Vitc Generator; Burn-In Window - Merging Pyramix User Manual

Line
Shows which lines will be decoded. Although VITC code fits into a single line, it is normally duplicated to provide
redundancy reducing read errors. The drop-down lists allow any two lines to be chosen. Different pairs of lines
often carry different code. E.g. Time-of-day and Absolute time.

VITC Generator

Mykerinos boards have a Vertical Interval Time Code generator.
Enable
When checked the output of the VITC generator is On.
Video Output
These check buttons allow the choice of which of the two video outputs will be used for the VITC.
Line
Show which lines will contain VITC.
General
These controls are for setting the general format of the Video Sync signal.
Format
Shows the current video format. The drop-down list offers a choice of PAL, NTSC and a wide variety of TriLevel HD
(high-definition) formats.

Burn-in Window

Mykerinos boards can burn-in a Time-code display window into a composite video input signal.
Enable
When checked the Timecode overlay is displayed
Color
Shows the current display scheme. The drop-down list offers a choice of:
• White on Black
• Black on White
• Black on Background
• White on Background
Large
When checked the Timecode display will be the larger of the two possible sizes.
Head Switch Filter
When checked, the clamp circuit ignores head-switch transients and horizontal sync during the last six to seven
lines before the vertical front porch. Otherwise, the clamp circuit responds as always.
Burn-in Location
Simply drag the video burn-in window to the desired location within the color bars screen.
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