Ensemble Designs 9400 User Manual
Model 7400 HD/SD and
Model 9400 3G/HD/SD
Sync Pulse Generator and
Test Signal Generator
User Guide
including 7400-GPS Option
Revision 1.5 SW v2.2.7
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Contents
Module Overview 5
7400 and 9400 SPG/TSG—Reliable and Easy-To-Use 5
Favorite Test Patterns 5
Customizable Test Patterns 5
Audio Generators 6
Multiple Timecode Generators 6
7400-GPS Option for the Ultimate Precision Reference 7
Functional Block Diagram 8
Applications 9
A Complete SPG and TSG System 9
Broadcast 10
Mobile Applications 11
Post Production 12
Custom Test Patterns 12
Timecode 13
How the Timecode is Generated 13
Analog Timecode 13
Vertical Interval Timecode (VITC) and Digital Vertical Interval Timecode (DVITC) 14
Locking to a Black Burst Signal with VITC 14
Audio Generation and Routing 15
Audio Generators 15
Support for Analog and Digital Audio 15
Sixteen Independently Programmable Audio Channels Per Generator 15
Audio Embedded in the SDI Outputs 15
Installation 17
7400-GPS Option Field Installation Procedure 17
7400-GPS Option Kit 17
Securing the 7400-GPS Option Submodule to the 7400 or 9400 Main Module 18
Connecting the Cables between the 7400-GPS Option Submodule and the
7400 or 9400 Main Module 19
H1 Jumper Positioning 20
Safety and Outdoor Antenna Grounding 21
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Cabling 22
Generator A 24
Generator B 24
Module Conguration and Control 25
Front Panel Controls and Indicators 25
Avenue PC and Touch Screen Remote Conguration 26
7400 and 9400 Avenue PC and Touch Screen Menus 27
Sync Pulse Generator A Menu 27
Test Signal Generator A Menu 29
Timing A Menu 32
Programmable Output 1 A Menu 33
Programmable Outputs 2 A and 3 A Menu 35
Audio Generator A Menu 38
Timecode A Menu 40
Misc A Menu: Setting the Slate, Closed Caption, and Aspect Ratio Parameters 42
Sync Pulse Generator B Menu 44
Test Signal Generator B Menu 46
Timing B Menu 49
Programmable Output 1 B Menu 50
Programmable Output 2 B and 3 B Menu 52
Audio Generator B Menu 55
Timecode B Menu 57
Misc B Menu: Setting the Slate, Closed Caption, and Aspect Ratio Parameters 59
Global Menu 61
GPS Menu 63
Storage Menu 66
Troubleshooting 67
No Generator A or Generator B LED indication 67
Cannot control module 67
Module controls are grayed out 67
No signal out of module 67
Software Updating 68
Warranty and Factory Service 69
Specications for Models 7400 and 9400 70
Glossary 73
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Module Overview
7400 and 9400 SPG/TSG—Reliable and Easy-To-Use
The 7400 HD/SD and the 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Generator and Test Signal Generator provide a stable
timing source that is perfect for local reference generation in broadcast, remote trucks and post.
HD SDI, SD SDI, analog composite, HD Tri-Level Sync, timecode, AES audio and analog audio reference
outputs are generated.
The 7400 and 9400 can operate from an internal precision frequency reference as a stand-alone Master
Sync Generator or lock to a video reference or 10 MHz precision reference. Alternately, the 7400-GPS
option can be used.
The 7400 and 9400 can output multiple formats of Tri-Level Sync, HD SDI test signals (1.5 Gb/s for
the 7400, and 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s for the 9400), SD composite and SDI test signals, and color black
reference. The 7400 and 9400 can simultaneously deliver both 525 (NTSC) and 625 (PAL) based signals.
Color framing tracks the reference signal. All of the video outputs are derived from the same time base
and can be timed with respect to each other. The 7400 and 9400 each have two identical generators,
Generator A and Generator B, both with a variety of outputs. Each set of outputs can be timed with
respect to the reference to any point in the television frame. All of the Outputs from a particular
Generator must be selected within the same frame rate family:
• 50 Hz (625) Derived Family: 1080i/50, 720p/50, 1080p/25, 1080sF/25, 625i/50
• 59.94 Hz (525) Derived Family: 1080i/59.94, 720p/59.94, 1080p/23.98, 1080sF/23.98,
525i/59.94
• 60 Hz Derived Family: 1080i/60, 720p/60, 1080p/24, 1080sF/24
The Avenue Frame features a retainer bar to ensure that modules remain properly seated even in the
most demanding mobile environments.
