SG-3 / SG-7 Video Generators

SMPTE Color Bars, ID and Black Burst Generators

The SG-3 SMPTE Color Bar/Black Burst Generator is a low cost unit that produces the SMPTE Color Bar pattern and black burst. A front panel switch selects either Bars or Black for the output. ID option available on both black and bars output.

Options: Y/C (S-video/S-VHS/Hi8), ID, 1 kHz tone, Rack mount.
Download SG-3/7 manual

The SG-7 Generator outputs SMPTE Color Bars and 6 outputs of black burst simultaneously. An ID option is available on the bars output. NTSC only, not available in PAL.

Options: ID, 1 kHz tone, Rack mount.
Download SG-3/7 manual

Specifications - SG-3 Video Generator

Output: 1 volt standard video 75 Ohms 1%
Sync at -40 IRE
Burst at +/-20 IRE (3.579545 MHz NTSC, 4.433619 MHz PAL)
Setup: 7.5 IRE NTSC (0 IRE PAL)
Fully saturated 75% bars (gray, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red, blue, black)
12 Vdc, center positive (optional 5 Vdc)
Tone 1 kHz (0dB unbalanced phono jack, +4dB balanced miniXLR)

Dimensions: 5.6W x 1.5H x 7.3D (inches)
Wall module (included): 120 Vac 60 Hz, 12 Vdc 500 mA, UL listed
or 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz, 5 Vdc 1A, UL listed.
Warranty: Two Years Parts and Labor

Specifications - SG-7 Video Generator

Video Output:

SMPTE Color Bars:

Optional Audio Output:

Dimensions: 5.6W x 1.5H x 7.3D (inches)
Wall module (included): 120 Vac 60 Hz, 12 Vdc 500 mA, UL Listed
DC Powered: 11-18 Vdc
Warranty: Two Years Parts and Labor

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