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Form 080/01

User Manual

TSG 95 Pathfindert PAL/NTSC Signal Generator

070-8916-06

www.tektronix.com

pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.

Printed in the U.S.A. T ektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville, OR 97070–1000 TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of T ektronix, Inc.

WARRANTY

Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this 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 the 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 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 connection 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 IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ 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.

Table of Contents

Warranty iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Figures viii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Tables x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Safety Summary xi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Started 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplying Power 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the TSG 95 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keypad and Display Conventions 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Definitions 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preliminary Settings 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choose the Video Standard/Signal Set 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Set the Battery T ype 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enable (Disable) Auto Power Down 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other Settings 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Basics 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Your TSG95 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outputting T est Signals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outputting Audio T ones 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting the Audio Frequency 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the Audio T one Level (Amplitude) 11. . . . . . . . . . . .

Inserting Channel–ID Clicks in the Audio 11. . . . . . . . . . . .

Inserting ID Messages 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Editing ID Messages 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Positioning ID Messages 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving ID Messages 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recalling ID Messages 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting up an ID Cycle 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving (Storing) Presets 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recalling Presets 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reference 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Utility Menu 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating/Editing the User Signal Set 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Calibration Submenu 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix A: Characteristics 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety Standard Compliance 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EMI Compliance 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specification T ables 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PAL Waveform Diagrams 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NTSC Waveform Diagrams 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NTSC JAPAN (No Setup) Waveform Diagrams 67. . . . . . . . . .

Appendix B: Replaceable Parts 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix C: User Service 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Hints 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The BATTERY LOW Message 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Low Battery Shutdown 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preventive Maintenance 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List of Figures

Figure 1: PAL 75% Color Bars 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2: PAL 100% Color Bars 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3: PAL 75% Red and Red Field 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4: PAL 100% Red 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5: PAL Convergence (vertical lines) 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 6: PAL Convergence (horizontal lines) 45. . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 7: PAL Pluge 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 8: PAL Green Field 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 9: PAL Safe Area 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 10: PAL Blue Field 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 11: PAL 100% Flat Field and Bounce (High) 48. . . . . . .

Figure 12: PAL 50% Flat Field 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 13: PAL 0% Flat Field and Bounce (Low) 49. . . . . . . . .

Figure 14: PAL Multiburst 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 15: PAL Reduced Sweep 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 16: PAL 5-Step (Gray Scale) 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 17: PAL Modulated 5-Step 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 18: PAL Matrix Signal — CCIR 17 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 19: PAL Matrix Signal — CCIR Line 330 52. . . . . . . . .

Figure 20: PAL Matrix Signal — CCIR Line 331 52. . . . . . . . .

Figure 21: PAL Matrix Signal — CCIR 18 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 22: PAL Matrix Signal — Sin(x)/x 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 23: PAL Matrix Signal — 15 kHz Square Wave 54. . . . .

Figure 24: PAL Matrix Signal — Shallow Ramp 54. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 25: PAL Matrix Signal — UK ITS 1 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 26: PAL Matrix Signal — UK ITS 2 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 27: NTSC 75% Color Bars 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 28: NTSC Convergence Components 56. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 29: SMPTE (NTSC) Color Bar Components 57. . . . . . .

Figure 30: NTSC Safe Area Signal Components 58. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 31: NTSC Red Field 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 32: NTSC 30 IRE and 50 IRE Flat Fields 60. . . . . . . . . .

Figure 33: NTSC 100 IRE Flat Field, Field Square Wave, and

Bounce (High) 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 34: NTSC Black Burst 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 35: NTSC 5-Step Staircase (Gray Scale) 62. . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 36: NTSC Multiburst 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 37: NTC7 (NTSC) Composite 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 38: NTC7 (NTSC) Combination 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 39: FCC (NTSC) Composite 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 40: NTSC Cable Multiburst 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 41: NTSC Cable Sweep 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 42: NTSC SIN(X)/X 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 43: NTSC Matrix 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 44: NTSC 0 IRE No Burst 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 45: NTSC Bounce (Low) 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 46: SMPTE (NTSC) Color Bars, No Setup 67. . . . . . . . .

Figure 47: NTSC 75% Color Bars, No Setup 68. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 48: NTSC Red Field, No Setup 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 49: NTSC Black Burst, No Setup 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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List of Tables

Table 1: TSG 95 Video Test Signals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T able 2: General PAL Test Signal Characteristics 28. . . . . . . . .

T able 3: Individual PAL Test Signal Characteristics 30. . . . . . .

T able 4: PAL Vertical Interval Test Signals (VITS) 32. . . . . . . .

T able 5: General NTSC Test Signal Characteristics 33. . . . . . .

T able 6: Individual NTSC Test Signal Characteristics 35. . . . .

T able 7: NTSC JAPAN Test Signal Characteristics 39. . . . . . . .

Table 8: NTSC and NTSC JAPAN VITS 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T able 9: Character Identification 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T able 10: Audio Tone 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T able 11: Power Supply 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T able 12: Physical Characteristics 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T able 13: Environmental Characteristics 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General Safety Summary

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

Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury

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.

The common terminal is at ground potential. Do not connect the common terminal to elevated voltages.

Replace Batteries Properly . Replace batteries only with the proper type and rating specified.

Recharge Batteries Properly . Recharge batteries for the recommended charge cycle only.

Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this product.

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.

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.

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Safety Terms and Symbols

Terms 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.

Terms 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. These symbols may appear on the product:

CAUTION

Refer to Manual

Double

Insulated

Battery Recycling

This product contains a Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery, which must be recycled or disposed of properly. For the location of a local battery recycler in the U.S. or Canada, please contact:

RBRC (800) BATTERY Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. (800) 227-7379 P.O. Box 141870 www .rbrc.com Gainesville, Florida 32614

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Getting Started

Please read the following statements before using your new TSG 95 Pathfinder, then see the rest of the section for tips on supplying power, making preliminary settings, and connecting the instrument.

WARNING. Install or replace batteries only with the instrument switched OFF and the AC adapter disconnected. Electrical shock or equipment damage can result.

CAUTION. Do not attempt to operate the TSG 95 with an improper AC adapter. Damage to the instrument can result.

For best results, use the AC adapter supplied with the instrument. If the supplied adapter is incorrect for the local AC power supply, contact your nearest T ektronix representative.

The adapter voltage must be 9 to 15 VDC with an open-circuit voltage less than 18 VDC; the adapter connector must have the negative (–) polarity contact in the center.

NOTE. Internal batteries are recommended when using an external power adapter. A loose adapter connector can cause the loss of some user settings and unexpected results the next time the instrument is powered on.

The battery type, disposable or rechargeable, must be selected using through the Utility menu (see page 6). Failure to select the proper battery type can result in damage to the batteries and product.

Replace the batteries only with standard AA batteries (1.2–1.5 V, nominal), or the T ektronix rechargeable battery pack listed on page 69.

For more information, please contact your nearest T ektronix representative or field office. In the United States and Canada, you can also call the T ektronix information number, 1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433), between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific time.

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Supplying Power

The TSG 95 is DC powered. You may power it with the standard AC adapter, the optional 9.6 V NiCad battery pack, eight standard AA batteries, or a “BP” type battery pack with the correct voltage and polarity. The external DC power connector is on the left side of the instrument.

T o install AA batteries or the battery pack, open the battery compartment of the TSG 95 by pressing down on the cover and sliding it in the direction of the inscribed arrow, as shown above. When the cover tabs line up with the slots in the case, lift the cover away from the instrument. Install batteries in alternating directions as indicated by the graphic molded into the “floor” of the battery compartment. If using the optional battery pack, take the time to identify both contacts and install the pack properly.

When selecting a power source for your TSG 95, please remember: H Attempting to use an improper AC adapter can damage the

instrument. See the Caution statement on the previous page.

H There is no need to remove the optional NiCad battery pack for

recharging. The TSG 95 will “trickle charge” the battery pack whenever the standard AC adapter is used. Recharging the battery pack fully can take up to 16 hours. Note that charging

will occur only if the adapter supplies at least 12V; make sure that the adapter you use is appropriate for the local AC supply.

