evertz 5010 User manual

Models 5010 & 5010-VITC
5010-24 & 5010-VITC-24
Timecode Master
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2004-2010
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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Version 3.1.1, April 2010
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 model 5010 Timecode Master. Evertz Microsystems expressly
prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 5010.
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.

Model 5010 Time Code Master Manual
REVISION HISTORY Revision 3.1.1
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original issue Aug. 1994
1.1 Incorporated Change sheet 1.0-1 into body of manual Nov. 1994
1.2 Incorporated Serial Remote Control Protocol chapter Nov. 1995
Updated Chapter 5 Technical Description June 1997
Change Sheet 1.2-1 (Video Alarm Output) inserted Oct. 1997
2.0 Manual updated with change sheets incorporated Aug. 1999
2.1 Appendix A- Time Zone Offsets incorporated Feb 2000
2.2 Manual change sheets 2.1-1 for 5010-24 incorporated Jun 2001
New hardware version with 7700STM circuit card – new rear panel layout
Support for 6 Hz locking on model 5010-24
2.2.1 Corrected cable drawings in Upgrading Firmware section Apr 2002
2.3 Added info for 5010-VITC-24 Apr 2002
2.4 Added info for firmware version 050215 Feb 2005
- allows change to DST at a user specified time (DSTT register)
2.5 Corrected GPO menus, and multiple typographical errors Jan 2006
3.0 Added Technical Specifications section & reformatted layout and structure Jul 2008
3.1 Updated fuse safety section Dec 2009
3.1.1 Updated electrical safety specifications Apr 2010
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor
for the rights of third parties, which may be affected 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 expressed 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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Model 5010 Time Code Master Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision 3.1.1 Page i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL............................................................................................1-4
1.2. DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................1-4
2. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Linear Time Code Connections ............................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2. Vertical Interval Timecode Video Connections
(Models 5010-VITC and 5010-VITC-24 Only).......................................................... 2-1
2.1.3. Character Generator Connections ........................................................................... 2-2
2.1.4. Gen Lock Connections............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.5. Remote Control Connections................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.6. Power Connections.................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2. MOUNTING.........................................................................................................................2-2
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage........................................................................ 2-2
2.3.2. Changing the Fuse................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4. VIDEO CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................2-4
2.4.1. Generator Sync Lock – Model 5010 and 5010-VITC ............................................... 2-4
2.4.2. Generator Sync Lock – Model 5010-24 and 5010-VITC-24..................................... 2-4
2.4.3. Character Inserter Video.......................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.4. VITC Generator Video In/Out
(Model 5010-VITC and 5010-VITC-24 Only) ........................................................... 2-5
2.4.5. VITC Reader Video Input
(Model 5010-VITC and 5010-VITC-24 Only) ........................................................... 2-5
2.5. LINEAR TIME CODE IN/OUT .............................................................................................2-5
2.6. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ................................................2-5
2.6.1. Parallel Remote Control........................................................................................... 2-5
2.6.2. Serial Remote Control.............................................................................................. 2-6

