
HD9010TM High Definition Time Code Master Manual
OPERATION
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3.
HOW TO OPERATE THE TIME CODE MASTER
The HD9010TM HDTV Time Code Master is a full function time code reader/generator system for high
definition serial digital video. The HD9010TM is a combination dual generator/ dual reader for Linear
Time Code (LTC) and RP188 Ancillary Time Code (ATC), and contains a high resolution character
inserter which can burn the generator or reader numbers directly into the serial digital program output.
The HD9010TM combines the latest LSI technology with sophisticated embedded micro-controller
firmware to provide a powerful, flexible high definition master time code reader and generator system.
3.1.
AN OVERVIEW OF KEY AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
Figure 3-1: HD9010TM Front Panel Layout
The front panel controls consist of a 16 digit alphanumeric display, 10 LED status indicators, a 20
pushbutton keypad, and a shaft encoder knob.
The keypad is used to control the front panel
Setup
menu system, to enter numeric data such as the
time and date, and to provide control of the front panel display. The shaft encoder knob is used to
navigate the front panel menu system and to adjust the phasing of the sync pulse outputs.
A front panel
Setup
menu provides a quick and simple method of configuring the HD9010TM for your
application. Sections 3.3 to 3.7 give detailed information on the specific operations required to control
the HD9010TM.
3.1.1. The Setup Menu Pushbutton Group
The Setup pushbutton group consists of the
GEN, RDR, VCG, UTIL, SELECT
and
ESC
keys and the
SHAFT ENCODER
knob and is used to navigate the
Setup menu
system. The
GEN, RDR, VCG
and
UTIL
keys allow you to quickly go to various parts of the menu while the
SELECT, ESC
and
SHAFT
ENCODER
knob are used to navigate the menu.
GEN
Enters the
GENERATOR SETUP
menu that is used to set up various items related to the
LTC and Ancillary Time Code generators. (See section 3.4)
RDR
Enters the
READER SETUP
menu that is used to set up various items related to LTC and
Ancillary Time Code readers. (See section 3.5)
VCG
Enters the
VCG SETUP
menu that is used to set up various items related to character
generator windows. (See section 3.6)
UTIL
Enters the
UTILITIES SETUP
menu that is used to set up various items related to the overall
operation of the HD9010TM. (See section 3.7)