TSG131A Multiformat Signal Generator Low cost test signal generator Tailored for service applications new photo R752 EBU N10 component levels keyline 34p4 wide to trim 10p0 tall ® ® Supports Betacam , MII , SVHS, Hi-8, GBR, and PAL formats Y, BY, RY, GBR, or YC, PAL and S TSG131A Multiformat Signal Generator. connector outputs Tektronix is the worldwide connectors and the standard High accuracy test signal generation leader supplying test equipment 4-pin S-connector. Two channels for the entire range of video and of 1 kHz audio tone are provided audio signal applications. Our on balanced XLR outputs. These Two channels of audio tone with video and audio test portfolio phase locked tones are easily channel one identification consists of signal processing, identified with the selectable ID generation, and measurement pulse in channel one. Compact and lightweight equipment for broadcast, cable, All this comes in a package size production, manufacturing, and small enough not to clutter the transmission applications. service bench. And for field The TSG131A is a low cost, servicing, the TSG131A fits multiformat test signal generator nicely in a briefcase with the rest tailored for the testing and of the necessary service tools. ® ® servicing of Betacam , MII , GBR, SVHS, Hi-8, PAL and TSG131A Test Signals monochrome 625/50 video Test Signal PAL & YC Y, B-Y, R-Y GBR Y, CTDM equipment. The 10-bit digital signal generation and internal 75% and 100% colour bars X X X X architecture allow generation of 75% and 100% Bars over Red X X signals with the accuracy and Pluge X stability until now available only Red, green, and blue fields X X in higher cost generators. Flat fields 0, 50, 100% X X X With the TSG131A, you get all Convergence Pattern X X the signals you need to test video Chroma noise X levels, linearity, frequency Linearity: response, phase response, clamp Step X Valid X Ramp X performance, chrominance noise, Mod ramp X picture monitor alignment, inter- Pulse & bar X X X channel timing, and more. Multiburst X X X For convenience in servicing Sweep X 60% X SVHS VCRs, the TSG131A pro- 50% vides the PAL and Y/C outputs Matrix X simultaneously, with the Y/C Channel timing (Bowtie) X X outputs available both from BNC The TSG131A is part of a growing line of flexible, low cost service equipment from Tektronix. For signal generation needs, consider the TSG111 for PAL systems or the TSG121 YC/PAL Generator for systems operating with PAL or Y/C formats. Composite signal monitoring requirements are handled by our 1711x and 1731 Waveform Monitors and 1721 Vectorscope. The 1761 Component/Composite Waveform/Vector Monitor fulfills the signal monitoring role for mixed component and composite facilities. Characteristics PAL, YC Test Signal Generator 5-Step Staircase — Amplitude: 700 mV. Luminance Amplitude Accuracy — ± 1%. Linearity Error: £ 1%. Chrominance Amplitude Accuracy Ramp/Modulated Ramp — (C Channel) — ± 1%. Luminance Amplitude: 700 mV. Chrominance-to-Luminance Gain — ± 1%. Chrominance Amplitude: 280.0 mV p-p. Differential Gain: 0.5% maximum. Chrominance-to-Luminance Delay —£10ns. Differential Phase: 0.7° maximum. Frequency Response — ± 2% to 5.8 MHz. Chroma Noise — SCH Phase Accuracy — 0° ± 5°. Luminance Pedestal: 350 mV. Line Blanking Interval — 12.0 µs ± 0.15 µs. Chroma Amplitude: 700 mV p-p. Chroma Phase: Red. Output Impedance — 75 W. Flat Fields — 0, 350, 700 mV. PAL, YC Test Signals Pluge Matrix — Colour Bars — 75% Bars; 100% Bars; 75% Pluge Levels: –14 mV and +14 mV. Bars/Red; 100% Bars/Red. Lum Ref Levels: 700 mV, 450 mV, 200 mV, and 110 mV. Convergence Pattern — 14 lines per field; 17 lines per horizontal. Bounce — Amplitude: 0 or 700 mV flat field. Red Field — Rate: Approx. 1 second high, 1 second low. Luminance Pedestal: 157.0 mV. Chrominance Amplitude: 663.8 mV p-p. Component Test Signal Generator Green Field — Amplitude — Luminance Pedestal: 308.2 mV. Accuracy: ± 1%. Chrominance Amplitude: 620.1 mV p-p. Channel to channel match: ± 0.5%; B-Y Blue Field — and R-Y relative to Y. Luminance Pedestal: 59.9 mV. Frequency Response — Chrominance Amplitude: 470.5 mV p-p. Y Channel: ± 2% to 5.8 MHz. Multiburst — B-Y, R-Y Channels: ± 2% to 3 MHz. White Reference Bar Amplitude: 420 mV p-p. Channel to channel timing match — Packet Amplitudes: 420 mV p-p. Within 5 ns; B-Y and R-Y relative to Y. Pedestal: 350 mV. Burst Frequencies: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 4.8, Sync Amplitude — 300 mV. and 5.8 MHz. Blanking Width — 12.0 µs 0.15 µs. Sweep — Output Impedance — 75 W. Frequency: 500 kHz to 6.5 MHz. Amplitude: 700 mV p-p. Reduced Sweep — Frequency: 500 kHz to 6.5 MHz. Amplitude: 420 mV p-p. Pulse & Bar with Window — 20T Modulated: 2000 ns ± 20 ns. Pulse HAD — Chroma Phase: 60.7°. Amplitude: 700 mV. 2T Pulse HAD: 200 ns ± 25 ns. White Bar Amplitude: 700 mV. Field Tilt: £ 0.5%. Line Tilt: <0.5%. Ringing: £ 1% peak. Betacam/MII Test Signals GBR Test Signals Colour Bars — Colour Bars — Y Channel — 75%: 525 mV with a 700 mV white 75%: 75% bars with a 700 mV white reference. reference. 