TG8000 Datasheet

The TG8000 is a precision multiformat analog and digital signal generation platform, designed for sync pulse and timecode generation in broadcasting applications and reference test signal generation in video equipment testing applications.

Key features

• Multiformat analog and digital test signal generation
• Ideal channel configuration and performance to support reference generator needs
• Modular configurable platform
• Stay GenLock™ – Unique, robust Genlock mode provides stable synchronization signals for digital and traditional broadcast facilities

Applications

• Sync pulse generator and test signal generator for post production and broadcast facilities
• Test signal generator for research and development
• Equipment design and maintenance

TG8000 mainframe

The TG8000 mainframe is a modular system, accommodating up to four user-changeable generator modules and one power supply module in a full-width 1RU form factor. A total of 6 ¹different modules are available for the TG8000, covering a wide range of interfaces and functions such as GPS/⁠GLONASS synchronization and genlock, SD/HD/3G-SDI test signal generation, composite and analog test signal generation, and audio test signal generation.

The TG8000 mainframe has a high-precision oscillator for master operation, or for stable holdover operation when the genlock or GPS/⁠GLONASS reference is interrupted. A 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet interface provides connectivity to the local network for remote operation, test pattern download, and an NTP server (when the GPS7 module is present). A General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) interface is available to recall one of seven user-configured presets and to report system alarms. The front-panel USB port can be used to easily download user-created test patterns and system preset information, and can be used for system upgrades.

 

 

¹There are 12 different modules that will operate in the TG8000 mainframe. The ATG7, AVG7, AWVG7, DVG7, HDLG7, and HDVG7 modules are no longer available but are still fully functional with the latest version of TG8000 firmware.

AGL7 Analog Genlock Module

The AGL7 Analog Genlock Module adds the capacity to lock to a variety of signals, which makes the TG8000 an ideal solution as the master house reference or slave reference for broadcast and production/post-production applications. Three black outputs are available and are selectable for HDTV tri-level or NTSC or PAL. Additionally, the AGL7 can lock to a variety of formats to include NTSC/PAL black and HDTV tri-level as well as 1, 3.58, 4.43, 5, and 10 MHz CW.

When the AGL7 is configured for Stay GenLock™ mode, a momentary loss of synchronization at the genlock reference input will not cause a disturbance in the TG8000 test signal and black outputs. When the genlock signal is reapplied, the AGL7 will gradually reacquire lock, causing little disruption to devices synchronized to the TG8000 reference.

 

AGL7 Analog Genlock Module

 

GPS7 GPS Synchronization and Time Code Module

The GPS7 GPS Synchronization and Time Code Module includes an integrated GPS/GLONASS receiver which can serve as the system timing reference. Synchronization to the GPS and/or GLONASS timing signals ensures long-term stability, and video frame alignment between independent systems.

The GPS/GLONASS RF coaxial signal input is available with 3.3 V or 5 V DC power output for the GPS/GLONASS antenna enabling the user to select from a variety of antennas available on the market. The GPS7 also includes a genlock input with VITC reader, enabling user-selectable configuration of the TG8000 as the master reference or as a slave to another master, depending on the dynamic requirements of each production.

The GPS7 module will maintain system timing by Stay GenLock™ technology even during periods of GPS/GLONASS signal loss or genlock signal loss. Three black outputs are available and are selectable for HDTV tri-level, NTSC, or PAL. Time code source can be selectable to the time-of-day (with user-selectable offsets) from GPS/GLONASS receiver, internal source, VITC on the reference input, LTC input, or to a "program time" counter for elapsed-time time code.

The Daylight Savings Time (DST) adjustment could be scheduled as a recurring event based on calendar rules. Time code is available as VITC on black outputs (GPS7, BG7 – hardware V1.2 or above), as Ancillary Time Code (ATC) (HD3G7, SDI7), from four independent LTC outputs (GPS7), and as a response to time requests on a Network Time Protocol (NTP version 3.0) Server.

