GEN-STAR®
HD-SDI and SD-SDI Generator with Audio and Genlock
The Videotek® GEN-STAR® is a portable, battery-powered, handheld HD-SDI and SD-SDI video generator with embedded audio, an AES audio output and external reference input. This unit provides multiformat functionality and versatility that sets it apart from other handheld test and measurement products on the market.
The powerful array of features in the GEN-STAR includes:
- Video test signal generator
- Embedded audio selections of up to 16 channels
- Independent or frequency-locked channel selection (four channels)
- Independent selection of up to four tic marks (four channels)
- External reference input with selectable horizontal and/or vertical delays of the test signal
- Six source ID memories with selectable cycle function
Features
- Multiple-format functionality (HD-SDI or SD-SDI)
- Video test signal generator
- More than 20 video test signals
- Video to audio delay test signal
- Embedded audio generator
- Four audio channel selections
- Independent or locked audio frequency selection
- Independent amplitude selection
- Tic mark selection
- Up to four groups
- AES output audio generator
- External reference input
- Portable, handheld — PDA-sized
- Weighs under one pound with battery
- Integrated 320x240 color LCD display
- Touchscreen operation
Product Details
The lightweight GEN-STAR is ideal for equipment installation or for troubleshooting signal path issues related to high-definition and standard-definition digital formats. This PDA-sized test generator was designed to offer the convenience of portability without sacrificing function and performance. To enhance the user’s experience, the GEN-STAR features an integrated 320x240 color LCD display, utilizing touchscreen technology and the provided stylus to control and configure each operation. Maintaining power in the field won’t be a problem — the GEN-STAR runs on a Lithium-Ion battery pack.
The GEN-STAR includes two HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals formatted in SMPTE 292 M or SMPTE 259 M-C with AES audio. The stereo headphone output can be used to monitor the AES audio. Standard accessories include a sunshield, stylus, rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, AC power adapter, serial communications cable and a belt-style pouch.
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| Color TFT Touchscreen LCD | 320x240 pixels
2.1 x 2.8 in. (54x72 mm) display |
| Test Signal Generator | Test signals
Split bars: 75%, 100% and RP-219 Full bars: 75% and 100% Multiburst and Y only Crosshatch Crosshair SinX and Y only Checkfield Fullfield: red, blue, green, white, black and 75% Grey Ramp and Y, CB, CR, ramp only Equal ramps 10-step Sweep and Y only Window test signal and Y only V2A (Video-to-audio sync test signal ability) |
| Serial Digital Video Output | 1080i/50/59.94/60 Hz
1080p/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 Hz 720p/23.98/24/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 Hz 525/59.94, 625/50 Output jitter per SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M-C Horizontal and vertical offset from reference EDH or CRC insertion Embedded tone up to 16 channels by group Audio frequency and amplitude adjustable |
| Embedded Audio Tone Generator | Audio frequency fixed selections
400 Hz, 1 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, sweep Audio frequency variable selections 20 Hz to 20 kHz in 10 Hz steps Independent or frequency (phase) matching per channel Audio amplitude fixed selections: Silent, 0, -9, -12, -18, -20 dBFS Audio amplitude variable selections: 0 to -60 dBFS in 1 dB steps Tic mark selection from 1 to 4 in each channel |
| AES Output | 1 pair
Follows selected channel settings 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 Variable stereo headphone output of AES tone |
| External Reference Input | Blackburst, tri-level sync, analog video, DARS or AES word clock
Input format auto detect of standard Blackburst input amplitude NTSC: sync and burst 286 mV, nominal PAL: sync and burst 300 mV, nominal Tri-level sync: 600 mV, nominal AES word clock: 1 V nominal DARS amplitude: 200 mV, nominal Internal to external timing accuracy: 100 ns |
| Communications | RS-232 serial communications for firmware upgrade |
| Power | Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack and AC power adapter/charger with North American power cord included; optional power cords available
Auto shutdown of LCD backlight |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) |
| Storage Temperature | -20° to 185° F (-30° to 85° C) |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 5.9 x 3.6 x 1.9 in. (150 x 92 x 47 mm) |
| Weight | 13.6 oz (386 g) (with Li-Ion battery pack) |
Ordering Information
| GEN-STAR | Handheld HD-SDI and SD-SDI video generator with embedded audio, AES audio and external reference — portable, battery powered | |
| Options | |
| EPC | European power cord for AC adapter |
| EPC-UK | United Kingdom power cord for AC adapter |
| EPC-AA | Australian power cord for AC adapter |
Sales Contacts
- North America +1 800 231 9673
- Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
- Europe and Africa +44 118 964 8200
- Middle East and South Asia +971 4 433 8250
- Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628
