Initial System Configuration
Selecting a Sync Reference
In many applications, this server and downstream equipment connected to it must be referenced to a common genlock source (SMPTE 170M or
An internal crystal reference is also provided so that the server can be used as a
Note that the input sync for recording is derived from the input itself. The
Setting the Video Sync Source
To use with a genlocked system, select External Sync using the GUI as follows:
A.From the main menu bar select
B.Select EXTERNAL as the sync source.
C.Check that the front panel GENLOCK LED is now illuminated and the word GENLOCKED now appears in the bottom right of the main GUI window.
Genlock Signal Quality
A genlock signal for the server must conform to one of the standards listed in the Technical Specifications. An unstable genlock source may result in unwanted artifacts in the video output .
To use in a
The input to the server uses the input signal itself as a reference, this allows recording any signal that conforms to the currently selected video format and frame rate. No configuration is required to use this feature.
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