DK-Technologies A/S PT 5230 User manual

DK-Technologies A/S
Marielundvej 37D
DK-2730 Herlev
Denmark
PT 5230
Digital Video Generator
User’s Manual

PT 5230 Digital Video Generator Total number of pages: 133
Copyright 2004 DK-technologies A/S, Denmark
All Rights Reserved
Printed in Denmark: 13-01-2006
Publication number: 9499 491 02211 Revision: 3g

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Contents
1 SAFETY...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 USE OF CAUTION AND WARNING STATEMENTS.................................................................. 1-1
1.4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.5 IMPAIRED SAFETY PROTECTION ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.6 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................. 1-3
2 INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS .................................................... 2-1
2.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................. 2-2
3 PRODUCT DATA ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 VERSIONS ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.4 OPTIONS......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.5 BASIC INSTRUMENT ......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5.1 Master Frequency Reference ............................................................................ 3-2
3.5.2 Analog Genlock.................................................................................................. 3-2
3.5.3 Genlock Signal (M-NTSC or G-PAL) ................................................................. 3-2
3.5.4 Genlock Signal................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5.5 Analog Genlock Transparent Channel............................................................... 3-2
3.5.6 Analog Black Burst Outputs ............................................................................... 3-2
3.6 REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................................................................... 3-3
3.7 FAST SETUP.................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.8 CHANGEOVER CONTROL.................................................................................................. 3-3
3.9 PRESETS ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.10 OPTIONS......................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.10.1 PT 8639 SDI Black and Colourbar Module...................................................... 3-12
3.10.2 Source identification ........................................................................................ 3-13
3.10.3 Output monitoring ............................................................................................ 3-13
3.11 PT8632 SDI TEST PATTERN GENERATOR, EXTENDED ..................................................... 3-6
3.12 PT8633 SDI TEST PATTERN GENERATOR, HIGH-END....................................................... 3-8
3.12.1 PT 8635 Dual AES/EBU Audio Generator....................................................... 3-10
3.12.1.1 Linear Coding ................................................................................... 3-10
3.12.1.2 Single ended outputs........................................................................ 3-10
3.12.1.3 Balanced outputs.............................................................................. 3-10
3.12.1.4 Wordclock Output ............................................................................. 3-11
3.12.1.5 Output Signals: ................................................................................. 3-11
3.13 PT 8631 ANALOG TEST PATTERN GENERATOR ................................................................ 3-4
3.14 PT 8606 SDI DIGITAL GENLOCK ..................................................................................... 3-4
3.15 PT 8637 TIME CLOCK INTERFACE.................................................................................. 3-11
3.16 LEVEL DETECTORS ........................................................................................................ 3-13
3.17 MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................ 3-13
3.17.1 Climatic Conditions .......................................................................................... 3-13
3.17.2 Mechanical Requirements ............................................................................... 3-14

