Broadcast DPS ES-2200 User manual

ES-2200
Dual Channel Expansion System
Operator’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................1
Table of figures..................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................4
DPS ES-2200 General Description.................................................................................................... 4
Compatible DPS Products ................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 1: Installation and Configuration.......................................................................................6
Unpacking & Inspection................................................................................................................... 6
Mounting.......................................................................................................................................... 6
ES-2200 System Configuration......................................................................................................... 8
ES-2200T Configuration Options ..................................................................................................... 9
ES-2200T Card Installation............................................................................................................ 10
ES-2200S Configuration options ..................................................................................................... 11
ES-2200S Card Installation............................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2: ES-2200T Operation.....................................................................................................13
Unit Select...................................................................................................................................... 14
TBC Card Controls ........................................................................................................................ 15
Proc Amp .....................................................................................................................................................................................15
Memory Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................16
Balance.........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Freeze Controls ...........................................................................................................................................................................17
Timing..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Input..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
TBC Configuration.....................................................................................................................................................................19
TBC Configuration Functions..................................................................................................................................................20
TBC IV Option Card Controls .................................................................................................................................................20
V-Scope Controls ........................................................................................................................... 21
RS-2800 Personal Routing Switcher............................................................................................... 22
Controlling an 8-bit MicroSYNC.............................................................................................................................................23
in the ES-2200T Chassis ...........................................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 3: ES-2200S Operation......................................................................................................24
Unit Select...................................................................................................................................... 25
MicroSYNC Controls ..................................................................................................................... 26
Proc Amp Controls.....................................................................................................................................................................26
Freeze Controls .............................................................................................................................. 26
Memory ........................................................................................................................................................................................27
Function.......................................................................................................................................................................................27

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Timing..........................................................................................................................................................................................28
MicroSYNC CONFIGURE Select..........................................................................................................................................29
MicroSYNC Configuration Functions....................................................................................................................................30
V-Scope Controls ........................................................................................................................... 31
RS-2800 Personal Routing Switcher............................................................................................... 32
Chapter 4: Video Connections.........................................................................................................33
Personal TBC III Connectors...................................................................................................................................................33
Personal TBC IV Connectors ......................................................................................................... 35
DPS 8-Bit MicroSYNC Connectors ................................................................................................ 37
DPS MicroSYNC-X Connectors.............................................................................................................................................39
Personal V-Scope Connectors..................................................................................................................................................41
Personal Video Routing Switcher Connectors......................................................................................................................43
Outputs .........................................................................................................................................................................................44
Personal VDA Connectors........................................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 5: Remote Control..............................................................................................................47
DPS Computer Software ...........................................................................................................................................................47
Card Addressing.........................................................................................................................................................................49
RC-2000 Remote Control..........................................................................................................................................................50
RC-2001 Remote Control..........................................................................................................................................................51
Appendices........................................................................................................................................55
Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................................................. 56
Serial Data Input.........................................................................................................................................................................56
Power Requirements..................................................................................................................................................................56
Physical Characteristics.............................................................................................................................................................56
Appendix B: Serial Protocol........................................................................................................... 57
Electrical Interface......................................................................................................................................................................57
Protocol........................................................................................................................................................................................57
System Exclusive Byte..............................................................................................................................................................57
TBC/MicroSYNC/V-Scope ID Byte.......................................................................................................................................58
Unit Address Byte......................................................................................................................................................................58
TBC/MicroSYNC Function Select/Data Byte(s)..................................................................................................................59
MicroSYNC Configuration Bytes...........................................................................................................................................61
TBC IV Configuration Bytes ...................................................................................................................................................62
V-SCOPE Function Select Byte/Data Byte(s).......................................................................................................................63
Appendix C: Important Addresses and Phone Numbers ................................................................ 64
Appendix D: A Brief History of DPS.............................................................................................. 66
Appendix E: Warranty................................................................................................................... 67
Warranty Statement....................................................................................................................................................................67
Warranty Limitations.................................................................................................................................................................67
Warranty Service........................................................................................................................................................................68
Appendix F: Compliance ................................................................................................................ 69
FCC Compliance Statement......................................................................................................................................................69

