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Tektronix SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual

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Quick Start User Manual
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  • Page 1 SPG8000 Master Sync / Clock Reference Generator Quick Start User Manual *P071308005* 071-3080-05...
  • Page 3 SPG8000 Master Sync / Clock Reference Generator Quick Start User Manual This document supports firmware version 1.6 and above. www.tektronix.com 071-3080-05...
  • Page 4 Copyright © Tektronix. All rights reserved. Licensed software products are owned by Tektronix or its subsidiaries or suppliers, and are protected by national copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material.
  • Page 5 Warranty Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This software is provided under license from Tektronix, Inc. Retention of this program for more than thirty (30) days or use of the program in any manner constitutes acceptance of the license terms. CAREFULLY READ THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
  • Page 7 Tektronix or any third party from whom Tektronix may have obtained a respective licensing right if Customer fails to comply with any term or condition and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice hereof from Tektronix or such third party.
  • Page 8 Neither this Agreement nor the license granted herein is assignable or transferable by Customer without the prior written consent of Tektronix. This Agreement and the license granted herein shall be governed by the laws of the state of Oregon. All questions regarding this Agreement or the license granted herein should be directed to the nearest Tektronix Sales Office.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ...................... ® Index SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible. Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 12: Service Safety Summary

    Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries. Use only the Tektronix rackmount hardware specified for this product. Service safety summary The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

  • Page 13: Terms In This Manual

    (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to ratings in the manual.) The following symbol(s) may appear on the product: SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 14: Compliance Information

    EN 55103-2:2009 Annex A. Radiated magnetic field immunity EN 61000-3-2:2006. AC power line harmonic emissions EN 61000-3-3:1995. Voltage changes, fluctuations, and flicker European contact. Tektronix UK, Ltd. Western Peninsula Western Road Bracknell, RG12 1RF United Kingdom SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 15 Australia / New Zealand declaration of conformity – EMC Complies with the EMC provision of the Radiocommunications Act per the following standard, in accordance with ACMA: EN 55022:2006. Radiated and conducted emissions, Class B, in accordance with EN 55103-1:2009. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 16: Safety Compliance

    Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the product is out of service. viii SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 17 Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating. Only measurement circuits have a measurement category rating. Other circuits within the product do not have either rating. Mains overvoltage category rating Overvoltage category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1). SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 18: Environmental Considerations

    This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).

  • Page 19: Preface

    Preface Preface This manual describes how to install the SPG8000 Master Sync / Clock Reference Generator and provides basic operating information. Product documentation Table i: Product documentation Availability Document Tektronix Part Number Description Print Describes how to install the Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 20: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Option GPS modules have a GPS receiver that can receive both GPS and GLONASS signals. The term “GPS” is used throughout this manual to generically refer to GPS and GLONASS signal functionality. Icons The following icons are used throughout this manual. Sequence Front panel Connect Network SVGA Step power power SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 21: Installation

    (time-of-day or program time) and time zone offset. Vertical interval time code (VITC) is available on each NTSC or PAL black output, also with independent time sources and offsets. The SPG8000 can also serve as a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, providing the time-of-day reference to network-attached devices.
  • Page 22 Remote control and alarm reporting is also available via a general purpose interface (GPI). The SPG8000 has a front-panel USB port that can be used to backup and restore presets and other user data, and to perform system firmware upgrades.

  • Page 23: Key Features

    NTP server requires Option GPS GPS and GLONASS-based synchronization gives an accurate time-of-day reference and deterministic video phase reference, and locks remote SPG8000 systems to each other Stay GenLock and GPS Holdover Recovery prevent synchronization shock when the external reference input or ®...

  • Page 24: Accessories

    SPG8000ANT GPS and GLONASS satellites This 6 foot adapter cable connects from the 15‐pin D‐sub GPI/LTC connector on the SPG8000 to four XLR male connectors (for LTC input/outputs) and three BNC male connectors (for General Purpose Interface (GPI) input/outputs). For a replacement cable, order SPG8UP Option XLR.

