Mentor XL’s intuitive user interface is driven by a new processing engine and system architecture. This allows many of the Mentor XL’s options to be activated without the need to install new hardware cards or returning the unit to base while enhancing the units overall reliability.
Analog, SD and HD references and test signals can all be generated in any combination for both 525 and 625 formats simultaneously with each output independently timeable. Similarly, the dual audio generators output AES, wordclock, stereo audio and SD/HD embedded tones without restriction. AES sample rates are selectable as 32, 44.1, 48 or 96kHz.
Free running clock accuracy in master mode is assured to <0.1ppm. Alternatively, signals may be genlocked to black/burst, to an external 5/10MHz clock or referenced to GPS timing via the optional internal receiver. Additionally, with the Network Time Protocol (NTP) option enabled, Mentor XL can output, or lock to, time data in client/server modes. Two independent linear time code (LTC) feeds are available as an option with provision for time code to be set using the front panel controls. VITC & DVITC may be added to analog and SD/HD outputs.
Virtually all HD and tri sync formats are accommodated with up to 7 SD/HD outputs available when the 360-17-00 expansion card is installed, together with 4 independent tri sync feeds. Aspect ratio checks are facilitated by specifying the full field test pattern (FuBK) option. The video test option includes a suite of conventional video test signals which may carry a 4 line x 20 character text ident superimposed with either crawl or scroll motion for signal identification purposes.
For added security, a second redundant power supply connecting to a separate mains supply may be included. Further resilience is achieved by configuring main & standby generators in conjunction with the compatible MasterMind Changeover Unit.
Key Features
- 525/625/HD simultaneous reference outputs
- Digital and analog signals simultaneously
- Dual LTC plus VITC and DVITC timecode
- Full field test pattern
- Four line ident with scroll/crawl
- Dual AES tones & silence including embedded SD/HD
- NTP Server or NTP Client - locked to GPS
- New test patterns and test cards including Lip Sync and Clean Aperture
- Logo and custom full field test pattern import facility
- SNMP agent available for status monitoring