Favorite Test Patterns
There are over 30 test signals including: Full and Split Field Bars at 75% and 100% with Pluge, Black,
Flat Field, Pulse and Window, Ramp, Crosshatch, Safe Title, Blanking Markers, Cosite, Checkeld,
Pathogenic, and 5 Step. The Cyclops feature adds a motion element to the selected video test signal
to assist in locating a signal that might be frozen in a frame sync somewhere in the signal chain. An ID
slate with user programmable text can overlay the test pattern.
Customizable Test Patterns
In addition to the standard suite of test patterns, users can create custom test patterns on a computer.
Simply transfer test patterns to the included Secure Digital ash memory card using Avenue Logo
software and a standard card reader, then insert the memory card into the 7400 or 9400. Test patterns
can include motion.
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Audio Generators
The 7400 and 9400 provide extensive support for analog and digital audio. Because all of the video
outputs can be locked to a common time base, the AES digital audio outputs are always synchronous
with all of the video outputs – regardless of format. Multiple tone generators make it easy to identify
multi-channel content. This bitstream will be included in the set of signals that can be embedded into
the test signal outputs.
The audio section of each generator supports sixteen audio channels. The content of each channel is
independently programmable. Choices include adjustable frequency tone generators, tone sweeps,
Silence, Timecode, Audio Clip playback from Secure Digital Card, and the external AES input. Left/Right
Channel ID that synchronizes to the Cyclops feature can also be selected.
All sixteen of these channels can be embedded in the SDI outputs. Each AES output can select
from any of the 8 pairs that make up these 16 channels. Similarly, the stereo analog output of each
generator can be driven from any of these audio signal pairs.
Multiple Timecode Generators
Multiple timecode generators make the 7400 and 9400 convenient for post applications. Timecode
is delivered as LTC (both 75 Ohm BNC and 110 Ohm Balanced), VITC, and DVITC. One generator
can be congured to produce 525/59.94 drop frame timecode while the other generator is making
1080sF/23.98.
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Genlock Input will accept:
525 or 625 Composite
12 types of TLS
10 MHz 1 V P-P Sine or Square
External
Reference
Input
Frame
Master
Reference
Avenue 7400-GPS Option
In
GPS Receiver
User Test Patterns loaded through
built-in Secure Digital (SD) Card Interface
10 MHz Out
Time
One
generator
can lock to
the other
Generator A
Generator B
Sync
Reference
Selection
&
Timing
Adjustments
Sync
Reference
Selection
&
Timing
Adjustments
Output
Selection
Sync
Separator
Audio
Embed
DVITC
Insert
3G/HD/SD TSG
SDI Out
(3G on 9400 only)
Programmable
Out 1
Composite/TLS Out
Programmable
Out 2
Programmable
Out 3
Stereo
DAC
Stereo
DAC
Internal
Precision
Standard
VITC
Reader
Test
Signal
Generator
608/708
Insert
Caption
Generator
L21 Insert
10 MHz
Gen
Slate/
Cyclops
Generator
Output
Selection
TLS
Gen 1
Composite
Encoder
HD/SD
Serializer
TLS
Gen 2
AES
Encode
VITC
Insert
Timecode
Generator
Wordclock
Generator
Audio
Gen/Select
Output
Selection
Audio
Embed
DVITC
Insert
3G/HD/SD TSG
SDI Out
(3G on 9400 only)
Programmable
Out 1
Composite/TLS Out
Programmable
Out 2
Programmable
Out 3
Test
Signal
Generator
608/708
Insert
Caption
Generator
L21 Insert
Source
Select
10 MHz
Gen
Slate/
Cyclops
Generator
TLS
Gen 1
Composite
Encoder
HD/SD
Serializer
AES
Encode
VITC
Insert
Timecode
Generator
Wordclock
Generator
Audio
Gen/Select
Source
Select
TLS
Gen 2
SD Card
SD Card
Output
Selection
7400-GPS Option for the Ultimate Precision Reference
For the ultimate in precision, the 7400-GPS option can be used with the 7400 and 9400 modules. The
purpose of this GPS option is to provide an extremely precise frequency reference. The oscillator on
the 7400-GPS is more accurate than a typical internal precision standard and is equivalent in accuracy
to an atomic standard. Increased frequency accuracy makes it possible to frame synchronize signals
between dierent facilities with virtually no dropped or doubled frames. The GPS option also provides
precise time of day information, which can be used to drive the 7400 or 9400 module’s internal
timecode generators.
