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1. Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions Status Preset PT 5202 PRESET STATUS dv NO PRESET ACTIVE s vs PT 5202 PRESET STATUS v PRESET 1 name of preset ias Status Black Burst generators BLACK BURST db 1 PAL w ID 2 NTSC 0 3 NTSC 7 5 The Black Burst generator 1 to 3 status display shows the system selected NOTE the display returns automatically to the GENLOCK status after approx 1 minute 7 6 Menu Operation Pressing the v button in the status menu will cause the main menu to appear This is the main route of access to all functions To exit the STATUS menu press the w button and move to the main menu PT 5202 COMPACT VARITIME SPG 49 MENU lt GENLOCK gt BLACK BURST SDI Hed PT 5202 Compact Varitime SPG gt MENU lt AUDIO gt PRESETS CALIBRATION ve PT 5202 Compact Varitime SPG 13 MENU lt RESET gt 3 5 Select one of the menus and go on to the next menu e g MENU BLACK BURST configure o gt SUBMNU lt BB1 gt BB2 BB3 The menus have basically the same structure and the same procedure is used with all the menus Select one of the items in the menu displayed Make a selection in the next menu below Use the arrow buttons as indicated in the icon field Select SAVE and press EXECUTE to store the setting Select ESC and press 4 button to escape the menu or Select the next menu level i e 2NDMNU or User s Manual Revision 2 7
2. Usethe 4 and gt to select parameter Then press Y to enter the submenu To escape the menu move the cursor to ESC and press a To change the signal for the genlocking select SYSTEM in the GENLOCK menu SUBMNU GENLOCK SYSTEM select 43 SYSTEM lt PAL gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe a and buttons to select the system format of genlock for the input When the new format appears on the display then move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the signal format f no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press a Leaving the function takes you back to the GENLOCK menu Genlock signals options PAL NTSC 10 MHz Internal If a genlock source has been selected but isn t present the PT5202 switches automatically to INTERNAL reference oscillator To change the genlock timing select TIMING in the GENLOCK menu SUBMNU GENLOCK TIMING edit delay 43 V lt 0 gt H 123 T 00123 4 SAVE ESC Operation Use the 4 and gt buttons to select V H or T Then use a or v buttons to select the value desired Changes to the timing are instantaneous i e any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal The timing can be adjusted by coarse or fine adjustment parameters The coarsest adjustment is the Field V the finest is Time T and Line H is between The T value is in nanoseconds TheT value can be changed by using the and buttons to adjust the smallest step
3. 100 C Bar 7596 Red RED75 X CCIR Line18 CCIR18 PAL Window 10 WIN10 X SPECIAL SDI Check Field SDICheck X meann TCS Staircase 5step STAircase5 X ER sr X PPATTERNS Crosshatch CROSshatch X or T_T O_ i 12 2 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies PT 5202 Signals 12 2 Pattern Selections after System Change The tables apply when one or more signals only exist in one system VIDEO GENERATOR PAL Specific patterns EBU C Bar gt SMPTE C Bar 75 C Bar Red gt SMPTE C Bar CCIR Line18 gt SMPTE C Bar NTSC specific patterns SMPTE C Bar gt EBU C Bar FCC C Bar gt EBU C Bar 12 3 Audio Signals Remote name Embedded Analog AES EBU of ore Silence Stereo 1 kHz Stereo EBU RE SEBUIRRZ DC X Stereo 8 kHz I oOo MX _ Digital audio Levels 1 o Seve tee p k COTTO RI N INA E ee E AA ECETIA COMO AAA EG EU pra DEER REG EE REG idu Ja p s au JE e REG idu JE osu p q po oS S S Hdu i Ll ze e co eee SA Hd JE Mdu 4 x du j 1 Ko Ll 1 User s Manual Revision 2 12 3 PT5202 Signals DK Technologies PT 5202 a Embedded Analog JAESEEU dee ti LE Digital Audio Timing HA 12 4 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies 12 4 Reset Configuration Whenever the SC
4. parameters lt Field gt lt Line gt lt HTime gt where lt Field gt sets the field offset lt Line gt sets the line offset and lt HTime gt sets the horizontal time in ns i e HTime PAL lt 64000 0ns HTime NTSC lt 63492 1ns It is not possible to select a delay outside the range of the selected system See the table below ANALOG PAL 625 lines Line Field 0 312 O 311 O 312 O 311 0 312 0 311 0 312 0 Example OUTP TSG DEL 2 4 3245 2 set the delay for the SDI to 2 field 4 line amp 3245 2ns OUTP TSG DEL response 2 004 03245 2 OUTPut TSGenerator SCHPhase Command to set the ScH Phase of the SDI and Video outputs The ScH Phase value must be in the range 180 lt ScH Phase lt 180 Example OUTP TSG SCHP 123 set the ScHPhase for 123deg OUTP TSG SCHP response 123 OUTPut TSGenerator EMBaudio SIGNal Command to select the signal of the embedded audio in the SDI output Refer to chapter chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the signals available Example OUTP TSG EMB SIGN set the embedded audio to OFF OUTP TSG EMB SIGN response OFF OUTPut TSGenerator TEXT Command to insert a text string into SMPTE or EBU Pattern Three parameters are possible i e ON OFF or some text TEXT Note max 16 characters characters supported 0 9 A z underscore and minus Example OUTP TSG TEXT ON switches the text in the pattern
5. 75 Colorbar Red Available only in 625 50 mode 75 Red CCIR 18 Multiburst Available only in 625 50 mode Window 10 Window 15 Window 20 Window 100 15 kHz Black white White 100 Black SDI Check Field Digital Grey 5 step staircase 10 step staircase Crosshatch PLUGE 9 9 9 9 o 9 9 9 9 9 NOTE Text can be inserted only on the EBU colour bar and on the SMPTE Colourbar To modify the inserted text select TEXT SUBMNU SDI TEXT select 42 2NDMNU lt EDIT gt MOVEMENT ESC Usethe t and buttons to select the parameter to be change Then press the button to enter the submenu To change the text inserted in the test pattern select EDIT SUBMNU SDI TEXT edit 43 TEXT lt PT 5202 COMPACT gt OFF SAVE ESC Operation To start the editor select the TEXT field and press EXECUTE Usethe and buttons to select the character position Scroll through the characters with the and 7 buttons The character being edited will flash during the editing process To exit the editor press EXECUTE The text string can be turned on or off by using the and buttons to select ON OFF When the desired text has been programmed move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE f no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI SIGNAL menu Note Selecting OFF does not clear the text string
6. Remote Interface DK Technologies PT 5202 For the description of the commands a basic knowledge of operation of the instrument is assumed To use the serial remote interface a basic knowledge of the SCPI programming and computer control is also recommended The paper A beginner s Guide to SCPI by Barry Epler Hewlett Packard Press 1991 can be used to gain the basic knowledge of the ideas behind the SCPI system 8 1 3 Configuration and Syntax Control characters of the RS232 interface E Control character e A Terminator Le new line LES Buffers Receive buffer 512 bytes Transmit buffer 128 bytes Serial port The 9 pin RS232 connector consists of Pin Name Description 1 DCD Not used 2 RxD Receiver pin 3 TxD Transmitter pin 4 DTR Not used 5 SG Signal ground 6 DSR Not used T RTS Request to send 8 CTS Clear to send 9 RI Not used 8 1 4 General Information The remote system is organised in a tree structure The structure defines sub systems In order to access command lower in the tree or in different branches the entire command string should be used Indentation is used to indicate the root level and the branches The highest level is to the left The complete command always includes all the root levels A space between a command string and an option is required except in a query where a space is not allowed Enter more than one command on a line by using a semicolon as divider A command lin
7. 17 3 Weight 5 3 kg 11 7 Ibs 4 6 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Accessories 6 1 6 2 6 2 1 6 3 Accessories Item Quantity Ordering Number Mains cable EURO As required 4008 105 00020 Mains cable US As required 4008 105 00030 Mains cable UK As required 4008 105 01390 Interface cable 1 4008 105 05220 Rack Mount kit 1 4008 107 60420 CD ROM 1 4008 002 96030 Installation Initial Inspection Check the contents of the shipment for completeness and possible transport damage If the contents are incomplete or damaged a claim should be filed with the carrier immediately and the DK Technologies Sales or Service organisation should be notified in order to facilitate the repair or replacement of the instrument Safety Instruction Grounding Before any other connection is made the instrument must be connected to a protective earth conductor via the three core mains cable Before connecting the equipment to the mains of the building installation the proper functioning of the protective earth lead of the building installation needs to be verified Warning Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside the instrumentis likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited Mains Voltage Cord and Fuses Different power cords are available for the various voltage outlets Note If the mains plug has to be adapted to the local situation a qualified p
8. 5 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 7 7 7 7 1 Confirm the selection by pressing EXECUTE E is shown in the icon area Note SAVE does not appear until a parameter is changed Unintended changes are cancelled by selecting ESC and returning to the level above Detailed Description of Menus Menu BLACK BURST Analog Black Burst Generator This is the menu for setting the parameters for the analog black burst outputs The analog black burst outputs are named BBn Setting of the ANALOG BLACK generators MENU BLACK BURST configure T SUBMNU lt BB1 gt BB2 BB3 Usethe 4 and buttons to select BB1 Then press Y to enter the submenu for BB1 SUBMNU BLACK BURST BB1 select 43 2NDMNU lt SYSTEM gt TIMING ScH PHASE The 2NDMNU allows changes to be made in the parameters for the BB1 output Use the and buttons to select to select parameter To change from NTSC to PAL select SYSTEM 2NDMNU BB1 SYSTEM select 43 SYSTEM lt NTSC 7 5 gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and buttons to find the system setting you want When the desired system appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press JEXECUTE to change the system setting If no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press 4 Leaving the function takes you back to the BLACK BURST BB1 submenu Analog black burst generator system options NTSC7 5 NTSC0 e PAL e PAL w ID When the system
9. 5202 10 2 10 2 1 SRE SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE QUERY The device responds to this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version i e the answer should be ignored STB READ STATUS BYTE QUERY The device responds to this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version i e the answer should be ignored TST SELF TEST QUERY The device accepts this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version WAI WAIT TO CONTINUE The device accepts this command but does not respond to it because the functionality has not been implemented in this version Required Commands SYSTem Commands SYSTem ERRor Command for reading an SCPI error message from the error queue See chapter 11 Error Codes for a complete list of error codes Example SYST ERR response 102 Syntax error SYSTem VERSion Command for reading the SCPI version to which the RS232 implementation complies Example SYST VERS response 1995 0 SYSTem PRESet RECall Command to recall a stored generator configuration from a preset Four user presets from 1 to 4 are available Example SYST PRES REC 3 recall preset 3 SYSTem PRESet STORe Command to store the actual configuration in a preset Four user presets from 1 to 4 are available Example SYST PRES STOR 2 store configuration in preset 2 SYSTem PRESet NAME Command for naming a user preset Four user presets from 1 to 4
10. BB1 OUTPut BB22 OUTPut BB32 Command to display the complete settings of the three Black Burst output The response contains five fields lt System gt lt Field gt lt Line gt lt HTime gt lt ScHPhase gt For an explanation of the response see the commands OUTP BBn SYST OUTP BBn DEL and OUTP BBn SCHP where n 1 3 Example OUTP BB1 response PAL 2 123 12345 5 160 OUTPut TSGenerator PATTern Command to select the pattern of the SDI and Video outputs Refer to chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the patterns available Not all the patterns are available in both systems Trying to select a pattern which is not available in the active system will result in an error namely 200 Execution error Example OUTP TSG PATT WIN100 set the pattern for a 100 window OUTP TSG PATT response WIN100 OUTPut TSGenerator SYSTem Command to select the system of the SDI and Video outputs Systems available are NTSC NTSC with setup JNTSC NTSC no setup If the current pattern is invalid in the selected system the pattern will be reset to a valid pattern in the new system See chapter chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for the pattern reset list Example OUTP TSG SYST PAL set the system for PAL OUTP TSG SYST response PAL Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Commands Explanation OUTPut TSGenerator DELay Command to set the delay of the SDI and Video outputs The delay is defined by three
