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Table of Contents

Important safety information..... ................................ ................................ ................. x

General safety summary ...................................................................................... x

Service safety summary.............. ................................ ................................ ....... xii

Terms in this manual ............... .................................. ................................ ....... xiii

Symbols and terms on the product ......................................................................... xiii

Preface .............................................................................................................. xv

Product description ................... ................................ .................................. ...... xv

Methods of operation. .................................. ................................ ................... xviii

Product documentation........... ................................ ................................ ........... xix

System timing....................................................................................................... 1

Frame reset signals ..................... ................................ ................................ ....... 1

GPS and GLONASS signal quality (Option GPS only) . . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . .... 2

Time ﬂow block diagram ........ ................................ .................................. ........... 5

Web user interface ................................................................................................. 11

Operational considerations................................................................................... 11

Elements of the Web user interface ......................................................................... 12

SNMP remote control... .................................. ................................ ........................ 15

SNMP conﬁguration.......................................................................................... 15

Download the MIB ........................................................................................... 16

How to backup/restore presets and user data ....................... ................................ ............ 17

How the backup and restore operations work ............................................................. 17

Memory requirements........................................................................................ 18

Backup/restore procedure ................................ .................................. .................. 19

How to transfer or install user ﬁles .............................................................................. 21

To transfer or install user ﬁles using FTP ...................... .................................. .......... 21

To transfer or install user ﬁles using a USB drive..................... ................................ .... 23

How to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware ....................................................................... 27

Determine if a ﬁrmware upgrade is needed ................................................................ 27

Firmware upgrade overview................................................................................. 29

USB ﬁrmware upgrade................. ................................ ................................ ...... 29

Network ﬁrmware upgrade .................................................................................. 32

Verify the ﬁrmware upgrade and reinstall user ﬁles ...................................................... 34

Firmware upgrade troubleshooting ............... .................................. ........................ 34

How to operate an instrument with two power supplies (Option DPW only) ................ .............. 36

Power supply status........................................................................................... 36

To con ﬁgure the preferred (active) supply ................................................................. 37

To hot-swap a Power Supply module....................................................................... 39

How to use Stay Genlock

About Stay Genlock

....................................................................................... 41

......................................................................................... 41

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AES menu .......................................................................................................... 43

Global Settings . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . ... . . . .... 44

Channel Parameters................................... ................................ ........................ 45

AES menu factory default settings.... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... 46

Black menu........... ................................ .................................. ............................ 47

Black Output settings.. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 48

Black Timing settings .... . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . 49

Black Timecode settings . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . .... 50

Blank On Reference Unlock settings ..... .... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . . .... . . 51

HD Tri-level Sync Rate ...... ................................ ................................ ................ 51

Black menu factory default settings ........ ................................ ................................ 52

Composite menu (Option BG only) ............................................................................. 53

Composite output settings ................................................................................... 54

Composite Timing settings .............. ................................ ................................ .... 55

Composite Timecode settings ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... 55

Composite menu factory default settings .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ... 57

Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu (Option DBT only) ............................................................. 59

Dolby-E Channel Conﬁguration ............................................................................ 60

Dolby-E METADATA............................................ ................................ ............ 60

Dolby-E generated formats .................................................................................. 63

Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu factory default settings .............. ................................ ...... 71

Embedded menu (Option SDI only)............................................................................. 73

Embedded menu factory default settings. ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . . 76

LTC menu .......................................................................................................... 77

LTC menu factory default settings ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .... . . .. 78

Reference menu.................................................................................................... 79

Reference settings ............ .................................. ................................ .............. 79

PTP ............................................................................................................. 80

GPS............. ................................ ................................ ................................ 81

Genlock Timing settings . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... 84

Reference menu factory default settings . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . .. 85

SDI menu (Option SDI only)..................................................................................... 87

SDI Signal submenu.......................... .................................. .............................. 88

SDI Conﬁgure Zoneplate submenu ..... ................................ .................................. .. 92

SDI Moving Picture submenu....... ................................ ................................ ........ 95

SDI Video submenu .......................................................................................... 96

SDI Overlay submenu........................................................................................ 98

SDI Ancillary Data submenu .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ... 104

SDI Timecode submenu.................................................................................... 109

SDI menu factory default settings .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .. 111

enlock

........................ ................................ ............................ 41

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How to select an

Test signal sets .... .................................. ................................ ........................ 116

SDI picture ﬁle generation................................................................................. 123

SDI Zone plate signals ......... ................................ ................................ ............ 124

Zone plate dependent parameters ......................................................................... 129

Status menu ............ ................................ ................................ .......................... 135

System menu ..................................................................................................... 139

Status submenu.............................................................................................. 141

Presets submenu ............................................................................................ 143

General Settings submenu . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .. 144

PTP Network Settings submenu .... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . 145

SNMP Settings submenu. . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... 146

GPI Settings submenu . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 149

Options submenu ............. ................................ .................................. ............ 152

Diagnostics submenu ....................................................................................... 153

System menu factory default settings..................................................................... 161

Time menu............ .................................. ................................ .......................... 163

Time of Day submenu...................................................................................... 164

Daylight Savings Time submenu.. ................................ .................................. ...... 168

Leap Second submenu (Option GPS only)....................... .................................. ...... 170

Program Time submenu...................................... ................................ .............. 171

Jam Sync submenu ................... ................................ ................................ ...... 172

Time menu factory default settings . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . .. 173

PTP menu......................................................................................................... 174

ST2059 proﬁle menu selections........................................................................... 178

How to conﬁgure Option PTP on the SPG8000A............. .................................. ........ 178

PTP operational overview ....................... ................................ .......................... 181

PTP menu factory default settings .......... ................................ .............................. 188

Front panel menu operation .................................................................................... 191

AES button menu ................. ................................ .................................. ........ 194

BLACK button menu....... ................................ .................................. .............. 196

CMPST button menu (Option BG only) ................................................................. 200

EMBED button menu (Option SDI only) ................................................................ 203

LTC button menu ............... .................................. ................................ .......... 208

REF button menu ..... ................................ ................................ ...................... 209

SDI button menu (Option SDI only)............................ ................................ .......... 212

STATUS button menu...................................................................................... 226

SYSTEM button menu . ... . . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 228

TIME button menu . .................................. ................................ ...................... 251

PTP button menu............................................................................................ 256

Index

SDI output signal........... .................................. .......................... 114

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List of Figure

Figure i: SPG8000A front and rear panels..................................................................... xvi

Figure 1: Time ﬂow block diagram.................. ................................ ............................. 6

Figure 2: Example SPG8000A Web User Interface window ................................................. 12

Figure 3: Example FTP view of the SPG8000A ﬁle structure ................. .............................. 22

Figure 4: Example FTP error message when ﬂash memory is full........... ................................ 22

Figure 5: File structure for installing custom user ﬁles ..... ................................ .................. 26

Figure 6: Sample of transfer.exe window after the upgrade is complete.................................... 33

Figure 7: Removing a Power Supply modu

Figure 8: AES menu .............................................................................................. 43

Figure 9: Black menu with the Black 2 submenu expanded.................................................. 47

Figure 10: Composite menu............................ ................................ .......................... 53

Figure 11: Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu ....................................................................... 59

Figure 12: Partial Embedded menu diagram ................................................................... 74

Figure 13: LTC menu with LTC 1 selected ..................................................................... 77

Figure 14: Reference tab menu .......... .................................. ................................ ...... 79

Figure 15: SDI menu with the SDI 1 submenu expanded....... ................................ .............. 87

Figure 16: SDI Signal submenu ................................................................................. 88

Figure 17: Circle zone plate conﬁguration parameters ........................................................ 92

Figure 18: Conﬁgure Zoneplate video menu selections....................................................... 93

Figure 19: Conﬁgure Zoneplate parameters for all zone plate signals..................... .................. 94

Figure 20: SDI Moving Picture submenu........................................... ............................ 95

Figure 21: SDI Video submenu .................................................................................. 96

Figure 22: SDI Overlay submenu................................................................................ 98

Figure 23: SDI Overlay Logo settings . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... 99

Figure 24: SDI Overlay ID Text settings ..................................................................... 101

Figure 25: SDI Overlay Circle settings . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . . 102

Figure 26: SDI Over

Figure 27: SDI Ancillary Data Payload settings . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . 104

Figure 28: SDI Ancillary Data Output settings ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . .... 106

Figure 29: AFD code “1001” for a 16:9 coded frame ....................................................... 108

Figure 30: SDI Timecode submenu ........................................................................... 109

Figure 31: Optical zone plates (enlarged)..................................................................... 124

Figure 32: A “K Figure 33: A “K Figure 34: A “K Figure 35: A “K

Figure 36: Status display ................... ................................ ................................ .... 135

Figure 37: LTC status display.................. ................................ ................................ 137

le .... ................................ .............................. 40

lay Burnt-In Timecode settings . . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ... 103

-only” zone plate ..................... ................................ ...................... 129

-only” zone plate ............................................................................ 131

-only” zone plate ..................... ................................ ...................... 132

-only” zone plate ............................................................................ 134

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Figure 38: Syst

Figure 39: System Status submenu ............................................................................ 141

Figure 40: Frame Resets example ............................................................................. 142

Figure 41: System Presets submenu........................................................................... 143

Figure 42: PTP Network Settings submenu ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ... 145

Figure 43: SNMP Settings submenu ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ... . . . 146

Figure 44: GPI Settings submenu.... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . .... . ..... 149

Figure 45: Options submenu ................. .................................. ................................ 152

Figure 46: Mainframe diagnostic readouts ................................................................... 153

Figure 47: Power Supplies diagnostic readouts (load test in progress)............ ........................ 156

Figure 48: Main Board Voltages diagnostic readouts ......... ................................ .............. 158

Figure 49: Reference Module diagnostic readouts........................................................... 159

Figure 50: SDI Module diagnostic readouts........................ ................................ .......... 160

Figure 51: Time menu ...... .................................. ................................ .................. 163

Figure 52: Time of Day submenu...... ................................ ................................ ........ 164

Figure 53: Daylight Savings Time submenu ................. ................................ ................ 168

Figure 54: Leap Second submenu ..... .................................. ................................ ...... 170

Figure 55: Program Time submenu ..................... .................................. .................... 171

Figure 56: Jam Sync submenu ............... ................................ ................................ .. 172

Figure 57: PTP Primary Master Conﬁguration........... ................................ .................... 174

Figure 58: PTP Primary Slave Conﬁguration ................................................................ 175

Figure 59: Example display readouts ......................................................................... 193

Figure 60: AES button menu diagram ...................... ................................ .................. 194

Figure 61: AES AUDIO CHANNEL submenu diagram (Option AG only)............ .................. 195

Figure 62: AES TIMING OFFSET submenu diagram (Option AG only) .......... ...................... 195

Figure 63: BLACK button menu diagram – part 1 .. .................................. ...................... 196

Figure 64: BLACK button menu diagram – part 2 .. .................................. ...................... 197

Figure 65: BLACK TIMING submenu diagram............................. ................................ 197

Figure 66: BLACK TIMECODE submenu diagram ........................................................ 198

Figure 67: BLACK TIMECODE VITC submenu diagram................................................. 199

Figure 68: CMPST button menu diagram .................... .................................. .............. 200

Figure 69: COMPOSITE TIMING submenu diagram ........ ................................ .............. 201

Figure 70: COMPOSITE TIMECODE submenu diagram............................................ ...... 202

Figure 71: COMPOSITE TIMECODE VITC submenu diagram ............................ .............. 202

Figure 72: EMBED button menu diagram........................................ ............................ 203

Figure 73: EMBEDDED AUDIO GROUP submenu diagram ............................................. 204

Figure 74: EMBEDDED CHANNEL submenu diagram ......... .................................. ........ 205

Figure 75: DOLBY-E CONFIG submenu diagram – part 1 ................................................ 206

Figure 76: DOLBY-E CONFIG submenu diagram – part 2 ................................................ 207

Figure 77: LTC button menu diagram......................................................................... 208

Figure 78: LTC TIMING submenu diagram ....................... ................................ .......... 209

em menu.......... .................................. ................................ ............ 139

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Figure 79: REF b

Figure 80: GENLOCK TIMING submenu diagram......................................................... 211

Figure 81: SDI button menu diagram – part 1 ............................................................... 212

Figure 82: SDI button menu diagram – part 2 ............................................................... 213

Figure 83: SDI TEST SIGNAL submenu diagram .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . 214

Figure 84: SDI MOVING PICTURE submenu diagram............................................ ........ 215

Figure 85: SDI OVERLAY submenu diagram ............................................................... 216

Figure 86: SDI OVERLAY LOGO submenu ................................................................ 217

Figure 87: SDI OVERLAY ID TEXT submenu ............................................................. 218

Figure 88: SDI OVERLAY CIRCLE submenu .............................................................. 219

Figure 89: SDI OVERLAY BURNT-IN TIMECODE submenu......................... .................. 220

Figure 90: SDI TIMING submenu diagram .................................................................. 221

Figure 91: SDI TIMECODE submenu diagram ....................... ................................ ...... 222

Figure 92: SDI VIDEO submenu diagram ................................................................... 223

Figure 93: SDI ANC PAYLOAD submenu diagram – part 1............................................... 224

Figure 94: SDI ANC PAYLOAD submenu diagram – part 2............................................... 225

Figure 95: STATUS button menu diagram – part 1.............................. ............................ 227

Figure 96: STATUS button menu diagram – part 2.............................. ............................ 228

Figure 97: SYSTEM button menu diagram – part 1. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 229

Figure 98: SYSTEM button menu diagram – part 2. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 230

Figure 99: SYSTEM button menu diagram – part 3. . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 231

Figure 100: PRESET submenu . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . . 235

Figure 101: NET SETUP submenu..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . 236

Figure 102: PTP submenu ...................................................................................... 237

Figure 103: SNMP submenu diagram..................................... ................................ .... 238

Figure 104: SNMP TRAPS submenu diagram – part 1 ..................................................... 239

Figure 105: SNMP TRAPS submenu diagram – part 2 ..................................................... 240

Figure 106: GPI submenu diagram.......... ................................ ................................ .. 241

Figure 107: GPI OUTPUT <1, 2, or 3> submenu diagram ................................................. 242

Figure 108: GPI ALARM DELAY submenu diagram ...................................................... 243

Figure 109: OPTIONS submenu diagram .......... ................................ .......................... 243

Figure 110: FRAME RESET STATUS submenu diagram.. . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . 244

Figure 111: EVENT LOG submenu diagram ................................................................ 245

Figure 112: DIAGNOSTICS submenu diagram – part 1 ................... ................................ 248

Figure 113: DIAGNOSTICS submenu diagram – part 2 ................... ................................ 249

Figure 114: POWER SUPPLY LOAD TEST submenu diagram .... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .. 250

Figure 115: TIME button menu diagram ..................................................................... 251

Figure 116: TIME OF DAY submenu diagram ...... .................................. ...................... 252

Figure 117: DST SCHEDULE submenu diagram........................................................... 253

Figure 118: PROGRAM TIME submenu diagram .................. ................................ ........ 254

Figure 119: JAM SYNC submenu diagram .. .................................. .............................. 255

utton menu diagram......................................................................... 210

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Figure 120: LEA

Figure 121: PTP primary master menu diagram – part 1 ................. ................................ .. 257

Figure 122: PTP primary master menu diagram – part 2 ................. ................................ .. 258

Figure 123: PTP primary slave menu diagram – part 1 ..................... ................................ 259

Figure 124: PTP primary slave menu diagram – part 2 ..................... ................................ 260

P SECOND submenu diagram................. .................................. .......... 256

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List of Tables

Table i: Product documentation................................................................................. xix

Table 1: Figures of merit for GPS and/or GLONASS signal quality (Option GPS only) . ..... . ... . . . .... . 4

