evertz 9590 User manual

Model 9590
Graticule Generator
&
Model HD 9590
High Definition Graticule Generator
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 1999, 2001
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Version 1.4 October 2001
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intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 9590 and HD9590 Graticule Generator. Evertz Microsystems
expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Graticule Generator.
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.

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.

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
Preliminary March 99
1.0 Revised to firmware version 1.9 for 9590 and version 1.6 for HD9590 April 99
1.1 Added Chapter 4 for Desktop Remote Panel June 99
Revised to firmware version 2.0 for 9590 and HD9590
1.2 Revised to firmware version 2.07 for 9590 and HD9590 Feb 01
Added 1080I/50 and 1080P/24 video standards for HD9590
1.3 Revised Remote Control Cable Pinout in Table 2-3 May 01
1.4 Revised to firmware version 2.09 for HD9590 and version xxx for 9590 Feb 01
Incorporated manual change sheet 1.3-1
Added Auto video standard for 9590
Added Auto, 1080P/30 and 1080P/25 video standards for HD9590
Display Video standard on Front panel display of HD9590

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Manual Change Sheet 1.3-1
Manual Change Sheet 1.3-1 Page 1 of 4
This document describes the new features added to the HD9590 with firmware version 2.09. The
numbers shown in this document refer to section numbers in revision 1.3 of the manual.
1. OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
Changes to 9590:
• Added Auto Video Standard Detection
Changes to HD9590:
• Added Auto Video Standard Detection
• Added support for Video Standards 1080P30, 1080P25
• On front panel the video standard LED blinks when the incoming video is not the same as the
video standard set on the Graticule Genenerator
• Displays Video Standard Setting on display.
• New procedure for Firmware upgrades shows Firmware version on Front panel
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
2. AUTO VIDEO STANDARD DETECTION AND SUPPORT FOR NEW IMAGE
FORMATS
Sections 3.2.10 and 3.2.11 of the manual have been revised to read as follows. A new section describes
the auto video detection operation.
3.2.10. Selecting the Video Standard (9590)
Vid Std = 525 625 Auto
This menu item selects the video standard in use.
Select 525 when using 525 line video at 29.97 frames per second. (Specified by SMPTE/ANSI 125M)
Select 625 when using 625 line video at 25 frames per second. (Specified by EBU Tech 3267)
Select Auto when you want the 9590 to automatically detect the video standard of the incoming video.
The 525 and 625 front panel LEDs will indicate the current video standard.

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3.2.11. Selecting the Video Standard (HD9590)
Vid Std = 1080I/60 1080I/50 1080P/24SF 1080P/30 1080P/25 1080P/24 1035I/60 720P/60 Auto
This menu item selects the video standard in use. Newer HD9590 units autodetect 1/1.001 field rates.
See section 3.12 for information about selecting 1/1.001 field rates on older HD9590 models.
Select 1080I/60 when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 30 frames per second
and an interlace scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1080 lines as specified by SMPTE 274M
Select 1080I/50 when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 25 frames per second
and an interlace scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1080 lines as specified by SMPTE 274M
Select 1080P/24SF when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 24 frames per
second and a segmented progressive scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1080 lines as specified by
SMPTE RP211
Select 1080P/30 when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 30 frames per second
and a progressive scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1080 lines as specified by SMPTE 274M
Select 1080P/25 when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 25 frames per second
and a progressive scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1080 lines as specified by SMPTE 274M
Select 1080P/24 when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 24 frames per second
and a progressive scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1080 lines as specified by SMPTE 274M
Select 1035I/60 when using high definition video with a total raster of 1125 lines at 30 frames per second
and an interlace scanned active picture of 1920 pixel x 1035 lines as specified by SMPTE 260M
Select 720P/60 when using high definition video with a total raster of 750 lines at 60 frames per second
and a progressive scanned active picture of 1280 pixel x 720 lines as specified by SMPTE 296M
Select AUTO when you want the HD9590 to automatically detect the video standard from the incoming
video. See section 3.2.11.1 for more information about operating the HD9590 in auto video standard
mode.
3.2.11.1 Operating the HD9590 In Auto Video Standard Mode
When the HD9590 video standard is set to AUTO it will attempt to detect the video standard of the
incoming video and change the current video standard to match. When the incoming video does not
match the current standard, the front panel video standard LED that is currently ON will begin to blink.
After approximately 5 seconds the Graticule Generator will switch to the new video standard. This delay
prevents random standards switches that otherwise may occur between some of the video formats. The
new video standard will be displayed on the front panel. Video standards changes will not occur while the
Graticule Generator is in the Setup mode, or while the on screen objects are being moved using the shaft
encoder knobs.