H AA batteries are not included with the instrument; obtain them

locally . Rechargeable AA batteries may be used, but they will NOT be recharged automatically by the AC adapter. To recharge

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AA batteries, remove them from the instrument and use an appropriate battery charger. For safety , read and follow the battery charger instructions. Do NOT attempt to recharge standard alkaline batteries.

H After a minute with no key-press, the TSG 95 will automatically

switch to lock out mode (as if you had pressed the Lock Out key); the display back light will shut off to conserve battery charge. When you want to resume keypad input, press Lock Out to exit lock out mode.

H T o guard against battery discharge if you forget to turn the

TSG 95 off after use, enable Auto Power Down through the Utility menu (see page 6).

H The TSG 95 can sense low battery voltage. It will warn you when

the charge is sufficient for approximately ten more minutes of operation. The instrument will shut itself down when the battery voltage becomes too low for reliable operation. For proper function of these features, the Battery T ype must be set correctly in the Utility menu.. Please see “Setting the Battery T ype,” which follows.

The ON key toggles instrument power On and Off.

Connecting the TSG95

Connect the Pathfinder to your equipment as you would any television test signal generator. Use 75W coaxial cable (for video) and be sure that the signal path is properly terminated.

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3

Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = POS (+)

Pin 3 = NEG (–)

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You may wish to confirm proper operation of your TSG95—and gain familiarity with it—by first connecting it directly to a video or waveform monitor.

A performance verification procedure, which some users may require for acceptance testing, is included in the optional TSG 95 service manual (T ek p/n 070-8917-0x). To order a service manual, please contact your nearest T ektronix representative or field office.

Keypad and Display Conventions

Please see the Instruction card (p/n 070-8915-00) supplied with your TSG 95 for a “tour” of the keypad and an explanation of the display symbols. For your convenience, the following panels are taken from the card.

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Definitions

There are two phrases used in this manual that deserve a little explanation. We at Tektronix sincerely hope that these explanations do not confuse you further.

Signal Set— The group of signals that can be selected through the TSG 95 keypad at a given time. In the preprogrammed signal sets, all of the signals are the same video standard. You may create a “User” signal set, however, that contains both PAL and NTSC signals assigned to the letter keys of your choice, for easy selection.

Tone Level— One of four predefined audio output amplitudes that may be selected through the T one menu. The levels (1 through 4) are “named” –10, 0, +4, and +8 dBu and calibrated to those amplitudes when the TSG 95 is manufactured. Qualified personnel, with the appropriate equipment, can rename and readjust the levels between –10 and +10 dBu. See page 24 for more discussion; see the Service manual for instructions.

Preliminary Settings

Once the Pathfinder is up and running, you should choose some settings depending on how you’ll be using the instrument. These settings are made through the Utility menu. Invoke the Utility menu by holding Lock Out down while pressing the ON key, then follow these directions to set the Video Standard and Battery Type, and enable Auto Power Down (if desired).

Getting Started

Choose the Video Standard/Signal Set

1. Use the Y and B keys to scroll to the SELECT STNDRD menu item.

2. Select, with the A and " keys, the signal standard or “signal set” that is appropriate to your application. The choices are: PAL; NTSC; NTSC JAPAN, which includes NTSC signals with 0% setup; and USER SIG SET, the user-configurable signal set that can contain up to 26 signals of your choice—see page 20 for more information.

3. When the name of the desired signal set is displayed, continue to the Battery T ype, or press any rectangular key to exit the Utility menu and return to normal operation.

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Set the Battery T ype

1. While still in the Utility menu, use the Y and B keys to scroll to

2. T oggle to the selection that matches the type of battery you have

3. When the correct battery type is displayed, continue to Auto

Enable (Disable) Auto Power Down

“Auto Power Down” will switch the instrument off when ten minutes have passed without a key press. Enable this feature when you are using battery power and operating in an environment in which unplanned shutdown of the TSG 95 is permissible.

the BATTERY TYPE item.

installed in your TSG 95 by pressing either

A or ". The choices

are “rechargeable” and “disposable.” Select rechargeable when using NiCad AA cells or the optional battery pack; choose disposable when you are using common Alkaline AA batteries, which cannot be recharged.

Power Down, or press any rectangular key to exit the Utility menu and return to normal operation.

1. While still in the Utility menu, use the the AUTO PWR DOWN item.

2. Disable/enable Auto Power Down by pressing either new state will be in effect when you return to normal operation. Enabled Auto Power Down is indicated by a “rotating line” symbol in the upper-right corner of the Pathfinder display.

3. Use the Y and B keys to access other Utility menu items, or press any rectangular key to exit the menu and resume normal operation.

Other Settings

There are other, less important TSG95 settings that are configured through the Utility menu and its Calibration submenu. See “The Utility Menu,” beginning on page 17 for more information.

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Y and B keys to scroll to

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Operating Basics

T o begin using the instrument as quickly as possible, see “Using your TSG 95,” below . For even more information on selected topics, turn to the Reference section of this manual, beginning on page 17.

Using Your TSG95

Here’s what you can do with your TSG95. Instructions for each use begin on the indicated page.

H Output either PAL or NTSC video test signals (page 9). You

can configure the instrument to generate: h PAL signals

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h NTSC signals h “NTSC JAPAN” signals that have 0 IRE (as opposed to 7.5

h A “User Signal Set” that can contain selections from all three

See page 5 in the Getting Started section for information on choosing a video standard/signal set. Directions for creating (or editing) your own User signal set begin on page 20.

H Generate audio tones (page 10). You may:

h Choose one of 13 discrete “factory” frequencies, or select a

h Designate three “User Frequencies” in the same range

h Select a factory-calibrated audio output level of –10, 0, +4, or

IRE, used in North America) setup

lists, as well as VITS and non–VITS versions of the same signal (permitting you to choose VITS without entering the Utility menu). If you want, the User signal set can even include both PAL and NTSC signals.

frequency sweep that sweeps repeatedly from 50 Hz to 20 kHz (page 10)

(page 23) and later output one of these frequencies

+8 dBu (page 11)

h Recalibrate the audio output to permit selection of any whole

dB level between –10 and –3 dBu, or 0 through +10 dBu (qualified service technicians only —page 24)

h Include channel-ID “clicks” in the audio output (page 11)

H Add an ID message to the video signal (pages 11), edit it (page

12), and place it in the vertical interval or position it where desired in the active video (page 12)

H Store up to eight ID messages for later use (page 13) H Create a sequence of (up to four) stored ID messages that will

cycle continuously in the output (page 14)

H Save all the current instrument settings as a “Preset” for later

recall (page 15)

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Outputting T est Signals

1. Connect the TSG 95 to your system and make the appropriate preliminary settings as described in the Getting Started section of this manual.

2. Switch the instrument on or return to normal operation by pressing either the Bars or Other Signals key. By default, the instrument “powers up” with the settings that were in effect when it was last switched off.

3. Select the desired test signal one of four ways: h Press the Bars key repeatedly to select among the available

color bars signals. The signal will be output as soon as the name is displayed on the TSG 95 LCD.

h Press the Other Signals key repeatedly to select among the

“non-bars” signals. Again, the signal will be output as soon as its name is displayed on the LCD.

h Use the

Y and B keys to scroll through the full list of signals

until you get to the desired signal.

h Press the appropriate letter key (A through U) to “direct-se-

lect” the signal. The available signals and their corresponding keys are listed in T able 1, below.

Table 1: TSG95 V ideo Test Signals

PAL

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Signal Set

75% Bars 100% Bars 75% Bars/Red 100% Bars/Red Convergence Pluge Safe Area Green Field Blue Field Red Field

NTSC

БББББ

Signal Set

SMPTE Bars 75% Bars Convergence Safe Area Red Field 50 IRE Flat Field 100 IRE Flat Field Black Burst 5-Step Multiburst

NTSC JAPAN

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Signal Set

SMPTE Bars* 75% Bars* SNG Bars* Convergence Safe Area Red Field* 50 IRE Flat Field 100 IRE Flat Field Black Burst* 5-Step

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Table 1: TSG95 V ideo Test Signals (Cont.)

