evertz HD9010TM User manual

HD9010TM
HDTV Time Code Master
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2003 - 2014
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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Version 2.4.1, January 2014
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 HD9010TM High Definition Time Code Master. 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 and 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.

HD9010TM High Definition Time Code Master Manual
Revision 2.4.1
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Version Oct 03
1.0 First Release - Fix typos – manual updated to conform to firmware version 1v1 Build 66 Mar 04
1.1 Fix Typos - manual updated to conform to firmware version 1v1 Build 214 Mar 04
1.2 Manual updated to conform to firmware version 1v2 Build 44 Aug 04
Added Tri-level sync support
2.0 Manual updated to conform to Hardware Revision 2 and firmware version 2v0 Build 1 May 05
Corrected GPI pin out, added new info for upgrading Rev 2 hardware at 115200 baud.
Added new info for serial port baud rate menu items.
2.1 Manual updated to conform to firmware version 2v0 Build 1 Jul 05
Added GPI Remote Control Encoding, and GPI and COM Port status displays
2.2 Manual updated to conform to firmware version 2v0 Build 37 Oct 05
Added ON AIR Tally and reassigned default GPI functions
2.3 Add description for Drop Frame Conversion mode, document changes Dec 05
to Preset Save and Preset Load functions
2.3.1 Fix Typos in Special Indicators section Feb 06
2.3.2 Add note that unit required Video Input for normal operation Jul 06
2.3.3 Updated overview and Specifications Dec 06
2.3.4 Fixed typos and formatting errors May 07
2.4 Manual updated to conform to firmware version 2v0 Build 285 Nov 09
Added ‘Double Height” character size feature, Remove VANC Line & On/Off control
2.4.1 Minor edits to overview and sections 3.5.2, 3.7.1 Jan 14
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 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
1.1. HOW TOUSE THIS MANUAL............................................................................................ 1-2
1.2. DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................... 1-3
2. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1. Video Connections..................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2. GenLock Reference Connections............................................................................. 2-1
2.1.3. Linear Timecode.....................................................................................................2-1
2.1.4. Parallel I/O Connections.......................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.5. Serial I/O Connections............................................................................................ 2-2
2.1.6. Power Connections................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2. MOUNTING....................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 2-3
2.4. CONNECTING THE VIDEO............................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.1. High Definition Video Input...................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.2.High Definition Video Output................................................................................... 2-4
2.5. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE..........................................................................2-5
2.5.1. Connecting the Primary LTC Generator................................................................... 2-6
2.5.2. Connecting the Primary LTC Reader .......................................................................2-6
2.6. CONNECTING THE AUXILLIARY TIME CODE.................................................................. 2-6
2.6.1. Connecting the Auxiliary LTC Generator .................................................................. 2-6
2.6.2. Connecting the Auxiliary LTC Reader ...................................................................... 2-6
2.7. CONNECTING THE HD9010TM TOACOMPUTER ........................................................... 2-7
2.7.1. Physical Connections.............................................................................................. 2-7
3. HOW TO OPERATE THE TIME CODE MASTER.......................................................................3-1
3.1. AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS........................................................ 3-1
3.1.1. The Setup Menu Pushbutton Group ........................................................................3-1
3.1.2. The Display Button Group....................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3. Panel Lock Key Functions.......................................................................................3-2
3.1.4. The Character Window Pushbutton Group...............................................................3-2
3.1.5. The Function Button Group.....................................................................................3-3
3.1.6. The Preset Button Group ........................................................................................ 3-3
3.1.7. An Overview of the SHIFT Key functions................................................................. 3-4
3.1.8. Shaft Encoder Knob................................................................................................ 3-4
3.1.9. An Overview of the Status Indicators.......................................................................3-5
3.2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY FUNCTIONS............................................................................. 3-6
3.2.1. Front Panel Displays............................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2. Special Front Panel Indicators.................................................................................3-6