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Most of the supported standards can be detected, but there are some exceptions.
• The standards 1080I/60 and 1080P/30SF are the same as far as the Graticule Generator is
concerned. When the video input is in either of these standards the Graticule generator will display
the standard as 1080I/60
• The standards 1080I/50 and 1080P/25SF are the same as far as the Graticule Generator is
concerned. When the video input is in either of these standards the Graticule generator will display the
standard as 1080I/50
• On certain earlier revisions of the High Definition Graticule Generator hardware it is necessary to
select whether the video clock rate is 1/1 or 1/1.001. (See section 3.12) On these units the Video
Freq menu item must be correctly selected in order for Auto Video Standard Detection to work
correctly. For example on these early units the HD9590 can automatically switch between 1080i/59.94
and 1080p/23.98sF because the video frequency divider is set to 1/1.001 in both cases. However, it
can not switch between 1080i/59.94 and 1080i/50 because the video frequency divider is different for
these two standards.
• Auto Video Standard Detection cannot distinguish between 1035I/60 and 1080I/60. The light will not
blink if the Graticule Generator is in 1035I/60 or 1080I/60 mode and the other standard is coming in
the input. If 1035I/60 video is on the input the Graticule Generator will detect it as 1080i/60 and output
a 1080i/60 formatted video signal. The only way to force 1035I/60 mode is to select it manually from
the Video Std. Menu. Since there is no LED to indicate 1035i/60 mode, no LED will blink if the HD9590
is in 1035i/60 and another video standard is placed on the input.
3. PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE FIRMWARE CHANGED
The procedure for updating the firmware has been changed slightly. This allows the user to display the
firmware version before the upload proceeds. Part II of the update procedures in the manual has been
changed to read as follows
Part II – Invoke upload mode via the front panel
HD9590: If you are using the integrated control panel or the rack mount control panel, press the ON/OFF,
4 and 9buttons simultaneously. If you are using the desktop remote control panel press the ESC and
GRID buttons simultaneously. The control panel display should now show the current firmware version of
the unit. To proceed with the upgrade turn one of the shaft encoder knobs clockwise (to the right) and you
will see the message UPLOAD:Setup=yes
4. MISCELLANEOUS BUG FIXES
• Fixed misalignment problem for graticules on 1080p24 – graticules were previously 1 line off

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.....................................................................................................1-2
1.2. GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1. Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.2. Specific 9590 Terminology/Definitions.............................................................................. 1-4
2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL .............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1. Digital Video Connections (9590) ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2. Digital Video Connections (HD9590) ................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.3. Remote Control Connections............................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.4. 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. CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO.......................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.1. Video Input and output (9590) .......................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.2. Video Input and output (HD9590) ..................................................................................... 2-4
2.5. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL (RCP AND DCP VERSIONS ONLY) .......... 2-4
3. HOW TO OPERATE THE GRATICULE GENERATOR
USING THE RACK MOUNT CONTROL PANEL......................................................................... 3-1
3.1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 3-1
3.1.1. The Object Pushbutton Group .......................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2. The Setup Button Group...................................................................................................3-2
3.1.3. The Preset Button Group..................................................................................................3-3
3.1.4. Shaft Encoders (Knobs).................................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.5. Status Indicators ............................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU ................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.1. Controlling On Screen Aspect Ratio Display .................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2. Choosing the Raster limits for the Mask Aspect Ratio and Size Calculation.................... 3-6
3.2.3. Choosing the Raster limits for the Box Size Calculation................................................... 3-6
3.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only) ....................................................................... 3-7
3.2.5. Choosing the Object Blink Time ....................................................................................... 3-7
3.2.6. Choosing How Line Numbers are Displayed .................................................................... 3-7
3.2.7. Choosing Where the Vertical Mask Starts in the VBI ....................................................... 3-8
3.2.8. Displaying Object Aspect Ratio or Position on the Front Panel........................................ 3-8