  • Page 25: Initial Product Inspection

    1. Inspect the shipping carton for external damage, which may indicate damage to the instrument. 2. Remove the SPG8000 generator from the shipping carton, and then check that the instrument has not been damaged in transit. Prior to shipment the instrument is thoroughly inspected for mechanical defects. The exterior should not have any scratches or impact marks.

  • Page 26: Product Installation

    Personal injury or damage to the instrument can occur if the instrument is not properly secured in the equipment rack. The SPG8000 is configured at shipment for use in an equipment rack. Refer to the Rackmount Slides and Rails Kit Instructions, Tektronix part number 071-2746-XX, that was supplied with the instrument for instructions on how to install the rackmounting hardware.
  • Page 27 2. Gently pull the instrument toward you until you can reach the levers at the rear of the instrument. 3. Tilt both lever handles upward simultaneously to allow them to clear the stops. (See Figure 2.) 4. Pull the instrument past the stops and out of the rack. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 28 Firmware upgrades Tektronix releases product updates to add new features and to fix problems with the product firmware. During installation, it is recommended that you verify your instrument has the latest firmware version installed. You can find the latest firmware for your product at the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/downloads).

  • Page 29: Power Connection

    Installation Power connection The SPG8000 operates from a single-phase power source with the neutral conductor at or near earth ground. The line conductor is fused for over-current protection. A protective ground connection through the grounding conductor in the locking power cord is essential for safe operation.

  • Page 30: Network Installation

    Installation Network installation The SPG8000 has a 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet port on the rear panel that allows you to use a PC to remotely control the instrument and to upload and download user files such as signal or logo files.
  • Page 31 To prevent communication conflicts on your Ethernet network, ask your local network administrator for the correct numbers to enter in the NETWORK PARAMETERS submenu if you connect the SPG8000 to your local Ethernet network. 7. Verify the Ethernet connection by using a ping command from the PC.

  • Page 32: Gps And/Or Glonass Antenna Installation (Option Gps Only)

    If you ordered SPG8000ANT, you received a GPS/GLONASS rooftop antenna (5.0 VDC, 1588 MHz range signals, F connector) for GPS and/or GLONASS signals that works with the integrated internal GPS/GLONASS receiver of a SPG8000 with Option GPS installed.
  • Page 33 The SPG8000 generator requires an external antenna to receive GPS and/or GLONASS signals from satellites. You must set up an antenna system to provide the GPS and/or GLONASS signal as an input to the SPG8000 generator. You can configure the instrument to provide 3.3 V or 5 V DC power for the antenna.
  • Page 34 The location of the booster amplifier is important. It needs to be before the second length of cable shown in the simplified antenna system diagram. If the booster amplifier is placed just before the SPG8000 generator, then the signal will have been attenuated too far and the output may be noisy.

  • Page 35: Oven Oscillator Calibration

    Procedures for using either method are provided. If your SPG8000 generator has Option GPS installed, you should use a GPS or GLONASS signal to adjust the master clock frequency. When you use a GPS or GLONASS signal to adjust the master clock, the calibration can be performed while the instrument is in service, which avoids any system downtime or any warm-up period.
  • Page 36 How to adjust the oven oscillator using GPS and/or GLONASS If your SPG8000 has Option GPS installed, perform the following procedure to use GPS and/or GLONASS to set the internal frequency of the instrument internal oscillator. This procedure can be done without any disruption to operation and is best performed in the operating environment of the instrument.
  • Page 37 How to adjust the oven oscillator without GPS If your SPG8000 does not have Option GPS installed, perform the following procedure to use a signal generator to set the internal frequency of the instrument internal oscillator. This procedure requires that you take the instrument out of service in order to adjust the master clock.
  • Page 38 1. Set the output of the frequency generator as follows: Frequency: 10.000000 MHz Output level: 8 dBm 2. Use the 75 Ω BNC cable to connect the REF connector on the SPG8000 generator to the output of the frequency generator as shown in the following figure. NOTE.
  • Page 39 Press the up (▲) or down (▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : DIAGNOSTICS : CALIBRATION. d. Check that the CAL value is less than 2.5 e NOTE. If the CAL value is greater than 2.6 e , then the oscillator oven may need to be serviced. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 40: Functional Checks