 

GPS7 GPS Synchronization and Time Code Module

 

AG7 Audio Generator Module

The AG7 Audio Generator Module provides eight channels (4 AES/EBU pairs) of audio signal generation. The module also provides two channels (1 AES/EBU pair) of silence as well as a 48 kHz word clock output.

 

AG7 Audio Generator Module

 

BG7 Analog Black Generator Module

The BG7 Analog Black Generator Module provides four independently selectable outputs. The module supports NTSC and PAL black burst as well as HDTV tri-level sync. With Option CB, two of the outputs can also generate various analog NTSC and PAL color bar test signals.

 

BG7 Analog Black Generator Module

 

HD3G7 HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module

The HD3G7 HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module is a test signal generator that provides two outputs of a HD/3G-SDI video test signal. 720-line formats and 1080-line formats described in SMPTE standards are supported for both Level A and Level B mapping structures, including 4:4:4 and/or 12-bit sampling, Y'C'bC'r, R'G'B', or XYZ color space, and 2K digital cinema formats. The 2×SMPTE 292M HD-SDI format used by some 3D TV applications is also supported.

The HD3G7 can generate up to 32 channels of 24-bit 48 kHz embedded audio, with independently set frequency and amplitude for each channel. The HD3G7 also has the ability to generate other types of ancillary data, such as video payload identifier, ancillary time code, and user-defined packets.

The HD3G7 includes a wide variety of standard test signals, including SMPTE color bars, pathological test patterns, and a programmable moving zone plate pattern, and it also has the ability to up-convert an input 1.485 Gb/s HD-SDI signal to a 3G output. The module has a clock/frame trigger output that can be used to synchronize the output with an oscilloscope.

 

HD3G7 HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module

 

SDI7 SD/HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module

The SDI7 SD/HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module provides two independent channels of SD/HD/3G-SDI video test signal generation in a variety of formats with separate test and test/black signal generation per channel (3G-SDI signal generation is optionally available).

The SDI7 can generate up to 32 channels of 24-bit 48 kHz embedded audio, with independently set frequency and amplitude for each channel. Option DBT extends the audio functionality by generating these test tones in Dolby E format. Various Dolby E audio frame start locations can be set to test the error handling ability of the signal processing equipment in the signal path. Embedded Dolby E metadata are also included in the Dolby E test stream. Supported Dolby E program configurations include mono, stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound audio. The SDI7 also has the ability to generate other types of ancillary data, such as video payload identifier, ancillary time code, and user-defined packets.

The SDI7 includes a wide variety of standard test signals, including SMPTE color bars, pathological test patterns, and a programmable moving zone plate pattern, and it also has the ability to generate full frame test signals created by the user. AV timing signal generation, when used in conjunction with a waveform monitor, can be used to ensure that audio and video are synchronized through a video path.

Circle, multi-language text, and color logo overlays may be applied to the generated test signals to check aspect ratio, identify streams, or apply station logos. The SDI7 has a clock/frame trigger output that can be used to trigger an oscilloscope to be synchronous with the video output.

 

SDI7 SD/HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module

 

AGL7 Analog Genlock Module specifications

Input connector

BNC ×2, passive loopthrough

Input impedance

75 Ω

Input signal

NTSC/PAL black burst or HDTV tri-level sync (720p, 1080i)

Amplitude range

Standard ±6 dB

S/N ratio

>40 dB

SCH phase

0 ±40°

Return loss

≥30 dB at 5 MHz to 30 MHz

Burst lock / sync lock stability

±3 dB amplitude change: <1 ns

Jitter with burst lock

<0.5°

Jitter with sync lock

<1 ns

CW input

Input connector

BNC ×1, internally terminated

Input impedance

75 Ω

Input signal

CW (continuous wave)

Amplitude

2 V (1 to 2.25) V_p-p

Frequency

NTSC/PAL FSC, 1/5/10 MHz

Return loss

>30 dB to 30 MHz

CW lock stability

Over the amplitude range

<1 ns

Jitter

<1 ns (typical 1°) with CW input S/N >50 dB

Genlock

Genlock time adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the color frame

Resolution

<0.5° of NTSC/PAL subcarrier

1 ns with tri-level sync input

Color framing

Keeps accuracy even with ±45° SCH error of input reference input

Reference outputs

Outputsignal

Black 1 

NTSC/PAL black burst output

Black 2, 3 

NTSC/PAL black burst output or tri-level HDTV sync

Output format

Combination of the following:

1.

