MCG-3

Color Micro Character Generator

Operates in Stand Alone Mode and Loss of Video Detect Mode

Real Time Clock Option
Composite NTSC

The Burst Electronics MCG-3 Color Micro Character Generator is a genlockable unit that accepts a standard NTSC video signal and overlays color characters with a selectable color background. The MCG-3 will overlay on video or operate as a stand-alone mode (no input video required).

Maximum number of characters displayable per page is 240 (24 characters by 10 lines) with 10 pages of nonvolatile storage. There are 16 character sizes (4 character heights and 4 character widths) allowing page by page text emphasis control. Individual characters may be set to blink for an additional effect. Built-in Menus, Help Screens and Self-test all add to ease of use.

Text input is performed with front panel push buttons in a "letter up/letter down" and "cursor left/cursor right" fashion. An RS232 interface for connection to a PC is standard, allowing full control of the MCG-3 including downloading text.

In the overlay mode (input video present), the MCG-3 may be set to automatically switch to the stand-alone mode and display a special message (page 10 of its memory) upon loss of input video. Additionally, the MCG-3 incorporates a video bypass circuit that will loopthru video upon loss of power to the MCG-3.

A Real Time Clock Option is available that allows Time of Day and Date information to be displayed. The RTC can be programmed by the front panel or via the RS232 link for additional flexibility.

Applications include Source ID, Bulletin Board Displays, Subtitling, Message Screens, Time Keeping and Clock Display Applications.

Raster output of MCG-3 over SMPTE bars

Features

• Overlays Color Text on Video
• Front Panel Programmable or via RS232 Computer Link
• Up to 32 MCG-3 on one RS232 bus
• Stand-alone operation (no input video required)and overlay mode
• Selectable response to loss of input video, defaults to stand-alone mode
• Character/Background colors
• Four Character Heights & Four Character Widths
• A-Z, 0-9 and Punctuation Marks Character Set
• Built in Menus, Help Screens and Self-test
• Real Time Clock (RTC) option
• Loss of Power Video Bypass
• Ten Pages of Text Storage in Memory
• Lithium Battery Backup (10 Year Life)
• Can be powered from external 12Vdc, for Field use
• Compact Size in a Rugged Aluminum and Steel Enclosure
• Two Year Warranty, Made in USA

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Character Sizes (16 Combinations)

Options: Real Time Clock (RTC), Rack mount.

Specifications - MCG-3

Input/Output: 1 Volt standard video
Video Standard: NTSC
Input/Output Impedance: 75 Ohms 1%
Internal Mixer with On/Off Control
Character Size: 24, 48, 72 & 96 Scan Lines (16 Sizes)
Character Attributes: Flash, Outline, Color
Character Display Level: 100 IRE White or one of 7 colors
Background Display Level: Black (7.5 IRE) or one of 7 colors
Remote Control via RS232 to a PC, up to 9600 Baud
RS232 speeds 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps, format 8N1
Simple Two Letter Remote Control Commands
Page Storage: 10 Pages, Battery Backed
Video Connectors: BNC
Size: 5.6W x 1.5H x 7.3D inches Aluminum and Steel Enclosure
DC Powered: 11-14 Vdc (see chart for current requirements)
Wall module (included): 120 VAC 60 Hz, 12 Vdc 500 mA, UL Listed
Warranty: Two Years Parts and Labor

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