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Table of Contents
Important safety information.................................................................................... viii
General safety summary .................................................................................... viii
Service safety summary....................................................................................... x
Terms in this manual ......................................................................................... xi
Symbols and terms on the product.......................................................................... xi
Environmental considerations.............................................................................. xii
Preface............................................................................................................. xiii
Product description .......................................................................................... xiii
Methods of operation......................................................................................... xv
Product documentation...................................................................................... xvi
System timing....................................................................................................... 1
Frame reset signals ............................................................................................ 1
Time flow block diagram ..................................................................................... 1
Web user interface.................................................................................................. 7
Operational considerations.................................................................................... 7
Elements of the Web user interface.......................................................................... 8
SNMP remote control............................................................................................. 11
SNMP configuration.......................................................................................... 11
Download the MIB ........................................................................................... 12
How to backup/restore presets and user data ................................................................... 13
How the backup and restore operations work ............................................................. 13
Memory requirements........................................................................................ 14
Backup/restore procedure.................................................................................... 15
How to transfer or install user files .............................................................................. 17
To transfer or install user files using FTP .................................................................. 17
To transfer or install user files using a USB drive......................................................... 19
How to upgrade the instrument firmware....................................................................... 23
Determine if a firmware upgrade is needed................................................................ 23
Firmware upgrade overview................................................................................. 25
USB firmware upgrade....................................................................................... 25
Network firmware upgrade .................................................................................. 28
Verify the firmware upgrade and reinstall user files ...................................................... 30
Firmware upgrade troubleshooting ......................................................................... 30
How to operate an instrument with two power supplies (Option DPW only) .............................. 32
Power supply status........................................................................................... 32
To configure the preferred (active) supply ................................................................. 33
To hot-swap a Power Supply module....................................................................... 35
How to use Stay Genlock®....................................................................................... 37
About Stay Genlock®......................................................................................... 37
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To enable Stay Genlock®.................................................................................... 37
AES menu.......................................................................................................... 39
AES TIMING OFFSET submenu....... .......................................... ...................... .... 40
AES menu factory default settings.............. ...................................................... ...... 41
Black menu......................................................................................................... 43
Black Output settings......................... ...................... .......................................... 44
Black Timing settings .... .......................... .......................... ................................ 45
Black Timecode settings ....... .......................................... .................................... 46
Blank On Reference Unlock settings ... .......................... .......................................... 47
Black 1-3 HD Tri-level Sync setting.................. ............................ .......................... 47
Black menu factory default settings ........................................................................ 48
Embedded menu (Option SDI only)............................................................................. 49
Embedded menu factory default settings....... .......................... .......................... ........ 52
LTC menu .......................................................................................................... 53
LTC menu factory default settings ........ ........................ ...................... .................... 54
Reference menu.................................................................................................... 55
Reference settings ............................................................................................ 55
Genlock Timing settings ............. .......................................... ...................... ........ 56
Reference menu factory default settings ........... ............................ ............................ 57
SDI menu (Option SDI only)..................................................................................... 59
SDI Signal submenu.......................................................................................... 60
