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VSG-410
Video (and Audio) Signal Generator
The VSG-410 high definition signal generator is a half-rack width portable or stationary signal generator that is used both as a test signal generator and a master time generator. As a test signal generator, the VSG-410 can produce analog, digital, and audio test signals required in a broadcast facility.
As a master time generator, the VSG-410 inputs time information from various reference sources, including global positioning systems (GPS) and network time protocol (NTP) servers. It contains an internal timing engine that processes the incoming reference information, makes appropriate conversions to different time bases, and maintains a consistent time base, which is used to drive the outputs. The VSG-410 provides a digital audio reference signal (DARS) output, as well as a vertical interval time code (VITC) and absolute time reference (ATR) support for blackburst video outputs.
General navigation is performed via front panel controls, but can also be controlled remotely using CCS Navigator™ software or NUCLEUS™ a user customizable remote control panel.
Features
- Small in size and light in weight
- Powered by an external power supply
- HD, SD, and analog composite or tri-level sync test signal generation
- Composite video test signals
- Independent analog audio tone channels
- User loadable test signals
- Support for video/genlock input from NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-M, or tri-level sync format sources
- Support for various time code formats and time code user bit formats, including SMPTE/EBU drop frame or non-drop time code formats
- V2A video and audio test signal output for lip sync measurement
- Detection of embedded information for video inputs
- Support for input absolute timing reference (ATR) input features
- Support for network timing protocol (NTP) via an Ethernet connection port
- Four independently configurable blackburst video outputs
- Two SMPTE/EBU serial time code, 600 ohms, or Low-Z balanced time code outputs, each independently configurable for linear (LTC) drop frame or non-drop frame time code and vertical interval time code (VITC)
- Supports digital audio reference signal output (DARS)
- Configurable Daylight Savings Time and Leap Year
- User-definable scheduled call outs to time reference sources, such as GPS receivers
- AES and analog audio outputs
- LTC timecode input (600 ohms or High-Z termination)
Options include
- Rack adapter and blank filler plate
Images/Diagrams
Block Diagram
Front and Back Panel
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| Genlock Input (GENLOCK IN) | ||
| Electrical | Single-ended unbalanced | |
| Mechanical | BNC connector | |
| Termination | Loop through NTSC/PAL with VITC and ATR, or tri-level sync (TLS) input | |
| Level | 1 V pk-pk +6 dB/-6 dB TLS | |
| Return Loss | >40 dB to 10 MHz | |
| Lock Range | ± 6 ppm (NTSC Fsc ±21 Hz,
PAL Fsc ±26 Hz) | |
| Video Output (Black Out) | ||
| Electrical | Single-ended unbalanced | |
| Mechanical | BNC connector | |
| Termination | 75 ohms | |
| Format | NTSC/PAL-B/PAL-M Black Burst with
NTSC with VITC and ATR, or TLS output | |
| Level (into 75 ohms) | 1 V pk-pk NTSC/PAL, 0.6 V pk-pk TLS (SMPTE 274M) | |
| Return Loss | 40 dB to 10 MHz
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| 10 MHz Input (10 MHz) | ||
| Termination | 50 ohms | |
| Mechanical | BNC connector | |
| Level | 2 V pk-pk ±3 dB | |
| 10/100Base-T Ethernet (Ethernet) | ||
| Mechanical RJ-45 Connector Network Interface | IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) 10/100Base-T interface for NTP application | |
| Supported GPS Devices | ||
| GPS-5300 (Trimble Acutime) | RS-232 (TAIP), PPS on PPS/TRIG | |
| GPS-3901 (Trimble SVEE8) | RS-232 (TAIP), PPS on PPS/TRIG | |
| GPS-3902 (Coleman CTI-SV8-TAIP) | RS-232 (TAIP), PPS on PPS/TRIG | |
| GPS-3903 (Coleman CTISV12-TAIP) | RS-232 (TAIP), PPS on PPS/TRIG | |
| GPS-3904 (Trimble Thunderbolt) | RS-232 (TSIP), PPS on BNC, 10M | |
| GPS-1600 (Trimble Thunderbolt) | RS-232 (TSIP), PPS on BNC, 10M | |
| NTP | ||
| Network Time Protocol based on ntp-4.1.1a distribution. | ||
| Time through Serial | ||
| Supported Modes | CSD and TCC | |
| Baud Rate CSD | 300 bps | |
| Baud Rate TCC | 300 bps, 600 bps, 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps, and 9600 bps | |
| Time | Local
CSD: date and time TCC: date, time, and frame (frame at 4800 bps and 9600 bps only) | |
| Free-Run Mode on External Trigger | ||
| Setting Date and Time (Free-Run Mode) on External Trigger | With the trigger setup, the time and date entered are not set until the trigger input has a falling edge | |
| SD/HD SDI Output Characteristics | ||
| Electrical | Single-ended unbalanced | |
| Mechanical | BNC connector | |
| Termination | 75 ohms | |
| HD/SD | HD and SD, user selectable | |
| Level (into 75 ohms) | 800 mV ±10% | |
| DC Offset | 0 V ±0.5 V | |
| Return Loss | >15 db to 270 MHz SD, to 1.5 GHz HD | |
| Composite Video Output | ||
| Electrical | Single-ended unbalanced | |
| Mechanical | BNC connector | |
| Termination | 75 ohms | |
| Format | NTSC/PAL-B with VITC and ATR, TLS 1080i60/1080i59.94 with VITC, TLS output (1080i50 / 1080sf24 / 1080sd23.98 / 1080p30 / 1080p29.97 / 1080p25 / 1080p24 / 1080p23.98 / 720p60 / 720p59.94 / 720p50) | |
