Video and Audio Test Equipment

Blackburst	Title, Caption, Time/Date
Color Bars	Matte Generator
Test Signals	Safe Area Generator
Video Distribution Amps	Audio Meter
Video Stopwatch	Audio/Video Cue "Streamer"

Blackburst, Sync, Audio Tone Generators

BSG-50    $349    Picture   
Multiple Output Blackburst, Sync Pulse, & Audio Tone Generator

The BSG-50 provides an economical means for generating the most common RS-170A video timing signals used to operate various video switchers, effects generators, VTRs/VCRs, cameras, video edit controllers, and other professional video equipment.

• 6 BNC video/pulse outputs easily configurable to meet specific user/equipment needs

• Choose any output mix from 6 blackburst, 4 sync, and 2 subcarrier

• Each sync signal individually settable as composite sync, composite blanking, H drive or V drive. Burst flag is also available.

• Separate buffer for each output provides maximum signal isolation.

• Adjustments provided for setup, sync, and burst levels and SC/H.

• 1Khz, OdB sinewave audio tone output (unbalanced)

• 8 BNC outputs are provided on Rackmount and Short Rack models 

• Also available in 30-frame format

PBSG    $219    Picture   
Mini Portable Blackburst/Sync Generator

• 3 BNC blackburst video outputs.

• One output switch selectable as blackburst or composite sync.

• Operates over 10 hours from 9 volt battery.

• LED shows power on, low battery.

• Only 1"W x 2.4"W x 4.2"D

• Ideal for portable use in the field.

BG-50    $279    Picture   
Multiple Output Black Generator

The BG-50 uses any RS-170A composite video input signal (required) to provide multiple outputs of blackburst and composite sync for genlocking larger video systems.

• All outputs are derived from the composite video input signal (required), which can be from any source, including "off tape".

• 6 BNC blackburst outputs

• Two outputs can be configured as composite sync.

• Black level can be set to 7.5 or 0 IRE.

• Looping video input with terminator ON/OFF switch.

• 8 BNC outputs are provided on Rackmount and Short Rack models 

 Color Bars, Sync, Audio Tone Generators

CSG-50    $439    Picture   

Color Bar, Sync, and Audio Tone Generator

• Generates color bars, blackburst, and composite sync signals, as well as a 15 Hz reference frame timing signal.

• Front panel selection of full-field or SMPTE (with "pluge") color bar patterns or blackburst video output.

• Precision digitally synthesized video signals are fully RS-170A SC/H phased and always correct. No SC/H adjustment ever required.

• Built-in timer can automatically switch video output from color bars to black and audio tone to silence after 30 or 60 seconds. Easy and convenient for producing tape leaders and striping tapes with color bars and tone followed by black and silence.

• Video signals generated by the CSG-50 are in accordance with the industry standard EIA RS-170A video timing specification.

• SMPTE color bars meet SMPTE specifications EG-1-1990.

• Full-field color bars meet EIA RS-189A specifications for video levels and color bars.

• Includes crystal-controlled, 1KHz, 0dB audio tone output.

• Outputs: video, composite sync, 15 Hz ref frame, 1KHz, 0dB audio tone (unbalanced).

• Also available in 24-frame format.

CSG-50B    $499    Picture   

Color Bars plus Multiple Black/SC Outputs

• All features of CSG-50
  PLUS

• 5 additional outputs which may be configured for all blackburst or in various combinations with sync and subcarrier

• Up to 7 black/subcarrier outputs provided on Rackmount and Short Rack models.
  

Test Pattern Generators

TSG-50    $529    Picture   
NTSC Test Signal Generator

The TSG-50 generates 13 precision digitally synthesized video test signals/patterns. Wide range of signals are ideal for setting up, aligning, and evaluating the performance of various video equipment found in a typical video editing system, such as video monitors, distribution amplifiers, VCRs, multi-media systems, switchers, effects generators, TBCs, etc. In addition to the video signals, the TSG-50 also generates composite sync and, with a video DA such as the HORITA VDA-50, becomes a high quality, multiple output, house sync generator.

