evertz 5010-GPSII User manual

Models 5010-GPSII
& 5010-GPSII-VITC
GPS Timecode Master
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5288 John Lucas Drive, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7L 5Z9
Phone: [phone]
Sales Fax: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Internet: Tech Support: [email protected]
Sales: [email protected]
Web Page: http://www.evertz.com
Revision 1.2.3 February 2005
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 model 5010-GPS II GPS Timecode Master. Evertz Microsystems
expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 5010-GPS II.
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.

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Timecode Master Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision 1.2.3 i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM – OVERVIEW..............................................................1-3
1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................1-4
1.3. DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................1-4
2. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Linear Time Code Connections.....................................................................................2-1
2.1.2. Vertical Interval Timecode Video Connections
(model 5010-GPS II-VITC only) ....................................................................................2-1
2.1.3. Character Generator Connections................................................................................2-2
2.1.4. Gen Lock Connections..................................................................................................2-2
2.1.5. Remote Control Connections........................................................................................2-2
2.1.6. Power Connections.......................................................................................................2-2
2.2. MOUNTING .................................................................................................................................2-2
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. VIDEO CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................................................2-4
2.4.1. Generator Sync Lock ....................................................................................................2-4
2.4.2. Character Inserter Video...............................................................................................2-4
2.4.3. VITC Generator Video In/Out (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only).....................................2-4
2.4.4. VITC Reader Video Input (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only)........................................... 2-5
2.5. LINEAR TIME CODE IN/OUT .....................................................................................................2-5
2.6. GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION................................................................................................2-5
2.6.1. Mounting the GPS Smart Antenna................................................................................2-6
2.6.2. Connecting the Accutime I Antenna to the 5010-GPS..................................................2-8
2.6.3. Connecting the Accutime II or Accutime 2000 Antenna to the 5010-GPS II.................2-9
2.6.4. System Startup............................................................................................................2-11
2.7. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ......................................................2-11
2.7.1. Parallel Remote Control..............................................................................................2-11
2.7.2. Serial Remote Control.................................................................................................2-12

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Timecode Master Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision 1.2.3 ii
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. Special Front Panel Indicators......................................................................................3-5
3.3. CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS ................................................................................3-6
3.3.1. Selecting and Positioning the Individual Character Inserter Windows..........................3-6
3.3.2. Positioning the Overall Character Display.....................................................................3-6
3.3.3. Special VCG Indicators.................................................................................................3-6
3.3.4. Field Identification.........................................................................................................3-7
3.4. ON SCREEN PROGRAMMING MENU – OVERVIEW................................................................ 3-7
3.4.1. Engineering Setup Menu............................................................................................. 3-10
3.5. PROGRAMMING THE GENERATOR SETUP FUNCTIONS....................................................3-12
3.5.1. Configuring the Generator Operating Modes..............................................................3-13
3.5.2. Configuring the Date Format.......................................................................................3-15
3.5.3. Configuring Whether the Generator will Output Local Time
or UTC Time in Time/Date Modes...............................................................................3-15
3.5.4. Setting the Generator Time.........................................................................................3-16
3.5.5. Setting the Generator User Bits..................................................................................3-17
3.5.6. Setting the Generator User Bits in Date Format .........................................................3-17
3.5.7. Daylight Saving Time Support.....................................................................................3-19
3.5.7.1. Setting the Beginning and End of Daylight Saving Time..............................3-20
3.5.8. Jam Syncing the Generator to the Reader..................................................................3-21
3.5.9. Selecting the Lines to Record VITC On. (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only) ..................3-23
3.5.10. Turning the VITC Generator On (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only)...............................3-24
3.5.11. Selecting the Generator Drop Frame Mode (NTSC only) ...........................................3-24
3.5.12. Selecting the Generator Colour Frame Mode .............................................................3-25
3.5.13. Generator Parity Mode Selection................................................................................3-26
3.5.14. Configuring how the Continuous Jam Mode Works when there is no Reader Code ..3-26
3.6. PROGRAMMING THE READER SETUP FUNCTIONS............................................................ 3-28
3.6.1. Selecting the Reader Hardware Configuration............................................................3-28
3.6.2. Selecting the Format of the Time and User Bit Data...................................................3-29
3.6.3. Setting The VITC Reader Line Range (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only)......................3-29
3.6.4. Selecting the VITC CRC (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only)...........................................3-29
3.6.5. Controlling the Reader ‘Look ahead’ Compensation................................................... 3-30
3.6.6. Configuring Whether the Reader will Display Local Time
or UTC Time in the Time/Date Mode ..........................................................................3-30
3.7. PROGRAMMING THE CHARACTER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS.........................................3-31
3.7.1. Selecting the Character Size.......................................................................................3-31
3.7.2. Selecting the Character Style...................................................................................... 3-32
3.7.3. Blanking the Frames Display ......................................................................................3-32
3.7.4. Blanking the Fields Display.........................................................................................3-32
3.7.5. Blanking the Window Symbols....................................................................................3-32

