Configuring Genlock for Synchronized Multi-player Operation
Genlock ensures that multiple media players operate with synchronous timing on each of
their outputs. Genlock synchronizes and locks the video outputs. When genlock is combined
with the LTC reference, the first frame of video is decoded across all the players that make
up the ‘genlocked’ system at the same time. See “
Results of LTC and genlock timing
references
“ on page
85
.
The selected genlock provides a high level of timing synchronization among systems.
Proprietary genlock works with Extron and Electrosonic devices
only
and allows non-
standard frame rate synchronization.
The media player can operate as a proprietary genlock master or a slave of any genlock
standard, as selected:
•
Blackburst NTSC
— The media player receives traditional NTSC genlock as a slave on
the rear panel Genlock connector.
•
Blackburst PAL
— The media player receives traditional PAL genlock as a slave on the
rear panel Genlock connector.
•
ES Genlock
— The media player receives ESGEN genlock signals as a slave on the rear
panel Lock In connector.
•
ES MS9200 Genlock
— The media player receives MSGEN genlock signals as a slave on
the rear panel Lock in connector.
•
Master
— The media player transmits both ESGEN and MSGEN genlock signals
simultaneously on the rear panel Lock Out connector.
•
Trilevel
— The media player receives traditional HDTV trilevel genlock as a slave on the
rear panel Genlock connector.
The proprietary genlock settings can be selected using any of the following:
•
The front panel control (see “
Video submenu
“ in the “Operation” section)
•
The HTML setup dialog boxes (see “
Video mode setup dialog box
“ in the “HTML
Operation” section and figure
74
)
•
The
SetGenlockMode
MSVPP command (see “
Applicable MSVPP commands
”).
Figure 74.
Select a Genlock Mode
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