The 7400-GPS option seamlessly integrates into the Avenue system by plugging directly onto the 7400
and 9400 modules. It can be easily installed in the eld. The 7400-GPS option consists of a compact,
weatherproof antenna (with internal high-gain pre-amp) and a receiver sub module which mounts
directly to the 7400 or 9400 module. The included GPS antenna mounts onto standard 3/4” threaded
pipe, metal or plastic. Connection from the F-style coaxial tting on the antenna to the appropriate
BNC on the Avenue Frame can be made with customer supplied standard 75 ohm cable. The coax
cable can be routed through the center of the pipe for a completely waterproof installation. When low
loss cable such as Belden 1694A is used, the antenna can be placed up to 200 feet (60 meters) from the
frame. Ideally, the antenna is mounted outdoors where it has an unobstructed view of the sky.
For your reference a functional block diagram for the 7400 and 9400 follows, rst as a portrait view and
then as a full page landscape view.
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Functional Block Diagram, portrait view
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Genlock Input will accept:
525 or 625 Composite
12 types of TLS
10 MHz 1 V P-P Sine or Square
External
Reference
Input
Frame
Master
Reference
Avenue 7400-GPS Option
In
GPS Receiver
User Test Patterns loaded through
built-in Secure Digital (SD) Card Interface
10 MHz Out
Time
One
generator
can lock to
the other
Generator A
Generator B
Sync
Reference
Selection
&
Timing
Adjustments
Sync
Reference
Selection
&
Timing
Adjustments
Output
Selection
Sync
Separator
Audio
Embed
DVITC
Insert
3G/HD/SD TSG
SDI Out
(3G on 9400 only)
Programmable
Out 1
Composite/TLS Out
Programmable
Out 2
Programmable
Out 3
Stereo
DAC
Stereo
DAC
Internal
Precision
Standard
VITC
Reader
Test
Signal
Generator
608/708
Insert
Caption
Generator
L21 Insert
10 MHz
Gen
Slate/
Cyclops
Generator
Output
Selection
TLS
Gen 1
Composite
Encoder
HD/SD
Serializer
TLS
Gen 2
AES
Encode
VITC
Insert
Timecode
Generator
Wordclock
Generator
Audio
Gen/Select
Output
Selection
Audio
Embed
DVITC
Insert
3G/HD/SD TSG
SDI Out
(3G on 9400 only)
Programmable
Out 1
Composite/TLS Out
Programmable
Out 2
Programmable
Out 3
Test
Signal
Generator
608/708
Insert
Caption
Generator
L21 Insert
Source
Select
10 MHz
Gen
Slate/
Cyclops
Generator
TLS
Gen 1
Composite
Encoder
HD/SD
Serializer
AES
Encode
VITC
Insert
Timecode
Generator
Wordclock
Generator
Audio
Gen/Select
Source
Select
TLS
Gen 2
SD Card
SD Card
Output
Selection
Functional Block Diagram, landscape view
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Applications
A Complete SPG and TSG System
The 7400 and 9400 can be combined with other Avenue modules to create a complete sync pulse
and test signal chain. The application shown below illustrates how the 9400 module provides digital,
analog and audio reference outputs which can be distributed throughout a facility when combined
with the 9125 Dual DA and the 5150 DA. The 5150 distribution amplier can be used to distribute
multiple copies of AES audio, Tri-Level Sync or composite black signals as needed. For distribution of
3G signals, the 9125 Dual DA is a good t.
9400
3G/HD/SD
SPG & TSG
3G, HD or SD SDI Test Signal
Composite or Tri-Level Sync
3G, HD or SD SDI Test Signal
Composite or Tri-Level Sync
Tri-Level Sync
AES 1/2
AES 3/4
Analog Audio
9125 DA
5150 DA
5150 DA
A Complete Sync Pulse and Test Signal Chain Example Using 9400
3G, HD or SD SDI (x4)
3G, HD or SD SDI (x4)
Composite or TLS (x9)
AES Reference (x9)
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Broadcast
The Avenue 7400 and 9400 provide a comprehensive set of signals for TV stations. Analog sync, SD
bars and black, HD bars and black and audio reference are simultaneously available. You can even
output multiple kinds of Tri-Level Sync to support all of your HD equipment. Programmable outputs
allow you to select the signals you need for your station. An external AES source can be embedded
into your test patterns as well. Avenue sync changeover and redundant power options oer added
security.
7400 Broadcast Application
Conguration Example
7400 TSG
SDI B
Out 1B
Out 2B
Out 3B
SDI A
Out 1A
Out 2A
Out 3A
GPS Antenna
Genlock/
10 MHz In
Audio
SDI B
Out 1B
Out 2B
SD SDI bars to router, vision
mixer, production switcher
Analog sync to sync DAs,
servers, VTRs, etc.
HD SDI bars to router,
vision mixer, production switcher
1080i tri-level sync
720p tri-level sync
Analog tone to audio board
9400 TSG
SD SDI bars to router, vision
mixer, production switcher
Analog sync to sync DAs,
servers, VTRs, etc.
