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Page 1 Programmable Video Signal Generator VG-870B/871B/873/874 Instruction Manual Ver.3.80...
Page 3 Programmable Video Signal Generator VG-870B/871B/ 873/874 Instruction Manual 2012.12 Ver.3.80 ASTRODESIGN,Inc...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction ............................xi Safety precautions ..........................xi What is packed with the generator..................... xiv CONCERNING THE VG-870B/871B/873/874......................1 General description ........................1 Features ........................... 1 Data configuration ........................2 Panel parts and their functions ....................3 1.4.1 VG-870B/873 front panel ..................3 1.4.2 VG-871B/874 front panel ..................
Page 6 Setting the names ........................23 Groups............................ 24 2.4.1 Executing groups....................24 2.4.2 Setting and saving groups ..................25 Automatic execution ....................... 26 Displays appearing on the VG-871B / 874 fluorescent display tube........28 TIMING DATA SETTINGS............................29 Horizontal timing data editing ....................29 3.1.1 Horizontal timing data ....................
Page 7 Contents 4.2.10 VD-1673 (HDMI SWITCHER) ................88 4.2.11 Audio Return Channel ................... 89 4.2.12 HDMI Ethernet Channel....................93 DVI ............................105 4.3.1 Connectors and pin assignments................. 105 4.3.2 DVI unit setting procedure ................... 106 4.3.3 PC analog unit (DVI) setting procedure ............... 108 4.3.4 DVI data transfer systems ...................
Page 8 4.11 SCART ..........................178 4.11.1 Connectors and pin assignments ................ 178 4.11.2 SCART setting procedure..................179 4.11.3 Functions available with TV standard signals ............180 4.11.4 Filter settings ....................... 180 4.11.5 Concerning the fast blanking signal..............181 4.11.6 Audio settings ...................... 181 4.12 DisplayPort / eDP .........................
Page 9 Contents 5.2.2 Closed caption settings..................273 5.2.3 V-Chip settings ....................278 5.2.4 Changing the data superimposing line..............283 Teletext ..........................284 5.3.1 Description and specifications ................284 5.3.2 Setting procedure ....................285 WSS ............................. 289 5.4.1 Description and specifications ................289 5.4.2 Setting procedure ....................
Page 10 6.9.6 Setting the 3D pattern (OPT No.101)..............329 6.10 × patterns ......................336 6.10.1 Color settings....................... 337 6.10.2 Character patterns....................338 6.10.3 Crosshatch patterns .................... 339 6.10.4 Dot patterns ......................341 6.10.5 Circle patterns ..................... 342 6.10.6 Burst patterns ...................... 345 6.11 Window patterns........................
Page 11 Contents 7.10 Black insertion action......................400 HDCP SETTINGS AND EXECUTION ........................401 HDCP settings ........................401 HDCP execution ........................402 8.2.1 Execution procedure.................... 402 8.2.2 Screen displays during HDCP execution ............. 404 8.2.3 HDCP/EDID/CEC collective display..............406 VG-870B/871B/873/874 SYSTEM SETTINGS....................... 409 System settings ........................
Page 12 10.1.11 Erasing user optional patterns ................443 10.1.12 Erasing images....................443 10.1.13 Erasing subtitle ....................444 10.1.14 Erasing groups ....................444 10.1.15 Erasing automatic executions................445 10.1.16 Erasing all data....................445 10.2 Short-cut keys ........................446 10.3 Information ........................... 448 10.4 Data initialization ........................
Page 13 Contents 11.3.2 Optional pattern data ................... 515 11.3.3 User character pattern data ................. 518 11.3.4 Character pattern data ..................523 11.3.5 Tables of standard signals ................... 531 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS............................. 537 12.1 Differences between the generator models ................537 12.2 Relationships between pattern drawing bit length and dot clock frequency......537 12.2.1 HDMI Unit (VM-1817, 1822, 1823)................
Page 15: Safety Precautions
BEFORE OPERATING THE GENERATOR Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this model VG-870B/871B/873/874 video signal generator. This manual contains details on the operation procedures to be followed when the VG-870B/871B/873/874 is used, the checkpoints and precautions to be observed, and so on. Improper handling may result in malfunctioning so before using the VG-870B/871B, please read through these instructions to ensure that you will operate the generator correctly.
Page 16 CAUTION Concerning the generator When connecting the generator to a display unit, use the FG cable provided to connect the frame ground (FG) terminal on the generator to the frame ground terminal on the display unit. If these terminals are not connected together, the generator may fail.
Page 17 BEFORE OPERATING THE GENERATOR When trouble or malfunctioning has occurred In the unlikely event that trouble or malfunctioning should occur, disconnect the generator’s power cable, and contact your dealer or an ASTRODESIGN sales representative. xiii...
Page 18: Standard Accessories
This remote control box is used exclusively for executing program data, timing data, pattern data and other operations so it cannot be used for setting operations. *2: These remote control boxes are not compatible with the existing VG series other than VG-870/871/870A/871A.
Page 19: General Description
CONCERNING THE VG-870B/871B/873/874 General description The VG-870B/871B/873/874 video signal generator supports applications in every field of display test and measuring. It features a high level of expandability which is achieved by the installing video output interface units. Features 16-bit high-speed imaging engine This generator features a maximum 16-bit ×...
Page 20: Data Configuration
Data configuration The data output by the VG-870B/871B is managed by the program data. The program data consists of the pattern data which is used to set the data relating to the output images and the timing data which is used to set the data relating to all other output timing data and output conditions.
Page 21: Panel Parts And Their Functions
Chapter 1 CONCERNING THE VG-870B/871B Panel parts and their functions 1.4.1 VG-870B/873 front panel DIGITAL VIDEO GENERATOR VG -870 B COL OR GRAY RAMP SWE E P MONOSCOPE HDCP ME NU 7 /D 8/ E 9/ F AU X RASTE R ASPE CT CHECKE R IMAGE /OPT...
Page 22 LEVEL SAM PL E Ⅰ Ⅱ RB-1871 Some restrictions apply to operating the RB-1871. The operable items are described below. Selecting and executing programs Execution of grouped programs (but group editing is not possible) ON/OFF operations of R, G, B and INV keys ON/OFF operations of CUSTOM (I, II) keys (default = I: HDCP, II: MUTE) Change levels (digital video levels only) For further details on the keys, refer to “1.4.4 Names of the keys and their functions.”...
Page 23: Names Of The Keys And Their Functions
Chapter 1 CONCERNING THE VG-870B/871B 1.4.4 Names of the keys and their functions Pattern keys Used to display and edit the patterns. COLOR etc. Action key Used when setting the scroll, flicker and other functions. ACTION Level key Used to set the digital video levels, analog video levels and LEVEL audio levels.
