Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Definitions - evertz 5010 SIE Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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DEFINITIONS

INTRODUCTION
The Model 5010-SIE Source ID Encoder provides a cost effective method
of keying timecode, source ID and machine status information into the
analog video.
Features:
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Character Inserter displays timecode, source ID and VTR status in the
picture
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Separate positioning of each character window
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Active low 'ON AIR' GPI turns off all local displays of characters
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Active low 'VCG ON/OFF' GPI can be used to remotely turn the
character generator on and off
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RS-232 serial interface to VTR to receive timecode, and VTR status
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Rack mountable
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16 digit Alpha-numeric display, with 10 push buttons
This manual is organized into 4 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation,
and Technical Description.
Items of special note for all users are marked with a double box like this.
LINEAR TIME CODE: A digital code used for timing and control purposes
on video tape and associated audio tape machines. It is
recorded on a longitudinal track with audio characteristics and is
referred to as LTC (Sometimes this code is also referred to as
longitudinal code or SMPTE).
associated with one television frame, and consists of 26 time
bits, 6 flag bits, 32 user bits and 16 sync bits.
VERTICAL INTERVAL TIME CODE: A digital code used for timing and
control purposes on video tape recorded in the vertical blanking
interval of the video picture, and is referred to as VITC. Each 90
bit code word is associated with one television field, and
consists of 26 time bits, 6 flag bits, 32 user bits, 18 sync bits,
and an 8 bit error check (CRC) code.
USER BITS: 32 bits in the time code are user assignable. They typically
are used to contain reel numbers, scene and take numbers, or
other user-oriented data.
Model 5010 Time Code Generator / Reader Manual
Each 80 bit code word is
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