evertz 9725LG User manual

9725LG, AN9725LG & HD9725LG
Logo Inserters
&
9725LGA & HD9725LGA Media Keyers
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2006 - 2017
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 2.0, June 2017
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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 F
ROM 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
CISPR 22 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 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 2.0
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Aug 2005
0.2 Updated Safety Instructions, added Block diagrams Dec 2005
0.3 Updated diagrams, video standards, and screenshots Oct 2006
0.4 Updated GPI/O diagram, added new menu items Nov 2006
1.0 Released Jan 2007
1.1 Added description for secondary BHP and Remote Panel Control Mar 2007
1.2 Added description for Quick In, Crawl Mode, and updated section 3.13 May 2007
1.3 Fixed AN9725 and 9725LG, 9725LGA, HD9725LG and HD9725LGA May 2007
Series Block Diagrams
1.3.1 Changed IP address for METAR server. May 2007
1.3.2 Added Processing Delay information. Jul 2007
1.4 Added Namedropper and Quick In/Out Effect menu items to section 3 Aug 2007
1.4.1 Added HD/SD Aux In Specs Oct 2007
1.4.2 Added METAR information Jan 2008
1.4.3 Updated menu items in section 3. Added EAS information. Feb 2008
1.5 Added information on AFD Insertion, Audio Bypass, and RAID 0 Jul 2008
1.6 Added LTC Connection warning note in section 2.7 and updated baud rate Oct 2008
1.6.1 Removed references to “RTC Jammed” Nov 2008
1.7 Added VistaLINK®Pro section, corrected EAS information in section 3.8.1
& 4.10. Added section 2.11, “Configuring the Keyer using the Module Serial
Port.” Jan 2009
1.8 Fixed PREV definition error in section 2.1.1 May 2009
1.9 Removed Mono Mix references in section 3.10 & 4.14.1 Sept 2009
1.9.1 Updated electrical specifications Apr 2010

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Revision 2.0 REVISION HISTORY
REVISION HISTORY CONTINUED
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.9.2 Removed reference to temperature probe manual in section 2.10 Jan 2011
1.9.3 Updated instructions in Uploading New Firmware section July 2011
1.9.4 Updated EAS Decoder Connection diagram Nov 2011
1.9.5 Added EAN Alert notes to section 6 Nov 2011
1.9.6 Updated 9000BHP-AUX to 9700BHP-AUX Jan 2013
1.9.7 Updated information in Automation Debug Functions section June 2013
2.0 Updated Screenshots, EAS information and added new features June 2017
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................1-1
1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL...........................................................................................1-5
1.3. DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................1-5
2. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Analog Video Connections (AN9725LG Version)..................................................2-2
2.1.2. Digital Video Connections (9725LG, HD9725LG, HD9725LGA
Versions)...............................................................................................................2-2
2.1.3. Reference Video Connections...............................................................................2-3
2.1.4. AES AUDIO Connections (9725LGA and HD9725LGA only)................................2-3
2.1.5. Serial I/O Connections..........................................................................................2-4
2.1.6. Primary Breakout Panel........................................................................................2-4
2.1.7. Secondary Breakout Panel ...................................................................................2-5
2.1.8. Serial I/O on the Breakout Panel...........................................................................2-5
2.1.9. Linear Timecode...................................................................................................2-5
2.1.10. GPI/O Connections...............................................................................................2-6
2.1.11. Ethernet Network Connections..............................................................................2-6
2.1.12. Power Connections...............................................................................................2-6
2.2. MOUNTING .......................................................................................................................2-6
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................2-7
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL ...........................................................2-7
2.5. CONNECTING THE VIDEO...............................................................................................2-8
2.5.1. Video Inputs..........................................................................................................2-8
2.5.2. Video Outputs.....................................................................................................2-10
2.5.3. Video Timing Reference......................................................................................2-10
2.6. CONNECTING THE AUDIO (9725LGA AND HD9725LGA
ONLY) .............................................................................................................................2-10
2.6.1. Connecting Program Audio.................................................................................2-11
2.6.2. Connecting Voice Over or EAS Audio.................................................................2-11
2.6.3. Connecting the Audio Outputs ............................................................................2-11
2.7. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE......................................................................2-11
2.8. CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK..............................................................2-12
2.9. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND
OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................................2-13
2.10. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROBE ............................................2-14
2.11. CONFIGURING THE KEYER USING THE SERIAL PORT .............................................2-15
2.11.1. Terminal Program Setup.....................................................................................2-15