PAL Signal Set

100% Flat Field 50% Flat Field 0% Flat Field Multiburst 60% Sweep 5-Step Mod. 5-Step Matrix Field Square Wave Bounce —

* These signals differ from those in the NTSC signal set.

NTSC Signal Set

NTC7 Composite NTC7 Combination FCC Composite Cable Multiburst Cable Sweep SIN X/X Matrix 0 IRE, no Burst Field Square Wave Bounce —

NTSC JAPAN Signal Set

Multiburst NTC7 Composite NTC7 Combination FCC Composite Cable Multiburst Cable Sweep SIN X/X Matrix* 0 IRE, no Burst Field Square Wave Bounce

Key

K L M N O P Q R S T U

Outputting Audio T ones

H T oggle the audio output On/Off by pressing the Tone On/Off key.

Selecting the Audio Frequency

1. Enter the T one menu (press Shift, then Tone On/Off). The first menu item is TONE FREQ.

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2. Use the A and " keys to select the desired frequency. The choices are:

50, 63, 125, 250, and 400 Hz; 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12.5, 16, and 20 kHz; USER1, USER2, USER3; and SWEEP 50–20K (a 50 Hz–20 kHz sweep)

You may specify the USER# frequencies through the Utility/Calibration menu; see page 23. (Note that there is no default value for USER3; therefore, the USER3 choice will not appear in a new—or reset—instrument.)

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You can pause a sweep at any of its 27 frequency steps (listed in T able 10 in the Characteristics section) by pressing Enter when in the TONE FREQ menu item and SWEEP 50–20K is selected. The message SWEEP PAUSED will appear on the display. You may find this capability useful for checking a problem noticed at a particular frequency while sweeping. Press Enter a second time to resume the frequency sweep.

3. T one frequencies are in effect as soon as they are indicated on the display. Scroll down to other Audio menu items with the

B key,

or exit the menu by pressing any rectangular key.

Setting the Audio T one Level (Amplitude)

1. In the Audio menu, use the B or Y key to reach the TONE LEVEL item.

2. Use the A and " keys to select the desired level. When manufactured, the four TSG 95 tone levels are designated as –10, 0, +4, and +8 dBu and calibrated to those amplitudes. Qualified technicians may rename and recalibrate the tone levels to any integer value in the ranges of –10 to –3 dBu and 0 to +10 dBu. See page 24 for more information; see the optional Service manual for instructions.

3. The new tone level will be in effect immediately. Scroll to other Audio menu items with the pressing any rectangular key.

Inserting Channel–ID Clicks in the Audio

When click is enabled, the instrument will insert a single click into channel 1, and a double click into channel 2.

1. In the Audio menu, use the

2. Use the A and " keys to toggle the ID clicks On/Off.

3. Scroll to other Audio menu items with the B or Y key , or exit the menu by pressing any rectangular key.

Inserting ID Messages

H T oggle the ID message or cycle on and off by pressing the ID

key. The status of the ID—on, off, or cyc (cycle)—is

On/Off

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B or Y key, or exit the menu by

B or Y key to reach the CLICK item.

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indicated on the second line of the TSG 95 display , as shown in the next illustration.

Editing ID Messages

In the TSG 95, only the current ID message may be edited. The “current” message is the ID that will appear in the output if ID=on. (The current ID will not appear in the output when ID=off, and may not appear in the output if ID=cyc, but it can still be edited and saved in either case.)

1. Press

2. Use the arrow keys to position the blinking underline cursor and

3. Press Enter or one of the rectangular keys to terminate the ID edit;

ID Edit. The current ID message will appear on the LCD.

enter text with the alphanumeric keys.

the new ID will become the current ID. If ID=on, the new ID will be inserted into the video output. Note that if a stored ID or preset is recalled before new current ID is saved (see “Saving ID Messages,” page 13), the changes will be overwritten and lost.

Positioning ID Messages

The current ID can be positioned within the safe area of active video, or the first line can be placed in the vertical interval.

1. Press Shift, then ID Edit. The LCD will look something like this:

2. Change the horizontal (H) position with the A / " keys and the vertical (V) position with the Y / B keys.

The H position can range from ØØ (left edge of safe area) to 69–3n, where n is the number (1–16) of the right-most character position occupied by the message. Note that, when editing a short message (n<16) that has been placed as far to the right as pos-

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sible, the end character positions will be occupied by

symbols. You will not be able to put characters in those positions until the message is repositioned to the left.

The V setting can range from ØØ (top of safe area) to 41 (bottom). The vertical interval is indicated by V=vert; it is one

Y

key-press above V=ØØ. Only the first ID message line will fit into the vertical interval.

3. When the ID message is in the desired position, press any rectangular key to resume normal operation. Note that the position of an ID message is part of its definition. You must save the ID message (see below) to save its new location. If a stored ID or preset is recalled before the current ID (in its new location) is saved, the new location will be lost.

Saving ID Messages

The contents and position of the current ID can be stored in one of eight ID# locations for later recall or inclusion in an ID cycle.

1. Press Shift, then Recall. The display will change to resemble this illustration:

The first line of the current message will occupy the bottom half of the display. You may scroll between the first and second lines of the message with the B and Y keys.

2. Use the A and " keys to select the ID# location (1 through 8) in which the current message is to be stored. Note that the previous contents of that location will be overwritten.

3. When the desired storage number is displayed, press Enter to save the message; press any rectangular key to abort the operation and return the instrument to normal operation.

Recall the message later with the

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Recalling ID Messages

1. Press the Recall key.

2. Use the A and " keys to select one of the ID message numbers, ID# 1 through ID# 8. The first line of the message will appear on the second display line; press the the message. For example, if the saved ID# 1 is “TEKTRONIX TSG95 PAL/NTSC,” the display will first look like this:

Pressing the B key will change it to this:

Note that an empty character position will show as a black space in the video, while the symbol indicates a “Blank.” Underlying video will show through a Blank.

B key to see the second line of

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3. Press Enter to recall the ID message.

4. Press any rectangular key to exit the Recall menu and resume normal operation.

Setting up an ID Cycle

An ID cycle is a sequence of up to four stored ID messages. Once you set up a cycle, it will be inserted in the video output if: ID is toggled On with the ID On/Off key, and the ID CYCLE item of the ID menu is set to “on.” When those two conditions are met, the TSG 95 display will indicate ID=cyc during normal operation.

1. Edit and save the ID messages that you want to cycle (see “Editing ID messages,” page 12). Note the numbers of the IDs, and the order in which they should appear.

2. Enter the ID menu by pressing Shift, then ID On/Off.

3. Press

B twice to reach the CYCLE SETUP item, then press Enter.

The display will resemble the following illustration.

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4. Use the A / " keys to move the underline cursor to one of the four sequence “time intervals.” The IDs will appear in the order that their numbers appear—from left to right—on the display.

5. Use the Y / B keys to select the number of the ID to appear during each interval. Choose the hyphen (it’s below #1) to eliminate the interval. If you want a blank interval (that is, a time gap between ID messages), you must create an all-blank ID to put in that interval.

6. When the correct ID numbers occupy all four time interval positions, press a rectangular key to exit the ID menu. The cycle sequence information will be written to the instrument’s memory.

Note that the TSG 95 “remembers” the ID#, not the actual message. Therefore, if you save a new message as ID# 1, the new message will appear the next time an ID cycle comes to a time interval in which ID# 1 is displayed.

7. To set the duration of each cycle time interval, re-enter the ID menu (by pressing reach the CYCLE TIME menu item. Use the horizontal arrow keys to select the duration between one and nine seconds.

8. To insert the ID cycle instead of the current ID, scroll up the ID menu to the ID CYCLE (on/off) selection. Press the selection. The cycle will appear in the picture if toggled on with the ID On/Off key.

Saving (Storing) Presets

1. Press Shift and then Recall.

2. Scroll through the “STORE ID” (#1 through #8) and “STO PRESET” (#1 through #4) locations with the A / " keys. The first line of the current ID will be displayed on the second line of the LCD.

3. When the desired storage number is displayed, press Enter to save the current instrument settings. Remember that storing the current

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Shift, then ID On/Off), then press the B key to

A or " to toggle

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settings will overwrite the contents of the selected PRESET# location.

