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Reference Manual
PTG 5610 B/D
Multi-format SD/HDSDI Video and AES Audio Test Generator
Revision 1.0
February 2008
This Manual Supports Device Revisions:
PTG 5610B/D Firmware Revision 235.4.17
Control System GUI Release 4.1.2
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without express written permission of
LYNX Technik AG.
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LYNX Technik AG or any of its affiliates.
LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D 64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
www.lynx-technik.com
© 2008 LYNX Technik AG all rights reserved
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Contents
ROHS CONFORMITY.....................................................................................................................
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................... 5
REGULATORY INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 6
EUROPE ........................................................................................................................................ 6
USA ............................................................................................................................................. 6
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................... 7
PACKAGING................................................................................................................................... 7
ESD WARNING.............................................................................................................................. 7
Preventing ESD Damage........................................................................................................ 7
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................. 8
KEY FEATURES LIST.................................................................................................................... 9
SUPPORTED VIDEO FORMATS................................................................................................. 10
SDTV FORMATS ......................................................................................................................... 10
HDTV FORMATS ......................................................................................................................... 10
AUDIO SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................... 11
SYSTEM TIMING .......................................................................................................................... 12
SYNC TIMING............................................................................................................................... 12
VIDEO DELAY .............................................................................................................................. 12
ANALOG SYNC OUTPUT / GENLOCK....................................................................................... 12
4
FREE RUN (NO EXTERNAL REFERENCE SELECTED) ........................................................................ 12
GENLOCK (CROSS LOCK + FREQUENCY LOCK).............................................................................. 13
GENLOCK (CROSS LOCK + TIMING LOCK) ..................................................................................... 14
CHARACTER OVERLAY ............................................................................................................. 15
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAMS........................................................................................................... 16
MODULE LAYOUT ....................................................................................................................... 17
CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................ 18
VIDEO ......................................................................................................................................... 18
AUDIO ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Unbalanced AES 3id............................................................................................................. 18
Balanced AES3..................................................................................................................... 18
VIDEO / SYNC CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 20
SETTINGS AND CONTROL......................................................................................................... 20
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH ............................................................................................................ 21
USING THE LOCAL DISPLAY MENUS .............................................................................................. 21
MENU STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................... 21
FACTORY DEFAULT [RESET] SETTINGS. ........................................................................................ 27
LED STATUS INDICATORS......................................................................................................... 28
STATUS LED 1 ............................................................................................................................ 28
ALARM LED 2 ............................................................................................................................. 28
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TEST PATTERNS......................................................................................................................... 29
STATIC TEST PATTERNS .............................................................................................................. 29
FREQUENCY SWEEPS .................................................................................................................. 30
Multi-burst ............................................................................................................................. 30
Frequency Sweep ................................................................................................................. 30
Center Sweep ....................................................................................................................... 30
Zoneplate .............................................................................................................................. 30
DYNAMIC (MOVING) TEST PATTERNS ............................................................................................. 31
Zone Plate............................................................................................................................. 31
EBU AV Sync Pattern ........................................................................................................... 31
LCD Panel Persistence Test................................................................................................. 32
White Flash and Black Flash Patterns.................................................................................. 33
COLOR TEMPERATURE TEST ........................................................................................................ 33
GUI OPERATION.......................................................................................................................... 35
GUI MAIN COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................. 35
A - Module Header................................................................................................................ 36
MAIN TAB.................................................................................................................................... 37
SDI 1 AND SDI 2 TAB .................................................................................................................. 39
PATTERN SETTINGS TAB .............................................................................................................. 41
AUDIO TAB .................................................................................................................................. 42
OPTIONS TAB .............................................................................................................................. 43
PARAMS (PARAMETERS) TAB........................................................................................................ 44
BACKPANEL TAB.......................................................................................................................... 45
EVENTS TAB................................................................................................................................ 46
COMMON GUI CONTROLS ............................................................................................................ 48
Properties.............................................................................................................................. 48
Locate ................................................................................................................................... 48
New Control Window ............................................................................................................ 49
Rename................................................................................................................................. 49
Release................................................................................................................................. 49
Lock....................................................................................................................................... 49
Reset Factory Defaults ......................................................................................................... 50
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 51
OPTIONS....................................................................................................................................... 52
COMPACT FLASH OPTION (PTG FLASH) ..................................................................................... 52
AUDIO BREAKOUT CABLE (RAC M25-8)....................................................................................... 52
SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 53
PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................. 53
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................................. 53
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 53
ANNEX - EBU
DIGITAL AV SYNC AND OPERATIONAL TEST PATTERN
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RoHs Conformity
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The RoHS Directive stands for "the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of
new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than
agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium,
polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl
ether (PBDE) flame retardants.
This product conforms to EU RoHS Directives 2002/95/EC
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Warranty
LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of shipment. If this
product proves defective during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG at its
option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must notify LYNX
Technik of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable
arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by
LYNX Technik, with shipping charges prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the
return of the product to the customer if the shipment is within the country which
the LYNX Technik service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other charges for
products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by
improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. LYNX Technik
shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik representatives to
install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper
use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non LYNX Technik supplies; or d) to service a
product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the
effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing
the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LYNX
TECHNIK`S RESPONISIBILITY TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE
CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS
VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Regulatory information
Europe
Declaration of Conformity
We LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D-64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
TYPE: P TG 5610 B/D
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following
standards (environments E1-E3):
EN 55103-1 /1996
EN 55103-2 /1996
EN 60950 /2001
Following the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives.
Winfried Deckelmann
Weiterstadt, February 2008
Place and date of issue Legal Signature
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USA
FCC 47 Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to the part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense
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Getting Started
Most CardModules are installed into the rack frames and system tested in the factory. If
this is an upgrade part or service exchange item then the module is supplied in a padded
cardboard carton which includes the CardModule, rear connection plate and mounting
screws.
Packaging
The shipping carton and packaging materials provide protection for the module during
transit. Please retain the shipping cartons in case subsequent shipping of the product
becomes necessary. Do not remove the module from its protective static bag unless
observing adequate ESD precautions. Please see below.
ESD Warning
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This product is static sensitive. Please use caution and use preventative measures to
prevent static discharge or damage could result to module.
Preventing ESD Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when electronic assemblies or the
components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failure.
Do not handle the module unless using an ESD-preventative wrist strap and ensure that
it makes good skin contact. Connect the strap to any solid grounding source such as any
exposed metal on the rack chassis or any other unpainted metal surface.
Caution
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should
be between 1 and 10 Megohms.
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Product Description
The P TG 5610 B/D is a multi-rate digital SD/HD SDI video and AES test generator which
can generate video test signals in 525/625 plus a selection of HDTV formats.
(Module is fully programmable and additional formats / features can be added via
firmware updates if and when available)
The module provides 2 independent SDI video outputs with 4 channels of external AES
audio plus embedded AES audio. The integrated Audio generator provides adjustable
frequency, gain, and phase with a selectable momentary pause for all 8 mono audio
channels. The complete embedded SDI audio payload is 16 channels of audio and the
module can be configured to embed audio into all 16 channels if needed (duplicating AES
group 1 and 2 into AES group 3 and 4)
The module also has support for dynamic (moving) patterns and includes a dynamic zone
plate generator, EBU Tec 3305 audio synchronization pattern and LCD persistence
pattern which are all dynamic in nature.