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3.3. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SETUPMENU SYSTEM ..............................................................3-6
3.4. CONFIGURING THE GENERATOR ...................................................................................3-8
3.4.1. Configuring the Generator Mode...............................................................................3-9
3.4.2. Setting the Generator Time....................................................................................3-10
3.4.3. Setting the Generator User Bits..............................................................................3-10
3.4.4. Jam Syncing the Generator to the Primary reader...................................................3-11
3.4.5. Turning the ATC Generator On..............................................................................3-12
3.4.6. Setting the ATC Packet Type.................................................................................3-12
3.4.7. Selecting the Generator Drop Frame Mode (29.97 and 59.94 FPS video standards only)
.............................................................................................................................3-13
3.4.7.1. Conversion Between Drop Frame and Non Drop Frame Counting Modes....3-13
3.4.8. Generator LTC Parity Mode Selection.....................................................................3-15
3.4.9. Configuring how the Continuous Jam Sync Mode Works when there is no Primary
Reader Code.........................................................................................................3-16
3.5. CONFIGURING THE READERS.......................................................................................3-16
3.5.1. Setting the Primary reader.....................................................................................3-17
3.5.2. Setting the ATC Reader Packet Type.....................................................................3-17
3.5.3. Selecting the Format of the ATC Reader Time and User Bit Data............................3-18
3.5.4. Selecting the Format of the LTC Reader Time and User Bit Data ............................3-18
3.5.5. Selecting the Format of the Auxiliary LTC Reader Time and User Bit Data...............3-18
3.6.CONFIGURING THE CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS.......................................3-18
3.6.1. Selecting the Character Style.................................................................................3-19
3.6.2. Selecting whether the Frames, Fields and Symbols will be displayed on the VCG ...3-19
3.6.3. Selecting and Positioning the Individual Character Inserter Windows ......................3-20
3.6.4. Positioning the Overall Character Display and Turning it On and Off........................3-20
3.6.5. Special VCG Indicators .........................................................................................3-21
3.7. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS...............................................................................3-21
3.7.1. Selecting the Video Standard.................................................................................3-22
3.7.2. Selecting the Generator Framing Reference ...........................................................3-23
3.7.3. Adjusting the Output Level of the LTC Generators..................................................3-23
3.7.4. Adjusting the Baud Rate of the Serial Ports ............................................................3-23
3.7.5. Working with System Parameters..........................................................................3-24
3.7.6. Viewing the Hardware Version ...............................................................................3-24
3.7.7. Viewing the Firmware Version ...............................................................................3-24
3.7.8. Upgrading the Firmware........................................................................................3-25
3.7.9. Resetting the HD9010TM to its Factory Defaults.....................................................3-25
3.8. CONFIGURING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS...............................3-25
3.8.1. GPI Remote Control Mode.....................................................................................3-25
3.8.2. Assigning the Functions of the General Purpose Inputs...........................................3-26
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................4-1
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1. HDTV Serial Digital Video Input...............................................................................4-1
4.1.2. HDTV Serial Digital Video Outputs...........................................................................4-1
4.1.3. Reference Input.......................................................................................................4-1
4.1.4. LTC Generators.......................................................................................................4-1
4.1.5. LTC Readers...........................................................................................................4-1

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4.1.6. Serial Ports............................................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.7. System Latency......................................................................................................4-2
4.1.8. Physical .................................................................................................................4-2
4.1.9. Electrical................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ......................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1. Overview................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.2. Terminal Program Setup.........................................................................................4-3
4.2.3. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode Via The Front Panel............................................4-3
4.2.4. Initiating Firmware Upgrade Mode From The Terminal Program ...............................4-3
4.2.5. Uploading the New Firmware..................................................................................4-4
4.2.6. Completing the Upgrade......................................................................................... 4-5
4.3. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................ 4-5
4.3.1. Changing the Fuses................................................................................................4-5
4.3.2. Changing DIP Switch Settings................................................................................4-6
4.3.2.1. Enabling the Time Code Broadcast Data Output..........................................4-6
Figures
Figure 1-1: HD9010TM Block Diagram.........................................................................................................1-2
Figure 2-1: HD9010TM Rear Panel..............................................................................................................2-1
Figure 3-1: HD9010TM Front Panel Layout..................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2: Overview of the Setup Menu.......................................................................................................3-7
Tables
Table 2-1: Parallel I/O Connector Pin Definitions – Normal GPIO Functions................................................2-2
Table 2-2: Parallel I/O Port Pin Definitions – Time RCTL Mode....................................................................2-2
Table 2-3: COM1 Pin Definitions.................................................................................................................2-3
Table 2-4: AUX COM Pin Definitions...........................................................................................................2-3
Table 2-5: High Definition Video Input Formats...........................................................................................2-5
Table 3-1: Top Level of the Generator Setup Menu .....................................................................................3-8
Table 3-2: Top Level of the Reader Setup Menu........................................................................................3-16
Table 3-3: Top Level of the VCG Setup Menu ...........................................................................................3-19
Table 3-4: Top Level of the Utility Setup Menu...........................................................................................3-21
Table 3-5: Remote Control Mode GPI I/O Mapping ...................................................................................3-26
Table 3-6: Parallel I/O Connector Pin Definitions – Normal GPIO Functions (Rev 2 Versions)...................3-26
Table 3-7: Parallel I/O Connector Pin Definitions – Normal GPIO Functions (Rev 1 Versions)...................3-27
Table 4-1: DIP Switch Functions.................................................................................................................4-6

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