evertz 5300 User manual

Model 5300
Timecode Analyzer
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 1995
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Revision 1.1, July, 1995
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Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz
Microsystems.

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.

REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Preliminary manual July 95
1.1 Chapter 4 Technical description, drawings, parts lists added July 95

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.1. Linear Time Code Connections................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2. Video Connections...................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3. Remote Control Connections...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4. Test Signal Connections............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.5. Power Connections..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2. MOUNTING............................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage........................................................................... 2-3
2.3.2. Changing the Fuse ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4. READER VIDEO INPUT............................................................................................................ 2-4
2.5. CHARACTER INSERTER VIDEO............................................................................................. 2-4
2.6. LINEAR TIME CODE IN/OUT................................................................................................... 2-4
2.7. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS....................................................... 2-5
2.7.1. Parallel Remote Control.............................................................................................. 2-5
2.7.2. Serial Time Code Monitor output................................................................................. 2-5
2.8. SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS.................................................................................................. 2-6
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1. FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1. Overview of the Pushbuttons...................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.2. Overview of the Shifted Key Functions ....................................................................... 3-3
3.1.3. Status Indicators.........................................................................................................3-3
3.2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY FUNCTIONS................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.1. Front Panel Drop Frame Indicators (NTSC Only)........................................................ 3-5
3.3. CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS............................................................................... 3-5
3.3.1. Selecting and Positioning the Character Inserter Windows......................................... 3-5

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3.3.2. Positioning the Overall Character Display................................................................... 3-5
3.3.3. VCG Drop Frame Indicators (NTSC Only).................................................................. 3-6
3.3.4. VCG Field Identification.............................................................................................. 3-6
3.4. SETUP MENU - OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 3-6
3.4.1. Engineering Setup Menu........................................................................................... 3-10
3.5. PROGRAMMING THE READER SETUP FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 3-12
3.5.1. Selecting the Reader Hardware Configuration.......................................................... 3-14
3.5.2. Selecting the Format of the Time and User Bit Data................................................. 3-14
3.5.3. Setting The VITC Reader Line Range....................................................................... 3-15
3.5.4. Selecting the VITC CRC........................................................................................... 3-15
3.5.5. Controlling the ‘Look ahead’ Compensation.............................................................. 3-16
3.5.6. Selecting the Film Related Modes............................................................................. 3-16
3.6. PROGRAMMING THE TIME CODE MONITOR FUNCTIONS ................................................ 3-18
3.6.1. How To Signal Time Code Errors Using the VCG - The Time Code Monitor Window3-19
3.6.2. How To Signal Time Code Errors Using the Audible Alarm....................................... 3-19
3.6.3. How To Signal Time Code Errors Using the Serial Port Monitor ............................... 3-19
3.6.4. Monitoring LTC Phase And Colour Phase With Respect To The Reference Video... 3-20
3.6.5. Comparing the LTC and VITC Timecodes................................................................ 3-20
3.6.6. Monitoring the Time Code Flags............................................................................... 3-20
3.6.7. Monitoring the Time Code Reading Error Flags........................................................ 3-21
3.7. PROGRAMMING THE ALARM FUNCTIONS......................................................................... 3-21
3.7.1. LTC Phase Alarm ..................................................................................................... 3-22
3.7.2. Colour Phase Errors ................................................................................................. 3-22
3.7.3. LTC / VITC Comparison Alarm ................................................................................. 3-22
3.7.4. Code Dropouts Alarm ............................................................................................... 3-22
3.7.5. Code Validity Alarm .................................................................................................. 3-23
3.7.6. Time Code Sequence Alarm..................................................................................... 3-23
3.7.7. User Bits Sequence Alarm........................................................................................ 3-24
3.7.8. LTC Level Alarm....................................................................................................... 3-24
3.8. PROGRAMMING THE CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS ........................................ 3-24
3.9. PROGRAMMING THE OVERALL CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS...................................... 3-26
3.9.1. Selecting the Video Standard.................................................................................... 3-27
3.9.2. Adjusting The Horizontal Character Size................................................................... 3-27
3.9.3. Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness ........................................................... 3-27
3.9.4. Selecting the Operating Mode of the LTC Translator................................................ 3-27
3.9.5. Adjusting the Level of the LTC Translator Output ..................................................... 3-28
3.9.6. Resetting the Analyzer to its Factory Defaults........................................................... 3-28
3.10. PARALLEL REMOTE CONTROL........................................................................................... 3-28
3.11. COMPARING LTC AND VITC WITH A KNOWN OFFSET - THE OFFSET REGISTER.......... 3-29
3.12. STORING & RECALLING USER CONFIGURATIONS........................................................... 3-30
3.12.1. Storing User Configurations...................................................................................... 3-31
3.12.2. Recalling User Configurations................................................................................... 3-31

