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1. There are several potential failure points F Invalid intermittent or missing time code source Date year overwrite function for non date encoded time code may be configured improperly Battery may need to be replaced A local time zone or DST configuration not set correctly Verify that your time code source is generating the UTC referenced time and date that you expect and that this time code format is at an acceptable signal level and quality that can be detected at the client side i e LTCVITC input When using SMPTE time code verify that you are not using drop frame time code Use only NDF non drop frame SMPTE time code If you are using in house time code verify that the time code source is locked to the GPS satellite system for UTC time code Time code sources such as SMPTE time code that is fed via a broadcast satellite will have a delay due to the satellite transmission The LTCVITC cannot compensate for satellite transmission delays If you are using a time code source from another vendor be certain your time code contains encoded year date information to the VITC or SMPTE time code encoding formats SMPTE type time codes must have the date be encoded to the specification in the user bits If your time code source is providing DST adjustments and time zone offsets these functions must be disabled in your LTCVITC in order to eliminate double offsets If you are using the date time display such as on a Windows system to v2. To set local tirne use the time zone offset and daylight saving parameters to offset from UTC time They are accessed via Device Settings Consult your user manual for details Continue Set Time and Date UTC Time and Date from the PC clock Time Date e Custom o E Both time and date are required They shall be treated as UT C referenced The new time and date is applied the moment Set Now is clicked Cancel STATUS BUTTON UTC Time 16 35 39 12 08 2000 The Status window includes a Display snapshot of the E a clock s face On the right are constantly updated listings of the Reference Status Reference Locked UTC Time Local Time Current Reference Reference Status Last a a EES SE Time Lock Lost UTC and Last Time Lock Restored UTC Below is a Time Code Reader tab The first lists the name and model number of the unit followed by the network configuration numbers These would echo the Network Configuration window figures page 15 The tab lists whether or not the server and or client is enabled and various stats about each IRIG 80 DCLS Direct Current Level Shift pulse width coded Lock Lost 21 15 39 12 05 2000 Lock Restored 21 15 52 12 05 2000 Raw Timecode D0 94 61 C2 20 03 00 00 10 RESET DEVICE BUTTON This button brings up the Are you sure window Press the Yes button and you will
3. soft reset your clock to allow the device to clear its current communications buffer and re initialize its processing which includes re requesting of a DHCP address This feature is intended to allow the user to remotely reset the unit and does not restore the factory default state Are you sure you want to set the device named MT CLOCK LTCVITC 38 C0 to factory defaults Autocue www autocue com Known devices CRL Bell Ringer Interface Address El MCR Reference Generator E MT CLOCKALTCVITC MT CLOCK LTCVITC MT CLOCK LTCVITC 38 NTDS Clocks E NTDS A Clocks NTP Clocks E NTP Server NTP Server RC500 Controller TCG100 Device Global Password 2 Discover 10 31 23 12 09 2013 3 The Global Password being used must match the password on all the devices being administered On any new system being installed the factory default password on all devices is public 8 00 Device Setting LS AAA Configurable Options Firmware Serial Device Version Number Time Reference MT CLOCK LTCVITC 2 0 30 13317047 Input Control Display Properties Local Time Settings Daylight Saving Time Time Zone Time Offset Save and Close Exit Administrative Functions a pm Display Properties R E oo Cancel Time Display Brightness Dim Bright Time Date Options C Date MM DD YY C Time 12 hour C ure C Leading Zeros On Leading Zeros
4. 21 Operating Storage Temperature and Humidity Operating Temperature occcoccccncnononncncnnnnns O to 50 C Relative Humidity ccccoocccnncnnncnnncnnnocononanos Up to 90 non condensing 25 C Storage Temperature ceccssceeeceeceeeeeeees 40 to 70 C Po cent tete seen EA Size and Weight 3V 17 mAh coin cell 6 Digit Display W Rechargeable manganese lithium LTCVITC a Panasonic ML1220 V1A Physical Size Width 10 7 27 2 cm Height 1 7 4 3 cm Depth 4 34 11cm Weight 1 0 Ib 0 5 kg Material Case Powder Coated Steel Lens Acrylic Autocue www autocue com Specifications and Communications I O Date Encoding Year Encoding IRIG B VITC E A O E E PEE LTC Longitudinal Linear Time Code forward running automatic detection and automatic gain adjustment MPE daCi a ici gt 50 KQ Nominal Level iia ani 1 5 Vpp OdB 600Q 22 Input Level Range 0 175 12 Vpp 15dBV to 20dBV Auto Detection Gain Adjustment Range IRIG BOO un modulated 0 5 to 12 Vpp IRIG B12 1KHz AM 0 5 to 8 Vpp 3 1 mark to space ratio SMPTE 24 25 and 30 fps NDF 0 2 to 12 Vpp Input Signal and Connector oo BNC female Single Ended Unbalanced Center pin Time Code Signal Outer Conductor Time Code Return Common Autocue www autocue com Troubleshooting The easiest way to verify that LTCVITC is decoding time code is to observe the LED colons on the front of
5. Do not place the clock face lens surface down on any surface as this may scratch or mar the lens Scratches and minor abrasions can be minimized by using a mild automobile polish Three such products that tend to polish and fill scratches are 1 Za 3 Johnson Paste Wax Johnson and Johnson Co Novus Plastic Polish 1 and 2 Novus Inc Mirror Glaze plastic polish MG M10 Mirror Bright Polish Co It is suggested that a test be made on a very small section of the polycarbonate lens with the polish selected and that the manufacturer s instructions be followed Don t Very Important Don t store the clock without the protective plastic shipment bag Don t store or place the clock face down on any surface as this may scratch the lens Don t use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners Don t use paper towels paper products rayon or polyester cloths to clean or dry the lens Don t scrape the lens with squeegees razor blades or other sharp instruments Don t ever use benzene gasoline acetone methyl ethyl ketone MEK muriatic acid or carbon tetrachloride on the lens Don t clean lenses in hot sun or on very hot days Cleaning the Lens The following cleaning agents have been found to be compatible with the Polycarbonate and Acrylic lens Manufacturer s instructions should be followed Formula 409 Clorox Co Top Job Proctor and Gamble VM and P grade Naphtha Joy Proctor and Gamble Windex w Ammonia D
