The Harris Videotek® GEN-STAR® is a lightweight, battery-powered handheld HD-SDI and SD-SDI video signal generator, featuring embedded audio, one AES audio output, and an external reference input. This device offers multi-format capabilities and versatility, setting it apart from other handheld testing and measurement products on the market.
The powerful combination of features offered by GEN-STAR includes:
• Video Test Signal Generator
• Up to 16-channel embedded audio selection
• Independent or locked frequency channel selection (4 channels)
• Independently select up to 4 scale markers (4 channels)
• External reference input, optional horizontal and/or vertical delay for test signals
• 6 source ID storage units, optional looping function
Features
• Multi-format functionality (HD-SDI or SD-SDI)
• Video Test Signal Generator
- Over 20 video test signals
- Video to audio delay test signal
• Embedded Audio Signal Generator
- 4 audio channel options
- Independent or audio lock frequency selection
- Independent amplitude selection
- Scale Mark Selection
- Up to 4 groups
• AES Output Audio Signal Generator
• External Reference Input
• Lightweight and handheld, the size of a PDA
• Weight including battery does not exceed 1 pound.
• Integrated 320x240 color LCD display
• Touchscreen Operation Product Details
The lightweight GEN-STAR is ideal for equipment installation or troubleshooting signal path issues related to HD and SD digital formats. This PDA-sized test signal generator is designed for portability without compromising functionality and performance. To enhance the user experience, the GENSTAR features an integrated 320x240 color LCD display, allowing users to control and configure operations using touchscreen technology and the included stylus. On-site power supply is no longer a concern — GENSTAR
Powering from a lithium-ion battery pack.
GEN-STAR supports 2 channels of HD-SDI and SD-SDI signals following SMPTE 292 M or SMPTE 259 M-C formats, and it supports embedded audio. The stereo headphone output can be used for monitoring AES audio. Standard accessories include a sunshade, stylus, lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack, AC power adapter, serial communication cable, and a belt holster.
Technical Specifications
- Color TFT Touchscreen LCD Display 320x240 Pixels
- 2 1 x 2 8 inches (54 x 72 mm)
- Test Signal Generator Test Signal
- Cutting strips: 75%, 100%, and RP-219
- Full Color Strips: 75% and 100%
- Multi-wave group and pure Y component
- Crosshatch Line
- Crosshair
- SinX and pure Y components
- Verification Field
- Full range: Red, Blue, Green, White, Black, and 75% Gray
- Slope and Y, CB, CR, Pure Slope
- Equally Sloped Ramp
- 10-step
- Scanning and pure Y component
- Window test signal and pure Y component
- V2A (Video to Audio Synchronization Test Signal Capability)
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 complies with SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M-C.
- Horizontal and vertical offsets relative to the reference signal.
- EDH or CRC Insertion
- Generate up to 16 channels of embedded audio by group.
- Audio frequency and amplitude adjustable