® Model 801 Series Quick Start Guide Index Page AC Power Requirements 2 Connecting a Display to the Generator 2 Normal Front Panel Operation 4 Restoring Default Operation 6 Setting Digital Video Mode 6 Detailed Status Mode 6 Special Serial Port Modes 7 Enabling On- Screen Editing 6 Changing GPIB Address 7 Cloning Generators 7 Self Calibration 7 Format, Image & Sequence Knob List Editors 8 Format Editor 9 Custom Image Editor 10 Sequence Editor 11 Sequence Mode Front Panel Operati
Making Connections 115V Setting 86 to 132 VAC Only @48 to 66 Hz Always make sure that the AC voltage range selector switch is set correctly before plugging the generator into the AC mains. 230V Setting 180 to 250 VAC Only @48 to 66 Hz 230V 115V ! Connecting the wrong AC voltage can cause permanent damage to your generator. Such abuse is not covered by the product warranty.
Making Connections This connector only used on the 801GC and 801GX Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 A/C 1 A/C 2 A/C 3 C4 C5 801GC/GX MDA CGA EGA GND GND NC NC NC R NC G NC B I I V NC HS HS VS VS GND Ir R G B Ig Ib HS VS This connector replaced by DVI digital video connector on the 801FD and 801GD and an LDI digital video connector on the 801LD 801GC/GF/ GD/GX SUN APPLE GND VS M2 GND CS HS GND M1 MØ GND R G B GND VS M2 GND CS H
Front Panel Controls and Indicators (Normal Mode) LCD Window Information Vertical Rate nearest Hz Horizontal Rate nearest KHz Current Format Current Test Image Power On Indicator 801G • Video Test Generator H31 V60 Format Knob Selects a signal format from knob list 15=VGA_m3 35=SMPTE133 Format Image Knob Selects a test image (pattern) from knob list Image Video Gate Image STEP Image / Step Button Draws alternate versions of test images R G Sync Gate B Video Gate Buttons Turn individual vid
Special Button Combinations INSTRUCTIONS Image STEP After you have loaded the video format you wish to use, hold down one of the two keys indicated in the figure. Press the remaining key (repeatedly if necessary) to establish the desired state. Once the format is in the desired state, let go of both keys. If one (or more) primary gates are inadvertently shut off by this procedure, you can press and release extinguished primaries, one at a time, to turn them back on.
Special Power-up Modes Overview You can change how your video generator operates by holding down certain front panel button combinations for several seconds during power up and then releasing the buttons. Some modes only apply during the current operating session while others are maintained when the power is cycled. The only way to reset the maintained settings is to either perform a Default Reset or a Memory Re-initialization on power up.
Special Power-up Modes Cloning Generators Special Serial Port Modes Image STEP G B ACS DCS Cloning clears all user created data previously saved in the receiving unit. Outputs Sync Gate Video Gate R (Must be same model and firmware level) DSS ON Momentarily hold down to switch serial port to 9600 Baud operation.Setting is kept between operating sessions. ➊ Momentarily hold down both buttons on sending unit during power-up to enable cloning mode.
On-screen Format, Image and Sequence Knob List Editors Knob lists determine which formats, images and sequences can be selected with the front panel knobs. Please note that on-screen editing must be enabled in order to view and modify these lists. Pressing the Image / Step button while viewing the list will launch the editor.
On-screen Format Editor You can display the contents of any signal format using the "Format" test image. Please note that on-screen editing must be enabled in order to modify the displayed data. Pressing the Image/Step button while viewing the image will then launch the editor. First, pick the format to be edited. Typical Display for On-screen Format Editor Name: ABC_m02m Location: 173 Entry Units: Time Pixel Rate: 16.257 MHz 61.512 ns This knob selects the parameter to be modified.
On-screen Custom Image Editor The standard built-in test images can not be modified. However, you can create your own custom test images. Please note that on-screen editing must be enabled in order to create or modify a custom image. Pressing the Image/Step button while viewing a custom image will hide the image and launch the editor screen.
On-screen Sequence Editor The Sequence Editor can only be accessed through the sequence knob list editor. On-screen editing must be enabled to use either editor. Typical Display for On-screen Sequence Editor Sequence: Model_ABC Mode: step 801G • Step 1 2 Video 3 Test 4 Format VGA_m18 --VGA_m7p END Image Linearty FocusCx --- Version 0 0 0 Available Files Delay 1.0 2.0 1.
Sequence Mode Operation The generator must be programmed to power-up in the sequence mode. This is done by selecting any sequence mode in the sequence editor. The only way to disable the sequence mode is to deselect the mode with the sequence editor. Enabling the on-screen editors on power-up temporarily overrides sequence mode operation.
Saving Files Using a New Name Typical Sub-screen when saving with a new name Moves cursor in name.
Using a Computer for Control and Programming Video Generator Manager (VGM) The VGM software package provides a graphical user interface that allows you to operate and program our stand alone, ISA card and PCI card Model 801 Series video generators. The current versions of the software run on computers using Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/NT. The software also allows you to save copies of custom formats, images and sequences on the computer's disk drive.
Built-in Standard Formats Library (subject to change) Type Name Type Name Type Name Type Name Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac Apple Mac ATT PC ATT PC ATT PC Barco Barco Barco Factory Test Factory Test HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV HDTV MAC_12c MAC_12ce MAC_12m MAC_13c MAC_13LC MAC_1
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