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Timecode Master Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision 1.2.3 iii
3.8. PROGRAMMING THE OVERALL CONFIGURATION FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-33
3.8.1. Selecting the Video Standard......................................................................................3-35
3.8.2. Adjusting The Horizontal Character Size....................................................................3-35
3.8.3. Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness.............................................................3-35
3.8.4. Adjusting the LTC Generator Output Level.................................................................3-35
3.8.5. Configuring The General Purpose Outputs.................................................................3-35
3.8.6. Setting the Time of the Event Registers......................................................................3-36
3.8.7. Adjusting the General Purpose Output Duration.........................................................3-37
3.8.8. Resetting the 5010-GPS II to its Factory Defaults ......................................................3-37
3.9. GLOBAL POSITION SYSTEM OPERATION............................................................................3-37
3.9.1. Setting the GPS Time Reference Mode......................................................................3-37
3.9.2. Viewing the GPS Receiver Status...............................................................................3-38
3.9.3. Displaying the Receiver’s UTC Time ..........................................................................3-39
3.9.4. Controlling the Synchronization Accuracy to the GPS Based Time............................3-39
3.9.5. Setting the Time Each Day When the 5010-GPS II will Synchronize to the GPS time.3-39
3.9.6. Entering the Time Zone Offset.................................................................................... 3-40
3.9.7. Setting The Format Of The Date Information In The User Bits...................................3-41
3.10. PARALLEL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.......................................................................3-41
3.10.1. Parallel Remote Control Input Functions ....................................................................3-41
3.10.2. General Purpose Outputs ...........................................................................................3-42
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................4-1
4.1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2. DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS..........................................................................................................4-1
4.3. USER ADJUSTMENTS AND DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................4-2
4.3.1. Front Panel Diagnostics................................................................................................4-2
4.3.2. Calibrating the VITC Generator Keyer (Model 5010-GPS-VITC only) ..........................4-3
4.3.3. Calibrating the Character Generator............................................................................. 4-3
4.3.4. Calibrating the Colour Frame Detection Circuit.............................................................4-4
4.4. UPDATING TO A NEW FIRMWARE VERSION .........................................................................4-6
4.4.1. Configuring the Serial Port Jumpers - Original 5010-GPS II.........................................4-6
4.4.2. Configuring the Serial Port Jumpers - Newer 5010-GPS II...........................................4-8
4.4.3. Upgrading The Firmware ..............................................................................................4-9
A. TIME ZONE OFFSETS................................................................................................................A-1

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Timecode Master Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision 1.2.3 iv
Figures
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout – 5010-GPS and Earlier versions or 5010-GPS II......................2-1
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel Layout – Later Versions of 5010-GPS II.................................................2-1
Figure 2-3: Pole Mounting the Smart Antenna............................................................................. 2-7
Figure 2-4: Accutime I Antenna to 5010-GPS Interface Cable....................................................2-9
Figure 2-5: Accutime I Antenna Extender Cable.......................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2-6: Accutime II or Accutime 2000 to 5010-GPS II
Interface Cable (Evertz part WA-T09)................................................................2-10
Figure 2-7: Accutime II or Accutime 2000 Extender Cable........................................................ 2-11
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout....................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2: On Screen Programming Menu Overview.................................................................3-8
Figure 3-3: Overview of Front Panel Menu..................................................................................3-9
Figure 3-4: Overview of Engineering Setup Menu.....................................................................3-11
Figure 3-5: Engineering Toolbox Front Panel Menus................................................................3-12
Figure 3-6: GENERATOR Drop Down Menu.............................................................................3-13
Figure 3-7: READER Drop Down Menu.....................................................................................3-28
Figure 3-8: VCG Drop Down Menu............................................................................................3-31
Figure 3-9: CONFIGURATION Drop Down Menu......................................................................3-34
Figure 4-1: DIP Switch Functions ................................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2: Keyboard Scan Codes...............................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-3: PAL Colour Frame Calibration................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-4: NTSC Colour Frame Calibration................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-5: Jumper Positions For Programming Mode On Rev H 5200 Boards..........................4-6
Figure 4-6: Jumper Positions For Programming Mode On Rev J 5200 Boards...........................4-7
Figure 4-7: Jumper Positions For Normal Operating Mode On Rev H 5200 Boards...................4-8
Figure 4-8: Jumper Positions For Normal Operating Mode On Rev J 5200 Boards....................4-8
Figure 4-9: Jumper Positions For Programming Mode On 7700STM Boards. ............................ 4-9
Figure 4-10: Jumper Positions For Normal Operating Mode On 7700STM Boards. ...................4-9
TablesTable A-1: Whole Hour Time Zone Offsets..................................................................................A-1
Table A-2: Partial Hour Time Zone Offsets..................................................................................A-2