6. to close the window Changes are applied when you click OK Select a time zone description from the list box or configure a custom bias with the edit controls The edit controls represent the current configuration of the device Note daylight savings time is not configured here UTC 06 00 Guadalajara Mexico City Monterrey UTC 06 00 Saskatchewan UTC 06 00 Central America UT C 06 00 Central Time US amp Canada UTC 05 00 Eastern Time US amp Canada UTC 05 00 Bogota Lima Quito UTC 05 00 Indiana E ast UTC 04 30 Caracas UTC 04 00 Georgetown La Paz Manaus San Juan UTC 04 00 Santiago Bias 06 o0 00 V Bias is negative Cancel Daylight Saving Time Configure and or enable the daylight saving function by clicking the Daylight Saving Time button North American and European Union DST settings are quickly entered by clicking the 16 appropriate button US Standard or EU Standard Daylight saving time configurations will be applied when you click OK Daylight Savings Time Configuration e Daylight Savings Time Configuration ee m Daylight Bias 7 Diabla aha m Daylight Bias 5 Bere a isable daylight time sable daylight time 01 00 oo er Bias is negative ot 00 00 les Bias is negative Time reference for daylight savings time shift Time reference for daylight savings time shift Use UTC instead of local time V Use UTC instead of local t
7. Drackett Products Palmolive Liquid Colgate Palmolive Foreign Substance Removal Autocue Butyl Cellosolve For removal of paints marking pens lipstick etc The use of adhesive tape or lint removal tools work well for lifting off old weathered paints To remove labels stickers etc the use of kerosene naphtha or petroleum spirits is generally effective When the solvent will not penetrate sticker material apply heat hair dryer to soften the adhesive and promote removal Gasoline should never be used www autocue com 26 Limited Warranty This Autocue product warranty extends to the original purchaser Autocue warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of sale If Autocue receives notice of such defects during the warranty period Autocue will at its option either repair or replace products that prove to be defective Should Autocue be unable to repair or replace the product within a reasonable amount of time the customer s alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product to Autocue This warranty gives the customer specific legal rights Other rights which vary from state to state or province to province may be available Exclusions The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate installation or maintenance by the customer customer supplied software or interfacing unauthorize
8. IRIG input From the Input Control select Time Code Reader and 14 check box from within the IRIG Time Code Settings This will set clock to Ignore Day of Year and Year on incoming time code Time Code will be either IRIG A B or E with no Day of Year and no IEEE1344 year encoding LTC VITC Switch set in up position KALLO y gt RESET E www autocue com A TIME CODE INPUT WWwW autocue com Time Code Reader VITC MT CLOCK LTCVITC 38 CO De a Local Time Settings Daylight Saving Time Save enzo SMPTE Time Code Settings C Ignore date on incoming time code Date uses Leitch date encoding format SMPTE 309M date encoding either MMDDYY or MJD Time precision class is ignored Jam syncs to incoming time code occur as needed Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone information is included C Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone information is not induded IRIG Time Code Settings Ignore Day of Year and Year on incoming time code Time Code is IRIG A B or E with no Day Of Year and or no IEEE 1344 year encoding Serial Version Number MT CLOCKATCVITC 2 0 30 13317047 VITC Encoding CI m Incoming Time Code Reference e UTC Incoming Time Code is UTC time Local Incoming time code is Local Time Make sure Daylight Saving Time and Time Zone Time Offset parameters have been set in the
9. Main Dialog box C Custom Incoming Time Code is offset from UTC by a custom value Custom Settings Ignore date on incoming time code Date uses Leitch date encoding format m SMPTE 309M date encoding either MMDDYY or MJD Time precision dass is ignored Jam syncs to incoming time code occur as needed C Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone information is induded Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone information is not induded IRIG Time Code Settings Ignore Day of Year and Year on incoming time code Time Code is IRIG A B or E with no Day Of Year and or no IEEE 1344 year encoding Autocue VITC Encoding VITC ENDCODING The LTCVITC supports VITC by using the switch located on back of the clock By switching to VITC from LTC the clock will display time from a video source once you have configured VITC input From the Input Control select Time Code 15 Reader and select from the VITC Encoding drop down box The drop down box lets you choose from lines 6 8 thru 25 27 Selecting AUTO will scan all lines automatically LTC VITC Switch set in down position za RESET E www autocue com wWww autocue com Time Zone Offset Modify the time zone by clicking the Time Zone button This opens a new window that gives you a list of time zones including descriptions to help with the selection Select the desired time zone and click OK
10. Off Local C Date DD MM Y Time 24 hour C Date YY MM DD C Alternate Time Date On Alternate Tme Date OFF Display dashes on reference Failure 86400 Seconds delay before dashes 0 never display dashes V Enable dashes display Autocue GLOBAL PASSWORD The Global Password feature allows the user to enter a single password for all devices using the same password During this session and subsequent sessions of WinDiscovery you will not have to enter the password 1 Check Enable Global Password Type your password Click OK To disable the Global Password de select the Enable Global Password checkbox and click OK DEVICE SETTINGS BUTTON The Device Settings window includes three sections In Configurable options the Input Control button takes you to a Time Code Reader button Clicking it permits the user to enable or disable the Time Code client If enabled you can choose SMPTE and IRIG Code Settings or VITC 11 Encoding The Time Code Reader button and window are detailed on page 13 The Display Properties button and window at left permits the user to change the brightness of the LEDs to change the Time Date presentation order to choose 12 or 24 hour time formats with leading zeroes on or off and to choose UTC or local time once local time offsets have been input The Local Time Settings section includes two buttons for Daylight Savin