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3.17.3 Safety:.............................................................................................................. 3-14
3.17.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility ......................................................................... 3-14
3.18 POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................ 3-14
3.19 MECHANICAL DATA........................................................................................................ 3-14
4 ACCESSORIES........................................................................................ 4-14
4.1 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................... 4-14
4.2 OPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 4-15
5 INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 5-17
5.1 INITIAL INSPECTION........................................................................................................ 5-17
5.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION.................................................................................................... 5-17
5.2.1 Earthing............................................................................................................ 5-17
5.3 MAINS VOLTAGE CORD AND FUSES ................................................................................ 5-17
5.4 RACK MOUNTING........................................................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 Installation of Rack Mounting Kit, PM 8552 ..................................................... 5-18
5.5 CLEANING ..................................................................................................................... 5-19
5.6 CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................ 5-20
5.6.1 Remote Interface ............................................................................................. 5-20
5.6.2 Disabling of Level Detectors ............................................................................ 5-20
5.7 ACCESS TO AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS ..................................................................... 5-22
5.7.1 Safety............................................................................................................... 5-22
5.7.2 Access to the Units .......................................................................................... 5-22
5.7.3 Installation of Options ...................................................................................... 5-22
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................... 6-1
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 DISPLAY INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 6-2
6.4 INDICATORS AND CONNECTIONS....................................................................................... 6-2
6.4.1 Front Panel Indicators........................................................................................ 6-2
6.4.2 Rear Panel connections..................................................................................... 6-3
6.5 PANEL OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 6-3
6.5.1 Power Up ........................................................................................................... 6-3
6.5.2 Status Displays .................................................................................................. 6-3
6.6 MENU OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 6-5
6.7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF MENUS .................................................................................. 6-7
6.7.1 Menu: BLACK-BURST GENERATOR............................................................... 6-7
6.7.2 Menu: GENLOCK .............................................................................................. 6-9
6.7.3 Menu: PRESET................................................................................................ 6-11
6.7.4 Menu: CONFIG ................................................................................................ 6-12
6.7.5 Menu: ANALOG TPG, Analog Test Pattern Generator ................................... 6-20
6.7.6 Menu: SDI-TPGx, Serial Digital Test Pattern Generators ............................... 6-24
6.7.7 Menu: AES-EBU, Dual AES/EBU Digital Audio Generator ............................. 6-30
6.7.8 Menu: SDI-TSG, SDI Test Signal Generator - Basic....................................... 6-32
6.8 RESET .......................................................................................................................... 6-35
6.8.1 Factory reset .................................................................................................... 6-35
6.8.2 Menu: CONFIG/DIAGNOSE............................................................................ 6-36
6.8.2.1 DIAGNOSE/Main.............................................................................. 6-36
6.8.2.2 DIAGNOSE/Options ......................................................................... 6-37
6.8.2.3 DIAGNOSE/RS232........................................................................... 6-38
6.8.2.4 DIAGNOSE/Display.......................................................................... 6-39

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6.8.2.5 DIAGNOSE/Keyboard ...................................................................... 6-39
6.8.2.6 DIAGNOSE/Memory......................................................................... 6-39
6.8.2.7 DIAGNOSE/Configuration ................................................................ 6-40
6.8.2.8 DIAGNOSE/ErrorQueue................................................................... 6-42
7 REMOTE INTERFACE ............................................................................... 7-1
7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 PARALLEL REMOTE.......................................................................................................... 7-2
7.2.1 Connector Description ....................................................................................... 7-2
7.3 SERIAL REMOTE .............................................................................................................. 7-4
7.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERFACE SYNTAX ......................................................... 7-4
7.4.1 General Information ........................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.2 Syntax Elements ................................................................................................ 7-5
7.4.3 Command Syntax .............................................................................................. 7-6
7.4.4 Syntax of Program Messages............................................................................ 7-6
7.4.5 Long and Short Form ......................................................................................... 7-6
7.4.6 Syntax of Response Messages ......................................................................... 7-7
8 RS232 COMMUNICATION......................................................................... 8-1
8.1 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS........................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 CONFIGURATION AND SYNTAX................................................................................ 8-1
8.3 COMMANDS SUMMARY ............................................................................................. 8-2
8.3.1 Mandated Commands ....................................................................................... 8-2
8.3.2 Required Commands......................................................................................... 8-2
8.3.2.1 SYSTem Subsystem .......................................................................... 8-2
8.3.2.2 STATus Subsystem............................................................................ 8-3
8.3.3 Instrument Commands ...................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.3.1 DIAGnostic subsystem ....................................................................... 8-3
8.3.3.2 DISPlay Subsystem............................................................................ 8-3
8.3.3.3 INPut Subsystem................................................................................ 8-3
8.3.3.4 OUTPut Subsystem............................................................................ 8-4
8.4 COMMANDS EXPLANATION....................................................................................... 8-9
8.4.1 Mandated Commands ....................................................................................... 8-9
8.4.2 Required Commands....................................................................................... 8-10
8.4.2.1 SYSTem commands......................................................................... 8-10
8.4.2.2 STATus commands .......................................................................... 8-11
8.4.3 Instrument Commands .................................................................................... 8-12
8.4.3.1 DIAGnostic commands..................................................................... 8-12
8.4.3.2 DISPlay commands.......................................................................... 8-12
8.4.3.3 INPut commands .............................................................................. 8-12
8.4.3.4 OUTPut commands .......................................................................... 8-14
8.5 RS 232 ERROR CODES ............................................................................................ 8-35
8.5.1 Command errors [-199, -100] .......................................................................... 8-35
8.5.2 Execution errors [-299, -200] ........................................................................... 8-36
8.5.3 Device specific errors [-399, -300] ................................................................... 8-37
8.5.4 Query errors [-499, -400] ................................................................................. 8-37
9 ERROR & MESSAGE CODES................................................................... 9-1