11. Commande sse eene tenentes 10 2 10 2 2 STATUS Commands tee tie eee Rte E E Rs 10 3 10 3 INSTRUMENT COMMANDS EEEEESEEEEEEEEAEEESEEEE EEEE EEES EEn EEEE 10 3 10 31 INPut Commands 4 k bat thee dett ette e e Patin le bett ede EE 10 3 10 3 2 OUTPut Commands i ener regne 10 5 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Contents 11 ERROR CODES aa nana nana nan nn nse neo nai eee ieri rei 11 1 11 1 COMMAND ERRORS 199 2001 11 1 11 2 EXECUTION ERRORS 299 2001 11 1 11 3 DEVICE SPECIFIC ERRORS 399 300 eee zzz 11 1 12 PT 5202 SIGNALS nnt 12 2 12 1 VIDEO PATTERNS in lee ete tete dz 12 2 12 2 PATTERN SELECTIONS AFTER SYSTEM CHANGE eene nrer nnne rentas 12 3 12a AUDO SIONA EE 12 3 124 RESET CONFIGURATION u idioti 12 5 User s Manual Revision 2 iii Contents DK Technologies PT 5202 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK iv Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Safety 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Safety Read this chapter carefully before installation and use of the instrument Introduction The instrument described in this manual is designed to be used by properly trained personal only Only qualified personnel who are aware of hazards involved shall carry out adjustment maintenance and repair of the exposed equipment Safety Precautions For the correct and safe use of the instrument it is essential that both operating and servicing p
12. Instrument Commands 10 3 1 INPut Commands INPut GENLock SYSTem Command for selecting the genlock system Possible selections are INTernal PALBurst PAL burst lock NTSCburst NSTC burst lock F10MHZ 10 MHz lock Example INP GENL SYST F10MHZ set system to 10MHz lock INP GENL SYST response F10MHZ INPut GENLock DELay Command to set the delay for the genlock input The delay is defined by three parameters Field lt Line gt lt HTime gt where Field sets the field offset Line sets the line offset and lt HTime gt sets the horizontal time in ns i e HTime PAL 64000 0ns User s Manual Revision 2 10 3 PT5202 Signals DK Technologies PT 5202 HTime NTSC lt 63492 1ns If this command is issued when the genlock system is internal or 10MHz the timing will be saved and restored whenever PAL Burst of NTSCBurst is selected It is not possible to select a delay outside the range of the selected system See the table below NTSC 525 lines dae m onan E S D n 312 43 9 34 9 9 280 0 1312 0 3312 39 oom gt acer Example INP GENL DEL 2 5 123 5 set delay to 2 field 5 line amp 123 5ns INP GENL DEL response 2 005 00123 5 INPut GENLock CALibrate ENABle Command to enable calibration of the internal 10 MHz oscillator reference This command must be issued before using the INP GENL CAL ADJ command Example INP GENL CAL ENAB ON enable calibration of the int
13. ON OUTP TSG TEXT PT5202 SPG sets text string to PT5202 SPG OUTP TSG TEXT Response ON PT5202 SPG User s Manual Revision 2 10 7 PT5202 Signals DK Technologies PT 5202 OUTPut TSGenerator TEXT Returns TEXT parameter setting ON or OFF and Text string OUTPut TSGenerator MOVement Command to set the TEXT as fixed or moving up and down Parameters ON OFF and Example OUTP TSG MOVement ON switches the text in the pattern movement to ON OUTP TSG MOVement Response ON OUTPut TSGenerator Command to display the complete settings of the SDI and Video outputs The response contains seven fields lt Pattern gt lt System gt lt Field gt lt Line gt lt HTime gt lt ScHPhase gt lt EmbAudio gt For an explanation of the response see the commands OUTP TSG PATT OUTP TSG SYST OUTP TSG DEL OUTP TSG SCHP and OUTP TSG EMB SIGN Example OUTP TSG response CBEBU PAL 2 123 12345 5 160 OFF OUTPut AUDio OUT put Command to select the output of the audio signal The output may be either analog or AES EBU audio Example OUTP AUD OUTP AES select AES EBU as the audio output OUTP AUD OUTP response AESEBU OUTPUt AUDio ANALog SIGNal Command to select the audio signal of the analog audio output signal Refer chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the analog audio signals available Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selecte
14. When the desired audio signal appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu 7 14 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions AES EBU level options Silence 0 dBFS 9 dBFS 12 dBFS 15 dBFS 16 dBFS 18 dBFS 20 dBFS 9 9 9 9 9 9 Note If you select silence the data bit indicating stereo mono or dual sound will continue to be active To change the rate of the AES EBU audio click select CLICK 2NDMNU AES EBU CLICK select 12 CLICK lt 1 sec gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the click rate Changes of the click rate is instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired audio click rate appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu AES EBU click rate options e sec 3sec To change the phase timing of the AES EBU audio timing select TIMING 2NDMNU AES EBU TIMING select 43 TIMING lt 0 0 us gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the audio timing Changes of the audio signal are instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected i
15. are available The number of characters in the name is limited to sixteen 16 and must NOT contain spaces Example SYST PRES NAME 2 WHAT name preset number 2 WHAT SYST PRES NAME 2 response WHAT Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Commands Explanation e SYSTem PRESet AUTHor Command for naming the author of a user preset Four user presets from 1 to 4 are available Number of characters in the name are limited to sixteen 16 and may NOT contain spaces Example SYST PRES AUTH 1 Monroe name author of preset number 2 to Monroe SYST PRES AUTH 2 response MONROE e SYSTem PRESetDATE Command for settings the date of a user preset Four user presets from 1 to 4 are available The date should be entered as year month day Example SYST PRES DATE 4 00 6 1 date preset number 2 to june1 2000 SYST PRES DATE 4 response 00 06 01 10 2 2 STATus Commands e STATus OPERation EVENt e STATus OPERation CONDition e STATus OPERation ENABle e STATus QUEStionable EVENt e STATus QUEStionable CONDition e STATus QUEStionable ENABle The device accepts and responds to these commands but the functionality has not been implemented in this version i e any answer should be ignored e STATus PRESet The device returns the status of the user preset i e whether a user preset is active or not Examples STAT PRES response 2 i e preset 2 is active STAT PRES response OFF i e no preset is active 10 3
16. eee eee tet s tete ne ee eee te tentene rene tete eee ete tee trete tete ete tet 7 2 7 4 INDICATORS AND CONNECTIONS nene eee neve te eee ee ete eee tete ne ee eee tete ee tet ter 7 2 TA Front Panel Indicators tente ht tad hi ken iare dd 7 2 7 4 2 Rear Panel connections a enen nene eee e teve ete ne tete ete rete tee e eee eee eee 7 3 7 5 PANEL OPERATION geed nee RR Re dae AEN 7 4 Go Cer Wpitci cesar eae oboe Ee 7 4 1 9 2 Status Displays Galeone anali ina 7 4 1 65 MENU OPERATION 2 25 hate re t o derer rare Th Te sh te 7 5 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MENUS eene enne nennen nnne 7 6 7 7 1 Menu BLACK BURST Analog Black Burst Generator 7 6 14652 Menu SENLOCK va ia IER MN Lana 7 7 La MenusPRESET RI ttt a Ee EE nera 7 9 7 7 4 Menu SDI Serial Digital Test Signal Generator 7 10 7 7 5 Menu AUDIO Audio Generator nennen 7 14 7 7 6 Menu CALIBRA TIO No a aeaa e ee nnns ete terrenet 7 18 TA Menu hESETus aud ein de es he ht wt eel 7 18 7 8 WINDOWS APPLICATION PROGRAM oodocococcccccccconononcnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnrnnnnnnnnns 7 19 7 8 1 How to Get Started i 7 19 7 8 2 Application S W Description nee 7 19 7 8 3 Detailed Menu Description enne 7 20 8 REMOTE INTERFACE oia ais 8 1 8 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERFACE SYNTAX i 8 1 8 1 1 Conne
17. no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu AES EBU audio timing options e 48 0 kHz e 44 1 kHz The 48 kHz is phase locked to the video signal The 44 1 kHz is only frequency locked to the video signal To configure the analog audio select ANALOG AUDIO SUBMENU AUDIO ANALOG select 2NDMNU TONE LEVEL CLICK ESC Usethe 4 and buttons to select parameter Use the 7 button to enter the level below To select the audio signal Select signal 2NDMNU ANALOG TONE select 496 TONE lt Stereo 500 Hz gt SAVE ESC Operation Use the and 7 buttons to change the audio signal selection Changes of the audio signal are instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired audio signal appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the ANALOG menu 7 16 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions Signal options Stereo 500 Hz Stereo 1 kHz Stereo 8 kHz Stereo EBU 1 kHz Single click in Ch A To change the level of the ANALOG audio level select LEVEL 2NDMNU ANALOG LEVEL select 42 LEVEL lt Silence gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the audio signal se
18. on the menu line Indicates that changes to individual characters or digits are possible in timing and naming menus Indicates that more items are available on the menu line ESC To abandon changes place the cursor on ESC and press also SAVE To save a changed parameter place the cursor on SAVE and press the EXECUTE button PT5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator DK Technologies Indicators and Connections Front Panel Indicators LCD Panel The LCD with the backlighting is the main indicator on the front Messages on operating condition are read in the STATUS menu UNLOCKED A red LED that indicates when genlock mode is enabled but no correct signal is found on the genlock input In this case the generator switches automatically to internal mode until a valid genlock signal becomes available Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions AES e AUDIO R GENLOCK 7 4 2 Rear Panel connections All electrical specifications are specified under Product Data Brief description of connections Mains Connector Mains voltage receptacle RS232 This rear panel connector is intended to interface the unit to PC control using a COM port The connector is a D SUB 9 pole male configured for RS232 communication based on SCPI protocol See chapter 8 Remote Interface for a technical description Connecting the interface cable from the PC to the unit special
19. or offline using the software in a special DEMO MODE As mentioned in the introduction the PC Remote Control program will operate on any Windows operating system by Windows 95 and newer versions including Windows NT The interface application software is intended to run from the hard drive of a PC but the application can also be executed from the CD ROM itself a network or other media If the media is write protected or for other reasons the interface cannot install an INI file on the media the last stored settings are read again User s Manual Revision 2 7 19 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 7 8 3 Detailed Menu Description PC Remote Control Files Connect Edit Help Open kr ea na ae Genlock Contents From PC Preset Settings Black Black Search Burst Burst 1 for Help Save ee po Black d on Burst 2 ats FAQ To Black Preset E Burst 3 WE Support Print SDI PTV Home Page Proper Connec Audio ties tion About Exit System System e Calibra tion Fig 1 Menu tree of the PT 5202 PC Remote Control shaded boxes are not implemented 7 8 3 1 Status display A detailed Status window is op
20. temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at 40 C The instrument is equipped with a number of input and output terminals as described in chapter 4 Product Data The terminals are protected from becoming live by means of basic insulation and protective screening Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired the instrument must be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation The appropriate servicing authority must be informed Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Safety For example safety is likely to be impaired if the instrument fails to perform the intended operations or shows visible damages 2 6 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices All IC and many other semi conductors are susceptible to electrostatic discharges ESD Careless handling during repair can reduce lifetime drastically When repairing make sure that you are connected to the same potential as the mass of the set via a wrist wrap with resistance Keep component and tools at this potential User s Manual Revision 2 2 3 Safety DK Technologies PT 5202 2 7 Symbols Explanation Symbol Caution risk of electric shock Caution refer to accompanying documents Protective conductor terminal Alternating current 2 4 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Introduction and Applications 3 1 3 2 Introduction and Applications Intr
