Atec TS12-10B User Manual

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

• 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.

• 12 hour DC operations with 4 AA batteries, external 6-20 VDC or 115VAC with external wall-mount supply

for the TS12-10B only. 115 and 230 VAC operation for the TS12-10B-RM only.

• 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.

In the USA and Canada call 1-(800)-4TV-TEST

191 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY 11560-2132 USA
1-(800)-488-8378, (516)-671-7278, FAX [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Web Site: www.multidyne.com

VM700A is a registered trademark of Tektronix Inc.

TS12-10B STANDARD TEST SIGNAL SET

12 Transmission and Alignment Test Signals: SMPTE Color Bars,
Cross Hatch, Red Field, (SIN X)/X, NTC-7 Composite, Gated Pulse
and Bar, Modulated Stair Step, 5 MHz Line Sweep, NTC-7
Combination, Multipulse, FCC Multiburst and a matrix of Color Bars,
Multiburst and NTC-7 Composite.

TS12-10B-RM STANDARD TEST SIGNAL SET

12 Transmission and Alignment Test Signals: SMPTE Color Bars,
Cross Hatch, Red Field, FCC Multiburst, NTC-7 Combination, NTC-7
Composite, 5 MHz Line Sweep, Multipulse, Modulated Stair Step,
Black Burst, (SIN X)/X and a matrix of Color Bars, Multiburst and
NTC-7 Composite. TS12-10B and TS12-10B-RM Rear View

SPECIFICATIONS

Conforms to the RS-170A specification.

Exceeds the RS-250C Short-haul specification.

Video output impedance .............................................................................75 Ohms

Differential gain...........................................................................................< +/- 0.25 %

Differential phase........................................................................................< +/- 0.25 degrees

Chrominance to luminance gain .................................................................< +/- 0.25 %

Chrominance to luminance delay................................................................< +/- 2.5 n sec.

Luminance amplitude accuracy ..................................................................< +/- 0.25 %

Frequency response to 5 MHz....................................................................< +/- 0.25 %

Ringing........................................................................................................< +/- 0.5 %

Tilt................................................................................................................< +/- 0.1 %

Signal to noise.............................................................................................< -84 dB

Vertical interval test signals (VITS).............................................................NTC-7 Composite Line 18 Fields 1,2;

NTC-7 Combination Line 17 Field 1

Character generator, user-programmable..................................................32 characters, 16 messages.

Character generator message retention.....................................................up to 10 years, lithium battery-backed RAM

Vertical interval character ID.......................................................................16 character insertion into ext. video.

Automatic by-pass, loss of video detection.................................................sync recognition

Audio output impedance, balanced.............................................................50 Ohms

Tone frequency...........................................................................................400 Hz, 1 KHz, 8 KHz

Audio output level, adjustable.....................................................................-60 dBu to +10 dBu

Right audio channel ID................................................................................0.5 Hz click

Distortion.....................................................................................................< 0.05%

DC input voltage range, TS12-10B only .....................................................6 - 20 VDC

Power dissipation........................................................................................1.2 Watts, max.

Battery operation, 4 AA batteries, TS12-10B only......................................up to 12 hours

AC operation, TS12-10B only.....................................................................wall-mount AC supply, included

AC operation, TS12-10B-RM only ..............................................................115 or 230 VAC

Dimensions, TS12-10B...............................................................................6 7/8" x 5 3/4" x 1 3/4"

Dimensions, TS12-10B-RM ........................................................................8" x 19" x 1 3/4"

Ordering Information:

• Model TS12-10B Handheld 10 Bit NTSC Test Signal Generator with 12 NTSC video test signals, 16 message
user-programmable character generator, black burst output and 3 frequencies of stereo audio tone.

• Model TS12-10B-RM Rack-mounted 10 Bit NTSC Test Signal Generator with 12 NTSC video test signals, black
burst output and 3 frequencies of stereo audio tone.

• Options: -AB Automatic By-pass with loop-through of external video and stereo audio, TS12-10B-RM only.

-M 16 message, user-programmable, character generator with vertical interval character ID of external video, TS12-

10B-RM only, -VITS Vertical Interval Test Signals. -RAMP 95 to 100 IRE RAMP Test Signal. -STAIR 5 Step
Staircase.

In the USA and Canada call 1-(800)-4TV-TEST

191 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY 11560-2132 USA
1-(800)-488-8378, (516)-671-7278, FAX [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Web Site: www.multidyne.com