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................3-1
3.1. LTC GENERATOR..............................................................................................................3-1
3.2. LTC READER......................................................................................................................3-1
3.3. VITC GENERATOR (5010-VITC & 5010-VITC-24FPS)......................................................3-1
3.4. VITC READER (5010-VITC & 5010-VITC-24FPS)..............................................................3-1
3.5. CHARACTER GENERATOR..............................................................................................3-1
3.6. SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL.............................................................................................3-1
3.7. PHYSICAL...........................................................................................................................3-2
3.8. ELECTRICAL......................................................................................................................3-2
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................4-1
4.1. FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW...............................................................................................4-1
4.1.1. Overview of the Pushbuttons ................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2. Overview of the Shifted Key Functions .................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3. Status Indicators ...................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY FUNCTIONS.............................................................................4-3
4.2.1. Special Front Panel Indicators ................................................................................. 4-4
4.3. CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS ........................................................................4-4
4.3.1. Selecting and Positioning the Individual Character Inserter Windows..................... 4-5
4.3.2. Positioning the Overall Character Display ............................................................... 4-5
4.3.3. Special VCG Indicators............................................................................................ 4-5
4.3.4. Field Identification .................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4. ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING MENU – OVERVIEW .......................................................4-5
4.4.1. Engineering Setup Menu ......................................................................................... 4-9
4.5. PROGRAMMING THE GENERATOR SETUP FUNCTIONS............................................4-13
4.5.1. Configuring the Generator Operating Modes......................................................... 4-14
4.5.2. Configuring the Date Format.................................................................................. 4-15
4.5.3. Configuring Whether the Generator will Output Local Time
or UTC Time in Time/Date Modes ......................................................................... 4-16
4.5.4. Setting the Generator Time.................................................................................... 4-16
4.5.5. Setting the Generator User Bits ............................................................................. 4-17
4.5.6. Setting the Generator User Bits in Date Format .................................................... 4-18
4.5.7. Daylight Saving Time Support ............................................................................... 4-19
4.5.7.1. Setting the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time......................... 4-21
4.5.8. Jam Syncing the Generator to the Reader ............................................................ 4-22
4.5.9. Selecting the Lines to Record VITC On.
(models 5010-VITC and 5010-VITC-24 only) ........................................................ 4-23
4.5.10. Turning the VITC Generator On
(Models 5010-VITC and 5010-VITC-24 Only)........................................................ 4-24
4.5.11. Selecting the Generator Drop Frame Mode (NTSC only) ...................................... 4-24
4.5.12. Selecting the Generator Colour Frame Mode ........................................................ 4-25
4.5.13. Generator Parity Mode Selection........................................................................... 4-26
4.5.14. Configuring How the Continuous Jam Mode Works
When There is No Reader Code........................................................................... 4-27

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4.6. PROGRAMMING THE READER SETUP FUNCTIONS ...................................................4-27
4.6.1. Selecting the Reader Hardware Configuration ...................................................... 4-28
4.6.2. Selecting the Format of the Time and User Bit Data ............................................. 4-29
4.6.3. Setting the VITC Reader Line Range
(model 5010-VITC only)........................................................................................ 4-29
4.6.4. Selecting the VITC CRC
(models 5010-VITC and 5010-VITC-24 only) ........................................................ 4-29
4.6.5. Controlling the Reader ‘Look ahead’ Compensation ............................................. 4-30
4.6.6. Configuring Whether the Reader will Display Local Time
or UTC Time in the Time/Date Mode ..................................................................... 4-30
4.7. PROGRAMMING THE CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS.................................4-31
4.7.1. Selecting the Character Size ................................................................................. 4-31
4.7.2. Selecting the Character Style ................................................................................ 4-32
4.7.3. Blanking the Frames Display ................................................................................. 4-32
4.7.4. Blanking the Fields Display.................................................................................... 4-32
4.7.5. Blanking the Window Symbols............................................................................... 4-33
4.8. PROGRAMMING THE OVERALL CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS............................... 4-33
4.8.1. Selecting the Video Standard ................................................................................ 4-35
4.8.2. Adjusting the Horizontal Character Size ................................................................ 4-35
4.8.3. Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness........................................................ 4-35
4.8.4. Adjusting the LTC Generator Output Level............................................................ 4-35
4.8.5. Configuring the General Purpose Outputs............................................................. 4-36
4.8.6. Setting the Time of the Event Registers ................................................................ 4-36
4.8.7. Adjusting the General Purpose Output Duration.................................................... 4-37
4.8.8. Resetting the 5010 to its Factory Defaults ............................................................. 4-37
4.9. PARALLEL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS............................................................... 4-38
4.9.1. Parallel Remote Control Input Functions ............................................................... 4-38
4.9.2. General Purpose Outputs ...................................................................................... 4-39
4.10.OPERATIONS CHANGES FOR THE MODEL 5010-24 AND 5010-VITC-24................... 4-39
4.10.1. Generating 23.98 FPS Time Code......................................................................... 4-39
4.10.2. Selecting the Generator 6 Hz Lock Mode .............................................................. 4-39
4.10.3. 24 Ù30 Timecode Translator Mode ..................................................................... 4-40
5. SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL................................................................................ 5-1
5.1. OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1. Connector Pin Assignment ...................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2. Data Format ............................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2. COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL......................................................................................5-2
5.3. MESSAGE BLOCK FORMAT.............................................................................................5-3
5.4. COMMANDS.......................................................................................................................5-4
5.5. DATA FORMATS................................................................................................................5-7
5.5.1. Time Format Block................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5.2. U/B Format Block..................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5.3. Date Format Block ................................................................................................... 5-7
5.6. COMMAND AND RESPONSE DESCRIPTIONS................................................................ 5-8
5.6.1. System Commands.................................................................................................. 5-8

