5601MSC Manual 2v2

Model 5601MSC
Master SPG/Master Clock System

Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2010 - 2016
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.

5292 John Lucas Drive
Burlington, Ontario
Canada L7L 5Z9
Phone: 905-335-3700
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Version 2.2, July 2016
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely
for the use of purchasers of the 5601MSC Master Clock/SPG. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual
for any purpose other than the operation of the 5601MSC.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz
Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this manual can be ordered from your Evertz dealer or from Evertz Microsystems.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
• Read this information

• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades, one blade being wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way (i.e. liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped).
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE
PLUG FROM THE DUAL POWER SUPPLIES AC RECEPTACLE.
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
• EN60065 Product Safety
• EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
• EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the
European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the
European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
EN60065 Safety EN504192 2005

EN55103-1: 1996 Emission Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste.
EN55103-2: 1996 Immunity Contact your Local Authority for
recycling advice
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded
interface cables with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
Evertz Microsystems Ltd This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
Tested to comply
with FCC This device may cause harmful interference, and this device must
Standards accept any interference received, including interference that may
For Commercial Use cause undesired operation.
NOTICE TO MODEM USERS IN THE USA
The 5601MSC Master Clock/Sync Generator complies with the FCC Rules Part 68. The 5601MSC is designed to
be used on standard device telephone lines. It connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called
the USOC RJ11C and should be connected to the telephone network with a FCC compliant telephone cord and
modular plug.
It is not necessary to notify the telephone company before connecting the modem in the 5601MSC. However, the
telephone company may request the telephone number to which the 5601MSC modem is connected and the FCC
registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN), both of which are on the label on the rear panel.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices you may legally connect to your telephone line. In most
areas, the sum of the REN of all devices connected to one line must not exceed five (5.0). You should contact
your telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.
The 5601MSC may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs.
If the modem in the 5601MSC is malfunctioning, it may affect the telephone lines. In this case, disconnect the
modem until the source of the difficulty is traced.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTICE

FOR A RELIABLE TELEPHONE CONNECTION TO THE MODEM IN THIS
5601MSC A DIRECT TELEPHONE LINE MUST BE USED. THIS LINE MUST
NOT PASS THROUGH A PBX OR SIMILAR KEY DEVICE.
Model 5601MSC
Model 5601MSC Master SPG/Master Clock System
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Feb 2010
0.2 Mass updates Jun 2010
0.2.1 Updated Features and Technical Specifications Jul 2010
0.2.2 Updated Overview, Features, Technical Specifications, & System Status Aug 2010
Messages. Added information on Configuring the Outputs (Global Phasing)
and General Configuration (Power Supplies & Saving and Recalling Presets)
1.0 IRIG features and VistaLINK screens Jan 2011
1.1 Updates throughout. (Firmware 1v2 b69) Oct 2011
1.2 Corrections made to “Front Panel LCD Displays” section Feb 2012
1.2.1 Updated system diagram in “Automatic Changeover Operation” section Feb 2012
1.2.2 Updates throughout manual Jun 2012
1.2.3 Update made to “Connecting the GPS Smart Antenna to the 5601MSC” section Nov 2012
2.0 Updates throughout manual. (Firmware 2v0 b30) Jun 2013
2.1 Updates made to section 1.1.9 Jun 2014
2.2 PTP option added Jul 2016
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the
use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this
document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future
performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard
limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this
manual, no warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the
Evertz sales contract or order confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be
incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz
reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or specifications.
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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
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2.3.3.4. LTC Time Reference ............................................................................................. 41

2.3.3.5. VITC Time Reference ............................................................................................ 41
2.3.3.6. IRIG Time Reference ............................................................................................. 42
2.3.3.7. SNTP Time Reference........................................................................................... 42
2.3.3.8. No Time Reference ............................................................................................... 43
2.3.4. LTC and VITC Timecode ................................................................................................. 43
2.3.4.1. Dropframe Counting .............................................................................................. 44
2.3.4.2. LTC/VITC Timecode Color Framing ....................................................................... 46
2.3.5. IRIG Timecode ................................................................................................................ 48
2.4. Network Time Protocol (NTP) ................................................................................................... 50
2.5. Global Positioning System ....................................................................................................... 51

2.5.1. Overview ......................................................................................................................... 51
2.5.2. GPS Lock Operation ........................................................................................................ 51
2.5.3. GPS Re-Lock in Slow Mode ............................................................................................ 53
2.5.4. GPS Position Insertion into Timecode ............................................................................. 53
2.6. Automatic Changeover Operation (5601ACO2)....................................................................... 54
3. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 57
3.1. REAR PANEL ............................................................................................................................. 57

3.1.1. Reference Loop Connections .......................................................................................... 57
3.1.2. Sync Outputs ................................................................................................................... 57
3.1.3. Ethernet Connections ...................................................................................................... 58
3.1.4. Linear Time Code and IRIG Connections ........................................................................ 59
3.1.5. Serial Port Connection ..................................................................................................... 60
3.1.6. GPS Connection .............................................................................................................. 60
3.1.7. GPIO Connections (LTC Input, Secondary LTC Outputs, and Syncro Connections) ........ 61
3.1.8. Unbalanced Audio Connections ....................................................................................... 61
3.1.9. Balanced Audio and Modem Connections ....................................................................... 62
3.1.10. Test Generator Connections (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG options) ........................................... 63
3.1.10.1. Serial Digital Video Test Generators ...................................................................... 63
3.1.10.2. Analog Video Test Generators............................................................................... 63
3.1.11. Power Connections ......................................................................................................... 63
3.1.12. M4 Grounding Stud ......................................................................................................... 64
3.2. MOUNTING AND COOLING ...................................................................................................... 64
3.3. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ....................................... 64
3.4. CONNECTING TWO 5601MSC UNITS IN SYNCRO MODE ...................................................... 65
3.5. GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION (GP OPTION)........................................................................ 65

3.5.1. Mounting the GPS Smart Antenna ................................................................................... 65
3.5.2. Connecting the GPS Smart Antenna to the 5601MSC ..................................................... 67
3.5.3. System Start-up ............................................................................................................... 68
4. HOW TO OPERATE THE MASTER CLOCK/SPG ..................................................................... 69
4.1. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ...................................................................................................... 69
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4.1.1. Front Panel Buttons..........................................................................................................69

4.1.2. The Status Screens ..........................................................................................................70
4.1.3. Panel Lock Function .........................................................................................................76
4.1.4. Front Panel LCD Displays ................................................................................................76
4.2. FRONT PANEL MENU SYSTEM ................................................................................................77

4.2.1. Menu Reference Guide ....................................................................................................79
4.3. CONFIGURING THE INPUT REFERENCES ...............................................................................90

4.3.1. Selecting the Frequency Reference .................................................................................90
4.3.2. Configuring the Genlock Capture Range ..........................................................................91
4.3.3. Selecting the Frequency Reference Lock Type ................................................................91
4.3.4. Selecting the Time Reference ..........................................................................................92
4.3.5. Setting the VITC Reader Line ...........................................................................................93
4.3.6. Configuring the VITC and LTC Time Reference Date Format ...........................................93
4.3.7. Selecting the IRIG Input Mode..........................................................................................93
4.3.8. Selecting the SNTP IP Enable ..........................................................................................94
4.3.9. Selecting the SNTP IP Address ........................................................................................94
4.3.10. Selecting the Time Reference Lock Type .........................................................................95
4.3.11. Setting the Daily Jam Time for the Time Reference..........................................................95
4.3.12. Synchronizing the System Oscillator or System Time to the Reference Immediately ........96
4.4. CONFIGURING THE OUTPUTS .................................................................................................97

4.4.1. Configuring the LTC Outputs ............................................................................................98
4.4.1.1. Selecting Normal or Powered LTC 1 Output (LTC1 XLR Output Only) ...................98
4.4.1.2. Setting the LTC Output Frame Rate and IRIG ........................................................99
4.4.1.3. Selecting when the LTC Time is Synchronized to the System Time .....................100
4.4.1.4. Synchronizing the LTC Output Time to System Time Immediately .......................100
4.4.1.5. Synchronizing All the LTC and VITC Outputs to System Time Immediately.......... 100
4.4.1.6. Setting the LTC Frame Offset ...............................................................................100
4.4.1.7. Selecting the LTC Time Zone Offset.....................................................................101
4.4.1.8. Enabling Daylight Saving Time for the LTC Output...............................................101
4.4.1.9. Setting the LTC/IRIG Output Level .......................................................................101
4.4.1.10. Enabling LTC Polarity Correction .........................................................................102
4.4.1.11. Enabling the LTC Output Color Frame Bit ............................................................102
4.4.1.12. Selecting the IRIG Output Format ........................................................................102
4.4.1.13. Setting a Time Offset to the IRIG Output ..............................................................102
4.4.2. Configuring the Sync, 10MHZ and Wordclock Outputs ...................................................102
4.4.2.1. Selecting the Standard of the Sync Outputs .........................................................103
4.4.2.2. Configuring the VITC Generator for the Color Black Outputs ................................103
4.4.2.3. Setting the Phase of the Sync Outputs .................................................................109
4.4.3. Configuring the SDI Video Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG options) ....... 111
4.4.3.1. Selecting the SDI Test Generator Test Pattern.....................................................111
4.4.3.2. Selecting the Interface Type of the SDI Video Test Generator .............................111
4.4.3.3. Selecting the Image Format of the SDI Video Test Generator ..............................112
4.4.3.4. Selecting Sampling Structure of the SDI Video Test Generator ............................112
4.4.3.5. Setting the Phase of the SDI Video Test Generator..............................................113
4.4.3.6. Configuring the SDI Test Generator Embedded Audio .........................................113
4.4.3.7. Configuring the On-Screen Message for the SDI Test Generator Outputs............ 115
4.4.3.8. Configuring the SDI Test Generator Output Drive.................................................118
4.4.3.9. Setting the SDI Test Generator Syncro Mode.......................................................118
4.4.4. Configuring the Analog Video Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG Options) . 118
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4.4.4.1. Selecting the Test Pattern for the Analog Video Test Generator Output .............. 118
4.4.4.2. Selecting the Standard of the Analog Video Test Generator ................................ 119
4.4.4.3. Setting the Phase of the Analog Video Test Generator ........................................ 120
4.4.4.4. Configuring the On-Screen Message of the Analog Video Test Generator .......... 121
4.4.4.5. Setting the Analog Test Generator Syncro Mode ................................................. 124
4.4.5. Test Signals Available ................................................................................................... 125
4.4.5.1. Signal List for 525, and NTSC ............................................................................. 125
4.4.5.2. Signal List for 625, and PAL ................................................................................ 125
4.4.5.3. Signal List for HD, 1920x1080 ............................................................................. 125
4.4.5.4. Additional Test signals in CompactFlash for HD, 1920x1080 ............................... 125
4.4.5.5. Signal List for HD, 1280x720 ............................................................................... 126
4.4.5.6. Additional Signals in CompactFlash for HD, 1280x720 ........................................ 126
4.4.5.7. Signal List for 2048x1080, 3GB and Dual Link ..................................................... 126
4.4.5.8. Additional Signals in CompactFlash for 2048x1080, 3GB and Dual Link.............. 126
4.4.6. Configuring the Analog Audio Outputs ........................................................................... 126
4.4.6.1. Setting the Analog Audio Tone Frequency........................................................... 127
4.4.6.2. Configuring the Analog Audio Tone Level ............................................................ 127
4.4.6.3. Setting the Analog Audio Generation Mode ......................................................... 127
4.4.6.4. Configuring the Analog Audio Events .................................................................. 128
4.4.7. Configuring the AES and DARS Digital Audio Outputs .................................................. 129
4.4.7.1. Setting the AES, DARS, and Wordclock Locking Mode ....................................... 129
4.4.7.2. Setting the Phase of the AES and DARS Outputs ............................................... 130
4.4.7.3. Setting the Phase of the Wordclock Outputs ........................................................ 130
4.4.7.4. Selecting the Tones to Generate on the AES Digital Audio Outputs .................... 131
4.4.7.5. Setting the Audio Levels for the AES Digital Audio Outputs ................................. 131
4.4.8. Enabling the Setup Pedestal for all Sync and Analog Test Generator Outputs .............. 131
4.4.9. Configuring Global Phase .............................................................................................. 132
4.4.9.1. Enabling or Disabling the Global Phase Offset .................................................... 132
4.4.9.2. Entering a Global Phase Offset ........................................................................... 132
4.5. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS ...................................................................................... 133

4.5.1. Setting the System Time................................................................................................ 133
4.5.2. Setting the System Date ................................................................................................ 133
4.5.3. Setting the Leap Seconds .............................................................................................. 133
4.5.4. Setting the VITC/LTC Userbits....................................................................................... 134
4.5.5. Setting the VITC/LTC Date Format ................................................................................ 134
4.5.6. Enabling Syncro Mode................................................................................................... 135
4.5.7. Setting the GPO 1 and 2 Mode ...................................................................................... 135
4.5.8. Initiating a Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 136
4.5.9. Engineering Menu – Configuring SNMP and Front Panel Menu Access ........................ 136
4.5.9.1. Entering the Engineering Menu Password ........................................................... 136
4.5.9.2. Changing the Engineering Menu Password ......................................................... 137
4.5.9.3. Configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ......................... 137
4.5.9.4. Configuring Access to Front Panel Menus ........................................................... 141
4.5.9.5. Setting the Number of Power Supplies Installed .................................................. 143
4.5.9.6. Resetting the GPS Receiver ................................................................................ 143
4.5.10. Setting the Daylight Saving Time Rules ......................................................................... 143
4.5.10.1. Setting the DST Date Entry Mode ........................................................................ 145
4.5.10.2. Setting the DST Start Hour .................................................................................. 145
4.5.10.3. Setting the DST Start Day ................................................................................... 145
4.5.10.4. Setting the DST Start Week ................................................................................. 145
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4.5.10.5. Setting the DST Start Month .................................................................................146

4.5.10.6. Setting the End Hour ............................................................................................146
4.5.10.7. Setting the DST End Day .....................................................................................146
4.5.10.8. Setting the DST End Week...................................................................................146
4.5.10.9. Setting the DST End Month ..................................................................................146
4.5.10.10. Setting the DST Offset .........................................................................................147
4.5.11. Saving and Recalling Presets .........................................................................................147
4.5.11.1. Recalling a User Defined Preset...........................................................................147
4.5.11.2. Recalling a Factory Preset ...................................................................................147
4.5.11.3. Saving a User Defined Preset ..............................................................................148
4.5.12. Configuring the IP Settings for the CONTROL and TIME Ethernet Ports ........................148
4.5.12.1. Setting up the IP Address for the CONTROL Ethernet Port ..................................148
4.5.12.2. Setting up the Internet Protocol Subnet Mask for the CONTROL Ethernet Port .... 148
4.5.12.3. Setting up the IP Address for the TIME Ethernet Port...........................................148
4.5.12.4. Setting up the Internet Protocol Subnet Mask for the TIME Ethernet Port ............ 149
4.5.12.5. Setting Up the Internet Protocol Gateway Address ...............................................149
4.5.12.6. Enabling or Disabling Usage of the Internet Protocol Gateway .............................149
4.5.12.7. Configuring IP Broadcast Packet Handling ...........................................................149
4.5.13. Configuring the Network Time Protocol Functions (Units fitted with the T option) ........... 150
4.5.13.1. Enabling NTP Spoofing ........................................................................................150
4.5.13.2. Configuring the NTP Restrictions .........................................................................151
4.5.14. Configuring the Precision Time Protocol Master .............................................................152
4.5.14.1. Master En .............................................................................................................152
4.5.14.2. Master Mode ........................................................................................................152
4.5.14.3. Setting the PTP DSCP value ................................................................................153
4.5.14.4. Setting the Sync Rate...........................................................................................153
4.5.14.5. Setting the Announce Rate...................................................................................153
4.5.14.6. Setting the Timeout Value ....................................................................................153
4.5.14.7. PTP Priority 1 .......................................................................................................153
4.5.14.8. PTP Priority 2 .......................................................................................................154
4.5.14.9. Setting the PTP Domain .......................................................................................154
4.5.14.10. GMP Enable .........................................................................................................154
4.5.14.11. PTP 154
4.5.14.12. Accuracy ..............................................................................................................155
4.5.14.13. Parts.....................................................................................................................155
4.5.14.14. Configuring PTP ...................................................................................................155
4.6. SNMP REMOTE CONTROL WITH VISTALINK®......................................................................157

4.6.1. Updating VistaLINK® with a New JAR File .....................................................................157
4.6.1.1. Applying a JAR update to the VistaLINK® Pro Server ..........................................159
4.6.1.2. Applying a JAR Update to the Client-Only Version of VistaLINK® Pro ................. 160
4.6.2. VistaLINK® Pro Control Screens for the 5601MSC ........................................................160
4.6.2.1. Alarm View Screen ...............................................................................................161
4.6.2.2. Control View Screens ...........................................................................................163
5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................165
5.1. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................165

5.1.1. Analog Sync Outputs......................................................................................................165
5.1.2. LTC/IRIG Outputs...........................................................................................................165
5.1.3. Communications and Control .........................................................................................165
5.1.3.1. Serial Port: ...........................................................................................................165
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5.1.3.2. Modem: (M option installed)................................................................................. 166

5.1.3.3. Ethernet: .............................................................................................................. 166
5.1.4. GPS Receiver (GP option installed) ............................................................................... 166
5.1.5. DARS & AES Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options) ...................... 167
5.1.6. Reference Loop and Genlock ........................................................................................ 167
5.1.7. Analog Composite Video Test Signal Generators (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options) ..... 168
5.1.8. Analog Audio Tones Generator (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options) ................................ 168
5.1.9. SDI Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options) ..................................... 168
5.1.10. HDTV Test Generator Outputs (HDTG option installed) ................................................. 169
5.1.11. 3GTV Test Generator Outputs (3GTG option installed) ................................................. 170
5.1.12. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs............................................................................. 170
5.1.13. Power Supplies.............................................................................................................. 171
5.1.14. Compliance ................................................................................................................... 171
5.1.15. Mechanical and Environmental ...................................................................................... 171
5.1.16. Ordering Options ........................................................................................................... 171
5.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ................................................................................................ 172

5.2.1. Overview and Setup ...................................................................................................... 172
5.2.2. Putting the 5601MSC into Upgrade Mode...................................................................... 172
5.2.3. Uploading the Firmware ................................................................................................. 173
5.2.4. Uploading the Firmware using FTP over Ethernet. ........................................................ 173
5.3. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 174

5.3.1. Changing the Fuses....................................................................................................... 174
5.3.2. Replacing the Battery .................................................................................................... 174
5.3.2.1. Safety Guidelines and Precautions Concerning the Use of 3V Lithium Batteries . 175
5.3.2.2. Procedure for Replacing the Battery .................................................................... 175
5.3.3. Troubleshooting Issues.................................................................................................. 176
5.3.3.1. Intermittent Errors on Devices Connected to the SDI Test Generator Outputs
(SD/HD/3G) ......................................................................................................... 176
5.3.3.2. GPS Related Issues ............................................................................................ 176
5.3.3.3. Front Panel Issues ............................................................................................... 177
5.3.3.4. VistaLINK® Pro Issues - SNMP Problems ........................................................... 178
5.3.3.5. Unit is not Locking to the Frequency Reference................................................... 180
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Figures
Figure 1-1: Front View of the 5601MSC ........................................................................................................... 1
Figure 1-2: 5601MSC with Front Panel Removed and Other Components Partially Extracted ....................... 3
Figure 1-3: Rear View of 5601MSC .................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 1-4: Front Panel Removed, CompactFlash Location............................................................................. 8
Figure 2-1: 5601MSC Outputs Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 11
Figure 2-2: IRIG-B127 Format and Alignment to IRIG1 Datum Pulse ............................................................ 17
Figure 2-3: 29.97Hz LTC Format and Alignment to NTSC Video ................................................................... 17
Figure 2-4: PAL Alignment to 1Hz Pulse and PAL Color Frame Pulse .......................................................... 18
Figure 2-5: NTSC Alignment to 1/1.001Hz Pulse and 6/1.001Hz Pulse with VITC Color Framing ................ 18
Figure 2-6: Main Oscillator Circuit Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 19
Figure 2-7: Lock Diagram #1 - NTSC Reference without 10field Reference .................................................. 25
Figure 2-8: Lock Diagram #2 - NTSC Reference with Ten-field Reference ................................................... 27
Figure 2-9: SMPTE ST 318 Ten-field Reference on NTSC line 15 ................................................................ 28
Figure 2-10: Lock Diagram #3 - PAL Genlock ................................................................................................ 29
Figure 2-11: Lock Diagram #4 - HD Tri-Level Genlock Operation .................................................................. 31
Figure 2-12: Lock Diagram #5 - 10MHz and Internal Frequency References ................................................ 33
Figure 2-13: Lock Diagram #6 - GPS Frequency Reference .......................................................................... 35
Figure 2-14: Time Locking Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 37
Figure 2-15: Detail of 29.97Hz LTC Waveform Alignment to NTSC Video .................................................... 43
Figure 2-16: Dropframe Timecode with Respect to Real-time Over 1-Hour Period ....................................... 45
Figure 2-17: Dropframe Timecode with Respect to Real-time over a 24-Hour Period ................................... 45
Figure 2-18: Daily Time Jam Event for 29.97Hz Dropframe Timecode .......................................................... 46
Figure 2-19: Dropframe Timecode with Respect to Real-time over One Week ............................................. 47
Figure 2-20: Detail of IRIG Alignment to IRIG Datum Pulse ........................................................................... 48
Figure 2-21: IRIG Input and Output Connections ........................................................................................... 49
Figure 2-22: Testing the NTP Server .............................................................................................................. 50
Figure 2-23: Redundant Master Clock/SPG with Auto Changeover System Diagram ................................... 54
Figure 3-1: 5601MSC Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 3-2: Typical GPI Circuitry ..................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 3-3: Typical GPO Circuitry ................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 3-4: Pole Mounting the Smart Antenna ............................................................................................... 66
Figure 4-1: Model 5601MSC Front Panel Layout ........................................................................................... 69
Figure 4-2 : Status Screen Highlighting to Indicate Warnings and Faults ...................................................... 71
Figure 4-3: LCD Displays in Status Screen .................................................................................................... 76
Figure 4-4: Menu System and Selection List .................................................................................................. 77
Figure 4-5: Menu Item Live Control ................................................................................................................ 77
Figure 4-6: Adjustment Live Control ............................................................................................................... 78
Figure 4-7: Video Sync Phase Alignment in 59.94Hz Field Rate Systems .................................................. 109
Figure 4-8: Video Sync Phase Alignment in 50Hz Field Rate Systems ....................................................... 109
Figure 4-9: Selecting the Version Information Menu Item ............................................................................ 158
Figure 4-10: Version Information Dialog ....................................................................................................... 158
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Figure 4-11: Updating the VistaLINK Pro Server with a new JAR file......................................................... 159
Figure 4-12 : Server Restart Warning ........................................................................................................... 159
Figure 4-13: Client Notification of JAR Update from Server ......................................................................... 160
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Figure 4-14: VistaLINK Right-Click Pop-Up Menu ...................................................................................... 161
Figure 4-15: VistaLINK® Pro Alarm View ..................................................................................................... 162
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Figure 4-16: VistaLINK Tabbed Control View ............................................................................................. 163
Figure 5-1 : Example of the VistaLINK(R) Pro Server Sucessfully Binding Port 162 ................................... 180
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Tables
Table 2-1: Global Phasing Characteristics ..................................................................................................... 16
Table 2-2: Frequency Reference Types for the 5601MSC ............................................................................. 19
Table 2-3: Genlock Range Characteristics ..................................................................................................... 21
Table 2-4: Supported Analog Video Sync References ................................................................................... 23
Table 2-5: Phase Locking to HD Tri-Level Standards .................................................................................... 32
Table 2-6: Slo-PAL Phase Locking................................................................................................................. 32
Table 2-7: Supported LTC Frame Rates Summary........................................................................................ 44
Table 2-8: Supported IRIG Timecode Formats .............................................................................................. 48
Table 2-9: GPS Status Messages .................................................................................................................. 52
Table 3-1: Standard 8-pin Modular Connector Wiring Color Codes ............................................................... 58
Table 3-2: LTC OUT 1 and LTC OUT 2 XLR Pin Definitions ......................................................................... 59
Table 3-3: COM Port Pin Definitions .............................................................................................................. 60
Table 3-4: GPS Serial Port Pin Definitions ..................................................................................................... 60
Table 3-5: GPIO Pin Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 61
Table 3-6: AUDIO Removable Terminal Block Pin Definitions ....................................................................... 62
Table 3-7: Evertz-provided GPS Cable (part WA-T09) Internal Wiring .......................................................... 67
Table 3-8: Accutime Gold Extender Cable ..................................................................................................... 68
Table 4-1: System Status Messages .............................................................................................................. 76
Table 4-2: Input Menu System Tree ............................................................................................................... 79
Table 4-3: Output Menu System Tree ............................................................................................................ 85
Table 4-4: General Menu System Tree .......................................................................................................... 89
Table 4-5: Root Level of the INPUT Menu ..................................................................................................... 90
Table 4-6: Top Level of the Output Setup Menu ............................................................................................ 97
Table 1-1: Top Level of the General Setup Menu ........................................................................................ 133
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Table 4-8: VistaLINK Control Screens ........................................................................................................ 164
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Model 5601MSC
1. OVERVIEW
Figure 1-1: Front View of the 5601MSC
The 5601MSC Master Sync and Clock is both a broadcast quality master sync pulse generator (SPG)
and a master clock. It provides all of the synchronizing signals needed in a 21st century TV station or
post production facility at the same time as solving the problem of locking the in-house master clock
system to the master video sync pulse generator.
A high stability, temperature controlled oscillator provides the 5601MSC with better than 5.0x10-9 (or
0.005ppm) frequency reference. The free-running drift of this oscillator will be less than 0.1Hz (which
amounts to less than 1 millisecond time drift per day). This guarantees that any frequency drift, with
time and temperature, will be within the tolerances expected from the best SPGs or master clocks
available in the industry. The 5601MSC may also be referenced to an external 5MHz or 10MHz master
oscillator if higher stability is required. Both the SPG and the Master Clock sections may be referenced
to high stability time and frequency standards present in the Global Position System (GPS) by adding
the GP option.
The SPG section provides six independently programmable sync outputs. These six BNC outputs may
be configured to provide independently timed color black (black burst) outputs or independently timed
HDTV tri-level sync outputs, or pulses or subcarriers. Each color black output can optionally carry
Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) on a user specified set of lines. Additionally, there are many more
sync modes available for each output. The wordclock output provides a 48kHz wordclock or may be
configured as an additional sync output. The 10MHz output provides 10MHz or 5MHz, or may be
configured as an additional sync output.
When referenced to the optional GPS receiver, the start of the NTSC four field sequence and the PAL
eight field sequence will coincide with a specific point in GPS time. In this way, by referencing multiple
5601MSCs in a system to GPS, they will all be locked to each other in all standards. This is ideal for
applications requiring a remote facility to be phase and time locked. The GPS head may be remotely
located from the unit with the standard weatherproof 50 ft. cable included or optional 100 ft. and 400 ft.
cables. For remote GPS head requirements of greater than 400 ft. or for fiber optic isolation, GPS Data
Fiber Transmitters & Receivers are also available (7707GPS-DT, 7707GPS-DR).
The system clock may be synchronized to GPS time (GP option), to the LTC input, to extracted VITC
from the reference input, or to another 5601MSC through a syncro link. With the T option it can also
synchronize once daily to a remote SNTP server. With the IRIG option the system clock may also be
synchronized to incoming IRIG-B timecode. When a modem module is installed (M option), the system
clock is able to synchronize to a dial-up high-accuracy time source via modem. A battery backed-up
real time clock maintains time while the unit is without power.
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The master clock provides two independently programmable timecode outputs (LTC standard, IRIG
optional) on XLR connectors and a 15-pin D connector. System time may also be inserted as VITC onto
any black burst sync output. Additionally, time can be “burned-in” to any of the SDI or analog test
generator outputs. All of these time outputs can be individually offset from system time to a specific time
zone as required. The 5601MSC can also provide RFC-1305 compliant NTP via Ethernet.
There are three test signal generator options available. The SDTG option provides two composite
analog video test signal outputs, two AES and one DARS output in both balanced and unbalanced
formats, and balanced analog audio tone generators. The SDTG option also provides four standard
definition SDI test signal generators, each with two outputs. The HDTG option adds high definition
support. The 3GTG option adds Dual Link, 3G Level A and Level B support along with 3D test signals.
Features:
• Six programmable and independently timeable sync outputs
• Each sync output can be configured for many different signal types including NTSC-M/PAL-B
black burst, HD tri-level, 5MHz, 10MHz, 48kHz wordclock, NTSC/PAL-B Subcarrier, and more
• VITC can be inserted on black burst outputs. Ten Field Pulse is available for NTSC-M outputs
• One 10MHz output that can also be configured as an additional sync output
• One 48kHz wordclock output that can also be configured as an additional sync output
• Two independent LTC/IRIG outputs on XLR connectors (primary), copies on DB15 (secondary)
• One balanced LTC/IRIG input
• Reference loop input for Black Burst, Tri-level sync, or 5MHz/10MHz references
• Ability to read and synchronize to VITC and Ten field pulse present on a black burst reference
• GPS antenna for frequency/phase and time reference (GP option)
• Compatible with Evertz Dual GPS Data Fiber Receivers & Transmitters (7707GPS series)
• Output frequency stability guaranteed better than 5.0 x 10-9 (or 0.005ppm)
• Special “Slow” lock mode prevents sudden changes in system frequency/phase when a
reference is lost and regained by slowly retiming the outputs until lock is established
• Special “Wide” lock mode allows rapid lock to video or 10MHz references over a ±15ppm range
• Automatic fallback to backup oscillator if main oscillator circuit fails
• Optional Modem for NRC and NIST time reference dial up or NRC hosting with the M option
• Four independent standard definition SDI test generators with the SDTG option
• The HDTG option adds HD format support for all four TGs (includes SDTG support)
• The 3GTG option adds 3G/Dual Link format support (includes HDTG and SDTG support)
• The SDTG, HDTG, and 3GTG options include two analog video test generators, two AES and
one DARS output both balanced and unbalanced, and two balanced analog audio generators.
• Supports 2k D-Cinema output standards (SMPTE ST 2048-2) with HDTG and 3GTG options
• Additional test patterns can be loaded with insertion of a CompactFlash card.
• On-screen text message and time burn-in windows available on all SDI and Analog TG outputs.
• Hot-swappable front panel with dual 6 line x 16 character alpha-numeric LCD displays, 10
pushbuttons, and a control knob. Online HELP for describing menu functions
• Programmable general purpose outputs and inputs. Two GPOs and two GPIs
• Hot-swappable power supply and fan module with dual redundant power supply option (2PS)
• Automatic changeover units available for dual redundant system applications (5601ACO2)
• Front panel menus can be disabled through a password-protected engineering menu
• “Control” 10/100Mbit Ethernet port for NTP and SNMP control/monitoring with VistaLINK® Pro
• “Time” 10/100Mbit Ethernet port for NTP, SNMP and future PTP support.
• Optional Network Time Protocol (NTP) support (T option)
• 2 factory presets and 3 user-presets available
• Hardware monitoring of power supplies, fans, and temperature
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Model 5601MSC
1.1. QUICK START GUIDE

This quick start guide discusses the major steps in getting a new installation of a 5601MSC up and
running.
Figure 1-2: 5601MSC with Front Panel Removed and Other Components Partially Extracted
1.1.1. Mounting and Power Connections
The 5601MSC chassis holds the main board, one power supply, and one fan module. Dual power
supplies are an available option in which case a second power supply replaces the fan module. The
chassis has built in rack mounting ears and fits in a standard 19” rack. Two fans on each side cool the
unit. Clearance of 2” (5cm) must be maintained around the fan exhausts on either side of the chassis.
The power supply operates from an AC line frequency of 50Hz to 60Hz, at 95V-125V or 185V-260V
(auto-sensing). The fan module does not require AC power to function. The peak power consumption of
a 5601MSC during warm-up is 75 Watts. The maximum steady state power draw is 65 Watts.
If dual power supplies are fitted, they should both be supplied with AC power. Each power supply has
its own IEC C14 AC power inlet. The inlets are isolated from each other and can be powered by the
same AC power source but ideally should be powered from different AC sources for true redundancy. If
both supplies are not powered, the unpowered supply will trigger a system fault. A redundant power
supply may be added at any time to a unit by removing the fan module and installing the second power
supply. The Number PS menu item must be changed to the correct setting in order for the power supply
fault detection to work properly (see section 4.5.9.5).
The power supplies do not have an on/off power switch. They will start up automatically once plugged
in. The power supplies and fan module are hot swappable and accessed from the front of the unit by
removing the front panel. Each power supply and fan module has a Phillips mounting screw at the front
that can be used to secure the module in order to prevent accidental removal.
1.1.2. Front Panel Installation

The 5601MSC comes with a removable front panel that is equipped with two color LCD screens, along
with 10 pushbuttons, and a control knob for navigating the menu system and configuring the unit. The
front panel is secured by the two thumbscrews on either end. The front panel can be removed and re-
installed while the unit is running to provide access to the power supplies, CompactFlash slot, and for
troubleshooting purposes. When re-installing the front panel be sure to fully tighten the thumb screws.
When AC power is applied to the 5601MSC, the unit will start up automatically. The front panel should
become operative within approximately 30 seconds.

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1.1.3. Configuring the Ethernet Ports

Press the GENERAL button on the front panel to access the general setup menu. This menu can be
used to configure the two Ethernet ports on the 5601MSC. Both the CONTROL port and the TIME port
are used for SNMP monitoring and control of the unit. If the T option is installed, both ports will host an
NTP server, while regular NTP broadcasts will be sent out on the CONTROL port only. The network
that the TIME port is connected to should contain very little traffic in order to obtain the lowest latencies.
The current menu selection will be indicated by the > character. Rotate the control knob or press the 
and  buttons to select the IP Control menu item and press the SELECT button or depress the knob.
Assign an unused IP address and subnet mask to the CONTROL and TIME ports. The two ports must
be on separate subnets in order to function properly. When entering an IP address, the control knob
can be used to set each octet. Depress the control knob while turning to adjust in larger steps. The
Ethernet link status and current IP settings can be viewed by pressing the STATUS button and
selecting the ControlEthernet status screen or the TimeEthernet status screen.
If SNMP monitoring or control of the unit is desired, the SNMP feature must first be enabled (it is
disabled by default). Select the GENERAL menu and press ESC to return to the root menu. Scroll
down to EngineeringMenu and press SELECT. A password is required to enable the engineering menu
items. Press SELECT on Password and use the  and  buttons or control knob to enter each digit of
the numeric password and then press SELECT. The default password is 5601. The SNMP menu
should now be accessible and SNMP can be enabled through SNMP Ctl. The trap addresses must be
assigned if SNMP traps are required to be sent to remote logging software such as VistaLINK® Pro.
Contact Evertz customer service if a MIB to the 5601MSC is required.
1.1.4. Selecting and Connecting Frequency References

Pressing the INPUT button on the front panel will select the input menu. From here the frequency and
time references of the unit can be configured. Use the control knob to select the Frequency Ref menu
item and press SELECT or depress the knob. The Reference Src menu item selects four different ways
the 5601MSC can lock its master oscillator.
• GPS – The 5601MSC will look for a GPS antenna attached to the GPS port on the back of the
unit. The ovenized oscillator inside the unit will lock to the 1PPS pulse from the GPS antenna.
This provides a very accurate frequency reference to the unit. The high precision time and date
provided by the GPS antenna is used to phase the outputs of the 5601MSC by referencing them
to a specific point in GPS time. Multiple 5601MSC units locked to GPS will all have the same
phase on their outputs. This also means the time reference will be forced to GPS.
• 10 MHz – The 5601MSC will look for a 5MHz or 10MHz reference on its reference loop input.
The 5MHz/10MHz reference should come from a source that has higher stability than the
internal oscillator of the 5601MSC such as a Rubidium or Cesium frequency standard. A 5MHz
or 10MHz reference does not provide any phase information and the phase of the outputs will
not be the same between different 5601MSC units (see section 4.3.3).
• Video – The 5601MSC will genlock to an analog black burst or HD tri-level reference applied to
its reference loop input. The frequency stability of the 5601MSC will be only as good as that of
the reference input. The phase of the outputs will be aligned to that of the reference input,
including color frame alignment and AES phase alignment if a ten-field pulse is detected.
• Internal – The 5601MSC will free run on its internal high stability ovenized oscillator. Select this
option if no external reference is available to the unit.

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There are two other menu items that control how the 5601MSC locks to its reference. These are
Genlock Range and Lock type. Press the HELP button for a short description on what each menu item
does. For a detailed description see section 4.3.
1.1.5. Selecting and Connecting Time References

Once the desired frequency reference has been selected and the antenna/reference connections have
been made, the Time reference should be selected. The time reference is how the 5601MSC obtains
time and date for the system clock. Press the INPUT button to access the input menu. Return to the
root level by pressing ESC a couple times. Select the Time menu using the control knob and press
SELECT. Use the Reference Src menu item to choose a time reference for the unit. There are other
menu items that control how the 5601MSC handles the time reference. Press the HELP button to
identify the function of each item or see section 4.3.4 for more detail.
• GPS – When a GPS receiver (GP option) is connected to the unit, it can obtain continuous time
and date updates from GPS. If the frequency reference has been set to GPS, the time reference
will also be forced to GPS. However it is also possible to use a frequency reference other than
GPS (such as video) and still use GPS as a very accurate time reference.
• Modem – If the unit is equipped with a modem (M option), the 5601MSC can synchronize its
system time and date by dialling out to a high-level time reference provider such as the NRC or
NIST ACTS. The high frequency stability of the 5601MSC will ensure that the acquired time is
accurate for a maximum period of 10 days; however the unit can be configured to dial out every
day, or once per week if desired. See section 4.5.6.
• Syncro – If the 5601MSC is paired with another unit and connected through a 5601ACO2
automatic changeover it can acquire time and date updates from the master unit. Therefore in
dual redundant installations only one GPS antenna (or other high-level time source) is required
for both units. Syncro slave time mode must be selected in the GENERAL menu before this
selection will work. See section 3.4 for more information on Syncro.
• LTC – Selecting this option will cause the 5601MSC to obtain its system time from the LTC input
on the GPIO connector on the back of the unit. It can also decode date information from the
user bits in several different formats.
• IRIG – If the IRIG option is installed, the 5601MSC can acquire time and date from an IRIG-B
signal applied to the LTC/IRIG input on the GPIO connector. Refer to section 2.3.3.6.
• VITC – The 5601MSC will look for Vertical Interval Time Code on the selected line of a black
burst signal that is applied to the reference loop input. It can also decode date information from
the user bits in several different formats. In order to use VITC as a time reference, the frequency
reference must first be set to Video.
• SNTP – If the NTP (T) option is installed, the 5601MSC can synchronize once daily to time and
date from an NTP server. See section 2.3.3.7 for more information.
• None – The 5601MSC will not acquire time from any outside source and the time and date must
be manually entered using the front panel in the GENERAL menu. The high frequency stability
of the unit and battery backup will ensure the 5601MSC keeps fairly accurate time.

Model 5601MSC
1.1.6. Checking the Status of the Unit

After the input references are connected and set up, the status of the unit can be checked by pressing
the STATUS button on the front panel. There are several different status screens which can be selected
by using the control knob or the  and  buttons. The status of the frequency and time references can
be viewed by choosing the Lock status screen and pressing SELECT. Press ESC to return to the status
menu to select another screen for viewing. Any screen name that is highlighted with a red or yellow
background indicates that one of the statuses in that screen is in a fault or warning condition.
Figure 1-3: Rear View of 5601MSC

1.1.7. Wiring the Outputs
Most outputs are provided as BNC connectors and wiring is straightforward. There are also two male
XLR connectors for the two primary LTC/IRIG outputs. The LTC/IRIG input and secondary copies of
LTC1 and LTC2 are available on the 15-pin D-sub GPIO connector. This connector also has two GPIs
(general purpose inputs) and two GPOs (general purpose outputs). The cable for this connector is not
supplied and must be built by the end user.
If a test generator option is installed, such as the SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options, there will be two
channels of balanced analog audio and balanced versions of the AES1, AES2, and DARS outputs
available on a 16-pin removable terminal block connector. The removable terminal block can be
unscrewed from the 5601MSC to be wired up, then inserted and secured with the two slotted flange
screws. The terminal block can accept wires in the range of 28-18 AWG. Stranded wires should be
tinned first or crimped to wire pin terminals. The tension clamp can be released by pushing a small
slotted screwdriver into the middle square hole. The wire can then be inserted into the outside round
hole and then clamped by removing the screwdriver.
If the 5601MSC is to be used as part of a dual redundant system involving a 5601ACO2 automatic
changeover, the wiring diagram in section 1 should be observed. Use the 15-pin male-male cables
included with the 5601ACO2 to connect the GPIO ports of the 5601MSCs to the 5601ACO2. The SNSA
and SNSB pins can be used by the 5601MSC to detect the 5601ACO2 and automatically enable
highdrive on the SDI TG outputs. If automatic highdrive support is not required, these pins may be left
unconnected but highdrive will have to be enabled manually for the SDI TGs. The GPI and LTC input
connections on the 5601ACO2 are internally split and sent to both 5601MSC units.

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1.1.8. Configuring the Sync Outputs

The sync outputs of the 5601MSC are configured in the OUTPUT menu, accessed by pressing the
OUTPUT button. All sync outputs are derived from the master oscillator and will be locked in frequency
and phase. The sync outputs are all programmable to output several different sync types and can be
phased independently from each other.
The 10MHz and Wordclock outputs are additional sync outputs that can be programmed to output any
standard including black burst or HD tri-level. Likewise, Sync outputs 1 to 6 can be configured to output
10MHz or Wordclock. The BNC labels and matching default mode assignments for the 10MHz and
Wordclock outputs were chosen to ease migration from the older model 5600MSC.
In the OUTPUT menu, the sync outputs are configured using the SYNC 1 to SYNC 6 sub-menus as
well as the 10MHz and Wordclock sub-menus. Each sync output can set to output any number of black
burst or HD tri-level standards. They are all phased independently. When configuring a sync output the
Mode must be selected first. By default, the mode of all sync outputs are set to NTSC-M black burst for
North American units, and PAL-B black burst for European units. Configure the Mode of each sync
output to the format desired for the installation.
There are numerous other configuration settings for each sync output, some may be disabled (dark
text) or enabled (white text) depending on the output mode selected. Scroll over each of the available
menu items and press the HELP button for more information on the function of each menu item. See
section 4.4.2 for more information on configuring the sync outputs.
1.1.9. Configuring the Test Generator Outputs

If the unit has been equipped with a test generator option, such as the SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options,
then there will be several test generator outputs available. The video test generator outputs include two
composite analog video test generators that are configured in menus ATG 1 and ATG 2. There are four
serial digital video test generators, each with two BNC outputs. These are configured in the SDI TG 1,
SDI TG 2, SDI TG 3, and SDI TG4 menus. All test generators are derived from the master oscillator
and will be automatically locked in frequency and phase. The test generators are independent from one
another and can be configured to different formats and different phase offsets. By default, all phases
will be aligned to the selected frequency reference.
There are also three AES outputs configured in the AES Audio sub-menu. AES 1 and AES 2 can
contain audio tones while the DARS output contains muted audio. There are unbalanced (75Ω)
versions of these outputs available on BNC connectors as well as balanced (110Ω) copies available on
the AUDIO terminal block.
Two channels of balanced analog audio (left and right) are configured in the Analog Audio sub-menu.
They can be configured to output steady tones, or beeps scheduled to occur at specific times during the
day. The analog audio outputs are available on the AUDIO removable terminal block connector.
The quickest and easiest way to discover how to configure the outputs is to scroll through the available
menu items and press the HELP button for a description of each menu item function.
Many test patterns are built into the 5601MSC firmware, but additional test signals can be loaded from
the CompactFlash. The CompactFlash slot is located behind the front panel as shown below. To
access the CompactFlash card, the front panel must first be removed by loosening the two thumb
screws and pulling it off the front of the unit. This can all be done while the unit is powered on.

