SPECIAL PURPOSE
VTG 300 &
VTG 300R
ꢀ High resolution video output signals:
Computer, plasma, HDTV
ꢀ NTSC or PAL video output signals:
Component, S-video, composite
HANDHELD BATTERY POWERED VIDEO
AND AUDIO TEST GENERATORS
ꢀ 34 scan rates
ꢀ Broadcast quality video encoder
ꢀ 13 video test patterns
ꢀ Six audio test signals
ꢀ Protective rubber boot
ꢀ Battery operated or DC powered
ꢀ Integrated battery charger
(VTG 300R only)
The Extron VTG 300 and VTG 300R are intuitive, broadcast quality video and
audio test generators that feature 34 video scan rates, 13 video test patterns, and
six audio test signals for setting up and fine tuning A/V signal reproduction in a
variety of applications. Housed in a compact, rugged enclosure with a protective
rubber boot, both models are ideal for portable field use and integrated systems.
TEST PATTERNS, VIDEO OUTPUT RATES, AND AUDIO SIGNALS
VTG 300 TEST PATTERNS
VTG 300 COMPUTER OUTPUT RATES
32 x 24 Crosshatch
Rate Name
Resolution
H (kHz)
V (Hz)
This crosshatch pattern can be used to set projector focus and geometry. For CRT projectors,
this pattern is for examining and adjusting both static and dynamic convergence, so that the
red, green, and blue video signals are aligned throughout the image.
Computer Scan Rates
640 x 480
VGA1
VGA2
SVGA1
SVGA2
XGA1
31.5
37.5
37.9
46.9
48.4
56.4
60.0
64.0
91.1
63.9
75.0
87.5
106.3
80.0
65.2
60
75
60
75
60
70
75
60
85
60
60
70
85
75
60
32 x 18 Crosshatch
640 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024
1280 x 1024
1400 x 1050
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
1600 x 1200
1360 x 1024
1365 x 1024
This crosshatch pattern is for use with 16:9 displays.
H Pattern
This pattern is used to check or evaluate video clamping stability, focus for projectors, and
video pulse response, as well as to simulate text. The user can toggle between white-on-black
and black-on-white.
XGA2
XGA3
SXGA1
SXGA2
SXGA+
UXGA1
UXGA2
UXGA3
LCoS1
LCoS2
SMPTE Color Bars (with PLUGE pattern)
For NTSC video equipment, the SMPTE color bars are used to set up tint and color, while the
PLUGE video pattern is for adjusting brightness and contrast.
EBU Color Bars
The EBU color bars are primarily used to set up color for PAL video equipment.
Color Bars (8-color split)
This pattern is used for testing all of the video color channels and setting video drive levels. It
is also used to check low frequency crosstalk between the red, green, and blue color channels.
Video Rates - NTSC or PAL
NTSC
NTSC (0 IRE)
PAL-I
PAL-B,G,H
PAL-N
720 x 480
720 x 480
720 x 576
720 x 576
720 x 576
15.745
15.745
15.6
15.6
15.6
60
60
50
50
50
32-level Split Grayscale
With two opposing rows of 32 stepped bars of gray between the lowest and highest levels,
this pattern is used for setting and assessing grayscale tracking, and evaluating contrast
linearity on displays.
Ramp
This is used to evaluate the performance of a display or video processor on the basis of its pixel
bit depth capability. The pattern should appear to be smooth, with no contouring or
stepping.
HDTV Scan Rates
480p
576p
720p
1080i
1080i
1080p
1080p
1080p
720 x 480
720 x 576
31.5
31.5
45.0
33.75
28.12
67.5
56.2
27.0
60
50
60
60
50
60
50
48
Alternating Pixels
This one pixel “on,” one pixel “off” pattern is used for assessing the performance of high
resolution monitors and projectors, EMI testing for worst case radiation, and pixel clocking
and pixel phasing adjustments on a digital display.