9400 Broadcast Application
Conguration Example
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Out 3B
SDI A
Out 1A
Out 2A
Out 3A
GPS Antenna
Genlock/
10 MHz In
Audio
3 Gb/s or 1.5 Gb/s HD SDI bars to
router, vision mixer, production switcher
1080i tri-level sync
720p tri-level sync
Analog tone to audio board
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Mobile Applications
All of the Avenue SPG/TSGs are rugged enough for use in mobile trucks, ENG and helicopters. The
Avenue frame has a retainer bar on it that ensures modules in the frame are completely stable. The
Avenue 7400 and 9400 have a wide range of test signals to choose from. Test patterns can have a
moving element so that you can be sure that a signal is not frozen in a frame sync somewhere in the
signal chain. Time code is available on BNC and 15 pin D for your convenience. The 7400 GPS option is
integrated nicely onto the main 7400 or 9400. The GPS antenna connects to a BNC on the 7400 or 9400
module providing precision timing accuracy along with timecode data and date and time insertion.
7400 Mobile Application
Conguration Example
7400 TSG
SDI B
Out 1B
Out 2B
Out 3B
SDI A
Out 1A
Out 2A
Out 3A
GPS Antenna
Genlock/
10 MHz In
Audio
9400 TSG
SDI B
Out 1B
Out 2B
HD SDI bars to vision
mixer, switcher
Analog sync to sync DAs,
cameras, VTRs, etc.
SD SDI bars to switcher
1080i tri-level sync
720p tri-level sync
VITC or LTC to time code
router and VTRs
3 Gb/s or 1.5 Gb/s HD SDI bars
to vision mixer, switcher
Analog sync to sync DAs,
cameras, VTRs, etc.
9400 Mobile Application
Conguration Example
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Out 3B
SDI A
Out 1A
Out 2A
Out 3A
GPS Antenna
Genlock/
10 MHz In
Audio
SD SDI bars to switcher
1080i tri-level sync
720p tri-level sync
VITC or LTC to time code
router and VTRs
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Post Production
Both Model 7400 and Model 9400 can output multiple formats of Tri-Level Sync at the same time,
tting the requirements of busy post production houses. At the same time, the 7400 or 9400 will
output HD-SDI test signals (1.5 Gb/s for the 7400, and 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s for the 9400), SD SDI and
composite test signals, and color black reference. All of these video outputs are derived from the same
time base and can be timed with respect to each other. Models 7400 and 9400 can simultaneously
deliver both 525 (NTSC) and 625 (PAL) based signals.
Models 7400 and 9400 provide extensive support for analog and digital audio. Because all of the video
outputs can be locked to a common time base, the AES digital audio outputs are always synchronous
with all of the video outputs - regardless of format. Multiple tone generators make it easy to identify
multi-channel content.
Multiple time code generators, another feature of the 7400 and 9400, work very well for post. Time
code is delivered as LTC (both 75 Ohm BNC and 110 Ohm Balanced), VITC, and DVITC. One generator
can be congured to produce 525/59.94 drop frame time code while the other generator is making
1080sF/23.98.
7400 TSG
SDI B
Out 1B
Out 2B
Out 3B
SDI A
Out 1A
Out 2A
Out 3A
GPS Antenna
Genlock/
10 MHz In
Audio
HD SDI black to router
625 color black
1080i 50 tri-level sync
1080p 50 tri-level sync
SD SDI black to router
720p 50 tri-level sync
Wordclock to audio rooms
7400 Post House Conguration Example
9400 TSG
SDI B
Out 1B
Out 2B
Out 3B
SDI A
Out 1A
Out 2A
Out 3A
GPS Antenna
Genlock/
10 MHz In
Audio
HD or 3G SDI black to router
625 color black
1080i 50 tri-level sync
1080p 50 tri-level sync
SD SDI black to router
720p 50 tri-level sync
Wordclock to audio rooms
9400 Post House Conguration Example
Custom Test Patterns
Using the Secure Digital Card slot on the front of the 7400 or 9400, users can load custom test patterns
and video slates into the module. With simultaneous audio and video playback, you can have branded
color bars available everywhere in the facility.
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Timecode
How the Timecode is Generated
Each of the two (independent) SPG/TSGs on a 7400 or 9400 module has its own timecode generator.
The timecode generator will always run at the same frame rate as the SDI output of that SPG/TSG.