11. cabling distance between the time code source and clock is large you may want to consider inserting an audio distribution amplifier between the devices 4 The signal level of the incoming time code is out of the range of the time code circuitry 5 The signal level of the incoming time code is fluctuating or has changed The signal level must be stable for the LTCVITC to detect and decode the time code Cycle power of the LTCVITC device to re initiate the auto detection of time code 6 The time code being fed to the LTCVITC is not a recognized format Verify that your time code source is providing one of the time code formats that the LTCVITC can decode Autocue www autocue com Not displaying the correct local time and or date Possible reasons solutions 1 The LTCVITC has a time zone offset and or DST offset configured 2 Your time code source and or the LTCVITC are set with time zone and or DST offsets 3 Your time code source is not providing the time and or date that you expect Contact the individual responsible for the time code source for more information Clock did not properly negotiate the DST Possible reasons solutions 1 Your time code source is not providing date information and or a valid date was not programmed into the LTCVITC 2 Your time code source already provides the DST adjustment 3 Your time code source or the LTCVITC does not have the correct DST rules configured UTC time and or date is incorrect
12. 00 Device Discover Ex Global Password 14 52 25 12 10 2013 Autocue s Y The WinDiscovery software application is a clock setup and configuration program that operates in the Microsoft Windows operating system and is supplied FREE with your LTCVITC device INSTALLING WINDISCOVERY To install the WinDiscovery complete the following steps Insert the CD that shipped with your LTCVITC device 1 Run the setup exe application from the CD 2 By default the setup utility will suggest installing files to C Program Files Autocue WinDiscovery Click OKAY USING WINDISCOVERY It is highly recommended that only one user opens WinDiscovery at a time Other methods should not be used to manage the network devices while using this software application Open WinDiscovery from the Start Menu or by double clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop Once you click Discover all devices accessible on the network will announce their presence and the status bar will display the count of devices found When complete a list of device families and groups will be displayed in the left pane of the WinDiscovery window Each device is configured with a device name from the factory This name includes the model name and a MAC address extension You should change the device name to one that can identify the location of the device Click on the plus sign to the left of any family or group to open and v
13. All LTCVITC devices can be provided with a verbose name The name is arbitrary and may be useful for organizing and managing devices once installed By 19 default device names are the product name abbreviation followed by the device s MAC address Customers should designate their own custom names relating to their own organizational requirements 32 characters max DEFAULT PASSWORD The factory default password for the network device is public Please use lower case RESET FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIGURATION In some situations such as a lost password it may be necessary to return your device to its factory default configuration A RESET button is located on the clock s rear cover To reset the configuration to factory default Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds until dashes appear on the digits and then release The configuration will now be reset including the password The unit will need to be reconfigured to your custom settings www autocue com STATUS INDICATION No Reference The Flashing LTCVITC is not able to reference Time Code Referenced Time The LTCVITC is receiving time referenced from a Time Code On Solid If the Time Code input different from UTC do not adjust the Time Zone and or DST offset These will adjust automatically Daylight Savings Time DST adjustments must be configured using the daylight time option and not with the Time Zone offset option in order to
14. LTCVITC Digital Clock User Manual utocue te Table of Contents Thank you for your purchase of a LTCVITC digital clock from Autocue Here you ll find instructions for unpacking and installing your clock s including suggestions for proper care and configuration We are here to help You can reach us using various contact methods phone email etc found at our website www autocue com Before calling please attempt to find the answer to your situation here You ll find this user manual will handle virtually all of your questions Disclaimer The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy Autocue assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein Autocue reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes Autocue INTO cuco aiii cola 3 Supplied Ship Kit Checklist 000ooooooooo 5 CONNECHONS sisi dai ds 6 USB Device Driver iva ronda dai did 7 WinDiscovery Installation and Configuration 8 Addressing Modes cccooccccccoccnccnccnnnnnccnnnnncnnnnnncnnnnncnnnnnnos 13 SENES ati 16 Operating Environm
15. alidate the time on the clock this may provide misleading information as these may be configured to display local time zone and daylight saving time information and they may not be currently synchronized to UTC time This is configured through the Date Time applet in the Control Panel Autocue www autocue com 24 Care and Cleaning Adherence to regular and proper cleaning procedures is recommended to preserve appearance Scratched or otherwise damaged lens caused by misuse mishandling and improper storage or improper cleaning is not covered under the limited warranty Job Site Precautions It is recommended the clock be removed from the wall and stored face up in its protective shipment bag during painting and construction New construction and renovations frequently require that the job site be cleaned of any excess mortar paint sealant primers or other construction compounds Only recommended cleaners should be used to clean the polycarbonate lens Contact with harsh solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone MEK or muriatic acid can result in surface degradation and possible crazing of the polycarbonate When the clock is first installed glazing compound and masking tape adhesive can be easily removed from the lens by applying naphtha VMandP or kerosene with a soft cloth followed immediately with a thorough soap and water cleaning Stainless Steel Case If your clock has a stainless steel case a cleaner and polish designed