Table 2: Elements of the Web user interface ................................................................... 13

Table 3: SNMP parameters ............................... ................................ ........................ 15

Table 4: AES Global Settings factory default settings ...... ................................ .................. 46

Table 5: AES Channel Parameters factory default settings .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... 46

Table 6: Black output formats.................................................................................... 48

Table 7: Black output timing adjustme

Table 8: Black menu factory default settings................................................................... 52

Table 9: Composite output test signals.......... .................................. .............................. 54

Table 10: Timing adjustment ranges for composite output signals .......................................... 55

Table 11: Composite menu factory default settings ........................................................... 57

Table 12: Dolby E generated formats – 23.98 Hz frame rate................................................. 63

Table 13: Dolby E generated formats – 24 Hz frame rate..................................................... 64

Table 14: Dolby E generated formats – 25 Hz frame rate..................................................... 66

Table 15: Dolby E generated formats – 29.97 Hz frame rate................................................. 67

Table 16: Dolby E generated formats – 30 Hz frame rate..................................................... 68

Table 17: Dolby E loudness measurements – 23.98 and 24 Hz frame rates ................................ 69

Table 18: Dolby E loudness measurements – 25 Hz frame rate.......... ................................ .... 70

Table 19: Dolby E loudness measurements – 29.97 and 30 Hz frame rates ................................ 70

Table 20: Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu factory default settings . . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . .. 71

Table 21: Embedded menu factory default settings.............. ................................ .............. 76

Table 22: LTC output signal formats ............................................................................ 78

Table 23: LTC button menu factory default settings........................................................... 78

Table 24: Timing adjustment ranges for reference input signals ............................................. 84

Table 25: Reference menu factory default settings ...................... ................................ ...... 85

Table 26: SDI menu f

Table 27: SDI – 3G Level A (1920 × 1080).................................................................. 115

Table 28: SDI – 3G Level A (1280 × 720) ................................................................... 115

Table 29: SDI – 3G Level A (2K × 1080) .... ................................ ................................ 115

Table 30: SDI – 3G Level B (1920 × 1080)........ ................................ .......................... 115

Table 31: SDI – 3G Level B (2K × 1080) .................................................................... 116

Table 32: SDI – 3G Level B (2×HD 1080)................................................................... 116

Table 33: SDI – 3G Level B (2×HD 720) .................................................................... 116

Table 34: SDI – HD-SDI (1920 × 1080)............ ................................ .......................... 116

Table 35: SDI – HD-SDI (1280 × 720) ....................................................................... 116

Table 36: SDI – SD-525 (720 × 486).................. .................................. ...................... 116

Table 37: SDI – SD-625 (720 × 576).................. .................................. ...................... 116

nt ranges............................................................... 49

actory default settings .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .. 111

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Table 3 8: St and

Table 39: Enhanced SDI test signal sets ...................................................................... 122

Table 40: Zone plate pattern control parameters............. .................................. .............. 128

Table 41: System menu factory default settings . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ... 161

Table 42: Time menu factory default settings . ..... . ..... . ..... ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... 173

Table 43: PTP menu factory default settings . .... . . .... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . ... . . ..... . ..... . ..... . ..... . 188

ard SDI test signal sets ..................... .................................. ................ 117

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Important safety information

Important saf

ety information

This manual c for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.

To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page xii, Service safety summary.)

General safety summary

Use the product only as speciﬁed. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.

Comply with local and national safety codes.

For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions speciﬁed in this manual.

The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.

Only qualiﬁed personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.

ontains information and warnings that must be followed by the user

To avoid ﬁre or personal

injury

Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.

This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.

While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.

When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.

Use proper power cord. Use only the power cord speciﬁed for this product and certiﬁed for the country of use.

Ground the product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product, make sure that the product is properly g rounded.

Power disconnect. The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it is difﬁcult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.

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Important safety information

Observe all ter

and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.

Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.

Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualiﬁed service personnel.

Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product, turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.

Before use, inspect voltage probes, t est leads, and accessories for mechanical damage and replace when damaged. Do not use probes or test leads if they are damaged, if there is exposed metal, or if a wear indicator shows.

minal ratings. To avoid ﬁre or shock hazard, observe all ratings

Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.

Use only speciﬁed replacement parts.

Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.

Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean

the product.

Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.

Provide a safe working envi

convenient for viewing the display and indicators.

Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.

ronment. Always place the product in a location

Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware speciﬁed for this product.

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Important safety information

Service safet

ysummary

The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform service proc summary before performing any service procedures.

To avoid electric shock. Do not touch exposed connections.

Do not service alone. Do not perform internal service o r adjustments of this

product un present.

Disconnect power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or panels, or opening the case for servicing.

Use care when servicing with power on. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.

Verify safety after repair. Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric stre

edures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety

less another person capable of rendering ﬁrst aid and resuscitation is

ngth after performing a repair.

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Terms in this manual

These terms may appear in this manual:

WAR NI NG . Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result

in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in

damage to this product or other property.

Symbols and terms on the product

Important safety information

These ter

The following symbol(s) may appear on the product:

ms may appear on the product:

DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the mark

WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read th

CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.

ing.

emarking.

When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to ﬁnd out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.)

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Product description

This manual p Multiformat Reference Sync Generator.

Refer to the information about how to install the instrument, for descriptions of the front and rear panel controls and connectors, and for information about initial conﬁguration.

The SPG8000A is a precision multiformat video signal generator, suitable for master synchronization and reference applications. It provides multiple video reference signals, such as black burst, HD tri-level sync and serial digital test patterns, and provides time reference signals such as time code. Audio reference signals

Thebaseconﬁguration includes three sync outputs that can be conﬁgured with indepe independently adjustable timing offsets. A high-accuracy, oven-controlled crystal oscillator provides a stable frequency reference for the system, or the loop-through genlock input can be used to lock to an external video reference or 10 MHz continuous wave signal. The Stay GenLock® feature avoids “synchronization shock” if the external reference suffers a temporary disturbance, by maintaining the restored, Stay GenLock® ensures that any accumulated clock drift is removed by slowly adjusting the system clock within standard limits instead of “jamming” back to the correct phase.

such as word clock and DARS are also provided.

ndent output formats (NTSC/PAL black burst and/or HD tri-level sync) and

frequency and phase of each output signal. When the external reference is

rovided detailed operating information about the SPG8000A

SPG8000A Installation and Safety Instructions manual for

Time reference outputs are available in multiple formats. Three independent linear time code (LTC) outputs are available, and a fourth LTC connection can be used as input or output. Each LTC output has independent frame rate selection, time source (time of day or program time) and time zone offset. Vertical interval

ime code (VITC) is available on each NTSC or PAL black output, also with

t independent time sources and offsets. The SPG8000A can also serve as a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server or as a Precision Time Protocol (PTP) grandmaster clock, providing the time-of-day reference to network-attached devices.

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Figure i: SPG8000A front and rear panels

Optional GPS / GLONASS

receiver

Optional PTP support

Test signal outputs

Option GPS adds an integrated receiver to the SPG8000A that can receive both GPS a nd GLONASS signals. When connected to an external antenna that supplies the stand SPG8000A can use the GPS/GLONASS system’s stable frequency reference.

The GPS/ be used for all time code outputs. Similar to the Stay GenLock® feature, the SPG8000A can maintain the video frequency and phase when the GPS/GLONASS signal is interrupted, and the Holdover Recovery mode will ensure a shock-free realignment of frequency and phase when the GPS/GLONASS signal is restored.

Option PTP adds two Precision Time Protocol (PTP) engines to the SPG system. The primary PTP engine has the capability to be a master PTP source or lock the SPG to the PTP as a slave. The secondary PTP engine can only be a master. The secondary engine allows implementing two masters when in Internal mode or loc

The black outputs support a 1pps mode. This is useful for measuring timing be

The SPG8000A can be optionally conﬁgured with a variety of test signal outputs. Option SDI adds two fully independent serial digital video generator channels of

wo outputs each. Each channel can be conﬁgured to any standard SD/HD/3G-SDI

t format and frame rate. The selected test pattern can be generated on both outputs per channel, or one output can generate digital black. A wide variety of standard test patterns are included, such as color bars, convergence grid, step scales, ramps, multiburst, SDI pathological test matrix and a real-time programmable zone plate generator.

ard GPS and/or GLONASS RF signal (for example, SPG8000ANT), the

GLONASS signal also includes a precise time-of-day reference that can

ked to GPS, and simultaneous Master and Slave operation.

tween systems.

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Audio reference signals

Remote access

Bitmap images c user-deﬁned test patterns. ID text, burn-in time code, circle, and color logo overlays can be added to any test pattern, and several ancillary data packet types, including ancillary time code and user-deﬁned packets, can be inserted into the SDI output signal.

The four SDI outputs can be conﬁgured to support 4K/UHD full frame, 100% and 75% color bars for quad link square division mode. This allows simple veriﬁcation of your 4K/UHD workﬂow within the production studio or mobile truck. Note: VPIDs are compliant only to HD and 3G formats in 4K/UHD formats.

Also included is an audio/video delay test sequence, which in conjunction with a Tektronix waveform monitor, can be used to ensure A/V delay compliance.

Several audio reference signals are available. The base conﬁguration includes a 48 kHz word clock output and a dedicated Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS) output. With Option SDI, audio tone generation is included as embedded audio on each of the SDI outputs.

For remote access to the instrument, a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface is included. A web-based user interface can be used for all conﬁguration settings and for monitoring system status. Alarm and key status information is also available with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messaging, enabling easy integration with network management systems. Remote control and alarm reporting is also available with a general purpose interface (GPI). The front-panel USB port can be used to backup and restore presets and other user data, and to perform system ﬁrmware upgrades.

an be downloaded to the SPG8000A’s ﬂash memory for arbitrary

Optional backup power

supply

Key features

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For critical applications, the instrument can be conﬁgured with a second power supply module. Under normal operation, the designated backup supply is seldom used, ensuring that it has maximum remaining life should the primary supply fail. The backup supply is load-tested once each day to ve rify that it can serve as the primary supply if necessary. The usage time of each supply is logged as “temperature-weighted hours”, a metric that best estimates the calculated life of the supply. A front-panel LED will indicate when the supply is nearing its end-of-life. If the primary supply is interrupted for any reason, the system will switch to the backup without any disruption to system operation. Power supply modules are hot-swappable for easy replacement, and feature a locking mechanism to prevent the power cable from accidental disconnection.

Multiple independent black burst and HD tri-level sync outputs provide all the video reference signals required in a video broadcast or production facility

Four LTC outputs, VITC on black burst outputs

PTP (IEEE 1588) support, including SMPTE ST 2059-2 and AES67 proﬁles

Preface

Applications

GPS/GLONASS-b reference and deterministic video phase reference across multiple independent systems

Stay GenLock® prevents synchronization shock when the external reference input signal is temporarily lost

Wide selection of video test patterns in serial digital formats (SD, HD and 3G-SDI)

4K/UHD formats support with full frame 100% and 75% color bars (Quad Link Square Division)

Dual hot-swappable power supplies ensure continuous availability of reference s ignals

Easy to manage with Web-based interface for remote conﬁguration and SNMP for status and alert information

Sync pu mobile, and post-production facilities

Maste

Video equipment veriﬁcation, facility link testing, and display calibration

lse generator and time reference generator for broadcast, studio,

r or slave (genlock) operation for distributed system architectures

ased synchronization gives an accurate time-of-day

hods of operation

Met

PTP Grand Master simultaneously serving baseband references to a hybrid facility.

PTP slave to gene rate baseband signals.

This instrument can be operated using either the front panel or the SPG8000A Web Interface. It is recommended that you use the SPG Web Interface to operate

he instrument since it is easier to use and more intuitive. The majority of this

t manual describes how to operate the instrument using the SPG8000A Web Interface. For your convenience, menu diagrams of the front-panel me nus are also provided. (See page 191, Front panel menu operation.)

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Product documentation

The following table lists the p roduct documentation that is a vailable for the SPG8000A generator.

Table i: Product documentation

Availability

Document Tektronix Part Number Description Print Web

Installation and Safety Instructions

User Manual

Speciﬁcations and Performance Veriﬁcation

Manual

Service

Declassiﬁcation and Security Instructions

Release Notes 077-1222-xx

SPG800AUP Upgrade

ructions

Inst

ional PTP Instructions

Opt

Video Sync Pulse Generator and Electronic

angeover Unit System

Ch Integration Technical Reference

071-3479-xx (English)

077-1214-xx (Japanese)

077-1215-

077-1216

077-1218-xx (Russian)

077-1219

077-1220-xx Describes how to service the

077-12

075-1092-xx

061-4417-xx

077-0563-xx (ECO422D)

077-0877-xx (ECO 8000, ECO8020)

xx (Russian)

-xx (English)

-xx

21- xx

Describes h instrument and provides basic operating information

Provides detailed operating informati

Lists the product speciﬁcations and provides procedures for verifying the perform

instrum as circuit boards and fuses)

Descri the data storage (memory) devices i n the product for customers with data secur

Descr improvements, and limitations of the instrument ﬁrmware

Provides instructions for upgrading your

vides instructions to conﬁgure

Pro the SPG8000A to operate in the PTP network and also provides

ormation about the basics of PTP

inf operation.

Provides information for system integrators who are designing

stems for high-deﬁnition (HD) and

sy standard-deﬁnition (SD) digital video content where Tektronix electronic

hangeover units and video sync

c pulse generators are to be deployed.

ow to install the

ance of the instrument

ent to the module level (such

bes how to clear or sanitize

ity concerns

ibes the new features,

SPG8000A instrument

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Frame reset si

FRAME RESET

FRAME RESET 2

FRAME R

gnals

ESET 3

The SPG8000A uses the three frame reset signals described below to output different video formats simultaneously.

This frame reset signal runs at 2.997 Hz and supports the 1/1.001 system signal,

and is used by the following video formats. These signals are synchronized with each other.

NTSC 525-270 1080 23.98p

1080 23.98sF 1080 29.97p 1080 59.94i 720 59.94p

30 fps DF LTC

23.98 fps LTC

This frame reset signal runs at 6.250 Hz and is used only for PAL, 625, or HD / LTC f orm

ats with 50 Hz or 25 Hz frame rates. These signals are synchronized

with each other.

PAL 625-270

1080 25p 1080 50i

25 fps LTC

This frame reset signal runs at 3.000 Hz and is used for HD / LTC formats with 60 Hz, 30 Hz or 24 Hz frame rates. These signals are synchronized with each other.

Not drop frame.

1080 24p

4sF

1080 2 1080 30p 1080 60p

60i

1080 720 60p

LTC

24 fps 25 fps LTC 30 fps LTC

In some modes frame 1 is not aligned with frame 2 and 3. However, when locked to an absolute time source such as GPS, PTP, or when in internal mode, the three frames are all aligned as if they started at the s elected Epoch. This enables the frames to have predictable and consistent timing relationships and line up every 4004 seconds.

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GPS and GLONAS

GPS receiver types

S signal quality (Option GPS only)

Earlier versions of the GPS receiver can receive only GPS signals. Later versions of the GPS receiver can receive GPS and/or GLONASS signals. If your module has the GPS/G module for the type of signal you are using.

How to determine which GPS receiver is installed in your instrument. Firmware version 1.5 or above must be installed in the instrument to view the GPS receiver type readout.

1. Press the SYSTEM button to access the SYSTEM menu.

2. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : VERSION INFO (H/W).

3. Use the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to select the version display with

the ID ﬁeld on the second line of the display as shown below.

The System menu provides readouts containing version information about the instrument hardware. As shown below, one of those readouts now includes the ﬁrmware version number installed on the GPS receiver module (1.03 in the im

LONASS receiver, use the REFERENCE menu to conﬁgure the

age below).