21. 1 4 3 3 Analog Black Burst Outpute cana nccnnnnnnncnns 4 2 4 3 4 Video Signal Generator ananas nenen see sete enteve nene beret eren teren nnne nne 4 2 4 3 5 AES EBU Audio Generator 4 3 4 3 6 Wordclock WCLK Output 4 4 4 3 7 Analog Audio Generator i 4 4 4 3 8 Remote Control ninar dd dd ud 4 5 O ion e iii hh nae 4 5 4 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS i 4 5 4 4 1 Regulations and StandardS n enen ne eseve enne 4 5 4 4 2 Climatic Conditions iii 4 5 4 4 3 Mechanical Requirements ooooococccnnnicccocococococcnncononononncnncnnnnnnnnnnnncn nn nn nnnnnnnnnnnn 4 5 4 4 4 Safety orali iii a 4 6 4 5 POWER SUPPLY idiot iit cedi dd rei diae 4 6 4 6 MECHANICAL DATA 4 6 e WE ee el 5 1 6 INSTALLATION AR iut AoT Arosa aeiia 6 1 6 1 INITIAL INSPECTION iaia 6 1 0 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION cro RD ERRARE RU HEARING 6 1 Eei Ee elle DEE 6 1 6 3 MAINS VOLTAGE CORD AND FUSES e nenen eee eee nennen enne enne nennen nnns 6 1 6 4 RACK MOUNTING is ua esi dua ere Ete B tn n tit 6 2 6 4 1 Rack Mount Instructions eene 6 2 6 5 ACCESS TO AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS aaa aaa anen vene 6 3 User s Manual Revision 2 i Contents DK Technologies PT 5202 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS i 7 1 7 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 7 1 7 2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS nete eee tete eter eee tete eee eee tete nennen nns 7 1 7 3 DISPLAY INFORMATION eee
22. 202 Running the program in Demo mode give you access to all the output features of the unit and access to store a set up as a file A set up saved as a file can be uploaded to the unit at any time when a unit is connected 7 8 3 4 Edit Menu The menus under Edit all give direct access to the edit window to the given generator or access to the calibration routine 7 8 3 4 1 Genlock The Genlock facility enables you to lock all outputs of the PT 5202 to a number of relevant video and clock sources The outputs of PT 5202 are locked to the source in frequency and phase System System refers to the list of relevant video and clock sources PT 5202 is able to use as external reference PAL and NTSC mode PT 5202 will expect a video signal of the given system Internal mode all outputs of PT 5202 are locked to the internal high stability TCXO oscillator 10 MHz mode the source is expected to be a 10 MHz reference The internal oscillator will be locked to the reference and PT 5202 will act as in Internal Mode Due to the internal reference the timing feature is disabled When the reference source is valid and the oscillator circuit is in lock the Genlocked LED on the front panel will be lit Timing All outputs of PT 5202 are timeable with reference to the Genlock video signal All outputs are timed in parallel in resolution of the individual output For timing details see Black Burst menu 7 8 3 4 2 Black Burst All three Black Burst output
23. 25 lines you must check the timing adjustment A valid 625 lines timing may NOT be valid in 525 lines If the timing is not valid in 525 lines then it will be reset To change the audio embedded on the SDI signal select EMB AUDIO SIGNAL SUBMNU SDI EMB AUDIO select 43 AUDIO lt OFF gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the audio signal and audio format Change of the audio signal format is instantaneous i e that any change is reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired audio signal format appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI SIGNAL menu 7 12 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions Embedded audio Options Off Silence Stereo 1 kHz No click The embedded audio levels are fixed 18 dBFS for 625 lines 20 dBFS for 525 lines To change the delay advance timing for the SDI SIGNAL output select TIME MENU SDI TIMING edit delay T V 1 H 12 T 00123 4 SAVE ESC Operation Usethe 4 or buttons to select V H or T Then use the and 7 buttons to change the setting Changes to the timing are instantaneous i e any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired setting appears in the display move the cursor to S
24. 4 Menu SDI Serial Digital Test Signal Generator This is the menu for setting the parameters for the Serial Digital Test Signal Generator output MENU SDI select 142 SUBMNU lt SYSTEM gt TIMING PATTERN ser MENU SDI select 42 SUBMNU lt EMB AUDIO gt ANL SETTINGS ar MENU SDI select 142 SUBMNU lt TEXT gt dina Use the 4 and buttons to select the parameter to be changed Then press the button to enter the submenu for the Serial digital test signal generator To change the output test signal pattern select PATTERN Which patterns are available depends upon the configuration of the test signal generator i e whether the generator output is configured as 525 59 94 or 625 50 SUBMNU SDI PATTERN select 09 PATT lt SMPTE C Bar gt SAVE ESC Operation Use the and buttons to change the pattern selected Changes of the pattern are instantaneous i e any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired pattern appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press to change the setting If no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI SIGNAL menu 7 10 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions Patterns SMPTE Colorbar Available only in 525 59 94 mode FCC Colorbar Available only in 525 59 94 mode EBU Colorbar Available only in 625 50 mode 75 colorbar ITU R BT 801 100 Colourbar
25. 4 1 or 48 kHz The 48 kHz is frequency and phase locked to the video The 44 1kHz is the CD audio sample frequency and frequency locked to the video frequency 4 3 7 Analog Audio Generator Connector XLR Output format Balanced 30 Q Balanced by active circuitry Reference amplitude 0 dBu corresponding to 775 mV Distortion 1 96 4 3 7 1 Analog Audio Output Signals Tones Stereo 500 Hz no click Stereo 1 kHz no click Stereo EBU 1 kHz single click in channel A Stereo 8 kHz no click Click rate 10r 3s Levels 10 dBu 8 dBu 7 dBu 6 dBu 5 dBu 4 dBu 3 dBu 2 dBu 1 dBu 0 dBu 1 dBu 2 dBu 3 dBu 4 dBu 5 dBu 6 dBu 7 dBu 8 dBu 9 dBu 10 dBu 11 dBu 4 4 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Product Data 12 dBu 13 dBu 15 dBu 18 dBu 20 dBu 24 dBu 27 dBu 30 dBu 33 dBu 36 dBu Silence 4 3 8 Remote Control Input Interface RS 232 port 9 pole D sub male Protocol SCPI based Baud rate 9600 kbit Parity None Handshake None 4 3 9 Presets Four preset set ups can be stored in the unit Besides essential data for the individual Presets all user accessible parameters for the outputs are included and stored in non volatile memory The Presets are named Preset 1 4 in the unit In the frontplate each preset is identified by Name 24 characters no space In the PC Remote Control each preset is identified by Name 24 characters no space Author Date of modification The Windo
26. AVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting The timing can be adjusted by coarse or fine adjustment parameters The coarsest adjustment is field V the finest is time T and line H is in between The T value is in nanoseconds with a resolution of 37 ns The T value can be changed by using the and 7 buttons to adjust the smallest step for the adjustment but a faster method is to press EXECUTE when the cursor is on the T value This opens an editor in which each of the digits can be changed using the and 7 buttons with resolution of 37 ns Positions are selected by using the 4 and gt buttons To exit the editor press EXECUTE When the desired delay setting appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI SIGNAL menu To change the ScH Phase of the analog video select ANL SETTINGS SUBMNU SDI ANL SETTINGS select T ScH PHASE 15 deg SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the ScH phase Change of the ScH Phase is instantaneous i e that any change is reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired ScH Phase is found move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI SIGNAL
27. Calibration will disable user calibration Exit The Exit menu will close the PC Remote Control and save the current settings in an INI file on the hard drive If the media from where the PC Remote Control program is executed is write protected or you click on No to the question Save changes to PT 5202 PC Remote Control no data are saved Connect Menu The features under the Connect menu serve as controls for the communication to the PT 5202 unit Connect Using The Connect Using menu opens the communication between the PC Remote Control and a unit connected The communication between the PC Remote Control and the unit can be established in two modes depending on operation Generator Settings The communication can be established by the PC Remote Control reading the current settings of the unit To open the communication click on the desired functionally User s Manual Revision 2 7 21 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 PC Settings The communication can be established by the PC Remote Control writing its current last settings To open the communication click on the desired functionally 7 8 3 3 2 Disconnect Disconnect is used to abort communication between the PC Remote Control program and a connected unit before disconnecting the interface cable 7 8 3 3 3 Demo Mode The Demo Mode is a way to demonstrate and operate the PC Remote Control offline In this mode it is not necessary to connect a PT 5
28. DK Technologies A S Marielundvej 37 D DK 2730 Herlev Denmark PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator PT5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator User s Manual PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator Copyright 2005 DK Technologies A S Denmark All Rights Reserved Printed 21 June 2005 Revision 2 Publication number 9499 491 10011 PT 5202 DK Technologies Contents 1 Contents 1 CONTENTS EE DELE I QO E EE 2 1 HN ee len e EE 2 1 2 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS adi iii aio 2 1 2 3 USE OF CAUTION AND WARNING STATEMENTS eee 2 1 2 4 IMPAIRED SAFETY PROTECTION 2 1 2 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION nennen nnne nnne e terre nnne enter nns 2 2 2 5 1 Equipment Ratings ener eren nnn 2 2 2 6 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES eene 2 3 Qf SYMBOL Sis casia tested e a Mud 2 4 3 INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS euer 3 1 SH INTRODUCTION ea nene n 3 1 3 2 CONFIGURATION iind dr cte e tf m e eset fm e ri debuts 3 1 3 37 APPLICATIONS oscila dens ARR vete xaxa dud Erba eue et edes 3 2 4 PRODUCTIDATA seta 4 1 4 1 SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS eene enne ennemis nennen eren nennen nnne nnn 4 1 4 2 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS iii 4 1 4 3 SUMMARISED DATA ndasi ar suste diss air iaia 4 1 4 3 1 Master Frequency Reference TC 4 1 4 3 2 Analog Genlock 4 deo Grida tbe Roco iet ca ico delega edet uas 4
29. Hor 1 to 4 gt lt author name gt Note 1 DATE 1 to 4 lt year gt lt month gt lt day gt User s Manual Revision 2 9 1 Commands Summary DK Technologies PT 5202 9 2 2 STATus Subsystem ER TJ EVENPp query VS CONDio i T_T enable L1 ENABe T_T QUESimabe o SSCS T __ eo CONDio 1 A sani PRESet 9 3 Instrument Commands 9 3 1 INPut Subsystem GEN ock SYSTem INTernal PALBurst INTernal lt Field gt lt Line gt lt HTime gt 000 o o cabrae __ o ENABe Joron 1 ist UPIDOWNMNIMAX __ STORE so gue ENT OO Teo 9 3 2 OUTPut Subsystem Eine prece SYSTem PAL PAL_IDINTSC JNTSC Depends on factory Note 2 reset iudi INT cor i JNTSC DELay Hi amp ine H me 000 SCHPhase i790 1802 Jo S BB CS SSCS ETT A Ani EE EEN SYSTem PALIPAL IDINTSCIJNTSC Depends on factory Note 2 reset udi INT SCH ii JNTSC DELay FFikb ine H me 000 9 2 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Commands Summary Status affer RST SCHPhase lt 178 to 180 gt iad E aaa BB2 lt Query only gt BB3 SYSTem reset PAL NTSC or DELay lt Field gt lt Line gt lt Htime gt SCHPhase 179 to 180 BBS TSGenerator PATTern See chap
