® Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide Index Page AC Power Requirements Please see back cover for complete list of Models and Options covered by this manual.
Making Connections Notes: Some connectors shown are only available on some models and/or with certain hardware option configurations. The current firmware only fully supports use of the RS-232 and optional GPIB communications ports and has limited USB support. Version 3.00 of our VGM software supportsusing the USB port for the bit map download function described on page 17 of this manual.
Making Connections VGA Connector Pinout Chart High Density 15 D-Sub Receptacle on all Models Pin # Signal Pin# Signal Pin # Signal 1 Analog Red Video 6 Analog Video Ground 11 No Connection 2 Analog Green Video 7 Analog Video Ground 12 DDC/EDID Serial Data 3 Analog Blue Video 8 Analog Video Ground 13 Horizontal Sync 4 No Connection 9 DDC/EDID +5 VDC Out 14 Vertical Sync 5 Digital Ground 10 Digital Ground 15 DDC/EDID Data Clock DVI Connector Pinout Chart (DVI Options Only) Pi
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 802 Video Test Generator Format Knob Selects a video signal format from knob list H31 219=VGA_3 V60 198=SMPTE133 Format Image Knob Selects a test image (pattern) from knob list Image Image STEP Image/ Step Button Draws alternate versions of test images Video Gate R G Outputs Sync Gate B Video Gate Buttons Turn indiv
Special Operating Modes and Functions Overview Special Modes Mode _ Remove all modes Set GPIB Address Set baud rate to 9600 Enable programmable keypad Initialize w/factory defaults Calibrate Enable Programming Enable numeric keypad Clone Digital friendly mode Analog friendly mode Enable status display Old format library Hold at power-on _ ACS, DCS, DSS DCS R, DCS R, OUTPUT ACS, DSS R, G, B STEP R STEP, OUTPUT G, B R, B STEP, G, B G Current status _ – 15 2400,N,8,1,N,N OFF – – OFF OFF – OFF OFF OFF OFF Sp
Power up Modes This section describes special operating modes that can only be selected when the generator is first powered up. The indicated buttons are held down and then the unit is powered up. Release the buttons when the LCD displays a message identifying the selected mode. Some operating modes will be retained when the unit is turned off and then powered back on. The only way to deactivate one of these stored modes is to select an alternate mode, remove all modes, or initialize with factory defaults.
Power-up Modes Digital Friendly Mode Analog Friendly Mode This operating mode causes the generator to override a given format's analog video output type selection and output digital video. This mode is activated by holding down the indicated buttons on power up. This operating mode causes the generator to override a given format's digital video output type selection and output analog video. This mode is activated by holding down the indicated buttons on power up.
Power-up Modes Clone (Must be exact same model and firmware) 802 Cloning allows you to program a generator at your desk using Quantum Data's VGM software and then easily and quickly transferring the information to other generators of the same PC Card Slot Location model. You transfer (clone) the entire block of battery backed user memory (including video formats, custom test images and test sequences) from one generator to another using a suitable PC memory card.
Power-up Modes Serial Port Configuration Set GPIB Address The default setting of the RS-232 serial port is 2400 Baud, No Parity, 8 data bits, 1 Stop bit, No Handshaking (2400, N, 8, 1, N, N) and normal programming language support. The following special modes can be activated by holding down the indicated buttons on power up and will be retained when the unit is turned off. Generators that have the GPIB (IEEE488) port option installed use two rotary switches for setting the GPIB address.
Power-up Modes Enable Status Display Calibrate This mode replaces the Format Knob List index number to the left of the format name on the LCD with three characters that show the status of the selected format. It also replaces the Image Knob List index number to the left of the image name on the LCD with image version number. This mode is activated by holding down the indicated buttons on power up.
Special Key Functions This section describes special operating functions that can be selected once the generator is operating. These functions operate by holding down one of the indicated buttons while pressing and releasing the other button. If the primary gating function of the held button is inadvertently toggled during the operation, press the button a second time to restore the gating status.
Special Key Functions DDC Based Autoconfiguration Image STEP V ideo Gate R G Sync Gate B ACS DCS Outputs DSS ON Creates a new format knob list based on video format information stored in the EDID structure of a VESA® DDC compliant monitor attached to the VGA or digital video connector. The generator builds the list by first selecting VESA standard formats from generator's built-in library. The selection is based on the standard formats bits set in the EDID structure.
High-bandwidth Digital Copy Protection (HDCP) Testing Video generators with optional DVI digital video outputs contain the required firmware and hardware to support the Intel® Corporation based HDCP downstream protocol. This permits the generator to act as an HDCP signal source for testing HDCP compliant Digital Video displays. The standard firmware includes HDCP Test Keys at no additional charge.
Using a Computer for Control and Programming Video Generator Manager (VGM) The VGM software package provides a graphical user interface that allows you to program our Bench Top, ISA card and PCI card Model 801 and 802 Series video generators. You can also use the software to control the generator instead of using the front panel controls. The current version of the VGM runs on Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/NT/2000.
Using a Computer for Control and Programming VGM Format Editor The current firmware in the Model 802 Series includes over 200 video formats that match the video and sync signals used by a wide variety of computers and imaging systems. You can store additional video formats in the generator's nonvolatile user memory. The format editor in VGM provides an easy to use interface that allows you to quickly define the signal types and timing for your video format.
Using a Computer for Control and Programming VGM Sequence Editor Testing of a given model display may require repeated use of several different formats and images in a specific order. A sequence lets you pair up formats and images to form a single test step. Your create and organize the steps to match your test procedure for a particular display.
Using a Computer for Control and Programming Instructions for Bitmap Picture Download: The bit map download function in VGM allows you to display, using the video generator, an image stored as a BMP file by your computer. The bit map is transferred directly to the video memory and the color information in the file is transferred directly to the color lookup table memory. Selecting another test image or video format will clear the displayed bit-mapped image.
Using a Computer for Control and Programming 5. You can either type the full path to the bit mapped file you wish to download or click on the “Browse” button. The browse button opens a standard MS-Windows “Open File” dialog box. You can then navigate to the desired file and open it. 6. If you selected a valid BMP file, its dimensions will be indicated in the Image Dimensions area as shown here. 7. You can choose to offset where the downloaded image will be displayed in the active video area.
Using a Computer for Control and Programming Updating Generator Firmware All Model 802 generators can be reprogrammed with new operating system firmware using VGM software. A working copy of the firmware must be in the generator to install new firmware. Please refer to the VGM documentation and help file for information on how to install new firmware. Information on the latest firmware version numbers and file download links can be found on our web site at: http://www.quantumdata.
This manual for use with the following Models of Quantum Data Video Generators: 802B, 802F, 802G The following hardware options are covered: - GPIB Communications Port NTSC/PAL TV Outputs (CVSB and S-Video) Single Link DVI Serial Digital Video Outputs Single/Dual Link DVI Serial Digital Video Outputs Low Voltage Serial Digital (LVDS) Video Outputs Information based on the following generator firmware versions: 802F: Version 7.07250000 802B: Version 7.07750000 802G: Version 7.