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3. HOW TO OPERATE THE 9725LG SERIES KEYER USING VISTALINK®PRO........................3-1
3.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?....................................................................................................3-1
3.2. VIDEO TAB .......................................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1. Video Standard.....................................................................................................3-2
3.2.2. Reference Type ....................................................................................................3-2
3.2.3. Horizontal Output Offset .......................................................................................3-2
3.2.4. Vertical Output Offset ...........................................................................................3-2
3.3. TIME TAB..........................................................................................................................3-3
3.3.1. Displaying Real Time Clock ..................................................................................3-4
3.3.2. Displaying the Universal Time Clock Time............................................................3-4
3.3.3. Displaying the Local Time.....................................................................................3-4
3.3.4. Displaying the Local Date .....................................................................................3-4
3.3.5. Displaying the Universal Date...............................................................................3-4
3.3.6. Displaying the Real Time Date..............................................................................3-4
3.3.7. Enabling Daylight Saving Time Compensation......................................................3-4
3.3.8. Selecting Whether the Time Code Input is UTC or Local Time.............................3-5
3.3.9. Setting the LTC Date Format................................................................................3-5
3.3.10. Synchronizing the Real Time Clock to the UTC Time ...........................................3-5
3.3.11. Setting the Time Zone Offset................................................................................3-6
3.3.12. Up Down Timer.....................................................................................................3-6
3.3.12.1. Setting the Up Down Timer ...................................................................3-6
3.4. NETWORK TAB................................................................................................................3-7
3.4.1. IP Address............................................................................................................3-7
3.4.2. Sub Net Mask .......................................................................................................3-7
3.4.3. Gateway................................................................................................................3-7
3.4.4. MAC Address........................................................................................................3-7
3.5. GENERAL TAB .................................................................................................................3-8
3.5.1. Firmware Version..................................................................................................3-8
3.5.2. Ports Type ............................................................................................................3-9
3.5.3. General...............................................................................................................3-10
3.5.3.1. Automation Debug Functions ..............................................................3-10
3.5.3.2. EAS Debug..........................................................................................3-10
3.5.3.3. SD 16X9 Font Width Scaling...............................................................3-10
3.5.3.4. Enable IN and CUED media to persist across reboots ........................3-10
3.5.3.5. AFD Code............................................................................................3-10
3.5.3.6. AFD Logo............................................................................................3-10
3.5.3.7. Output Mode........................................................................................3-11
3.5.3.8. Key Output Mode.................................................................................3-11
3.6. GPI/GPO CONTROL TAB...............................................................................................3-12
3.6.1. Configuring the GPO Outputs.............................................................................3-13
3.6.2. Configuring the GPI Inputs..................................................................................3-14
3.6.2.1. Target Logo.........................................................................................3-14
3.6.2.2. Configuring the Action.........................................................................3-14
3.7. TEMPERATURE TAB......................................................................................................3-16
3.7.1. Setting the Temperature Format.........................................................................3-16
3.7.2. Setting the Temperature Source.........................................................................3-16
3.7.3. Setting the Temperature.....................................................................................3-17
3.7.4. Setting the Probe Offset .....................................................................................3-17

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3.7.5. Temperature Read Loss .....................................................................................3-17
3.8. EAS TAB .........................................................................................................................3-17
3.8.1. EAS ....................................................................................................................3-18
3.8.1.1. Serial...................................................................................................3-18
3.8.1.2. TCP/IP.................................................................................................3-18
3.8.2. EAS Settings.......................................................................................................3-18
3.8.2.1. Setting the EAS Vertical Position.........................................................3-18
3.8.2.2. Setting the EAS Font...........................................................................3-18
3.8.2.3. Setting the EAS Height........................................................................3-18
3.8.2.4. Setting the EAS Rate...........................................................................3-18
3.8.3. EAS Colour Settings ...........................................................................................3-19
3.9. MEDIA TAB.....................................................................................................................3-19
3.9.1. General Control...................................................................................................3-20
3.9.1.1. Setting the Control Bypass..................................................................3-20
3.9.2. Voice Over Control..............................................................................................3-21
3.9.3. Standard Logo Configuration Settings ................................................................3-21
3.9.3.1. Setting the Logo Horizontal Position....................................................3-22
3.9.3.2. Setting the Logo Vertical Position........................................................3-22
3.9.3.3. Setting the Logo Transparency (Gain).................................................3-22
3.9.3.4. Setting the Logo Fade In Duration.......................................................3-23
3.9.3.5. Setting the Logo Display Time (Hold)..................................................3-23
3.9.3.6. Setting the Logo Fade Out Duration....................................................3-23
3.9.3.7. Logo Layer ..........................................................................................3-23
3.9.3.8. Logo Quick Fade In/Fade Out .............................................................3-23
3.9.3.9. Logo Quick Fade In/Fade Out Effect...................................................3-23
3.9.4. Crawl Logo Configuration Settings......................................................................3-23
3.9.4.1. Setting the Crawl Logo Horizontal Position..........................................3-24
3.9.4.2. Setting the Crawl Logo Vertical Position..............................................3-24
3.9.4.3. Setting the Crawl Logo Transparency (Gain).......................................3-24
3.9.4.4. Setting the Crawl Logo Fade In Duration.............................................3-24
3.9.4.5. Setting the Crawl Logo Display Time (Hold) ........................................3-24
3.9.4.6. Setting the Crawl Logo Fade Out Duration..........................................3-25
3.9.4.7. Setting the Crawl Rate.........................................................................3-25
3.9.4.8. Setting the Crawl Repeats Count.........................................................3-25
3.9.4.9. Setting the Crawl Pause Frequency ....................................................3-25
3.9.4.10. Setting the Crawl BG Opacity..............................................................3-25
3.9.4.11. Setting the Font Height........................................................................3-25
3.9.4.12. Setting the Font Name.........................................................................3-25
3.9.5. Setting the Crawl Logo Colours...........................................................................3-26
3.9.5.1. Setting the Logo Layer ........................................................................3-26
3.9.5.2. Logo Quick In/Fade Out Effect ............................................................3-26
3.9.6. Selecting a Logo or Media Item and Issuing a Fade In/Cue/Fade Out................3-26
3.9.7. Audio Clip Configuration Settings (Available for 9725LGA &
HD9725LGA Series Keyers Only)......................................................................3-28
3.9.8. Setting the Audio Clip Repeat Count...................................................................3-28

