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TS12 Series of Portable and Rack-mount

NTSC Video and Audio Tone Test Signal Generators
with Character and Spoken Audio ID

 


16 message, 32 character ID


Signal excellence


5 MHz Line Sweep

The innovative TS12 offers up to 12 precision test signals, a dedicated black burst output, character and spoken audio source ID and stereo audio tone in a handheld or rack-mounted package. The NTSC test signals include SMPTE Color Bars, FCC Multiburst, Multipulse, 5 MHz Line Sweep, NTC-7 Composite and Combination plus many others. The character generator produces 16 battery-backed messages of 32 characters each. The balanced stereo audio generator provides 3 frequencies of tone with a right channel ID and a Lip-sync audio and video synchronizing signal. The rack-mounted TS12-RM also includes loop-through of external video and stereo audio, Automatic By-pass upon the loss of external video and insertion of a 16 character vertical interval ID into external video. The TS12 and will operate on AC with an external supply, external 6-20 VDC, and 4 AA cell batteries for up to 12 hours, allowing use anywhere. It is an essential tool for the television industry. All products are made in America and carry a 3 year warranty.

The TS12 and TS12-RM are ideal for testing Broadcast TV, Electronic News Gathering, Sporting Events, Cable TV, Telephone, Distance Learning, Teleconferencing, Satellite, Fiber Optics, CCTV and Production systems. An option is available to produce the full array of vertical interval test signals (VITS) which are fully compatible with the TektronixTM VM700ATM. The TS12 test signal generator will perform the necessary FCC CATV In-band, Differential Phase, Gain and Delay Tests meeting the requirements enforceable today and tomorrow.

Now available on a Grass ValleyTM Compatible Modular Plug-in Card
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TS12-10B

10 Bit Series of NTSC Test Signal Generators

  • 10 bit digital video test signal generation exceeding the RS-250C Short-haul specification.

  • 12 NTSC video test signal including 5 MHz Line Sweep, NTC-7 Composite, NTC-7 Combination, Multiburst, Multipulse and (SIN X)/X.

  • 95 to 100 IRE RAMP to measure Signal-to-Noise (S/N) and Signal-to-Quantizing Noise (S/Q) in digital video systems as recommended by ANSI standard T1Q1.5/91-205R2. Ideal for Digital Video Fiber Optics and DS-3 Telephone Compressed Video systems. Option -RAMP

  • 0 IRE, 50 IRE and 100 IRE FLAT FIELD to align CABLE TV Scrambling Equipment and to measure Modulator Deviation.

  • Vertical interval test signals (VITS), NTC-7 Composite and NTC-7 Combination, VM700ATM compatible. Option -VITS

  • Loop-through of external video and stereo audio.

  • Automatic By-pass of external video and stereo audio. When using the Automatic By-pass feature external video and
    stereo audio are looped through the device. If the external video is interrupted or lost, a video test signal, character ID and stereo tone are switched onto the line automatically. Option -AB

  • 16 message, field programmable character generator. Each message is 32 characters and is retained in a battery- backed RAM for up to 10 years. Option -M

  • Insertion of a vertical interval character ID into external video.

  • Stereo audio tone, 3 frequencies, XLR or quick release screw terminal connectors.

  • Lip-sync, audio and video synchronizing signal.

  • 2 outputs, test signal output and Black Burst output.

  • Automatically maintain and trouble shoot video and audio circuits to RS-250C specifications.

  • Ideal for Digital and Analog Fiber Optics, Distance Learning, Microwave, Cable TV, Broadcast TV and ENG.
    View more information on TS12-10B in PDF format here

    View TS12 and TS12-10B customer survey in PDF format here

    View TS12 user Report by KHAI TV in PDF format here

    View TS12 user Report by Robin Miller in PDF format here

     

    TS12-CARD

    Modular Plug-In NTSC Video and Audio Test Signal Generator

  • 16 NTSC Test Signals with 10 bit digital accuracy. Black Burst and Test Signal outputs.

  • High, Low and Medium APL with Bounce.

  • 32 Character Battery-Backed Video Identification.

  • 1KHz audio tone, +18 dBu.

  • Modular Plug-in design compatible with MULTIDYNETM UTIL-200 Tray and the GRASS VALLEYTM 8500 & 8800 trays.
    View more information on TS12-Card and AB-200 in PDF format here

     

    AB-200

     Modular, Four Channel, Video Automatic Bypass and Signal Change-over Switch

    Automatically monitor 4 video channels. If the video signal goes off the air or if the video circuit is inactive, an alternate video signal is switched onto the line automatically. The system uses sync recognition and is not fooled by white noise of off air signals. Ideal for Satellite, Microwave, Off-air Antenna and Cable TV Head-end applications. If you loose a video feed, automatically put up an emergency message or alternate video signal. Automatically test continuity and performance of video feeds. Switch a test signal and character ID onto the circuit when there is a problem or when it is not in use. The unit features front panel LED status indicators and high impedance loop-through input for the secondary or test signal input. The user can loop the secondary inputs of several cards together. The unit offers low loss switching using RF relays. Program video will loop-through upon power failure. The modular design is compatible with the MULTIDYNE UTIL-200 and the Grass 8500/8800/8900 trays.