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3.13. TIME CODE ERROR MESSAGES.......................................................................................... 3-31
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2. JUMPERS AND SWITCHES..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1. DIP Switch Functions.................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.2. Jumper Functions ....................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3. CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.1. Microcontroller (5200-33)............................................................................................ 4-4
4.3.2. Front Panel Display and Pushbuttons (5220-31)......................................................... 4-4
4.3.3. High Speed LTC Reader (5200-32) & (5200-34)......................................................... 4-6
4.3.4. LTC Re shaper/ Translator (5200-32)......................................................................... 4-7
4.3.5. High Speed VITC Reader (5200-36) & (5200-34)....................................................... 4-7
4.3.6. Character Generator Sync Separator and Keyer (5200-36)........................................ 4-7
4.3.7. Character Generator Logic (5200-35)......................................................................... 4-8
4.3.8. Reference Video and Colour Framer (5200-34) & (5200-37) ...................................... 4-9
4.4. UPDATING TO A NEW FIRMWARE VERSION...................................................................... 4-11
Figures
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout ................................................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2-2: Typical Connections............................................................................................... 2-7
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout.................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2: Setup Menu Overview............................................................................................ 3-8
Figure 3-3: Overview of Front Panel Menu............................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-4: Engineering Setup Menu Overview...................................................................... 3-11
Figure 3-5: Engineering Toolbox Front Panel Menus ............................................................. 3-12
Figure 3-6: READER Drop Down Menu.................................................................................. 3-13
Figure 3-7: Monitor Drop Down Menu..................................................................................... 3-18
Figure 3-8: Alarm Drop Down Menu....................................................................................... 3-22
Figure 3-9: VCG Drop Down Menu......................................................................................... 3-24
Figure 3-10: CONFIGURATION Drop Down Menu................................................................. 3-26
Figure 3-11: Analyzer Error Message...................................................................................... 3-32
Figure 4-1: DIP Switch Functions............................................................................................. 4-1
Figure 4-2: Main Board Jumper Locations................................................................................ 4-3
Figure 4-3: Block Diagram........................................................................................................ 4-5
Figure 4-4: Keyboard Scan Codes ........................................................................................... 4-6
Figure 4-5: PAL Colour Frame Calibration............................................................................... 4-10
Figure 4-6: NTSC Colour Frame Calibration............................................................................ 4-11
Drawings ..................................................................................................................................Drawing #
Serial/Parallel I/O Schematic........................................................................................... 5200-31F
LTC Reader I/O Schematic ............................................................................................. 5200-32F
Microprocessor and EPROM Schematic ......................................................................... 5200-33F
Reader LCA Schematic................................................................................................... 5200-34F
Character Generator LCA Schematic.............................................................................. 5200-35F
Reader and Character Generator Video Schematic ........................................................ 5200-36F

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Reference Video Processing Schematic ......................................................................... 5200-37F
Power Supply and Sub-module Header Schematic......................................................... 5200-38F
I/O Options Table............................................................................................................ 5200-39F
Main Board Component Layout....................................................................................... 5200-82F
Display Board Schematic ................................................................................................5220-31C
Display Board Component Layout...................................................................................5220-80C
Test Output Submodule Schematic....................................................................................5232-31
Test Output Submodule Layout..........................................................................................5232-80
Power Supply Schematic.................................................................................................8103-31B
Power Supply Component Layout ................................................................................ 8103 B1-80
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1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 1-3