Additional test patterns can be loaded via the compact flash slot (required option code to
activate) and even user defined using the standard DPX file format. Each video output
has a user defined character overlay function.
Flexible genlock capability permits locking to SD bi-level or HD tri-level sync with full
cross lock capability. One frame of adjustable timing allows for precise test signal
insertion into any part of a system.
An analog reference sync output (bi-level or Tri-level) is provided, plus a 48 kHz audio
Word clock - both frequency locked to the reference input. Without an external reference
the module can function as a basic sync pulse generator.
Note. Two versions of the P TG 5610 are available and should be selected
depending on your external AES audio connectivity preferences.
P TG 5610 B
Provides connections for AES3id
(unbalanced) audio on 4 x 75 Ohm
BNC connectors
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P TG 5610 D
Provides connections for AES3
(balanced) audio on a 15 pin female
SubD connector
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Key Features List
• Multi-format operation from SDTV to H (DTV).
• Integrated library of static and dynamic test patterns.
• Includes dynamic EBU AV Sync (audio sync) test pattern.
• 4 x external AES outputs and embedded audio.
• AES audio outputs transformer coupled.
• 8 channel audio generator, each channel fully adjustable.
• Adjustable AES tone frequency (20Hz to 20kHz in 1Hz steps))
• Selectable left / right channel pause.
• Adjustable gain level. (0dB FS to -60dB FS)
• 2 simultaneous video test pattern outputs (user selectable).
• Character overlay for each video output - color and position user definable.
• Genlock capability with one frame of adjustable timing (in pixels and lines)
• Analog Bi-level or tri-level Genlock input with cross lock capability.
• Bi-level or tri-level analog sync output.
• 48 KHz Word Clock reference output.
• EDH Insertion into SDI outputs.
• Compact Flash option allowing user defined patterns to be loaded. (DPX Files)
• Flash ram automatically stores settings through power cycles and long term
storage.
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Supported Video Formats
The P TG 5610 is a multi-format and multi-rate device designed to support standard
definition (SDTV) video formats and 19 of the new H (DTV) digital video formats in a
single module. Outputs are SDI (Digital) in 270Mbit or 1.485 Mbit depending on the
selected format.
SDTV Formats
System
Nomenclature
525 / 59.94 Hz 720 486 60/1.001 Interlaced
625 / 50 Hz 720 576 50 Interlaced
HDTV Formats
System
Nomenclature
1080P / 24Hz 1920 1080 24 Progressive
1080P / 23.98Hz 1920 1080 24/1.001 Progressive
1080P / 25Hz 1920 1080 25 Progressive
1080PSF / 24Hz 1920 1080 24 Segmented Frame
1080PSF / 23.98Hz 1920 1080 24/1.001 Segmented Frame
1080PSF / 25Hz 1920 1080 25 Segmented Frame
1080P / 30Hz 1920 1080 30 Progressive
1080P / 29.97Hz 1920 1080 30/1.001 Progressive
1080i / 59.94Hz 1920 1080 30/1.001 Interlaced
1080i / 50Hz 1920 1080 25 Interlaced
1080i / 60Hz 1920 1080 30 Interlaced
720P / 24Hz 1280 720 24 Progressive
720P / 23.98Hz 1280 720 24/1.001 Progressive
720P / 25Hz 1280 720 25 Progressive
720P / 30Hz 1280 720 30 Progressive
720P / 29.97Hz 1280 720 30/1.001 Progressive
720P / 59.94Hz 1280 720 60/1.001 Progressive
720P / 50Hz 1280 720 50 Progressive
720P / 60Hz 1920 720 60 Progressive
Note. Support for additional formats may be provided and will be made available as a
firmware upgrade, but this module hardware can never support 1080P/59.94Hz,
1080P/60Hz or 1080P/50Hz due to the high bit rate requirements of these formats
(2.97GHz).
Pixels/
Line
Pixels/
Line
Lines /
frame
Lines /
frame
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Frame Rate
Frame Rate
Scanning
format
Scanning
format
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Audio System
The P TG 5610 includes an integrated 8 channel audio test generator. The 8 channels
are arranged into 4 x AES streams which are available as external AES signals. Audio
can also be embedded into both video outputs.
Each of the 8 mono audio channels has separate adjustments for:
Gain Level: 0 to - 60dB FS
Tone Frequency: 20Hz to 20 KHz (1 Hz increments)
Phase: 0 to 359 degrees (1 degree increments)
Pause: Momentary pause ON/OFF
Bit Depth per AES: 20 or 24 bit
The 8 Mono audio channels are assigned as follows: (Sample rate is 48 kHz)
Channel 1 (left)
Channel 2 (right)
Channel 3 (left)
Channel 4 (right)
Channel 5 (left)
Channel 6 (right)
Channel 7 (left)
Channel 8 (right)
The first 8 channels can also be embedded into AES Group 3 and 4 which is the full SDI
embedded payload (16 channels of audio = 8 AES) assignment below:
Channel 1 (left)
Channel 2 (right)
Channel 3 (left)
Channel 4 (right)
Channel 5 (left)
Channel 6 (right)
Channel 7 (left)
Channel 8 (right)
With a valid reference sync input all audio is frequency locked to reference (Including the
48KHz word clock output).
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AES 1
AES Group 1
AES 2
AES 3
AES Group 2
AES 4
AES 5
AES Group 3
AES 6
AES 7
AES Group 4
AES 8
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System Timing
The P TG 5610 can be genlocked, and using the “Timing Lock” mode precisely timed into
a system environment using the two available timing adjustments.
Note: Delay adjustments do not function if in “Frequency Lock” or Genlock OFF modes
Sync Timing
With a valid reference input the analog output sync has an adjustable delay relative to the
reference input. Adjustment range is one full video frame (in the selected standard) in
pixel and line increments.
Video Delay
The video delay adjustment will delay both SDI video outputs relative to the analog sync
input. The video output can be delayed up to one full frame in pixel and line increments.
Analog Sync Output / Genlock
The P TG 5610 has very flexible Sync output capabilities with the ability to free run or
genlock to an external reference. In all cases the selected SDI video format is the master
setting. Selecting a given SDI video format will [by default] deliver an analog sync signal
in the same standard. Flexibility is provided by allowing the user to change the default to
an alternative sync signal (synchronous to the selected SDI output) in a completely
different format to the SDI video output.
The P TG 5610 can provide Bi-Level SDTV analog sync or Tri level HDTV sync outputs,
and the reference input will accept Bi-Level or tri-Level sync and auto detect the
connected sync signal [format and standard]
There are three primary modes of operation:
Free Run (no external reference selected)
In this mode the P TG 5610 operates in standalone mode, and can be used as an SPG
(sync pulse generator) delivering SDI video, analog sync outputs and 48 KHz Word Clock
reference signals.
In terms of the supported combinations of selected SDI outputs and selected output
SYNC standards the formats can be selected into two groups shown below. The selected
SDI output format and the sync output format must be in the same group. (The groups
basically correspond to European and North American format groupings).
Group 1 (European Markets) Group 2 (North American Markets)
625 / 50Hz (SDTV)
720P / 60Hz
720P / 50Hz
720P / 30Hz
720P / 25 Hz
720P / 24 Hz
1080i / 60Hz
1080i / 50Hz
1080P / 30Hz
1080P / 25Hz
1080P / 24Hz
1080PSF/25Hz
1080PSF/24Hz
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525 / 59.94Hz (SDTV)
720P / 59.94Hz
720P / 29.97Hz
720P / 23.98Hz
1080i / 59.94Hz
1080P / 29.94Hz
1080P / 23.98Hz
1080PSF/ 23.98Hz
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While in Free Run mode the Analog Sync output is V-locked to the SDI output. Sync
timing can be delayed relative to the SDI output using the sync delay controls.
