Ensemble Designs BrightEye 55 Genlockable Sync Generator and Test Signal Generator

BrightEye 55 is a genlockable sync generator and test signal generator that can be used as either a secondary or primary reference generator. It can lock to house reference or it can lock to its own internal precision standard. BrightEye 55 is well suited for remote trucks, desktop and fly packs.

Color Black, Bars, Crosshatch, Multi-burst, and SDI Checkfield (Pathological) are just some of the signals simultaneously available on the SDI and analog composite outputs.

An ID slate with user programmable text can overlay the test pattern. The cyclops feature adds a motion element to the video test signal, handy for live applications.

The HD Tri-Level Sync output provides reference to high definition equipment, such as VTRs, disc recorders and workstations. There are a wide variety of user selectable formats including: 720p, 1080i, 1080sF, and 1080p. Format selections and other controls are accessed through BrightEye Mac or PC software.

AES3id digital audio, analog audio and embedded audio reference outputs are provided.

Features

• Primary or Secondary reference generator for all video and audio gear
• Sync pulse generator
• Test signal generator
• Composite, SD SDI, HD Tri-Level Outputs
• Audio outputs

Specifications

• Size (W x H x D): 5.625" x 0.8" x 5.5" including connectors
• Power: 12 volts, 4 watts (100-230 VAC modular power supply not included)
• Reference Input
  • Number: One
  • Signal Type: 1V P-P PAL, NTSC, or 10 MHz
  • Return Loss: >40 dB DC to 5.5 MHz
• Composite Output
  • Number: One
  • Signal Type: NTSC/PAL
  • Impedance: 75 ohms
  • Return Loss: >40 dB DC to 5.5 MHz
  • Frequency Response: -0.1 dB 10kHz to 5.0 MHz
  • Output DC: +/-50mV
  • K Factor: < 1.0%
  • Differential Phase: < 1.0 degree
  • SCH Phase: +/-5 degrees
• Accuracy and Timing Stability
  • Internal TCX0
  • PAL Fsc: 4.43361875 MHz +/-1Hz
  • NTSC Fsc: 3.579545 MHz +/-1Hz
  • 601 Fs: 27.00 MHz +/-5Hz
  • Long Term Drift: < 1 ppm/year
  • Analog Jitter: < 1 ns
  • Digital Jitter: < 0.2 UI (0.13 UI typical)
• Serial Digital Output
  • Number: One
  • Signal Type: Serial Digital (SMPTE 259M)
  • Return Loss: >15 dB, DC to 270 MHz
• Tri-Level Sync Output
  • Number: One, 75 ohms
  • Type:
    • 1080i (SMPTE 274M -5, 6) 50, 59.94
    • 720p (SMPTE 296M -2, 3) 50, 59.94
    • 1080p (SMPTE 274M -9, 11) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
    • 1080sF (RP211 -14, 16) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
  • Output DC: +/-50mV
  • Return Loss: >30dB to 30MHz
• AES Audio Output
  • Number: One
  • Type: AES3id, 1kHz tone or silence
  • Resolution: 24 bit
• Analog Audio Output
  • Number: One stereo pair or two mono
  • Type: 1kHz tone or silence
  • Impedance: 30 ohms, balanced
  • Reference Level: -10 +4 dBu, adjustable