30. PAL w ID is selected a pulse indicating PAL Field 1 is included Line 7 NTSC 7 5 is with 7 5 IRE set up while 0 is without set up Note If the PAL Field 1 pulse in Line 7 is inserted it is independent of the Sc H phase setting If the Sc H phase has been adjusted the Line 7 pulse will identify the field as if the phase had not been changed from the nominal setting Note 7 6 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions 7 7 2 When changing the system from PAL to NTSC you must check the timing adjustment a valid PAL timing may NOT be valid in NTSC If the timing is not valid in NTSC then it will be reset to 0 0 0 To change the delay advance timing for the BB1 output select TIME 2NDMNU BB1 TIMING edit delay v V lt 1 gt H 008 T 00124 3 SAVE ESC Operation Usethe or buttons to select V H or T Then use the and v buttons to change the setting Changes to the timing are instantaneous i e any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired setting appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press JEXECUTE to change the setting The timing can be adjusted by coarse or fine adjustment parameters The coarsest adjustment is field V he finest is time T and line H is in between The T value is in nanoseconds TheT value can be changed by using the and buttons to adjust the smalle
31. PI command RST is issued the actual settings will be reset according to the following PAL NTSC 7 5 setup NTSC 0 setup BB1 3 System PAL NTSC JNTSC Delay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ScH Phase 0 0 0 SDI Video Pattern CBEBu CBSMpte CBSMpte System PAL NTSC JNTSC Delay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ScH Phase 0 0 0 Embedded Audio OFF OFF OFF AES EBU Audio On On On System PAL NTSC NTSC Signal S1KHZ S1KHZ S1KHZ Level 18 20 20 Timing 0 0 0 Click 3 3 3 Wordclock F48KHZ FASKHZ FASKHZ Signal S1KHZ S1KHZ S1KHZ Analog Audio Signal S1KHZ S1KHZ S1KHZ Level 0 0 0 Click 3 3 3 END OF DOCUMENT 12 5 User s Manual Revision 2
32. T JPash ndr corans more Pan tetera 114 Header suffix out of range The command is invalid because the value of the numeric suffix attached to the program mnemonic is out of range e g OUTP BB12 is illegal because only 3 BBs exist 121 Invalid character in number An invalid character for the data type was encountered e g an alpha in a decimal value 124 Too many digits rhe mise ot a decimal men deta erret conan more than 255s Execution Errors 299 200 Error Error string Number description explanation example Data out of range Indicates that a legal program data element was received but could not be executed because the interpreted values was outside the range as defined by the device e g the command OUTP BB1 SCHP 200 is illegal since the ScHPhase can not exceed 180deg Device Specific Errors 399 300 Error Error string 360 Communication error TT Acommuniatoneroron te seri portes detected 1 361 Parity error in program message C party nt sost wnen gata eci on tne seni pot 00 362 Framing error in program message itp bt e tei when dt was receives eg a baud rt mismatch 363 Input buffer overrun EE User s Manual Revision 2 11 1 PT5202 Signals DK Technologies PT 5202 12 PT 5202 Signals Symbols PAL Only in 625 lines PAL system NTSC Only in 525 lines NTSC system X Both PAL and NTSC systems 12 1 Video Patterns free name RE cBR
33. Whenever a recall is activated it will apply to the generator until a value in the operation is altered If a preset has been cancelled the only way to activate it again is to recall the preset If a preset is active when you enter the submenu the submenu will show the selected preset otherwise Preset 1 will be selected To store the Preset select STORE SUBMNU PRESETS STORE select 49 STORE 3 lt gt OK ESC Operation Use the and to select the preset to store When the desired preset appears in the display move the cursor to OK and press EXECUTE If no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the PRESET menu To edit the Preset name select NAME 2NDMNU PRESETS NAME edit name SDE NAME 3 lt gt SAVE ESC Operation Use the and 7 buttons to select the preset to be named When the desired preset appears in the display press the button EXECUTE to open the text editor Usethe and 7 buttons to select the characters and the 4 and gt buttons to change the position Then press the EXECUTE button to close the text editor Move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to store the name If no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the PRESET menu User s Manual Revision 2 7 9 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 7 7
34. able The click rate can be a click every 1 or 3 seconds Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as ANALOG The settings will take effect the next time the AES EBU audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD AES CLIC 1 set the click rate to every 1 second OUTP AUD AES CLIC response 1 e OUTPut AUDio AES Command to display the complete settings of the AES EBU audio output The response contains six fields lt System gt lt Signal gt lt Level gt lt Timing gt lt WordClock gt lt Click gt For an explanation of the response see the commands OUTP AUD AES SYST OUTP AUD AES SIGN OUTP AUD AES LEV OUTP AUD AES TIM OUTP AUD AES WORD and OUTP AUD AES CLIC Example OUTP AUD1 AES response PAL S500HZ 12 1 6 F441KHZ 1 10 10 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Error Codes 11 11 1 11 2 Error Codes Command Errors 199 100 Error Error string 101 Invalid character A command or parameter contains an invalid character e g a header containing an ampersand SYST VERS amp 102 Syntax error An unrecognised command or data type was encountered e g a string was received when the generator didn t accept strings 108 Parameter not allowed More parameters was received than expected for the command e g the IDN command accepts no parameters so receiving IDN 2 is not allowed 112 Program mnemonic too long D
35. and upper part Scrolling up and down 16 characters in one line ASCII characters 0 9 A z _ underscore and minus 4 3 4 4 Common Test Signals SDI and VIDEO out All signals are in standard 4x3 aspect ratio Patterns dedicated for PAL Patterns dedicated for NTSC Patterns common for NTSC PAL EBU Colour Bar 75 Color Bar Red CCIR18 Multiburst SMPTE Colour Bar FCC Colour Bar Colour Bar ITU801 Colour Bar 100 75 Red Crosshatch PLUGE SDI Check Field Digital Grey Staircase 5 step Staircase 10 step 15 kHz Black White White 100 Black Window 10 Window 15 Window 20 Window 100 4 3 5 AES EBU Audio Generator Serial digital audio generator with test tones Connector Output format Amplitude Data bit rate Rise and fall time Coding Pre emphasis Timing 4 3 5 1 AES EBU Output Signals XLR Balanced 110 Q 20 According to AES3 1992 3Vpp Typically 3 072 Mbit s 5 30 ns Linear 20 bits two s complement binary bi phase mark None 10 4 us to 9 6 us in 0 8 us steps Tones Stereo 500 Hz Stereo 1 kHz Stereo EBU 1 kHz single click in channel A Stereo 8 kHz Click rate 1or3s User s Manual Revision 2 4 3 Product Data DK Technologies PT 5202 Levels Silence 0 dBFS 9 dBFS 124BFS 15 dBFS 16 dBFS 18 dBFS 20 dBFS 4 3 6 Wordclock WCLK Output Connector BNC Output impedance 7150 Output characteristics HC MOS clock 0 5 V un terminated Reference output 4
36. attention must be paid to the power source of both parties When the controlling PC is mains power operated the ground potential of the mains power supply for both instruments has to be taking in consideration To reduce problems concerning different mains power ground potential both instruments need to have common mains power source Negligence of this matter can cause damages to the PT 5202 or the PC COM port GENLOCK Genlock inputs configured as loop through input BB1 to BB3 Three individual Black Burst outputs Video Analog composite Video Output in either PAL or NTSC format Note This output is primarily for testing purposes and is not usable as a timing reference as the output is not consistently locked to the BB s The colour framing ScH phasing of this output may randomly be one of four at power up SDI Serial Digital Video output 270Mbit s Connector type 50 Ohm BNC WCLK Wordclock output for AES EBU 48 kHz or 44 1kHz AUDIO R Right audio output when analog audio is selected AES EBU and AUDIO L Output of AES EBU digital audio or left analog audio User s Manual Revision 2 7 3 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 7 5 7 5 1 7 5 2 Panel operation The PT 5202 Compact Varitime Digital Sync Generator may be equipped with fixed set of generators The operation of each of the generator is described below Power Up At power on a message is displayed on the LCD PT 5202 Start
37. been selected as ANALOG The settings will take effect the next time the AES EBU audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD AES LEV 12 set the AES EBU audio level to 12dBFS OUTP AUD AES LEV response 12 User s Manual Revision 2 10 9 PT5202 Signals DK Technologies PT 5202 e OUTPut AUDio AESebu TIMing Command to select the audio timing of the AES EBU audio output signal Refer to chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the AES EBU audio timing available Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as ANALOG The settings will take effect the next time the AES EBU audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD AES TIM 1 6 set the AES EBU audio timing to 1 6us OUTP AUD AES TIM response 1 6 e OUTPut AUDio AESebu WORDcGlock Command to select the sample rate of the AES EBU generator and of the Wordclock output The frequency can be either 44 1 or 48 kHz Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as ANALOG The settings will take effect the next time the AES EBU audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD AES WORD F441KHZ set the sample rate to 44 1 kHz OUTP AUD AES WORD response F441KHZ e OUTPut AUDio AESebu CLICk Command to select the click rate for the audio signal of the AES EBU audio output signal Refer to chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the analog audio levels avail
38. ctor Description 8 1 8 12 Protocol a A aaa ao 8 1 8 1 3 Configuration and Syntax ii 8 2 8 1 4 General Iniommation aaa aaa ee vene e ee eee tete ete te eee rete teve ete eee rete nennen nene 8 2 3 21 59 Syntax Elements iz tee ich tia edie AAE hp ee 8 3 98 1 6 Command Syntax i i selected tp op ian bilia TR ODE ER e ia 8 3 8 1 7 Syntax of Program Messages aaa aaa aaa eee eseve never eene 8 3 8 1 8 Long and Short FOrm ise dr eoo RR een 8 4 8 1 9 Syntax of Response MessagesS eee emen nnns 8 4 9 COMMANDS SUMMARY tee eee eren ne eee eee tere se nenes eee eee eee eren 9 1 9 1 MANDATED COMMANDS eee ee tete ttrt eee eee te te n t eee te tee tentene t n eee estin n nennen eterin 9 1 9 2 REQUIRED COMMANDS use t ope t i ehe ii 9 1 9 2 1 SYSTem Subsystem entente nnn nra nene nne 9 1 ER EE EE 9 2 9 3 INSTRUMENT COMMANDS eee eee tete eee eee tenen nn te tee rete tete tete te ete EEEE EE e nnn nene 9 2 9 9 T INPUT SUbSySIGITI eoe vu en RI IRURE e Ee 9 2 93 2 OU TL Put SUBDSyStOlTI censure Ra Ore Pr Eater ee tix Eie e PEDE ER Pe p tx RR Du ua 9 2 10 COMMANDS EXPLANATION enen eee eee eee nene eee eee eee nnn 10 1 10 1 MANDATED COMMANDS si itetit iii tii si ete t dela 10 1 10 2 REQUIRED COMMANDS vene ee ee eee eee ee te nete ee eter eee ete tere e ere te teve eter e eee ere 10 2 10 2 1 SYSTem
39. d as AES EBU The settings will take effect the next time the analog audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD ANAL SIGN S1KHZ set the analog audio signal to Stereo 1kHz OUTP AUD ANAL SIGN response S1KHZ OUTPut AUDio ANALog LEVel Command to select the audio level of the analog audio output signal Refer to chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the analog audio levels available Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as AES EBU The settings will take effect the next time the analog audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD ANAL LEV 4 set the analog audio level to 4 dBu OUTP AUD ANAL LEV response 4 OUTPut AUDio ANALog CLICk Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Commands Explanation Command to select the click rate for the audio signal of the analog audio output signal Refer to chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the analog audio levels available The click rate can be a click every 1 or 3 seconds Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as AES EBU The settings will take effect the next time the analog audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD ANAL CLIC 3 set the click rate to every 3 seconds OUTP AUD ANAL CLIC response 3 OUTPut AUDio ANALog Command to display the complete settings of the analog audio output The response contains t