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 1.2.3
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original issue July 98
Manual Change Sheet 1.0-1 Aug 99
Manual Change Sheet 1.0-2 Aug 99
1.1 Manual change sheets 1.0-1 and 1.0-2 incorporated Mar 01
Support for Accutime 2000
New hardware version with 7700STM circuit card – new rear panel layout
1.2 Jumper drawings for 7700STM circuit card added May 01
Default position of JP5 corrected
1.2.1 Minor Typographical changes made to chapter 3 and 4 Jun 01
1.2.2 Corrected cable drawings in Upgrading Firmware section Apr 02
1.2.3 Added info for firmware version 050215 Feb 05
- allows change to DST at a user specified time (DSTT register)
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.

Revision 1.2.3
This page left intentionally blank

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
Revision 1.2.3
1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM – OVERVIEW..............................................................1-3
1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3. DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................1-4

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
Revision 1.2.3
This page left intentionally blank

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INTRODUCTION Revision 1.2.3 Page 1-1
1. INTRODUCTION
The model 5010-GPS II Time Code Master is a full function time code
reader/generator system that interfaces to a GPS receiver, allowing the
generator time to be precisely synchronized to a world wide time standard
known as the Global Positioning system. The model 5010-GPS II Time
Code Master is available in two versions. The basic 5010-GPS II is a dual
standard (NTSC/PAL) combination generator, high speed reader for Linear
Time Code (LTC), and contains a high resolution character inserter which
can be delegated to either the generator or reader. The model
5010-GPS II VITC adds Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) reading and
generating capabilities to the basic 5010-GPS II. A 16 digit alphanumeric
display can be quickly delegated to show the required data. Thus, the
generator will produce uninterrupted time code while the reader may be
used to recover time code from another tape without interfering with the
generator function.
The 5010-GPS II’s time code generator can be preset to lock to its REF
VIDEO input source either by simple frame locking as per EIA standard
RS-170, or where a stable RS-170-A source is available, it will colour lock
in accordance with the 4 field NTSC colour sequence. In the PAL
standard, either the 4 field or 8 field sequence may be observed.
In NTSC colour systems operation, with a frame rate of 29.97002618 Hz
where the time of day is used for indexing, the generator may be operated
in the drop frame mode. Special indicators in the front panel display and in
the character inserter indicate that the unit is operating in the drop frame
format.
The 5010-GPS II is supplied with a Trimble ACCUTIME II or ACCUTIME
2000 GPS Smart Antenna that houses the GPS receiver, antenna, power
supply and other support circuitry in a sealed, shielded, self-contained unit
with a digital interface to the 5010-GPS II. Earlier models (referred to as
5010-GPS and 5010-GPS-VITC) were supplied with the Trimble
ACCUTIME GPS receiver. When the 5010-GPS II is operated in the GPS
TIME/DATE mode, the generator is synchronized to the GPS time
reference being received from the smart antenna. When the GPS based
time is within 0.5 seconds of the 5010-GPS II’s UTC time clock, the
generator will continue to increment normally. If for any reason the offset
between the 5010-GPS II’ UTC time clock and the GPS based time is
greater than 0.5 seconds, the generator will resynchronize to the GPS
based time. In addition, the 5010-GPS II can be set to resynchronize once
per day at a user specified time, or on demand so that the optimal time
accuracy is continuously maintained, at the same time minimizing the
potential for code disturbances during resynchronization. The 5010’s UTC
time clock will normally be within +/- 1 colour frame of the GPS based time.
A manual time/date mode operates the same as the GPS time/date mode,
except that UTC time clock and date may be set from the front panel. This
mode is useful where a GPS time reference is not available.