SDI Configure Zoneplate submenu......................................................................... 64
SDI Moving Picture submenu............................................................................... 67
SDI Video submenu .......................................................................................... 68
SDI Overlay submenu........................................................................................ 70
SDI Ancillary Data submenu ................................ .......................................... ...... 76
SDI Timecode submenu...................................................................................... 81
SDI menu factory default settings ........................ .................................................. 82
How to select an SDI output signal......................................................................... 85
Test signal sets ................................................................................................ 87
SDI picture file generation................................................................................... 94
SDI Zone plate signals ....................................................................................... 95
Zone plate dependent parameters ......................................................................... 100
Status menu ...................................................................................................... 107
System menu..................................................................................................... 109
Status submenu.............................................................................................. 110
Presets submenu ............................................................................................ 112
General Settings submenu ......... ...................... ...................... ............................ 113
SNMP Settings submenu........................... ...................... ........................ .......... 114
GPI Settings submenu...................................................................................... 116
Options submenu ........................................................................................... 119
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Diagnostics submenu....................................................................................... 120
System menu factory default settings..................................................................... 129
Time menu........................................................................................................ 131
Time of Day submenu...................................................................................... 132
Daylight Savings Time submenu.......................................................................... 136
Program Time submenu.................................................................................... 138
Jam Sync submenu ......................................................................................... 139
TIME button menu factory default settings.... .............................. ............................ 140
Front panel menu operation .................................................................................... 141
AES button menu diagrams................................................................................ 144
BLACK button menu diagrams ........................................................................... 145
EMBED button menus (Option SDI only)............................................................... 149
LTC button menus .......................................................................................... 152
REF button menus.......................................................................................... 153
SDI button menus (Option SDI only) .................................................................... 154
STATUS button menus..................................................................................... 169
SYSTEM button menu ............... .......................... ............................ ................ 170
TIME button menus ........................................................................................ 190
Index
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List of Figures
Figure i: SPG700 front and rear panels ........................................................................ xiii
Figure 1: Time flow block diagram............................................................................... 2
Figure 2: Example SPG700 Web User Interface window...................................................... 8
Figure 3: Example FTP view of the SPG700 file structure................................................... 18
Figure 4: Example FTP error message when flash memory is full........................................... 18
Figure 5: File structure for installing custom user files ....................................................... 22
Figure 6: Sample of transfer.exe window after the upgrade is complete.................................... 29
Figure 7: Removing a Power Supply module .................................................................. 36
Figure 8: AES button menu diagram............................................................................ 39
Figure 9: AES TIMING OFFSET submenu diagram ................... ...................................... 40
Figure 10: Black menu with the Black 2 submenu expanded ................................................ 43
Figure 11: Partial Embedded menu diagram ................................................................... 50
Figure 12: LTC menu with LTC 1 selected..................................................................... 53
Figure 13: Reference tab menu .................................................................................. 55
Figure 14: SDI menu with the SDI 1 submenu expanded..................................................... 59
Figure 15: SDI Signal submenu ................................................................................. 60
Figure 16: Circle zone plate configuration parameters........................................................ 64
Figure 17: Configure Zoneplate video menu selections....................................................... 65
Figure 18: Configure Zoneplate parameters for all zone plate signals....................................... 66
Figure 19: SDI Moving Picture submenu....................................................................... 67
Figure 20: SDI Video submenu.................................................................................. 68
Figure 21: SDI Overlay submenu................................................................................ 70
Figure 22: SDI Overlay Logo settings .............................................. ............................ 71