• Generates the following 13 video test signals:        View Patterns
  -Blackburst with 7.5 IRE setup level
  -Full field EIA RS-189A color bars
  -Flat white field at 100 IRE level (user selectable in place of full field color bars)
  -SMPTE EG-1-1990 color bars with "pluge" pattern
  -Multiburst of .5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.58, and 4.2 MHz and reference bars
  -5 MHz line frequency sweep with 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 MHz markers
  -NTC-7 composite
  -5-step gray scale
  -Modulated 5-step gray scale
  -Pulse and bar with window and modulated pulse
  -Red field
  -Convergence pattern 14H x 17V, center dot/lines, safe action
  -Monitor setup matrix of convergence, color bars, I/Q with pluge, 5-step gray scale

• Fully RS-170A SC/H phased and always correct. Never requires adjusting.

• Built-in timer can automatically switch video output from video pattern to black and audio tone to silence after 30 to 60 seconds. Makes it easy and convenient to produce tape leaders of color bars and tone followed by black and silence.

• Video signals generated by the TSG-50 are in accordance with industry standard EIA RS-170A video timing specification

• Convenient pattern selection by 12 position front panel rotary switch

• Generates oscilloscope trigger output signal one H line before start of color field 1

• Includes crystal controlled, 1KHz/400Hz, 0dB audio tone output

• Outputs: video, composite sync, 15 Hz ref frame, 1KHz/400Hz, 0dB audio tone (unbalanced)

TSG-50B    $589    Picture   
Bars/Test plus Multiple Black/SC Outputs

• All features of TSG-50
  PLUS

• 5 additional outputs which may be configured for all blackburst or in various combinations with sync and subcarrier

•  Up to 7 black/subcarrier outputs provided on Rackmount and Short Rack models.

TSG-51    $619    Picture     

NTSC Test Signal Generator

The TSG-51 adds a second set of 12 new digitally synthesized analog NTSC video test signals and patterns to the 12 already present on the standard TSG-50 Test Signal Generator, bringing the total up to 24. The second set of 12 includes various chroma/luma alignment and FCC/Transmitter test patterns and signals, as well as a safe area retical. This wide range of signals and patterns is ideal for setting up, aligning, and evaluating the performance of various video equipment found in the analog portion of a typical video system, such as video monitors, distribution amplifiers, VCRs, switchers, effects generators, TBCs, etc. In addition to the video signals, the TSG-51 also generates composite sync and, with a video DA such as the HORITA VDA-50, becomes a high quality, multiple output, house sync generator.

• Fully RS-170A SC/H phased and always correct. No adjustments ever required.

• Built-in timer can automatically switch video output from video pattern to black and audio tone to silence after 30 or 60 seconds. Makes it easy and convenient to produce tape leaders of color bars and tone followed by black and silence.

• Video signals generated by the TSG-51 are in accordance with industry standard EIA RS-170A video timing specification.

• Convenient pattern selection by 12-position front panel rotary switch & 2-position toggle switch.

• Generates precise oscilloscope trigger output signal one H line before start of color field 1.

• Includes crystal controlled, 1kHz/400Hz, 0dB audio tone output.

TSG-51B    $679    Picture     

Bars/Test plus Multiple Black/SC Outputs

• All features of TSG-51
  PLUS

• 5 additional outputs which may be configured for all blackburst or in various combinations with sync and subcarrier.

• Up to 7 black/subcarrier outputs provided on Rackmount and Short Rack models.

 Video Distribution Amps

VDA-50    $249    Picture   
Wideband Multiple I/O Video Distribution Amplifier

The VDA-50 consists of two or three separate high performance video distribution amplifiers with user selectable jumpers on the PCB that allow it to be configured for various multiple or single video DA applications.

• User configurable for a number of inputs and outputs. Ideal for small desktop video editing systems.

• Desktop version VDA-50 configurable as dual 1x2, 1x3 DA, or as single 1x6. Includes looping video input with switchable 75-ohm terminator.

• Rackmount version RM-50/VDA configurable as a triple 1x2 DA, dual 1x4, 1x3 DA or 1x5, 1x2 DA, or single 1x8 DA. Includes looping video input with switchable 75-ohm terminator.

• Looping input permits multiple VDA units to be easily connected for expansion or to pass the input video signal on to other pieces of equipment.

• Single HORITA RM-50 Rackmount panel can hold up to three VDAs which can be looped together to form a single 1x24 VDA for video duplication purposes.

• Wide bandwidth of over 80 MHz, differential phase .08%.

• Separate Level and EQ screwdriver adjustments provided for each DA section permit amplitude and frequency compensation for driving up to 500 feet of RG-59U coaxial cable.

PDA2    $129    Picture   
Mini Portable Video Distribution Amplifier

Intended for portable use in the field, the HORITA PDA2 is a low cost, palm-sized, 9 volt battery operated miniature video DA. The PDA2 provides a quick-fix when you need an additional video output from your camera or camcorder to drive another video monitor, make a window dub copy, record in another format on an additional VCR, etc.

