Release File for Evertz Model 5010 Time Code Generator Version Updates Copyright (C) 1994, Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Version Date Description ------------------------------------ 940916 September 16/94 Original release *** All versions below require the boot prom AG52A3 940823 or later *** 941012 October 12/94 - Supported larger FLASH PROM and its programming mechanism - Fixed Colour frame jamming in reader direct mode - Fixed Pal Colour framing - Supported NO CODE JAM MODES - Supported flag transfers in UB Transfers - Supported DATE CODE generation - Fixed LTC parity mode - Fixed Display bug when Reader mode in DATA DATA mode - Fixed STATUS screen update bug - Fixed PAL VITC line 20-21 bug - Fixed COL'R led off bug - Supported saving of colour frame settings during factory resets - Supported displaying of colour frame settings during calibration using DIP SWITCH 1 - Supported blinking standard LEDs when no video reference is present 941027 October 27/94 - Supported limited serial port( GEN HOLD,GEN SET,GEN SENSE etc..) - Supported parallel port inputs - Supported Jam with Offset - Moved colour frame adjusting keys to the UP and DOWN arrow keys - Implemented 30fps mode using DIP2 - Fixed colour framing setting so ensure that it does not get destroyed on software upgrades or factory resets. - Fixed parallel port to operate on edges and modified the function of the UB transfer inputs. - Expanded NOVRAM capabilities from 2k to 4k - Removed burn in flicker when certain keys are pressed. 941102 November 02/94 - Fixed PAL field 2 VITC generation bug - Corrected VITC line select for line 20(NTSC) and 21(PAL). - Fixed date entry buffer flushing problem - Prevented window movement upon exiting reader auto mode - Leap year date increment added 941116 November 16/94 - Fixed LTC parity positioning problem - Fixed window settings when switching between AUTO and other modes - Created separate STOP and HOLD modes on the reader - Removed any window highlighting from recalled configurations 941209 December 09/94 - Fixed serial port baud rate initialization - Restore Serial baud rate after power up - Improved Jam Sync error handling when no reader code is present 950316 March 16/95 - Fixed DF minute rollover bobble - Added VCG flipper to prevent video update problems - Full serial remote control implementation 950323 March 23/95 - Fixes to serial port commands - Fixed CF LED when jammed to NCF code - When gen in CF mode and jammed to CF code that is not correctly colour framed, gen will revert to NCF mode while in jam. 950922 September 22/95 - Fixes serial port save problems - Fix to Colour jam led - Support parallel output(OUT2) indicating improper reference video input - Offset checked on power up - Added manual video standard error led support 951026 October 26/95 - Fixed colour frame corrector bug when invalid genlock source is used. 961205 December 05/96 - Improved colour framing - Corrected LTC stability bug when accessing on screen menus 971031 October 31/97 - Fixed Novramed LTC level setting when exiting menus 990312 March 12/99 - Fixed problem in VITC keyer with sync pulses being keyed on new VITC keyer EPROM VITC5231 990726 July 26/99 - Fixed Drop frame offset bug - Added Standards conversion capabilities - Added SMPTE date encoding capabilities with LOCAL and UTC display modes - Added GPO triggers for various events 990818 August 18/99 - Fixed a problem with colour framing code not indicating colour lock properly - Fixed a bug in the status screen causing it to not display the correct generator mode in certain cases 000627 June 27/00 - Corrected No Code Jam routines for Pal applications - Improved the Time Code Convergence tolerences for more accurate and consistant results 000710 July 10/00 - Fixed keyboard disruption bug in 000627 010327 March 27/01 - Added Day Light Savings capabilities 010403 April 03/01 - Corrected bug in daylight saving time ******* Transfered over to the Newer hardware (using 7700stm board) ****************** 010505 May 05/01 - Orignal release on the new 7700stm board 010607 June 07/01 - Improved VITC Ram test 010619 June 19/01 - Improved Crystal variance locking 010710 July 10/01 - Corrected the Rate Conversion routines 020326 March 03/02 - modified DST routines to correct for issues associated with various time zones 050215 February 15/05 - Added a variable trigger time for Daylight Savings 050225 February 25/05 - Added separate variable trigger times for the entry and exit of the Daylight Saving period 070910 September 10/07 - Corrected the method of clearing timecode validation flags in PAL