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3.2.9. Forcing all Objects to be Centred on the Raster............................................................... 3-8
3.2.10. Selecting the Video Standard (9590)................................................................................ 3-8
3.2.11. Selecting the Video Standard (HD9590)........................................................................... 3-9
3.2.11.1. Operating the HD9590 In Auto Video Standard Mode ..................................... 3-9
3.2.12. Selecting the Video Field Rate (HD9590)....................................................................... 3-10
3.3. CONTROLLING THE INDIVIDUAL OBJECTS.......................................................................... 3-10
3.3.1. Controlling the Object Modes ......................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.1.1. Display Mode ................................................................................................. 3-11
3.3.1.2. Centre Mode .................................................................................................. 3-11
3.3.2. Aspect Ratio Mode ......................................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.3. Controlling the Object Attributes ..................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.4. Front Panel Display when Controlling the Objects ......................................................... 3-12
3.4. CONTROLLING THE GRID OBJECT........................................................................................ 3-12
3.4.1. Turning the Grid Object On and Off................................................................................ 3-12
3.4.2. Controlling the Grid Modes ............................................................................................. 3-12
3.4.2.1. Centring the Grid on the Raster ..................................................................... 3-13
3.4.3. Controlling the Grid Attributes......................................................................................... 3-13
3.4.3.1. Controlling the Grid White Level .................................................................... 3-13
3.4.3.2. Controlling the Grid Size (Grid Centred) ........................................................ 3-13
3.4.3.3. Controlling the Grid Size and Position (Grid not centred) ............................. 3-13
3.5. CONTROLLING THE MASK OBJECT ...................................................................................... 3-14
3.5.1. Turning the Mask Object On and Off .............................................................................. 3-14
3.5.2. Controlling the Mask Modes ........................................................................................... 3-14
3.5.2.1. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Mask ....................................................... 3-14
3.5.2.2. Centring the Mask on the Raster ................................................................... 3-15
3.5.3. Controlling the Mask Attributes....................................................................................... 3-15
3.5.3.1. Controlling the Mask White Level................................................................... 3-15
3.5.3.2. Controlling the Mask Size (Mask Centred, Aspect Ratio Off) ........................ 3-15
3.5.3.3. Controlling the Mask Size (Mask Centred, Aspect Ratio On) ........................ 3-16
3.5.3.4. Controlling the Mask Size and Position (Mask not centred, Aspect Ratio Off)3-16
3.5.3.5. Controlling the Mask Size and Position (Mask not centred, Aspect Ratio On)3-16
3.6. CONTROLLING THE CURSOR OBJECTS............................................................................... 3-17
3.6.1. Turning the Cursor Objects On and Off .......................................................................... 3-17
3.6.2. Controlling the Cursor Modes ......................................................................................... 3-17
3.6.2.1. Centring the Cursor on the Raster ................................................................. 3-17
3.6.3. Controlling the Cursor Attributes..................................................................................... 3-18
3.6.3.1. Controlling the Cursor White Level ................................................................ 3-18
3.6.3.2. Controlling the Cursor Size ............................................................................ 3-18
3.6.3.3. Controlling the Cursor Position (Cursor not centred) .................................... 3-18
3.7. CONTROLLING THE BOX OBJECTS ...................................................................................... 3-18
3.7.1. Turning the Box Objects On and Off............................................................................... 3-19
3.7.2. Controlling the Box Modes.............................................................................................. 3-19
3.7.2.1. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Box ......................................................... 3-19
3.7.2.2. Choosing a Solid or Dashed Box ................................................................... 3-19
3.7.2.3. Centring the Box on the Raster...................................................................... 3-19
3.7.3. Controlling the Box Attributes ......................................................................................... 3-20
3.7.3.1. Controlling the Box White Level ..................................................................... 3-20