100%: 700 mV with a 700 mV white 100%: 100% bars with a 700 mV white r e f e re n c e . reference. 10-Step Staircase — B-Y, R-Y Channels — Amplitude: 700 mV. 75%: ± 262.5 mV. Linearity: 1% relative step matching. 100%: ± 350 mV. Pulse & Bar with Window — Flat Fields — Amplitude: 0 mV, 350 mV, Window Timing: Lines 72 to 202. 700 mV. 2T Pulse HAD: 250 µs. Valid 5 Step — Bar Amplitude: 700 mV. Amplitude: 700 mV in each channel with Colour Fields — simultaneous offsetting signals in the other Red: 700 mV. two channels. Green: 700 mV. Linearity: 1% relative step matching. Blue: 700 mV. Pulse & Bar — Multiburst — Amplitude — Amplitude: 420 mV or 350 mV pedestal. Y Channel: 700 mV. White Flag: 420 mV. B-Y, R-Y Channels: ± 350 mV. Frequencies: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and Bar — 5.0 MHz. Risetime: 192.9 ns ± 20 ns. 100% Line Sweep — Tilt: £ 0.5%. Amplitude: 700 mV. Pulse — Frequency Range: 200 kHz to 5.5 MHz. HAD (T=100 ns): 2T, 3T, 5T, & 20T. Markers: 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 MHz. Ringing: £ 1% peak. Bowtie — Line Sweep — G Channel: 500 kHz. Amplitude — B Channel: 502 kHz. Y Channel: 420 mV p-p; 350 mV p-p. R Channel: 502 kHz. B-Y, R-Y Channels: 420 mV p-p; 350 mV p-p. Amplitudes: 350 mV. Frequency — Timing Markers: Eleven timing markers Y Channel: 200 kHz to 6 MHz. indicate 20 ns delay/advance between B-Y, R-Y Channels: 100 kHz to 3 MHz. channels. Two timing markers centered Markers — about center marker indicate 5 ns Y Channel: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 MHz. delay/advance between channels. B-Y, R-Y Channels: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3 MHz. Convergence — Amplitude: 525 mV. Bowtie — Pattern: 14H, 15V. Amplitude — Y Channel: 350 mV. Internal Reference B-Y, R-Y Channels: ± 175 mV. Frequency — Frequency — 4.43361875 MHz. Y Channel: 500 kHz. Stability Over Temperature — Within 10 Hz B-Y, R-Y Channels: 502 kHz. from 5°C to 35°C. Option 10: Within 5 Hz Timing Markers: Eleven timing markers from 5°C to 35°C. indicate 20 ns delay/advance between channels. Two timing markers centered Audio Tone Generator about center marker indicate 5 ns Frequency — 1 kHz. delay/advance between channels. Amplitude — 0 to +8 dBu into 600 W, or a CTDM Test Signals high impedance load. Bars — 75%, 100%. Distortion —£ 0.5% THD + noise. Flat Fields — Amplitude 0 mV, 350 mV, Click ID — Rate adjustable from 0.2 Hz 700 mV. to 4 Hz. GBR Test Signal Generator Power Source Amplitude — Mains — Accuracy: ± 1%. Voltage Range: 90-130 Vac; 180-250 Vac. Channel to Channel Match: ±0.5%. Frequency Range: 48-62 Hz. Frequency Response: ± 2% to 5 MHz. Power Consumption — 15 W typical. Channel to Channel Timing Match: Within 5 ns; B and R relative to Y. Sync Amplitude: 300 mV. Blanking Width: 12 µs ± 0.15 µs. Output Impedance: 75 W. PostScript Picture TSG 131A REAR PANEL TSG131A Rear Panel. Physical Environmental Dimensions — Temperature — Width: 205.7 mm (8.1 in). Operating: 0°C to +35°C Height: 43.4 mm (1.71 in). Nonoperating: –40°C to +65°C Depth: 381.0 mm (15.0 in). Weight — Net: 1.47 kg (3.25 lb). Shipping: 3.20 kg (7.06 lb). Ordering Options Information Option 01 — MII CTCM signals. Option 02 — Adds a dedicated black burst. T S G 1 3 1 A Option 03 — Sony PVW Series Service (Includes Special test signal set, black burst output, and TTL level color M u l t i f o rmat frame pulse output.) Signal G e n e r a t o r Option 04 — Panasonic MII Service (Includes Special test signal set and TTL level comp sync and frame pulse outputs.) Option 10 — ± 5 Hz internal reference. Option M2 — Remedial Service Support. Option M8 — Calibration Service. Optional Mounting Kits TVGF11A — Hardware to mount any two of TSG100 Series, ASG100 or VITS100 products in a one-rack unit high space. TVGF13 — Hardware to mount any two of TSG100 Series, ASG100 and VITS100 products side-by-side in a two-rack unit high space. TVGF14 — Hardware to mount any two of TSG100 Series, ASG100 and VITS100 products vertically in a one- half of a 1700F05 rack adapter. 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