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TSG-460

The Utah Scientific TSG-460 Sync Generator is the ultimate sync, test pattern, and time reference generator, designed to satisfy the requirements of every broadcast operation, including serial digital (standard, high-definition, and 3G) and mixed digital/analog environments, as well as postproduction and outside broadcasting. The TSG-460 provides all reference (color black and tri-level sync), timing, and test signals (LTC and VITC) – together with analog audio, AES audio, and word clock – needed to satisfy any application in PAL, NTSC, SD SDI, HD SDI, and 3G SDI, 4K UHD (Quad), and mixed-standard installations.

 

The TSG-460 Sync Generator is designed for use either as a master or, when genlocked, as a slave SPG. Where it is critical to have a backup SPG, the auto changeover unit (CO-465) complements the TSG-460. This can be user configured to monitor and change over analog video, digital video, timecode, and AES/EBU digital audio signals. The TSG-460 features outstanding performance, stability and reliability and is also PAL/NTSC/625/525 switchable. The TSG-460 is capable of providing a comprehensive range of test patterns for all analog and digital applications.

 

The TSG-460 Sync Generator is also available with optional dual, “hot swap” redundant power supplies for maximum security. The power supplies are directly accessible from the front panel.

Details
Technical Specs

Outstanding performance, stability and reliability
• PAL/NTSC/625/525 switchable
• Comprehensive range of test patterns for all analog and digital applications
• ±4 field (PAL) / ±2 field (NTSC) timing range
• Multiple & independently configurable reference outputs (PAL/NTSC/Tri-Level Sync in all HD formats)
• 4 LTC (standard and offset) or pulse outputs (User programmable)
• VITC on all SD outputs (User Select) analog stereo tone output with programmable interrupt
• Embedded audio
• Lock time to VITC on genlock ref input
• User programmable & animated text idents (3) (independent on each test out)
• 10Mhz reference input
• Genlock to color Black
• 2 pairs independent SD (std), HD, 3G, 4K SDI color black and test patterns (with embedded tone/silence) AES digital tone, Silence, Wordclock
• Remote control, SNTP Server & Client over
• Ethernet – including remote control via Ross Video Dashboard
• GPS receiver option – lock time to UTC, lock frequency & phase to GPS 10Mhz
• IEEE1588 PTP v2 Grandmaster – locked to GPS reference or free run when not. PTP and baseband outputs aligned and in sync.
IEEE1588 PTP v2 Follower – locks to external PTP Grandmaster reference

Conforms to relevant EBU, CCIR or SMPTE specifications.

 

Video Inputs (BNC)
75 Ohm looping reference
10 MHz terminating reference
Video Outputs (BNC)
Analog composite test (2) standard
Analog color black (2) standard
Color black/tri-level (3 independent pairs)
SDI (SD (std)/HD or 3G) color black with
embedded silence (2 independent pairs)
SDI (SD (std)/HD or 3G) test pattern with
embedded tone (2 independent pairs)
Balanced Audio/AES/LTC Outputs

Molex Microclasp 30 pin connector
Unbalanced AES Audio
AES (2) standard
DARS (1) standard

WordClock
(TTL) 2 BNC standard

 

Controls and Indicators
LCD display, rotary knob & switch
Ethernet
100BaseT RJ45 standard GbE RJ45 TSG460D-PKG/02.
GPS Antenna Input
SMB jack
Timecode Outputs
LTC 4 (user select) standard
VITC (user select) standard
Color Black Outputs
Fsc stability: ±1 Hz over temperature range SCH
phase: 0 degrees ±5 degrees
Return loss: >35dB to 5 Mhz
Sync Pulse Generator Subcarrier Output
NTSC or PAL
Pulse and Pattern Outputs
Signals: meet or exceed relevant EBU, CCIR and SMPTE specifications
Genlock
H range: ±4 fields (PAL). Moves all timing relative to the reference input.
Subcarrier: 0 to 360 degrees
Resolution: <0.5 degrees of subcarrier

 

Mechanical
Height: 1 rack unit
Width: 19” rack mounting
Depth: 16″ (overall)
Weight: 13.25 lb (unpacked)
Voltage
Auto ranging 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power
21 Watts maximum

 

Ordering Information
TSG-460D: SPG/TPG & Time Ref Dual PSU
TSG-460D-PKG/01: HD + 3G SDI package
Includes TSG-460/03 & TSG-460/04
TSG-460D-PKG/02: PTP Ready package
Includes PTP Hardware (not enabled)
TSG-460/02: 2 additional SDI outputs – Option
TSG-460/03: HD SDI outputs – Option key
TSG-460/04: 3G SDI outputs – Option key
TSG-460/05: NTP – Option key
TSG-460/06: GPS receiver/antenna – Option
TSG-460/09: 4K UHD – Option key TSG-460/GbE PTP – Option key

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