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1 Safety
Read this chapter carefully before installation and use of the instrument.
1.1 Introduction
Adjustment, maintenance and repair of the exposed equipment shall be carried out only by
qualified personnel who are aware of hazards involved.
1.2 Safety Precautions
For the correct and safe use of the instrument, it is essential that both operating and servicing
personnel follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions
specified in this manual. Specific warning and caution statements, where applicable, are found
throughout this manual. Note that warning and caution statements and/or symbols are marked
on the instrument as well.
This manual provides technical information important for safe operation of the equipment.
Please refer to the relevant sections of the manual for technical specifications, installation and
operating instructions.
Special attention must be paid to the following issues:
♦Protective earthing of the instrument is required for the accessible terminals to be safe.
(IEC 1010-1 Safety class I instrument)
♦The actual environmental conditions must be checked against the specification.
♦Mains voltage must be inside the specified range.
The opening of covers or removal of parts, except those to which access can be gained by
hand, is liable to expose live parts and terminals.
If adjustment, maintenance, or repair of the opened instrument is unavoidable, it must only be
carried out by a skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved.
1.3 Use of Caution and Warning Statements
Caution
Used to indicate correct operation or maintenance in order to prevent damage to, or destruction
of equipment or other property.
Warning
Used to indicate a potential hazard that requires correct procedures or practices in order to
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1.4 Symbols
Symbol Explanation:
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution (refer to accompanying documents)
Protective conductor terminal.
~
Alternating current
Off (supply – mains switch).
On (supply – mains switch).
1.5 Impaired Safety Protection
Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the instrument must be made inoperative
and secured against unintended operation. The appropriate servicing authority must be
informed.
For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the instrument fails to perform the intended
functions or shows visible damage.
WARNING: Protection provided by the equipment may be impaired, if the equipment is used in
a manner not specified by this manual.

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1.6 Technical Assistance
Technical assistance may be obtained from your local DK-Technologies customer support
organisation or from:
DK-Technologies A/S
Marielundvej 37D
DK-2730 Herlev
Denmark
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.dk-technologies.com/

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2 Introduction and Applications
2.1 Introduction
The PT 5230 Digital Video Generator is specially designed to fit into digital and mixed
digital/analog video installations, and it provides signals for fault finding and checking of the
entire digital chain. Because of its many parallel outputs, the PT 5230 is ideal for supplying the
video switcher with all commonly used test signals for alignment, but also as a stand-by pattern
source.
The basic generator contains a genlockable sync generator and 2 black burst outputs.
Several generators can be added to the basic unit, making up to 4 different SDI signals
available at a time. Instead of SDI generators, one or two analog test pattern generator modules
can be added.
All SDI generators are switchable between 625 and 525 lines, but differ in the number of
signals, embedded audio, and other features. The analog composite generator is also dual
standard, PAL and NTSC, and provides test signals and the PTV pattern.
Except for the basic SDI generator, SDI generators and the analog test pattern generator can
superimpose three lines of text on the video signals. With complex test patterns, the text is
automatically placed in the black text fields.
Other available options are:
♦AES/EBU digital audio generator
♦Digital genlock
♦Time clock interface
The PT 5230 is genlockable to a traditional black burst signal, but can also be locked onto a
continuous wave. It can even lock onto a 525-line video signal and still generate PAL and 625-
line SDI signals.
Each of the outputs can be individually timed: SDI signals can be timed in steps of 37 ns over a
±1 field range; the analog black bursts and test pattern outputs are timeable in steps of 0.5° of
subcarrier over a ±4 field sequence for PAL and ±2 field sequence for NTSC.
The stability of the internal reference oscillator ensures accurate signals when the PT 5230 is
acting as a reference generator.
It is not unusual for a Philips stand-by pattern to display the time and date as well; an optional
module interfaces with LTC, VITC, or the internal video reference.
AES/EBU digital audio is available on both XLR and BNC connectors. The generator module
has two built-in generators, which can be programmed independently with silence or with tones
that include signals with audible left/right indication. The AES/EBU output signals are always
locked both to the 525-line and 625-line outputs. In multistandard operation, this permits direct
connection between AES/EBU generators in 525-line and 625-line environments. A separate
word-clock signal is available on a BNC connector.