16. bstances Directive 2002 95 EC The RoHS directive covers the same scope of electrical and electronic equipment that are under the WEEE directive except that Category 8 Medical Devices and Category 9 Monitoring and Control Instruments which are under Compliant WEEE are excluded from the RoHS directive by Exemption The LTCVITC falls under the category of Monitoring and Control Instruments Equipment Category 9 as defined in Annex 1A of WEEE 2002 96 EC Directive which is excluded from the RoHS directive 2002 95 EC reference Article 2 paragraph 1 requirements These products are manufactured using lead in the soldering process as allowed for items excluded from the RoHS directive These units are RoHS Compliant only in that they are excluded from the RoHS directive under Category 9 Monitoring and Control Instruments Autocue www autocue com Service Information We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any Autocue product If you do need service contact Autocue Many problems are easily resolved with a single phone call or email Visit our website for FAQs and contact information http www autocue com serive support faq Please supply us with as many details about the problem as you can The information you provide will be supplied to the repair department before your unit arrives This helps us to provide you with the best service in the fastest manner We apologize for any inconvenience that
17. c y RESET a E TIME CODE INPUT www autocue com WWwW autocue com Time Code Reader IRIG MT CLOCK LTCVITC 38 C0 De Configurable Options Time Reference Input Control Local Time Settings Daylight Saving Time Save Time Zone Time Offset SMPTE Time Code Settings Ignore date on incoming time code Date uses Leitch date encoding format SMPTE 309M date encoding either MMDDYY or MJD Time precision dass is ignored Jam syncs to incoming time code occur as needed C Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone information is induded C Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone information is not induded M IRIG Time Code Settings Y Ignore Day of Year and Year on incoming time code Time Code is IRIG A B or E with no Day Of Year and or no IEEE 1344 year encoding Autocue Version Number MT CLOCKATCVITC 2 0 30 13317047 VITC Encoding Lines 10 12 x Incoming Time Code Reference UTC Incoming Time Code is UTC time Local Incoming time code is Local Time Make sure Daylight Saving Time and Time Zone Time Offset C Custom Incoming Time Code is offset from UTC by a custom value Custom Settings parameters have been set in the Main Dialog box IRIG The LTCVITC supports IRIG A B or E time code by using the switch located on back of the clock By switching to LTC from VITC the clock will display time from an IRIG Time Code once you have configured
18. cillator and RTC Real Time Clock circuit allowing the clock to maintain an accuracy of 1 minute per year to the last known Time Code input 165 mSec per day when Time Code is not present or cannot be decoded i e freewheeling mode MAINTENANCE FREE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY The RTC and TCXO are maintained continuously from a rechargeable battery circuit during periods of power outage Minimum holdover period is two weeks with a fully charged battery under constant drain DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The factory defaults may be restored by using the WinDiscovery program or by using the reset button at the rear of each clock www autocue com Power Requirements AC AC Input Voltage coocccconccnccnanononanononnnos 90 265 VAC AC Input FrequenNCy ccoccccccnccncncnnoncccnnnncnnos 47 63 Hz AC Input ConnectorF ooccoccnocccccncnnoncnccno Universal IEC input connector AC power CONSUMPTION occocccncccnccnonnnonnno 10 W POE Oratoria Built in fuse There are no user serviceable parts inside the LTCVITC digital clock Please contact Autocue if you require servicing or repair Internal Battery Circuit Maintenance Free Rechargeable Battery 3V 17 mAh Coin Cell Rechargeable Manganese Lithium Panasonic ML1220 V1A Rechargeable Manganese Lithium coin cell Panasonic ML1220 and recharging circuit requires no maintenance and retains all configuration settings for two weeks minimum holdover without applied external power
19. d modification or misuse operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product or improper site preparation and maintenance if applicable Limitations Autocue makes no other warranty either expressed or implied with respect to this product Autocue specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose 2 In any state or province which does not allow the foregoing disclaimer any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose imposed by law in those states or provinces is limited to the one year duration of the written warranty Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein are the customer s sole and exclusive remedies In no event shall Autocue be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory In any state or province that does not allow the foregoing exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the customer may have other remedies Autocue www autocue com Health and Safety These devices generate use and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which ca
20. e VITC pair in a single frame of video this can be used to encode extra data that will not fit in a standard time code frame VITC contains the same payload as SMPTE linear time code frame embedded in a new frame structure with extra synchronization bits and an error detection checksum The VITC code is always repeated on two adjacent video lines one in each field This internal redundancy is exploited by VITC readers in addition to the standard time code flywheel algorithm A video frame may contain more than one VITC code if necessary recorded on different line pairs This is often used in production where different entities may want to encode different sets of time code metadata on the same tape Autocue www autocue com IRIG B Defined by the Range Commanders Council U S Army White Sands Missile Range The format is used by military government power industry and many other commercial and industrial applications The LTCVITC decodes IRIG B in both a 1 kHz modulated IRIG B1 and un modulated pulse width coded DC level shifted IRIG BO format All formats of IRIG B time code decoded by the LTCVITC use the time of year information BCD Binary Coded Decimal All formats of IRIG B time code decoded by the LTCVITC also use the extended year date and time zone information in the control functions as defined by the IEEE 1344 specification SBS Straight Binary Seconds information is not decoded Manchester format encoding is not suppo