Model 5601MSC
The CompactFlash card can be removed by pressing the black eject button at the left side and pulling
the card out. New test pattern files can be written onto the CompactFlash by installing it into the
CompactFlash reader attached to any laptop or computer. The files can be copied into the
CompactFlash from the Evertz website. These test signal files are a custom Evertz .evt format. When
the CompactFlash is re-installed in the 5601MSC, it will automatically reload the test signals set. It is
not necessary to reboot or power off 5601MSC. Alternativly, test signal files can be upgraded using
FTP.
Figure 1-4: Front Panel Removed, CompactFlash Location
1.1.9.1. FTP Feature

To use this feature from a DOS command or Unix, enter ftp IP; where IP is the IP address of the
5601MSC, for example “ftp 192.168.192.175”. When promted to enter the user and password take the
following steps: for User press enter, and for Password use the password of the 5601MSC (Note: the
default is 5601). Either of the Ethernet ports may be used for FTP.
The following are commands to work with the FTP feature: dir, send, get, delete.
To send a test signal, enter send filename filename, for example send ts1920smscHDq1.evt
ts1920smscHDq1.evt.
FTP can also be used to upgrade the application.
To send the application, the ftp must be enabled. To do this enter GENERAL, then enter Firmware,
then enter Enable FTP. This will enable sending files to the 5601MSC for 15 minutes.
To send the application, enter send filename a:\5601MSC.bin. Where filename is the name of the file in
the computer, for example send 5601MSC_2v5b4.bin A:\5601MSC.bin. It is recommended to use the
hash command if in DOS command, to show activity. It will take about 6 seconds to send the
application. After it has been sent, enter bye to exit ftp.
At this time, the 5601MSC will store the downloaded file into its flash memory, and reboot. It will take
about 3 minutes to store the application. During this time, DO NOT TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE
5601MSC. If power is interrupted, the code will have to be reloaded via the com port. Progress can be
seen on the front panel.
1.1.10. Configuring the Time Outputs

All time outputs from the unit come from the System Time clock. This clock can be viewed by pressing
the STATUS button and selecting the “System/LTC time” screen. When the time reference is obtained
from GPS or modem sources, the system time will be Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). UTC time is
the same at all locations around the world.
In order to output local time, the Time Zone must be selected to match the time zone offset of your
location. For example, in North America, Eastern Standard Time (EST) is UTC –5:00 hours. Central

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Standard Time (CST) is UTC –6:00 hours. Mountain Standard Time (MST) is UTC –7:00 hours. Pacific
Standard Time is UTC –8:00 hours. The 5601MSC also supports Daylight Saving Time, which must be
enabled separately for each time output. Below are descriptions of the time outputs available from the
5601MSC:
Sync Outputs - When a Sync output mode is set to NTSC-M or PAL-B black burst, VITC time can be
inserted onto two lines in the vertical blanking interval. The VITC is controlled by the Vitc Enable, Vitc
Line 1, Vitc Line 2, Dropframe Ctl, Color Frame, Set Jam Time, Jam Output, Jam all VitcLtc, Time
Offset, Time Zone, and DST enable menu items.
LTC/IRIG Outputs - There are two Linear Time Code outputs from the 5601MSC. The primary outputs
are provided as XLR connectors on the back of the unit. Secondary copies are provided on the 15-pin
GPIO D-sub connector. The LTC outputs are configured in the LTC 1 and LTC 2 sub-menus located off
the OUTPUT root menu. If the IRIG option is installed, they can be configured to one of several IRIG-B
output modes.
NTP Server - If the 5601MSC has the T option installed, it will support the Network Time Protocol. This
is configured by pressing the GENERAL button and entering the NTP rules sub-menu. The 5601MSC
hosts an NTP server and also sends out periodic NTP broadcasts. NTP time should always be UTC.
Test Generator Outputs - If the 5601MSC has any of the test generator options installed, timecode
can be “burned-in” at the bottom of the test signal output. The time is controlled by the TC Burn In,
Dropframe Ctl, Set Jam Time, Jam Output, Jam all VitcLtc, Time Offset, Time Zone, and DST enable
menu items.
1.1.11. Final Steps of Set Up and Securing all Connections

Once the 5601MSC has been configured, the various STATUS screens should be checked to ensure
there are no items displayed with a red or yellow background. The left LCD screen should show “Sys
OK” and “Ref OK” with a green background in the bottom corners.
The power supply and fan modules (accessed by removing the front panel) should be secured to the
chassis by fastening the Phillips mounting screw. All D-Sub connectors on the back of the unit should
be secured to the 5601MSC using their mounting screws. The removable terminal block should also be
secured using the flange screws. The AC power cords can be fixed to the unit using the retaining clips
provided (see section 3.1.11).
1.1.12. Access Control

The engineering menu password can be changed from the default to prevent unauthorized tampering of
SNMP and menu access control settings. In the Menu Visibility sub-menu, each of the front panel
menus can be disabled to prevent local changes. The SNMP Ctl menu item can be changed to SNMP
off or SNMP status to prevent remote SNMP control of the unit. Furthermore, pressing the PANEL
LOCK button can lock the front panel. This prevents accidental changes by someone bumping or
leaning into the front panel. The front panel can be unlocked by pressing the SELECT and PANEL
LOCK buttons simultaneously.

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Model 5601MSC
2. THEORY OF OPERATION
The 5601MSC is equipped with six programmable sync outputs along with a 10MHz and a Wordclock
output. Two LTC/IRIG outputs are provided with primary copies on XLR connectors and secondary
copies on a DB15 connector (GPIO). When equipped with a test generator option, analog/digital audio
and analog/digital video outputs will be available. Refer to the block diagram of Figure 2-1.
SYNC SYNC 1 MODE Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter

SYNC1
SELECTION (NTSC/PAL/Tri-Level Only) (NTSC/PAL Only) (NTSC Only)
GENERATORS
NTSC Blackburst SYNC 2 MODE Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter
SYNC2
PAL Blackburst SELECTION (NTSC/PAL/Tri-Level Only) (NTSC/PAL Only) (NTSC Only)
Tri-Level Sync
Generator SYNC 3 MODE Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter
SYNC3
Slo-PAL
PAL Color Frame SYNC 4 MODE Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter
SYNC4
1Hz Pulse SELECTION (NTSC/PAL/Tri-Level Only) (NTSC/PAL Only) (NTSC Only)
1/1.001 Hz Pulse
SYNC 5 MODE Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter
6/1.001Hz Pulse SYNC5
5 MHz
10 MHz SYNC 6 MODE Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter
SYNC6
NTSC-M Subcarrier SELECTION (NTSC/PAL/Tri-Level Only) (NTSC/PAL Only) (NTSC Only)
PAL-B Subcarrier
10MHZ MODE Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter
IRIG1 Datum 10MHZ
Wordclock WORDCLOCK Phase Control VITC Inserter 10-Field Inserter

WORDCLOCK
MODE SELECTION (NTSC/PAL/Tri-Level Only) (NTSC/PAL Only) (NTSC Only)
Wordclock
Phase LEFT+
Control Analog Audio
LEFT-
GLOBAL Generator RIGHT+
PHASE Left/Right RIGHT-
CONTROLS AES1+ AUDIO
AES1- TERMINAL
AES2+ BLOCK
AES2-
DARS+
SDTG/HDTG/3GTG
DIGITAL AUDIO DARS-
OPTIONS ONLY GENERATORS
AES1 AES1
MASTER AES2 AES2

AES Phasing
OSCILLATOR
DARS DARS
ANALOG VIDEO CF/H/V/Fine Text Timecode

ATG1
TEST GENERATOR 1 Phase Control Message burn-in
ANALOG VIDEO CF/H/V/Fine Text Timecode

ATG2
TEST GENERATOR 2 Phase Control Message burn-in
SDI TG1-1
SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO H/V Phase 16-ch Audio Text Timecode
TEST GENERATOR 1 Control Embedder Message burn-in
SDI TG1-2
SDI TG2-1
SDI TG2-2
SDI TG3-1
SDI TG3-2
SDI TG4-1
SDI TG4-2
LTC 1 POWER ON/OFF

LTC / IRIG LTC 1 +12V LTC LTC1 XLR
GENERATOR 1 Phase Power (primary)
LTC / IRIG LTC 2 LTC2 XLR

GENERATOR 2 Phase (primary)
LTC1 DB15 LTC2 DB15

(secondary) (secondary)
Figure 2-1: 5601MSC Outputs Block Diagram
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2.1. OUTPUTS
2.1.1. Sync Outputs
SYNC1 SYNC2 SYNC3 SYNC4 WORDCLOCK
SYNC5 SYNC6 10MHz
The sync output section provides six sync outputs along with a 10MHz and a Wordclock output. The
10MHz and Wordclock outputs can be configured as additional sync outputs, if required. All sync
outputs are generated from the master oscillator and will be locked in frequency to the selected
reference. Most sync output types will be phase locked to the reference, depending on the reference
type and the phase information supplied (see section 2.2.1). When a video sync mode is selected, an
independent phase offset can be applied to the output. The sync outputs are configured from the
OUTPUT root menu. See section 4.4.2 for more information.
All sync outputs are fully programmable to output several different sync formats by changing the sync
mode. The different output modes are described below:
Black Burst Signals

There are two color black output modes, one in NTSC-M format and the other in
PAL-B format. These modes are referred to as “black burst” or “color black”
because they contain black video and have a colorburst to provide a colorframe
NTSC-M
reference. Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) can be inserted on up to two lines in
PAL-B
these modes. Additionally, a SMPTE ST 318 ten-field reference can be inserted
onto line 15 for the NTSC-M output mode. Both these outputs modes can be
phased independently over the entire color frame sequence.
Progressive SD Signals (Video)

These sync modes are progressive versions of the 525 line (480p, SMPTE 293M)
480p/59.94 and 625 line (576p, ITU-R BT.1358-1) standards. They contain only sync and do
576p/50 not have a colorburst. They are useful for synchronizing equipment that deals with
progressive SD formats.
Slo-PAL Signals (Video)

The “Slo-PAL” sync output modes use the PAL video format but run at a slower
frame rate to be synchronous with 24Hz and 23.98Hz film standards. These output
625i/47.95 modes consist of sync pulses only and do not have a colorburst.
625i/48
These outputs can be phased independently. Note that VITC cannot be inserted
onto slo-PAL outputs.
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HD Tri-Level Signals
North American Analog tri-level sync output modes are available for a variety of HD formats. These
1080i/60 outputs are generated according to SMPTE ST 274 and SMPTE ST 296. All tri-level
1080i/59.94 sync formats can be phased independently.
1080p/60
1080p/59.94 If the 1035i/59.94 format is required, select 1080i/59.94. These sync formats are
1080p/30 identical to each other. Similarly, if 1035i/60 is required, select 1080i/60.
1080p/29.97
720p/60 The 1080p/30sF, 1080p/29.97sF, and 1080p/25sF sync formats are identical to the
720p/59.94 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, and 1080i/50 output modes available here.
720p/30
The 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, and 1080p/50 sync formats can be used for 3G 1080p
European synchronization, but contain no field information. The 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, and
1080i/50 1080i/50 formats should be used instead, whenever possible.
1080p/50
1080p/25
720p/50
Film Standards
1080p/24
1080p/24sF
1080p/23.98
1080p/23.98sF
720p/24
Continuous Wave (CW) Signals

The continuous wave (CW) output modes produce a sine wave at a specific
frequency. The 10MHz and 5MHz outputs are locked in frequency to the reference
but are not phased with respect to the reference.
10MHz
5MHz The NTSC Subcarrier (3.579MHz) is phase locked only when using either GPS or
NTSC Subcarrier NTSC black burst as a reference. It will be inverted (180º out of phase) with respect
PAL Subcarrier to a proper NTSC subcarrier and is better described as a “burst-locked sinewave”.
The PAL Subcarrier (4.434MHz) is phase locked only when using GPS or PAL
black burst as a reference. It is generated at sine (U) phase.
Wordclock
The wordclock output mode produces a square wave at 48kHz. It is high during
subframe1 (left channel) and low during subframe2 (right channel). Sync outputs that
Wordclock are set to wordclock cannot be independently phased. There is a single global
wordclock phase control in the AES Audio menu. The wordclock output amplitude is
set with the Wordclock level menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.14).

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Pulse Signals
The pulse output modes provide timing pulses that can be used to lock downstream
equipment or can be helpful for troubleshooting purposes. These outputs cannot be
phased and always remain phase-locked to the frequency reference. These signals
may not be affected by any global phase offset (refer to Table 2-1).
The pulse type is set with the Pulse type menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.12). Refer
to the pulse diagrams in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3 for timing relationships.
The 1Hz pulse goes high at the beginning of each second (see Figure 2-4).
1Hz
The 1/1.001Hz pulse indicates the start of the second for 29.97Hz LTC/VITC rates
1/1.001Hz
and is also synchronized to NTSC color field 1 (see Figure 2-5). Will be high for the
6/1.001Hz
duration of NTSC color field 1.
PAL Colorframe
IRIG1 Datum
The 6/1.001Hz pulse indicates where 59.94Hz video coincides with the 23.98Hz
standards. This pulse is only phase locked when using a GPS reference or NTSC
with a ten-field pulse (see Figure 2-5).
The PAL Colorframe pulse will be high during PAL color field 1. It will only be phase
locked when referenced to GPS or a PAL-B reference (see Figure 2-4).
The IRIG1 Datum pulse will go high at the start of the IRIG second for 100ms. This
pulse will be aligned within 20 microseconds of the GPS 1PPS pulse when locked to
a GPS reference.
2.1.2. Timecode Outputs (LTC & IRIG)

LTC / IRIG LTC / IRIG
GPIO OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2
There are two LTC/IRIG outputs, each with primary outputs on XLR connectors and secondary copies
available on the GPIO DB15 connector. The LTC outputs are driven by the master oscillator and will be
locked in frequency and phase to the selected reference. The LTC1 and LTC2 outputs are generated
independently from one another and can be configured to run at different rates. Refer to section 2.1.2,
which describes the operation of the 5601MSC with regards to LTC and IRIG timecode.
The LTC1 primary output on the XLR connector has an LTC power driver which can be enabled
through the menu system or remotely through SNMP. Once enabled, it supplies +12V power on pin 3 of
the XLR for powering downstream Evertz clocks. See section 3.1.4 for wiring information.
If the IRIG option is installed, either of the LTC outputs can be switched to IRIG mode to supply IRIG-B
timecode. There are several different IRIG-B formats available (see section 2.3.5).

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2.1.3. Test Generator Options (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG)

TG1-1 TG1-2
AUDIO (A) (B)
ATG1 ATG2 TG2-1 TG2-2

(A) (B)
AES1 AES2 DARS TG3-1(A) TG3-2 (B) TG4-1 TG4-2

(A) (B)
If a test generator option is installed (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG), then a variety of audio and video test
generators will be available.
• Analog Audio test generators. Two channels, Left & Right. Supplied as balanced outputs on the
AUDIO terminal block. Can be configured to output continuous, or timed audio tones.
• Digital Audio test generators. Two AES outputs with configurable audio tones and a silent DARS
output. Provided as unbalanced outputs on BNC connectors and also as balanced, isolated
outputs on the AUDIO terminal block
• Analog Video Test Generators (ATGs). Two independent test generators on BNC connectors
capable of producing NTSC-M and PAL-B composite video. Both feature a 2-line configurable
on-screen message display with two font sizes and a timecode burn-in window at the bottom of
the image. Each output is independently phaseable.
• Serial Digital Interface Test Generators (SDI TGs). There are four independent test generators,
each with two outputs on BNC connectors. The SDTG option provides the capability to generate
Standard Definition formats. The HDTG option adds the ability to generate High Definition
formats. The 3GTG option adds the ability to generate 3G formats as well as dual-link formats.
The 3GTG option also includes 3D test patterns in various formats. All test generators have an
audio embedder and can generate audio tones in up to four groups of audio. They also feature a
2-line configurable on-screen message display and timecode burn-in window at the bottom of
the image.
2.1.4. Global Pedestal Control

There is a single control to enable or disable applying 7.5IRE setup to all sync outputs and analog video
test generator outputs (ATGs). This control only affects the NTSC-M output format. This control is
located in the OUTPUT root menu (see section 0).
2.1.5. Global Phase Controls

The Global Phase feature of the 5601MSC provides a single point of control from which all video
outputs can be phased simultaneously. There are separate controls for each of the frequency lock
modes (GPS, Video, 10MHz, and Internal) to allow different phase offsets to be applied depending on
the lock source. This global phase allows for phase correction to be applied when locking to a 10MHz
reference. See section 4.4.9 for information on how to enable and specify a global phase offset.

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 The “10MHz” and “Internal” global phase settings are reset to zero at startup.
This is done because no phasing information is supplied in these reference
modes and the phase of the outputs will be random when the unit is restarted.
Once enabled, the global phase offset can be specified in milliseconds, microseconds, and
nanoseconds. The global phase offset is applied before the individual phase controls for each output.
Refer to Table 2-1 for a list of all the outputs affected and the minimum phasing resolution for each. The
outputs unaffected by global phase will remain locked to the reference. The Global Phasing menu in the
OUTPUT root menu is used to configure global phase.
Affected by Minimum Phasing

Output
Global Phase Resolution
Sync – NTSC & PAL modes Yes 1 ns
Sync – Tri-level modes Yes 1 ns
Sync – Slo-PAL modes Yes 1 ns
Sync – 5MHZ/10MHZ CW modes No -
Sync – NTSC/PAL subcarrier modes No -
Sync – PAL Color Frame Pulse No -
Sync – 1Hz and 1/1.001Hz Pulses No -
Sync – 6/1.001Hz pulse No -
Sync – Wordclock Yes 59 ns
AES/DARS outputs Yes 163 ns
LTC outputs Yes 1 us
IRIG outputs and IRIG Datum Pulse Yes 1 ms
Analog video TG (ATG) outputs Yes 1 ns
37 ns SD
SDI TG outputs Yes
13.5 ns HD & 3G
Table 2-1: Global Phasing Characteristics

IRIG1 Datum Pulse
Straight Binary Straight Binary

Seconds Minutes Hours Days Year Control Bits 1-9 Control Bits 10-18 Seconds Bits 0-8 Seconds Bits 9-17
OPERATION
P0 Pr 1 0 1 0 M 1 0 1 P1 0 0 0 1 M 1 1 0 M P2 1 0 0 0 M 1 0 0 M P3 1 0 0 1 M 1 0 1 0 P4 1 1 M M M M M M M P5 0 0 0 0 M 1 0 0 0 P6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P8 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 P9 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 M P0
IRIG-B127 – 100 bits/second
IRIG Output – Amplitude Modulated 1kHz Sinewave

LEGEND
Pr = Reference Bit
P0 … P9 = Position Identifier Bits
M = Index Marker Bit (always 0)
Figure 2-2: IRIG-B127 Format and Alignment to IRIG1 Datum Pulse
NTSC Black Burst - One Frame (33.367ms)
Revision 2.2
Field 1 Field 2
VITC field 1 line 14 VITC field 2 line 14
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1
29.97Hz LTC = 2397.6 bits/second
BGF0
BGF1
BGF2
Frames BG1 10Fr BG2 Seconds BG3 10sec BG4 Minutes BG5 10min BG6 Hours BG7 10Hr BG7 Sync Word
Drop Fr.
Color Fr.
Pol. Cor.
LEGEND
BG# = Binary Group (User Bits) 29.97Hz LTC
BGF# = Binary Group Flags BGF0 in 25Hz BGF2 in 25Hz Polarity Correction in 25Hz
Drop Fr. = Dropframe Counting Flag
Color Fr. = Color Frame Alignment Flag
Pol. Cor. = Bit used for Polarity Correction
Figure 2-3: 29.97Hz LTC Format and Alignment to NTSC Video
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1Hz Pulse indicates where the 50Hz
and 60Hz standards are coincident
This 1Hz Pulse lines up This 1Hz Pulse lines up

1Hz Pulse with PAL color field 3 * with PAL color field 5 *
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(1pps)
1080i/60 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2
PAL-B F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F1 F2
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VITC (ss:ff) 00:23 00:24 01:00 01:01 01:02 01:03 01:04 01:05 01:06 01:07 01:08 01:09 01:10 01:11 01:12 01:13 01:14 01:15 01:16 01:17 01:18 01:19 01:20 01:21 01:22 01:23 01:24 02:00 02:01 02:02 02:03
PAL color frame

pulse
PAL color frame pulse indicates the * The 1Hz Pulse lines up with the same
start of the colorframe sequence color frame once every four seconds
Figure 2-4: PAL Alignment to 1Hz Pulse and PAL Color Frame Pulse
1/1.001Hz Pulse identifies the start of

the second for 29.97Hz time code rates
Revision 2.2
1/1.001Hz The 1/1.001Hz also aligns

Pulse with NTSC color field 1
Ten-field Sequence 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6
NTSC-M F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F1 F2
VITC (non drop-frame) :27 :28 :29 :00 :01 :02 :03 :04 :05 :06 :07 :08 :09 :10 :11 :12 :13 :14 :15 :16 :17 :18 :19 :20 :21 :22 :23 :24 :25 :26 :27 :28 :29 :00 :01 :02
Slo-PAL 47.95Hz F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2
1080p/23.98 or
22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 0 1
1080p/23.98sF
A Frame A Frame A Frame A Frame A Frame A Frame A Frame
6/1.001Hz
Pulse
6/1.001Hz Pulse identifies where 29.97Hz

and 23.98Hz standards are coincident
OPERATION
Figure 2-5: NTSC Alignment to 1/1.001Hz Pulse and 6/1.001Hz Pulse with VITC Color Framing
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2.2. GENLOCK
2.2.1. Frequency Locking
At the heart of the 5601MSC is the master oscillator circuit. Refer to the block diagram in Figure 2-6
below. For maximum versatility and reliability, two separate oscillators are employed. In narrow mode,
an ovenized quartz oscillator (OCXO) is used for maximum stability. In wide mode, a voltage controlled
oscillator (VCXO) provides a wide lock range and fast lock times. For added reliability this dual
configuration allows the unused oscillator to act as a backup to the active oscillator. In the case of a
hardware fault the backup oscillator will take over. See section 2.2.3 for more information.
Figure 2-6: Main Oscillator Circuit Block Diagram

The 5601MSC can be configured to free-run on its internal reference, or it can lock its oscillator to an
available frequency reference. This locking operation uses a Phase Lock Loop (PLL) to continuously
adjust the oscillator to track the frequency and phase of the reference signal. In narrow mode an
additional feature is available whereby the adjustment rate of the oscillator is limited to prevent sudden
changes during a re-locking operation (see Slow mode in section 2.2.4).
The 5601MSC can lock to several different frequency reference types. The supported signal types are
shown in Table 2-2. Video and Continuous Wave (CW) signals are applied to the reference loop BNCs
and are auto-detected. A GPS receiver can also be connected to the unit and used as a frequency
reference (see section 2.5). Each reference type is explained in detail in the following sections.
Reference Lock Type Phase Lock Period Lock Diagram Lock Range
NTSC Sync edge/burst 2 Color Frames Figure 2-7 Wide/Narrow
NTSC+10field Sync edge/burst 5 Frames Figure 2-8 Wide/Narrow
PAL Sync edge/burst 4 Color Frames Figure 2-10 Wide/Narrow
HD Tri-Level Sync edge 1 Frame Figure 2-11 Wide/Narrow
Slo-PAL Sync edge 1 Frame - Wide/Narrow
10MHz CW Edge None Figure 2-12 Wide/Narrow
5MHz CW Edge None Figure 2-12 Wide/Narrow
4004 PAL frames/
GPS 1pps edge Figure 2-13 Narrow only
4800 NTSC frames
Internal Ref Free-run None Figure 2-12 Narrow only
Table 2-2: Frequency Reference Types for the 5601MSC

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2.2.2. Selecting the Frequency Reference Type

The frequency reference for the 5601MSC is selected with the Reference Src menu item in the
Frequency Ref menu off the INPUT root menu. When GPS is selected, the 5601MSC will use the GPS
receiver attached to the GPS port on the rear of the unit (see section 2.2.13). When set to Ten MHz, the
5601MSC will look for a 5MHz or 10MHz continuous wave (CW) signal on the reference loop input
BNCs (see section 2.2.12). When set to Video, the 5601MSC will lock to an analog video sync signal
(auto-detected) that is applied to the reference loop BNCs (see section 2.2.5). When set to Internal, the
5601MSC will free-run off its internal reference (see section 2.2.12.1).
The Inputs status screen in the STATUS root menu can be used to view which frequency references
have been detected by the 5601MSC. The first three lines indicate status of video sync, 5MHz or
10MHz detection, and GPS status. See section 4.1.2 for more information.
2.2.3. Selecting the Genlock Range

The Genlock Range menu item in the Frequency Ref menu selects which oscillator is used when
locking to a video sync or CW reference. When Narrow is selected, the high-stability oven controlled
quartz oscillator (OCXO) is used and the VCXO runs as backup. When Wide is selected, the voltage
controlled quartz oscillator (VCXO) is used and the OCXO runs as backup. It should be noted that when
the frequency reference source is set to GPS or Internal Ref, the genlock range is forced to Narrow
mode (OCXO) regardless of this menu setting.
In the event that the frequency reference is lost, the 5601MSC will free-run using the selected oscillator.
The Narrow range OCXO has extremely high stability which will translate to very low drift. This also
translates into lower jitter on the outputs. Another advantage of the Narrow range is that it allows use of
the Slow re-lock mode that prevents glitches when re-locking to a reference (see section 2.2.4). The
disadvantages of the Narrow range are that it requires a very tight reference source (±0.1 PPM) and
requires a longer time to fully lock. The OCXO also requires five minutes of warm-up time before
reaching full stability once the unit has been powered on.
The Wide range VCXO provides very fast lock times with a wide lock range (±15 PPM) which means it
can lock to just about any reference signal. It can be useful if the 5601MSC reference source changes
frequently such as in a post-production facility. The Wide range cannot be used when locking to GPS or
when free-running on the internal reference. In almost all cases, the Narrow range is superior and
should be left as the default selection. See Table 2-3 for a summary of the characteristics of each
range.

Model 5601MSC
In the event that the frequency reference is lost when locked in Wide mode, the
5601MSC will freerun on its VCXO. Note that this oscillator can freerun at a
 frequency outside the Narrow mode lock range which may cause problems for
downstream 5601MSC units. The Wide oscillator is also capable of going
beyond the frequency tolerance specifications stated in ITU-R BT.601 and
SMPTE ST 292-1. Operating outside the range of ±10ppm may cause locking
issues for downstream equipment.
Genlock Range Oscillator Lock Range Time to Lock Jitter Free-run Drift
Narrow OCXO ± 0.1 PPM >20 seconds very low very low
Wide VCXO ± 15 PPM <1 second Low moderate
Table 2-3: Genlock Range Characteristics
The status of the reference and lock progress can be monitored on the Lock Status screen, accessed
by pressing the STATUS button and selecting Lock Status (see section 4.1.2). The current position
within the tuning range of the selected oscillator is shown as OCXO center or WIDE center. It is
displayed as a percentage (+100% to –100%) of the total tuning range. This reading gives an idea of
how close to the edges of the tuning range the oscillator is when locked to a reference.
The Narrow range OCXO oscillator ages over time and the center frequency may drift. It is important
that despite any drift it retains the ability to lock to a precision frequency source such as GPS or a
rubidium/cesium frequency standard. Such frequency sources are extremely accurate. The oscillator is
guaranteed from the factory to lock to such a reference within ±10% of the center of its tuning range.
The aging of the oscillator is 10% maximum for the first year, and 5% for every year thereafter. This
translates to an expected lifetime of 15 years. If the oscillator locks at over ±90% of its tuning range, a
warning condition will be indicated and the status line will be shown in Red. Keep in mind that the
OCXO center value is only meaningful when locked to a very accurate frequency reference.
The 5601MSC monitors the condition of both oscillators at all times. If an oscillator problem is detected,
the unit will seamlessly switch to the unused oscillator and report an internal hardware fault. This will
activate the Hw Fail message on the front panel and can also send out an SNMP trap. If such a fault
occurs, it is not advisable to power down or attempt to restart the unit. Contact Evertz customer service
for further assistance at +1 905-335-7570 or see www.evertz.com/support.
2.2.4. Lock Type Selection

When the Genlock Range is set to Narrow, the Lock Type controls how the 5601MSC will respond
when its oscillator becomes out of sync to the frequency reference. This situation can occur if the
incoming frequency reference changes or is reconnected after a period of absence long enough that
the 5601MSC oscillator has drifted and is no longer synchronized. There are two lock types available:
Slow and Abrupt.

Model 5601MSC
In the Abrupt mode, the 5601MSC will respond to any change in the incoming frequency reference with
an immediate re-lock, shifting the timing of the unit to match the reference. This effect will ripple to the
outputs and may cause undesired effects in downstream equipment, depending on the amount of
correction performed. This is the default mode of operation. When the Genlock Range menu item is set
to Wide, the relocking mode is always Abrupt, regardless of the Lock Type menu setting.
When the Slow lock mode is selected, the 5601MSC will detect when its oscillator is not synchronized
to the reference and issue a frequency reference unlocked warning. It will display REF JAM NEEDED
on the left LCD display and can also be configured to send out an SNMP trap (see section 4.5.9.3.4). It
will then gradually adjust the frequency of the OCXO, limiting the rate of change, until the oscillator is
brought back into sync with the incoming reference. Once this “slow” re-lock process is complete, the
“REF JAM NEEDED” warning will be cleared. The Lock progress display will return to 100% and the
unit will continue normal operation.
The Slow lock type can take a long time to relock to the reference signal, especially when correcting for
a large discrepancy in phase. It takes about a minute to correct for a phase difference of one line of
video. At any time during this Slow relock process, the operator can force the 5601MSC to immediately
lock to the reference by performing a frequency jam. This can be performed by selecting Jam
Reference in the Jam Input menu off the INPUT root menu. It can also be performed remotely through
SNMP. Once the Jam Reference has been initiated, the frequency and phase from the reference is
jammed into the main oscillator, forcing it to lock immediately. Performing a Jam may cause
disturbances on all sync and test generator outputs as the phase of the unit is reset.
Careful consideration and testing of Slow lock mode effects should be made, especially when using
multiple 5601MSC units locked to each other. Portable truck systems that may require a cold start of all
equipment should allow for some time for oscillator warm-up and GPS lock but could require a manual
frequency jam to be performed in order to get units locked up quickly.
When the unit is first started up, or if the frequency reference source is changed
 by the user, a frequency jam is always performed. This jam occurs even if the
Lock Type has been set to Slow mode. When locked to GPS, this initial
frequency jam could occur 5 to 30 minutes after the unit has been restarted,
once GPS lock is fully established.
If a large shift in the reference occurs while Slow lock mode is enabled, the
outputs of the 5601MSC may be out of phase for a long time while re-locking.
 The 5601MSC will gradually slew its oscillator to bring it back into phase with
the reference. This slewing action combined with the apparent phase shift may
seem to indicate that the unit is completely unlocked to the reference and
freerunning. This should not be considered a fault. A manual jam can be
performed at any time to force the 5601MSC to lock immediately.

Model 5601MSC
2.2.5. Video Genlock Operation

The 5601MSC can lock to various analog video sync references including NTSC, PAL, Slo-Pal signals,
and HD tri-level signals. The applied video reference type is auto detected. The full list of supported
standards is shown in Table 2-4. The lock behavior is described for each of the main video sync types.
Video Signal Frequency Lock Phase Lock

NTSC-M Sync edge/Burst 2 Color Frames
NTSC-M + 10field Sync edge/Burst 5 Frames
PAL-B Sync edge/Burst 4 Color Frames
625i/48 Sync edge 1 Frame
625i/47.95 Sync edge 1 Frame
1080i/59.94 Sync edge 1 Frame
1080p/60 Sync edge 1 Frame
1080p/59.94 Sync edge 1 Frame
1080p/23.98sF Sync edge 1 Frame
1080p/24sF Sync edge 1 Frame
Table 2-4: Supported Analog Video Sync References

Model 5601MSC
2.2.6. Serial Digital Video Timing

The 5601MSC has four separate serial digital video test generators that can be phased independently,
and are also phased by the Global Phase controls. In all the supported standards, SD, HD, and 3G, the
video outputs are aligned to the supplied reference. The alignment to analog sync has been calibrated
using SMPTE compliant timing and is guaranteed to be accurate to within one sample.
It should be noted that certain Tektronix equipment such as the WFM700 and WFM7120 will not show
correct alignment of a serial digital video source to a supplied external analog reference. These devices
appear to have been calibrated to the output of an unknown video DAC. This means they will not
display correct SMPTE timing due to the delay introduced in the measurements by the DAC process.
Since the outputs of the 5601MSC are aligned using SMPTE timing, their phase must be advanced
significantly in order to appear correct with Tektronix timing.
 With no phase offset applied, the SDI outputs of the 5601MSC will be measured
by Tektronix gear as approximately 4.7us delayed (SD) or 1.3us delayed (HD)
when the Tektronix device is externally referenced to the respective analog sync
Examples of equipment that perform SMPTE compliant timing measurements are the Phabrix SX/DX
and OmniTek OTM-1000.

Model 5601MSC
2.2.7. NTSC Genlock Operation
Figure 2-7: Lock Diagram #1 - NTSC Reference without 10field Reference

Figure 2-7 shows the timing relationship between the outputs of the 5601MSC and the applied NTSC
video reference. The master oscillator will lock its frequency to the NTSC video reference, and all
outputs will become frequency locked. This frequency locking process uses both the horizontal sync
and the colorburst to obtain an accurate lock. The applied NTSC reference should have no video
content and a low Subcarrier to Horizontal (SCH) offset to assure proper lock. The approximate SCH
value is shown in the Inputs status screen (see section 4.1.2). If the SCH error is higher than 30º, the
5601MSC will fall back to locking to the horizontal edge of the video only. If the SCH error is in excess
of 50º, or the colorburst cannot be accurately measured, the 5601MSC will report that the applied
reference is unlockable.

Model 5601MSC
It is important to ensure that the incoming black burst reference is of good quality. The reference loop
BNCs are isolated from chassis ground and the signal is received differentially. This provides good
immunity to DC offsets and provides common-mode hum rejection. There should be no video content
on the reference otherwise reference lock could be lost, or higher jitter may be produced on the outputs.
The color frame sequence of the NTSC reference is decoded and used to phase the outputs. Because
the NTSC color frame sequence is only 2 frames long, this is not enough phase information to
deterministically lock signals which align to NTSC on longer periods. This includes 23.98Hz standards,
DARS/AES signals, and the 6/1.001Hz pulse. These signals align with NTSC once every 5 frames. This
is illustrated in Figure 2-5. The phase of these signals will be set arbitrarily and cannot be guaranteed to
be the same between different units that are locked to the same reference. The phase may also change
if the unit is restarted.
The phase locking ability of the 5601MSC when supplied with an NTSC reference is summarized at the
bottom of the lock diagram (Figure 2-7). The HD standards listed apply to both the HD test generators
and the tri-level sync outputs. The serial digital video test generator outputs are phased according to
SMPTE compliant timing, which may differ from the timing shown on Tektronix equipment. See the note
in section 2.2.6.
If the NTSC reference is lost, the unit will freerun on the selected oscillator as described in section
2.2.3. Note than when the Genlock Range is set to Wide, the freerun drift upon loss of reference will be
much higher. When the NTSC reference is re-applied the Lock Type menu selection controls how the
5601MSC will respond to re-align its internal oscillator with the reference (see section 2.2.4).
When locked to NTSC without a ten-field reference, the AES/DARS outputs cannot be deterministically
phased. The AES/DARS/WC lck menu item located in the AES Audio menu off the OUTPUT root menu
should be set to NTSC/fractional, however the phase relationship will be chosen arbitrarily and may
change if the reference is lost or the unit is restarted.

Model 5601MSC
2.2.8. NTSC Genlock with Ten-field Reference
Figure 2-8: Lock Diagram #2 - NTSC Reference with Ten-field Reference

When an NTSC reference is applied that carries a ten-field reference pulse in the vertical blanking
interval (VBI) as specified in SMPTE ST 318, the phase locking ability of the 5601MSC is enhanced.
The ten-field reference provides 5 frames worth of phasing information that allows deterministic locking
of 23.98Hz standards, the 6/1.001Hz pulse, and DARS/AES signals. These outputs can be guaranteed
to be the same phase between multiple units. The color frame sequence of the NTSC reference is also
decoded and used for phasing NTSC sync outputs. Note that the lock diagram above (Figure 2-8) now
shows a span of 5 frames instead of 2 frames for regular NTSC lock (Figure 2-7).

Model 5601MSC
The SMPTE ST 318 ten-field reference can be generated by the 5601MSC and its predecessor the
5600MSC on any NTSC sync output. It is turned on and off using the Ten Field Ctl menu item (see
section 4.4.2.2.11). The 10field waveform is illustrated below in Figure 2-9. The number of pulses
indicates where in the sequence the frame belongs. It is inserted on lines 15 (field 1) and 278 (field 2).
Start Pulse Field2 Pulse
1 2 3 4 5
Line 15
Figure 2-9: SMPTE ST 318 Ten-field Reference on NTSC line 15
When the 5601MSC is locked to an NTSC reference with a ten-field pulse, the AES, DARS, and
Wordclock outputs can be phase locked properly. The AES/DARS/WC lck menu item located in the
AES Audio menu off the OUTPUT root menu should be set to NTSC/fractional.
In the NTSC ten-field lock diagram above (Figure 2-8), the AES/DARS outputs are displayed as frames.
Each frame is divided into two subframes, labeled X and Y. The X subframe identifies channel 1 (left
channel). The Y subframe identifies channel 2 (right channel). The wordclock output is high during
channel 1 and low during channel 2. Note that the AES/DARS and wordclock outputs can be phased
independently. If the phase of the AES/DARS outputs is changed for any reason, the phase of the
wordclock output should be changed as well to match.
The AES/DARS outputs provide a fixed sample rate of 48kHz (48,000 samples per second). This
means that during a single NTSC frame, 1601.6 AES frames will have been generated. It takes five
NTSC frames to fit a whole number of AES frames (8008 frames). This means that 48kHz AES/DARS
will line up evenly with NTSC sync once out of every five frames, and during the other four frames the
AES/DARS waveforms will appear to be partially shifted. The 10field sequence identifies frame #1 (a
single pulse) as the frame where the AES/DARS waveforms line up perfectly to horizontal sync of line 4
of the NTSC waveform. This is illustrated in lock diagram #2 (Figure 2-8).
Note that the Z preamble (which identifies the start of a 192-frame AES block) will only line up with
NTSC sync once every 120 frames (4.004 seconds). This is in contrast to PAL sync where it will line up
every frame. This essentially renders the AES Coarse phase adjustment meaningless when locked to
an NTSC reference. The alignment of an AES block to analog video sync is not important for proper
reception of an AES signal.
If the NTSC reference is lost, the unit will freerun on the selected oscillator as described in section
2.2.3. Note than when the Genlock Range is set to Wide, the freerun drift upon loss of reference will be
much higher. When the NTSC reference is re-applied the Lock Type menu selection controls how the
5601MSC will respond to re-align its internal oscillator with the reference (see section 2.2.4).

Model 5601MSC
2.2.9. PAL Video Genlock Operation
Figure 2-10: Lock Diagram #3 - PAL Genlock

Refer to Figure 2-10 for the timing relationship of signals when the 5601MSC is locked to a PAL black
burst reference. The color frame sequence is decoded from the PAL reference and provides a 4 frame
phase reference. As with NTSC references, the 5601MSC locks to both the horizontal sync edges and
colorbursts of the PAL reference. If the Subcarrier to Horizontal sync error is higher than 30º the
5601MSC will fall back to horizontal sync edge locking only. If the SCH error is higher than 50º, or the
colorburst cannot be measured, the unit will report that the reference is unlockable. See section 4.1.2
for details on the Inputs status screen.

Model 5601MSC
When the 5601MSC is provided with a PAL reference, the AES/DARS outputs can be deterministically
phase aligned. This is because an even number of AES samples are generated during each frame of
the PAL reference. Exactly 1920 AES frames fit into a single PAL frame. The AES/DARS/WC lck menu
item should be set to PAL/integer to assure that the AES/DARS outputs are anchored to the PAL
reference. Because the AES signal coincides with the PAL signal on every frame, the phase of the
AES/DARS outputs will be the same between multiple 5601MSC units that are locked to PAL. In
addition, the AES block length of 192 frames is evenly divisible into a single PAL frame so the start of
an AES block (identified by the Z preamble) will correctly align to line 1 of the PAL reference (as
illustrated in lock diagram #3 of Figure 2-10).
A PAL reference provides enough information for phasing of 50Hz and 25Hz standards, but does not
provide a long enough phase period to deterministically phase 60Hz or 24Hz standards. The standards
that can be phased properly are listed at the bottom of lock diagram #3 (Figure 2-10). The HD
standards listed apply to both the HD test generators and the tri-level sync outputs. The serial digital
video test generator outputs are phased according to SMPTE compliant timing, which may differ from
the timing shown on Tektronix equipment. See the note in section 2.2.6.
If the PAL reference is lost, the unit will freerun on the selected oscillator as described in section 2.2.3.
Note that if the Genlock Range is set to Wide, the freerun drift upon loss of reference will be much
higher. When the PAL reference is regained, the Lock Type menu selection controls how the 5601MSC
will respond to re-align its internal oscillator with the reference (see section 2.2.4).

Model 5601MSC
2.2.10. HD Tri-Level Genlock
Figure 2-11: Lock Diagram #4 - HD Tri-Level Genlock Operation

The 5601MSC can lock to several different HD analog tri-level signals. The main oscillator frequency is
locked to the rising edge of the tri-level waveform. The phase information provided by tri-level reference
signals is limited and each signal standard can only be used to deterministically phase lock standards
of a similar frame rate. Lock diagram #4 above gives an example for 1080i/59.94 tri-level sync. Refer to
Table 2-5 for a summary on the phase locking capability with other tri-level references.

Model 5601MSC
It should be noted that tri-level references do not supply enough phase information to color frame
NTSC-M or PAL-B sync outputs. When multiple 5601MSC units are locked to a tri-level source, the
black burst outputs from either unit cannot be guaranteed to have the same color frame phase. As
such, the subcarrier outputs of the two units may also not be in phase with each other.
For tri-level sync standards that run at a fractional rate (i.e. 1080i/59.94, 720p/59.94) the AES, DARS,
and Wordclock outputs cannot be deterministically phase locked. This is because only one frame of
phase information is provided by the tri-level reference. For these standards, the AES/DARS, and
Wordclock outputs cannot be guaranteed to be the same phase between different units, or that the
phase will remain the same if the 5601MSC is restarted.
Reference Phase Locked Outputs

1080i/60 1080i/60, 1080p/60, 720p/60, AES/DARS, 30Hz LTC
1080i/59.94 NTSC, 525i/59.94, 1080i/59.94, 1080p/59.94, 720p/59.94, 480p/59.94, 29.97Hz LTC
1080i/50 PAL, 625i/50, 1080i/50, 1080p/50, 720p/50, 1080p/25, 576p/50, AES/DARS, 25Hz LTC
720p/60 720p/60, 1080p/60, AES/DARS
720p/59.94 720p/59.94, 1080p/59.94, 480p/59.94
720p/50 720p/50, 1080p/50, 576p/50, AES/DARS
720p/24 625i/48, 720p/24, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF, AES/DARS, 24Hz LTC
1080p/23.98 625i/47.95, 1080p/23.98, 1080p/23.98sF, AES/DARS, 23.98Hz LTC
1080p/23.98sF 625i/47.95, 1080p/23.98, 1080p/23.98sF, AES/DARS, 23.98Hz LTC
1080p/24 625i/48, 720p/24, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF, AES/DARS, 24Hz LTC
1080p/24sF 625i/48, 720p/24, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF, AES/DARS, 24Hz LTC
1080p/25 PAL, 625i/50, 1080i/50, 720p/50, 1080p/25, 576p/50, AES/DARS, 25Hz LTC
Table 2-5: Phase Locking to HD Tri-Level Standards

2.2.11. Slo-PAL Genlock
The 5601MSC supports two Slo-PAL references to provide an ability to lock film-rate standards while
using a common analog sync format (PAL). The two standards supported are 625i/48 for use with 24Hz
film standards and 625i/47.95 for use with 23.98Hz film standards. With Slo-PAL references, the
5601MSC locks its frequency to the horizontal sync edges and uses the vertical sync for phasing. See
Table 2-6 for phasing ability of each reference type.
With a Slo-PAL reference, the AES/DARS outputs can be properly phase aligned since the number of
AES samples (48,000 per second) is evenly divisible by Slo-PAL frame rates. There are exactly 2,000
AES samples generated for each frame of 48Hz Slo-PAL. Exactly 2,002 AES samples are generated
for each frame of 47.95Hz Slo-PAL.
Note that a 47.95Hz Slo-PAL reference does not provide enough phasing information to
deterministically lock the 6/1.001Hz pulse output. When multiple 5601MSC units are referenced to a
47.95Hz Slo-PAL signal, the 6/1.001Hz pulse outputs are not guaranteed to be lined up.
Reference Outputs Phased Deterministically

625i/48 625i/48, 720p/24, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF, AES/DARS, 24Hz LTC
625i/47.95 625i/47.95, 1080p/23.98, 1080p/23.98sF, AES/DARS, 23.98Hz LTC
Table 2-6: Slo-PAL Phase Locking

Model 5601MSC
2.2.12. Continuous Wave and Internal References
Figure 2-12: Lock Diagram #5 - 10MHz and Internal Frequency References

Model 5601MSC
The 5601MSC can use either 10MHz or 5MHz continuous wave (CW) frequencies as a reference.
These signals are applied to the reference input BNCs and the frequency is automatically detected by
the 5601MSC. With CW signals, the main oscillator frequency is locked to the incoming reference but
absolutely no phasing information is supplied. The 5601MSC will arbitrarily pick an internal phase
reference point once frequency lock is obtained. Lock diagram #5 (Figure 2-12) illustrates the
generation of signals when locked to a reference that provides no phasing information.
While outputs of the same standard will be phased correctly to each other, they will not be phased
deterministically. The outputs of multiple units locked to a CW reference cannot be guaranteed to be in
phase. Furthermore, if the 5601MSC unit is restarted the phase relationships can change as a new
phasing point is chosen. Likewise if the CW reference is lost, any drift accumulated during the time the
reference is absent cannot be corrected for once the reference is regained.
In order to align the output phase of two 5601MSC units that are locked to a stable CW reference, the
Ten MHz Global Phase controls can be used. See section 2.1.5 for more information. When the Ten
MHz Global Phase is enabled, the 5601MSC outputs can be phased manually to align them with
another source. In this configuration, the unit will maintain a stable phase relationship as long as the
CW reference is uninterrupted and the unit is not restarted. If a restart does occur, the 10MHz Global
Phase controls are automatically disabled and reset to zero at startup.
When a CW reference is used, the phase of the DARS and AES outputs can be anchored to either
NTSC or PAL standards. This is chosen using the AES/DARS/WC lck menu item in the AES Audio
menu. This menu item should be set to the dominant video standard that will be used in the particular
installation.
When the CW reference is lost, the 5601MSC will free-run on its active oscillator, selected by the
Genlock Range menu item (see section 4.3.2). The Lock type menu item controls how the 5601MSC
responds when the reference is regained (see section 2.2.4).
2.2.12.1.Internal Frequency Reference

When Internal Ref is selected for the frequency reference, the 5601MSC will free-run on the 10MHz
output of its high-stability OCXO oscillator, regardless of the Genlock Range menu item setting. The
locking operation is similar to when locking to CW signals. The 5601MSC will pick an arbitrary phase
reference to generate all outputs. This phase reference will be different between multiple 5601MSC
units set to free-run, and will change if the unit is restarted.
The output phase of a 5601MSC that is running off its internal reference can be adjusted by using the
Internal Global Phase controls. When enabled, these controls will allow for temporarily bringing a free-
running 5601MSC into phase with another piece of equipment. Although the internal oscillator of a
5601MSC is very stable, it will inevitably drift away from another reference due to the slight variation in
frequency of its internal oscillator.

