Barco PULSAR BG User Manual

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Separate IF Outputs PULSAR BGPage 44 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWREFAUDIO

PULSAR BG Separate IF OutputsPage 55 ALIGNMENTStart the alignment with executing FACTORY RECALL in the CONFIG menu.SYSTEMSTATUS LOCKCONFIGFACTORY RECA

Separate IF Outputs PULSAR BGPage 66 SETTINGSAfter installing this option the display concerning the Sound / Vision ratio in the LEVEL menu will becha

PULSAR BG Separate IF OutputsPage 76.2 STEREO PULSARIn a standard configuration it is not possible to change S/V1 and S/V2 separately. With the Separa

PULSAR BG Vision Carrier Reference InputPage 11 DESCRIPTIONIf this option is installed, the output frequency is referred to an external connected Visi

Vision Carrier Reference Input PULSAR BGPage 23.1 Opening The PULSAR• Unplug the power cord to turn off the PULSAR.• Unscrew the nine screws (Torx 1

PULSAR BG Vision Carrier Reference InputPage 34 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF

Vision Carrier Reference Input PULSAR BGPage 45. SETTINGSThe default situation is the selection of the internal reference carrier. Select in the CONFI

PULSAR BG Data Line DecoderPage 11 DESCRIPTIONA PULSAR with this built-in option can use the information on video line 16 to switch the stereo coder i

PULSAR BG Internal LayoutPage 3-1 3 INTERNAL LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTAUX CIFININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFI

Data Line Decoder PULSAR BGPage 2Bridges to be set on the optional board.Bridge Function Position*BR2Defines if the option is used with or without the

PULSAR BG Data Line DecoderPage 32.4 Closing The PULSAR• Put the bottom cover back onto the chassis.• Tighten the nine screws (Torx 10) while pressi

Data Line Decoder PULSAR BGPage 43 LAYOUT3.1 Without The Option Main Scrambled / Auxiliary UnscrambledMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDREFRFOUTIFs2

PULSAR BG Data Line DecoderPage 53.2 With The Option Main Scrambled / Auxiliary UnscrambledMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDREFRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTO

Data Line Decoder PULSAR BGPage 64 SETTINGSWhen the option Data Line Decoder is installed an additional item in the Sound Coder Control will beavailab

PULSAR BG Reference Carrier OutputPage 11 DESCRIPTIONIn a PULSAR an additional ouput can be installed to have the reference carrier available at the r

Reference Carrier Output PULSAR BGPage 24 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDREFRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWREF

PULSAR BG Reference Carrier OutputPage 3

PULSAR BG Vision Reference Carrier OutputPage 11 DESCRIPTIONIn a PULSAR an additional output can be installed to have the unmodulated vision carrier a

Vision Reference Carrier OuputPage 23 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDREFRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWREFAUDI

PULSAR BG Dual Composite IF OutputsPage 11. DESCRIPTIONThe dual composite IF outputs option provides a second CIF output. The connector carrying thes

Dual Composite IF Outputs PULSAR BGPage 23.1 InstallationTwo different locations to install the board will be described:• Installation on the COMP IF

PULSAR BG Dual Composite IF OutputsPage 33.1.2 Installation On The Audio Subc PositionThe installation on this position is only carried out if the d

Dual Composite IF Outputs PULSAR BGPage 44. INTERNAL LAYOUT• Installation On The CIF AUX IN Position With The Audio Subcarrier Board InstalledMAINVID

PULSAR BG Dual Composite IF OutputsPage 5• Installation On The CIF AUX IN PositionWBMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OU

Dual Composite IF Outputs PULSAR BGPage 6• Installation On The Audio Subcarrier/BTSC Encoder PositionWBMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTAU

PULSAR BG InstallationPage 4-1 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 RACK MOUNTINGWhen mounting the PULSAR units, use 19 inch racks, preferably those with a depth of a

Installation PULSAR BGPage 4-2 4.2.1 Power Supply 230 VACThe fuse is a 0.5 AT (slow blow) fuse, ordernumber C314115.Use 250 V type fuses only. 4.2.2

PULSAR BG InstallationPage 4-3VISIFOUT IN 4.3 INPUT & OUTPUT CONNECTORSMAIN VIDEOBaseband video signal input for the main program.BNC type connec

Installation PULSAR BGPage 4-4IF CW OUT (Optional)When the PULSAR is equipped with the reference carrier outputoption or vision reference carrier outp

PULSAR BG InstallationPage 4-5 4.3.1 RS-485 Remote ControlThe RS-485 Remote Control connector is a 9-pins SubD male connector. All important modulato

Installation PULSAR BGPage 4-6 4.3.2.2 Status & ControlThe lower row of the screw terminal is used as a status & control connector. Via these

PULSAR BG InstallationPage 4-7 4.4 INSTALLING THE PULSAR 4.4.1 Rear Panel Of The PULSARMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDREFRFOUTAUXCIFININOUTOUTO

Installation PULSAR BGPage 4-8 4.4.3 Audio ConnectionsThe impedance and the balance of the input can be changed by means of jumpers on the mainboard.

