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Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
Video Interfaces
Computer Interfaces
Front Panel Interface
Status Indicators
Menu Selection Keys
Selecting menu items
Item selection examples
Using the Settings and
Options keys
Generator Operational Modes
Booting up the generator
Basic mode
Browse mode
Video Display Testing Procedures 12
Making physical connections
Selecting the device type and
interface
Selecting video formats
Selecting images
Web Interface
Establishing a Network
Environment
Working with the Virtual
Front Panel
Copying files from a PC to a
generator
Copying files from a
generator to a PC
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
Selecting video formats Selecting images Web Interface Establishing a Network Environment Working with the Virtual Front Panel Copying files from a PC to a generator Copying files from a generator to a PC Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 2: Introduction
This Quick Start Guide describes the basic features, functions and operating proce- dures for the 881 and 882 Quantum Data video test instruments for testing analog and digital video display devices. The 881 provides features for testing video displays in production environments. -
Page 3: Computer Interfaces
This section describes the generator’s video interfaces. The video interfaces are shown below and the table describes each connector. . y l , l o t n i Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide t n i e l i ; y l... -
Page 4: Front Panel Interface
This section describes the front panel interface for operating the generator. The front panel keys are shown below. Status Indicators Status indicators provide feedback about the operational status of the generator. The graphic below shows the location of the status indicators. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 5: Selecting Menu Items
For example, for the menu shown below, the soft key at the upper left corresponds to the System item on the generator's display. Item selection examples The following examples show the different types of menu items. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 6: Using The Settings And Options Keys
XVSI, AVSI, or DVSI setting, press the soft keys next to the arrows on the bottom row of the generator’s display until the blinking cursor is on the value you want to change. Increment the value up or down by pressing the + and - keys. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... - Page 7 The generator has a file system that can be stored on multiple media (storage devices or locations). The 880 series generator file system is comprised of two main directories (folders): 1) System and 2) Library. The System folder contains the realtime operating system and firmware file (vxWorks) and the gateware.
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Page 8: Generator Operational Modes
The Basic mode is the main operating mode of the generator. Typically, you will use the Basic mode when testing displays and sources. In Basic mode you can select formats and images, create and run test sequences, view and edit object properties, and so on. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 9: Browse Mode
PC card, or the generator’s cache memory. t a l e l i e l i t a l e l i i a t Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 10: Operational Modes
Choose the desired medium by pressing the adjacent soft key. The folders on the selected medium (for example flash memory) appear on the generator’s display as shown below. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... - Page 11 Press and hold the Tools key. The message Hold to enter Basic Mode appears on the generator’s display. Continue holding the Tools key until the Browser status indicator turns off and the Tools menu appears. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
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Page 12: Video Display Testing Procedures
The interface you specify will depend on the video display type you are testing. It will be one of the following: i g i l a t i g i l a t i g i i g i Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide i n i l i a... - Page 13 This section explains how to configure the generator to output video formats that are supported by the device being tested. t n i Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
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Page 14: Selecting Video Formats
Choose the HP Bypass item by pressing the adjacent soft key. A + appears next to Read EDID, indicating it is enabled. Disable hot plug (enable hot plug bypass) by pressing the adjacent soft key until a '- ' (minus sign) is displayed indicating disabled. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 15: Selecting Images
You must also determine if you are testing composite TV and use images appropriate for these formats and video types. Each image in the generator’s library is intended to test one or more attributes of a particular display type and video type. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 16: Displaying Images
I i t a . ) x , ) y l l i r n i l t a l Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... - Page 17 Toggle back and forth between the images using the adjacent soft key. . t x l l i r n i l i s r , t s d i l Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
- Page 18 Choose the More item by pressing the adjacent soft key until a + and Rendition appears next to the item. Press the + and - keys to advance through the image versions. Each version shows the format parameters for a different format in the Source list. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
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Page 19: Web Interface
Ethernet LAN. In this scenario, you connect a standard Ethernet patch cable between the Ethernet port on the generator and a LAN access jack or to a local hub. The file server is also connected to the LAN in the same manner. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 20: Establishing A Network Environment
Choose the System item by pressing the adjacent soft key. The System menu appears on the generator’s display as shown below. Choose the Network item by pressing the adjacent soft key. The generator’s IP address and subnet mask appear on the generator’s display as shown below. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... - Page 21 To save the changes, press the Enter (Options) key. The following choices appear on the generator’s display: To save the changes, choose the Yes item by pressing the adjacent soft key. To exit without saving the changes, choose the No item. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
- Page 22 If the Server Address (IP address) configuration option is not visible, press the soft key adjacent to the arrow symbol by Server Name until Server Address (IP address) appears. Change the Server address as follows: Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
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Page 23: Working With The Virtual Front Panel
JRE from http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html. To use the Virtual Front Panel, you must know the IP address of the generator and configure it with an IP address that is compatible with the IP address of your PC. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... - Page 24 To use the Virtual Front Panel: Open a Web browser (such as Internet Explorer) and type the generator’s IP ad- dress in the address entry field. The generator home page appears in the browser. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
- Page 25 You can add the page to your list of favorite pages in your Web browser to avoid retyping the IP address each time you want to access the page. Click the Virtual Front Panel link. The Virtual Front Panel appears. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
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Page 26: Generator
PC. In the Host Files area, locate and select the file or folder you want to copy. In the Instrument Files area, locate the destination folder for the file as follows: Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 27: Copying Files From A Generator To A Pc
From the Options menu (upper left corner of the Virtual Front Panel), choose the FTP Browser menu item. The Generator FTP Browser appears. The Instrument Files area shows the files stored on the generator. The Host Files area shows the files stored on the PC. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide... - Page 28 Verify that the source file or folder and the destination folder are correct, and then click OK. The Copying Files dialog box appears showing the status of the operation. When the status is 100%, click Done. Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide...
- Page 29 This manual for use with the following Models of Quantum Data Video Generators: 881 and 882 The following hardware options are covered: GPIB Communications Port Ethernet Communications Port Serial Communications Port NTSC/PAL TV Outputs (CVBS and S-Video) VGA Analog Video Outputs...
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