Getting started
This section contains the following informationtogetyoustartedusingthe
TG8000 generator:
Product description
List of instrument accessories and options
Initial product inspection procedure
Installation instructions (mainframe and modules)
Functional check procedures
Product description
The TG8000 Multiformat Test Signal Generator is a m
ultiformat TV signal
generator platform supporting both analog and digital video standards. The
TG8000 consists of a mainframe and up to four plug-in modules. The modules
are either signal generators or they provide special functions, such as genlock
capability.
Key features
The TG8000 and the available modules provide the following features:
Simultaneous generation of HDTV/SDTV synchronization signals and test
signals in a variety of formats
Modular architecture with up to four generators or special function modules
Analog genlock function dealing with NTSC or PAL black burst signal,
HDTV trilevel sync signal, and CW signals (AGL7)
Synchronization with the GPS and/or GLONASS timing signal (GPS7)
Timecode generator with VITC (GPS7 and BG7), with LTC (GPS7), and with
ATC (HDVG7) when a GPS7 module is installed
Timecode generator with ATC (HD3G7 and SDI7) with or without a
GPS7 module
Dual link SDI generator and converter (HDLG7)
3Gb/sSDIvideogenerator(HD3G7andSDI7withOption3G)
3 Gb/s SDI video converter (HD3G7)
Independent setting of amplitudes, frequencies, and audio clicks of 16 channel
embedded audio signal (DVG7 and HDVG7)
Independent setting of amplitudes, frequencies, and audio clicks of embedded
audio signal (up to 32 channels) (HD3G7 and SDI7)
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