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Table of figures
Figure 1-1: ES-2200 Top View 7
Figure 1-2: ES-2200 Front Panel DIP Switch Assignments 8
Figure 2-1: ES-2200T Front Panel 13
Figure 2-2: ES-2200T Controls 14
Figure 2-3: MicroSYNC Controls in the ES-2200T Chassis 23
Figure 3-1: ES-2200S Front Panel 24
Figure 3-2: ES-2200S Controls 25
Figure 4-1: Personal TBC III I/O Connectors 33
Figure 4-2: Personal TBC III Card 34
Figure 4-3: Personal TBC IV I/O Connectors 35
Figure 4-4: Personal TBC IV Card 36
Figure 4-5: DPS MicroSYNC I/O Connectors 37
Figure 4-6: DPS MicroSYNC Card 38
Figure 4-7: DPS MicroSYNC-X I/O Connectors 39
Figure 4-8: DPS MicroSYNC Card 42
Figure 4-9: Personal V-Scope I/O Connections 41
Figure 4-10: Personal V-Scope Card 42
Figure 4-11: Personal Routing Switcher I/O Connections 43
Figure 4-12: Personal Routing Switcher Card 44
Figure 4-13: Personal VDA I/O Connectors 45
Figure 4-14: Personal VDA Card 46
Figure 5-1: Computer Serial Port to ES-2200 Cable Assembly 50
Figure 5-2: RC-2000 to ES-2200 Cable Assembly 52
Figure 5-3: Controlling Two ES-2200 Units 53
Figure 5-4: Controlling Three ES-2200 Units 54

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Introduction
DPS ES-2200 General Description
The DPS ES-2200 is a 2-slot expansion system intended to accommodate any combination of up to two DPS Personal
Series or MicroSYNC plug-in cards. The functions of the DPS Personal Series cards installed in the system can be
operated by the front panel control or by software using the rear panel RS-232 connector.
There are two versions of the ES-2200. The ES-2200T is intended for TBC cards. Its front panel is marked according
to operations specific to TBCs. The ES-2200S is intended for DPS MicroSYNC cards. Its front panel is marked
according to operations specific to MicroSYNC cards. It is possible to install a MicroSYNC and a TBC card into the
ES-2200T. However, the front panel will not be marked for operations specific to the card that was not intended for the
unit.
With the exception of MicroSYNC and TBC cards, any of the cards listed on the following page may be installed into
either the ES-2200S or the ES-2200T. If you are installing the cards yourself follow the procedure that begins on page
8, paying careful attention to DIP Switch positions.
The Operations section of this manual is divided into two sections. Chapter 3 is the ES-2200T operations section. If
you have purchased the ES-2200T, you should only read Chapter 2. Similarly, Chapter 3 is the ES-2200S operations
section. You should read this chapter if you have purchased the ES-2200S.