SDI Output TC Frame Rate VITC on SD Output Drop
720p/59.94 29.97 Frames/second* yes On or O
720p/50 25 Frames/second* yes N/A
1080i/59.94 29.97 Frames/second yes On or O
1080i/50 25 Frames/second yes N/A
1080sF/23.98 23.98 Frames/second no On or O
1080sF/24 24 Frames/second no N/A
SD 525 29.97 Frames/second yes On or O
SD 625 25 Frames/second yes N/A
*In these two cases, timecode identies pairs of video frames, with eld bit used to identify rst and
second frames of each pair. This is because the legacy SMPTE 12M specication cannot accommodate
frame rates larger than 39Hz.
The user can “Jam” a specic time setting into the timecode generator. If the GPS option is installed, the
Timecode generator can be commanded to pick up current time of day. The Timecode generator can
be congured for drop or non-drop operation when running in the NTSC related frame rates.
Analog Timecode
There are four ways to have analog timecode, described as follows:
1. Route LTC (linear timecode) to user-programmable BNC 2 or 3. The signal will be 1 V P-P,
unbalanced (i.e., single ended). This is an analog timecode signal. Many devices want timecode on
a BNC.
2. Select LTC to appear as one of the module's analog audio output signals. This will be exactly the
same signal as when it is routed to a BNC, but it will be a balanced analog signal. It would appear
on the HD-15 connector as one of the four balanced audio outputs.
3. LTC can be selected as one of the audio signals to be embedded in the SDI output stream.
4. LTC can be selected as one of the audio signals to be output as AES on User Pgm Outputs 2 or 3.
You can output an analog timecode signal with any of the methods described above. The dierence
between them is a choice between balanced or unbalanced. If you need to feed timecode to a device
with an XLR input, you would generally want to use the balanced output. However, it is also possible
to use the unbalanced through user-programmable BNC output and connect it to the destination with
a balancing transformer. This would be much like the DATS adaptors for AES.
The advantage of using the unbalanced BNC output is that you can run it through a 5150 Distribution
Amplier to make more copies.
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Vertical Interval Timecode (VITC) and Digital Vertical Interval Timecode (DVITC)
The 7400 and 9400 oer the following ways to have Vertical Interval Timecode (VITC) and Digital
Vertical Interval Timecode (DVITC):
1. The Analog Composite output of each generator (User-Programmable Output 1) can have VITC
carried in the vertical interval.
2. When the SDI output is standard denition, it can have VITC in the vertical interval. This is basically
a digitized version of the VITC that would be in an analog composite signal.
3. When the SDI output is high denition, it can have DVITC packets carried in the ancillary data
spaces.
4. When a 7400 GPS option is installed, VITC and DVITC are available from the GPS.
Locking to a Black Burst Signal with VITC
Models 7400 and 9400 can lock to a black burst signal which has VITC in it. In that case, the timecode
generator in the 7400 or 9400 will track that VITC reference.
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Audio Generation and Routing
Audio Generators
The diagram shown below depicts the audio signal generation and routing for a single SPG/TSG
Generator. There are two generators on each 7400 or 9400, Generator A and Generator B. Each of the
two generators on the module are identical, with completely independent controls.
Support for Analog and Digital Audio
The AES digital audio outputs are always synchronous with all of the video outputs – regardless
of format – because all of the video outputs can be locked to a common time base. Multiple tone
generators can be used to identify multi-channel content.
Sixteen Independently Programmable Audio Channels Per Generator
Each generator supports sixteen audio channels and the content of each channel is independently
programmable. Choices include adjustable frequency tone generators, tone sweeps, silence, timecode,
audio clip playback from the 7400 or 9400’s secure digital card, and the external AES input. Left/Right
channel ID that synchronizes to the cyclops feature can also be selected.
Audio Embedded in the SDI Outputs
All sixteen of these channels can be embedded in the SDI outputs. Each AES output can select from
any of the eight pairs that make up these sixteen channels. Similarly, the stereo analog output of each
generator can be driven from any of these audio signal pairs.
TM
7400/9400 SPG/TSG
Audio Generation
and Routing
This drawing depicts the Audio Signal Generation and routing for
a single SPG/TSG Generator. Each of the two generators on the 7400
and 9400 are identical, with completely independent controls.
300 Hz
400 Hz
500 Hz
600 Hz
800 Hz
Tone
1.0 KHz
Generator
1.2 KHz
1.6 KHz
Silence
TSG Audio
Timecode
Left/Ch 1
DDR2
Audio
Right/Ch 2
Playback
Left/Ch 1
External
AES
Right/Ch 2
Input
WorkClock
Aligned
Shaped LTC
from
Timecode
Generator
Note: DDR2 and AES sources could be
constrained to a single choice, where Left
would always map to an odd channel,
and right to an even channel
LTC
Channel Source Selector
typical of 16 places
Channel
Pairing
8 Channel Pairs
Ch 1/2
Ch 3/4
Ch 5/6
Ch 7/8
Ch 9/10
Ch 11/12
Ch 13/14
Ch 15/16
Note: Explicit source of Silence provides ability
to deliver AES Silence (DARS) on output BNCs
without requiring a silent pair in the embedded service.
