Evertz

Evertz 5601MSC Master SPG/Clock System

Highlights

Multi-format SPG with SD black burst and HD tri-level sync generation
Precision timing reference for broadcast, post-production, and live production systems
Supports word clock, LTC/VITC timecode, and genlock synchronization workflows
Modular card design for Evertz frame systems and centralized timing distribution
Redundant sync architecture support for high-availability broadcast facilities

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At A Glance

The Evertz 5601MSC Master SPG/Clock System is a modular master sync pulse generator designed for broadcast, production, and professional AV environments requiring stable, multi-format reference timing. It provides precision synchronization for SD, HD, and mixed-format facilities, generating industry-standard black burst, tri-level sync, word clock, and timecode reference signals from a centralized timing source. Built for integration into Evertz modular frames, the 5601MSC supports redundant timing architectures, genlock distribution, and system-wide clock synchronization across routers, production switchers, servers, multiviewers, and transmission equipment. Typical applications include television broadcast plants, live production trucks, master control rooms, post-production facilities, and large-scale AV infrastructures where reliable reference timing is critical.

Description

The 5601MSC Master Sync and Clock Generators are both a broadcast quality master sync pulse generator (SPG) and a master clock. Each provides all of the synchronizing signals needed in a 21st century TV station or post production facility at the same time as solving the problem of locking the in-house master clock system to the master video sync pulse generator.

Features

6 independently timeable programmable reference outputs
Bi-level or Tri-level outputs selectable
2 Independent LTC Time Code outputs
LTC Input (optional on 5600MSC, standard on 5601MSC)
Reference loop input for video and 10MHz/5MHz references
GPS option for frequency and time reference
3.58/4.43/5 MHz frequency reference output (only on 5601MSC)
10MHz frequency reference output
Wordclock output
Output frequency stability guaranteed better then 1.0 x 10-8 (or 0.01ppm)
Optional modem for time reference dial up
2 GPS based units will be in time and phase even when remotely separated by miles
Optional test generators available are (refer to ordering options): Composite Video, AES/DARS, Analog Audio Tones, SD SDI, HD SDI, 3Gb/s (only on 5601MSC)
Optional Network Time Protocol (NTP) server support (GPS option should be ordered with NTP option)
Dual 6 line x 16 character Alpha-numeric display, with 10
pushbuttons
Rack mountable
Redundant power supply
Automatic changeover units available for dual redundant systems applications
Compatible with Dual GPS Data Fiber Receivers & Transmitters
2 factory presets and 3 user presets available
VITC reader on reference input for time reference
Ten Field Pulse is available on NTSC sync outputs
VistaLINK® control for device confi guration and status monitoring

Specifications

Analog Sync Outputs

Supported Output Standards

Black Burst: SMPTE 170M (NTSC-M), ITU-R BT.1700-1 (PAL-B)
Bi-Level Sync: Slo-Pal 625i/48, 625i/47.95
HD Tri-Level Sync:SMPTE 274M: 1080p/23.98, 1080p/24, 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/60, 1080p/23.98sF, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/25, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/30SMPTE 296M: 720p/59.94, 720p/60, 720p/50, 720p/24
Pulse Signals: PAL color frame, 1Hz, 1/1.001Hz, 6/1.001Hz
CW Signals: 5MHz, 10MHz, NTSC-M Subcarrier, PAL-B Subcarrier
Wordclock: 48kHz

Electrical / Interface

Connectors: 6 × BNC (IEC 61169-8 Annex A)
Number of Outputs: 6
DC Offset: 0V ±0.05V
Return Loss: >40dB up to 10MHz
SNR: >75dB RMS

10MHz Output

Output Levels: 1.0V p-p or 2.0V p-p selectable (75Ω)
Connector: BNC (IEC 61169-8 Annex A)
Output Types: 10MHz sine wave (default) or selectable analog sync standards
SNR: >70dB RMS
SFDR: >50dBc

Wordclock Output

Output Type: 48kHz Wordclock (default) or selectable analog sync standards
Connector: BNC (IEC 61169-8 Annex A)
Rise Time: <25ns
Output Levels: 5V CMOS (1kΩ) or ±1V (75Ω)

LTC Outputs

Standards: SMPTE 12M-1, IRIG-B
Frame Rates: 24, 25, 29.97 DF/NDF, 30fps
Outputs: 2 balanced
Connectors: 3-pin male XLR, Female DB-15
Output Level:Unpowered: Adjustable 1.0V–8.0V p-p balancedPowered: 2V p-p with 11V DC offset
Output Impedance: 44Ω balanced
Rise Time: 40 ±10μs
Jitter: <2μs