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3.7.3.2. Controlling the Box Size (Box Centred, Aspect Ratio Off) ............................. 3-20
3.7.3.3. Controlling the Box Size and Position (Box centred, Aspect Ratio On) ......... 3-20
3.7.3.4. Controlling the Box Size and Position (Box not centred, Aspect Ratio Off) ... 3-21
3.7.3.5. Controlling the Box Size and Position (Box not centred, Aspect Ratio On) ... 3-21
3.8. CONTROLLING THE CIRCLE OBJECT ................................................................................... 3-21
3.8.1. Turning the Circle Object On and Off ............................................................................. 3-21
3.8.2. Controlling the Circle Modes........................................................................................... 3-22
3.8.2.1. Centring the Circle on the Raster................................................................... 3-22
3.8.2.2. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Circle ...................................................... 3-22
3.8.3. Controlling the Circle Attributes ...................................................................................... 3-22
3.8.3.1. Controlling the Circle White Level.................................................................. 3-23
3.8.3.2. Controlling the Circle Size (Circle Centred, Aspect Ratio Off) ....................... 3-23
3.8.3.3. Controlling the Circle Size and Position (Circle centred, Aspect Ratio On) ... 3-23
3.8.3.4. Controlling the Circle Size and Position (Circle not centred, Aspect Ratio Off)3-23
3.8.3.5. Controlling the Circle Size and Position (Circle not centred, Aspect Ratio On)3-24
3.9. LOADING FACTORY PRESETS ............................................................................................... 3-24
3.10. WORKING WITH THE USER PRESETS................................................................................... 3-24
3.10.1. Saving User Presets ....................................................................................................... 3-24
3.10.2. Recalling User Presets ................................................................................................... 3-25
4. HOW TO OPERATE THE GRATICULE GENERATOR USING
THE DESKTOP REMOTE CONTROL PANEL............................................................................ 4-1
4.1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 4-1
4.1.1. The Object Push-button Group......................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2. The Setup Button Group...................................................................................................4-2
4.1.3. The Preset Group ............................................................................................................. 4-3
4.1.4. Shaft Encoders (Knobs).................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.5. Status Indicators ............................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2. SETUP MENU .............................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.2.1. Controlling On Screen Aspect Ratio Display .................................................................... 4-5
4.2.2. Choosing the Raster limits for the Mask Aspect Ratio and Size Calculation.................... 4-6
4.2.3. Choosing the Raster limits for the Box Size Calculation................................................... 4-6
4.2.4. Setting the Pixel Aspect Ratio (9590 only) ....................................................................... 4-6
4.2.5. Choosing the Object Blink Time ....................................................................................... 4-7
4.2.6. Choosing How Line Numbers are Displayed .................................................................... 4-7
4.2.7. Choosing Where the Vertical Mask Starts in the VBI ....................................................... 4-7
4.2.8. Displaying Object Aspect Ratio or Position on the Front Panel........................................ 4-8
4.2.9. Forcing all Objects to be Centred on the Raster............................................................... 4-8
4.2.10. Selecting the Video Standard (9590)................................................................................ 4-8
4.2.11. Selecting the Video Standard (HD9590)........................................................................... 4-8
4.2.11.1. Operating the HD9590 In Auto Video Standard Mode ..................................... 4-9
4.2.12. Selecting the Video Field Rate (HD9590)....................................................................... 4-10
4.3. CONTROLLING THE INDIVIDUAL OBJECTS.......................................................................... 4-10
4.3.1. Controlling the Object Aspect Ratios .............................................................................. 4-10
4.3.2. Controlling the Object Size ............................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.3. Controlling the Object Position ....................................................................................... 4-11