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3.10. AUDIO CONTROL TAB (AVAILABLE FOR 9725LGA &
HD9725LGA SERIES KEYERS ONLY) .........................................................................3-28
4. HOW TO OPERATE THE KEYER USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL.................4-1
4.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS.....................................................4-1
4.1.1. Fade Button Group ...............................................................................................4-2
4.1.2. The Quick Select Button Group ............................................................................4-3
4.1.3. The Function Button Group...................................................................................4-4
4.1.4. Setup Button Group..............................................................................................4-4
4.1.5. Control Panel Status Indicators.............................................................................4-5
4.1.5.1. Fade Status Indicators...........................................................................4-5
4.1.5.2. Quick Select Status Indicators...............................................................4-5
4.1.5.3. Function Status Indicators.....................................................................4-5
4.1.6. Electronics Unit Status Indicators..........................................................................4-6
4.1.7. Front Panel Display Functions ..............................................................................4-6
4.2. OVERVIEW OF FRONT PANEL OPERATION..................................................................4-6
4.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUP MENU SYSTEM............................................................4-6
4.4. NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU ....................................................................................4-6
4.5. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU – MAIN MENU.................................................................4-8
4.6. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS...............................................................................4-9
4.6.1. Selecting the Video Standard..............................................................................4-10
4.6.2. Selecting the Video Timing Reference................................................................4-10
4.6.3. Setting the Video Output Timing .........................................................................4-11
4.6.4. Viewing and Updating the Firmware Version.......................................................4-11
4.6.5. Setting the Output Mode.....................................................................................4-12
4.6.6. Setting the Key Out Mode...................................................................................4-12
4.6.7. Configuring the Real Time Clock ........................................................................4-12
4.6.7.1. Displaying the Local Time....................................................................4-13
4.6.7.2. Displaying the UTC Time.....................................................................4-13
4.6.7.3. Setting the Real Time Clock................................................................4-13
4.6.7.4. Setting the Time Zone Offset...............................................................4-14
4.6.7.5. Enabling Daylight Saving Time Compensation....................................4-14
4.6.7.6. Selecting Whether the Time Code Input is UTC or Local Time............4-14
4.6.7.7. Setting the LTC Date Format...............................................................4-15
4.6.7.8. Synchronising the Real Time Clock to the UTC Time..........................4-15
4.6.7.9. Displaying the Local Date....................................................................4-15
4.6.7.10. Displaying the UTC Date.....................................................................4-15
4.6.7.11. Setting the Real Time Date .................................................................4-15
4.6.7.12. Setting the Network Time Protocol......................................................4-16
4.6.7.13. Sync with RDate..................................................................................4-16
4.6.8. Setting Up the Network Addresses .....................................................................4-16
4.6.8.1. Setting Up the IP Address...................................................................4-16
4.6.8.2. Setting Up the Sub Net Mask ..............................................................4-17
4.6.8.3. Setting Up the Gateway.......................................................................4-17
4.6.8.4. Displaying the Ethernet Hardware Address.........................................4-17
4.6.8.5. Setting Up the Primary and Secondary Servers ..................................4-17
4.6.8.6. Insert SNMP Trap Destination.............................................................4-17
4.6.9. Displaying AFD Logo Trigger..............................................................................4-18