• 1-In/2-Out configuration with BNC connectors

• For greater flexibility, 75-ohm video input termination can be switched off to allow the input video to be looped to another device using a BNC "T" connector

• Gain and equalization are adjustable to compensate for cable lengths of up to 200 feet of RG-59U coaxial cable

• Operates for over 30 hours from a single 9 volt alkaline battery

• Battery slides in and out of compartment for quick and easy replacement

• "LO" battery LED indicator momentarily lights when power is first switched on. Steady on indicates a low battery condition with only a few hours of operation remaining.

Serial Control Titler/C.G./Time-Date Stamp

SCT-50    $389    Picture   
Serial Control Titler

Stand Alone or Computer Controlled "Industrial" Character Generator adds Titles, Source ID, Time-Date, Automatic Time Synchronized Captions.

The SCT-50 is a character generator that operates either stand alone or with a computer to title, caption, or time-date stamp video from cameras, VCRs, computers, etc. Insert up to 9 lines of 20 characters each into a video image to add source ID, to show camera number and location for security, video data collection, or other video monitoring systems. Use the internal clock calendar to add a real time/ date stamp to video images.

Release V3.xx of the SCT-50 operating system features an expanded user interface that increases the SCT-50 setup screens from one to five, including a help screen. 36 time and 60 date display formats are available , as well as auto line numbering, a continuously variable vertical split screen for letterbox displays, two page memory, plus many more new features. Shipped with new SCT-50’s, it is also available as a $50 upgrade for most older units.

Use the supplied "GMAN"  Windows- based text editor/ control software to automate stand alone operation, operate video information displays, add instructional information or subtitling, log and document experiments, etc. "GMAN" controls from 1 to 99 individual SCT-50s using only a single RS-232 comm port on your PC. Up to 100 pages of text can be individually sent to a specific SCT-50 or group SCT-50 Titlers. Additional effects and features include timed on/off text display, random text movement, and sequenced and/ or looping text output..

• Front panel switch control for stand alone operation or simple commands from computer for character selection, location, size, background, flashing, black or white, horizontal and vertical, text or HEX data monitor.

• Unique continuously variable "split screen" mode allows character placement anywhere on the screen, or out of the action on letterbox displays.

• Standard DB-9 connectors for serial port with RS-232 loop-thru operation allows up to 99 units to be daisy chained together and individually or group addressed by PC.

• Programming examples are included in both Basic and C.

KCT-50    $389    Picture   
Keyboard Controlled Titler

The HORITA KCT-50 is a stand alone video character generator that works with a standard PS2- type PC keyboard* to add titles and captions to your video. The KCT-50 can add up to nine lines of 20 characters each, and the best part is no PC or PC software is required! In addition, the KCT-50 also includes a battery backed up clock/calendar which can overlay your video with a variety of formats of time and date displays.

Because the KCT-50 has its own built-in text editor that performs the common typing operations of insert, delete, backspace, home, end, etc., you can quickly add source ID information, title or caption experiments, identify security locations, and perform similar titling/captioning tasks.

Up to 25 KCT-50s can be connected together and addressed and controlled from a single PC keyboard*. The KCT-50 can also be controlled from front panel switches. Each KCT-50 maintains 2 separate setup and display screens which can be selected via the keyboard.

• Built-in text editor commands include insert, delete, backspace, page up, page down, home, end, etc.

• Adjustable character attributes for horizontal and vertical size and position, black/white, mask on/off, contrast, etc.

• Separate setup screens for Display, System, Time, and Date.

• "Line numbers" on/off numbers the display lines for quick visual reference in locating text position.

• 36 time display formats, 60 date display formats, including day-of-week displays.

• "Split-Screen" vertical mode places the first 5 lines at the top and the last 4 lines at the bottom of the display. Quickly and easily user adjustable to move titles out of the way of the action.

* Optional PS2 Keyboard    $15   

• Special price when purchased with the KCT-50 or RMT-50 "Video Titlers"

• Classic 109 key PS2/ AT keyboard (beige)

• Fully tested for compatibility with the KCT-50 and RMT-50

• Control up to 25 KCT-50's from a single keyboard

RMT-50    $449    Picture     

Remote Message Titler

The RMT-50 instantly overlays up to sixteen "canned" text messages onto a composite video signal in response to remote "pull down" signal inputs on the rear of the unit. Each alpha-numeric message is displayed on a single line of text of up to twenty characters in length.

