Model 5601MSC
Model 5601MSC Master SPG/Master Clock System
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4.4.2.2.7. Synchronizing all the VITC, LTC, and Burn-In Clocks to System Time Immediately
This menu item allows the user to synchronize both LTC outputs and all the
VITC output times to system time immediately.
Caution: This menu item is a live control.
To synchronize all the LTC and VITC times immediately, select the Jam all
VitcLtc menu item and press the SELECT
button. The left LCD panel will
display ALL TIMES JAMMED in yellow for 2 seconds.
This menu item is only applicable when the Sync Mode is set to the PAL-B
or NTSC-M
formats and will be disabled for other formats (shown in dark
text).
4.4.2.2.8. Setting the VITC Frame Offset
This menu item allows the user to set an offset between the system time
and the VITC time. This feature is commonly used to compensate for video
path delays common within a television facility. The offset value will be
added along with the time zone offset (see section 4.4.2.2.9
Saving Time correction (see section 4.4.2.2.10) to obtain the final VITC
time. To advance the VITC earlier than the system time, set the offset to a
negative (-) value.
This menu item is only applicable when the Sync Mode is set to the PAL-B
or NTSC-M
formats and will be disabled for other formats (shown in dark
text).
4.4.2.2.9. Selecting the VITC Time Zone Offset
This menu item allows the user to set a time zone offset between the
system time and the VITC time on the sync output. The time zone offset
value is set in 30-minute increments. The system time should be running at
UTC. This time zone offset will be added to the system time along with the
Daylight Saving Time correction (see section
4.4.2.2.10
frame offset (see section 4.4.2.2.8) to obtain the final VITC time.
Use the and
buttons or turn the control knob to move the cursor to
select the desired time zone offset. Press the SELECT button to choose the
indicated value. It will then become highlighted to show it is the active value.
This menu item is only applicable when the Sync Mode is set to the PAL-B
or NTSC-M formats and will be disabled for other formats (shown
to