evertz 4025 User manual

Model 4025
Film Footage Encoder
Instruction Manual
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EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Revision 2.1, May 1996
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intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 4025 Film Footage Encoder. Evertz Microsystems expressly
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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.

Model 4025 Film Footage Encoder Manual
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original issue - preliminary release Dec 92
1.1 Updated with technical information and drawings Feb 93
Change sheet 1.1-1 added May 93
Change sheet 1.1-2 added for units fitted with ARRI-KIT May 93
Change sheet 1.1-1 revised for Kodak 5298 film emulsion code Jan 94
Change sheet 1.1-4 added June 94
Change sheet 1.1-1 revised for Kodak 5287 film emulsion code
Change sheet 1.1-5 added Dec 94
2.0 Major update of manual incorporating all change sheets May 95
Technical Bulletin “Frequently Asked Questions” inserted Jan. 96
Manual change sheet 2.0-1 inserted April. 96
Technical Bulletin “Frequently asked Questions” updated May 96
2.1 Revised manual with all change sheets inserted & chapters updated May 96
Technical Bulletin “Frequently-Asked Questions” updated July 96
Technical Bulletin “B_KKODES.DOC inserted Oct 96
Manual change sheet 2.1-1 inserted Nov 96
Change sheet 2.1-1 incorporated into manual Mar 97
Updated Kodak Film Emulsion Codes (Chapter 9) July 97
Change sheet 2.1-3 inserted Nov 97
Manual change sheet 2.1-4 inserted Dec 98

Model 4025 Film Footage Encoder Manual

Model 4025 Film Footage Encoder Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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.............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1. Generator Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2. Telecine Connections ........................................................................................................ 2-2
2.1.3. Reader Connectors............................................................................................................ 2-2
2.1.4. Character Generator Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-3
2.1.5. Serial I/O Connections....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.1.6. Power Connections............................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2. INSIDE THE 4025: REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL ............................................................... 2-3
2.3. MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.4. POWER REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.1. Selecting the Correct Mains Voltage ................................................................................. 2-4
2.4.2. Changing the Fuse ............................................................................................................ 2-4
2.5. SAMPLE CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6. CONNECTING THE VIDEO REFERENCE ............................................................................... 2-11
2.7. CONNECTING THE GENERATOR........................................................................................... 2-11
2.7.1. Connecting the VITC Generator ...................................................................................... 2-11
2.7.2. Connecting the LTC Generator........................................................................................ 2-12
2.8. CONNECTING THE TIMECODE READERS ............................................................................ 2-13
2.8.1. Connecting the VITC reader ............................................................................................ 2-13
2.8.2. Connecting the LTC Reader ............................................................................................ 2-13
2.9. CONNECTING THE CHARACTER GENERATOR ................................................................... 2-13
2.10. CONNECTING A RANK CINTEL TELECINE ........................................................................... 2-14
2.10.1. Bi-Phase Tach from the Rank Cintel Telecine ......................................................... 2-14
2.10.2. Rank Cintel Film Frame Pulse.................................................................................. 2-15
2.10.3. Rank Cintel MKIIIC Digiscan 3 ................................................................................. 2-16
2.10.4. Rank Cintel 4:2:2 Digiscan IV................................................................................... 2-17
2.10.5. Rank Cintel URSA.................................................................................................... 2-17
2.10.6. Connecting A Rank Cintel URSA Gold..................................................................... 2-18
2.10.7. Verifying the Connections to a Rank Cintel Telecine ............................................... 2-18
2.11. CONNECTING A BTS TELECINE ............................................................................................ 2-20