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8.3.
CONNECTING THE EVERTZ READER HEAD TO THE DIGISYNC CONSOLE
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KEYKODE READER INSTALLATION
SETUP key to return to the normal display mode. See section 3.1.4 of the 5500
manual for more information about the SETUP menu system.
A 12 foot long cable is supplied to connect the reader head to the DigiSync
console. If you wish to mount the console more than 12 feet from the telecine, 50
foot Digi/Extender cables may be purchased. The console may be located up to a
maximum distance of 100 feet from the reader head. Plug the cable into the
connector on the reader head. (It is usually easier to connect the cable prior to
mounting the head on the bracket.) Connect the other end of the cable to the
DigiSync console.
information on connecting the reader head to the DigiSync console.
8.3.1. Connecting the DigiSync console to the 4025 Film Footage
Encoder
A 9 pin D connector on the rear of the DigiSync console provides RS-232 serial
data communications with the 4025. Use the cable supplied (Part No. WA-C67) or
wire a longer cable if required. Wiring information for the DigiSync to 4025 cable is
as shown in section 7.2.1. Maximum suggested length of this cable is 50 feet,
although longer cables may be used if the wire size is made larger. Care should
be taken to ensure that shielded cable is used, and that the shield is connected
through.
8.3.2. Setting the Correct DigiSync Operating Modes
Consult the DigiSync operating manual section 4.4 for a full description of
DigiSync operating modes that are relevant to its use with the 4025.
Several Function key sequences are available on the DigiSync to provide the user
with the ability to control various features of the DigiSync.
consists of pressing the [FUNCTION SET] key followed by a numbered key ([1]
through [9])
[FUNCTION SET 1] [1] allows the user to change between the Upper and Lower
sensors on the dual sensor Evertz 35 mm head. The Lower sensor is
located closest to the mounting bracket and is normally used when
reading KeyKode. The Upper sensor is located farthest away from the
mounting bracket, and is used for reading KeyKode on film that was
rewound before it was loaded into the camera.
[FUNCTION SET 1] [4] enables and disables the "serial broadcast mode".
For use with the 4025, the DigiSync serial broadcast mode must be enabled.
[FUNCTION SET 1] [9] displays the version number of the current
firmware inside the DigiSync unit. At the time of this writing,
DigiSync version 4.0.03E
Model 4025 Film Footage Encoder Manual
Refer to section 3 of the DigiSync manual for further
is the recommended version for use with
Each sequence
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