Introduction Thank you for purchasing VG-877 digital video signal generator. This manual explains the procedures to be taken for operation of VG-877. Please observe the checkpoints as well as other information that is disclosed in this manual. Handling of the unit improperly may result in malfunction so please take your time to review this manual.
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THERE IS NO SIDE PANEL OPENING IN VG-877 PLEASE RETRACT FROM MANUAL!!! Concerning Impact VG-877 is a precision instrument and it may be subject to malfunction if it is subjected to impact. Please take special care when transporting the unit from location to location. ...
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Optional accessories ● RB-1870: This remote control box can be used with VG-877 as well as older Astrodesign VG series generators. ● RB-1871: A more simplified type of remote control box that is used to execute pre-installed program, timing and pattern data.
1.1. Overview The VG-877 is a video signal generator designed to be used in all kinds of display measurement fields. It offers a high expandability by providing video output interfaces in the form of modules which can be installed in the VG-877.
200 data (1 to 200) User Character Pattern 16 data (F0h to FFh) The VG-877 allows the various data to be registered in its internal memory (approx. 100MB) and a USB memory. No. of data Program Data 1000 data (1 to 1000)
Voltages ranging from 100V to 240V are supported. The common connection between the frame ground of the Frame ground VG-877 and frame ground of a unit connected to the VG-877 is established here. Up to four output modules (VM1876-Mx series) can be Modules connected to these connectors.
Chapter 1 ONCERNING THE UNIT 1.5. Tools to operate VG-877 The table below lists the tools used to operate the unit and the restrictions placed on the operations which can be performed by each of these tools. Operation tool Operation restriction...
1.5.1. RB-1870/RB-1871 Remote box REMOTE BOX RB-1870 COLOR RAMP SWEEP MONOSCOPE MENU CATEGORY SAMPLE GRAY □ RASTER ASPECT CHECKER IMAGE/OPT SHORT CUT GROUP CURSOR NAME/LIST ACTION LEVEL SAVE WINDOW SYNC DETAIL SHIFT STATUS RB-1870 SAMPLE LEVEL Ⅰ Ⅱ RB-1871 Some restrictions apply to the operation capability of the RB-1871.
Chapter 1 ONCERNING THE UNIT 1.5.2. 10-key Standard USB hub NumLock Enter ・ 10-key standard USB hub This hub is connected to the USB connector on the rear panel. Use of a unit with hub functions is recommended. (It is possible to connect a USB memory or USB mouse to the USB connector of the 10-key standard USB hub.) Some restrictions apply to the operability of the 10-key standard USB hub.
1.5.3. Key Name and Operation Pattern key This is used to display and edit patterns. This is used to select the scroll, flicker and other such Action key functions. This is used to select the digital video level and audio level Level key settings.
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This is used to enter the setting items and parameter Set key settings. This is used, when a USB memory is plugged in, to access the data inside the USB memory. Power switch This is used to turn the power of the VG-877 to ON or OFF.
VM-1876 series modules to allow for greater flexibility in testing. When installing one or more modules in VG-877, be sure to install in sequence IF OUT1 first. A maximum of two modules can be installed in VG-877.
Chapter 1 ONCERNING THE UNIT 1.6.3. Concerning Firmware upgrading When installing a new module in the VM-1876 series, be sure to contact your Astrodesign representative to check if the VG-877 firmware is up to date. 1.6.4. Method to verify operation status The ST-BY LED on the back panel of the VM-1876 series lights up green during trouble-free operation.
1.7. Concerning the Menu and Sub-menus The following menu items are displayed by pressing the [MENU] key. Menu Description Program Edit Program data editing Group Edit Group data editing Auto Edit Automatic execution editing Data Copy/Erase Data copying and erasure Configuration System setting editing Audio Flash Data Entry...
1.7.3. “Audio Edit” menu list Auto Edit (*) Only Setting is indicated as the hierarchical level on the Auto Edit menu list. ├ Mode What is actually displayed differs depending ├ Setting ※Mode : When Program has been selected on the Mode setting. │...
Chapter 1 ONCERNING THE UNIT 1.7.6. “Audio Flash Data Entry” menu list Audio Flash Data Entry (*) Only the hierarchical levels displayed are indicated on the Audio Flash Data Entry menu └ Group No list. 1.7.7. “Maintenance” menu list Maintenance (*) Only the hierarchical levels displayed are indicated on the Maintenance menu list.
For details on this product’s operation and its internal sample data, please refer to the documents below. VG-876 instruction manual This is the manual for VG-876 which is the flagship model of VG-877. Operations between VG-876 and VG-877 are the same. Ask your Astrodesign representative for this document. ...
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