Figures of Merit (FOM)

The ID value in the above readout represents the hardware version of the GPS receiver. The possible values are:

3002. This value indicates that the receiver supports GPS signals only. This receiver was replaced by the 3015 receiver.

3015. This value indicates that the receiver supports GPS and GLONASS signals. This receiver was replaced by the 3023 receiver. There are some reported limitations with this receiver. See SPG8000A Release Notes for more information.

3023. This value indicates that the receiver supports GPS and GLONASS signals.

The SPG8000A generator uses Figures of Merit (FOM) to measure and track GPS and/or GLONASS signal quality.

These numbers are a compendium of the GPS and/or GLONASS signal quality and the processes that occur as the instrument progresses through the states needed to lock on to the GPS and/or GLONASS signal. The FOM provides a simple scale to evaluate the state of the GPS and/or GLONASS lock.

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The FOM drives t mainframe. When in internal mode, the external LED is off. When in external mode the e xternal LED will be one of the following states.

Green (Locked). If Genlock signal is locked, or if GPS/PTP is locked with FOM ≥ FOM_THRESHOLD.

Yellow (Unstable). If Genlock signal is near loss of lock, or if GPS/PTP is locked with FOM < FOM_THRESHOLD.

Red (Unlocked). If Genlock signal is loss of lock, or if GPS/PTP is unlocked/missing.

NOTE. FOM_THRESHOLD is a user adjustable setting.

Internal and External LEDs are both on only when REF is Genlock and there is loss of lock. This will cause the Internal LED to be GREEN and the External LED to be RED.

he external reference indicator (LED) on the front panel of the

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The FOM provide

s the scale by which you can set the signal warning threshold.

You can see the current status of GPS and/or GLONASS signal quality using FOM in the STATUS button menu. The following table lists the ﬁgures of merit and their descriptions.

Table 1: Figures of merit for GPS and/or GLONASS signal quality (Option GPS only)

Figure of merit (FOM) Indicator Descriptio

0 No signal This means that no usable satellite signals are

detected. the signal is applied, but if it lasts more than a minute or so, then it usually means one of the following or cable, the antenna is blocked from direct line of sight to the satellites, or the power is not getting t

1 Low signal This means that some signal is detected, but

that the of useful timing or position information. This is a normal situation for a short duration, but if it persist those for FOM state 0.

ust phase

Adj

e satellites

This me from the satellites and is determining which signals to use.

the stored position is different from the current posit automatically go to FOM state 4 and reacquire the position.

multiple ﬁxes of the satellite position and aver ﬂash. This state will also be displayed if you manually perform a new position acquisition. Thi GPS and/or GLONASS signal quality.

Thi time base or frame timing to correctly line up with the GPS and/or GLONASS signal.

2 Acquir

3 Bad position This means that the instrument detects that

4 Acquire position This means t hat the instrument is acquiring

This is normal for a short time after

: that there is a problem in the antenna

o the antenna.

signal quality is too low for extraction

s, the causes are likely to be similar to

ans that the instrument is receiving data

ion. In this case, the instrument will

aging this into a new position to store in

s state normally lasts 60 seconds with good

s means that the instrument is adjusting the

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Table 1: Figures of merit for GPS and/or GLONASS signal quality (Option GPS only) (cont.)

Figure of merit (FOM) Indicator Description

6 Locked >

Signal quality is ≤ 16

8 Locked >>

9 Locked >>

10 Locked >

11 Locked

Locked >>

Signal quality is > 16

Signal quality is > 26

Signal quality is > 42

Signal quality is > 68

>>>>>>

Signal quality is > 110

>>>>

These states indicate that the phase of the frame signals is within 150 ns of the GPS and/or GLONASS si indicates the signal quality. It is normal for this to vary with the time of day as the different satellit with changes in weather and other conditions.

gnal. The number of arrows

es move through their orbits, as well as

Time

NOTE. The duration of some states depends on the strength of the received GPS

and/o the cable loss between the antenna and the receiver is too large, then it may take signiﬁcantly longer to progress up to the higher entries in the FOM table.

ﬂow block diagram

The following time ﬂow diagram shows time information is used at different points in the system. In particular, it shows how the different user inputs and co asterisk (*) denotes points of possible user input.

r GLONASS signal. If the antenna only has access to part of the sky, or if

nﬁguration settings combine with the time base to create the timecode. An

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igure 1: Time ﬂow block diagram

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The following p

Internal Time Set *. To set Time Setup to internal mode, enter the current date and time a Master Time. The time zone offset information is used to convert local time to a master time. Set the local time zone offset before setting the internal time.

VITC Reader. When the instrument is genlocked to NTSC or PAL, the Vertical Interval Timecode on the genlock reference input c an be decoded and used as the time source. This time can be viewed on the status bar, and is used as the time source for all the time code outputs. Since the phase of the video signals are set by the genlock, the epoch system does not operate from the V information on the VITC input will be used if enabled in the TIME OF DAY submenu. (See page 164, Time of Day submenu.)

LTC R e ader. When the reference source is set to INTERNAL, NTSC, PAL or HD SYNC, the LTC signal applied to the LTC 1 input can be used at the time source. This time can be viewed on the status bar and is used as a time source for all the time code outputs. If SMPTE309 date data is available, the time and date information on the LTC input will be used if enabled in the TIME O

Time Setup Selection. The possible Time code sources depend on the

cted Reference source. If Genlock is the selected reference source, then

sele VITC, LTC, or internal time is available. If Internal is the selected reference source, then internal time is the time code source.

aragraphs describe portions of the Time ﬂow block diagram.

nd then set the Time Setup to Internal to transfer that time to the

ITC input. If SMPTE309 date data is available, the time and date

F DAY submenu. (See page 164, Time of Day submenu.)

If VITC or LTC is the time code source, then the time synchronization Mode must be set. There are three choices. Synchronize now sets the time when the user presses the ENTER button (if the incoming time is valid and stable). Synchronize once sets the time once when a valid and stable time code is detected. Follow sets the time every time a new stable and valid time is

etected.

Genlock. When NTSC or PAL is selected as the reference and the time source is LTC or VITC with ST309 date, then the timing of the reference sync may be used to improve the accuracy of the master time.

Master Time. The Master Time is the basis for all timecode outputs and for the phase reference of all video outputs.

Offset to TAI. TAI is the International Atomic Time, represented as the number of seconds since the epoch of 0:00:00 January 1, 1958. Proposed standard SMPTE 404M deﬁnes the SMPTE Epoch at that same moment. There are exactly 8040 days and 19 leap seconds between the SMPTE Epoch (TAI) and the GPS Epoch.

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Epoch Calculat

is used to precisely align video frames with the Master Time clock. For example, an NTSC system operates at 29.97 frames per second (30 fps/1.001), so there are precisely 30,000 frames every 1001 seconds. By knowing the total number of seconds since the SMPTE Epoch, when all video frames were perfectly aligned, the instrument can determine "where" the pulse-per-second signal is lo made in reference to the user-selected Epoch setting: January 1, 1958 or January 1, 1970.

Frame Engine. The frame engine supplies frame pulse signals based on the SMPTE Epoch to each video output. This ensures that they are properly aligned with respect to the calculated phase for the selected video format of each output.

Output Timing. Each video output has an independent offset that can be speciﬁed to shift that output to align the video and LTC signals in the studio. This time adjustment does not affect the timecode that is applied to that

; the signal and timecode stay together as the timing is changed. The

output timing offset range and resolution depend on the signal. See the speciﬁc output menu for details.

Time Zone Offset *. The SPG8000A has a selectable offset between UTC and the local time, usually representing the local time zone. This offset can be speciﬁed in hours+minutes+seconds, allowing speciﬁcation of time zones that do not align with the usual hours-only offset, or for other applications not related to time zones. You can also use this setting to set the internal time to

culate “backwards” to the Master Time.

cal

ions *. The number of seconds since the SMPTE Epoch

cated with respect to video framing. The Epoch adjustment is

When the input time source is set to VITC or LTC, the instrument works

milar to how it works in internal mode, pre-correcting the master time of

si day by the time zone offset. This pre-correction assumes that the incoming time code has the correct local time, and causes the outgoing time codes to nominally match the incoming ones, regardless of time-zone offset. However, if the time code synchronization mode is set to "Synchronize now" or "Synchronize once", a nd the time-zone offset is changed after the time-code sync has occurred, then the time-zone change offsets the incoming and outgoing time codes until the user reasserts the time synchronization.

Additionally, if the time is being set by LTC or VITC with SMPTE309 date data, the system can be conﬁgured to use the time zone and DST from the input. (See page 164, Time of Day submenu.)

RTC *. The real time clock (RTC) is used to maintain the date and time while the instrument is off. On start up, the MTOD is initialized from the RTC. If a reference lock is selected, the MTOD shifts to the better clock source when a lock occurs. It the instrument locks to GPS or PTP, then the RTC value is updated to remove any drift from that lower quality timebase.

Additionally, if the internal time is manually set, the RTC is updated.

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DST Change *.Da time zones, but some locations do not observe daylight savings time. The SPG8000A has a user programmable DST adjustment to the time zone offset that is made by adding or subtracting a speciﬁed amount from the current time setting. The scheduled date and time of the change must be programmed into the instrument. There are two methods for scheduling the DST offset:

Once. In Once mode, the DST offset is applied only once on the date and

time you specify. Set the DST offset to either add or subtract an hour from the time zo in your location.

Recurrin

START date and time that you specify occurs, and is removed when the DST END date and time that you specify occurs. The recurring DST offset can only be a positive number, such as one hour. The DST START/END dates are formatted as the DST rules are written (for example, DST starts on the First Sunday in March at 02:00). For example, to change to dayl time zone offset at 02:00:00 (local time) on March 6, 2011. To return to standard time, schedule the system to remove the DST offset at 02:00:00 on November 6, 2011. At the scheduled time and date, the DST change is added to the time zone offset as seen from the instrument display. You can then program the next scheduled DST change.

ight savings time, schedule the system to add one hour to the

ylight Saving Time (DST) changes twice a year in m any

ne offset, depending on whether DST is starting or ending

g. In Recurring mode, the DST offset is applied when the DST

An incoming VITC or LTC reference may have DST shift already applied. To avoid duplicating DST shifts, disable the DST SCHEDULER if the time

ay reference has DST applied.

of d

Task Scheduler. The task scheduler is responsible for triggering scheduled

ents at the appropriate time. This includes DST changes and triggered

ev alarm outputs.

C Offset *. Every timecode output h as an independent offset (hours,

minutes, seconds, frames) that can be added t o the value of the selected timecode source.

TC Engine. The timecode engine runs at the rate speciﬁed through the user interface and generates the actual timecode bits needed for each output.

LTC. The instrument has four independent linear timecode outputs. Each output can be set independently with regard to timecode format, module timing, and timecode delay.

Analog Black. The instrument provides three analog sync outputs. Each output can be conﬁgured as NTSC or PAL Black burst (with optional VITC insertion) or HD trilevel sync.

HD-SDI. Option SDI provides two independent HD-SDI test signal generators, for which ancillary timecode (ATC) can be added.

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Program Time.A counter can be used as a timecode source for any output. This counter can represent elapsed time, such as the time code associated with program content during the editing process, for example.

Reset Value. The program time counter will start counting from the speciﬁed reset value. Program time can be reset to this value at any time using either the user interface or a general purpose interface (GPI) input.

Alarm Time. An alarm can be set to generate when the program time counter matches a predeﬁned value. F or example, you can specify the start timecode of your program content at 01:00:00:00. The program time can be initialized to 00:59: time could be set at 00:59:55:00 to signal a ﬁve second countdown before the program start, perhaps to signal a change from color bars to Black within the pre-program leader.

GPI Out. The instrument has two General Purpose Interface (GPI) outputs, either of which may be conﬁgured to begin when the program time matches a speciﬁed alarm time.

00:00 to start a one minute leader before the program. The alarm

s an alternate to the local time of day, a program time

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Web user interface

When the Web user interface is enabled in the System menu, you can use a Web browser to remotely control the instrument. Enter the IP address of the instrument in a supporte Click the various tabs to access the instrument settings and controls as you would using the front panel buttons.

NOTE. The Web user interface must be enabled from the System menu on the

instrument front-panel before it can be accessed from a Web browser. (See page 139, System menu.)

Operational considerations

It is recommended that a maximum of four simultaneous users be connected to the instrument using the Web interface. If more users are connected, it may result in lower performance and inconsistent behavior.

Some front panel operations may interrupt or reduce the performance of the Web interface. For example, the Web server may experience temporary delays when alargeﬁle is being transferred using the USB port or when many buttons are being pressed on the front panel.

d Web browser to open the SPG8000A Web Interface. (See Figure 5.)

Levels of control

Supported Web browsers

From the instrument front panel, use the Web User Interface setting in the System menu to control the level of instrument access from a Web browser. Use the left (◄)orright(►)

ENTER button to conﬁrm the selection.

Full-Control. Allows a user to have full control of instrument settings when

using the Web User Interface.

Disable. Disables the instrument from being accessed by the Web User Interface.

Read-Only. Allows a user to have read-only access to instrument settings when using the Web User Interface.

NOTE. Remote port 5000 is not required for the Web UI to function. If the SCPI

remote is not required it should be disabled to increase security and prevent disruption by port scanners.

For best results, use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer

9.0 or later when you connect to the SPG8000A Web Interface.

NOTE. The Web user interface requires Javascript to run.

arrow button to select between the following options. Press the

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Elements of th

e Web user interface

The following ﬁgure highlights elements of the Web user interface window. Some display elements are dependent on certain options being installed in the instrument.

NOTE. Arede

Click the item to view the alert details.

xclamation mark next to a menu item indicates that an a lert exists.

Figure 2: Example SPG8000A Web User Interface window

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Table 2: Eleme n

Item number Description

ts of the Web user interface

Menu tabs. Cli

Status menu.U

changes to instrument settings from the Status menu. For more information, see the Status menu section. (See page 135.)

Reference menu. Use this menu to view or change the signal reference or genlock timing settings for

the instrum

PTP menu.Us

instrument. For more information, see the PTP menu section. (See page 174.)

Time menu. Use this menu to view or change the time settings in the instrument. T he settings are

divided between the Time of Day, Daylight Savings Time, Program Time, and Jam Sync submenus. Click on th Time menu section. (See page 163.)

Black menu. Use this menu to view or change the settings for the Black outputs. You can conﬁgure

the Black 1–3 tri-level sync signals. Click on the arrow next to the desired Black output to access the menu for t

LTC menu.

selections for the desired LTC output to access the submenu for that output. For more information, see the LTC m enu section. (See page 77.)

ck a tab to access one of the following menus:

se this menu to view the status of various instrument functions. You cannot make

ent. For more information, see the Reference menu section. (See page 79.)

e this menu to view or change the primary and secondary PTP settings for the

e arrow next to the desired submenu to access that menu. For more information, see the

hat output. For more information, see the Black menu section. (See page 47.)

Use this menu to view or change the settings for the LTC outputs. Click one of the

SDI menu (Option SDI only). Use this menu to view or change the settings for the SDI outputs. Click

on the ar see the SDI button menu section. (See page 87.)

Composite menu (Option BG only). Use this menu to view or change the s ettings for the Composite

outputs. Click on the arrow next to the desired Composite output to access the m enu for that output. For mor BG only).)

AES menu. At the release of this document, a Web interface for the AES menu was not available. For

all instruments, use the AES button menu to view or change the settings for the Word Clock (48 kHz) outpu

Embed

for the SDI outputs. Click on the arrow next to the desired SDI output to access the menu for that output. For more information, see the Embedded menu section. (See page 73.)

Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu (Option DBT only). Use this menu to view or change the Dolby-E

audi output. For more information, see the Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu section. (See page 59.)

