TG700 SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD v5.4

This release adds new features to the GPS7 GPS Synchronization and Timecode module including the ability to genlock to NTSC, PAL, and HD trilevel signals. Timecode outputs can be synchronized to VITC present on the reference input signal.

Version: V5.4
Software Type: Application

Release Date: Feb 19 2010 - 08:00 am
Part Number: 066083407

Release Notes

Instructions

Release Notes

TG700
TV SIGNAL GENERATOR PLATFORM
Release Notes

Firmware Update 5.4
February 19, 2010

This document describes new features, improvements, and limitations
of firmware version 5.4 for the TG700 Signal Generator Platform.

New Features
------------

This release adds a new genlock function to the GPS7 GPS Synchronization
and Timecode Module.  Genlock functions are only available for GPS7 modules
with a connector labeled "BLACK 1 / REF IN" on the rear panel. The same
connector on older modules is labeled "BLACK 1".

GPS7 Module
------------

The GPS7 module now supports the following new features:

- User-selectable genlock mode for video reference. NTSC and PAL black burst
signals, and HD tri-level signals are supported for the reference input.

- Stay Genlock (tm) mode for the genlock input.

- VITC reader on the reference input for time reference.

- Alarm output on the General Purpose Interface for loss of genlock errors.

General Limitations
-------------------

This release has the following general limitations:

TG700 Mainframe Requirements for this Release:

- Firmware release version 5.4 must be installed on a TG700 mainframe
with at least 32 MB of memory. A 16MB system can be upgraded to 64 MB
by ordering the FP (Frame Picture) upgrade kit (Tektronix part number
040-1698-xx).

TG7 Setup Software:

- In setting signal formats for the Black 2 and Black 3 outputs of the
AGL7 module, do not select Black 2 = HD sync (same as Black 3) and
Black 3 = BB (same as Black 2) simultaneously, while Frame Reset 1 is
set to 2.997 Hz. This operation makes the Frame Reset 1 unstable. If
this is the case, reset the system by recalling the Power On Default
setting or a preset.

TG7 Comm Software:

- Do not change or delete any file names or folder names other than those
downloaded by users (signal files, sequence files, and preset files).
Doing so can cause the instrument to operate in an unexpected manner.

You can change the names of user files (signal files, sequence files, and
preset files) after you have downloaded them into the TG700 mainframe.
Remove and reapply power to see the updated names on the mainframe.

Resetting an Output Signal:

- When the instrument rereads or resets signal data, such as format changing,
preset recall, or signal-button assignment, a signal output interruption
or synchronization shock may occur.

Setting the Genlock Source:

- If you change the frame reset period in the AGL7 module after the genlock
source is set to CW, the frame reset may not be selected properly. If this
is the case, set the frame reset to CW.

Assigning a Signal and Frame Picture to a Front-Panel Button:

- When you assign a downloaded signal to a front-panel button, do not assign
different format signals to the same button.

Do not assign a signal set to a signal button of the signal that is
currently being output. Also, do not assign a signal set to a signal button
while the message "No Signal Set Assigned" is displayed. If you reassign a
signal set to the OTHER button, perform the reassignment while a signal that
is assigned to a button other than the OTHER button is output.

Embedded Audio Samples for 3G-SDI Formats:

- When using the HD3G7 module with exactly three groups of embedded audio,
audio data from the same sample period may sometimes be split into adjacent
lines. This behavior only happens with formats with a field or frame rate
of 29.97 or 30 Hz, and not with formats with a field or frame rate of 23.98,
24, 25, 50, 59.94, or 60 Hz. Use one, two, or four groups of embedded audio
to force audio sample data for all groups to be located on the same line.

Embedded Audio of the HDVG7 Module:

- Embedded audio for 720 23.98p/24p formats are not supported for the
HDVG7 module, even though they can be selected in the menus.

- The first user data word in the audio control packet (containing the
Audio Frame value) has incorrect parity when the frame count is 1, 2,
or 4.

Pulse and Bar Test Signal for 3G-SDI Formats:

- The pulse and bar test signal for the HD3G7 module is labelled 2T60 Pulse
and Bar for all formats, but the signal is actually a 2T30 Pulse and Bar
for formats with field or frame rates of 30 Hz or less. The signal is 2T60
only for 1080p 50/59.94/60 Hz formats.

Y-to-GBR Convertor Mode of the HDLG7 Module :

- If the output format is 2K and the Converter mode is set to Y to GBR,
changing operating mode by selecting a test signal will cause an
unexpected black and white signal to be generated. To correct the test
signal, press the OTHER button until Normal is selected, and then press
the test signal button.