4. Press any rectangular key to exit the Store function. A preset includes most of the instrument settings in effect when the

preset is saved.. The settings not stored in a preset are: Standard/signal set; auto power down status; user tone frequencies; and battery type. While the current tone level (one of four possible; see page 5) becomes part of the preset, its name and actual amplitude—both set through the Calibration menu—are not.

Note also that while the current ID is saved, the particular messages used in a saved cycle are not stored. Thus, if the cycle stored with a preset “remembers” to display ID# 4 (for example), the latest message in ID# 4 will appear whenever that preset is recalled. Remember, editing an ID message can have an affect on what you get when you recall a preset.

Recalling Presets

1. Press Recall.

2. Scroll through the “RECALL ID” (#1 through #8) and “RCL PRESET” (#1 through #4) locations with the A / " keys. The first line of the preset’s “current” ID message will occupy the bottom line of the display; use the B key to see the second line.

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3. When the desired storage number is displayed, press Enter to recall the preset. The video and audio output of the TSG 95 will return to the signal and tone that was selected when the preset was stored.

4. Press any rectangular key to exit the Recall menu.

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Reference

This section discusses several aspects of the TSG 95 that are manipulated or configured through the Utility menu. Important topics that are not discussed elsewhere in this manual include:

H Editing the User signal set, page 20 H Selecting User tone frequencies, page 23 H Audio T one Level CAUTIONs, page 24 H Factory Reset, page 26

The Utility Menu

To enter the Utility menu, hold the Lock Out button down while pressing the ON button. T o exit the Utility menu and resume normal operation, press any of the rectangular buttons at the top of the keypad, or scroll to the EXIT MENU item and press

The Utility menu items are listed below. Use the up (Y) and down (B) arrow keys to scroll up and down the list. Note that there are two submenus: Calibration (CALIB) and Diagnostic (DIAGN). These submenus are discussed in separate sections, below.

Enter.

Y B

  

 A"

1. Standard/Signal Set select; use the A or " key to select the desired set of signals. The choices are: PAL, NTSC, NTSC JAPAN (which includes NTSC signals with 0% Setup), and USER SIG SET .

Y B

   

 

2. This item permits construction or editing of a custom “User Signal Set” that can contain up to 26 signals chosen from a list of all the signals that the TSG 95 can generate. Thus you can create a User signal set that has both PAL and NTSC signals. Or you can

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make a signal set that contains only the signals that you use regularly and “bind” them to letter keys that are easy for you to remember. For example, you can assign the Bounce signal to Matrix without VITS to M, a Matrix with VITS to N, and the Red Field to

R. (Note that control of VITS insertion through the next

Utility menu item is disabled when the User signal set is active.) Instructions for editing the Use signal set—with a list of all

available signals—begin on page 20.

Y B

3 VITS SIGNALS

VITS SIGNALS A"

3. VITS (Vertical Interval Test Signals); use the A or " key to toggle between VITS SIGNALS and NO VITS SIGS. When VITS SIGNALS is selected, the listed signals will include VITS (see T ables 4 and 8 in the Characteristics section) whenever they are output.. This utility is disabled when the User signal set is selected.

Signals that can include VITS

PAL 100% FLD PAL 50% FLD PAL 0% FIELD PAL MATRIX NTSC 100 IRE NTSC 50 IRE NTSC BLK BRST NTSC MATRIX JPN 100 IRE JPN 50 IRE JPN BLCK BRST JPN MATRIX

B, a

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Y B

4 AUTO POWR DOWN

disable A"

4. Auto power down; use the left (A ) or right (") arrow key to toggle between enabled and disabled.

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The Auto Power Down function shuts the TSG 95 off to conserve battery charge when there has been no key press for approximately 10 minutes. The Auto Power Down symbol (a rotating line) appears in the upper-right corner of the display when the function is enabled.

Y

5 BATTERY TYPE

B

disposable A"

5. Battery type; use the A or " key to toggle between disposable (Alkaline AA cells) or rechargeable (NiCad cells or the optional battery pack). For best results when operating the TSG 95 under battery power, this setting must match the installed type of battery.

Y B

6 CALIB SUBMENU

Press Enter

6. Press Enter to “drop into” the Calibration submenu. This submenu includes items for specifying the User tone frequencies, choosing and calibrating audio tone amplitudes, and performing a “Factory Reset.” Please see the Calibration Submenu section, which begins immediately after this discussion of top level items.

Y B

7 DIAGN SUBMENU

Press Enter

7. Press Enter to “drop into” the Diagnostic submenu. The Diagnostic submenu functions are intended for use when the instrument is manufactured or serviced. Please see the optional Service manual (Tektronix p/n 070-8917-0

Y B

EXIT MENU

Press Enter

8. To exit the Utility menu, scroll to this item and press Enter. The instrument will resume normal operation (notice that changes made through the Utility menu items and submenus will take effect immediately).

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X) for more information.

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Creating/Editing the User Signal Set

1. When in the top level of the Utility menu, use the Y / B keys to scroll the the SEL USER SIGS item.

Y B

   

 

2. Press Enter to edit the User signal set. The display will become:

  A" 

Y

 

B

3. Select a letter key from A to Z with the A and " keys, or simply press the letter key itself.

4. Use the Y and B keys to choose the signal (PAL, NTSC, or NTSC JAPAN) to be “associated” with the letter key. The available signals are listed in order below. Signals that include a VITS are indicated by an asterisk (*). The “No Signal” selections that separate the PAL, NTSC, and JPN portions of the list may be used to designate a letter key as “undefined.”

The specified signal will become part of the User signal set. You can select it (when the User signal set is active) with normal signal selection techniques: see the Operating Basics section of this manual or the TSG 95 Instruction card for details.

5. Add more signals to the User set by selecting additional letter keys (step 3) and choosing new signals for them (step 4). When you’re done, press

Enter to exit the “SEL USER SIGS” item.

Signals available for the User Signal Set

PAL 75% BARS PAL 100% BARS PAL 75% / RED PAL 100% / RED PAL CONVERGENCE PAL PLUGE PAL SAFE AREA PAL GREEN FIELD

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Signals available for the User Signal Set (Cont.)

PAL BLUE FIELD PAL RED FIELD PAL 100% FIELD PAL 100% FLD VT* PAL 50% FIELD PAL 50% FLD VT* PAL 0% FIELD PAL 0% FIELD VT* PAL MULTIBURST PAL 60% SWEEP PAL 5-STEP PAL MOD 5-STEP PAL MATRIX PAL MATRIX VTS* PAL FLD SQ WAVE PAL BOUNCE NO SIGNAL NTSC SMPTE BARS NTSC 75% BARS NTSC CONVERGENCE NTSC SAFE AREA NTSC RED FIELD NTSC 100 IRE NTSC 100 IRE VT* NTSC 50 IRE NTSC 50 IRE VT* NTSC BLK BURST NTSC BLK BRST V* NTSC 5-STEP NTSC MULTIBURST NTSC NTC7 CMPST NTSC NTC7 COMB. NTSC FCC CMPST NTSC CABLE MB

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Signals available for the User Signal Set (Cont.)

NTSC CABLE SWP NTSC SIN X/X NTSC MATRIX NTSC MATRIX VTS* NTSC 0IREnoBRST NTSC FLD SQ WAV NTSC BOUNCE NO SIGNAL JPN SMPTE BARS JPN 75% BARS JPN SNG BARS JPN CONVERGENCE JPN SAFE AREA JPN RED FIELD JPN 100 IRE JPN 100 IRE VTS* JPN 50 IRE JPN 50 IRE VTS* JPN BLACK BRST JPN BLCK BRST V* JPN 5-STEP JPN MULTIBURST JPN NTC7 CMPST JPN NTC7 COMB. JPN FCC CMPST JPN CABLE MB JPN CABLE SWP JPN SIN X/X JPN MATRIX JPN MATRIX VTS* JPN 0IRE NoBRST JPN FLD SQ WAVE JPN BOUNCE

* Includes VITS (Vertical Interval Test Signal)

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The Calibration Submenu

Only the “SET USR# TONE” items of this menu are intended for use by the typical TSG 95 user. Be sure you know what you are doing before using or changing any of the other submenu items.