System m enu . Use this menu to view or change general instrument settings and to view diagnostic

results. The system settings includes Status, Presets, G eneral Settings, SNMP Settings, GPI Settings, Opt submenu for that group. For more information, see the System menu section. (See page 139.)

row next to the desired SDI output to access the menu for that output. For more information,

e information, see the Composite menu section. (See page 53, Composite menu (Option

t. For more information, see the AES menu section. (See page 43, AE S menu.)

ded menu (Option SDI only). U se this menu to view or change the embedded audio settings

o settings. Click on the arrow next to the desired Dolby-E channel to access the menu for that

ions, and Diagnostics submenus. Click on the arrow next to the desired setting group to access the

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Web user interface

Table 2: Elements of the Web user interface (cont.)

Item number Description

Indicators matching the indicators on the front panel of the instrument:

INT and EXT. Indicates the status of the reference signal used to time signals. Click on INT or EXT to view the reference status on the Status menu tab.

TIME. Indicates the status of the selected time input. Click on TIME to view the time status on the Status menu tab.

PWR1 and PWR2. Indicates the status of the Power Supply modules. Click on PWR1 or PWR2 to view the status of the Power Supply m odules on the System menu tab.

FAULT. Indicates the status of the instrument hardware. Click on FAULT to view the status of any faults on the System menu tab.

For information about the possible states for each indicator, see the SPG8000A Installation and Safety Instructions.

Click on Help to open a separate browser window that opens to the Tektronix SPG product Web page.

Click on Refresh to refresh the Web user interface.

Locked / Unlocked. Indicates whether the instrument front panel is locked or unlocked. Click to toggle the setting.

System settings available

only b

yusingthe

front panel

The System menu in the SPG8000A Web Interface does not include all of the

options that are available using the SYSTEM button on the instrument front

menu panel. (See page 228, SYSTEM button menu.)

ormation on the following menu items, which are available only from the front

Inf panel, is available as described below:

Backup and restore Presets to USB (See page 17, How to backup/restore

esets and user data.)

Audio/video Epoch selection

Front panel time out period

Oven calibration (See the SPG8000A Installation and Safety Instructions manual for instructions on how to calibrate the oven oscillator.)

Enable / Disable for SCPI remote

Fault log – tracks the last 1000 signiﬁcant events to help in troubleshooting

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SNMP remote control

When the SPG8000A is connected to an Ethernet network, you can conﬁgure the instrument to send SNMP traps to an NMS (Network Management Station) when certain erro instrument, you must conﬁgure SNMP parameters.

SNMP conﬁguration

The following table shows the SNMP parameters you can set using the System button SNMP submenu or the Web user interface.

Table 3: SNMP parameters

rs are d etected. If you intend to use SNMP commands to control the

Setting

Enable SNMP Use this setting to turn on or off the remote access using SNMP.

Enable Traps

SNMP Traps Use this setting to enable or disable the following traps. For

Description

Use this setting to turn on or off the traps that are sent out through SNMP.

more information about each trap, see the SNMP TRAPS submenu section. (See page 147.)

Main fan fault

Voltage error

Temperature error

Genlock input missing

Loss of lock

Near loss of lock

VITC/LTC missing

LTC out of SMPTE speciﬁcations

Alarm time

PS1 fault

PS2 fault

PS1 TWH (Temperature Weighted Hours)

PS2 TWH (Temperature Weighted Hours)

Trap Destinations

Use this setting to set the IP addresses to which SNMP traps are sent through SNMP. Traps can be sent to up to four addresses when error conditions are detected.

NOTE. A value of all zeroes for the address will disable that

trap output.

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SNMP remote control

Download the MIB

Table 3: SNMP parameters (cont.)

Public Community Use this setting to set the Public Community string. This string

is effectively a password. Without this string, SNMP commands cannot read values from the instrument.

NOTE. The Public String is necessary for SNMP access to

read values from the instrument.

Private Community Use this setting to set the Private Community string. This string

is effectively a password. Without this string, SNMP commands cannot change values in the instrument.

NOTE. The Private String is necessary for SNMP access to

write changes into the instrument.

You can download the SPG8000 MIB ﬁle from the SNMP Settings submenu under t

he System menu. (See page 146, SNMP Settings submenu.) The SPG8000, SPG8000A, and SPG8000A share the same MIB ﬁle. Some of the commands in the ﬁle will apply to features and functions available only on the SPG8000 and SPG8000A.

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How to backup/restore presets and user data

You can use the backup and restore functions to duplicate settings and signal ﬁles between different SPG8000A generators.

You can view the USB drive status u nder the SYSTEM button menu (not available on the Web interface) a nd all user data using a USB drive that is connected to the instrument

CAUTION. To prevent the loss of data on the USB drive, be sure to unmount the

USB drive before you remove the drive from the instrument.

. The following information shows the status of the USB drive:

Not Connected displayed when no USB drive is connected to the instrument.

Not Mounted is displayed when a USB drive is connected to the instrument

but is not mounted. Press the ENTER button to mount the drive. Normally, a USB drive

Mounted is displayed when a USB drive is connected to the instrument and is mount message You May Now Safely Remove USB Drive appears when it is safe to remove the drive.

will automatically mount when connected to the instrument.

ed. Press the ENT E R button to safely unmount the drive. The

How the backup and restore operations work

ng the backup operation, ﬁles are copied to a directory named “SpgBackup”

Duri in the root directory of the USB drive. The restore o peration expects to copy ﬁles from this same directory.

All of the copy operations will create new directories/ﬁles on either the SPG8000A ortheUSBdriveasneeded. Ifaﬁle with the same n ame exists in the destination location, it will be overwritten. However, if a ﬁle exists in the destination location and not in the source location, the ﬁle will be left alone. Therefore, the restore and backup operations act as an overlay, and do not guarantee that there will not

e additional ﬁles left in the destination location that did not exist in the source

b location.

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How to backup/restore presets and user data

Presets

All user data

When presets ar directory structure to hold them in their correct locations (for example, SDI7/PRESET/MSTATE4.P00) will be copied or created.

NOTE. The preset ﬁle names use the format MSTATEX.PYY. In this example,

X denotes the slot name, YY denotes the preset number (there are 13 possible presets). Separate presets are stored for each individual mainframe slot.

Only presets that have content are copied or written by the backup/restore processes. This is because only presets that have been saved have ﬁles associated with them that has never been saved will not have an associated ﬁle and therefore will not be copied.

When all conﬁguration ﬁles will be copied. This function is useful in that all user-created ﬁles can be saved, restored, or copied to other SPG8000A instruments.

User ﬁles are deﬁned as any ﬁle that exists in the /app/F0 directory on the instrument. The ﬁles in this directory can include presets, signal ﬁles, frame picture ﬁles, logo ﬁles, sequence ﬁles, and for Option SDI, c an also include text and font ﬁles. The user data ﬁles do not include the application software or any Linux ﬁles.

e copied, only the MSTATEX.YY ﬁles and enough

and the backup/restore process copies only those ﬁles. Any preset

of the user data is copied, every user ﬁle except for the FPGA

Memory requirements

It is recommended that you use the Flash Memory readout in the System button

nu to determine how much memory is available on the instrument before you

me perform a restore operation. You can also go to the Status submenu of the System menu in the Web interface to see the amount of free and used space. Here is how much memory is required:

If you are backing up or restoring only presets, you will need up to 1 MB of free space on the USB drive or in the ﬂash memory of the instrument.

If you are backing up or restoring all of the user data in the instrument, you will need up to 96 MB of free space on the USB drive or in the ﬂash memory of the instrument.

If the backup or restore operation runs out of memory on the USB drive or the ﬂash memory on the instrument before the operation is complete, the operation will copy as much data as it can and will then display an error message stating that the backup or restore operation was incomplete because the drive or device is full.

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How to backup/restore presets and user data

Backup/resto

re procedure

1. Connect a USB drive to the instrument.

2. Press the System button to select System : PRESET.

3. Verify the status of the USB drive:

4. Press th

5. Press th

a. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectSystem : USB

<status>.

b. Verify that the USB status is Mounted.

c. If the sta

drive.

BACKUP/RESTORE.

Backup Presets to USB

Backup All User Data to USB

Restore Presets from USB

Restore All User Data from USB

tus is Not Mounted, press the ENTER button to mount the USB

eup(▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select System :

eleft(◄)orright(►) arrow button to select one of the following:

6. Press the ENTER button to start the selected backup or restore operation.

7. Awar

8. Mon

ning message is displayed asking you to v erify the operation. Press the

ENTER button to proceed or press the BACK button to cancel the operation.

itor the progress of the ﬁle copy operation:

a. During the ﬁrst stage of the copy process, the display shows the names

the ﬁles as they are copied. Depending on the size of the ﬁles being

of copied, this may take a couple of minutes.

hen all of the ﬁles have been copied, the message “Finishing copy...” is

b.W

displayed while the ﬁle system buffers are emptied. This message may appear for a couple of minutes.

c. When the backup or restore operation is complete, the message “Backup

completed successfully” or “Restore completed successfully” is displayed before the menu display returns to normal.

NOTE. If the USB drive or the ﬂash memory on the instrument ﬁlls up before

the backup or restore operation completes, a n error message is dis played.

Press the ENTER or BACK button to clear the error message. (See page 18,

Memory requirements.)

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9. After the backu

(▼) arrow button to select System : USB (Mounted).

10. Press the ENTE

may now safely remove the USB drive” is displayed, the menu readout should change to System : U SB (Not mounted).

11. Remove the USB drive from the instrument.

p or restore operation is complete, press the up (▲)ordown

R button to unmount the USB drive. After the message “You

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How to transfer or install user ﬁles

How to transfe

rorinstalluserﬁles

You c a n use e i instruments or to install user ﬁles directly on the instrument.

User ﬁles in custom user ﬁles, the signal ﬁles must be installed in the proper directory on the instrument.(Seepage25,File structure required to install custom user ﬁles.)

NOTE. If you install new test signal ﬁles, you must reboot the instrument before

you can output the new test signals. You do not need to reboot the instrument before you can use newly installed frame picture ﬁles, logo overlay ﬁles, or text string ov

ther an FTP client or a USB drive to transfer user ﬁles between

clude test signals, logo overlays, and ID text overlay ﬁles. To install

erlay ﬁles.

To transfer or install user ﬁles using FTP

Perform the following steps to transfer or install user ﬁles using FTP:

1. Connect the instrument to your local Ethernet n etwork or to a standalone Windows PC. See the SPG8000A Installation and Safety Instructions for information about installing the instrument on a network.

2. On a computer connected to the same network as the instrument, open an FTP client such as Windows Explorer.

3. In the Windows Explorer command box, enter “ftp://IP address”, where IP address is the network address assigned to the instrument.

NOTE. Some FTP clients may ask for login credentials. In this case, login with a

user name of “anonymous” and no password.

4. The Windows Explorer window should immediately connect to the instrument and show the instrument ﬁle structure as shown below.

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How to transfer or install user ﬁles

Figure 3: Example FTP view of the SPG8000A ﬁle structure

5. Use Windows Explorer to drag and drop user ﬁles to or from the instrument.

CAUTION. If you are installing custom signal ﬁles on the instrument such as test

signals or logo and ID text overlays, the signal ﬁles must be installed in the proper be ignored by the instrument. (See page 25, File structure required to install custom user ﬁles.)

NOTE. If the ﬂash memory on the instrument ﬁlls up before the copy operation

completes, an error message similar to the one below is displayed. Click OK to clear the error message. You can use the SYSTEM : FLASH MEMORY menu selection to view the amount of free memory in the instrument.

directory. Custom user ﬁles installed in the wrong directory location will

Figure 4: Example FTP error message when ﬂash memory is full

6. After you are done transferring ﬁles, close the Windows Explorer window.

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How to transfer or install user ﬁles

To transfer or

To transfer u

an instrument to a USB

ser ﬁles from

install u ser ﬁlesusingaUSBdrive

You can use a USB drive connected to the USB port on the front of the instrument to transfer or install user ﬁles.

Perform the following steps to transfer user ﬁles from an SPG8000A generator to aUSBdrive:

drive

1. Insert a USB memory device into the USB port on the front of the instrument.

2. Verify that the USB device is properly installed:

a. Press the SYSTEM button to access the S YSTEM menu.

b. Use the up

(Mounted).

NOTE. The display will read “Mounted” if the USB device is properly

installed. If the display reads “Unmounted” or “Not Connected”, try to reinstall the USB device.

If the instrument still does not recognize the USB device, attempt this procedure again using a different USB device from a well known brand that is 16 GB or less.

(▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : USB

3. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : BACKUP/RESTORE.

4. Use the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to select one of the following

options, and then press the ENTER button.

Select Backup Presets to USB to transfer only the stored presets from

the instrument.

Select Backup All User Data to USB to transfer all user data including

stored presets and user-created text, logo, picture, and test signal ﬁles.

5. In the overwrite conﬁrmation display, press the ENTER button to perform the selected backup function.

6. During the backup process, progress messages are displayed. When the message Backup completed successfully is displayed, press any button to return to the SYSTEM menu display.

7. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectSYSTEM : USB (Mounted).

8. Press the ENTER button to safely unmount the USB device. You can now

use the USB device to transfer the saved ﬁles to another SPG8000A generator or to restore user ﬁles after a ﬁrmware upgrade.

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How to transfer or install user ﬁles

To install user ﬁles from a

USB drive to an instrument

Perform the fol

CAUTION. In addition to transferring ﬁles from one instrument to another, you can

use the Restore All User Data From USB function to directly install user-created text, logo, picture, and signal ﬁles on the instrument. To install user ﬁles, the ﬁles must be organized in speciﬁc directories on the USB drive. (See page 25, File structure r

1. Insert a USB memory device containing the user ﬁles you want to install on the SPG800

2. Verify that the USB device is properly installed:

a. Press the SYSTEM button to access the SYSTEM menu.

b. Use the up (▲) or down (▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : USB

(Mounted).

NOTE. The display will read “Mounted” if the USB device is properly

instal reinstall the USB device.

lowing steps to install user ﬁles from a USB drive to an instrument:

equired to install custom user ﬁles.)

0A generator into the USB port on the front of the instrument.

led. If the display reads “Unmounted” or “Not Connected”, try to

instrument still does not recognize the USB device, attempt this

If the procedure again using a different USB device from a well known brand that is 16 GB or less.

3. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM :

KUP/RESTORE.

BAC

4. Use the left (◄) or right (►) arrow button to select one of the following

tions, and then press the ENTER button.

Select Restore Presets From USB to install only the stored presets from

nother instrument.

Select Restore All User Data From USB to transfer all user data including

tored presets and user-created text, logo, picture, and signal ﬁles.

5. In the overwrite conﬁrmation display, press the ENTER button to perform the selected restore function.

6. During the restore process, progress messages are displayed. When the message Restore completed successfully is displayed, press any button to return to the SYSTEM menu display.

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How to transfer or install user ﬁles

File structure required to

install custom user ﬁles

7. Use the up (▲)or (Mounted).

8. Press the ENTE

To install custom user ﬁles from a USB drive, the ﬁles must be organized in the ﬁle structure described below. You can create the proper ﬁle structure by performing directory structure from the USB drive to your computer. (See page 23, To transfer user ﬁles from an instrument to a USB drive.)

CAUTION. If you are installing custom signal ﬁles on the instrument such as test

signals or logo and ID text overlays, the signal ﬁles must be installed in the associated subdirectory for the ﬁle type in the SDI7 directory. Custom user ﬁles install

The directory names listed below are case sensitive.

A directory named SpgBackup is required at the top level of the USB drive.

In the SpgBackup directory, a subdirectory named SDI7 is required.

the Backup All User Data to USB function. You can then copy the

ed in the wrong directory location will be ignored by the instrument.

down (▼)arrowbuttontoselectSYSTEM : USB

R button to safely unmount the USB device.