21. ensure proper year around operation European customers Please carefully consult the section entitled Device Settings for details on setting your Summertime Period Autocue STATUS LED LIGHT EMITTING DIODE The LED colons on the display will follow the following protocol after power is applied TIME ZONE OFFSETS The LTCVITC digital time display maintains time as UTC initially A Time Zone offset or bias can be provided to adjust the time for display purposes A bias can be set as a positive or negative value Expect a resolution of one second DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME An automatic Daylight Saving Time DST adjustment can be configured separately and in addition to a Time Zone offset DST begins on the second Sunday of March at 2 00 AM Local Time and ends the first Sunday of November at 2 00 AM Local Time EU STANDARD EUROPEAN UNION In the European Union daylight change times are defined relative to the UTC time of day Summertime Period begins at 1 00 AM UTC on the last Sunday of March and ends at 1 00 AM UTC on the last Sunday of October FREEWHEELING ACCURACY The LTCVITC has built in provisions to allow it to freewheel and 20 maintain accuracy for extended periods in the absence of Time Code These features also allow the unit to be set manually and run without Time Code with precision TCXO AND RTC CIRCUIT The LTCVITC contains a precision TCXO Temperature Compensated Crystal Os
22. ent oocccnccccnnccnnnccnnnncnnnncnncncnnnnnoss 18 TrOUble SHOOUIRE init ita 23 Care and Cleaner 25 Limited Warranty yt 27 Health and Saeta 28 COMPIaNCO estas 39 Service Contact Information ccccoooccccnnnnncccnnnnnnos 30 The LTCVITC digital clocks contains microprocessor control electronics designed to operate indoors between 32 to 140 F 0 to 60 C with 0 90 relative humidity non condensing The LTCVITC digital clocks are not water or moisture proof Treat it as you would any other delicate electronic device and do not expose it to water excessive heat or physical abuse www autocue com Introduction Icons Used In This Manual Caution This icon signifies a potential hazard and gives tips on how to avoid them Important Information This icon indicates to an important step that must be followed Technical Note This icon describes technical terms and actions Helpful Hint This icon suggests the general setup and practice A O H LTCVITC The LTCVITC is a precision multi featured time code driven digital time display The LTCVITC decodes VITC IRIG B and SMPTE linear longitudinal time code formats to function as a clock VITC Vertical Interval Time Code VITC is a form of SMPTE time code embedded as a pair of black and white bars in a video signal These lines are typically inserted into the vertical blanking interval of the video signal There can be more than on
23. for use on stainless steel is recommended Use a recommended product to maintain and protect the stainless steel finish while resisting water spots and fingerprints Compatible Cleaners and Polish The following cleaning and polish agent has been found to be compatible with the Stainless steel case finish Manufacturer s instructions should be followed Magic Complete Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Spray Magic American Products Washing to Minimize Scratching Wash with a mild soap or detergent such as 409 Clorox Co cleaner and lukewarm water using a clean sponge or a soft lint free cloth DO NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR PAPER PRODUCTS TO CLEAN OR DRY THE LENS Rinse well with clean water Dry thoroughly with a chamois or moist cellulose sponge to prevent water spots Do not scrub or use brushes or abrasives on these products the UV coating is not mar resistant Also do not use butyl cellosolve in direct sunlight Fresh paint splashes grease and smeared glazing compounds can be removed easily before drying by rubbing lightly with a good grade of naphtha or isopropyl alcohol Follow the alcohol rub with a mild detergent wash with warm water and end with a thorough rinsing with clean water using a clean damp lint free cloth Autocue www autocue com 23 Minimize Hairline Scratches Always store the clock face up in the protective plastic shipping bag until ready for installation and during transporting to the installation site
24. gion of interest and if desired the optional DST feature which automatically adjusts according to the currently entered DST rules In the event that a time code source is not present the unit is designed to operate as a standard stand alone clock using the built in RTC Real Time Clock The RTC is battery backed with a maintenance free rechargeable battery When operating in time date display mode the operator may program time and date information into the clock When time and or date information is available from the time code source it will always override any operator programmed information Autocue www autocue com Default Configuration The LTCVITC digital clock maintains its configuration data in non volatile flash memory allowing the unit to retain configuration settings even when power is off The clock may be configured by using the WinDiscovery configuration utility and a USB cable The LTCVITC ships from the factory with the following configuration as defined below SETTING CONFIGURATION SELECTION Disabled Time Zone Offset Disabled Daylight Savings Time Enabled Date information in time code Enabled 24 Hour format Recommendation Examples SL26 21 4B Bldg101 Rm121 SL29 45 8A Conference_Room 342 Autocue The LTCVITC ships from the factory with Time Zone Time Offset options set to off in order to display UTC time i The LTCVITC interprets the incoming time code as UTC NAMING