Page 24 Category key Used to select the internal sample data by category. CATEGORY Sample key Used when the internal sample data is used. SAMPLE When the sample key indicator is off The data stored on CF cards or stored in the internal memory can be used.
Page 25: Vg-870B/871B/873/874 Rear Panel
U . S Pat ent Nos. 4, 6 31 , 6 03 ; 4 , 577, 2 16 ; SE R . NO. 4, 8 19 , 0 98 ; 4 , 907, 0 93 ; a nd 6, 5 16 , 1 32 . ASTRO DESI GN , I nc. M ADE I N JAPAN (O) (P) 1.4.6...
Page 26: Vg-870B/871B/873/874 Side Panel
1.4.7 VG-870B/871B/873/874 side panel ※ Note Open or close this cover when inserting or removing a CF card for the moving image module. Do not open the cover while the power is on. 1.4.8 Tools used to operate the VG-870B/871B/873/874 The table below lists the operation tools of this generator and the restrictions on the operation of each of these tools.
Page 27: Vg-870B/871B/873/874 Video Units
Chapter 1 CONCERNING THE VG-870B/871B VG-870B/871B/873/874 video units The VG-870B/871B/873/874 is constructed to allow video interface units to be installed. Video interface signals are output from these units. Up to three units can be installed. When one or more video units are to be replaced, please contact ASTRODESIGN. 1.5.1 HDMI unit (VM-1817) COA X IA L...
Page 28: Pc Analog Unit (Vm-1811)
1.5.3 PC analog unit (VM-1811) V GA D V I-I B /P R /P (15) (16) (17) For details on connectors (7) and (9), refer to the descriptions of the DVI unit and TV encoder unit, respectively. (15) Analog component output connectors Either RGB signals or color difference signals (YPbPr/YCpCr) can be selected and output here.
Page 29: Displayport Unit (Vm-1820
Chapter 1 CONCERNING THE VG-870B/871B 1.5.6 Parallel unit (VM-1816) P A R A LLEL S IGN A L P OWER P A R A LLEL 2 P A R A LLEL 1 (22) (21) (20) (20) Parallel output connectors The signals of two 8-bit systems can be output here. (21) Supply voltage setting This enables the supply voltage (1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V or 5 V) to be...
Page 30: K2K Itmds Quad Unit (Vm-1824-A)
1.5.9 4K2K iTMDS Quad unit (VM-1824-A) iTMDS Quad DVI-D 4 DVI-D 3 DVI-D 2 DVI-D 1 (26) (25) iTMDS (DVI) output connectors Only Digital signals can be output here. (iTMDS connector) Single link is supported. 1.5.10 V-by-One HS unit (VM-1825) V-by-One (27) (27)
Page 31: Hdmi (3D, Arc) Unit (Vm-1822)
Chapter 1 CONCERNING THE VG-870B/871B 1.5.12 HDMI (3D, ARC) unit (VM-1822) COAX OUT COAX HDMI HDMI HDMI OUT 2 OUT 1 AUDIO IN (32) (31) (30) (29) (29) HDMI output connectors The same images and sound can be output simultaneously from these two connectors.
Page 32: Displayport, Edp Unit (Vm-1826)
1.5.15 DisplayPort, eDP Unit (VM-1826) C OAX IN DP /e DP e DP EXT POWER IN eDP C ONTROL+POWER OUT DISPLAYPORT 2 DISPLAYPORT 1 (43) (42) (40) (41) (40) DisplayPort Output Outputs 2 channels simultaneously and split-drawing is available. This connector enables digital audio data to be input using a coaxial COAX digital audio...
Page 33: Flow Of Basic Operations
OPERATION PROCEDURES Flow of basic operations 2.1.1 Settings required for displays The timing data and pattern data must be set in order for the test patterns to be displayed from the generator. The following items are set for these data. In the case of this generator, the timing data and pattern data are collectively referred to as the “program data.”...
Page 34: Selecting The Timing Data
2.1.2 Selecting the timing data There are two ways to select the timing data. 1) Input the timing data numbers directly. 2) Select the timing data from the categories. 1) Input the timing data numbers directly. Input the timing data number (1001 to 1999) Video timing data output V-SYNC SAMPLE...
Page 35: Selecting The Pattern Data
Chapter 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES 2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data There are four ways to select the pattern data. 1) Input the pattern data numbers directly. 2) Select the pattern data from the categories. 3) Select the pattern data using the pattern keys. 4) Select the patterns for each program data.
Page 36 4) Selecting the patterns for each program data MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV Select using , and then press The selected pattern is indicated by a check mark Color Bar Check this to select the color bar pattern.
Page 37: Selecting The Actions
Chapter 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES 2.1.4 Selecting the actions There are two ways to select actions. 1) Select the action using the action key. 2) Select and set the action for each program data. 1) Selecting the action using the action key The action selection screen is displayed.
Page 38 Select the action using and then press On this screen, the scroll direction and number of steps are set when the W-SCROLL action has been checked. ←, →, ↑, ↓ Select these to scroll in the directions of the arrows. Select this to stop the scrolling temporarily.
Page 39 Chapter 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES 2) Select and set the action for each program data. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press One of the following actions is selected, and the detailed settings are performed.
Page 40: Saving The Program Data
Saving the program data Upon completion of program editing, save the data. If the power is turned off without saving the data, the status before the changes were made will be restored. SAVE The program number is set here. (0001 to 1000) Select the item using Media The internal memory or CF card is selected...
Page 41: Setting The Names
Chapter 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES Setting the names When timing or pattern data is edited and the edited data is to be saved, the name used for the program can be changed. Select Name using , and then press To decide on the positions where the The position where the character of the name is to be character changes are to be made: input changes.
Page 42: Groups
Groups Registering programs as “groups” is useful when specific programs are to be combined and used repeatedly. Examples include times on a TV set inspection process when specific timing and pattern data are combined for repeated use. It is possible to set not only the timing and pattern data execution sequence but the execution time of each program as well.
Page 43: Setting And Saving Groups
Chapter 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES 2.4.2 Setting and saving groups The combinations of programs and patterns which are used with a high frequency can be saved. MENU Select Group Edit using , and then press The number of the desired group is set here.
Page 44: Automatic Execution
Automatic execution The data in the selected groups and program numbers can be automatically output in accordance with the delay time which has been set. MENU Select Auto Edit using and then press Selecting the Mode setting Select Program or Group using 0/STATUS <When Program has been selected as the Mode setting>...