NTSC/PAL black burst ×3 (one black burst is independent, two black burst are distributed outputs)

2.

NTSC/PAL black burst ×2, HDTV tri-level sync ×1 (all three outputs are independent)

3.

NTSC/PAL black burst ×1, HDTV tri-level sync ×2 (HDTV tri-level are distributed from the same source)

Output impedance

75 Ω

Return loss

>30 dB to 30 MHz

NTSC/PAL black burst output

Output standards

EBU N14, SMPTE RP154

PAL-M and PAL-N are not supported

Amplitude accuracy

Standard black burst ±2%

Burst frequency

NTSC/PAL FSC ±1 Hz

SCH phase

< ±5°

Timing adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the color frame

Resolution

<0.5° of NTSC/PAL subcarrier

HDTV tri-level sync output

Standards

SMPTE 240M, 274M, 296M, RP211

Formats

1080i/50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

1080psF/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz

720p/59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

Amplitude accuracy

Standard HDTV tri-level ±2%

Timing adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the frame

Resolution

<1 ns

AG7 Audio Generator Module specifications

Standards

ANSI S4.40 (AES3), AES3-ID

Output channels

8 channels (4 AES/EBU pairs)

Output impedance

75 Ω, unbalanced

Output connector

BNC ×4 

Output amplitude

1 V ±0.2 V

Frequency (Hz)

50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 500, 600, 750, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 1600, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3200, 4000, 4800, 5000, 6000, 8000, 9600, 10000, 12000, 15000, 16000, 20000 

Level

–60 to 0 dBFS, 1 dB step

Sampling frequency

48 kHz (lock on video signal)

Quantization

Linear PCM, 20 or 24 bits (2's complement)

Transfer coding

Bi-phase mark

Silence output

Standards

ANSI S4.40 (AES3), AES3-ID

Channel

2 channels (1 AES/EBU pair)

Output impedance

75 Ω, unbalanced

Output connector

BNC ×1 

Output amplitude

1 ±0.2 V

Frequency, level

No signal

Sampling frequency

48 kHz (lock on video signal)

Quantization

Linear PCM, 20 or 24 s (2's complement)

Transfer coding

Bi-phase mark

Word clock output

Output connector

BNC ×1 

Output level

CMOS compatible

Frequency

48 kHz

BG7 Analog Black Generator Module specifications

Output connector

BNC ×4 

Output impedance

75 Ω

Output formats

NTSC/PAL black burst or HDTV tri-level sync, each output independently selectable

PAL-M and PAL-N are not supported

With Option CB, NTSC/PAL test signals are available on outputs 3 and 4 

Return loss

≥30 dB to 30 MHz

Jitter

≤1 ns

NTSC/PAL black burst output

Output standards

EBU N14, SMPTE RP 154, RP318M-B

Time code

Optional VITC insertion (if GPS7 module is present)

Required hardware

V1.2 or above

Line

One or two lines, user selectable

Source

Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or program (elapsed) time counter

Amplitude accuracy

Standard black burst ±2%

SCH phase

< ±5°

Timing adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the color frame

Resolution

Clock resolution 18.5 ns (1/54 μs)

HDTV tri-level sync output

Standards

SMPTE 240M, 274M, 296M, RP211

Formats

1080i/50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

1080psF/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz

720p/50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

Amplitude accuracy

Standard HDTV tri-level ±2%

Timing adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the frame

Resolution

Clock resolution 13.5 ns (1/74.25 μs)

Analog test signal (Option CB)

NTSC and NTSC no setup format

100% Color Bars, 75% Color Bars, SMPTE Color Bars, 40% Flat Field, SNG Color Bars, Monitor Setup Matrix, 10 Field ID