Adjustment range is 1 frame total, adjustable in line and pixel increments.
Please refer to the table below. V-lock (and adjustable sync timing) in free run mode is
only valid for the selections marked. In all other cases analog sync will be generated in
the selected standard BUT NOT v locked to the selected test pattern SDI output.
Sync Output Standard
525
625
720p60
720p59
720p50
720p30
720p29
720p25
720p24
720p23
1080i60
1080i59
1080i50
1080p30
1080p29
1080p25
Selected P TG 5610 SDI Standard
1080p24
1080p23
1080psf25
1080psf24
1080psf23
525
625
720p60
720p59
720p50
720p30
720p29
720p25
720p24
720p23
1080i60
1080i59
1080i50
1080p30
1080p29
1080p25
1080p24
1080p23
1080psf25
1080psf24
1080psf23
Genlock (Cross Lock + Frequency lock)
In this mode the same group combinations are possible in terms of SDI output and Sync
output as in free run mode, but a genlock signal can be connected to frequency lock the
SDI video and selected SYNC output to the connected reference. P TG 5610 supports
flexible cross locking capabilities and the reference input can be any of the formats in the
same group.
Note: The Sync and Video Delay adjustment is not active in this mode (refer to
timing lock mode)
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Genlock (Cross Lock + Timing Lock)
In this mode it’s possible to genlock and adjust the output timing of the SDI video output
and the analog Sync video output relative the reference input
adjustments are provided for Sync and Video with one frame of adjustment in lines and
pixel increments. This mode is particularly useful if you need to time the test signal into
your facility, or you have the need to delay sync relative to studio reference (or the SDI
video output).
The combinations for timing lock are limited compared to free run and frequency lock
mode. Please refer to the table below for the selection possibilities. One again the SDI
output format is the master and the default analog output sync signal will be the same as
the selected SDI video standard (shown in green)
Selected SDI Output Standard
. Two independent timing
ut Standard
Reference In
525
625
720p60
720p59
720p50
720p30
720p29
720p25
720p24
720p23
1080i60
1080i59
1080i50
1080p30
1080p29
1080p25
1080p24
1080p23
1080psf25
1080psf24
1080psf23
525
625
720p60
720p59
720p50
720p30
720p29
720p25
720p24
720p23
1080i60
1080i59
1080i50
1080p30
1080p29
1080p25
1080p24
1080p23
1080psf25
1080psf24
1080psf23
Find the SDI output format the P TG 5610 is set to in the vertical column, and then read
across for the supported sync formats. The connected reference signal and the output
sync can be different formats – as long as they are shown as available in the selected
row For example the P TG 5610 could be set to 720P/59.94Hz, the reference could be
525/59.94Hz and the analog sync output could be 1080i/59.94Hz. All would be
genlocked and the SDI video output and Analog sync output independently timed using
the video and sync delay adjustments.
Note. It is necessary to select the “timing lock” mode and set the P TG 5610 to “lock to
reference”. Please refer to the section covering control and settings.
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Character Overlay
The Module has an integrated character generator, which can provide independent user
defined character overlay for each SDI output.
Basic features:
• Independent generators for each output.
• 22 characters max, across multiple lines (incl. carriage return and spaces).
• User defined text color
• User defined background color (or transparent)
• User defined screen position
• All output formats supported
• ON / OFF selection
• All character generator setup info automatically stored in internal flash ram, and
will survive power cycles and long term storage.
The character generator can be accessed / configured and set via the local display menu
or via the PC GUI if using the RCT 3002 Service adapter or the LYNX control system.
User defined text, 22
characters (max)
across multiple lines
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User defined text color
and background color
(or transparent)
User defined screen
position
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Functional Diagrams
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Module Layout
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Module Rear Termination Panels
Module Front Panel
CardModule Layout
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Connections
Video
The P TG 5610 use standard 75 Ohm BNC connectors. We recommend the use of high
quality video cable for digital video connections to reduce the risk of errors due to
excessive cable attenuation. Max cable lengths the module will support are shown below.
SDTV = 250m Belden 8281 (270Mbits/s)
HDTV = 140m Belden 1694A (1.4Gbits/s)
Note. Due to the compact design of the connection plate it will be necessary to
use a connection tool to secure the BNC video connectors.
Audio
Unbalanced AES 3id
If using the “B” suffix module then this is provided with a rear connection plate with
standard 75 Ohm BNC connections for AES audio. Connection is self explanatory.
Balanced AES3
If using the “D” Suffix module then this is provided with a rear connection plate with a 25
pin female SubD connection for balanced AES 3 audio signals. Connector wiring is
shown below.
Pin Number Connection Pin Number Connection
1 n.c. 20 n.c.
2 n.c. 21 n.c.
3 n.c. 22 n.c.
4 n.c. 23 n.c.
5 n.c. 24 n.c.
6 n.c. 25 n.c.
7 AES4 + 20 AES 4 8 AES 4 GND 21 AES3 +
9 AES3 - 22 AES3 GND
10 AES 2 + 23 AES2 11 AES 2 GND 24 AES 1 +
12 AES1 - 25 AES 1 GND
13 n.c.
View looking INTO connector as seen on module
We recommend you use high quality screened (twisted pair) cable for the balanced audio
connections. LYNX has an optional audio breakout cable which will bring out all audio
connections to in line XLR connectors. Model number R AC M25-8
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Video / Sync Connections
The P TG 5610 is configured with standard 75 Ohm BNC connectors. Connection is selfexplanatory. We recommend the use of high quality video cable for digital video
connections to reduce the risk of errors due to excessive cable attenuation.
Max cable lengths the module will support are shown below.
SDTV = 250m Belden 8281 (270Mbits/s)
HDTV = 140m Belden 1694A (1.4Gbits/s)
Note. Due to the compact design it may be necessary to use a BNC
connector insertion and removal tool to make some of the video / audio
connections to the P TG 5610
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Installation
If this module was supplied as part of a system it is already installed in the rack
enclosure. If the module was supplied as a field upgrade please follow the installation
procedure below.
Each Card Module is supplied with a rear connection panel and two mounting screws.
Please follow the following procedure for installation of the card module into the Series
5000 Card Frame.
1. Select a slot in the card frame where the CardModule will be located.
2. Remove the blank connection panel from the rear of the rack (if fitted)
3. Install the rear connection panel using the screws supplied. Do not tighten the
screws fully
4. Slide the card module into the card frame and carefully check the CardModule
connects to the rear connection plate. The card should fit easily and should not
require excessive force to insert, if you feel any resistance, there could be
something wrong with the rear connection panel location. Do not try and force the
connection this may damage the connectors. Remove the rear connection panel
and check alignment with the CardModule.
5. Insert and remove the CardModule a few times to ensure correct alignment and
then tighten the two screws to secure the rear connection plate.
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NOTE Observe static precautions when handling card. Please see ESD
warnings on Page 5.
Settings and Control
The module has an integrated micro-controller, which enables the module to be
configured and controlled locally using the multifunction switch and 4 character dot matrix
display (or from remote using a GUI interface when using one of the optional controllers
and control software).