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Compatible DPS Products
DPS PERSONAL TBC CARDS
The DPS Personal TBC is a full frame TBC which enables virtually any VCR, Camcorder, Laser Disk player
or Video Camera to be interfaced with other video sources in a video production environment. A TBC is a necessary
piece of video production hardware because time base errors are inherent in mechanical video storage devices such as
VTRs. Up to two DPS Personal TBC cards can be installed in the DPS ES-2200T Expansion System.
DPS MICROSYNC
The DPS MicroSYNC is a four-field composite transparent video synchronizer that can be used to lock a non-
synchronous direct color composite video signal to a video system. The MicroSYNC utilizes four field composite
processing to achieve transparent performance without the need for low pass or comb filter Y/C separator circuits.
There are two types of DPS MicroSYNC: the DPS 8-bit MicroSYNC and the DPS MicroSYNC-X. Up to two DPS
MicroSYNC cards can be installed in the DPS ES-2200S Expansion System. An 8-bit MicroSYNC can be installed by
itself or with another card in the ES-2200T chassis.
DPS PERSONAL V-SCOPE
The DPS Personal V-Scope is a combination waveform monitor and vectorscope that provides real time monitoring of
video signals. The V-Scope produces a digitally synthesized waveform/vector display, including graticules, which can
be displayed on any video monitor. The V-Scope features a variety of display modes including simultaneous waveform
and vector displays in either overlay or split modes. One DPS Personal V-Scope is recommended for installation in the
DPS ES-2200 Expansion System.
DPS PERSONAL VIDEO ROUTING SWITCHER
The DPS Personal Video Routing Switcher is a composite video switcher containing a 4x1 and an 8x1
switching matrix. The 4x1 matrix is connected to BNC connectors located on the back of the card. The inputs to the
8x1 matrix originate from the card edge. The inputs to the 8x1 input matrix originate from the card edge and cannot be
used in an ES-2200 chassis. Up to two DPS Personal Video Routing Switchers can be installed in the DPS ES-2200
Expansion System.
DPS PERSONAL VDA
The DPS Personal VDA is a video distribution amplifier capable of driving four 75?terminated loads from
one video input. Install up to two DPS Personal VDA cards into the DPS ES-2200 Expansion System.

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Chapter 1:
Installation
and Configuration
Unpacking & Inspection
This unit has been thoroughly calibrated and inspected, both electrically and mechanically, to ensure that it meets the
published specifications. The following items are included with each DPS ES-2200 Expansion System:
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 DPS ES-2200 Expansion System
1 DPS ES-2200 Operator’s Manual
1 Standard AC Line Cord
We suggest that you retain all original packing materials. This will facilitate reshipment should it ever become
necessary.
Mounting
The size of the ES-2200 allows it to fit into most standard consoles or 19-inch racks. If the unit is to be mounted in a
rack, then rack slides or trays must be used for support. Care must be taken to select a dry, well-ventilated location
with a minimum of dust and vibration. Also, leave sufficient clearance from the unit’s rear panel to allow for proper air
circulation.
After unpacking the unit and before installing cards in it or installing it in a console or rack, allow at least 30 minutes
for temperatures to equalize and to eliminate any condensation that may have developed.

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Figure 1-1: ES-2200 Top View
Power Supply
Unit 1
Unit 2
RS-232 “Input”
DC Power Input
RS-232 “Input”
DC Power Input
Front Panel
DIP Switch
Settings
DC Power Cables
RS-232 Cables
Remote
RS-232
DB-9 Port
ES-2200 Front Panel
Fan

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ES-2200 System Configuration
This section shows how to set cards and install them to be operated from the front panel of the ES-2200 unit.
Remember:
All DIP Switches must be configured with the power off.
Static electricity from your body can damage the cards. To prevent this type of damage, you should handle them
carefully:
•Do not take them out of their conductive bags until you are ready to install them.
•Do not carry them around the room unless they are in their conductive bags.
•Before touching them, discharge any static electricity from your body by first touching the grounded metal chassis.
Figure 1-2: ES-2200 Front Panel DIP Switch Assignments
TX GND RX
Remote Connector
TX GND RX
Unit 2 Connector
TX GND RX
Unit 1 Connector
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Up Position
Down Position

