VSG 410

MODEL
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 black burst video outputs.
General navigation is performed via front panel controls, but can also be controlled
remotely using 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 black burst 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
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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
Back Modules
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
1V p-p +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
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)
1V p-p NTSC/PAL, 0.6V p-p TLS (SMPTE 274M)
Return Loss
40 dB to 10 MHz
10 MHz Input (10 MHz)

Termination
50 ohms
Mechanical
BNC connector
Level
2V p-p 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)
GPS-3902 (Coleman CTI-SV8-TAIP)
GPS-3903 (Coleman CTISV12-TAIP)
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
With the trigger setup, the time and date entered are not set until
External Trigger
the trigger input has a falling edge
SD/HD SDI Output Characteristics

Electrical
Mechanical
BNC connector
Termination
75 ohms
HD/SD
HD and SD, user selectable
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
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)
1V p-p NTSC/PAL, 0.6V p-p 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 p-p (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
Impulse Drive Format
12 V pulses (300m 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 p-p
LTC Input (TCI) CM Range
10V
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
Pins 17 (LTC+), 18 (LTC-), and 19 (GND)
1)
Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Mechanical (output
Pins 9 (LTC), 10 (LTC), and 11 (GND)
2)
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
3.9V p-p nominal into 1k ohms (Low-Z output)
Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Level
2.5V p-p nominal into 1k ohms (600 ohms output)
Output 1 and 2 (TC1, TC2) Transition Time
40s 4s measured at 10% and 90% amplitude
GPIO1 Trigger Input Electrical
5V TTL-compatible HCT
GPIO1 Trigger Input Mechanical
Pin 21
GPIO1 Trigger Input Impedance
10k ohms
GPIO2 Hz Output Electrical
5V TTL compatible HCT
GPIO2 Hz Output Mechanical
Pin 23
PPS Input Mechanical
BNC Connector
PPS Input Termination
50 ohms
PPS Input Level
TTL, Vih = 2.0V min, Vil = 0.8V 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-309M, SMPTE-276M,
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)
72W
Brownout Requirements
Must return to normal operation. A complete reset and boot up

cycle is allowable.
Mechanical
Dimensions
Height: 1.75" (4.45 cm)

Width: 8.00" (20.32 cm)
Depth: 19.00 (48.26 cm)

Weight: 7 lbs. (3.17 kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
+0 to +50C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +65C
Humidity
90% maximum (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
1/2 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
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Advanced Media Technologies, Inc. 3150 SW 15th Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
(888) 293-5856 (954) 427-5711 Fax (954) 427-9688

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MODEL

Loop through NTSC/PAL with VITC and ATR, or Tri-Level Sync

1V p-p +6 dB/-6 dB TLS

6 ppm (NTSC Fsc 21 Hz,

Video Output (Black Out)

NTSC/PAL-B/PAL-M Black Burst with

Level (into 75 ohms)

1V p-p NTSC/PAL, 0.6V p-p TLS (SMPTE 274M)

10 MHz Input (10 MHz)

10/100Base-T Ethernet (Ethernet)

Supported GPS Devices

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-1600 (Trimble Thunderbolt)

RS-232 (TSIP), PPS on BNC, 10M

CSD and TCC

Baud Rate CSD

Baud Rate TCC

Free-Run Mode on External Trigger

the trigger input has a falling edge

SD/HD SDI Output Characteristics

HD and SD, user selectable

Level (into 75 ohms)

>15 db to 270 MHz SD, to 1.5 GHz HD

Composite Video Output

NTSC/PAL-B with VITC and ATR, TLS 1080i60/1080i59.94 with

Level (into 75 ohms)

1V p-p NTSC/PAL, 0.6V p-p TLS (SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M)

>40 db to 6 MHz, >30 db to 35 Mhz

Analog Audio Output

0.1 dB (20 Hz 20 kHz)

>100 dB (20 Hz 20 kHz)

+12 dBu to +28 dBu connector: RJ-11

Wiedmuller PCB 6-pin terminal block

Output Return Loss

Output Signal Level

1 V p-p (75 ohms terminated)

13 dBm into 50 ohms ( 2 dBm)

DARS EIA/TIA-232-E LTC GPIO

Male high density, DB-26, breakout module provides easy access

Impulse Drive Mechanical

Impulse Drive Electrical

Impulse Drive Format

12 V pulses (300m Sec)

Pins 2-6, 8, 20, 22 per EIA-232

LTC Input (TCI) Electrical

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