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Trilogy Communications
Mentor RG
13.2
T
IMECODE
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XTENDED
S
ETUP
M
ENU
When the timecode feature is enabled, additional entries for timecode and LTC appear on the Vector
Setup page:
13.2.1
Timecode
Four timecode formats are supported from the format menu: the chosen format applies to all
timecode generated by the Mentor RG. The different format options place date/time data into the
binary groups of the VITC/LTC codeword in a different sequence. See the table (below) for more
detail.
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Format
o
SMPTE 309M
o
Non SMPTE
European
US
Leitch
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Source
o
Manual: enter values manually from the front panel or browser
o
RTC: uses the Real Time clock
o
VITC: jams the timecode by sampling VITC on the Mentor RG Genlock input. Note:
This option is only available when a suitable signal is detected and is only available
under the “All frequencies” branch of the menu.
o
LTC: jams the timecode by sampling LTC on the LTC input. This option is only
available when a valid signal is detected and is only available under the “All
frequencies” branch of the menu.
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Mode
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Auto: sets a scheduled time for jamming to take place. This is a recurring action
o
Manual: on command
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JAM:
initiates the JAM procedure with OK / cancel options.