Once set, all settings are automatically saved in non-volatile internal memory. (Flash
RAM) The module will always recall the last used settings.
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Multi Function Switch
The CardModule is equipped with a multi-function switch located on the front bottom
edge of the card. (See above)
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Multi-function Switch
Side Front
Switch Operations
Up Down
Enter
Using the Local Display Menus
Making local adjustments to the module is done using the multifunction switch and the
integrated 4-character dot matrix display. The menu system is layered, and navigation
through the system is done using the UP and DOWN functions of the switch. ENTER is
used to move between menu levels and also enter a selection.
Switch Function Operation
UP Move UP within a level
DOWN Move down within a level
ENTER Change levels / Make selection
Menu Structure
The Menu structure is defined in the next table, and should be used when navigating
through the system.
ENTER moves between levels, UP/DOWN moves between items within the level
When you enter a new setting the system will jump back one level in the menu system.
• The “back” selection in the menu structure will take you back one level when selected.
• When an item is selected which has several setting possibilities the first value
displayed will be the value currently stored in the system. The order of the available
settings for any menu item in the table supplied does not represent the order the
settings will actually be displayed.
• If left unattended, the menu will default to the root display after a preset timeout.
** Note. The Adjustable Video Delay and Sync delay adjustments are qualified by the
Genlock mode the P TG 5610 is set to and the connected reference. These selections
will not be visible in the menu for certain modes of operation. Please refer to the “Analog
Sync Output / genlock Section of the manual.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Notes
LYNX
PTG 5610
Output
Internal
SMPTE-Colorbar In 0
SMPTE219 Colorbar In 1
75% Colorbar In 2
75% Bars over Red In 3
100% Colorbar In 4
EBU AV Sync In 5 Dynamic pattern (audio sync)
Staircase In 6
Multiburst In 7
Frequency Sweep In 8
Center Sweep In 9
Zoneplate In 10
Root Display (on power up)
10 seconds
Select between output 1/ output 2
Pattern
1/2
Internal Pattern selections
(with CF Card
option active)
Moving Zoneplate In 11
4 Level Pluge In 12
Convergence Grille In 13
Color Temp In 14 Y Window with pluge
Persistence Test In 16 Dynamic Pattern
Field Test Cbar &
Red
Field Test Red &
Cbar
Y-Ramp Up In 19
Y-Ramp Down In 20
CB-Ramp Up In 21
CR-Ramp Up In 22
YCBCR-Ramp Up In 23
Pathalogical EQ In 24
Pathalogical PLL In 25
In 17 One field color bars, other red
In 18 One field red, other colorbars
Path EQ/PLL In 26
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15% Grey In 27
Full Field Black In 28
Full Field White In 29
Full Field Red In 30
Full Field Green In 31
Full Field Blue In 32
Full Field Cyan In 33
Full Field Magenta In 34
Full Field Yellow In 35
Black Flash In 36 Dynamic pattern
White Flash In 37 Dynamic pattern
back
Compact
Flash
[ List CF pattern s ] Scroll through CF contents:
back
back
STD Select SDI video standard
SD
625 SD 625
525 SD 525
Back
720p
60 720P 60
5994 720P 59.94
50 720P 50
PTG FLASH option
(See PTG Flash man. for more info)
Messages displayed.
InsC – Insert Card
Scan – Scanning for Images
Inv – Invalid Filesystem
nDPX – No DPX Images
30 720P 30
2997 720P 29.97
25 720P 25
24 720P 24
2398 720P 23.98
Back
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18i
60 1080i 60
5994 1080i 59.94
50 1080i 50
back
18 p
30 1080P 30
2997 1080p 29.97
25 1080P 25
24 1080P 24
2398 1080P 23.98
back
18ps
25 1080PSF 25
24 1080PSF 24
2398 1080PSF 23.98
back
back
Sync
Standard
SD
625 SD 625
525 SD 525
Back
720p
60 720P 60
5994 720P 59.94
50 720P 50
30 720P 30
2997 720P 29.97
Set the analog sync output
(available selections qualified by the SDI output format
selected)
25 720P 25
24 720P 24
2398 720P 23.98
Back
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18i
60 1080i 60
5994 1080i 59.94
50 1080i 50
back
18 p
30 1080P 30
2997 1080p 29.97
25 1080P 25
24 1080P 24
2398 1080P 23.98
back
back
LREF Select Genlock mode
UNLOCK free running
Frequency Lock Frequency lock ON (Genlock)
Timing Lock Timing Lock ON (Genlock + delay)
back
REF Select Reference Source
BRD Ref Input from Module Rear
RACK Ref Input from Rack Ref
Back
AES Embedder Setup
Group [1..4] Select AES GROUP [1. through 4]
OFF Turn embedder OFF
ON Turn Embedder ON
back
back
Text Activation Text Insertion
INS [1..2] Select SDI output 1 or 2
ON Character gen. ON/OFF
OFF
back
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Factory
Reset
YES Yes to reset
NO
Back
back
Reset module to factory defaults
(will also erase any char generator
text and settings)
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Factory Default [Reset] Settings
The P TG 5610 is delivered preset to the following settings. These settings can be
recalled anytime by using the “Factory Reset” function:
SDI Standard: 1080i / 50Hz
Sync Output: 1080i / 50Hz
Video Pattern 1: 75% Color Bars
Video Pattern 2: 75% Color bars
Pattern Settings
Color Temp Level 100%
Persistence speed: 5
Persist FG Level 50%
Persist BG Level 40%
Zoneplate Aspect: SD 4:3
Zoneplate Y/C: LUMA (luminance)
H Freq: 100%
V Freq: 100%
AES 1 through 4
Full Scale Level: -9dbFS
Frequency: 1 KHz
Phase: 0 degrees
Pause: AES RIGHT: Continuous (no pause)
AES LEFT: Paused
Bits: 24
Embedder: Group 1,2,3,4 ON
Reference Mode Reference unlock
Display: Text + pattern 1
Text overlay1: OFF / no text
Text overlay2: OFF / no text
Video Timing Delay: 0 lines, 0 pixels
Sync timing Delay: 0 lines, 0 pixels
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LED Status Indicators
The P MX 5262, P MX 5264and P MX 5268 has LED indicators on the edge of the card
that serve as alarm and status indication for the module. Function is described below.
Status LED 1
LED Color Indication
Green
Yellow
Red
Alarm LED 2
LED
Color
Green
Yellow
Red
** Note
The Alarm LED will occasionally flash yellow during normal operation (black then a quad
yellow flash). This is indicating the module is updating the stored settings in flash ram
and is normal. No error condition exists and this function does not effect normal module
operation.
Using the “Locate” function from the module GUI in the control system can also cause the
Alarm LED to flash yellow (black then a triple yellow flash) this is used as a tool to
physically locate a module in a system and does not indicate a fault condition.
Reference detected, Frequency or Timing lock
mode selected and no standard mismatch
Reference detected, but standard mismatch
or no Frequency or Timing lock mode
selected
Reference signal missing
Description
Reference detected, Frequency or Timing lock
mode selected and no standard mismatch or
no lock mode selected
Pattern not available in selected format
Could not lock to reference (when in frequency
lock or Timing Lock modes) or, Over Temperature
**
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Test Patterns
The standard library of test patterns supplied with P TG 5610 is detailed below.