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5.7. VIDEO CHARACTER INSERTER COMMANDS ..............................................................5-10
5.8. READER COMMANDS.....................................................................................................5-12
5.9. GENERATOR COMMANDS .............................................................................................5-14
5.10.MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS.....................................................................................5-17
6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................6-1
6.1. OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................6-1
6.2. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................6-1
6.3. USER ADJUSTMENTS AND DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................6-2
6.3.1. Front Panel Diagnostics........................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.2. Calibrating the VITC Generator Keyer
(models 5010-VITC and 5010-VITC-24 only) .......................................................... 6-3
6.3.3. Calibrating the Character Generator........................................................................ 6-3
6.3.4. Calibrating the Colour Frame Detection Circuit ....................................................... 6-3
6.4. UPDATING TO A NEW FIRMWARE VERSION .................................................................6-5
6.4.1. Configuring the Serial Port Jumpers - Original 5010 ............................................... 6-5
6.4.2. Configuring the Serial Port Jumpers - Newer 5010 ................................................. 6-6
6.4.3. Upgrading the Firmware .......................................................................................... 6-8
Figures
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout – Earlier Versions or 5010 ...........................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel Layout – Later Versions of 5010 ..............................................................................2-1
Figure 4-1: 5010 and 5010-VITC Front Panel Layout ...................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2: 5010-24 and 5010-VITC-24 Front Panel Layout.........................................................................4-1
Figure 4-3: On Screen Programming Menu Overview ..................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-4: Overview of Front Panel Menu....................................................................................................4-8
Figure 4-5: Overview of Engineering Setup Menu ..................................................................................... 4-10
Figure 4-6: Engineering Toolbox Front Panel Menus................................................................................. 4-11
Figure 4-7: GENERATOR Drop Down Menu ............................................................................................. 4-13
Figure 4-8: READER Drop Down Menu ..................................................................................................... 4-28
Figure 4-9: VCG Drop Down Menu ............................................................................................................ 4-31
Figure 4-10: CONFIGURATION Drop Down Menu.................................................................................... 4-34
Figure 5-1: Communications Protocol State Diagram ...................................................................................5-2
Figure 6-1: DIP Switch Functions ..................................................................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2: Keyboard Scan Codes ................................................................................................................6-2
Figure 6-3: PAL Colour Frame Calibration ....................................................................................................6-4
Figure 6-4: NTSC Colour Frame Calibration .................................................................................................6-4
Figure 6-5: Jumper Positions for RS-232 Communications on Rev H & J 5200 Boards ..............................6-5
Figure 6-6: Jumper Positions For RS-422 Communications on Rev H & J 5200 Boards.............................6-6
Figure 6-7: Jumper Positions For RS-232 Communications on 7700STM Boards ......................................6-7
Figure 6-8: Jumper Positions For RS-422 Communications on 7700STM Boards. .....................................6-7