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4.3.4. Controlling the Object White Level ................................................................................. 4-12
4.3.5. Remote Panel Display when Controlling the Objects ..................................................... 4-12
4.4. CONTROLLING THE GRID OBJECT........................................................................................ 4-12
4.4.1. Turning the Grid Object On and Off................................................................................ 4-12
4.4.2. Centring the Grid on the Raster...................................................................................... 4-12
4.4.2.1. Controlling the Grid White Level .................................................................... 4-13
4.4.3. Controlling the Grid Size................................................................................................. 4-13
4.4.3.1. Controlling the Grid Size (Objects centred or Aspect Ratio mode On) .......... 4-13
4.4.3.2. Controlling the Grid Size and Position
(Objects not centred, Aspect Ratio Off) ......................................................... 4-13
4.5. CONTROLLING THE MASK OBJECT ...................................................................................... 4-13
4.5.1. Turning the Mask Object On and Off .............................................................................. 4-14
4.5.2. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Mask........................................................................ 4-14
4.5.2.1. Centring the Mask on the Raster ................................................................... 4-14
4.5.2.2. Controlling the Mask White Level................................................................... 4-14
4.5.3. Controlling the Mask Size ............................................................................................... 4-14
4.5.3.1. Controlling the Mask Size (Objects centred, Aspect Ratio Off)...................... 4-14
4.5.3.2. Controlling the Mask Size(Aspect Ratio On).................................................. 4-15
4.5.3.3. Controlling the Mask Size and Position (Objects not centred, Aspect Ratio Off). 4-
15
4.5.4. Controlling the Mask Position ......................................................................................... 4-15
4.6. CONTROLLING THE CURSOR OBJECT ................................................................................. 4-15
4.6.1. Turning the Cursor Object On and Off............................................................................ 4-15
4.6.2. Centring the Cursor on the Raster.................................................................................. 4-16
4.6.3. Controlling the Cursor White Level ................................................................................. 4-16
4.6.3.1. Controlling the Cursor Size ............................................................................ 4-16
4.6.3.2. Controlling the Cursor Position (Objects not centred, Aspect Ratio Off)........ 4-16
4.7. CONTROLLING THE BOX OBJECTS ...................................................................................... 4-16
4.7.1. Turning the Box Objects On and Off............................................................................... 4-17
4.7.2. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Box .......................................................................... 4-17
4.7.3. Centring the Box on the Raster ...................................................................................... 4-17
4.7.4. Controlling the Box White Level...................................................................................... 4-17
4.7.5. Controlling the Box Size ................................................................................................. 4-17
4.7.5.1. Controlling the Box Size (Objects centred, Aspect Ratio Off) ........................ 4-18
4.7.5.2. Controlling the Box Size(Aspect Ratio On) .................................................... 4-18
4.7.5.3. Controlling the Box Size and Position (Objects not centred, Aspect Ratio Off)4-18
4.7.6. Controlling the Box Position............................................................................................ 4-18
4.8. CONTROLLING THE CIRCLE OBJECT ................................................................................... 4-18
4.8.1. Turning the Circle Object On and Off ............................................................................. 4-18
4.8.2. Controlling the Aspect Ratio of the Circle ....................................................................... 4-19
4.8.2.1. Centring the Circle on the Raster................................................................... 4-19