Model 5601MSC
2.2.13. GPS Frequency Reference
Figure 2-13: Lock Diagram #6 - GPS Frequency Reference

When the 5601MSC has been ordered with a GPS receiver (GP option), the unit can lock in frequency
and phase to the high-accuracy timing provided by the GPS satellites. The main oscillator frequency is
locked to the 1 pulse per second (PPS) timing pulse provided by the receiver. Because of the low rate
of this timing pulse, only the high-stability OCXO oscillator can be used and the Genlock Range control
will be forced to Narrow regardless of the menu setting.

Model 5601MSC
The GPS receiver also provides highly accurate time. The 5601MSC uses the time information to set
the phase of all outputs. This is done by choosing a moment in GPS time when all standards started at
their initial phase. By working backwards to that moment, the instantaneous phase of any standard can
be determined for any point in time. This allows true deterministic cross-standard phasing. See Figure
2-13 for the timing relationship between multiple standards when locked to GPS.
 Because the 5601MSC uses GPS time to determine the phase of the outputs, the
time reference will be forced to use GPS, regardless of the time Reference Src
menu item setting.
Using GPS as a frequency reference is the only way to guarantee that all outputs across multiple
standards will be phased to each other across multiple units. Furthermore, when two 5601MSC units
are separated by a large distance, using GPS receivers can assure they will be phased to within 100ns
of each other. Note than when using multiple units the antenna cable lengths should be matched as
closely as possible to eliminate any cable length propagation delay effects that may cause phase errors
between them.
If the GPS receiver is unplugged, or if the number of satellite signals being received drops to 0, the
5601MSC will free-run on its high stability OCXO. The Lock type menu item controls how the unit will
respond when the GPS signal is restored (see section 2.5.3). When the unit first starts up, the phase of
its outputs are random until GPS lock is acquired. Refer to section 2.5.2 for more information on how
the 5601MSC locks when using the GPS receiver as a reference.
While GPS provides a convenient way to lock the 5601MSC in all standards simultaneously and ensure
extremely good frequency accuracy, there can be issues dealing with limited availability and phase
errors. A GPS reference can be described as a “soft” lock. As more satellite signals are discovered, the
phase accuracy of the GPS lock improves. However, there will always be some “wander” associated
with GPS lock due to uncontrolled variables such as atmospheric disturbances and terrestrial
interference. This can cause problems when two different units are locked to separate GPS receivers.
Under ideal conditions, with 8 satellite signals being received, the maximum wander in phase between
two units locked to two separate GPS antennas can be up to 15ns. This is greater than the duration of a
single sample of serial digital HD video which may cause problems for router installations that require
sample-accurate timing. During poor weather conditions, the satellite signal strength will drop which will
cause fewer satellite signals to be available for phase corrections. This is why mounting of the GPS
receiver is extremely critical in order to get the best phase locking performance. If the receiver does not
have a clear view of the sky or is subject to multipath interference due to reflections off buildings, the
phase wander between units can quickly climb to unacceptable levels. The unpredictability of such
variations can be difficult to troubleshoot so these characteristics must be taken into account during the
design phase of any system.
2.3. TIMEKEEPING
The 5601MSC contains a system clock to keep track of time and date. The stability of this clock is
equal to the selected frequency reference. The accuracy of this clock is determined by the selected
time reference and lock mode. The 5601MSC can access time references through the GPS receiver,
modem dial-up, syncro connection to another 5601MSC, LTC input, SNTP, or VITC read from a black
burst reference. See section 2.3.3. The system clock should always be set to Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC). See section 2.3.2 for a note on UTC. Time zone offsets can be applied to the timecode
outputs to provide local time.

Model 5601MSC
The system clock is synchronized to the selected time reference by performing a time jam. This is
different than the continuous PLL process that is used for frequency references. The system clock in
the 5601MSC runs independently at the frequency provided by the master oscillator. Ideally, once the
system clock has been set, it should keep perfect time forever. In practice stability errors, however
slight, creep in and accumulate over time. Even when locked to GPS or an atomic frequency standard,
leap seconds will occur in UTC time requiring the system clock to be occasionally adjusted.
The 5601MSC has several timecode outputs, each of which possess their own clock that runs
independently from the system clock. Each of the two LTC outputs and each sync output (including
10MHz and Wordclock) and test generator output have their own independent clock. The timecode
clocks are synchronized to the system clock once a day at user specified times. This allows for
timecode rates that do not count in real-time. Note that NTP and IRIG time is derived directly from the
system clock.
Figure 2-14: Time Locking Block Diagram

The system clock time/date is constantly compared to the time/date that is provided by the selected
time reference. Whenever a significant difference is detected, a system time jam will be required to
bring the system clock back into sync with the time reference. A system time jam effectively jams the
time and date acquired from the time reference into the system clock. This effect ripples to all timecode
output clocks jamming them as well. Exactly when a system time jam is allowed to take place is
determined by the Lock Type that is selected (see section 4.3.10). The amount of difference between
the system clock and the time reference must exceed a certain threshold before a system time jam is
declared necessary. This threshold is different for each time reference type.

Model 5601MSC
2.3.1. Time Lock Types

The 5601MSC system clock runs independently from the time reference. When a difference that
exceeds the threshold is detected between the system clock and the time reference, a time jam is
required to set the system clock to the time reference. How and when such a jam occurs is configured
by the Lock Type menu item located in the Time menu off the INPUT root menu. The three jam modes
are shown below with detailed descriptions.
Always - Whenever the system clock is different than the time reference, a jam will automatically be
performed. In this mode, the system clock will continuously track the time reference. Any change in
the time reference will immediately affect all timecode clocks. This mode is most useful when the time
reference is known to be reliable and stable such as with GPS.
Never - In this mode, the time comparator is effectively shut off and the system clock will run
independently from the time reference. No jam warnings will be generated. It is still possible to
synchronize the system clock to the time reference by performing a manual time jam. This mode is
useful when a time reference is not being used or is not always available.
User - When the time comparator detects a difference between the system clock and the time
reference, it will notify the operator with a jam warning. The message “TIME JAM NEEDED” will be
displayed on the front panel, and optionally an SNMP trap can be sent. The operator can then decide if
and when to perform a jam in order to cause minimum disruption to systems. This mode should be
selected when the time outputs of the 5601MSC require absolute minimum disruptions.
Daily - The time comparator is shut off in this mode. A jam will be performed once a day at the time
specified by the Input Jam Time control. This way the system clock can be brought into sync with the
reference regularly, at time of day when any disruptions would go unnoticed. This mode is not
applicable when time source is MODEM.
 When the Time Reference is set to SNTP, the Time Lock Type is forced to Daily.
 A manual time jam can be initiated using the Jam Time menu item (see section
4.3.12). When a time jam is performed, all timecode clocks are also jammed.
Exercise caution before initiating a jam.

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2.3.2. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used worldwide as the basis of civil time and runs at the same
rate as International Atomic Time (TAI). Unlike atomic time, Coordinated Universal Time is kept within
one second of mean solar time, or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The rotation of the earth is very
slightly slowing which causes the solar day to lengthen by a fraction of a second. This introduces a
slight error between atomic time and solar time. Over weeks, months, and years, the error can add up
until atomic time is a full second ahead of solar time. Because UTC runs at the same rate as atomic
time, it must be slowed down if it is to match solar time.
Leap seconds are introduced periodically and cause UTC clocks to count one extra second in a day to
slow them down. The rotation of the earth is unpredictable which means the need for a leap second
cannot be predicted more than six months in advance. If a leap second is necessary, it will occur at the
end of the day usually on either June 30th, or December 31st. Refer to www.iers.org for more information
and bulletins on upcoming leap seconds. Leap seconds can cause complications with 25Hz LTC or
PAL VITC. See the timecode note in section 2.3.4.2.3 for more information.
The 5601MSC expects that the time reference provides UTC time. This is a requirement for the NTP
server or modem hosting using the NRC protocol. When either of these options are utilized, the time
reference source must provide UTC time.
2.3.3. Time Reference Sources

The system clock can be referenced in one of several ways. The reference type is selected in the
Time menu located in the INPUT root menu. The Reference Src menu item is used to select between
GPS, Modem, Syncro, LTC, VITC, IRIG, SNTP and None. See sections 2.3.3.1 to 2.3.3.8 for detailed
descriptions of each time reference type. Note that the time reference will be forced to GPS if the
frequency reference has been set to GPS, no matter what has been selected here.

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2.3.3.1. GPS Time Reference

When GPS is selected as the time reference, time and date are obtained from the GPS receiver that is
connected to the 5601MSC. The GPS time provided by the receiver is then converted to UTC time by
adding leap seconds. This time reference is extremely accurate and once the system clock has been
jammed to the GPS receiver, it should remain in sync for a very long time without requiring further jams,
provided the selected frequency reference is also accurate.
Of all the time reference sources, GPS is the most accurate and reliable. When a difference of greater
than 2 milliseconds is detected between the system clock and the time from the GPS receiver, the
5601MSC will generate a jam event or jam warning, depending on the Lock Type setting. Such a
difference can be caused by accumulated stability errors or by the introduction of a leap second. For
information on installing the GPS receiver and a detailed description of its operation see section 2.5.2.
 When the frequency reference has been set to GPS, the time reference is also
forced to GPS.
2.3.3.2. Modem Time Reference

If the 5601MSC has been equipped with a modem module, it can receive time and date by dialing into a
high-level time standards service. The two protocols supported at this time are NIST Automated
Computer Time Service, and NRC Computer Time & Date. The modem is configured using the Modem
menu in the GENERAL root menu as described in section 4.5.6.
After a time service has been selected, the phone number is entered and the 5601MSC can be
configured to automatically dial at a specific time once a day or once a week. The dial time should be
selected so that any correction to the system clock will cause minimum disruption. The modem can
also be dialed manually.
When the modem dials successfully into a time standards service, it subtracts the round-trip delay and
jams the system clock and all timecode clocks to within a few milliseconds of UTC. If the call fails, it
can be configured to retry a number of times until a successful negotiation is achieved.
Upon acquiring valid time, a countdown timer is started and the system clock is considered valid for a
period of 10 days. If the timer expires before another successful dial-up then the system clock will be
considered unlocked. This will generate a time reference fault and also affect NTP packets being sent
out by the NTP server.
See section 4.5.6 for information on configuring the modem. Section 4.1.2 describes the modem status
screen. In NRC mode, the modem can also be configured to answer calls and act as a time service
host no matter which time reference is selected.
NIST ACTS: http://www.nist.gov/physlab/div847/grp40/acts.cfm

NRC: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/inms/time-services/time-date.html

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2.3.3.3. Syncro Time Reference

When two 5601MSC units are connected through a 5601ACO2 automatic changeover, a syncro
connection is established. Syncro is enabled using the Syncro menu item in the GENERAL root menu.
One of the 5601MSC units is designed the master and the other is the slave. The slave unit can receive
time and date from the master unit through syncro. See section 3.4 for information on syncro.
Syncro allows two 5601MSC units to share a single time reference such as GPS. The timestamp is
passed through the syncro connection and guarantees that the system clocks of the two units will be
synchronized. If the system clock of the slave units drifts more than 20 milliseconds from the master
unit, the slave unit will generate a jam event or jam warning, depending on the Lock Type setting. If the
syncro link is lost the slave unit will report a time unlocked fault.
2.3.3.4. LTC Time Reference

The 5601MSC can obtain time and date from an LTC input present on the GPIO DB15 connector. See
section 3.1.7 for wiring information. All output frame rates in Table 2-7 are supported as references.
Note that non real-time rates such as 23.98 and 29.97 nondropframe should be used with caution. See
section 2.3.4.1 for information on using dropframe timecode and the considerations required.
Date information can be decoded from the user bits (binary groups) of the LTC input. There are several
date formats in use and the date decoding method can be selected using the VitcLtc Date menu item.
Automatic detection of the date format is reliable for Legacy and SMPTE formats but may not work well
for Production date formats. If the user bits of the incoming LTC are not defined, or do not contain date
information the date decoder must be disabled (put into No date mode) to prevent false date decoding
and spurious jam events. When date decoding is disabled, the date can be set manually using the Set
System Date menu item located in the GENERAL root menu.
The 5601MSC will continuously compare the system clock to the incoming LTC time and date. When
a difference of more than 2 milliseconds is detected the 5601MSC will generate a jam event, or a jam
warning depending on the Lock Type setting. When a jam event occurs, the time read from the LTC
input is jammed into the system clock. At the same time, the LTC input time is jammed into the
timecode output clocks.
When the incoming LTC is jammed into a particular output timecode clock, it may be adjusted to
maintain color frame alignment and to match the output frame rate. See section 2.3.4.2 for more
information. If a particular timecode output is the same frame rate as the incoming LTC, the time is
copied directly into the output’s clock. If the timecode output is running at a different frame rate than the
LTC input, then the time is rounded to the nearest frame before being jammed into the output’s
timecode clock.
2.3.3.5. VITC Time Reference

The 5601MSC can read Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) from a SMPTE ST 318 compliant color
black signal that is applied to the reference loop input. The VITC can be on any line of the incoming
color black video from line 6 to line 31. The VITC reader line is set by the Vitc Line menu item. The
5601MSC can read 25Hz VITC extracted from a PAL-B reference signal, and 29.97Hz dropframe VITC
extracted from an NTSC-M reference signal. See section 2.3.4.2 for information on using dropframe
timecode.
Date information can be decoded from the user bits of the VITC. The date format is selected using the
VitcLtc Date menu item. The automatic detection mode works well for Legacy and SMPTE formats, but
may not work reliably for Production date formats. If there is no date information on the incoming VITC

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or if the user bits are being used for another purpose, the date decoder must be disabled by setting it to
No Date. This prevents false date decoding that may trigger spurious time jam events or warnings.
When the date decoder is disabled, the date can be manually set using the Set System Date menu item
in the GENERAL root menu.
The 5601MSC will continuously compare the system clock to the incoming VITC timecode. When a
difference of more than 2 milliseconds is detected the 5601MSC will generate a jam event, or a jam
warning depending on the Lock Type setting. When a jam event occurs, the time read from the VITC
input is jammed into the system clock. At the same time, the VITC input time is jammed into the
timecode output clocks.
When the incoming VITC is jammed into a particular output timecode clock, it may be adjusted to
maintain color frame alignment and to match the output frame rate. See section 2.3.4.2 for more
information. If a particular timecode output is the same frame rate as the incoming VITC, the time is
copied directly into the output’s clock. If the timecode output is running at a different frame rate than the
VITC input, then the time is rounded to the nearest frame before being jammed into the output’s
timecode clock.
 In order to use VITC as a time reference, the frequency reference must be set to
Video.
2.3.3.6. IRIG Time Reference

When the IRIG option is installed, the 5601MSC will be able to read IRIG-B timecode that is applied to
the LTC input on the GPIO connector. The IRIG type is auto-detected. Refer to section 2.3.5 for more
information on the IRIG-B formats supported and how to connect IRIG to the LTC input. Only the IRIG-
B124 and IRIG-B127 formats supply complete date information. If other formats are used, the system
date will have to be set manually using the Set System Date menu item in the GENERAL root menu.
The system clock is continuously compared with the incoming IRIG timecode. When a difference of
more than 5.5 milliseconds is detected the 5601MSC will flag that a time jam is required. The time Lock
Type menu item controls how the 5601MSC responds when a time jam is needed. See section 2.3.1 for
more information.
2.3.3.7. SNTP Time Reference

The 5601MSC can jam its system clock to an external NTP server. Unlike with other time references,
this synchronization is not continuous and happens once a day. The time Lock Type is forced to Daily,
and the Input Jam Time control sets the time of day the synchronization happens. Up to eight external
NTP servers can be defined. All enabled NTP servers will be contacted and the server response with
the best stratum and dispersion values will be chosen to jam the system clock.

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2.3.3.8. No Time Reference

When the time reference source is set to None, the 5601MSC will ignore all time reference sources and
the system clock will freerun. The time and date must be set manually using the Set System Time and
Set System Date menu items located in the GENERAL root menu. It is recommended to set the system
clock time to UTC rather than to local time. Local time can then be specified using a time zone offset
from UTC on the timecode outputs. The IRIG-B124 and IRIG-B127 formats also include the current
year as a two-digit number (e.g. 2011 = 11).
The “eyeball and wristwatch” method of setting the system clock cannot be considered accurate time.
The NTP server will report an unlocked condition (LI_Alarm) unless spoofing is enabled. See section
2.4 for more information.
2.3.4. LTC and VITC Timecode

The primary purpose of LTC and VITC timecode is to count frames. Each LTC count relates to one
frame of video. The Linear Time Code output waveforms are aligned to video so that the end of the
sync word lines up with the start of the field1 vertical sync. This occurs on line 4 for the NTSC standard,
and line 1 for the PAL standard. Vertical Interval Time Code can be inserted onto any black burst sync
output and is inserted onto a vertical blanking line once per field, twice per frame. See Figure 2-15 for
LTC and VITC timing relationships. Note that VITC is inserted once per field allowing VITC timecode to
count fields. LTC timecode has one count per frame and does not count fields.
VITC Line 14
Field 1
NTSC Line 4
0 1
End of LTC Sync Word
Figure 2-15: Detail of 29.97Hz LTC Waveform Alignment to NTSC Video

The LTC/VITC timecode rates supported by the 5601MSC are summarized in Table 2-7. All of these
rates maintain alignment to their respective video standards. When VITC is inserted onto a PAL black
burst sync output, it runs at 25Hz. When VITC is inserted onto an NTSC black burst sync output it runs
at 29.97Hz. In addition to video alignment, the LTC and VITC timecode for the 25Hz and 29.97Hz rates
can be adjusted to maintain color frame alignment as per SMPTE ST 12-1. Refer to section 2.3.4.2 for
more information on how color frame alignment is performed.

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Name Counting Frame Time to Time to count Number of frame Color

Rate counts count one one second counts in a 24- frame
per second frame worth of frames hour period Alignment
23.98 FPS 24/1.001 Hz 24 41.708 ms 1.001 seconds 2,073,600 No
24 FPS 24 Hz 24 41.67 ms 1 second 2,073,600 No
25 FPS 25 Hz 25 40 ms 1 second 2,160,000 PAL
29.97 FPS 30/1.001 Hz 30 33.367 ms 1.001 seconds 2,592,000 NTSC
29.97DF FPS 30/1.001 Hz 30 33.367 ms 1.001 seconds 2,589,408 NTSC
30 FPS 30 Hz 30 33.33 ms 1 second 2,592,000 No
Table 2-7: Supported LTC Frame Rates Summary

Relating LTC/VITC frame counts to real time can get quite complex. The LTC rates of 24Hz and 30Hz
run at real-time and do not suffer from color frame alignment rules. They take exactly one second to
reach their full count of either 24 or 30 frames. The 25Hz rate also runs at real-time but may be
adjusted to maintain color frame alignment to PAL video (see section 2.3.4.2.3 for the implications of
this).
The 23.98Hz and 29.97Hz rates run slightly slower than real-time. They take slightly longer than one
second (1.001 seconds) to count a full second worth of frames. This means that every minute they will
lag behind real-time by 0.06 seconds. Every hour they will be behind 3.6 seconds. After a 24-hour
period they will be 86.4 seconds behind real-time. These rates are unsuitable for timekeeping purposes.
They are only useful for counting frames.
2.3.4.1. Dropframe Counting

Because the 29.97Hz rate is used extensively as timecode for video reference signals, a method was
developed to allow reasonably precise time keeping with the non real-time rate. This method involves
dropframe counting. Since the 29.97Hz rate runs slower than real-time, dropframe counting skips over
certain frame counts in order to periodically catch up to real time. Frame counts are always skipped
over in pairs so as not to disrupt any color frame alignment. Two frame counts are skipped over at the
beginning of every minute, except minutes 00, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50. This pattern can be seen in
Figure 2-16.
Dropframe counting ensures that 29.97Hz timecode accumulates just 86.4 milliseconds of error per day
and always stays within 200 milliseconds of real-time. Figure 2-17 illustrates the drift and catch-up cycle
that dropframe counting goes through over the course of a day. Real-time is represented by the solid X-
axis in the graphs. See section 2.3.4.2.2 for information on synchronizing multiple dropframe timecode
outputs.
To maintain a long-term correlation to real time, all LTC and VITC timecode outputs are jammed to the
system clock once per day. This limits the amount of accumulated error for non real-time rates. Daily
jamming is also required for real-time rates to prevent accumulation of stability errors and to keep
synchronized should a leap second occur. The time at which this daily jam occurs is controlled by the
Jam Time menu item present in all LTC and sync output menus. The daily jam should be scheduled to
occur at a time when it would be least likely to affect system operation. The timecode clock will jam
when the LTC or VITC timecode count matches the Jam Time value.

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Figure 2-16: Dropframe Timecode with Respect to Real-time Over 1-Hour Period
Figure 2-17: Dropframe Timecode with Respect to Real-time over a 24-Hour Period

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2.3.4.2. LTC/VITC Timecode Color Framing

If the Color Frame control is turned on, the 25Hz and 29.97Hz LTC timecode rates will have their
counts adjusted by the 5601MSC so that they maintain color frame alignment to the selected frequency
reference as per SMPTE ST 12-1. If a black burst sync output has its Color Frame control turned on,
the VITC timecode is adjusted to same way to maintain color frame alignment to that particular black
burst sync output. See the pulse diagrams in Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 for examples of timecode color
frame alignment.
2.3.4.2.1. Color Frame Alignment to NTSC

Color frame alignment can be enabled for any NTSC sync output and for LTC timecode that runs at
29.97 frames per second. Even frame counts must coincide with color fields 1 and 2. Odd frame counts
must coincide with color fields 3 and 4. When a system time jam event occurs, the timecode output
clock is jammed to system time and then adjusted, if necessary, to match the color frame phase of the
particular LTC or sync output.
The consequence of color frame alignment is that the LTC/VITC timecode may be jammed one frame
count off of real-time, depending on the phase of the frequency reference and the phase of the LTC or
sync output. See Figure 2-18 for an example of daily time jamming involving dropframe timecode.
2.3.4.2.2. Multiple LTC/VITC Outputs with Dropframe Counting

It should be evident that dropframe timecode maintains only a loose correlation to real-time, and cannot
always be jammed exactly to real-time. Dropframe timecode counts an entire 24-hour period 86.4
milliseconds faster than real-time. This is the equivalent of 2.59 frames of video. At the daily jam event,
when the timecode clock is jammed to the system clock, some extra frame counts will have to be
inserted to bring the timecode closer to real-time. It is not possible to adjust by fractional frame counts.
Either 2 or 3 frame counts must be added, which means the timecode output cannot be jammed exactly
to the system clock and some error will occur. If color frame alignment is enabled, the extra frame
counts can only be inserted in pairs. Therefore, 2 or 4 frame counts will be inserted, depending on the
error accumulated from the previous daily jam.
See Figure 2-18 for an example of a daily jam event for LTC1 in 29.97Hz dropframe counting mode.
When the timecode of LTC1 hits the daily jam time, a jam to the real-time system clock is performed.
However, the number of extra counts inserted is adjusted to maintain color frame alignment to the
frequency reference (either GPS or NTSC). If the timecode output was VITC, the adjustment would also
have to factor in any phase offset that may have been applied to the respective sync output.
LTC1 DAILY JAM
EVENT AT 00:00
LTC1 23:59:59:27 23:59:59:28 23:59:59:29 23:59:59:28 23:59:59:29 00:00:00:00 00:00:00:01 00:00:00:02
NTSC-M
Color Frame A Color Frame B Color Frame A Color Frame B Color Frame A Color Frame B Color Frame A Color Frame B
REFERENCE
System Clock 23:59:59.814 23:59:59.847 23:59:59.880 23:59:59.914 23:59:59.947 23:59:59.980 00:00:00.014 00:00:00.047
UTC hh:mm:ss.ms
LTC1 timecode count reaches 00:00:00:00.
Should jam 23:59:59:27 but is adjusted to
23:59:59:28 to maintain color frame alignment
Figure 2-18: Daily Time Jam Event for 29.97Hz Dropframe Timecode

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Every time the daily jam event occurs, the 5601MSC will attempt to bring the dropframe timecode as
close to system time as possible, while optionally maintaining color frame alignment. The amount of
frames adjusted depends on the error accumulated from the previous daily time jam. See Figure 2-19
for an example of a week worth of daily time jams on a dropframe 29.97Hz timecode output. The
pattern of 2 frame and 4 frame adjustments runs over a period of a couple months.
If multiple timecode outputs are set to dropframe counting mode, it is possible that they may jam
differently from each other at the daily time jam event, even if they are set to jam at the exact same
time. This can occur if they were initialized at different times. To prevent this from happening, use the
“Jam all VitcLtc” menu item which forces all timecode outputs to jam at the same instant. This manual
jam is typically done at an innocuous time of day. There is currently no method of forcing multiple units
to jam together at the same time. It can be expected that eventually a 2-frame offset may appear
between dropframe timecode across multiple 5601MSC units.
Figure 2-19: Dropframe Timecode with Respect to Real-time over One Week
2.3.4.2.3. Color Frame Alignment to PAL

Color frame alignment to PAL video can be enabled for 25Hz LTC timecode and for any PAL sync
(VITC) output or PAL analog TG output (burn-in window). The 25Hz timecode runs at exactly real time
which means it is always possible to jam the timecode output exactly to the system clock. However,
the color frame alignment rule adds additional complexity. The color frame sequence in PAL runs over
4 frames (8 fields), which does not divide evenly into a 25 frame per second count. This means that
color frame 1 lines up with the same frame count only once every four seconds. Therefore color frame
alignment occurs once every 4 seconds.
When a time jam event occurs, the timecode output clock is jammed to the system clock and then may
be adjusted up or down one or two frame counts to match the color frame phase of the reference or
particular black burst sync output. If the frequency reference to the 5601MSC is not phased correctly
with respect to the time reference this can cause a static one or two frame shift for 25Hz timecode
outputs, with respect to the system clock.

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If the frequency reference of the 5601MSC is set to GPS, the time reference will also be forced to GPS.
The system phase reference is derived from GPS time, but the system clock is set to UTC time, which
is offset from GPS time by the total number of leap seconds that have occurred since the year 1980.
Because the PAL color frame to timecode relationship runs over 4 seconds, this produces a unique
problem when aligning UTC-locked timecode to the PAL color frame.
The system clock of the 5601MSC is always set to UTC time. The PAL reference phase is tied to GPS
time which is not affected by leap seconds. Whenever a leap second occurs, UTC time counts an extra
second, slowing it down. At the next jam event, the PAL timecode clock could jam to the system clock
causing it to shift backwards by one second. If done this way, it would break the timecode to color
frame relationship. However, the 5601MSC must adjust the time that is jammed into the 25Hz
LTC/VITC clocks in order to maintain color frame alignment. This means is that a static, positive or
negative, 1 or 2 frame offset may be introduced between real time and 25Hz timecode even when the
5601MSC is locked to GPS. This static offset will change every time a leap second occurs.
2.3.5. IRIG Timecode

When equipped with the IRIG option, the 5601MSC is capable of generating IRIG-B timecode from the
LTC outputs and can also read IRIG-B timecode on the LTC input. The IRIG-B formats supported are
shown in Table 2-8. All IRIG-B formats are based on 100-bit timecode that is amplitude modulated with
a 1kHz sine wave carrier. The differences between the four formats are in what additional information is
carried besides the Time-of-Year timestamp. All control flag bits, if present, are set to zero.
Format Name Information Carried

IRIG-B120 Time-of-Year, Control Flags, Straight Binary Seconds
IRIG-B122 Time-of-Year
IRIG-B123 Time-of-Year, Straight Binary Seconds
IRIG-B124 Time-of-Year, Year, Control Flags, Straight Binary Seconds
IRIG-B127 Time-of-Year, Year, Straight Binary Seconds
Table 2-8: Supported IRIG Timecode Formats
The IRIG-B outputs are aligned to the IRIG Datum pulse as shown in Figure 2-20. For an overall view of
the entire IRIG waveform, refer to Figure 2-2. The output waveform consists of a 1kHz carrier that is
amplitude modulated to the IRIG pulse waveform. The frame reference bit (PR) leading edge coincides
with the IRIG Datum pulse output from the 5601MSC. When locked to GPS, IRIG will be aligned within
20 microseconds of the 1pps pulse from the GPS receiver (with no global phase offset).
Position Identifier P0 Reference Bit PR
IRIG-B12X - Modulated 1kHz Carrier
IRIG1 Datum Pulse
Figure 2-20: Detail of IRIG Alignment to IRIG Datum Pulse

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Depending on the IRIG format selected, different types of information may be placed in the IRIG frame.
The Time-of-Year portion is always present and indicates the current system clock time in seconds,
minutes, hours, and day of the year. The IRIG-B120, IRIG-B123, and IRIG-B127 formats include a
straight binary seconds counter which gives the current time of day in seconds. The IRIG-B127 format
also includes the current year as a two-digit number (e.g. 2011 = 11). The IRIG timecode is generated
directly from the system clock, which should be set to UTC.
Either LTC output (LTC1 and/or LTC2) can be configured to one of the four IRIG formats in their
respective menus. See section 4.4.1 for a description of the menu settings. The IRIG signal amplitude
can be controlled by the Output Level menu item. When an LTC output has been configured to an IRIG
output mode, both primary and secondary outputs will provide the same IRIG signal.
The 5601MSC can also be configured to the IRIG-B as a time reference. The time reference source
must first be set to IRIG. See section 4.3.4 for information on configuring the time reference source.
The Irig Mode menu item selects which IRIG format to use as a reference and can also enable auto
detection. Only IRIG-B127 can provide full date information.
Both IRIG input and output circuitry is balanced. To connect an unbalanced IRIG source to the LTC
input, or to use the LTC outputs to drive an unbalanced IRIG cable, refer to Figure 2-21 for examples
on how to make these connections.
Figure 2-21: IRIG Input and Output Connections

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2.4. NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL (NTP)

If the 5601MSC is equipped with the T option, it will have an available Network Time Protocol (NTP)
server. The NTP server runs on both the CONTROL and the TIME Ethernet ports using the IP address
assigned each port. The NTP features are configured in the NTP Rules menu located in the GENERAL
root menu (see section 0).
The 5601MSC implements version 3 of the NTP protocol as defined in RFC 1305. The NTP server uses
the system clock as its source of time. This requires the system clock to be set to UTC in order to
generate a valid NTP timestamp. The NTP server also sends out unsolicited broadcast time packets
every 30 seconds on the CONTROL Ethernet port only. This is done to reduce traffic on the TIME
network. The contents of the packets are largely determined by the chosen time reference and the lock
status.
If the 5601MSC is not locked to the selected time reference, the LI_Alarm flag in all outgoing NTP
packets will be set. This informs clients that the NTP reference clock in the 5601MSC is not locked to a
reference. This flag is also set when the time reference is set to None. When this flag is set, most
clients will reject the time packet provided by the 5601MSC. This flag can be deactivated by enabling
NTP spoofing (see section 4.5.13.1). NTP spoofing should only be used for testing and troubleshooting
purposes as it technically breaks compliance with the NTP standard.
When an incoming client request for NTP time is received by the 5601MSC, the source IP address is
checked against a list of NTP restrictions (see section 4.5.13.2). There are a total of eight restrictions
and they are checked sequentially. If the incoming request passes all eight restrictions, the NTP server
will respond.
It is possible to perform a quick validation of NTP operation using a Windows XP or Windows 2000 PC
that is connected to the same network as the 5601MSC. For Windows XP Home edition, right-click on
the time display of the taskbar and select Adjust Date/Time. This will open up the Date and Time control
panel. There should be three tabs at the top: “Date & Time”, “Time Zone” and “Internet Time”. If the
“Internet Time” tab does not exist, use the command-line method below. Enter the IP address of the
5601MSC into the Server text box and click on the “Update Now” button. If the PC communicates with
the 5601MSC NTP server, the time should update successfully.
Another method is to use the “w32tm” utility from the command prompt. It may be necessary to install
the Windows Time Service before this command will be available. Open a command prompt window by
going to START->Programs->Accessories or by going to START->Run and typing in “cmd”. Enter the
command “w32tm /monitor /computers:172.21.1.56”. In this case 172.21.1.56 is the IP address of
the 5601MSC.
C:\WINDOWS>w32tm /monitor /computers:172.21.1.56

172.21.1.56 [172.21.1.56]:
ICMP: 0ms delay.
NTP: +35.0868750s offset from local clock
RefID: 'GPS [71.80.83.0]
Figure 2-22: Testing the NTP Server

In the example above, the NTP server in the 5601MSC at 172.21.1.56 was successfully contacted. The
PC clock is 35 seconds advanced from the time provided by the 5601MSC. The RefID indicates that the
5601MSC is locked to GPS time.

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2.5. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

When operating with the optional GPS receiver, the 5601MSC can be both frequency and time locked
to the Global Positioning System (GPS). The following section describes the basics of the GPS system
and the operation of the 5601MSC when it is locking to the GPS satellites. See section 3.5 for
information about installing the GPS head and connecting it to the 5601MSC. Refer to section 2.2.13 for
the timing diagram when locked to GPS.
2.5.1. Overview
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based navigation system operated and maintained
by the U.S. Department of Defence. There are currently 31 satellites in orbit providing worldwide 24
hour coverage. Presently GPS is the most accurate technology available for marine and land navigation
and it is the technology of choice in timing applications including remote site and network
synchronization.
Each GPS satellite Space Vehicle (SV) contains four onboard atomic clocks. These clocks are
averaged and are used to transmit GPS time, along with the positions of all satellites (the almanac) and
fine tracking data (the ephemeris). To acquire GPS time, the receiver only needs to track one satellite.
The position of the satellite is known and the transmission delay can be subtracted to obtain GPS time
with millisecond accuracy.
In order to obtain a three-dimensional position, the ranges from multiple satellites must be compared. If
the receiver had perfect timing, three satellite ranges would be sufficient to calculate a position. In real-
world applications, the clock in the receiver will not be an atomic clock and the smallest error in
frequency will cause huge errors in positioning. Consequently, a fourth satellite range is incorporated to
solve for timing error in the receiver. This allows the receiver to correct its clock and synchronize it to
within nanoseconds of the GPS constellation. The 5601MSC is more involved with this clock
correction/synchronization feature of the GPS process than it is with the positioning aspect.
2.5.2. GPS Lock Operation

The GPS receiver is a Trimble Accutime Gold which is designed for maximum accuracy in static
(antenna not moving) mounting applications. The receiver will also function when mobile with
decreased precision.
When the GPS receiver is first connected, it will try to track satellite signals using its stored almanac.
The status display will report “GPS Searching” during this initialization stage. If the receiver has been
powered off for a while, or has been moved a significant distance, it may need to download a new
almanac. This can require up to 15 minutes of continuously tracking a satellite to complete.
It should be noted here that when GPS is being used for a time reference only, contact with just a single
satellite is enough to provide accurate time. A GPS time reference will start working as soon as a single
satellite is tracked. For frequency synchronization, a more complex process is involved.
When the almanac is determined to be valid, the receiver will attempt to complete a self-survey. This is
done by averaging up to 300 positional readings to obtain precise locational data for the antenna. This
process can take up to 5 minutes.

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Obtaining a position requires the receiver to track at least four satellites. Satellites which do not meet
the minimum quality criteria (elevation, signal strength, dilution of precision) cannot be used during a
self-survey. The status display will read “GPS Poor Signal” if four healthy satellite signals cannot be
found. These requirements are more stringent when performing a self-survey than they are when in
normal operation.
When the self-survey is complete, the GPS receiver will begin to send out a 1pps pulse to the
5601MSC. The 5601MSC will frequency-lock its ovenized oscillator to the pulse edges, and phase-lock
to GPS time. Once the GPS receiver knows its precise location, it can substitute its position into the
equation and solve only for clock error and clock bias. In this mode, it can operate with just one satellite
and still provide accurate timing to the 5601MSC.
The status of the GPS lock progress can be monitored in the Lock Status and Inputs status screens
(see section 4.1.2). The messages are shown in Table 2-9 along with a description.
Status Display Description

GPS Disconnected The 5601MSC cannot communicate with the GPS receiver.
GPS No Almanac
The receiver is updating its GPS almanac. Can take up to 15 minutes
to complete.
GPS Searching The receiver has not yet detected any satellites and is searching.
GPS No Sat Found No satellites are being tracked
GPS Only 1 Sat
GPS Only 2 Sats
The receiver is waiting until four satellites are detected to complete a
self-survey of its position.
GPS Only 3 Sats
GPS Poor Signal

One or more satellites do not meet the elevation, SNR, or PDOP
criteria and cannot be used. Attempting to detect more satellites.
GPS Ok. Sig OK The receiver has completed a self-survey and as operating normally.
GPS 1 Good Sat
The receiver has previously completed a self-survey and is
maintaining synchronization while tracking just one satellite.
The receiver is operating in over determined clock mode, weighting
GPS 8 Good Sats the results from 8 different satellites that meet the minimum signal
strength and position requirements to obtain maximum accuracy.
GPS 0 Good Sats
The receiver has lost contact with all satellites. This will trigger a
reference fault condition as timing accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
Table 2-9: GPS Status Messages
As more satellite signals are detected, the receiver will enter over determined clock mode. Up to 12
satellites can be tracked, using their signal strength and position in the sky to give them more or less
weight in contributing to the solution. The quality criteria are more relaxed than when performing a self-
survey and each available satellite will improve timing precision. If the receiver is moving, such as in a
mobile application, the receiver will enter dynamic mode and still provide reasonably high precision.
After the 5601MSC has locked to the GPS receiver and is in a steady state condition for longer than 20
minutes the master oscillator will be phase locked to within 15ns to 90ns of the GPS system time
reference, depending on the number of healthy satellites that are tracked. When using multiple
5601MSC units referenced to GPS, it is important to make sure both receivers are mounted equally so
that they detect a similar number of satellites, and that the antenna cable lengths are matched as
closely as possible to limit signal path propagation delays to match their phases as closely as possible.

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If the GPS receiver is disconnected, the ovenized oscillator within the 5601MSC may drift very slowly
over time. The maximum frequency drift of the oscillator is less than 0.04Hz of subcarrier frequency
after a day of the GPS receiver being disconnected. The drift will be less than 0.3Hz if the GPS receiver
was disconnected or obscured from the sky for 1 year.
2.5.3. GPS Re-Lock in Slow Mode

When the frequency lock mode is set to Slow (see section 2.2.4), the 5601MSC can provide a very
smooth recovery of phase upon reconnection of the GPS antenna. There will be a very smooth
transition of the 5601MSC’s phase back to the GPS system time reference. This transition is very
gradual with no non-linear jumps. Because the phase period when locked to GPS is very long (160
seconds – see Figure 2-13) this relock process can take a long time when the phase is considerably far
off. The re-lock will take less then 40 minutes after an unspecified period of time (i.e. 1 year or more) of
the GPS receiver being disconnected or obscured from the sky. If the GPS receiver is removed for 5
minutes and then returned, the unit will take nominally less then 5 minutes to fully re-lock. If the GPS
receiver is removed for 15 minutes and then returned, the unit will take nominally less than 20 minutes
to fully phase-lock to the GPS system time.
2.5.4. GPS Position Insertion into Timecode

The 5601MSC can insert the current position of the GPS antenna into the user bits of the LTC and
VITC outputs. This is controlled by the VitcLtc dte fmt menu item in the GENERAL root menu (see
section 4.5.4). Timecode with even numbered frames contain longitude in the user bits, and timecode
with odd numbered frames contain latitude.
The format for latitude is wxxxyyzz where w is 1 for south (-), and 2 for north (+), xxx is degrees, yy is
minutes, and zz is seconds.
The format for longitude is wxxxyyzz where w is 3 for west (-), and 4 for east (+), xxx is degrees, yy is
minutes, and zz is seconds.
For example, at the Evertz Microsystems factory, the data is
latitude: 20432348 longitude: 30794623
This corresponds to:
North (+) 043 degrees, 23.48 minutes
West (-) 079 degrees, 46.23 minutes
It can be entered into Google maps using the format “+43 23.48 -79 46.23”.

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2.6. AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER OPERATION (5601ACO2)

For critical infrastructure requirements a 5601ACO2 can be used to connect two 5601MSC units in a
dual redundant configuration. The 5601ACO2 monitors signal health to decide which of the 5601MSC
units will be connected to the downstream outputs. See the connection diagram below.
Figure 2-23: Redundant Master Clock/SPG with Auto Changeover System Diagram

Model 5601MSC
* When the units are connected via DB15 cables as shown, this LTC input can be
 used to apply a single LTC or IRIG reference to both 5601MSC units. If independent
timecode references are desired, then one of the DB15 cables must be modified to
break out the LTC/IRIG wires for connection to a separate timecode reference
source.
The 5601ACO2 allows for a dual-redundant installation of two 5601MSC units. Normally one of the
5601MSC units is designated to the master, and its 28 outputs are connected to Bank A of the
5601ACO2. The second 5601MSC unit is designated as the slave (or backup), and its 28 outputs are
connected to Bank B of the 5601ACO2. The 5601ACO2 then provides 28 relay-protected outputs to
feed downstream equipment. The 5601ACO2 can be switched manually (locally via front panel or
remotely via SNMP), or can be put into automatic mode where the outputs will be switched to the slave
unit if a problem is detected with the master.
In order for a seamless switch to occur, both 5601MSC units must be running at the same frequency
and phase. Ideally, this is done by locking both units to the same reference. It is possible to lock the
slave unit to the master but this reduces the protection offered by the ACO should a problem develop
with the master unit. Additionally, it is required that both 5601MSC units are configured identically so
that their outputs settings match. A syncro connection is automatically made inside the 5601ACO2 that
allows the master unit to communicate its settings to the slave unit. Implementing one of the syncro
modes, as described in section 2.3.3.3, allows the slave unit to synchronize all of its OUTPUT menu
item settings with the master unit. Any configuration change made on the master unit will be copied to
the slave unit automatically. This assures minimum impact should a changeover event occur.
The 5601ACO2 simplifies wiring by providing a single point of entry for an LTC reference, and GPIs for
both 5601MSC units. The LTC input to the 5601ACO2 is internally split to both master and slave units.
Similarly, the GPI inputs are split to both units, allowing any GPI trigger to affect both units
simultaneously.
The 5601ACO2 uses latching relays to provide a fail-safe signal path. These relays will maintain their
last state should the 5601ACO2 experience a power supply failure or main board failure. This ensures
glitch-free failure events and glitch-free recovery from failure.
All inputs from both 5601MSC units are passively monitored by the 5601ACO2. There are no active
components in the signal path. This is accomplished by splitting a small portion of the incoming signal
to the control/monitoring circuitry of the 5601ACO2. The high-speed SDI TG signals are treated
differently. When connected to a 5601ACO2, the SDI TGs must be set to highdrive mode. This is done
with the Output Drive control (see section 0). The higher amplitude provided by highdrive allows the
5601ACO2 to passively monitor the SDI TG outputs while still providing a SMPTE compliant serial
digital signal to downstream equipment.
All 28 outputs from the 5601MSC can be connected to the 5601ACO2, with the exception of the LTC1
and LTC2 primary XLR outputs (see note in section 3.1.4). These outputs are not isolated from the
secondary outputs on the GPIO connector and should be left unconnected for full protection of the
LTC1 and LTC2 outputs. The exception is when LTC1 power is turned on, in which case the LTC1 XLR
output is driven independently and may be used as an unprotected LTC output for downstream clocks.
The 5601ACO2 continually monitors the health of all signals with the exception of the analog audio
outputs. Refer to the 5601ACO2 instruction manual for a more detailed explanation of the monitoring
and switching modes available.