Page 45 Chapter 2 OPERATION PROCEDURES SAVE Select Auto Data SAVE using Select the save destination (*) at Media using , and then press Select EXECUTE using Internal: The data is saved on the internal memory. CF-card: The data is saved on the CF card. , and then press...
Page 46: Displays Appearing On The Vg-871B / 874 Fluorescent Display Tube
Displays appearing on the VG-871B / 874 fluorescent display tube The following information appears on the VG-871B/874 fluorescent display tube. When selecting and executing programs Standard display Name of program or pattern (max. 16 characters) (With TIM at OFF) SAMPLE, TIM and PAT key statuses Program number ON: S T P OFF: ⇔z...
Page 47: Horizontal Timing Data Editing
TIMING DATA SETTINGS Horizontal timing data editing 3.1.1 Horizontal timing data When making changes with the horizontal timing data, the parameters which can be set and the names of the parameters are indicated below. Sync Backp Disp Period HDstart HDwidth 3.1.2 Restrictions on the horizontal timing parameters The table below shows the restrictions on the parameters which can be changed with the horizontal...
Page 48: Horizontal Timing Data Setting Procedure
The values for the blanking and frontp items are calculated automatically on the basis of the data presented above. Item Calculation formula Setting range Blanking Blanking = Period - Disp Time display: 0.00 to 999.999 µs Dot display: 40 to 8192 dots Frontp Frontp = Period - Disp - Sync - Backp Time display: 0.00 to 999.999 µs...
Page 49: Vertical Timing Data Editing
Chapter 3 TIMING DATA SETTINGS Vertical timing data editing The vertical timing setting locations and names of the settings are indicated below. 3.2.1 Vertical timing data [For progressive scanning] Serration EQP-Fp EQP-Bp Backp Sync Disp Total VDstart VDline [For interlaced scanning] 3.2.2 Restrictions on the vertical timing parameters The table below shows the restrictions on the parameters which can be changed with the vertical timing...
Page 50 <For interlaced scanning> Setting item Setting range Parameter fixing function Field-1 Total1 Time display: 0.00 to 999.999 ms Fixed to ms setting using SHIFT+2 Dot display: 4.0 to 4096.0 H Fixed to H setting using SHIFT+3 (in 0.5H increments) Disp1 Time display: 0.00 to 999.999 ms Fixed to ms setting using SHIFT+0 Dot display: 1 to 2048 H...
Page 51 Chapter 3 TIMING DATA SETTINGS The values for the blanking and frontp items are calculated automatically on the basis of the data presented above. <For progressive scanning> Item Calculation formula Setting range Blanking Blanking = Total - Disp Time display: 0.00 to 999.999 ms Dot display: 2 to 8192 H Frontp Frontp = Total - Disp - Sync - Backp...
Page 52: Vertical Timing Data Setting Procedure
3.2.3 Vertical timing data setting procedure Described below is the procedure used to set the parameters which can be changed with the vertical timing data. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Timing (TIM) using , and then press Select V-Timing using and then press Set the V-Timing parameters.
Page 53: Concerning The Scanning Modes
Chapter 3 TIMING DATA SETTINGS 3.2.4 Concerning the scanning modes The table below lists the V-Timing scan settings as well as the operations for the scanning methods supported by the settings, imaging methods and action settings. Scan mode System Pixel imaging Scroll and other actions Progressive Progressive scanning Different pixels are drawn on...
Page 54: Concerning Serration And Eqp
3.2.6 Concerning Serration and EQP Serration and EQP can be selected on the V-Timing [MENU] screen, and various parameters can be set. The correspondences between the settings and operations are described using the table below. Serration and EQP setting procedure Setting item Key LCD display Description Serration...
Page 55: Concerning Eqp-Fp And Eqp-Bp
Chapter 3 TIMING DATA SETTINGS 3.2.7 Concerning EQP-Fp and EQP-Bp Equalizing pulses (EQP-Fp and EQP-Bp) can be selected on the V-Timing [MENU] screen, and various parameters can be set. The correspondences between the settings and operations are described using the table below. EQP-Fp/EQP-Bp setting procedure <For progressive scanning>...
Page 56 The figure below shows the EQP phase relationship and approach taken. Hperiod Hsync 1/2 Hperiod 1/2 Hsync EQP-Fp (3.0H) Vsync (3.0H) EQP-Bp (3.0H) (First field) (Second field) EQP-Fp period from here Fig. 5-3-9 EQP phase relationship and approach taken...
Page 57 Chapter 3 TIMING DATA SETTINGS Example: Four examples of the EQP-Fp, EQP-Bp, EQP and Serration settings are shown below. <Setting example 1> Setting item Setting EQP-Fp EQP-Bp Serration <Setting example 2> Setting item Setting EQP-Fp EQP-Bp Serration 0.5H <Setting example 3> Setting item Setting EQP-Fp EQP-Bp...
Page 59: Output Settings
INTERFACE SETTINGS Output settings The following items are set as settings common to multiple video and audio output interfaces. • Output interface on/off setting • Sync signal on/off and polarity setting • Level mode setting • Aspect ratio setting • Pattern drawing bit length (gray scale) setting •...
Page 60: Setting The Sync Signals To On Or Off And Setting The Sync Signal Polarities
Select OFF/ON using and then press <How to check the interfaces whose signals are output> 0/STATUS On the initial screen, select while SHIFT 0/STATUS holding down . Select again SHIFT while holding down to exit from the OUTPUT STATUS screen. 4.1.2 Setting the sync signals to ON or OFF and setting the sync signal polarities...
Page 61 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS <Sync setting parameters> Used to set the HS connector output. 0 Off No output 1 Nega The signal is output with a negative polarity. 2 Posi The signal is output with a positive polarity. Used to set the VS connector output. 0 Off No output 1 Nega The signal is output with a negative polarity.
Page 62: Setting The Level Mode
4.1.3 Setting the level mode Images can be output in the “limited” range of the HDMI standard. The output image range can be set for each unit. The same level setting can also be established using an interface which is not HDMI (such as DVI, LVDS, parallel or analog).
Page 63: Setting The Aspect Ratio
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.1.4 Setting the aspect ratio In this section, the aspect ratio of the video signals is set. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select All Output using , and then press Select Aspect Mode using , and then press...
Page 64 <Inputting the parameters> Set the aspect ratio. H The aspect ratio is set in the horizontal direction. Select the parameters using Setting range: 0 to 255 V The aspect ratio is set in the vertical direction. Setting range: 0 to 255 , and then press Select the numerical value using , and then press...
Page 65: Setting The Bit Length (Gray Scale) For Pattern Drawing
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.1.5 Setting the bit length (gray scale) for pattern drawing The bit length (gray scale) applying when drawing test patterns can be set. It can either be set either separately for each program or it can be fixed irrespective of the programs. a) The same specific bit length is designated.
