Model 5601MSC
Model 5601MSC Master SPG/Master Clock System
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision 2.2 Page - i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. QUICK START GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.1. Mounting and Power Connections ...................................................................................... 3
1.1.2. Front Panel Installation ....................................................................................................... 3
1.1.3. Configuring the Ethernet Ports ........................................................................................... 4
1.1.4. Selecting and Connecting Frequency References .............................................................. 4
1.1.5. Selecting and Connecting Time References ....................................................................... 5
1.1.6. Checking the Status of the Unit .......................................................................................... 6
1.1.7. Wiring the Outputs .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1.8. Configuring the Sync Outputs ............................................................................................. 7
1.1.9. Configuring the Test Generator Outputs ............................................................................. 7
1.1.9.1. FTP Feature ............................................................................................................. 8
1.1.10. Configuring the Time Outputs ............................................................................................. 8
1.1.11. Final Steps of Set Up and Securing all Connections ........................................................... 9
1.1.12. Access Control ................................................................................................................... 9
2. THEORY OF OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 11
2.1. Outputs ....................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1. Sync Outputs .................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2. Timecode Outputs (LTC & IRIG) ...................................................................................... 14
2.1.3. Test Generator Options (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG) ............................................................... 15
2.1.4. Global Pedestal Control.................................................................................................... 15
2.1.5. Global Phase Controls ..................................................................................................... 15
2.2. Genlock ...................................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.1. Frequency Locking ........................................................................................................... 19
2.2.2. Selecting the Frequency Reference Type ......................................................................... 20
2.2.3. Selecting the Genlock Range ........................................................................................... 20
2.2.4. Lock Type Selection ......................................................................................................... 21
2.2.5. Video Genlock Operation ................................................................................................. 23
2.2.6. Serial Digital Video Timing ............................................................................................... 24
2.2.7. NTSC Genlock Operation ................................................................................................. 25
2.2.8. NTSC Genlock with Ten-field Reference .......................................................................... 27
2.2.9. PAL Video Genlock Operation .......................................................................................... 29
2.2.10. HD Tri-Level Genlock ....................................................................................................... 31
2.2.11. Slo-PAL Genlock .............................................................................................................. 32
2.2.12. Continuous Wave and Internal References ...................................................................... 33
2.2.12.1. Internal Frequency Reference ................................................................................ 34
2.2.13. GPS Frequency Reference .............................................................................................. 35
2.3. Timekeeping ............................................................................................................................... 36
2.3.1. Time Lock Types .............................................................................................................. 38
2.3.2. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) .................................................................................. 39
2.3.3. Time Reference Sources .................................................................................................. 39
2.3.3.1. GPS Time Reference ............................................................................................. 40
2.3.3.2. Modem Time Reference ......................................................................................... 40
2.3.3.3. Syncro Time Reference .......................................................................................... 41