• Messages can be prioritized to allow multiple selected messages to be assigned to the same line number, with only the highest priority message displayed at any one time.

• The message text can be input manually using the controls on the unit or via a standard PS2 keyboard*. 

• Output the individual messages one after the other in a looping sequence with user defined start/stop times.

• Features a programmable onscreen up/down "talent timer".

• Multiple format time and date displays.

* Optional PS2 Keyboard    $15  

• Special price when purchased with the RMT-50 or KCT-50 "Video Titlers"

• Classic 109 key PS2/ AT keyboard (beige) 

• Fully tested for compatibility with the RMT-50 and KCT-50

Video Stopwatch

VS-50    $449    Picture   
Video Stopwatch with GPI Output

The HORITA VS-50 "Video Stopwatch"™ overlays your video with an "on-screen" timer display to help you time lectures, speakers, events, talent, rehearsals, indicate time remaining, etc. Plus, with the VS-50 GPI output signal, you can trigger and time sound or other effects, laboratory experiments, etc., relative to the action in your video.

The four operating modes of the VS-50 Stopwatch provide you with a simple downcounter to zero, a downcounter that continuously "reloads" each time it reaches zero, a combination down/up counter that counts up after it counts down to zero, or a simple up counter.

The versatile VS-50 GPI output can quickly and easily be set to signal you when the counter reaches zero, or on every second or minute of the down or up count.

Other features include time and date display, captioning/titling ability, and remote control inputs.

• Nine different stopwatch display formats include those with tenths and hundredths of a second.

• Adjustable character sizes include large characters that can be viewed across the room.

• Simple "switch closure" inputs for remote control of start, stop, preset, reset, count up/down, etc.

• Multiple formats for time and date displays.

• Stores and displays up to nine lines of twenty characters each for captioning/titling video image.

• Four separate setup menu displays make it easy to set character size, position, contrast, black/white, mask, time, date, etc.

• "Split screen" vertical position mode allows placement of display lines at the very top and bottom of video image to keep them out of the action.

Matte Generator

MG-50    $349    Picture   
Matte Generator with "On-Screen" Aspect Ratio Readout

The MG-50 "matte" generator overlays video image with one of twenty programmable matte patterns or rectangular "border" outlines. Intended for use to precisely locate, define, or measure areas in video image where information is to be placed, insert "curtains" during film/video transfers, outline a particular area of interest, etc.

• 10 formats with preset aspect ratios ranging from 1.37:1 to 2.74:1.

• 10 additional formats with user-definable position, size and aspect ratio.

• Select from 6 different matte types for each of the 20 formats.

• Types include matte black or white, matte/video reverse, and full matte or rectangular border outline.

• All user-defined formats and types stored in non-volatile memory.

• On-screen readout displays the current format number, type, aspect ratio, and vertical and horizontal position.

• Switches to select matte and/or on-screen readout displays on/off.

• Direct video bypass when power is switched OFF.

Safe Area Generator

SAG-50    $349    Picture   
Safe Area, Convergence Pattern and Oscilloscope Line Trigger Generator

The SAG-50 overlays one of eight safe action and safe title borders, with optional center cross, over incoming video so that the graphics and other information can be correctly positioned within the picture. The SAG-50 can also overlay video image with dot and crosshatch test patterns (with image center indicators) for lining up camera graphics or performing convergence and centering adjustments on single monitors or for setting up video walls.

An added feature not found in any other safe area generator, is the ability of the SAG-50 to output an oscilloscope "line trigger" signal and display an intensified line with a digital readout showing its actual line and field number on the video monitor.

• Safe action and safe title overlays are fixed at the SMPTE RP-27.3 standards of 80% and 90% of the scanned image area.

• Dot/crosshatch convergence patterns are 15 lines/dots across, by 13 lines/dots top to bottom. Both patterns have special "center screen" pattern for locating exact center of scanned image.

• Intensified line and trigger can quickly be changed from line 10 through 262, and the field can be selected as field -1, field -2, or both. This provides a very accurate method of identifying the exact location of and/or placing graphics in the picture, measuring text height in line numbers, etc.

• Trigger output signal transforms an ordinary oscilloscope into a precise piece of video test equipment capable of observing and identifying individual video lines of either or both fields for viewing VITS test signals, VITC time code, head switching points, etc.