Page 66 Select All Output using , and then press Select Color Depth using , and then press Select the bit length using , and then press...
Page 67: Selecting Rgb Or Ypbpr And Setting The Color Difference Coefficients
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.1.6 Selecting RGB or YPbPr and setting the color difference coefficients MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select All Output using , and then press Select the color difference coefficients (YPbPr) or RGB.
Page 68 Select the color matrix coefficients. Caution for setting the coefficients • The Y line must total 1.0000. • The sum of the coefficient for Pb and Pr respectively Select the parameters using must be 0. , and then press Select the numerical value using , and then press Alternatively: Select the parameters using the number keys...
Page 69: Setting The Analog Level
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.1.7 Setting the analog level In this section, the video level of the analog component signals is set. The video signal gray scale remains unchanged, and only the level is changed. There are two ways to set the analog input level: One uses the LEVEL key screen, and the other is from Program Edit.
Page 70: Setting The Digital Level
4.1.8 Setting the digital level In this section, the digital level of the video signals is set. For further details on setting the gray scale, refer to “4.1.5 Setting the bit length (gray scale) for pattern drawing.” There are two ways to set the digital input level: One uses the LEVEL key screen, and the other is from Program Edit.
Page 71: Audio Sweep Settings
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.1.9 Audio sweep settings The audio output frequency can be raised or lowered at the set interval. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Audio using , and then press Select Audio Sweep using , and then press For further details, refer to <Audio sweep setting parameters>.
Page 72: Setting The Audio Level (Temporary Settings)
4.1.10 Setting the audio level (temporary settings) In this section, the audio output level is set. The level which was set in “4.15.2 Analog audio signals” for analog audio or which was set using <Internal PCM setting parameters> in “4.2.5 Embedded audio, high bit rate audio (option)” for HDMI is 0 dB. LEVEL Select and then...
Page 73: Digital Level Setting Of 3D Pattern
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.1.11 Digital level setting of 3D pattern Digital level of 3D pattern is set by each left and right picture. Refer to “4.1.5 Big length for pattern drawing” about level setting. There are 2 setting method; LEVEL key screen and Program Edit. 《...
Page 74 Parameter Input 《》 By using , select it Setting range is 0 - 100 [%] 0/STATUS select by number keys...
Page 75: Hdmi
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS HDMI 4.2.1 Connectors and pin assignments HDMI Pin no. Signal TMDS DATA2+ TMDS DATA2 SHIELD TMDS DATA2- TMDS DATA1+ TMDS DATA1 SHIELD TMDS DATA1- TMDS DATA0+ TMDS DATA0 SHIELD TMDS DATA0- TMDS CLK+ TMDS CLK SHIELD TMDS CLK- RESERVE / HEAC+ DDC CLK...
Page 76 I2S (Option) Connector: 7614-5002PL (made by 3M) Pin no. Signal Description MCLK IN Input a clock signal with a frequency of 24.576 MHz or 22.5792 MHz. SCLK IN Input the I2S SCLK signal. LRCLK IN Input the I2S LRCLK signal. SD0 IN Input the I2S SD0 signal.
Page 77: Hdmi Setting Procedure
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.2.2 HDMI setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Output using , and then press Select HDMI using , and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to <HDMI unit setting parameters>...
Page 78 <HDMI unit setting parameters> Output 1ch (0/1) Set on or off for each channel here. Output 2ch (0/1) The same settings as the ones described in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF” can also be established. No signal output Signal output HDMI or DVI (0-2) An HDMI connection can be made to DVI by cable conversion.
Page 79: Infoframe/Packet
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.2.3 InfoFrame/Packet InfoFrame can send the values which are optimal for the video and audio output conditions. In addition, it is possible to send InfoFrame using values differing from the output conditions to reproduce illegal operation conditions. Use one of the following operations to send InfoFrame: a) Send the optimal values automatically.
Page 80 <List of automatically selected items> • If program data has been saved when Auto Select is set to ON, the values which were set by automatic selection will be saved. • A dash (“-”) denotes that the value of the original setting is used. Item Setting/reference section AVI InfoFrame...
Page 81 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS b) Setting separate InfoFrame and Packet values and sending them This setting can be performed when “off” has been selected for Auto Select in a) Sending the optimal values automatically. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Output using...
Page 82 <Setting the HDMI output when making changes to InfoFrame/Packet> When making changes to InfoFrame/Packet, users can select either to turn off the synchronization of the HDMI output or establish the settings or change only the packets without turning off the synchronization. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press...
Page 83 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 《 Set interval of sending InfoFrame/Packet 》 Among InfoFrame/Packet, sending interval of one kind of packet can be changed. ① MENU By using select Program Edit ② By using select Output ( TIM ) ③ By using Select Digital Output ④...
Page 84 NTSC VBI InfoFrame ACP Packet ISRC 1 Packet ISRC 2 Packet Gamut Metadata Interval(0-20) Set the interval of sending packets. Every Frame Send every frame 50ms Send frame by the setting interval. 100ms 1000ms This setting is active when the selected packet (in “Type”)’s output setting is ●...
Page 85 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS <InfoFrame and Packet setting parameters> Listed below are the 9 InfoFrame and Packet setting parameters. • Vendor Specific • NTSC VBI InfoFrame • AVI InfoFrame • ACP Packet • SPD InfoFrame • ISRC Packet • Audio InfoFrame •...
Page 86 Vendor Specific InfoFrame The vendor specific information is stored in Vendor Specific InfoFrame, and sent. OFF/ON This setting determines whether Vendor Specific InfoFrame is to be sent. 0 OFF The Vendor Specific InfoFrame is not sent. 1 ON The Vendor Specific InfoFrame is sent. Listed below are the Vendor Specific InfoFrame settings.
Page 87 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 2-2. Video Format: 3D (Option) 2-2-(1) 3D Structure this is the 3D Structure setting. 0 Frame Packing 1 Field Alternative *1 2 Line Alternative 3 Side-by-Side (Full) 4 L + depth 5 L + d + G + G-d (L + depth + graphics + graphics-depth) 6 Side-by-Side (Half) 7 Top &...
Page 88 If the setting value of 3D Structure is “Side-by-site (Half)”, the maximum data of 3D tion Metadata is 20 bytes. If you set “21” in Metadata Length, the last data (21st byte) is not sent. Please refer to the below list. Packet Byte# PB 0 Checksum...