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INTRODUCTION Revision 1.2.3 Page 1-2
The 5010-GPS II is capable of displaying time/date information in either the
Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) or the local time that has been adjusted
with the appropriate time zone offset from UTC. In local time mode, the
generator encodes the time and date adjusted for the local time zone offset
from UTC. In UTC mode, the generator encodes the UTC time and date
received from the receiver antenna. The reader can be independently set
to display either the local time or UTC. When the generator is set to local
time mode, it can be set to automatically adjust for ‘daylight savings’ or
‘summer time’ time offsets from UTC.
Both the generator and reader are capable of working with the unassigned
user bits. Several modes of operation are possible. The generator may be
preset to insert decimal values for each group in the generated code, and
the reader will read decimal values for each binary group. In addition, the
user may select the transfer of either reader time or reader user bits into
the generator user bits, thus, allowing pre-edit frame addresses to be
preserved when new continuous time code is laid down.
In one of the time/date modes, the date information will be encoded into the
user bits in one of three formats. The YYMMDD format is designed for
compatibility with simple time code readers and places the year, month and
day as BCD digits, along with a time zone offset code in the user bits. The
YYMMDD format does not contain any century information, but the 5010-
GPS II assumes that year less than 50 are interpreted as being in the
range 2000 to 2049, while years greater than or equal are in the range
1950 to 1999. The Modified Julian Date format should be used where
century information is required. In this format the Modified Julian Date is
encoded as a 24 bit binary number in the user bits, along with the time
Zone offset code. A third format; compatible with Leitch master clocks is
also supported.
Two jam sync modes allow regeneration of poor, frequently interrupted or
discontinuous time code. In the continuous jam sync mode, the generator
is slaved to the reader, and will follow code discontinuities of the reader.
The generator may also be momentarily synchronized to the reader, and
then it continues to increment normally regardless of the reader code.
The 5010-GPS II-VITC reader can be configured to operate in one of three
modes:
•Full speed (1/30 to 70 times play) LTC reader.
•0 to 40X speed VITC reader
•Auto LTC/VITC reader automatically switches between LTC and
VITC inputs reading whichever is valid.
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 model 5010-GPS II 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.

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INTRODUCTION Revision 1.2.3 Page 1-3
The VITC reader is designed for use with non time base corrected video
signals. Although the use of time base correctors will enhance the
recovery range of the VITC reader, the amount of improvement is
dependent on the type of TBC and transport being used. The model 5010-
GPS II 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 four independently
positionable windows to show the generator or reader time and user bits
simultaneously. Three character sizes and the choice of white or black
characters with or without contrasting background mask are selected from
the front panel.
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 model 5010-
GPS II to be conveniently configured for particular customer requirements.
The 5010-GPS has two general purpose outputs that can be set to activate
at a specific time code value of the generator or reader, to output a one
pulse per second pulse or act as a warning tally when the unit loses its
GPS reference. The duration of the output is user programmable.
Remote control of the commonly used functions may be accomplished
using the parallel remote control interface.
1.1. THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM – OVERVIEW
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based navigation
system operated and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense.
When fully implemented, the GPS will consist of 24 satellites providing
worldwide 24 hour, coverage. Originally conceived for military needs, the
GPS has a broad array of civilian applications including timing, surveying,
marine, land aviation and vehicle navigation. GPS, the most accurate
technology available for marine and land navigation is emerging as the
technology of choice in timing applications including site and network
synchronization.

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INTRODUCTION Revision 1.2.3 Page 1-4
As a satellite system, the GPS is immune from the limitations of land based
systems previously available. By computing the distance to GPS satellites
orbiting the earth, a GPS receiver can calculate an accurate position. This
process is called satellite ranging. A two-dimensional position calculation
requires three satellite ranges. A three-dimensional position calculation,
including altitude requires four satellite ranges. GPS receivers can also
provide precise time, speed, and course measurements.
1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into 4 chapters: Introduction, Installation,
Operation, and Technical Description. There is also an appendix showing
the time zone encoding for SMPTE 309M dates.
Certain sections of the manual pertain only to the model 5010-GPS II-VITC
unit. These sections are noted clearly. Throughout the remainder of the
manual references to the model 5010-GPS II are applicable to both
versions of the unit. Earlier versions of the 5010-GPS II known as 5010-
GPS are identical in operation except that they were provided with the
ACCUTIME antenna are referred to in the installation section for
backwards compatibility. All operational features of the two versions are
identical if they are fitted with the latest firmware version.
Items of special note for all users are marked with a double box like this.
1.3. DEFINITIONS
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.
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.
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.
"