40. e is terminated by CR gt LF gt If the next command is part of the same command system the is separation is a only If the next command is part of another command system the nm followed by a Parameters are separated from the header by a space A comma separates several parameters Character strings should be placed in single or double quotation marks The valid parameter ranges are shown in the command tables Non valid values generate an error message 8 2 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Remote Interface 8 1 5 Syntax Elements Or 39 Space Semicolon separates two commands of a command Colon separates the keywords of a command In a command line a colon after a separating semicolon indicates the root control level Comma separates the parameter command Question mark identifies a query command Query commands are formed by adding a question mark to the header Asterisk identifies a common command Common commands consists of a header preceded by an asterisk and possibly followed by one or more parameters Single or double quote introduces and terminates a character string Double dagger introduces block data Space Character separates header and parameters Parameters divided by a indicates an or selection between the values shown Only one value may be used at a time 8 1 6 Command Syntax A command consists of a heade
41. e unit has from factory The reset is selectable between NTSC 7 5 NTSC 0 or PAL 7 24 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions The factory settings are listed in 12 4 Reset Configuration Note Factory Reset will not affect the memory of any of the four user presets Calibration The calibration menu enables you to calibrate the unit without taking it out of a rack and out of service The unit is calibrated using this PC Remote Control and a general purpose counter connected to the BB1 terminal This adjustment will affect the frequency of the main oscillator only no other circuits needs frequent calibration To secure the factory calibration the unit is secured with a calibration lock function Calibration procedure 1 2 3 Turn on the unit and connect it to a PC running the PC Remote Control program Connect a general purpose counter better than 0 1ppm in tolerance to the Black Burst output Unlock the calibration mode in Files Properties System and enter the calibration menu at Edit System Calibration Click on Unlock and expect a TTL clock at 4 5 MHz on the BB1 connector There is now access to calibrate the main oscillator and using the up down buttons to calibrate the BB1 outputs to 4 500 000 Hz The calibration is stored in the unit by clicking on Save By clicking on Cancel at any time before clicking on Save the calibration mode will be terminated and the unit will hold the
42. ee below specifies the parts Rack Mount Instructions The PT 5202 is delivered with the following mounting parts 1 pc Side bracket 1 pc Blind plate including rack mount ear 2 pc Support base plates 4 pc Pan head screws M2 5x6 B 8 pc Countersink screws M2 5x6 A 4 pc Pan head screw M6x16 for rack frame 4 pc Rack frame clips nuts M6 4 pc Rubber feet for table top use Single PT 5202 with Blind plate Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Installation Double set of PT 5202 The PT 5202 has no built in cooling fan and will therefore rely on air convection from the air vent holes in the front back and sides of the cabinet Do not cover the air vent holes If several cabinets are mounted above each other in a 19 rack special attention must be paid to the temperature inside the rack If the PT 5202 is mounted between other instruments with high surface temperature this cooling may not be sufficient Under these circumstances it is recommended to make space between the instruments and to establish forced circulation cooling in the rack 6 5 Access to and Replacement of Parts Safety The opening of covers or removal of parts expects those to which access can be gained by hand is liable to expose live parts The instrument must be disconnected from all voltage sources before performing any adjustment replacement maintenance or repair which requires the instrument to be opened If
43. ened when the application program is opened and provides a view of settings of all outputs Besides information on timing pattern and audio types and tones the Status gives information on instrument serial no S W release Preset Status and serial communication SCPI status Editing of the settings is accessible by double click on each generator By double click on a generator the corresponding generator window opens and enables editing A Status Bar is shown below the Status window This bar provides information on communications from the PC Remote Control to the connected unit The Status Bar states if a unit is present or not connected disconnected which COM port is selected and baud rate Also it shows if the PC Remote Control program is used in Demo Mode 7 8 3 2 Files Menu The menus under Files are similar in nature to other Windows applications Here are menus featuring opening and saving presets and files Furthermore the RS232 interface communication details and lock of calibration and editing are handled here 7 20 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions 7 8 3 2 1 7 8 3 2 2 7 8 3 2 3 7 8 3 2 4 7 8 3 2 5 7 8 3 3 7 8 3 3 1 Open The Open menu enables you to open an already existing file or preset Performing an Open command will read the file or preset settings into the PC Remote Contol and give a connected unit the same set of configuration From File Opening an already e
44. ernal 10 MHz reference INP GENL CAL ENAB response ON INPut GENLock CALibrate ADJust Command to calibrate the internal 10 MHz reference The reference is adjusted by setting a parameter which may be UP DOWN MIN or MAX It is NOT possible to access and or issue the actual values Example INP GENL CAL ADJ UP increment the 10 MHz reference INP GENL CAL ADJ DOWN decrement the 10 MHz reference INP GENL CAL ADJ MAX set the reference to maximum deviation INP GENL CAL ADJ MIN set the reference to minimum deviation INPut GENLock CALibrate STORe Command to store the current setting of the internal 10 MHz reference INPut GENLock Command to display the status and the settings of the genlock The response is defined as lock info gt lt system gt Field Line H Times where lock info is either GENLOCKED or UNLOCKED For an explanation regarding the rest of the response see the commands INP GENL SYST and INP GENL DEL Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Commands Explanation When selecting Internal or 10MHz system the parameters lt Field gt lt Line gt lt HTime gt will have no meaning In these cases the returned values should be discarded and only the relevant parameters should be used Examples INP GENL response UNLOCKED NTSCBURST 1 212 00000 2 INP GENL response GENLOCKED F10MHZ 1 0 0 INP GENL response GENLOCKED PALBURST 1 1 1234 10 3 2 OUTPut Commands OUTPut BB1 SYSTe
45. erson should only do it This instrument is equipped with a tap less switch mode power supply that covers most nominal voltage ranges in use 100 240V AC RMS This obviates the need to adapt to the local mains voltage The mains frequency is 47 63 Hz Warning This instrument is intended not to have the fuse renewed If the fuse is damaged the power supply unit is also affected User s Manual Revision 2 6 1 Installation DK Technologies PT 5202 6 4 6 4 1 If the mains power supply has to be replaced please proceed as follows 1 Removethe mains cable 2 Unscrew all 11 screws of the top cover 3 Disconnect the power connector from the main PCB and the internal ground cable from the chassis 4 Unbolt the power inlet from the rear panel and the PCB from the chassis stand off s 5 Replace power supply unit and assemble in reverse order The power supply is a safety and service part The ordering number is 4008 109 86650 Rack Mounting The PT 5202 Compact Varitime Sync Generator is in a half size 19 rack cabinet The instrument is intended for rack mounting as well as desktop use A rack mount kit for conventional 19 rack is included When the Sync Generator is used in desk top applications it is recommended to mount the four self adhesive rubber feet included in the rack mount kit The included rack mount kit features ability to mount one or two units in a 19 rack system The rack mount instruction s
46. ersonnel follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this manual Specific warning and caution statements where applicable are found throughout this manual Warning and caution statements and or symbols are marked on the instrument as well Special attention must be paid to the following issues Protective grounding of the instrument is required for the accessible terminals to be safe IEC 1010 1 Safety class instrument The actual environmental conditions must be checked against the specification Mains voltage must be inside the specified range The opening of covers or removal of parts except those to which access can be gained by hand is liable to expose live parts and terminals If adjustment maintenance or repair of the opened instrument is unavoidable only a skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved must carry it out Use of Caution and Warning Statements Caution Used to indicate correct operation or maintenance in order to prevent damage to or destruction of equipment or other property Warning Used to indicate a potential hazard that requires correct procedures or practices in order to prevent personal injury Impaired Safety Protection Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired the instrument must be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation The appropriate servicing authority must be informed For example safety i
47. ference lock timing and a number of tones and levels The Analog Audio generator features four tones in a large number of levels and right channel identification Output Selectable between Analog audio and digital AES EBU Some of the fields in the menu may be greyed out indicating that this parameter is not valid for that format System In Genlocked mode the AES EBU generator locks to both video systems and in Internal mode the audio generator is locked to the internal reference Timing Editing can be done in 3 ways The modifications are typed directly in the edit box using number keys Incrementing or decrementing by the up down buttons or using the timing bar Using the timing bar by grabbing the pointer with the mouse cursor and moving it for quick timing Click Period Selected by ticking off the appropriate field Wordclock Selectable between standard 48kHz and CD audio sample frequency of 44 1kHz Tone Selectable in the field between a number of frequencies Level Selectable by using the scroll bar 7 8 3 4 5 System The System menu enables you to calibrate the main oscillator using this PC Remote Control Also all video outputs can be set to the same TV system NTSC PAL during a Factory Reset Performing a Factory Reset replace all current settings with the settings the unit has from factory and will not affect any of the four user presets Factory Reset Factory Reset overwrites all current settings with the settings th
48. for the adjustment but a faster method is to press EXECUTE when the cursor is on the T value This opens an editor in which each of the time digits can be changed using the 4 and v buttons Positions are selected by using the and buttons To exit the editor press EXECUTE When the desired delay setting appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE f no change is desired move the cursor to E S C and press Leaving the function takes you back to the GENLOCK menu Note The genlock timing parameters can be changed even when the PT5202 is UNLOCKED 7 8 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions 7 7 3 When changing genlock signal format for instance from PAL to NTSC the timing parameters may become invalid The timing parameter will then be reset to 0 for the input in question Menu PRESET MENU PRESETS select function 49 SUBMNU RECALL STORE NAME d To recall the Preset select RECALL SUBMNU PRESETS RECALL select 43 RECALL 4 lt NAME of PRESET gt OK ESC Operation Use the and 7 buttons to select preset When the desired preset appears in the display move the cursor to OK and press EXECUTE f no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the PRESET menu or if a preset is recalled the Preset Status display will be activated