4.8.2.2. Controlling the Circle White Level .................................................................. 4-19
4.8.3. Controlling the Circle Size .............................................................................................. 4-19
4.8.3.1. Controlling the Circle Size (Objects centred, Aspect Ratio Off) ..................... 4-19
4.8.3.2. Controlling the Circle Size(Aspect Ratio On) ................................................. 4-20
4.8.3.3. Controlling the Circle Size and Position (Objects not centred, Aspect Ratio Off) 4-
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4.8.4. Controlling the Circle Position......................................................................................... 4-20
4.9. LOADING FACTORY PRESETS ............................................................................................... 4-20
4.10. WORKING WITH THE USER PRESETS................................................................................... 4-20
4.10.1. Saving User Presets ....................................................................................................... 4-21
4.10.2. Recalling User Presets ................................................................................................... 4-21
5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1. HDTV Serial Digital Video Input (HD9590 Only)............................................................... 5-1
5.1.2. HDTV Serial Digital Video Outputs (HD9590 Only) .......................................................... 5-1
5.1.3. SDTV Serial Digital Video Input (9590 Only) .................................................................... 5-2
5.1.4. SDTV Serial Digital Video Output (9590 Only) ................................................................. 5-2
5.1.5. Serial Remote Ctl (COM1)................................................................................................ 5-2
5.1.6. Remote Panel (RCP and DCP versions Only).................................................................. 5-2
5.1.7. Physical ............................................................................................................................ 5-2
5.1.8. Electrical ........................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2. WRITE-PROTECTING THE USER PRESETS ............................................................................ 5-3
5.3. DISPLAYING THE FRIMWARE VERSION ON THE FRONT PANEL ........................................ 5-3
5.4. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE IN THE GRATICULE GENERATOR ........................................... 5-3
5.4.1. Requirements ................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.4.2. Update Procedure............................................................................................................. 5-4
5.4.2.1. Part I – Terminal program Setup...................................................................... 5-4
5.4.2.2. Part II – Invoke upload mode via the front panel ............................................. 5-5
5.4.2.3. Part III – Invoke upload mode via the terminal program .................................. 5-5
5.4.2.4. Part IV – Uploading the new firmware.............................................................. 5-6
5.4.2.5. Part V – Completing the Upgrade .................................................................... 5-6
A. VIDEO STANDARD RASTER DEFINITIONS..............................................................................A-1
A.1. STANDARD DEFINITION VIDEO FORMAT SUMMARY ............................................................A-1
A.2. HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO FORMAT SUMMARY .......................................................................A-2
A.2.1. Interlaced HD formats: 1080I, 1035I.................................................................................A-2
A.2.2. Progressive HD formats: 1080P, 720P.............................................................................A-3
A.3. PRODUCTION, CLEAN APERTURES AND ANALOG TRANSMISSION BLANKING ..............A-3
B. FACTORY PRESETS ..................................................................................................................B-1
B.1. Factory Presets on the 9590......................................................................................................B-1
B.1.1. Factory Presets for 525 Line Video ..................................................................................B-1
B.1.2. Factory Presets for 625 Line Video ..................................................................................B-4
B.2. Factory Presets on the HD9590.................................................................................................B-6