Page 89 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS AVI InfoFrame “AVI InfoFrame” stands for Auxiliary Video Information InfoFrame. The information (including the color space and aspect ratio) of the transmission images is stored in it, and sent. Note: HDMI 300MHz unit (VM-1823) always send AVI InfoFrame while HDMI is output. OFF/ON This setting determines whether the AVI InfoFrame is to be sent.
Page 90 Picture Aspect This is the Picture Aspect Ratio (aspect ratio of the video parts including Bar of letter box, etc.) setting. 0 No Data No Data 1 4:3 2 16:9 16:9 (10) Scaling This is the Non-Uniform Picture Scaling (direction in which transmitted images have been scaled) setting.
Page 91 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS (21) IT content This is the IT Content (whether the transmitted images are IT content) setting. No data IT Content (22) IT content Type This is the IT Content Type setting. 0 Graphics 1 Photo 2 Cinema 3 Game (23) Checksum...
Page 92 SPD InfoFrame “SPD InfoFrame” stands for Source Product Description InfoFrame. The information of the transmission device is stored in it, and sent. OFF/ON This setting determines whether the SPD InfoFrame is to be sent. 0 OFF The SPD InfoFrame is not sent. 1 ON The SPD InfoFrame is sent.
Page 93 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS Audio InfoFrame The transmission audio information is stored in the Audio InfoFrame, and sent. OFF/ON This setting determines whether the Audio InfoFrame is to be sent. 0 OFF The Audio InfoFrame is not sent. 1 ON The Audio InfoFrame is sent.
Page 94 Sample Size This is the Sample Size setting. 0 Refer StreamHeader Refer to Stream Header 1 16 bit 2 20 bit 3 24 bit Speaker Placement This is the Channel/Speaker Allocation setting. (10) Level Shift Value This is the Level Shift Value setting. 0 - 15 The decibel (dB) level is set here.
Page 95 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS (12) LEF PB Level This is the LEF Playback Level setting. 0 Unknown 1 0 dB Playback 2 +10 dB Playback MPEG InfoFrame If the original source of the data prior to its conversion to HDMI is MPEG data, its information is stored in MPEG InfoFrame, and sent.
Page 96 ACP Packet “ACP Packet” stands for Audio Content Protection Packet. The copyright protection information added to DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD contents is stored in it, and sent. OFF/ON This setting determines whether the ACP Packet is to be sent. 0 OFF The ACP Packet is not sent.
Page 97 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS Count_A Count_A (the number of times the Super Audio CD contents can be copied by an approved secure recorder) is set here. Prohibited 1 - 254 Allowed from 1 to 254 times No restrictions Count_S Count_S (the number of times the Super Audio CD contents can be copied by a secure recorder) is set here.
Page 98 ISRC Packet “ISRC Packet” stands for International Standard Recording Code Packet. The sound source identification codes and other information are stored in it, and sent. OFF/ON ISRC1 Whether to send the ISRC1 Packet is set here. 0 OFF The ISRC1 Packet is not sent. 1 ON The ISRC1 Packet is sent.
Page 99 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS Gamut Metadata Packet If the transmission images have been sent by xvYCC, their color space information (range, etc.) is stored in the Gamut Metadata Packet, and sent. OFF/ON This setting determines whether the Gamut Metadata Packet is to be sent. 0 OFF The Gamut Metadata Packet is not sent.
Page 100 (10) Color_Space This is the GBD_Color_Space setting. When Vertices/facets (0) has been selected as the Format_Flag setting 0 ITU-R BT.709 ITU-R BT.709 (using RGB) 1 xvYCC601 xvYCC601 (IEC61966-2-4-SD) (using YCbCr) 2 xvYCC709 xvYCC709 (IEC61966-2-4-HD) (using YCbCr) 3 XYZ When Range (1) has been selected as the Format_Flag setting 0 Reserved Reserved 1 xvYCC601...
Page 101: Cec Function
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.2.4 CEC function HDMI can send and receive the CEC commands, and display them on the screen. The CEC function has three operation modes. a) Monitor mode (Monitor) In this mode, the sending and receiving of the commands generated between the equipment connected to CEC are displayed on the screen.
Page 102 <CEC display procedure> NAME/LIST DETAIL NAME/LIST DETAIL <Selecting the CEC> Select the CEC using and then press <Detailed setting: Selecting EDIT> Select EDIT using , and then press 0/STATUS Alternatively, select EDIT using After the setting items have been edited, select EXECUTE, and press the SET key to enable the settings.
Page 103 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS : CEC mode : Logical address : CEC command : Command display CEC mode “HDMI CEC Monitor Pattern”: Monitor mode “HDMI CEC Transmission Pattern”: Command transmission mode “HDMI CEC Response Pattern”: Command response mode Logical Address VG logical address which has been set Display of CEC command “CEC Command send to Device Xh”...
Page 104: Embedded Audio, High Bit Rate Audio (Option)
4.2.5 Embedded audio, high bit rate audio (option) HDMI enables embedded audio and high bit rate audio to be output. High bit rate audio is treated as an option. Contact your dealer or an ASTRODESIGN sales representative. The operating procedure is as follows: a) Enable the embedded audio to be superimposed on HDMI.
Page 105: Edid
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.2.6 EDID For further details on the setting procedure, refer to “6.13.3 EDID.” 4.2.7 HDCP For further details on the setting procedure, refer to “8.1 HDCP settings.” 4.2.8 DDC/CI For further details on the setting procedure, refer to “6.13.4 DDC/CI.” 4.2.9 LipSync For further details on the setting procedure, refer to “7.9 LipSync.”...
Page 106: Vd-1673 (Hdmi Switcher)
The settings described in this section take effect only when the VD-1673 is connected to the generator and the “mode in which control is exercised by the VG series” has been selected. Be absolutely sure to connect the VD-1673 before turning on the power of the generator.
Page 107: Audio Return Channel
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.2.11 Audio Return Channel On this screen, the Audio Return Channel function is executed, and the patterns of the related data are displayed. The sound received is output from the COAX digital audio output connector. This function is supported only by the HDMI 1.4a unit (VM-1822) and HDMI 300MHz unit(VM-1823). It is not supported by the VM-1817 HDMI Unit.
Page 108 CAUTION <Concerning operations when Auto (0) has been selected as the Follower: Mode setting> • In order to define the adjoining device of the generator, the connection location of the generator is checked by reading the physical address of the EDID connected to the generator.
Page 109 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS CAUTION Commands common to the Manual and Auto Follower: Mode settings Reception command Response command Give Device Vendor ID Device Vendor ID Give System Audio Mode Status System Audio Mode Status Request Short Audio Descriptor Report Short Audio Descriptor...