Y

1 CALIBRATION

B

UNLOCKED A"

1. Toggle calibration from UNLOCKED to LOCKED with the A or

" key. When calibration is locked, only this and the EXIT SUB-

MENU menu items will be visible; when unlocked, all items in the calibration submenu will be available.

Y

2 SET USR1 TONE

B

10395 Hz A"

2. Set the “USER1” tone frequency with either the A and " keys, or through direct input from the keypad. The keypad is automatically shifted when in this menu item, and only the number keys (0–9) are active. The selection range is 50 through 20000 Hz; the factory default is 10395 Hz.

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Y

3 SET USR2 TONE

B

7867 Hz A"

3. Set the “USER2” tone frequency, again with either the A and " keys, or through direct input from the keypad. Factory default is 7867 Hz.

Y

4 SET USR3 TONE

B

- Hz A"

4. Set the “USER3” tone frequency, again with either the A and " keys, or through direct input from the keypad. Disable the User tone by pressing “–” (D). Factory default is no selection/disabled, as illustrated.

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Y

5 TONE MIN LEVL

B

ADJUST POT

5. Used during manufacture to set tone level DC offset. See the TSG 95 Service manual for more information.

Y

6 NAME TONE LV1

B

-10dBu A"

6. Name tone level 1: combined with the next menu item, this permits qualified users with the appropriate equipment to change tone level 1 from the factory default value of –10 dBu to a value of their choice. The possible selections are –10 to –3 dBu and 0 to +10 dBu. This item only changes the name of the level as it appears in the T one menu.

CAUTION. Changing a tone level name (menu items 6, 8, A, and C) without recalibrating the amplitude through the following menu item is not recommended. Please see the Service manual (Tektronix p/n 070-8917-0

X) for more information. A FACTORY RESET will NOT

restore the tone level names to their original values.

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Y

7 CAL TONE LV1

B

-10dB: Low 17 A"

7. Calibrate tone level 1: this item is used during manufacture to calibrate the first tone level to –10 dBu. Qualified users may also use it to readjust the tone amplitude to accurately reflect the level name chosen in the previous menu item. The range of adjustment is Low 00 to Hgh (high) 99.

CAUTION. Changing the “CAL TONE LV#” settings (menu items 7, 9, B, and D) will affect the audio tone amplitude and can give unexpected or inaccurate results. A FACTORY RESET will NOT restore these settings to their original values. These settings should be changed by Qualified Service Personnel ONLY. Please see the TSG 95 Service manual (p/n 070-8917-0

X) for more information.

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To ensure your ability to restore the original factory tone calibration settings in the case of inadvertent changes, please record the following information:

TSG 95 serial number: Original –10 dB setting: (e.g., Low 17) Also take the time to record the settings for the remaining tone

levels in menu (list) items 9, B (11), and D (13).

Y

8 NAME TONE LV2

B

0dBu A"

8. Name tone level 2: use this—and the next menu item—to change tone level 2 from the factory default value of 0 dBu to a value of your choice. See menu/list item 6, above.

Y

9 CAL TONE LV2

B

0dB: Hgh 00 A"

9. Calibrate tone level 2: please see menu/list item 7, above. Original 0 dB setting: (e.g., Low 99)

Y

A NAME TONE LV3

B

+4dBu A"

10. Name tone level 3: use this—with the next menu item—to change tone level 3 from the factory default value of +4 dBu to a value of your choice. See menu/list item 6, above.

Y

B CAL TONE LV3

B

+4dB: Hgh 25 A"

11. Calibrate tone level 3: please see menu/list item 7, above. Original +4 dB setting: (e.g., Hgh 25)

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Y

C NAME TONE LV4

B

+8dBu A"

12. Name tone level 4: combined with the next menu item, this permits qualified users with the appropriate equipment to change tone level 4 from the factory default value of +8 dBu to a value of their choice. See menu/list item 6, above.

Y

D CAL TONE LV4

B

+8dB: Hgh 65 A"

13. Calibrate tone level 4: please see menu/list item 7, above. Original +8 dB setting: (e.g., Hgh 65)

Y

E VIDEO CAL SIG

B

NORMAL SIG A"

14. This item selects special output signals used during manufacture.

Y

F FACTORY RESET

B

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15. Press Enter to restore most of the original “as manufactured” instrument settings. WARNING: All user selections, ID Mes- sages, and Presets will be lost. A factory reset may be appropriate when you wish to “erase” the User signal set, all ID messages, or all Presets. Factory Reset will not restore the original audio tone level names or calibration.

Y B

EXIT SUBMENU

Press Enter

16. To exit the Calibration submenu, scroll to this item and press

Enter. The instrument will return to the “CALIB SUBMENU”

item in the Utility menu. T o exit the entire Utility menu from this point, and resume normal instrument operation, press any rectangular key.

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Appendix A: Characteristics

The information in this section is included for the convenience of the TSG 95 operator. It is not intended as a complete list of guaranteed specifications. The waveform illustrations represent properly decoded output. For a full list of instrument specifications, as well as performance verification and adjustment procedures, please see the TSG 95 Service Manual (T ektronix p/n 070-8917-0

NOTE. Shielded cables were used in the EMI certification of this instrument; therefore, it is recommended that shielded cables be used when operating. (EC 92)

Safety Standard Compliance

The following safety standards apply to the TSG 95: H ANSI S82 — Safety Standard for Electrical and Electronic T est,

Measuring, Controlling, and Related Equipment, 1988.

H CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 231 M89 — CSA Safety Requirements for

Electrical and Electronic Measuring and T est Equipment.

X).

H IEC1010-1 — Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use (1990).

H UL1244 — Standard for Electrical and Electronic Measuring and

T esting Equipment, Second Edition (1980).

EMI Compliance

The following electromagnetic interference (EMI) standard applies to the TSG 95:

H 47 CFR, Chapter 1 (FCC Rules), Part 15, Class A. Refer to the compliance statement at the front of this manual for

other standards.

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Specification Tables

Table 2: General PAL Test Signal Characteristics

Characteristic

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Chrominance-to-Luminance Gain

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Signal-to-Noise Ratio

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Chrominance-to-luminance

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Delay SCH Phase Frequency Response

to 4.8 MHz

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to 5.8 MHz Field Tilt Line Tilt 5-Step Linerarity Error Differential Gain Differential Phase 2T Pulse K-Factor

Performance

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± 1% of 700 mV

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± 2% of 700 mV

0 V ± 50 mV ± 10% 300 mV ± 2% of 700 mV 300 mV± 2% of 700 mV 250 ns

4.43361875 MHz ±10 Hz

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≤ 10 ns

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0° ± 5°

Flat within ± 2%

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Flat within ± 3% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 1% ≤ 1% ≤ 1° ≤ 0.5%

Supplemental Information

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1% typical.

Except where otherwise specified

75 Ω ≥ 36 dB at 4.2 MHz Over a temperature range of 0 to

+40° C. Annual adjustment

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required. ≥ 60 dB; Signal passed through a

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continuous random noise measurement low pass filter,

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=5 MHz.

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≤ 5 ns typical.

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Sin(X)/X ± 1 dB to 5 MHz

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Relative step matching. Averaged, ≤ 5% typical Averaged Ringing ≤ 1.5% peak.

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Table 2: General PAL Test Signal Characteristics (Cont.)

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Characteristic

Luminance Rise Time

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Line Timing

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Performance Requirements

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Digitally derived Digitally derived Digitally derived Digitally derived Digitally derived

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Supplemental Information

250 ns ±50 ns

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Except where otherwise specified 350 ns ±50 ns

Except where otherwise specified

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350 ns ±50 ns; greater than BBC specifications to prevent ringing.

All signals comply with PAL timing

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specifications; see Figures 1 through 26.

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1.55 µs minimum

12.0µs ±0.15 µs, measured at the 50% point of active video.