PULSAR BG InstallationPage 4-9 4.5 REMOTE CONTROL 4.5.1 GeneralThe RS-485 Remote Control connector is a 9-pins SubD male connector. All important mo

Installation PULSAR BGPage 4-10 4.5.2 Communication Example And Installation For ROSAA communication example is shown in the figure below. The commun

PULSAR OperationPage 5-1 5 OPERATION 5.1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONFront Panel DisplayThe settings of the active menu are displayed on the front panel

Operation PULSARPage 5-2Auto: Only with the option Aud/Vid Aux input and Main scrambled/Aux unscrambled there is the possibility to switch automatical

PULSAR OperationPage 5-3 5.2 USING THE MENU KEYSWhen starting up the unit or when the unit is in operation, the menus are locked: the LOCK button is

Operation PULSARPage 5-4 5.3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 5.3.1 Menu OverviewSYSTEMSTATUS LOCKCONFIGCOMMPORT BAUDRATE:19200RECALL USER:EXECUTESAVE AS USER:

PULSAR OperationPage 5-5 5.3.2 Setting Up CommunicationMake following settings in the config menu to enable the PULSAR to send and receive data to a

Operation PULSARPage 5-6 5.3.3.6 View Hardware ConfigurationThis submenu displays the hardware configuration of the unit. The table below gives an ove

PULSAR OperationPage 5-7 5.3.4 Alarms And ErrorsIf the STATUS key is blinking red, there are alarms or errors that are not acknowledged yet. If you

PULSAR BG ContentsPage 1-1CONTENTS1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION...

Operation PULSARPage 5-8 5.4 SETTINGSRF OUTPUT LEVEL:60 dBmVSLOPE CONTROL:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _FLATCALIBRATE SLOPE:EXECUTESETTINGSLEVEL MODEFRE

PULSAR OperationPage 5-9 5.4.2 RF Output LevelThe RF output level can be set between 50 and 60 dBmV in steps of 0.5 dB. The factory setting is 60dBm

Operation PULSARPage 5-10• CLAMPINGThe video clamper is used to hold the blanking level constant, regardless of the changes in the averagepicture leve

PULSAR OperationPage 5-11 5.5 MODULATIONMOD: VAGC=OFF_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 90%MODULATIONAUDIOVIDEOIndicates the modulation

Operation PULSARPage 5-12 5.6 INPUTThe basic version of the PULSAR only has a main video input. When unlocking the PULSAR, the MAINbutton lights up a

PULSAR Installation Filter ModulePage 6-1 6 INSTALLATION FILTER MODULE 6.1 INSTALLATIONSee the layout diagram for the correct locations of the boar

Installation Filter Module PULSARPage 6-2

PULSAR Installation Filter ModulePage 6-3 6.1.5 Closing The PULSAR• Put the bottom cover back onto the chassis.• Tighten the nine screws (Torx 10)

Installation Filter Module PULSARPage 6-4 6.2 LAYOUT 6.2.1 Installation Of A VHF Or An Agile Filter ModuleCIF INRF OUTUP CONVERTER POWER SUPPLYMAIN

PULSAR Installation Filter ModulePage 6-5 6.2.2 Installation Of An UHF Filter ModuleCIF INRF OUTUP CONVERTER POWER SUPPLYMAIN BOARDFREQ LEVEL MODES

Contents PULSAR BGPage 1-26.2 LAYOUT...

Installation Filter Module PULSARPage 6-6 6.3 SETTINGSAs soon as the PULSAR has been powered up, the new frequency programmed in the eprom of the fil

PULSAR OptionsPage 7-1 7 OPTIONS1. AUDIO/VIDEO AUX INPUT (P001)2. IRT STEREO CODER (P010)3. MAIN SCRAMBLED/AUX UNSCRAMBLED SUBSTITUTION (P002)4.