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3. INSTALLATION
3.1. REAR PANEL
Figure 3-1 provides an illustration of the 5601MSC rear panel. The following sections describe the
purpose of the rear panel connectors of the 5601MSC. The following sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.11 describe
the specific signals that should be connected to the 5601MSC.
GPS GPIO
SYNC1 SYNC2 SYNC3 SYNC4 WORDCLOCK
AUDIO TG1-1
(A)
TG1-2
(B) TIME CONTROL LTC / IRIG LTC / IRIG
MODEM OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2
REF IN LOOP COM
SYNC5 SYNC6 10MHz ATG1 ATG2 TG2-1 TG2-2
(A) (B)10/100 LN/ACT 10/100 LN/ACT
MODEL 5601MSC AES1 AES2 DARS AUX IN AUX OUT TG3-1 TG3-2 TG4-1 TG4-2
(A) (B) (A) (B)
GND
Figure 3-1: 5601MSC Rear Panel

3.1.1. Reference Loop Connections
The two REF IN LOOP BNC connectors provide a reference loop input for black burst, tri-level, and
5MHz/10MHz signals. The BNCs are isolated from chassis ground. The frequency reference source
must be set to Video in order to genlock to black burst or tri-level video signals. It must be set to 10MHz
in order to lock to 5MHz or 10MHz reference signals. See section 4.3 for more information. The loop is
high impedance and will need to be properly terminated with 75 ohms using an external termination.
3.1.2. Sync Outputs

SYNC 1 to 6 - These BNC connectors provide six independent programmable sync outputs that are
configured by the SYNC 1 to SYNC 6 group of sub-menus in the OUTPUT setup menu. Each output
can be configured for any format of sync output from black burst, to tri-level, to 5MHz/10MHz, to
wordclock, and more. See section 4.4.2.
10 MHz OUT - This BNC connector provides a 10MHz frequency reference but can also be
programmed as another sync output. It is recommended that this output be configured as a 10MHz
output when used in conjunction with a 5601ACO2 to simplify wiring. It is configured using the 10 MHz
sub-menu in the OUTPUT setup menu.
WORDCLOCK - This BNC connector provides a 48kHz wordclock signal but can also be programmed
as another sync output. It is recommended that this output be configured as a wordclock output when
used in conjunction with a 5601ACO2 to simplify wiring. It is configured using the Wordclock sub-menu
in the OUTPUT setup menu.
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3.1.3. Ethernet Connections

The 5601MSC is equipped with two Ethernet ports. They can be used with either 10Base-T (10 Mbps)
or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T
systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100Ω STP cable may be used. When
connecting for 100Base-TX systems, category 5 or better UTP cable is required. The cable must be
“straight through” with an 8-pin modular connector at each end. Make the network connection by
plugging one end of the cable into the CONTROL receptacle of the 5601MSC and the other end into an
Ethernet hub or switch. The CONTROL port hosts an NTP server (with periodic broadcasts) and an
SNMP server for remote monitoring and control.
The TIME Ethernet port must be configured to be on a different subnet than the CONTROL port. The
TIME also runs an SNMP service but should be connected to a network that is dedicated only to time
protocol traffic. The NTP server also runs on the TIME network but does not perform broadcasts to
keep traffic at a minimum which is desirable to reduce packet latencies and increase time reference
accuracy. The TIME port hardware is capable of supporting a future implementation of IEEE 1588 PTP.
The straight-through Ethernet cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pinout
information in Table 3-1. A color code wiring chart is provided in Table 3-1 for the current Ethernet
standards (AT&T 258A or EIA/TIA 258B color coding shown). Also refer to the notes following the table
for additional wiring guide information.
AT&T 258A or 10BaseT

Pin # Signal EIA/TIA 568A
12345678
EIA/TIA 568B or 100BaseTX
1 Transmit + White/Green White/Orange X
2 Transmit – Green Orange X
3 Receive + White/Orange White/Green X
4 N/A Blue Blue Not used (required)
5 N/A White/Blue White/Blue Not used (required)
6 Receive – Orange Green X
7 N/A White/Brown White/Brown Not used (required)
8 N/A Brown Brown Not used (required)
Table 3-1: Standard 8-pin Modular Connector Wiring Color Codes

Note the following cabling information for this wiring guide:
• Only two pairs of wires are used in the 8-pin modular connector to carry Ethernet signals.
• Even though pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used, it is mandatory that they be present in the cable.
• 10BaseT and 100BaseTX use the same pins; the same crossover cable will work with both.
• Pairs may be solid colors and may not have a stripe.
• Category 5 cable must use Category 5 rated connectors.
The maximum cable run between the 5601MSC and the supporting hub or switch is 300 ft (90 m). The
maximum combined cable run between any two end points (i.e. 5601MSC and PC/laptop via network
hub) is 675 feet (205 m).
Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of
checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test
signal to one another to verify link integrity. The 5601MSC rear panel is fitted with two LEDs to monitor
the Ethernet connection.
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10/100: This Amber LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is detected. The LED is OFF when a
10Base-T link is detected.
LN/ACT: This dual purpose Green LED will turn on to indicate a valid link. This gives a good
indication that the segment is wired correctly. The LED will BLINK when sending or
receiving data. The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection. The link status can
also be seen in the ControlEthernet status screen.
Note that on the Time Ethernet port, the function of the LEDs is reversed. The 10/100 LED is Green,
and the LN/ACT LED is Amber.
3.1.4. Linear Time Code and IRIG Connections

The LTC 1 and LTC 2 groups of sub-menus in the OUTPUT root menu are used to configure the LTC
and IRIG outputs. See section 4.4.1. The LTC output level is adjustable from approximately 0.8V to
9.0V using the Output Level menu item. The IRIG output level is controllable from approximately 1.0V
to 8.3V. This assumes a load impedance of greater than 1kΩ.
There are two 3-pin male XLR connectors for SMPTE/EBU Linear Time Code. When the IRIG option is
installed, these outputs will also be able to provide IRIG timecode. They are labelled LTC OUT 1 and
LTC OUT 2. These XLR connectors are the primary copies for each timecode output. The LTC OUT 1
connector is capable of driving +12 VDC power for downstream Evertz clocks (see section 4.4.1.1).
Pin # Name Description

1 GND Signal Ground
2 LTC+ Primary LTC/IRIG + output
3 LTC- Primary LTC/IRIG – output
Table 3-2: LTC OUT 1 and LTC OUT 2 XLR Pin Definitions
Secondary copies of the two LTC/IRIG outputs are available on the GPIO 15-pin female ‘D’ connector.
The pinout of this connector is shown in Table 3-5. When LTC power is turned on for LTC1, this
secondary output of LTC1 will not have +12VDC power but will provide an isolated copy of LTC1. For
details on wiring IRIG timecode, see section 2.3.5.

The primary LTC outputs on the XLR connectors are not fully isolated from the
secondary copies on the GPIO DB15 connector. This means a wiring fault (such
as a short) affecting an XLR output will also affect its copy on the GPIO
connector (the exception being for LTC1 when power is turned on).

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3.1.5. Serial Port Connection

The COM connector is a 9-pin female 'D' connector for RS-232 serial communications. This port is
configured for a ‘straight through’ RS-232 connection to a PC COM port and can be used for uploading
firmware to the unit. Table 3-3 shows the pinout of the serial port in its default RS-232 DCE
configuration. See section 5.2 for information on upgrading the firmware in the unit.

1
2 TxD RS-232 Transmit Output
5 4 3 2 1 3 RxD RS-232 Receive Input
9 8 7 6
4
5 Signal Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground
6
7 RTS RS-232 RTS Input
8 CTS RS-232 CTS Output
9
Table 3-3: COM Port Pin Definitions
3.1.6. GPS Connection

A 9-pin female 'D' connector for connecting the optional GPS receiver (GP option). Table 3-4 shows the
pinout of the port. See section 3.5 for information about mounting and connecting the GPS receiver.

1 GND Chassis ground
2 Tx- Transmit A (Tx-) Output
1
3 Rx+ Receive B (Rx+) Input

6
2
4 PPS+ 1 PPS + Input

3
5 +VDC + 12 Volts DC out to supply GPS receiver

4
9
5
6 PPS- 1 PPS - Input

7 Tx+ Transmit B (Tx+) Output
8 Rx- Receive A (Rx-) Input
9 GND Chassis ground
Table 3-4: GPS Serial Port Pin Definitions

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3.1.7. GPIO Connections (LTC Input, Secondary LTC Outputs, and Syncro Connections)
A 15-pin female ‘D’ connector provides two general purpose inputs, two general purpose outputs,
secondary LTC1 and LTC2 outputs, and an LTC input. This connector is also used to connect the
5601MSC to a 5601ACO2 auto-changeover unit to establish synchronization of settings and time
between the two units (syncro). A 15-pin male-male cable is used for this purpose. The pinout of the
GPIO connector is shown in Table 3-5.

1 LTC Input - Linear Time Code Input -
2 LTC1 Out - Secondary Linear Time Code Output 1 -
3 LTC2 Out - Secondary Linear Time Code Output 2 -
4 GPO 1 General Purpose Output 1
5 GPO 2 General Purpose Output 2
6
11
1
6 GND Signal Ground

7 GND Signal Ground
8 Syncro Tx Syncro Transmit
9 Syncro Rx Syncro Receive
10
5
15
10 GND Signal Ground

11 LTC Input + Linear Time Code Input +
12 LTC1 Out + Secondary Linear Time Code Output 1 +
13 LTC2 Out + Secondary Linear Time Code Output 2 +
14 GPI 1 General Purpose Input 1
15 GPI 2 General Purpose Input 2
Table 3-5: GPIO Pin Definitions
3.1.8. Unbalanced Audio Connections

AES 1 & 2 - These two BNC connectors provide unbalanced 48kHz AES audio compatible with the
AES3-1992 and SMPTE 276M standards. Balanced versions of these signals are available on the
AUDIO 16-pin terminal strip. The AES Audio sub-menu in the OUTPUT root menu is used to configure
the AES audio outputs.
DARS OUT - This BNC connector has an unbalanced 48kHz Digital Audio Reference signal (DARS)
output compatible with the AES3-1992 and SMPTE 276M standards. A balanced version of this signal
is available on the AUDIO 16-pin terminal strip. The AES Audio sub-menu in the OUTPUT root menu is
used to configure the phase of the AES and DARS outputs.

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3.1.9. Balanced Audio and Modem Connections

The AUDIO 16-pin terminal strip provides balanced versions of the AES1/AES2 and DARS signals as
well as two balanced analog audio signals. The output audio cables can be secured into the removable
portion of the terminal strip using a small screwdriver. The removable terminal block (Weidmuller part
#174822) is then inserted into the rear panel and secured using the flange screws. The pinout of this
connector is shown in Table 3-6.
Right + Left +
Right - Left -
GND GND
SNSA SNSB
GND GND
AES 1 + AES 1 -
AES 2 + AES 2 -
DARS + DARS -
Table 3-6: AUDIO Removable Terminal Block Pin Definitions

The ANALOG AUDIO sub-menu in the OUTPUT root menu is used to configure the analog audio
outputs. The SNSA and SNSB pins are used by the 5601MSC to detect connection to a 5601ACO2 and
automatically enable highdrive. They may be left unconnected if this functionality is not desired.
MODEM:
The MODEM RJ11 jack is used to connect the optional internal modem (M option) to
the telephone line. The Modem sub-menu off the GENERAL root menu is used to
configure the modem. See section 4.5.5 for more information.
 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTICE: For a reliable telephone connection to the

modem in the 5601MSC, a direct telephone line must be used. This line must not
pass through a PBX or similar key device.

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3.1.10. Test Generator Connections (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG options)
3.1.10.1.Serial Digital Video Test Generators

There are four independent SDI test generators each with two output BNCs. These are enabled with
the SDTG option and produce SMPTE ST 259 serial digital video. The HDTG option adds support for
HD video (SMPTE ST 292-1 and SMPTE ST 372) to all four test generators. The 3GTG option adds
support for 3G Level-A and Level-B (SMPTE ST 424) and dual-link video to all four test generators.
Each test generator has two output BNCs. They are labelled (A) and (B) for when dual-link mode is in
use but otherwise contain the same copy of the test generator output.
BNCs: SDI Test Generator 1 BNCs are labeled TG1-1 (A) and TG1-2 (B)
SDI Test Generator 2 BNCs are labeled TG2-1 (A) and TG2-2 (B)
3.1.10.2.Analog Video Test Generators

There are two independent composite analog video test generators, each with a single BNC output.
The output formats are compatible with SMPTE ST 170 or ITU-R BT.1700-1. The ATG1 and ATG2 sub-
menus in the OUTPUT root menu are used to configure these outputs.
BNCs: Analog Test Generator 1 BNC is labeled ATG1

Analog Test Generator 2 BNC is labeled ATG2
3.1.11. Power Connections

The 5601MSC has one or two (redundant supply is optional) auto-ranging power supplies that operate
on either 95-125 or 185-260 volts AC at 50Hz or 60Hz. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire
grounding type power supply cord to the power entry modules on the rear panel. The power cord
should be minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SVT marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in length.
The IEC 320 power entry modules combine a standard power inlet connector and an EMI line filter.
CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, GROUNDING

OF THE GROUND PIN OF THE MAINS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED

The EMI line filters in the 5601MSC use the chassis ground as part of the
circuit. This generates a small amount of AC leakage current to ground. In
order to reduce risk of electric shock, the unit MUST be grounded properly
through the ground connections on the AC power supply inlets.

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3.1.12. M4 Grounding Stud

The M4 grounding stud is used to provide a ground point to the 5601MSC chassis. It is located under
the REF IN LOOP connectors. It can be used for protective earthing in installations that require it. An
M4 or #8 ring terminal can be used with the provided M4 nut and lock washer.
3.2. MOUNTING AND COOLING

The 5601MSC is equipped with rack mounting ears and fits into a standard 19 inch by 1 ¾ inch (483
mm x 45 mm) rack space. An optional rear support kit is available for rear mounting in a rack. The main
board and power supplies are forced-air cooled by two fans in each power supply (or fan module). Both
power supply slots must be occupied by a power supply or fan module at all times to ensure proper
operating temperatures inside the unit. The air is drawn in through slits along the edges of the front
panel and exhausted out the sides of the unit. Ensure that the exhaust holes along the side of the unit
are not blocked by rack supports or cabling otherwise the unit may overheat. A system fault is activated
when the temperature inside the unit exceeds operating limits.
3.3. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The 15-pin female GPIO connector has 2 general purpose inputs and 2 general purpose outputs. The
GPI inputs are active low. This means that if an input is floating (not connected) then it will not be
activated. The GPIs can be activated by connecting the GPI input pin to Ground using a button, switch,
relay or an open collector transistor. The GPIs can be configured to send out SNMP traps on activation.
The GPO outputs are internally pulled up to +5 volts DC. When a GPO activates, the GPO pin is pulled
to ground. Care must be taken to limit the sink current to less than 50mA or damage to the GPO will
result. The functions of the general purpose outputs are set using the GPO 1 Mode and GPO 2 Mode
menu items on the GENERAL Setup menu. Note that in event of power being removed from the
5601MSC, the GPOs will appear to be a 20K sink to ground.
Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3 shows the circuitry for each of the I/O pins.
+5 V
+5 V
~20mA
20 K Ohm
10 Ohm
I/O Pin
I/O Pin
Maximum voltage applicable

to GPI Pin = ±10 V
Maximum resistance to ground

to trigger GPI = 5 K Ohm Maximum sink current of GPO = 50mA
Figure 3-2: Typical GPI Circuitry Figure 3-3: Typical GPO Circuitry

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3.4. CONNECTING TWO 5601MSC UNITS IN SYNCRO MODE

When two 5601MSCs are connected in a redundant configuration with a 5601ACO2 automatic
changeover, it is necessary that both 5601MSC units have the same timing and output settings.
Identical timing for the 5601MSCs is assured by locking both to the same frequency and phase source
(e.g. GPS or by genlocking one unit to the other). Ensuring that both 5601MSCs have the same output
configuration and time can be accomplished by implementing syncro between the two units.
The syncro link is automatically made when the GPIO connector of both 5601MSC units is connected to
the 5601ACO2 using male-to-male DB15 cables. Once the two units are connected, one must be
designated the master unit and the other the slave. The slave unit will copy all the output menu settings
from the master unit so that any change done on the master (such as changing a test pattern or phase
offset) will also be applied to the slave. Additionally, the master 5601MSC can be used as a time
reference by the slave unit, with the time and date being transmitted through the syncro link.
To use syncro, the master 5601MSC must be set to one of the master syncro modes. Likewise, the
slave 5601MSC must be set to a slave mode. See section 4.5.5 for information on these settings. When
the master 5601MSC has been configured to send syncro information and the slave 5601MSC has
been configured to receive it, the state of the link can be viewed on the slave unit by pressing the
STATUS button and selecting the Inputs status screen. The slave unit will indicate Syncro link ok.
When the link has been established, the slave unit can also set its time reference source to Syncro and
will obtain time through the link as well as menu settings. See section 4.3.4 for details.
When syncro menu mode is active, all of the menu settings in the OUTPUT root menu are copied from
the master 5601MSC to the slave unit. The menu settings in the INPUT and GENERAL menus are not
affected by syncro. In the OUTPUT menu the SDI TGs and ATGs can be excluded from syncro. This
can be done individually for each test generator (see sections 4.4.3.9 and 0).
3.5. GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION (GP OPTION)

The 5601MSC unit (with the GP option fitted) is designed to work with the Trimble Accutime Gold
antenna. The Smart Antenna houses the GPS receiver, antenna, power supply and other support
circuitry in a sealed, shielded, self-contained unit with a digital interface to the main unit. The GPS
Smart Antenna also receives power from the main unit through the connection cable.
3.5.1. Mounting the GPS Smart Antenna

The smart antenna's enclosure is completely waterproof and is designed for outdoor installation. It is
protected against interfering signals and thus is suitable for reliable operation in most environments.
Select an outdoor location for the antenna, like the roof of your building that has a relatively
unobstructed view of the sky. Dense wood and concrete or metal structures will shield the antenna from
satellite signals. The antenna can receive satellite signals through glass, canvas and thin fibreglass;
thus it may be mounted inside a skylight, if an outdoor location is not possible.
The smart antenna is an active-head antenna. For optimal performance, locate the smart antenna as
far as possible from transmitting antennas, including radar, satellite communication equipment and
cellular transmitters. When locating the antenna near a radar installation, ensure that the antenna is
positioned outside of the radar's cone of transmission. Follow the same guidelines when installing the
antenna near satellite communication equipment. For best results, mount the antenna at least ten feet
away from satellite communication equipment. Do not mount the antenna near high vibration areas
such as fan or motor housings, or near sources of heat such as exhaust stacks.

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 When mounting two or more smart antennas they must be spaced at least 3
feet (1 meter) apart to prevent interference.
Consider the length of the cable run when selecting the location. A 50 foot cable is supplied; however,
longer cables are available on special order from the factory. You may also wire a straight-through
extender cable to extend the able distance up to 200 feet. The smart antenna is designed for a pole
mount with a 1" - 14 straight thread, which is a common marine antenna mount. For stationary
installations a 3/4" pipe thread can be used, but a 1"-14 straight thread is recommended. Pole mounting
is illustrated in Figure 3-4. Secure the mounting pole to a solid structure so that it is oriented vertically.
Thread the smart antenna onto the pole or pile and hand tighten until snug.
 CAUTION: Over-tightening the smart antenna on the pole or using a tool could
damage the threaded socket in the base of the antenna. In addition, do not use
thread-locking compounds, since they can corrode plastic
Figure 3-4: Pole Mounting the Smart Antenna

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3.5.2. Connecting the GPS Smart Antenna to the 5601MSC

A standard 50 foot long interface cable (Evertz part WA-T09) is provided with the 5601MSC and the
smart antenna. One end of this cable is fitted with a weather-tight 12-pin Deutsch IMC21 connector.
The other end is fitted with a 9-pin male sub-miniature D connector and should be connected to the
GPS connector on the rear panel of the 5601MSC. The pinout of the cable is shown in Table 3-7. If you
require a longer cable, a 100 foot (Evertz part WA-T76), 200 foot cable (Evertz part WA-T10), 400 foot
cable (Evertz part WA-T11), 800 foot cable (Evertz part WA-08) or 1200 foot cable (Evertz part WA-
T12) may be ordered from the factory. Custom length weatherproof cables can also be special ordered.
Alternately, you can wire a 9-pin Extender cable as shown in Table 3-8.
Connect the 12-pin connector on the interface cable to the smart antenna. The connector on the
interface connector has a locking ring for securing the connection.
 CAUTION: Over tightening the locking ring can damage the connector on the
smart antenna. Fasten finger-tight until snug. Using tools will damage it.
Route the interface cable to the location of the 5601MSC unit using the most direct path. Avoid routing
the cable near hot surfaces, sharp or abrasive surfaces, or corrosive fluids or gases. Avoid sharp kinks
or bends in the cable. Additional protection such as heat shrink tubing may be required to protect the
cable jacket at points where the cable enters the building, especially if the opening is rough or sharp.
Once the cable is run, use cable-ties to secure the cable to the pole and to provide strain relief for the
connections. When securing the cable, start at the antenna and work towards the 5601MSC unit.
Connect the 9-pin male D connector to the GPS connector on the rear panel of the 5601MSC. Power is
provided from the 5601MSC along the interface cable to the smart antenna.
 It is best to keep the antenna cable run as short as possible. If two 5601MSC
units are being used, each with their own GPS antenna, the antenna cable
lengths should be matched as closely as possible.
Trimble Antenna Evertz 5601MSC

Deutsch IMC-series Cable Wire 9-pin D-Sub
12-pin (female) (male)
DC Ground 9 Black 1 Chassis Ground
Receive Port (Rx-) 2 Violet 2 Tx A -
Transmit Port (Tx+) 5 Yellow 3 Rx B +
Timing Pulse (1pps+) 11 Orange+White 4 1pps + in
DC Power 1 Red 5 +12 V DC
Timing Pulse (1pps-) 12 Black+White 6 1pps - in
Receive Port (Rx+) 3 Orange 7 Tx B +
Transmit Port (Tx-) 4 Brown 8 Rx A -
---- Drain Wire shell
Table 3-7: Evertz-provided GPS Cable (part WA-T09) Internal Wiring

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9-pin Female 9-pin Male

Cable
D-Sub D-Sub Description
Pair
Pin Pin
7 7 TX B +
1
2 2 TX A -
1
1
6
2
2
8 8 RX A -
7
7
3
3
8
3 3 RX B +
8
4
4
9
4 4 1 PPS +
5
5
3
6 6 1 PPS -
5 5 +12 V DC
4
1 1 Ground
----------- Drain ------------ Shield
Table 3-8: Accutime Gold Extender Cable
 When making your own extender cable be sure to use low capacitance twisted
pair cable and adhere to the pairing shown in Table 3-8.
3.5.3. System Start-up

At power up, the smart antenna will automatically begin to acquire and track the GPS satellite signals.
From a cold start, the smart antenna will normally take from 2 to 5 minutes to lock on to sufficient
satellites to accurately determine the time. Refer to section 2.5.2 for more information. During this time
the Lock Status and Inputs status screens on the front panel will show the various stages of initialization
(see section 4.1.2). For complete information on configuring the 5601MSC to operate with the GPS
Smart antenna see section 4.3.1 of this manual

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4. HOW TO OPERATE THE MASTER CLOCK/SPG

The model 5601MSC Master Clock/SPG combines the latest LSI technology with sophisticated
embedded microcontroller firmware to provide a powerful, flexible, and upgradeable Master Clock and
Sync Pulse Generator system. The 5601MSC Master Sync and Clock Generator, is both a broadcast
quality Master SPG and a Master Clock. It provides all of the synchronizing signals needed in a 21st
century TV station at the same time as solving the problem of locking the in-house master clock system
to the master video sync pulse generator.
4.1. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
SELECT INPUT OUTPUT GENERAL STATUS MASTER CLOCK/SPG PANEL

LOCK
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ESC HELP
Figure 4-1: Model 5601MSC Front Panel Layout
The front panel controls consist of two color LCD displays, 10 pushbuttons and a control knob.
The buttons are used to navigate the front panel menu system, view status information, and to change
various settings on the unit. The control knob can also be used to navigate the menu system and make
changes to settings. Pressing in the control knob is equivalent to pressing the SELECT button in most
cases. Press the HELP button at any time to view information on any currently selected menu item.
The two color LCD displays are used to display the menu system and the current position within the
menu tree. There are also messages on the left LCD that indicate system status. Sections 4.3 to 4.5
give detailed information on the specific operations required to control the 5601MSC.
4.1.1. Front Panel Buttons

There are four buttons to the right of the control knob that are used to select the four main root menus.
These buttons are labelled INPUT, OUTPUT, GENERAL, and STATUS. These buttons will illuminate to
show which menu is currently active. The control knob and the four buttons to the left, , , SELECT,
and ESC, are used to navigate the menu system and change settings. The PANEL LOCK button can
be used to lock the front panel to prevent accidental button presses after the unit has been configured
(see section 4.1.3). The HELP button can be pressed at any time to display online help about the
currently selected menu or menu item.
INPUT - Enters the INPUT menu that contains various menus for configuring the frequency and time
references of the 5601MSC and how to lock to them. See section 4.3.
OUTPUT - Enters the OUTPUT menu that is used to configure the Sync and test generator outputs of
the 5601MSC. See section 4.4.
GENERAL - Enters the GENERAL menu that contains controls for configuring the Syncro, GPOs,
Modem, DST, SNMP, and NTP features of the 5601MSC. See section 4.5.
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SELECT - In the menu system the SELECT button is used to enter a sub-menu or to select a menu
parameter that is to be changed.
ESC - When in a sub-menu the ESC button is used to exit the next higher menu level. It is also used to
abort changing the setting of a menu item.
,  - The arrow buttons are used to navigate through the menu system. The currently selected menu
item is indicated by the > character. The arrow buttons are used to select the next or previous menu
item. When changing a menu item’s value, the arrow buttons are used to select the next or previous
items in a list, or for a numerical value are used to increment or decrement the current value.
CONTROL - The control knob can be used as an alternative to the  and  buttons and allows quicker
navigation and setting of menu items. Turning the control knob clockwise (to the right) has the same
effect as pressing the  button. Turning the control knob counter-clockwise (to the left) has the same
effect as pressing the  button. Depressing the control knob inwards has the same effect as pressing
the SELECT button. When changing a numerical value (such as when phasing an output) depressing
the knob while turning allows changing the numerical value in steps of 16. This makes it easier to
change large numerical values.

When in the menu or a selection list, pressing the control knob has the same
effect as pressing the SELECT button. When adjusting a numerical value,
depressing the control knob while turning it will increment or decrement in
larger steps of 16.
4.1.2. The Status Screens

There are several status screens available on the 5601MSC that can be accessed by pressing the
STATUS button on the front panel. Each screen displays relevant information about the subsystem it
represents. At the root level, the screens are listed just like menu items. Press the  and  buttons or
turn the control knob to move the selection cursor to the desired status screen. Press SELECT to view
the status screen. The ESC button will return to the status screen list.
 The status screens are still accessible even when the front panel is locked.
The status screen list can be used to quickly locate the source of a fault within the 5601MSC. Each
status screen name will be shown in normal text if the subsystem it represents is functioning normally.
The status screen name will be shown with a yellow background if one of the items inside is in a
warning condition. The status screen name will have a red background if one of the subsystems is
faulted. By scrolling through the status screen list, any faults can be quickly identified. Refer to Figure
4-2. In this example, the Lock status screen is shown with a yellow background to warn that an item
inside has a problem. The Fan/PS status screen is shown with a red background to indicate that one of
the power supplies is not functioning.
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Figure 4-2 : Status Screen Highlighting to Indicate Warnings and Faults

The status screens are described in detail below. Each status screen can display multiple messages
depending on the configuration of the 5601MSC.
 Pressing the STATUS button and scrolling through the status screen names is
a quick way to see if there are any problems with the 5601MSC. Screens that
are in fault or warning conditions will be highlighted RED or YELLOW.
System / In time
The System/In time status screen shows the system clock time and date on the
first two lines.
The third line, prefixed with “L i", shows the current LTC timecode being read
from the LTC/IRIG input (if present). If the LTC input is lost, the time shown here
will be replaced with “--:--:--:--”. If drop frame is detected, the last colon ‘:’
will be replaced with a period ‘.’.
The fourth line, prefixed with “V i", shows the current timecode being read from
VITC on the reference input. If the VITC input is lost, the time shown here will be
hh:mm:ss:ff replaced with “--:--:--:--“. If drop frame is detected, the last colon ‘:’ will be
replaced with a period ‘.’.
The fifth line, prefixed with “I”, shows the current IRIG timecode being read from
the LTC/IRIG input (if present). If the IRIG input is lost, the time shown here will be
replaced with “--:--:--:--“.

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Sync 1-6
The Sync 1-6 status screen shows the VITC clocks for the sync outputs in
“hours:minutes:seconds:frames” format. The delimiter between the hours and
minutes indicates whether Daylight Saving Time is being applied to that output. It
will be a period “.” when DST is enabled and a colon “:” otherwise. The delimiter
between the seconds and frames indicates whether dropframe counting is being
used on the VITC output. It will be a period “.” when dropframe counting is
enabled, and a colon “:” otherwise.
In the example to the left, the VITC on sync output 1 has been set to Eastern
hh:mm:ss:ff Standard Time (Time Zone to UTC –5:00) and has DST enabled (1 hour
advanced). Sync outputs 1 to 3 are all in dropframe counting mode. The timecode
clocks for sync outputs 5, 6, and 7 are dimmed because they are set to an output
mode which doesn’t support VITC. Although VITC is not being inserted onto these
sync outputs, the timecode clocks continue running.
LTC/Wc/Ten MHz
The LTC/Wc/Ten MHz status screen shows the LTC/IRIG output clocks and the
VITC output clocks for the wordclock and 10MHz outputs. If the LTC/IRIG outputs
have been configured to output LTC, the current output timecode will be shown on
lines 1 or 2 prefixed with “L1” or “L2”. If they have been configured to output IRIG,
the current output timecode will be shown on lines 4 or 5 prefixed with “I1” or “I2”.
If the Wordclock or 10MHz outputs have been configured to output black burst
with VITC enabled, these clocks will be displayed on lines 3 and 4 as bright white.
In the example to the left, the Wordclock and 10MHz output have been left in their
default modes (cannot insert VITC onto a wordclock or 10MHz CW signal). The
VITC timecode clocks are dimmed to show that the timecode is not being inserted.
hh:mm:ss:ff On all timecode lines, the delimiter between the hours and minutes indicates
whether Daylight Saving Time is being applied to the output. It will be a colon “:” if
DST is disabled, and a period “.” If DST is enabled (see I2 in example to the left).
For VITC/LTC timecodes, the delimiter between the seconds and frame counts
indicates whether dropframe counting is enabled. It will be a period “.” If
dropframe counting is being used, and a colon “:” otherwise (see L1 in example to
the left).
SDI 1-4 ATG 1-2

The SDI 1-6 ATG 1-2 status screen shows the clocks for each of the test
generator burn-in displays in “hours:minutes:seconds:frames” format. The
delimiter between the hours and minutes indicates whether Daylight Saving Time
is being applied to that output. It will be a period “.” when DST is enabled and a
colon “:” otherwise. The delimiter between the seconds and frames indicates
whether dropframe counting is being used on the time output. It will be a period “.”
hh:mm:ss:ff when dropframe counting is enabled, and a colon “:” otherwise.

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Lock status
The Lock Status screen displays the current status of the
Unlocked → Locked selected frequency and time references for the 5601MSC.
The first line indicates which frequency reference has been

selected, and if the unit is using the narrow or wide oscillator
(see section 2.2.3).
[#1] 10MHz frequency ref, no time ref The second line shows the overall lock status of the 5601MSC
to the selected frequency reference. This line will display
“Lock progrs x%” while locking to show the current progress
in locking the oscillator to the reference. This line also
indicates if the 5601MSC has locked to frequency only, or has
both frequency and phase locked to the reference.
[#2] GPS frequency ref, GPS time ref
The third line indicates the current tuning position of the
selected oscillator when locked to the reference. See section
2.2.3 for a more detailed explanation on what this means.
The fourth line displays the current lock status of the system
clock to the time reference. See section 0 for an explanation
[#3] No frequency ref, Modem time ref on how the 5601MSC locks to time references.
The fifth and sixth lines display the status of the GPS receiver
when GPS has been selected as a frequency or time
reference. The fifth line displays the current GPS lock state,
and the sixth line displays how many healthy satellite signals
the GPS antenna is receiving. See section 2.5.2 for an
[#4] Video frequency ref, VITC time ref
explanation on the GPS lock process.
Fan/PS status
The Fan/PS status screen displays the status of the power supplies and exhaust
fans at a glance. The first line indicates the status of the power supplies. The text
“PS L Ok” indicates that the left power supply is operating normally and the text
“PS R Ok” indicates that the right power supply is operating normally. These
statuses will be highlighted red if a failure is detected. For installations with a
single power supply, the text “Power Supply OK” will be shown. See section
4.5.9.5 for more information on how to configure the number of power supplies the
5601MSC will monitor.
Dual power supplies
The next four lines show the status of the front and rear fans for the left and right
power supplies (or fan modules). If a fan has failed, the line will be highlighted
yellow and trigger a system warning. Depending on ambient temperature, this
may or may not cause the system temperature to exceed maximum operating
levels.
Single power supply
The last line displays the system temperature monitor. If the main processor
temperature exceeds operating limits, this line will be highlighted red and indicate
“Temp too high”. This is a critical system fault and required immediate attention.
It can be caused by high ambient temperatures or by fan failures.

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Inputs
The Inputs status screen displays the status of the reference inputs, syncro link,
and General Purpose Inputs.
The first line displays the name of the detected video reference that is present on
the reference loop input. See section 2.2.5 for a list of valid reference types.
For NTSC-M and PAL-B black burst references, an approximate Subcarrier to

Horizontal (SCH) measurement of the input will be shown. If the SCH error is
greater than 35º, this line will alternate between “(SCH>35)” and “H-lock” to
indicate that the 5601MSC has fallen back to locking to horizontal sync only. If the
NTSC ref with GPS
burst phase cannot be measured reliably, it will display “unlockable”.
The second line displays the detection of a 10MHz or 5MHz continuous wave
(CW) frequency on the reference loop input.
The third line displays the current status of the GPS receiver. This is the same
1080i ref with GPS status that is displayed on line 5 of the Lock Status screen.
The fourth line shows the current status of the syncro link (if enabled) that is
available when two 5601MSC units are connected through a 5601ACO2. See
section 2.3.3.3 for more information on syncro.
10MHz ref with Syncro

The fifth line displays the status of the LTC/IRIG input. If LTC is present it will
show “LTC ok IRIG n/a”. If IRIG is present it will show “LTC n/a IRIG ok”
The sixth line shows the status of the General Purpose Inputs. These GPI inputs
are activated by connection to ground. The status will be “GPI1 LO” or “GPI2 LO”
when either GPI has been activated. See section 3.3 for information on the GPIs.
Modem/ACO2/Hw
The Modem/ACO2/hw status screen displays various information about the
5601MSC including the modem state, SNMP status, connection to a 5601ACO2,
and also any critical hardware failure messages.
The first line displays the current status of the modem. When dialing the modem,
it is useful to view this status line to watch the progress of the synchronization.
After a successful negotiation this line will display “Last mdm Xd h:mm” to show
No modem option,
SNMP read only how many days, hours and minutes have elapsed since the system clock was
synchronized by the modem. If more than 10 days have elapsed, this line will be
highlighted yellow and trigger a system warning to indicate the system clock may
no longer be considered accurate. See section 2.3.3.2 for information on how
modem dial-up time synchronization works.
The second line shows the state of the SNMP, whether it has been disabled, fully
Modem inactive, SNMP enabled (read/write), or enabled for status reporting only (read-only).
fully enabled, link to
5601ACO2 bank A The third and fourth lines show whether connection to a 5601ACO2 has been
detected
detected with the SNSA and SNSB lines on the AUDIO connector. This feature
can be used to enable automatic highdrive (see section 0).

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Modem/ACO2/Hw
The last two lines are reserved for reporting hardware problems with the main
oscillators in the unit (refer to section 2.2.3). Any such message will be displayed
with a blinking red/violet background and will trigger a system fault.
Modem dialed 5 days

ago, SNMP disabled.
Control Ethernet / Time Ethernet

The Control Ethernet status screen displays the current IP settings for the
CONTROL Ethernet port. The Time Ethernet status screen shows the same
information about the TIME Ethernet port. These items are configured in the IP
Control menu item (see section 4.5.12).
The first line, prefixed with an “A” is the active IP Address for the port.
Control Ethernet
The second line, prefixed with an “M” is the current subnet Mask.
The third line, prefixed with a “G” is the active Gateway IP address.
The fourth and fifth lines display the Ethernet MAC address for the port.
Time Ethernet
The last line shows the Ethernet link status. It will show “Ethernet link ok” if
an Ethernet connection is established, and “No Ethernet link” otherwise.
NTP
The NTP status screen displays information about the NTP server. It shows
stratum, precision, lock status, and reference.
It will also show if there are issues with the NTP. The HELP button will offer
suggestions if there is a configuration issue. If the NTP server is Not Synchronized
the lock indicator alarm bit (LI_ALARM) will be set in outgoing packets. This may
cause clients to refuse to synchronize to the NTP server.
Press HELP for more information on the current status.
Options Firmware
The Options Firmware status screen displays information about the installed
options in the 5601MSC as well as the current firmware version.
The possible options are 3G, HD, or SD test generators, modem and NTP server
or IRIG. See section 5.1.16 for a list of the available options.
The last line shows the current firmware version and build number that is installed
in the 5601MSC in the format of: Version X.X Build XX.

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4.1.3. Panel Lock Function

Pressing the PANEL LOCK button will lock the front panel. The PANEL LOCK button will illuminate
indicating that the front panel keys are disabled. This is used to prevent accidental changes to the unit
once it has been configured. While the front panel is locked, the STATUS screens will still be
accessible. It will still be possible to press the STATUS button and view the various status screens but it
will not be possible to enter any other menu or change menu items. To unlock the panel, press the
PANEL LOCK button while holding the SELECT button. The front panel will return to normal operation
and the PANEL LOCK button LED will turn off. Note that pressing HELP and PANEL LOCK at the
same time will also turn off the panel lock.
4.1.4. Front Panel LCD Displays

There are two full color LCD displays on the front panel. The left LCD indicates the current position in
the menu structure as well as system health status. The right LCD is used to display the menu system
and status screens. Figure 4-3 below shows the layout of the LCD screens.
↑ ↑
System Status Frequency Reference Status
Figure 4-3: LCD Displays in Status Screen
The left LCD display shows the current position in the menu tree. In the bottom-left corner the system
status is shown. A critical fault will appear in red blinking text. The possible system status messages
are summarized in Table 4-1 in order of severity:
Message Description
Appears blinking red in the bottom-left corner. Indicates that an internal
Hw fail hardware problem has been detected. It is advisable not to remove power from
the unit and to contact the factory immediately. See 2.2.3 for more information.
Appears blinking red in the bottom-left corner. Indicates the internal
temperature of the unit has exceeded operating limits. Requires immediate
Temp Hi
attention. May be due to excessive ambient temperature, fan failures, missing
power supply or fan module, or blocked exhaust vents on the side of the unit.
Appears blinking red in the bottom-left corner. Indicates that one of the power
supplies is not producing the correct voltage. Only applicable for dual power
Ps fail
supply installations. If only a single power supply is in use, make sure the
Number PS menu item is set correctly (see section 4.5.9.5).
Appears in yellow text in the bottom-left corner. Indicates a non-critical fault in
Warning
the unit such as frequency or time reference missing, or fan failure.
Sys Ok Appears in green text in the bottom-left corner. Indicates no system fault.
Table 4-1: System Status Messages

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In the bottom-right corner of the left LCD the frequency reference status is shown. When Ref Ok is
displayed this means the currently selected frequency reference is present and the 5601MSC has
locked to it properly. This will be Ref unlk with a yellow background if the frequency reference is
missing or the 5601MSC is unable to lock to the supplied reference.
Other messages are possible on the left LCD. These messages require a manual user jam, or mode
change to clear. See section 4.3.12 for more information. Such messages include REF JAM NEEDED,
which will be displayed if the 5601MSC is in Slow mode and is in the process of gradually relocking to a
change in the frequency reference. If the time reference lock type has been set to USER, then TIME
JAM NEEDED will be displayed when the system time and reference time mismatch.
4.2. FRONT PANEL MENU SYSTEM

The 5601MSC menu system consists of three root menus. The INPUT, OUTPUT, and GENERAL
buttons allow you to quickly go to each of the three main menus, while the SELECT, ESC,  and 
buttons and control knob are used to navigate the menu.
To enter the Input menu, press the INPUT button, which will then illuminate to show that it is now the
active menu. Likewise the Output or General menus can be entered by pressing the OUTPUT or
GENERAL buttons. The menu selections will be displayed on the right LCD. The > character is used as
a selection cursor to show which menu item is currently selected. Use the  and  buttons or turn the
control knob to move the > character beside the desired sub-menu and press the SELECT button to
enter it. The menu tree is shown on the left LCD and identifies which menus have been entered. Press
the ESC button to return to the previous level in the menu structure. Refer to Figure 4-4 below:
Figure 4-4: Menu System and Selection List

When a menu item is selected, there can be several different formats to modifying the value of the
selected setting. The most common is the selection list (see Figure 4-4). In a selection list, the currently
active value is highlighted in white. The > character can be moved to select a new value, but the
change won’t take effect until the SELECT button is pressed, after which the new value will become
highlighted to show it is now active. Press the ESC button at any time to exit from the selection list.
Other formats are used for changing numeric items.
When accessing some menu items, the message LIVE CONTROL will be displayed on the left LCD
with a red background. This message is a warning that pressing SELECT on the menu item will perform
an immediate task such as jamming a reference (see section 4.3.12) or saving a preset (see section
4.5.11). Use caution with such menu items. Refer to Figure 4-5 below for an example.
Figure 4-5: Menu Item Live Control

When adjusting the value of some settings, the message LIVE CONTROL will be displayed on the left
LCD with a yellow background. This message is a warning that any change made with the  and 

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buttons or control knob will immediately be applied to the output without requiring the SELECT button to
be pressed. An example is when adjusting phase of the sync outputs or when adjusting the analog
audio levels. Proceed with caution and press the ESC button to return to the previous menu without
making a change. See Figure 4-6 below as an example.
Figure 4-6: Adjustment Live Control
Sections 4.3 to 4.5 provide detailed descriptions of the INPUT, OUTPUT and GENERAL menus. The
tables in these sections are arranged in an indented structure to display the path to reach each control.