    Preparation Perform the following steps before you perform the functional check procedures: 1. Power on the SPG8000 generator by connecting it to the power source. The initialization process for all of the installed hardware options is executed. 2. Check that no error messages appear on the LCD display.
  • Page 41 (for example, 1080i 59, 1080i 50, or 1080p 24). 2. Connect a cable from the BLACK 1 output on the SPG8000 generator to the reference input of the WFM8300. Terminate the loopthrough connector on the monitor with a 75 Ω terminator.
  • Page 42 11. Check that the WFM8300 shows a 1080 60i signal on the reference input. 12. Check the BLACK 2 output: a. On the SPG8000 generator, move the signal cable from the BLACK 1 output to the BLACK 2 output. b. Repeat steps 4 through 11 for the BLACK 2 output.
  • Page 43 8. Set the waveform monitor to view the signal. 9. Check that the appropriate color bar signal is displayed. 10. Press the CMPST button to select the CMPST 2 output. 11. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for the CMPST 2 output. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 44 One 1 m (3 ft) BNC to BNC high-bandwidth cable Procedure. 1. Check the SPG8000 diagnostics. (See page 20, Diagnostics check.) The diagnostics affecting the SDI outputs are the PLL and DDS status readouts and the SDI Board temperature readouts.
  • Page 45 16. Check that the signal appears as expected on the waveform monitor and check for errors on the video session screen. 17. Repeat steps 3 through 16 for the SDI 2 outputs. To test the SDI 2 outputs, connect the SDI 2A and SDI 2B outputs to the waveform monitor. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 46 1 meter BNC cable Procedure. 1. Check the SPG8000 diagnostics. (See page 20, Diagnostics check.) The diagnostics affecting the GPS system are the REF Board temperature and the readouts for the GPS up and down phase ramps. 2. Load the factory preset: a.
  • Page 47 9. Connect the second BNC T and 75 Ω terminator to the antenna system to exceed the allowed antenna current. 10. Check that the GPS power LED is a steady red. This indicates a short circuit. 11. Remove the terminators and the connection to the voltmeter. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 48 Use the up (▲) or down (▼) arrow button to select TUNE and check that the instrument shows Fine on the right side of the display. 8. Press the BACK button to exit the DIAGNOSTICS menu. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 49 Procedure. 1. Connect the LTC/GPIO breakout adapter cable to the GPI/LTC connector on the back of the SPG8000 generator. 2. Construct an adapter by soldering wires between a female XLR and a 15-pin DSUB male header with solder cups, with this pin out: a.
  • Page 50 2. Terminate the other REF loopthrough connector in 75 Ω. 3. Set the reference source to NTSC Burst as follows: a. Press the REF button on the SPG8000. b. Press the up (▲) arrow button to select REFERENCE : SOURCE.
  • Page 51 Installation 7. Disconnect the antenna input from the SPG8000 generator. After 15 seconds, check that the GPI 1 output is below 0.5 V. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for the GPI 2 output. 9. To test the GPI 3 output, connect the 9-pin DSUB header to the GPI port on the instrument. Connect the pin 6 wire to a voltmeter and connect the ground lead of the voltmeter to the chassis of the SPG8000 generator.
  • Page 52 REF loopthrough input functional check Use the following procedure to check that the Genlock function is operational. Required equipment. NTSC black source (can be a second SPG8000 generator, or a TG8000/TG700 mainframe with Option GPS installed) 1 meter BNC cable 75 Ω terminator Procedure.
  • Page 53 8. Move the BNC cable from the AES 7+8 connector to the DARS connector, and check that no CRC errors appear on the monitor. The signal levels on the DARS connector should be at the bottom of the graph (less than –70 dBFS) and should indicate mute on the bars. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 54: Operation

