standard Mode

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual Select 1080I/50 when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 25 frames per second and an interlace scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1080 lines as specified by SMPTE 274M...

  • Page 68: Selecting The Video Field Rate (Hd9590)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual can not switch between 1080i/59.94 and 1080i/50 because the video frequency divider is different for these two standards. • Auto Video Standard Detection cannot distinguish between 1035I/60 and 1080I/60. The light will not blink if the Graticule Generator is in 1035I/60 or 1080I/60 mode and the other standard is coming in the input.

  • Page 69: Controlling The Object Size

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual When an object is being controlled in aspect ratio mode, the horizontal size will be adjusted first, then the aspect ratio applied to determine the correct vertical size. The pixel aspect ratio and the object aspect ratio are both used to calculate the vertical size of an object of a given horizontal size.

  • Page 70: Controlling The Object White Level

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.3.4. Controlling the Object White Level Press the LEVEL button to control the white level of the selected object (the one with its button blinking). The white level can be adjusted in the range of “0” through “14”, in single digit increments, using either shaft encoder with “0”...

  • Page 71: Controlling The Grid Size

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.4.3. Controlling the Grid Size Press the SIZE button, when the grid button is blinking, to adjust the grid size. The size of the grid can be adjusted in one of two modes, depending on the setting of the Setup menu Force Centre item and the Auto aspect ratio mode.

  • Page 72: Controlling The Aspect Ratio Of The Mask

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.5.2. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Mask Auto Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67 1.85 2.35 The AUTO ASPECT button is used to control the aspect ratio of the mask, the boxes and the circle objects, and whether they are centred or not.

  • Page 73: Controlling The Mask Size(Aspect Ratio On)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.5.3.2. Controlling the Mask Size(Aspect Ratio On) Auto Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67 1.85 2.35 When auto aspect ratio mode is On, the shaft encoders are used to adjust the overall size of the mask proportionately about the centre of the raster based upon the aspect ratio selected.

  • Page 74: Controlling The Cursor White Level

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.6.3. Controlling the Cursor White Level Press the LEVEL button to adjust the cursor white level. The white level can be adjusted in the range of “0” through “14”, in single digit increments, using either shaft encoder with “0” corresponding to “black” and “14”...

  • Page 75: Controlling The Aspect Ratio Of The Box

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.7.2. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Box Auto Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67 1.85 2.35 The AUTO ASPECT button is used to control the aspect ratio of the mask, the boxes and the circle objects, and whether they are centred or not.

  • Page 76: Controlling The Box Size(Aspect Ratio On)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.7.5.2. Controlling the Box Size(Aspect Ratio On) Auto Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67 1.85 2.35 When auto aspect ratio mode is On, the shaft encoders are used to adjust the overall size of the box proportionately about the centre of the raster based upon the aspect ratio selected.

  • Page 77: Controlling The Aspect Ratio Of The Circle

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.8.2. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Circle Auto Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67 1.85 2.35 The AUTO ASPECT button is used to control the aspect ratio of the mask, the boxes and the circle objects, and whether they are centred or not.

  • Page 78: Controlling The Circle Size(Aspect Ratio On)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.8.3.2. Controlling the Circle Size(Aspect Ratio On) Auto Aspect ratio 14:9 16:9 1.67 1.85 2.35 When auto aspect ratio mode is On, the shaft encoders are used to adjust the overall size of the circle proportionately about the centre of the raster based upon the aspect ratio selected.

  • Page 79: Saving User Presets

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4.10.1. Saving User Presets To save the current object settings into one of the ten user preset memory locations, press the PRESET SAVE button. The Front panel display will show Store Preset #. Select the location you wish to store the settings to using the SHIFT LOCK and USER PRESET buttons.
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  • Page 81 5.1.1. HDTV Serial Digital Video Input (HD9590 Only) ..............5-1 5.1.2. HDTV Serial Digital Video Outputs (HD9590 Only) ...............5-1 5.1.3. SDTV Serial Digital Video Input (9590 Only).................5-2 5.1.4. SDTV Serial Digital Video Output (9590 Only) ..............5-2 5.1.5. Serial Remote Ctl (COM1).....................5-2 5.1.6. Remote Panel (RCP and DCP versions Only)...............5-2 5.1.7.
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  • Page 83: Technical Description

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 5.1. SPECIFICATIONS 5.1.1. HDTV Serial Digital Video Input (HD9590 Only) Standard: 1.485 Gb/sec HDTV Serial component digital SMPTE 292M standards supported shown in Table 5-1, software selectable, or autodetect. Common Name...

  • Page 84: Sdtv Serial Digital Video Input (9590 Only)

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 5.1.3. SDTV Serial Digital Video Input (9590 Only) Standard: Serial component 270 Mb/s (SMPTE 259M C) – 525i/59.94 or 625i/50, software selectable or autodetect. Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 169-8 Equalization: Automatic 250m @ 270 Mb/s with Belden 8281 or equivalent cable Return Loss: >...

  • Page 85: Write-Protecting The User Presets

    5.3. DISPLAYING THE FRIMWARE VERSION ON THE FRONT PANEL On the 9590 you can only see the firmware version when the unit forst powers up and following a 2 minute timeout after any button has been pressed. On the HD9590 you can display the firmware version on the front panel display using the following procedure.