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Figures
Figure 2-1: Model 9590 Rear Panel Layout .......................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2: Model HD9590 Rear Panel Layout ..................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 3-1: Model 9590 Front Panel Layout.......................................................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-2: Model HD9590 Front Panel Layout.....................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-3: Overview of the 9590 Setup Menu...................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-4: Overview of the HD9590 Setup Menu................................................................................. 3-5
Figure 4-1: Desktop Remote Panel Layout ........................................................................................... 4-1
Figure 4-2: Overview of the 9590 Setup Menu...................................................................................... 4-4
Figure 4-4: Overview of the HD9590 Setup Menu................................................................................. 4-4
Figure A-1: Standard Definition Video Format Parameters...................................................................A-1
Figure A-2: High Definition Interlaced Video Format Parameters .........................................................A-2
Figure A-3: High Definition Progressive Video Format Parameters ......................................................A-3
Tables
Table 2-1: COM 1 Connector Pin Definitions ........................................................................................ 2-2
Table 2-2: Remote Panel Connector Pin Definitions............................................................................. 2-2
Table 2-3: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable ................................................................................ 2-4
Table 5-1: High Definition Video Input Formats .................................................................................... 5-1

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1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .....................................................................................................1-2
1.2. GLOSSARY..................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.1. Definitions .........................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.2. Specific 9590 Terminology/Definitions ..............................................................................1-3

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1. OVERVIEW
The Evertz 9590 and HD9590 Graticule Generators are one rack units, multi format digital video graticule
generators that key various alignment markers and mattes over a source video picture in a wide variety of
applications. The model 9590 is for standard definition (525 and 625 line) digital video. The model
HD9590 is for high definition (1125 and 750 line) digital video. Their operation is identical, except where
the video formats are concerned. Throughout this manual, unless otherwise stated, descriptions apply
equally to either model.
Possible Applications:
• alignment of film images to the video raster during film to tape transfer
• safe action and safe title and center marker for locating action point of interest and title graphics
• aspect ratio measurements
• letterbox or side marker cropping for image formats that do not match the video raster size
• alignment of graphics objects
• video tape quality control measurements
The standard Graticule Generators version consists of a 1 RU chassis with integrated control panel. The
Graticule Generator is also available in a remote control version, which has a blank front panel and either
a rack mountable, or a desktop remote control panel.
Commonly used configurations, stored as factory presets simplify routine operation to just a few
pushbuttons. The ability to customize these factory presets to your application and store them as USER
PRESETS, gives the Graticule Generator tremendous flexibility while maintaining simple operation for day
to day use.
Features:
• Model 9590 keys Graticule markers directly into SMPTE 259M Serial digital video. Front panel
switchable between 525/30 and 625/25 video formats.
• Model HD9590 keys Graticule markers directly into SMPTE 292M High Definition Serial digital video.
Front panel switchable between 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 1035i/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF and 720P/60
video formats.
• Two rectangular boxes that can be independently resized reshaped and moved anywhere on raster.
• A grid consisting of horizontal and vertical line pairs that can be positioned independently or in pairs
anywhere on the raster.
• Programmable horizontal and vertical hard matte
• Adjustable mask starting line in vertical blanking interval to pass VITC or VITS
• Two User programmable cross markers positionable anywhere on the raster
• Circle creation for aspect ratio
• Automatic creation of aspect ratios for matte, box and circle objects
• On screen aspect ratio display
• Automatic centering of all objects or individual object by object control of centering
• Switchable 16:9 or 4:3 pixel aspect ratios to allow easy alignment where anamorphic compression has
taken place (model 9590 only)
• Single button keyer On/off control
• Adjustable object brightness (white level)
• Front panel lock-out control
• Easy to operate front panel menu system gives access to advanced object control features for the
most demanding application, while limiting normal day to day use to just a few preset buttons.