PULSAR Audio / Video Auxiliary InputPage 11 DESCRIPTIONThe Audio / Video Auxiliary Input for automatic fall-back switching enables the switching betw

Audio/Video Auxiliary Input PULSARPage 23.2 Installing The Audio/Video Aux Input Board:• Bridges to be set on the Mainboard:Bridge Function Position*

PULSAR Audio / Video Auxiliary InputPage 34 LAYOUT4.1 Input SelectionsBR5:default = 75 Ohmnon-default = loop throughBR5BR1BR2BR3BR4J375 OhmSplit penp

Audio/Video Auxiliary Input PULSARPage 44.2 Internal LayoutMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAU

PULSAR Audio / Video Auxiliary InputPage 5

Audio/Video Auxiliary Input PULSARPage 65 SETTINGS• Connect video and audio signals to the MAIN and AUX inputs. The aux video input is standard loopt

PULSAR Audio / Video Auxiliary InputPage 7• Select CONFIG• Scroll in the CONFIG menu with the LEFT or RIGHT arrow for the MAIN TO AUX DELAY.• Chang

PULSAR BG General DescriptionPage 1-1 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPULSAR: THE ULTIMATE MODULATORThe PULSAR is a TV modulator used to convert baseband audio

PULSAR Stereo Coder (IRT)Page 11 DESCRIPTIONA Mono PULSAR can be converted into analogue two carrier stereo modulator only by plugging in theIRT Stere

Stereo Coder (IRT) PULSARPage 22.3 Closing The PULSAR• Put the bottom cover back onto the chassis.• Tighten the nine screws (Torx 10) while pressing

PULSAR Stereo Coder (IRT)Page 33 ALIGNMENT• Select FACTORY RECALL in the CONFIG menu, press the DOWN arrow and ENTER.• P15 (on the mainboard) has be

Stereo Coder (IRT) PULSARPage 44 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWREFAUDIOSUBC

PULSAR Stereo Coder (IRT)Page 55 SETTINGSAutomatically some menus will be adapted:• In the menu AUDIO, there are now two bars indicating the deviatio

PULSAR BG Main Scr/Aux UnscrPage 11 DESCRIPTIONA PULSAR equipped with this option is able to work with specified (see warning) scrambled video onthe

Main Scr/Aux Unscr PULSAR BGPage 2CONNECTION DIAGRAM SCRAMBLER - PULSAR (1/2)DC CoupledVideo processingboardAudio SelectorScramblerJ56J61 J62J53J54BR2

PULSAR BG Main Scr/Aux UnscrPage 3CONNECTION DIAGRAM SCRAMBLER - PULSAR (2/2)DC CoupledVideo processingboardAudio SelectorScramblerJ56J61 J62J53J54BR

Main Scr/Aux Unscr PULSAR BGPage 42 SPECIFICATIONS- Video/Audio specifications... unchanged- DC-off

PULSAR BG Main Scr/Aux UnscrPage 53.2 Installing The MAIN SCR / AUX UNSCR SUBSTITUTION Boards• The following jumpers on the Mainboard must be set:Br

Main Scr/Aux Unscr PULSAR BGPage 6• If the option Stereo Coder is installed following two items must be configured:Bridge Function Position*BR1Retrie

PULSAR BG Main Scr/Aux UnscrPage 74 LAYOUT4.1 Input ConfigurationBR1BR2BR3BR4J3Split penpositionAUDIOSELECTORAudioLeftAudioRightBR1BR2BR3BR4Balanced

Main Scr/Aux Unscr PULSAR BGPage 84.2 Internal Layout96254MAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUX

PULSAR BG Main Scr/Aux UnscrPage 95 SETTINGS- In the AUX status the PULSAR works as in a standard configuration.- When selecting the MAIN input, note

Main Scr/Aux Unscr PULSAR BGPage 10• Select the CONFIG button• Select the MAIN TO AUX DELAY with the UP and DOWN arrow.• Select the delay time (bet

PULSAR BG Main Scr/Aux UnscrPage 116 ALIGNMENTTo align the PULSAR with scrambled signals.• Connect a test signal with full white (1 Vpp) to the AUX

PULSAR BG Audio SubCarrier InputPage 11 DESCRIPTIONInstallation of this option into the PULSAR offers the possibility to connect an external audio sub

PULSAR BG SpecificationsPage 2-1 2 SPECIFICATIONSAll specifications are measured with the RF output terminated with a passive load of 75 Ohm.2.1 Gene

Audio Subcarrier Input PULSAR BGPage 2Observe Precaution for Handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the ele

