evertz 4025 User manual

Model 4025
Film Footage Encoder
Instruction Manual
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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

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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

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2.11.1. Bi-Phase Tach from the BTS Telecine ..................................................................... 2-20
2.11.2. BTS Film Frame Pulse ............................................................................................. 2-21
2.11.3. BTS FDL-60 ............................................................................................................. 2-22
2.11.4. BTS FDL-90 ............................................................................................................. 2-22
2.11.5. BTS QUADRA .......................................................................................................... 2-23
2.11.6. BTS (Philips) Spirit ................................................................................................... 2-23
2.11.7. Verifying the Connections to a BTS Telecine........................................................... 2-24
2.12. CONNECTING A FILM BARCODE READER........................................................................... 2-25
2.12.1. Hardware Installation................................................................................................ 2-26
2.12.2. Verifying Communications between the 4025 and the Reader ................................ 2-26
2.12.3. Learning the Mechanical Offset Between the Reader Head and the Telecine Gate 2-26
2.12.4. Manual Head Offset Adjustments............................................................................. 2-29
2.12.5. Automatic Head Offset Learning .............................................................................. 2-29
2.12.6. Verifying the accuracy of the KeyKode Numbering.................................................. 2-34
2.12.7. Use of KeyKode with Low Tach Rate Flying Spot Telecines ................................... 2-35
2.13. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL COMPUTER - DATA LOGGING............................................ 2-36
2.13.1. Data Logging Output ................................................................................................ 2-36
2.14. CONNECTING THE PARALLEL REMOTE CONTROLS......................................................... 2-37
2.14.1. Film Gauge and Film Rate Selection........................................................................ 2-37
2.14.2. Film Centering .......................................................................................................... 2-37
2.14.3. Generator Run /Zero reference Frame and DLO GPI .............................................. 2-38
2.14.4. Character Generator Remote Controls .................................................................... 2-38
3 HOW TO OPERATE THE FILM FOOTAGE ENCODER................................................................ 1
3.1 AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS................................................................. 1
3.1.1 The Display Push-button Group ........................................................................................... 3
3.1.2 Data Entry Push-button Group ............................................................................................. 6
3.1.3 The Format Push-button Group............................................................................................ 6
3.1.4 The Function Push-button Group ......................................................................................... 8
3.1.5 Overview of the Shifted Key Functions............................................................................... 10
Overview of the Shifted Key Functions ......................................................................................... 11
3.1.6 An Overview of the Status Indicators.................................................................................. 11
3.2 FORMAT MENU - OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Engineering Tool Box Menu ............................................................................................... 19
3.3 PROGRAMMING THE BASIC OPERATIONAL MODES - THE TIMECODE MENU .................. 21
3.3.1 Selecting What Data Goes In To The Time And User Bits ................................................. 21
3.3.2 Selecting the Line Numbers to Record VITC On ................................................................ 24
3.3.3 Selecting the Generator Drop Frame Mode (NTSC Only) .................................................. 24
3.3.4 Selecting the Reading Mode of the LTC/VITC Reader....................................................... 25
3.4 PROGRAMMING THE FILM TRANSFER MODES - THE FILM MENU ...................................... 25
3.4.1 Selecting when the Film Edge numbers are updated from the KeyKode reader................ 25
3.4.2 Selecting how the KeyKode Prefix is Displayed in the VCG............................................... 27
3.4.3 Selecting the Film Gauge ...................................................................................................28
3.4.4 Selecting the Film Transfer Rate ........................................................................................ 28