    GPS reference settings. TIME button. Use the TIME button to access the Time menu where you can configure timing settings such as the time of day, time zone offset, DST schedule, and alarm time and delay. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 55 Use the USB port to upgrade the instrument firmware and to copy files such as presets and test signal files between instruments. (See page 68, How to upgrade the instrument firmware.) (See page 76, How to transfer or install user files.) SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 56 The FOM warning level is set using the REFERENCE : GPS SIGNAL WARNING selection in the REF button menu. This status occurs when the GPS system is locked but the FOM falls below the configured warning threshold level. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 57 The timing of LTC and genlock video are the same frame rate but the relative timing is outside the SMPTE 12M specification. External (GPS/GLONASS, VITC, or LTC) Error Solid red Missing, discontinuous, or for LTC only, badly timed relative to the genlock input. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 58 Remove the associated low or high power supply voltage is Power Supply module for detected, or when the supply has repair. exceeded the specified temperature weighted hours. (See page 81, Temperature weighted hours (TWH).) SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 59 The dim and bright orange warning states clear immediately if the marginal voltage condition is corrected. The red fault state is maintained for approximately 30 seconds after the fault is cleared to allow you more time to observe the fault condition. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 60 2. If the fault message is for voltage issues, navigate to the SYSTEM > DIAGNOSTICS menu. 3. Scroll through the diagnostic readouts and look for voltage “Warn” messages. 4. Unplug the instrument from the power source and contact Tektronix customer support. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 61 4. When you are ready to have the instrument serviced, unplug the instrument from the power source and contact Tektronix customer support. Normal ▪ The instrument is operating None properly ▪ The instrument is turned off SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 62: Rear Panel Connectors

    The SPG8000 operates from an AC line frequency of 50/60 Hz, over the range of 100 - 240 VAC (±10%), without the need for configuration. (See Table 3 on page 9.) WARNING.
  • Page 63 The word clock output and the AES audio outputs can be synchronized to any of the three internal frame pulses, and the phase can adjusted relative to the frame pulse. Use the AES button menu to configure the word clock output. (See page 64, AES button menu diagram.) SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 64 DC block is being used. Displays solid red if the connected antenna is shorted. A shorted antenna will not damage the SPG8000 generator. If a splitter is used on the antenna, it may appear as a short at DC but will still pass through the RF signal, which will allow the internal GPS system to function.
  • Page 65 Ethernet port Use this port to connect to your local Ethernet network. You can control the SPG8000 generator remotely through the port. Also, you can upload and download various files such as signal files, logo files, and preset files through the port.
  • Page 66 Several of the signals in the 9-pin GPI port and the 15-pin GPI/LTC port are shared between the two connectors. For example, when an alarm is configured to be output on the GPI 1 signal, the alarm appears on both the GPI and GPI/LTC ports. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 67: Management Of Tri-Level Sync Output Rates

    4. Option BG only: Press the BLACK button repeatedly to select BLACK 4–5 : HD TRI-LEVEL SYNC RATE. 5. Repeat steps and to set the desired HD tri-level sync rate for the BLACK 4 and 5 outputs. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 68: Lcd Display Readouts

    3, the display shows “1/3,” indicating that the currently displayed alert is number one of three reported alerts. In this situation, press the left (◄) or right (►) arrow button to view the other alerts or faults. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 69: Menu Diagrams

