IMS-VSG

IMS-VSG

IMS-VSG

Meinberg

Audio/Video-Sync Generator

The IMS-VSG181 is used as a video signal reference for studio equipment and provides the generated signals at four BNC outputs. These are Bi-Level Sync (Black Burst) / Tri-Level-Sync, Longitudinal Time and Control Code (LTC), Digital Audio Out (DARS), and Word Clock.
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Manual URL https://www.meinbergglobal.com/download/docs/manuals/english/vsg181.pdf
Relative Humidity Max. 85%
Further information Functionality
The VSG181 is Synchronised by an external 10 MHz signal, 1PPS and a time telegram, which provides the connected reference receiver. These signals significantly determine the accuracy of the output signals. The generated video signals, in different formats, have a phase reference to the 1PPS.

In order to be able to provide high-precision output signals during the switchover of the RSC (IMS systems with redundant receivers), the VSG181 has its own oscillator.
RoHS Yes
Status info St: Status of VSG181
  • In: Synchronisation status
  • LED A: Status of Black Burst output
  • LED B: Status of LTC output
Electrical Connectors 96-pin VG-rail DIN 41612
WEEE status of the product This product is handled as a B2B category product. In order to secure a WEEE compliant waste disposal it has to be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation expenses for returning this product (at its end of life) have to be incurred by the end user, whereas Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself.
BNC Connectors Out 1:
Black Burst Output
Output signal: PAL, NTSC Black Burst with VITC support
Signal level: 300 mVpp into 75 Ohm (unbalanced)
PAL (SMPTE259M/ITU-R BT.470-6)
NTSC (SMPTE170M/ITU-R BT.470-7)
VITC (SMPTE12M-1/SMPTE ST309M)
Tri-Level Sync:

720p50 Hz (SMPTE296M3)
1080i25 Hz (SMPTE274M6)
720p59,94 Hz (SMPTE296M1)
1080i29,97 Hz (SMPTE274M7)
Out 2:
LTC output
Signal: LTC (25 fps, 23,98 fps, 29,97 fps, 29,97 fps Drop Frame)
Signal level: TTL, 2.5 Vpp (MARK/SPACE) into 75 Ohm

Out 3:
DARS output
Output signal: DARS
Signal level: TTL, 2.5 Vpp into 75 Ohm
Signal type: base frequencies - 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz

Out 4:
Word Clock output
Output signal: Word Clock
Signal level: TTL, 2,5 Vpp into 75 Ohm
Frequency range: 24 Hz - 12,288 MHz
Base frequencies: 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
Scale factor: 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Current Consumption 5 V ± 5%, 250 mA
Key Features Four BNC outputs with configurable video and audio signals:
  • Out 1: Black Burst (PAL, NTSC with VITC support), tri-level sync
  • Out 2: LTC 25 fps, 23,98 fps, 29,97 fps, 29,97 fps Drop Frame
  • Out 3: DARS (Digital Audio Reference System)
  • Out 4: Word Clock
  • Four LEDs: Signal status of module and outputs
Supported video formats:
  • PAL (SMPTE259M/ITU-R BT.470-6)
  • NTSC (SMPTE170M/ITU-R BT.470-7)
  • VITC (SMPTE12M-1/SMPTE ST309M)
  • 720p50 Hz (SMPTE296M3)
  • 1080i25 Hz (SMPTE274M6)
  • 720p59,94 Hz (SMPTE296M1)
  • 1080i29,97 Hz (SMPTE274M7)
Supported time code formats:
  • LTC - Linear Time Code (25 fps, 23,98 fps, 29,97 fps, 29,97 fps Drop Frame)
  • Digital Audio Reference Signal (DARS):
  • Resolution: 24bits
  • Base frequencies - 44,1 kHz and 48 kHz
Word Clock rates:
  • Frequency range - 24 Hz - 12.288 MHz
Operating Temperature 1 ... 50°C / 32 ... 122°F
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