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Model 5300 LTC/VITC Time Code Analyzer combines the latest LSI
technology with sophisticated microcontroller firmware to provide a
powerful, flexible time code analyzer system. The model 5300 is a dual
LTC/VITC reader / analyzer and multi-function character inserter. Its
power and flexibility are unsurpassed in time code analyzer applications. A
16 digit alphanumeric display can be quickly delegated to show the
required data. The Time Code Analyzer contains an LTC and VITC reader
that can be operated independent of each other, or can be linked to form
an auto LTC/VITC reader. The Time Code Analyzer can be configured in
one of four basic operating modes:
•Full speed (1/30 to 70 times play) LTC reader.
•Full speed (still to greater than 40 times play) VITC reader.
•Auto LTC/VITC reader automatically switches between LTC and
VITC inputs reading whichever is valid.
The model 5300 time code analyzer has a time code learn feature which
scans the incoming code and gives a summary of the LTC and VITC that it
finds. For LTC it identifies parameters such as whether LTC is coming in,
code level, and time code flags. For VITC it identifies parameters such as
what lines VITC is on, what type of CRC was used, and time code flags.
The time code learn can be set to do one pass, or it can be set up in a
continuous mode.
The 5300 has the ability to monitor a variety of timecode conditions and
report on them in several different ways. A time code monitor window on
the character inserter will pop up when certain alarm conditions are met.
This allows the user to determine what types of problems he wishes to
monitor, and when he wishes to be notified of the problems.. This
information is also available on the front panel display. An audible alarm
can be programmed to sound when one of the alarm conditions is
triggered to alert the operator of a problem. A serial monitor port outputs a
complete report as error conditions are encountered. This data includes
the error type and the last good timecode number before the error
condition, to aid in locating faults on a video tape. The serial monitor port
may be connected to a computer or a serial printer to provide a hard copy
of the analysis report.
The Session key allows the user to ‘reset’ the error counters and start a
new capture session. This increments a session number which is available
on the serial output, so that error reports can be unambiguously related to
specific tapes.

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The Time Code Analyzer detects the following time code problems:
•LTC levels less than a user definable minimum or greater than a user
definable maximum
•LTC phasing errors
•Colour phase errors
•Time code drop outs
•LTC and VITC that do not match
•Invalid code numbers
•Counting sequence errors in the time bits
•Counting sequence errors in the user bits
The Time Code Analyzer is designed to work as a companion to the Evertz
5010 Time Code Master and 4015 and 4025 Film Footage Encoders
reading all the data formats that these devices generate.
Film edge numbers (KeyKode) which have been encoded into the user bits
by the 4015 or 4025 can be recovered and displayed in standard film
format notations as are used by the Film Footage Encoder. In NTSC 24
frame per second transfers, the 3/2 pulldown information is recovered from
the encoded user bits and displayed in standard A, B, C, D film frame type
convention, when the incoming code is at play speed. The Time Code
Analyzer reads edge numbers encoded using the proprietary Evertz
encoding scheme and can display pulldown information from the VITC in
all speeds. This permits unambiguous identification of the film frame
pulldown when the VTR is parked on any frame.
The model 5300 Time Code Analyzer provides a fully decoded and
regenerated play speed LTC output, containing information related to the
reader. In many VTR's, the position of the LTC time code head relative to
the video signal can vary quite considerably from machine to machine,
causing a code phase shift relative to the video frame. When the reader is
configured to read LTC the translator output can be operated in the
regenerate or reshape mode. In reshape mode, incoming LTC is restored
to the proper waveform, and output in phase with the incoming LTC. In
regenerate mode, the incoming LTC is fully decoded and regenerated.
When incoming LTC is at normal play speed, the output code is re-phased
to the video, thus compensating for any LTC code misalignments from the
video. When the reader is configured to read VITC, the LTC output
provides an LTC translation of the incoming VITC.
The recovery of recorded LTC time code at other than play speed has
always presented some degree of difficulty, particularly with low end 3/4"
and 1/2" recorders lacking a separate address track. The high speed
reader in the Time Code Analyzer employs sophisticated input conditioning
and clock and data separator circuits to reliably recover LTC over the full
shuttle and wind speed ranges of most VTR's.
The VITC reader is designed for use with non time base corrected video
signals. Although the use of time base correctors will enhance the