    This section provides diagrams for the main levels of each button menu. Refer to the SPG8000 Technical Reference manual for diagrams of the submenus and detailed descriptions of each menu selection.
  • Page 70 The following figures show the menu diagram for the STATUS button. Figure 7: STATUS button menu diagram – part 1 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 71 Operation Figure 8: STATUS button menu diagram – part 2 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 72 USB device, save and recall presets, view diagnostic results, and perform a load test on the power supply. The following figures show the menu diagram for the SYSTEM button. Figure 9: SYSTEM button menu diagram – part 1 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 73 Operation Figure 10: SYSTEM button menu diagram – part 2 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 74 Press the REF button to view the current status of instrument settings such as the signal reference source, the GPS and/or GLONASS time and antenna quality, the signals being output, and information about system faults and alerts. The following figure shows the menu diagram for the REF button. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 75 Operation Figure 12: REF button menu diagram SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 76 Press the TIME button to set instrument time parameters such as the time of day source, the time zone offset, the DST schedule, the leap second schedule, the program time, and the jam sync settings. The following figure shows the menu diagram for the TIME button. Figure 13: TIME button menu diagram SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 77 BLACK output (1–5). BLACK outputs 1–3 are standard; BLACK outputs 4–5 are available with Option BG only. The following figures show the menu diagram for the BLACK button. Figure 14: BLACK button menu diagram – part 1 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 78 Operation Figure 15: BLACK button menu diagram – part 2 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 79 Purpose Interface (GPI and GPI/LTC) ports.) Press the LTC button repeatedly to select the desired LTC signal (1–4). The following figure shows the menu diagram for the LTC button. Figure 16: LTC button menu diagram SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 80 CMPST button menu diagram (Option BG only) Press the CMPST button to view and configure the composite video outputs. The following figure shows the menu diagram for the CMPST button. Figure 17: CMPST button menu diagram (Option BG only) SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 81 Press the SDI button to view and configure the signals on the SDI video outputs. The following figures show the menu diagram for the SDI button. Figure 18: SDI button menu diagram (Option SDI only) – part 1 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 82 Operation Figure 19: SDI button menu diagram (Option SDI only) – part 2 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 83 Press the EMBED button to view and configure the embedded audio settings on the SDI video outputs. The following figure shows the menu diagram for the EMBED button. Figure 20: EMBED button menu diagram (Option SDI only) SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 84 AES audio output settings such as the frequency, amplitude, resolution, timing offset, and audio/video synchronization. The following figure shows the main menu diagram for the AES button. Figure 21: AES button menu diagram SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 85: Remote Control

    When the Web user interface is enabled in the SYSTEM menu, you can use a Web browser to remotely access the instrument. When you enter the IP address of the instrument in a supported Web browser, the SPG8000 Web Interface opens as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 86 You can use the SYSTEM : GPI : INPUT TRIGGER menu to configure pin 4 of the GPI port connector to trigger the instrument to perform one of the following functions: Reset the program time Reacquire the GPS and/or GLONASS position (Option GPS only) Force a jam sync SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 87: Presets

    SNMP traps When the SPG8000 generator is connected to an Ethernet network, you can configure the instrument to send SNMP traps to an NMS (Network Management Station) when certain errors are detected. Use the SYSTEM : SNMP menu to configure the IP addresses of the traps destinations and to select which errors will generate traps.

  • Page 88: How To Upgrade The Instrument Firmware

    Operation How to upgrade the instrument firmware Tektronix releases software and firmware updates for products to add new features and to fix product problems. You can find the latest firmware for your product at the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/downloads). Determine if a firmware upgrade is needed Before you begin the upgrade, perform the following steps to determine if the firmware on your instrument should be...
  • Page 89 (See page 75, Firmware upgrade troubleshooting.) If you have loaded the SPG8000 memory with a large number of test signals or frame picture files, you may not be able to upgrade the instrument firmware because the memory is too full. If you receive a memory error while attempting to upgrade the firmware, you need to delete some of the test signal or frame picture files and then perform the upgrade.
  • Page 90 NOTE. If the instrument displays the message ERROR: SpgUpgrd/firmware.pkg not found, make sure you have the correct directory path on the USB device and then restart this procedure at step 6. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 91 Press the up (▲) or down (▼) arrow button to select SYSTEM : USB (Mounted), and then press the ENTER button. c. Remove the USB device from the instrument when the message You may now safely remove the USB drive appears. 16. Proceed to Verify the firmware upgrade and reinstall user files. (See page 74.) SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 92 When you press ENTER, a Waiting for network connection message is displayed along with the IP address of the instrument. This indicates the instrument is ready to be upgraded. An example display is shown below. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 93 5. If the instrument does not reboot at the completion of the firmware upgrade, remove and then reconnect the power cable. 6. Proceed to Verify the firmware upgrade and reinstall user files. (See page 74.) SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 94 To install user files from a USB drive to an instrument. (See page 79.) CAUTION. To prevent the loss of your user files, be sure to use the Restore All User Data from USB option in the restore procedure. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 95 15 minutes to complete. 8. When the upgrade is complete, the instrument should reboot. If it does not, cycle the power. If you continue to experience an upgrade problem, contact Tektronix customer support or your local Tektronix representative for assistance.