Static Test Patterns
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75% Color Bars over Red 75% Color Bars 100% Color Bars SMPTE Bars (SDTV only)
SMPTE 219 Colorbars Y Ramp Cr Ramp Cb Ramp
Y,Cr,Cb Ramp Frequency Sweep Center Sweep Multiburst
Field Test * Y Staircase Pathological Eq Pathological PLL
Pathological Eq /PLL Convergence Pluge Full Field Black
Full Field White Full Field Red Full Field Green Full Field Blue
Full Field Yellow Full Field Cyan Full Field Magenta 15% Grey
Y Window (Adjustable) Y Zoneplate ** Chroma Zoneplate **
*Note. The Field test pattern has one field as color bars and the other as full field red.
This can be used for testing freeze modes on frame stores (fields / field 1 / field 2 / field
repeat etc). This pattern is only available for interlaced formats (not selectable for 720P)
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**Note. The Zoneplate can be preset to 4:3 or 16:9 (SDTV), Luminance or Chrom i nance
and the H and V center frequency can be changed - this is set in the “Pattern
Preferences” sub menu.
Frequency Sweeps
The P TG 5610 produces a number of frequency test patterns. As the unit supports HD
ad well as SD formats the frequency sweeps are configured differently depending on the
format selected. The tables below define the frequency sweeps in more detail.
Multi-burst
The multi-burst waveform has 6 frequency bands in SDTV and 12 bands in HDTV.
Frequency is shown below
1
2
3
4
5
STD
SDTV 600KHz 1MHz 2MHz 3MHz 4MHz
HDTV
2.5MHz 5MHz 7.4MHz 10MHz 12.5MHz 15MHz 18MHz 20MHz 22MHz 25MHz 28.5MHz 33MHz
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5MHz
7
8
9
10
11
12
Frequency Sweep
The continuous frequency sweep waveform min and max frequencies are shown below
for the specified formats
Standard Min Frequency Max Frequency
525 500KHz 5MHz
625 500KHz 5MHz
720 1MHz 12.5MHz
1080 2MHz 25MHz
Center Sweep
Min and Max Frequencies are shown below for the center sweep waveform
Standard Min Frequency Max Frequency
525 600KHz 5MHz
625 600KHz 5MHz
720 1MHz 12.5MHz
1080 1MHz 12.5MHz
Zoneplate
The min max frequencies for the Zoneplate generator are shown below. Not the center
frequency is adjustable 0-100%, the figures below assume 100% settings
Standard Min Frequency Max Frequency
525 650KHz 5MHz
625 550KHz 5MHz
720 + 1080 2MHz 25MHz
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Dynamic (moving) test patterns
P TG 5610 supports dynamic test patterns and there are several patterns included which
are animated. Patterns shown below
Zone Plate
Luminance Zoneplate Chrominance Zoneplate
The P TG 5610 includes a real time zone plate generator. Using the “Pattern
Preferences” setting it’s possible to select between a Luminance Zoneplate and a
chrominance Zoneplate and preset the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9 in SDTV). H and V center
frequency can also be independently changed. This pattern is useful for checking
aliasing, and any conversion function performed in digital signal processing. Artifacts
manifest themselves as small circles.
Note. Changing the pattern preferences for the dynamic Zoneplate will also
change the static Zoneplate. Pattern preferences are stored in flash ram and will
Survive power cycles.
EBU AV Sync Pattern
This dynamic pattern is particularly useful for checking a number of audio and video
parameters. The pattern includes a number of static elements and some motion elements
which can be used for “Transmission Alive” checking and also audio sync (lip sync)
verification.
Pattern elements are shown below:
Aspect Ratio Element
75% color bars
First Active Line Marker
Reserved Area
For the insertion of visual
information. (e.g Source
identification, time code etc)
Center cross
Y,Cr,Cb ramp
Horizontal
blanking ref
markers
“Transmission Alive” and Audio Sync Element
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Horizontal
blanking ref
markers
Last Active Line Marker
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Various elements in the pattern can be user configured. The available settings and
defaults are shown below:
Aspect Ratio Element: ON / OFF (default ON)
Reserved Area Element: ON / OFF (default ON)
Ramp Mode: Luma Ramp / Chroma Ramp (default Chroma Ramp)
Motion Sequence: Transmission Alive + AV Sync Test (default) or,
Transmission Alive ONLY or,
AV Sync Test ONLY
Audio Sequence: Three Level Test Tone (default) or,
NOTE. Please refer to the annex in the rear of this manual "EBU Digital AV
Sync and Operational Test Pattern” this will provide detailed information on the
pattern composition and uses.
LCD Panel Persistence Test
This pattern is useful for checking for persistence (or smearing) problems on the newer
LCD panel displays and consists of a small light grey square moving across a light grey
background.
The background and foreground levels are user adjustable (0-100%) default values are
foreground 50% Y level and background 40% Y level. The speed of the moving square is
also user adjustable (default level is 5 where 0 = still and 127 = max)
For checking CRT Phosphor persistence on Tube style displays then the settings should
be changed to a 100% white foreground square moving on a 0% white background,
adjust the speed of the moving square to observe persistence or “lag” in the phosphor.
LCD panels are susceptible to a “smearing” artifact when there is a small change in level
between pixels which [on real images] tends to compromise subtle detail in when motion
is present. To test for this artifact this pattern has a (default) grey background with a
slightly lighter grey square in motion left to right. Narrowing the foreground / background
level difference (using the user controls) and adjusting the velocity of the moving square
can help highlight the problem.
The small square moves from left to right and then up the screen one row at a time.
When it reaches the top – the sequence repeats. Using “Pattern Preferences” its possible
set the foreground and background luminance level, the velocity of the grey square and
also the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 (incorrect aspect ratio setting will make the square a
rectangle)
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Adjustable Sinewave Generator
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Most LCD panels will exhibit some smearing with motion; it is the fundamental nature of
LCD panel technology. Try different background and foreground levels and velocity
settings to highlight the problem.
This pattern provides a means to visually quantify the degree of smearing present when
comparing and evaluating different displays. Some newer high end display panels
(designed for broadcast and post production) which employ active [pulsed] backlights will
tend to perform best.
This test functions best if used in a progressive display format on LCD panels
White Flash and Black Flash Patterns
Two patterns are provided for the purpose of video delay testing and measurements.
These are “White flash” and Black Flash”
The White Flash pattern is 7 frames of black and 1 frame of white
The Black Flash pattern is 7 frames of white and 1 frame of black
Typical application is shown below. Measurement is taken on an Oscilloscope comparing
the device under test to the input signal. The latent video delay is measured on the
oscilloscope.
Note. The application below shows using both outputs of the P TG 5610 with
outputs set to output the same pattern; (in this case it’s the white flash signal). If
a SDI distribution amplifier is available then a single P TG 5610 output can be
used.
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Device Under
SDI in SDI out
Test
Out 1
Out 2
Typical application showing measurement of video delay through a device using the
“white flash” pattern on both P TG 5610 outputs.
Color Temperature Test
This pattern consists of a window (25% display area) centered on a black background.
This type of pattern is typically used to calibrate color displays with a color temperature
probe (not supplied)
The Y level of the window is user adjustable in the
pattern settings menu and can be set anywhere from 0100% in level) Default is 100%
Oscilloscope
D/A
Converter
D/A
Converter
e.g LYNX C DA 3002
Pluge
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100% Y Window
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Typically, the window is firstly set to 100% and the display brightness adjusted so the two
vertical pluge bars are just visible on the monitor. (Setting the correct black level). A color
temperature probe is attached to the center of the Y window on the display screen
surface and the color temperature can be measured with the probe (and adjusted if
necessary using the display controls).
