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- Page 1 700A Series Portable Video Test Generators Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Model 700A, 701A Video Test Generators Quick Start Guide Getting Started ... 3 Computer Interfaces... 4 User Interface ... 5 Selecting Formats ... 6 Selecting Images ... 7 Gating Outputs ... 7 Setting Power Save Preferences ... 8 Calibrating Generator ... 9 Adjusting Horizontal Scan Frequency ... -
Page 3: Getting Started
Getting Started Using AC Power Use only the AC adaptor provided with the generator to avoid operator injury and damage to the generator. Using Battery Power The generator uses six AA rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which can be re- charged about 1000 times. -
Page 4: Computer Interfaces
Computer Interfaces SDI/HD-SDI (Active on 701A only) DVI interface on 700A outputs analog signals only, using included DVI-to-VGA adaptor. Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 5: User Interface
User Interface LCD Display The LCD window displays messages and menu options. +/– Function Buttons... -
Page 6: Selecting Formats
Select Options > Reload Fmts to restore the standard formats to their original memory locations. The standard formats will replace any user-created formats in the original memory locations. User-created formats in locations not previously occupied by a standard formats will not be replaced. Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide HD/SDI... -
Page 7: Selecting Images
Selecting Images Selecting Images Press the Image button to select from list of available test images (patterns). You cannot modify the images, or add your own images. Gating Outputs Press the Gating button to gate outputs, and to switch sync types. Note: Color gating works for all images except Ramp. -
Page 8: Setting Power Save Preferences
30 minutes of no front panel activity. If the generator is running a test sequence in Burn-in mode, the Power Save preference is ignored. To set the Power Save preference, select Options > Pwr Save. Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 9: Calibrating Generator
These calibration factors are stored in Flash EPROM, and are not lost if the batteries are run down or removed. Quantum Data calibrates the analog video and sync output amplitudes in new generators to pub- lished specifications. You can recalibrate these amplitudes over a nominal range to meet your specific testing conditions. - Page 10 15. Using a vector scope, use the R_NTSC and B_NTSC options to adjust the red and green outputs using so that their signals align with the 2% boxes. 16. Press Save. Note: The modulated RF output does not have any calibration settings. Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide...
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Page 11: Adjusting Horizontal Scan Frequency
Calibrating Locking Calibration Settings The generator uses an internal hardware jumper to enable and disable changes to calibration settings. If the Options > Calibration option is available, the jumper is set to enable re-calibration. To prevent users from changing calibration settings: Turn the generator off, and remove the back cover. -
Page 12: Detecting Formats Supported By A Monitor
The display’s EDID data may include non-VESA formats, which are not listed. You cannot select formats from this list, but the DDC Step feature can be used to test the listed formats (page 14). Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 13: Using Test Sequences
Using Test Sequences Test Menu Press the Test button to select special test operating modes. Running Test Sequence Manually The generator includes a test sequence, which specifies a series of format and image combinations. To run the test sequence, select Test > Sequence > Run, and then press the +/- buttons to step through the sequence. - Page 14 Press the - button to render all images at the current format. Select the Run option to automatically test all images for each video format. When using automatic mode, select Stop to use manual mode. Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide...
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Page 15: Using Generator With Cs-1 Probe
Special Tests Testing Audio Select Test > Audio to independently toggle stereo audio output channels on and off. On a 701A generator, the left channel is also the monophonic audio source for the modulated RF output. Testing HDCP Interfaces Model 701A video test generators may be equipped with an optional production (private) key for testing High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) interfaces of DVI receivers that support HDCP. -
Page 16: Generating Psuedo Random Noise
Special Tests Generating Pseudo Random Noise When the generator is connected to a device that supports the Quantum Data pseudo random noise standard, press Test > PR Noise to output the noise pattern as a static image. Depending on how the device is designed, it may compare the pattern output by the generator with an identical pattern, created internally, to detect errors in the cable and in the device itself. -
Page 17: Using Video Generator Manager
Using Video Generator Manager VGM Quick Tour Connect the generator to your computer using a null modem serial cable. Note: You may not be able to connect to the generator when it is Power Save mode. Start VGM, and then select Generator > Connect. In the Select Port dialog box, select the Serial option, and then click OK. -
Page 18: Creating Video Formats
The format editor works as described in the VGM help file, except that the physical size entries have no affect on how test images are displayed on the 700A series. However, the integer portion of the horizontal size in millimeters specifies the storage location of the format in the generator. -
Page 19: Modifying Test Sequence
VGM help describes the basic operation of the Sequence editor. Specify only a format and image for each step. Do not use the No Change value. The 700A-Series generators do not support the output gating and sync options, and the No Change value. -
Page 20: Pattern Descriptions
CRT should be at uniform speeds. Any non-uniformity in the sweep causes portions of an image to stretch while other portions are compressed. Non-linearity in a monitor shows up in several ways. It may be Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide... - Page 21 Pattern Descriptions present across the entire screen, in a large portion of the screen, or localized in a very small area. Raster Description - Black display (nothing being displayed). Application - Useful for centering the raster on a CRT. Many monitor applications require that the displayed image or text fit completely within a bezel that surrounds the CRT.
- Page 22 Application - Designed for adjusting the color settings of a television monitor by eye. It can also be used with a TV waveform analyzer and vectorscope for testing video signal processors and color decoders. Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide...
- Page 23 Pattern Descriptions Ramp Description - This image provides an active video area starting from full black (+7.5 IRE for NTSC) at one edge of the screen to full white (+100 IRE) at or near the opposite end of the screen. Application - Useful for testing pixel anomolies and chrominance.
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Page 24: Updating Firmware
If the firmware update includes new or revised video formats, press Options > Clear Fmts, and then select Yes to delete the current formats. Then press Options > Reload Fmts to load the new formats. Model 700A, 701A Quick Start Guide... -
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Video Formats Storage: 132 total Press Signal Type button to view signal types. Edit method: Windows-based VGM software Test Images (Patterns) Press Image button to list images. Horizontal Timing Frequency: 1 KHz to 250 KHz Total pixels: 144 to 4096 Active range: 16 to 4096 pixels Vertical Timing... -
Page 26: Service And Support Contacts
Quantum Data. Information furnished by Quantum Data is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Quantum Data for its use. Quantum Data reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice to its products to improve performance, reliability, manufacturing methods, and (or) marketability. - Page 27 About Quantum Data Quantum Data products are used, sold, and supported throughout the world. Since its founding Quantum Data has been at the leading edge of programmable video generator technology. Our equipment is the benchmark reference tool for today’ s leading video display manufacturers and system developers, as well as the standard for use in many video testing servicing environments.