PAL format

100% Color Bars, 75% Color Bars, 100% Color Bars over Red, 75% Color Bars over Red, 40% Flat Field, SNG Color Bars, 4-level Pluge, Monitor Setup Matrix

Luminance amplitude accuracy

±1% (video at 100%)

Chroma amplitude accuracy

±2%

GPS7 GPS Synchronization and Time Code Module specifications

Type

L1 frequency (GPS - 1575.42 MHz, GLONASS - 1602.00 MHz), C/A Code, 32 channels

Time accuracy

Within 150 ns to GPS/GLONASS/UTC

Acquisition time

2 minutes on boot up with warm oven, good satellite signal, and known position

Time of day

User-selectable time zone and DST offset adjustment

GPS/GLONASS antenna input

Connector

BNC

Input impedance

50 Ω, internally terminated

DC antenna power output voltage

3.3 V or 5 V at nominal load

Fault protection

Short-circuit/open detection and protection

Return loss

8 dB at 1575 MHz

Reference input

Input connector

BNC, terminated, shared with BLACK 1 output

Input impedance

75 Ω

Input signal

NTSC/PAL black burst or HDTV tri-level sync

Amplitude range

Standard –6 dB to +8 dB

S/N ratio

>40 dB

SCH phase

0 ±40°

Return loss

≥30 dB at 300 kHz to 10 MHz

Burst lock / sync lock stability

±3 dB amplitude change: <1 ns

Jitter with burst lock

<0.5°

Jitter with sync lock

<1 ns

Genlock

Genlock time adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the color frame

Resolution

<0.5° of NTSC/PAL subcarrier

1 ns with tri-level sync input

Color framing

Keeps accuracy even with ±45° SCH error of input reference input

Time reference

VITC reader for NTSC/PAL black burst input signal

Analog signal outputs

Output connector

BNC ×3 

Output impedance

75 Ω

Output formats

NTSC/PAL black burst or HDTV tri-level sync, each output independently selectable

PAL-M and PAL-N are not supported

Black output 3 can be configured as a 10 MHz continuous wave output

Return loss

≥30 dB to 30 MHz

Black burst output

Output standards

EBU N14, SMPTE RP 154, RP318M-B

Time code

Optional VITC insertion

Line

One or two lines, user selectable

Source

Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or program (elapsed) time counter

Amplitude accuracy

Standard black burst ±2%

SCH phase

< ±5°

Timing adjustment

Each output is independent

Range

Anywhere in the color frame

Resolution

Clock resolution 18.5 ns (1/54 μs)

HDTV tri-level sync output

Standards

SMPTE 240M, 274M, 296M, RP211

Formats

1080i/50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

1080psF/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz

720p/59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

Amplitude accuracy

Standard HDTV tri-level ±2%

Timing adjustment

Each output is independent

Range

Anywhere in the color frame

Resolution

Clock resolution 13.5 ns (1/74.25 µs)

LTC input

LTC input

LTC1 can be configured as an input, a time-of-day source, or an output

Formats

23.98, 24, 25, 30 fps drop-frame as per SMPTE 12M

Timing to video

Compliant with SMPTE 12M and continues to operate over at least 90% of possible timing range

Signal voltage range

0.5 to 10 V_p-p differential, 1 to 5 V_p-p single ended

Noise tolerance

–30 dB SNR RMS white noise with 10 kHz BW to the p-p signal level, or –10 dB SNR for 5 MHz white noise

Hum tolerance

0 dB hum-to-signal ratio

Error immunity

100 consecutive frames with consistent time code must be detected for time to be considered valid

Input impedance

Nominal 600 Ω differential, 300 Ω single ended

LTC output

Outputs

4 independent

Connector

Available through D-sub 15-pin connector; optional break-out cable to XLR connectors available

Formats

24 fps (24 Hz or 23.98 Hz), 25 fps, 30 fps, 30 fps drop-frame as per SMPTE 12M

Source

Time-of-day with adjustable offset, or program (elapsed) time counter

Output amplitude

5 V ±10%; adjustable from 0.5 V to 5 V in 0.5 V steps

Network time protocol

Mode

Server only, using Ethernet interface on the TG8000 mainframe

Standard

NTPv3 for IPv4, per RFC 2030 

General Purpose Interface (GPI)

