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© Copyright 1998
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Rev. 1.0, August 1998
KeyKode is a trademark of Eastman Kodak
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intended solely for the use of purchasers of the model 5550 Film Data Decoder. Evertz Microsystems expressly
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Model 5550
Universal Film Data Decoder
Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 KeyKode is a trademark of Eastman Kodak 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 model 5550 Film Data Decoder. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 5550.
  • 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 with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
  • Page 3 Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Preliminary issue August 98...
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  • Page 5 Adjusting the knurled knob on the top of the head sets the film path alignment. Follow the instructions in the 5550 manual for mounting the bracket on your telecine. The mounting bracket is typically fastened to the collar of the last roller on the telecine before the film enters the gate. The reader head is fastened to the mounting bracket by a quick release thumbscrew.
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  • Page 7 Tutorial ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Evertz model 5500 Key Code Reader controls the brightness of the illuminating LED in order to accommodate for the various exposure densities of the keykode on the film. The LED intensity control can be either manually controlled by the user or automatically controlled by the 5500.
  • Page 8 Evertz Microsystems Ltd. 5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 5Z9 Tech Support: Phone 905-335-3700 Fax 905-335-3573 Internet: eng@evertz.com Use the up and down arrows to find the item that shows either "EXTENDED AUTO ON" or "EXTENDED AUTO OFF".
  • Page 9 From time to time new film types with new codes are introduced by the film manufacturers. When these new films are read or displayed by existing Evertz software, they may show as a question mark ('?') in place of either the film manufacturer or film type or both. The rest of the bar-code is read and handled correctly.
  • Page 10 Evertz Microsystems Ltd. 5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 5Z9 Phone 905-335-3700 Fax 905-335-3573 Tech Support: Email: eng@evertz.com Internet: http://www.evertz.com Manufacturer Emulsion Film Type Code Letter Code Char XT 100 Agfa XTR 250 XT 320 XTS 400 Kodak...
  • Page 11 This will allow us to ensure that this particular code is in the current version of the software for your Evertz equipment. Fax the form back to us and arrange shipment and payment (if any) details with our office staff. (Sorry, you cannot upload the form to us.)
  • Page 12 Evertz Microsystems Ltd. 5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 5Z9 Phone 905-335-3700 Fax 905-335-3573 Tech Support: Email: eng@evertz.com Internet: http://www.evertz.com This page left intentionally blank B_KKODES.DOC Oct. 23, 1996 Page 4 of 4...
  • Page 13 Evertz Microsystems Ltd. 5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 5Z9 Tech Support: Phone 905-335-3700 Fax 905-335-3573 Internet: eng@evertz.com Evertz Technical Bulletin Dated: 94/10/12 Revised: 94/10/12 Filename: B_RESET.DOC Product Software Version: Engineer: Product: 5500 Keykode Decoder Topic: Factory Resets...
  • Page 14 Evertz Microsystems Ltd. 5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 5Z9 Tech Support: Phone 905-335-3700 Fax 905-335-3573 Internet: eng@evertz.com This page left intentionally blank B_RESET.DOC Page 2 of 2 95/1/23...
  • Page 15 This can be used to verify the communications. The 5500 will flash the "comm" light. If the 5500 is correctly connected to an Evertz model 4015 or 4025 Film footage encoder, there will be a corresponding flash of the keykode light on the 4015 or 4025.
  • Page 16 This item sets the 5500 for compatibility with the keykode pickup head. The original Evertz pickup heads were designated EV35 and EV16 etc., and were commonly used with the RIM DIGISYNC. The new pickup heads are designated KK35 and KK16 etc. These heads typically have fine slits cut into the body and were designed to work with the 5500.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Setting the KeyKode Validation Beep ................. 3-11 3.3.4. Selecting the Counting Modulus for the Time Code Reader ........3-11 3.3.5. Selecting the Type of Reader Head Connected to the 5550........3-11 3.3.6. Enabling the LED Saver....................3-12 3.3.7. Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Matrix Detector ............3-12 3.3.8.
  • Page 18 Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual 3.3.9. Enabling Extra Debug Displays................... 3-13 3.3.10. Resetting the 5550 to Factory Defaults............... 3-14 3.3.11. Testing the Serial Communications to the 4025 ............3-14 3.4. CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE SENSORS IN THE READER HEAD......3-14 3.5.
  • Page 19 In addition to the physical installation, there are calibration procedures for the KeyKode decoder (Model 5550). If you are using the Universal Film Data Decoder with an Evertz Film Footage Encoder, there are calibration procedures required in order for the Film Footage Encoder to generate accurate KeyKode displays.

  • Page 20: Overview

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual This page left intentionally blank OVERVIEW...

  • Page 21: Installing The Evertz Universal Film Data Decoder System

    2.1. MOUNTING The 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder is equipped with rack mounting angles and fits into a standard 19 inch by 1 3/4 inch (483mm x 45mm) rack space. The mounting angles may be removed if rack mounting is not desired.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Reader Head

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual Make sure that the arrow is pointing up when you replace the fuse holder. Close the door on the power entry module and connect the mains voltage. Never replace with a fuse of greater value.
  • Page 23 Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual The Evertz KeyKode combination reader head system is capable of reading from 16mm and both edges of 35mm film. Single film gauge versions of the head are available for those who only deal with one film gauge.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-2: Reader Head And Bracket - Side View

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual Figure 2-2: Reader Head and Bracket - Side View Thread some film into the telecine as you would normally, making sure that it passes over the reader's rollers. Set the height of the mounting bracket so that the film is running smoothly through the reader head rollers.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Reader Head To The Decoder Electronics (Model Uv-Kk, Uv-Kk/Aa, Uv-Kk/Ar, And Uv-3 Heads)

    A 15 foot long extender cable is supplied to connect the universal reader head to the model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder. If you wish to mount the console more than 10 feet from the telecine, 50 foot Extender cables may be purchased.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Keykode Decoder To The Film Footage Encoder

    Connect this cable to the SERIAL I/O connector on the rear of the 5550. Connect the other end of the cable to the AUX I/O connector on the 4025 or 4025TR.