Model 5601MSC
4.2.1. Menu Reference Guide

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
GPS
Ten MHz
Reference Src
Video
Internal
Frequency Ref
Narrow
Genlock Range
Wide
Slow
Lock type
Abrupt
GPS
Modem
Syncro
LTC
Reference Src
VITC
None
IRIG
SNTP
Vitc Line line 14
Auto Mode
No date
Legacy
VitcLtc Date
Production
SMPTE 309 BCD
INPUT SMPTE 309 MJD
B12* AUTO
Time Irig Mode B120 to B123
B124 to B127
NTP IP 1 IP disabled
NTP IP Mode
NTP IP 2 IP enabled
NTP IP 3 NTP IP Address 10.0.0.1
NTP IP 4
Time IP
NTP IP 5
NTP IP 6
NTP IP 7
NTP IP 8
User
Never
Lock Type
Always
Daily
Input Jam Time
Input Jam Time
0:00
Jam Reference [LIVE]

Jam Input
Jam Time [LIVE]
Table 4-2: Input Menu System Tree

Model 5601MSC
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Power Applied Power Off
(LTC 1 Only) Power On
23.98 FPS
24 FPS
25 FPS
Frame Rate/Irig 29.97 FPS
29.97DF FPS
30 FPS
IRIG
Set Jam Time 0:00
Jam Output Jam Output [LIVE] TIME JAMMED
Jam all VITC/LTC Jam all VITC/LTC [LIVE] ALL TIMES JAMMED
LTC 1 & LTC 2 Time offset 0 frames
or
LTC/IRIG 1 and Time zone 0:00 hours
LTC/IRIG 2 Off
DST Ctl
On
Output Level level = 7
Parity Off
Parity
Parity On
Color Frame Off
Color Frame
Color Frame On
B122
B123
Irig mode
B124
B127
Irig offset [LIVE] 0 seconds
PAL-B
NTSC-M
OUTPUT 1080i/50
1080i/59.94
1080i/60
1080p/23.98
1080p/23.98sF
1080p/24
1080p/24sF
1080p/25
1080p/29.97
1080p/30
1080p/50
1080p/59.94
SYNC 1 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 1080p/60
720p/24
Or 720p/30
Mode 720p/50
10 MHz 720p/59.94
720p/60
Or 625i/48
625i/47.95
Wordclock 480p/59.94
576p/50
PAL color frame
1 Hz
1/1.001 Hz
6/1.001 Hz
IRIG datum
5 MHz
10 MHz
NTSC-M subcarr.
PAL-B subcarr.
Wordclock
Off
Vitc Ctl
On

Model 5601MSC
Vitc Line 1 line 1 = 14

Vitc Line 2 line 2 = 16
Off
Dropframe Ctl
On
Color Frame Off
Color Frame
Color Frame On
Set Jam Time 0:00
Time offset 0 frames
Time zone 0:00 hours
SYNC OUTPUTS Off
(continued) DST Ctl
On
Off
Ten field Ctl
On
Fine phase [LIVE] Phase value
Hor phase [LIVE]
Vert phase [LIVE] Cf v h fine%
0 0 0 0.0
Color phase [LIVE]
5V CMOS
Pulse type +/-1V bi-level
+/-1V tri-level
OUTPUT +/-1 Volts
Sine wave level
+/-2 Volts
(continued)
5V CMOS
Wordclock levl
+/-1 Volts
BLACK
WHITE
FIELD IDENT. (B=1, W=2)
FRAME IDENT.
100% COLORBARS
75% COLORBARS
75% BARS W. 100% WHITE
RP219 COLORBARS
LAB BARS, MOVING BOX
VALID RAMP
100% WHITE WINDOW
50% WHITE WINDOW
20% WHITE WINDOW
Signal SDI CHECKFIELD
GREY (QUIET)
SDI TG 1 (1, 2, 3, 4) GREY (ALL BITS ACTIVE)
FULL FIELD PLUGE
10 FRAME SEQUENCE
BOUNCING BOX
30Fps 4 FILM FRAME SEQ.
1s & 5s IDENT. W. AUDIO
60% Y LINE SWEEP 30MHZ
MULTIPULSE
Y MULTIPULSE
CIRCLE WITH CENTER CROSS
CLEAN APERTURE WITH GRAT
Single Link HD
3G Level A
Format Interface 3G Level B
Dual Link HD
Standard Def

Model 5601MSC
525i
625i
1920x1080i/59
1920x1080p/23
1920x1080p/29
1920x1080p/23sF
1920x1080p/29sF
2048x1080p/23
2048x1080p/23sF
1280x720p/59
1920x1080i/50
1920x1080p/25
Image Format 1920x1080p/25sF
1280x720p/50
1920x1080i/60
Format 1920x1080p/24
(continued) 1920x1080p/30
1920x1080p/24sF
1920x1080p/30sF
2048x1080p/24
2048x1080p/24sF
1280x720p/60
1920x1080p/59
1920x1080p/50
1920x1080p/50
422/10 YCbCr
444(4)/10 YCbCr
444(4)/10 RGB
Sample Struct
444/12 YcbCr
444/12 RGB
422/12 YCbCr
Hor Phase [LIVE] Phase value
Vert hor
OUTPUT SDI TG 1 (1, 2, 3, 4) Vert Phase [LIVE] 0 0
(continued) (continued)
Off
Group Ctl
On
Ch 1 frequency 1.0 kHz
Ch 1 level -20 dBFS
Audio Group 1, 2, 3, 4
Ch 2 level -20 dBFS
Ch 3 level -20 dBFS
Ch 4 level -20 dBFS
Message Off
Message Ctl Message 1 line
Message 2 lines
H Position [LIVE] Message Position
vert. hor.
V Position [LIVE] 2 1
Message 1 EVERTZ 5601MSC

Message 2 Master Sync
Normal size
Message font
Large size
Off
TC Burn in
On
Off
Dropframe Ctl
On
Set Jam Time 0:00

Model 5601MSC

SDI TG 1 (1, 2, 3, 4) Off
(continued) DST Ctl
On
Auto detect ACO
Output Drive No 5601ACO2
5601ACO2 in use
Include syncro
Syncro
Exclude syncro
BLACK
GREY
WHITE
FIELD ID (B=1, W=2)
10 Y STEP
Y RAMP
SHALLOW Y RAMP
MODULATED RAMP
CCIR 17
CCIR 18
CCIR 330
2T 3T 20T PULSE AND BAR
100% Y SWEEP
Signal 60% Y SWEEP
75% COLOR BARS
100% COLOR BARS
SMPTE BARS
NTC7 COMPOSITE
NTC7 COMBINATION
FCC COMPOSITE
FCC MULTIBURST
60% EXTENDED MB
Y MULTIPULSE
2T PULSE & BAR
OUTPUT SIN(X)/X
(continued) COMPOSITE SIGNAL
525 NTSC M
Image Format
625 PAL B
Fine phase [LIVE] Phase value
Hor phase [LIVE]
ATG 1 (1, 2) Vert phase [LIVE] cf v h fine%
Color phase [LIVE] 1 1 1 0.0
Message Off
Message Ctl Message 1 line
Message 2 lines
H position [LIVE] Message Position
vert. hor.
V position [LIVE] 2 1
Message 1 EVERTZ 5601MSC
Message 2 Master Sync
Normal size
Message font
Large size
Off
TC Burn in
On
Off
Dropframe Ctl
On
Color Frame
Set Jam Time 0:00

Model 5601MSC
ATG 1 (1, 2) Off

DST Ctl
On
(continued)
Include syncro
Syncro
Exclude syncro
Left frequency 20Hz – 12.0kHz
Right frequency 20Hz – 12.0kHz
Audio Level
Left level [LIVE]
Left 10.0 dBu
Right level [LIVE] Right 10.0 dBu
Steady tones
Audio Mode
Timed tones
Set Event Time
Set Event Time 0:00:00.00

Audio Event 1 every minute
every hour
Audio Event 2
mute
constant left
Analog Audio Audio Event 3
constant right
constant both
Audio Event 4
beep left
beep right
Audio Event 5
beep both
Audio type bell left
Audio Event 6 bell right
bell both
Audio Event 7 beep l const r
beep r const l
Audio Event 8 bell l const r
OUTPUT
bell r const l
(continued) Audio Event 9
Left Frequency 20Hz – 12.0kHz
Audio Event 10
Right Frequency 20Hz – 12.0kHz
Duration 0.1 Seconds.
Test event [LIVE] BEEP TEST
PAL/integer
AES/DARS/WC lck
NTSC/fractional
AES/DARS/WC
AES coarse [LIVE] Phasing
AES fine [LIVE] coarse fine

0 0
Wordclock
Phasing
WC phase [LIVE]
0
AES Audio
AES1 Left Freq 20Hz – 12.0kHz
AES1 Left level 0 dBFS to -30 dBFS
AES1 Right Freq 20Hz – 12.0kHz
AES1 Right levl 0 dBFS to -30 dBFS
AES2 Left Freq 20Hz – 12.0kHz
AES2 Left level 0 dBFS to -30 dBFS
AES2 Right Freq 20Hz – 12.0kHz
AES2 Right levl 0 dBFS to -30 dBFS
Pedestal Off
Global Pedestal
Pedestal On

Model 5601MSC
Global Ph Off
GPS phase En
Global Ph On
GPS mS [LIVE] Global phasing
GPS uS [LIVE]
MS. US. NS.
GPS nS [LIVE] 0 0 0
Global Ph Off
Video ph En
Global Ph On
Video mS [LIVE] Global phasing
Video uS [LIVE]
MS. US. NS.
OUTPUT Video nS [LIVE] 0 0 0
Global Phasing
(continued) Global Ph Off
Ten MHz ph En
Global Ph On
Ten MHz mS [LIVE] Global phasing
Ten MHz uS [LIVE]
MS. US. NS.
Ten MHz nS [LIVE] 0 0 0
Global Ph Off
Internal ph En
Global Ph On
Internal mS [LIVE] Global phasing
Internal uS [LIVE]
MS. US. NS.
Internal nS [LIVE] 0 0 0
Table 4-3: Output Menu System Tree

Model 5601MSC
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Set System Time
Set System Time
16:38:55
Set System Date

Set System Date
2010 Dec. 25
VitcLtc Userbit 00000000
Legacy
Production
SMPTE - 309 MJD
VitcLtc dte fmt
SMPTE - 309 BCD
User set bits
Lat/Long
Syncro Off
Slave menu
Slave time
Syncro Slave menu/time
Master menu
Master time
Master menu/time
No auto dialAns
Auto answer
Modem Mode
Auto dial
Auto dialAnswer
NRC format
Modem standard
NIST format
Speaker off
Modem volume
Speaker on
GENERAL
Modem number
Modem number
16137453900
Auto dial time

Modem Auto dial time
0:00:00
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Auto dial day
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Every day
Dial Now Dial Now [LIVE] DIALING MODEM
Cancel Call Cancel Call [LIVE] CANCELING CALL
Modem Retries 0 retries
GPO off
GPO no referene
GPO fan failure
GPO PS failure
GPO 1 mode
GPO any fault
GPO no time
GPO 2 mode
GPO gps fault
GPO audio on
GPO HW fault
GPO no ref slow
Firmware Upgrade ARE YOU SURE? VERY SURE?

GENERAL EngineeringMenu Password 5601

Model 5601MSC
(continued) Set Password 5601

SNMP off
SNMP Ctl SNMP status
SNMP on
Com string Rd public
Com string Wr private
Trap IP disabld
Trap 1 Ctl
Trap IP enabled
Trap1 IP Add 0.0.0.0
Trap IP disabld
Trap 2 Ctl
Trap IP enabled
Trap IP disabld
Trap 3 Ctl
Trap IP enabled
Trap IP disabld
Trap 4 Ctl
Trap IP enabled
SNMP
Freq Ref Trap
Time Ref Trap
Freq Ref JamTrp
Time Ref JamTrp
LF Fan Fail Trp
LR Fan Fail Trp
RF Fan Fail Trp Trap disabled
RR Fan Fail Trp Trap enabled
PSL Fail Trap

PSR Fail Trap
Hw Fail Trap
Overtemp Trap
GPI 1 Trap
GPI 2 Trap
All Menus Norma
MASTER Access
Menu Locks On
Set Time
Set Date
VITC/LTC Userbi
VitcLTC dateFmt
Syncro Enable
Modem
Menu Access Ctl GPO 1 mode Menu Accessible
GPO 2 mode Menu Locked
Firmware
DST rules
Presets
IP Control Ctl
IP Time Ctl
NTP rules
GENERAL ENGINEERING MENU Menu Access Ctl Freq Ref Source Menu Accessible

Model 5601MSC
(continued) (continued) (continued) Genlock Range Menu Locked
Freq Lock Type

Time Ref Source
Vitc Read Line
VITC/LTC Date
Irig In Mode
Time IP
Time Lock Type
Input Jam Time
Jam Freq Ref
Jam Time Ref
LTC 1
LTC 2
Sync 1
Sync 2
Sync 3
Sync 4 All items On
Menu Locked
Sync 5 Phasing only
Sync 6
10 MHz
Word Clock
SDI TG 1
SDI TG 2 All items On
SDI TG 3 Menu Locked
Phasing only
SDI TG 4 Test Sigs only
ATG 1 PhasingTestSig
ATG 2
Analog Audio
AES Audio Menu Accessible
Global Pedestal Menu Locked
Global Phasing
One Power Suppl

Number PS
Dual Pwr Supply
Reset GPS [LIVE] TIME JAMMED
day/week/month
DST mode
day of month
Start Hour DST starts 0000
Sunday – Saturday or
DST start day
Day1 – Day31
First week
DST rules
Second week
DST start week Third week
Fourth week
Last week
DST start month January to December
End Hour DST ends 0000
GENERAL Sunday – Saturday or
DST rules DST end day
(continued) Day1 – Day31

Model 5601MSC
First week
Second week
DST end week Third week
Fourth week
Last week
DST end month January to December
0 hours
DST hrs offset 1 hour
2 hours
Get preset 1 Get Preset 1 [Live]
Get preset USA Get preset USA [Live]
Presets
Get pre EUROPE Get Pre EUROPE [Live]
Save preset 1 [LIVE] SAVED PRESET 1
Ctrl IP address 172.21.56.01
Ctrl IP netmask 255.255.255.0
Time IP address 192.168.56.01
Time IP netmask 255.255.255.0
IP Control IP gateway 0.0.0.0

gateway off
IP gateway en
gateway on
ctrl en, time e
ctrl rej,time e
Broadcast mode
ctrl en, time r
ctrl rej,time r
NTP normal
NTP spoofing
NTP spoofed
Restrict permit
NTP rules Restrict mode
Restrict deny
NTP restricts1
(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) Restrict IpAdd 0.0.0.0
Restrict IpMsk 255.255.255.255
Table 4-4: General Menu System Tree

Model 5601MSC
4.3. CONFIGURING THE INPUT REFERENCES

The INPUT menu is used to set up various items related to the input references of the 5601MSC. The
chart below shows the items available in the INPUT SETUP menu. Sections 4.3.1 to 4.3.12 give
detailed information about each of the sub-menus.
Frequency Ref Contains items controlling the frequency reference and how to lock to it
Time Contains items related to the time reference and how to lock to it
Contains live controls that can force the 5601MSC to lock immediately to
Jam Input
the frequency or time reference
Table 4-5: Root Level of the INPUT Menu
4.3.1. Selecting the Frequency Reference

INPUT The Reference Src menu item in the Frequency Ref menu is used to select
Frequency Ref the frequency reference that the 5601MSC will use to lock its internal
Reference Src oscillator. All outputs are driven from a common oscillator and therefore are
clock locked to each other (i.e. they do not drift with respect to each other).
GPS
When set to the different possible reference sources and the appropriate
Ten MHz
Video reference is supplied, the phasing of the video and DARS outputs is
Internal affected as shown in the lock diagram in section 2.2.
When set to GPS the 5601MSC will lock its ovenized oscillator to the 1pps
pulse from the GPS smart antenna. Selecting this option forces the Genlock
Range to Narrow. All outputs are phased with respect to a specific date in
GPS time. This forces the time reference to GPS time. The GPS-disciplined
internal oscillator will maintain superb long-term accuracy. Refer to section
2.2.13 for more information.
When set to 10 MHz the 5601MSC will look for a 10MHz or 5MHz frequency
reference on the reference loop input. It will lock in either Narrow or Wide
mode, depending on the Genlock Range setting. The 10MHz or 5MHz
reference supplies no phase information and the phase of the outputs will
change if the unit is powered down and rebooted. The phase between
different 5601MSC units locked to 5MHz or 10MHz will not be the same.
When set to Video the 5601MSC will lock to a valid black burst or tri-level
video signal applied to the reference loop inputs. The Genlock Range menu
item is used to select the tolerance of the master oscillator lock range. Note
that the 5601MSC requires a colorburst on NTSC and PAL references, with
a SCH error of less than 35º. Burst is not required for Slo-PAL bi-level
references. Refer to section 2.2.5 for more information.
When set to Internal the 5601MSC will free-run on its internal ovenized
oscillator. This forces the Genlock Range to Narrow. The stability of this
ovenized oscillator is 0.01ppm, which corresponds to a time drift of about
0.31 seconds per year. Refer to section 2.2.12.1 for more information.

Model 5601MSC
4.3.2. Configuring the Genlock Capture Range

INPUT The Genlock Range menu item is used to select the type of oscillator to
Frequency Ref use when locking to video or 5/10MHz references. See section 2.2.3.
Genlock Range
Set this to Narrow to use the ovenized oscillator when the frequency
Narrow
stability of the reference is tightly controlled and within ±0.1 ppm. The
Wide
ovenized oscillator provides excellent stability and enables use of the Slow
lock mode. The Slow lock mode allows the 5601MSC to recover smoothly
from a loss of reference or reference shift condition. The Narrow range is
superior to the Wide range in every way except in lock time and lock
range. It is the default setting and does not normally need to be changed.
Select the Wide range only when a wide locking range of ±15ppm is
required and when very fast lock times are needed. This may be required
in some post-production facilities where the input reference is changing
occasionally and a fast relock time is desired. Low freerun stability and
slightly higher jitter are the drawbacks of the wide range.
4.3.3. Selecting the Frequency Reference Lock Type

INPUT The Lock Type menu item is used to select how the 5601MSC will relock to
Frequency Ref its frequency reference when the reference is lost and then regained, or
Lock Type experiences a change. See section 2.2.4 for more information.
Slow
In Abrupt mode, whenever the 5601MSC detects that its internal oscillator is
Abrupt
no longer synchronized to the reference it will make a sudden change to
bring it back into lock. This may cause disturbances to the outputs as the
unit shifts its frequency and phase.
In Slow mode, when the 5601MSC detects that its internal oscillator is not
synchronized to the reference it will report REF JAM NEEDED on the LCD
display and optionally send an SNMP trap. The unit will then slowly adjust
its internal oscillator to bring it back into lock with the reference. This
gradual correction will not cause any disturbances to the outputs as they re-
phase. This adjustment may take a long time, depending on the size of the
discrepancy between the internal oscillator and reference. If the unit is
required to lock to its reference without delay the user can perform a manual
jam by selecting the Jam Input menu item. The Slow lock type is only
available if the Genlock Range is set to Narrow.
If a large shift in the reference occurs while Slow lock mode is enabled, the

outputs of the 5601MSC may be out of phase for a long time while relocking.
The 5601MSC will gradually slew its oscillator to bring it back into phase with
the reference. This slewing action combined with the phase shift may seem to
indicate that the unit is completely unlocked to the reference. This is not a fault
and a manual jam can be performed to force the 5601MSC to lock immediately.

Model 5601MSC
4.3.4. Selecting the Time Reference

INPUT The Reference Src menu item in the Time menu is used to select the type of
Time time reference to be used by the 5601MSC.
Reference Src
When GPS is selected, the 5601MSC system time clock is referenced to
GPS
time information that is acquired from the GPS receiver. (GP option
Modem
required) When the frequency reference is set to GPS the time reference is
Syncro
LTC forced to GPS. See section 2.3.3.1 for more information.
VITC
None When set to Modem the 5601MSC system time is obtained by dialling into a
IRIG high-level time service such as the NRC or NIST ACTS (M option required).
SNTP After a successful modem call, the 5601MSC time locked status will be valid
for a period of ten days. See section 2.3.3.2 for synchronization and section
4.5.6 for the modem configuration menu.
When Syncro is selected, the 5601MSC will obtain time from another
5601MSC unit that is connected through a 5601ACO2 automatic
changeover. In the GENERAL menu, the Syncro menu item must be set to
Slave time or Slave menu/time for this time reference to work. See sections
2.3.3.3 and 4.5.5 for more information.
When set to LTC, the 5601MSC system time will be referenced to time
information being read from the LTC input on the GPIO connector. The
frame rate of the incoming LTC is auto-detected and must be either
29.97fps dropframe, or 25fps. See section 2.3.3.4 for more information.
When set to VITC the 5601MSC system time will be referenced to time read
from Vertical Interval Time Code off a black burst reference applied to the
REF IN LOOP BNCs. The incoming VITC frame rate can be either 29.97fps
dropframe on NTSC-M, or 25fps on PAL-B. The line to read VITC from is
selected by the Vitc Line menu item (see section 4.3.5). The frequency
reference must be set to Video in order to use VITC as a time reference.
When the time reference source is set to None, the 5601MSC system time
will freerun. The operator must set the system date and time from the
GENERAL menu using the eyeball and wristwatch method. The time cannot
be guaranteed with any sort of accuracy and the NTP server will report an
unlocked condition, unless spoofed (see sections 2.4 and 4.5.13.1).
When set to IRIG, the 5601MSC will obtain time information from an IRIG-B
signal applied to the LTC input on the GPIO connector. The type of IRIG
expected is set using the Irig Mode menu item (see section 2.3.3.6).
When set to SNTP, the 5601MSC will obtain time from one of eight NTP
time servers. The time Lock Type is forced to Daily. The Input Jam Time
control specifies when the daily sync will happen. It is similar in properties to
using a modem to do a daily dial up. It is designed this way because NTP is
not an adequate reference to do a genlock, and each SNTP synchronization
may cause the LTC and VITC outputs to change.

Model 5601MSC
4.3.5. Setting the VITC Reader Line

INPUT This menu item is used to specify which line on the black burst reference
Time input the VITC will be read from. The VITC that is read from the reference
Vitc Line input can be viewed in the STATUS menu on the System/LTC time status
line 14 screen.
4.3.6. Configuring the VITC and LTC Time Reference Date Format
INPUT The Date Mode menu item is used to select how the 5601MSC will decode
Time date information from the user bits of the VITC and LTC inputs. It is only
VitcLtc Date valid when the time reference source is set to VITC or LTC.
Auto mode
When set to Auto mode, the 5601MSC will analyze the incoming user bits to
No date
try to find the best date format. Use caution with this as some random data,
Legacy
Production including all 0s will look like a valid Legacy date format.
SMPTE 309 BCD
SMPTE 309 MJD Select No date to ignore the user bits of the incoming VITC and LTC. This
means that if the time reference is set to VITC or LTC the date must be set
manually in the GENERAL menu.
Select Legacy to decode the date in a format compatible with Leitch master
clock systems.
Select Production to decode the date in a format compatible with timecode

smart slates used in film and television production. In this mode the date is
encoded as yymmddrr, where rr is the nominal frame rate of the respective
output (30 for 29.97Hz outputs).
Select SMPTE 309 BCD date to decode the date in the SMPTE ST 309
standard Binary Coded Decimal mode. In this mode the date is encoded as
zzyymmdd, where zz is the time zone of the respective output.
Select SMPTE 309 MJD date to decode the date in the SMPTE ST 309
standard Modified Julian Date mode. In this mode the date is encoded as
zzdddddd, where zz is the time zone of the respective output and dddddd is
the date expressed in its Modified Julian Date representation.
4.3.7. Selecting the IRIG Input Mode

INPUT The Irig Mode menu item is used to set what format of IRIG to expect. It is
Time valid only when the time reference has been set to IRIG.
Irig Mode
See section 2.3.5 for a description on the different IRIG formats supported.
B12* AUTO
Select B12* AUTO to auto-detect the IRIG type. Otherwise the input IRIG
B120 to B123
format can be forced using this control. Note that only IRIG-B127 provides
B124 to B127
year information.

Model 5601MSC
4.3.8. Selecting the SNTP IP Enable

INPUT The NTP IP Mode is to enable or disable the eight servers that can be used
Time as an SNTP time reference. These are valid only when the time reference
Time IP has been set to SNTP.
NTP IP 1 Up to 8 servers can be set up. During the daily time sync to SNTP, the
NTP IP 2 5601MSC will contact each server that is enabled and chose the one with
NTP IP 3 the best time, based on the data provided by the servers.
NTP IP 4
NTP IP 5
NTP IP 6
NTP IP 7
NTP IP 8
NTP IP Mode
IP disabled
IP enabled
4.3.9. Selecting the SNTP IP Address

INPUT The NTP IP address defines the IP address of one of the eight NTP servers
Time that can be used as an SNTP time reference. These are valid only when the
NTP IP time reference has been set to SNTP.
NTP IP 1 Up to 8 servers can be set up. During the daily time sync to SNTP, the
NTP IP 2 5601MSC will contact each server that is enabled and chose the one with
NTP IP 3 the best time, based on the data provided by the servers.
NTP IP 4
NTP IP 5
NTP IP 6
NTP IP 7
NTP IP 8
NTP IP Address
10.0.0.1

Model 5601MSC
4.3.10. Selecting the Time Reference Lock Type

INPUT The Lock Type menu item is used to control how and when the 5601MSC
Time updates its system time to match the time reference. This decision is made
Lock Type whenever the system time is in disagreement with the time reference.
User
Select User when user intervention is required before updating system time.
Never
When the 5601MSC system time does not match the time reference a
Always
Daily warning will be displayed on the front panel (TIME JAM NEEDED), which
can optionally trigger an SNMP trap. The user must initiate a manual jam of
reference time into system time using the Jam Time menu item in order to
get system time to match the time reference.
Select Never to ignore the time reference completely unless the user
performs a manual jam. No warnings are generated in this mode.
When set to Always the system time of the 5601MSC will constantly track
the time reference. Any change in the time reference will be immediately
applied to the system time of the 5601MSC.
If Daily is selected, the 5601MSC system clock will run independently from
the time reference and jam once daily at the time of day specified by the
Input Jam Time control.
 If the time reference has been set to SNTP, the time lock type is forced to Daily,
no matter what this control has been set to.
4.3.11. Setting the Daily Jam Time for the Time Reference
INPUT When the Lock Type is set to Daily, the 5601MSC system time will run
Time independently from the time reference and jam to it once a day. This menu
Input Jam Time item is ignored if the Lock Type is set to anything other than Daily.
Input Jam Time
If the time reference is set to SNTP then this sets the time to do a daily
0:00 SNTP synchronization, and the Lock Type is not applicable.
Enter the time of day in 24-hour format that the 5601MSC should perform
this daily jam. When the jam occurs, the update will ripple to all output
timecode clocks. The NTP server and IRIG outputs will also be affected.
The time specified should be during a period when it will have a minimum
effect on system operation.

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4.3.12. Synchronizing the System Oscillator or System Time to the Reference Immediately
INPUT This menu item allows the user to initiate an immediate forced
Jam Input synchronization of the master system oscillator to its frequency reference,
Jam Reference or the system time to its time reference.
Jam Time
CAUTION: These controls perform an immediate action once the SELECT
button is pressed. The text “Live control” will be shown on the left LCD
with a red background as a warning.
Jamming the Frequency Reference:

This action will only be required when the frequency lock type has been
set to Slow. In Slow mode, the 5601MSC can only gradually adjust its
internal oscillator if it becomes unsynchronized to the frequency reference
(see section 4.3.3 for more information on Slow mode). This can occur if
the frequency reference is disconnected for a period of time. The internal
oscillator will drift slightly and upon reconnection a slight difference will
exist between the two.
The slow lock process can take a long time. To resolve this discrepancy
immediately, the user can initiate a manual jam of the frequency
reference. The word Jam here is used in the context that the timing and
phase measured on the reference will be jammed into the system
oscillator forcing it into synchronization. This can cause glitches on all
outputs of the 5601MSC and should be used with caution.
To perform a jam of the frequency reference, select the Jam Reference

menu item and press the SELECT button.
Jamming the Time Reference:

Performing a manual jam of the time reference will only be required when
the time lock type is set to User or Never. In User mode the 5601MSC will
warn whenever system time does not agree with the time reference (see
section 4.3.12). When the lock type is Never, the 5601MSC will ignore the
time reference completely and not generate any warnings. Performing a
manual jam with this menu item is the only way to synchronize the system
clock to the time reference. The word Jam is used in the context that the
time and date provided by the time reference will be jammed into the
system time clock to synchronize them.
Note that if the time reference is set to SNTP then this forces an
immediate SNTP synchronization.
To perform a jam of reference time/date into system time, select the Jam
Time menu item and press the SELECT button.
 When performing a frequency or time reference jam, allow 10 seconds for any
jam warning messages to clear.

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4.4. CONFIGURING THE OUTPUTS

The OUTPUT menu is used to configure the various outputs of the 5601MSC. The chart below shows
the items available in the OUTPUT menu. Sections 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 give detailed information about each
of the sub-menus.
LTC 1 Configures LTC/IRIG output 1

LTC 2 Configures LTC/IRIG output 2
SYNC 1 Configures the Sync 1 output
10 MHz Configures the 10MHz output
Wordclock Configures the Wordclock output
SDI TG 1 Configures the SDI Test Generator 1 output
ATG 1 Configures the Analog Video Test Generator 1 output
ATG 2 Configures the Analog Video Test Generator 2 output
Analog Audio Configures the Analog Audio outputs
AES Audio Configures the AES1, AES2, and DARS outputs
Global pedestal Global control of NTSC setup pedestal on Sync and ATG outputs
Global Phasing Global phase controls for GPS, Video, 10MHz, and Internal lock modes
Table 4-6: Top Level of the Output Setup Menu

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4.4.1. Configuring the LTC Outputs

There are two LTC outputs available on the 5601MSC. Each LTC output has primary outputs on XLR
connectors, and secondary outputs on the GPIO DB15 connector. Each of the outputs can be
individually configured using a similar set of menus. The +12V LTC power is only available on the LTC1
primary output (XLR). This is controlled by the Power Applied menu item described in section 4.4.1.1. If
the IRIG option is installed, either of the LTC outputs can be put into IRIG mode. For the sake of
simplicity only the menus for LTC output 1 will be described in the manual.
4.4.1.1. Selecting Normal or Powered LTC 1 Output (LTC1 XLR Output Only)
OUTPUT This menu item controls whether the primary LTC 1 output available on the
LTC 1 3-pin XLR connector will be a standard SMPTE ST 12-1 signal or whether it
Power Applied will be modulated to drive Evertz 1200 series clocks operating in slave
mode. The secondary LTC 1 output on the 15-pin GPIO connector does not
Power Off
have the capability of powering the 1200 series clocks.
Power On
Select Power Off for all applications except driving Evertz 1200 series
clocks. The LTC output level is set using the Output Level menu item.
Select Power On for applications where you want to transmit power through
the LTC 1 XLR output to Evertz 1200 series clocks.

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4.4.1.2. Setting the LTC Output Frame Rate and IRIG

OUTPUT This menu item sets the frame rate and counting mode of the LTC output. In
LTC 1 order to maintain a correlation to real time when using timecode rates that
Frame Rate/Irig do not run at real time, they must be resynchronized to the system time
once per day. The Set Jam Time menu item is used to set the time when
23.98 FPS
the re-synchronization will occur. This time should be chosen so that
24 FPS
timecode disruptions will have the least effect in the television plant (See
25 FPS
29.97 FPS section 4.4.1.3).
29.97DF FPS
30 FPS Select 30 FPS to generate timecode that counts at 30 frames per second
IRIG and has a bit rate of 2400 bits per second. This LTC will run at exactly real
time and is often used for driving master clock systems. This timecode will
be asynchronous to video sync pulse outputs in the NTSC-M, 1080i/59.94,
and 720p/59.94 video standards.
Select 29.97 FPS to generate timecode that counts at nominal 30 frames

per second and has a bit rate of approximately 2397 bits per second. This
LTC will run approximately 86.3 seconds per day slower than real time. This
timecode will be synchronous to video sync pulse outputs in the NTSC-M,
1080i/59.94, and 720p/59.94 video standards.
Select 29.97DF FPS to generate timecode that counts at a nominal 30

frames per second using the SMPTE Dropframe counting sequence and
has a bit rate of approximately 2397 bits per second. This LTC will run
approximately 2.6 frames per day faster than real time. This timecode will
be synchronous to video sync pulse outputs in the NTSC-M, 1080i/59.94,
and 720p/59.94 video standards.
Select 25 FPS to generate timecode that counts at 25 frames per second

and has a bit rate of 2000 bits per second. This LTC will run at exactly real
time and is often used for driving master clock systems. This timecode will
be synchronous to video sync pulse outputs in the PAL-B, 1080i/50, and
720p/50 video standards.
Select 24 FPS to generate timecode that counts at 24 frames per second

and has a bit rate of 1920 bits per second. This LTC will run at exactly real
time and will be synchronous to video sync pulse outputs in the 1080p/24sF
and 1080p/24 video standards.
Select 23.98 FPS to generate timecode that counts at a nominal 24 frames

per second and has a bit rate of approximately 1918 bits per second. This
LTC will run approximately 86.3 seconds per day slower than real time. This
timecode will be synchronous to video sync pulse outputs in the
1080p/23.98, and 1080p/23.98sF video standards.
If the IRIG option is installed, selecting IRIG will generate IRIG-B timecode
in the format chosen by the Irig Mode menu item. The amplitude of the IRIG
signal can be controlled by the Output Level menu item. See section 2.3.5
for more information on the IRIG formats available.

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4.4.1.3. Selecting when the LTC Time is Synchronized to the System Time
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set the time of day when the LTC output
LTC 1 time will be synchronized to the system time. This synchronization is
Set Jam Time necessary once per day to maintain a long-term correlation between the
LTC time and system time when using timecode rates that do not run at
0:00
real time. When the time reference is set to GPS the LTC output time will
have to be synchronized to the system time to correct for leap seconds.
Enter the hour and minute value for the jam time.
The LTC output can also be synchronized to system time immediately

using the Jam Output menu item (see section 4.4.1.4). All LTC and VITC
timecode outputs can be synchronized to system time in one shot using
the Jam all VitcLtc menu item (see section 4.4.1.5).
4.4.1.4. Synchronizing the LTC Output Time to System Time Immediately

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize the LTC output time to the
LTC 1 system time immediately. This synchronization will also happen once per
Jam Output day at the time specified using the Set Jam Time menu item (see section
4.4.1.3).
Jam Output
[LIVE]
Caution: This menu item is a live control.
To synchronize the LTC time immediately, enter the Jam Output menu item
and then press the SELECT button. The left LCD screen will display TIME
JAMMED in yellow for 2 seconds to show the time has been synchronized.
 When the time reference is set to VITC or LTC and the frame rate of the output
is the same as the reference, the time will be jammed directly from the time
reference source rather than from the system time.
4.4.1.5. Synchronizing All the LTC and VITC Outputs to System Time Immediately
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize both LTC outputs and all the
LTC 1 VITC output times to system time immediately.
Jam all VitcLtc
Jam all
VitcLtc [LIVE]
To synchronize all the LTC and VITC times immediately, enter the Jam all
VitcLtc menu item and then press the SELECT button. The left LCD panel
will display ALL TIMES JAMMED for 2 seconds to indicate that the time
has been synchronized.
4.4.1.6. Setting the LTC Frame Offset

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set an offset between the system time

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LTC 1 and the LTC output time. This feature is commonly used to compensate
Time offset for video path delays common within a television facility. The offset
value will be added along with the time zone offset (see section 4.4.1.7)
-125 frames and the Daylight Saving Time correction (see section 4.4.1.8) to obtain
to the final LTC output time. To advance the LTC earlier than the system
125 frames time set the offset to a negative (-) value.
4.4.1.7. Selecting the LTC Time Zone Offset

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set a time zone offset between the
LTC 1 system time and the LTC output time. The time zone offset value is set in
Time zone 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
-12:00 hours
Saving time correction (see section 4.4.1.8) and the LTC frame offset (see
to
section 4.4.1.6) to obtain the final LTC output time.
+12:00 hours
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.
4.4.1.8. Enabling Daylight Saving Time for the LTC Output

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to control whether Daylight Saving Time
LTC 1 (DST) compensation will be applied to the LTC output.
DST Ctl
When set to Off, Daylight Saving Time compensation will not be applied to
Off
the LTC time.
On
When set to On the rules set by the DST rules menu in the GENERAL root
menu will be used to adjust the LTC time (see section 4.5.9.5).
4.4.1.9. Setting the LTC/IRIG Output Level

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to adjust the LTC output amplitude. The
LTC 1 range is from 1 to 15, with a level of 1 corresponding to approximately
Output Level 800mV and a value of 15 corresponding to approximately 9.0V (with a 1kΩ
or greater termination). See section 3.1.4 for more information. This menu
Level = 1
item also controls the amplitude of the IRIG output where a level of 1
corresponds to approximately 1.0V and a value of 15 to 8.3V.

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4.4.1.10.Enabling LTC Polarity Correction

OUTPUT This menu item selects whether the LTC polarity correction flag will be set
LTC 1 on the LTC output so that there is an even number of 0’s in each 80-bit
Parity word. This prevents the polarity of the LTC waveform from flipping making
observation easier on a waveform monitor.
Parity Off
Parity On
Set to Parity Off to leave the polarity correction bit as 0.
Set to Parity On to drive the polarity correction bit to maintain parity in the
LTC waveform.
4.4.1.11.Enabling the LTC Output Color Frame Bit

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to control whether the color frame flag is
LTC 1 set on the LTC output. When the color frame flag is on, the 5601MSC will
Color Frame ensure that the timecode is aligned according to SMPTE ST 12-1 to the
Colorframe Off
applicable video standard. This alignment is performed for 29.97 rates
Colorframe On (dropframe and nondropframe) to NTSC, and 25 FPS rates to PAL.
When set to Color Frame Off, the color frame bit will always be set to 0.
When set to Color Frame On, the color frame bit will be set to 1 to indicate
color frame synchronization and the timecode will be forced to align to its
respective video standard.
4.4.1.12.Selecting the IRIG Output Format

OUTPUT This menu item selects the IRIG-B output format. It is only applicable if the
LTC 1 IRIG option is installed and the Frame Rate/Irig menu selection has been
Irig mode set to IRIG.
B122
Refer to section 2.3.5 for information on the different IRIG formats.
B123
B124
B127
4.4.1.13.Setting a Time Offset to the IRIG Output

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to add an offset, in seconds, to the IRIG
LTC 1 output. This allows the IRIG timecode to be advanced or delayed from
Irig offset system time. The range is -59 seconds to +59 seconds.
0 seconds
4.4.2. Configuring the Sync, 10MHZ and Wordclock Outputs

The menu items for the Sync outputs and 10MHz and Wordclock outputs are all the same. For the sake
of simplicity, only the Sync 1 menu will be described in the manual.

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4.4.2.1. Selecting the Standard of the Sync Outputs

OUTPUT This menu item sets the format of the sync output. All sync outputs including
Sync 1 the 10MHz and Wordclock outputs are fully configurable.
Mode
The PAL-B and NTSC-M selections are black burst outputs compliant with
PAL-B
SMPTE ST 318. When either of these standards is selected, Vertical
NTSC-M
Interval Time Code can be inserted onto two lines of the VBI. A ten-field
1080i/50
1080i/59.94 reference can also be inserted onto line 15 of the NTSC-M color black
1080i/60 output. See section 4.4.2.2 for more information.
1080p/23.98
1080p/28.98sf There are numerous HD tri-level standards that can be output compliant
1080p/24 with SMPTE ST 274, SMPTE ST 296, and SMPTE ST 292-1.
1080p/24sf For 1080p/25sF use the 1080i/50 format
1080p/25 For 1080p/29.97sF or 1035i/59.94 use the 1080i/59.94 format
1080p/29.97 For 1080p/30sF or 1035i/60 use the 1080i/60 format
1080p/30
1080p/50 The 625i/48 and 625i/47.95 selections are “slow PAL” signals, which are
1080p/59.94 sync only bi-level formats synchronous to 24Hz and 23.98Hz rates.
1080p/60
720p/24 The pulse formats consist of various timing signals that can be used to line
720p/30 up signals with different timing. See the pulse diagrams of Figure 2-4 and
720p/50 Figure 2-5 for more detail. The PAL color frame pulse occurs during field 1
720p/59.94 of the PAL-B 8-field color sequence. The 1Hz pulse occurs once per second
720p/60 at the beginning of the second and indicates the point where the vertical
625i/48 syncs of 60Hz and 50Hz HD sync formats are coincident. The 1/1.001 Hz
625i/47.95 pulse occurs nominally once per second at the beginning of the second and
480p/59.94 indicates the point where the vertical syncs of 59.94Hz and 23.98Hz HD
576p/50 sync formats are coincident and is also aligned with NTSC color field 1. The
PAL colr frme 6/1.001 Hz pulse occurs nominally six times per second and indicates the
1 Hz point where the vertical syncs of 59.94Hz and 23.98Hz HD sync formats are
1/1.001 Hz coincident. The IRIG1 datum pulse will be aligned with the IRIG outputs and
6/1.001 Hz the rising edge indicates the start of the IRIG reference bit. The pulse type is
IRIG datum controlled by the Pulse type menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.12).
5 MHz
10 MHz Wordclock is a 48kHz sampling rate clock that can be phased separately to
NTSC-M subcar the AES/DARS outputs. The amplitude is controlled by the Wordclock levl
PAL-B subcar. menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.14).
Wordclock
The continuous wave formats output a sine wave at different frequencies.
The amplitude of these outputs is controlled by the Sine wave level menu
item (see section 4.4.2.2.13). If the unit is locked to a black burst frequency
reference the subcarrier outputs will be lined up with the reference.
NTSC-M subcarr. = NTSC CW subcarrier frequency at 3.58MHz nominal.
PAL-B Subcarr. = PAL-B CW subcarrier frequency at 4.43MHz nominal.
5 MHz = Continuous sine wave at 5MHz.
10 MHz = Continuous sine wave at 10MHz.
4.4.2.2. Configuring the VITC Generator for the Color Black Outputs
4.4.2.2.1. Enabling VITC on the Video Output

OUTPUT This menu item controls whether Vertical Interval Time Code will be inserted

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Sync 1 into the vertical blanking interval of the sync output.

Vitc Ctl
Off This menu item is only applicable when the Sync Mode is set to the PAL-B
On or NTSC-M formats and will disabled for other formats (shown in dark text).
4.4.2.2.2. Selecting the VITC Insertion Lines

OUTPUT These menu items select the lines onto which the VITC will be inserted
Sync 1 when the Vitc Ctl menu item is set to On. If only one line of VITC is desired,
Vitc Line 1 set both menu items to the same line.
line 1 = 14
The default line values for NTSC-M are lines 14 and 16.
Vitc Line 2 The default line values for PAL-B are lines 17 and 17 (same line).
line 2 = 16
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).
4.4.2.2.3. Enabling Dropframe Counting for NTSC VITC

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to control whether the dropframe counting
Sync 1 mode will be used for the VITC inserted onto the sync output.
Dropframe Ctl
This menu item is only applicable to the NTSC-M format and will be
Off
disabled for all other formats (shown in dark text).
On
4.4.2.2.4. Enabling Colorframe Alignment of VITC

OUTPUT This menu enables or disables color frame alignment of VITC timecode to
Sync 1 the black burst sync it is being embedded on. This menu item is only
Color Frame applicable when the sync mode is NTSC-M or PAL-B.
Color Frame Off
When turned on, the Color Frame bit in VITC will be set to indicate that color
Color Frame On
frame alignment is being performed. The VITC timecode count will be
adjusted to maintain a correlation to the color field it is inserted on according
to SMPTE ST 12-1 (see section 2.3.4.2 for more detail).

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4.4.2.2.5. Selecting When the VITC Time is Synchronized to the System Time
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set the time of day when the VITC on the
Sync 1 sync output will be synchronized to the system time. This synchronization is
Set Jam Time necessary once per day to maintain a long-term correlation between the
VITC time and system time for the NTSC-M sync format.
0:00
When the time reference is set to GPS, the VITC output time will have to be
synchronized to the system time to correct for leap seconds. This affects
both NTSC-M and PAL-B formats.
Enter the hour and minute with the  and  buttons or by turning the
control knob.
The VITC can also be synchronized to system time immediately using the
Jam Output menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.6). All LTC and VITC timecode
outputs can be synchronized to system time in one shot using the Jam all
VitcLtc menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.7).
or NTSC-M formats and will disabled for other formats (shown in dark text).
4.4.2.2.6. Synchronizing the VITC to System Time Immediately

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize the VITC on the sync output
Sync 1 to system time immediately. This synchronization will also happen once per
Jam Output day at the time specified using the Set Jam Time menu item (see section
4.4.2.2.5). Caution: This menu item is a live control.
TIME JAMMED
To synchronize the VITC on the sync output to system time immediately,
select the Jam Output menu item and press the SELECT button. The left
LCD screen will display TIME JAMMED in yellow for 2 seconds.
or NTSC-M formats and will disabled for other formats (shown in dark text).
 When the time reference is set to VITC or LTC and the frame rate of the time
reference is the same as the sync output, the time will be jammed directly from
the time reference rather than from system time.

