Overview - evertz 9590 Instruction Manual

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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. The model 9590 is for standard definition (525 and 625 line) digital video. The model
HD9590 is for high definition (1125 and 750 line) digital video. Their operation is identical, except where
the video formats are concerned. Throughout this manual, unless otherwise stated, descriptions apply
equally to either model.
Possible 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 center 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 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.
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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Model 9590 keys Graticule markers directly into SMPTE 259M Serial digital video.
switchable between 525/30 and 625/25 video formats.
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Model HD9590 keys Graticule markers directly into SMPTE 292M High Definition Serial digital video.
Front panel switchable between 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 1035i/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF and 720P/60
video formats.
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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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Adjustable mask starting line in vertical blanking interval to pass VITC or VITS
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Two User programmable cross markers positionable anywhere on the raster
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Circle creation for aspect ratio
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Automatic creation of aspect ratios for matte, box and circle objects
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On screen aspect ratio display
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Automatic centering of all objects or individual object by object control of centering
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Switchable 16:9 or 4:3 pixel aspect ratios to allow easy alignment where anamorphic compression has
taken place (model 9590 only)
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Single button keyer On/off control
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Adjustable object brightness (white level)
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Front panel lock-out control
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Easy to operate front panel menu system gives access to advanced object control features for the
most demanding application, while limiting normal day to day use to just a few preset buttons.
OVERVIEW
Models 9590 & HD9590 Graticule Generator Manual
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