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SyncBrightUp
TM
USERS MANUAL
Revision 1.1
Device triggered by an audio beep that superimposes a white mark on a video
signal and generates a sync pulse for the purposes of synchronisation
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Articulate Instruments Limited
Queen Margaret Campus, Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh EH21 6UU
UK
Phone: +44 (0)131 474 0000
Fax: +44 (0)131 474 0001
Email:support@articulateinstruments.com
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Summary of Contents for Articulate Instruments SyncBrightUp
- Page 1 Device triggered by an audio beep that superimposes a white mark on a video signal and generates a sync pulse for the purposes of synchronisation Address: Articulate Instruments Limited Queen Margaret Campus, Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh EH21 6UU Phone: +44 (0)131 474 0000 Fax: +44 (0)131 474 0001 Email:support@articulateinstruments.com...
- Page 2 Manual for BrightUp unit. Document No. BrightUpManual_1.1 03.07.13 Copyright © 2011 Articulate Instruments...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ........................6 Inspection........................6 System Features ......................6 SyncSyncBrightUp unit Description................6 Setup ..........................7 Technical Details ......................11 Specifications........................ 11 General Environmental ..................... 11 Electrical Safety ......................12 Contact .......................... 12 Revisions........................12 Copyright © 2011 Articulate Instruments... -
Page 4: Definitions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Articulate Instruments Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Articulate Instruments Ltd. -
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
Musselburgh EH21 6UU +44 (0)131 474 0000 +44 (0)131 474 0001 (Facsimile) Product Designation: SyncBrightUp (Model SBU) Product description: Generates synchronization signals on audio and video channels in response to an audio pulse. The above mentioned product(s) meet the essential requirements of:... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Getting Started Inspection Upon receipt of your SyncBrightUp unit it should be examined immediately for any evidence of damage. Damaged shipments should be reported promptly to the carrier, who is normally liable for such damage. -
Page 7: Setup
3.5mm jack socket. Set the switch to mic or line appropriately. 2. Connect the “Mic/Line to PC” 3. Connect the Video output from the ultrasound machine (or other video source) and the video input on the SyncBrightUp unit with the BNC cable provided. Copyright © 2011 Articulate Instruments... - Page 8 Video output (BNC) Figure 2 Sync and video inputs 4. Connect the video output on the SyncBrightUp unit with the video input on your video capture card. 5. Connect the speaker output from the PC to the “spk to PC”...
- Page 9 (ADC) card in the PC. The microphone input is also sent to the multichannel ADC. All multichannel data is always synchronised. Triggering the SBU The duration of the trigger signal should be at least 20 microseconds. Once triggered, the sync output goes into a loop for Copyright © 2011 Articulate Instruments...
- Page 10 Because the SBU produces a sync pulse signal only on the left output channel, if recording stereo, the right channel will not have the sync signal mixed into it. Useful if the trigger occurs while the participant is talking. Copyright © 2011 Articulate Instruments...
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Page 11: Technical Details
• for 100mS, • o send a pulse to the SyncBrightUp circuit to make a bright square o send a 1kHz tone to the PC audio input to sync the system o flash the LED to show that the circuit is working switch off power to the sync separator and oscillator •... -
Page 12: Electrical Safety
20uA. A pair of 1175mAh AAA Duracell or equivalent cells will last longer than their shelf-life of 5 years. Electrical Safety The SyncBrightUp unit should not be placed in contact with any high voltage device when in use. Troubleshooting Problem –...
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