Ross Video
Master Sync Generators

Ross Video

Master Sync Generators

Discover Ross Video master sync generators and switchers—advanced timing, test pattern, and signal processing solutions for broadcast, production, and live events. Explore specifications for SPG-8260, SRG-2200, SPG8000A, and more, supporting SD, HD, 3G, UHD, PTP, GPS lock, and comprehensive audio/video standards for reliable, professional workflows.

Product code
MASTER-SYNC-GENERATORS
Category
Video
Rack units
1U

Specifications

FEATURES
SPG-8260 SPG-8260-W SRG-2200 SPG8000A-ADV
Form Factor
openGear Card openGear Card 1RU – 9” Deep 1RU – 21.5″ Deep
PTP GrandMaster
No No No Software Option
PTP Follower
No No No Software Option
PTP Engines
0 0 0 2
GPS Lock
No No No Yes
sNTP Client
No No Software Option Yes
NTP Server
No No No Yes
DST Compensation
No No Yes Yes
Leap Second Adjustment
No No Yes Yes
Timing Domains
4, Synchronous 4, Synchronous 4, Independent 5, Independent. Black 1-3 must all be either integer or non-integer frame rate. Black 4-5 must all be either integer or non-integer frame rate
Balanced Signal Breakout
n/a n/a n/a SPG8000A-XLR (Optional)
Auto Change-Over
No No ACO-2200 ECO8000-ADV
Rack Rails
n/a n/a n/a Included
Control
DashBoard DashBoard DashBoard Web UI Front Panel
PATTERN GENERATOR
SPG-8260 SPG-8260-W SRG-2200 SPG8000A-ADV
Video Pattern Generators
1 x Composite 1 x Composite 1 x Composite 1 x SDI 3 x Composite 2 x SDI
SDI Formats
n/a n/a SD HD 3G Level A SD HD 3G Level A 3G Level B
UHD Patterns
No No No 1 x SQD Limited
Moving Patterns
No No Yes Yes
Test Patterns
Black, Bars Black, Bars 50+ 25 Composite 100+ SDI
HDR Test Patterns
No No No Yes
Configurable Zoneplates
No No No Yes
Text Idents
No No Yes Yes
Logo Idents
No No No Yes
Moving Idents
No No Yes Blinking
Tone Generators
1 1 1 per Audio Channel 1 per Audio Channel
Dolby E Test Generator
No No No Yes
Ancillary Data Insertion
No No No Yes
OUTPUTS
SPG-8260 SPG-8260-W SRG-2200 SPG8000A-ADV
PTP GrandMaster & Follower
No No No 1GbE – RJ45 1GbE – SFP
BlackBurst / Tri-Level
4 output x 2 BNC 4 output x 2 BNC 3 output x 1 BNC 5 output x 1BNC
Dedicated BlackBurst
No No 1 output x 1 BNC No
Composite Test Pattern
bars bars >50 patterns 25 patterns
AES Audio (unbalanced)
1 output x 2 BNC No 2 output x 1 BNC 4
AES Audio (balanced)
No No No No
Analog Audio
No No No No
Embedded Audio
No No Yes Yes
Word Clock
No 1 output x 2 BNC 1 output x 1 BNC 1 output x 1 BNC
DARS
1 unbal x 2 BNC No 1 unbal x 1 BNC 1 unbal x 1 BNC
LTC
No No 1 unbal x 1 BNC 1 balanced in/out 3 balanced out
VITC
No No VITC / ATC VITC / ATC
SDI (SD / HD / 3G)
No No 1 TPG x 1 BNC 1 Black x 1 BNC 2 x TPG x 1 BNC 2 x Black x 1BNC
TTL Pulse Outputs
No No 1 programmable BNC with 12 pulse types, including line, field, blanking, 6Hz, 2.048MHz 10MHz, 1PPS
VIDEO STANDARDS
SPG-8260 SPG-8260-W SRG-2200 SPG8000A-ADV
480i/59.94 / NTSC-M
Yes Yes Yes Yes
480i/59.94 / NTSC-J
No No Yes Yes
576i/50 / PAL
Yes Yes Yes Yes
720p
23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60
1035i
No No 59.94 / 60 No
1080i
30 / 50 / 59.94 30 / 50 / 59.94 30 / 50 / 59.94 50 / 59.94 / 60
1080pSF
23.98 / 24 23.98 / 24 23.98 / 24 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30
1080p
23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60
2160p
No No No 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 SQD

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