25. gs Time and Time Zone Time Offset to offset your displayed time from UTC to Local time The Save and Save and Close buttons must be clicked before hitting the Exit button Otherwise any entered changes will not take effect www autocue com Autocue Set Time Date Set Password Reset Device Set To Default Configuration ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS From the Device Settings window click Administrative Functions SET TIME AND DATE This feature may be most useful for demonstration in lab situations environments where an external reference time signal is not available when the built in Time Code client is disabled or when a network connection to an Time Code server is not available SET PASSWORD See page 9 RESET DEVICE See page 9 under Properties Button SET TO DEFAULT CONFIGURATION Click this button to set your clock back to the factory defaults The password will revert to public 12 www autocue com Time Code Reader SMPTE Configurable Options Time Reference Input Control Local Time Settings Daylight Saving Time Time Zone Time Offset m SMPTE Time Code Settings Ignore date on incoming time code Date uses Leitch date encoding format Time precision class is ignored Jam syncs to incoming time code occur as needed Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone information is induded C Date uses SMPTE 309M encoding Time Zone informat
26. iew device types that were found Click on the minus sign to collapse these files Click on any device group and it will list the devices in the right pane with all devices of that type found To configure another device group click on the device name in the left window and the device names will then appear in the right window ready to be managed To configure and manage a device right click the device name in the left panel and a drop down menu appears The top item is a Properties button www autocue com To open the Device Settings window double click the Kn decor LTCVITC clock name The top left item is labeled Configurable CRL Bell Ringer Interface Address e H MCR Reference Generator Options E MT CLOCK LTCVITC AR WITHIN THE DROP DOWN WINDOW Network Configuration Click on a menu choice to open the window for that function Device Settings Set Password Tea n PROPERTIES BUTTON tatus Reset Device The Properties window lists the name model firmware and network configuration of your LTCVITC clock These NO configurations may be changed in other windows but not in this one Click OK to exit MT CLOCK LTCVITC joe Name MT CLOCKALTCVITC 38 00 Device Name MTTLOCRATOMTCIECO Mode MT CLOCK LTCVITC A o ho a e o eee NETWORK CONFIGURATION BUTTON Ethemet 00 21 32 01 38 00 o Pp 0000 The Network Configuration window lowe
27. ime Daylight savings time start Daylight savings time end Daylight savings time start Daylight savings time end O First First First O First Second C Second C Second C Second Third Third Third Third Fourth C Fourth Fourth C Fourth Last C Last e Last Last C Absolute C Absolute C Absolute C Absolute Day of week Sunday Day of week Sunday y Day of week Sunday y Day of week Sunday y Month March y Month November Month March y Month October y Day of month Day of month Day of month Day of month Time oz oo foo Time lo2 foo foo Time for foo foo Time for foo foo lt US Canada Standard N US Canada Standard OK EU standard EU standard X Curent Windows Setting Cancel Current Windows Setting Cancel US Canada Standard Post 2006 European Union Standard OK Autocue www autocue com Time Code Settings To use the automatic DST adjustments requires that date year encoding is enabled This product contains an automatic detection and gain control circuit for the incoming SMPTE 30 25 24 fps longitudinal linear time code or for IRIG B 0 pulse width modulated or IRIG B 1 amplitude modulated time code To support common SMPTE IRIG B standard time codes without date year encoding to the aforementioned standards an option of ignoring the date information encoded in the time code is provided Display Properties The settings on this window contr
28. ing availability e Retains time and date during loss of power and or time code using a battery backed real time clock RTC and maintenance free rechargeable battery General Use Precautions Do not expose this clock to temperatures outside the range of 0 Cto 50 C 32 F to 122 F Placing your device in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit Do not place heavy objects on top of this clock or use excessive force on it Never use benzene paint thinners detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of this clock Such products will disfigure and discolor the casing Autocue www autocue com Unpacking and Installation Supplied Ship Kit The list below is for illustration purposes Refer to your sales order for actual items shipped e LTCVITC digital clock date display e Power cord e CD ROM with WinDiscovery software application and User Manual LTCVITC Powder coated steel case 6 Digit Display CD ROM amp IEC power cord Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device Read this User s Manual carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device Do not open your Autocue product or attempt to disassemble or modify it Never insert any metallic object into the clocks case doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury Never expose your clock to rain or use it near water or in dam
29. ion is not included IRIG Time Code Settings m SMPTE 309M date encoding either MMDDYY or MJD m Incoming Time Code Reference Ignore Day of Year and Year on incoming time code Time Code is IRIG A B or E with no Day Of Year and or no IEEE 1344 year encoding Autocue Firmware Device Version Number MT CLOCKATCVITC 2 0 30 13317047 Display Properties Administrative Functions VITC Encoding lLines 16 18 v UTC Incoming Time Code is UTC time Local Incoming time code is Local Time Make sure Daylight Saving Time and Time Zone Time Offset parameters have been set in the Main Dialog box Custom Incoming Time Code is offset from UTC by a custom value Custom Settings Setting up to receive SMPTE Time Code IRIG Time Code or VITC Encoding is relatively easy to do once you known what you want SMPTE TIME CODE The LTCVITC supports SMPTE Time Code by using the switch located on back of the clock Make sure the LTC VITC switch is in up position and LTC is selected By switching to LTC from VITC the clock will display time from a SMPTE Time Code source once you have 13 configured input From the Input Control select Time Code Reader and select from the SMPTE Time Code Setting Options include Ignore date on incoming time code date using Leitch encoding format or SMPTE 309M encoding LTC VITC Switch set in up position 4 Vite
