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- Page 1 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide...
- Page 2 The information in this document is provided for use by our customers and may not be incorporated into other products or publications without the expressed written consent of Quantum Data. Quantum Data reserves the right to make changes to its products to improve performance, reliability, producibility, and (or) marketability.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using VGM to create a test sequence ........19 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) - Page 4 Chapter...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started
1 Getting Started Topics in this chapter: • Installing generator • Connector pin-outs • Using Video Generator Manager 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) -
Page 6: Installing Generator
Installing generator To install the generator: 1. Turn off your computer and monitor to protect the generator from possible electrical damage. Leave the power cord connected with the computer, until step 4. 2. Remove the cover from the computer. 3. Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge any static electricity that you might have. -
Page 7: Connector Pin-Outs
Ground Red intensity Green Blue Green intensity Blue intensity Horizontal sync Vertical sync 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) Description DDC/EDID +5 VDC out Digital ground No connection DDC/EDID serial data Horizontal sync Vertical sync DDC/EDID data clock... -
Page 8: Using Video Generator Manager
This section demonstrates basic VGM features. To tour VGM: 1. Connect the generator with a display. 2. Select Start > Programs > Quantum Data > VGM to start VGM. 3. In VGM, select Generator > Connect. Chapter 1 Getting Started... - Page 9 7. Double-click the format you want to use. 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) icon, if it is not already selected, to list the available video formats. icon. Use this detailed view to...
- Page 10 8. Click the use. 9. In the toolbar, click the video gate buttons 10. Click the sequence in the Sequence Player. 11. Click the play button to begin playing the test sequence. For more information about creating test sequences, see Chapter 3, Sequences.”...
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Operating Procedures
2 Operating Procedures Topics in this chapter: • Viewing system information • Installing firmware and gateware upgrades • Initializing the generator • Calibrating the generator • Downloading bitmap images • Advanced tasks 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) -
Page 12: Viewing System Information
Viewing system information Use the GenStats image to view information about your generator, including versions of installed software, and memory usage. To view system information: 1. Connect the generator with VGM. 2. Display the GenStats image. Chapter 2 Operating Procedures... -
Page 13: Installing Firmware And Gateware Upgrades
After the firmware is installed, the generator calibrates itself, which takes about one minute, restarts, and then displays the SMPTE133 image. To install a gateware update: 1. Connect the generator with VGM. 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) - Page 14 2. Select Tools > Archiver > Gateware Upgrade. 3. Click Browse, and then specify the gateware file (*.xsvf) you want to install. 4. In the Generator Selection box, select the target generator, and then click Program. VGM displays this message when the update is complete. After VGM copies the gateware file to the generator, VGM will disconnect from the generator.
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Page 15: Initializing The Generator
4. Confirm that you want to initialize the generator, and delete any user-defined objects from the generator. 5. Wait for one minute while the generator initializes and calibrates itself before connecting the generator with VGM. 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) -
Page 16: Calibrating The Generator
Calibrating the generator About self-calibration The generator can calibrate itself. Once calibrated, the generator does not require periodic calibration. There are no physical controls to adjust. All calibration is electronic. Self-calibrating generators output very accurate analog video swings; more accurate then can be measured with most oscilloscopes. -
Page 17: Calibrating Frequency
For example, if you measure 99.9955782499875 kHz, when you expect 100.000000000KHz, then divide 100.000000000KHz by 99.9950002499875kHz and type RATC 1.0000442194553987 This will raise all rates output by the generator and make them exact. 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) -
Page 18: Downloading Bitmap Images
Downloading bitmap images Use VGM to download 8-bit or 24-bit bitmap (.bmp) images to the generator. Images cannot be stored on the generator. To download a bitmap image: 1. Connect generator with VGM. 2. Load the Raster (flat black) image, which clears the display. 3. -
Page 19: Advanced Tasks
The Quantum Data SDK provides an Application Programming Interface (API) that you can use to create Windows-based applications that control the generator automatically. For more information, see the SDK, which is on the Quantum Data Resource CD included with the generator, and at http://www.quantumdata.com/support/downloads/. - Page 20 Chapter 2 Operating Procedures...
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Page 21: Chapter 3 Creating Test Sequences
3 Creating Test Sequences Topics in this chapter: • Overview • Using VGM to create a test sequence 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) -
Page 22: Overview
Overview In a production environment, where you might need to test several combinations of format and images, a test sequence can be used to automate the process of selecting formats and images. A test sequence consists of steps. Each step specifies the format and image to display, and the duration of the step. -
Page 23: Using Vgm To Create A Test Sequence
5. ]In the Sequence Editor, select your generator from the Generator list. 6. The NewSeq file, which is a template for creating new sequences, contains default steps. Modify these steps, and values, as needed. 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A) - Page 24 7. Select the field you want to change, then double-click a new value from the list on the left. 8. Select Edit > Edit Sequence Name, and then specify a name for the sequence. This name is displayed as the sequence name on the generator. 9.
- Page 25 3. In the generator window, right-click the sequence you want to run, and then choose Open. 4. Use the Sequence Player to run the sequence. 5. Click Unload the Sequence to stop running the sequence, and to return the generator to normal operating mode. 802R-PCI Video Test Generator User Guide (Rev A)
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