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recovery range of the VITC reader, the amount of improvement is
dependent on the type of TBC and transport being used. The Time Code
Analyzer contains all the necessary video processing circuits and
therefore, requires no external signals other than the video signal itself.
The VITC reader's line range can be easily programmed from the front
panel, thus permitting recovery of specific VITC data where multiple sets
have been recorded.
The high resolution character inserter provides up to four independently
positionable windows to show time and user bits, code flags, LTC/VITC
differences, and time code errors simultaneously. Three character sizes
and the choice of white or black characters with or without contrasting
background mask are selected from the front panel. An additional phase
monitor window shows LTC phase and colour phase of the incoming
timecode.
When displaying data recovered from a VITC source, the 'look ahead'
compensation can be turned off, allowing field accurate burn-ins of edited
material. The field number sequence will be displayed to the right of the
frames display. When the data being read was recorded in the non colour
frame mode, the field number sequence will be 1,2,1, etc. (1,2,3,4,1, etc.
for PAL). When the reader data was recorded in the colour frame mode,
the field number sequence will be 1,2,3,4,1, etc. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,1, etc. for
PAL).
The Character inserter provides an on screen programming menu system,
which is used to configure the various operating modes. The use of drop
down menus, and dedicated programming keys, allows the Time Code
Analyzer to be conveniently configured for particular customer
requirements.
The Time Code Analyzer has the ability to store several sets of user
configurations to allow the user to switch easily from job to job. These
setups are maintained in non-volatile memory during power down.
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into 4 chapters : Introduction, Installation,
Operating Instructions, and Technical Description.
Items of special note for all users are marked with a double box like this.
1.2. DEFINITIONS
COLOUR FRAME: If a time code generator is locked to an RS-170A or 8
field PAL video signal, and an intentional relationship between
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the video colour frame sequence and the time code is desired,
the code is said to be colour framed. A flag bit is set in the
code to indicate this mode. The 5300 Analyzer has the ability to
detect when incoming code was recorded with the colour flag bit
on, and whether the colour sequence is in the same colour
sequence or colour phase with the reference video.
CRC: Cyclic Redundancy Code. This is a 8 bit check word used in
vertical interval timecode. It allows the reader to detect if the
VITC on a particular line is valid. By using different encoding
methods of the CRC, it is also possible to encode different
types of data, such as KeyKode, without confusing the reader.
The 5300 can use 3 different types of CRC’s. The Normal CRC
is used for all SMPTE 12 M standard VITC, normally found as
the address code on video tapes. The KeyKode CRC is used
by the Evertz 4025 to encode KeyKode information. The
Production CRC is used by the Evertz 4025 in its 3-line VITC
mode to encode production timecode.
DROP FRAME: In NTSC systems, where the frame rate is 29.97002618
frames per second, the drop frame mode permits time of day
indexing of the frame numbers by dropping certain frame
numbers. Specifically, frames 0, and 1 at the beginning of each
minute except minutes 0,10,20,30,40,& 50, are omitted, to
compensate for an approximate timing error of 108 frames
(3 seconds 18 frames) per hour. A flag bit is set in the time
code to signal when the drop frame mode is in effect.
EBU: Refers to the European Broadcasting Union
EDGE NUMBER: The manufacturers of motion picture film stock print a
frame identifying number along the edge of the film, during the
manufacturing process. These numbers, also known as KEY
NUMBERS, occur at one foot, or half foot intervals, hence they
have also become known as footage numbers. The film frames
between the edge numbers are identified by interpolation from
one edge number to the next.
Traditionally, these numbers have been only human-readable.
The task of properly identifying the correct number is somewhat
tedious, and prone to error, so much care must be taken in
establishing the reference frame's number.
GEN LOCK: In order to ensure that the timecode to video relationship is
fixed, according to SMPTE/EBU specifications, a video
reference must be supplied to the 4025 Film Footage Encoder.
Normally, the gen lock signal is the program video out from the
telecine, onto which the vertical interval time code (VITC) is
being applied. When VITC is not being used, the gen lock
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telecine is itself genlocked. The gen lock reference is
necessary, even if vertical interval time code is not being used.
KEYKODE: Machine readable bar-coded edge numbers introduced by
Eastman Kodak in 1988, and subsequently standardized for all
film manufacturers by the Society of Motion Picture and
Television Engineers. AGFA refers to it as BAR Code, and
FUJI as MR Code. For the sake of consistency throughout this
manual we shall refer to it as KeyKode.
KEY INFO: The part of the KeyKode number that does not fit into the
user bits of time code. The Key Info data normally consists of
the film manufacturer ID, the film emulsion letter, and the first
four prefix digits. When using the 4025's "full KeyKode" modes,
the complete KeyKode information is encoded into a secondary
VITC line pair.
LINEAR TIME CODE: A digital code used for timing and control purposes
on video tape and associated audio tape machines. It is
recorded on a longitudinal track with audio characteristics and is
referred to as LTC (Sometimes this code is also referred to as
longitudinal code or SMPTE). Each 80 bit code word is
associated with one television frame, and consists of 26 time
bits, 6 flag bits, 32 user bits and 16 sync bits.
PREFIX: The edge numbers are usually composed of a group of digits that
remain constant throughout the length of the roll, and a count
number, which increments every foot or half foot. The constant
numbers, are referred to as the prefix. The count numbers are
referred to as the footage number.
2/3 PULLDOWN: Film is typically viewed at 24 frames per second (fps)
while NTSC video is viewed at 30 fps. To compensate for this
difference in the frame rates, telecines use a 2/3 pulldown.
Since each video frame is comprised of two video fields, video
is viewed at 60 fields per second. Telecines can transfer 24
film frames to 60 video fields (30 video frames). The resulting
ratio is 24:60 or 2:5, which means 2 film frames every 5 video
fields. The 2/3 implies that one of the film frames is transferred
to 2 video fields, the following film frame is transferred to 3
video fields, and so on.
SMPTE: Refers to the Society of Motion Picture and Television
Engineers.
USER BITS: 32 bits in the time code are user assignable. They typically
are used to contain reel numbers, scene and take numbers, or
other user-oriented data.
USER BIT TRANSFER: In some applications it may be desirable to
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new time information. In other applications, both the time and
user bit information should be transferred. In applications
where time data has been transferred to the user bits the
Reader mode will have to be set to TIME TIME mode.
VERTICAL INTERVAL TIME CODE: A digital code used for timing and
control purposes on video tape recorded in the vertical blanking
interval of the video picture, and is referred to as VITC. Each
90 bit code word is associated with one television field, and
consists of 26 time bits, 6 flag bits, 32 user bits, 18 sync bits,
and an 8 bit error check (CRC) code.