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3.4.5 Selecting the Encoding Format of the Film Edge Numbers................................................ 29
3.5 PROGRAMMING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS - THE CONFIG MENU......................................... 30
3.5.1 Selecting the Character Size .............................................................................................. 30
3.5.2 Selecting the Character Style and Background .................................................................. 30
3.5.3 Selecting the Video Standard of Operation ........................................................................ 30
3.5.4 Programming the Head Offset for the KeyKode Reader .................................................... 31
3.5.5 Compensating for Video path Delays between the telecine and the 4025 ......................... 31
3.5.6 Setting up the White Flag Generator .................................................................................. 31
3.6 PROGRAMMING THE HARDWARE CONFIGURATION - THE HARDWARE MENU................ 32
3.6.1 Adjusting the Horizontal Character Size ............................................................................. 32
3.6.2 Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness..................................................................... 32
3.6.3 Selecting the Telecine Bi-Phase Rate ................................................................................ 32
3.6.4 Selecting the Telecine Type ............................................................................................... 32
3.6.5 Selecting the Correct Frame Pulse Handling...................................................................... 33
3.6.6 Resetting the 4025 to Factory Defaults .............................................................................. 34
3.7 PROGRAMMING THE SOFTWARE - THE PARAMETERS MENU............................................ 35
3.7.1 Controlling the KeyKode Jam when the Telecine is in Play speed..................................... 35
3.7.2 Controlling the KeyKode Jam when the Telecine is in Shuttle speeds............................... 35
3.7.3 Selecting How Soon the 4025 Detects Loss of KeyKode ................................................... 35
3.7.4 Setting the Full Stop Time .................................................................................................. 36
3.7.5 Setting the Centering Method ............................................................................................. 36
3.7.6 Configuring the VCG field and Symbol Displays ................................................................ 36
3.7.7 Configuring the Operation of the Jam Sync Mode when
there is no Incoming Time Code......................................................................................... 37
3.7.8 Configuring the operation of the VCG Remote Control Inputs............................................ 37
3.8 TURNING ON DIAGNOSTICS AIDS - THE DEBUG MENU........................................................ 38
3.8.1 Displaying KeyKode Status Information ............................................................................. 38
3.8.2 Displaying RAM Diagnostics............................................................................................... 38
3.8.3 Displaying Non Volatile Memory Diagnostics ..................................................................... 38
3.9 TIME CODE FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 39
3.9.1 Understanding Time Code 'Add One' Compensation- How it Affects the Accuracy of the
Timecode and Burn-ins....................................................................................................... 40
3.9.2 Configuring the Time Code Operating Modes .................................................................... 40
3.9.3 How to Set the Generator Time .......................................................................................... 41
3.9.4 How to Set the Generator User Bits ................................................................................... 42
3.9.5 Selecting the Generator Drop Frame Mode (NTSC only)................................................... 42
3.9.6 Setting up the 4025 for Jam Sync to the VTR Time Code.................................................. 43
3.9.7 Selecting the Lines to Record VITC on - (Except 3 Line VITC Standard) .......................... 43
3.9.8 Selecting the Lines to Record VITC on - (3 Line VITC Standard) ...................................... 44
3.9.9 Turning the VITC Generator On ......................................................................................... 44
3.10 FILM EDGE CODE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 45
3.10.1Configuring the Film Edge Number Operating Modes........................................................ 46
3.10.2How to Set the Film Edge Code Numbers - Manual Entry ................................................. 46
3.10.3Entering Edge Code Prefixes Manually .............................................................................. 47
3.10.4ACMAID Number Entry.......................................................................................................49

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3.10.5Selecting the Film Type ...................................................................................................... 50
3.10.6BCD or Binary Edge Number Encoding?............................................................................ 51
3.10.7Selecting the Maximum Footage Count.............................................................................. 52
3.10.8Centering the 4025's Framing Reference........................................................................... 52
3.10.9Setting the Film Transfer Rate............................................................................................53
3.10.10 Using the Parallel Remote Control to select Film Control Modes ............................... 54
3.11 OPERATING THE 4025 WITH BARCODED FILM STOCK......................................................... 54
3.11.1Selecting When the Barcode Numbers Update the Edge number Information .................. 55
3.11.2How to verify that your KeyKode is Updating the Edge Numbers ...................................... 56
3.11.3Displaying Status Information from the Film Barcode Reader............................................ 57
3.12 CHARACTER GENERATOR CONTROLS .................................................................................. 59
3.12.1Selecting and Positioning the Individual Character Windows............................................. 59
3.12.2Positioning the Overall Character Display .......................................................................... 60
3.12.3Selecting the Character Size ..............................................................................................60
3.12.4Selecting the White or Black Characters and Turning Off the Background ........................ 60
3.12.5VCG Drop Frame Indicator (NTSC Only) ........................................................................... 61
3.12.6VCG Film number Pulldown Indicator (NTSC only)............................................................ 61
3.12.7VCG Film Sequence Lock Indicator.................................................................................... 62
3.12.8Counting Sequence Error Indicator .................................................................................... 62
3.12.9Remote control of Character Generator Windows and Status Screen ............................... 62
4. OPTIONAL SOFTWARE.............................................................................................................4-1
4.1. ARRI FILM IDENT INTERFACE ................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.1. Hardware Requirements.................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2. Connecting the ARRI Film Ident System. .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3. Generator modes............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.4. Additional ARRI code status displays................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.5. Setting the head offset....................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.6. Bit vs. 112 Bit reading........................................................................................................ 4-4
4.2. 3 PERF SOFTWARE................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1. Hardware Requirements.................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2. 3 Perf Numbering............................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.3. Setting Up The 4025 To Operate In 3 Perf Mode .............................................................. 4-5
4.2.4. 3 Perf Indicators ................................................................................................................ 4-5
4.2.5. Manual Entry of KeyKode Numbers .................................................................................. 4-6
4.2.6. KeyKode Head Offset Learning ......................................................................................... 4-6
5. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................................5-1
5.1. HELP MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................... 5-2
General Messages....................................................................................................................... 5-2
Telecine Related Messages......................................................................................................... 5-2
Counting Sequence Problems ..................................................................................................... 5-3
Timecode Problems ..................................................................................................................... 5-3
Improper Setups .......................................................................................................................... 5-4
KeyKode Related Messages........................................................................................................5-4

