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Configure the Instrument
Configure Reference Settings
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Configure Reference Settings
The reference configuration of the PRISM is displayed in the middle of the status bar.
The third line is the reference type and the fourth line displays the Video versus
Reference lock indication. This indication shows if the signal is N/A, Mismatched,
Drifting, or Locked.
Choose the Reference
The Timing application supports SDI timing against Analog external reference, Analog
external reference timing against PTP, SDI timing against PTP, and IP timing against PTP.
To choose the external reference
1. Select the Settings icon ( ) to open the Settings menu.
2.
Select
Reference
to open the Reference submenu.
3.
Select one of the reference options:
– Internal: The timing is based on an internal clock.
– Analog: Refers to a Black Burst (BB) or Tri-Level Sync (TLS) external reference. An
analog external reference is connected to the REF BNC input on the back panel.
– PTP: Refers to Precision Timing Protocol (PTP) external reference. PTP external
reference must come through the 10/25GE SFP Port 1 input on the back panel.
Note: When a reference selection is made the reference changes in the status bar and
in the Timing application.
Configure the Analog Reference Settings
1. Select the Settings icon ( ) to open the Settings menu.