Quantum Data 802 Series Quick Start Manual

Quantum data generator quick start guide

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Model 802 Series

Quick Start Guide

Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide
Index
Page
AC Power
Requirements
2
2
3
Normal Front Panel
Operation
4
5
Restoring Normal
6
Using Old Format
Naming
6
Digital Friendly and
Cloning Data and
8
Special Serial Port
Modes
9
Setting GBIP
9
Format Status
10
10
Temporarily Changing
Video Signal Types
11
Temporarily Changing
11
Testing DDC
Compliant Monitors
12
13
14
15
15
and Player
16
Displaying BMP Bit
Mapped Images
17
Uploading New
19
Developing your own
software apps.
19
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Summary of Contents for Quantum Data 802 Series

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Options covered by this manual. This Quick Start Guide is designed to help get you up and running quickly with your generator.. Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide Index Page AC Power Requirements Making Connections...
  • Page 2: Making Connections

    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. • 2 • Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3: Connector Pinouts

    LVDS Connector Pinout Chart (LVDS Option Only) S-Video Connector Pinout Diagram (Units with TV option Only) i g i l a t C (Chrominance) Ground Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide l a i l a t c i t Y (Luminance) Ground • 3 •...
  • Page 4 Test Sequence mode from the front panel. Information on creating a Test Sequence using VGM software is on page • 4 • Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide (Normal Mode) D4C=DMT0660 1=Outline0 If there is a combination of two letters and a...
  • Page 5: Special Modes And Genops Image

    R, B STEP, G, B Special Key Operations Hold first, press second_ Current status _ G, B Analog R, B RGB Color R, G R, ACS FMT: fmt GenOps Test Image Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide • 5 •...
  • Page 6: Operating Mode

    Press Image STEP to cancel the operation. Press Outputs ON to initialize memory. • 6 • Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide Use Old Format Names The built-in library of video format names has been updated in the current firmware.
  • Page 7: Analog Friendly Modes

    Error 2748 (Analog video type not supported) for every format loaded with the front panel knob. Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide • 7 •...
  • Page 8: Firmware

    (Must be exact same model and firmware) 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 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.
  • Page 9: Address

    The GPIB address switches are also read into memory if the generator goes through a full re-initialization for any reason. The IEEE-488 configuration descrip- tion of the generator is: SH1AH1T6TEØLEØSR1RL1PPØDC1DT1CØ Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide • 9 •...
  • Page 10: Display

    Note: The Format test image shows full details of all parameters of a format. • 10 • Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide Calibrate The generator has built-in hardware for calibrating the signal levels of the analog video outputs. No extra hardware or test equipment is re- quired.
  • Page 11: Pixel Depth

    Loading another format or reloading the same format will reset the video types and pixel depth to the format's stored settings. Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide • 11 •...
  • Page 12 ID code and the list is saved in user memory. Any previ- • 12 • Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide ously created knob list with the same name is overwritten with the new list. The generator will then start using the newly created format knob list.
  • Page 13: Hdcp Testing

    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. Please contact your Quantum Data sales representative if you wish to purchase generators with an optional HDCP Production Key.
  • Page 14: Vgm Software

    These files can then be uploaded into other Quantum Data video generators. A copy of the VGM software is included on the CD-ROM that comes with each generator sold.
  • Page 15: Vgm Format Editor

    The built-in test images can not be edited or used as a starting point for a custom test image. The Model 802's built-in test images use a different method of draw- ing than used for custom images. Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 16: Vgm Sequence Editor

    VGM software Sequence Player. A future version of the generator firmware may permit an opera- tor to chose and run a stored sequence directly from the front panel of the generator. • 16 • Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17 USB connection for the download. The software may stop responding if the box is not checked and there is no USB connection to the generator. Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide • 17 •...
  • Page 18 Very large bitmap files can take several minutes to load. A message box showing the current download status will be open during the download. There is no way to stop the download process without closing the whole VGM application. • 18 • Model 802 Series Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 19: Firmware

    : / / w w w . q u a n t u m d a t a . c o m / d o w n l o a d s / Advanced Programming Methods All current Models in our 801 and 802 series support a command and query language that allows you to develop your own software application to operate and program the generator.
  • Page 20 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...

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