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  • Page 1 Version 1.4.1 December 2005 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 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 8010TM-IRIG.
  • Page 3 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 5 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................... 1-2 1.2. DEFINITIONS ........................1-2 INSTALLATION ........................... 2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL ........................2-1 2.1.1. Digital Video Connections..................2-1 2.1.2.
  • Page 8 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.4. PROGRAMMING THE GENERATOR MODES ..............3-6 3.4.1. Configuring the Generator Mode ................3-7 3.4.2. Setting the Generator Time..................3-8 3.4.3. Setting the Generator User Bits ................3-9 3.4.4. Jam Syncing the Generator to the Reader ............3-10 3.4.5.
  • Page 9 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.7.9.1. Remote Control Mode ................3-32 3.7.9.2. Assigning the Functions of the General Purpose Inputs ......3-33 3.7.9.3. Assigning the Functions of the General Purpose Outputs ...... 3-34 3.7.9.4. Adjusting the General Purpose Output Duration........3-34 3.7.9.5.
  • Page 10 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 5.1.6. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs ..............5-2 5.1.7. Serial Remote Control....................5-2 5.1.8. Electrical ........................5-2 5.1.9. Physical........................5-2 5.2. JUMPERS AND SWITCHES....................5-3 5.2.1. DIP Switch Functions....................5-3 5.2.1.1.
  • Page 11 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Tables Table 2-1: Serial Control Pin Definitions - RS-232 DCE Configuration ............2-2 Table 2-2: Serial Control Pin Definitions - RS-422 Tributary Configuration..........2-3 Table 2-3: Parallel Port Pin Definitions – Normal GPIO Functions ............... 2-3 Table 2-4: Parallel Port Pin Definitions –...
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  • Page 13 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1-1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................... 1-2 1.2. DEFINITIONS ........................1-2 Revision 1.4.1...
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  • Page 15: Overview

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual OVERVIEW The 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master is a full function time code reader/generator system for serial digital video. The 8010TM-IRIG is a combination generator for SMPTE Linear Time Code (LTC) and Digital Vertical Interval Time Code (D-VITC), reader for IRIG-B code and D-VITC (standard SMPTE time code and special IRIG encoded VITC), and contains a high resolution character inserter which can be burn the generator or reader numbers directly into the digital program output as well as an optional...

  • Page 16: How To Use This Manual

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Features: • Accepts 4:2:2 (525 and 625 line) digital video • Serial digital video input provides automatic cable equalization on cable lengths up to 200 meters of low loss coax such as Belden 8281 •...
  • Page 17 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual ANALOG: An adjective describing any signal that varies continuously as opposed to a digital signal that contains discrete levels representing digits 0 and 1. A-TO D CONVERTER (ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL): A circuit that uses digital sampling to convert an analog signal into a digital representation of that signal.
  • Page 18 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual COMPONENT ANALOG: The non-encoded output of a camera, video tape recorder, etc., consisting of the three primary colour signals: red, green, and blue (RGB) that together convey all necessary picture information. In some component video formats these three components have been translated into a luminance signal and two colour difference signals, for example Y, B-Y, R-Y.
  • Page 19 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual IRIG 200-95 This standard defines the characteristics of six serial time codes presently used by U.S. Government agencies and private industry. IRIG 205-875 This standard defines the characteristics of parallel time codes presently used by U.S. Government agencies and private industry.
  • Page 20 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 4:2:2: A commonly used term for a component digital video format. The details of the format are specified in the CCIR-601 standard. The numerals 4:2:2 denote the ratio of the sampling frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels.
  • Page 21 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ........................... 2-1 2.1. REAR PANEL ........................2-1 2.1.1. Digital Video Connections..................2-1 2.1.2. Analog Monitor Video Connections................2-1 2.1.3. Linear Time Code Connections ................2-1 2.1.4.
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  • Page 23: Installation

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual INSTALLATION 2.1. REAR PANEL Figure 2-1: 8010TM-IRIG Rear Panel The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of the 8010TM-IRIG. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.8 describe the specific signals that should be connected to the 8010TM-IRIG. 2.1.1.

  • Page 24: Irig Code Connections

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 2.1.4. IRIG Code Connections IRIG IN: A female XLR connector for input of IRIG B serial time code for the reader (Balanced) 2.1.5. Tally Connections FAULT TALLY OUT: A BNC connector for output of a SMPTE 269M fault tally. The output will be open circuit when the 8010TM-IRIG is processing video normally.