Page 110 --- HDMI ARC (HDMI-1) --- ARC RX is Inactive. AudioType : Linear PCM SampleFreq : 96kHz ChannelStatusBit Volume 04h 05h 00h 0Ah 0Bh 7FFFFFh 04h 05h 00h 0Ah 0Bh 7FFFFFh --- HDMI CEC Monitor --- VG Logical Address = 1h 01:a C3:a [EOM]...
Page 111: Hdmi Ethernet Channel
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS 4.2.12 HDMI Ethernet Channel HDMI Ethernet Channel function execution and pattern display * This function is available only for the below condition. ・ HDMI 300MHz unit (VM-1823) ・ When IA-1542 (HEAC Adaptor) is connected to HDMI1.4a Video Signal Generator (VG-870B / 871B) . IA-1542 can not be used with VM-1817(HDMI 1.3) or VM-1823 (HDMI 300MHz).
Page 112 About Auto Mode This mode is supposed to use in production line testing. By sending/receiving CDC message, HEC function search, control of connected devices and ping commands transmission automatically. 《Setting item》 Sequence (0/1) Select Test Sequence Sample1 Sample2 Target Logical Addr Set CEC Logical Address of DUT (divide under test).
Page 113 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS Sample1 Operation flow START 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】 PASS FAIL Details Contents (Operation, condition to judge） Send <CDC_HEC_ReportState> Physical Address of Target : 0xFFFF HEC Functionality State : HEC Active Send <CDC_HEC_InquireState> Terminating device 1 : VM-1823 Terminating device 2 : DUT (device under test) Whether DUT responds <CDC_HEC_ReportState>...
Page 114 Sample2 Operation flow START 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 PASS FAIL Details Contents (Operation, condition to judge） Whether DUT sends <CDC_HEC_InquireState> or not. Send <CDC_HEC_ReportState>. HEC Functionality State : HEC Inactive Whether DUT sends HEC Set State : Activate HEC <CDC_HEC_SetState>...
Page 115 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS Mode=CDC In this mode, parameter of CDC message is edit and sent. PASS/ FAIL criteria after CDC message transmission is different from each message. Please refer to HDMI standard about the detail of each CDC message. 《Setting item》...
Page 116 CDC Msg = 1 (Report State) 《Setting item》 Dev Physical Addr Set Physical address of the destination device of the message. HEC Func State (0-3) Set HEC Functionality State Not Supported Inactive Active Activation Field Host Func State (0-2) Set Host Functionality State. Not Supported Inactive Active...
Page 117 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS CDC Msg = 2 (Set State Adj) 《Setting item when CDC Msg = 2 (Set State Adj) is selected》 Set Mode (0/1) Select the setting method of the destination device of message. Auto Send message to the adjacent devices of VG main unit.
Page 118 CDC Msg = 4 (Req Deactivation) 《Setting item》 Act Physical Addr Set Physical Address of Activator. Dev Physical Addr1 Set Physical Address of the first Terminating Device. Dev Physical Addr2 Set Physical Address of the second Terminating Device. 《Criteria of result judgment》 If the below condition is fulfilled, the test result becomes PASS.
Page 119 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS CDC Msg = 6 (Discover) 《Criteria of result judgment》 If the below condition is fulfilled, the test result becomes PASS. ・ DUT (designated by Target Logical Addr) responds with <CDC_HEC_ReportState>. Note : if the setting value of Target Logical Addr and VG Logical Address are same (DUT = VG main unit), the result is FAIL.
Page 120 Mode = Network In this mode, ping command (ICMP echo request) is sent to the DUT. 《Setting item》 Target IP Address Set IP address of DUT. 《Criteria of result judgment》 If the below condition is fulfilled, the test result becomes PASS. ・...
Page 121 Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS Test result display Port HDMI 1 (VM-1823) Test Items : Sample 1 Devices <CDC_HEC_InquireState> Physical Address Logical Address (TV) <CDC_HEC_SetState> Active (Recording Device1) (Playback Device1) Network <Ping> (Recording Device 1) IP Address VM-1823 : Target (TV) <CDC_HEC_SetState>...
Page 122 Network setting of HEC function Set IP address, Subnet mask and gateway of VG main unit (VM-1823). ① MENU select Configuration ② select HDMI ③ select VM-1823 Setting 《Input parameter》 IP Address ④ Set IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ,select Factory default is 192.168.1.2 Subnetmask Set Subnet mask.
Page 123: Connectors And Pin Assignments
Chapter 4 INTERFACE SETTINGS DVI output connectors are provided on the PC analog unit (VM-1811) and DVI unit (VM-1814). The specifications differ for each of the connectors so refer to the table below. Unit/connector Dual-Link HDCP Analog PC analog unit DVI unit DVI1 DVI unit DVI2 4.3.1...
Page 124: Dvi Unit Setting Procedure
4.3.2 DVI unit setting procedure <DVI unit setting procedure> MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Output using , and then press Select DVI using , and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to the table below.
Page 125 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <DVI unit setting parameters> Output 1ch (0/1) This sets On or Off for each channel. Output 2ch (0/1) The same settings as the ones described in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF” can also be established. 0 Off No output.
Page 126: Pc Analog Unit (Dvi) Setting Procedure
4.3.3 PC analog unit (DVI) setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Analog Output using , and then press Select DVI using , and then press The same settings as the ones described in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF”...
Page 127: Dvi Data Transfer Systems
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.3.4 DVI data transfer systems <Specifications with 8-bit output> [Single (8 bit)] The same images are output to all channels 1 and 2. The output level is 8 bits. Given here as an example for explanatory purposes is a case where the resolution is 1280 × 1024, the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz with 8 bits level.
Page 128 [Dual (8 bit)] The images are output with channel 1 master and channel 1 slave making a pair. 8 bits level is output. During dual output, the channel 2 output goes OFF. Given here as an example for explanatory purposes is a case where the resolution is 1280 × 1024, the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz with 8 bits level.
Page 129 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <Specifications with 16-bit output> [Single (16bit)] The 16-bit images are output with channel 1 master and channel 1 slave making a pair. The higher 8 bits are output to the channel 1 master and the lower 8 bits to the channel 1 slave. With channel 2, the higher 8 bits are output, and the lower bits are discarded.
Page 130: Sync Signal Polarity Setting
4.3.5 Sync signal polarity setting For further details on the setting procedure, refer to “4.1.2 Setting the sync signals to ON or OFF and setting the sync signal polarities.” The same settings are established for both the DVI analog and digital signals.