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• Factory Presets allow quick setup to common object placements on the raster.
• Ten User-definable presets with individual write protect allow unlimited customization to any
requirement.
• Optional Rack mount or Desktop remote control chassis
• Optional program stream output channel (has independent matte keying capability)
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into 7 chapters: Overview, Installation, Rack Mount Panel Operation, Desk Top
Remote Panel Operation, Technical Description, Appendix A & Appendix B. The overview section
contains a short tutorial and glossary to define concepts and terms used throughout the remainder of the
manual. We highly recommend taking the time to become familiar with the terms and concepts described
here before proceeding into the rest of the manual.
Chapter 2 gives a detailed description of the rear panel connectors, and how the Graticule Generator
should be connected into your system.
Chapter 3 gives a detailed description of the operation using the integrated front panel controls or the rack
mountable remote panel. It includes details of the front panel menus, starting with an overview of the
pushbuttons and front panel indicators. The menu system is described with a menu tree diagram, and
then detailed discussions of each branch of the menu tree. Chapter 4 gives a detailed description of the
operation using the desk top remote panel.
Chapter 5 gives an overview of how to update the firmware in the unit and other technical issues.
Appendix A gives a description of the Video Standard Definitions.
Appendix B outlines the Factory Presets for 9590 & HD9590.
Items of special note are indicated with a double box like this.
1.2. GLOSSARY
1.2.1. Definitions
CCIR-601 (This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital
television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601
defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for both Y, B-Y, R-Y and
RGB component digital television signals.
SERIAL DIGITAL Digital information that is transmitted in serial form. Often used informally to refer to
serial digital television signals.
4:2:2 A commonly used term for a component digital video format. The details of the format are
specified in the CCIR-601 standard. The numerals 4:2:2 denote the ratio of the sampling
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frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four
luminance samples, there are two samples of each colour difference channel.
4Fsc Four times subcarrier sampling rate uses in composite digital systems. In NTSC this is 14.3
MHz. In PAL this is 17.7 MHz.
ANALOG APERTURE Defines a subset region of the production aperture, which coincides with the
nominal transmission blanking. Normally it is centered on the production aperture.
ASPECT RATIO Defines the ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of an image
area when displayed according to the specifications of the video standard.
CENTRE OF IMAGE The centre of an image is defined as the center of the clean aperture. Horizontally
there will be an equal number of pixels within the clean aperture to the left and right of the
center point. Vertically there will be an equal number of lines within the clean aperture above
and below the center point.
CLEAN APERTURE Defines a subset region of the production aperture, which is completely inside the
blanking region. Normally it is centered on the production aperture. The clean aperture lies
completely inside the picture area remaining after application of the widest blanking permitted
for the standard. The dimensions for the clean aperture define the nominal aspect ratio for that
standard. Where both composite and component versions of a standard exist, clean aperture
is defined with respect to the image lattice specified for the component version.
EDGE PROCESSING REGION The region of the production aperture that lies outside the clean
aperture. Blanking transitions should occur completely within the edge processing region.
IMAGE LATTICE A two-dimensional array of pixels.
PIXEL ASPECT RATIO Defines the ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of a
pixel when an image is displayed at its defines aspect ratio.
PRODUCTION APERTURE Defines a maximum possible image extent in a given standard. The
production aperture represents the desirable extent for image acquisition, generation and
processing prior to blanking. Where both composite and component versions of a standard
exist, production aperture is defined with respect to the image lattice specified for the
component version.
SAFE ACTION Defines the image region where all significant action must take place. It is defined
as a fixed percentage of the clean aperture for a given video standard.
SAFE TITLE Defines the image region where the most important image information including titles and
graphics must be confined top ensure visibility of the information on the majority of home
television receivers. It is defined as a fixed percentage of the clean aperture for a given video
standard.
1.2.2. Specific 9590 Terminology/Definitions
OBJECT This is the object that is generated by the Graticule Generator and burned onto the video
output. The Graticule Generator can generate the following objects: 1 grid consisting of a pair

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of horizontal lines and a pair of vertical lines, hard matte box, 2 cross markers, 2 boxes, and 1
circle.
OBJECT ASPECT RATIO This is the ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of an
object when displayed according to the specifications of the video standard. The object aspect
ratio is affected by the pixel aspect ratio being used.
OBJECT PARAMETER Each object has a set of parameters appropriate for the object. These
parameters control the appearance, position and behaviour of the object on the screen. Some
object parameters are mutually exclusive with others, so the menu structure intelligently shows
only the object parameters that are available in the current mode.
ENABLED OBJECT An enabled object is one that is currently burnt onto the video output.
PRESET Used to store the state of all objects in non-volatile storage for future use. When recalled from
non-volatile storage. Factory presets are read only and are pre-configured at the factory. User
presets are read/write with an optional write protect capability and can be customized by the
user.