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ES-2200T Configuration Options
It is possible to install a single card – TBC, MicroSYNC, V-Scope or Routing Switcher in the ES-2200T chassis. In
such a case, the card should be installed in the Unit 1 position unless it is a V-Scope. If it is a V-Scope, it should
always go in the Unit 2 position. Two cards can be installed in the ES-2200T chassis. The possible configurations are
as follows:
Unit 1 Unit 2
TBC TBC
TBC V-Scope
TBC Routing Switcher
TBC 8-Bit MicroSYNC
8-Bit MicroSYNC TBC
8-Bit MicroSYNC V-Scope
V-Scope V-Scope
Routing Switcher Routing Switcher
If you put only one card in the ES-2200T chassis, unless it is a V-Scope, place it in Unit 1 position. If you are putting
one of the above cards in the ES-2200T chassis as well as a VDA card, put the VDA card in the Unit 2 position.
The DPS Personal V-Scope should always go in the Unit 2 position. Before installing two V-Scope cards in the
ES-2200T, the second V-Scope requires a custom microprocessor. If you require this custom microprocessor, contact
DPS customer service.
It is possible to install a TBC card and a MicroSYNC card together into the ES-2200T Expansion System. Some
MicroSYNC operations are not reflected on the front panel, but can still be selected. Please contact DPS for more
information.

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ES-2200T Card Installation
1. Remove the carrier plates from the backs of the cards. Save the screws to mount the cards in the chassis.
2. With the power off, remove the top cover of the chassis.
3. If the card to be installed in the unit 1 position is a Personal V-Scope, place DIP Switch 1 in the DOWN position,
and all others UP. For all other card types, place DIP Switch 2 on the card intended for unit 1 in the DOWN
position and all others UP.
4. If a Personal V-Scope is to be installed in the Unit 2 position, place DIP Switch 1 on the V-Scope in the DOWN
position, and all others UP. If any other type of card is intended for the unit 2 position, place DIP Switches 2, 3, 4,
5, 6 and 7 on that card in the DOWN position and all others UP.
5. On the ES-2200 front panel, place DIP Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the UP position. DIP Switches 6, 7 and 8 are
placed in the following positions, depending on what combination of cards you are installing:
Unit 1 Unit 2 Switch 6 Switch 7 Switch 8
TBC TBC DOWN DOWN DOWN
TBC V-Scope DOWN DOWN UP
TBC Routing Switcher DOWN UP DOWN
TBC 8-Bit MicroSYNC DOWN UP UP
8-Bit MicroSYNC TBC UP DOWN DOWN
8-Bit MicroSYNC V-Scope UP DOWN UP
V-Scope V-Scope UP UP DOWN
Routing Switcher Routing Switcher UP UP UP
If you are installing a single card in the ES-2200T, it should be placed in the unit 1 position unless it is a V-Scope.
The Personal V-Scope should always be in the Unit 2 position except if the ES-2200T chassis is intended to hold
two Personal V-Scopes. If a single V-Scope is to be the only card in the ES-2200T chassis, DIP Switch settings
option #7 (UP, UP, DOWN) should be chosen.
If there is no card intended for the unit 2 position, select a DIP Switch setting to indicate what is in the Unit 1
position. For example, if you put a lone MicroSYNC card in the Unit 1 position, the DIP Switches could be set to
UP, DOWN, DOWN (MicroSYNC and TBC) or UP, DOWN, UP (MicroSYNC and V-Scope). If a VDA is
intended for the unit 2 position, set the DIP Switches as if the position was empty.
6. Install the 3 wire RS-232 cable for unit 1 (figure 2-1) to the 3 pin header labeled INPUT at the top of the first card
near the BNC connectors near the fan.
7. Press the power supply's edge connector for unit 1 onto the first card as far as it will go.
8. Mount the first card in the unit 1 position using the five screws provided and install the supplied hardware for the
rear panel support bracket.
9. Install the 3 wire RS-232 cable for unit 2 (figure 2-1) to the 3 pin header labeled INPUT at the top of the second
card near the BNC connectors.
10. Press the power supply's edge connector for unit 2 onto the second card as far as it will go.
11. Mount the second card in the unit 2 position using the five screws provided and install the supplied hardware for
the rear panel support bracket and install the top cover.
NOTE: While baud rates the individual cards installed in the ES-2200T chassis are capable of being set to DOWN
(9600 BPS) or UP (31,250 BPS), the ES-2200T chassis defaults to 9600 BPS. Therefore, DIP Switch 2 should always
be in the DOWN position on cards that are to be installed in the ES-2200T Expansion System.