Audio Pair Selector
typical of 3places
AES
Encoder
AES
Encoder
Analog Audio
Output Trim
Video from TSG
Group 1
Embedder
Ch 1:4
Group 2
Embedder
Ch 5:8
Group 3
Embedder
Ch 9:12
Group 4
Embedder
Ch 13:16
To User Out 2 Source Selector
To User Out 3 Source Selector
To Analog Output Port
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
To Serializer
7400 and 9400 Audio Generation and Routing Diagram, portrait view
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
This drawing depicts the Audio Signal Generation and routing for
a single SPG/TSG Generator. Each of the two generators on the 7400
Generator
Timecode
Note: DDR2 and AES sources could be
constrained to a single choice, where Left
would always map to an odd channel,
and right to an even channel
Shaped LTC
WorkClock
Input
Aligned
from
LTC
External
AES
Left/Ch 1
Right/Ch 2
Channel Source Selector
typical of 16 places
Playback
Audio
DDR2
Left/Ch 1
Right/Ch 2
Timecode
Silence
TSG Audio
1.2 KHz
1.6 KHz
Generator
Tone
800 Hz
1.0 KHz
600 Hz
500 Hz
400 Hz
300 Hz
and 9400 are identical, with completely independent controls.
and Routing
7400 and 9400 Audio Generation and Routing Diagram, landscape view
Channel
Pairing
Ch 1/2
Ch 3/4
Ch 5/6
Ch 7/8
Ch 9/10
Ch 11/12
Ch 13/14
Ch 15/16
Note: Explicit source of Silence provides ability
to deliver AES Silence (DARS) on output BNCs
without requiring a silent pair in the embedded service.
8 Channel Pairs
TM
7400/9400 SPG/TSG
Audio Generation
Audio Pair Selector
typical of 3places
Analog Audio
Output Trim
To Analog Output Port
Encoder
AES
To User Out 3 Source Selector
Encoder
AES
To User Out 2 Source Selector
Embedder
Ch 13:16
Enable
To Serializer
Embedder
Group 4
Ch 9:12
Enable
Embedder
Group 3
Ch 5:8
Enable
Embedder
Ch 1:4
Enable
Group 1
Group 2
Video from TSG
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Installation
Plug the 7400 or 9400 module into any one of the slots in the 3RU frame. In a 1RU frame, 7400 and
9400 modules can be installed in slots 1 or 2, and not in slot 3. Install the plastic overlay provided
onto the corresponding group of rear BNC connectors associated with the module location. Note that
the plastic overlay has an optional adhesive backing for securing it to the frame. Use of the adhesive
backing is only necessary if you would like the location to be permanent and is not recommended
if you need to change module locations. This module may be hot-swapped (inserted or removed)
without powering down or disturbing performance of the other modules in the system.
7400-GPS Option Field Installation Procedure
The 7400-GPS Option seamlessly integrates into the Avenue system by plugging directly onto a 7400
or 9400 module. It can be easily installed in the eld. The 7400-GPS Option consists of a compact,
weatherproof antenna (with internal high-gain pre-amp) and a receiver submodule which mounts
directly to the 7400 or 9400 module. The included GPS antenna mounts onto standard 3/4” threaded
pipe, metal or plastic. Connection from the F-style coaxial tting on the antenna to the appropriate
BNC on the Avenue Frame can be made with customer supplied standard 75 ohm cable. The coax
cable can be routed through the center of the pipe for a completely waterproof installation. When low
loss cable such as Belden 1694A is used, the antenna can be placed up to 200 feet (60 meters) from the
frame. Ideally, the antenna is mounted outdoors where it has an unobstructed view of the sky.
If you order the 7400-GPS Option and Model 7400 or 9400 at the same time, we will install the
7400-GPS Option on to the main module at the factory. If you order the 7400-GPS Option and already
have Model 7400 or 9400, you will receive the following kit.
7400-GPS Option Kit
The 7400-GPS Option consists of the following components, see photograph below:
• GPSOptionsubmodule •PowerandControlcable
• Threecoaxialjumpercables •FourPhillipsmachinescrews
• GPS Compact Weatherproof Antenna with internal high-gain pre-amp (not shown in photo)
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Securing the 7400-GPS Option Submodule to the 7400 or 9400 Main Module
Mount the 7400-GPS Option submodule onto the backside of the 7400 or 9400 main module and
secure it using the four Phillips machine screws provided in your kit.