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4.4.2.2.7. Synchronizing all the VITC, LTC, and Burn-In Clocks to System Time Immediately
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize both LTC outputs and all the
SYNC 1 VITC output times to system time immediately.
Jam all VitcLtc Caution: This menu item is a live control.
ALL TIMES
To synchronize all the LTC and VITC times immediately, select the Jam all
JAMMED
VitcLtc menu item and press the SELECT button. The left LCD panel will
display ALL TIMES JAMMED in yellow for 2 seconds.
text).
4.4.2.2.8. Setting the VITC Frame Offset

Sync 1 and the VITC time. This feature is commonly used to compensate for video
Time offset 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) and Daylight
0 frames
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.
text).
4.4.2.2.9. Selecting the VITC Time Zone Offset

Sync 1 system time and the VITC time on the sync output. The time zone offset
Time zone 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
-12:00 hours
Daylight Saving Time correction (see section 4.4.2.2.10) and the VITC
to
+12:00 hours frame offset (see section 4.4.2.2.8) to obtain the final VITC time.
text).

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4.4.2.2.10. Enabling Daylight Saving Time for the VITC on the Sync Output
Sync 1 (DST) compensation will be applied to the VITC time on the sync output.
DST Ctl When set to Off, Daylight Saving Time compensation will not be applied to
Off
the VITC time on the sync output.
On
menu will be used to adjust the VITC time (see section 4.5.9.5).
text).
4.4.2.2.11. Enabling Insertion of the Ten Field Reference

OUTPUT This menu item controls insertion of a SMPTE ST 318 compatible ten field
Sync 1 pulse sequence on line 15 of NTSC-M black burst formats. This pulse
Ten field Ctl sequence is commonly used to synchronize the AES audio sample
Off
distribution over ten fields of NTSC video.
On
When set to Off, the ten field pulse sequence is not inserted.
When set to On, a ten field pulse sequence will be inserted onto line 15 of
the NTSC-M black burst format.
This menu item is only applicable to the NTSC-M format and will be
disabled for all other formats (shown in dark text).
4.4.2.2.12. Selecting the Pulse Type

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set the pulse type for the pulse formats
Sync 1 (see section 4.4.2.1). This affects the PAL color frame, 1Hz, 1/1.001Hz, and
Pulse type 6/1.001Hz sync modes.
5V CMOS
+/-1V bi-level When set to 5V CMOS, the pulse will be from 0V to 5V (unterminated) and
+/-1V tri-levl will be approximately 16ms/20ms in duration.
When set to +/-1V bi-level, the pulse will be from –1V to +1V (unterminated)
When set to +/-1V tri-level, the output will be 0V nominal with a short pulse
to -1V followed by a short pulse to +1V then back to 0V (unterminated).
Both pulses will be approximately 64μs in duration.

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4.4.2.2.13. Selecting the Sine Wave Level

OUTPUT This menu item is used to select the output amplitude of the sine wave sync
Sync 1 formats. This affects the subcarrier modes and the 5MHz/10MHz modes.
Sine wave level
When the Sine wave level is set to +/-1 volts, then the output will be 2 volts
+/-1 Volts
peak-to-peak in amplitude (unterminated).
+/-2 Volts
When the Sine wave level is set to +/-2 volts, then the output will be 4 volts
peak-to-peak in amplitude (unterminated).
4.4.2.2.14. Selecting the Wordclock Level

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to select the wordclock output level for the
Sync 1 wordclock sync output mode. This affects only the wordclock output mode.
Wordclock levl
When 5V CMOS is selected, the wordclock output amplitude will be 0V
5V CMOS
during channel 2 (right channel) and will be 5V during channel 1 (left
+/-1 Volts
channel). This assumes an unterminated output.
When +/-1 Volts is selected, the wordclock output will be -1V during channel
2 (right) and +1V during channel 1 (left). This assumes an unterminated
output.
 The output impedance of the sync outputs is 75Ω. The output amplitudes will
drop by half when loaded with a 75Ω termination.

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4.4.2.3. Setting the Phase of the Sync Outputs

The phase of the sync outputs is set independently of each other. There are four menu items that are
used to set the phase. Figure 4-7 and Figure 4-8 show the default video sync alignment (V phase = 1,
H phase = 1, fine phase = 0.0%) for 59.94Hz and 50Hz systems respectively.
750/59.94/P Video signal

745 746 747 748 749 750 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1125/59.94/I Video signal

1122 1123 1124 1125 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
525/59.94/I Video signal

2 3 4 5 6
Figure 4-7: Video Sync Phase Alignment in 59.94Hz Field Rate Systems
1125/50/I Video signal

1122 1123 1124 1125 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
625/50/I Video signal

624 625 1 2 3 4
Figure 4-8: Video Sync Phase Alignment in 50Hz Field Rate Systems
The front panel display will show LIVE CONTROL on the left LCD screen in green
 to indicate that adjusting the sync output phase menu items will affect the
phasing of the respective sync output immediately. You do not have to press the
SELECT button to accept the new values. Use these controls with caution, as
they will affect the overall timing of devices connected to the sync outputs.

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OUTPUT There are four menu items that are used to adjust the phase of the sync
Sync 1 output. Only the black burst (NTSC-M and PAL-B) and HD tri-level output
Fine phase modes can be phased. The pulse and subcarrier sync formats will always
remain in phase with the frequency reference. The wordclock phase is
Hor phase
controlled in the AES Audio menu (see section 0).
Vert phase
Color phase When any of the four phase adjustments is selected, the right LCD panel
Phase value will display a phase control screen that can be used to view all four
adjustments simultaneously. The active adjustment will be highlighted and
Cf v h fine% the other adjustments will be shown in dark text. For HD tri-level and Slo-
1 1 1 0.0 PAL bi-level sync modes the color frame adjustment will not be shown. Turn
the control knob or press the  and  buttons to adjust the phase value.
BLACK BURST PHASE
Phase value Tip: Pressing in the control knob while turning will make adjustments in
steps of 16 allowing large adjustments to be done quickly.
v h fine%
1 1 0.0 The phase adjustments are wrapping. This means that when the smaller
phase control is adjusted beyond its maximum, it will wrap back to 0 and the
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next larger phase control will automatically be incremented by one.
Similarly, when the smaller phase control is adjusted below 0, it will wrap to
its maximum value and the next larger phase control will be decremented by
one. This can be used to make very gradual phase adjustments by
continually adjusting the fine phase control until the horizontal and vertical
phases reach their desired values (may take a long time).
Caution: These menu items are live controls. Changing their values will
immediately affect the sync output and all downstream devices.
Note: Increasing a phase value () delays the respective output.

Decreasing a phase value () advances the respective output.
The Color phase menu item is the largest phase control that is used to
adjust the sync output in steps of whole frames. It is normally used to align
the color frame sequence for the black burst outputs. It is only available for
the NTSC-M and PAL-B sync modes and will be disabled (shown in dark
text) for HD tri-level and Slo-PAL bi-level modes.
The Vert phase menu item is used to adjust the phase of the sync output in
steps of lines.
The Hor phase menu item is used to adjust the phase of the sync output in
steps of samples.
The Fine phase menu item is used to adjust the phase of the sync output in
fractions of a sample. 100.0% is equivalent to one sample period.
 IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the phase of a black burst sync output has been
changed, a JAM of the VITC must be performed in order to ensure proper video
to timecode alignment.

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4.4.3. Configuring the SDI Video Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG options)
There are four menus to control each of the SDI video test generators. These menus are all identical to
each other and for the sake of simplicity, only the SDI TG 1 menu will be described in the manual.
4.4.3.1. Selecting the SDI Test Generator Test Pattern

OUTPUT The Signal menu item is used to select the test pattern for the SDI test
SDI TG 1 generator output. The test patterns available will depend on the link
Signal format selected and also on the current image format.
BLACK
WHITE Caution: This menu item is a live control. Changes made by pressing
FIELDID(B=1,W=2) the  and  buttons or rotating the control knob will immediately affect
FRAME IDENT the picture output of the SDI test generator.
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4.4.3.2. Selecting the Interface Type of the SDI Video Test Generator
OUTPUT The Interface menu item is located in the Format sub-menu and is used to
SDI TG 1 select the physical SDI interface type for the SDI test generator. Each SDI
Format test generator has two BNC outputs and this menu item controls what will
be present on the BNCs. Depending on the options that are installed on
Interface
the 5601MSC some of the menu items may not be available.
Single Link HD
3G Level A
3G Level B Select Single Link HD for a 1.48Gb/s (SMPTE ST 292-1) interface speed
Dual Link HD for 1080i/1080p (SMPTE ST 274), 720p (SMPTE ST 296), and 2k DCDM
Standard Def (SMPTE ST 428) image formats. Both BNCs will contain the same video.
Select 3G Level A for a 2.97Gb/s (SMPTE ST 424) interface speed for

direct image format mapping (SMPTE ST 425-1 Level A).
Select 3G Level B for a 2.97Gb/s (SMPTE ST 424) interface speed for

Dual Link format mapping (SMPTE ST 372).
Select Dual Link HD for a 1.48Gb/s (SMPTE ST 292-1) interface speed for
dual-link image formats (SMPTE ST 372). In this format the BNC labelled
(A) will be Link A and the BNC labelled (B) will be Link B.
Select Standard Def for a 270Mb/s (SMPTE ST 259) interface speed for
525i/59.94 (SMPTE 125M) and 625i/50 (ITU-R BT.601) image formats.

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4.4.3.3. Selecting the Image Format of the SDI Video Test Generator
OUTPUT The Image Format menu item is located within the Format sub-menu
SDI TG 1 and controls the video standard that is output from the SDI test
Format generator. The image format selections will depend on what the current
setting of the Interface menu item is. Move the selection cursor to a
Image Format
format and press the HELP button to obtain more information.
525i
625i
1920x1080i/59
1920x1080p/23
1920x1080p/29
1920x1080p/23sF
1920x1080p/29sF
2048x1080p/23
2048x1080p/23sF
1280x720p/59
1920x1080i/50
1920x1080p/25sF
1280x720p/50
1920x1080i/60
1920x1080p/24
1920x1080p/30
1920x1080p/24sF
1920x1080p/30sF
2048x1080p/24
2048x1080p/24sF
1280x720p/60
4.4.3.4. Selecting Sampling Structure of the SDI Video Test Generator

OUTPUT The Sample Struct menu item is located within the Format sub-menu
SDI TG 1 and controls the video sample structure of the Dual-Link or 3G Level B
Format video output. This menu item will be forced to 422/10 YCbCr for Single
Link HD and Standard Def interfaces. Move the selection cursor to a
Sample Struct
format and press the HELP button to obtain more information.
422/10 YCbCr
444(4)/10 YCbCr
444(4)/10 RGB
444/12 YCbCr
444/12 RGB
422/12 YCbCr

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4.4.3.5. Setting the Phase of the SDI Video Test Generator

The four SDI test signal outputs are all phased independently from each other and can be adjusted
independent of the sync and analog video test generator outputs. Refer to Figure 4-7 and Figure 4-8 for
the default video sync alignment for 59.94Hz and 50Hz systems respectively.
OUTPUT There are two menu items that are used to set the vertical and horizontal
SDI TEST GEN phase of the SDI test generator output. When either of the phase
Hor Phase adjustments is selected, the right LCD panel will display a phase control
screen that can be used to view both vertical and horizontal settings
Vert Phase
simultaneously. The active adjustment will be highlighted while the other
Phase value
value will be shown in dark text. Turn the control knob to adjust the phase.
Vert hor
1 1 Tip: Pressing in the control knob while turning will make adjustments in
The phase adjustments are wrapping. This means that when the horizontal
phase control is adjusted beyond its maximum, it will wrap back to 0 and the
vertical phase control will automatically be incremented by one. Similarly,
when the horizontal phase control is adjusted below 0, it will wrap to its
maximum value and the vertical phase control will be decremented by one.
immediately affect the SDI output and all downstream devices.
Note: Increasing a phase value () delays the respective output.

Decreasing a phase value () advances the respective output.
Select Hor Phase to adjust the phase of the output in steps of samples.
Select Vert Phase to adjust the phase of the output in steps of lines.
4.4.3.6. Configuring the SDI Test Generator Embedded Audio

Each SDI test generator is capable of inserting up to four groups of audio onto all supported link
formats and video standards. The audio is embedded according to SMPTE ST 272 (SD) and SMPTE
ST 299-1 (HD/3G). Each audio group contains four channels of audio all of which can be configured to
various test tones at selectable levels. There are four menu items that control each group of audio for
the SDI test generators. For the sake of simplicity, only the controls for Audio Group 1 are described in
the manual.
4.4.3.6.1. Controlling Embedding of Audio Groups onto the SDI Test Generator
OUTPUT The Group Enable menu item is used to enable or disable embedding of
SDI TG 1 audio group 1.
Audio Group 1
Selecting on will embed group 1 with all four channels of audio. Selecting
Group Ctl off will not embed this group.
Off
On

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4.4.3.6.2. Selecting the Audio Tone for an SDI Embedded Audio Channel
There are 4 identical menu items to select the tone frequency for each of the audio channels in the
group. For the sake of simplicity only the menu item for channel 1 is described in the manual.
OUTPUT The Ch1 Frequency menu item is used to select the frequency of the
SDI TG 1 tone that will be embedded into audio channel 1.
Audio Group 1
Selecting one of these signals will set the frequency of the tone that is
Ch 1 frequency embedded into this channel.
Ch 2 frequency
Ch 3 frequency
Ch 4 frequency
20 Hz
60 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz
400 Hz
800 Hz
1.0 kHz
1.6 kHz
2.0 kHz
3.2 kHz
4.0 kHz
5.0 kHz
6.4 kHz
8.0 kHz
10 kHz
12 kHz
4.4.3.6.3. Setting the Audio Level for an SDI Embedded Audio Channel
There are 4 identical menu items to set the audio level for each of the audio channels in the group. For
the sake of simplicity only the menu item for channel 1 is described in the manual.
OUTPUT The Ch 1 level menu item is used to set the audio level of the tone that
SDI TG 1 was selected for channel 1 of the audio group.
Audio Group 1
The audio level is set in units of dBFS (dB Full-Scale) and is adjustable
Ch 1 level in increments of 1 from 0 dBFS to –60 dBFS.
mute
0 dBFS Select mute to completely mute the audio channel.

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4.4.3.7. Configuring the On-Screen Message for the SDI Test Generator Outputs
It is possible to overlay a user-defined text message onto the outputs of the SDI test generators. There
are six menu items used to control the message displayed and are described below.
4.4.3.7.1. Enabling the On-Screen Message for the SDI Test Generator
OUTPUT This menu item is used to enable the on-screen message and to select
SDI TG 1 how many lines will be overlaid onto the SDI test generator output.
Message Ctl
When set to Message off, the text message will not be visible.
Message off
Message 1 line
When set to Message 1 line, the first line of text will be overlaid onto the
Message 2 lines
SDI test generator video output.
When set to Message 2 lines, there will be two lines of text overlaid onto
the SDI test generator video output.
4.4.3.7.2. Setting the On-Screen Message Position for the SDI Test Generator
OUTPUT There are two menu items used to control the position of the test
SDI TG 1 message on the SDI test generator video output. When either menu item
H Position is selected, the right LCD display will show a message position screen
where the active adjustment will be highlighted and the other adjustment
V Position will be in dark text.
Message position
Vert. hor. The H position menu item is used to control the horizontal position of the
2 1 text message.
The V position menu item is used to control the vertical position of the
text message.
4.4.3.7.3. Entering User-Defined Text for the On-Screen Message

OUTPUT There are two lines of user-defined text that can be entered using the
SDI TG 1 Message 1 and Message 2 menu items. When entering text, use the 
Message 1 and  buttons or turn the control knob to set each character. Press the
SELECT button to advance to the next character. Turn the control knob
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all the way counter-clock wise to get to the space character. There is a
Message 2 maximum of 16 characters. When finished press the SELECT button.
Master Sync
The Message 1 menu item allows entry of text for the first message line.
The Message 2 menu item allows entry of text for the second line.

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4.4.3.7.4. Selecting the Font Size of the On-Screen Message for the SDI TG
OUTPUT This menu item controls the size of the font that is used for the on-
SDI TG 1 screen message text.
Message font
Select Normal size for normal sized letters.
Normal size
Select Large size for large text that is easier to view on small monitors.
Large size
4.4.3.7.5. Enabling On-Screen Burn in for the SDI TG

OUTPUT This menu item controls whether the on screen timecode burn in window will
SDI TG 1 be placed at the bottom of the SDI TG output image. This burn in window is
TC Burn in useful for tagging each frame with a unique timecode ID. The timecode
Off
numbers replace image data hence they are “burned-in” to the picture.
On
Note that enabling the burn in window does not insert any VITC or ancillary
timecode packets into the video.
4.4.3.7.6. Enabling Dropframe Counting for SDI TG

SDI TG 1 mode will be used for the burn in timecode.
Dropframe Ctl
This menu item is only applicable to 29.97Hz and 59.94Hz video standards.
Off
On
4.4.3.7.7. Selecting When the Burn in Time is Synchronized to the System Time
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set the time of day when the SDI burn in
SDI TG 1 timecode clock will be synchronized to system time. This synchronization is
Set Jam Time necessary once per day to maintain a long-term correlation between the SDI
burn in time and system time for 29.97 and 59.94 frame per second rates.
0:00
Also, when the time reference is set to GPS, the SDI burn in time will have
to be synchronized to the system time to correct for leap seconds.
control knob.
The burn in clock can be synchronized to system time immediately using the
Jam Output menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.6).
All LTC, VITC and burn in timecode outputs can be synchronized to system
time in one shot using the Jam all VitcLtc menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.7).
4.4.3.7.8. Synchronizing the Burn In Time to System Time Immediately

OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize the SDI burn in timecode
SDI TG 1 clock to system time immediately. This synchronization will also happen

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Jam Output once per day at the time specified using the Set Jam Time menu item (see
TIME JAMMED section 4.4.2.2.5).
To synchronize the SDI burn in timecode to system time immediately, select

the Jam Output menu item and press the SELECT button. The left LCD
screen will display TIME JAMMED in yellow for 2 seconds.
reference is the same as the SDI output, the time will be jammed directly from
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize all LTC, VITC, and burn in
SDI TG 1 clocks to system time simultaneously.
Jam all VitcLtc Caution: This menu item is a live control.
ALL TIMES
To synchronize all the LTC, VITC and TG burn in clocks immediately, select
JAMMED
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.
4.4.3.7.10. Setting the SDI Burn in Frame Offset

SDI TG 1 and the SDI burn in time. This feature is commonly used to compensate for
Time offset 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) and
0 frames
Daylight Saving Time correction (see section 4.4.2.2.10) to obtain the final
VITC time. To advance the SDI burn in time earlier than the system time,
set the offset to a negative (-) value.
4.4.3.7.11. Selecting the SDI Burn In Time Zone Offset

SDI TG 1 system time and the SDI burn in time. The time zone offset value is set in
Time zone 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
-12:00 hours
Saving Time correction (see section 4.4.2.2.10) and the SDI burn in time
to
frame offset (see section 4.4.2.2.8) to obtain the final SDI burn in time.
+12:00 hours
4.4.3.7.12. Enabling Daylight Saving Time for the SDI Burn In Time

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SDI TG 1 (DST) compensation will be applied to the SDI burn in.

DST Ctl
Off When set to Off, Daylight Saving Time compensation will not be applied to
On the SDI burn in time.
menu will be used to adjust the SDI burn in time (see section 4.5.9.5).
4.4.3.8. Configuring the SDI Test Generator Output Drive

OUTPUT This menu item is used to control how highdrive on the SDI test
SDI TG 1 generator outputs is enabled. Highdrive is a feature that doubles the
Output Drive usual SDI output amplitude from the normal 800mV to 1600mV. Most
Auto detect ACO
equipment cannot accept a highdrive signal properly. Highdrive mode
No 5601ACO2 should only be used if the output is going to a 5601ACO2 or similar
5601ACO2 in use resistive attenuator.
Select Auto detect ACO to have the 5601MSC automatically turn

highdrive on when the SNSA and SNSB pins of the AUDIO connector
are pulled low through connection to a 5601ACO2 (see section 3.1.8).
Select No 5601ACO2 to disable highdrive for the SDI test generator.
This is the recommended setting for installations not using a 5601ACO2.
Select 5601ACO2 in use to turn highdrive on for the SDI test generator.
The SDI outputs for this test generator will be double amplitude.
 When the SDI test generator is in highdrive mode, most equipment will not be
able to receive the SDI signal properly. Leave highdrive disabled unless the SDI
test generator outputs are connected to a 5601ACO2 automatic changeover.
4.4.3.9. Setting the SDI Test Generator Syncro Mode

OUTPUT This menu item controls the behaviour of the SDI TG when the unit is in
SDI TG 1 syncro mode. If syncro is not enabled this menu item is ignored.
Syncro
Select Include syncro to include the SDI TG in the synchronization of
Include syncro
menu items between the master and slave units.
Exclude syncro
Select Exclude syncro to exclude the SDI TG from synchronizing its
settings with the master or slave unit. This allows the TG to be modified
freely on the slave unit to different settings than the master.
4.4.4. Configuring the Analog Video Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, 3GTG Options)
There are two individual Analog Test Generators (ATG 1 and ATG 2). They have identical features. For
the sake of simplicity, only the menu for ATG 1 will be described in this manual.
4.4.4.1. Selecting the Test Pattern for the Analog Video Test Generator Output
OUTPUT This menu item selects the picture content for the analog video test

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ATG 1 generator output. There are different test patterns available for the PAL-B
Signal and NTSC-M image formats.
BLACK
GREY Caution: This menu item is a live control. Changes made by pressing the
WHITE  and  buttons or rotating the control knob will immediately affect the
FIELDID (B=1,W=2) picture output of the analog test generator.
10 Y STEP
Y RAMP See section 4.4.5 for a complete list of test signals included with the
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4.4.4.2. Selecting the Standard of the Analog Video Test Generator

OUTPUT This menu item sets the output format of the analog video test generator.
ATG 1
Image Format
525 NTSC M
625 PAL B

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4.4.4.3. Setting the Phase of the Analog Video Test Generator

The Analog test signal output can be adjusted independent of the Sync and SDI test generator outputs.
There are four menu items that are used to set the phase of the Analog Test Generator output. Refer to
Figure 4-7 and Figure 4-8 to see the default alignment for 59.94Hz and 50Hz systems respectively.
OUTPUT There are four menu items that are used to adjust the phase of the analog
ATG 1 test generator output. When any of the four phase adjustments is selected,
Fine phase the right LCD panel will display a phase control screen that can be used to
view all four adjustments simultaneously. The active adjustment will be
Hor phase
highlighted and the other adjustments will be shown in dark text. Rotate the
Vert phase control knob or press the  and  buttons to change the phase value.
Color phase
Phase value Note: Pressing in the control knob while turning will make adjustments in
Cf v h fine%
1 1 1 0.0 The phase adjustments are wrapping. This means that when the smaller
phase control is adjusted beyond its maximum, it will wrap back to 0 and
the next larger phase control will automatically be incremented by one.
Similarly, when the smaller phase control is adjusted below 0, it will wrap to
its maximum value and the next larger phase control will be decremented
by one. For example, when the fine phase is adjusted past 99.6%, it will
wrap to 0.0% and the horizontal phase will automatically be incremented
by one.
immediately affect the analog video test generator output.
Note: Increasing a phase value delays the respective output. Decreasing

a phase value advances the respective output.
The Color phase menu item is the largest phase control that is used to
adjust the output in steps of whole frames. It is normally used to align the
color frame sequence.
Select Vert phase to adjust the phase of the output in steps of lines.
Select Hor phase to adjust the phase of the output in steps of samples.
Select Fine phase to adjust the phase of the sync output in fractions of a
sample. 100.0% is equivalent to one sample period.

The left LCD display will show Live control in green to indicate that adjusting
the Analog Video Test Generator output phase menu items will affect the phasing
of the Analog Video Test Generator output immediately. You do not have to press
the SELECT button to accept the new values. Use these controls with caution.

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4.4.4.4. Configuring the On-Screen Message of the Analog Video Test Generator
It is possible to overlay a user-defined text message onto the output of the analog video test
generators. There are six menu items used to control the message displayed and are described below.
4.4.4.4.1. Enabling the On-Screen Message for the Analog Video Test Generator
OUTPUT This menu item is used to enable the on-screen message for the ATG
ATG 1 and to select how many lines will be overlaid onto the output video.
Message Ctl
When set to Message off, the text message will not be visible.
Message off
When set to Message 1 line, the first line of text will be overlaid onto the
Message 1 line
picture of the ATG output.
Message 2 lines
When set to Message 2 lines, there will be two lines of text overlaid onto
the picture of the ATG output.
4.4.4.4.2. Setting the On-Screen Message Position for the Analog Video Test Generator
OUTPUT There are two menu items used to control the position of the test
ATG 1 message on the ATG video output. When either menu item is selected,
H Position the right LCD display will show a message position screen where the
active adjustment will be highlighted and the other adjustment will be in
V Position dark text.
Message position
Vert. hor. The H position menu item is used to control the horizontal position of the
2 1 text message.
The V position menu item is used to control the vertical position of the
text message.
4.4.4.4.3. Setting the Text for the On-Screen Message of the Analog Video Test Generator
OUTPUT There are two lines of user-defined text that can be entered using the
ATG 1 Message 1 and Message 2 menu items. When entering text, use the 
Message 1 and  buttons or turn the control knob to set each character. Press the
SELECT button to advance to the next character. Turn the control knob
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all the way counter-clock wise to get to the space character. There is a
Message 2 maximum of 16 characters. When finished press the SELECT button.
MASTER SYNC
The Message 1 menu item allows entry of text for the first message line.
The Message 2 menu item allows entry of text for the second line.
4.4.4.4.4. Setting the Font Size for the On-Screen Message of the Analog Video Test Generator
OUTPUT This menu item controls the size of the font that is used for the on-
ATG 1 screen message text.
Message font
Select Normal size for normal sized letters.
Normal size
Select Large size for large text that is easier to view on small monitors.
Large size

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4.4.4.4.5. Enabling On-Screen Burn in for the Analog Video Test Generator
OUTPUT This menu item controls whether the on-screen timecode burn in window
ATG 1 will be placed at the bottom of the analog test generator output image. This
TC Burn in burn in window is useful for tagging each frame with a unique timecode ID.
The timecode numbers replace image data hence they are “burned-in” to
Off
the picture.
On
Note that enabling the burn in window does not insert any VITC into the
analog test generator output.
4.4.4.4.6. Enabling Burn in Timecode Dropframe counting for the Analog Video Test Generator
ATG 1 mode will be used for the burn in timecode clock.
Dropframe Ctl
This menu item is only applicable to the NTSC image format.
Off
On
4.4.4.4.7. Enabling Burn in Timecode Colorframe Alignment for Analog Video Test Generator
OUTPUT This menu enables or disables color frame alignment of the burn-in
ATG 1 timecode clock to the analog test generator output video.
Color Frame
When turned on, the timecode that is burned into the picture will be adjusted
Off
to maintain a correlation to the color field it is inserted on according to
On
SMPTE ST 12-1 (see section 2.3.4.2 for more detail).
4.4.4.4.8. Selecting When the Burn in Time is Synchronized to the System Time
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to set the time of day when the analog video
ATG 1 test generator burn in timecode on the SCI output will be synchronized to
Set Jam Time the system time. This synchronization is necessary once per day to maintain
a long-term correlation between the analog video test generator burn in time
0:00
and system time for the NTSC image format.
When the time reference is set to GPS, the analog video test generator burn
in time will have to be synchronized to the system time to correct for leap
seconds.
control knob.
The TG/VITC/LTC can also be synchronized to system time immediately

using the Jam Output menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.6). All LTC, VITC and
burn in timecode outputs can be synchronized to system time in one shot
using the Jam all VitcLtc menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.7).

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4.4.4.4.9. Synchronizing the Analog Test Generator Burn In Clock to System Time Immediately
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize the burn in clock for the
ATG 1 analog test generator to system time immediately. This synchronization will
Jam Output also happen once per day at the time specified using the Set Jam Time
menu item (see section 4.4.2.2.5).
TIME JAMMED
To synchronize the analog video test generator burn in clock to system time
immediately, select the Jam Output menu item and press the SELECT
button. The left LCD screen will display TIME JAMMED in yellow for 2
seconds.
reference is the same as the SDI output, the time will be jammed directly from
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to synchronize all LTC, VITC, and burn in
ATG 1 clocks (SDI and analog test generators) to system time simultaneously.
Jam all VitcLtc
ALL TIMES
JAMMED
To synchronize all the LTC, VITC and TG burn in clocks 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.
4.4.4.4.11. Setting the Analog Video Test Generator Burn in Timecode Frame Offset
ATG 1 and the analog video test generator burn in time. This feature is commonly
Time offset 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
0 frames
section 4.4.2.2.9) and Daylight Saving Time correction (see section
4.4.2.2.10) to obtain the final VITC time.
To advance the analog video test generator burn in time earlier than the
system time, set the offset to a negative (-) value.

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4.4.4.4.12. Selecting the Analog Video Test Generator Burn In Timecode Time Zone Offset
ATG 1 system time and the analog video test generator burn in time. The time zone
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
-12:00 hours
along with the Daylight Saving Time correction (see section 4.4.2.2.10) and
to
the analog video test generator burn in time frame offset (see section
+12:00 hours
4.4.2.2.8) to obtain the final SDI burn in time.
4.4.4.4.13. Enabling Daylight Saving Time for the Analog Video Test Generator Burn in Clock
OUTPUT This menu item allows the user to control whether the Daylight Saving Time
ATG 1 (DST) adjustment will be applied to the analog video test generator burn in.
DST Ctl
When set to Off, Daylight Saving Time compensation will not be applied to
Off
the SDI burn in time.
On
menu will be used to adjust the analog video test generator burn in time
(see section 4.5.9.5).
4.4.4.5. Setting the Analog Test Generator Syncro Mode

OUTPUT This menu item controls the behaviour of the analog TG when the unit is
ATG 1 in syncro mode. If syncro is not enabled this menu item is ignored.
Syncro
Select Include syncro to include the analog TG in the synchronization of
Include syncro
menu items between the master and slave units.
Exclude syncro
Select Exclude syncro to exclude the analog TG from synchronizing its
settings with the master or slave unit. This allows the TG to be modified
freely on the slave unit to different settings than the master.

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4.4.5. Test Signals Available

The 5601MSC firmware contains a comprehensive set of test patterns for each video standard.
Additional test patterns can be loaded using a CompactFlash card (see section 1.1.9). The full list of
test patterns is shown here for firmware v2.0 b30. The list may change with future releases of firmware.
4.4.5.1. Signal List for 525, and NTSC

BLACK VALID RAMP 60% EXTENDED MB
GREY MODULATED RAMP Y MULTIPULSE
WHITE 75% COLOR BARS 2T PULSE & BAR
FIELD ID (B=1, W=2) 100% COLOR BARS SIN(X)/X
10 Y STEP SMPTE BARS BOWTIE
1 SEC AND 5 SEC IDENT. W. AUDIO NTC7 COMPOSITE SDI CHECKFIELD (SDI ONLY)
WHITE FLASH W. AUDIO NTC7 COMBINATION FULL AMPLITUDE FAST EDGES
Y RAMP FCC COMPOSITE COMPOSITE SIGNAL
SHALLOW Y RAMP FCC MULTIBURST
4.4.5.2. Signal List for 625, and PAL

BLACK 100% COLOR BARS 100% Y SWEEP
GREY SMPTE BARS 60% Y SWEEP
WHITE MODULATED RAMP SDI CHECKFIELD (SDI ONLY)
FIELD ID (B=1, W=2) CCIR 17 FULL AMPLITUDE FAST EDGES
WHITE FLASH W. AUDIO CCIR 18 1 SEC AND 5 SEC IDENT. W. AUDIO
Y RAMP CCIR 330 COMPOSITE SIGNAL
75% COLOR BARS 2T 4T 20T PULSE AND BAR
4.4.5.3. Signal List for HD, 1920x1080

BLACK 100% WHITE WINDOW 24Fps 4 FRAME SEQUENCE
WHITE 50% WHITE WINDOW 20Fps 4 FILM FRAME SEQ.
FIELD IDENT. (Blk=1, Wht=2) 20% WHITE WINDOW 1 SEC AND 5 SEC IDENT.W.AUDIO
FRAME IDENT. SDI CHECKFIELD 60% Y LINE SWEEP TO 30 MHz
100% COLORBARS GREY (QUIET) 60% Y LINE SWEEP TO 60 MHz
75% COLORBARS GREY (ACTIVE) MULTIPULSE
75% BARSW. 100% WHITE FULL FIELD PLUGE Y MULTIPULSE
RP219 COLORBARS 10 FRAME SEQUENCE CIRCLE WITH CENTER CROSS
LAB BARS, MOVING BOX 8 FRAME SEQUENCE CLEAN APERTURE WITH GRATICULE
VALID RAMP BOUNCING BOX
4.4.5.4. Additional Test signals in CompactFlash for HD, 1920x1080

COLOR WHEEL WITH RAMPS Y RAMP AT VARIOUS BIT RESOLNS FULL AMPLITUDE FAST EDGES
107% WHITE WINDOW CB RAMP AT VARIOUS BIT RESOLNS 60% Y MULTIBURST (LOW)
90% WHITE WINDOW CR RAMP AT VARIOUS BIT RESOLNS 60% Y MULTIBURST (MID)
80% WHITE WINDOW CLEAN APERTURE WITH GRATICULE 60% Y MULTIBURST (HIGH)
70% WHITE WINDOW GRATICULE WITH 3D REGISTRATION 60% MULTIBURST (LOW)
60% WHITE WINDOW GRATICULE WITH 3D REG. (T/B) 60% MULTIBURST (MID)
40% WHITE WINDOW GRATICULE WITH 3D REG. (L/L) 60% MULTIBURST (HIGH)
30% WHITE WINDOW GRATICULE WITH 3D REG. (L/R) SUNDANCE 3D
12% WHITE WINDOW GRATICULE WITH 3D REG. (L/R) SUNDANCE 3D WITH TEXT
10% WHITE WINDOW INTER-OCULAR CROSSTALK BANDS SUNDANCE 3D (T/B)
SDI EQ STRESS 1 SEC AND 5 SEC IDENT. W.AUDIO SUNDANCE 3D (PROGRESSIVE)
SDI PLL STRESS 4 FILM FRAME SEQUENCE (30Hz) SUNDANCE IMAGE (PROGRSVE)
WHITE FLASH W. AUDIO 4 FILM FRAME SEQUENCE (60Hz) SUNDANCE IMAGE
4 FRAME SEQUENCE 4 FILM FRAME, 1 FLASH (30Hz) ZONE PLATE
4 FRAME, FLASH F1 4 FILM FRAME, 1 FLASH (60Hz)

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4.4.5.5. Signal List for HD, 1280x720

BLACK LAB BARS, MOVING BOX 1 SEC AND 5 SEC IDENT. W.AUDIO
WHITE VALID RAMP MULTIPULSE
FULL FIELD PLUGE SDI CHECKFIELD 60% Y LINE SWEEP TO 30MHz
75% COLORBARS GREY (QUIET) CIRCLE WITH CENTER CROSS
75% COLORBARS W.100% WHITE GREY (ACTIVE) CLEAN APERTURE WITH GRATICULE
100% COLORBARS 10 FRAME SEQUENCE
RP219 COLORBARS Y MULTIPULSE
4.4.5.6. Additional Signals in CompactFlash for HD, 1280x720

FRAME ID 12% WHITE WINDOW 60% Y MB: 10,12,14,16,18,20MHz
107% WHITE WINDOW FULL AMPLITUDE FAST EDGES 60% Y MB: 20,22,24,26,28,30MHz
100% WHITE WINDOW BOUNCING BOX 60% MB: 1,2,4,6,8,10MHz
80% WHITE WINDOW WHITE FLASH W.AUDIO 60% MB: 10,12,14,16,18,20MHz
50% WHITE WINDOW 60% Y LINE SWEEP 15 TO 30MHz 60% MB: 20,22,24,26,28,30MHz
20% WHITE WINDOW 60% Y MB: 1,2,4,6,8,10MHz PRODUCTION APERTURE
4.4.5.7. Signal List for 2048x1080, 3GB and Dual Link

BLACK RP219 COLORBARS 8 FRAME SEQUENCE
WHITE VALID RAMP MULTIPULSE
FRAME IDENT. SDI CHECKFIELD Y MULTIPULSE
100% COLORBARS GREY (QUIET) CLEAN APERTURE WITH GRATICULE
75% COLORBARS GREY (ALL DATA BITS ACTIVE)
75% BARS, 100% WHITE FULL FIELD PLUGE
4.4.5.8. Additional Signals in CompactFlash for 2048x1080, 3GB and Dual Link
LAB BARS, MOVING BOX Y RAMP TO MAX AND BACK INTEROCULAR CROSTALK BANDS
BLACK AND BARS Y RAMP AT VARIOUS BIT RESOLNS CAMERA SUNDANCE
FULL FIELD PLUGE CB RAMP AT VARIOUS BIT RESOLNS SUNDANCE 3D DUAL LINK
VALID RAMP CR RAMP AT VARIOUS BIT RESOLNS RED RAMP
WHITE FLASH W. AUDIO DUAL LINK SDI CHECKFIELD GREEN RAMP
107% WHITE WINDOW 3G LEVEL B SDI CHECKFIELD BLUE RAMP
100% WHITE WINDOW CLEAN APERTURE WITH GRATICULE CIRCLE WITH CENTER CROSS
80% WHITE WINDOW GRATICULE WITH 3D REG. PRODUCTION APERATURE
50% WHITE WINDOW 3D ALIGNMENT SIGNALS 60% Y LINE SWEEP TO 30MHz
20% WHITE WINDOW ROLLING 11 FRAME STEREO BOX Y MULTIPULSE
12% WHITE WINDOW ROLLING 3:2 FILM STEREO BOX MULTIPULSE
Y MULTIPULSE ROLLING 11 FIELD STEREO BOX
4.4.6. Configuring the Analog Audio Outputs

The two channels of balanced analog audio are configured in the Analog Audio menu located in the
OUTPUT root menu. These outputs are provided on the AUDIO terminal block on the rear of the
5601MSC (see section 3.1.8). These outputs can be driven in two different modes chosen by the Audio
Mode menu item. They can generate steady tones, or can be driven in event mode to generate timed
tones of different types and durations.

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4.4.6.1. Setting the Analog Audio Tone Frequency

OUTPUT The Left frequency and Right frequency menu items are used to select the
Analog Audio frequency of the tone that will be output onto the analog audio channels.
Left frequency These controls are only valid when the Audio Mode is set to Steady tones.
Move the selection cursor (>) to the desired frequency and press the
Right frequency SELECT button to apply it to the output.
20 Hz
60 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz
400 Hz
800 kHz
1.0 kHz
1.6 kHz
2.0 kHz
3.2 kHz
4.0 kHz
5.0 kHz
6.4 kHz
8.0 kHz
10 kHz
12 kHz
4.4.6.2. Configuring the Analog Audio Tone Level

OUTPUT There are two menu items used to set the volume of the analog audio
Analog Audio outputs. When either the Left level or Right level menu items are selected,
Left level the right LCD panel will display an audio level adjustment screen. The active
adjustment will be highlighted while the other adjustment will be shown in
Right level dark text. Rotate the control knob or press the  and  buttons to change
Audio Level the current audio level. Turning the control knob while pressing it in allows
making quicker adjustments in larger steps.
Left 10.0dBu
Right 0.0dBu The audio level range is from +10.0 dBu down to –30.0 dBu. The lowest
setting is Mute, which effectively disables the analog audio channel. The
adjustments are done in steps of 0.1 dBu (decibels unloaded).
Caution: These menu items are live controls. Any changes to the audio
levels will immediately affect the analog audio outputs.
4.4.6.3. Setting the Analog Audio Generation Mode

OUTPUT There are two output modes for the Analog Audio outputs.
Analog Audio Select Steady tones to generate continuous audio tones as defined by the
Audio Mode Left Frequency and Right Frequency controls. These tones will be very pure
Steady tones
with a low total harmonic distortion.
Timed tones
Select Timed toned for event driven tone generation. There are a total of ten
audio events that can be configured to activate at different times for
adjustable durations. These tones can be programmed to go off at a certain
time of the day, or periodically every hour or every minute.

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4.4.6.4. Configuring the Analog Audio Events

There are ten different audio events, each one with similar menu settings. Note that audio events with a
lower number have a higher priority than audio events with a higher number. For the sake of simplicity,
only the menu items for Audio Event 1 will be described in the manual.
4.4.6.4.1. Setting the Analog Audio Event Activation Time

OUTPUT The Set Event Time menu item is used to set the time of day that the
Analog Audio audio event will occur. The time specified here is goes by the system
clock which is normally set to UTC.
Audio Event 1
Set Event Time Specify the time in hours:minutes:seconds.milliseconds
Set Event Time
0:00:00.00 Note that by setting the hour or minute higher than 60 will cause the
every minute event to trigger every hour, or every minute (or both).
every hour
4.4.6.4.2. Selecting the Analog Audio Event Tone Type

OUTPUT The Audio Type menu item selects the type of tone that will be generated
Analog Audio when the audio event is activated. The audio event can affect the left,
Audio Event 1 right, or both left and right analog audio outputs.
Audio Type Choosing mute effectively disables this audio event.
mute
constant left A constant tone generates a pure tone at the specified frequency. The
constant right Duration menu item is ignored and the output will constantly produce the
constant both tone and can only be overridden by an audio event of a lower number.
beep left
beep right A beep tone generates a pure tone for the duration specified by the
beep both Duration menu item, after which the output will be muted.
bell left
bell right A bell tone generates a shaped tone with a large attack value and slow
bell both
beep l const r
decay for the duration specified by the Duration menu item, after which
beep r const l the output will be muted.
bell l const r
bell r const l A mix of beep/bell and constant tone types are available so that different
settings are applied to the left and right channel.
4.4.6.4.3. Setting the Analog Audio Event Tone Frequency

OUTPUT There are two menu items to control the frequency of the tone produced
Analog Audio during the audio event for the left and right analog audio outputs. The
Audio Event 1 tone can be set from 20kHz to 12.0kHz.
Left Frequency
The Left Frequency menu item selects the tone frequency for the left
Right Frequency analog audio output. The Right Frequency menu item selects the tone
12.0kHz frequency for the right analog audio output.

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4.4.6.4.4. Setting the Analog Audio Event Duration

OUTPUT The Duration menu items sets the duration of the analog audio event. If
Analog Audio the left or right channel is set to the constant tone type, this duration is
Audio Event 1 ignored for that channel and a pure tone will be produced indefinitely until
it is affected by another audio event with a higher priority (lower number).
Duration The duration can be set anywhere from 0.1 seconds to 10.0 seconds.
10.0 Seconds
4.4.6.4.5. Testing the Analog Audio Event

OUTPUT The Test event menu item allows testing the audio event to hear what it
Analog Audio will sound like. This can be used during setup to verify that the tone
Audio Event 1 frequency, duration and volume are correct. Not valid for testing constant
tone types.
Test event
BEEP TEST Caution: This menu item is a live control and will immediately test the
BELL TEST audio event when selected.
4.4.7. Configuring the AES and DARS Digital Audio Outputs

The AES Audio menu located in the OUTPUT root menu configures the AES and DARS digital audio
outputs. The phase of all wordclock outputs is also controlled in this menu.
4.4.7.1. Setting the AES, DARS, and Wordclock Locking Mode

OUTPUT The AES/DARS/WC lck menu item is used to control how the AES, DARS,
AES Audio and Wordclock outputs will be aligned with respect to the sync and video
AES/DARS/WC lck outputs.
PAL/integer
NTSC/fractional Select PAL/integer to align these outputs to PAL sync and video.
Select NTSC/fractional to align these outputs to NTSC sync and video. If the
input reference is NTSC video that contains a SMPTE ST 318 ten-field
reference, this mode will make use of it to align the digital audio.

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4.4.7.2. Setting the Phase of the AES and DARS Outputs

OUTPUT There are two menu items used for setting the phase of the AES and DARS
AES Audio outputs. When either of the AES coarse or AES fine menu items are
AES coarse selected the right LCD panel will show a phasing screen. The active phase
control will be highlighted while the other control will be shown in dark text.
AES fine
Rotate the control knob or press the  and  buttons to change the phase.
AES/DARS/WC
Depress the knob while turning to make adjustments in larger steps.
Phasing
Coarse fine Caution: These menu items are live controls. Any adjustments made will
0 0 immediately affect the AES and DARS outputs.
The AES coarse menu item adjusts the phase of the outputs in steps of
entire subframes. This control is only applicable when in the PAL/integer
lock mode.
The AES fine menu item adjusts the phase of the outputs in steps of half of
a bit period (about 163ns).
4.4.7.3. Setting the Phase of the Wordclock Outputs

OUTPUT The WC phase menu item is used to set the phase of the wordclock signal
AES Audio that is output by the 5601MSC. This is a global phase control that affects
WC phase any output which is configured to wordclock mode. Rotate the control knob
or press the  and  buttons to change the phase. Depress the knob while
Wordclock
turning to make adjustments in larger steps.
Phasing
0 Caution: The wordclock phase adjustment is a live control. Any changes

made will immediately affect the wordclock output(s).
The WC phase menu item adjusts the phase of the wordclock output in
steps of half of a bit period (about 163ns).