Page 131: K2K (Itmds, Itmds Quad) (Vm-1824, Vm-1824-A)
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4K2K (iTMDS, iTMDS Quad) (VM-1824, VM-1824-A) The specifications differ for each of the connectors so refer to the table below. Unit/connector Dual-Link HDCP Analog iTMDS unit (VM1824) 1CH iTMDS unit (VM1824) 2CH iTMDS Quad unit (VM1824-A) iTMDS Quad unit (VM1824-A) iTMDS Quad unit (VM1824-A) iTMDS Quad unit (VM1824-A) 4CH...
Page 132: K2K (Itmds) Unit Setting Procedure
4.4.2 4K2K (iTMDS) unit setting procedure <4K2K (iTMDS) unit setting procedure> MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Output using , and then press Select iTMDS using and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to the table below.
Page 133 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <iTMDS (4K×2K) unit setting parameters> Output 1ch (0/1) This sets On or Off for each channel. Output 2ch (0/1) The same settings as the ones described in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF” can also be established. Output Quad 1,2ch (0/1) Output Quad 3,4ch (0/1) 0 Off...
Page 134 3 Octal (8bit) By using two output boards, the data is output by Octal Link by combining the data of board #1 output channels 1 and 2 and the data of board #2 output channels 1 and 2. The portion by which the bit length for pattern drawing exceeds 8 bits is discarded.
Page 135 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Split (0/9) This selects the screen splitting method for the 4K×2K screen splitting operation which uses the frame memory on the board or boards. QuadLink 0 MODE0 Screen split-into-4 output in the form of a square divided into 4 equal parts 1 MODE1 Screen vertically split-into-4 output...
Page 136: Itmds Data Transfer Systems
4.4.3 iTMDS data transfer systems Specifications for Quad Link modes during 4K×2K mode output During 4K×2K mode output, the data of four channels are combined using Dual Link equivalent to two channels to output one screen. As shown in the figure below, what is output as the data of channels 1 to 4 for the Master and Slave of Dual Link of VM-1824 is described in this section.
Page 137 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [1] MODE0 (Quad Link ) (screen cross-split-into-4 output) The screen is split into 4 equal parts using channels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz with the 10 bits output.
Page 138 [2] MODE1 (QuadLink) (screen vertically split into 4) The screen is split vertically into for parts and allocated from the left in the sequence of channel 1, channel 3, channel 2 and channel 4. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz with the 10bits output.
Page 139 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [3] MODE2 (Quad Link) (screen horizontally split into 2) Using channels 1 and 2, the top half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers; similarly, using channels 3 and 4, the bottom half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 140 [4] MODE3 (Quad Link) (screen vertically split into 2) Using channels 1 and 2, the left half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers; similarly, using channels 3 and 4, the right half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 141 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [5] MODE4 (Quad Link ) (no dividing) Using channel 1 and 2, EVEN pixels are output. Using channel 3 and 4, ODD pixels are output. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz with the 10 bits output.
Page 142 Specifications for modes during ×4 mode (Full HD 240 Hz mode) output The ×4 mode is an output mode designed for the inspection of the FPD which support the Full HD 240 Hz output. By connecting the output of the VG generator to the IA-1540 (iTMDS-LVDS converter box), the signal becomes 1/2 and output in 8 channels.
Page 143 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [1] MODE0 ×4 Mode (Quad Link ) (Non Dividing Mode) Using channels 1, 2, 3 and 4, the image is output under the pixel assignment given below without splitting the screen. Given here as an example of the resolution is 1920 × 1080, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz with the 10 bits output.
Page 144 [2] MODE1 ×4 Mode (Quad Link) (Normal Mode) Using channels 1, 2, 3 and 4, the image is output under the pixel assignment given below without splitting the screen. Given here as an example of the resolution is 1920 × 1080, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz with the 10 bits output.
Page 145 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [3] MODE2 ×4 Mode (Quad Link) (Cross Mode) Using channels 1, 2, 3 and 4, the image is output under the pixel assignment given below without splitting the screen. Given here as an example of the resolution is 1920 × 1080, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz with the 10 bits output.
Page 146 [4] MODE3 ×4 Mode (Quad Link) (Dividing Normal Mode) Using channels 1 and 2, the right half of the image is output; similarly, using channels 3 and 4, the left half of the image is output. The pixel assignment is given below. Given here as an example of the resolution is 1920 ×...
Page 147 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [5] MODE4 ×4 Mode (Quad Link) (Dividing Cross Mode) Using channels 1 and 2, the right half of the image is output; similarly, using channels 3 and 4, the left half of the image is output. The pixel assignment is given below. Given here as an example of the resolution is 1920 ×...
Page 148 Specifications for Octal Link modes during 4K×2K with 2-board mode (4K×2K 120 Hz mode) output This mode is an output mode designed for 4K×2K 120 Hz inspections. During the 4K×2K 2-board mode output, Dual Link equivalent to four channels is used through the use of two output boards, and one screen is produced by combining the data of eight channels.
Page 149 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [1] MODE0 (Octal Link) (split into 4 equal square parts + split vertically into 2) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split into 4 in the form of a square divided into 4 equal parts and output from each of the output boards, and then it is split vertically into two at each board, and output.
Page 150 [2] MODE1 (Octal Link) (split vertically into 4 + split vertically into 2) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split vertically into 4 and output from each of the output boards, and then it is split vertically into two at each board and output. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 151 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [3] MODE2 (Octal Link) (split horizontally into 2 + split vertically into 2) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split horizontally into 2 and output from each of the output boards, and then it is split vertically into two at each board, and output.
Page 152 [4] MODE3 (Octal Link) (split vertically into 2 + split vertically into 2) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split vertically into 2 and output from each of the output boards, and then it is split vertically into two at each board, and output. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 153 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [5] MODE4 (Octal Link ) (split vertically into 2 + no dividing in each board <1>) (Non Dividing Mode) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split vertically into 2 and output from each board. CH1-4 outputs the left half. CH5-8 outputs the right half with the below pixel assignment.
Page 154 [6] MODE5 (Octal Link ) (split vertically into 2 + no dividing in each board <2>) (Normal Mode) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split vertically into 2 and output from each board. CH1-4 outputs the left half.
Page 155 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [7] MODE6 (Octal Link ) (split vertically into 2 + no dividing in each board <3>) (Cross Mode)) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split vertically into 2 and output from each board. CH1-4 outputs the left half.
Page 156 [8] MODE7 (Octal Link ) (split vertically into 2 + dividing <1>)(Dividing Normal Mode) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split vertically into 2 and output from each board. CH1-2 outputs 1/4 of the left side. CH3-4 outputs 1/4 of the left from the center. CH5-6 outputs 1/4 of the right from center. CH7-8 outputs 1/4 of right side with the below pixel assignment.