The rst photo below shows the 7400 or 9400 main module prior to installing the optional
7400-GPS Option submodule. This is a topside view. Note the large hole in the module that the
7400-GPS Option submodule protrudes through when installed.
The second photo shows the bottom side of the 7400 or 9400 main module with the 7400-GPS Option
submodule installed and retained with the four machine screws.
7400 or 9400 module prior to 7400-GPS Option installation, top side view
7400 or 9400 module with 7400-GPS Option installed, bottom side view
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Connecting the Cables between the 7400-GPS Option Submodule and the 7400 or 9400 Main Module
Connect the three coaxial cables as shown in the photo below. Note that for each of these cables the
main module and the submodule have matching labels:
• 10M submodule connects to 10M main module
• ANT submodule connects to ANT main module
• PPS submodule connects to PPS main module
Connect the power/control cable as shown in the photo below. Note how the ribbon cable connects,
and the orientation of the red band which indicates pin 1.
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7400-GPS Option cabling detail
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
H1 Jumper Positioning
When eld installing the 7400-GPS Option, move the H1 jumper to the GPS position, as shown in
the photo below, to lock to the GPS reference signal. 7400 and 9400 modules ship from the factory
with the H1 jumper installed in the INT position, locking to the 7400’s internal TCXO (Temperature
Compensated Crystal Oscillator).
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Installing the GPS Antenna
The included GPS antenna is compact, weatherproof, and has internal high-gain pre-amplication.
It mounts onto standard 3/4” threaded pipe, metal or plastic. Connection from the F-style coaxial
tting on the antenna to the appropriate BNC on the Avenue Frame can be made with customer
supplied standard 75 ohm cable. The coax cable can be routed through the center of the pipe for a
completely waterproof installation. When low loss cable such as Belden 1694A is used, the antenna
can be placed up to 200 feet (60 meters) from the frame. Ideally, the antenna is mounted outdoors
where it has an unobstructed view of the sky.
Even if you do not connect the GPS Antenna to the 7400-GPS module, it will nevertheless provide
greater accuracy than the module’s internal TCXO (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator).
Safety and Outdoor Antenna Grounding
When installing the antenna for the 7400-GPS option, please be aware of safety precautions with
respect to outdoor antenna grounding. Please read the following excerpt from the National
Electric Code and refer to the below illustration.
“If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.”
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
SD test pattern, this BNC can
Cabling
Refer to the 3RU and 1RU backplane diagrams of the module below for cabling instructions. Note that
unless stated otherwise, the 1RU cabling explanations are identical to those given in the 3RU diagram.
Outputs HD or SD
test signals
(plus 3G for 9400).
Select frame rate family
for all of Generator B;
59.94, 50 or 60. Output
can include 16 channels
of embedded audio –
tone, silence or external
audio. Can also include
DVITC.
Outputs one of the
following: Tri-Level Sync
from TLS Gen 2 (can be
different from Out 1 B)
LTC, AES (any of 8 pairs),
AES silence, Word clock,
6 Hz pulse, 10 MHz (only
if locked to internal or
GPS reference).
Outputs HD or SD
test signals
(plus 3G for 9400).
Select frame rate family
for all of Generator A;
59.94, 50 or 60. Output
can include 16 channels
of embedded audio –
tone, silence or external
audio. Can also include
DVITC.
Outputs one of the
following: Tri-Level Sync
from TLS Gen 2 (can be
different from Out 1 A)
LTC, AES (any of 8 pairs),
AES silence, Word clock,
6 Hz pulse, 10 MHz (only
if locked to internal or
GPS reference).
Stereo audio output.
7400 TSG
SDI B
Out 1B
Out 2B
Out 3B
SDI A
Out 1A
Out 2A
Out 3A
GPS Antenna
Genlock/
10 MHz In
Audio
Outputs analog composite
black, composite 100% bars,
or Tri-Level Sync from TLS
Gen 1. When SDI Out B is a
SD test pattern, this BNC can
also output a composite
version of that test pattern.
Composite output can
include VITC.
Outputs one of the
following: Tri-Level Sync
from TLS Gen 2 (same as
Out 2 B), LTC, AES (any of
8 pairs), AES silence,
Word clock, 6 Hz pulse,
10 MHz (only if locked to
internal or GPS reference).
Outputs analog composite
black, composite 100% bars,
or Tri-Level Sync from TLS
Gen 1. When SDI Out A is a
also output a composite
version of that test pattern.
Composite output can
include VITC.