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4.4.7.4. Selecting the Tones to Generate on the AES Digital Audio Outputs
OUTPUT There are four menu items that are used to select the frequencies of the
AES Audio tones that are generated on the AES outputs. Each AES output is controlled
AES1 Left Freq separately and has two controls, one for the left channel (channel 1) and
another for the right channel (channel 2).
AES1 Right Freq
AES2 Left Freq Press the  and  buttons or rotate the control knob to move the selection
AES2 Right Freq cursor (>) to the desired frequency. Press the SELECT button to make the
20 Hz selection active on the output.
60 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz
400 Hz
800 kHz
1.0 kHz
1.6 kHz
2.0 kHz
3.2 kHz
4.0 kHz
5.0 kHz
6.4 kHz
8.0 kHz
10 kHz
12 kHz
4.4.7.5. Setting the Audio Levels for the AES Digital Audio Outputs
OUTPUT There are four menu items used for setting the volume of the audio that is
AES Audio generated on the AES outputs. Each AES output is controlled separately
AES1 Left level and has two menu items, one for the left channel (channel 1) and another
for the right channel (channel 2).
AES1 Right Levl
AES2 Left level The audio level can be set from 0 dBFS to –28 dBFS with the lowest setting
AES2 Right Levl being mute which is a digital mute (all zeros). The volume is controlled in
0 dBFS steps of 2 dBFS (decibels Full Scale).
mute
4.4.8. Enabling the Setup Pedestal for all Sync and Analog Test Generator Outputs
OUTPUT The Global pedestal menu item in the OUTPUT root menu is used to control
Global pedestal whether a 7.5 IRE setup pedestal is added to the active video lines of all
Pedestal Off NTSC-M outputs. This control has no effect on PAL-B outputs. It affects the
Pedestal On sync and analog test generator outputs.

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4.4.9. Configuring Global Phase

The Global Phasing menu allows a simultaneous phase offset to be applied to most outputs of the
5601MSC (see section 2.1.5). The phase offset can be applied in increments of nanoseconds (ns),
microseconds (us), and milliseconds (ms). The total global phase range is 160 milliseconds. The global
phase control can be used to correct for differences in reference phase between a 5601MSC and
another device (such as that caused by mismatched cable length). The global phase offset affects the
LTC, sync, AES, DARS, wordclock, SDI TGs, and analog TG outputs. Global phase does NOT affect
the pulse or continuous wave outputs (such as the 1Hz, 6Hz, and subcarrier outputs). There are four
separate global phase controls, one for each of the frequency lock modes (GPS, Video, 10MHz, and
Internal). Each global phase control can be programmed with a different offset and can be enabled and
disabled separately. Note that after a restart, the global phase controls for 10MHz and Internal modes
will be disabled and reset to 0 (see section 2.1.5).
4.4.9.1. Enabling or Disabling the Global Phase Offset

OUTPUT There are four menu items used to enable or disable applying of the global
Global Phasing phase offset to all outputs of the 5601MSC when locked to different
GPS phase En reference sources.
Video ph En Select Global Ph Off to turn off global phasing when locked to GPS. This
Ten MHz ph En disables the global phase offset on all outputs.
Internal ph En
Global Ph Off Select Global Ph On to enable the global phase offset when locked to GPS.
Global Ph On Any offset entered will immediately affect all outputs of the 5601MSC.
4.4.9.2. Entering a Global Phase Offset

OUTPUT There are three menu items that are used to set the global phase offset for
Global Phasing each of the lock types. When any of these controls are selected, the right
GPS mS LCD panel will show a global phasing screen. The active phase control will
GPS uS be highlighted while the other controls will be shown in dark text. Rotate the
GPS nS control knob or press the  and  buttons to change the phase. Depress
Video mS the knob while turning to make adjustments in larger steps.
Video uS
Video nS Caution: These menu items are live controls. Any adjustments made will
Ten MHz mS immediately affect phasing of all outputs of the 5601MSC.
Ten MHz uS
TenMHz nS Note: Increasing a global phase value delays the outputs of the 5601MSC.
Decreasing a global phase value advances the outputs of the 5601MSC.
Internal mS
Internal uS
The mS menu item adjusts the global phase offset in steps of 1 millisecond
Internal nS
Global Phasing
The uS menu item adjusts the global phase offset in steps of 1 microsecond
MS. US. NS.
0 0 0 The nS menu item adjusts the global phase offset in steps of 1 nanosecond.
 IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the global phase is changed, a jam must be

performed on all LTC/VITC outputs to ensure proper alignment to video.

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4.5. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS

The GENERAL setup menu is used to set up various items related to the overall operation of the
5601MSC. Table 1-1 shows the items available in the GENERAL setup menu. Sections 4.5.1 to 4.5.14
give detailed information about each of the sub-menus.
Set System Time Used to set the system time when there is no time reference.
Set System Date Used to set the system date when there is no time/date reference.
Leap Seconds Used to set the number of leap seconds.
VitcLtc Userbit Sets userbits for the VITC/LTC outputs when VitcLtc Dte fmt is User set bits.
VitcLtc Dte fmt Selects what to output on the userbits for the VITC and LTC outputs.
Syncro Used to enable synchronization of settings between two 5601MSC units.
GPO 1 mode Sets the function of General Purpose Output 1.
GPO 2 mode Sets the function of General Purpose Output 2.
Firmware Used to initiate a firmware upgrade of the unit.
EngineeringMenu Controls for configuring SNMP and disabling front panel menus.
DST rules Configures Daylight Saving Time settings.
Presets Controls for saving and recalling presets
IP Control Used to configure the IP settings for the CONTROL Ethernet port.
NTP rules Configures the Network Time Protocol settings on the unit.
PTP master Configures the Precision Time Protocol settings on the unit.
Table 1-7: Top Level of the General Setup Menu
4.5.1. Setting the System Time

GENERAL This menu item sets the system time of the unit. Only valid when no time
Set System Time reference is selected. Each digit is changed using the  and  buttons or by
Set System time turning the control knob. Press the SELECT button to accept each digit.
00:00:00
4.5.2. Setting the System Date

GENERAL This menu item sets the system date of the unit. Only valid when no time
Set System Date reference is selected, or LTC or VITC is being used as a time reference and
Set System Date no date decoding from the userbits is selected. Change the year, month,
and day by using the  and  buttons or by turning the control knob. Press
2010 Jun. 22 the SELECT button to accept the new values.
4.5.3. Setting the Leap Seconds

GENERAL This menu item sets the current number of leap seconds. It is overwritten if
Leap Seconds time is received from a GPS/GLONASS Satellite. Warning: this will cause a

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New Value change in both time and genlock if changed.

16 leap seconds
Set value
16 leap seconds
4.5.4. Setting the VITC/LTC Userbits

GENERAL This menu item is used to manually enter the userbits for the VITC/LTC
VitcLtc Userbit outputs. Only valid when VitcLtc dte fmt is set to User set bits.
VitcLtc Userbit
00000000
4.5.5. Setting the VITC/LTC Date Format

GENERAL This menu item is used to set the contents of the user bits for the LTC and
VitcLtc dte fmt VITC generators. All the LTC and VITC generators will operate in the same
Legacy user bit mode, although the actual user bits may vary from generator to
Production generator depending on the mode chosen and the respective time zone
SMPTE-309 MJD being applied to the generator. Four of the user bit modes encode date
SMPTE-309 BCD information into the user bits in various formats. This date information will be
User set bits the system date compensated for any time zone or daylight saving time
Lat/Long adjustments being applied to a particular output.
Select Legacy date to output the date in a format compatible with Leitch
master clock systems.
Select Production date to output the date in a format compatible with

timecode smart slates used in film and television production. In this mode
the date is encoded as yymmddrr, where rr is the nominal frame rate of the
respective output (30 for 29.97Hz outputs).
Select SMPTE BCD date to output the date in the SMPTE ST 309 standard
BCD mode. In this mode the date is encoded as zzyymmdd, where zz is the
time zone of the respective output.
Select SMPTE MJD date to output the date in the SMPTE ST 309 standard
Modified Julian Date mode. In this mode the date is encoded as zzdddddd,
where zz is the time zone of the respective output and dddddd is the date
expressed in its Modified Julian Date representation.
Select Manual entry to output the user bits that are entered using the
VITC/LTC Userbit menu item.
Select Lat/Long to embed location information in the user bits. This is only
valid when the frequency reference is GPS. Note that this embeds the
location of the antenna, and not the 5601MSC. This is useful for mobile
applications and remote site filming. See section 2.5.4 for more information.

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4.5.6. Enabling Syncro Mode

GENERAL This menu item is used to turn on the syncro feature that allows two
Syncro 5601MSC units to synchronize their settings and/or time with each other.
Syncro Off When the GPIO ports of two 5601MSC units are connected to a 5601ACO2,
Slave menu the syncro link is established. One unit must be designated master, and the
Slave time other unit slave. The Slave unit pulls settings and time from the master unit.
Slave menu/time Select Syncro Off to disable the syncro feature completely and to ignore any
Master menu communications on the syncro port.
Master time
Master menu/time
Select Slave menu to put the unit into slave mode and tell it to pull menu
settings from the master unit.
Select Slave time to put the unit into slave mode and to tell it to pull time
from the master unit. The time reference on the slave unit can then be set to
syncro and the slave unit will use the master unit as its time reference.
Select Slave menu/time to put the unit into slave mode and tell it to pull both
menu settings and time from the master unit. The time reference on the
slave unit can then be set to syncro and the slave unit will use the master
unit as its time reference.
Select Master menu to put the unit into master mode and tell it to send its
menu settings over the syncro link.
Select Master time to put the unit into master mode and tell it to send time
through the syncro link.
Select Master menu/tim to put the unit into master mode and tell it to send
both menu settings and time through the syncro link
4.5.7. Setting the GPO 1 and 2 Mode

There are two General Purpose Outputs (GPO 1 and GPO 2) with identical menu items. A GPO in its
normal inactive state is OPEN (5V pull-up). When a GPO is activated, it is pulled LOW to ground. See
section 3.3 for more details. For the sake of simplicity, only GPO 1 will be described in this manual.
GENERAL This menu item selects the behaviour of general purpose output 1 or 2.
GPO 1 mode Selecting GPO off puts the GPO into its inactive state (OPEN).
GPO 2 mode
GPO off Selecting GPO no referene will activate the GPO when the frequency
GPO no referene reference is lost, or has a problem (e.g. GPS lost contact with satellites).
GPO fan failure
GPO PS failure Selecting GPO fan failure will activate the GPO if any of the fans has
GPO any fault stopped spinning.
GPO no time
GPO gps fault
GPO audio on Selecting GPO PS failure will activate the GPO when one of the power
GPO HW fault supplies are missing, has failed, or are not producing the correct voltage
GPO no ref slow (only applicable for the dual power supply option).

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Selecting GPO any fault will activate the GPO on any system fault which
includes: fan failure, power supply failure, hardware failure, frequency
reference fault, time reference fault, and GPS fault.
Selecting GPO no time will activate the GPO when the selected time
reference is missing or invalid.
Selecting GPO gps fault will activate the GPO when the GPS antenna is
missing or satellite reception is below required levels.
Selecting GPO audio on will activate the GPO when the analog audio test
generator is producing a tone. This can be used to activate an amplifier or
a speaker.
Selecting GPO HW fault will activate the GPO when an internal hardware
fault is detected, and the unit is running on its backup oscillator.
Selecting GPO no ref slow will activate the GPO when the frequency
reference is lost for a period longer than 40 seconds. It will deactivate once
reference has been regained and valid for 40 seconds.
4.5.8. Initiating a Firmware Upgrade

GENERAL This menu item is used to put the 5601MSC into a firmware upgrade mode.
Firmware The new firmware is then uploaded to the unit using the COM port on the
Upgrade back of the 5601MSC. See section 5.2 for more information. You will be
required to press the SELECT button three times to enter upgrade mode.
Note that when in upgrade mode the front panel, Ethernet, and LTC and
VITC outputs cease to function. Be very careful when using this menu item.
To abort, press ESC several times until you return to the root menu.
4.5.9. Engineering Menu – Configuring SNMP and Front Panel Menu Access
The Engineering Menu is used to configure the Simple Network Management Protocol feature of the
5601MSC, as well as access to menus through the front panel. This menu is password protected to
prevent unauthorized tampering of the unit. From this menu remote SNMP access can be disabled, set
to read-only, or set to full control. The SNMP community strings can be set, and SNMP traps
configured. The engineering menu also allows individual control of each item in the front panel menu
system. Menus can be disabled to prevent access and changing of settings from the front panel.
4.5.9.1. Entering the Engineering Menu Password

GENERAL The engineering menu is disabled unless the correct numeric password is
EngineeringMenu entered using this menu item. Use the  and  buttons or the control
Password knob to set each digit and the SELECT button to move onto the next.
Press the SELECT button when finished. The password can be up to 9
Password
digits in length. The default password for new units is 5601. If the current
5601 password has been forgotten, contact Evertz customer service for
instructions on recovering the password. The engineering menu will
remain active for a period of 5 minutes before returning to its disabled
state. The password must then be re-entered to access the menu again.

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4.5.9.2. Changing the Engineering Menu Password

GENERAL This menu item is used to change the engineering menu password. It
EngineeringMenu must first be enabled by entering the correct engineering menu password
Set Password using the Password menu item. Use the  and  buttons or the control
knob to set each digit and the SELECT button to move to the next. Be
Set Password
sure to record the new password in a safe place.
*********
 Note: The password is stored as a number. This means that passwords of “2”
and “002” are considered identical.
4.5.9.3. Configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

The SNMP sub-menu of the EngineeringMenu setup menu is used to configure SNMP operation of the
5601MSC. The SNMP protocol runs on the CONTROL Ethernet port and is used for remote monitoring
and control of the unit. The 5601MSC can also send SNMP traps to as many as four remote IP
addresses so they can be logged and monitored by software such as VistaLINK® Pro. There are a
variety of traps conditions that can each be enabled or disabled. The SNMP read & write community
strings are also set in this menu and can be used as a plain-text password to prevent possible changes
from extraneous SNMP systems.
4.5.9.3.1. Enabling and Disabling SNMP

GENERAL This menu item sets the operational mode of SNMP for the 5601MSC.
EngineeringMenu Setting this to SNMP off completely disables SNMP in the unit. The
SNMP 5601MSC will ignore all SNMP traffic and no traps will be sent out. This
is the default setting.
SNMP Ctl
SNMP off When set to SNMP status, the 5601MSC will respond to SNMP read
SNMP status requests but ignore all write requests. This allows remote monitoring of
SNMP on the unit but not remote control. Effectively it is a read-only mode. The
unit will continue to send out any configured SNMP traps in this mode.
When set to SNMP on, all read and write SNMP requests are honoured
and configured SNMP traps are sent out. This is a full-access mode
allowing remote SNMP monitoring and configuration.
4.5.9.3.2. Changing the SNMP Read and Write Community Strings

GENERAL There are two menu items in the SNMP menu that allow changing of the
EngineeringMenu SNMP read and SNMP write community strings. Note that these strings
SNMP are case-sensitive. The default strings are “public” for Com string Rd
and “private” for Com string Wr. By default, this is what VistaLINK® Pro
Com string Rd
is configured for. Contact Evertz customer service for information on
Com string Wr

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Com string Rd configuring VistaLINK® Pro to use different strings.

public These strings are used as a password for SNMP read and write
Com string Wr requests. When the 5601MSC receives an SNMP read request, the
community string in the request must match the string set by the Com
private string Rd menu item. Likewise a write request must contain a community
string that matches the string set by the Com string Wr menu item.
Use the  and  buttons or the control knob to select each character.
These strings are case-sensitive. Press select to accept each character.
Enter a space by pressing  button or turning the knob counter-
clockwise to get to the blank character. End the string with all spaces.
Trailing spaces will be ignored. Each string can be a maximum of 16
characters.

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4.5.9.3.3. Configuring the SNMP Trap Destinations

GENERAL There are four trap destinations that the 5601MSC can send SNMP
EngineeringMenu traps to. Each trap destination has a control menu item, and an IP
SNMP address menu item. For sake of simplicity only the menu items for Trap
Destination 1 are shown in the manual.
Trap 1 Ctl
Trap 2 Ctl The Trap 1 Ctl menu item is used to disable or enable sending traps to
Trap 3 Ctl the IP address entered for the Trap1 IP Add menu item. When set to
Trap 4 Ctl Trap IP disabld, the unit will not send traps to the Trap 1 IP address.
Trap IP disabld When set to Trap IP enabled, an SNMP trap packet will be sent to the
Trap IP enabled Trap 1 IP address for each SNMP trap event that has been enabled.
Trap1 IP Add
Trap2 IP Add The Trap1 IP Add menu item is used to specify the IP address that the
SNMP traps will be directed to. To log trap events, set this to the IP
Trap3 IP Add
address of the computer that is running VistaLINK® Pro Server, or
Trap4 IP Add another 3rd party SNMP trap logging software.
Trap1 IP Add
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

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4.5.9.3.4. Enabling and Disabling SNMP Traps

GENERAL There are a total of 13 events that the 5601MSC can be configured to
EngineeringMenu send out SNMP traps for. All traps except for the Frequency Reference
SNMP failure are disabled by default. The various traps are described below:
Freq Ref Trap
The Freq Ref Trap will send out a trap when the frequency reference is
Time Ref Trap
missing or has a problem.
Freq Ref JamTrp
Time Ref JamTrp
The Time Ref Trap will send out a trap when the selected time reference
LF Fan Fail Trp
is missing or has a problem.
LR Fan Fail Trp
RF Fan Fail Trp
The Freq Ref JamTrp will send out a trap when the system oscillator is
RR Fan Fail Trp
not synchronized to the frequency reference and is attempting to
PSL Fail Trap
gradually adjusting its frequency until locked. This may take a long time
PSR Fail Trap
and requires user intervention if an immediate lock is desired. Will only
Hw Fail Trap
occur when the frequency Lock type is set to Slow.
Overtemp Trap
GPI 1 Trap
The Time Ref JamTrp will send out a trap when the system time does
GPI 2 Trap
not match the time reference and requires a user jam to synchronize.
Trap disabled
Trap enabled
Will only occur when the time Lock type is set to User.
The LF Fan Fail Trp will send out a trap when the front fan on the left
power supply or fan module has failed or is spinning too slowly.
The LR Fan Fail Trp will send out a trap when the rear fan on the left
The RF Fan Fail Trp will send out a trap when the front fan on the right
The RR Fan Fail Trp will send out a trap when the rear fan on the right
The PSL Fail Trap will send out a trap when the power supply in the left
slot is missing or has failed. Only valid for units with dual power
supplies.
The PSR Fail Trap will send out a trap when the power supply in the
right slot is missing or has failed. Only valid for units with dual power
supplies.
The Hw Fail Trap will send out a trap when an internal hardware
problem has been detected and the unit is running on its backup
oscillator.
The Overtemp Trap will send out a trap when the internal temperature of
the unit has exceeded the safe operating limits.
The GPI 1 Trap will send out a trap when GPI1 is pulled low to ground.
The GPI 2 Trap will send out a trap when GPI2 is pulled low to ground.

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4.5.9.4. Configuring Access to Front Panel Menus

The Menu Access Ctl sub-menu of the EngineeringMenu setup menu is used to control access to
menus in the front panel menu system. It has no effect on SNMP control (if enabled) of these menus.
This can be used to prevent unauthorized changes from the front panel. There is a master control to
turn on or off menu restrictions. If some menus need to be disabled this master control must first be
turned on, only then can individual menus be disabled.
4.5.9.4.1. Enabling and Disabling Front Panel Menu Access Control

GENERAL This menu item enables or disables menu access control for the front
EngineeringMenu panel menu system.
Menu Access Ctl
Setting this to All Menus Normal disables menu restrictions and all
MASTER Access menus will be fully accessible in the front panel menu system.
All Menus Normal
Menu Locks On
Setting this to Menu Locks On enables menu restrictions and individual
menus access can be controlled using the sub-menus in section
4.5.9.4.2.

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4.5.9.4.2. Setting the Front Panel Menu Restrictions

GENERAL There are separate controls for enabling or disabling menu access for
EngineeringMenu the front panel menu system. Entire menus can be disabled or just
Menu Access Ctl certain menu items within. Below are the various settings for each menu,
Set Time
or menu item:
Set Date
VITC/LTC Userbi Selecting Menu Accessible maintains this menu items accessibility.
VitcLTC dateFmt
Syncro Enable Selecting All items On makes all items in the menu accessible.
Modem
GPO 1 mode
GPO 2 mode Selecting Menu Locked disables the menu or menu item completely.
GPI 1 mode
GPI 2 mode Selecting Phasing only restricts access to all menu items except those
Firmware
DST rules
required for phasing.
Presets
IP Control Ctl Selecting Test Sigs only restricts access to all items in the menu except
IP Time Ctl the menu item for changing test signals.
NTP rules
Freq Ref Source
Genlock Range Selecting PhasingTestSig restricts access to all menu items except
Freq Lock Type those for changing test signals and phasing.
Time Ref Source
Vitc Read Line
VITC/LTC Date
Irig In Mode
Time Lock Type
Jam Frq Ref
Jam Time Ref
LTC 1
LTC 2
Sync 1
Sync 2
Sync 3
Sync 4
Sync 5
Sync 6
10 MHz
Wordclock
SDI TG 1
SDI TG 2
SDI TG 3
SDI TG 4
ATG 1
ATG 2
Analog Audio
AES Audio
Global Pedestal
Global Phasing
All items On
Menu Accessible
Menu Locked
Phasing only
Test Sigs only
PhasingTestSig

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4.5.9.5. Setting the Number of Power Supplies Installed

GENERAL This menu item is used to tell the 5601MSC how many power supplies are
EngineeringMenu installed in the chassis. This menu item must be set correctly when first
Number PS installing the 5601MSC and when adding or removing a power supply from
One Power Suppl
the chassis, otherwise power supply monitoring will not work properly.
Dual Pwr Supply
Select One Power Suppl to tell the 5601MSC to expect just one 5601PS
power supply with the other module being a 5601FM fan module.
Select Dual Pwr Supply to tell the 5601MSC that there are two 5601PS
power supply modules installed in the chassis. The system will generate a
fault if it doesn’t detect voltage from either module.
4.5.9.6. Resetting the GPS Receiver

GENERAL This menu item can be used to reset the GPS receiver connected to the
EngineeringMenu 5601MSC. This should only be used when the 5601MSC is down for
Reset GPS maintenance and the GPS receiver is showing symptoms that it may be
stuck in a bad state. It can also be used to confirm that the GPS receiver is
GPS RESET
programmed with the correct settings as provided by the Evertz factory.
Caution: This menu item is a live control. When selected, the GPS
receiver will be reset and reprogrammed with factory default settings
4.5.10. Setting the Daylight Saving Time Rules

Daylight Saving Time (DST) or Summer Time, as it is called in many countries, is a way of getting more
daylight out of the summer days by advancing the clocks by one hour during the summer. Then, the
sun will appear to rise one hour later in the morning when people are usually asleep anyway, at the
benefit of one hour longer evenings when awake. The sunset and sunrise are one hour later than
during normal time.
To make DST work, the clocks have to be adjusted one hour ahead when DST begins, and adjusted
back one hour to standard time when DST ends. There are many countries that observe DST, and
many who do not.
During the months of March/April to September/October, the countries in the Northern Hemisphere are
having their summer and may observe DST, while the countries in the Southern Hemisphere are having
winter. During the rest of the year (September/October to March/April) the countries in the Southern
Hemisphere are having their summer and may observe DST, while the countries in the Northern
Hemisphere are having winter.
Daylight Saving Time is difficult to predict, as many countries change the transition days/principles
every year because of special happenings or conditions that have happened or will happen.

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How does the transition to DST start?
Let's say that DST starts at 2:00 am local time and DST is one hour ahead of standard time:
DST Start Transition

Local time
DST or normal? Comments
HH:MM:SS
01:59:58 normal
01:59:59 normal
03:00.00 DST DST started, time advanced by one hour
03:00.01 DST
03:00.02 DST
Note that local time is never between 2:00:00 - 2:59:59. At the transition from standard time to DST, this
hour is skipped and therefore this day has only 23 hours (instead of 24 hours).
How does the transition from DST end?
Let's say that DST ends at 2:00 am local time and DST is one hour ahead of standard time:
DST End Transition

Local time
DST or normal? Comments
HH:MM:SS
00:59.59 DST
01:00.00 DST
01:00.01 DST
…3556 seconds from 01:00:02 to 01:59:57 daylight saving time not shown…
01:59.58 DST
01:59.59 DST
01:00:00 Normal Time is turned back to normal
01:00:01 Normal
…3556 seconds from 01:00:02 to 01:59:57 standard time not shown…
01:59:58 Normal
01:59:59 Normal
02:00:00 Normal
02:00:01 Normal
Note that local time between 1:00:00 and 1:59:59 actually is repeated twice this day, first during DST
time, then clocks are turned back one hour to normal time, and the hour is repeated during standard
time and therefore this day has 25 hours (instead of 24 hours). To avoid confusion when referring to
time within this hour, it is important to tell whether it happened before or after the change back to
normal time. For further information about daylight saving time in your area consult the web page
http://www.timeanddate.com/time/aboutdst.html.
Because of the variation of daylight saving time rules throughout the world, the 5601MSC has several
menu items to allow the user to set the DST rules for their region. These rules affect all outputs for
which DST is enabled.

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4.5.10.1.Setting the DST Date Entry Mode

GENERAL This menu item allows the user to set the method of entering the DST
DST rules information in the DST registers.
DST mode
Select day/week/month to enter the DST information in the following
day/week/month
format:
day of month
Sunday of week 1 of month 4 (e.g. Sunday of first week of April)
Select day of month to enter the DST information in the following format:
Day 1 of month 4 (e.g. First day of April)
4.5.10.2.Setting the DST Start Hour

GENERAL This menu item allows the user to set the hour of the day when DST
DST rules begins. Use the control knob to change the start hour for DST in 24 hour
Start Hour time.
New value
DST starts 0200
Set value
DST starts 0200
4.5.10.3.Setting the DST Start Day

GENERAL When the DST date mode menu is set to day/week/month this menu item
DST rules allows the user to set the day of the week when DST begins. Use the
DST start day control knob to change the start day for DST.
Day1 – Day31
When the DST date mode menu is set to DST Start Day this menu item
Sunday
allows the user to set day of the week when DST begins.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4.5.10.4.Setting the DST Start Week

DST rules allows the user to set the week of the month when DST begins. Set the
DST start week value to last wk when DST starts on the fourth or fifth week of the month
depending on the year.
First week
Second week
Third week When the DST date mode menu is set to day of month this menu item is
Fourth week not used, and will display “Not in Week Mode”.
Last week

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4.5.10.5.Setting the DST Start Month

GENERAL This menu item allows the user to set the month when DST begins. Use
DST rules the control knob to change the start month for DST.
DST start month
January to December
4.5.10.6.Setting the End Hour

GENERAL This menu item allows the user to set the hour of the day when DST
DST rules begins. Use the control knob to change the end hour for DST in 24-hour
End Hour time.
New value
DST ends 0200
Set value
DST ends 0200
4.5.10.7.Setting the DST End Day

GENERAL This menu item allows the user to set day of the week when DST ends.
DST rules
DST end day
Day1 – Day31
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4.5.10.8.Setting the DST End Week

DST rules allows the user to set the week of the month when DST ends. Set the
DST end week value to last wk when DST starts on the fourth or fifth week of the month
First Week
depending on the year.
Second Week
Third Week When the DST date mode menu is set to day of month this menu item is
Fourth Week not used, and will display “Not in Week Mode”.
Last Week
4.5.10.9.Setting the DST End Month

GENERAL This menu item allows the user to set the month when DST end. Use
DST rules the control knob to change the end month for DST.
DST end month

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January
December
4.5.10.10. Setting the DST Offset

GENERAL This menu item allows the user to set the amount of adjustment to be made
DST rules when DST is active.
DST hrs offset Setting the DST offset to 0hrs effectively disables daylight saving time.
0 hours
1 hour
2 hours
4.5.11. Saving and Recalling Presets

The 5601MSC allows saving the entire system setup, including all menu settings to a preset. There are
three user presets available, and two factory presets. The Presets menu in the GENERAL root menu
contains controls for saving and recalling user presets, and recalling factory presets.
4.5.11.1.Recalling a User Defined Preset

GENERAL There are three user-defined presets that can be saved in the 5601MSC.
Presets These are recalled using the Get preset 1, Get preset 2, and Get preset 3
menu items. To recall a user preset, press SELECT on the desired menu
Get preset 1
item. The Left LCD screen will briefly display “Are you sure?”. Press the
Get preset 2 SELECT button again and the left LCD screen will display “Very sure?”.
Get preset 3 Press SELECT a third time to load the preset.
Live control
Are you sure? Caution: Loading a preset will immediately apply the user preset
Very sure?
configuration to the 5601MSC. This can cause a large disruption to all
outputs. Perform a user preset recall only when it is safe to do so.
4.5.11.2.Recalling a Factory Preset

GENERAL There are two factory-defined presets that cannot be changed by the user.
Presets These are recalled using the Get preset USA, and Get pre EUROPE
Get preset USA menu items. The USA preset sets all output standards to NTSC,
525i/59.94, or 1080i/59.94, enables global pedestal, and sets the AES
Get pre EUROPE lock mode to NTSC. The EUROPE preset sets all output standards to
Live control
PAL-B, 625i/50, or 1080i/50 and sets the AES lock mode to PAL.
Are you sure?
Very sure?
Recalling a factory preset will reset all settings in the unit to their defaults
with the exception of the CONTROL Ethernet port IP settings, Engineering
menu password, SNMP settings, and the NumberPS menu item.
To recall a factory preset, press SELECT on the desired menu item. The
Left LCD screen will briefly display “Are you sure?”. Press the SELECT
button again and the left LCD screen will display “Very sure?”. Press
SELECT a third time to load the preset. Press ESC at any time to abort.
Caution: Loading a preset will immediately apply the factory settings to

the 5601MSC. This can cause a large disruption to all outputs. Perform a
factory preset recall only when it is safe to do so.

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4.5.11.3.Saving a User Defined Preset

GENERAL There are three user-defined presets that can be saved in the 5601MSC.
Presets To save the current configuration of the 5601MSC to a preset, use the
Save preset 1 Save preset 1, Save preset 2, Save preset 3 menu items. Once a preset is
saved, it will be stored in flash even when the power is removed from the
Save preset 2 unit. To save a preset, press SELECT on the desired preset menu item.
Save preset 3
Live control Caution: The current configuration of the unit will be saved to the selected
SAVED PRESET preset, overwriting the settings of any preset that was saved previously.
The preset will be saved immediately when the SELECT button is pressed.
4.5.12. Configuring the IP Settings for the CONTROL and TIME Ethernet Ports
The following sections will provide the user with instructions on how to configure the CONTROL and
TIME Ethernet ports. The two ports must be configured to different subnets. Although both ports
support SNMP and NTP protocols, the TIME port should be placed on a network with as little traffic as
possible, ideally only time protocol related packets. The CONTROL network should be used for SNMP
monitoring and control.
4.5.12.1.Setting up the IP Address for the CONTROL Ethernet Port

GENERAL This menu item sets the unique Internet Protocol (IP) address of the
IP Control CONTROL Ethernet port. An example of a private (internal) reserved IP
Ctrl IP address address is 172.21.X.X or 192.168.X.X.
IP address
The IP address chosen should be an unused address that is compatible
172.21.1.56 with your networking scheme.
4.5.12.2.Setting up the Internet Protocol Subnet Mask for the CONTROL Ethernet Port
GENERAL This menu item defines the IP subnet mask for the CONTROL Ethernet
IP Control port. Specifically, this parameter defines all the IP addresses that the
Ctrl IP netmask 5601MSC can directly communicate with on the CONTROL port, without
having to go through the gateway. When the 5601MSC responds to an IP
IP netmask
address outside its subnet it will forward the packet to the gateway
255.255.255.0 address, if enabled. This parameter is usually set to 255.255.255.0 for a
private network.
4.5.12.3.Setting up the IP Address for the TIME Ethernet Port

GENERAL This menu item sets the unique Internet Protocol (IP) address of the TIME
IP Control Ethernet port. An example of a private (internal) reserved IP address is
Time IP address 172.21.X.X or 192.168.X.X.
IP address
The IP address chosen should be an unused address that is compatible
172.21.1.56 with your networking scheme.

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4.5.12.4.Setting up the Internet Protocol Subnet Mask for the TIME Ethernet Port
GENERAL This menu item defines the IP subnet mask for the TIME Ethernet port.
IP Control Specifically, this setting defines the IP addresses that the 5601MSC can
Time IP netmask directly communicate with on the TIME port, without having to go through
the gateway. When the 5601MSC responds to an IP address outside its
IP netmask
subnet it will forward the packet to the gateway address, if enabled. The
subnet mask is usually set to 255.255.255.0 for a private network.
255.255.255.0
4.5.12.5.Setting Up the Internet Protocol Gateway Address

GENERAL This menu item identifies the IP address of the gateway or router. In a
IP Control private network, this gateway could be identified as 172.21.1.Y.
IP gateway
This tells the 5601MSC where to forward packets that are destined for an
IP gateway
IP address outside the IP address range defined by the subnet mask. This
menu item is ignored if the gateway is not enabled.
0.0.0.0
4.5.12.6.Enabling or Disabling Usage of the Internet Protocol Gateway

GENERAL This item is used to enable or disable the 5601MSC from responding to
IP Control packets coming from outside the local subnet.
IP gateway en
gateway off When set to gateway on, the 5601MSC will respond to SNMP and NTP
gateway on requests that come from outside the local subnet by sending the response
packets to the gateway for delivery.
When set to gateway off, the 5601MSC will not attempt to respond to
SNMP or NTP requests that come from outside the defined subnet.
4.5.12.7.Configuring IP Broadcast Packet Handling

GENERAL This item is used to control how the 5601MSC responds to broadcast
IP Control packets on each of the Ethernet ports.
Broadcast Mode
ctrl en, time e When set to ctrl en, time e, the 5601MSC will respond to all broadcast
ctrl rej,time e packets on both Ethernet ports. This is the default mode of operation but
ctrl en, time r may cause the Ethernet ports to become overloaded if there is a large
ctrl rej,time r amount of broadcast traffic on the networks.
When set to ctrl rej, time e, the 5601MSC will reject broadcast packets on
the CONTROL port, and reply to broadcast packets on the TIME port.
When set to ctrl en, time r, the 5601MSC will respond to broadcast packets
on the CONTROL port, but reject broadcast packets on the TIME port.
When set to ctrl rej, time r, the 5601MSC will reject broadcast packets on
both the CONTROL port and the TIME port.

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4.5.13. Configuring the Network Time Protocol Functions (Units fitted with the T option)
The NTP rules sub-menu of the GENERAL root menu is used to configure the NTP server on the
5601MSC. See section 2.4 for more information on how the NTP server operates. The NTP server runs
on the CONTROL Ethernet port. The TIME Ethernet port is currently reserved for future use. The NTP
server responds to NTP requests and also sends out periodic NTP broadcasts. See section 4.5.12 for
information on configuring the CONTROL Ethernet port.
It is possible to perform a quick validation that NTP is working properly using a Windows XP or
Windows 2000 PC that is connected to the same network as the 5601MSC. For Windows XP Home
edition, right-click on the time display of the taskbar and select Adjust Date/Time. This will open up the
Date and Time control panel. There should be three tabs at the top: “Date & Time”, “Time Zone” and
“Internet Time”. If the “Internet Time” tab does not exist, use the command-line method below. Enter the
IP address of the 5601MSC into the Server text box and click on the “Update Now” button. If the PC
communicates with the 5601MSC NTP server, the time should update successfully.
Another method is the use the “w32tm” command from the command prompt. It may be necessary to
install the Windows Time Service before this command will be available. Open a command prompt
window by going to START->Programs->Accessories or by going to START->Run and typing in “cmd”.
Type in the command “w32tm /monitor /computers:172.21.1.56”. In this case 172.21.1.56 is the IP
address of the 5601MSC. Additionally, the command “w32tm /stripchart /computer:172.21.1.56
/dataonly” will display the offset between computer time and the 5601MSC NTP server time.
4.5.13.1.Enabling NTP Spoofing

When the unit is not configured for a time reference, or the current time reference is missing the NTP
packets will be flagged with an alarm condition in the Leap Indicator bits (LI_ALARM). This may cause
NTP clients to reject the time provided by the 5601MSC. The NTP Spoofing prevents this alarm
condition from being set so that NTP packets sent out by the 5601MSC will indicate that the time is
from a valid reference, even when no reference is present. This should only be used for testing
purposes as it technically breaks compliance to the NTP standard.
GENERAL This menu item is used to enable NTP spoofing to indicate a time reference
NTP rules lock condition when the time reference is missing.
NTP normal
NTP spoofed Set to NTP normal for normal NTP operation.
Set to NTP spoofed to force NTP packets to always indicate that the time
provided comes from a valid time reference.

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4.5.13.2.Configuring the NTP Restrictions

Restrictions define which IP addresses will be ignored by the NTP server. There are 8 restriction entries
allowed, and they are additive. By default, all IP addresses are permitted to query the NTP server. Each
restriction can block an IP address or range of IP addresses.
Each restriction is specified by an IP address, and a mask. The mask is compared to the IP address in
binary format. Every bit that is set to a 0 in the mask acts as a “don’t care”. Note that 255 is equivalent
to 11111111 in binary. Some examples are given below:
To restrict a single IP address (e.g. 172.21.1.70), set the mask to all 1’s
Restrict IpAdd = 172.21.1.70 Restrict IpMsk=255.255.255.255
To restrict all IP addresses beginning with a certain prefix (e.g. 172.21.1.XXX):
Restrict IpAdd = 172.21.1.0 Restrict IpMsk=255.255.255.0
For the sake of simplicity in the manual, only the menu items for restriction 1 will be shown.
4.5.13.2.1. Setting the NTP Restriction Mode

GENERAL This item is used to enable or disable the current restriction rule. Set it to
NTP rules permit to effectively disable the rule, or set it to deny to apply the rule to
NTP restricts1 incoming NTP traffic.
Restrict mode
Restrict permit
Restrict deny
4.5.13.2.2. Setting the NTP Restriction IP Address

GENERAL This menu item is used to enter the IP Address portion of the restriction
NTP rules rule. It is used with the IP Mask to determine the range of IP addresses that
NTP restricts1 will be ignored by the NTP server. Only effective when the Restrict mode is
set to deny.
Restrict IpAdd
Restrict IpAdd
172.21.1.70

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4.5.13.2.3. Setting the NTP Restriction Mask

GENERAL This item is used to enter the IP mask portion of the restriction rule. This
NTP rules mask identifies which parts of IP address must match exactly, and which
NTP restricts1 parts don’t matter. A mask of 0.0.0.0 means that the entire IP address of
the incoming request must match exactly with the restriction IP address in
Restrict IpMsk order for this rule to apply. A mask of 0.0.0.255 means only the first three
Restrict IpMsk
octets of the IP addresses must match, and the last octet is not compared.
0.0.0.0
Example: Restrict IpAdd = 172.21.1.0 and Restrict IpMsk = 0.0.0.255
This means all IP addresses in the range of 172.21.1.0 to 172.21.1.255 will

match this rule and will be ignored by the NTP server, if the Restrict mode
is set to deny.
4.5.14. Configuring the Precision Time Protocol Master

The PTP Master sub-menu is used to configure the PTP master protocol on the Time Ethernet port of
the 5601MSC. Note that the master mode does not operate if time or frequency reference is PTP.
 Note: Status PTP needs to be installed on the module to enable this sub-menu.
4.5.14.1. Master En
GENERAL This menu item is used to turn the PTP master broadcast packets on or off.
PTP Master
Master en
PTP master
off
PTP master on
4.5.14.2.Master Mode
GENERAL This menu item is used to set the PTP profile to IEEE-1588 annex J, or
PTP Master SMPTE 2059. It affects the range of the rates for sync and announce
Master mode messages.
IEEE1588
annexj
SMPTE 2059

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4.5.14.3.Setting the PTP DSCP value

GENERAL This menu item is used to set the PTP Differentiated Services Code Point
PTP Master (DSCP) value. Note that only 16, 18, 20, 24, 32, 24, 28, 40, 48, 52, 54, and
DSCP 56 should be used. Other values are available for user defined systems.
dscp 56 The range is 0 to 63.
4.5.14.4. Setting the Sync Rate

GENERAL This menu item sets the rate at which to send master broadcast packets.
PTP Master If Master mode is set to Annex J, the range is 1 per 2 seconds to 2 per
Sync Rate second. If Master mode is set to SMPTE 2059, the range is 2 per second
1 per 2 sec to 128 per second.
1 per sec
2 per sec
4 per sec
8 per sec
16 per sec
32 per sec
64 per sec
128 per sec
4.5.14.5. Setting the Announce Rate

GENERAL This menu item is used to set the rate at which to send master
PTP Master announcement packets. If Master mode is set to Annex J, the range is 1
Announce Rate per 16 seconds to 1 per 2 seconds. If Master mode is set to SMPTE 2059,
1 per 16 secs the range is 1 per 2 seconds to 8 per second.
1 per 8 secs
1 per 4 secs
1 per 2 secs
1 per sec
4.5.14.6. Setting the Timeout Value

GENERAL This menu item sets the timeout value for received announcement packets.
PTP Master It is in units of time of sent announce packets. Its range is 2 to 10.
Timeout
3 announces
4.5.14.7. PTP Priority 1

GENERAL This menu item sets the priority 1 value for the BMC. Its range is 0 to 255.
PTP Master
PTP Priority 1
priority 1 128

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4.5.14.8. PTP Priority 2

GENERAL This menu item sets the priority 2 value for the BMC. Its range is 0 to 255.
PTP Master
PTP Priority 2
priority 2 128
4.5.14.9. Setting the PTP Domain

GENERAL This menu item sets the domain of the PTP for master and slave
PTP Master operations.
Domain
domain 127
4.5.14.10. GMP Enable

GENERAL This menu item controls the output of GMP Ethernet packets for a specific
PTP Master output. These packets describe the exact time of the sync edge for a sync
GMP Enable output. They are output as a TLV extension in the IEEE-1588 announce
packet. They may be enabled for use with Evertz “Grand Master Proxy”
GMP off
products to enhance the time accuracy.
GMP on sync 1
GMP on sync 2
GMP on sync 3 Select GMP off to disable outputting GMP TLVs.
GMP on sync 4
GMP on sync 5 Select GMP on sync <1,6> to enable outputting GMP Ethernet packets for
GMP on sync 6 sync <1,6> output if it is set to NTSC or PAL.
GMP on 10 MHz
GMP on WC Select GMP on 10 MHz to enable outputting GMP Ethernet packets for 10
MHz output if it is set to NTSC or PAL.
Select GMP on WC to enable outputting GMP Ethernet packets for Word

Clock output if it is set to NTSC or PAL.
4.5.14.11. PTP
PTP (also called IEEE-1588) is a multi master/multi slave time distribution method.
PTP uses UDP packets. The unique properties that give it its accuracy is the hardware’s ability to
timestamp the Ethernet packets, instead of the software. Additionally, network hardware may be aware
of PTP packets, and can modify them appropriately to improve timing accuracy. Note that there is
nothing to preclude using an entirely software-based approach and ordinary network switches; however
this will severely degrade the accuracy of the system. Lastly, there is a Best Master Clock (BMC)
algorithm that allows masters and slaves to all agree on who will be the grand master.