  • Page 86: Requirements

    6. After you power up the Graticule Generator, a banner with the boot code version information should appear in the terminal window. For example: EVERTZ 9000DP MONITOR 1.0 BETA Aug 20 1998 16:25:33 COPYRIGHT 1997, 1998 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD. 9000DP COLD BOOT> | The cursor to the right of the word “BOOT>”...

  • Page 87: Part Ii - Invoke Upload Mode Via The Front Panel

    (to the right) and you will see the message UPLOAD:Setup=yes 9590: If you are using the integrated control panel or the rack mount control panel, press the ON/OFF, 4 and 9 buttons simultaneously. If you are using the desktop remote control panel press the ESC and GRID buttons simultaneously.

  • Page 88: Part Iv - Uploading The New Firmware

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 5.4.2.4. Part IV – Uploading the new firmware 17. Upload the “*.bin” file supplied using the X-Modem transfer protocol of your terminal program. 18. The boot code will indicate whether the operation was successful upon completion of the upload.
  • Page 89 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual VIDEO STANDARD RASTER DEFINITIONS ................A-1 A.1. STANDARD DEFINITION VIDEO FORMAT SUMMARY .............. A-1 A.2. HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO FORMAT SUMMARY................A-2 A.2.1. Interlaced HD formats: 1080I, 1035I ................... A-2 A.2.2. Progressive HD formats: 1080P, 720P ................A-3 A.3.
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  • Page 91: Video Standard Raster Definitions

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual A. VIDEO STANDARD RASTER DEFINITIONS A.1. STANDARD DEFINITION VIDEO FORMAT SUMMARY The 9590 Graticule Generator supports CCIR601 format video in both 525 and 625 formats. SMPTE recommended practice RP 187-1995 defines the following video format characteristics: 525 Line...

  • Page 92: High Definition Video Format Summary

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual A.2. HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO FORMAT SUMMARY A.2.1. Interlaced HD formats: 1080I, 1035I The HD9590 Graticule Generator supports SMPTE 292M format video in the 1035i/60, 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF and 720p/60 formats. SMPTE 260M and SMPTE 274M define the following interlaced video format characteristics:...

  • Page 93: Progressive Hd Formats: 1080P, 720P

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual A.2.2. Progressive HD formats: 1080P, 720P SMPTE 274M and SMPTE 296M define the following progressive video format characteristics: 1080P 720P Progressive Progressive Total Raster: Lines 1125 Pixels 2200 (0 to 2199) 1650 (0 to 1649)
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  • Page 95 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual FACTORY PRESETS........................B-1 B.1. Factory Presets on the 9590 ......................B-1 B.1.1. Factory Presets for 525 Line Video..................B-1 B.1.2. Factory Presets for 625 Line Video..................B-4 B.2. Factory Presets on the HD9590 ....................B-6...
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  • Page 97: Factory Presets

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual B. FACTORY PRESETS The factory presets available at the time of printing are shown below. In the front panel descriptions of the factory presets CA refers to clean aperture, PA refers to production aperture and AN refers to analog aperture.
  • Page 98 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 16:9 SA/ST CA 16:9 aspect ratio safe area and safe title box widths are set to 90% and 80% of clean aperture. Centre cursor is turned on. Object V Pos H Pos Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 99 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 4:3 SA/ST AN 4:3 aspect ratio safe area and safe title boxes are set to 90% and 80% of analog aperture. Centre cursor is turned on. Object V Pos H Pos Aspect Ratio...

  • Page 100: Factory Presets For 625 Line Video

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual B.1.2. Factory Presets for 625 Line Video All object reset All objects are off. All object parameters are set to default values. Object V Pos H Pos Aspect Ratio Comments Grid Mask Box1...
  • Page 101 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 16:9 Letterbox CA Mask forms a 16:9 letterbox, referenced to clean aperture. 16:9 aspect ratio safe area and safe title box widths are set to 93% and 86% of clean aperture. Centre cursor is turned on.

  • Page 102: Factory Presets On The Hd9590

    Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 16:9 SA/ST AN 16:9 aspect ratio safe area and safe title box widths are set to 93% and 86% of analog aperture. Centre cursor is turned on. Object V Pos H Pos Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 103 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 16:9 SA/ST CA 16:9 aspect ratio safe area and safe title boxes are set to 90% and 80% of clean aperture. Centre cursor is turned on. Mask and grid set at clean aperture but mask turned off.
  • Page 104 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 1.66 Mask CA 1.66 mask calculated from clean aperture. 14:9 aspect ratio safe area and safe title box heights are set to 90% and 80% of clean aperture but turned off. Object V Pos...
  • Page 105 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 16:9 SA/ST PA 16:9 aspect ratio safe area and safe title boxes are set to 90% and 80% of clean aperture. Centre cursor is turned on. Mask and grid set at production aperture but mask turned off.
  • Page 106 Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual 1.66 Mask PA 1.66 mask calculated from production aperture. 14:9 aspect ratio safe area and safe title box heights are set to 90% and 80% of production aperture but turned off. Object V Pos...

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