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3.
HOW TO OPERATE THE FILM DATA DECODER
3.1.
AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
UNIVERSAL FILM DATA DECODER
model 5550
evertz
OPERATION
Model 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder Manual
The 5550 Universal Film Data Decoder is an advanced data decoder that
decodes both KeyKode and film time codes in either of ARRI or Matrix
format when connected to the universal reader head. Some models of the
universal header head are not fitted for either ARRI or Matrix time code so
some of the menus and displays may be different, depending on the model
of the head connected. 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.
KEY
CODE
PRESENT
TIME
CODE
35
mm
16
MODE
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout
The display area consists of a 16 digit alphanumeric display, 8 LED status
indicators and an 8 pushbutton keypad.
The keypad is used to control the front panel menu system, and to provide
a global Keyer disable. 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. (Throughout this manual SHIFT + indicates that you should hold
down the SHIFT key while pressing the second key.)
A front panel setup menu provides a quick and simple method of
configuring the Film Data Decoder for your application.
Sections 3.2 and 3.3 give detailed information on the specific operations
required to control the Film Data Decoder.
3.1.1. The Setup Pushbutton Group
The format key group consists of the SETUP and !, ", #, $ keys and is
used to navigate the front panel programming menu system.
Press the SETUP key to enter the setup mode. Press the SHIFT + SETUP
key to enter the engineering setup mode. The Engineering Setup Mode
provides additional configuration items that should only be used by
qualified engineering personnel. The Film Data Decoder will automatically
return to the operating mode if no key presses are made for several
seconds.
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KEY
CODE
SHIFT
TIME
USER
BITS
DISPLAY
SET-UP
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