Studio Technologies 5150 V.2 - Manual (Page 14)

Issue 3, September 2013 Model 5150 User Guide
Page 14 Studio Technologies, Inc.
Model 5150
Video Generator Module
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
performed 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
signal 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.
Viewing Module Details
An associated Model 5190 Remote Ac-
cess Module can be used to directly view
firmware (embedded software), hardware,
and configuration details about a Model
5150 module. In addition, the Model 5150
incorporates a unique standalone method
of providing these details. This is accom-
plished by the module creating a simple
text file which is stored on a USB flash
drive. This file can then be easily viewed
using a personal computer. Information
provided in the file includes firmware ver-
sion numbers, hardware serial number,
and configuration settings. The informa-
tion provided in the text file can provide
assistance when configuring, using, and
troubleshooting Model 5150 modules.