The HDG-20 portable video test generator offers an extensive list of advanced features at an affordable price.
The HDG-20 provides still and moving test patterns in SD and HD formats at full broadcast quality. It also outputs audio tone, time code and closed caption characters. It even features a dual-link 2k resolution video output and an optional sync input (for genlock).
The HDG-20 fits in the palm of your hand and has four buttons to operate the menu displayed on its bright LCD screen. RS-422 firmware upgrade provides for hassle free updates.
Doremi Labs designed the HDG-20 to offer video professionals a low cost portable test generator to calibrate and test video equipment and displays at broadcast, post production, concert, home theater, and R&D facilities.
Examples of Video Output displayed with closed caption, moving squares and time code.
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- Multi-Format Output
- Still & Moving Test Patterns
- Audio Tone
- Time Code
- Closed Caption
- Dual Link 2K Output
- Sync Input
- HDG Control Software
Remote control software for the PC. Connects via a RS422 serial connection. It provides an easy to use graphical interface to select all HDG-20 settings. Current active settings are always on display above the three function tabs.
- 100% Color Bars
- 15% Grey and 25% Grey
- Black
- Black to White Gradient
- Borderline
- Check Field (equalizer / pll)
- Cross Hatch
- Full White, Red, Green and Blue
- Grey Levels -16 bars: Grey/Red/Green/Blue
- Moiré Circle Effect / Zone Plate
- Random NoiseSMPTE BarsTarget
- Vertical Lines / Horizontal Lines
- Multiburst
- Random Generator for all still patterns
- Can be combined with the still patterns listed above for hundreds of variations.
- 1 or 2 moving squares with shape and color change effect
- Full Motion of still pattern
- Snow
- Scrolling Title
- Speed control of motion
- Inverse effect with still pattern
- 1kHz Sine Wave embedded on SDI
- 4 Channels on 4 Groups
- Audio Level Settings (8 Values)
- Audio Synchronization Mode
- CC as ancillary data in video stream
- CC to the CEA-708 standard (Option)
- TC as ancillary data in video stream
- Drop or Non-Drop Frame
- On Screen Burn in Window
- Inserts a counter packet into VANC
Two BNC connectors provide either:
- Two identical serial digital (SDI) outputs
- Dual Link serial digital output (YPbPr/RGB)
- Pair with Doremi’s HDVI-20 for DVI output
- Formats Supported
- NTSC & PAL
- 720p – 60, 59.94, 50Hz
- 1080i / 1080p – 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98Hz
- 2048x1080p & sf – 24, 23.98Hz
- Standards: SMPTE 125M, 274M, 296M, 372M, 292M
- Bit Rate: 1.485 Gb/s, 1.4835 Gb/s, 270Mb/s
- Resolution: 10bit
- Two line LCD with menu controls
- Save settings to memory option
- RS-422 for remote control and firmware upgrades
- 5 – 18 volts (screw-on connector)
- External Adapter: 100-240VAC 50-60Hz
- 5.4” x 3.7” x .8” (138mm x 93mm x 22mm)