900ns ±50 ns

4.7µs ±50 ns at half-amplitude

2.35µs ±50 ns at half-amplitude

5.6µs ±50 ns from half-amplitude

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point of Sync

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2.25µs ±0.1 µs (10 cycles of subcarrier)

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Characteristic

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75% Bars

Luminance Rise Times

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Packet Characteristics:

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White

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Yellow Cyan

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Green

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Magenta

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Red Blue

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100% Bars

Luminance Rise Times

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Packet Characteristics:

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White

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Yellow Cyan

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Green

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Magenta

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Red Blue

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75% Bars over Red

Luminance Rise Times

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Field Timing

Color Bars

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Red

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Packet Characteristics

100% Bars over Red

Luminance Rise Times

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Field Timing

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Color Bars Red

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Bars Packet Chars.

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Red Luminance Pedestal Red Chrominance Ampl.

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Red Chrominance Phase

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Information

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See Figure 1 150 ns

Luminance Subcarrier Subcarrier

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Amplitude Amplitude Phase (mV) (mV

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700.0 0.0 0.0

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465.1 470.5 167.1

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368.0 663.8 283.5

308.2 620.1 240.7

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216.8 620.1 60.7

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157.0 663.8 103.5

59.9 470.5 347.1

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) (degrees)

p–p

See Figure 2 150 ns

Luminance Subcarrier Subcarrier

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Amplitude Amplitude Phase (mV) (mV

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700.0 0.0 0.0

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620.2 627.3 167.1

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490.7 885.1 283.5

410.9 826.8 240.7

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289.1 826.8 60.7

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209.3 885.1 103.5

79.8 627.3 347.1

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) (degrees)

p–p

See Figures 1 and 3 150 ns

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Lines 24–166 & 336–478

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Lines 167–310 & 479–622

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See 75% Bars, above. See Figures 2 and 4

150 ns

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Lines 24–166 & 336–478 Lines 167–310 & 479–622

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See 100% Bars, above.

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209.3 mV

885.1 mV

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103.5°

p–p

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Characteristic

Convergence

Amplitude

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Pattern Pulse HAD

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Pluge

Pluge Levels

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Lum Ref Levels

Safe Area

Amplitude

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Green Field

Luminance Pedestal

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Chrominance Amplitude Chrominance Phase

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Blue Field

Luminance Pedestal

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Chrominance Amplitude Chrominance Phase

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Red Field

Luminance Pedestal

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Chrominance Amplitude Chrominance Phase

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Flat Field

100%

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50% 0%

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Multiburst

White Bar Amplitude

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Packet Amplitudes Pedestal

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Burst Frequencies

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Packet Rise Time

60% Reduced Line Sweep

Frequency

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Amplitude

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Markers

5–Step (Grey Scale)

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Amplitude

Information

See Figures 5 and 6

525.0 mV

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19 vertical lines and 14 horizontal lines per field 225 ns

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See Figure 7 –14 mV and +14 mV

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700 mV, 450 mV, 200 mV, and 110 mV See Figure 9

525 mV

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See Figure 8

308.2 mV

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620.1 mV

240.7°

p–p

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See Figure 10

59.9 mV

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470.5 mV

347.1°

p–p

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See Figure 4

157.0 mV

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663.8 mV

103.5°

700 mV (see Figure 11) 350 mV (see Figure 12) 0 mV (see Figure 13)

p–p

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See Figure 14 420 mV

p–p

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420 mV 350 mV

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0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 4.8, and 5.8 MHz

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350 ns typical

(Equal width packets)

p–p

See Figure 15 500 Hz to 6.5 MHz

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420 mV

p–p

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 MHz See Figure 16

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700 mV

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Characteristic

Modulated 5 Step

Luminance Amplitude

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Chrominance Amplitude Chrominance Phase

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Matrix (Signal)

CCIR 17

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CCIR 330 CCIR 331

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CCIR 18

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75% Color Bars

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Sin(X)/X 75% Red Field

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15 kHz Square Wave

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50% Flat Field Shallow Ramp

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UK ITS 1

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UK ITS 2

Field Square Wave

Field Timing

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Lines (White)

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Lines at Blanking

Amplitude

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Bounce

Amplitude

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Rate

Information

See Figure 17 700, 560, 420, 280, and 140 mV

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280.0 mV

60.7°

p–p

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(Lines) 24–47 & 336–359 See Figure 18

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48–71 & 360–383 See Figure 19 72–95 & 384–407 See Figure 20

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96–119 & 408–431 See Figure 21

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120–143 & 432–455 See Figure 1

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144–166 & 456–478 See Figure 22 167–190 & 479–502 See Figure 3

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191–214 & 503–526 See Figure 23

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215–238 & 527–550 See Figure 12 239–262 & 551–574 See Figure 24

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263–286 & 575–598 See Figure 25

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287–310 & 599–622 See Figure 26 See Figures 11 and 13

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Lines 89–244 (and 401–556)

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All remaining active lines 700 mV

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See Figures 11 and 13 0 or 700 mV flat field

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≈ 1.0 second high, ≈ 1.0 second low

Table 4: PAL Vertical Interval Test Signals (VITS)

Waveform

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CCIR 17 CCIR 18

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ITS 1 ITS 2

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CCIR 330

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CCIR 331

32

Line(s)

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17 18

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19 and 332 20 and 333

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330

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Luminance Amplitude Accuracy

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Chrominance-to-Luminance Gain

Blanking Level Rise Time Accuracy Burst Amplitude

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Sync Amplitude

Sync Rise Time Output Impedance Return Loss Subcarrier Stability

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Signal-to-Noise Ratio

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Chrominance-to-Luminance Delay

SCH Phase Frequency Response

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Field Tilt Line Tilt 5-Step Linearity Error Differential Gain Differential Phase 2T Pulse K-Factor Luminance Rise Time

Performance

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Requirements

± 1% of 714.3 mV (100 ± 1 IRE)

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± 2% of 714.3 mV (100 ± 2 IRE)

0 V ± 50 mV ± 10%

285.7 mV (40 IRE) ± 2% of 100 IRE

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285.7 mV (40 IRE) ± 2% of 100 IRE

140 ns ± 20 ns

3.579545 MHz ± 10 Hz

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≤ 15 ns

0° ± 5° Flat within ± 2%

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to 4.2 MHz

≤ 0.5% ≤ 0.5% ≤ 1% ≤ 1% ≤ 1° ≤ 0.5%

Digitally derived

Supplemental Information

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1% typical.

Except where otherwise specified

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75 Ω ≥ 36 dB at 4.2 MHz Over a temperature range of

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0 to +40° C. Annual adjustment required.

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≥ 60 dB; Signal passed through a continuous random noise mea-

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surement low pass filter, F MHz.

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=5

c

10 ns typical. Measured with the NTC7 Composite signal.

Sin(X)/X ± 1 dB to 4.2 MHz

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Relative step matching. Averaged Averaged Ringing ≤ 1.5% peak. 250 ns

REV AUG 1994

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Characteristic

Chrominance Rise Time Burst Rise Time Line Timing Front Porch Duration Line Blanking Interval

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Breezeway Duration Line Sync Duration

Vertical Serration Duration Equalizing Pulse Duration Burst

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Delay from Sync

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Duration

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Performance Requirements

Digitally derived Digitally derived Digitally derived Digitally derived Digitally derived

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Digitally derived Digitally derived

Digitally derived Digitally derived Digitally derived

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400 ns 400 ns See Figures 27 through 49

1.5 µs ± 0.1 µs

10.9 µs ± 0.2 µs, measured at the 20 IRE point of active video.

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600 ns ± 100 ns

4.7 µs ± 100 ns Half-amplitude duration (HAD)

4.7 µs ± 100 ns (HAD)

2.3 µs ± 100 ns (HAD)

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5.308 µs ±35 ns (19 cycles of subcarrier)

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2.51 µs ± 0.1 µs (9 cycles of

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Information

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See Figure 29

Rise Times

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Luminance Chrominance

–I Q

Field Timing

Color Bars Reverse Blue Bars IYQB

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140 ns

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250 ns

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833 ns

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Lines 21-182 See Figure 29a

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Lines 183-202 See Figure 29b Lines 203-262 See Figure 29c

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Luminance Subcarrier Subcarrier

Packet Characteristics:

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White Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue –I

Amplitude Amplitude Phase

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(Pedestal, mV) (p–p, mV) (degrees)

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Q

75% Color Bars

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Convergence

Amplitude

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Pattern Pulse HAD

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Safe Area

Amplitude

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Safe Title

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Safe Action

Horizontal Bar Vertical Timing

See Figure 27

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Full Field Color Bars, 75% Amplitude, 7.5% Setup, 100 IRE White Flag.

