Ensemble Designs 9400 3G Test Signal and Sync Pulse Generator - Manual (Page 5)

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Model 7400 HD/SD and Model 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Pulse Generator and Test Signal Generator
Module Overview
7400 and 9400 SPG/TSG—Reliable and Easy-To-Use
The 7400 HD/SD and the 9400 3G/HD/SD Sync Generator and Test Signal Generator provide a stable
timing source that is perfect for local reference generation in broadcast, remote trucks and post.
HD SDI, SD SDI, analog composite, HD Tri-Level Sync, timecode, AES audio and analog audio reference
outputs are generated.
The 7400 and 9400 can operate from an internal precision frequency reference as a stand-alone Master
Sync Generator or lock to a video reference or 10 MHz precision reference. Alternately, the 7400-GPS
option can be used.
The 7400 and 9400 can output multiple formats of Tri-Level Sync, HD SDI test signals (1.5 Gb/s for
the 7400, and 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s for the 9400), SD composite and SDI test signals, and color black
reference. The 7400 and 9400 can simultaneously deliver both 525 (NTSC) and 625 (PAL) based signals.
Color framing tracks the reference signal. All of the video outputs are derived from the same time base
and can be timed with respect to each other. The 7400 and 9400 each have two identical generators,
Generator A and Generator B, both with a variety of outputs. Each set of outputs can be timed with
respect to the reference to any point in the television frame. All of the Outputs from a particular
Generator must be selected within the same frame rate family:
• 50 Hz (625) Derived Family: 1080i/50, 720p/50, 1080p/25, 1080sF/25, 625i/50
• 59.94 Hz (525) Derived Family: 1080i/59.94, 720p/59.94, 1080p/23.98, 1080sF/23.98,
525i/59.94
• 60 Hz Derived Family: 1080i/60, 720p/60, 1080p/24, 1080sF/24
The Avenue Frame features a retainer bar to ensure that modules remain properly seated even in the
most demanding mobile environments.
Favorite Test Patterns
There are over 30 test signals including: Full and Split Field Bars at 75% and 100% with Pluge, Black,
Flat Field, Pulse and Window, Ramp, Crosshatch, Safe Title, Blanking Markers, Cosite, Checkfield,
Pathogenic, and 5 Step. The Cyclops feature adds a motion element to the selected video test signal
to assist in locating a signal that might be frozen in a frame sync somewhere in the signal chain. An ID
slate with user programmable text can overlay the test pattern.
Customizable Test Patterns
In addition to the standard suite of test patterns, users can create custom test patterns on a computer.
Simply transfer test patterns to the included Secure Digital flash memory card using Avenue Logo
software and a standard card reader, then insert the memory card into the 7400 or 9400. Test patterns
can include motion.