Specifications

MM-400
TEST EQUIPMENT
518
MAGNI SYSTEMS
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Waveform Monitor/Vectorscope
A low-cost alternative to CRT-based waveform
monitoring, the MM-400 produces a video
picture of the input signal’s waveform and dis-
plays it on any video monitor. It provides a
simple, affordable and accurate way to set camera levels before a shoot, or to check TBCs for color fidelity when editing.
■ Converts waveform or vector displays into
a standard video signal which can be dis-
played on a monitor or routed around.
No need for additional monitors. Easily
switch between pictures and waveforms .
■ Three loop-through inputs can accept
three composite signals or one compo-
nent, or RGB signal.
■ Easy-to-see dedicated push-button wave-
form and vectorscope controls include
Channel, Sweep Speed, Position Control
and Phase Rotation.
■ No complex displays or special test signals
are required for component monitoring.
Interchannel timing and amplitude dis-
play make component monitoring easy.
■ Incorporates an advanced SC/H Phase
and color frame indicator that is a must
for editing and post production. At a
glance it tells you if subcarrier-to-horizon-
tal phase is properly adjusted and if the
color frame matches the blackburst con-
nected to the MM-400’s external refer-
ence input.
■ Works anywhere, in any analog format —
NTSC, PAL (automatic detection), com-
ponent or S-Video.
■ Besides instant toggling between picture
and waveform, a mix mode combines
waveform and picture displays for simul-
taneous viewing.
■ Can be readily used by even novice opera-
tors. Has easy-to-understand set-up
menus for Display Color, Interchannel
Timing, SC/H Phase Alarm.
RG-400
Multimedia Video Reference Generator
The RG-400 is a test signal generator designed specifically for multimedia
and desktop video applications. It has a unique Reference Overlay mode
which combines the RG-400 generated color bars at the top and bottom
of the picture with incoming video shown within the Safe Title area. The
resulting display can be used in place of a waveform monitor and vec-
torscope in many applications. By visually checking the computer generat-
ed video colors to the reference color bar, level errors and illegal color val-
ues can easily be detected. This helps avoid sudden and unexpected color
shifts when going to tape.
■ When the incoming video signal is also
a color bar from a tape leader for exam-
ple, a more accurate assessment of video
levels, color hue and saturation can be
made. Any errors in the incoming video
are quickly spotted by comparing it to
the RG-400 generated signal at the top
and bottom of the picture.
■ Supports both composite and S-Video.
A video input allows genlocking to an
external video source. Two test signal
outputs are provided for maximum flex-
ibility in connecting the RG-400 into
your system. A stereo audio test tone
output is also provided to aid in setting
proper audio levels between left and
right channels.
■ In addition to the color bars, the RG-
400 has eleven test signals optimized for
desktop video production applications.
These broadcast quality test signals can
be used for overall system assurance or
recorded as a tape leader for downstream
monitoring purposes.