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ES-2200S Configuration options
The ES-2200S chassis is designed to accept DPS 8-bit MicroSYNC cards and 10-bit MicroSYNC-X cards, as well as
Personal V-Scopes, VDAs and Routing Switchers. The possible combinations are:
Unit 1 Unit 2
VS-2400
VS-2410
VS-2400 VS-2400
VS-2410 VS-2410
VS-2400 V-Scope
VS-2410 V-Scope
VS-2400 Routing Switcher
VS-2410 Routing Switcher
VS-2400 VDA
VS-2410 VDA
ES-2200S Card Installation
1. Before installation, remove the carrier plates from the backs of the cards and save the screws to mount the cards in
the chassis.
2. With the power off, remove the top cover of the chassis.
3. Place DIP Switch 2 on the card intended for unit 1 in the down position and all others up.
4. If a Personal V-Scope is intended for the unit 2 position, place the DIP Switch on the V-Scope 1 in the down
position, and all others up. If any other type of card is intended for the unit 2 positon, place DIP Switches 2, 3, 4,
5, 6 and 7on the intended card in the down position and all others up.
5. On the ES-2200 front panel, place DIP Switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the up position. DIP Switches 7 and 8 are
placed in the following positions, depending on what cards you are installing:
Unit 1 Unit 2 Switch 7 Switch 8
VS-2400 DOWN DOWN
VS-2410 UP UP
VS-2400 VS-2400 DOWN DOWN
VS-2410 VS-2410 UP UP
VS-2400 V-Scope UP DOWN
VS-2410 V-Scope DOWN UP
VS-2400 Routing Switcher UP DOWN
VS-2410 Routing Switcher DOWN UP
VS-2400 VDA DOWN DOWN
VS-2410 VDA UP UP
6. Install the 3 wire RS-232 cable for unit 1 (figure 2-1) to the 3 pin header labeled INPUT at the top of the first card
near the BNC connectors near the fan.
7. Press the power supply's edge connector for unit 1 onto the first card as far as it will go.
8. Mount the first card in the unit 1 position using the five screws provided and install the supplied hardware for the
rear panel support bracket.

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9. Install the 3 wire RS-232 cable for unit 2 (figure 2-1) to the 3 pin header labeled INPUT at the top of the second
card near the BNC connectors.
10. If there is a card intended for the unit 2 position, press the power supply's edge connector for unit 2 onto the second
card as far as it will go.
11. Mount the second card in the unit 2 position using the five screws provided and install the supplied hardware for
the rear panel support bracket and install the top cover.
Note: DIP Switch 1 on both the ES-2200S chassis and the cards installed therein controls baud rate.
UP 9600 B/s
DOWN 31.25 kB/s
There is no advantage to either setting, but the baud rate must be set to the same rate for both the installed cards and the
ES-2200S chassis.

