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SRG-4500 User Guide (v7.0) Introduction • 13
Introduction
This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the SRG-4500 Master Reference and Test Signal
Generator. The following chapters are included:
• “
Introduction ” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “ Before You Begin ” provides a brief product overview and installation requirements for the SRG-4500.
• “ Hardware Overview ” describes the SRG-4500 hardware components.
• “ Physical Installation ” provides instructions for the basic physical installation of the SRG-4500.
• “ Functional Check Procedures ” guides you through the steps required to check the operation of the SRG-4500.
• “ Getting Started ” outlines how to launch DashBoard, and how to access the SRG-4500 interfaces in
DashBoard.
• “ Front Panel Menu System ”summarizes the menu system available via the front panel LCD.
• “ Troubleshooting ” provides troubleshooting guidance for the SRG-4500, instructions on how to upgrade the
software on the SRG-4500, and how to replace a failed power supply unit.
• “ Technical Specifications ” provides the specifications for the SRG-4500.
• “ Connector Pinouts ” lists the pinouts of various multi-way connectors available on the rear panel of the
SRG-4500.
• “ Characters for Use in Idents ” lists the characters in idents come from an intersection list of the first 256
characters from Unicode and the allowable characters in XML 1.1
• “ Test Patterns ” provides an overview of the test patterns available for the SRG-4500.
• “ Installing the Breakout PCB ” summarizes how to physically install the Breakout PCB for the SRG-4500.
• “ 4K UHD BNC Connections ” briefly summarizes the SDI outputs designations when using 4K UHD signals.
• “ NTP Option ” provides a general overview of how to set up the NTP option.
• “ GPS Option ” provides a general overview of how to set up the GPS option.
• “ PTP Option ” provides an overview of a PTP work-flow.
• “ Certifications and Compliances ” provides information about the standards the SRG-4500 conforms to.
• “ Service Information ” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your SRG-4500.
• “ Glossary ”provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your SRG-4500:
•
ACO-4500 Quick Start Guide , Ross Part Number: 4500DR-202
• ACO-4500 User Guide , Ross Part Number: 4500DR-204
• DashBoard User Manual , Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
• GPS-4500 Quick Start Guide , Ross Part Number: 4500DR-106
• SRG-4500 Quick Start Guide , Ross Part Number: 4500DR-102
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.