49. he PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator unit to the mains using the power cord 3 Place the CD ROM in the drive of your PC Copy the PT 5202 PC Remote Control program to your hard drive and install the software by double click on the icon The application software will search for previous settings in form of an INI file and will not find it Click OK to no INI file found The PC Remote Control program starts with an illustration of the front panel 4 You are now ready to start communication between the unit and the PC Remote Control In the PT 5202 PC Remote Control toolbar click on Connect and Connect Using which allows you to open the communication and synchronises the settings e Using Generator Settings will transfer the current settings of the unit to the PC Remote Control e PC Settings will transfer the initial settings of PC Remote Control to the PT 5202 Viewing the entire configuration is done through clicking on View and System Status To modify the settings for a specific generator double click inside the boundaries of the settings of each generator 7 8 2 Application S W Description The PC Remote Control is designed to serve as operating panel for PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator solely It will not work with other PTV products All settings configurations and calibration of Sync Generator are executed from the PC Remote Control interface The application can be run both online with the PT 5202 connected to the PC
50. hree fields lt Signal gt lt Level gt lt Click gt For an explanation of the response see the commands OUTP AUD ANAL SIGN OUTP AUD ANAL LEV and OUTP AUD ANAL CLIC Example OUTP AUD ANAL response S1KHZ SILENCE 1 OUTPUt AUDio AESebu SYSTem Command to select the audio system of the AES EBU audio output signal Possible selections are PAL or NTSC Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as ANALOG The settings will take effect the next time the AES EBU audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD AES SYST PAL set the AES EBU audio system to PAL OUTP AUD AES SYST response PAL OUTPUt AUDio AESebu SIGNal Command to select the audio signal of the AES EBU audio output signal Refer to chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the AES EBU audio signals available Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has been selected as ANALOG The settings will take effect the next time the AES EBU audio output is selected Example OUTP AUD AES SIGN S500HZ set the AES EBU audio signal to Stereo 500Hz OUTP AUD AES SIGN response S500HZ OUTPut AUDio AESebu LEVel Command to select the audio level of the AES EBU audio output signal Refer to chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals for a description of the AES EBU audio levels available Please note that the settings will be updated even though the output of the audio signal has
51. is command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version e ESE STANDARD EVENT STATUS ENABLE QUERY The device responds to this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version i e the ansyver should be ignored e ESR STANDARD EVENT STATUS REGISTER QUERY The device responds to this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version i e the answer should be ignored e IDN IDENTIFICATION QUERY The response contains four fields Field 1 Company name Field 2 Product name Field 3 KU number Field 4 Software release i e the software status of all programmable parts in the PT5202 Example DN response PTV PT5202 KU012345 1 0 e OPC OPERATION COMPLETE The device accepts this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version e OPC OPERATION COMPLETE QUERY The device accepts this command but does not respond to it because the functionality has not been implemented in this version e RST RESET Resets the device to factory preset status The four presets are NOT reset i e any user preset will NOT be erased e SAV SAVE PRESET Please refer to the command SYSTem PRESet STORe e RCL RECALL PRESET Please refer to the command SYSTem PRESet RECall e SRE SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE The device accepts this command but the functionality has not been implemented in this version User s Manual Revision 2 10 1 PT5202 Signals DK Technologies PT
52. isplay indicates new selections or enables changes to parameter setting Front Panel Controls The button allows the user to exit the current menu and enter a higher level menu or to change parameter v The Y button allows the user to select new menus or sub menus or to change parameters 4 The 4 and gt are used to scroll horizontally in the menus and to select the individual characters when naming presets an written text into the video full field test signals EXECUTE The EXECUTE button is used to store the selection in the appropriate menus A lt SAVE gt pops up when the parameter has been changed PRESET The PRESET button provides fast access to the instrument presets when switching between different standard applications BB SDI and AUDIO These 3 buttons provides a fast access to output signal selection on the test signal generators GENLOCK The GENLOCK button opens the menu Genlock The type of genlock mode is selected via the menu system User s Manual Revision 2 7 1 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 7 3 7 4 7 4 1 Display Information To guide the user through operations symbols of the push buttons which can be activated at a particular time will appear on the right side of the display Awt1 5 Indicates which arrow buttons are active E Indicates that the EXECUTE button must be pressed to activate the required selection lt gt Indicates the position of the cursor
53. lection Changes of the audio signal are instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired audio signal appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu AES EBU level options 10 dBu to 12 dBu in steps of 1 dB 15 dBu 18 dBu 20 dBu 24 dBu 27 dBu 30 dBu 33 dBu 36dBu 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 To change the rate of the ANALOG audio click select CLICK 2NDMNU ANALOG CLICK select 12 CLICK lt 1 sec gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the click rate Changes of the click rate is instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired audio click rate appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu ANALOG AUDIO click rate options s 3s User s Manual Revision 2 7 17 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 7 7 6 Menu CALIBRATION This is the menu for setting parameters not related to the specific output signals MENU CALIBRATION select T SUBMNU ADJUST MIN MAX SAVE ESC Description The in
54. ly SDI Video The Video signal generator contains 23 basic patterns and signals including Colour Bars for the respective TV systems The video outputs deliver signals in two formats simultaneously Analog Composite Video output and SDI SDI output and has a common 4 or 8 fields timing range with 37 ns resolution NOTE The analog video output which is primarily meant for testing purposes is NOT consistently locked to the BB s and therefore the colour frame SCH phasing may randomly be one of 4 at power up Consequently this output is not recommended for timing purposes SDI and Analog Settings The SDI output features separate settings for embedded audio The Analog Composite output features ScH Phase adjustment in 1 resolution Common settings System The Video and SDI outputs generate patterns in NTSC 7 5 525 lines NTSC 0 525lines and PAL 625lines systems One common system for both output at a time Timing The VariTime unit is generating Analog and Digital test signal outputs with a resolution of 37 ns and the timing range of 4 fields for NTSC and 8 fields for PAL Field Line and Offset can be modified within their relevant limits Edit of the number of Fields Lines or Offset in ns to be advanced or delayed can be done in 3 ways The modifications are typed directly in the edit boxes using number keys and sign Incrementing or decrementing by the up down buttons or using the timing bar Using the timing bar by g
55. m OUTPut BB2 SYSTem OUTPut BB3 SYSTem Command to select the system of the three Black Burst output Systems available are PAL_ID PAL with line 7 pulse NTSC NTSC with setup JNTSC NTSC no setup Example OUTP BB1 SYST PAL ID Set system for BB output 1 to PAL with line 7 pulse OUTP BB1 SYST response PAL_ID OUTPut BB1 DELay OUTPut BB2 DELay OUTPut BB3 DELay Command to set the delay of the three Black Burst output The delay is defined by three parameters lt Field gt lt Line gt lt HTime gt where lt Field gt sets the field offset lt Line gt sets the line offset and lt HTime gt sets the horizontal time in ns i e HTime PAL lt 64000 0ns HTime NTSC lt 63492 1ns It is not possible to select a delay outside the range of the selected system See the table below ANALOG PAL 625 lines Line Field 5 312 311 312 0 0 0 0 311 0 312 0 311 0 0 User s Manual Revision 2 10 5 PT5202 Signals DK Technologies PT 5202 Example OUTP BB2 DEL 2 4 3245 2 set delay for BB output 2 to 2 field 4 line amp 3245 2ns OUTP BB2 DEL response 2 004 03245 2 OUTPut BB1 SCHPhase OUTPut BB2 SCHPhase OUTPut BB3 SCHPhase Command to set the ScH Phase of the three Black Burst output The ScH Phase value must be in the range 180 lt ScH Phase lt 180 Example OUTP BB2 SCHP 160 set the ScHPhase for BB output 2 to 160deg OUTP BB2 SCHP response 160 OUTPut
56. menu User s Manual Revision 2 7 13 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 7 7 5 Menu AUDIO Audio Generator MENU AUDIO select t SUBMNU lt Analog gt AES EBU ESC Usethe and buttons to select the format to be changed Usethe and buttons to enter the level below SUBMNU AES EBU configure o gt 2NDMNU lt TONE gt LEVEL TIMING ESC SUBMNU AES EBU configure o gt 2NDMNU lt SYSTEM gt WCLK CLICK ESC To select the audio signal Select signal 2NDMNU AES EBU TONE select 13 TONE lt Stereo 500 Hz gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the audio signal selection Changes of the audio signal are instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired audio signal appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu Signal options e Stereo 500 Hz Stereo 1 kHz Stereo 8 kHz Stereo EBU 1 kHz Single click in Ch A To change the level of the AES EBU audio signal level select LEVEL 2NDMNU AES EBU LEVEL select v LEVEL Silence SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the audio signal selection Changes of the audio signal are instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal
57. mmediately in the output signal When the desired audio timing appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu AESIEBU audio timing options 9 6 us to 10 4ys in 0 8us steps To change the audio system select SYSTEM 2NDMNU AES EBU SYSTEM select v SYSTEM lt PAL gt SAVE ESC User s Manual Revision 2 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the audio timing Changes of the audio signal are instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired audio timing appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the AES EBU menu System options e PAL e NTSC To change the sampling reference clock wordclock select WCLK 2NDMNU AES EBU WCLK select 43 WCLK 44 1 kHz SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to change the wordclock frequency Changes of the wordclock is instantaneous i e that any changes are reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired wordclock frequency appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f
58. n be recalled either from the PC or from the generators internal memory User s Manual Revision 2 3 1 Introduction and Applications DK Technologies PT 5202 3 3 Communication between PT 5202 and PC via standard RS 232 protocol makes it possible to use any kind of PC Applications The PT 5202 is designed to manage slave as well as master operations as a stand alone unit In systems where PT 5202 operates as a master the reference is locked to an internal high stability TCXO oscillator Temperature Compensated Xtal Oscillator For use in slave applications the genlock function is used The genlock function features genlock to NTSC and PAL video signals Black Burst house sync or a 10 MHz reference clock e g from a GPS receiver The genlock function features passive loop through and has a common timing facility for the generator Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Product Data 4 Product Data 4 1 Safety Characteristics This apparatus has been designed and tested in accordance with the safety Class requirements of the EN IEC publication EN 61010 1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Measuring Apparatus and is safe as supplied This manual contains information and warnings which must be followed during operation to ensure operator and service personnel safety 4 2 Performance Characteristics Characteristics expressed in numerical values with stated tolerances are guaranteed tolerance
