Hamlet

General Information

The Protean Magnum is a full featured, multi-pattern, multi-format, SMPTE 259M/292M SD/HD- SDI test signal generator with embedded 16-Channel voice ID’s, audio tones, on-screen display (OSD) and internal Li-ion battery pack.

The Protean Magnum also has control over the embedded audio and the addition of one-line of up to 20 characters of text OSD. The pattern line-up was specifically chosen to expose system weakness and limitations. For example, a moving zoneplate is used to qualify video compression and scaling. The pathological pattern is used to stress the PLL’s in the signal path. There is even the travelling smiley face that moves smoothly about the screen to reveal dropped or repeated frames. Then there are the classic patterns: SMPTE RP 219 colour bars, 75% full -field colour bars, projector alignment and convergence grid, RGB colour fields, and colour difference ramps.

There is even a 4 -pixel checkerboard pattern for

checking 3D image alignment.

Included is a A/V test pattern used to measure the video to - audio delay. A user selectable circle overlay can be added to some patterns for checking for proper display aspect ratios.

Features and functions

• 2 SMPTE 259M/292M compliment outputs.
• 10 patterns, including 4-pixel checkerboard for 3D applications.
• 2 SD formats and 8 HD formats.
• Full 10/20-bit pattern generation.
• 16-Channel embedded audio with voicing and tones.
• Designed for Portable or Bench applications with lab quality signals.
• Extremely small size - 4 x 2.5 x 1.25 inches.
• 100-240VAC external power supply included.

• Patterns
  • RP219 + Motion + Circle
  • 75% Colour bars + Circle
  • Moving Zoneplate
  • Red/Cr Ramp
  • Green/Checkerboard
  • Blue/Cb Ramp
  • White/10 Step
  • Black/Y Ramp
  • Pathological/A/V Sync
  • Convergence/+Circle

Specifications

Serial digital 2 x BNC connectors. Output impedance 75 ohms. SMPTE 292, serial component. 800mV pp.

OSD Editor/Loader

The OSD Editor/Loader is a Microsoft OS program supporting Windows XP, 7, or 8 only software application used to program the text string into the Protean Magnum.

Ability to insert a 20 character line of text on the screen.

Travelling Smiley Face

 Pattern 0 adds motion with a travelling wizard. The speed of the wizard and its direction change each time it hits a raster edge.

Audio Notes

The Protean Magnum offers audio channel voice ID’s and tone combinations for all 16 stereo channels allotted in the SD/HD-SDI specifications. When the voice ID’s are enabled they repeat

a specific channel ID every 15 seconds, Between the voice ID’s

there are standard level audio tones for the RIGHT and LEFT

channels within each group. The inclusion of standard level tones permits very accurate system levelling- both the US -20dBFS and the European

-18dBFS full-scale levels are supported.

POWER

Internal Li-Ion battery 5VDC,

Ultra Miniature power supply 5VDC, 1A, 100-240VAC,

The Protean Magnum internal Li-Ion battery

charging circuitry protects and maximizes the life of the battery pack.

The following information applies to battery operation.

• The external power supply both operates unit

and charges battery at the same time.

• The charge time is faster if the unit is turned OFF.

• Battery type: 3.6V Li-Ion, typical run time is 4-5 hours when operated continuously.

• Typical battery charge time is 2-3 hours when unit is OFF.

• Green LED above POWER connector is ON

while charging and turns OFF when charging is

complete.

• Complete suite of redundant protection circuits are provided to protect against:

O Over-charge, over-discharge,

and charging outside allowable temperatures.

PHYSICAL

DIMENSIONS: - 4 x 2.5 x 1.25 inches

WARRANTY: - 1 Year.

Extendable free on registration: - To 2 Years

By using the service area of our web site

http://www.hamlet.co.uk/support/warranty/

Ordering

ORDERING INFORMATION

Protean Magum

SD/HD-SDI Signal Generator

FAQs

Documentation

Please find our links to futher information below :-

Datasheet - (PDF 0.3MB)

Operation manual