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BBG 6 A
Blackburst, Color Bars, and Audio Generator
FeaTures
Impedance........................ 75 ohms
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Broadcast quality blackburst reference signals
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Six outputs on female BNC
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%
connectors for creating blackburst reference signals to feed into genlockable devices.
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Broadcast quality SMPTE color bars for NTSC and full-field 8-color bars for PAL
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Two of the blackburst outputs also provide standard SMPTE color bars for NTSC and
Sub carrier level................. NTSC: 3.579545 3 Hz, PAL: 4.433618 3 Hz
full-field 8-bars for PAL, selectable via DIP switch for easy troubleshooting and alignment.
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
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Integrated 1 kHz audio tone generator
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.
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Built-in audio generator offers 1 kHz,
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
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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
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
External universal power supply included, part # 70-055-01 — Provides worldwide
power compatibility
THD ................................ 0.1%
Tolerance for all levels ......... 3%
Signal frequency ................ 1 kHz
descrIPTIon
GeneraL
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.
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.
Extron
BBG 6 A
The Vector scope measurement plots the
broadcast quality Color Bars output of
the BBG 6 A
Blackburst,
Color Bars, and
Audio Generator
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Projector
Number / Signal type........... 6 blackburst (two can be switched to color bars)
Connectors ....................... 6 BNC female
Mixer
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
oPTIonaL accessorIes
ModeL descrIPTIon
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RSU 129
RSF 123
RSB 129
RSB 123
MBU 123
1U 9.5" Deep Universal Rack Shelf Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 819
1U 3.5" Deep VersaTools® Rack Shelf Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 819
1U 9.5" Deep Basic Rack Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 820
1U 3.5" Deep Basic Rack Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 818
VersaTools® Mini Under-Desk Mount Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 815
60-190-01
60-190-20
60-604-01
60-604-20
70-212-01
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