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INTRODUCTION Revision 1.2.3 Page 1-5
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.
COLOUR FRAME: If the generator is locked to an RS-170A or 8 field PAL
video signal, and an intentional relationship between 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 COLOUR FRAME item on the Generator menu
selects this mode of operation for the generator.
JAM SYNC: Refers to the operation of slaving the generator to data
coming from the reader. Jam sync should be used when
dubbing time code from one tape to another, as the quality of
the time code signal deteriorates with each generation, and will
become unusable after the third generation. Several jam sync
modes can be invoked in the 5010-GPS II.
In the continuous jam sync mode, the generator and reader
times are compared with each other during each frame,
automatically compensating for the decoding offsets. If for any
reason they are not equal, the jam is bypassed, and the
generator substitutes the next frame number. If the number of
consecutive jam bypass errors exceeds 5, the last valid reader
time is jammed into the generator again. In the absence of valid
reader data within the last 5 frames, the generator continues to
increment normally until valid reader code resumes. At this time
it will be re-jammed to the reader, thus repairing large dropouts
on the reader tape. The generator can also be configured to
stop when there is no incoming code. The continuous Jam sync
mode is selected by pressing the SHIFT + JAM keys, and is
indicated when the JAM LED is On.
In the momentary jam sync mode, the reader time is 'jammed'
into the generator for one frame only. The generator continues
to increment normally from that point on, without regard to the
reader frame numbers. The momentary jam sync mode is
selected by pressing the JAM key.
USER BIT TRANSFER: In some applications it may be desirable to
transfer the user bit data from the reader tape, and generate
new time information. In other applications, both the time and
user bit information should be transferred. Both of these
options are available in addition to the normal jam sync and non
jam sync modes.

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INTRODUCTION Revision 1.2.3 Page 1-6
JULIAN DATE: The Julian day number is a count of days elapsed since
Greenwich mean noon on January 1, 4713B.C. January 1st,
1993, was JD 2448989; January 1st, 2000 will be JD 2451545.
MODIFIED JULIAN DATE (MJD): The Modified Julian Date is a
continuous count of the number of days elapsed since 17
November 1858. It is often more useful than conventional
calendar dates for record keeping over long periods of time,
since the MJD's of two events can easily be subtracted to
determine the time difference in days. Usually, the MJD is
specified as a number with 5 significant digits. As an example,
the MJD for 1 January 1995 is 49718, meaning that this many
days have elapsed between 17 November 1858 and 1 January
1995. The Modified Julian date is calculated by subtracting
2400000.5 days from the Julian Date. Thus the Modified Julian
Day 1 begins at Greenwich midnight.
UNIVERSAL COORDINATED TIME or UNIVERSAL TIME,
COORDINATED (UTC): Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) is
an international time standard that defines a time that doesn't
depend on where we are on Earth. Universal Time (UTC),
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and Zulu Time (Z), are based at
the prime meridian (0° longitude) of Earth and are used to avoid
confusion of time zones.
STANDARD TIME: The civil time adopted for a country or region.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: The civil time observed when daylight saving
time is adopted in a country or region. It is usually standard
time + 1 hour.

