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Home  //  Signal Processing  //  BrightEye  //  BrightEye 55 Genlockable Sync Generator and Test Signal Generator
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  • 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 slave or master 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 simultaneouslyavailable 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 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 the BrightEye Control app.

    AES 3id digital audio, analog audio and embedded audio reference outputs are provided.

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    Description

    • Master or Slave Reference Generator for All Video and Audio Gear
    • Sync Pulse Generator
    • Test Signal Generator
    • Composite, SDI, Tri-Level Outputs
    • Audio Outputs
    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 Ω
    • Return Loss: >40 dB DC to 5.5 MHz
    • Frequency Response: -0.1 dB 10 KHz to 5.0 MHz
    • Output DC: ±50 mV
    • K Factor: <1.0%
    • Differential Phase: <1.0 degree
    • SCH Phase: ±5 degrees
    Accuracy and Timing Stability
    • Internal: TCXO
    • PAL Fsc: 4.43361875 MHz +/- 1 Hz
    • NTSC Fsc: 3.579545 MHz +/- 1 Hz
    • 601 Fs: 27.000000 MHz +/- 5 Hz
    • 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 Ω
    • 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: ±50 mV
    • Return Loss: >30 dB to 30 MHz
    AES Audio Output
    • Number: One
    • Type: AES3id, 1 KHz tone or silence
    • Resolution: 24 bit
    Analog Audio Output
    • Number: One stereo pair or two mono
    • Type: 1 KHz tone or silence
    • Impedance: 30 Ω, balanced
    • Reference Level: -10 to + 4 dBu, adjustable
    General Specifications
    • Size: 5.625” W x 0.8” H x 5.5” D (143 mm x 20 mm x 140 mm) including connectors
    • Power: 12 volts, 4 watts (100-230 VAC modular power supply)
    • Temperature Range: 0 to 40° C ambient
    • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

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    • BE55 Data Sheet

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    • BrightEye 55 Manual

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