Table Of Contents - Teledyne 804A User Manual

804 Series Video Test Generator - User Guide
1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................4
804, 804A and 804B Models ................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Intended Use of the Product .................................................................................................... 4
1.2
Scope of this User Guide ......................................................................................................... 4
1.3
2 Customer Support for the 804/804A/804B ............................................................................5
3 Descriptions of Input and Outputs - Technical Specifications ...........................................6
Video Interfaces - Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 6
3.1
Audio Outputs - Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 7
3.2
Audio Inputs - Technical Specifications ................................................................................ 8
3.3
Control Interfaces and Devices - Technical Specifications................................................ 8
3.4
Size and Weight ........................................................................................................................ 9
3.5
Power Considerations ............................................................................................................. 10
3.6
Environmental Specifications ................................................................................................ 10
3.7
4 Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................12
The 804/804A/804B Shipping Box ....................................................................................... 12
4.1
Ventilation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 12
4.2
ESD Warning ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.3
Cleaning Considerations ........................................................................................................ 12
4.4
Desktop Installation Instructions ........................................................................................... 12
4.5
Rack mount Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 12
4.6
5 Instructions for Use................................................................................................................13
Powering up the 804/804A/804B .......................................................................................... 13
5.1
Powering down and uninstalling the 804/804A/804B ........................................................ 13
5.2
Front Panel Display ................................................................................................................. 15
5.3
Calibrating the LCD ................................................................................................................. 17
5.4
Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................................... 18
5.5
Setting the 804/804A/804B Front Panel Mode ................................................................... 18
5.6
6 Using the 804 Series Command Line ...................................................................................20
Establishing an RS-232 connection to the 804/804A/804B .............................................. 20
6.1
Sending commands to activate the outputs ........................................................................ 21
6.2
7 Running Video Pattern Tests ................................................................................................23
Selecting a Signal Type .......................................................................................................... 23
7.1
Procedures for selecting a resolution and frame rate ....................................................... 27
7.2
Selecting Test Patterns .......................................................................................................... 31
7.3
Using Image Caching to render bitmaps quickly ................................................................ 33
7.4
Rendering 3D Test Patterns on an HDTV ........................................................................... 34
7.5
Using Custom Test Image Packs ......................................................................................... 35
7.6
8 Importing Custom Bitmaps...................................................................................................39
Workflow for Importing Bitmaps through USB .................................................................... 39
8.1
Procedures for Importing Bitmaps through USB ................................................................ 39
8.2
Workflow for loading bitmaps from the SD card ................................................................ 41
8.3
Procedures for Loading Bitmaps from SD Card ................................................................. 41
8.4
9 Creating and Using Custom Formats ...................................................................................43
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