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
Revision 1.2.3
2. INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1. Linear Time Code Connections.....................................................................................2-1
2.1.2. Vertical Interval Timecode Video Connections
(model 5010-GPS II-VITC only) ....................................................................................2-1
2.1.3. Character Generator Connections................................................................................2-2
2.1.4. Gen Lock Connections..................................................................................................2-2
2.1.5. Remote Control Connections........................................................................................2-2
2.1.6. Power Connections.......................................................................................................2-2
2.2. MOUNTING .................................................................................................................................2-2
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. VIDEO CONNECTIONS ..............................................................................................................2-4
2.4.1. Generator Sync Lock ....................................................................................................2-4
2.4.2. Character Inserter Video...............................................................................................2-4
2.4.3. VITC Generator Video In/Out (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only).....................................2-4
2.4.4. Reader Video Input (model 5010-GPS II-VITC only) .................................................... 2-5
2.5. LINEAR TIME CODE IN/OUT .....................................................................................................2-5
2.6. GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION................................................................................................2-5
2.6.1. Mounting the GPS Smart Antenna................................................................................2-6
2.6.2. Connecting the Accutime I Antenna to the 5010-GPS..................................................2-8
2.6.3. Connecting the Accutime II or Accutime 2000 Antenna to the 5010-GPS II.................2-9
2.6.4. System Startup............................................................................................................2-11
2.7. REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ......................................................2-11
2.7.1. Parallel Remote Control..............................................................................................2-11
2.7.2. Serial Remote Control.................................................................................................2-12
Figures
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout – 5010-GPS and Earlier versions or 5010-GPS II......................2-1
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel Layout – Later Versions of 5010-GPS II.................................................2-1
Figure 2-3: Pole Mounting the Smart Antenna............................................................................. 2-7
Figure 2-4: Accutime I Antenna to 5010-GPS Interface Cable....................................................2-9
Figure 2-5: Accutime I Antenna Extender Cable.......................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2-6: Accutime II or Accutime 2000 to 5010-GPS II
Interface Cable (Evertz part WA-T09) ....................................................................2-10
Figure 2-7: Accutime II or Accutime 2000 Extender Cable........................................................ 2-11

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
Revision 1.2.3
This page left intentionally blank

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INSTALLATION Revision 1.2.3 Page 2-1
2. INSTALLATION
2.1. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
There are two different versions of the 5010-GPS II hardware. Earlier
versions have the rear panel layout shown in Figure 2-1 and later versions
have the rear panel layout shown in Figure 2-2. The labels on the
connectors are mostly the same, but many of the connectors have been
relocated to better suit the layout of the new circuit board. The operation of
the two versions is similar except where specifically noted in chapter 3.
Figure 2-1: Rear Panel Layout – 5010-GPS and Earlier versions or 5010-GPS II
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel Layout – Later Versions of 5010-GPS II
The following sections describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors of
the model 5010-GPS II. Figure 2.1 above shows the rear panel connectors
provided on the model 5010-GPS II. Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.6 describe the
specific signals that should be connected to the model 5010-GPS II.
2.1.1. Linear Time Code Connections
LTC OUT: A male XLR connector for output of SMPTE/ EBU linear
timecode from the translator. (Balanced)
LTC IN: A female XLR connector for input of SMPTE/ EBU linear
timecode for the reader (Balanced)
2.1.2. Vertical Interval Timecode Video Connections
(model 5010-GPS II-VITC only)
READER VITC IN: A BNC loop used to input video containing vertical
interval time code for the VITC reader (model 5010-GPS II-
VITC only).
PGM INPUT: A 75 ohm terminated BNC for input of program video onto
which vertical interval time code is to be inserted.
VITC OUT A: A BNC connector that contains the PGM INPUT video with
vertical interval timecode inserted. This output is identical to

Model 5010-GPS II GPS Time Code Master Manual
INSTALLATION Revision 1.2.3 Page 2-2
the VITC OUT B output on older style units. On newer style
units when the Bypass relay option is fitted, this output is
bypass protected by a relay in the case of power loss to the
unit.
VITC OUT B: A BNC connector that contains the PGM INPUT video with
vertical interval timecode inserted.
2.1.3. Character Generator Connections
VIDEO CHAR GEN INPUT: A 75 ohm terminated input of program video
onto which characters are to be inserted.
VIDEO CHAR GEN OUTPUT: A BNC connector which outputs the
VIDEO CHAR GEN INPUT video with characters inserted.
This output is also used to display the on screen
programming menu and is normally connected to a video
monitor.
2.1.4. Gen Lock Connections
REF VIDEO IN: A BNC loop used to provide a gen-lock reference for
the 5010-GPS II’s generator.
2.1.5. Remote Control Connections
PARALLEL: A 9 pin female 'D' connector used for parallel remote control
inputs.
SERIAL: A 9 pin female 'D' connector used for connection to the GPS
antenna. (See section 2.6 for information about installing
the GPS antenna).
2.1.6. Power Connections
LINE: The model 5010-GPS II may be set for either 115v/60 Hz or
230v/50 Hz AC operation. The voltage selector switch is
accessible on the rear panel. The line voltage connector
contains an integral slow blow fuse (and a spare one).
2.2. MOUNTING
The model 5010-GPS II is equipped with rack mounting angles and fits into
a standard 19 inch by 1 3/4 inch (483 mm x 45 mm) rack space. The
mounting angles may be removed if rack mounting is not desired. (See
section 2.6 for information about mounting the GPS antenna).