30. n be determined by removing power from the device the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Connect the devices AC power cord into an outlet Never insert any metallic object into on a different circuit than other devices the devices case Doing so increases 2 Increase the physical distance between the the risk of electrical shock short LTCVITC digital time display and other devices circuiting fire or personal injury 3 Contact Autocue NENE CADESe us device to rain or use This LTCVITC has been tested and found to comply Nerd damp or wet with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to conditions Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Never place objects containing liquids on or near this device as they may spill into its openings increasing the risk of Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out electrical shock short circuiting fire or maintenance on this device Read this User s Manual personal injury carefully and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device Do not open your Autocue A product or attempt to disassemble or modify it 28 COPYRIGHT All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying reco
31. n the LTCVITC Next use a USB cable not supplied and connect to the PC The Windows Plug and Play manager will detect a new USB device and request device drivers If Windows is unable to install the USB device drivers the system will send an alert Installing device driver software AL Device driver software was not successfully installed Click here for status Click here for details Open Device Manager and locate LTCVITC listed under Other devices Right click the device and click on Update Driver Software This will need to be performed for both USB device drivers i e COM and BUS Autocue www autocue com WinDiscovery FA Launch windiscover T Autocue Ltd Device Config Known devices Global Password 10 29 44 12 09 2013 E NTP Clocks 2 NTP Server NTP Server E RC500 Controller E T1CG 100 Device Global Password 10 30 35 12 09 2013 Known devices E CRL Bell Ringer MCR Reference Generator E MT CLOCK LTCVITC MT 3 NTD E NTDSA Clocks E NTP Clocks E NTP Server E NTP Server E RC500 Controller TCG100 Device Discover il Ed Global Password 10 31 23 12 09 2013 Known devices E MCR Reference Generator thae E MFD Multifunction Display MT OLOCKATCVITC 38 00 E MT CLOCKILTCVITC MT CLOCKALTOVITC 38 C0 E NTDS Clocks E NTDS A Clocks E NTP Clocks E NTP Server E NTP Server E RC500 Controller TCG1
32. nt The LTCVITC contains microprocessor control electronics designed to operate indoors between 32 to 140 F 0 to 60 C with 0 90 relative humidity non condensing The LTCVITC is not water or moisture proof Treat it as you would any other delicate electronic device and do not expose it to water excessive heat or physical abuse Operation After applying power the clock will go through an internal check Time from the RTC backup will be applied until a Time Code reference is acquired Connect a valid time code signal to the unbalanced BNC connector located on the back of the clock The time code input circuit of the LTCVITC can automatically detect and synchronize to either a single ended unbalanced or a differential balanced time code signal Once a source of VITC IRIG B or SMPTE time code is Locked the time should appear on the display If the time code signal is lost or disconnected the LTCVITC will continue to display time based on its internal reference until the time code signal is returned The colons of the clock display will flash when the time displayed is not locked to time code When time code is present and decoding properly the colons will remain steady on If the LTCVITC is configured for a 12 hour time display mode an AM PM indicator will appear in the bottom right corner of the display during the PM hours To change the display to from local time the user must select the time zone offset for the re
33. ol how the clock displays time date and level of brightness Display Properties configurations will be applied after you click OK and then click Apply from the main window f Display Properties Brightness do e iiti Cancel IO Time Date Display Date MM DD YY C Time 12 hour Leading Zeros On C utc C Date DD MM YY Time 24 hour Leading Zeros Off Local Date YY MM DD Alternate Time Date On 3 Rate seconds Alternate Time Date Off l 7 Display Dashes on loss of time code lock Enabled dashes display 86400 Seconds Set Date Time The Set Date Time feature lets you manually set the time and date for the clock This may be most useful for lab situations as the clock keeps time via its internal precision oscillator and real time clock when time code is not present The time can either be set to the time of the Windows PC or a manual time and date can be entered UTC Time and Date from the PC clock Time Date C Custom Both time and date are required They shall be treated as UTC referenced The new time and date is apphed the moment Set Now is clicked Set Now Cancel Practical use of this feature requires the clock to be removed from the time code source When the clock has access to a valid time code source information obtained via time code will immediately overwrite any manually established time date Autocue www autocue com Operating Environme
34. ord Apply or Apply and Close for that device you will be asked for change Password Cancel the password You can select the Remember this password for the session box and you will not be prompted for the password until you restart WinDiscovery Or you can use the Global Password feature page x If you enter the wrong password and selected the Remember this password for the session checkbox you will receive an error upon clicking Save or Save and Close to any configuration changes You can close the WinDiscovery session to forget the wrong password s however this will require entering the passwords again for each device Alternately you can remove the incorrect password entry during a WinDiscovery session by going to the drop down menu for the device and selecting the Forget memorized password button Autocue www autocue com Set Time Date SET TIME DATE BUTTON Here you may break the link to UTC time to create a custom time Click this button to reveal a preliminary warning Read the warning and continue if you wish to create a custom time for your LTCVITC clock by unclicking the UTC button By clicking the UTC button you will return to UTC time This feature is only to be used to set the UTC time and date if the device is not locked to a reference and is free wheeling Note This feature is only to be used to set UTC time Do not use this feature to set the local time