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4.5.14.12. Accuracy
The accuracy of PTP is determined by several factors. They are the base accuracy of the MASTER, the
network, and the SLAVE and its associated hardware.
Largely, the dominating factor is the network. Accuracy can range from about 100 ns for a single hop
using a transparent switch, up to milliseconds on ordinary switches. It is up to the user to ensure the
network switches are adequate to the requirements.
Fortunately, modern facilities do not require the same levels of timing accuracy that old analogue video
networks required. It is up to the end user to determine their accuracy requirements and associated
network configurations. A careful review of the switch manuals with respect to PTP should be done
before deploying.
4.5.14.13. Parts
The parts are:
1. End point hardware and firmware: This is the firmware that generates packets and the
hardware that timestamps the outgoing and incoming packets.
2. Network switches that pass PTP packets: There are 3 types of switches. “Ordinary” switches
treat PTP packets the same as any UDP packet. “Transparent” switches, which measure the
time that the packet resides in the switch and modifies the packet to add this information, or
generates a follow-up packet to let the downstream device, have this information. “Boundary”
switches act as a PTP SLAVE, and on the other ports act as a MASTER to send PTP packets to
downstream devices.
3. Best Master Clock algorithm: This is a set of agreed rules to determine who the best master
is. It comprises of a Priority 1, which is a user configurable number. The master with the highest
Priority 1 is always the master. If all masters have the same Priority 1, then the clock quality is
looked at. This is a combination of reference type and distance from the reference. It is encoded
as a number based on ranges. If all the Priority 1s and clock qualities are the same, then it looks
at Priority 2. If Priority 1, clock quality, and Priority 2 are all the same then the master with the
lowest MAC address is the best master.
4.5.14.14. Configuring PTP

Master enable must be set to on.
Master mode should be set as appropriate. Annex J will give slower rates of sync and announce
messages. Use SMPTE if the slaves require higher packet rates.
DSCP is the PTP Differentiated Services Code Point value. Note that only 16, 18, 20, 24, 32,
24, 28, 40, 48, 52, 54, and 56 should be used. Other values are available for user defined systems.
The range is 0 to 63. It is used to tell the network to give a preference to this type of packet. Usually
this should be set to 56.
Sync rate should be set up based on the slave device requirements. It is good practice to have it
set at the same rate as all the other potential MASTERS.
Announce rate and timeout should be based on the changeover requirements. The timeout
multiplied by the announce rate gives the time the 5601MSC will go before becoming a MASTER when

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the current MASTER stops sending announce messages for any reason. Good practice is to have them
set the same as all the other potential MASTERS.
Priority 1 is the first item in the BMC algorithm. It is usually set the same as all the other
potential MASTERS, but may be set lower to force this unit to become a MASTER, or lower to make
sure it is the last MASTER to be chosen.
Clock quality is the second item in the BMC algorithm. It is determined by reference type and
lock, and is not user settable.
Priority 2 is the third item in the BMC algorithm. It can be set higher or lower than other
MASTERS if there is a preference of MASTERS, given all other items are the same. If there is no
preference, set this to the same as the other potential MASTERS.
Domain must be set the same as all other MASTERS and SLAVES in the system. Any will only
look at packets from other devices on the same domain.
GMP enable is used to add a TLV to the announce message. It should only be enabled if there
is an Evertz GMP product in use. The Evertz product will get NTSC or PAL sync from this 5601MSC. It
should be set to the channel of sync that is providing this sync source. Note that the GMP must be
connected to this 5601MSC via an ordinary switch, or a transparent switch. It will not work through a
boundary switch.

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4.6. SNMP REMOTE CONTROL WITH VISTALINK®

The 5601MSC supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remote monitoring and
control through an IP network. The 5601MSC implements SNMP version 1 as outlined in RFC 1157
and RFC 1213. The protocol works by exchanging SNMP messages between an SNMP client (normally
a computer running an SNMP client program) and a device such as the 5601MSC (sometimes called a
network element).
There are three main types of SNMP messages. An SNMP Get Request is sent from a client to a
device and is used to read a value from the device. An SNMP Set Request is sent from a client to a
device and is used to change a value on the device. An SNMP Trap is sent from a device to a logging
client whenever a certain event takes place. Traps are usually sent in order to notify the client that an
error or other event has occurred on the device that requires attention.
Evertz offers VistaLINK® Pro, a powerful software suite for SNMP monitoring and control suitable for
management of both small and large systems. The VistaLINK® Pro client is a powerful SNMP client that
is offered as a free download from the Evertz website (www.evertz.com). It can be used for monitoring
and configuring Evertz gear. The full version of VistaLINK® provides a server application for centralized
alarm management, which monitors, reports, and logs all incoming trap events and dispatches alerts to
all the VistaLINK® clients connected to the server. Advanced scripting, customizable graphical user
interfaces, and more can be created for advanced automation and control purposes.
Device configuration through the VistaLINK® Pro client can be performed on an individual or multi-unit
basis. The configuration of devices can be managed using simple copy and paste functions, which
reduces the time required to configure each unit separately. VistaLINK® allows the user to configure all
devices on the network from a central station using simple visual controls and receive feedback that the
configuration has been successfully carried out.
All SNMP functionality in the 5601MSC is disabled by default. Refer to sections 4.5.9.3 and 4.5.9.3.4 for
information on enabling the SNMP related features in the 5601MSC. The SNMP feature can also be set
to Status Only mode whereby the configuration of the 5601MSC may be remotely monitored but not
altered in any way. The SNMP service runs on both the CONTROL and TIME Ethernet ports.
4.6.1. Updating VistaLINK® with a New JAR File

The VistaLINK® Pro client provides an interactive and visual interface to configure and monitor the
5601MSC. This interface is stored in a JAR file. The JAR file for the 5601MSC is named
“VLProProd_MSC5601.JAR”. In order to recognize and display the graphical configuration for the
5601MSC, VistaLINK® Pro must first be updated with this JAR file. Future versions of VistaLINK® Pro
will have the 5601MSC JAR built-in, however newer versions of the JAR will occasionally be released
by Evertz, usually in conjunction with new versions of firmware.
To see which version of the JAR is being used, open the VistaLINK® Pro client and select the “Help”
menu. Choose the “Version Information…” menu item.
 All JAR updates are available to download from the

(www.evertz.com). The 5601MSC is listed under “5000 Series”.
Evertz website

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Figure 4-9: Selecting the Version Information Menu Item
Figure 4-10: Version Information Dialog
In the Version Information dialog window, all of the JAR files that are contained within the VistaLINK®
Pro client are listed on the left. Scroll down the list to the 5601MSC. Once selected, the product version
is displayed. In the example above, the 5601MSC JAR file version 23 is being used. If the 5601MSC
does not appear in the list, then VistaLINK® will have to be updated.

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4.6.1.1. Applying a JAR update to the VistaLINK® Pro Server

The VistaLINK® Pro software runs a separate application for the server to which multiple clients can
connect. The client software may be run on the same computer, or on a different computer connected
to the network. The JAR file update is applied to the server software, after which any client connecting
to it will be automatically updated with the newer JAR. The client-only version of VistaLINK® Pro is a
standalone version which does not support logging of traps. To update the client-only version of
VistaLINK® Pro, skip down to section 4.6.1.2.
To update the VistaLINK® Pro server, activate the “Help” menu then select the “Apply Update…” menu
item. In the next pop-up menu, choose “Product…”. Browse to the folder containing the JAR update and
select the VLProProd_MSC5601.JAR file.
Figure 4-11: Updating the VistaLINK® Pro Server with a new JAR file
Once updated a message will appear stating that the server software must be restarted before the
update can be applied. The restart can be performed at any convenient time by closing and re-opening
the server application. Note that when the server is restarted it will force any clients that are currently
connected to terminate.
Figure 4-12 : Server Restart Warning
Once the server application has been restarted, any client that connects to it will receive the JAR
update automatically. This will be indicated by a message stating that the product information has been
updated during the initialization of the client software.

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Figure 4-13: Client Notification of JAR Update from Server
4.6.1.2. Applying a JAR Update to the Client-Only Version of VistaLINK® Pro

The client-only version of VistaLINK® Pro runs as a standalone client which does not require a
VistaLINK® server to connect to. It is available as a free download from the Evertz website
(www.evertz.com) and supports basic configuration and monitoring features. In order to update the
client-only version, it must first be shut down. The JAR file must then be copied into the
“lib\products” directory located in the installation folder. This is usually “C:\Program
Files\VistaLinkPro\lib\products”. If the JAR file already exists, it should be overwritten.
Once the JAR file has been successfully copied, it may be required to find and delete the
“VistaLinkAgentStandaloneInfo.xml” file from the “config” directory. This file may have the
“hidden” attribute turned on. In a typical installation the file is normally located at “C:\Program
Files\VistaLinkPro\config\”. This file is generated automatically at startup and does not contain
any critical information. Once all the steps have been complete, restart the VistaLINK® standalone client
and the 5601MSC should appear in the Version Information dialog (see Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10).
4.6.2. VistaLINK® Pro Control Screens for the 5601MSC

When the VistaLINK® Pro software has been updated with the latest JAR, the client should
automatically detect any 5601MSC units connected to the network during the next discovery. Open the
“Tree” menu and select “Refresh” to perform a network discovery immediately. Discovered devices are
displayed on the left side of the screen in the Navigation Tree under the Hardware node. If the
navigation tree is not visible, make sure it has not been hidden by opening the “Tree” menu and
selecting “Hide/Show Tree”. If the hardware node is not visible, check that it is enabled in the “Tree”
menu under “Properties…”. The 5601MSC should show up as a 1RU network graphic, listed by its IP
address: . The network tree entry for the 5601MSC can be renamed to any helpful
description by choosing the “Update Description…” menu item.

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Figure 4-14: VistaLINK® Right-Click Pop-Up Menu
4.6.2.1. Alarm View Screen

The Alarm view can be accessed by right-clicking on the 5601MSC in the Navigation Tree and selecting
“View Alarm”. This will open up an alarm window that pulls the alarm log from the VistaLINK® Pro
server. The server is responsible for logging all traps it receives from the 5601MSC and provides this
information to the clients. The Alarm view is not available in the client-only version of VistaLINK®.

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Figure 4-15: VistaLINK® Pro Alarm View
Alarms are listed in the order which they were received. The “Cor” column shows which faults have
since corrected or cleared themselves. When an alarm is received, the border of the client will flash red,
as will the device icon under the navigation tree. When the fault is cleared, the flashing will change to a
green color. To clear the fault, it must be acknowledged by clicking the button in the “Ack” column.

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4.6.2.2. Control View Screens

The configuration view is used to graphically configure and monitor the settings on the 5601MSC. It can
be accessed by right-clicking on the device in the navigation tree and selecting “View Configuration…”.
The configuration view will appear and automatically load all settings from the 5601MSC. The refresh
operation may take a few seconds, depending on network traffic conditions.
Figure 4-16: VistaLINK® Tabbed Control View
The configuration view has multiple tabs at the top. Each tab contains configuration items for a different
section of the 5601MSC. The tabs are listed below, with a summary defining which subsection of the
5601MSC is monitored or controlled.

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Tab Name Description

Status Displays the status of the reference, GPI, and syncro inputs
Menu Access Configures front panel menu restrictions
Reference Control Contains the frequency and time reference settings
LTC Outputs Settings for LTC/IRIG outputs (LTC1 and LTC2)
SYNC1 & SYNC2 Contains all controls for the Sync1 and Sync2 outputs
10MHZ & WORDCLOCK Contains all controls for the 10MHz and Wordclock outputs
Global Global phasing/pedestal controls and system presets
Analog Audio Controls for configuring the analog audio outputs
AES1, AES2 & DARS Controls for configuring the digital audio outputs
General Settings involving DST, Modem, GPIO, and passwords
NTP General Configures the NTP restrictions
Notify Configures and displays the status of the traps/alarms
SDI TG1 Control Output format, phasing, and message controls for SDI TG1
SDI TG1 Audio Embedded audio configuration for SDI TG1
SDI TG1 Picture Test pattern selection for SDI TG1
Analog TG1 Control Video format, phasing, and message controls for ATG1
Analog TG1 Picture Test pattern selection for the ATG1 output
Analog TG2 Control Video format, and phasing controls for ATG2
Analog TG2 Picture Test pattern selection for the ATG2 output
Table 4-8: VistaLINK® Control Screens
Changing a setting is accomplished by clicking on the desired item and selecting a different setting.
Press the green Apply button at the top to send the changes to the 5601MSC. For making live changes,
Dynamic Apply can be turned on by clicking on the red Apply button. When Dynamic Apply is turned on,
any change made will be immediately sent to the 5601MSC. This is useful when adjusting phase, for
example.
Once the desired changes have been made, press the refresh button to refresh the configuration
screen by pulling the settings from the 5601MSC.

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5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
5.1. SPECIFICATIONS
5.1.1. Analog Sync Outputs
Output Standards:
Black Burst: SMPTE ST 170 (NTSC-M), ITU-R BT.1700-1 (PAL-B)
Bi-Level: 480p (SMPTE 293M), 576p (ITU-R BT.1358), Slo-Pal 625i/48, 625i/47.95
HD Tri-Level: SMPTE ST 274 (1080i/59.94, 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/60,
1080p/50, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF,
1080p/23.98, 1080p/23.98sF)
SMPTE ST 296 (720p/24, 720p/30, 720p/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/60)
Pulse Signals: PAL color frame, 1Hz pulse, 1/1.001Hz pulse, 6/1.001Hz pulse
CW Signals: 5MHz, 10MHz, NTSC-M Subcarrier, PAL-B Subcarrier
Wordclock: 48kHz Wordclock
Connectors: 8 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Number of Outputs: 8
Output Impedance: 75Ω
Signal Level:
Black Burst: Sync level –300mV ± 5mV (PAL-B, 75Ω terminated)
HD Tri-Level: -300mV to +300mV ± 5mV (75Ω terminated)
CW Signals: 2 selections: +/-1V or +/-2V (unterminated)
Pulse Signals: 3 selections: 5V CMOS, +/-2V bi-level, +2/0/-2V tri-level (unterminated)
Wordclock: 2 selections: 5V CMOS, +/-2V (unterminated)
Wordclock Rise Time: < 35ns
10MHz SFDR: > 50dBc
DC Offset: < 50mV (except when 5V CMOS level is selected)
Return Loss: >40dB to 10MHz
SNR: >75dBrms
Freerun Stability: Narrow ±10ppb
Wide ±25ppm
5.1.2. LTC/IRIG Outputs

Standard: SMPTE ST 12-1 or IRIG 200-04
Frame Rate: 24, 25, and 30 (dropframe and nondropframe)
Number of outputs: 2
Connectors: 3-pin male XLR type, Female DB9
Signal Level:
LTC Unpowered: Adjustable, 0.8V(p-p) to 9.0V(p-p) into 1kΩ termination
LTC1 XLR Power On: 2V(p-p) with 11.5VDC offset to drive downstream 1200 series slave clocks
IRIG-B: Adjustable, 1.0V(p-p) to 8.0V(p-p) into 1kΩ termination
LTC1 Power Current Limit: 0.8A max (8 Watts)
Output Impedance: 66Ω balanced (un-powered)
Rise Time: 40μs ± 10μs
Jitter: < 2 μsec
5.1.3. Communications and Control
5.1.3.1. Serial Port:

Connector: Female DB-9
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Level: RS232
Baud Rate: 115200 baud
Format: 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits
5.1.3.2. Modem: (M option installed)

Connector: RJ-11 telephone jack
Baud Rate (NRC): 300 baud (Bell 103 compatible)
Baud Rate (NIST): 1200 baud (V.22) or 4800-14400 baud (V.32bis)
5.1.3.3. Ethernet:
Network Type: Fast Ethernet 100 Base-TX IEEE 802.3u standard for 100 Mbps
baseband CSMA/CD local area network
Ethernet 10 Base-T IEEE 802.3 standard for 10 Mbps baseband
CSMA/CD local area network
Connector: RJ-45
Function:
CONTROL Port: NTP server, NTP broadcasts, and SNMP VistaLINK® Control
TIME Port: NTP server and SNMP (low traffic, low latency network)
NTP Standard: RFC-1305 compliant, broadcast and server mode support
SNMP Standard: SNMP v1 compliant (RFC-1157, RFC-1213)
5.1.4. GPS Receiver (GP option installed)

Receiver: Trimble Accutime Gold
General: 12-channel, L1 frequency, CA/code(SPS)
Accuracy: 15ns UTC (static), 90ns UTC (dynamic)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Humidity: 95% Relative Humidity, non-condensing at 60°C
Dimensions: 3.74” (100mm) Diameter, 2.85” (72mm) Height
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5.1.5. DARS & AES Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options)
Standard:
Unbalanced: SMPTE 276M Single ended AES (24 bits)
Balanced: AES3-1992 (24 bits)
Number of Outputs:
DARS: 1 unbalanced, 1 balanced
AES Test Gen: 2 unbalanced, 2 balanced
Connector:
Unbalanced: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Balanced: Removable Terminal Strip
Sampling Rate: 48kHz
Impedance:
Unbalanced: 75Ω unbalanced
Balanced: 110Ω balanced
Signalling:
Unbalanced Amplitude: 1Vp-p ± 10% (into 75Ω)
Unbalanced Rise/Fall: 30ns to 44ns (10% to 90%)
Unbalanced DC Offset: 0V ± 50mV
Balanced Amplitude: 4Vp-p ± 10% (into 110Ω)
Balanced Rise/Fall: 5ns to 30ns
Unbalanced Return Loss: > 25dB 100kHz to 6MHz
AES Tones: Menu selectable
5.1.6. Reference Loop and Genlock

Absolute Maximum Rating: -5V to +5V
Supported References: Black Burst (NTSC-M or PAL-B)
(auto-detected) Bi-Level sync (Slo-PAL 625i/48 or 625i/47.95)
HD Tri-Level sync (1080i/60/50/59.94)
HD Tri-Level sync (1080p/24sF/23.98sF/30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
HD Tri-Level sync (720p/24/50/60/59.94)
5MHz or 10MHz Continuous Wave (frequency auto-detected)
Number of Inputs: 2 Loop thru
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Black Burst References:
Input Level Range: from –3.5dB (double terminated) to +6dB (unterminated)
Input SCH Range: ± 35º
Lock Type: Sync edge lock / sub-carrier lock with NTSC-M and PAL-B
5MHz/10MHz Reference:
Input Level: 300mV(p-p) to 4.0V(p-p)
Locking Range: Narrow ±0.1ppm, Wide ±15ppm

Operating Common-Mode
Hum Level: 3V(p-p)
Operating In-Signal Hum
Level: 0.5V(p-p)
Input Impedance: 4.4kΩ, isolated, differential (external termination required)
Return Loss: > 40dB to 10MHz (with external 75Ω termination)

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5.1.7. Analog Composite Video Test Signal Generators (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options)
Standard: SMPTE ST 170 (NTSC-M), ITU-R BT.1700-1 (PAL-B)
Number of Outputs: 2 individual test generators with 1 output each
White Level (PAL-B): 700mV ± 5mV
Sync Level (PAL-B): -300mV ± 5mV
DC Offset: < 50mV
Chroma to Luma Delay: < ± 3ns
Chroma to Luma Gain: 100.0% ± 0.5%
Differential Gain: < 0.50%
Differential Phase: < 0.50º
Frequency Response: ripple < 0.30dB to 5.8MHz
SCH Phase: 0º ± 1.0º
Output Impedance: 75Ω
Return Loss: > 30dB to 10MHz
SNR: > 75dB(RMS)
5.1.8. Analog Audio Tones Generator (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options)

Number of Outputs: 2
Type: Balanced analog audio
Connector: 6 pins on 16-pin removable terminal strip
Output Impedance: 66Ω balanced
Signal Level: -30dBu to +10dBu
DC Offset: < 50mV
THD+N Ratio: < -100dB (1kHz tone at +10.0dBu)
5.1.9. SDI Test Generator Outputs (SDTG, HDTG, or 3GTG options)

SDI Standard: SMPTE ST 259-C (270 Mb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr
Image Standards: SMPTE ST 125 (525 line and 625 line 13.5 MHz sampling)
Number of Outputs: 4 individual test generators with 2 outputs each (8 total)
Embedded Audio: Up to 4 groups as specified in SMPTE ST 272
Selectable tone frequencies (from 20Hz to 20kHz) and audio level control
Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV ± 10% nominal, 1600mV high drive enabled
Rise and Fall Time: 400ps to 800ps (20% to 80%)
Rise and Fall Overshoot: < 10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 20 dB 100kHz to 270MHz
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.2 UI (10Hz high-pass filter)

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5.1.10. HDTV Test Generator Outputs (HDTG option installed)

SDI Standards: SMPTE ST 259-C (270Mb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr
SMPTE ST 292-1 (1.485 Gb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr
SMPTE ST 274 (1080i/59.94, 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/25,
1080p/23.98, 1080p/23.98sF, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/29.97)
SMPTE ST 296 (720p/24, 720p/30, 720p/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/60)
SMPTE ST 2048-2 (2048x1080p/23.98, 2048x1080p/24, 2048x1080p/25,
2048x1080p/29.97, 2048x1080p/30)
Number of Outputs: 4 individual test generators with 2 outputs each (8 total)
Embedded Audio: Up to 4 audio groups as specified in SMPTE ST 299-1
Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV ± 10% nominal, 1600mV high drive
Rise and Fall Time: 400ps to 800ps (270 Mb/s),
< 270ps (1.485 Gb/s)
Return Loss: > 15 dB to 1.5GHz
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.20 UI (10Hz high-pass filter)

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5.1.11. 3GTV Test Generator Outputs (3GTG option installed)

SDI Standards: SMPTE ST 259-C (270Mb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr
SMPTE ST 292-1 (1.485 Gb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr
SMPTE ST 372 (Dual Link 1.485 Gb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr and 4:4:4
GBRA or YCbCr
SMPTE ST 292-2 (Stereoscopic 3D Dual Link 1.485 Gb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit
YCbCr
SMPTE ST 425-1 Level A 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr, SMPTE ST 425-1 Level B-
DL 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr and 4:4:4 GBRA or YCbCr
SMPTE ST 425-2 (Stereoscopic 3D 2.97 Gb/s) 4:2:2 10 Bit YCbCr
SMPTE ST 424 (2.907 Gb/s)
SMPTE ST 274 (1080i/59.94, 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/25,
1080p/29.97, 1080p/23.98, 1080p/23.98sF, 1080p/24, 1080p/24sF,
1080p/50, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/60)
SMPTE ST 296 (720p/24, 720p/30, 720p/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/60)
SMPTE ST 2048-2 (2048x1080p/23.98, 2048x1080p/24, 2048x1080p/25,
2048x1080p/29.97, 2048x1080p/30, 2048x1080p/47.98, 2048x1080p/48,
2048x1080p/50, 2048x1080p/59.94, 2048x1080p/60)
Number of Outputs:
4:2:2 4 individual test generators with 2 outputs each
4:4:4 In dual-link mode each TG has one output Link A, other output Link B
In 3G mode each TG has 2 identical outputs
Embedded Audio: Up to 4 groups of audio as specified in SMPTE ST 299-1.
Signal Level: 800mV ± 10% nominal, 1600mV high drive
Rise and Fall Time: 400ps to 800ps (270 Mb/s),
< 270ps (1.485 Gb/s)
< 135ps (2.97 Gb/s)
Return Loss: > 15dB to 1.5GHz
> 10dB to 3.0GHz
Alignment Jitter: < 0.3 UI (100kHz high-pass filter)
Timing Jitter: < 2.0 UI (10Hz high-pass filter)
5.1.12. General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

Number of Inputs: 2 (can send SNMP trap on activation)
Number of Outputs: 2 (function menu selectable)
Type: Opto-isolated, active low with internal pull-ups to +5V
Connector: 4 pins plus 2 ground pins on GPIO connector (female DB15)
Signal Level: +5V maximum

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5.1.13. Power Supplies

Voltage: Auto-ranging 100 - 240 Volts AC, 50/60Hz
Power Factor: > 0.7
Configuration: Optional redundant supply available with PS option
Power Consumption
Warm-Up: 75 watts max (with all options installed and max LTC1/GPS power draw)
LTC1 power on: 65 watts typical (warmed up and operating with all options installed)
LTC1 power off: 57 watts typical (warmed up and operating with all options installed)
5.1.14. Compliance
Safety: ETL Listed, complies with EU low voltage directive
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15 Class A regulations
Complies with EU EMC directive
CE Marked
ROHs: Complies with EU ROHs directive
5.1.15. Mechanical and Environmental

Dimensions: 19“ Width x 1.75” Height x 11.5” Depth (without front panel installed)
(483mm Width x 45mm Height x 292mm Depth)
Weight: 8 lbs (3.6kg)
Mounting Clearance: Requires 2” (5cm) clearance around fan exhaust on both sides
Operating Temperature: 0ºC to +40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) ambient
5.1.16. Ordering Options

+2PS Redundant power supply
+M Modem Option
+GP GPS Option (includes GPS receiver and 50’ weatherproof cable)
+T Network Time Protocol (Must be ordered with +GP or +M option)
+IRIG IRIG-B Timecode Support (1x Input and 2x Outputs)
+SDTG 4 Dual output SD SDI Test/Black generators
2 NTSC/PAL test signal generator outputs
2 Analog Audio tone generators
1 DARS generator (balanced & unbalanced)
2 AES generators (balanced & unbalanced)
+HDTG 4 Dual output configurable SD/HD SDI Test/Black generators
+3GTG 4 Dual output configurable SD/HD/Dual Link/3G SDI Test/Black generators
3D Test Patterns

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5.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE

5.2.1. Overview and Setup
The firmware in the 5601MSC is contained on a FLASH EEPROM. From time to time firmware updates
will be provided to add additional features to the unit. Check the Evertz web site for information on
firmware releases (www.evertz.com).
The following equipment is required in order to update the firmware:
• PC with available communications port. The communication speed is 115200 baud, therefore a
PC with a COM port built into the motherboard is recommended.
• “Straight-thru” serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male) or (DB25 female to DB9 male).
• Terminal program that is capable of XModem file transfer protocol such as HyperTerminal.
• New firmware supplied by Evertz.
Perform the following steps to establish communications with the 5601MSC:
1. Connect the serial cable to the COM DB9 connector on the rear of the 5601MSC.
2. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the RS-232 COM port on the PC.
3. Start the terminal program.
4. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
Baud 115200
Parity no
Data bits 8
Stop bits 2
Flow Control None
5. In the terminal program window, press the ENTER key several times and you should see a “>”
prompt appear with each key press. This verifies that the PC is communicating properly with the
5601MSC.
5.2.2. Putting the 5601MSC into Upgrade Mode

1. Press the GENERAL button on the front panel to access the GENERAL menu. Press the ESC
button until the root menu level is reached.
2. Scroll down to the Firmware menu item.
3. Press the SELECT button to enter the menu. Press SELECT again on Upgrade. You will have
to press the SELECT button twice more to put the unit into upgrade mode.
4. Alternatively, at the “>” prompt, type “UPGRADE” and press enter.
CAUTION: While the 5601MSC is in upgrade mode, all time outputs will
stop running (VITC, LTC) and the Ethernet ports will not function (SNMP,
NTP). When the unit reboots after new firmware has been sent, all outputs
will experience a shutdown for about 10 seconds. Be very sure that this
will have no effect on your system before continuing with the upgrade
procedure.

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5.2.3. Uploading the Firmware

1. Once the unit has been placed into upgrade mode, the 5601MSC will print out an initialization
message and ask for the firmware file to be uploaded. Below is an example:
EVERTZ MCF5474 MONITOR 1.0 BUILD 25 (266 MHZ)

COPYRIGHT 1997 - 2009 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
28F256P30B FLASH DETECTED
BRD=5601MSC
MODEL=BA5601MSC-REVB
PROD=5601MSC
FRAME=5601FR
UPLOAD FILE NOW, CONTROL-X TO CANCEL
2. Send the new firmware .bin file using the XModem protocol (checksum mode). The file transfer
will take about 10-15 minutes depending on the speed of the PC.
3. When the transfer has completed, you should see a message stating “UPLOAD OK”. If for some
reason the transfer aborted or was cancelled accidentally you may see messages stating
“UPLOAD FAILED” or “NO PROGRAM”. In this case, enter the command “upgrade” and press
enter. Press “Y” to upload flash and resend the firmware .bin file using XModem.
4. On a successful upload, the unit should reboot automatically. If it does not, either power-cycle
the unit or enter the “boot” command. The unit will become operational after about 30 seconds
and the front panel becomes active again.
Contact Evertz customer service at +1 905-335-7570 or service@evertz.com for more information
5.2.4. Uploading the Firmware using FTP over Ethernet.
To use this feature from a DOS command or Unix, enter ftp IP; where IP is the IP address of the
5601MSC, for example “ftp 192.168.192.175”. When promted to enter the user and password take the
following steps: for User press enter, and for Password use the password of the 5601MSC (Note: the
default is 5601). Either of the Ethernet ports may be used for FTP.
The following are commands to work with the FTP feature: dir, send, get, delete.
To send the application, the ftp must be enabled. To do this enter GENERAL, then enter Firmware,
then enter Enable FTP. This will enable sending files to the 5601MSC for 15 minutes.
To send the application, enter send filename a:\5601MSC.bin. Where filename is the name of the file in
the computer, for example send 5601MSC_2v5b4.bin A:\5601MSC.bin. It is recommended to use the
hash command if in DOS command, to show activity. It will take about 6 seconds to send the
application. After it has been sent, enter bye to exit ftp.
At this time, the 5601MSC will store the downloaded file into its flash memory, and reboot. It will take
about 3 minutes to store the application. During this time, DO NOT TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE
5601MSC. If power is interrupted, the code will have to be reloaded via the com port. Progress can be
seen on the front panel.
Contact Evertz customer service at +1 905-335-7570 or service@evertz.com for more information

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5.3. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service

personnel only. To reduce risk of electric shock, do not perform any
servicing instructions in this section of the manual unless you are
qualified to do so.
CAUTION: If the unit is fitted with dual power supplies, make sure that
power is removed from both supplies before performing any work on the
unit. There is no power switch so the power cords must be unplugged.
5.3.1. Changing the Fuses
CAUTION: For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only
with the same type and rating of fuse.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les risques d’incendie, remplacer le fusible avec

un fusible de même calibre.
Each power supply module contains a fuse. The fan module does not have a fuse. Remove the front
panel to gain access to the mounting screw on the front of the power supply module. Unscrew the
Phillips screw and remove the module by pulling on the handle. The fuse is located at the rear of the
supply behind the rear connector and fan. Pull out the blown fuse being careful not to bend or damage
the diode and place a fuse of the correct value in its place. Use a slow-blow (time delay) 5x20mm fuse
rated for 250 Volts with a current rating of 1 Amp. Carefully reinsert the module, checking to make sure
the diode doesn’t impact the chassis. Secure the power supply module using the Philips mounting
screw and replace the front panel.
5.3.2. Replacing the Battery

The 5601MSC is fitted with a 3V 20mm diameter Lithium battery type CR2032. This battery is used to
power the clock while power is removed from the unit. If the unit is not keeping time properly when it is
powered down, the battery should be replaced according to the procedure outlined in section 5.3.2.1.
Before attempting to change the battery remove power from the 5601MSC.

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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
5.3.2.1. Safety Guidelines and Precautions Concerning the Use of 3V Lithium Batteries
Please observe the following warnings strictly. If misused, the batteries may explode or leak, causing
injury or damage to the equipment.
• The batteries must be inserted into the equipment with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not attempt to revive used batteries by heating, charging or other means.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Do not dismantle batteries.
• Do not short circuit batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, moisture or direct sunlight.
• Do not place batteries on a conductive surface (anti-static work mat, packaging bag or form
trays) as it can cause the battery to short.
5.3.2.2. Procedure for Replacing the Battery

• Remove the front panel
• Eject the main board by unlatching the ejectors on each side and pulling outwards
• The battery is located on the left side of the main board behind the metal shield
• Carefully lift out the old battery
• Insert the new battery with the + side facing up. Make sure it is firmly inserted into the socket
• Reinsert the board by carefully lining it up on the card guides and push until both ejectors latch
• Reinstall the front panel back onto the unit

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5.3.3. Troubleshooting Issues

This section contains tips on common issues that can be encountered when operating a 5601MSC
system. Please consult the issues listed here to see if you can resolve your problem before contacting
customer service. Evertz customer support is available at +1 905 335 7570, or service@evertz.com.
5.3.3.1. Intermittent Errors on Devices Connected to the SDI Test Generator Outputs (SD/HD/3G)
Errors are being reported on the SDI test generator outputs such as CRC or EDH errors, which possibly
manifest as flicking in the video. They may also manifest as loss of video lock:
1. Check that highdrive is disabled (see section 0). Highdrive must only be enabled when the
5601MSC is connected to a 5601ACO2 automatic changeover unit. In all other cases highdrive
should be turned off. The higher amplitude SDI output can cause problems with equipment not
designed to handle it and may cause problems from occasional errors to complete loss of lock in
such devices.
2. If the unit is configured to lock to video or 10MHz and the Genlock Range control is set to Wide
mode, verify that the unit is locked to a stable reference. See section 2.2.3. The Wide oscillator
is capable of locking or freerunning at frequencies beyond ±10ppm from nominal. This may
cause problems with receivers on some equipment.
5.3.3.2. GPS Related Issues
5.3.3.2.1. GPS Receiver Problems – GPS Disconnected Status

The GPS receiver is connected to the 5601MSC, but the status screen reports “GPS Disconnected”:
1. This indicates no communication with the GPS head. This could indicate a bad cable. Check
that all connections are secure. Check the wiring of the GPS antenna cable (see section 3.5.2).
The GPS head may not be getting +12V power from the 5601MSC, or the RS422 Tx and Rx
pins are miswired. Verify that none of the wires are pinched or broken inside the DB9 backshell.
5.3.3.2.2. GPS Receiver is Reporting Good Status, but the 5601MSC Does Not Fully Lock
The 5601MSC is reporting in the Lock Status screen a low lock progress that never goes higher than
50%.
1. This indicates good RS422 communication with the GPS receiver, but a possible problem in the
1pps signal pins. If an extension cable is being used, check that the cable is not damaged, of
good quality, and is wired correctly.
2. If the unit is in Slow lock mode, the unit could be correcting for a shift in the reference. This can
happen if the GPS lock has been lost for a prolonged period of time. A manual jam to the
frequency reference may be required. Refer to section 2.2.4 for more information.

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5.3.3.2.3. GPS Receiver is not Detecting Enough Satellites

1. The number one cause of poor GPS satellite reception is caused by a bad mounting location for
the antenna. See section 3.5.1 for mounting recommendations.
2. At any time there should be at least four satellites in the sky with the usual number being 8
satellites. The GPS receiver however, rejects satellite signals that may introduce error into the
timing calculations. Satellites that are at too low of an elevation (<10º) are ignored. Satellites
that have a poor Signal-to-Noise ratio are also rejected. The mounting location of the antenna
must provide the clearest, and widest view of the sky with no large structures nearby that may
cause multipath interference (reflections) and no high power transmitters nearby.
3. During poor weather conditions the number of acceptable satellite signals may decrease. This
can be exacerbated by a poor mounting location. During severe weather conditions it is normal
for the number to decrease. If the number of satellites falls below three in fair conditions such as
overcast skies or slight drizzle then the mounting location should be reviewed.
5.3.3.3. Front Panel Issues
5.3.3.3.1. Front Panel Inoperable

The front panel menu system is not working, but the panel otherwise appears to be powered up with
LCD displays working
1. Check and make sure the front panel is not locked. This is usually indicated by the PANEL
LOCK button being illuminated. When the front panel is locked, only the STATUS menu will be
functional. In order to unlock the panel, hold down the SELECT button while pressing the
PANEL LOCK button (see section 4.1.3).
5.3.3.3.2. The LCD Displays are not Working or the Buttons are not Illuminating When Pressed
1. Check that the front panel has been securely attached to the unit. It must be pushed in
completely so that the top and bottom copper gaskets are no longer visible. If the panel is
attached properly but still not working, a panel reset can be performed by pressing the PANEL
LOCK and HELP buttons simultaneously.
5.3.3.3.3. Cannot Access Some Menu Items (Greyed Out)

1. Menu items will be displayed in dark text to indicate they are not accessible. There are several
reasons why a menu item might be disabled. For example, if a sync output has been set to
output tri-level sync, the VITC timecode related menu items will be disabled to show they are not
applicable in the current sync output mode (VITC cannot be inserted into HD tri-level sync).
2. It is also possible that a menu item has been restricted. Refer to section 4.5.9.4 for information
on menu restrictions. The menu restrictions are configured through the password-protected
engineering menu.
5.3.3.3.4. Incorrect Password for Engineering Menu

1. The Engineering Menu located off the GENERAL root menu is protected by a numerical
password. The default password is 5601. The password can be changed to any user defined
number from 1 digit to 9 digits long.
2. If the password has been set accidentally to an unknown value, try entering 0. If that does not
work, contact Evertz customer support for a password recovery procedure.

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5.3.3.3.5. When a Menu Item is Changed it Reverts Back After Several Seconds
If the 5601MSC has been configured with Syncro enabled in slave mode, the unit will attempt to pull
settings from a master 5601MSC connected through a 5601ACO2 automatic changeover unit. This will
prevent the user from making any changes in the OUTPUT root menu. Any changes will revert back to
value that has been set on the master unit after a couple seconds. If the unit is not connected to a
5601ACO2 or syncro operation is not desired, syncro should be disabled. See section 3.4 for more
information on configuring syncro.
5.3.3.4. VistaLINK® Pro Issues - SNMP Problems
5.3.3.4.1. Cannot Connect to the 5601MSC Using VistaLINK® Pro

1. Check the IP settings of the 5601MSC. In the ControlEthernet status screen (see section 4.1.2)
verifies that the Ethernet link ok message is shown. If not, this could indicate an Ethernet
cabling problem. There are two Ethernet ports on the rear of the 5601MSC. The CONTROL port
is used for SNMP communication. Verify that the proper Ethernet cable is connected to the
CONTROL port.
2. Check that the IP settings are correct for your network’s addressing scheme.
3. Attempt to ping the 5601MSC from the computer that is running VistaLINK® Pro. Open a
command prompt window. Enter the command “ping X.X.X.X”, substituting the IP address of
the 5601MSC for the X.X.X.X. If you see the message “Request timed out” this usually means
there is some type of network configuration error.
4. Check that the computer is configured with a compatible IP scheme. In the command prompt
enter “ipconfig” to see the IP settings of the network card(s). The 5601MSC must be located
on the same subnet in order to respond to ping requests. Contact your network administrator for
assistance or double-check the IP settings of the 5601MSC control port.
5. Once the ping test has been successful, check that the SNMP has been enabled on the
5601MSC. Refer to section 4.5.9.3.1. The SNMP is enabled in the password-protected
engineering menu off the GENERAL root menu. Set the SNMP ctl menu item to SNMP status or
SNMP on. The SNMP status setting only allows SNMP get commands and does not allow
SNMP set commands. Once SNMP has been enabled, refresh the Navigation Tree, if using the
VistaLINK® Pro client. The 5601MSC should be discovered and listed by its IP address.

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6. If the 5601MSC is not discovered, attempt to add it manually to the tree. Right-click on the
Hardware item in the Navigation Tree or go the Tree menu. Select Add/Update Agent. Enter the
IP address of the 5601MSC and click OK. The IP address should show up in the Navigation
Tree. If it shows up as an unclassified agent ( ), this means that the VistaLINK® Pro
software must be updated with the latest “VLProProd_MSC5601.JAR” file that is available to
download from the Evertz website. See the SNMP section 4.6.1 for information on performing a
JAR file update. If the device could not be contacted it will show up in grey text as either
or and further troubleshooting is required.
7. If SNMP is still not working, verify that the community strings that the VistaLINK® Pro client is
using match those that have been set on the 5601MSC. See section 4.5.9.3.2 for information on
setting the community strings on the 5601MSC. The Read community string is normally set to
“public” (lower-case letters). The Write community string is normally set to “private” (lower-case
letters). In the VistaLINK® Pro client, these strings are set by going to the File menu and
accessing Discovery Settings.
8. If the community strings on the 5601MSC match those on the VistaLINK® Pro client, check to
see if there is an IP address conflict between the 5601MSC and another device on the network.
Perform another ping test to the 5601MSC and then run the command “arp –a”. Scan the ARP
table and find the IP address assigned to the 5601MSC and verify that the MAC address
(physical address) displayed beside it matches the MAC address shown on the ControlEthernet
status screen. If a different MAC address is shown, then the computer is actually communicating
with another device on the network that is configured with the same IP address as the
5601MSC.
9. If further troubleshooting is required, it may be useful to download the NET-SNMP tool set
(www.net-snmp.org). These are command-line utilities that can be used to diagnose problems
with SNMP. For example, executing “snmpwalk –v 1 –c public 172.21.1.56” should contact a
5601MSC at 172.21.1.56 and display a list of the basic SNMP objects. Possible sources of
problems could be network settings on the SNMP client computer, firewall restrictions, or IP
routing configuration problems (if the 5601MSC is located on a different subnet).
5.3.3.4.2. VistaLINK® Not Receiving SNMP Traps from the 5601MSC

1. Verify that the trap destinations have been configured. Every time a trap event occurs, the
5601MSC sends an SNMP trap to up to four destinations. Each trap destination must have an
IP address entered and must be enabled. This is done in the SNMP menu located in the
password-protected engineering menu. Refer to section 4.5.9.3.3 on configuring traps.
2. Check that the desired trap events have been enabled. The 5601MSC can send traps based on
several events. In order for a trap to be sent, one or more trap events must be enabled. See
section 4.5.9.3.3.
3. Restart the VistaLINK® Pro server and observe the server log. Pay attention to any error with the
logging system or trap listening. All SNMP traps are sent using UDP to port 162. Only one
program can be listening on this port at a time. If another program has previously opened port
162, this will block the VistaLINK® Pro server from accessing that port. Open a command
prompt window and enter the command “netstat –a –b –n –p udp”. This will list all UDP
ports open by all programs on the computer. The command may take a while to fully complete.
Look for the line that indicates port 162. It should show that a “javaw” process (VistaLINK®) has
port 162 open (see example below). If another program has captured the port it must be
terminated before VistaLINK® Pro can receive traps.

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Proto Local Address Foreign Address State PID
UDP 0.0.0.0:162 *:* 1048
Figure 5-1 : Example of the VistaLINK(R) Pro Server Sucessfully Binding Port 162
If the VistaLINK® Pro server or other SNMP trap logging software is still not receiving traps, check that
the broadcast address has been set properly on the 5601MSC. If the logging computer is on a different
subnet than the 5601MSC you may need to contact your network administrator to allow SNMP trap
broadcasts to be routed to the logging computer.
5.3.3.5. Unit is not Locking to the Frequency Reference

1. If the 5601MSC is not achieving 100% lock to the reference, first verify that the frequency
reference supplied is within the Genlock Range selected (see section 2.2.3). If the lock mode is
set to “Slow”, it is possible that the 5601MSC is in the process of rephasing its oscillator to
match to reference. This “Slow” process gradually slews the oscillator to avoid any sudden shifts
or jumps that may cause problems downstream. If this is the case, the warning “REF JAM
NEEDED” will be displayed on the front panel and the “Reference Jam Required” fault will be
active. See section 2.2.4 for more information on Slow mode.
2. If the 5601MSC has reported 100% lock to the reference but is not in phase with the reference,
check that the Global Phase has not been enabled. The Global Phase settings shift the phase of
most outputs by a specified amount of time. See section 2.1.5 for more information on the
Global Phase controls.

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Master SPG/Master Clock System

© Copyright 2010 - 2016

EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.

Version 2.2, July 2016

• Read this information

EN60065 Safety EN504192 2005

FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTICE

REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE

0.1 Preliminary Feb 2010

0.2 Mass updates Jun 2010

0.2.1 Updated Features and Technical Specifications Jul 2010

1.0 IRIG features and VistaLINK screens Jan 2011

1.1 Updates throughout. (Firmware 1v2 b69) Oct 2011

1.2.2 Updates throughout manual Jun 2012

2.0 Updates throughout manual. (Firmware 2v0 b30) Jun 2013

2.1 Updates made to section 1.1.9 Jun 2014

2.2 PTP option added Jul 2016

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1.1. QUICK START GUIDE ..................................................................................................................3

2. THEORY OF OPERATION ..........................................................................................................11

2.1. Outputs .......................................................................................................................................12

2.2. Genlock ......................................................................................................................................19

2.3. Timekeeping ...............................................................................................................................36

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2.3.3.4. LTC Time Reference ............................................................................................. 41

2.4. Network Time Protocol (NTP) ................................................................................................... 50

2.5. Global Positioning System ....................................................................................................... 51

2.6. Automatic Changeover Operation (5601ACO2)....................................................................... 54

3.1. REAR PANEL ............................................................................................................................. 57

3.2. MOUNTING AND COOLING ...................................................................................................... 64

3.3. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ....................................... 64

3.4. CONNECTING TWO 5601MSC UNITS IN SYNCRO MODE ...................................................... 65

3.5. GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION (GP OPTION)........................................................................ 65

4. HOW TO OPERATE THE MASTER CLOCK/SPG ..................................................................... 69

4.1. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ...................................................................................................... 69

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4.1.1. Front Panel Buttons..........................................................................................................69

4.2. FRONT PANEL MENU SYSTEM ................................................................................................77

4.3. CONFIGURING THE INPUT REFERENCES ...............................................................................90

4.4. CONFIGURING THE OUTPUTS .................................................................................................97

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4.5. GENERAL CONFIGURATION ITEMS ...................................................................................... 133

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4.5.10.5. Setting the DST Start Month .................................................................................146

4.6. SNMP REMOTE CONTROL WITH VISTALINK®......................................................................157

5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................165

5.1. SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................165

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5.1.3.2. Modem: (M option installed)................................................................................. 166

5.2. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ................................................................................................ 172

5.3. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 174

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Figure 1-1: Front View of the 5601MSC

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