25/29.97/30 Hz Segmented Frame Format for the HDLG7 Module:

- The HDLG7 module does not have format selections for 1080PsF at 25 Hz,
29.97 Hz, or 30 Hz. These formats are almost identical to 1080i
(interlaced) formats at 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, and 60 Hz respectively; these
format settings can be used with progressive segmented signals. However,
note that the SMPTE 352M payload identifier for the output signal will
show an interlaced signal format, even when the HDLG7 module is converting
a single link progressive segmented input signal to dual link.

Multiple Timecode Formats:

- Frequent changes to output formats can result in instability on those
outputs. Disturbances to PAL output signals can be prevented by setting
any output to PAL as a power-on preset, and then keeping any output set
to PAL at all times.

Time of Day Changes For Timecode Outputs:

- When the time-of-day changes, such as when scheduled daylight savings
adjustments are made or when the internal time is set from the front panel,
there can be a delay before that change is reflected on timecode outputs.

This delay may be a small number of frames (fraction of a second) when all
timecode output formats are based on the same clock rate (for example, NTSC
black burst and 1080i 59.94 HD trilevel on black outputs in addition to 30
fps drop-frame on LTC outputs), or up to several seconds when timecode
formats based on different clock rates are used (for example, 29.97 fps and
24 fps on different outputs).

General Purpose Interface for the GPS7 Module

- When the GPS7 module is in genlock mode, the Near-Loss-of-Lock alarm output
for the GPI does not assert until very close to the full Loss-of-Lock
condition.

Closed Caption Data with the HD3G7 Module in Converter Mode:

- The HD3G7 module does not re-format SMPTE 334 Caption Distribution
Packets in converter mode. Therefore, when up-converting from 1080i 59.94
Hz to 1080p 59.94 Hz, for example, the output will contain CDP data in
alternate frames, each with 40 bytes of caption data, instead of CDP data
in every frame, each with 20 bytes of caption data.

- Up-conversion to a Level B fast progressive format may result in
mis-ordered Caption Distribution Packets in the stream of output frames.

SDI Equalizer Test Signal of the HD3G7 Module:

- Per SMPTE RP198 for HD-SDI, a polarity change word is used to ensure equal
probabilities of the DC bias for the equalizer test pattern. However, some
3G SDI formats still exhibit an unequal bias. Enabling a dynamic bit stream
in the output signal, such as embedded audio or timecode data, will result
in both dc levels appearing in the output signal.

Instructions

TG700
TV SIGNAL GENERATOR PLATFORM
Firmware Installation Instructions

Version 5.4
February 19, 2010

The following describes how to upgrade the TG700 to firmware release
Version 5.4.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
---------------
If your instrument contains an HDLG7 or an HD3G7 module, you must perform
an extra step to complete the firmware upgrade.  Omitting this step will
cause incomplete loading of the FPGA image to the HDLG7 or HD3G7.  Please
follow steps 13 and 14 below under "Upgrading the Firmware" carefully.

Equipment Required:
-------------------

The following equipment is required to upgrade the firmware:

* PC with Windows 2000/XP and Ethernet interface installed
* 10 BASE-T Ethernet crossover cable or Ethernet hub
* WINZIP or other .zip file extractor

Downloading the Firmware Package:
---------------------------------

1. To download the latest version of the TG700 firmware, navigate to the
Tektronix Web site: http://www.tektronix.com/software.

2. Enter "TG700" in the "Find by model number or keyword" field.
Click on "GO."

3. Click on the link to Software Upgrade V. 5.4, then download the archive
(zip file) to your PC.

4. Use WINZIP or equivalent extraction software on your PC to extract the
archived files into a folder of your choice.

5. The extracted files should include:
tgUpgrade.exe
tgUpgrade.ini
release_notes.txt
Mainframe folder
Target folder

Upgrading the Firmware:
-----------------------

WARNING: Strict Memory Requirements:

If the mainframe does not have enough memory space, you cannot upgrade the
firmware.  If a downloaded frame picture file is stored in the TG700
mainframe, make sure to move the file from the mainframe to your PC before
starting the following procedures.  Check the total available memory using
the TG7Setup tool.  Total Main board memory size greater than 17 MB and
8 MB of free space is required.

1. Install the TG7Setup tool off of the CD in the software package
received with the TG700 Mainframe.  It can be found in the
TOOLS\TG7Setup directory and is installed by double clicking on the
Setup.exe file and following the instructions.  It can also be found
on www.tektronix.com/software.  Search for TG700 and then select TG700
Software Tools.