In the SDI7 directory, subdirectories with the following names are required:

NOTE. All of the following subdirectories are not required to be in the SDI7

directory to be able to install user ﬁles. You only need the subdirectories related to the type of user ﬁles you are installing on the instrument. For example, if you

going to install only logo ﬁles, you ne ed to have only the LOGO subdirectory

are exist in the SDI7 directory.

GO – Use this directory to install only logo overlay ﬁles. The logo

ﬁlesmusthavea.bmpﬁle name extension. (See page 99, Logo overlay settings.)

PICTURE – Use this directory to install only frame picture ﬁles for use as

test signals. The frame picture ﬁles must have a .bmp ﬁle name extension. (See page 123, SDI picture ﬁle generation.)

SIGNAL – Use this directory to install only test signal ﬁles. The test

signal ﬁlesmusthavea.xmlﬁle name extension.

TEXT – Use this directory to install only ID text overlay ﬁles. The ID

text ﬁles must have a .txt ﬁle name extension. (See page 100, ID Text overlay settings.)

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How to transfer or install user ﬁles

The following ﬁ custom user ﬁles looks using Windows Explorer.

Figure 5: File structure for installing custom user ﬁles

gure shows how the required directory structure for installing

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How to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware

How to upgrade

the instrument ﬁrmware

Tektronix re and to ﬁx product problems. You can ﬁnd the latest ﬁrmware for your product at the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/downloads).

leases software and ﬁrmware updates for products to add new features

Determine if a ﬁrmware upgrade is needed

Before you begin the upgrade, perform the following steps to determine if the ﬁrmware on your instrument should be upgraded and to backup your user ﬁles.

CAUTION. The ﬁrmware upgrade process replaces all installed user ﬁles with the

factory default ﬁles. To prevent the loss of y our user ﬁles, including custom test signals, logo and ID text overlays, and saved presets, be sure to backup all of your user data before you perform the upgrade. The following procedure includes instructions for backing up your user data.

1. Verify the current ﬁrmware version installed on the instrument:

a. Press the SYSTEM button to access the S YSTEM menu.

b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM :

VERSION INFO (F/W).

c. In the second line of the display, note the ﬁrmware version number of

nstrument.

the i

Installed ﬁrmware version number

2. Verify the latest version of software at the Tektronix Web site:

a. On a computer, use a Web browser to navigate to the following Tektronix

Web site: www.tek.com/downloads.

b. On the Downloads Finder Web page, search by model number (such

as SPG8000A) and ﬁlter by software and software type to locate the ﬁrmware-upgrade package for the instrument.

c. Note the latest version number of the ﬁrmware-upgrade package(s).

Web site ﬁrmware version number

3. If the latest ﬁrmware version at the Web site is the same as the version installed on your instrument, you do not need to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware.

4. If the latest ﬁrmware version at the Web site is newer than the version on your instrument, download the latest ﬁrmware package to your computer.

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How to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware

5. After the ﬁrmwa into the directory of your choice: transfer.exe and ﬁrmware.pkg.

NOTE. If a readme.txt ﬁle is included in the ﬁrmware package, be sure to read the

ﬁle before you upgrade the ﬁrmware.

6. If the ﬁrmware in your instrument must be upgraded, verify which options are currently installed before you install the software. After you install the upgrade, you will verify that any previously installed options are still enabled.

a. Connect the instrument and computer to your local Ethernet network. See

the SPG8000A Installation and Safety Instructions for information about installing the instrument on a network.

b. Press the SYSTEM button to access the SYSTEM menu.

c. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM :

OPTIONS. The second line of the display lists the options, if any, that are

installed in the instrument. None is displayed if no options are installed, and SDI

re package ZIP ﬁle is downloaded, extract the following ﬁles

3G is displayed if Option SDI is installed.

d. Make a note of the installed options.

7. If the ﬁrmware in your instrument must be upgraded, to prevent the loss of

your user ﬁles, be sure to backup your user ﬁles to a USB drive. (See page 23, To transfer user ﬁles from an instrument to a USB drive.) You will restore the user ﬁles at the end of the upgrade procedure.

CAUTION. To prevent the loss of your user ﬁles, be su re to use the Backup All

er Data to USB option in the backup procedure.

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Firmware upgrade overview

There are two methods for upgrading the instrument ﬁrmware:

UsingaUSBmemorydevice(Seepage29,USB ﬁrmware upgrade.)

How to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware

UsinganEthe ﬁrmware upgrade.)

The time req

CAUTION. The instrument automatically reboots at the end of the upgrade process.

Do not perform the upgrade while the instrument is in use as a sync reference.

Once the instrument h as started to erase internal ﬂash, do not remove power from the instrument. If you do so, the instrument ﬂash may be corrupted and you will have to run the recovery procedure. (See page 34, Firmware upgrade trouble

NOTE. If power to the instrument is lost before it begins erasing the internal ﬂash,

you can displays only a blank screen after power is reapplied, see the troubleshooting section for help. (See page 34, Firmware upgrade troubleshooting.)

If you have loaded the instrument memory with a large number of test signals or frame picture ﬁles, you may not be able to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware because the memory is too full. If you receive a memory error while attempting to upgrade the ﬁrmware, you need to delete some of the test signal or frame picture ﬁles and then perform the upgrade.

shooting.)

restart the ﬁrmware upgrade after the instrument reboots. If the instrument

rnet network (requires a Windows PC) (See page 32, Network

uired to complete the ﬁrmware upgrade is approximately 10 minutes.

USB ﬁrmware upgrade

Use the following steps to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware using a USB memory device.

1. Insert a USB memory device into a USB port of the computer containing the latest instrument ﬁrmware.

2. On the computer, navigate to the USB device.

3. On the USB device, create a directory named SpgUpgrd.

CAUTION. To prevent upgrade failure, be sure to correctly name the upgrade

directory. The directory name is case sensitive, with the “S” and the “U” in SpgUpgrd being upper case.

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4. Open the SpgUpg downloaded ZIP ﬁle to the USB device. The USB device should have a directorypathofSpgUpgrd\ﬁrmware.pkg.

5. Eject and safely remove the U SB device from the computer.

6. If necessar

start up before inserting the USB device into the front-panel USB port on the instrument.

7. Press the SYSTEM button to access the SYSTEM menu.

8. Verify tha down (▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : USB (Mounted).

NOTE. The display will read “Mounted” if the USB device is properly installed. If

the display reads “Unmounted”, try to reinstall the USB device.

If the instrument still does not recognize the USB device, attempt this procedure again using a different USB device from a well known brand that is 16 GB or less.

9. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : FIRMWARE UPGRADE.

y, power on the instrument and wait for the instrument to fully

t the USB device is properly installed by pressing the up (▲)or

rd directory and copy the ﬁrmware.pkg ﬁle from the

10. Press the left (◄) or right (►) arrow button to select USB Upgrade,andthen press the ENTER button. A conﬁrmation message is displayed as shown below.

NOTE. If the instrument displays the message ERROR: SpgUpgrd/ﬁrmware.pkg

found, make sure you have the correct directory path on the USB device and

not

then restart this procedure at step 6.

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11. A second conﬁrm upgrade will delete all user-created ﬁles on the instrument.

CAUTION. If you did not backup your user ﬁles as part of the upgrade preparation

process, it is recommended that you press the BACK button to cancel the upgrade and then backup your user ﬁles before performing the upgrade. (See page 23, To transfer user ﬁles from an instrument to a USB drive.) You will restore the user ﬁles at the e

12. Press the ENTER button to proceed with the upgrade or press the BACK button to cancel the upgrade.

13. When you press ENTER, the upgrade process begins. During the upgrade process, the instrument displays messages indicating the upgrade status.

CAUTION. Once the instrument has started to erase internal ﬂash, do not remove

power from the instrument. If you do so, the instrument ﬂash may be corrupted and you will have to run the recovery procedure. (See page 34, Firmware upgrade

leshooting.)

troub

nd of the upgrade procedure.

ation is displayed as shown below to remind you that the

14. If the instrument does not reboot at the completion of the ﬁrmware upgrade,

ove and then reconnect the power cable(s).

rem

15. Remove the USB device after the upgrade is complete:

UTION. To prevent a loss of data on the USB device, use the SYSTEM menu to

unmount the USB device before removing it from the instrument.

ress the SYSTEM button.

a.P

b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : USB

(Mounted), and then press the ENTER button.

c. Remove the USB device from the instrument when the message Yo u m a y

now safely remove the USB drive appears.

16. Proceed to Verify the ﬁrmware upgrade and reinstall user ﬁles. (Seepage34.)

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How to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware

Network ﬁrmwa

re upgrade

Use the following steps to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware using a network connection:

1. Connect the instrument and a Windows PC to your local Ethernet network

2. Prepare th

or directly connect the instrument to a Windows PC. See the SPG8000A Installati

instrument on a network.

a. Press the SYSTEM front panel button.

b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM :

c. Press the left (◄)orright(►)arrowbuttontoselectNetwork Upgrade,

d. A second conﬁrmation is displayed as shown below to remind you that the

on and Safety Instructions for information about installing the

e instrument for the ﬁrmware upgrade:

FIRMWARE UPGRADE.

andthenpresstheENTER button. A conﬁrmation message is displayed as show

upgrade will delete all user-created ﬁles on the instrument.

nbelow.

CAUTION. If you did not backup your user ﬁles as part of the upgrade

preparation process, it is recommended that you press the BACK button to

cel the upgrade and then backup your u ser ﬁles before performing the

can upgrade. The instructions for backing up user ﬁles is described in the section To transfer user ﬁles from an instrument to a USB drive. (See page 23.) You will restore the user ﬁles at the end of the upgrade procedure.

e. Press the ENTER button to proceed with the upgrade or press the BACK

button to cancel the upgrade.

f. When you press ENTER, a Waiting for network connection message is

displayed along with the IP address of the instrument. This indicates the instrument is ready to be upgraded. An example display is shown below.

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3. Perform the ﬁrm

a. On the PC, double-click the transfer.exe ﬁle to launch the transfer

program.

b. Type the IP address or DNS name of the instrument you are upgrading,

and then pre indicating the progress of the upgrade appear in the transfer program window and on the instrument display.

CAUTION. Once the instrument has started to erase internal ﬂash, do not

remove power from the instrument. If you do so, the instrument ﬂash may be corrupted and you will have to run the recovery procedure. (See page 34, Firmware

NOTE. The upgrade will not proceed until all of the ﬁrmware data is

transfe will attempt to complete the upgrade even if it loses contact with transfer.exe. So that you can monitor the progress of the upgrade, it is suggested that you do not close the transfer.exe window until the transfer utility asks for another IP address.

rred to the instrument. Once the upgrade has started, the instrument

ware upgrade:

ss Enter.Thisstartstheﬁrmware upgrade process. Messages

upgrade troubleshooting.)

Figure 6: Sample o f transfer.exe window after the upgrade is complete

4. If the instrument does not reboot at the completion of the ﬁrmware upgrade, remove and then reconnect the power cable.

5. Proceed to Verify the ﬁrmware upgrade and reinstall user ﬁles. (Seepage34.)

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How to upgrade the instrument ﬁrmware

Verify the ﬁrm

ware upgrade and reinstall user ﬁles

1. After the instrument reboots at the end of the upgrade process, press the SYSTEM button to access the SYSTEM menu.

2. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectSYSTEM : OPTIONS.

The second line of the display lists the options, if any, that are installed in the instrum displayed if Option SDI is installed.

3. Verify that the options listed match those that you noted before the upgrade.

4. Press the up ( ▲) or down (▼)arrowbuttontoselectSYSTEM : VERSION INFO (F/W). The second line of the display lists the installed ﬁrmware

version.

5. Verify that the displayed ﬁrmware version is the same version as the ﬁrmware package you used to perform the upgrade.

6. Ifyoubackedupyouruserﬁles before you upgraded the ﬁrmware, reinstall your user ﬁles as described in the section To install user ﬁles from a USB drive to an instrument.(Seepage24.)

ent. None is displayed if no options are installed, and SDI 3G is

ION. To prevent the loss of your user ﬁles, be sure to use the Restore All

CAUT

User Data from USB option in the restore procedure.

Firmware upgrade troubleshooting

If a power failure occurs during the upgrade and the instrument has a blank screen when you reapply power, perform the following procedure.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the instrument and your computer or local Ethernet network.

2. Remove the power cable to turn off the instrument.

3. Press and hold the STATUS button and then reconnect the power cable. Continue to hold the STATUS button until the message Select upgrade network speed: appears on the top line of the LCD display.

4. Press the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to select a network speed

(10BaseT, 100BaseT, or 1000BaseT), and then press the ENTER button. If you do not know your network speed, the 100BaseT selection is recommended.

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5. When the messag left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to select from the following modes and then press the ENTER button.

DHCP – Use this selection if the instrument is connected to a network

with DHCP support. An IP address will be assigned to the instrument from your network server.

Local IP (192.168.1.1) – Use this selection if the instrument is connected

to a network without DHCP support or is connected to a standalone computer, and you want to use the factory default, static IP address of

192.168.1.1 for the upgrade.

NOTE. Whe

mode, you cannot edit the displayed IP address. The IP address cannot be edited when the instrument is in recovery mode.

Saved static IP (IP address) – Use this selection if the instrument is

connected to a network without DHCP support or is connected to a standalone computer, and you want to use the previously saved static IP address assigned to the instrument for the upgrade. The sa ve d IP address is displayed.

e Select upgrade network mode: is displayed, press the

n you select either the Local IP or the Saved static IP upgrade

Quit and continue booting – Use this selection to quit the upgrade

process and leave the instrument in its current condition.

6. If you did not select Quit and continue booting in the previous step, the top line of the instrument display will show the message Waiting for network

nection and the second line will list an IP address. Make a note of the

con

displayed IP address.

7. En

CAUTION. To prevent upgrade failure, leave the instrument power on during the

upgrade process. The upgrade process may take up to 15 minutes to complete.

8. When the upgrade is complete, the instrument should reboot. If it does not,

If you continue to experience an upgrade problem, contact Tektronix customer support or your local Tektronix representative for assistance.

ter the IP address you noted in the previous step into the upgrade transfer

application window on your PC to restart the upgrade process.

cycle the power.

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How to operate an instrument with two power supplies (Option DPW only)

The standard instrument has one Power Supply module installed. With Option DPW, a second hot-swappable, redundant (backup) Power Supply module is provided. When two Power Supply modules are installed in the instrument, one is conﬁgured as the primary supply and the other is conﬁgured as the backup supply.

In the event that the primary supply fails, the backup supply automatically provides power to maintain instrument operation. You can remove and replace a failed s page 39, To hot-swap a Power Supply module.)

Power supply status

The status of the Power Supply modules can be viewed from the front or rear of the instrument. On the front panel, the PWR1 and PWR2 indicators illuminate using various colors to show the status of the Power Supply modules. The rear panel of each Power Supply module has a STATUS LED that matches the status shownonthePWR1andPWR2indicators. SeetheSPG8000A Installation and

Safet

upplywithouthavingtoremovetheinstrument from operation. (See

y Instructions for information about the power supply status indicators.

Temperature weighted

hours (TWH)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to perform a load test on the backup supply and

ew voltage levels in the instrument.

to vi

The instrument keeps track of the age of a Power Supply module by calculating the temperature weighted hours (TWH). You can view the TWH of each installed

pply using the SYSTEM : DIAGNOSTICS menu.

TWH calculation method. When the outside air temperature is at 25 °C or cooler, the Power Supply module is expected to last 15 years. As the outside air temperature rises to the maximum operating temperature of 50 °C, the expected life of the supply decreases to 5 years. Every hour, the instrument measures the outside temperature and increments the temperature weighted hours count in response to the measured tempera ture.