  • Page 25: Parallel Remote Control Connections

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Name Description Chassis ground Transmit A (Tx-) Output Receive B (Rx+) Input Tx Gnd Transmit Signal Ground Spare Not connected Rx Gnd Receive Signal Ground Transmit B (Tx+) Output Receive A (Rx-) Input Chassis ground Table 2-2: Serial Control Pin Definitions - RS-422 Tributary Configuration 2.1.7.

  • Page 26: Power Connections

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Name Description RCTL 1 Controls UB GPI bit 1 RCTL 2 Controls UB GPI bit 2 RCTL 3 Controls UB GPI bit 3 RCTL 4 Controls UB GPI bit 4 RCTL 5 Controls UB GPI bit 5 Bypass...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Digital Video

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Never replace with a fuse of greater value. 2.4. CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO 2.4.1. Video Input The 8010TM-IRIG requires that a digital video source be connected to the SDI IN video input. The 8010TM-IRIG may be configured to accept either 525 or 625 line digital video in the component (4:2:2) format.

  • Page 28: Connecting The General Purpose Inputs And Outputs

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual The reading performance of the IRIG reader may be degraded if the phases of a balanced signal are reversed. Therefore it is preferable to use an unbalanced input applied to pin 3 in order to eliminate this phase sensitivity. Pin 2 should be connected to ground in this case.
  • Page 29 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual CHAPTER 3: OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO OPERATE THE SDI TIME CODE MASTER ..............3-1 3.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS............3-1 3.1.1. The Setup Pushbutton Group .................. 3-1 3.1.2.
  • Page 30 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.5.7. Configuring Whether the VITC Reader will Display Local Time or UTC Time in Time/Date Mode ................3-23 3.6. CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS ..............3-23 3.6.1. Selecting the Character Size ................. 3-23 3.6.2.
  • Page 31 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Figures Figure 3-1: Model 8010TM-IRIG Front Panel Layout..................3-1 Tables Table 3-1: Overview of the 8010TM-IRIG Main Programming Menu ............3-6 Table 3-2: Overview of the 8010TM-IRIG Engineering Menu..............3-27 Table 3-4: Remote Control Mode GPI I/O Mapping ..................
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  • Page 33: How To Operate The Sdi Time Code Master

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual HOW TO OPERATE THE SDI TIME CODE MASTER The 8010TM-IRIG is a special purpose time code generator/reader designed to read IRIG-B code commonly in use within the United States government agencies and supporting private industries. The model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master combines the latest LSI technology with sophisticated microcontroller firmware to provide a powerful, flexible Serial Digital Video Time Code Master.

  • Page 34: The Character Window Pushbutton Group

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual When in the Setup mode, the arrow keys are used to move to various items in the menu system. (See also section 3.3) When in the VCG window select mode, the arrow keys are used to position the individual character windows on the screen.

  • Page 35: An Overview Of The Shift Key Functions

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.1.4. An Overview of the SHIFT Key functions When the SHIFT key is held down, the meanings of some of the keys are modified, gaining quick access to a wider variety of functions. Following is a summary of the shifted key functions SHIFT+SETUP Enters the Engineering Setup menu system SHIFT+SELECT...

  • Page 36: Front Panel Display Functions

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Indicates that the generator is operating in the continuous Jam Sync Mode. U/B TRANSFER Indicates that the Generator User Bits are being transferred from the active reader’s time or user bits. IRIG READER Indicates that IRIG reader is reading valid code.

  • Page 37: An Overview Of The Front Panel Programming Menu

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual DST Time Off Colon (:) DST Time On Period (.) 3.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING MENU The key to the operational flexibility of the 8010TM-IRIG lies in the front panel programming menu system.

  • Page 38: Programming The Generator Modes

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual GEN MODE Sets the operating mode of the LTC and VITC generators. GEN VITC TC LINE Sets the line number of the SMPTE VITC Generator GEN IRIG LINE Sets the line number of the IRIG VITC Generator GEN DROP FRAME Configures the generator drop frame mode GEN COLOUR FRAME...

  • Page 39: Configuring The Generator Mode

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.4.1. Configuring the Generator Mode GEN MODE The GEN MODE menu item is used to select the type of information that is contained in the time and user bits of the generator. When the Gmode time data 8010TM-IRIG is not in the Jam sync mode, the generator Time bits Gmode time rtime...

  • Page 40: Setting The Generator Time

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Gmode time rctl sets the 8010TM-IRIG into a user bit remote control mode. In this mode six of the input pins on the parallel remote control port are used to control the setting of the six remote control user bits. When the 7721GPI-D GPI decoder module reads the VITC, these encoded user bits directly control six contact closure outputs.

