MUTEC MC-3.3 User Manual

SD / HD Video Sync

Master Clock Generator

V1.2

MUTEC part no. 8015-068

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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General instructions
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture, direct
sunlight or excessive heat from sources such as radiators or spotlights. No user serviceable parts are in­side. Repair and maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by MUTEC GmbH!
The unit has been designed for operation in a standard domestic environment. Do NOT expose the unit
and its accessories to rain, moisture, direct sunlight or excessive heat produced by such heat sources as
radiators or spotlights! The free flow of air inside and around the unit must always be ensured.

C A U T I O N

R I S K O F

ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

Initi al operation

Prior to the initial ope ratio n of the uni t, the applia nce, i ts accesso ries an d packa ging mu st be
inspecte d for any s igns of p hysical dam age tha t may have o ccurr ed duri ng tran sit. I f the uni t has
been damage d mecha nical ly or if li quids h ave been spill ed inside the e nclosure, the appliance ma y
not be co nnec ted to the mains o r must be disconnected f rom the mains immedi ately ! If the unit is
damag ed, please do NOT return it to MUTEC GmbH, bu t notify your dealer and the s hipping com
pany immedia tely, otherwise cl aims fo r damage or replacem ent may n ot be gra nted.

If the device is left in a low-temperature environment for a long time and then is moved to a room­temperature environment, condensation may occur on the inside and the exterior. To avoid short­circuits and flashovers, be sure to wait one or two hours before putting the device into operation.

Power su pply

The device contains a self-adapting wide-range power supply supporting the majority of global stan­dard line voltages within a range of 90…250 V, with no need for making adjustments. Make sure that
your line-voltage source provides a supply voltage within the specified range. In addition, make sure
that the device is properly grounded via the local electric installation.

Pleas e use th e enclo sed power cord (se e packa ging) t o conne ct the u nit to th e mains . Switch the
unit of f befo re you at temp t to conn ect i t to the mai ns. Connec t the po wer cor d to the unit, then
to a standard 3 -pin mains ou tlet . To draw the p ower co rd, never pull o n the cable but o n the mains
plug!

The uni t must b e groun ded during op eration!

For information on the power-inlet wiring, refer to the »Wirin g of connecto rs« section in the
appendix. Disconnect the device from the mains when not using it for an extended period!

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Decla ratio n of Conf ormit y

We herewith confirm that the product complies with the European
Commission’s standards on electromagnetic compatibility.

Interference emission: EN 50081-1, 1992
Resistance to interference: EN 50082-1, 1992

Presupposed as operation condition is that all clock outputs are con
nected with high-quality and good shielded BNC 75 ohms cable.

This symbol, a flash of lightning inside a triangle, alerts
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, an exclamation mark inside a triangle,
alerts you to important operating or safety instructions
in this manual.

WARRANTY REGULATIONS

§1 Warranty

MUTEC GmbH warrants the flawless performance of this product to the original buyer for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If any failure occurs within
the specified warranty period that is caused by defects in material and/or workmanship, MUTEC GmbH shall either repair or replace the product free of charge within 90
days. The purchaser is not entitled to claim an inspection of the device free of charge during the warranty period. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product
will be returned freight prepaid by MUTEC GmbH within Germany. Outside Germany, the product will be returned with the additional international freight charges payable
by the customer. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.

§2 Warranty transferability

This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer who bought the product from a MUTEC GmbH specialized dealer or distributor, and is not transferable to anyone
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, distributor, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUTEC GmbH.

§3 Waranty regulations

The return of the completed registration card, or online registration on one of the websites specified below, is a condition of warranty. Failing to register the device before
returning it for repair will void the extended warranty.

The serial number on the returned device must match the one stated on the registration card or entered during online registration. Otherwise, the device will be
returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
Any returned device must be accompanied by a detailed error description and a copy of the original sales receipt issued by a MUTEC dealer or distributor.
The device must be returned free of shipping expenses and in the original package, if possible; otherwise, the sender has to provide comparably protective packaging.
The sender is fully responsible for any damage or loss of the product when shipping it to MUTEC GmbH.

§4 Limitation of warranty
Damages caused by th e follo wing conditions are n ot covered by thi s warra nty:

Damages caused by every kind of normal wea r and tear (e.g. displa ys, LEDs, p otent iome ters , faders, s witches, b utto ns, co nnec ting elemen ts, p rinte d label s, cov er
glass es, cover prints , and similar parts ).
Functional failure of the pro duct caused by imp roper inst allation (pl ease o bser ve CMOS components handling instruc tions!), negle ct or mi suse o f
the pro duct, e.g. f ailure t o opera te the unit in com pliance with the ins truc tions given in the user or ser vice manuals .
Damage caused by any form of ex tern al mech anica l impact or mo dific ation.
Damage caused by the u ser’s failur e to connect an d operate the unit in complian ce with l ocal s afet y regul ation s.
Damage caused by for ce majeu re (fire, exp losio n, flo od, lightnin g, war, van dalis m, etc .).
Consequen tial damages o r defects in produ cts f rom other manufacturer s as well a s any cos ts re sulting from a l oss of p roduction.

Repair s carried ou t by per sonnel which i s not authorized from MUTEC G mbH will void the warranty.
national, technical, or safety regulations in a country or of the customer do not constitute a warranty claim and should be set with MUTEC GmbH in advance.

§5 Repairs

To obtain warranty service, the buyer must call or write to MUTEC GmbH before returning the unit. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and
the original buyer’s invoice. Devices shipped to MUTEC GmbH for repair without prior notice will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
failure please contact:

Adaptations and modifications to the device made with regard to

In case of a functional

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MUTEC Gesellschaft fu er Systement wick lung un d Komponentenvertrieb mb H
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MUTEC GmbH assumes no liability for any incorrect information given in this manual. Please note that
all software/hardware product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. No part of
this manual may be reproduced, copied or converted to a machine-readable form or electronical media
without a written permission of MUTEC GmbH. We reserve the right to change or improve our products
without prior notice.

MUTEC GmbH 200 8-2012

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CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

General Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Peripheral Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CONTROL ELEMENTS

MC-3.3 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MC-3.3 Rear Panel

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INSTALLATION

Content of the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Placing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wiring the Video Interfaces

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GENERAL OPERATION

Selecting Function Menus and setting Functions . . . . . . 13

Steps of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

OPERATING THE MC-3.3 SMART CLOCK VR

SD VIDEO + SD FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HD VIDEO + HD fps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HD TEST PATTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

APPENDIX

Pin Assignment of the Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Technical Data

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