LG 3860 DIGITAL TV SIGNAL GENERATOR

The LG 3860 is a signal generator with switchable, separately
sold encoding software supports the different satellite
digital broadcasting systems of various countries.
It has a built-in encoder and up converter that make it
possible to vary channel frequencies and output levels. It
is suitable for use in a TV production line or as a simple
loopback transmitter at a broadcast station.

FEATURES
■ Seamless output of still-image patterns and audio
(tone) signals
■ Ability to play back user-defined transport
streams by connecting the LG 3860 to a PC
through USB 2.0
■ Variable levels and channels
■ Ability to save 40 preset configurations in the internal
memory
■ Ability to change the encoding software by entering
licenses

SPECIFICATIONS
Channel Coding Section
For details on the encoding software (sold separately), see its
specifications.
RF Signal Generator
Frequency Range: 950 to 2700 MHz
Resolution: 10 kHz
Accuracy: ±3 ppm
Harmonics: ≥25 dBc
Level Range: 39 to 99 dBμV
Resolution: 1 dB
Accuracy: ±3 dB
Output Connector: BNC
Output Impedance: 75 Ω
Input/Output Signal Sources
Internal Signal
Software Sold Separately: The available internal signals vary depending
on the encoding software. For
details, see the specifications for the encoding
software.
USB Interface
Input Connector: 1 USB Type B connector (shared with remote
control)
Specification: USB 2.0
Input Bit Rate: 0.2 to 75.0 Mbps
Input Packet Format: 188- or 204-byte MPEG-TS or TS with TMCC
Supported Stream: MPEG-2 TS (ISO/IEC13818-1)
PC Specifications: CPU: Intel? Core? 2 Duo, 1.6 GHz or higher
Memory: 1 GB or more
HDD: 1 GB or more of free space
OS: Windows? 7 or Windows? XP SP3
Clock Output
Output Connector: BNC
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Output Level: TTL
Output Frequency: 10 MHz
Display
Power ON/OFF: Indicated by an LED
Pattern Selection: Indicated by LEDs that correspond to each
(Still images) pattern
Channel: Indicated by the 7-segment LED
Level: Indicated by the 7-segment LED
Illegal Display: Indicated by error codes on the 7-segment LED
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 40 °C
Operating Humidity Range: ≤85 %RH or less (without condensation)
Operating Environment: Indoors
Elevation: Up to 2000 m
Overvoltage Category: II
Pollution Degree: 2
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage: 90 to 250 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Power Consumption: 20 W max.
Dimensions and Weight
213 (W) × 44 (H) × 400 (D) mm (excluding
protrusions), 1.7 kg
Accessories
Power cord ............................................1
Cover/inlet stopper................................1
USB cable .............................................1
Instruction manual .................................1

SPECIFICATIONS
Broadcasting System
Satellite Digital Broadcasting: ISDB-S (ARIB-STD-B20)
Modulation Format: 8PSK, QPSK, BPSK
Coding Rate: 2/3 (8PSK), 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6,
7/8 (QPSK), 1/2 (BPSK)
Roll-Off Factor: √0.35
Symbol Rate: 28.86 Msps
External TS Input Specifications
Input Packet Format: 188, 204 bytes
Input Data Rate: 0.2 to 75 Mbps
Supported Stream: MPEG-2 TS (ISO/IEC13818-1)
Supported Formats: MPEG-TS, TS with TMCC
Number of updatable PCRs: Up to 48

■ USB 2.0
Use a USB 2.0 connection between a PC and the
LG 3860 to install broadcast systems, configure
the LG 3860, and play back user-defined transport
streams on the LG 3860.
■ Still Images
Output two different still-image patterns seamlessly.
■ Audio Signal
Output three different audio (tone) signals.
■ Pseudo Random Signal
Output pseudo random signals (PN 23 or PN 15) with
the polarity and packet type selected from a PC.

■ Operating Environment
The necessary hardware specifications of the PC
that you will run this software on are listed below.
OS Microsoft Windows? 7 or Windows? XP SP3
CPU Intel? CoreTM 2 Duo, 1.6 GHz
(equivalent or superior)
Memory 1 GB or more
HDD 1 GB or more of free space
USB port USB 2.0 (1 port)
The license key must be entered when the software
is installed.
The LG 3860SER01 is software that, when installed in
the LG 3860, adds ISDB-S signal generation functionality
to the LG 3860 and makes the LG 3860 configurable
from a PC.
It is suitable for use in a TV production line or as a
simple loopback transmitter at a broadcast station.
A special license key is required for the installation of
this product.

Internal Signal
Pseudo Random Signal: PN23 (standard), PN15(*1)
Polarity: Normal (standard), Invert(*1)
Packet Type: SYNC PRBS (standard), NULL PRBS(*1)
Still-Image Pattern: Color bar, monoscope
Format: 1920×1080i (HDTV)
Audio (Tone): 1 kHz (L) + 400 Hz (R) (standard),
1 kHz (LR), 400 Hz (LR)(*1)
*1 The pseudo random signal and audio (tone) can be
switched when the LG 3860 is connected to a PC.
RF Signal Generator
Output Channel
BS-IF: Odd-numbered BS channels from 1 to 23
CS-IF: Even-numbered ND channels from 2 to 24
Resolution: Can be set in units of physical channels
Output Level: 39 to 99 dBμV (75 Ω termination), in 1
dB steps

Frequency Bandwidth: 34.5 MHz
Control Application
The following settings can be configured from a PC that is
connected to the LG 3860 through USB 2.0.
Broadcasting System: ISDB-S
Output Level: 1 dB steps (39 to 99 dBμV: 75 Ω termination)
Output Channel
BS-IF: Odd-numbered BS channels from 1 to 23
CS-IF: Even-numbered ND channels from 2 to 24
Pseudo Random Signal: PN23 and PN15, polarity, and packet type
Still-Image Pattern: Color bar, monoscope
Audio (Tone): 1 kHz (LR), 400 Hz (LR),
1 kHz (L) + 400 Hz (R)
User-Defined TS Operations: Select, playback, stop
Modulation Parameters: Modulation format, coding rate, number
of slots, TS_ID(*2)
Recall: 40 selectable preset configurations
Storage: 40 selectable preset configurations
(Only when a fixed pattern or a PN has
been selected.)
Loading and Saving: Up to 40 preset configurations can be
loaded and saved through LG 3860
panel operations
Alarm Displays: Example: "USB Connection Error"
*2 The minimum number of slots is specified by the modulation
format and the coding rate. If the number is less than
48, 8PSK NULL packets are automatically assigned to the
remaining slots.
Licenses
This product can only be used on one LG 3860.
It cannot be installed on multiple LG 3860s.
Environmental Conditions
Same as the LG 3860
Contents
License key ......................................1
CD-ROM (includes transfer data and
control application) ..........................1
Instruction manual ...........................1