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Chapter 2:
ES-2200T Operation
Figure 2-1: ES-2200T Front Panel
This section describes the front panel controls and indicators for the ES-2200T dual channel expansion system. The ES-
2200T is designed to operate any two DPS PC cards, including the Personal TBC III/IV, V-Scope and Routing
Switcher.
The SELECT button is used to address the individual cards installed in the UNIT 1 and UNIT 2 positions. After
selecting a desired unit, the front panel indicators will display the selected card parameters. The momentary push
button switches on the ES-2200T front panel are used to select the various operating modes. Pressing the appropriate
button (e.g., Video) and then rotating the shaft encoder knob performs changes to a mode setting (e.g., Video Level).
The bar graph display, located to the left of the shaft encoder, provides a relative measure of the selected setting.
The labels in red located directly above the ES-2200 front panel buttons represent V-Scope functions. The labels
located above the V-Scope labels in black represent the TBC card functions. The actual operation of the controls
depends on the combination of cards installed in the ES-2200 chassis. For example, if a TBC card was installed in
UNIT 1 and a V-Scope in UNIT 2, the labels in black would refer to UNIT 1 (TBC) functions and the red labels would
refer to UNIT 2 (V-Scope) functions.
If the ES-2200T you are operating has an 8-bit MicroSYNC installed in it, the front of the chassis will not reflect all the
MicroSYNC commands. Please refer to Figure 2-3 to see how those controls relate to the
ES-2200T’s controls.
SELECT TIMING INPUT FREEZE BALANCE PROC AMP
UNIT UNIT H-POS C F NTSC SVHS FRM/FLD TAKE RED BLUE VIDEO BLACK CHROMA HUE
1 2 FLAT LOW 1H 2H PK/VAR FREEZE NRM SUPER WAVFRM VECTOR OVERLAY SPLIT
REMOTE CONFIGURE STROBE FILM MD STORE RECALL PREVIOUS UNITY
VRT BLKG MONO GEN MD BURST BLK OUT GEN TERM CMB FLTR HOT SW
5 MAX
4 +
3 UNITY
2 -
1 MIN
ES-2200T
DUAL TBC
EXPANSION SYSTEM
V-SCOPE CONTROLS
TBCCONFIGURATION
1
0
ON
POWER

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Figure 2-2: ES-2200T Controls
Unit Select
The UNIT select button is used to address the selected installed card. Whenever UNIT 1 is selected, all of the front
panel controls and indicators display the current parameters of the card installed in the UNIT 1 slot. When UNIT 2 is
selected the front panel controls and indicators display the current parameters of the card that is installed in the UNIT 2
slot. This button is also used to select remote/local operation.
UNIT 1
When this button is selected, the ES-2200T will recall and display the current status of the card that is connected in the
UNIT 1 slot. A flashing UNIT 1 LED indicates that the installed card is not responding to the ES-2200T commands. If
this happens then make sure that the Baud rate of both the front panel and the installed card are the same and that the
serial interface cable is connected. Note that this LED will not flash if the installed unit is a V-Scope or a Personal
Routing Switcher card because the ES-2200T does not poll these cards.
UNIT 2
When this button is selected, the ES-2200T will recall and display the current status of the card that is connected in the
UNIT 2 slot. A flashing UNIT 2 LED indicates that the installed card is not responding to the ES-2200T commands. If
this happens then make sure that the Baud rate of both the front panel and the installed card are the same and that the
serial interface cable is connected. Note that this LED will not flash if the installed unit is a V-Scope or a Personal
Routing Switcher card.
REMOTE
The remote function causes the ES-2200T to go into remote mode. The installed Personal series cards can then accept
commands from a remote source such as a computer or a remote control module. The commands are accepted via the
rear panel's DB-9 female connector, and are processed by the front panel and echoed to the selected UNIT. Holding in
the SELECT button for approximately one second activates this function. When this function is active, the front panel
UNIT 1 and UNIT 2 LEDs both light up. To select local mode simply press the UNIT 1/ UNIT 2 button once.
SELECT TIMING INPUT FREEZE BALANCE PROC AMP
UNIT UNIT H-POS C F NTSC SVHS FRM/FLD TAKE RED BLUE VIDEO BLACK CHROMA HUE
1 2 FLAT LOW 1H 2H PK/VAR FREEZE NRM SUPER WAVFRM VECTOR OVERLAY SPLIT
REMOTE CONFIGURE STROBE FILM MD STORE RECALL PREVIOUS UNITY
VRT BLKG MONO GEN MD BURST BLK OUT GEN TERM CMB FLTR HOT SW
5 MAX
4 +
3 UNITY
2 -
1 MIN
Shaft Encoder