Outputs one of the
following: Tri-Level Sync
from TLS Gen 2 (same as
Out 2 A), LTC, AES (any of
8 pairs), AES silence,
Word clock, 6 Hz pulse,
10 MHz (only if locked to
internal or GPS reference).
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
7400 TSG
9400 TSG
Out 1AOut 3BOut 1B
SDI A
Out 3A
Out 2AOut 2BSDI B
1RU Backplane for 7400
Out 1AOut 3BOut 1B
SDI A
Out 3A
Out 2AOut 2BSDI B
1RU Backplane for 9400
Genlock/
10 MHz In
GPS Ant.
Genlock/
10 MHz In
GPS Ant.
Audio
Audio
You can access four mono channels of audio analog tone outputs as shown in the pinout below.
Channels 1 and 2 come from Audio Generator A; Channels 3 and 4 come from Audio Generator B.
Channels 1 through 4 can be assigned to any of the 16 channels of audio from the Aud Gen A/B menu
pages.
AUD 1 is on pins 1 and 2 and the associated ground is pin 7. Pin 1 is positive. AUD 2 is on pins 4 and 5
and the associated ground is pin 8. Pin 5 is positive.
AUD 3 is on pins 11 and 12 and the associated ground is pin 9. Pin 11 is positive. AUD 4 is on pins 14
and 15 and the associated ground is pin 10. Pin 15 is positive.
-
-
AUD 1
-
-
AUD 3
+
Generator A
1
6
11
Generator B
+
AUD 2
+
+
AUD 4
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Generator A
• SDI Out A – Outputs HD or SD test signals (plus 3G for 9400). Select frame rate family for all
of Generator A; 59.94, 50 or 60. Output can include 16 channels of embedded audio. The
embedded audio can be any combination of the following: tone, silence, external audio. Can
also include DVITC.
• Programmable Out 1 A – Outputs analog composite black, composite 100% bars, or
Tri-Level Sync from TLS Gen 1. When SDI Out A is a SD test pattern, this BNC can also output a
composite version of that test pattern. Composite output can include VITC.
• Programmable Out 2 A – Outputs one of the following: Tri-Level Sync from TLS Gen 2 (can be
dierent from Out 1 A), LTC, AES (any of 8 pairs), AES silence, Word clock, 6 Hz pulse, 10 MHz
(only if locked to internal or GPS reference).
• Programmable Out 3 A – Outputs one of the following: Tri-Level Sync from TLS Gen 2 (same
as Out 2 A), LTC, AES (any of 8 pairs), AES silence, Word clock, 6 Hz pulse,10 MHz (only if locked
to internal or GPS reference).
Note: Generator A has two independent Tri-Level Sync generators; TLS Gen 1 and TLS
Gen 2. The output from TLS Gen 1 is available on BNC Out 1 A. The output from TLS Gen 2
is available on BNC’s Out 2 A and Out 3 A. Refer to the “Functional Block Diagram” on
page 8 for more information.
• Analog Audio - stereo output, 1 of 8 pairs from the audio generator.
Generator B
Has the same outputs as noted for Generator A. Generator B is completely independent from
Generator A. Generator B can operate in a dierent frame rate family and its set of outputs can be
timed independently.
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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Module Conguration and Control
Avenue module parameters can be congured and controlled remotely from one or both of the
remote control options: the Avenue Touch Screen or the Avenue PC Application. Once the module
parameters have been set remotely, the information is stored on the module CPU. This allows
the module be moved to a dierent slot in the frame at your discretion without losing the stored
information.
Details for setting module parameters remotely using the Avenue PC option or the Avenue Touch
Screen option are described and illustrated in the “Avenue PC and Touch Screen Remote Conguration”
section of this manual.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Each front edge indicator is shown in the diagram below:
Ref SD, HD and 10 MHz
green LEDs:
One LED will light to indicate
which type of reference is
currently being detected.
If no LED is lit, no reference is
detected.
Generator A SD/HD
green LEDs:
One LED will light to indicate the
Primary output standard and that
it is locked to its timing source.
If no LED is lit, the Primary
generator is not locked to its
timing source.
Run green LED:
OFF: A power fault or halted CPU
ON: A halted CPU
FAST BLINK: CPU Run error
SLOW BLINK: System OK (If SPI
control is active from the main
frame System Control Module, all
module Run indicators will be
synchronized.)
7400
HD/SD
Dual
SPG/TSG
Generator B SD/HD
green LEDs:
One LED will light to indicate the
Primary output standard and that
it is locked to its timing source.
If no LED is lit, the Primary
generator is not locked to its
timing source.
Memory Status green LED:
LED flashes when memory is
being accessed. Illuminates green
when memory is available.
Pwr green LED:
Indicates the presence (ON) or
absence (OFF) of power (+5V).
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