evertz 9580 User manual

Model 9580 Post Production
Telecine Keyer
Quick Reference Guide
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Table of contents:
Page
1.0 Overview …………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..…………………………... 1
2.0 Rear Panel Hook Up …………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..……………. 1
3.0 Front Panel Controls …………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..……………. 2
4.0 Front Panel Indicators …………………..…………………..…………………..…………………..…………. 5
1.0 Overview
The Evertz 9580 Post Production Keyer system provides the post production and telecine suite with a multi-
function keyer that was designed specifically for post production needs. Its flexible design provides you with the
tools you need today, configured in a way that allows future expansion and access to additional functions. The
Evertz 9580 Post Production Keyer is a fully digital keyer that was designed with a scaleable size kept in mind so
it will fit most post applications that can be presented.
The Evertz 9580 Post Production Keyer system features linear keying, side-by-side comparison, letter boxing,
wipes, fades and more. The Evertz 9580 Post Production Keyer consists of a one RU frame with front panel
control as well as an optional remote control panel. The new Post Production Keyer is an ideal addition to the
Evertz’s KeyLog Tracker Telecine Logging and Configuration Management Tool.
Features:
• Side-by side comparisons
• Wipes – horizontal, vertical, diagonal left or right
• Adjustable fades and wipes
• Automatic precision letter boxing for 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
• 12 Bit linear keying
• Safe area/safe title markers
• Optional Remote Panel
2.0 Rear Panel Hook Up
• The SDI A INPUT, on the rear panel corresponds to the two SRC A buttons and two “A” LED’s located to
either side of the Main Display on the front panel.
• The SDI B INPUT, on the rear panel corresponds to the two SRC B buttons and two “B” LED’s located to
either side of the Main Display on the front panel.
• The SDI C INPUT, on the rear panel corresponds to the two SRC C buttons and two “C” LED’s located to
either side of the Main Display on the front panel. The SDI C INPUT must be present by default. The main
board uses this input to derive the output clock and timing. This dependency can be changed through the
Setup menu.
• The SDI PROGRAM OUT, is the main serial digital video, output. There are two BNC connectors which
output identical program video in serial component SMPTE 259M (CCIR601).
• The SDI PREVIEW OUT is optional and may not be present.
• The SERIAL REMOTE is an RS-232 serial interface used for updating the firmware. It is also the interface
used by the Windows ’95 based remote control software.
• The 9580 has a universal power supply that operates on either 115 Volt / 60 Hz or 230 Volt / 50 Hz AC.

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3.0 Front Panel Controls
User Presets
• Press the Preset button once to access Preset 1, press the Preset button again to access Preset 2. Then press the
Save/Delete button to save the current box configuration to the selected preset. Use the “User Presets” 1 and 2 to retrieve
the pre-saved configurations. Saving a preset will overwrite the previously saved preset at that location.
General
• VBI Source
The VBI source can be set to either A (SDI A INPUT), B (SDI B INPUT) , C (SDI C INPUT) or Blank.
• Upgrade
This option is used to set the unit ready to receive firmware updates through the RS-232 port located on the
rear panel. The port settings are; baud rate=57600, parity=no, data bits=8, stop bits=2. The data transfer
protocol used is X-Modem. Any standard terminal program should work including Hyper Terminal, which is
included with Windows ‘95/98.
• Standard
This option is used to set the unit for 525 or 625 video. Use the shaft encoder to select the desired value and
press the setup button. The unit will perform a warm boot and return to operation in the correct video format.
Character Inserter
1. Letterbox Display – used to set the, Letterbox on screen status display, mode:
• Update – enables the display to turn on only when a Letterbox setting is changed. The display
persists for five seconds when triggered then turns off.
• On – turns display on, setup information is constantly displayed on screen.
• Off – turns display off, no setup information will be displayed on screen.
2. Letterbox Position – These values are set to pre-programmed aspect ratios. The aspects can be cycled
by pressing the front panel button and then turning the shaft encoder knob.
3. Graticule Display – used to set the, Graticule on screen status display, mode:
• Update – enables the display to turn on only when a Graticule setting is changed. The display
persists for five seconds when triggered then turns off.
• On – turns display on, setup information is constantly displayed on screen.
• Off – turns display off, no setup information will be displayed on screen.
4. Graticule Position – These values are set to pre-programmed aspect ratios. The aspects can be cycled by
pressing the front panel button and then turning the shaft encoder knob.
Timing
Reference Input – allows the user to change the input that the main board uses to derive the output clock and
timing. The user can select either A (SDI A INPUT), B (SDI B INPUT) or C (SDI C INPUT). By default the
unit is set to C. There must be a valid input signal present on the input channel that is selected as the
reference in order for the unit to function correctly.
Offset Manual – allows for manual adjustment of the delay from the reference input to output.