When the TWH value reaches a value of 131,400, then the associated PWR1 or PWR2 indicator will be set to orange to indicate that the supply should be replaced.

NOTE. When two Power Supply modules are installed, the active supply runs

warmer than the backup supply. Therefore, the TWH of the active supply will increase faster than the backup supply.

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How to operate an instrument with two power supplies (Option DPW only)

To conﬁgure th

e preferred (active) supply

Perform the following steps to conﬁgure which Power Supply module is the preferred (active) supply:

NOTE. The pr

modules are installed and both of the supplies are connected to a power source. If there are two Power Supply modules installed but one of the supplies has a failure, the good supply will be used to power the instrument regardless of the preferred supply conﬁguration.

The recommended usage strategy is to conﬁgure one supply as preferred, and use the second supply only in case the ﬁrst supply has a failure. This usage strategy allows the backup supply to have the maximum remaining life when it is needed.

The preferred supply conﬁguration is not saved as part of t he preset system. Therefore, the preferred supply conﬁguration will not change when you activate any of the system presets, including the Factory Default preset. (See page 143, Presets submenu.)

The following procedure uses the front panel controls on the instrument to conﬁgure the preferred (active) supply. You can also use the System > General Settings submenu in SPG8000A Web Interface to conﬁgure the preferred supply. (See page 144, General Settings s

eferred supply conﬁguration only applies if two Power Supply

ubmenu.)

1. Check the status of the front-panel PWR1 and PWR2 indicators:

Bright green indicates the preferred (active) supply.

Dim green indicates the inactive (backup) supply.

NOTE. If the color of the PWR1 or PWR2 indicators is other than bright or

dim green, service the faulty Power Supply module before proceeding.

2. Check the temperature weighted hours of the installed supplies:

NOTE. It is recommended that you conﬁgure the supply with the most temperature

weighted hours to be used as the primary preferred supply. This allows for the newer supply to be preserved so it can provide the best possible backup should the primary supply fail. (See page 36, Temp

a. Press the SYSTEM button to access the S YSTEM menu.

b. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM :

DIAGNOSTICS, and then press the ENTER buttontoaccessthe

DIAGNOSTICS menu.

erature weighted hours (TWH).)

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How to operate an instrument with two power supplies (Option DPW only)

c. Press the up (▲)

DIAGNOSTICS : POWER SUPPLY 1. The second line of the display

will list the number of hours the supply has been the active supply and the backup supply.

d. Press the right (►) arrow button to display the number of temperature

weighted hours of the ﬁrst supply as shown below. Note the number of hours of hours shown.

e. Press the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM :

DIAGNOSTICS : POWER SUPPLY 2.

f. Press the right (►) arrow button to display the number temperature

weighted hours of the second supply. Note the number of hours of hours shown.

3. If the Power Supply module with the greatest number of temperature weighted hours i Otherwise, you do not need to change the preferred supply conﬁguration.

4. To cha access the SYSTEM menu.

s not the currently the preferred supply, then continue this procedure.

nge the preferred supply conﬁguration, press the SYSTEM button to

or down (▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM :

5. Pres

6. Pre

NOTE. When viewed from the front of the instrument, Power Supply 1 is the left

Power Supply module and Power Supply 2 is the right Power Supply module. This m

7. If status of the supply is Inactive, press the ENTER button to change the

stheup(▲)ordown(▼)arrowbuttontoselectSYSTEM : POWER

SUPPLY PREFERRED SELECT.

ss the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to display the supply you want to be the primary (active) supply: Power Supply 1 or Power Supply 2. The second line of the display shows the supply status: Active, Preferred or Inactive.

atches the orientation of the PWR1 and PWR2 indicators on the front panel.

status to Active, Preferred. The front-panel indicator for the selected supply should change to bright green.

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To hot-swap a P

ower Supply module

This procedure describes how to replace a Power Supply module while the instrument is in operation. Perform the following steps to hot-swap a Power Supply modul

WAR NI NG . Disconnect the power cord from the Power Supply module before you

remove the module from the instrument. Also, do not connect a power cord to the Power Supply module while the module is not installed in the instrument. There are dangerous high voltages inside the module when the power cord is connected.

CAUTION. To prevent an unexpected shutdown of the instrument, be sure to

unplug the correct power cord if you are replacing a faulty Power Supply module. (See Figure 7.)

When viewed from the front of the instrument, Power Supply 1 is the left Power Supply module and Power Supply 2 is the right Power Supply module. This matche The STATUS LED on the rear panel of each Power Supply module will match the status shown by the front-panel PWR1 and PWR 2 indicators.

1. Remove the power cable from the Power Supply module that you are

s the orientation of the PWR1 and PWR2 indicators on the front panel.

removing or replacing.

2. Pull out the handle located at the bottom of the supply. (See Figure 7.)

3. Whi

4. In

5. If necessary, push the handle of the supply into the storage position.

6. Connect the power cable to the Power Supply module you installed.

7. Check that the status of the Power Supply module you just installed is bright

8. If desired, change the preferred supply conﬁguration. (See page 37, To

NOTE. It is recommended that you conﬁgure the supply with the most temperature

weighted hours to be used as the primary preferred supply. This allows for the newer supply to be preserved so it can provide the best possible backup should the primary supply fail.

le pushing the retaining latch to the left, use the handle to pull the Power

Supply module out of the instrument.

sert the replacement supply into the instrument until it latches into place.

or dim green.

conﬁgure the preferred (active) supply.)

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How to operate an instrument with two power supplies (Option DPW only)

Figure 7: Removing a Power Supply module

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How to use Stay Genlock

How to use Stay

About Stay Genlock

To enable Stay Genlock

Genlock

Stay GenLoc additional robustness and stability for genlocked Sync Pulse Generators (SPGs), as in a master/slave conﬁguration.

If the external reference is removed from the genlock input, the instrument must use the internal oscillator as a frequency reference. Although the OXCO is a precision component, small frequency differences are inevitable. However, the Stay GenLock therefore attempts to hold the last stable frequency before genlock was lost.

See the Video Sync Pulse Generator and Electronic Changeover Unit System Integration Technical Reference manual for more information about the Stay

Genloc

To ena steps:

ble the Stay GenLock

is a digital genlock technology developed by Tektronix to provide

technology maintains a history of the clock frequency, and

function.

function on the instrument, perform the following

NOTE. The following procedures use the front panel controls on the instrument to

enableStayGenLock Interface to enable Stay GenLock

1. Press the front-panel REFERENCE button to access the REFERENCE menu.

2. Use the up (▲)ordown(▼) arrow button to display REFERENCE : LOCK LOSS ACTION.

3. Use the left (◄)orright(►) arrow button to display Stay at Current Frequency, and then press the ENTER button to conﬁrm the selection.

. You can also use the Reference menu in SPG8000A Web

.(Seepage79,Referencemenu.)

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How to use Stay Genlock

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AES menu

Use the AES button menu to view and conﬁgure the timing offset of the Word Clock (48 kHz) and DARS outputs and to set the signal level of the Word Clock.

When Option AG is installed, use this menu to conﬁgure the AES audio output settings such as the frequency, amplitude, resolution, timing offset, and audio/vide

The following ﬁgure shows the AES menu including the Global Settings and Channel Pa

o synchronization.

rameters.

Figure 8: AES menu

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AES menu

Global Settin

Audio-Video Sync

Resolution

This menu item is available only when Option AG is installed. Sets the resolution of the serial digital audio signal data. Use the drop down menu to select 20 bits or 24 bits.

This menu item is available only when Option AG is installed. This menu item selects the frame reset signal that is synchronized with the Word Clock and DARS signa

Use the drop-down list to select the frame reset signal:

Free Run. The Word Clock and DARS signals are not synchronized with any of the frame reset signals.

Frame Reset 1 (2.997 Hz)

Frame Reset 2 (6.250 Hz)

Frame Reset 3 (3.000 Hz)

NOTE. If the frame reset signal used by the Word Clock and DARS signals is

reset by a change of the video format, the Word Clock and DARS signal timing is also reset.

l outputs.

Delay

AES Word Clock Outp ut

Use this to set the timing offset of the Word Clock and DARS outputs relative to the genlock signal or the internal reference signal.

ts the signal level of the Word Clock output. Use the drop-down list to select

Se 1Volt(AC)or 5Volt(DC).

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AES menu

Channel Param

Frequency

Amplitu

Audio click

eters

This menu is available only when Option AG is installed. Select the parameters for audio Channel 1 to Channel 8 from the following drop-down lists.

Sets the audio signal frequency for the selected audio channel. The choices are:

Inactive Silence 50 Hz 100 Hz 150 Hz 200 Hz 250 Hz 300 Hz

When Inac

400 Hz 500 Hz 600 Hz 750 Hz 800 Hz 1000 Hz 1200 Hz 1500 Hz

1600 Hz 2000 Hz 2400 Hz 3000 Hz 3200 Hz 4000 Hz 4800 Hz 5000 Hz

tive is selected, audio data output is disabled.

6000 Hz 8000 Hz 9600 Hz 10000 Hz 12000 Hz 15000 Hz 16000 Hz 20000 Hz

Sets the audio signal amplitude for the selected audio channel. Set the value from

-60 dBFS to 0 dBFS.

Inserts audio clicks in the selected audio channel. The audio tone, if any, is turned off for an interval around the audio click. The choices in the drop-down list are None, 1 Second, 2Second, 3Second,and4 Second.

Audio Click becomes valid when you select 1Secondto 4 Second for the Audio Click rate. When Audio Click is valid, Audio Tone is turned off for 0.25 seconds around the click. For example, if you select 3Secondfor the click rate, the audio

e will be output for 2.75 seconds, and silent for 0.25 seconds; the click occurs

ton during this silence. When Audio Click is None, the Audio Tone selected with the Frequency setting is output continuously. Audio Click makes it easy to identify any of the four output channels.

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AES menu

AES menu facto

ry default settings

The following table shows the settings for the AES button menu that are reset when you use the PRESET submenu to recall the factory default settings. (See page 143, Preset

Table 4: AES Global Settings factory default settings

Menu item name Settings

Resolution 20 bits

Audio-Video S ync

Delay 0.0 μsec

AES Word Clock Output 1 Volt (AC)

Table 5: AES Channel Parameters factory default settings

Menu item name Frequency Amplitude Audio Click

Ch. 1 to Ch. 8

s submenu.)

Free Run

1000 Hz -20.0 dB None

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Black menu

UsetheBlackmenutoviewandconﬁgure the Black outputs. Click one of the bars for the ﬁve Black outputs (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) to open the conﬁguration submenu for that output. Black outputs 1–3 are standard; Black outputs 4–5 are available only with Option BG. The bars for each Black output lists the current signal being output (i.e

The following ﬁgure shows the Black menu with the Black 2 submenu expanded. Most of the entries in all ﬁve submenus are the same with the differences noted below.

. NTSC Black Burst).

Figure 9: Black menu with the B lack 2 submenu expanded

NOTE. Black outputs 1–3 are a group that must use the same HD tri-level sync

rate. Likewise, Black outputs 4–5 are a group that must use the same HD tri-level sync rate. Both groups can output the same rate or they can output different rates.

When the instrument is in Factory mode, a Calibration menu option is available. See the SPG8000A Service Manual for more information.

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Black menu

Black Output s

ettings

Format

This submenu contains the Format and Field Reference selections.

Use drop-down list to select the signal format for the selected Black output.

Not all of the formats are available for the Black outputs; the available format choices depend on the following:

The CW 10 M Hz format appears only for the Black 3 output. When CW 10 MHz is the selected output format, other Black menu items are unavailable for the Black 3 output.

The available HD output formats depend on whether the HD tri-level sync rate for the selected Black output is set to integer or non-integer. (See Table 6.)

Table 6: Black output formats

teger formats

Non-in

NTSC NTSC

PAL PAL

NTSC-J NTSC-J

CW 10 MHz

1080 59.94i 1080 60i

1080

1080 29.97p 1080 24sF

1080 23.98p 1080 30p

0 59.94p

108

1080 47.95p 1080 24p

720 59.94p 1080 60p

1 PPS

The CW 10 MHz format selection appears only for the Black 3 output.

23.98sF

rformats

Intege

CW 10 MHz

50i

1080

0 25p

108

80 50p

080 48p

720 60p

720 50p

1 PPS

Field Reference

This menu item is available only for non-HD formats. Use the drop-down list to select Enable or Disable for the ﬁeld reference on the selected Black output.

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Black Timing settings

Black menu

Use these settings to adjust the timing offset of the selected Black output relative to the internal reference signal. The range of the timing adjustment d epends on the format of the selected Black output.

Vertical Delay

Horizontal Delay

Enter the Vertical Delay in 1 line increments for the selected Black output.

Enter the Horizontal Delay in increments based on the format of the selected Black output.

NOTE. If you are using the 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz progressive sync as a genlock

source, as well as LTC as a time-code source, there are two possible alignments for the resulting system. Alignment can be checked by looking at the LTC timing status screen. If the timing is near zero, then it is aligned. If the timing is near a frame of offset, then it is not aligned.

You must unlock and re-lock the reference to achieve the desired alignment if this is important to the application y ou are using. Alternatively, you can use a lower frame rate video reference like NTSC, PAL, or 1080i tri-level.

The following table shows the Vertical Delay line settings and Horizontal Delay adjustment ranges.

Table 7: Black output timing adjustment ranges

Format nam e Line settings Coarse settings (μs) Fine settings (ns)

NTSC

PAL ± 1250 ± 64.0000 ± 10.00

1080 60i ± 562 ± 29.6296 ± 10.00

1080 59.94i ± 562 ± 29.6593 ± 10.00

1080 50i ± 562 ± 35.5556 ± 10.00

1080 24sF ± 562 ± 37.0370 ± 10.00

1080 23.98sF ± 562 ± 37.0741 ± 10.00

1080 30p ± 562 ± 29.6296 ± 10.00

1080 29.97p ± 562 ± 29.6593 ± 10.00

1080 25p ± 562 ± 35.5556 ± 10.00

1080 24p ± 562 ± 37.0370 ± 10.00

1080 23.98p ± 562 ± 37.0741 ± 10.00

720 60p ± 375 ± 22.2222 ± 10.00

720 59.94p ± 375 ± 22.2444 ± 10.00

720 50p ± 375 ± 26.6667 ± 10.00

± 525 ± 63.5556 ± 10.00

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Black menu

Black Timecode settings

NOTE. The Black Timecode settings are available only when a non-HD format is

set as the sign

al format of the selected Black output.

Source

Offse

Use the drop-down list to select the timecode source. The default value is Disable.

Disable: Disables the timecode function for the selected Black output.

Local (DST): Uses the local time of day with Daylight Savings Time offset

as the timecode.

Local (No DST): Uses the local time of day without Daylight Savings Time offset as the timecode.

UTC: Uses Coordinated Universal Time as the timecode.

Program Time: Uses the program time counter as the timecode.

NOTE. In addition to enabling the timecode source, at least one line must be

speciﬁed and enabled to carry a VITC signal.

Enter an offset for the selected Black output, relative to the selected timecode

source in the format ±HH:MM:SS:FF. You can enter a time offset of up to ±23:59:59:29 (maximum frame value depends on the frame rate of the video

al).

sign

NOTE. The Offset adjustment allows you to enter a time zone correction of up to

±23:59 hours. However, the ST309 standard only implements codes for time zones in the range of -12 to +13 hours. Therefore, when you are using ST309 data as the Time of Day source, it is recommended that the combined programmed offset from time zone and daylight savings time be restricted to the range of -12 to +13 hours.

VITC 1 and 2 Line

selections

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Use these menu items to insert the same VITC signal on 1 or 2 lines of the vertical interval.

Enter the video line number to insert the selected VITC signal. For NTSC, you canselectlinesfromline10to20(lines14and16arerecommended). ForPAL, you can select lines between 6 and 22 (lines 19 and 21 are recommended).