Figure 23: SDI Overlay ID Text settings ....................................................................... 73
Figure 24: SDI Overlay Circle settings ........................... .......................................... .... 74
Figure 25: SDI Overlay Burnt-In Timecode settings ........................ .................................. 75
Figure 26: SDI Ancillary Data Payload settings ..... ................................ .......................... 76
Figure 27: SDI Ancillary Data Output settings .................... ................................ ............ 78
Figure 28: AFD code “1001” for a 16:9 coded frame......................................................... 80
Figure 29: SDI Timecode submenu ............................................................................. 81
Figure 30: Optical zone plates (enlarged)....................................................................... 95
Figure 31: A “KY2-only” zone plate........................................................................... 100
Figure 32: A “KX-only” zone plate............................................................................ 102
Figure 33: A “KX2-only” zone plate........................................................................... 103
Figure 34: A “KY-only” zone plate............................................................................ 105
Figure 35: Status display – left side ........................................................................... 107
Figure 36: LTC status display.................................................................................. 108
Figure 37: System menu........................................................................................ 109
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Figure 38: System Status submenu............................................................................ 110
Figure 39: Frame Resets example ............................................................................. 111
Figure 40: System Presets submenu........................................................................... 112
Figure 41: SNMP Settings submenu ............................................ .............................. 114
Figure 42: GPI Settings submenu.... ................................................ .......................... 116
Figure 43: Options submenu ................................................................................... 119
Figure 44: Mainframe diagnostic readouts ................................................................... 121
Figure 45: Power Supplies diagnostic readouts (load test in progress).................................... 124
Figure 46: Reference Module diagnostic readouts........................................................... 127
Figure 47: SDI Module diagnostic readouts.................................................................. 128
Figure 48: Time menu .......................................................................................... 131
Figure 49: Time of Day submenu.............................................................................. 132
Figure 50: Daylight Savings Time submenu ................................................................. 136
Figure 51: Program Time submenu ........................................................................... 138
Figure 52: Jam Sync submenu ................................................................................. 139
Figure 53: Example display readouts ......................................................................... 142
Figure 54: AES button menu diagram ........................................................................ 144
Figure 55: AES button – AES TIMING OFFSET submenu diagram ..................................... 144
Figure 56: BLACK button menu diagram – part 1 .......................................................... 145
Figure 57: BLACK button menu diagram – part 2 .......................................................... 146
Figure 58: BLACK button – BLACK TIMING submenu diagram........................................ 146
Figure 59: BLACK button – BLACK TIMECODE submenu diagram ................................... 147
Figure 60: BLACK button – BLACK TIMECODE VITC submenu diagram............................ 148
Figure 61: EMBED button menu diagram.................................................................... 149
Figure 62: EMBED button – Embedded Audio Group submenu diagram................................ 150
Figure 63: EMBED button – EMBEDDED CHANNEL submenu diagram.............................. 151
Figure 64: LTC button menu diagram......................................................................... 152
Figure 65: LTC button – LTC TIMING submenu diagram................................................. 153
Figure 66: REF button menu diagram......................................................................... 153
Figure 67: REF button – GENLOCK TIMING submenu diagram ........................................ 154
Figure 68: SDI button menu diagram - part 1................................................................ 155
Figure 69: SDI button menu diagram - part 2................................................................ 156
Figure 70: SDI button – SDI TEST SIGNAL submenu diagram ............................ .............. 157
Figure 71: SDI button – SDI MOVING PICTURE submenu diagram.................................... 158
Figure 72: SDI button – SDI OVERLAY submenu diagram............................................... 159
Figure 73: SDI button – SDI OVERLAY LOGO submenu diagram ...................................... 160
Figure 74: SDI button – SDI OVERLAY ID TEXT submenu diagram................................... 161
Figure 75: SDI button – SDI OVERLAY CIRCLE submenu diagram.................................... 162
Figure 76: SDI button – SDI Overlay BURNT-IN TIMECODE submenu diagram..................... 163
Figure 77: SDI button – SDI TIMING submenu diagram .................................................. 164
Figure 78: SDI button – SDI TIMECODE submenu diagram.............................................. 165
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Figure 79: SDI button – SDI VIDEO submenu diagram.................................................... 166
Figure 80: SDI button – SDI ANC PAYLOAD submenu diagram - part 1 ............................... 167
Figure 81: SDI button – SDI ANC PAYLOAD submenu diagram - part 2 ............................... 168
Figure 82: STATUS button menu diagram - part 1 .......................................................... 169
Figure 83: STATUS button menu diagram - part 2 .......................................................... 170
Figure 84: SYSTEM button menu diagram - part 1 ......................... ............................ .... 171
