The Naya HDI-TL170 Tally Base Station is a device designed to manage and transmit tally signals, primarily for video production environments. It acts as a central hub for tally lights, ensuring synchronized indication of program (PGM) and preview (PVW) states from a video switcher to cameras or other devices.
Function Description:
The HDI-TL170 serves as a Tally Base Station, receiving tally input from a video switcher and transmitting these signals wirelessly or via wired connections to corresponding tally lights. This allows camera operators and talent to know when their camera is live (PGM) or in preview (PVW). The device supports both GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) and RS232 serial port protocols for tally input, accommodating various types of video switchers.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Antenna Interface: SMA female socket for connecting an external antenna, facilitating wireless communication with tally lights.
- LAN Port: RJ45 port for data reading, configuration, and network connectivity.
- GPIO Port: DB25 male socket for tally input. This port supports on/off and high/low type signals, compatible with various video switcher tally output definitions.
- COM Port: RS232 port for data reading and configuration, utilizing a DB9 female socket for tally signal input based on serial port protocol.
- Power Port: DC 12V/2A, requiring a dedicated power adapter for operation.
- Tally Input Definition (GPIO): The DB25 GPIO port is defined with pins for 12 PGM (Program) signals, 12 PVW (Preview) signals, and a common Ground (GND). Specifically:
- PGM 1-12 are assigned to pins 1-12 respectively.
- GND is assigned to pin 13.
- PVW 1-12 are assigned to pins 14-25 respectively.
- It is crucial to use a compatible Tally cable, preferably from Naya, to avoid damage due to incorrect connections or mismatched data cables.
Usage Features:
- On/off display: The device's logo lights up when powered on and turns off when the device is off.
- Power switch: A short press powers the device on, while a long press powers it off.
- Setting keys: Used for parameter settings.
- Menu keys: Pressing for 3 seconds enters the settings menu.
- Parameter display: Shows the current channel by default.
- Channel Setting:
- To enter channel setting, long press the "±" button for 3 seconds.
- Once in channel setting mode, the channel number will flash slowly, indicating it can be modified.
- Short press the "►" button to cycle through channel settings (positive loop).
- Channel Self-test:
- Upon powering on, if the TL170 detects another device operating on the same channel or frequency, it will display "(ERR)".
- In such cases, the channel of the TL170 must be changed, ensuring it is at least 15 channels away from the conflicting channel.
- The default channel setting is 10.
- For normal operation, tally lights must be set to the same channel as the TL170.
- Tally Input: The device supports various video switcher tally output definitions through its GPIO input port (on/off and high/low type) and RS232 configuration port. Dedicated data cables are typically used to connect to the video switcher.
Maintenance Features:
- General Maintenance: To ensure optimal performance and extend service life, regular maintenance is recommended.
- Avoid puncturing or scratching the device with hard objects.
- Cleaning:
- Regularly clean the device using a clean, dry towel or brush to remove dust from surfaces.
- If the equipment casing becomes dirty, use a neutral detergent and a non-abrasive cloth to clean it. Do not use stain remover, alcohol, spray, or other chemical preparations, as these can damage the equipment. Ensure the equipment is completely dry after cleaning; otherwise, do not use it.
- Warranty:
- The company provides a warranty for all equipment produced by them, covering manufacturing process defects under normal use and maintenance conditions from the date of purchase.
- The standard warranty period is 12 months.
- For warranty application, customers must provide the company's product warranty card or a valid purchase invoice as proof. The relevant marks of the product should be kept clean and complete and not torn.
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