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See Figure 28

549.3 mV (76.9 IRE)

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Crosshatch: 14 horizontal/17 vertical lines per field 225 ns

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See Figure 30

549.1 mV (76.9 IRE)

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Lines 45 and 238

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14.925 and 56.525 µs

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Lines 33 and 250

12.325 and 59.125 µs

549.1 00.0 00.0

492.6 443.3 167.1

400.9 626.6 283.5

344.5 585.2 240.7

258.2 585.2 60.7

201.7 626.6 103.5

110.1 443.3 347.1

53.6 285.7 303.0

53.6 285.7 33.0

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Characteristic

Red Field

Luminance Pedestal

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Chrominance Amplitude Chrominance Phase

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50 IRE Flat Field

Amplitude

100 IRE Flat Field

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Amplitude

Black Burst

Amplitude

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(SIN X)⁄X

Spectrum

5-Step Staircase

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Amplitude

Multiburst

Amplitudes

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White Reference Bar

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Packets Pedestal

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Burst Frequencies

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Packet Rise Time

0.5 MHz

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All Other Packets

NTC7 Composite

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Bar

Amplitude

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Rise Time

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2T Pulse

Amplitude

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HAD

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Modulated Sin

Phase

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Amplitude

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HAD

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Modulate 5-Step Staircase

Luminance

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Chrominance

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Pulse

Information

See Figure 31

201.74 mV (28.3 IRE)

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626.66 mV

103.5_

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(87.8 IRE)

p-p

See Figure 32

357.2 mV See Figure 33

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714.3 mV See Figure 34

53.57 mV (7.5 IRE)

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See Figure 42

-3 dB at 4.75 MHz See Figure 35

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714.3 mV (100 IRE) See Figure 36

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500 mV (70 IRE)

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428.6 mV

285.7 mV (40 IRE)

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0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.58, and 4.2 MHz

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140 ns typical (sine-squared packets)

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(60 IRE), equal width packets

p-p

400 ns typical (sine-squared packets) See Figure 37

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714.3 mV (100 IRE)

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125 ns

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714.3 mV (100 IRE)

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250 ns

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60.8° ± 1°

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714.3 mV (100 IRE) at peak amplitude

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1.563 µs

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642.9 mV (90 IRE)

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285.7 mV (40 IRE)

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Characteristic

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Multiburst

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Amplitudes

White Bar Packets

Pedestal Burst Frequencies Packet Rise Times

0.5 and 1.0 MHz

All Other Packets

Modulated Pedestal

Pedestal Amplitude Chrominance Ampl.

Phase Rise Time

FCC Composite

Bar

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2T Pulse

Amplitude HAD

Modulated Sin

2

Pulse Phase Amplitude HAD

Modulate 5-Step Staircase

Luminance Chrominance Rise Time

Cable Multiburst

Amplitudes

White Ref. Bar Packets Pedestal

Burst Frequencies Packet Rise Time

0.5 MHz All Other Packets

Information

See Figure 38

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714.3 mV (100 IRE)

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357.2 mV

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357.2 mV (50 IRE)

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.58, and 4.2 MHz

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140 ns typical (sine-squared packets)

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400 ns typical (sine-squared packets)

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357.2 mV (50 IRE)

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142.9 mV (20 IRE),

285.7 mV (40 IRE), and

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571.4 mV (80 IRE)

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90° 400 ns

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See Figure 39

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714.3 mV (100 IRE) 250 ns

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714.3 mV (100 IRE) 250 ns

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60.8° ± 1°

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714.3 mV (100 IRE)

1.563 µs

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571.4 mV (80 IRE)

285.7 mV (40 IRE)

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375 ns See Figure 40

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428.6 mV (60 IRE)

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428.6 mV

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214.3 mV (30 IRE)

0.5, 1.25, 2.0, 3.0, 3.75, and 4.0 MHz

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140 ns typical (sine-squared packets) 400 ns typical (sine-squared packets)

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(50 IRE)

(60 IRE), equal width packets

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Characteristic

Cable Sweep

Frequency

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Amplitude Markers

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Matrix

NTC7 Composite

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NTC7 Combination Color Bars

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Sin(X)/X

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50 IRE Flat Field

0 IRE No Burst

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Field Square Wave

Field Timing

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Lines (White) Lines at Blanking

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Amplitude

Bounce

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Amplitude Rate

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Information

See Figure 41 100 Hz to 4.2 MHz, lines 21–202

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714.28 mV .5, 1, 2, 3, 3.75, and 4 MHz, lines 203–263

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(100 IRE)

p–p

Field Lines (inclusive; see Figure 43)

21–69

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70–117 118–165

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166–213

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214–262

See Figure 44 0 mV

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See Figure 33

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Lines 70-213 All remaining active lines

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714.3 mV (100 IRE) See Figures 45 and 33

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0 or 100 IRE flat field ≈ 1.0 second high, ≈ 1.0 second low

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Characteristic

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SMPTE Bars, No Setup

Information

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See Figure 46

Rise Times

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Luminance Chrominance

–I Q

Field Timing

Color Bars Reverse Blue Bars IYQB

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140 ns

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250 ns

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833 ns

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Lines 21-182 See Figure 46a

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Lines 183-202 See Figure 46b Lines 203-262 See Figure 46c

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Luminance Subcarrier Subcarrier

Packet Characteristics:

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White Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue –I

Amplitude Amplitude Phase

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(Pedestal, mV) (p–p, mV) (degrees)

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Q

75% Color Bars, No Setup

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SNG Bars (Matrix)

30 IRE Flat Field

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SMPTE Bars, 0 Setup

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IYQB

Red Field, No Setup

Luminance Pedestal

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Chrominance Ampl.

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Chrominance Phase

Black Burst, No Setup

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Full Field Color Bars; 75% Amplitude, No Setup with a 100 IRE White Flag.

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Field Lines (inclusive):

21–162 and 209–262 See Figure 32

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163–197 See Figure 46a

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198–208 See Figure 46c See Figure 48

160.14 mV (22.4 IRE)

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677.08 mV

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103.5 See Figure 49

0 mV (0 IRE)

535.1 00.0 00.0

476.8 479.3 167.1

375.0 677.5 283.5

316.1 632.6 240.7

219.6 632.6 60.7

160.7 677.5 103.5

58.9 479.3 347.1

0.0 285.7 303.0

0.0 285.7 33.0

(94.8 IRE)

p-p

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Waveform

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NTC7 Composite NTC7 Combination

Line(s)

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Characteristic

Number of Characters Dis-

Information

Two lines of up to 16 characters per line

played Display Position

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Character Amplitude, PAL Character Amplitude, NTSC

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Movable within the Safe Action area of the picture. One

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line (the first) may be in the Vertical Blanking Interval. Black: 105 mV; White: 630 mV

Black: 85.7 mV (12 IRE); White: 585.7 mV (82 IRE)

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Table 10: Audio Tone

Characteristic

Amplitude

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Amplitude Accuracy Connector Polarity Output Impedance Frequency

Information

Factory calibrated: –10, 0, +4, or +8 dBu into 600 Ω; may be readjusted by user (qualified personnel only)

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± 0.25 dBu, as adjusted during manufacture Pin 1 = GND; Pin 2 = POS (+); Pin 3 = NEG (–) 50 Ω 50, 63, 125, 250, and 400 Hz; 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12.5, 16, and

20 kHz; Sweep, and three user selections Frequency Accuracy Sweep

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Distortion (THD) Audio ID “click” (click ON)

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± 0.5 Hz

1 kHz for 5 s followed by 0.5 s at each of the following

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frequencies:

50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630,

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and 800 Hz; then 1, 1.25, 1.6, 2, 2.5, 3.15, 4, 5, 6.3, 8, 10,

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12.4, 16, and 20 kHz.

≤ 1% (20 kHz bandwidth)

Channel 1, 1 click

Channel 2, 2 clicks

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Channel clicks are offset for positive channel identifica-

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tion.