  • Page 96: How To Transfer Or Install User Files

    2. On a computer connected to the same network as the SPG8000 generator, open an FTP client such as Windows Explorer. 3. In the Windows Explorer command box, enter “ftp://IP address”, where IP address is the network address assigned to the SPG8000 generator.
  • Page 97 Operation 5. Use Windows Explorer to drag and drop user files to or from the SPG8000 generator. CAUTION. If you are installing custom signal files on the instrument such as test signals or logo and ID text overlays, the signal files must be installed in the proper directory. Custom user files installed in the wrong directory location will be ignored by the instrument.
  • Page 98 8. Press the ENTER button to safely unmount the USB device. You can now use the USB device to transfer the saved files to another SPG8000 generator or to restore user files after a firmware upgrade. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 99 files, the files must be organized in specific directories on the USB drive. (See page 80, File structure required to install custom user files.) 1. Insert a USB memory device containing the user files you want to install on the SPG8000 generator into the USB port on the front of the instrument.
  • Page 100 files, you need to have only the LOGO subdirectory exist in the SDI7 directory. See the SPG8000 Technical Reference manual for more information about the requirements for the following file types. LOGO – Use this directory to install only logo overlay files. The logo files must have a .bmp file name extension.

  • Page 101: How To Operate An Instrument With Two Power Supplies (Option Dpw Only)

    If you need to remove one of the two supplies for repair and you do not have a replacement supply available, be sure to install a blank power supply cover into the empty power supply slot (Tektronix part number 200-5254-XX).
  • Page 102 3. If the Power Supply module with the greatest number of temperature weighted hours is not the currently the preferred supply, then continue this procedure. Otherwise, you do not need to change the preferred supply configuration. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 103 This allows for the newer supply to be preserved so it can provide the best possible backup should the primary supply fail. For more information about temperature weighted hours, see the SPG8000 Technical Reference manual. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 104 Operation Figure 27: Removing a Power Supply module SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 105: How To Enter The Option Key (Options 3G And Dbt Only)

    NOTE. This procedure uses the instrument front panel to enter the option key. You can also use the SPG8000 Web interface to remotely enter the option key. Refer to the SPG8000 Technical Reference for information about using the SPG8000 Web interface to enter the option key.
  • Page 106 If Option 3G and/or DBT is not enabled, use the SYSTEM : OPTIONS : UNIQUE ID display and the SYSTEM : OPTIONS : KEY display to verify that you are updating the correct instrument and that you entered the new option key correctly. SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 107: How To Use Stay Genlock

    NTSC and PAL reference signals. NOTE. It can take a long time for the SPG8000 to recover in this mode since it takes about 300 seconds to correct each 64 μs line of timing error.
  • Page 108 Operation SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

  • Page 109: Index

    Option GPS, 26 CMPST outputs LCD display, 34 SDI outputs, 24 functional checks, 23 LOOP connector, 44 Word Clock output, 33 Composite 1 connector, 44 LTC button menu, 59 Composite 2 connector, 44 LTC OUTPUT button, 35 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...
  • Page 110 SDI OUTPUT button, 35 Web interface Options SDI outputs supported browsers, 65 International power cords, 4 functional checks, 24 Word Clock output SIGNAL 1A connector, 43 connector, 43 SIGNAL 1B connector, 43 functional checks, 33 SPG8000 Quick Start User Manual...

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