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TBC Card Controls
Push buttons on the ES-2200T unit can have up to three control functions associated with them. Primary functions are
in Black. Secondary functions are in Blue. Shift functions are in Italic.
Proc Amp
Proc Amp controls are applicable to TBC cards. The Proc Amp controls are VIDEO LEVEL, BLACK LEVEL,
CHROMA LEVEL, and HUE LEVEL.
VIDEO
The VIDEO LEVEL button selects video level control for the shaft encoder. Changing the video level effects the
overall amplitude of the processed video signal, resulting in a change in the displayed picture contrast.
BLACK
The BLACK LEVEL button selects black level control for the shaft encoder. Changing the black level effects the DC
level of the processed video signal, resulting in a change in the displayed picture brightness.
CHROMA
The CHROMA LEVEL button selects chroma level control for the shaft encoder. The chroma level control changes the
color saturation of the processed video signal.
HUE
The HUE LEVEL button selects hue level control for the shaft encoder. The hue control changes the phase of the
processed color subcarrier, which effects the tint of the displayed picture.

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Memory Functions
These functions are shift functions in italics below the Proc Amp controls.
The ES-2200T stores all current settings, such as Proc-amp levels and system timing in its own non-volatile memory.
The memory is automatically updated once every three seconds. These settings are automatically recalled and
transferred to the resident TBC cards on power up, so that system timing and Proc-amp levels are not lost. System
timing information is stored separately for each resident card. Proc-amp levels are stored with respect to each TBC.
STORE
Holding in the VIDEO button for about a second activates this function. The memory store function causes the current
proc amp settings, including color balance and horizontal position, to be saved in non-volatile memory in the ES-
2200T. These settings may later be recalled using the recall function. When this function occurs, the front panel proc
amp LEDs flash.
RECALL
Holding in the BLACK button for about a second activates this function. The memory recall function is used to recall
settings previously stored using the store function. When this function occurs, the front panel proc amp LEDs flash for
one second.
PREVIOUS
Holding in the CHROMA button for approximately one second activates this function. The memory previous function
is used to return the proc amp settings to those present before a memory recall or unity function. When this function
occurs, the front panel proc amp LEDs flash for one second.
UNITY
Holding in the HUE button for approximately one second activates this function. The memory unity function returns all
proc amp and color balance settings to their factory-preset values. When this function occurs, the front panel proc amp
LEDs flash for one second.

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Balance
The Color Balance controls are labeled BALANCE on the front panel. RED and BLUE are primary functions. FILM
MD is a shift function below BLUE in italics. These controls are used to change the white balance of the processed
video signal on an installed TBC card. They can be used to correct for footage shot with improper white balance, or
used to add a color wash as a special effect.
RED
This button selects R-Y color balance control for the shaft encoder. Changing the R-Y color balance has the effect of
adding/subtracting red to the processed video signal. This adjustment is only valid for a TBC card.
BLUE
This button selects B-Y color balance control for the shaft encoder. Changing the B-Y color balance has the effect of
adding/subtracting blue to the processed video signal. This adjustment is only valid for a TBC card.
FILM MODE
This feature simulates the 3-2 pull down conversion technique from a 24 frame per second film standard to a 30 frame
per second video standard. This function is available for TBC IV cards only and is activated by holding in the BLUE
button for approximately one second. When this function is engaged, RED balance and Proc Amp functions are
available for adjustment. While in this mode, the BLUE and TAKE LEDs flash. To exit this mode, press the BLUE
button again.
Freeze Controls
TAKE and FRM/FLD are primary functions. STROBE is a shift function marked in italics under FRM/FLD.
TAKE
The TAKE button used to toggle between FREEZE and LIVE modes. Note that when the unit is in the FREEZE
FIELD mode and the freeze function is activated, the shaft encoder may be used to select one of the three fields
captured when the freeze function was actuated.
FRM/FLD
This button is used to select between FRAME (FRM) and FIELD (FLD) FREEZE modes. The FRAME mode is
normally used for static scenes (i.e. no motion) because it provides better vertical resolution. The FIELD mode is used
to freeze scenes that contain motion. When a TBC card is installed, the shaft encoder can be used to select field 1, field
2, or field 3.
STROBE FUNCTION
The strobe function is engaged by pressing and holding the freeze FRM/FLD button until the FRM LED begins to
flash. STROBE mode is then entered when the FREEZE TAKE button is selected. When the unit is in STROBE mode,
the shaft encoder may be used to select the desired strobe rate.