59. nanosecond resolution over a 4 fields sequence for PAL and 2 fields sequence for NTSC The timing of analog Test Signal Generator follows the timing of the SDI generator i e with a 37ns resolution but over a 4 fields sequence for PAL and 2 fields sequence for NTSC Configuration The PT5202 comes with integrated frontplate control based on a 2 by 40 characters LCD display and navigation buttons This guides the operator through the selections in the various menus to make the appropriate selection and store the settings In the menus all programmable parameters can be managed e g system timing test signals and audio parameters The frontpanel also includes separate pushbuttons can directly call the main outputs e g BB s SDI and Audio Four presets are directly accessible from the front In addition to the frontpanel operation the PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator has also PC Remote Control A Windows application program supplied with the instrument makes it easy to manage all timing patterns and audio features in one screen The settings for the PC Remote Control are either loaded from the PC or downloaded from the generator When the settings are loaded from the PC the data is transferred immediately to the generator overwriting the actual state At exit from the panel data is stored in a file on the PC for later use Four presets can be stored in the instrument and also in 4 separate files on the PC Any preset can the
60. ng range PAL 4 fields NTSC 2 fields Timing resolution 0 5 at fsc Sc H phase Default 0 adjustment 180 resolution 1 S N ratio 60 dB un weighted to 5 MHz 4 3 4 Video Signal Generator 4 3 4 1 SDI Output Connector BNC Output impedance 75 Q 40 5 Q Format 270 Mb s serial complies with ITU R BT 656 and SMPTE 259 M Return loss gt 15 dB 5 270 MHz Timing range PAL 1 field NTSC 1 field Timing resolution 37 ns Jitter lt 0 20 UI Rise and fall time 0 75 1 50 ns Embedded Audio 1kHz stereo in Group 1 channels 1 4 Levels 20dBrs for 525 lines 18dBrs for 625 lines Silence Off 4 3 4 2 Analog Output This output is primarily for testing purposes as its colour phasing is unlocked to the Black Burst outputs Connector BNC Output impedance 7150050 Return loss gt 36 dB to 5 MHz Sync amplitude PAL 300 mV 2 NTSC 40 IRE 0 8IRE 286 mV 2 Burst amplitude PAL 300 mV 2 NTSC 40 IRE 0 8IRE 286 mV 2 Set up NTSC 7 5IRE or O IRE selectable Video accuracy Nominal 2 Timing range PAL 1 fields NTSC 1 fields Timing resolution 37 ns Sc H phase Default 0 adjustment 180 resolution 1 4 S N ratio 50 dB un weighted to 5 MHz 4 2 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Product Data 4 3 4 3 Source Identification on SDI and VIDEO out Patterns with identification Text position Text size and characters EBU colourbar and SMPTE Colourbar Fixed in left hand side
61. oduction The PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator includes all basic features for professional sync timing and test signals in one half sized box The new digital studios need cost efficient and reliable synchronisation for the main equipment to work reliably For this purpose PTV offers the PT 5202 as the fully integrated solution eliminating any costs associated with modular structures support of many different signal types and extensive operating facilities Analog Black Burst is still routinely used for timing purposes also in digital installations where processing delays are often on the order of several fields The PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator is designed with the multiple delays of digital television installations in mind but also fulfils all synchronisation requirements when used with a combination of digital and traditional analog video systems The PT 5202 Compact VariTime Sync Generator is a multi standard sync generator and provides sync and test signals for both NTSC PAL and for SDI outputs of 525 59 94 and 625 50 systems Each of the reference Black Burst outputs and the Test Signal Generator output can be individually selected in system NTSC PAL and timed in fine steps over the complete sequence The NTSC output format is selectable with or without set up The serial digital black and test signals can be timed with a resolution of 37 ns over a 1 field range The analog black bursts are timeable in sub
62. present calibration Note Make sure to lock the calibration mode in Files Properties System to ensure no calibration is made by mistake User s Manual Revision 2 7 25 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 7 26 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Remote Interface 8 Remote Interface Reference documents IEEE 488 2 1987 IEEE Standard Codes Formats Protocols and Common Commands SCPI 1995 0 Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments Vol I IV 8 1 General Description of the Interface Syntax 8 1 1 Connector Description Connector type 9 pin sub D male 8 1 2 Protocol The serial remote operates electrically as an RS 232C communication port The parameter setting for the RS232 communication port is to selection of COM ports 1 to 4 Baud rate is default 9600 No flow control PC PT 5202 cea oe ua RxD 20 o 2 RxD TxD 3 CNN Ed 3 TxD DTR 40 9 4 DTR SG 50 5 SG DSR 6 oe RTS 7 o 7 RTS CTS 8 Li 8 CTS RI 90 log ow TEN O pTR r Typical configuration of a cable between PC and PT5202 Flow control is not supported NOTE A standard NULL MODEM cable may be used as well The PT 5202 communication protocol complies with the SCPI 1995 0 Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments Vol I IV This protocol that is based on the IEEE 488 2 IEEE Standard Codes Formats Protocols and Common Commands User s Manual Revision 2 8 1
63. r and one or several parameters Header and parameters are separated by space A header may consist of several keywords 8 1 7 Syntax of Program Messages A command or query is called a program message unit Such a program message unit consists of a header or a header separated by a space from one or more parameters The program header separator between the header and the first parameter must be at least one white space character The header consists of one or more mnemonics key words describing the command The parameters in a message unit are also referred to as Data Elements They are mutually separated by a comma which is referred to as Data Separator Furthermore the following rules are valid Anyone of the white space characters dec 0 9 11 32 may precede a header precede the Message Terminator be placed in between the header and the parameter be placed in between two consecutive parameters String data in a parameter must be specified between quotes A quote may either be a single quote dec 39 or a double quote character dec 34 One or more program message units commands may be send within a single program message Program message units are separated by a semicolon A message of one or more units is terminated by a program message terminator User s Manual Revision 2 8 3 Remote Interface DK Technologies PT 5202 The line feed character ma
64. rabbing the pointer with the mouse cursor and moving it for quick timing ScH Phase The VariTime system features adjustment of the ScH Phase for the analog test signal generator in the range of 180 in a resolution of 1 operated using the up down buttons or typed in directly Pattern The video signal generator contains basic patterns and signals including Colour Bars for the respective TV systems User s Manual Revision 2 7 23 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 The list of signals consists of patterns for NTSC and PAL The video output signals are generated in two formats simultaneously Analog Composite Video output and SDI SDI output Text Text may be added to two test patterns EBU colourbar and SMPTE colourbar The text can be set ON or OFF Characters available 0 9 A z underscore minus Movement The text can either be stationary or scrolling up and down SDI Settings The SDI output features common timing and separate settings for embedded audio Analog Settings The Analog Composite output features common timing with the SDI output Only ScH Phase is adjusted in 1 resolution in the separate item 7 8 3 4 4 Audio PT 5202 contains two independent audio generators Analog Audio and AES EBU digital audio and a WordClock output WCLK Due to common rear connectors only one audio generator can be active at a time The AES EBU generator features selectable sample rate video re
65. repair of the opened instrument is unavoidable only a skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved must carry it out To guarantee safety only original spare parts must be used Access to the Units To gain access to the units remove the mains cable and unscrew the screws that secure the top cover of the instrument and lift the cover up User s Manual Revision 2 6 3 Installation DK Technologies PT 5202 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 6 4 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions 7 1 7 2 Operating Instructions General Information All operational controls and configurations are conveniently carried out from the front panel The two line by 40 characters LCD display in conjunction with 4 cursor keys and an EXECUTE button allows easy and intuitive operation of the PT 5202 Compact Varitime Digital Sync Generator The cursor keys are used to call relevant menus on the display the top line of the display shows the current status selection or other current menu choices In the upper right corner of the display is an indication of cursor keys used in the active menu and indicate that the right and left arrow buttons can be used a indicates that the up button can be used a 7 indicates that the down button can be used a indicates that the up and down button can be used and an E indicates that the EXECUTE button can be used The bottom line of the d
66. s when the instrument is calibrated at 25 C and after 20 min warm up Specified numerical data without tolerances indicate typical values at nominal ambient temperature 25 C and reflect an average performance 4 3 Summarised Data The instrument has been developed based on the latest relevant ITU SMPTE EBU and AES EBU specifications 4 3 1 Master Frequency Reference TCXO Temperature drift 2 5 ppm 0 50 C ref 25 C Ageing 1 ppm year first year then better Adjustment tolerance Hz 20 25 C 4 3 2 Analog Genlock Input 75 Q looped through Return loss gt 36 dB to 6 MHz 4 3 2 1 Genlock Signal M NTSC or G PAL Amplitude Nominally 3 dB S N ratio gt 26 dB Input Sc H phase Nominally 45 Pull in range fsc 50 Hz Jitter when locked to burst 0 5 Jitter when locked to sync lt 5 ns 4 3 2 2 Timing Facilities Timing range PAL 4 fields NTSC 2 fields 4 3 2 3 Timing Resolution Analog Black Burst 0 15 ns Video analog and digital 37 ns 4 3 2 4 Genlock Signal Continuous frequency Continuous frequency reference 10 MHz Amplitude 1V 3 dB User s Manual Revision 2 4 1 Product Data DK Technologies PT 5202 4 3 3 Analog Black Burst Outputs Connector BNC Output impedance 75 Q 0 50 Return loss gt 36 dB to 5 MHz Sync amplitude PAL 300mV 2 NTSC 40 IRE 0 8IRE 286mV 2 Burst amplitude PAL 300mV 2 NTSC 40 IRE 0 8IRE 286mV 2 Set up NTSC 7 5IRE or 0 IRE selectable Timi
67. s are digitally generated under the VariTime system and are independent in timing and generation of TV system NTSC PAL The three Black Burst generators BB1 BB3 are identical in operation and functionality Black Burst Black Bursts are digitally generated under the VariTime system and is independent in timing and generation of TV system NTSC PAL The VariTime system has a resolution of 0 15 ns and the timing range of 4 fields for NTSC and 8 fields for PAL System The VariTime outputs are able to generate Black Burst in the following formats PAL PAL with ID NTSC 7 5 and NTSC 0 7 22 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions 7 8 3 4 3 Timing The VariTime unit is generating Black Burst with a resolution of 0 15 ns and the timing range of 4 fields for NTSC and 8 fields for PAL Field Line and Offset can be modified within their relevant limits Edit of the number of Fields Lines or Offset of ns to be advanced or delayed can be done in 3 ways The modifications are typed directly in the edit boxes using number keys and sign Incrementing or decrementing by the up down buttons or using the timing bar Using the timing bar by grabbing the pointer with the mouse cursor and moving it for quick timing ScH Phase The VariTime system features adjustment of the ScH Phase in the range of 180 in a resolution of 1 operated using the up down buttons or typed in direct
68. s likely to be impaired if the instrument fails to perform the intended functions or shows visible damage User s Manual Revision 2 2 1 Safety DK Technologies PT 5202 2 5 2 5 1 The instrument is NOT equipped with a mains interruption switch and thus to be made inoperative by unplugging its mains connection lead or by other means prior of the instrument WARNING Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual Technical Specification This manual provides technical information important for safe operation of the equipment Please refer to chapter 4 Product Data for information regarding technical specifications and to chapter 6 Installation and chapter 7 Operating Instructions regarding instructions for use Technical assistance may be obtained from your local DK Technologies sales representative or from DK Technologies Marielundvej 37D DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Phone 45 44 85 02 55 Fax 45 44 85 02 50 E Mail info dk technologies com Website http www DK Technologies com Equipment Ratings The instrument can be used with a mains voltage supply of Voltage 90 250 VAC Frequency 47 63 Hz The power Consumption Does not exceed 25 Watts The instrument is designed for the following environmental conditions Indoor use Altitudes up to 2000m Temperatures between 5 C and 45 C Maximum relative humidity of 80 for