Select the Enable check box for the selected line to enable or disable the output of a VITC signal.

Black menu

Enable 30 Drop-Frame

Use the check bo applications will prefer drop-frame compensation VITC on NTSC, but if needed, it can be disabled by this menu item. This menu item appears only when NTSC or NTSC-J is set as the signal format for the selected Black output.

Blank On Reference Unlock settings

These settings are available only for the Black 2 output. Use the Enable check box to enable or disable the blanking function when a loss of lock to the reference signal is detected. When enabled, the Black 2 output will be blanked for as long

of lock condition occurs. The purpose of this function is to trigger a

k 2 output is blanked. Enter the delay in HH:MM:SS.

Delay

as the loss downstream change-over unit.

NOTE. When the Black 2 output is conﬁgured to blank on the loss of reference

lock, the output should not be used for normal reference applications.

When the Blank on Reference Unlock function is enabled, you can set the amount of time delay before the Black 2 output will be blanked when a loss of lock to the reference signal is detected. The purpose of the delay is to reduce false alarms by allowing a set amount of time for the loss of lock condition to clear before the Blac

xtoenableordisablethe30DropFramemode. Most

HD Tri-level Sync Rate

this setting to set the HD tri-level sync rate for the 5 Black outputs. The HD

Use tri-level sync rate setting limits which signal formats are available for the Black outputs. Select the desired group of Black outputs (1–3 or 4–5) for which to set the HD tri-level sync rate.

Use the drop-down list to select either Non-Integer (59.94, 47.95, 29.97, 23.98) orInteger (60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24).

NOTE. The Black outputs 1–3 are a group that must use the same HD tri-level

sync rate (integer or non-integer). Likewise, the BLACK outputs 4–5 (Option BG only) are a group that must use the same HD tri-level sync rate. Both groups can output the same rate or they can output d ifferent rates.

The HD tri-level sync rate setting limits which signal formats are available for the selected group of Black outputs.

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Black menu

Black menu fac

tory default settings

The following table shows the settings for the Black menu that are reset when you use the Preset submenu to recall the factory default settings. (See page 143,

Presets subm

Table 8: Black menu factory default settings

Menu item name Settings

Black 1 to Black 5

enu.)

Format

Field Reference

Timing

Timecode

Blank On Reference Unlock

NTSC

Disable

Vertical: 0 Line(s) Horizontal Coarse: 0.0 μsec

Source: Disable

Offset: +00:00:00:00

VITC 1 Line

Line Number:

NTSC/NTSC-J: 14

PAL: 19

Output: Disable

VITC 2 Line

Line Number:

NTSC/NTSC-J: 16

PAL: 21

Output: Disable

Enable 30 Drop Frame: Enabled

Disabled

Blank On Reference Unlock

Delay

Black 1–3: HD Tri-Level Sync

Black 4–5: HD Tri-Level Sync

Black outputs 4–5 are available only when Option BG is installed.

These settings appear only for non-HD formats.

his setting appears only when the format is set to NTSC.

These settings appear only for the Black 2 output.

00:00:10

Non-integer

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Composite menu (Option BG only)

When Option BG is installed, use the Composite menu to view and conﬁgure the composite video outputs. The following ﬁgure s hows the Composite menu with the Composit

e 1 submenu expanded.

ure 10: Composite menu

Fig

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Composite menu (Option BG only)

Composite out

Test Signal

put settings

Format

Use the drop-down list to select the desired signal formats in the following table.

NOTE. When you change the signal format, synchronization shock will occur.

Use the drop-down list to select the desired test signal. The available signals depend on the selected format (NTSC/NTSC-J or PAL).

Table 9: C

NTSC or NTSC-J format PAL format

Black Bur

Black Burst with ﬁeld reference

Black Burst with 10-ﬁeld ID 100% Color Bars

100% Color Bars 75% Color Bars

75% Color Bars 100% Color Bar Over Red

SMPTE EG1 Color Bar 75% Color Bar Over Red

40% Flat Field 40% Flat Field

Convergence Convergence

Pluge and Luma Reference Pluge and Luma Reference

Shallow Ramp CCIR 17

NTC7 Combination CCIR 18

NTC7 Composite

omposite output test signals

Black Burst without ﬁeld reference

Black Bu

rst

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Composite menu (Option BG only)

Composite Tim

Horizontal

ing settings

The following settings allow you to set the timing offset for the selected Composite signal output.

Use this submenu to adjust the timing offset of the selected Composite output relative to the genlock signal or the internal reference signal.

NOTE. The h

Vertical

Use this menu item to enter the vertical timing by ± ½ a color frame. (See Table 10.

Use this menu item to enter the horizontal offset. You can enter the value from -1 lineto+1lineinoneclocksteps(18.5ns).

Table 1

Format name Vertical line settings Horizontal time settings (μs)

NTSC/NTSC-J

PAL ± 1250 ± 64.0

orizontal timing can be adjusted only in clock cycle increments.

)

0: Timing adjustment ranges for composite output signals

± 525 ± 63.5

556

000

Composite Timecode settings

The following settings allow you to set timecode parameters for the selected Composite output.

Use this submenu to set timecode parameters for the selected output.

e the drop-down list to select the timecode source from the following choices.

Source

Us The default value is Disable.

isable: Disables the timecode function for the composite outputs.

Local (DST): Uses the local time of d ay with Daylight Savings Time offset

as the timecode.

Local (No DST): Uses the local time of day without Daylight Savings Time offset as the timecode.

UTC: Uses Coordinated Universal Time as the timecode.

Program Time: Uses the program time counter as the timecode.

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Composite menu (Option BG only)

Offset

VITC 1 and 2 Line

selections

Usethismenuit timecode input. You can enter a time offset of up to ±23:59:59:29 (maximum frame value depends on the frame rate of the video signal) of the selected time of day source in the Time menu (hours : minutes : seconds : video frames).

NOTE. The Offset adjustment allows you to enter a time zone correction of up to

±23:59 hours. However, the ST309 standard only implements codes for time zones in the range the Time of Day source, it is recommended that the combined programmed offset from time zone and DST be restricted to the range of -12 to +13 hours.

Use these menu items to insert the same VITC signal on 1 or 2 lines of the vertical interval.

Select the Enable check box for the selected line to enable or disable the output of a VI

TC signal.

em to set a time offset for the composite outputs from the

of -12 to +13 hours. Therefore, when you are using ST309 data as

Enable 30 Drop-Frame

Use the check box to enable or disable the 30 Drop Frame mode. Most applications will prefer drop-frame compensation VITC on NTSC, but if needed,

an be disabled by this menu item. This menu item appears only when NTSC or

it c NTSC-J is set as the signal format for the selected Composite output.

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Composite menu (Option BG only)

Composite men

u factory default settings

The following table shows the settings for the Composite menu that are reset when you use the Preset submenu to recall the factory default settings. (See page 143, Preset

Table 11: Composite menu factory default settings

Menu item name Settings

Composite 1 or Composite 2

Format

Test Signal NTSC/NTSC-J: Black Burst

TIMING Vertical: 0 .0 Line(s)

TIMECODE SOURCE: Disable

s menu item appears only when the format is set to NTSC or NTSC-J.

Thi

s submenu.)

NTSC

PAL: Black Burst No Field Reference

Horizontal: 0.0 μsec

OFFSET: +00:00:00:00

30 DROP FRAME: Enable

VITC 1 Line

Line Number:

NTSC/NTSC-J: 14

PAL: 19

Output: Disable

VITC 2 Line

Line Number:

NTSC/NTSC-J: 16

PAL: 21

Output: Disable

Enable 30 Drop Frame: Enabled

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Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu (Option DBT only)

When Option DBT is installed, use the Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu to view and conﬁgure settings for Dolby-E channel 1 (CH1) or channel 2 (CH2). The following ﬁg expanded.

ure shows the Dolby-E menu with the DOLBY-E-CH1 submenu

Figure 11: Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu

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Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu (Option DBT only)

Dolby-E Chann

Program Type

Signal Level

Bit Depth

Start Position

el Conﬁguration

Use this m enu item to specify the program conﬁguration of the Dolby-E signal. This parameter controls both the number of programs in the stream as well as how the eight aud

Use the drop down list to select 5.1, 5.1+2 (default value), 7.1, 4x2,or8x1.

Use this menu item to set the level of the Dolby-E signal. Use the drop down list to select –18.0 dBFS, –20.0 dBFS,orMulti Tone.

Use this menu item to set the bit depth of the Dolby-E signal when the program type is set to 5.1. Use the drop down list to select 16 bits or 20 bits.Thebitdepth setting is forced to 20 bits for all Dolby E program types except 5.1.

If you set the Dolby-E bit depth to 16 bits, the Dolby-E program setting is changed to 5.1 and the user interface for the program setting shows only 5.1 as being available. (See page 62, Dolby-E metadata conﬁguration considerations.)

Use this menu item to set the starting line position of the Dolby-E signal. Use the drop down list to select Early, Ideal, Late,orCustom.

The Line Number for the starting position varies depending on the format of the video signal. See the Dolby Web site (www.dolby.com) for information about the starting line position for each video format.

io channels are allocated to the programs.

Dolby-E Description

Dolby-E METADATA

Dialnorm

When you select Custom, you enter can enter a custom start position ranging from line 7 to line 70.

Use this menu item to label each of the available programs (1-8) with a descriptive text identiﬁer. The default program description is Tektronix Program X, where X is the program number (1-8).

Use this menu item to set the dialnorm setting of the Dolby-E signal. This value should represent the long term weighted average level of the dialog within a program. A Dolby Digital d ecoder will use this parameter to determine what level shift to apply to the audio that will normalize the decoder output. This allows different content to be automatically normalized by the decoder, provided that the dialnorm value is set correctly.

Enter a value between –1 dB and –31 dB. The default values are:

–23 dB for –20 dBFS signal levels

–24 dB for –18 dBFS signal levels

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Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu (Option DBT only)

Line Mode

RF Mode

Center Downmix Level

Surround Downmix Level

Use this menu it signal. Line mode compression is typically used in decoders with either six or two channel line level outputs.

Use the drop down list to select Film Standard, Film Light, Music Standard, Music Light, Speech,orDisable.

Use this menu item to set the RF mode compression proﬁle for the Dolby-E signal. RF mode compre RF modulated outputs.

Use the drop down list to select Film Standard, Film Light, Music Standard, Music Light, Speech,orDisable.

Use this menu item to set the center downmix level of the Dolby-E signal. This parameter indicates what level shift should be applied to the center channel before adding it to the left and right c parameter is used when extended BSI parameters are not active.

Use the drop down list to select –3.0 dB, –4.5 dB,or–6.0 dB.

Use this menu item to set the surround downmix level of the Dolby-E signal. This parameter indicates what level shift should be applied to the surround channels before adding them to the left and right channels when downmixing to a stereo output. This parameter is used when ex

em to set the line mode compression proﬁle for the Dolby-E

ssion is typically used in decoders with two channel

hannels when downmixing to a stereo output. This

tended BSI parameters are not active.

Downmix Preferred

LtRt Center Mix Level

LtRt Surround Mix Level

Use the drop down list to select –3.0 dB, –6.0 dB,orInﬁnite.

Use this menu item to set the preferred downmix of the Dolby-E signal. This parameter is used in consumer decoders that have stereo outputs. This parameter is part of the extended BSI.

Use the drop down list to select LoRo, Not Indicated,orLtRt.

Use this menu item to set the LtRt center mix level of the parameter indicates what level shift should be applied to the center channel before adding it to the left and right channels when downmixing to an LtRt output. This parameter is part of the extended BSI.

Use the drop down list to s elect –3.0 dB, –4.5 dB, –6.0 dB, Inﬁnite, +3.0 dB, +1.5 dB, 0.0 dB,or–1.5 dB.

Use this menu item to set the LtRt surround mix level of the Dol parameter indicates what level shift should be applied to the surround channels before adding them to the left and right channels when downmixing to an LtRt output. This parameter is part of the extended BSI.

Dolby-E signal. This

by-E signal. This

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LoRo Center Mix Level

LoRo Surround Mix Level

Frame Rate

Use the drop dow +1.5 dB, 0.0 dB,or–1.5 dB.

Use this menu item to set the LoRo center mix level of the Dolby-E signal. This parameter indicates what level s hift should be applied to the center channel before adding it to the left and right channels when downmixing to an LoRo output. This parameter is part of the extended BSI.

Use the drop down list to select –3.0 dB, –4.5 dB, –6.0 dB, Inﬁnite, +3.0 dB, +1.5 dB, 0.0 dB,or–1.5 dB.

Use this menu item to set the LoRo surround mix level of the Dolby-E signal. This parameter indicates what level shift should be applied to the surround channels before adding them to the left and right channels when downmixing to an LoRo output. This parameter is part of the extended BSI.

Use the drop down list to select –3.0 dB, –4.5 dB, –6.0 dB, Inﬁnite, +3.0 dB, +1.5 dB, 0.0 dB,or–1.5 dB.

Use this menu item to select the video frame rate associated with the Dolby-E signal. Use the drop down list to select 23.98 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps, 29.97 fps,or 30 fps.

n list to select –3.0 dB, –4.5 dB, –6.0 dB, Inﬁnite, +3.0 dB,

Set Metadata to default

Dolby-E metadata

conﬁguration

considerations

Use this menu item button to reset the Dolby metadata settings back to the factory default settings.

CAUTION. Use caution when changing the Dolby-E metadata values. Changing

the metadata does not change the encoded audio. Changing the metadata values from default values may cause the signal to not decode correctly.

When you conﬁgure the Dolby E metadata, depending on your selections, other metadata values may change or be limited as follows:

Program setting. The Program setting is the primary metadata control. When you select a program type, the metadata is set according to that program type.

For example, if you set the Dolby E program to 5.1, the Dolby E bit depth setting remains as it is and the user interface for the bit depth control shows both 16-bits and 20-bits as being available.

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Bit depth setti

ng. If the selected Dolby-E program is 5.1, the bit-depth control

allows you to select either 16-bits or 20-bits. For all other supported Dolby-E programs, the bit-depth control shows only the 20-bits selection.

The instrument saves the bit-depth setting for the 5.1 program type. For example, if you select the 5.1 program with 16-bits data and then you change the program to 7.1, the instrument forces the bit-depth setting to 20-bits. If you then switch back to the 5.1 program, the instrument returns the bit-depth setting to 16-bits, since that was the last bit-depth selection made for the 5.1 program conﬁguration.

Frame rate setting. If you change the Dolby E frame rate setting, it does not affect the actual audio data being streamed out by the generator, and it does not change the rate at which this data is being streamed or the video frame rate itself.

Dolby-E generated formats

The tables on the following pages list the Dolby-E generated formats according to frame rate.

Table 12: Dolby E generated formats – 23.98 Hz frame rate

Dolby-E program

8x1

7.1

Dolby-E level Signal levels and frequencies

Program 1M1Program 2M2Program 3M3Program 4M4Program 5M5Program 6M6Program 7M7Program 8

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–18 dBFS

119.9Hz

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

239.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–20 dBFS

239.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–20 dBFS

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–22 dBFS

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–22 dBFS

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–24 dBFS

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–24 dBFS

599.4 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–26 dBFS

599.4 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–26 dBFS

1198.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–28 dBFS

1198.8 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–28 dBFS

119.9 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–30 dBFS

1798.2 Hz

Program 1LbProgram 1

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–30 dBFS

1798.2 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–32 dBFS

2397.6 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–32 dBFS

2397.6 Hz

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Table 12: Dolby E generated formats – 23.98 Hz frame rate (cont.)