  • Page 27: First Time Set-Up

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual 4015/4025 End KeyKode Decoder End Male DB 9 Male DB 9 Description Pin No Pin No Description Shield ---------------------------------- Shield 6-------------------------------- 5 8-------------------------------- 2 Figure 2-4: 4015 or 4025 to KeyKode Decoder Cable 2.5.
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  • Page 29: How To Operate The Film Data Decoder

    In addition the earlier models of KeyKode reader heads such as the KK, KR and KLA heads can be connected to the 5550 decoder for KeyKode only applications.

  • Page 30: An Overview Of The Status Indicators

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual When in either of the setup modes, the # & $ arrow keys are used to move up or down the main items in the menu system. The current menu item choice is also shown.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Displays

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual 3.1.3. Front Panel Displays The DISPLAY key is used to select what data is being displayed on the front panel. Press it repeatedly to select another display. Press the SHIFT + DISPLAY key to access an extended list of displays. Pressing DISPLAY while showing an extended display will revert to the KeyKode display.

  • Page 32: An Overview Of The Front Panel Setup Menu

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual When DEBUG mode is ON (see Engineering Setup Menu) several debug displays are added to the extended displays. Measured speed of the film SPEED = 000 FR/S The number of KeyKode reading errors...

  • Page 33: Figure 3-5: Setup Menu Items

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual TYPE: type: negative type: print KK INTENSITY: 487 KK INTENS: kk intens: man kk intens: auto kk intens: extd kk intens: hunt TC READER: tc reader: off tc reader: arri tc reader: matrix...

  • Page 34: Figure 3-6: Engineering Setup Menu Items

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual BIPH: biph: 1/2 p/frm biph: 1 p/frm biph: 2 p/frm biph: 5 p/frm biph: 10 p/frm DISPLAY LEVEL: 5 KK BEEP: kk beep: off kk beep: on TC MODE:* tc mode: 24 fps...

  • Page 35: Programming The Basic Operational Modes - Setup Menu

    Select print if you are using print film. 3.2.2. Controlling the Intensity of the KeyKode Sensor Light Source The model 5550 controls the brightness of the illuminating LED in order to accommodate for the various exposure densities of the keykode on the film.

  • Page 36: Manual Adjustment Of The Keykode Led Intensity

    When the film is traveling over the pickup head, adjust the intensity setting until the 5550 beeps or the KeyKode LED blinks to indicate keykode is being read. Press the DISPLAY key to exit the format menus until the display shows something similar to KK ASYM'Y= +20%, which shows the asymmetry between the bar and space elements of the barcode.

  • Page 37: Turning On The Film Time Code Reader

    5550 into hunting for the correct intensity setting for the missing keykode. As soon as a new roll of film is loaded, the 5550 will find the appropriate intensity value again after a few feet of the new roll pass through the head.

  • Page 38: Controlling The Intensity Of The Time Code Light Source

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual 3.2.6. Controlling the Intensity of the Time Code Light Source The model 5550 controls the brightness of the time code light source in order to accommodate for the various exposure densities of the time code on the film.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Counting Modulus For The Time Code Reader

    The 5550 is compatible with all the reader heads that have been manufactured by Evertz over the past several years. However, in order for the 5550 to operate correctly it must be told which type of head is connected. head select: Is used to select whether the 5550 will autodetect the head HEAD SELECT: type or not.

  • Page 40: Enabling The Led Saver

    (See section 3.3.9) Under normal circumstances this value should not need to be changed from the factory default value. Use the ! and " keys to adjust. You must turn off DEBUG MODE before normal operation of the 5550 can resume. 3.3.8. Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Matrix Detector...

  • Page 41: Enabling Extra Debug Displays

    (See section 3.3.9) Under normal circumstances this value should not need to be changed from the factory default value. Use the ! and "keys to adjust. You must turn off DEBUG MODE before normal operation of the 5550 can resume. 3.3.9. Enabling Extra Debug Displays...

  • Page 42: Resetting The 5550 To Factory Defaults

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual 3.3.10. Resetting the 5550 to Factory Defaults factory reset is used to return the 5550 to its factory defaults. When you FACTORY RESET? >Y press the " key, the display shows shift+>to reset. When shift+>...

  • Page 43: Introduction To Matrix Time Code

    KeyKode. The TC VAL READ extended display gives and indication of how well the 5550 is reading the matrix time code from the film. On 35mm film, the human readable Matrix code numbers will reduce the theoretical maximum reading value to approximately 90%.

  • Page 44: Problems Associated With Reading Matrix Code

    The size, position, contrast, distortion of the matrix and various other artifacts are possible. The Evertz UV heads and 5550 decoders are designed to handle a large variety of these film-to-film differences. Here is a brief description of the types of variations to expect, how we handle the variation and how to identify when there may be a problem.

  • Page 45: Matrix Length

    However, on 35mm film the length can vary from between two to more than three perforations in length. This does not pose any problem for the 5550 decoder because it measures the actual size of the rows.

  • Page 46: Other Data/Marks On Film

    Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual reaches extremes, it will become hard to determine the exact center of the 'small' rows and 'small' columns. Although the whole matrix may be long, the maximum reading speed will be reduced to that of the 'small' rows.
  • Page 47 Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual the KeyKode unreadable and will reduce the number of readable matrix codes. OPERATION Page 3-19...
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