  • Page 41: Setting The Generator User Bits

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Numeric entry mode must be terminated (GTM will be On steady) before any of the front panel keys will resume normal operation. 3.4.3. Setting the Generator User Bits When the 8010TM-IRIG generator is operating in the time data mode, the user can set the generator user bits using the following procedure.

  • Page 42: Jam Syncing The Generator To The Reader

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.4.4. Jam Syncing the Generator to the Reader Pressing the JAM key transfers the active reader’s time into the generator clock, then releases the clock to run on its own. This mode is known as ‘momentary Jam sync’. (See section 3.5.1 for information about selecting the active reader.) The generator time may be continuously slaved, or 'Jam synced' to data coming from the active reader by pressing the SHIFT+JAM keys.

  • Page 43: Entering The Time In Time Date Mode

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.4.6. Entering the Time in Time Date Mode When the generator mode is in time date mode, the entered generator time is the UTC time not the Local time. Follow the procedure outlined in section 3.4.2 to enter the time. 3.4.7.

  • Page 44: Daylight Saving Time Support

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.4.8. Daylight Saving Time Support Daylight Saving Time (DST) or Summer Time as it is called in many countries, is a way of getting more 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: The sunset and sunrise are one hour later than during normal time.

  • Page 45: Convert Mode

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 01:00:00 Normal Time is turned back to normal 01:00:01 Normal ...3556 seconds from 01:00:02 to 01:59:57 standard time not shown... 01:59.58 Normal 01:59:59 Normal 02:00:00 Normal 02:00:01 Normal Note that local time between 1:00:00 and 1:59:59 actually is repeated twice this day, first during DST time, then clocks are turned back one hour to normal time, and the hour is repeated during standard time and therefore this day has 25 hours (instead of 24 hours).

  • Page 46: Turning The Vitc Generator On

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Example 1: Offset: 00:00:01:00 Reader: 01:00:00:00 Generator: 01:00:01:00 Example 2: Offset: 23:59:59:00 Reader: 01:00:00:00 Generator: 00:59:59:00 In order to Jam sync the generator time to exactly to the reader time make sure the OFFSET is set 00:00:00:00 To access the OFFSET register press the SHIFT+DISPLAY buttons one or more times.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Lines To Record Irig Encoded Vitc On

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.4.12. Selecting the Lines to Record IRIG Encoded VITC On. GEN IRIG LINE The GEN IRIG LINE menu item is used to select the line on which the IRIG encoded VITC will be inserted. The 8010TM-IRIG keeps track of Gvitc irig ln = 10 the lines for both the 525 and 625 video standards, you will have to set the line number separately for each video standard.

  • Page 48: Selecting The Generator Colour Frame Mode

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual GEN DROP FRAME The GEN DROP FRAME menu item is used to the desired drop frame mode for the generator. Drop frame off Drop frame on Drop frame jam Select Drop frame off to configure the generator in the non-drop frame No drop in 625 or ‘full frame’...
  • Page 49 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual When the video standard is 525: GEN COLOUR FRAME The GEN COLOUR PHASE menu item is used to adjust the colour phase relationship of the time code to the colour frame reference when Col’r frame 2 fld the 8010TM-IRIG is operated in colour frame mode.

  • Page 50: Generator Parity Mode Selection

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual the GEN COLOUR PHASE item of the Engineering menu. Special precautions should be taken when operating in the continuous jam sync mode. When the colour frame mode is selected, and the code from the reader does not have the colour flag set, the generator will maintain a 2 field lock only.

  • Page 51: Configuring How The Continuous Jam Sync Mode Works When There Is No Reader Code

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.4.16. Configuring how the Continuous Jam Sync Mode Works when there is no Reader Code GEN NO CODE JAM The GEN NO CODE JAM item controls the operation of the continuous No code jam run jam sync mode when there is no incoming code.

  • Page 52: Reader Functions

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.5. READER FUNCTIONS 3.5.1. Setting the Active Reader – Reader Assignment RDR ASSIGNMENT The RDR ASSIGNMENT menu is used to select whether the IRIG or VITC the reader will be used in the momentary and continuous Jam Rass auto (irig) Rass *irig* vitc Sync modes.

