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Reference generator required By Jake Young


Tektronix A NEWclass of sync pulse generator has emerged to provide critical timing and synchronisation signals for modern broadcast, production (including mobile trucks and OB vans) and post production facilities by offering sync signals, test signals, and ANC data generation capabilities.


Sports, studio, VR and field production applications


By Jake Young


Shotoku Broadcast Systems SHOTOKU BROADCAST Systems exhibits a mix of new and established products that target sports, studio, virtual reality, and field production applications at NAB 2013. The company will highlight its latest models, including a VR tracking EFP head, and a new X-Y tracking VR Dolly Crane System for virtual studios. Shotoku’s ergonomically designed SX-300 is a robust state-of-the-art pan & tilt fluid head perfectly suited for field production, OB and studio use. The unit’s high capacity 38kg (83 lbs) payload and wide- balance capability supports a vast variety of cameras, lenses and accessories. The 300 head will accommodate flat base or 150mm ball. Operators can expect top class performance and reliability from the SX300’s VISCAM technology for smooth and adjustable pan & tilt drag with reinforced torque. Shotoku’s SG-900 manual pan & tilt head offers vibration- free speed in an ergonomically designed sturdy package. Ideal for OB and studio production with Teleprompters or box type lenses, the SG900 supports 90kg (198lbs), and features single knob balance adjustment. The unit incorporates the VISCAM ultimate fluid drag system to control smooth pan & tilt movement and REULAUX perfect balance system for maintaining the camera’s centre of gravity. For VR studio applications, Shotoku’s new SX-300VR offers precise tracking and uncompromised operation. The SX-300VR provides high-accuracy, realtime data output with absolutely no loss in manual performance. The unit combines with the Serial Position Interface (SPI) for frame-synchronised high-resolution data tracking, compatible with all leading VR graphics systems. C9032235


The fully featured SPG8000 comes standard with individually timeable black burst (with VITC support) and HDTV tri- level sync outputs, 10 MHz and 48 kHz word clock outputs, linear time code (LTC) outputs and network time protocol


(NTP) server support. Optional capabilities include GPS synchronisation, HD/SD-SDI signal generation (with ATC support) with an upgrade path for 3G-SDI signal generation (software upgrade), eight channels AES/EBU audio signal


generation plus digital audio reference signal (DARS) output, and analogue colour bar and test signals outputs. In addition to combining extensive sync pulse generation and master clock reference generation capabilities in the


single device, the SPG8000 incorporates several key features, including Tektronix’ Stay Genlock capability, redundant power supplies and SNMP and Web UI support. N609


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