Connector

Available through D-sub 15-pin connector; optional break-out cable to BNC connectors available

Outputs

Two, user-selectable to assert when GPS/GLONASS synchronization is lost, GPS/GLONASS signal falls below threshold, or elapsed time value reaches set value

In Genlock mode, user-selectable to assert on loss-of-lock or near loss-of-lock

Output level

0.5-5 V

Input

One, user-selectable to signal GPS/GLONASS reacquisition or restart timer

Input level

0.8-2.4 V

HD3G7 HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module specifications

Test signals

100%/75%/SMPTE (EG1, EG432-1, RP219) Color Bars, 0%/50%/100% Flat field, Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow 100% Field, Ramp, Limit Ramp, Valid Ramp, Shallow Ramp Matrix, 5/10 Step Staircase, Checkerboard, Clean Aperture, Convergence, Black-White Step Scale, Black-Dark Gray Step Scale, Pluge and Luma Reference, Production Aperture, Window, SMPTE 303M Color Reference, ChromaDuMonde, 2T Pulse and Bar, Color Pulses, Equalizer Test, PLL Test, SDI Matrix, Co-siting Pulse, Parametric Moving Zone Plate

(More test signals are available on the TG8000 SW Library and Documentation DVD.)

HD-SDI converter

Input 1080 line HD-SDI signal up-converted to output 3G-SDI signal

Standards

SMPTE 12M-2, 272M, 274M, 291M, 292M, 296M, 299M, 352M, 424M, 425M-AB

Bit rate

2.97 Gb/s, 2.97/1.001 Gb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s

Output formats

720p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080i/50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080psF/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

2048×1080p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

2048×1080psF/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

Sampling formats

4:2:2 Y'C'bC'r, 4:2:2 Y’Cb’Cr’+A, 4:4:4 Y’Cb’Cr’, 4:4:4 Y'C'bC'r+A, 4:4:4 G’B’R’, 4:4:4 G'B'R'+A, 4:4:4 X'Y'Z'

Word size

10 or 12 bits

3G-SDI mapping formats

Level A, Level B, 2x HD in Level B

Alpha channel

Same as Y/G channel or Flat Field (0% to 100% in 10% steps)

Payload identifier

Per SMPTE 352M

Time code

Optional ATC-LTC and/or ATC-VITC insertion

Source

Time-of-day with adjustable offset (if GPS7 module is present), or program (elapsed) time counter

Ancillary data

User programmable

Content

DID, SDID, DC, UDW (255), CS. Automatically calculate checksum and/or parity, or manual override

Location

Line number, sample offset, luma/chroma channel, virtual link

Mode

Continuous insertion or single packet

Output impedance

75 Ω

Output amplitude

800 mV_p-p ±3%

Overshoot

≤5% (typical)

Rise/fall time

≤135 ps (20-80%)

DC offset (AC coupling)

0 V ±0.5 V (typical)

Jitter

≤67 ps (typical) (3 Gb, alignment)

≤80 ps (typical) (3 Gb, timing)

Timing adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the frame

Resolution

One clock cycle at the Y, G, or X pixel rate

Return loss

≥15 dB from 5 MHz to 2.5 GHz

≥10 dB from 2.5 GHz to 3 GHz

Embedded audio signal

Active channels

1-32 channels

Sample frequency

48 kHz

Digital coding

24 bits

Signal alignment

Asynchronous and Synchronous (no frame #), Synchronous (frame #)

Audio tone

10.0 Hz to 20000.0 Hz, 0.5 Hz resolution

Level

–60 to 0 dBFS, 1 dB steps

Trigger output

Output format

148.5 MHz clock, frame pulse, or line pulse

Output impedance

50 Ω

Output amplitude

720 mV_p-p ±10%

Return loss

≥15 dB from 10 MHz to 300 MHz

SDI7 SD/HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module specifications

