Tektronix TSG-271 User Manual

Instruction Manual

TSG-271 PAL Television Generator

070-6304-02

Please check for change information
at the rear of this manual.

Copyright E T ektronix, Inc., 1989, All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. T ektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending.

Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published ma­terial. Specifications and price change privileges reserved. The following are
registered trademarks: TEKTRONIX and TEK.

For product related information, phone: 800-TEKWIDE (800-835-9433), ext.
TV.

For further information, contact: T ektronix, Inc., Corporate Offices, P.O. Box
1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000, U.S.A. Phone: [phone]; TLX:
192825; TWX: (910) 467–8708; Cable: TEKWSGT.

Warranty

Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix, at its
option either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before expiration of
the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsi­ble for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping
charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location
within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all
shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product;
b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connect to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage
or malfunction caused by the use of non–Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty
of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DIS­CLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU­LAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.

Contacting Tektronix

Product
Support

Service
Support

For other
information

To write us Tektronix, Inc.

For application-oriented questions about a Tektronix measure­ment product, call toll free in North America:
1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400)
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time

Or contact us by e-mail:
[e-mail]

For product support outside of North America, contact your
local Tektronix distributor or sales office.

Contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office. Or visit
our web site for a listing of worldwide service locations.

http://www.tektronix.com
In North America:

1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433)
An operator will direct your call.

P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077-0001

Table 3-13 3-15Certifications and Compliances

General Safety Summary

Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury

Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and

certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor

of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.

Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.

Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that
exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.

Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.

Use Proper Fuse. Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components

when power is present.
Wear Eye Protection. Wear eye protection if exposure to high-intensity rays or

laser radiation exists.

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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry .
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for

details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.

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General Safety Summary

Symbols and Terms

T erms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:

WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.

T erms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product:
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the

marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the

marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

Service Safety Summary

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service
Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service

procedures.
Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this

product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.

Disconnect Power. To avoid electric shock, switch off the instrument power, then
disconnect the power cord from the mains power.

Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may
exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and
disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing
components.

WARNING

High Voltage

Double

Insulated

Protective Ground

(Earth) Terminal

Not suitable for

connection to

the public telecom-

munications network

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To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections.

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