  • Page 53: Controlling The Irig Reader 'Look Ahead' Compensation

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.5.3. Controlling the IRIG Reader ‘Look ahead’ Compensation IRIG RDR DISPLAY The IRIG RDR DISPLAY menu item is used to select whether the normal 'look ahead' compensation for IRIG reader dropouts is active or IR disp process not.

  • Page 54: Setting The Vitc Reader Line Range

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.5.5. Setting The VITC Reader Line Range VITC RDR START The VITC RDR START and VITC RDR END menu items are used to select the lines that are enabled for VITC reading. VITC reading is Start line = xx enabled between the lower and higher line numbers shown (inclusive).

  • Page 55: Configuring Whether The Vitc Reader Will Display Local Time Or Utc Time In Time/Date Mode

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.5.7. Configuring Whether the VITC Reader will Display Local Time or UTC Time in Time/Date Mode VITC RDR TZ ADJ When VITC MODE TIME DATE, Vtm zone adj utc VITC RDR TZ ADJ menu item is used to select whether the VITC Reader will display UTC or UTC adjusted by the programmed Time Vtm zone adj loc Zone Offset (Local Time).

  • Page 56: Selecting The Character Style

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.6.2. Selecting the Character Style CHAR STYLE The CHAR STYLE menu item is used to select whether the background mask will be used and whether the characters will be white or black. Char white Char white+black The on screen format menus are always white characters keyed into a...

  • Page 57: Selecting And Positioning The Individual Character Inserter Windows

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual VCG SYMBOLS The VCG SYMBOLS menu item is used to select whether the symbols will be shown when the time is displayed in the character inserter. Vcg symbols off Vcg symbols on Select Vcg symbols off to hide the symbols.

  • Page 58: Special Vcg Indicators

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.6.7. Special VCG Indicators The following special indicators are used between the seconds and frames digits of the time window in the character inserter to identify non drop frame and drop frame code (NTSC only) Non Drop Frame Colon (:) Drop Frame (NTSC) Period (.)

  • Page 59: Table 3-2: Overview Of The 8010Tm-Irig Engineering Menu

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual VIDEO TYPE Sets the Video standard for the encoder LTC LEVEL Sets the amplitude level of the LTC output VITC DEL START Sets the first line that will be blanked by the VITC deleter VITC DEL END Sets the last line that will be blanked by the VITC deleter GEN DATE FORMAT...

  • Page 60: Selecting The Video Type

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.7.1. Selecting the Video Type VIDEO TYPE The VIDEO TYPE menu item is used to program the 8010TM-IRIG for the digital video format. Video auto (525) Video 525 Video 625 When you select auto the 8010TM-IRIG will auto detect the line rate and automatically reconfigure itself.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Generator Date Format For Time Date Mode

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.7.4. Selecting the Generator Date Format for Time Date Mode GEN DATE FORMAT The GEN DATE FORMAT menu item is used to set the encoding format when date information is being placed into the user bits. Gen date yymmdd Gen date mjd Gen date leitch...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Colour Frame Phase

    A time code analyzer such as the Evertz Model 5300 may be used to verify the correct timing relationship is being maintained.

  • Page 63: Selecting The Generator Framing Reference

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.7.7. Selecting the Generator Framing Reference REFERENCE MODE The REFERENCE MODE menu item is used to set whether the internal timing of the 8010TM-IRIG will be locked to the input video or the Ref auto External Colour Reference input.

  • Page 64: Remote Control Mode

    Table 3-3: Remote Control Mode GPI I/O Mapping **Note: Some early versions of the 7721GPI-D only support outputs 1 to 5. These units can be upgraded to support all six outputs. Contact Evertz customer service for information on how to upgrade these units.

  • Page 65: Assigning The Functions Of The General Purpose Inputs

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.7.9.2. Assigning the Functions of the General Purpose Inputs When the GEN MODE is NOT set to time rctl there are four dedicated remote control input pins and two user programmable inputs. The dedicated input functions are as follows: VCG ON/OFF Provides an alternate method of turning the character inserter generator On and Off.

  • Page 66: Assigning The Functions Of The General Purpose Outputs

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual GPI1 ASSIGNMENT On the 8010TM-IRIG models the Irig active function replaces the LTC active function on the8010TM model. Gpi1 = irig active Gpi1 = vitc active Gpi1 = gen hold Irig active Provides an alternate method of selecting the IRIG Gpi1 = gen set...

  • Page 67: Setting The Time Of The Event Registers

    The SERIAL TEST menu item is used to turn on a serial port test message. When the serial test is on, the 8010TM-IRIG outputs a Serial test off message similar to: Serial test on EVERTZ DTCG 8010TM SOFTWARE VERSION DG86D1.M...