Test signals

100%/75%/SMPTE (EG1, EG432-1, RP219) Color Bars, 0%/50%/100% Flat field, Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow 100% Field, Ramp, Limit Ramp, Valid Ramp, Shallow Ramp Matrix, 5/10 Step Staircase, Multiburst, Checkerboard, Clean Aperture, Convergence, Black-White Step Scale, Black-Dark Gray Step Scale, Pluge and Luma Reference, Production Aperture, Window, SMPTE 303M Color Reference, ChromaDuMonde, 2T Pulse and Bar, Color Pulses, Equalizer Test, PLL Test, SDI Matrix, Co-siting Pulse, Parametric Moving Zone Plate

(More test signals are available on the TG8000 SW Library and Documentation DVD.)

Standards

SMPTE 12M-2, 259M, 272M, 274M, 291M, 292M, 296M, 299M, 352M, 424M, 425M-AB

Bit rate

2.97 Gb/s, 2.97/1.001 Gb/s, 1.485 Gb/s, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s, 270 Mb/s

Output formats

525i/59.94 Hz

625i/50 Hz

720p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080i/50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz

1080psF/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

2048×1080p/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

2048×1080psF/23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 29.97 Hz, 30 Hz

Sampling formats

4:2:2 Y'C'bC'r, 4:2:2 Y’Cb’Cr’+A, 4:4:4 Y’Cb’Cr’, 4:4:4 Y'C'bC'r+A, 4:4:4 G’B’R’, 4:4:4 G'B'R'+A, 4:4:4 X'Y'Z'

Word size

10 or 12 bits

3G-SDI mapping formats

Level A, Level B, 2x HD in Level B

Alpha channel

Same as Y/G channel or Flat Field (0% to 100% in 10% steps)

Payload identifier

Per SMPTE 352M

Time code

Optional ATC-LTC and/or ATC-VITC insertion

Source

Time-of-day with adjustable offset (if GPS7 module is present), or program (elapsed) time counter

Ancillary data

User programmable

Content

DID, SDID, DC, UDW (255), CS. Automatically calculate checksum and/or parity, or manual override

Location

Line number, sample offset, luma/chroma channel, virtual link

Mode

Continuous insertion or single packet

Full frame picture

Up to 1920×1080 (.bmp file)

Logo

Up to 1920×1080 (.bmp file)

Text

A preinstalled TrueType font is provided for Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic characters; users may provide their own TrueType font to support other characters

Output impedance

75 Ω

Output amplitude

800 mV_p-p ±3%

Overshoot

≤1% (typical)

Rise/fall time

HD, 3G

≤70 ps (typical) (20-80%)

SD

≤700 ps (typical) (20-80%)

DC offset (AC coupling)

0 V ±0.5 V (typical)

Jitter

HD, 3G

≤50 ps (typical) (alignment)

≤80 ps (typical) (timing)

SD

≤200 ps (typical) (alignment)

≤200 ps (typical) (timing)

Timing adjustment

Range

Anywhere in the frame

Resolution

One clock cycle at the Y, G, or X pixel rate

Return loss

≥15 dB from 5 MHz to 2.5 GHz (typical)

≥10 dB from 2.5 GHz to 3 GHz (typical)

Embedded audio signal

Active channels

32 channels (3G-B)

16 channels (SD, HD, 3G-A)

Sample frequency

48 kHz

Digital coding

24 bits (HD, 3G)

20 bits (SD)

Signal alignment

Asynchronous and Synchronous (no frame #)

Synchronous (frame #)

Audio tone

10.0 Hz to 20000.0 Hz, 0.5 Hz resolution

Level

–60 to 0 dBFS, 1 dB steps

Trigger output

Output formats

System Clock, Pixel Clock, Line Rate Pulse, Field/Frame Rate Pulse

Output impedance

50 Ω

Output amplitude

520 mV_p-p ±10%

Return loss

≥15 dB from 10 MHz to 300 MHz (typical)

TG8000 mainframe specifications

 

Mainframe

Frequency accuracy

Internal mode

±110 × 10^-9 over 1-year calibration interval

Typically ±10 × 10^-9just after adjustment

Over temperature

±2 × 10^-9 for ±5 °C variation

±10 × 10^-9for 0 to 50 °C

Frequency drift

< ±100 × 10^-9 per year for internal and stay current frequency / stay genlock modes at constant temperature

Genlock range

±50 × 10^-6

Number of slots for modules

4 

Power supply slot

1 

Communication

USB 2.0 on front panel

1000/100/10BASE-T on power supply module

GPIO interface for preset recall input, alarm output on power supply module

Physical characteristics

Dimensions

Height

44 mm (1.7 in.)