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Offset Auto – automatically sets the delay from reference input to output to accommodate the relative timing
of all three inputs.
ESC
• This key is similar to the “Esc” key on a standard computer keyboard. It is used to back out of menus or to
abort setup operations.
SAVE/DELETE
• Saves current box configurations to presets.
SRC A
• The button to the left of the Main Display routes the signal present on the SDI A INPUT to channel 1.
• The button to the right of the Main Display routes the signal present on the SDI A INPUT to channel 2.
SRC B
• The button to the left of the Main Display routes the signal present on the SDI B INPUT to channel 1.
• The button to the right of the Main Display routes the signal present on the SDI B INPUT to channel 2.
SRC C
• The button to the left of the Main Display routes the signal present on the SDI C INPUT to channel 1.
• The button to the right of the Main Display routes the signal present on the SDI C INPUT to channel 2.
BLACK
• The button to the left of the Main Display routes the internally generated black signal to channel 1.
• The button to the right of the Main Display routes the internally generated black signal to channel 2.
GRATICULE GENERATOR +
• Enables the Graticule Generator.
• If both the Graticule Generator and Letterbox Generator are active, and the Letterbox Generator is currently
selected, then this button allows the user to switch front panel control from the Letterbox Generator back to
the Graticule Generator.
• Using either shaft encoder the Letterbox Aspect Ratio can be adjusted between the following values:
1.33 1.77 1.85 2.35
• Pressing the button a second time allows the user to set the Follow Aspect Ratio between the following
values:
1.33 1.77 1.85 2.35
• Pressing the button a third time will turn the Graticule Generator off.
25%
• Sets the ratio of channel 1 to channel 2 shown on the video output. This setting will show 25% of channel 1,
on the left-hand side, and 75% of channel 2, on the right-hand side.
50%
• Sets the ratio of channel 1 to channel 2 shown on the video output. This setting will show 50% of channel 1,
on the left-hand side, and 50% of channel 2, on the right-hand side.
75%
• Sets the ratio of channel 1 to channel 2 shown on the video output. This setting will show 75% of channel 1,
on the left-hand side, and 25% of channel 2, on the right-hand side.

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CTRL LOCK
• {not supported in current firmware release}
LETTERBOX GENERATOR
• Enables the Letterbox Generator.
• If both the Letterbox Generator and Graticule Generator are active, and the Graticule Generator is currently
selected, then this button allows the user to switch front panel control from the Graticule Generator back to
the Letterbox Generator.
• Using either shaft encoder the Letterbox Aspect Ratio can be adjusted between the following values:
1.33 1.77 1.85 2.35
• Pressing the button a second time allows the user to set the Letterbox Track. Using either shaft encoder the
user can adjust the aspect ratio ranging in values from 1.31 to 53.33 (525) or 62.88 (625).
• Pressing the button a third time will turn the Letterbox Generator off.
ASPECT RATIO
• {not supported in current firmware release}
RATE
• Use the Rate setting to set the total time taken to complete any of the effect transitions. The rate is linear
from start to finish.
• Rate is measured in frames only.
START/STOP
• Use the START/STOP button to start or stop an effect transition. Pressing the START/STOP button during a
transition in progress will pause the transition until the START/STOP button is pressed again. The transition
will continue on from its current paused position.
EFFECT
Press the Start/Stop button to remove the previous effect before applying a new effect.
Press the EFFECT button to cycle through the available effects listed below:
• effect vsplit
Splits the screen vertically showing channel 1 on the left and channel 2 on the right. When the START/STOP
button is first pressed channel 1 is wiped over channel 2 from left to right. When the START/STOP button is
pressed a second time channel 2 is wiped over channel 1 from right to left.
• effect dia bl
Splits the screen diagonally from the bottom left to the top right showing channel 1 on the upper left and
channel 2 on the lower right. When the START/STOP button is first pressed channel 1 is wiped over channel
2from the top left corner to the bottom right corner. When the START/STOP button is pressed a second time
channel 2 is wiped over channel 1 from the bottom right corner to the top left corner.
• effect hsplit
Splits the screen horizontally showing channel 1 on the top and channel 2 on the bottom. When the
START/STOP button is first pressed channel 1 is wiped over channel 2 from top to bottom. When the
START/STOP button is pressed a second time channel 2 is wiped over channel 1 from bottom to top.
• effect dia tl

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Splits the screen diagonally from the top left to the bottom right showing channel 1 on the lower left and
channel 2 on the upper right. When the START/STOP button is first pressed channel 1 is wiped over channel
2 from the bottom left corner to the top right corner. When the START/STOP button is pressed a second time
channel 2 is wiped over channel 1 from the top right corner to the bottom left corner.
• effect fade
Shows a full screen mix of channel 1 and channel 2. When the START/STOP button is first pressed channel
1is faded in while channel 2 is faded out. When the START/STOP button is pressed a second time channel
2is faded in while channel 1 is faded out.
4.0 Front Panel Indicators
USER PRESET 1 AND 2
• Signifies the previously saved preset from the specified location 1 or 2 is active.
A, B and C
• These LED’s indicate which physical input is being used for this channel. Only one of these LED’s will be on
at any given time. There are two channels and thus two sets of indicator, one set to the left of the main
display for channel 1 and one set to the right for channel 2.
BLK
• Indicates that the internally generated black signal is being used for this channel.
MAIN DISPLAY
• This, sixteen character display is used to show menu items, setting values, mode selections etc.
525
• Indicates that the unit is programmed for 525-line mode of operation.
625
• Indicates that the unit is programmed for 625-line mode of operation.
VALID TIMING
• Indicates that the current timing offset value properly accommodates all three inputs. The timing offset can be
set using the Setup menu Timing option.
PRESET ACTIVE
• {not supported in current firmware release}
GRATICULE GENERATOR +
• Indicates if the Graticule Generator is presently active.
LETTERBOX GENERATOR
• Indicates if the Letterbox Generator is presently active.