  • Page 68: Testing The Ram

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.7.11. Testing the RAM XRAM TEST The XRAM TEST menu item is used to initiate a test of the Character RAM. Xram test on ? 3.7.12. Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness DISPLAY LEVEL The DISPLAY LEVEL menu item is used to adjust brightness of the front panel display.

  • Page 69: Resetting The 8010Tm-Irig To Factory Defaults

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 3.7.15. Resetting the 8010TM-IRIG to Factory Defaults FACTORY RESET The FACTORY RESET menu item is used to return the 8010TM-IRIG to its factory defaults. When you press the keys, the display Shift+sel=reset shows Shift+sel=reset.
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  • Page 71 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual CHAPTER 4: SERIAL PROTOCOL TABLE OF CONTENTS SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL ................4-1 4.1. OVERVIEW ......................... 4-1 4.1.1. Connector Pin Assignment ..................4-1 4.1.2. Data Format ......................4-2 4.2. COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL..................4-3 4.3.
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  • Page 73: Serial Remote Control Protocol

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL 4.1. OVERVIEW • Two wire interface using RS-232C levels or alternate four wire communications channel using RS-422 levels. • Data transmitted asynchronously, bit serial, word serial with data exchange between the devices being digital.

  • Page 74: Data Format

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual The pin assignment for the serial port when it is configured as an RS-422 Tributary is: Name Description Chassis ground Transmit A (Tx-) Output Receive B (Rx+) Input Tx Gnd Transmit Signal Ground Spare Not connected...

  • Page 75: Communications Protocol

    T(NAK) Figure 4-1: Communications Protocol State Diagram The communications protocol is described in Figure 4-1. The Evertz unit (Device) immediately enters the select state upon power-up and remains there unless directed by an Enter Broadcast Cmd (02 hex) to the broadcast communications state. The diagram shows the various states of the device. The designation R( ) indicates the data received from the controller, while the designation T( ) indicates the data transmitted by the Device.

  • Page 76: Message Block Format

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 4.3. MESSAGE BLOCK FORMAT Once communications have been established command messages may be sent to the Device. Each control message starts with the STX character and ends with a checksum. The message blocks are structured as follows: Once communications have been established command messages may be sent to the Device.

  • Page 77: Commands

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual If the command message requires a data response, the Device will transmit a response message structured as follows: start of message character (02 hex) BYTE COUNT count of response message not including STX, BYTE COUNT or CHECKSUM. COMMAND ECHO Command message echoed MESSAGE...

  • Page 78: Table 4-4: Character Generator Commands And Their Valid Responses

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Command from Controlling Device Return to Controlling Device DATA DESCRIPTION DATA NAME BYTES ECHO BYTES BYTES Select Char Gen Size Preset Char Gen Window Pos’n Select Char Gen Window On/Off Select Char Gen Global On/Off Select Char Gen Style Select Char Gen Frames...

  • Page 79: Data Formats

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Command from Controlling Device Return to Controlling Device DATA DESCRIPTION DATA NAME BYTES ECHO BYTES BYTES Select Generator Mode Preset VITC Generator Lines Select Generator Drop Frame Select Generator Colour Frame Select LTC Generator Parity Select VITC Generator On/Off Select Generator Run/Hold...

  • Page 80: Data Format Block

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual The Binary group flag bits are defined as follows: Time Address User Bits BGF 2 BGF1 BGF0 Unspecified Unspecified Unspecified Eight bit ISO Character set Unspecified Date/Time Zone (SMPTE 309M) Unspecified Page/Line (SMPTE 262M) Clock Time...

  • Page 81: Video Character Inserter Commands

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Sense PROM Version 1 byte 00 = PROM version Returns the control byte from the command +10 bytes (hex) PROM name + 10 bytes (hex) PROM version. Sense Video Standard Returns 1 bytes as described below Select Video Standard 1 byte...

  • Page 82: Table 4-8: Vcg Sizes

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Sense Char Gen Window Position Window No Returns 3 bytes of window position as follows. Vertical Position Horizontal Position Window Length Preset Char Gen Window Position Window No +1 byte Vertical Position +1 Byte Horizontal Position Sets the starting position of a VCG window on the raster.

  • Page 83: Reader Commands

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Sense Char Gen Frames Returns 1 byte as defined below. Select Char Gen Frames 1 byte Selects whether the frames digits will be shown on the character inserter. 00 = Blanked 01 = Displayed Sense Char Gen Fields Returns 1 byte as defined below.

