7.8.4.2 Genlock

Location
  1. Navigation side bar: Configuration
  2. Central work window: Detail View or System View or Link Resources
  3. Bottom panel: If the bottom panel is hidden, click the burger menu ().
genlock
Genlock syncs the first frame of each output and locks the frames to the same clock speed. This ensures that all signals are updated together.
Genlock out

The genlock out signal is always tied to the system native rate of the system. Different system native rates are valid depending on the chosen reference output resolution:

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A valid genlock out signal is always actively being sent on the out port, regardless of connections.

About freerun

When Freerun is selected from the drop down after Genlock, then any incoming genlock signal will be ignored by the system.

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How to lock to external

  1. Is the system native rate half, the same or double that of the incoming signal?

    • If yes, go to next step.
    • If no, select the desired genlock rate from the drop down after System native rate(Hz) and go to next step.
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  2. Select Lock to External from the drop down after Genlock.

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    The text after Genlock status will change to ‘locked’.

  3. Is an offset needed?

    • If no, go to next step.
    • If yes, adjust the offset using one of the following methods:

    There are multiple ways to change the offset:

    • Using the slider: drag the white ball over the slider until the desired amount is reached.
    • Entering a value: enter any desired value between -100 and 100 in the input field.
    • Using the + and - buttons: click on the + to increase the value with one point and on the - to decrease the value with one point.
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  4. Click the save icon () in the header.