69. se characters There is no semantic difference between upper and lower case in program messages 8 1 9 Syntax of Response Messages The response to a query is a response message unit consisting of one or more parameters data elements Successive parameters are separated by a comma If there are multiple queries in a program message the multiple response message units are grouped together in the corresponding response message Response message units are separated by a line feed LF The instrument will always send the response data in capitals Headers are not sent in the response messages parameters only 8 4 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Commands Summary 9 Commands Summary All commands listed consist of both a set and request command unless specifically listed in the table as lt query only gt or lt no query gt 9 1 Mandated Commands CLS Clear Status mU I mew PESE TI TI y O ESE oo U_____ ESR II TI Device identification query omer CO See EoPer o E o o E NS _ ii RST Iesst Comment seg ii co CDCL stte4 gt __ ea RI CSTB E SAMA ir i i CAN ll 9 2 Required Commands 9 2 1 SYSTem Subsystem Command Parameter Status after RST Remarks ERRor lt Query only gt IVERSion2 lt Query only gt PRESet RECall 1 to 4 STORe 1 to 4 gt NAME lt 1 to 4 gt lt name gt Note 1 AUT
70. setting User s Manual Revision 2 7 11 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 Text insertion options 16 upper case characters can be inserted into the signal and or the text insertion can be disabled Characters available 0 9 A z _ underscore minus Text can be made scrolling To change movement of text select MOVEMENT SUBMNU SDI TEXT MOVEMENT select v SCROLL lt OFF gt SAVE ESC Use the and 7 buttons to change the system setting When the desired condition appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting If no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI SIGNAL menu To change from the 525 59 94 system to the 625 50 system select SYSTEM SUBMNU SDI SYSTEM select SYSTEM NTSC 7 5 gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and buttons to change the system setting When the desired signal system appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to change the setting f no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the SDI SIGNAL menu SDI signal system options e NTSC 7 596 NTSC0 PAL Note The NTSC 7 5 and NTSC 0 have the exactly the same signals in the SDI domain Set up is added to the analog signal to create NTSC 7 5 when this format is choosen When changing from 625 to 5
71. st step for the adjustment but a faster method is to press EXECUTE when the cursor is on the T value This opens an editor in which each of the time digits can be changed using the 4 and v buttons Positions are selected by using the and buttons To exit the editor press EXECUTE When the desired delay setting appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE f no changes are desired move the cursor to ESC and press 4 Leaving the function takes you back to the BLACK BURST BB1 submenu To change the Sc H phase of the BB1 output select SCH PHASE 2NDMNU BB1 SCH PHASE EDIT 49 ScH PHASE lt 5deg gt SAVE ESC The default Sc H phase for the BB outputs is 0 degrees The value can be changed in steps of 1 degree Operation Usethe and buttons to change the Sc H phase Change to the Sc H phase is instant i e any change made in the display is reflected immediately in the output signal When the desired setting appears in the display move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE Ifno change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the BLACK BURST BB1 submenu Menu GENLOCK This is the menu for setting the genlock parameters Select GENLOCK User s Manual Revision 2 7 7 Operating Instructions DK Technologies PT 5202 MENU GENLOCK select o gt SUBMENU lt SYSTEM gt TIMING ESC Operation
72. ter 12 PT 5202 Depends on factory Signals reset CBEBu or CBSMpte SYSTem PALINTSCIJNTSC Depends on factory reset PAL NTSC or JNTSC DELay lt Field gt lt Line gt lt Htime gt 000 SCHPhase lt 179 to 180 Jo 14 resolution EMBaudio See chapter 12 PT 5202 OFF Digital output only Signals TEXT ON OFF sstring data gt fe ME oily OFF TsGenerato Ao 1 OUTPut ANALog AESebu AESebu ANALog __ SIGNal See chapter 12 PT 5202 S1KHZ Signals E sewer on LEVel See chapter 12 PT 5202 Signals GLICK el AESeu SS PALINTSC Depends on factory reset PAL or NTSC SIGNal See chapter 12 PT 5202 S1KHZ Signals LEVel See chapter 12 PT 5202 Depends on factory Signals reset 18 or 20 TIMing See chapter 12 PT 5202 48kHz only IVVORDclock F441KHZ F48KHZ F48KHZ User s Manual Revision 2 9 3 Commands Summary DK Technologies PT 5202 Status after RST cick i BL CN AESebu Note 2 The system selected depends on the factory reset applied Another system for the factory reset may be selected by means of the PC Remote Control software delivered with the instrument See also chapter Reset Configuration 9 4 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Commands Explanation 10 Commands Explanation 10 1 Mandated Commands e CLS CLEAR STATUS Clear the SCPI error queue e ESE STANDARD EVENT STATUS ENABLE COMMAND The device accepts th
73. ternal TXCO reference can be adjusted in this menu Connect a general purpose frequency counter better than 0 1ppm in tolerance to the Black Burst 1 output Follow the operation description below Operation Usethe 4 and buttons to select the parameter Selecting MAX and MIN shows the maximum and minimum ranges of the oscillator Selecting ADJUST enables the fine adjustment using the and 7 buttons to adjust When the frequency of 4 500 000 MHz has been achieved move cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to store the name f no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the CALIBRATION menu 7 7 7 Menu RESET To reset the generator to another system SUBMENU RESET SYSTEM 09 SYSTEM lt NTSC 7 5 gt SAVE ESC Operation Usethe and 7 buttons to select the system to select Move the cursor to SAVE and press EXECUTE to store the system If no change is desired move the cursor to ESC and press Leaving the function takes you back to the RESET menu Options e PAL e NTSC 096 NTSC 7 596 7 18 Revision 2 User s Manual PT 5202 DK Technologies Operating Instructions 7 8 Windows Application Program 7 8 1 How to Get Started These instructions tell you how to connect your PT 5202 to your PC for the very first time 1 Using the interface cable connect PT 5202 to your PC by selecting COM1 or COM2 on your PC and the D SUB connector on the PT 5202 rear panel 2 Connect t
74. up until the instrument is operative Start up PT 5202 Start up This message is shown for approx 1 5 sec and the PT5202 continues to the Status displays Status Displays A number of status displays are available for the main function The default status window is the Genlock Use the and buttons to select the status displays you want Status Genlock Genlock dv Signal PAL Status GENLOCKED de With Internal lock selected Genlock The genlock status display shows the input selected for genlock and the format of genlock selected If genlock is activated but no genlock signal is identified the status display will change to the indicating UNLOCKED condition Status SDI test signal generator SDI EBU Colorbar det SYSTEM NTSC 7 5 Text Audio dale The SDI test signal generator status display shows the signal output from the generator and the system selected If there is text inserted into the signal then this text is also displayed As the analog Video output is derived from the same data as the SDI output the selected signal and line number system will be the same Note Text is only present on EBU and SMPTE colourbars Status Audio Generator Audio AES EBU Stereo 1kHz Level 9 dBFS WCLK 48kHz The status display for the AES EBU digital audio generator shows the output signal and level of the audio In case of analog audio is output the text AES EBU is exchanged with ANALOG and only LEVEL is displayed
75. ws application program displays the preset name in the Preset Status box in the System Status window when the preset is active 4 4 Environmental Conditions 4 4 1 Regulations and Standards e EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 4 4 2 Climatic Conditions Temperature range Storage 30 70 C 41 F 113 F Ambient operating 5 45 C 22 F 158 F Humidity Non condensing IEC 721 4 4 3 Mechanical Requirements Vibration Limit range for storage and transport 30 min in each of three directions 10 to 150 Hz 0 7 mm and 50 mis max acceleration According to IEC Publ 68 test Fc User s Manual Revision 2 4 5 Product Data DK Technologies PT 5202 NOTE Unit mounted on vibration table without shock absorbing material Bump Limit range for storage and transport 1000 bumps of 100 mis sine 6 ms duration in each of 3 directions According to IEC Publ 68 test Eb 4 4 4 Safety Comply with EN 61010 1 1 4 5 Power Supply Voltage 100 240 VAC Frequency 47 63 Hz Power consumption 22 W 4 6 Mechanical Data Mechanical data for cabinet Height 42 mm 1 65 Width 217 mm 8 54 Depth 400 mm 17 3 Weight 2 5 kg 5 5 Ibs Mechanical data for cabinet fitted with 19 rack mount Height 44 mm 1 73 Width 442 mm 18 4 Depth 400 mm 17 3 Weight 2 8 kg 6 2 lbs Mechanical data for two cabinets side by side fitted with 19 rack mount Height 44 mm 1 73 Width 442 mm 18 4 Depth 400 mm
76. xisting file will read the settings into the PC Remote Control and give a connected unit the same set of configuration From Preset Opening an already existing preset will read the settings into the PC Remote Control and give a connected unit the same set of configuration and leave the unit in the given preset status Save The Save function enables you to save the current configuration into a file on the hard drive or as preset loaded in the memory of the connected unit To File Save To File will store the current configuration into a file on the hard drive The file can be read by the Windows applications only and can be given any name To Preset Save To Preset enables you to store the current configuration into the memory of the connected unit The preset can be given a name and a date and these data will be recognised by the PC Remote Control The unit can hold 4 different configurations in its preset bank and these can be selected from the front panel Print Not available Properties The Properties menu serve as control for the RS232 interface communication details the calibration and the editing lock Connection the Connection menu enables you to modify the status of the RS232 interface communication port and indicate the default Baud rate and Flow Control In the Port settings the communication port is selectable from COM1 COMA System Checking the Lock Editing option will disable editing of the PT5202 Checking the Lock
77. y be used as the program message terminator D LF lt line feed gt dec 10 code Note Most controller programming languages send the terminator automatically but allow it to be changed Basically there are two types of program headers Compound headers Commands have a compound header consisting of one of more key words mnemonics mutually separated by a colon character Such as a colon may also precede the header Command headers The program messages that are standardised are called common commands Their headers always start with an asterisk character Each key word in a compound command header represents a node in the command tree The left most key word is the root node representing the highest hierarchical level in the command tree Subsequent keyword represents sub nodes under the root node 8 1 8 Long and Short Form Program messages may be sent in either long or short form D The long form is the full word The short form is the first character of the long form The short form in a syntax specification is shown in upper case and the remaining part of the long form is shown in lower case characters Note Upper and lower case as used in syntax specification is only a notation habit to facilitate distinction between long and short form The generator itself does not differentiate between upper and lower case characters In program messages either the long or short form may be used in any mix of upper or lower ca

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