Genlock Input - NewTek 3play User Manual

Hint: 3P 's SDI and analog output sections can be used simultaneously. For example, for
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an SD session you could choose Composite Output in the I/O Configuration panel (perhaps
to view 3P
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connection to supply broadcast equipment. (See Section 6.7.1 for more on output
options.)

4.4.4 GENLOCK INPUT

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The Genlock input on 3P
(often a 'black burst'). This is a common and important method of synchronizing equipment in the
video suite.
Genlocking is customary in higher end environments, and genlock inputs are usually found on
professional gear. If your equipment allows you to do so, you should genlock all cameras
supplying 3P , and 3P
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1. Supply the reference signal from the 'house sync generator' to 3P
2. If you haven't already done so, genlock all cameras connected to 3P
reference signal (see your camera manual for details).
3. Open a 3P
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panel (by clicking the small 'gear' icon at upper-right in the titlebar of the 3P
4. The default Reference Type in the Genlock settings is SD (Bi-level), as this is the most
common reference signal type. However, if you supply an HD reference signal to the
Genlock input, change the setting to HD (Tri-level).
5. Using downstream Waveform and Vector Scopes, adjust 3P
Position and Phase settings (in the Genlock section of the I/O Configuration panel).
output on a local composite monitor) at the same time as you use the SDI
's front panel is for connection of a 'house sync' or reference signal
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itself.
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session from the Administration Screen, and access the I/O Configuration
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's Genlock connector.
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inputs to the same
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Desktop).
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's Horizontal and Vertical
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