evertz 1200DD Series User manual

1200DD Series
Digital Data Display
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2004 - 2015
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5292 John Lucas Drive
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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Version 1.8, May 2015
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of
purchasers of the 1200DD Series Digital Data Displays. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other
than the operation of the device.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Copies of
this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz Microsystems.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
•Read these instructions
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with bother the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
•EN60065 Product Safety
•EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
•EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables
with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Release Jun 04
1.0 First Release – added 1201DD May 05
1.1 Added Daylight Saving Time Features, and IRIG-B and GPS Inputs Jul 05
1.2 Added NTP Input and VistaLINK®support Oct 06
1.3 Minor Updates Jun 07
1.4 Added LED brightness control information to section 3.3 Jul 07
1.5 Updated rear panel drawings Apr 08
1.6 Added Timer input controls, and menu items for Traps Aug 12
1.7 Add Studio Production Timers applications as a feature Jan 13
1.8 Updates made to section 4.1.6 May 15
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof or for
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only warranty offered
by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty
is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order
confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you
encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in
equipment design or specifications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................................1-1
2. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. CONNECTORS......................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Time Code Connections .............................................................................................2-1
2.1.2. Ethernet Connections.................................................................................................2-2
2.1.3. Serial Port Connections..............................................................................................2-3
2.2. MOUNTING............................................................................................................................2-4
2.3. POWER .................................................................................................................................2-4
2.4. GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION..........................................................................................2-4
2.4.1. Mounting the GPS Smart Antenna..............................................................................2-4
2.4.2. Connecting the GPS Smart Antenna to the Display....................................................2-6
2.4.3. System Startup...........................................................................................................2-7
3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................................3-1
3.1. REAR PANEL CONTROLS....................................................................................................3-1
3.2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1. Pushbuttons................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.2. Front Panel Displays...................................................................................................3-2
3.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM .................................................................3-3
3.4. SETUP MENU –TOP LEVEL.................................................................................................3-5
3.4.1. Setting the Input Source.............................................................................................
3-6
3.4.2. Setting the Frame Rate of the Output LTC .................................................................3-6
3.4.3. Setting the Date Format the Output LTC ....................................................................3-7
3.4.4. Setting the Time Zone Offset Enable for the Output LTC ...........................................3-7
3.4.5. Setting the Time Zone Offset......................................................................................3-7
3.4.6. Setting the Time Daylight Saving Time Rules.............................................................3-8
3.4.6.1. Enable Automatic Daylight Saving Time Display .....................................3-10
3.4.6.2. Setting the DST Date Entry Mode ...........................................................3-10
3.4.6.3. Setting the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time..........................3-11
3.4.6.4. Setting the DST Offset ............................................................................3-11
3.4.7. Selecting the Display Data........................................................................................3-12
3.4.8. Selecting the Time Display Format...........................................................................3-14
3.4.9. Selecting the Date Display Format............................................................................3-14
3.4.10. Setting the Time .......................................................................................................3-14
3.4.11. Setting the Date........................................................................................................3-15

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3.4.12. Setting the Internet Protocol and NTP Rules............................................................3-15
3.4.12.1. Set BOOTP or Static Internet Protocol....................................................3-16
3.4.12.2. Internet Address Entry Procedure ...........................................................3-16
3.4.12.3. Setting the Internet Address....................................................................3-17
3.4.12.4. Setting the Internet Net Mask..................................................................3-17
3.4.12.5. Setting the Internet Gateway Address.....................................................3-18
3.4.12.6. Showing the Internet Address In Use......................................................3-18
3.4.12.7. Selecting the NTP IP server....................................................................3-18
3.4.12.8. Setting the Server Internet Address ........................................................3-18
3.4.12.9. Selecting the Trap IP...............................................................................3-19
3.4.12.10. Setting the Trap Internet Address............................................................3-19
3.4.12.11. Enabling Traps........................................................................................3-19
3.4.12.12. Setting the Timer Port .............................................................................3-19
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................4-1
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1. LTC Input....................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.2. LTC Output.................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.3. IRIG Input...................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.4. GPS Receiver.............................................................................................................4-1
4.1.5. Serial Port:..................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.6. Ethernet:.....................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.7. Time Keeping .............................................................................................................4-2
4.1.8. Backup Battery...........................................................................................................
4-2
4.1.9. Electrical.....................................................................................................................4-2
4.1.10. Physical......................................................................................................................4-2
4.2. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................4-2
4.2.1. Battery Replacement..................................................................................................4-2
4.2.1.1. Safety Guidelines and Precautions concerning the Use of 3V Lithium
Batteries....................................................................................................4-3
4.3. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE .............................................................................................4-3
4.3.1. Overview.....................................................................................................................4-3
4.3.2. Terminal Program Setup.............................................................................................4-3
4.3.3. Initiating Firmware From The Terminal Program ........................................................4-4
4.3.4. Uploading The New Firmware ....................................................................................4-4
4.3.5. Completing The Upgrade............................................................................................4-5
5. VISTALINK® CONFIGURATION AND CONTROL.............................................................5-1
5.1.1. Connecting the 1200DD Series Display to VistaLINK®................................................5-1
5.1.2. Installing VistaLINK®...................................................................................................5-1
5.1.3. Using VistaLINK® to Configure the 1200DD series display..........................................5-2
5.1.4. Using VistaLINK® to Enable the Fault Reporting Traps of the 1200DD Series Display5-4

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 1200DD Series Displays Block Diagram..........................................................................................1-2
Figure 2-1: 1201DD Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2: 1200DD Rear Panel.........................................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-3: LTC In Pin Definitions.......................................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-4: LTC Out Pin Definitions....................................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-5. Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes...............................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-6: COM Port Pinout ..............................................................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-7: GPS Serial Port Pin Definitions........................................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-8: Pole Mounting the Smart Antenna ...................................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-9: Accutime 2000 Smart Antenna to 1200DD Series Display Interface Cable (Evertz part WA-T09).2-6
Figure 2-10: Accutime 2000 Extender Cable......................................................................................................2-7
Figure 3-1: DIP Switch Functions Overview.......................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2: 1201DD Front Panel Controls..........................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-3: 1200DD Front Panel Controls..........................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-4: Seven Segment Alphabetic Character Displays...............................................................................3-4
Figure 5-1: VistaLINK®Configuration - General Settings ..................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2: VistaLINK®Monitoring - NTP and Trap Settings..............................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3: VistaLINK®Monitoring - Faults.........................................................................................................5-4

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