Figure 85: SYSTEM button menu diagram - part 2 ....................... ........................ .......... 172
Figure 86: SYSTEM button menu diagram - part 3 ......................... ............................ .... 173
Figure 87: SYSTEM button – PRESET submenu diagram............................. .................... 175
Figure 88: SYSTEM button – NETWORK SETUP submenu diagram ....................... ............ 176
Figure 89: SYSTEM button – SNMP submenu diagram ................... ................................ 177
Figure 90: SYSTEM button – SNMP TRAPS submenu diagram - part 1 ................................ 178
Figure 91: SYSTEM button – SNMP TRAPS submenu diagram - part 2 ...................... .......... 179
Figure 92: SYSTEM button – GPI submenu diagram... ................................ .................... 180
Figure 93: SYSTEM button – GPI OUTPUT <1, 2, or 3> submenu diagram.... ........................ 181
Figure 94: SYSTEM button – GPI ALARM DELAY submenu diagram ............................. .... 182
Figure 95: SYSTEM button – OPTIONS submenu diagram ....... ................................ ........ 183
Figure 96: SYSTEM button – FRAME RESET STATUS submenu diagram ...................... ...... 183
Figure 97: SYSTEM button – EVENT LOG submenu diagram ............................... ............ 184
Figure 98: SYSTEM button – DIAGNOSTICS submenu diagram - part 1................. .............. 187
Figure 99: SYSTEM button – DIAGNOSTICS submenu diagram - part 2................. .............. 188
Figure 100: SYSTEM button – POWER SUPPLY LOAD TEST submenu diagram................ .... 189
Figure 101: TIME button menu diagram ..................................................................... 190
Figure 102: TIME button – TIME OF DAY submenu diagram............................................ 191
Figure 103: TIME button – DST SCHEDULE submenu diagram......................................... 192
Figure 104: TIME button – PROGRAM TIME submenu diagram........................................ 193
Figure 105: TIME button – JAM SYNC submenu diagram................................................ 194
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List of Tables
Table i: Product documentation................................................................................. xvi
Table 1: Elements of the Web user interface .................................................................... 9
Table 2: SNMP parameters....................................................................................... 11
Table 3: AES button menu factory default settings............................................................ 41
Table 4: Black output formats.................................................................................... 44
Table 5: Black output timing adjustment ranges............................................................... 45
Table 6: Black button menu factory default settings .. ................................................ ........ 48
Table 7: Embedded menu factory default settings ........... .................................................. 52
Table 8: LTC output signal formats ............................................................................. 54
Table 9: LTC button menu factory default settings ................................ ............................ 54
Table 10: Timing adjustment ranges for reference input signals............................................. 56
Table 11: REF button menu factory default settings........................................................... 57
Table 12: SDI button menu factory default settings ... ........................................................ 82
Table 13: SDI – 3G Level A (1920 × 1080).................................................................... 86
Table 14: SDI – 3G Level A (1280 × 720) ..................................................................... 86
Table 15: SDI – 3G Level A (2K × 1080) ...................................................................... 86
Table 16: SDI – 3G Level B (1920 × 1080) .................................................................... 86
Table 17: SDI – 3G Level B (2K × 1080) ...................................................................... 87
Table 18: SDI – 3G Level B (2×HD 1080)..................................................................... 87
Table 19: SDI – 3G Level B (2×HD 720) ...................................................................... 87
Table 20: SDI – HD-SDI (1920 × 1080)........................................................................ 87
Table 21: SDI – HD-SDI (1280 × 720) ......................................................................... 87
Table 22: SDI – SD-525 (720 × 486)............................................................................ 87
Table 23: SDI – SD-625 (720 × 576)............................................................................ 87
Table 24: Standard SDI test signal sets ......................................................................... 88
Table 25: Enhanced SDI test signal sets ........................................................................ 93
Table 26: Zone plate pattern control parameters............................................................... 99
Table 27: System button menu factory default settings ... ................................ .................. 129
Table 28: TIME button menu factory default settings................... .................................... 140
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Important safety information
Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page x, Service safety summary.)
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified
in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal
injury
Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly grounded.
Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power
source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that
it is difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at
all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
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Important safety information
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged
or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and
disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further
operation.
Before use, inspect voltage probes, test leads, and accessories for mechanical
damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are
damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing
pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if
a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
Provide a safe working environment. Always place the product in a location
convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an
ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product.
