Quantum Data 822S Quick Start Manual

Programmable monochrome video signal generator

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Programmable Monochrome
Video Signal Generator
Quantum Data, Inc.
68-00183 Rev. C
822S
ODEL

Quick Start

Guide
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running
quickly with your video generator. Detailed information on
quickly with your video generator. Detailed information on
programming and operating the generator via its communications
programming and operating the generator via its communications
ports can be found in the VGM software's on-line help file.
ports can be found in the VGM software's on-line help file.
Quantum Data, Inc.
Table of
Contents
Termination ................... 3
Memory) ...................... 7
Computer ..................... 9
Specifications ............. 10
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VGM software’s on-line help file. ports can be found in the VGM software’s on-line help file. Quantum Data, Inc. 68-00183 Rev. C 822S Quantum Data, Inc.
  • Page 2: Making Connections

    3) The Main Module must always be used in the bottom most slot of the mainframe. 4) The Sync Module must always be used in the second slot from the bottom of the mainframe. Page 2 Model 822S Quick Start Guide (Power & Test Signals) Blank module for Model 822S...
  • Page 3: Proper Video Termination

    50 and 75 Ohm input impedances in both differential and single ended modes of operation. 50 Ohm Differential 75 Ohm Differential 68-00183 Rev. C 50 Ohm Single Ended 75 Ohm Single Ended Quantum Data, Inc. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Front Panel Operation

    3) User defined video formats and custom test images can be stored in the generator using Quantum Data’s MS-Windows ® based VGM software. Page 4 Model 822S Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 5: Special Operating Mode (Probe Pulse)

    10 unit increments. Pressing the “DSS” button will cause the knobs to step the counts in 1 unit increments. Pressing the same button a second time will revert the knobs to exponential operation. 68-00183 Rev. C P:nnnn L:nnnn Quantum Data, Inc. X:nnnn Y:nnnn Page 5...
  • Page 6 No part of the input string is acted upon until a carriage return ends the input. The generator returns a R>\ prompt Page 6 Model 822S Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 7: Special Operating Mode (Reinitializing Memory)

    Self Calibration of Analog Output Levels The video output module on the Model 822S has a built-in precision voltage reference and comparator. They permit the video output levels to be easily and accurately self calibrated using just test cables and 50 ohm terminators.
  • Page 8 The LCD will show a progress report during this time. Any messages indicating that the unit could not bring an adjustment within calibration may indicate a problem with your connections or with the module itself. Page 8 Model 822S Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 9: Programming And Operating Via Computer

    Quantum Data’s VGM software package is supplied with this unit. It is the primary method of program- ming custom video formats and test images in the Model 822S video generator. It can also be used to operate the unit. The current version of VGM software is available to run under MS-Windows 95/98/NT.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Range: 1 to (V tot - V act -VS pd ) lines (analog) 1 to (V tot - VS pd ) lines (digital) Step: 1 line Page 10 Model 822S Quick Start Guide Analog Video Outputs Encoding: YPrPb (SMPTE 240 M HDTV)
  • Page 11 Computer Interface Provided code necessary to connect the 822S to your (ATE) application program: MS-Windows 95/98, NT DLL: A DLL is supplied that lets you use the 822S’ extensive command library in your MS- Windows® application. MS-DOS Driver: Use the 822S’ command library in your MS-DOS application.
  • Page 12: Support And Service Contact Information

    (847) 888-0450 Facsimile: (847) 888-2802 Website: www.quantumdata.com Page 12 Model 822S Quick Start Guide Manual Part # 68-00183 Rev. C Product Support and Service Toll free telephone number in USA 1-888-252-6133 From all other countries: [1] 847-888-0450 then select option 3 E-Mail: support@quantumdata.com...

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