Extron electronic BBG 6 A - Manual

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BB G 6 A
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Extron
BBG 6 A
Blackburst,
Color Bars, and
Audio Generator
Monitor
Projector
Color Bars
Signal
Blackburst
Signal
VTR
Camera
Character
Generator
Mixer
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Pricing and specifications may change without notice.
usa west
+1.714.491.1500 / +800.633.9876
+1.714.491.1517 FAX
usa east
+1.919.863.1794 / +800.633.9876
+1.919.863.1797 FAX
China
+86.21.3760.1568 / +400.883.1568
+86.21.3760.1566 FAX
Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
+81.3.3511.7656 FAX
europe
+31.33.453.4040 / +800.3987.6673
+31.33.453.4050 FAX
dubai
+971.4.2991800
+971.4.2991880 FAX
asia
+65.6383.4400 / +800.7339.8766
+65.6383.4664 FAX
www.extron.com
© 2008 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Pricing and specifications may change without notice.
usa west
+1.714.491.1500 / +800.633.9876
+1.714.491.1517 FAX
usa east
+1.919.863.1794 / +800.633.9876
+1.919.863.1797 FAX
China
+86.21.3760.1568 / +400.883.1568
+86.21.3760.1566 FAX
Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
+81.3.3511.7656 FAX
europe
+31.33.453.4040 / +800.3987.6673
+31.33.453.4050 FAX
dubai
+971.4.2991800
+971.4.2991880 FAX
asia
+65.6383.4400 / +800.7339.8766
+65.6383.4664 FAX
t e S t G e n e r a t o r S & M e a S u r e M e n t p r o d u c t S
BBG 6 A
Blackburst, Color Bars, and Audio Generator
FeaTures
• Broadcast quality blackburst reference signals — Six outputs on female BNC
connectors for creating blackburst reference signals to feed into genlockable devices.
• Broadcast quality SMPTE color bars for NTSC and full-field 8-color bars for PAL
— Two of the blackburst outputs also provide standard SMPTE color bars for NTSC and
full-field 8-bars for PAL, selectable via DIP switch for easy troubleshooting and alignment.
• Integrated 1 kHz audio tone generator — Built-in audio generator offers 1 kHz,
balanced or unbalanced output on captive screw connectors for simplified audio
troubleshooting. The output level is switchable from +4 dBu to -10 dBV via DIP switch.
• Selectable +4 dBu or -10 dBV audio output
• NTSC/PAL switchable
• Power indicator LED for easy troubleshooting
• 1U, quarter rack width metal enclosure
• Rack, under-desk, and projector-mountable
• External universal power supply included, part # 70-055-01 — Provides worldwide
power compatibility
descrIPTIon
The Extron BBG 6 A Blackburst, Color Bars, and Audio Generator offers six broadcast
quality, NTSC or PAL blackburst output signals, allowing a variety of video equipment to be
genlocked to a common reference signal. The blackburst signal consists of three reference
signal components: vertical sync, horizontal sync, and color burst. The first two outputs can
also provide broadcast quality NTSC SMPTE Color Bars or PAL full-field Color Bars test patterns,
selectable via a DIP switch. Additionally, the BBG 6 A includes a 1 kHz audio generator with
balanced or unbalanced audio on captive screw connectors. Part of the VersaTools
® line of
products, the BBG 6 A is housed in a 1U, quarter rack width metal enclosure, making it ideal
for installation in equipment racks as well as small spaces or portable field use.
Impedance .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ohms
Sync level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 IRE for NTSC, 43 IRE for PAL
Color burst level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 IRE for NTSC, 43 IRE for PAL
Setup level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 IRE (NTSC) or 0 IRE (PAL)
Tolerance for all levels . . . . . . . . . ±3%
Sub carrier level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NTSC: 3.579545 ±3 Hz, PAL: 4.433618 ±3 Hz
coLor bars ouTPuT
Number / Signal type . . . . . . . . . . . 2 color bars, switchable, standard SMPTE bars for NTSC, full field 8-bar for PAL
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 BNC female
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NTSC 3.58, PAL
Impedance .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ohms
Sync level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 IRE for NTSC, 43 IRE for PAL
Color burst level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 IRE for NTSC, 43 IRE for PAL
Setup level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NTSC, 7.5 IRE; PAL, 0 IRE
White level .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 IRE
Tolerance for all levels . . . . . . . . . ±3%
Subcarrier levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NTSC 3.579545 ±3 Hz, PAL 4.433618 ±3 Hz
audIo ouTPuT
Number / Signal type . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set (L and R) of stereo sine waves, balanced or unbalanced
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
Impedance .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Signal level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selectable: professional level, +4 dBu (1.23 V) balanced; or
consumer level, -10 dBV (316 mV) unbalanced
THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1%
Tolerance for all levels . . . . . . . . . ±3%
Signal frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 kHz
GeneraL
External power supply . . . . . . . . . 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.5 watts, external, to 12 VDC, 1 A, regulated
power supply
Power input requirements . . . . . 12 VDC, 0.2 A (max.)
Rack mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes, with optional rack shelves (See optional accessories)
Enclosure type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal
Enclosure dimensions . . . . . . . . . . 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (1U high, quarter rack wide
4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 7.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors)
Product / Shipping weight . . . . . 0.4 lbs (0.2 kg) / 3 lbs (2 kg)
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years parts and labor
Note: All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
sPecIFIcaTIons
bLackbursT ouTPuT
Number / Signal type . . . . . . . . . . . 6 blackburst (two can be switched to color bars)
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 BNC female
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-170A standard for NTSC 3.58, CCIR 624-4 standard for PAL
ModeL
VersIon descrIPTIon ParT #
BBG 6 A Blackburst, Color Bars & Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-535-01
The Vector scope measurement plots the
broadcast quality Color Bars output of
the BBG 6 A
APL = 40.8%
System Line L 22 F1 Angle (deg) 0.0
Gain x 1.000
0.000 dB
525 Line NTSC
Setup 7.5%
oPTIonaL accessorIes ModeL descrIPTIon PaGe ParT #
RSU 129 1U 9.5" Deep Universal Rack Shelf Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 819 60-190-01
RSF 123 1U 3.5" Deep VersaTools ® Rack Shelf Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 819 60-190-20
RSB 129 1U 9.5" Deep Basic Rack Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 820 60-604-01
RSB 123 1U 3.5" Deep Basic Rack Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 818 60-604-20
MBU 123 VersaTools ® Mini Under-Desk Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 815 70-212-01
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