The Y window is then set to a low value (typically 20%) and a second reading is taken
using the probe to check display cutoff chromaticity.
Note. The P TG 5610 is only providing the pattern which is commonly used with colo r
temperature probes. Please refer to your probe and display documentation for the correct
color temperature measurement and adjustment procedures.
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GUI Operation
All LYNX CardModules support a computer interface which allows setting the modules
parameters using a simple GUI interface. Access to all standard features (and in some
cases) extended features is possible using this interface.
Access to the GUI requires the use of the optional LYNX control system
Note. Any settings made using the control system overrides any local settings
made on the module. All settings are stored in internal flash ram and will survive
power cycles and long term storage.
The GUI screenshots below show the settings and adjustments possible for the
P TG 5610.
GUI Main Components
Below you can see the primary GUI structure which will be displayed when the P TG
5610 is plugged into the service adapter, or the module is accessed via the integrated
USB ports on the Hard Case options. (The Same GUI is also used in the centralized
control system).
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A - Module Header
Device Info -This top area of the GUI displays the device info, Model number, product
description and module firmware revision number to the left (example 999.02.02 shown
for illustration purposes only)
Position -The position area shown the physical location of the module (only applicable in
system using the central control system) this will show the rack name and the position
(slot) the module is located.
Locate Button - This button is designed for large system installations to asset in the
visual physical location of a specific LYNX device in a system. Clicking the locate button
will flash the alarm LED yellow. This does not effect normal module operation.
Status Indicator – This area is basically a mirror of the module Alarm LED and has three
states Red / Yellow and Green. When an alarm condition occurs the status will change
color and the specific error message will be displayed below the indicator. The error
message is also time stamped and logged in the error report (section D). The Status
indicator is also replicated next to the device in the Device tree.
B – Device Tree
This area is primarily used for larger systems with multiple racks / locations. This
provides a hierarchical representation of the system structure to assist in navigation and
system overview. Clicking on a device will bring up the associated control GUI.
If using the Service Adapter (RCT 3002) or one of the Hard Case options with integrated
USB port then there will only be the entry for the “Service Adapter” and under this the P
TG 5610 device will be displayed. The P TG 5610 is auto detected and entered into the
Device Tree automatically. (Note: Module discovery will take a few seconds after you
plug in the Service Adapter or USB connection)
Modules can be hot plugged (no need to power down the AC supply)
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C - Device Specific Control GUI
This is the primary area for the monitoring and control of the device. Each device has a
unique GUI design. The GUI is split into tabs which group primary function, and the MAIN
tab is always the first displayed when the device is selected.
D – Error Log
The Error log portion of the GUI is only really applicable to larger systems where the
control system is permanently attached to the device. Should any alarm condition occur
(or recover) an entry is made in the error log. This entry is time-stamped and notation of
the error is recorded. This error log is stored in the PC (standard text file)
Note. The error log is still functional with the Service Adapter, or when connected to the
USB port on the Hard Cases.
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Main Tab
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The main tab contents are shown above, this GUI screen is shown when the device is
initially selected and shows module status and primary functions
Status Area
The top area shows the module status
Reference input – if a reference is connected the detected format and standard is
displayed. Selection can be made for Rack Reference or Board Reference
Lock to Reference – If annotated Green (as shown) this indicates P TG 5610 is
genlocked to the connected standard. The drop down menu allows the selection of the
genlock modes which are detailed below
Frequency Lock – Basic Genlock (crosslock) mode, the P TG 5610 SD outputs
and the analog sync output is frequency locked to the connected reference. The
video delay is not valid in this mode (greyed out). The output sync formats are
qualified by the SDI standard selected and the Frequency Lock selection. Sync
Standards which are not supported are greyed out. The analog reference sync can
be delayed relative to the SDI output.
Timing Lock – Timing lock (crosslock) mode will genlock to the connected analog
sync input and also provides for delay adjustment of the video and analog sync
outputs independently. One full frame of delay is possible for both the SDI output and
Sync outputs adjustable in lines / pixels or time. The subset of supported analog sync
outputs are reduced in timing lock mode, and any unsupported output formats will be
greyed out.
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OFF (free run) – If set to OFF mode then the P TG 5610 is in free run mode and
will ignore any connected reference input signal. Supported analog sync output
standards are qualified by the selected SDI format, unavailable selections are greyed
out. The analog reference sync can be delayed relative to the SDI output.
SDI 1 and SDI 2 – Two small thumbnails are shown which show the current selected
test patterns for each output. Clicking on the pattern will take you to the pattern selection
tabs
Video Format Selection – This is a tabular representation of the supported output
SDI formats available in P TG 5610. Simply select a format to switch both SDI output to
this standard. Selection will be highlighted green.
Note. The Selected SDI format is the “Master Setting” for the module, and the
analog sync output formats as well as compatibility to the connected reference
will be relative to this setting.
Output Sync Format Selection – P TG 5610 can output a sync standard in a
different format to the selected SDI format. When selecting a SDI output format the
analog sync output will always default to the same standard as the SDI output.
Depending on the locking mode there will be other compatible analog sync output
formats possible. All selections which are not supported will be greyed out.
Sync Delay – When in Free Run or Frequency Lock mode Sync no delay adjustments
are available
Video Delay – When in Timing Lock mode the sync delay and video delay modes are
available. (see above) Both adjustments are independent and these are relative to the
connected reference source (not the SDI output as in Free Run or Frequency Lock mode)
Note. Up and Down buttons are provided or enter a value directly from the keyboard in
the boxes provided. The Total delay (in nsec) will calculate automatically as you adjust
the pixel and line delays.
.
“Timing Mode” Adjustments
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SDI 1 and SDI 2 Tab
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There are two identical tabs for SDI output 1 and SDI output 2. This is where the pattern
selection and character generator configuration is made.
Output Status and CF Status – This indicates the status of the Compact Flash
card (this is an Option PTG FLASH which is installed in this example). Refer to the PTG
Flash manual for specific details on Compact Flash support.
The selected pattern description and the selected SDI standard are also shown for
reference.
Pattern Select – All internal patterns available are shown in this scroll box, thumbnails
and pattern descriptions are provided. Clicking on an entry in the table will change the
output to the selected pattern. (Any CF images are indexed at the top of the display – not
thumbnails are possible all are represented with the “compact flash image” thumbnail
icon.
The columns of “tick” marks indicate if a pattern is available (or applicable) to a given
output format grouping. This is primarily applicable to Compact Flash images, as P TG
5610 requires test patterns in 4 basic native resolutions, and the user may only load a
pattern in a single resolution. There are some basic pattern in P TG 5610 which are not
applicable for certain applications, for instance a field test pattern is not applicable for
progressive output formats so this is disabled in the list – see below.
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Text Overlay – This part of the GUI is concerned with setting up the character
generator.
Insert Text -The checkbox turns the character generator ON or OFF (without changing
the text and formatting information if any has been specified)
P TG 5610 supports 22 characters total, across multiple lines. (Spaces and carriage
returns count as once character) Test is entered into the box provided using the
keyboard. The number of characters used and remaining which are available is shown.
Test entry will stop when the limit of 22 characters is reached.
