TASCAM CG-1800 Owners Manual - Page 6

1 - Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM CG-1800/ CG-1000 Master Clock Generator. Before using this unit, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to operate it correctly. We hope that you will enjoy using this unit for many years. After you have finished reading this Owner's Manual, please keep it in a convenient place for future reference. You can also download a copy of this manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Features • Internal oscillation element uses a high-precision OCXO (oven-controlled crystal oscillator), which is not affected by environmental temperature • Creating systems with even higher precision is possible using an external input connector that supports 10MHz • Jitter management circuit provide stable clock • Glitch-free relocking circuit prevents noise and skipping during clock dropouts and recovery • Numerous output connectors, including 12 word clock outputs, enable use even in large-scale video/audio synchronization systems • Supports input and output of a variety of video signal formats, including NTSC, PAL and HD tri-level (CG-1800 only) • AES3 and AES11 signals can also be used for external master clock input sources • Analyze function can measure output device termination (CG-1800 only) • Word clock output level adjustment function allows signals to be provided to other devices at optimal levels • Self-calibration function using an external oscillator (atomic/GPS 10MHz, GPS PPS)* • Word clock up to 192 kHz supported • Supports 0.1% PULL UP/DOWN between 24F (Film) and 29.97F (NTSC) and 4% PULL UP/DOWN between 24F (Film) and 25F (PAL) (CG-1800 only) • Up to 4 system settings can be saved to buttons for recall, and saved settings can be imported and exported via USB • Tough nut-coupling BNC connectors made by Amphenol • Construction uses independent circuit boards for each connector to prevent contact failures due to twisting • Three-prong inlet type power cable included • Panel-lock switch to prevent misoperation • 128x64-pixel organic EL display with a wide viewing angle • Aluminum front panel that matches other studio equipment • Firmware updates possible using the USB port • EIA 1U rackmount size • RoHS-compliant *Use of the self-calibration function requires preparation of a separate PPS-output 10MHz oscillator with a built-in GPS antenna. Included items This product includes the following items. When opening the package, be careful to prevent damaging the items. Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in the future. Please contact TASCAM if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation. • Main unit 1 • Power cord 1 • Rackmount screw kit 1 • Owner's manual (this document 1 The warranty is included at the end of this manual. Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual. • Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are written using a bold font like this: MENU button. • Text displayed on the display of the unit appears like this: REFERENCE. • The location highlighted (light on dark) on the display is referred to as the "cursor" in some cases. • The sampling frequency used for the audio clock is called the "audio clock frequency". • Additional information is provided as necessary in tips, notes and cautions TIP These are tips about how to use the unit. NOTE These include additional explanations and special cases. CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, equipment damage or lost data, for example. Trademarks • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 6 TASCAM CG-1800/CG-1000