SG-8 Video Generator (discontinued)

Loss of Signal (LOS) Audio/Video (A/V) ID Inserter

This model has been discontinued. Call us if you need this capability.

The SG-8 is an option to the SG-3 Color Bar/Black Burst Generator. It includes the addition of a Loss of Signal detector/switch and 1 kHz tone generator. Plus three Black Burst outputs.

Program video and audio (balanced or unbalanced) is routed through the SG-8. With program video present at the input to the SG-8, the video and audio outputs of the SG-8 are the program signals. Upon loss of the video portion of the program input, the SG-8 defaults to internal SMPTE Color Bars and 1 kHz tone.

The tone generator has the option of either constant on or 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off. Factory default is constant on.

There are also three Black Burst outputs. These are present at all times and are genlocked to the internal Color Bar Generator.

Options: ID, Rack mount

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Specifications - SG-8 Video Generator

Output: 1 volt standard video NTSC
Output Impedance: 75 Ohms 1%
Sync Tip: -40 IRE
Burst: +/-20 IRE, 3.579545 MHz
Setup: 7.5 IRE NTSC
Video Output Connector: BNC
Audio Output Connector: RCA (1 kHz, 0 dBm, 1% THD)
Output Protection: Open or Short, infinite duration

SMPTE Color Bars:

Black Burst: Sync, Color Burst and 7.5 IRE Setup
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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