Harris Corporation's Videotek® GEN-STAR™ is a portable, battery powered, handheld HD-SDI and SD-SDI video generator with embedded audio, an AES audio output and external reference input. This unit provides multiformat functionality and versatility that sets it apart from other handheld test and measurement products on the market.
The powerful array of features in the GEN-STAR includes:
Video test signal generator
Embedded audio selections of up to 16 channels
Independent or frequency-locked channel selection (four channels)
Independent selection of up to four tic marks (four channels)
External reference input with selectable horizontal and/or vertical delays of the test signal
Six source ID memories with selectable cycle function
The lightweight GEN-STAR is ideal for equipment installation or for troubleshooting signal path issues related to high-definition and standard-definition digital formats. This PDA-sized test generator was designed to offer the convenience of portability without sacrificing function and performance. To enhance the user's experience, the GENSTAR features an integrated 320x240 color LCD display, utilizing touchscreen technology and the provided stylus to control and configure each operation. And, maintaining power in the field won't be a problem - the GEN-STAR runs on a Lithium-Ion battery pack.
The GEN-STAR includes two HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals formatted in SMPTE 292 M or SMPTE 259 M-C with AES audio. The stereo headphone output can be used to monitor the AES audio. Standard accessories include a sunshield, stylus, rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, AC power adapter, serial communications cable and a belt-style pouch.
Features
- Multiple-format functionality (HD-SDI or SD-SDI)
- Video test signal generator
- More than 20 video test signals
- Video to audio delay test signal
- Embedded audio generator
- Four audio channel selections
- Independent or locked audio frequency selection
- Independent amplitude selection
- Tic mark selection
- Up to four groups
- AES output audio generator
- External reference input
- Portable, handheld - PDA-sized
- Weighs under one pound with battery
- Integrated 320x240 color LCD display
- Touchscreen operation
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice
COLOR TFT TOUCHSCREEN LCD
320x240 pixels
54x72 mm display
TEST SIGNAL GENERATOR
Test signals
Split bars - 75%, 100% and RP-219
Full bars - 75% and 100%
Multiburst and Y only
Crosshatch
Crosshair
SinX and Y only
Checkfield
Fullfield Red, Blue, Green, White, Black and 75%
Grey
Ramp and Y, Cb, Cr, ramp only
Equal ramps
10-step
Sweep and Y only
Window test signal and Y only
V2A (Video-to-audio sync test signal ability)
SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT
1080i/50/59.94/60 Hz
1080p/23.98/24/25/29.97/30 Hz
720p/23.98/24/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 Hz
525/59.94, 625/50
Output jitter per SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M-C
Horizontal and vertical offset from reference
EDH or CRC insertion
Embedded tone up to 16 channels by group
Audio frequency and amplitude adjustable
EMBEDDED AUDIO TONE GENERATOR
Audio frequency fixed selections
400 Hz, 1 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, sweep
Audio frequency variable selections
20 Hz to 20 kHz in 10 Hz steps
Independent or frequency (phase) matching per channel
Audio amplitude fixed selections:
Silent, 0, -9, -12, -18, -20 dBFs
Audio amplitude variable selections:
0 to -60 dBFs in 1 dB steps
Tic mark selection from 1 to 4 in each channel
AES OUTPUT
One pair
Follows selected channel settings 1 and 2 or 3 and 4
Variable stereo headphone output of AES tone
EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT
Blackburst, tri-level sync, analog video, DARS or
AES word clock
Input format auto detect of standard
Blackburst input amplitude
-NTSC: Sync and burst 286 mV, nominal
-PAL: Sync and burst 300 mV, nominal
Tri-level sync: 600 mV, nominal
AES Word clock: 1V nominal
DARS amplitude: 200 mV, nominal
Internal to external timing accuracy: + 100 ns
COMMUNICATIONS
RS-232 serial communications for firmware upgrade
POWER
Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack and AC power
adapter/charger with North American power cord
included; optional power cords available.
Auto shutdown of unused functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating: 0 to 40° C
Storage: -30 to +85° C
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Height: 5.9" (150 mm)
Width: 3.6" (92 mm)
Depth: 1.9" (47 mm)
Weight: 13.6 oz (386 grams)
(With Li-Ion battery pack)