| Level (into 75 ohms) | 1 V pk-pk NTSC/PAL, 0.6 V pk-pk TLS (SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M) | |
| Return Loss | >40 db to 6 MHz, >30 db to 35 Mhz | |
| Analog Audio Output | ||
| Frequency Response | ±0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | |
| Linearity | ±1.0 dB to -100 dB | |
| SNR | >100 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) | |
| Full-Scale Level | +12 dBu to +28 dBu connector: RJ-11 | |
| Connector | Wiedmuller PCB 6-pin terminal block | |
| AES Unbalanced | ||
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz | |
| Output Impedance | 75 ohms | |
| Output Connector | BNC | |
| Output Return Loss | >30 db to 6 MHz | |
| Output Signal Level | 1 V pk-pk (75 ohms terminated) | |
| 10 MHz Output | ||
| Termination | 50 ohms | |
| Mechanical | BNC | |
| Level | 13 dBm into 50 ohms (±2 dBm) | |
| DARS EIA/TIA-232-E LTC GPIO | ||
| Mechanical | Male high density, DB-26, breakout module provides easy access to individual functions. | |
| DARS Electrical | Single-ended, unbalanced | |
| DARS Mechanical | Pin 1 | |
| Impulse Drive Mechanical | Pins 12 and 24 | |
| Impulse Drive Electrical | Single-ended unbalanced | |
| Impulse Drive Format | 12 V pulses (300 m Sec) | |
| EIA/TIA-232-E Electrical | EIA-232 DTE | |
| EIA/TIA-232-E Mechanical | Pins 2-6, 8, 20, 22 per EIA-232 | |
| LTC Input (TCI) Electrical | Differential balanced | |
| LTC Input (TCI) Mechanical | Pins 14 (LTC+), 15 (LTC-), 16 (GND) | |
| LTC Input (TCI) Format | SMPTE/EBU LTC 24/25/30 drop/non-drop auto-sensing | |
| LTC Input (TCI) Impedance | Hi-Z (>30k ohms) or 600 ohms, selectable with switches | |
| LTC Input (TCI) Input Sensitivity | 500 mV pk-pk | |
| LTC Input (TCI) CM Range | ±10 V | |
| LTC Input (TCI) CMRR | 40 dB at 60 Hz | |
| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Electrical | Differential balanced | |
| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Mechanical (output 1) | Pins 17 (LTC+), 18 (LTC-), and 19 (GND)
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| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Mechanical (output 2) | Pins 9 (LTC), 10 (LTC), and 11 (GND)
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| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Format | SMPTE/EBU LTC 24/25/30 (frame per seconds) drop/non-drop support | |
| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Impedance | Low-Z (<25 ohms per side) or 600 ohms selectable with switches on break-out board | |
| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Level | 3.9 V pk-pk nominal into 1 k ohms (Low-Z output) | |
| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Level | 2.5 V pk-pk nominal into 1 k ohms (600 ohms output) | |
| Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Transition Time | 40 µs ±4 µs measured at 10% and 90% amplitude | |
| GPIO1 – Trigger Input Electrical | 5 V TTL-compatible HCT | |
| GPIO1 – Trigger Input Mechanical | Pin 21 | |
| GPIO1 – Trigger Input Impedance | 10 k ohms | |
| GPIO2 – Hz Output Electrical | 5 V TTL – compatible HCT | |
| GPIO2 – Hz Output Mechanical | Pin 23 | |
| PPS Input Mechanical | BNC Connector | |
| PPS Input Termination | 50 ohms | |
| PPS Input Level | TTL, Vih = 2.0 V min, Vil = 0.8 V max | |
| PPS Input Edge Transition | 20 ns max | |
| PPS Input Return Loss | >45 dB to 20 MHz | |
| Applicable Standards | ||
| Video and Audio Signal Quality | SMPTE 170M-1994, ITU-R BT.470-6, | |
| Standards | ITU-R BT.470.6, SMPTE 276M, AES-3, AES-3id, AES-17 SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 12M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 299M, SMPTE 309M, SMPTE 318B, AES-11, SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292 | |
| Power Requirements | ||
| Input Voltage Range | 90 VAC – 264 VAC | |
| Input Voltage Frequency | 50 Hz to 60 Hz | |
| Power Consumption (apparent power) | 72 W | |
| Brownout Requirements | Must return to normal operation. A complete reset and boot up cycle is allowable. | |
| Mechanical | ||
| Dimensions | Height: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) | |
| Width: 8.00 in. (20.32 cm) | ||
| Depth: 19.00 in. (48.26 cm) | ||
| Weight: 7 lbs (3.17 kg) | ||
| Environmental | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50° C | |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 65° C | |
| Humidity | 90% max. (non-condensing) | |
| Standard Accessories | VSG-410 Installation and Operation Handbook (on CD-ROM)
Navigator CD-ROM software trial (inc. Co-Pilot) Icon Series Soft Tools CD-ROM (Logo Creator) Breakout board Power cord and power supply | |
Ordering Information
| VSG-410 | Half-rack width video signal generator with genlock and HD/SD/Analog video and Embedded/AES/Analog audio outputs |
| VSG-410-RM | Optional rack mount for VSG-410 |
| OPTIONS | |
| GPS-3903 | GPS receiver and antenna, 110-240 VAC operation. Includes GPS receiver, antenna, AC power supply, RG-59 antenna cable (23m/75 ft) and RS-232 adapter cables for VSG-410, MTG-3901, CSD-3901, CSD-3902 |
| GPS-3904 | GPS Bullet Antenna and Receiver kit with 10 MHz and PPS output, for use with VSG-410, MTG-3901 and CSD-3902. Includes GPS receiver, antenna, AC power supply, RG-6 antenna cable (23m/75 ft), antenna connector TNC |
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