IRIG Input / Output (+IRIG option)

Standards: IRIG B122, B123, B126, B127
Outputs: 2 shared with LTC
Modes: Dual LTC, LTC + IRIG, Dual IRIG
Connectors: 3-pin male XLR, Female DB-15
Level: 1.0–8.0V p-p balanced
Output Impedance: 44Ω balanced

LTC Input

Standards: SMPTE 12M-1, IRIG-B
Inputs: 1 balanced
Connector: Female DB-15
Input Impedance: >30kΩ balanced
Sensitivity: 0.25V p-p minimum

Frequency Lock Range

Wide Mode: ±15ppm minimum
Narrow Mode: ±0.1ppm minimum

Communications & Control

Serial Port

Connector: Female DB-9
Interface: RS-232
Baud Rate: 115200
Format: 8 data bits, no parity, 2 stop bits

Ethernet

Standards: 10Base-T IEEE 802.3, 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3u
Connector: RJ-45
Functions: VistaLINK® control, optional NTP support

Modem (+M option)

Connector: RJ-11
Compatibility: Bell 103
Baud Rates: 300 / 1200 baud

NTP Port (+T option)

Compliance: RFC-1305
Modes: Broadcast & Server
Reference Sources: GPS, LTC, VITC, modem synchronization

GPS Receiver (+GP option)

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
Humidity: 95% RH condensing @ 60°C
Dimensions: 3.74" D × 2.85" H (100mm × 72mm)

DARS & AES Test Generator Outputs (+SDTG / HDTG / 3GTG)

Audio Standards

Unbalanced: SMPTE ST 276-1 AES (24-bit)
Balanced: AES3-1992 (24-bit)

Outputs

DARS: 1 unbalanced, 1 balanced
AES Test Generator: 2 unbalanced, 2 balanced

Interfaces

Unbalanced Connector: BNC
Balanced Connector: Removable terminal strip

Performance

Sampling Rate: 48kHz
Impedance: 75Ω unbalanced / 110Ω balanced
AES Tones: Menu selectable

Genlock Input

Supported Inputs: NTSC-M, PAL-B, HD Tri-Level Sync, 10MHz
Inputs: 2 loop-through
Connector: BNC
Termination: External differential termination required
Return Loss: >40dB to 10MHz
Video Input Range: -3.5dB to +6dB
10MHz Input Range: 0.3V p-p to 4.0V p-p

Analog Composite Video Test Generator (+SDTG / HDTG / 3GTG)

Standards: SMPTE 170M (NTSC-M), ITU-R BT.1700-1 (PAL-B)
Outputs: 2
Connector: BNC
Signal Level: 1V p-p nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.05V
Output Impedance: 75Ω
Return Loss: >40dB to 6MHz
Frequency Response: ±0.1dB to 5.5MHz
SNR: >75dB RMS

Analog Audio Tone Generator (+SDTG / HDTG / 3GTG)

Outputs: 2 balanced analog audio
Connector: 16-pin removable terminal strip
Output Impedance: 66Ω
Signal Level: -30 to +10dBu into 10kΩ
DC Offset: <10mV
Noise Floor: <-90dBu unweighted
THD+N: <-100dB @ 1kHz, +10dBu into 10kΩ

SDI Test Generators

Supported Standards

SDTG: SMPTE ST 259-1-C (270Mb/s)
HDTG: SMPTE ST 259-1-C + SMPTE ST 292-1
3GTG: SMPTE ST 259-1-C, ST 292-1, ST 372-1, ST 424-1

Configuration

Generators: 4 (2 outputs each)
Embedded Audio: Up to 4 groups per SMPTE ST 299-1 / ST 272M
Selectable Tone Range: 20Hz–12kHz
Connector: BNC

Signal Performance

Signal Level: 800mV nominal (1600mV for 5601AC02)
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise/Fall Time: 100ps HD/3G, 600ps SD
Overshoot: <10%
Jitter: <0.2 UI
Return Loss: >15dB to 1.5GHz, >10dB to 3GHz

General Purpose I/O

Inputs: 2
Outputs: 2 programmable
Input Type: Opto-isolated closure sensing to GND
Output Type: Opto-isolated active closure to GND
Pull-ups: +5V
Connector: DB-15 female

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 19" W × 1.75" H × 11.5" D
(483mm × 45mm × 292mm)
Weight: 8lbs (3.5kg)

Electrical

Input Voltage: 100–240V AC auto-ranging
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 90W max
Redundant PSU: Optional

Compliance & Certifications

Safety: ETL Listed, EU Safety Directives
EMI/RFI: FCC Part 15 Class A compliant

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