Foreground Color - This sets the text color, make selection from the drop down list
provided. (Transparent is provided as a selection if required)
Background Color - This sets the background “box” (P TG 5610 will insert and auto
sized box to background the text when selected), make selection from the drop down list
provided. (Transparent is provided as a selection if required)
Text X and Y Position – Adjusting these values will allow positioning of the text
(and text box) anywhere on the video output. This is best done while viewing the output
video signal.
Audio Embedding – This is where the embedders are configured. Simply select the
checkbox required to embed audio in the required Audio group(s)
Although the audio embedder is shown separately on each SDI output tab it is a global
setting. It is not possible to switch off embedding on one SDI channel and select it on the
other.
Note. P TG 5610 has an 8 channel audio test generator, which is enough for two
groups of AES audio. The 8 channel audio is simply duplicated into groups 3 and
4 if selected.
8 Channels from Audio
Generator
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8 Channels from Audio Generator
(duplicated)
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Pattern Settings Tab
Some of the patterns have user adjustable settings, and these settings are accessed
using the pattern settings tab.
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Three patterns have user adjustable parameters, the Persistence test Pattern the Color
Temperature Window and the Zoneplate generator, each has its own area on the GUI.
Persistence Test - This has three user adjustable settings; Speed (velocity) of the
white moving square, Background Y level and Foreground Y level. Each is set using the
slider provided. Clicking the buttons below each slider will return the settings to factory
default levels.
Color Temperature Test – This is used to set the Y level of the window used in the
color temperature pattern. Clicking the button below the slider will return this setting to
the factory default setting.
Zoneplate – These adjustments impact both the dynamic (moving) Zoneplate
generator and the static Zoneplate pattern. The X and Y center frequencies are
independently user adjustable and are set using the sliders provided. The LUMA/
CHROMA checkbox is used to switch between a Luminance or a Chrominance
Zoneplate. The aspect ratio checkbox is used to switch the Zoneplate between 4:3 and
16:9 modes (meaning circles are produced correctly in the selected aspect ratio)
Typically set to 4:3 for SDTV use and 16:9 for HDTV use.
EBU AV Sync
These settings allow the user to configure the EBU AV Sync Test pattern. The various
user selectable settings can be made using the checkboxes provided.
NOTE. Please refer to the annex in the rear of this manual "EBU Digital AV Sync
and Operational Test Pattern” this will provide detailed information on the
pattern composition and uses.
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Audio Tab
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This tab is for the configuration of the 8 channel audio generator. The 8 channels are
arranged into 4 x AES groupings – each with CH1 (left) and CH2 (right) channel.
Wavelength (bit depth) – this checkbox is provided to switch each individual AES
grouping into 20 or 24 bit modes of operation.
Frequency Set – Using this adjustment it’s possible to set the channel frequency to
anything between 20Hz and 20KHz in 1 Hz steps. (Default 1 KHz) The value can be
typed in with the keyboard or adjusted with the up and down buttons.
Phase Set - Using this adjustment it’s possible to set the channel phase to anything
between 0º and 360º in 1º steps. (Default 0º) The value can be typed in with the keyboard
or adjusted with the up and down buttons.
Pause – Using this checkbox it’s possible to insert a momentary pause into the test
frequency. Sometimes used to identify left and right channels.
FS level set – The sliders provided allows the setting of the audio output Full Scale
(FS) level for each channel. Set between 0dB FS and -60dBFS (default is -9dBFS). The
button below the slider is for resetting to default (-9dBFS).
Note: This audio is available on the external AES audio outputs as well as being
available for embedding into both SDI streams.
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Options Tab
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This tab is where the optional PTG FLASH (compact flash support) option is installed (for
the loading of external DPX files into P TG 5610). This is a licensed option and requires a
valid license code to activate.
Installing Firmware Options -The example above shows the PTG FLASH option
installed and active. If you would like to purchase this option please press the “request
code” button which will past P TG 5610 system info into the PC clipboard. Simply print or
paste this information into an e-mail and contact your local LYNX representative to
purchase this option. Once the license is received, enter (or paste) this into the area
provided and press activate. The license is now permanently installed.
Note. For users without access to the GUI PC control we will supply the license
as a text file which is simply stored in the root of a compact flash card. When the
card is inserted P TG 5610 will detect the license code and automatically activate
the option.
Note. There are no returns / refunds possible for any firmware options – once
installed it cannot be removed.
Note – All licensed options are keyed to the specific serial number of the Module,
this license can only be installed into the device it was purchased for.
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Params (parameters) Tab
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This tab provides a listing of all the available parameters for P TG 5610; this is primarily
designed for use with a software option for the control system called “User Access
control”. In larger systems it’s possible for the system administrator to enable or disable
any specific adjustment to any LYNX device which is qualified by the user logged into the
system. This prevents casual users manipulating critical settings to the system.
If user access control is not installed (as in this case) then selecting a function from the
listing will bring up the specific parameter details on the right hand side, current status is
displayed and if the parameter is adjustable then it can be adjusted from here also.
Unless using the central control system with “User Access Control”, users should not
overly concern themselves with this part of the system; all relevant module adjustments
are placed in the other GUI screens for ease of use, and nothing is restricted.
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Backpanel Tab
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This screen is provided for informational purposes and contains an image of the P TG
5610 to show available connections and I/O with the basic functional diagram. The
“select” button allows the user to select between images of the two versions, (the B
version uses BNC connectors for unbalanced AES and the D version uses a 15pin SubD
for balanced AES audio).
Again, this screen is more relevant to larger permanently installed system where the
hardware is located some distance from the control system operator and some indication
of the modules available I/O connections and general function are required.
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Events Tab
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This tab is where it’s possible to configure the module alarming and error reporting (only
really applicable to larger permanent system installations using Central Control)
A list of the available monitored fault conditions is listed.
Event Enabled – Selecting this will enable the event as something which is actively
logged and monitored (sometimes its desirable to disable an event if you expect lots of
triggers, for instance is the module had input detection on a SDI input signal, and you
know this will be frequently disconnected and changed then you might chose to disable
these events)
Log in GUI (on/off) – there are two columns provided for each event. ON is selected
if you wish to record and log when the event happened, OFF is selected if you wish to
record and log when the error condition corrected itself. This is up the user and the
installation. For example maybe you’re only interested to log when a specific alarm
occurred and not when it recovered.
Note. Both the “Event Enabled” and the “Log in GUI” selections are tools
specifically designed to manage the error log file as to what’s logged. This lets
the user remove any inconsequential “routine” alarm conditions from the log file
to prevent it becoming excessive in size and more relevant to the particular
installation.
SNMP Trap (on/off) – This is a duplicate of the Log In GUI function and is made
available if the SNMP option is installed in the central control system. A SNMP trap will
be sent to a user configured IP address reporting the error condition if the check boxes
are selected.
Simulate Event – This mode is provided if the GUI is running in “simulate mode”. We
use this mode for testing / training and demonstration purposes where a large system
comprising off all LYNX modules is simulated. The user can try all the GUI controls for all
modules, experiment with the navigation and simulate fault conditions to see the results
in the GUI. Checking an event will simulate the fault condition and change the status of
the GUI alarm condition and also generate an entry in the Error Log.
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NOTE: Unless you are using P TG 5610 as part of a large permanent system with the
LYNX Central Control system then you should not overly concern yourself with the
settings provided on this tab.