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2.2 Applications
The PT 5230 can be used in a multitude of different applications, e.g. delivering signals for a
video switcher, as backup for a Sync Pulse Generator (SPG) and as a general video signal
generator.
In small studios and in OB-vans it can both work as an SPG while also delivering test signals at the
same time. It also operates in backup configurations to a PT 5210 VaritimeTM Digital Sync
Generator and a PT 5211 VaritimeTM Changeover Unit. Built-in fault detection circuitry
determines when to send an error flag to the Changeover unit.
One of the SDI test signal generator options supplies all ITU801-specified test signals, as well
as other signals. This enables a complete test of the digital video lines and the conversion
process to the analog domain.
In digital distribution networks where data compression is used, a stationary test signal will not
reveal if the line is in a "freeze" mode. A moving bar added to the standby pattern will show if
the line is open and if the time and date appears in the pattern, this is a good indication that the
line is not frozen.
The time information can be locked onto either VITC, LTC, or the internal video reference. The
time can be offset to cope with delays in distribution, MPEG-2 coding and transmission. It also
ensures that the "true" time can be displayed at the reception point.
Serial digital genlock is not much in use today, but is expected to be more widespread in the
future. Today, digital studios are islands in an analog environment, but someday the genlocking
function will be digital.
Six complete instrument presets have been included to enable quick changes in operation
mode. Each of the setups may be given names with a string of up to a 16 character.
When used in laboratories or other test places, the separate buttons offer quick access to the
main types of signals. For more complex signal modifications and configurations, an LCD plus
the buttons guides the user through the selections available.
In automated applications, the RS 232 remote control interface provides full control over all
functions of the generator. Parameters for each output can be adjusted remotely and a
complete set-up can be transmitted to and from the instrument.
In addition, the RS 232 interface can be exchanged with a simple ground closure control with a
selection of presets and a few basic functions.

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3 Product Data
3.1 Safety Characteristics
This apparatus has been designed and tested in accordance with the safety Class I
requirements of the IEC publication 1010-1 (“Safety Requirements for Electrical Measuring
Apparatus”), and is safe as supplied. This manual contains information and warnings, which
must be followed during operation to ensure operator and service personnel safety.
3.2 Performance Characteristics
Characteristics expressed in numerical values with stated tolerances are guaranteed
tolerances, when the instrument is calibrated at 20-30°C and after 20 min. warm-up. Specified
non-tolerance numerical data indicate typical values at nominal ambient temperature (25°C) and
reflects an average performance.
3.3 Versions
The generator is based on a basic unit with a genlockable sync pulse generator and with 2
black burst outputs. To the basic configuration a number of units can be added.
The apparatus is a multi-format, simultaneously covering in the unit both SDI (625/525), analog
PAL and analog NTSC.
Additional modules cover an AES/EBU Audio generator, Digital Genlock input and a Time clock
Interface.
All SDI generators work both in 625 and 525 lines, and can be chosen between different
complexities:
♦The Basic TSG contains less complex test signals, i.e. colourbars, PLUGE, crosshatch, etc.
♦The Extended Test Pattern Generator has a broad range of test signals plus one complex
test pattern: PTV pattern in 625-lines, 4:3 format (separate version with FuBK pattern).
♦The high-end Test Pattern Generator contains a very wide range of signals, such as PTV
and FuBK test patterns in both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio as well as other multistandard
complex test patterns.
3.4 Options
PT8606 SDI Digital genlock
PT8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator
PT8632 Test Pattern Generator, Extended
PT8633 SDI Test Pattern Generator, HIgh-end
PT8635 Dual AES/EBU Digital Audio Generator
PT8637 Time Clock Interface
PT8639 SDI Test Signal Generator, Basic Signals
PT8552 Slide Rail Mounting kit
Note: PT8632 comes in two versions:
♦PT8632/00 with Philips test pattern
♦PT8632/10 with FuBK test pattern