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KeyKode Reader Communications Problems.............................................................................. 5-5
5.2. HELP MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................... 5-5
General Messages....................................................................................................................... 5-5
KeyKode Related Messages........................................................................................................5-5
5.3. HELP MESSAGES ...................................................................................................................... 5-6
General Messages....................................................................................................................... 5-6
Time Code Related Messages..................................................................................................... 5-6
5.4. RAM VIEW................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5. NOVRAM DEBUG ....................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.6. HARDWARE DEBUG DISPLAY SCREEN ................................................................................. 5-9
5.7. ENGINEERING SHORTCUT KEYS .......................................................................................... 5-10
5.8. FRONT PANEL LED DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................................... 5-11
5.9. FRONT PANEL KEYBOARD DIAGNOSTICS.......................................................................... 5-11
5.10. MODULE LED DISASTER CODES .......................................................................................... 5-12
5.11. VCG RAM DUMP ...................................................................................................................... 5-12
6. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2. DIAGNOSTIC LEDs .................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.1. Power Supply LEDs........................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.2. Reader LEDs` .................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3. Generator LEDs................................................................................................................. 6-4
6.2.4. Character Inserter LEDs .................................................................................................... 6-4
6.3. LOCATION OF JUMPERS AND SWITCHES ............................................................................. 6-4
6.3.1. I/O Board Jumpers............................................................................................................. 6-4
6.3.2. LTC Reader Main Board Jumpers ..................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.3. VITC Reader Sub-module Jumpers................................................................................... 6-7
6.3.4. Film Timecode Generator Main Board Jumpers and Switches ......................................... 6-9
6.3.5. Support For Telecine Devices That Do Not Have A Frame Pulse Available. .................. 6-10
6.3.6. Video Keyer Submodule Jumpers ................................................................................... 6-11
6.3.7. Base Processor Board (631 main board) Jumpers and Switches ................................... 6-12
6.4. RESETTING THE 4025 TO FACTORY DEFAULTS................................................................. 6-14
6.4.1. Resetting The 4025 Using The Toolbox Hardware Menu................................................ 6-14
6.4.2. Resetting The 4025 Using The Engineering Shortcut Keys ............................................ 6-14
6.4.3. Resetting The 4025 Using The DIP Switches.................................................................. 6-14
6.5. LTC/VITC GENERATOR MODULE CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ................................................. 6-15

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6.5.1. Microcontroller & Programmable Logic (6150-32 & 6150-33) ......................................... 6-15
6.5.2. Adjusting the LTC Output Level....................................................................................... 6-16
6.5.3. Sync Separator (6150-31) ............................................................................................... 6-16
6.5.4. Colour Frame Detector (6150-31).................................................................................... 6-17
6.5.5. Telecine Interface Logic (6150-32 & 6150-33) ................................................................ 6-17
6.5.6. VITC Generator Interface ................................................................................................ 6-18
6.6. LTC/VITC READER CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION.......................................................................... 6-19
6.6.1. Microcontroller (6110-30).................................................................................................6-19
6.6.2. High Speed LTC Reader (6110-30)................................................................................. 6-20
6.6.3. Video Processing (6110-30) ............................................................................................ 6-20
6.6.4. High Speed VITC Reader (6111-30) ............................................................................... 6-20
6.7. VIDEO CHARACTER INSERTER CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION.................................................... 6-21
6.7.1. Microcontroller (6120-32).................................................................................................6-22
6.7.2. Sync Separator (6120-33) ............................................................................................... 6-22
6.7.3. Character Generator Interface......................................................................................... 6-22
6.8. VITC GENERATOR AND CHARACTER GENERATOR CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ................. 6-23
6.8.1. VITC Generator Logic (6231-32) & (6231-33) ................................................................. 6-23
6.8.2. Character Generator Logic (6231-32).............................................................................. 6-24
6.8.3. Character Position and Size (6231-33)............................................................................ 6-24
6.8.4. Video Circuits (6231-31)..................................................................................................6-25
6.9. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD........................................................................................................... 6-25
6.9.1. LED Displays (7025-31)................................................................................................... 6-25
6.9.2. Push buttons (7025-31) ................................................................................................... 6-25
7. CONNECTOR PINOUTS AND CABLE DIAGRAMS .................................................................. 7-1
7.1. CONNECTOR PINOUTS............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.1. Parallel I/O......................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2. Serial I/O............................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.3. Aux I/O............................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.2. CABLE WIRING DIAGRAMS...................................................................................................... 7-2
7.2.1. to Evertz 5500 or RIM DigiSync & Cinema Products KeyKode Reader Cable.................. 7-2
7.2.2. to ARRI KeyKode Reader Cable ....................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.3. Rank Cintel MKIIIC Mag Follower Y Cable........................................................................ 7-3
7.2.4. 4025 Serial I/O to PC Cable Diagram................................................................................ 7-4
8. KEYKODE READER INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 8-1
8.1. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2. INSTALLING THE EVERTZ KEYKODE READER HEAD ON YOUR TELECINE ..................... 8-2
8.2.1. Mounting the Reader Head................................................................................................ 8-2
8.2.2. Connecting the Reader Head to the 4025 ......................................................................... 8-5
8.2.3. Connecting the Keykode decoder to the Film Footage Encoder ....................................... 8-5
8.2.4. First Time Set-Up............................................................................................................... 8-5