  • Page 84: Table 4-10: Reader Modes

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual DESCRIPTION MODE TIME TIME DATA TIME TIME TIME DATE DATA DATA Table 4-10: Reader Modes Sense RDR Display Rdr No. Returns 1 byte as defined below Select RDR Display Rdr No. + 1 byte Selects whether the look ahead processing will be applied to the reader display.

  • Page 85: Generator Commands

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Sense Broadcast Block Returns the broadcast block as defined by the Define Broadcast Mode command above. Sense Reader Time Zone Adjust Rdr No. Returns 1 byte as defined below. Select Reader Time Zone Adjust Rdr No.
  • Page 86 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Sense Generator Drop Frame Returns 1 byte as defined below. Select Generator Drop Frame 1 byte Selects whether the Generator will operate in the NTSC Drop Frame or Non Drop Frame mode. 00 = Non Drop Frame 01 = Drop Frame This command is ignored in PAL.
  • Page 87 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Sense Generator Jam Sync Mode Returns 1 byte as defined below. Select Generator Jam Sync Mode 1 byte Selects the Generator Jam Sync mode 00 = Generator Free Run (Jam Off) 01 = Continuous Jam Sync 02 = Momentary Jam Sync.

  • Page 88: Miscellaneous Commands

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual Each bit represents a 4 byte block of which is requested. Time and user bit formats are determined by the Select Generator Mode command. The bits are polled and blocks are assembled in the following order: Sense Generator Date Format Returns 1 byte as defined below.
  • Page 89 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual CHAPTER 5: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................... 5-1 5.1. SPECIFICATIONS....................... 5-1 5.1.1. Serial Digital Video Input..................5-1 5.1.2. Serial Digital Video Outputs ..................5-1 5.1.3. Analog Monitor Video Outputs (optional) ..............5-1 5.1.4.
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  • Page 91: Technical Description

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 5.1. SPECIFICATIONS 5.1.1. Serial Digital Video Input Standards: SMPTE 259M (270 Mb/s) Connector: 1 BNC input per IEC 169-8 Equalization: Automatic 200m @ 270 Mb/s with Belden 8281 or equivalent cable 150m @ 270 Mb/s when bypass relay is active Return Loss: >...

  • Page 92: Irig Reader

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 5.1.5. IRIG Reader Standard: IRIG 200-95 Formats B002 and B122 Connector: 3 pin female XLR type connector Level: 0.2 to 4V p-p, balanced or unbalanced 5.1.6. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs Inputs: 6, programmable control functions Outputs:...

  • Page 93: Jumpers And Switches

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 5.2. JUMPERS AND SWITCHES To gain access to the DIP switches and jumpers you will have to remove the top cover. Before removing the top cover of the unit make sure that the power cord is disconnected from the mains.

  • Page 94: Upgrading The Firmware

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual To reconfigure the serial port it is necessary to unplug the SDI Time Code Master and remove the top cover. Figure 5-1 shows the settings of jumper block J9 on the main circuit board for the various configurations available.

  • Page 95: Procedure For Firmware Upgrades

    Terminal program that is capable of Xmodem file transfer protocol. (such as HyperTerminal) • New firmware supplied by Evertz. 5.3.2. Procedure for Firmware Upgrades 1. If you have changed the Serial port wiring from the factory default you will need to remove the top cover and set the jumpers on jumper block J9 to the RS-232 DCE settings.

  • Page 96: Viewing Firmware Revision Levels

    Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 6. The following is a list of possible reasons for failed communications: • Defective Serial cable. • Wrong communications port selected in the terminal program. • Improper port settings in the terminal program. (Refer to step 3 for settings). •...

  • Page 97: Upgloading New Fonts

    This is the actual firmware revision for the SDI Time Code Master. If the first character is R040109 a ‘U’ instead of an ‘R’ then the SDI Time Code Master contains unreleased beta firmware. (Evertz does not ship unreleased SDI Time Code Master firmware, except where customers have requested special features.) 5.4.
  • Page 98 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 6. Power up the unit. To upload new font information, use the FONT DOWNLOAD menu item on the menu. To access the menu item press the SETUP key and use the up or down arrows ( , ) to move to the FONT DOWNLOAD menu item.
  • Page 99 Model 8010TM-IRIG SDI Time Code Master with IRIG Reader Manual 20. The boot code will indicate whether the operation was successful upon completion of the upload. Download Complete! 21. The following is a list of possible reasons for a failed file transfer: •...
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