Studio Technologies 5150 V.1 - Manual (Page 14)

Issue 5, March 2014 Model 5150 User Guide
Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Model 5150
Video Generator Module
loss of SDI has occurred. The solid-gray
image can be selected to be present for a
fixed duration of one to seven seconds. It
can also be disabled allowing the stored
image to be output as soon as a loss of
an input SDI signal is detected.
Moving Image Overlay
A “moving” graphic image can be overlaid
onto the stored “720” and “1080” images
when either one is being output by the Model
5150. The image is a red-colored box that
slowly moves around the screen. This simple
icon provides an indication to personnel
located downstream of the Model 5150 that
the SDI signal is active. This can be impor-
tant to ensure that a distinction can be made
between an active image and an image that’s
the result of the last valid frame being held
and displayed by a piece of equipment even
though its SDI input is no longer present.
When the function is off the stored images
(“720” and “1080”) will be displayed without
the moving image being added. When the
function is on the moving image will be
added. Configuring this mode can be per-
formed using the Model 5190 Remote
Access Module or by way of a text file
stored on a USB flash drive.
SDI Input as Timing Reference
In most applications it’s desired that a sig-
nal connected to the selected SDI input will
automatically be routed to the SDI output(s).
But in special cases the Model 5150 may be
used as a full-time video generator. In this
latter case the ability to connect an external
timing reference would be desirable. This
would allow the SDI output(s) to be “locked”
to a master or “house” timing signal. An
operating mode selection allows an HD- or
3G-SDI signal to serve as a timing reference.
When the SDI Mode is set for Normal
a signal connected to the Model 5150’s
selected SDI input will pass through to the
SDI output(s). When SDI Mode is set for
RefOnly the timing, rate, and format of the
input SDI signal will impact the internally-
generated video image output. The video
information associated with the input signal
will not be routed to the SDI output(s).
Configuring this mode can be performed
using the Model 5190 Remote Access
Module or by way of a text file stored on
a USB flash drive.
GPI – General-Purpose Input
Depending on the hardware version of a
specific Model 5150 module there may be
a GPI function available. The GPI (general-
purpose input) will allow connection of an
external contact closure. The control will
then control a Model 5150 function. As of
the writing of this guide no function is avail-
able for control by way of the GPI. Config-
uring this function can be performed using
the Model 5190 Remote Access Module or
by way of a text file stored on a USB flash
drive.
GPO – General-Purpose Output
Depending on the hardware version of a
specific Model 5150 module there may
be a GPO function available. The GPO
(general-purpose output) provides a signal
corresponding to the status of the selected
SDI input. The GPO can be configured to
be active high when the selected SDI input
is correctly “locked” to the incoming SDI
signals. The GPO can also be configured
to be active low when the SDI input is
“locked.” Configuring this function can be
performed using the Model 5190 Remote
Access Module or by way of a text file
stored on a USB flash drive.