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3.5 Basic Instrument
3.5.1 Master Frequency Reference
27 MHz master frequency: Better than 0.25 ppm (0-50oC, ref. 25oC)
Ageing: < 0.1 ppm/month
3.5.2 Analog Genlock
Input: 75 Ωlooped through or two 75 Ωterminated inputs
(menu configurable)
Return loss: >36 dB to 6 MHz
3.5.3 Genlock Signal (M-NTSC or G-PAL)
Amplitude: Nominally ± 3 dB
S/N ratio: >26 dB
Sc-H phase: Nominally ±45o
Pull-in range fsc: ± 20 Hz
Jitter when locked to burst: < 0.5o
Jitter when locked to sync: < 2 ns
Timing range: PAL: ±4 fields
NTSC: ±2 fields
Timing resolution: 0.5ofSC
3.5.4 Genlock Signal
Continuous frequency reference: Subcarrier, 5 or 10 MHz
Amplitude: 1 V ±3 dB
3.5.5 Analog Genlock Transparent Channel
The analog genlock signal is transferred via an AC-coupled amplifier to a transparent output.
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Return loss: >36 dB to 6 MHz
3.5.6 Analog Black Burst Outputs
Number of outputs: 2, independently timeable
Connector: BNC
Output impedance: 75 Ω±0.5 Ω
Return loss: >36 dB, to 5 MHz
Sync amplitude: PAL: -300mV ±2%
NTSC: -286mV ±2%
Burst amplitude: PAL: 300mV ±2%
NTSC: 286mV ±2%
Timing range: PAL: ±4 fields
NTSC: ±2 fields
Timing resolution: 0.5ofsc
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S/N ratio: 60 dB unweighted to 5 MHz
Jitter: Burst jitter: ±0.5o
Sync jitter: ±0.5 ns (based on design and burst jitter
value)
Output monitoring: Continuous of output level with error flag on “Change-
over” connector. Detectors can be disabled.
3.6 Remote Control
Interface connector: 9 pole female sub-D, internally configured to serial
RS232C or parallel ground closure
All functions can be controlled and checked by using the serial remote interface.
The RS-232 remote interface is configurable.
Baud rate: 300 to 9600 Baud
Data bits: 7 or 8
Stop Bits Transmitting: always 2
Receiving: selectable 1 or 2
Parity: None, Odd or Even
Handshake XON/XOFF or RTS/CTS
The parallel remote interface gives control over the 6 presets and the genlock function
Control is by means of TTL compatible ground closure.
Levels: Logic “0”: <0.9V
Logic “1”:>3.2V
3.7 Fast Setup
Readout of the entire instrument setting is possible with a single command from the remote
RS232 interface. The data read can be transferred in the same format to another unit to set up
the unit, or two units can be directly connected and the setting copied from one unit to the other.
3.8 Changeover Control
A built-in fault detection circuitry determines when to send an error flag to the PT 5211
Varitime™ Changeover Unit. Detector for each output can be disabled internally.
3.9 Presets
Six complete instrument preset are stored in a non-volatile memory.
The presets have names consisting of up to 16 letters. The preset name is displayed when the
preset is active.

