Gefen has announced the availability of their TV Signal Generator, designed to offer home cinema system installers a portable way of testing video displays in real-time.
Nearly 40 video testing patterns including HDCP verification, three audio testing signals, a sine-wave formation and 35 timing settings are accessible through the unit’s LCD display menu. These features enable a complete evaluation and calibration of HDTV systems, offering an easy method of locating where problems lie so they may be eliminated.
The unit comes equipped with supplemental RCA and TOSlink audio inputs in addition to the HDMI output, and supports the measurement of both standard and high definition video formats including PAL and NTSC. An overscan option is included when working with undersized video.
Available for US$699, and supplied with a six-foot HDMI cable, six-foot RCA cable, and 5v power supply.