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Timing
The SYSTEM TIMING or GENLOCK controls are used to modify the timing of the video outputs from the installed
TBC cards so that correct system timing is maintained when the unit is used in conjunction with other video processing
equipment. When a reference video signal is connected to the selected (installed) TBC card reference video input, the
outputs from that card would nominally be co-timed with this signal. Using the GENLOCK controls, the installed card
output video may be shifted with respect to the reference video input.
C – F (GENLOCK TIMING)
This button enables the horizontal genlock timing to be changed via the shaft encoder. Press the button once and the F
(fine) LED comes on. Press the button again and the C (coarse) LED lights up. When in COARSE mode, the shaft
encoder enables the video output signal to be moved in steps of 270 nsec, or 360 degrees. A flashing C LED indicates
that the selected unit is not genlocked.
When the F (fine) LED is lit, the fine genlock timing can be changed via the shaft encoder. Fine genlock timing moves
the output video in steps of 0.55 nsec or 0.70 degrees. A flashing subcarrier F LED indicates that the selected unit is not
genlocked.
To disable accidental genlock timing adjustments or to terminate the input reference signal, see CONFIGURATION
OPTIONS later in this chapter. If genlock adjust is disabled, no timing adjustments can be made until it is re-enabled.
This button can be used to adjust the Y/C Horizontal Delay. To do so, press and hold the C-F button down until both its
LEDs flash. Then rotate the shaft encoder to adjust the Y/C delay. This function affects only the TBC IV card.
H-POS
This button enables the horizontal position of the video signal to be adjusted +/- 1 us by using the shaft encoder.
This button can be used to adjust the Y/C Vertical Delay. To do so, press and hold the H POS button down until its
LEDs flash. Then rotate the shaft encoder and set the Bar graph LED to one of four positions. This function affects
only the TBC IV card.
Input
When the ES-2200 is configured for a TBC IV (or TBC III) card, the INPUT SELECT button functions as an
NTSC/S-VID select button as described below.
NTSC
If the installed card is a TBC card, then this button selects COMPOSITE input mode. If there is no video input at the
selected TBC card, the NTSC LED will flash.
S-VHS
If the installed card is a TBC card, this button selects S-Video input mode for use with S-VHS or HI-8 VCRs. If there is
no input at the selected TBC card, the SVHS LED will flash.

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TBC Configuration
The TBC card can be configured with a number of setup modes. In order to change a setup mode, you must
perform the following steps:
1. Choose the ES-2200 channel containing the TBC card using the UNIT 1/ UNIT 2 SELECT button.
2. Place the TBC card into CONFIGURATION SELECT mode by pressing the NTSC/S-VHS INPUT button so that
the NTSC and S-VID LEDs are flashing
3. In CONFIGURATION mode, each button takes on a new function. Select the desired CONFIGURATION
function by pressing the appropriate button. CONFIGURATION functions are located below the buttons and are
labeled in blue.
4. Choose a mode for the selected CONFIGURATION function by turning the rotary shaft encoder knob. Modes are
indicated by the number (1 to 5) legends located to the left of the LED level display. The default value for each
setup mode is 1. The following table details the various CONFIGURATION function choices.
Remember, after changing one or more of these TBC configure modes, the unit will remain in CONFIGURATION
mode until you press the CONFIGURE button to return the TBC to normal operation. Once the CONFIGURE LEDs
are extinguished, the buttons return to their primary functions which are denoted by the black legends located above
each button.