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Multiburst
This pattern, consisting of sine wave bursts of increasing frequency, tests bandwidth
performance for NTSC and PAL video.
Flat Field
This pattern is used to evaluate white field uniformity.
16:9 High Resolution Scan Rates
16:9 HR
16:9 HR
16:9 HR
16:9 HR
16:9 HR
16:9 HR
848 x 480
852 x 480
1280 x 768
1280 x 768
1360 x 765
1366 x 768
31.0
31.8
45.1
48.0
47.7
47.8
60
60
56
60
60
60
80% Window
A window at 80% (80 IRE) video level, surrounded by black, is used in fine tuning the
color balance (or grayscale) of a display with the aid of a color analyzer. The gain (or
drive) setting is fine tuned for each of the red, green, and/or blue color adjustments.
20% Window
A window at 20% (20 IRE) video level, surrounded by black, is used in fine tuning the color
balance (or grayscale) of a display with the aid of a color analyzer. The bias (or offset) setting
is fine tuned for each of the red, green, and/or blue color adjustments.
VTG 300 AUDIO SIGNAL FORMATS
Pink Noise
White Noise
Sine Wave
Random noise that has constant energy per octave. Used in loudspeaker testing and calibration.
Random noise that has an equal energy distribution across all frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 kHz.
Used in detecting distortion. The frequency can be set from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (in 1/3 octave steps).
Square wave signal with 50% duty cycle and no DC offset. The frequency can be set from 20 Hz to 5 kHz.
Square Wave
Swept Sine Wave Varies the frequency of a sine wave signal continuously from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Used to detect driver defects and mechanical sources of distortion.
Polarity test
Proprietary waveform used in verifying the polarity of audio cabling.
VTG 300 AUDIO LEVELS
VTG 300 AUDIO FREQUENCIES (SINE WAVES, SQUARE WAVES, POLARITY TEST)
Signal Format
Pink Noise
Range (dBu)
Range (dBV)
Range (mV)
20 Hz
50 Hz
125 Hz
315 Hz
800 Hz
2 kHz
25 Hz
63 Hz
160 Hz
400 Hz
1 kHz
2.5 kHz
6.3 kHz
16 kHz
31.5 Hz
80 Hz
40 Hz
100 Hz
250 Hz
630 Hz
1.6 kHz
4 kHz
-56 dBu to -8 dBu -58 dBV to -10 dBV 1.25 mV to 316 mV
200 Hz
500 Hz
1.2 kHz
3.15 kHz
8 kHz
Polarity Test
-72 dBu to -18 dBu -74 dBV to -20 dBV 0.20 mV to 100 mV
All other signal types -72 dBu to +6 dBu -74 dBV to +4 dBV 0.20 mV to 1.6 V
5 kHz
12.5 kHz
10 kHz
20 kHz
SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
Impedance ........................................ 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Waveforms ........................................ Pink noise, white noise, sine wave
(fixed/swept), square wave, polarity test
Level ranges ...................................... Pink noise: -56 dBu to -8 dBu (-58 dBV to
-10 dBV) (1.25 mV to 316 mVrms) Polarity
Dot clock .......................................... 108 MHz (max.)
Pixel clock accuracy .......................... 100 ppm
Horizontal frequency ........................ 15 kHz to 127 kHz
Vertical frequency .............................. 30 Hz to 85 Hz
Rise/fall time
test: -72 dBu to -18 dBu (-74 dBV to -20 dBV)
(0.20 mV to 100 mVrms) All other signal
types: -72 dBu to +6 dBu (-74 dBV to +4 dBV)
(0.20 mV to 1.6 Vrms)
Composite and S-video .............. 140 ns
All other signal types .................. <4 ns
Maximum level (Hi-Z)........................ >+6 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at
1%THD+N
Maximum level (600 ohm)................ >+5.30 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at
1%THD+N
VIDEO OUTPUT
Number/signal type .......................... 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component
video, S-video, composite video
Connectors........................................ (1) 15-pin HD female (RGB/component)
(1) 4-pin mini DIN female (S-video) 1 BNC
female (composite video)
Nominal level .................................... 1 V p-p for Y of component video and
S-video, and for composite video, and also
Crest factor (pink noise) .................... 3.06 (9.73 dB)
Crest factor (white noise) .................. 1.73 (4.75 dB)
NOTE: 0 dBu = 0.775 V, 0 dBV = 1 V, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu.