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Characteristic Information

Altitude

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DC Input Range Fuse Power Limit

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without adapter

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with adapter

Power Consumption

Audio and Back light

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off

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Audio and Back light

on

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Peak Inrush Current

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to 15,000 feet (4572 m); IEC 1010-1 compliance to 2000 m to 50,000 feet (15420 m)

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9 to 15 VDC 2 A, 32 V min

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3.25 W

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5.25 W Typical (not charging):

2.0 W

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2.5 W

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1.95 A @230 VAC, Environment E2

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Table 12: Physical Characteristics

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Characteristic

Height Width Depth

Performance Information

5.6 cm (2.2 in)

9.1 cm (3.6 in)

19.1 cm (7.5 in)

Net Weight

TSG 95

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TSG with battery pack

Shipping Weight

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0.68 kg (1.5 lb)

1.50 kg (3.31 lb) with AC adapter

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Table 13: Environmental Characteristics

Characteristic Information

Temperature

Operating

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Storage

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0° C to +50° C (32 to +122° F); IEC 1010-1 compliance to

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+40° C –30° C to +65° C (–22 to +149° F)

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Altitude

Operating

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Storage Equipment Type Equipment Class Installation Category

to 15,000 feet (4572 m); IEC 1010-1 compliance to 2000 m

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to 50,000 feet (15420 m) Test Class III (as defined in IEC 1010-1, Annex H) Category II (as definded in IEC 1010-1, Annex J)

Note: Rated for indoor use only. Pollution Degree Transportation

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Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 1010-1)

Meets the requirements of NTSB Test Procedure 1A, category

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II (24 inch drop)

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PAL Waveform Diagrams

NOTE. Time references in the following waveform diagrams apply to the signal’s half-amplitude points or pulse peaks, unless indicated otherwise.

Figure 1: PAL 75% Color Bars

Appendix A: Characteristics

Figure 2: PAL 100% Color Bars

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Figure 3: PAL 75% Red and Red Field

Figure 4: PAL 100% Red

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Figure 5: PAL Convergence (vertical lines)

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Figure 6: PAL Convergence (horizontal lines)

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Figure 7: PAL Pluge

Figure 8: PAL Green Field

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Figure 9: PAL Safe Area

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Figure 10: PAL Blue Field

Figure 11: PAL 100% Flat Field and Bounce (High)

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Figure 12: PAL 50% Flat Field

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Figure 13: PAL 0% Flat Field and Bounce (Low)

Figure 14: PAL Multiburst

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Figure 15: PAL Reduced Sweep

Figure 16: PAL 5-Step (Gray Scale)

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Figure 17: PAL Modulated 5-Step

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Figure 18: PAL Matrix Signal — CCIR 17

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Figure 19: P AL Matrix Signal — CCIR Line 330

Figure 20: PAL Matrix Signal — CCIR Line 331

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Figure 21: P AL Matrix Signal — CCIR 18

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Figure 22: PAL Matrix Signal — Sin(x)/x

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Figure 23: P AL Matrix Signal — 15 kHz Square Wave

Figure 24: PAL Matrix Signal — Shallow Ramp

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Figure 25: P AL Matrix Signal — UK ITS 1

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Figure 26: PAL Matrix Signal — UK ITS 2

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NTSC Waveform Diagrams

Figure 27: NTSC 75% Color Bars

Figure 28: NTSC Convergence Components

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Figure 29: SMPTE (NTSC) Color Bar Components

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Figure 30: NTSC Safe Area Signal Components

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Figure 30 (cont.): NTSC Safe Area Signal Components

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Figure 31: NTSC Red Field

Figure 32: NTSC 30 IRE and 50 IRE Flat Fields

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Figure 33: NTSC 100 IRE Flat Field, Field Square Wave, and Bounce (High)

Figure 34: NTSC Black Burst

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Figure 35: NTSC 5-Step Staircase (Gray Scale)

Figure 36: NTSC Multiburst

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Figure 37: NTC7 (NTSC) Composite

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Figure 38: NTC7 (NTSC) Combination

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Figure 39: FCC (NTSC) Composite

Figure 40: NTSC Cable Multiburst

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Figure 41: NTSC Cable Sweep

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Figure 42: NTSC SIN(X)/X

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Figure 43: NTSC Matrix

Figure 44: NTSC 0 IRE No Burst

Figure 45: NTSC Bounce (Low)

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NTSC JAPAN (No Setup) Waveform Diagrams

Figure 46: SMPTE (NTSC) Color Bars, No Setup

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Figure 47: NTSC 75% Color Bars, No Setup

Figure 48: NTSC Red Field, No Setup

Figure 49: NTSC Black Burst, No Setup

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Appendix B: Replaceable Parts

The following replaceable parts for the TSG 95 Pathfinder are available through your local T ektronix, Inc. field office or representative.

It is important when ordering parts to include the following information in your order: Part number; instrument type and number; instrument serial number; and modification number, if applicable.

Description Tektronix Part No.

Instructions (card) 070-8915-xx Service Manual (Optional accessory) 070-8917-xx Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional accessory) 119-4488-00 Carrying Pouch 016-1229-00 AC Adapter 119-4538-01* Case Assembly, Top 614-0925-00 Case Assembly, Bottom 614-0913-00 Stand, Black Vinyl Plastic 386-6787-01 Battery Door 200-4075-00 LCD Display 119-5566-00 Rear Panel Assembly 333-4065-00 Fuse 2.0A, 125V, Slow Blow 159-0378-00

* The U.S. standard adapter. See your Tektronix representative for

other adapters.

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Appendix C: User Service

Battery Hints

For optimal battery life and capacity, use the rechargeable NiCad battery pack (T ektronix p/n 119-4488-00) in full charge/discharge cycles. In other words, fully discharge the battery pack before recharging, and then charge the battery pack until fully charged, approximately 16 hours. A new battery pack will take a few charge/ discharge cycles to reach full capacity.

WARNING. Install or replace batteries only with the instrument switched OFF and the AC adapter disconnected.

Replace the batteries only with standard AA batteries (1.2–1.5 V, nominal), or with the optional rechargeable battery pack.

Setting the Auto Power Down (page 18) and Battery T ype (page 19) functions in the diagnostic menu also have an impact on battery life. The battery types are disposable (Alkaline) or rechargeable (NiCad). Setting the battery type changes the voltage thresholds for both the BATTERY LOW display message and low-battery shutdown.

The BA TTERY LOW Message

The warning “BATTERY LOW” will appear on the second line of the TSG 95 display when the battery voltage drops below a predetermined level. The level depends on the Battery T ype set in the Diagnostic menu (see page 19). The TSG will operate for approximately ten minutes after the message first appears. For best results, replace or recharge the batteries when you first see this warning.

Low Battery Shutdown

To prevent erratic operation at very low power levels, the TSG95 will shut itself down if the battery voltage drops below a second, lower threshold that also depends on the Battery T ype setting.

Low-battery shutdown can happen with little or no warning if, for instance, the instrument has been left on by mistake with Auto Power

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Down disabled. In such cases, the TSG 95 is likely to shut itself down almost immediately the next time you switch it on. If this happens:

h Install fresh batteries or operate the instrument with the AC

adapter, and

h Confirm that the Utility menu Battery T ype setting is ap-

propriate.

The shutdown threshold is higher for rechargeable batteries than for disposable. Therefore, you will receive a false BATTERY LOW message and may experience premature shutdown if using Alkaline batteries when the Battery T ype is set to “rechargeable.” On the other hand, NiCad batteries may be damaged—they can lose their “rechargeability”—if they are discharged to the TSG95 threshold for disposable batteries. Be sure to select the correct Battery T ype.

Preventive Maintenance

Under average conditions, the TSG 95 should receive preventive maintenance every 2000 hours. This is approximately one year of operation. Preventive maintenance includes cleaning, visual inspection, a performance check and, if necessary, calibration. See the Service manual for performance verification and adjustment procedures.

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CAUTION. The TSG 95 case is made of molded plastic. Do not allow water to get inside any enclosed assembly or component. Do not clean any plastic materials with organic cleaning solvents—benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar compounds—because they may damage the plastic.

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