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Important safety information
Service safetysummary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to
safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform
service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety
summary before performing any service procedures.
To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this
product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and
disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist
in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect
test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric
strength after performing a repair.
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Important safety information
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols and terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read
the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you
read themarking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual
to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to
be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:
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Important safety information
Environmental considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Restriction of hazardous
substances
Complies with RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU.
Product end-of-life
handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the product’s
end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to
reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in
an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the materials are reused or
recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European
Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries.
For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site
(www.tek.com/productrecycling).
Battery recycling. This product contains a small installed lithium metal button
cell. Please properly dispose of or recycle the cell at its end of life according to
local government regulations.
Perchlorate materials. This product contains one or more type CR lithium
batteries. According to the state of California, CR lithium batteries are
classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
Transporting batteries The small lithium primary button cell contained in this equipment does not
exceed 1 gram of lithium metal content per cell, and the cell type has been
shown by the manufacturer to comply with the applicable requirements of the
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III, Sub-section 38.3. Consult your carrier
to determine which lithium battery transportation requirements are applicable
to your configuration, including to its re-packaging and re-labeling, prior to
reshipment of the product by any mode of transport.
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Preface
Preface
This manual provided detailed operating information about the SPG700
Multiformat Reference Sync Generator.
Refer to the SPG700 Installation and Safety Instructions manual for information
about how to install the instrument, for descriptions of the front and rear panel
controls and connectors, and for information about initial configuration.
Product description
The SPG700 is a precision multiformat video signal generator, suitable for master
synchronization and reference applications. It provides multiple video reference
signals, such as black burst, HD tri-level sync and serial digital test patterns, and
provides time reference signals such as time code. Audio reference signals such
as word clock and DARS are also provided.
Thebaseconfiguration includes three sync outputs that can be configured with
independent output formats (NTSC/PAL black burst and/or HD tri-level sync) and
independently adjustable timing offsets. A high-accuracy, oven-controlled crystal
oscillator provides a stable frequency reference for the system, or the loop-through
genlock input can be used to lock to an external video reference or 10 MHz
continuous wave signal. The Stay GenLock® feature avoids “synchronization
shock” if the external reference suffers a temporary disturbance, by maintaining
the frequency and phase of each output signal. When the external reference is
restored, Stay GenLock® ensures that any accumulated clock drift is removed by
slowly adjusting the system clock within standard limits instead of “jamming”
back to the correct phase.
Time reference outputs are available in multiple formats. Three independent
linear time code (LTC) outputs are available, and a fourth LTC connection can be
used as input or output. Each LTC output has independent frame rate selection,
time source (timeof- day or program time) and time zone offset. Vertical interval
time code (VITC) is available on each NTSC or PAL black output, also with
independent time sources and offsets.
Figure i: SPG700 front and rear panels
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Test signal outputs The SPG700 can be optionally configured with a variety of test signal outputs.
Option SDI adds two fully independent serial digital video generator channels of
two outputs each. Each channel can be configured to any standard SD/HD/3G-SDI
format and frame rate. The selected test pattern can be generated on both outputs
per channel, or one output can generate digital black. A wide variety of standard
test patterns are included, such as color bars, convergence grid, step scales, ramps,
multiburst, SDI pathological test matrix and a real-time programmable zone plate
generator.
Bitmap images can be downloaded to the SPG700’s flash memory for arbitrary
user-defined test patterns. ID text, burn-in time code, circle, and color logo
overlays can be added to any test pattern, and several ancillary data packet types,
including ancillary time code and user-defined packets, can be inserted into the
SDI output signal.
The four SDI outputs can be configured to support 4K/UHD full frame, 100% and
75% color bars for quad link square division mode. This allows simple verification
of your 4K/UHD workflow within the production studio or mobile truck. Note:
VPIDs are compliant only to HD and 3G formats in 4K/UHD formats.
Also included is an audio/video delay test sequence, which in conjunction with a
Tektronix waveform monitor, can be used to ensure A/V delay compliance.