2  Activate TG7Setup by selecting:
Start>All Programs>Tektronix>TG700>TG7Setup.exe

3. Press the front-panel MODULE button to display the TG700 main menu.

4. Use the up or down arrow button to select UTILITY, and then press the
ENTER button.

5. Use the up or down arrow button to select NETWORK.  Press ENTER and
note the IP address.  Enter the IP address that you assigned to your
TG700 in the PC dialog box and click "OK".

6. Select File > Open TG700.

7. Take the two numbers (Free + Used) listed in the Memory box and add
the two numbers together.

8. If the value is less than 17 MB, there is not enough memory to install
the upgrade. This can be fixed by installing the option FP kit
PN: 040-1698-10, which replaces the main board with a 64 MB version.

9. At the bottom of the window, note the amount of free memory.  If the
free memory is less than 8 Mbyte, the upgrade will not install.
Delete or move to your PC any picture files you may have installed
to free more memory.  Use the TG7Comm tool in the CD tools directory
to move the files.  Then proceed with the upgrade.

Perform the following procedure to upgrade the firmware.
(It is not necessary to uninstall the earlier version of firmware.)

1. Connect the 10BASE-T port on the TG700 rear panel to the Ethernet
port on your PC using an Ethernet crossover cable or Ethernet hub.

2. Power on the TG700 and your PC.

3. Set the network parameters of the TG700.  Refer to Setting Ethernet
Network Parameters in the TG700 User Manual for detailed information
about how to set the parameters.

4. On the PC, double-click the tgUpgrade.exe icon in the folder where
you extracted the downloaded archive. The TG700 Upgrade dialog box
appears.

5. Press the front-panel MODULE button to display the TG700 main menu.

6. Use the up or down arrow button to select UTILITY, and then press
the ENTER button.

7. Use the up or down arrow button to select NETWORK.  Press ENTER and
note the IP address.  Enter the IP address that you assigned to your
TG700 in the PC dialog box and click "OK".

8. If you want to download the signals for the specified module(s), use
the check boxes at the bottom of the dialog box.  Normally, you need
not select any check boxes.  Select the appropriate checkbox(es) under
the following cases:

* ATG7 check box: when you upgrade the TG700 with firmware version 1.3
or earlier and use the ATG7 module in it.

* AVG7 check box: when you upgrade the TG700 with firmware version 2.1
or earlier and use the AVG7 module in it.

* AWVG7 check box: when you upgrade the TG700 with firmware version 2.1
or earlier and use the AWVG7 module in it.

9. Click the Copy button. The PC will start transferring the files in the
upgrade folder to the TG700.

CAUTION: Do not power off the TG700 until file transfer
is complete.  Doing so will prevent the instrument from
starting up normally.

10. When the file transfer is complete, the message box appears.

11. Click the OK button to dismiss the message box.

12. Disconnect the power cable from the power cord connector on the TG700
rear panel, then connect it again to restart the instrument.

13. If your TG700 includes an HDLG7 module, proceed with the following
steps to complete the upgrade:

a. Power on the TG700.

b. When "Startup TG700" appears on the display, press the FORMAT
button and leave it pressed until "HDLG7[n]" appears.

c. Wait for all modules to boot up.

d. When "TG700 : PRESET" appears on the display, disconnect the
power to the instrument, then connect it again to restart the
instrument.

14. If your TG700 includes an HD3G7 module, proceed with the following
steps to complete the upgrade:

a. Power on the TG700.

b. Wait for all modules to boot up.

c. When "TG700 : PRESET" appears on the display, press the MODULE
button until "HD3G7[n] STATUS" display appears.

d. Press and hold the ENTER button until you are prompted by the
"UPDATE FPGA" display.  Press ENTER to upgrade the HD3G7 FPGA
images.  This process takes about 3 minutes.

e. When the "REBOOT" message appears on the display, disconnect the
power to the instrument, then connect it again to restart the
instrument.

Firmware Version Check:
-----------------------

Perform the following procedure to verify that the new firmware
version was properly installed:

1. Press the front-panel MODULE button to display the TG700 main menu.

2. Use the up or down arrow button to select UTILITY, and then press
the ENTER button.

3. Use the up or down arrow button to select VERSION INFO (F/W).

4. Use the left or right arrow button to select CPU[0].

5. Verify that the new firmware version number 5.40 is displayed in the
menu.

6. If your TG700 contains an HDLG7 module, press the MODULE button until
the HDLG7 status menu appears. Press the ENTER button, then verify
that the FPGA version indicates "4.8."

7. If your TG700 contains an HD3G7 module, press the MODULE button until
the HDLG7 status menu appears. Press the ENTER button, then verify
that the FPGA version indicates "4.8."

By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Software Download Agreement.

This software applies to: TG700, GPS7

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