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2.1. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Linear Time Code Connections......................................................................................2-1
2.1.2. Video Connections.........................................................................................................2-1
2.1.3. Remote Control Connections.........................................................................................2-1
2.1.4. Test Signal Connections................................................................................................2-2
2.1.5. Power Connections........................................................................................................2-3
2.2. MOUNTING .................................................................................................................................2-3
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................2-3
2.3.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage..............................................................................2-3
2.3.2. Changing the Fuse ........................................................................................................2-3
2.4. READER VIDEO INPUT ..............................................................................................................2-4
2.5. CHARACTER INSERTER VIDEO................................................................................................2-4
2.6. LINEAR TIME CODE IN/OUT......................................................................................................2-4
2.7. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS..........................................................2-5
2.7.1. Parallel Remote Control.................................................................................................2-5
2.7.2. Serial Time Code Monitor output ...................................................................................2-5
2.8. SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS.....................................................................................................2-6
Figures
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout.......................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2: Typical Connections ....................................................................................................2-7

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
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Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout
The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors
of the 5300. Figure 2.1 above shows the rear panel connectors provided
on the Time Code Analyzer. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.5 describe the specific
signals that should be connected to the 5300. Figure 2-2 gives a typical
connection diagram for connecting the Time Code Analyzer.
2.1.1. Linear Time Code Connections
LTC OUT: A male XLR connector for output of SMPTE / EBU linear
timecode from the translator.
LTC IN: A female XLR connector for input of SMPTE / EBU linear
timecode for the LTC reader
2.1.2. Video Connections
REF VIDEO IN: A BNC loop for input of gen-lock video to the 5300.
A stable colour black reference must be connected to this
input for proper operation of the time code analyzer. A 75
ohm termination must be provided.
READER VIDEO IN: A BNC loop for input of program video onto which
characters are to be inserted. If the video contains vertical
interval time code, it will be read by the reader when it is
configured in the VITC or LTC/VITC modes This signal is
also used to provide a gen-lock reference for the LTC
translator output.
VIDEO CHAR GEN OUT A & B: Two isolated BNC connectors with
identical outputs of program video with characters inserted.
This output is also used to display the on screen
programming menu and is normally connected to a video
monitor.
2.1.3. Remote Control Connections
SERIAL REMOTE CTL A 9 pin female 'D' connector used for RS-232/422
serial monitor communications to a computer. This output

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may also be connected to a serial printer to get a hard copy
of the serial monitor messages. The baud rate must be
configured using the SERIAL BAUD RATE menu item of the
engineering Setup menu. (See chapter 3)
Pin Description
1 Frame Ground
2 Transmit “A” (-)
3 Receive “B” (+)
4 Receive Common
5 RS-232 Transmit
6 Transmit Common
7 Transmit “B” (+)
8 Receive “A” (-) & RS-232
9 Frame Ground
PARALLEL REMOTE CTL A 9 pin female 'D' connector used for parallel
remote control inputs.
Pin Description
1 Frame Ground
2 VCG Enable
3 Not used
4 Not used
5 Output 2
6 Config Select
7 Config Load
8 General Purpose Input
9 Output 1
2.1.4. Test Signal Connections
Three BNC’s provide test signal outputs which can be viewed on an
oscilloscope.
AA BNC connector with the colour frame pulse which has
been extracted from the video connected to the
REF VIDEO IN loop
BA BNC connector with the VITC line Select pulse. This
signal is high during the lines where VITC reading is
enabled.
CA BNC connector with the decoded LTC signal. This signal
is high when the LTC has a 1 bit and low when the LTC has
a zero bit. This output is best viewed on an oscilloscopw
where the colour frame pulse is used as a trigger.