PULSAR BG Audio SubCarrier InputPage 33.4 Closing The PULSAR• Put the bottom cover back onto the chassis.• Tighten the nine screws (Torx 10) while p

Audio Subcarrier Input PULSAR BGPage 44 LayoutMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWREFAU

PULSAR BG Audio SubCarrier InputPage 55 SETTINGS5.1 Settings MAIN Input• Connect an audio subcarrier signal to the AUDIO SUBC MAIN input on the rear

Audio Subcarrier Input PULSAR BGPage 6VID/A Sub-C FM A 5.5 MHz audio subcarrier is connected externally. Mixed with a VC of 38.9 MHz this audio subcar

PULSAR BG Audio SubCarrier InputPage 75.2 Settings AUX InputSETTINGSLEVEL MODEFREQDEFINE AUX INPUT:VID/Asub-c FMINPUTAUX AUTOMAINBasically, the proced

Audio Subcarrier Input PULSAR BGPage 86 ALIGNMENT6.1 Alignment Of An FM Audio Subcarrier• Connect a FM subcarrier (5.5 MHz) signal to the AUDIO SUBC

PULSAR BG Composite IF Aux InputPage 11 DESCRIPTIONWith the option Composite IF AUX input it is possible to switch to an alternate CIF source. Thissou

Composite IF Aux Input PULSAR BGPage 23.1 Opening The PULSAR• Unplug the power cord to turn off the PULSAR.• Unscrew the nine screws (Torx 10) hold

PULSAR BG Composite IF Aux InputPage 33.4 Closing The PULSAR• Put the bottom cover back onto the chassis.• Tighten the nine screws (Torx 10) while p

Specifications PULSAR BGPage 2-22.3 RF output• Connector BNC• Output impedance 75 Ohm• Return loss≥ 15 dB between Fv - 1 MHz and Fv + 5.5 MHz; ref. =

Composite IF Aux Input PULSAR BGPage 44 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTAUX CIFININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWR

PULSAR BG Composite IF Aux InputPage 55 SETTINGSThis option is only available as an auxiliary input.• In the menu MODE, you can select the CompIF AUX

Composite IF Aux Input PULSAR BGPage 66 ALIGNMENT• Do not forget to select the AUX input.• Start with a FACTORY RECALL in the CONFIG menu, to star

PULSAR BG Composite IF Aux InputPage 7

PULSAR BG Video Loop ThroughPage 11 DESCRIPTIONThe option video loop through provides the PULSAR with a loop through output on the main videoinput. Wi

Video Loop Through PULSAR BGPage 2• Cable connections to be made.Cable From ToVideo loop through CableRight* Main Video connector J52 on the mainboar

PULSAR BG Video Loop ThroughPage 33 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWREFAUDIOS

PULSAR BG IF Vision / IF Sond LoopsPage 11 DESCRIPTIONThe IF vision signal as well as the IF sound 1 signal can be taken from the PULSAR. Another devi

PULSAR BG SpecificationsPage 2-3IRT two carrier stereo• IF sound carriers 33.4 MHz and 33.158 MHz• Preemphasis 50 µs• Frequency response 30 Hz - 15

IF Vision / IF Sound Loops PULSAR BGPage 2• Cable connections to be madeCable From ToIF Vision Input cable (n° 44)Left* IF Vision connector (In) J44

PULSAR BG IF Vision / IF Sond LoopsPage 34 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDREFRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWRE

PULSAR BG Reference Carrier InputPage 11 DESCRIPTIONIf this option is installed, the output frequency is referred to an external reference which will

Reference Carrier Input PULSAR BGPage 23.2 Installing The Reference Carrier BoardIf needed, solder the three pins of the two supporting plates in the

PULSAR BG Reference Carrier InputPage 34 LAYOUTMAINVIDEOAUXVIDEOVISIFSNDIFCOMPIFVIDOUTRFOUTIFs2ININOUTOUTOUT OUTINMAIN AUXIN IN INREFVIDAUXIFIF CWREFA

Reference Carrier Input PULSAR BGPage 45. SETTINGSThe default situation is the selection of the internal 10 MHz reference carrier. Select in the CONFI

PULSAR BG Separate IF OutputsPage 11 DESCRIPTIONWith this option separated vision IF and Sound IF outputs are available. The composite IF output willb

Separate IF Outputs PULSAR BGPage 23 INSTALLATIONPlease read this chapter carefully before installing the option.The installation procedure is only ne

PULSAR BG Separate IF OutputsPage 3• Cable connections to be made.Cable From ToPower supply cable 1 (yellow)J6 on the Sep IF output board J2 on the i