Extron electronic VTG 400D specifications Video signal characteristics, Video output, Sync, Audio

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Specifications — VTG 400D

Video signal characteristics

Dot clock����������������������������������������� 200 MHz (max.)

Pixel clock accuracy ���������������������� 100 ppm Horizontal frequency range (factory defaults)

15 kHz to 131 kHz

Vertical frequency range (factory defaults)

30 Hz to 120 Hz

Rise/fall time

NTSC, PAL ������������������������� 140 ns

All other signal rates��������� <4 ns

Video output

Number/signal type��������������������� 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, HDSDI (SMPTE 292M), SDI digital component video (SMPTE 259M-C), S-video, composite video (NTSC/PAL)

Connectors �������������������������������������

1 x 5 female BNC (RGB)

 

1 female 15-pin HD (RGB)

 

1 x 3 female BNC (component video)

 

1 female 4-pin mini DIN (S-video)

 

1 female BNC (composite video)

 

1 female BNC (SDI/HDSDI)

Nominal level ��������������������������������

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video,

 

RsGsBs

 

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

 

0.286 Vp-p (burst) for C of NTSC S-video, 0.300 Vp-p (burst) for C of PAL

 

S-video

Minimum/maximum levels��������

0.0 V to 1.0 Vp-p

Impedance��������������������������������������

75 ohms

Resolutions�������������������������������������

Computer (VGA–QXGA), video (NTSC, PAL), HDTV, 16:9 high resolutions,

 

and custom resolutions (user-defined)

Return loss��������������������������������������

-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset�����������������������������������������

0 ±5 mV for RGB and component video,

 

0 ±5 mV for NTSC S-video and composite video

 

14 mV ±5 mV for PAL S-video and composite video

Sync

Output type������������������������������������

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (for RGB signals)

 

Tri-level on Y, R-Y, B-Y channels (component video 720p, 1080i, 1080p)

 

Bi-level on Y channel (for all other component video rates)

Standards���������������������������������������� NTSC, PAL, SMPTE 170M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 293M, SMPTE 295M, SMPTE 296M

Output level ����������������������������������� 0.3 Vp-p for RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (bi-level sync)

0.6Vp-p for RsGsBs, component video (tri-level sync) TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated for RGBHV, RGBS

Output impedance ������������������������

75 ohms

Max. rise/fall time ������������������������

5 ns (TTL sync)

Polarity �������������������������������������������

Positive or negative (scan rate/signal dependent)

Scope trigger connectors ��������������

1 BNC female (scope trigger)

Audio

THD + Noise���������������������������������� <0.008% typical @ +6 dBu (1.55 V), 1 kHz 0.18% @ -38 dBu (9.75 mV), 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Flatness �������������������������������������������

±0.05 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Accuracy�����������������������������������������

±0.4 dB

N0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV2 dBu

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VTG 400D specifications

The Extron VTG 400D is an advanced high-performance video test generator, designed to meet the demanding needs of professionals in the audiovisual industry. This versatile device is ideal for testing and troubleshooting video systems, offering a wide range of output formats, and ensuring accurate video signal measurements for various applications.

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Additionally, the VTG 400D features integrated test signal generation capabilities, including audio tones that can accompany video tests. This functionality is crucial when ensuring synchronization between video and audio signals in complex AV systems. The inclusion of customizable test patterns and various resolution options adds flexibility to the testing process.

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