Two GPS receivers are recommended because this is the only way to achieve true redundancy. But If you really want to, you could use just one GPS receiver and have the second 5600MSC get its time information through the Synchro Cable, which is supplied to facilitate identical settings of two SPGs, by programming just one of them.
10MHz input for a high stability frequency reference. G/L input in case the 5600MSC needs to be locked to an external video reference. Optional modem for sourcing an external time reference via telephone line.
Yes, but there will be a phase difference which can be corrected in the 5600MSC. It is preferable to have both antenna cables the same length.
They should be at least 15 feet apart.
You can use either time code output, as long as it is programmed for 60Hz, 29.97Fps drop-frame or 25Fps.
The two time code outputs are low impedance and each can drive 100 or more high impedance clocks, as long as they have their own independent power sources.
Yes, as long as the modem option is fitted in the 5600MSC
Yes. You can also turn VITC off or on for any desired output. Different times can be programmed on different outputs for different time zones.
Yes. Any number of the colour black outputs can be programmed for PAL. The rest could be NTSC and/or tri-level sync.
Yes.
There are 3 internal frequency references. The 3 references have frequencies of 27MHz, 74.25MHz and 74.25MHz/1.001.Each of these oscillators may be assigned to each of two Banks of BNC outputs. There are 2 banks of 3 outputs each.
E.G. for Example 3 - Six simultaneous outputs of 1080i/50, 1080i/60, 720p/60, 1080p/23.98, 1080i/59.94 and 720p/59.94
Yes. It is locked to video and independently phaseable.
The same source is used for analogue and AES/EBU tones. Available tones are 60, 100, 200, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 3000, and 6000Hz. They can be continuous, beep, or bell. The beep may be sine or square wave (Klaxon). The beep and bells have programmable duration, and start times. They may be programmed to start at a time of day, every hour or every minute. Up to 10 start times are available. These items can all be controlled from the front panel.
The NTP option (+T) is now available for the 5600MSC. It is a factory installed option. The user can assign an IP address to the 5600MSC from the front panel. The 5600MSC is connected to the house computer network via the RJ45 Ethernet port and a network hub. Two modes of operation are supported. Broadcast Mode is where the 5600MSC broadcasts time information; Server Mode is where the 5600MSC responds to time requests from a computer. Windows XP and other operating systems, already include software which will interface with the 5600MSC. Other details regarding the use of NTP, may be found at www.ntp.org.
Note that your 5600MSC must be referenced to a high level time standard such as GPS or a modem time standard. If no reliable time standard is available, the NTP option will decline to provide time information.
NTP RFC868 defines an accuracy of better than 1 second. This might be sufficient for many time clock applications, but it is not precise time and it cannot be used for video time code applications, as the video time code would change every time you resynchronised to an NTP server. In the 5600MSC, time code is always locked to the video.
No. None of the hardware options are field upgradeable. The SDI or HDSDI test signal options can only be added by returning the 5600MSC to the factory.
The Modem option cannot be installed in the field. This option comprises a number of parts which are assembled onto the mother board and chassis at the time of manufacture.
The upgrade of the 5600MSC, test generators and and most all of its options, is easily accomplished via the RS232 port on the back of the unit, using a computer with a communications program. We recommend HyperTerminal.
Probably the 5600MSC is either in the wrong mode or it is unable to operate in the requested format. E.g. You will not be able to enter a time or date if the input reference has been programmed for GPS. Also, you will not be able to program Output 2 for an HDTV format if Output 1 is already a composite analog format. If Outputs 1 - 3 are programmed for PAL or NTSC or both, you will have to use Outputs 4 - 6 for HDTV.
No. You need the 500ACO2-HD/SD to switch these signal types. e.g. digital test signals and digital black. This module can be accommodated in a stand-alone frame or the 3RU frame.
You don't need to. Your computer system can be programmed to access the time from main and back up IP addresses. Use a network hub to access both 5600MSCs and assign them different addresses.
Yes the 5600ACO can be used with a pair of 5010's (with or without VITC or GPS). You will need to wire up appropriate cables to get the LTC from the 5010 into the respective AUX I/O 'D' connectors.
No. You need either the 5600ACO2 or the 500ACO2-HD/SD to switch these signal types (e.g. digital test signals and digital black). The 5600ACO2 is a 2RU product which is designed to switch all signals of two 5600MSCs fitted with all options, including HD and SD digital signals. The 500ACO2-HD/SD is a plug-in module which can be accommodated in a stand-alone frame, or the 3RU frame. It is designed to switch digital HD and SD signals.