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3.10 Options
3.10.1 PT 8606 SDI Digital Genlock
SDI digital genlock module with active loopthrough.
Connectors:
BNC
Input and Output Impedance:
75Ω
Format:
270Mb/s component. Complies with SMPTE259M and ITU-R BT.656
3.10.2 PT 8631 Analog Test Pattern Generator
Connector: BNC
Output impedance: 75 Ω±0.5 Ω
Return loss: >36 dB, to 5 MHz
Sync amplitude: PAL: -300 mV ±2%
NTSC: -286 mV ±2% (40 IRE±1 IRE)
Video amplitude PAL: 700 mV ±1%
NTSC: 714 mV ±1% (100 IRE±1 IRE)
Burst amplitude: PAL: 300 mV ±2%
NTSC: 286 mV ±2% (40 IRE±2 IRE)
Timing range: PAL: ±4 fields
NTSC: ±2 fields
Timing resolution: 0.5oat fSC
Sc-H phase: Default 0o, adjustment ± 180o, resolution <1o
PAL color ID Line 7 field 1 (selectable ON/OFF)
S/N ratio: 60 dB unweighted to 5 MHz
Burst Jitter: ±0.5o
Sync jitter 0.5 ns (based on design and burst jitter value)
Frequency response ±1% to 5MHz
Group delay <10ns to 5MHz
Chrominance/Luminance delay <±5 ns
Static non-linearity <1%, typically 0.5%
Diff. Gain <0.6%, typically 0.2%
Diff. Phase <0.6°, typically 0.2°
Output signals
♦Colourbars
525-lines NTSC:
SMPTE bar
FCC Colorbar
Red 75%
625-lines PAL:
EBU bar
100% Bar
75% bar with grey
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♦Multiburst
♦Luminance sweep
♦Multipulse
♦Sinx/x
♦Test lines:
PAL
CCIR18
CCIR17
CCIR330
CCIR331
NTSC:
NTC-7 Combination
NTC-7 Composite
FCC Multiburst
FCC Composite
♦15% window
♦20% window
♦100% window
♦50% Flat Field
♦100% Flat Field
♦Black
♦Field squarewave
♦Alternating Black/White, 0.1Hz
♦Luminance ramp
♦Modulated Ramp
♦Staircase, 5 steps
♦Modulated staircase, 5 steps
♦Staircase, 10 steps
♦Pulse and bar
♦Crosshatch, 4:3 and 16: 9 format
♦PLUGE
♦Safe area
♦VMT01 test pattern (only 625 lines)
♦Circle on black background, 4: 3 aspect ratio
♦Circle on black background, 16:9 aspect ratio
♦Philips test pattern:
625 lines in 4:3 aspect ratio
625 lines in 16:9 aspect ratio
525 lines in 4:3 aspect ratio
525 lines in 16:9 aspect ratio
♦FuBK test pattern:
625 lines in 4:3 aspect ratio
625 lines in 16:9 aspect ratio
Note: The Philips test pattern can be configured in respect to:
5/10 step staircase
Anti-PAL On/Off
PLUGE On/Off