35. p or wet conditions Never place objects containing liquids on or near this clock as they may spill into its openings increasing the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury Please refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this document for details on cleaning and recommended products The LTCVITC warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions stated above Autocue www autocue com Connections CT m_a A A oo ody U E gt 90 240 VAC 15W y a y S Y r a TIME CODE INPUT MADE IN USA AC Insert the IEC AC power cord into the IEC Un balanced Signal Connect socket located on the back the 50 ohm Q RG59 coaxial panel cable not included to the BNC connector located on the back panel E Y a at wet La TIME CODE INPUT Autocue LTC VITC Switch USB Reset Button TIME CODE INPUT e Autocue www autocue com USB Device Driver A USB type B port has been included on the rear cover of the clock to provide a means of configuring the clock via software and to allow for firmware upgrades for either firmware corrections or future product enhancements To utilize the USB port connect a USB type A to USB type B cable from the computer to the clock www autocue com USB A cable end USB B cable end USB B port on to computer to clock clock back panel view Installing the Device Driver First power o
36. r left lists the Netmask 0 0 0 0 IPv4 Address a Gateway 0 0 0 0 ems TOT OTT device name and offers a checkbox to Automatically obtain DNS1 000 PO E T et Ce eee eee network configuration from DHCP BOOTP or not If not you DHCP Yes eons TIT may manually fill in the IP address Netmask Gateway and DNS DEVICE SETTINGS BUTTON The Device Settings window is the same one that appears with Configurable Options Fermare a a left double click of the device on the Network Discovery Device Version Number Time Reference i OEE window left above grayed out and is detailed on page 17 eat aa AI SET PASSWORD BUTTON Daylight Saving Time Save The Set Password window permits the user to enter a unique Time Zone Time Offset Save and Close password for every device to change the factory default password public Administrative Functions A password is one to eleven characters and is case sensitive For added password strength you should use a combination of ese rmx alphanumeric and special ASCII characters Old password 4 Fill in the old password public then enter the new password New password twice Click Change Password to save New password confirm Warning consult your product manual for information on the When a password is set for a device each time you click OK ramifications of setting then forgetting an appliance s passw
37. rding or otherwise without the prior written consent of Autocue TRADEMARKS Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners PRINTING While optimized for onscreen viewing the pages of this manual are formatted for printing on 8 5 x 11 and A4 sized paper giving you the option to print the entire manual or just a specific page or section Autocue www autocue com Compliance Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC Tested and Conforms to Safety standards Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC f Tested and Conforms to EMC standards FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and found to comply with C the limits for a Class B digital device These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial residential installation Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE 2002 95 EC The LTCVITC is considered WEEE Category 9 Monitoring and Control Instruments Equipment as defined by the WEEE Directive and therefore fall 29 DS within the scope of the WEEE Directive RoHS Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Su
38. rted The LTCVITC can be configured for world wide time zone offset and automatic DST Daylight Saving Time adjustment and allows for reliable accurate and maintenance free operation Use of the automatic DST feature requires that the clock be enabled to accept the time code date encoding using the USB port and WinDiscovery software application The time code source must provide date encoding in the control bits fields to the Autocue Leitch date encoding standard for SMPTE or the IEEE 1344 year encoding for IRIG B SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers format is available in frame rates of 24 25 and 30 frames second The LTCVITC time code clock supports all three formats All formats of SMPTE time code decoded by the LTCVITC use the full date information in the user bits as defined by Leitch Inc The LTCVITC does not support decoding of SMPTE drop frame reverse running NTSC color frame blackburst or other video time code formats and synchronization options Please refer to the Specifications section of this document for additional details For available options visit Autocue s website www autocue com Features e Time or Date display e 24 or 12 hour display mode e AM PM indicator 12 hour mode e 12 to 11 hour time zone offsets e Programmable time and date when time code not present e Automatic level adjustment to incoming time code signals e Automatic detection of time code type and date encod
39. the clock The colons will be on continuously when the LTCVITC synchronized to a time source i e decoding time code If the colons are flashing at a rate of 1 pulse per second or dashes are displayed then there is an issue with the input time code signal A secondary method is to monitor the time code status while using the WinDiscovery application Time code decoding problems can include any of the following e Notime code present e Ground loops or other interference such as coupling from nearby AC power lines bad intermittent cables wiring or connectors incorrect wiring connection for unbalanced or balanced input signals e Out of range signal level that is too high or too low e Fluctuating signal level e Asignal that is distorted e Excessive loading on the time code line e A time code type or encoding that the LTCVITC option does not support There are no user serviceable parts inside the LTCVITC digital clock display Please contact Autocue if you require servicing or repair Clock is displaying dashes and or colon s are flashing i e unable to lock to time code Possible reasons solutions 1 Clock is not currently connected to a time code source 2 There is a problem with the cabling between the clock and the time code source 3 There is a ground loop or other interference between the clock and the time code source Verify that a common ground exists between the clock and the time code source If the
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