Audio reference signals Several audio reference signals are available. The base configuration includes
a 48 kHz word clock output and a dedicated Digital Audio Reference Signal
(DARS) output. With Option SDI, audio tone generation is included as embedded
audio on each of the SDI outputs.
Remote access For remote access to the instrument, a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface is
included. A web-based user interface can be used for all configuration settings and
for monitoring system status. Alarm and key status information is also available
via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messaging, enabling easy
integration with network management systems. Remote control and alarm
reporting is also available via a general purpose interface (GPI). The front-panel
USB port can be used to backup and restore presets and other user data, and to
perform system firmware upgrades.
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Optional backup power
supply
For critical applications, the instrument can be configured with a second power
supply module. Under normal operation, the designated backup supply is seldom
used, ensuring that it has maximum remaining life should the primary supply
fail. The backup supply is load-tested once each day to verify that it can serve
as the primary supply if necessary. The usage time of each supply is logged
as “temperature-weighted hours”, a metric that best estimates the calculated
life of the supply. A front-panel LED will indicate when the supply is nearing
its end-of-life. If the primary supply is interrupted for any reason, the system
will switch to the backup without any disruption to system operation. Power
supply modules are hot-swappable for easy replacement, and feature a locking
mechanism to prevent the power cable from accidental disconnection.
Key features Multiple independent black burst and HD tri-level sync outputs provide all the
video reference signals required in a video broadcast or production facility
Four LTC outputs, VITC on black burst outputs
Stay GenLock® prevents synchronization shock when the external reference
input signal is temporarily lost
Wide selection of video test patterns in serial digital formats (SD, HD and
3G-SDI)
4K/UHD formats support with full frame 100% and 75% color bars (Quad
Link Square Division)
Dual hot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous availability of
reference signals
Easy to manage with Web-based interface for remote configuration and SNMP
for status and alert information
Applications Sync pulse generator and time reference generator for broadcast, studio,
mobile, and post-production facilities
Master or slave (genlock) operation for distributed system architectures
Video equipment verification, facility link testing, and display calibration
Methods of operation
This instrument can be operated using either the front panel or the SPG700 Web
Interface. It is recommended that you use the SPG Web Interface to operate the
instrument since it is easier to use and more intuitive. The majority of this manual
describes how to operate the instrument using the SPG700 Web Interface. For
your convenience, menu diagrams of the front-panel menus are also provided.
(See page 141, Front panel menu operation.)
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Product documentation
The following table lists the product documentation that is available for the
SPG700 generator.
Table i: Product documentation
Availability
Document Tektronix Part Number Description Print Web
Installation and Safety
Instructions
071-3480-xx (English)
077-1223-xx (Japanese)
077-1224-xx (Russian)
Describes how to install the
instrument and provides basic
operating information
User Manual 077-1225-xx (English)
077-1226-xx (Japanese)
077-1227-xx (Russian)
Provides detailed operating
information
Specifications and
Performance Verification
077-1228-xx Lists the product specifications and
provides procedures for verifying the
performance of the instrument
Service Manual 077-1229-xx Describes how to service the
instrument to the module level (such
as circuit boards and fuses)
Declassification and
Security Instructions
077-1230-xx Describes how to clear or sanitize
the data storage (memory) devices in
the product for customers with data
security concerns
Release Notes 077-1231-xx Describes the new features,
improvements, and limitations of the
instrument firmware
SPG70UP Upgrade
Instructions
075-1093-xx Provides instructions for upgrading
your SPG700 instrument
Video Sync Pulse
Generator and Electronic
Changeover Unit System
Integration Technical
Reference
077-0563-xx (ECO422D)
077-0877-xx (ECO8000, ECO8020)
Provides information for system
integrators who are designing
systems for high-definition (HD) and
standard-definition (SD) digital video
content where Tektronix electronic
changeover units and video sync
pulse generators are to be deployed.
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