GENERAL
R-Y and B-Y of component video (tri-level
sync) 0.7 V p-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y
of component video (bi-level sync)
0.286 V p-p (burst) for C of S-video
Power................................................ Supplied by internal batteries or an external
power supply
External power supply ...................... 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, external,
autoswitchable; to 12 VDC, 1 A, regulated
Power input requirements ................ 12 VDC, 1 A
Batteries (VTG 300)
Minimum/maximum levels................ 0.0 V to 1.0 V p-p
Impedance ........................................ 75 ohms
Resolutions ........................................ Computer (VGA–UXGA), video (NTSC, PAL),
HDTV, and 16:9 high resolutions
Return loss ........................................ -30 dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset .......................................... 5 mV for RGB and component video,
30 mV for S-video and composite video
Number/type .............................. 4 AA batteries (1.5 V alkaline or 1.2 V
rechargeable)
Operating time (h:mm) .............. Alkaline batteries: 1:10 to 2:45, continuous
use Rechargeable NiMH batteries: 1:20 to
3:10, continuous use
Batteries (VTG 300R)
SYNC
Number/type .............................. 1 rechargeable battery pack
(4.8 V NiMH, 4000 mAh)
Output type ...................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, (for RGB signals)
Tri-level on Y, R-Y, B-Y channels (component
Operating time (h:mm) .............. 5:10 to 5:15 (continuous use)
Recharging time.......................... 8 hours
Rack mount ...................................... No
Enclosure type .................................. Metal
Enclosure dimensions ........................ 6.9" H x 3.4" W x 1.5" D 17.5 cm H x 8.6 cm
W x 3.8 cm D (Excluding the rubber boot,
connectors, and handles.)
video 720p, 1080i, 1080p) Bi-level on Y
channel (for all other component video rates)
Standards .......................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SMPTE 170M,
SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 293M, SMPTE 295M,
SMPTE 296M
Output level ...................................... 0.3 V p-p for component video (bi-level sync)
0.6 V p-p for component video (tri-level sync)
TTL: 5.0 V p-p, unterminated for RGBHV,
8.3" H x 3.9" W x 2.1" D 21.0 cm H x
9.9 cm W x 5.4 cm D (Including the rubber
boot, connectors, and handles.)
RGBS
Output impedance ............................ 60 ohms
Max. rise/fall time.............................. 5 ns (TTL sync)
Polarity .............................................. Positive or negative (signal dependent)
Product weight.................................. 1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)
Shipping weight ................................ 4 lbs (2 kg)
Vibration............................................ ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit
Association)
Listings
AUDIO
Listings (VTG 300 only) .............. UL, CUL
Compliances...................................... CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES
MTBF ................................................ 30,000 hours
Warranty
THD + Noise...................................... 0.06% @ 1 kHz at nominal level
Flatness.............................................. 0.1 dB
Accuracy............................................ 0.7 dB
Product ...................................... 3 years parts and labor, excluding the
VTG 300R's rechargeable battery pack
VTG 300 R battery pack .............. 90 days
AUDIO OUTPUT
Number/signal type .......................... 1 mono, balanced 2 mono, unbalanced
Connectors........................................ (1) 3.5 mm mini stereo jack (unbalanced
mono left and right, tip-ring-sleeve) 1 female
NOTE: All nominal levels are at 10%
Model
Part Numbers
RCA jack (unbalanced, tip-ring) (1) male
3-pin XLR (balanced)
VTG 300............................................ 60-543-01
VTG 300 R ........................................ 60-543-02
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
04-05
68-849-01
REV. B
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