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For detailed signal descriptions, please refer to Appendix C.
Source Identification:
Standard signals: Three strings with up to 16 characters can be added to the signal
Philips Test Pattern: Text in upper and lower text area. Time and date inserted in
centre part of crosshatch lines
Output monitoring
Continuous of output level with error flag on “Change-over” connector.
Detector can be disabled
3.10.3 PT8632 SDI Test pattern Generator, Extended
Connectors: 2 BNC
Format: 270 Mb/s component
Complies with ITU-R BT 656 and SMPTE 259M
Data format: Scrambled NRZI 270 Mbit/sec
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Return loss: > 15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz
Amplitude: 800 mV ±10%
Jitter: <0.2 UI (one UI equals 3.7 ns)
Timing range: 525/60: ± 1 field
625/50: ±1 field
Resolution: 37.5 ns (one half clock cycle on the 13.5 MHz clock)
Ancillary data:
EDH: On/Off
Embedded audio:
Position: Audio group1, channels 1-4
Output signals:
Stereo 800Hz, No click
Stereo 1 kHz, No click
Stereo EBU 1 kHz, Single click in Ch. A
Stereo BBC 1 kHz, Single click in Ch.A and double click in Ch.B
Mono EBU 1 kHz, Single click in both Ch. A and Ch. B
Mono, No click
Dual, 1kHz in Ch. A, 400Hz in Ch. B, No Click
Wordclock, 48 kHz
Output levels: Silence, 0, -9, -12, -15, -16, -18, -20 dBFS
Preemphasis None
Output signals
♦Colourbar
525-lines:
SMPTE bar
FCC Colorbar
75% Colorbar, ITU 801 (timing and levels acc. to ITU801)
100% bar
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625-lines:
EBU
75% Colourbar, ITU 801 (timing and levels acc. to ITU801)
100% Bar
75% bar with grey
75% bar with red
Red, 75%
♦Multiburst in Y,CRand CB
♦Luminance sweep
♦Multipulse
♦15% window
♦20% window
♦100% window
♦Black
♦Check Field
♦Timing Test
♦Field delay test
♦Bow-Tie
♦Digital/Analog markers
♦Digital Grey
♦Field squarewave
♦Shallow Ramp
♦Luminance ramp
♦Limit Ramp
♦Valid Ramp
♦Staircase, 5 steps
♦Modulated staircase
♦Pulse and bar
♦Crosshatch
♦PLUGE
♦Philips test pattern: 625 lines in 4:3 aspect ratio
Note: The Philips test pattern can be configured in respect to:
Moving bar On/Off
5/10 step staircase
Anti-PAL On/Off
Version PT8632/10.
In this version of the SDI generator, the Philips test pattern has been exchanged with a FuBK
test pattern in 4:3 aspect ratio
For detailed signal descriptions, please refer to Appendix C.
Source Identification:
Standard signals: Three strings with 16 characters can be added to the signal
Philips Pattern: Text in upper and lower text area. Time and date inserted in centre part
of crosshatch lines
Output monitoring
Continuous of output level with error flag on “Change-over” connector.
Detector can be disabled

PTV PT 5230
Revision 3 User’s Manual
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3.10.4 PT8633 SDI Test pattern Generator, High-end.
Connectors: 2 BNC
Format: 270 Mb/s component
Complies with ITU-R BT 656 and SMPTE 259M
Data format: Scrambled NRZI 270 Mbit/sec
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Return loss: > 15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz
Amplitude: 800 mV ±10%
Jitter: <0.2 UI (one UI equals 3.7 ns)
Timing range: 525/60: ± 1 field
625/50: ±1 field
Resolution: 37.5 ns (one half clock cycle on the 13.5 MHz clock)
Ancillary data:
EDH: On/Off
Embedded audio:
Position: Audio group1, 2, 3, or 4 (only one group at a time), All channels
in each group
Output signals:
Stereo 800Hz, No click
Stereo 1 kHz, No click
Stereo EBU 1 kHz, Single click in Ch. A
Stereo BBC 1 kHz, Single click in Ch.A and double click in Ch.B
Mono EBU 1 kHz, Single click in both Ch. A and Ch. B
Mono, No click
Dual, 1kHz in Ch. A, 400 Hz in Ch. B, No Click
Wordclock, 48 kHz
Output levels: Silence, 0, -9, -12, -15, -16, -18, -20 dBFS
Preemphasis None
Output signals
♦Colourbars
525-lines:
SMPTE bar
FCC Colorbar
75% Colorbar, ITU 801 (timing and levels acc. to ITU801)
100% bar
Red 75%
625-lines:
EBU
75% Colorbar, ITU 801 (timing and levels acc. to ITU801)
100% Bar
75% bar with grey
75% bar with red
Red, 75%
♦Multiburst in Y,CRand CB
♦Luminance sweep
♦Y,CRand CB sweep