Width

483 mm (19 in.)

Length

559 mm (21.5 in.)

Weight (net)

6 kg (13 lb.)

Environmental

Power consumption

135 W (max)

Temperature

0 to +50 °C

Altitude

4500 m (15,000 ft.)

Source voltage

100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Ordering information

Models

TG8000

Multiformat Video Generator

(mainframe; up to four modules can be installed in the mainframe at a time)

 

Standard accessories:

–   TG8000 User Manual (part number 071-3036-XX)

–   TG8000 SW Library and Documentation CD (part number 063-4440-XX)

–   Rackmount Rails Kit (part number 351-1137-XX)

–   Rackmount Slides and Rails Kit Instructions (part number 071-2746-XX)

NOTE: Please specify a power cord option when ordering.

 

Module installation limitations:

–   Only one AGL7 or GPS7 module may be installed in one TG8000 mainframe.

–   No more than two HDVG7, HD3G7, or AWVG7 modules, in any combination, may be installed in one TG8000 mainframe.¹

 

AGL7

Analog Genlock Module

AG7

Audio Generator Module

BG7

Analog Black Generator Module

Option CB: Add NTSC/PAL color bar. Option must be added at time of order; option cannot be added later.

GPS7

GPS Synchronization and Time Code Module. Includes a GPS/GLONASS capable receiver.

HD3G7

HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module

SDI7

SD/HD/3G-SDI Test Signal Generator Module

Option 3G: Add 3G-SDI support.

Option DBT: Add embedded Dolby E audio test signal generation capability.

SPG8000ANT

GPS/GLONASS rooftop antenna (5.0 VDC, 1588 MHz range signals, F connector) for receiving GPS and/or GLONASS satellite signals. The antenna works with the integrated internal GPS/GLONASS receiver of a GPS7 GPS Synchronization and Time Code Module.

¹The AWVG7 and HDVG7 modules are no longer available but are still fully functional with the latest version of TG8000 firmware.

Instrument options

Common options for all models

Opt. 88 

Module installation ¹

Opt. D1

Calibration data report in English/Japanese

¹Applies to mainframe and all modules.

Power plug options

All power cords include a lock mechanism except as otherwise noted.

Opt. A0

North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)

Opt. A1

Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)

Opt. A2

United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)

Opt. A3

Australia power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)

Opt. A5

Switzerland power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)

Opt. A6

Japan power plug (100 V, 50/60 Hz)

Opt. A10

China power plug (50 Hz)

Opt. 11

India power plug (50 Hz) – No lock mechanism

Opt. 12

Brazil power plug (60 Hz) – No lock mechanism

Opt. A99

No power cord

Service options

Opt. C3

Calibration Service 3 Years

Opt. C5

Calibration Service 5 Years

Opt. D1

Calibration Data Report

Opt. D3

Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)

Opt. D5

Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)

Opt. G3

Complete Care 3 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration, and more)

Opt. G5

Complete Care 5 Years (includes loaner, scheduled calibration, and more)

Opt. R3

Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)

Opt. R5

Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)

TG8UP field upgrades

Field upgrades for the TG8000 generator.

Opt. PW

Replacement power supply module for the TG8000 mainframe

SDI7UP field upgrades

Field upgrades for the SDI7 module.

Opt. 3G

Add 3G-SDI support.

Opt. DBT

Add embedded Dolby E audio test signal generation capability.

 

Optional accessories

Blank panel for empty module slot

Order part number 614-1051-XX

DSUB-to-XLR adapter cable for the GPS7 module

Order part number 012-1717-XX

Warranty

1 year parts and labor.