Dolby-E program

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

Dolby-E level Signal levels and frequencies

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–18 dBFS

239.8 Hz

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

239.8 Hz

Program 1L1Program 1R1Program 2L2Program 2R2Program 3L3Program 3R3Program 4L4Program 4

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

119.9Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–20 dBFS

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–20 dBFS

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–20 dBFS

239.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–22 dBFS

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–22 dBFS

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–22 dBFS

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–24 dBFS

599.4 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–24 dBFS

599.4 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–24 dBFS

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–26 dBFS

1198.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–26 dBFS

1198.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–26 dBFS

599.4 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–28 dBFS

119.9 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–28 dBFS

119.9 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–28 dBFS

1198.8 Hz

Program 1LtProgram 1

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–30 dBFS

1798.2 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–30 dBFS

1798.2 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–32 dBFS

2397.6 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.398 kHz

–32 dBFS

2397.6 Hz

Table 13: Dolby E generated formats – 24 Hz frame rate

Dolby-E program

8x1

Dolby-E level Signal levels and frequencies

Program 1M1Program 2M2Program 3M3Program 4M4Program 5M5Program 6M6Program 7M7Program 8

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

Multitone

–18 dBFS 120 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–22 dBFS 360 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–24 dBFS 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–26 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–28 dBFS 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

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Table 13: Dolby E generated formats – 24 Hz frame rate (cont.)

Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu (Option DBT only)

Dolby-E program

7.1

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

Dolby-E level Signal levels and frequencies

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

Program 1L1Program 1R1Program 2L2Program 2R2Program 3L3Program 3R3Program 4L4Program 4

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS 120 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–20 dBFS 360 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–20 dBFS 360 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–20 dBFS 360 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–22 dBFS 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–22 dBFS 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–22 dBFS 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–22 dBFS 360 Hz

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–24 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–24 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–24 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–24 dBFS 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–26 dBFS 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–26 dBFS 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–26 dBFS 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–26 dBFS 600 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–28 dBFS 120 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–28 dBFS 120 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–28 dBFS 120 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–28 dBFS 1200 Hz

Program 1LbProgram 1

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

Program 1LtProgram 1

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.400 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

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Table 14: Dolby

Dolby-E program

8x1

7.1

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

Dolby-E level Signal levels and frequencies

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

E generated formats – 25 Hz frame rate

Program 1M1Program 2M2Program 3M3Program 4M4Program 5M5Program 6M6Program 7M7Program 8

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS 125 Hz

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

1.0 kHz

–18 dBF 250 Hz

Progra

1.0 kHz

1.0 k

dBFS

–18 250 Hz

gram 1

Pro

1.0 kHz

.0 kHz

18 dBFS

– 250 Hz

Program 1L1Program 1R1Program 2L2Program 2R2Program 3L3Program 3R3Program 4L4Program 4

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS 125 Hz

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–20 dBFS 250 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–20 dBF 350 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 k

dBFS

–20 350 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

20 dBFS

– 350 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–20 dBFS 250 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–22 dBFS 350 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–22 dBF 475 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 k

dBFS

–22 475 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

22 dBFS

– 475 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–22 dBFS 350 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–24 dBFS 475 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–24 dBF 600 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 k

dBFS

–24 600 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

24 dBFS

– 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–24 dBFS 475 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–26 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–26 dBF 1200 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 k

dBFS

–26 1200 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

26 dBFS

– 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–26 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–28 dBFS 1200 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–28 dBF 125 Hz

Progra

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS

240 H

dBFS

–28 125 Hz

gram 1

Pro

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS

40 Hz

28 dBFS

– 125 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–28 dBFS 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

Program 1LbProgram 1

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–30 dBF 1800 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 k

–30 1800 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

dBFS

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–32 dBF 2400 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 k

–32 2400 Hz

–20 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

1.0 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

dBFS

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Table 15: Dolby

Dolby-E program

8x1

7.1

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

Dolby-E level Signal levels and frequencies

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

E generated formats – 29.97 Hz frame rate

Program 1M1Program 2M2Program 3M3Program 4M4Program 5M5Program 6M6Program 7M7Program 8

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

119.9Hz

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

2.997 kHz

2.997 kH

–18 dBF

239.8 Hz

Progra

2.997 kHz

7kHz

2.99

dBFS

–18

239.8 Hz

gram 1

Pro

2.997 kHz

.997 kHz

18 dBFS

–

239.8 Hz

Program 1L1Program 1R1Program 2L2Program 2R2Program 3L3Program 3R3Program 4L4Program 4

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

119.9Hz

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–20 dBFS

239.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kH

–20 dBF

359.7 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.99

–20

359.7 Hz

Pro

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS 2

–

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–20 dBFS

239.8 Hz

7kHz

dBFS

gram 1

.997 kHz

20 dBFS

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–22 dBFS

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kH

–22 dBF

479.5 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

7kHz

2.99

dBFS

–22

479.5 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

.997 kHz

22 dBFS

–

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–22 dBFS

359.7 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–24 dBFS

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kH

–24 dBF

599.4 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

7kHz

2.99

dBFS

–24

599.4 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

.997 kHz

24 dBFS

–

599.4 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–24 dBFS

479.5 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–26 dBFS

599.4 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kH

–26 dBF

1198.8 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

7kHz

2.99

dBFS

–26

1198.8 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

.997 kHz

26 dBFS

–

1198.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–26 dBFS

599.4 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–28 dBFS

1198.8 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–28 dBF

119.9 Hz

Progra

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS

240 H

dBFS

–28

119.9 Hz

gram 1

Pro

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS

40 Hz

28 dBFS

–

119.9 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–28 dBFS

1198.8 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–30 dBFS

1798.2 Hz

Program 1LbProgram 1

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

7kHz

dBFS

2.997 kH

–30 dBF

1798.2 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.99

–30

1798.2 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–30 dBFS

1798.2 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–32 dBFS

2397.6 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kH

–32 dBF

2397.6 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.99

–32

2397.6 Hz

–20 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–18 dBFS

2.997 kHz

–32 dBFS

2397.6 Hz

7kHz

dBFS

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Table 16: Dolby

Dolby-E program

8x1

7.1

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

Dolby-E level Signal levels and frequencies

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

–20 dBSF –20 dBFS

–18 dBSF –18 dBFS

Multitone

E generated formats – 30 Hz frame rate

Program 1M1Program 2M2Program 3M3Program 4M4Program 5M5Program 6M6Program 7M7Program 8

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS 120 Hz

Program 1LProgram 1CProgram 1RProgram 1LsProgram 1RsProgram 1

3.0 kHz

–18 dBF 240 Hz

Progra

3.0 kHz

3.0 k

dBFS

–18 240 Hz

gram 1

Pro

3.0 kHz

.0 kHz

18 dBFS

– 240 Hz

Program 1L1Program 1R1Program 2L2Program 2R2Program 3L3Program 3R3Program 4L4Program 4

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS 120 Hz

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–20 dBF 360 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 k

dBFS

–20 360 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

20 dBFS

– 360 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–22 dBFS 360 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–22 dBF 480 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 k

dBFS

–22 480 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

22 dBFS

– 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–22 dBFS 360 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–24 dBFS 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–24 dBF 600 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 k

dBFS

–24 600 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

24 dBFS

– 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–24 dBFS 480 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–26 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–26 dBF 1200 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 k

dBFS

–26 1200 Hz

gram 1

Pro

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

.0 kHz

26 dBFS

– 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–26 dBFS 600 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–28 dBFS 1200 Hz

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS 240 Hz

–28 dBF 120 Hz

Progra

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS

240 H

dBFS

–28 120 Hz

gram 1

Pro

LFE

–20 dBFS 240 Hz

–18 dBFS

40 Hz

28 dBFS

– 120 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–28 dBFS 1200 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

Program 1LbProgram 1

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–30 dBF 1800 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 k

–30 1800 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–30 dBFS 1800 Hz

dBFS

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–32 dBF 2400 Hz

Progra

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 k

–32 2400 Hz

–20 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–18 dBFS

3.0 kHz

–32 dBFS 2400 Hz

dBFS

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Table 17: D

Dolby-E program

8x1

7.1

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

The following t

ables list the Dolby-E loudness measurements for each program. The measurements were made with a Tektronix WFM8000 Series waveform monitor using the ATSC A/85 2013 Loudness preset.

Dialnorm values of –23 d B and –24 dB are used by default within the instrument, depending on the Dolby-E level setting. To use the measured loudness values instead of the default dialnorm values, you can enter them by adjusting the Dolby-E metadata dialnorm setting. To continue using these measured loudness values, use the PRESET menu to create a preset with the speciﬁc values you want.

olby E loudness measurements – 23.98 and 24 Hz frame rates

Dolby-E level

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –22.5 –23.9 –25.7 –27.6 –29.6 –30.5 –31.0 –32.2

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –17.2

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

titone

Mul

dBSF

–20

8 dBSF

–1

Multitone –17.5

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –20.1 –23.6 –27.0 –28.5

Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8

–20.2 –20.2 –20.2 –20.2 –20.2 –20.2 –20.2 –20.2

–18.2 –18.2 –18.2 –18.2 –18.2 –18.2 –18.2 –18.2

–11.3

–9.3

–12.6 –17.2

–10.

–17

–12.6

–10.6

–17.2 –17.2 –17.2 –17.2

–15.2 –15.2 –15.2 –15.2

–15.

–28

Loudness measurement values (LKFS)

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Table 18: Dolby

Dolby-E program

8x1

7.1

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

Dolby-E level

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –22.5 –23.9 –25.7 –27.6 –29.6 –30.5 –31.0 –32.2

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –17.2

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multito

–20 dBS

–18 dBS

Multitone –17.5

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –20.1 –23.6 –27.0 –28.5

E loudness measurements – 25 Hz frame rate

Loudness measurement values (LKFS)

Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8

–23.0 –23.0 –23.0 –23.0 –23.0 –23.0 –23.0 –23.0

–21.0 –21.0 –21.0 –21.0 –21.0 –21.0 –21.0 –21.0

–14.1

–12.1

–15.4 –20.0

–13.4 –18.0

–17.5 –28.5

–15.4

–13.4

–20.0 –20.0 –20.0 –20.0

–18.0 –18.0 –18.0 –18.0

Table 19: Dolby E loudness measurements – 29.97 and 30 Hz frame rates

Dolby-E

ogram

8x1

7.1

5.1+2

5.1

4x2

Dolby-E

vel

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –22.5 –23.9 –25.7 –27.6 –29.6 –30.5 –31.0 –32.2

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –17.2

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –17.5 –28.5

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –17.5

–20 dBSF

–18 dBSF

Multitone –20.1 –23.6 –27.0 –28.5

Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8

–19.9 –19.9 –19.9 –19.9 –19.9 –19.9 –19.9 –19.9

–17.9 –17.9 –17.9 –17.9 –17.9 –17.9 –17.9 –17.9

–11.0

–9.0

–12.3 –16.9

–10.3 –14.9

–12.3

–10.3

–16.9 –16.9 –16.9 –16.9

–14.9 –14.9 –14.9 –14.9

udness measurement values (LKFS)

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Dolby-E Con ﬁg

uration menu factory default settings

The following table shows the settings for the Dolby-E Conﬁguration menu that are reset when you use the Preset submenu to recall the factory default settings.

Table 20: Do

Menu item name Settings

Dolby-E Channel 1 or Dolby-E Channel 2

The Dolby-E Stream and Dolby Conﬁg settings are available only when Option D BT is installed.

lby-E Conﬁguration menu factory default settings

Dolbly-E Channel Conﬁgura

Dolby-E Description

METADATA Dialnorm: –23 dB

tion

Program Type: 5.1

Signal Level: –18.0 dBFS

Bit Depth

Start Position: Ideal

Line Number: 24

Program Description 1: Tektronix Program 1

Program Description 2: Tektronix Program 2

Program

Program Description 4: Tektronix Program 4

Program Description 5: Tektronix Program 5

Progra

Program Description 7: Tektronix Program 7

Program Description 8: Tektronix Program 8

Line Mode: Film Standard

RF Mod

Center Downmix Level: –3.0 dB

Surround Downmix Level: –3.0 dB

Down

LtRt Center Mix Level: –3.0 dB

LtRt Surround Mix Level: –3.0 dB

LoRo

LoRo Surround Mix Level: –3.0 dB

Frame Rate: 29.97 fps

:20bits

Description 3: Tektronix Program 3

m Description 6: Tektronix Program 6

e: Film Standard

mix Preferred: LoRo

Center Mix Level: –3.0 dB

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Embedded menu (Option SDI only)

When Option SDI is installed, use the Embedded menu to view and conﬁgure the embedded audio settings on the SDI video outputs. Use this menu to select the audio group f group parameters.

or subsequent audio channel conﬁguration,andtoconﬁgure audio

You c a n s e l e For 3G Level B formats, you can select audio group 1, 2, 3, or 4 for both Link A and Link B.

In each audio group you can do the following:

Enable or

Select a speciﬁc channel

Set the sampling mode

Set the embedded audio frequency

Set the embedded audio amplitude

Set the click rate for the selected channel

Click Embedded 2 shows the selections for the SDI 2 outputs.

ct audio group 1, 2, 3, or 4 for all SD, HD, and 3G Level A formats.

disable the embedded audio

Embedded 1 to show the selections for the SDI 1 outputs; clicking

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The following ﬁ You may have to scroll down the window to see the Secondary Output selection.

NOTE. The SPG8000A Web Interface has an issue where the column headings in

the Embedded menu do not align with their associated columns. The following ﬁgure shows the proper alignment of the column headings.

gure shows a partial menu diagram for the Embedded 1 menu.

Figure 12: Partial Embedded menu diagram

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Group enable

Sampling

Channel

Mode

Frequency

For most SDI sig enabling the check box next to the Link A, Group selection. When the SDI signal format is set to 3G Level B, you can select between Link A and Link B for each audio group.

For each audio group, use the drop-down list to set the sampling alignment status bits for the selected audio group's Audio Control Packet (ACP). Select Frame, Frame w/o Frame #,orAsynchronous. The sampling alignment status bits apply equally to each channel within the selected audio group.

Channels are listed in vertical columns within each audio group. Each channel has its own settings.

Use the drop-down list for each channel to select the mode: Active, Inactive, and Mute.

For eac to 20 kHz, in steps of 0.5 Hz.

h channel, enter the frequency of the embedded audio signal from 10.0 Hz

nal formats, select the desired Link A audio group (1–4) by

Amplitude

Audio Click

igin

Secondary Output

For each channel, enter the audio amplitude from –60 dBFS to 0 dBFS, in steps of

1dBF

For each channel, use the drop-down list to set the audio click rate to one click every one, two, three, or four seconds, or turn the click off.

For each channel, click in the Origin box to enter a channel origin ID of up to four ASCII characters. The default origin values are based on the link, group and channel numbers. For example, an origin value of A1-1 represents Link A,

roup 1 and channel 1.

Use the drop-down list at the bottom of the Embedded menu to select one of the following signals for the secondary (bottom) BNC connector of the selected SDI output: Tones, No Audio,orMute Audio .

The SDI 1B audio output is the same format and sample structure as the SDI 1A audio output. The same is true for the SDI 2 connectors.

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Embedded menu

factory default settings

The following table shows the settings for the Embedded menu that are reset when you use the Preset submenu to recall the factory default settings. (See page 143, Preset

Table 21: Embedded menu factory default settings

Menu item name Settings

Embedded 1 or Embedded 2

Group 1–4 (Link A)

Group 1–4 (Link B)

Sampling

Channel 1–4

Secondary Output

k B, Group 1–4 settings are available only when the SDI output mode is set to 3G-Level B. (See page 87,

The Lin SDI menu (Option SDI only).)

s submenu.)

Disable

Frame

Mode: Active

Frequency: 1000.0 Hz

Amplitude: –20 dBFS

Audio Click: None

Channel Origin: A1-1 through A4-4

Tones

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