Note. The settings will be written to flash RAM automatically after 10 seconds with no
activity on the GUI. This can be observed by the alarm LED flashing yellow three
times. We recommend you “RELEASE” the module from the GUI before unplugging.
This will write all the settings to flash RAM and prepare the module for unplugging.
This can be done by selecting the “Device>Release” from the drop down menus
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Common GUI Controls
If using the P TG 5610 as part of a larger integrated system then there are a number of
GUI controls and commands which are common for all modules in the control system.
These are explained below.
Right click on any module in the tree will bring up a sub-menu of available commands
(see below). Note. This menu can also be selected using the GUI drop down menus by
clicking on “Device”
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Properties
This will bring up a dialog which shows device specific properties about the module
selected. (Note. this is just an example and the module type and data shown is n ot
indicative of the module specified in this manual)
Locate
This feature is useful if you need to physically locate a module in a larger system quickly
(for removal or maintenance purposes) When Locate selected this will flash the module
alarm LED yellow. This function does not impact normal module operation and will
timeout after a short time period.
This feature can also be invoked from the main GUI screen using the “locate“ button in
the top right hand side of the screen (see below)
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New Control Window
Selecting this will open up a new control window with selected the module GUI contained
within. This window can be minimized to the taskbar for fast access and is useful if this
GUI is something you will need to refer to often.
Rename
It is possible to rename everything in the control system selection tree, this includes all
rack names and the individual module names. The descriptions supplied are default
descriptions the system applies. To rename a device simply select the device in the tree,
right click and then select “rename” the dialog below will be displayed
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Simply type in the name you wish to assign to this device and press OK. If you wish to
restore the default name simply select “Reset to Factory Default” and press OK
Release
During normal operation if there is no activity on the module GUI for approx ten seconds
then any changed settings are automatically written to flash ram in the module. You can
store the settings immediately by using the release command. When the settings have
been stored you will see the confirmation dialog below.
It is recommended you use the release function before removing any module from the
rack to ensure the latest settings have been stored prior to module removal (if a module
is removed before the normal 10 second timeout then the settings will not be stored)
Lock
Selecting this will lock the device to prevent any accidental changes being made to the
modules settings. The module status can be seen but all the controls will be grayed out.
To unlock simply deselect the lock control from the menu.
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Reset Factory Defaults
If you are unsure of the settings, or have managed to set the module into a strange mode
of operation and wish to recover the factory defaults then this can be done by selecting
reset factory defaults. You will be asked to confirm this operation with the dialog below
Note. Settings will be written to flash RAM automatically after 10 seconds with no
activity. This can be observed by the alarm LED flashing yellow three times. If power
is removed before the settings have been stored the module will revert back to the
previous settings when powered up
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Specifications
Reference Input
Signal Type Analog bi-level or tri-level sync – Auto Detect
Supported Formats SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 292M
Sync Level Bi Level = 300mV Nominal
Input Imedance 75 Ω
Connector BNC
Reference Output
Signal Type Analog bi-level or tri-level sync
Supported Formats 525/59.94Hz. 625/50Hz,
Sync Level Bi Level = 300mV Nominal, Tri Level = 600mV Nominal
Output Imedance 75 Ω
Connector BNC
Digital Video Ouputs (SDTV mode)
Signal Serial Digital Video SMPTE 259M-C
Quantization 10 bits
Number of outputs 2
Output Imedance 75 Ω
Return Loss > 15dB (270MHz)
Connection BNC
Jitter <0.2 UI (270 Mbit/s) with 10Hz High pass filter
Digital Video Outputs (HDTV mode)
Signal Serial Digital Video SMPTE 274M, 296M
Quantization 10 bits
Number of Outputs 2
Output Impedance 75 Ω
Return Loss > 15dB (1.485GHz)
Connection BNC
Jitter 0.25UI (1.485Gbit/s) with 1kHz High pass filter
AES Audio Outputs
Signal PTG 5610B =AES3id (unbalanced)
Impedance PTG 5610B =75 Ω BNC
Bit depth 20 or 24 bit (selectable for all 8 channels independently)
Number of outputs 4 AES outputs (8 channel)
Coupling Transformer (Isolated)
Embedder
Group Selection 4 groups independently selectable ON/OFF
Function Embed audio from test generator (4 AES channels duplicated into 4 groups)
SDI outputs Audio embedded into both SDI outputs
Electrical
Operating Voltage + 5 VDC
Connector Lemo or Binder 5 pin locking connector
Power Consumption 7 W
Safety IEC 60950 / EN 60950 / VDE 0805
Mechanical
Size 85.5mm x 71mm x 41.5mm + connections
Weight 320g
Ambient
Temperature 5ºC – 40ºC Maintaining Specifications
Humidity 90% non condensing
525/59.94Hz. 625/50Hz,
720P/59.94Hz/60Hz/50Hz/24Hz/25Hz/23.98Hz/30Hz/29.97Hz
1080i/59.94Hz/60Hz/50Hz
1080P/24Hz/25Hz/30Hz/23.98Hz/29.97Hz
1080PSF/24Hz/25Hz/23.98Hz
Tri Level = 600mV Nominal
720P/59.94Hz/60Hz/50Hz/24Hz/25Hz/23.98Hz/30Hz/29.97Hz
1080i/59.94Hz/60Hz/50Hz
1080P/24Hz/25Hz/30Hz/23.98Hz/29.97Hz
PTG 5610D = AES3 (balanced)
PTG 5610D = 110 Ω 15 pin female SubD
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Options
More details can be found on our website www.lynx-technik.com
Compact Flash Option (PTG FLASH)
The PTG FLASH option is a licensed Firmware addition for the P TG 5610 which makes
use of the integrated Compact Flash slot and allows the user to download pattern
designs (or images) into the P TG 5610. File format is standard SMPTE DPX.
We also have provided a download area on our website where we have posted some
additional pattern designs, as well as allowing other Testor (P TG 3610) or P TG 5610
users to upload their own designs to share with others. The download area is free for all
to browse and download and can be found under the “Support” drop down called “Testor
Pattern Download” Lynx website address is
The upgrade process is simple; once the option is purchased we will send you a text file
(via e-mail) with the license code. You simply store the text file on a compact flash card
and insert the card into Testor or P TG 5610 which will then scan the card and
automatically install the license.
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Audio Breakout Cable (RAC M25-8)
If using the PTG 5610 D version this is equipped with a 25 pin female SubD connector for
External balanced AES3 audio outputs. We offer a prefabricated audio breakout cable
which brings the audio out to eight (four used) standard 3 pin in line XLR connectors
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Service
Parts List
Due to the very dense design and high level of integration there the module is not user
serviceable. Please contact LYNX for repairs or to request an exchange unit.
Technical Support
If you are experiencing problems, or have questions please contact your local distributor
for further assistance.
Technical support is also available from our website.
Please do not return products to LYNX without an RMA. Contact your authorized dealer
or reseller for more details on our return process.
More detailed product information and product updates may be available on our web site:
www.lynx-technik.com
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Contact Information
Please contact your local distributor; this is your local and fastest method for obtaining
support and sales information.
LYNX Technik can be contacted directly using the information below.
Address LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D-64331 Weiterstadt
Germany.
Website
E-Mail
LYNX Technik manufactures a complete range of high quality modular products for
broadcast and Professional markets, please contact your local representative or visit our
web site for more product information.
www.lynx-technik.com
info@lynx-technik.com
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