    View more information on TS12-Card and AB-200 in PDF format here

    TS-8

    NTSC Test Signal and MTS Stereo Generator

  • 8 NTSC Video Test Signals
  • conforms to RS-170A Specifications
  • 8 bit digital video generation
  • RGB color bar output
  • H and V scope trigger output
  • Composite video and audio outputs RF audio/video output with front panel selection of Ch. 3 or 4
  • Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) and Second Audio Programming (SAP)

    View more information on TS-8 in PDF format here

    TEST SIGNAL GENERATOR SELECTOR GUIDE:
     

    TS12-RM

    TS12

    TS12-10B-RM

    TS12-10B

    TS8-MTS

    TS4-RM

    TS4

    TS12-CARD

    Video Generation

    8 bits, digital

    8 bits, digital

    10 bits, digital

    10 bits, digital

    8 bits, digital

    Digital/Analog

    Digital/Analog

    10 bits, digital

    # Video Test Signals

    12

    12

    12

    12

    8, RGB Bars, ch 3/4 RF output,

    SMPTE Color Bars & Black

    SMPTE Color Bars & Black

    16

    Black burst output

    Yes

    Yes (option)

    Yes

    Yes

    		  

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    FCC Cable Ready

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    		      

    Yes

    5 MHz Sweep

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    		      

    Yes

    (SIN X)/X

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    		      

    Yes

    Multipulse

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    		      

    Yes

    NTC-7 Comp. & Comb.

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    		    

    Yes

    Multiburst

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    		    

    Yes

    SMPTE Bars

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    95-100 RAMP 0-100 RAMP

    		    

    Yes (option)

    Yes (option)

    		      

    Yes

    Vertical Interval Test Signals VITS

    Yes (option)

    Yes (option)

    Yes

    Yes

    		      

    Yes

    Exceeds RS-250C Short-Haul

    		    

    Yes

    Yes

    		      

    Yes

    Character ID Gen. with Battery RAM

    16 messages, 32 characters

    16 messages, 32 characters

    16 messages, 32 characters

    16 messages, 32 characters

    		  

    16 messages, 32 characters

    1 messages, 32 characters

    1 message, 32 characters

    Vertical Interval ID, program video

    16 characters (option)

    		  

    16 characters (option)

    		    

    16 characters

    16 characters

    		  

    Spoken Audio Source ID

    up to 14 seconds (option)

    		  

    up to 14 seconds (option)

    		    

    up to 90 seconds

    up to 90 seconds

    		  

    # Frequencies of Audio Tone

    3, balanced, stereo

    3, balanced, stereo

    3, balanced, stereo

    3, balanced, stereo

    4, ch 3 & 4 RF output

    Left: 400 Hz & Right: 1 KHz

    Left: 400 Hz & Right: 1 KHz

    1K Hz, balanced, stereo

    MTS Stereo Tone & SAP

    		        

    Yes

    		      

    Lip-sync audio & video sync signal

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    		      

    Yes

    Loop-through video/stereo audio

    Yes

    		  

    Yes

    		    

    Yes

    Yes

    		  

    Automatic By-pass, video stereo audio

    Yes (option)

    		  

    Yes (option)

    		          

    Gen-lock

    		          

    Yes

    Yes

    		  

    Packaging

    Rack-mount, 1 RU

    Handheld

    Rack-mount 1 RU

    Handheld

    Rack-mount or Bench top

    Rack-mount, 1 RU

    Portable

    Modular plug-in card, Grass Valley compatible.

    Power Requirements

    115/230 VAC

    4 AA Cell Batteries, 6-20 VDC, 115 VAC

    115/230 VAC

    4 AA Cell Batteries, 6-20 VDC, 115 VAC

    115/230 VAC

    12 VDC, 115/230 VAC

    12 VDC, 115/230 VAC

    Plug-in for MULTIDYNE UTIL-200 or Grass Valley 8500 & 8800 trays

    Multidyne, Grass Valley, Tektronix, VM700A are registered trademarks of their respective holders.

    VLD-2

    Dual Video Loss Detector

    • Detects video loss using sync detection.
    • Detects extended periods of Black. Ideal for detecting an obstruction to camera lens.
    • Detects extended periods of White. Ideal for detecting a camera blinded by a bright light.
    • Supports 2 channels of video.
    • Loop-through inputs.
    • Back-porch clamping of input signal.
    • Adjustable threshold for detecting Black and White trip points.
    • Includes one alarm relay per channel.
    • Alarm signals are available on quick-release screw terminal.
    • Front panel LED alarm indicators.
    • Front panel alarm reset.
    • Operates from an external 12VDC wall-mount power supply.

    View more information on VLD-2 in PDF format here

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