Audio Meter

AM-50    $349    Picture   
"On-Screen" Audio VU Meter

The AM-50 is an on-screen audio level meter which provides a visual indication of audio signal amplitude. Dual channel "bridging" type audio inputs accept balanced or unbalanced (single ended) stereo audio inputs. Balanced input range is selectable from 0dBu, +4dBu, or +8dBu, single ended input range from -20dBV, -10dBV, or -5dBV.

Various formats are provided for displaying the audio levels, including those designed to take up a minimum amount of on-screen video space, those with a "see thru" mode, black mask on/off, audio level markers on/off, etc. Display format, size, and position selections are saved in non-volatile memory.

• Channels can be individually identified as 0-9 A-F or as a group from 00-to-99 or 0-9 A-Z.

• Familiar "VU" meter response ballistics.

• Normal, peak, alarm, and phase check modes are provided.

• Alarm mode leaves flashing "peak" reading until display is manually reset.

• Phase check mode displays "In" or "Out" phase condition.

Audio/Video Cue "Streamer"

ADQ-50    $429    Picture   

Audio / Video Cue "Streamer"

The ADQ-50 is a low cost, small, desktop sized unit that generates both video and audio cue prompts for use during ADR, Foley, or other post production audio tasks that require precise and repeatable timing or syncing of audio responses to specific video action.

The ADQ-50 overlays a thin white vertical line which sweeps across the screen from left to right. When the line reaches the rightmost side of the screen it meets a vertical white bar, and a square box is flashed for a few frames in the center of the screen. The combination of the disappearing line and the flashing square visually signals the start of the audio event.

In addition, as the line moves across the screen, the ADQ-50 outputs an audio cue pattern consisting of three evenly spaced audio tones, which a fourth tone missing in sync with the flashing square video prompt. The audio prompts also interact with the video display by turning off the sweeping line when the tones sound, permitting use on sound stages or other environments where low or zero volume levels are required.

The ADQ-50 sweep display is triggered in response to a preset SMPTE time code value, a General Purpose Interface ("GPI"), or manually via the "REHEARSE" switch on the front panel. The ADQ can also be controlled from an RS232 serial port using the supplied QMe™ software. The Windows- based QMe™ program allows the user to capture cue times, compile these times into a list, and add comments associated with each event. This list can then be printed, saved, recalled, or sent to the ADQ-50 in the post production session. 

• Reads SMPTE time code from 1/30th play speed up to 10x play speed.

• Simple actuation of the pushbutton MARK switch captures the time code time associated with the cue point.

• "MARK"ed time can be trimmed frame-by-frame to the exact point at which the ADR, Foley, or other audio event is to occur.

• Automatically "backtimes" the sweep display and audio tone cuing sequences to end with the square video prompt flashed in the center of the screen when the incoming time code coincides with the marked time.

• Can also be triggered manually for rehearsal purposes, by RS232 serial data input from a PC, or a "pull- down" GPI input signal.

• Event times can be entered manually from a list by using the MARK switches.

• Includes Horita QMe™ event list/ control software.

Portable Tone Generator

PT3    $189    Picture   
Mini Portable Audio Tone Generator

Palm sized tone generator is just what you need in field situations, and around the studio, to quickly check and adjust audio levels and trace cables.

• Crystal controlled 1KHz/10KHZ tones.

• Seven calibrated, stable output levels.

• Switch selectable 0dBu, +4dBu, or +8dBu balanced line level.

• Switch selectable -20dBV, -10dBV, or 5dBV unbalanced line level.

• Switch selectable -50dBu/V unbalanced/balanced microphone level.

• Operates over 24 hours from 9 volt battery.

• Comes with " phone and M/F XLR adapters for balanced output.

• 4.2"L x 2.4"W x 1"H, weighs less than 5 oz. including battery.

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Cables & Accessories

CK1    $18.75    RCA cable assortment  More Info...	AK1    $8.95    RCA-BNC  More Info...
CK2    $16.75    BNC cable assortment  More Info...	AK2     $10.50    XLR-RCA  More Info...
CK3    $14.00    PS2 cable  More Info...	AK3    $3.00    RCA "Y" adapter cables  More Info...
CK4    $16.00    PS2 cable  More Info...	AK4    $3.75    3.5mm "Y" Mini Phone Adapter Cable  More Info...
CK5    $16.00    DB9 adapter cable  More Info...	CK6    $18.00    DB9 adapter cable  More Info...

All HORITA products come with an unconditional 30-day money back guarantee
and a three year parts and labor warranty