Page 157 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [9] MODE8 (Octal Link ) (split vertically into 2 + dividing <2>)(Dividing Cross Mode) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is split vertically into 2 and output from each board. CH1-2 outputs 1/4 of the left side.
Page 158 [10] MODE9 (Octal Link ) (no split) Channels 1 to 8 are used. The screen is not divided, and output by the below pixel assignment. Given here as an example of the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 1184 MHz with the 10 bits output.
Page 159 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Specifications of bit assignment during 16-bit (8 + 8 bits) output DVI multiple bit output Sixteen bits are output by using two DVI channels and outputting the data using 8 + 8 bits. The higher 8 bits are allocated to one channel and the lower 8 bits to the other channel. If the setting involves 15 or fewer bits, “0”...
Page 160 [1] 16Bit (Single Link) Sixteen-bit images are output using the channel 1 of the Master paired up with the channel 1 of the Slave. The higher 8 bits are output to channel 1 of the Master and the lower 8 bits to channel 1 of the Slave. Also, the 16-bit images are output using channel 2 of the Master paired up with channel 2 of the Slave.
Page 161 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [2] 16Bit (Dual Link) Dual Link images are output using channel 1 of the Master paired up with channel 1 of the Slave. The higher 8 bits are output to channel 1. Also, the Dual Link images are output using the 2-channel of the Master paired up with the 2-channel of the Slave. The lower 8 bits are output to channel 2.
Page 162: Sync Signal Polarity Settings
4.4.4 Sync signal polarity settings For the detailed setting procedure, refer to “4.1.2 Setting the sync signals to ON or OFF and setting the sync signal polarities.”...
Page 163: Lvds
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 LVDS 4.5.1 Connectors and pin assignments Connector: MDR 10226-1210-VE made by 3M Pin no. Signal Pin no. Signal Reserve (leave this unconnected) Reserve (leave this unconnected) Reserve TCLK- (leave this unconnected) TCLKG TCLK+ +5 V/+3.3 V +5 V/+3.3 V (DDC power supply *1) (DDC power supply *1)
Page 164: Lvds Setting Procedure
4.5.2 LVDS setting procedure Some LVDS settings are established for each set of program data, and other LVDS settings are based on the device settings. Settings established for each set of program data MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Output using...
Page 165 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <LVDS setting parameters selected for each set of program data> Output 1,2ch (0/1) This sets On or Off for each channel. Output 3,4ch (0/1) The same settings as the ones described in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF”...
Page 166 The setting below can be selected only when the Dual (10 bits) mode has been set. 0 Normal 1 2Split The setting below can be selected only when the Dual (16 bits) mode has been set. 0 Normal 1 2Split The setting below can be selected only when the Dual (Auto) mode has been set.
Page 167 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Settings common to all programs (device settings) MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select LVDS using , and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to the table below. Select the items using and then press <Inputting the parameters>...
Page 168: Data Transfer System
4.5.3 Data transfer system Settings (1) to (6) in the table below are available as the data transfer system settings. Item Description Output from other units Setting (1) What is drawn is output as is. (Same output for channels 1 to 4) Setting (2) The data is output dot by dot to channels 1 and 2.
Page 169 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Setting (2) [Dual (10 bits)], [Normal] The images are output with channels 1 and 2 forming one set and channels 3 and 4 forming another set. The output level is 8 to 10 bits. The example is that the resolution is 1280 × 1024, the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz, with the 10 bits output.. ・・・...
Page 170 Setting (3) [Quad (10 bits)], [Normal] The images are output to channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 in this order. The output level is 8 to 10 bits. The example is that the resolution is 1280 × 1024, the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz, with the 10 bits output. ・・・...
Page 171 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Setting (4) [Dual (10 bits)], [2 split] The images are output with channels 1 and 2 forming one set and channels 3 and 4 forming another set. If this is described with the channel 1 and 2 set used as an example, the left half of the image is allocated and output to channel 1, and the right half of the image is allocated and output to channel 2.
Page 172 Setting (5) [Quad (10 bits)], [4 split] The images are split into four parts horizontally, and allocated from the left to channels 1, 3, 2 and 4 in this order. The output level is 8 to 10 bits. The example is that the resolution is 1280 × 1024, the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz, with 10 bits output level. ・・・...
Page 173 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Setting (6) [Quad (10 bits)], [2 split] The images are output with channels 1 and 3 forming one set and channels 2 and 4 forming another set. The left half of the image is allocated and output to the channel 1 and 3 set, and the right half of the image is allocated to the channel 2 and 4 set.
Page 174 <Specifications for outputs of 11 to 16 bits> With outputs of 11 to 16 bits, 8 to 10 bits are treated as one output by the channel 1 and 2 set. The bits can be allocated in two ways as shown below. However, when Single (Auto) or Dual (Auto) has been set as the LVDS setting parameter mode, automatic switching is initiated to the channel 1 output for bits 8 to 10 and to the channel 2 output for bits 11 to 16.
Page 175 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Setting (1) [Single (16 bits)], [Normal], configuration [10 + 6 bits] The 16-bit images are output with channels 1 and 3 forming one set and channels 2 and 4 forming another set. The 10 upper bits are output to channels 1 and 2, and the 6 lower bits are output to channels 3 and 4. The example given here describes a case where the resolution is 1280 ×...
Page 176 Setting (2) [Dual (16 bits)], [Normal], configuration [10 + 6 bits] With channels 1 and 3 forming one set and channels 2 and 4 forming another set, odd-numbered fields are output using one set and even-numbered fields are output using the other set. The 10 upper bits are output to channels 1 and 2, and the remaining 6 lower bits are output to channels 3 and 4.
Page 177 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Setting (3) [Dual (16 bits)], [2 split], configuration [10 + 6 bits] With channels 1 and 3 forming one set and channels 2 and 4 forming another set, the left half of the image is output using one set and the right half of the image is output using the other set.
Page 178 Setting (4) [Single (16 bits)], [Normal], configuration [8 + 8 bits] The 16-bit images are output with channels 1 and 3 forming one set and channels 2 and 4 forming another set. The 8 upper bits are output to channels 1 and 2, and the 8 lower bits are output to channels 3 and 4. The example is that the resolution is 1280 ×...
Page 179 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Setting (5) [Dual (16 bits)], [Normal], configuration [8 + 8 bits] With channels 1 and 3 forming one set and channels 2 and 4 forming another set, odd-numbered fields are output using one set and even-numbered fields are output using the other set. The 8 upper bits are output to channels 1 and 2, and the 8 lower bits are output to channels 3 and 4.
Page 180 Setting (6) [Dual (16 bits)], [2 split], configuration [8 + 8 bits] With channels 1 and 3 forming one set and channels 2 and 4 forming another set, the left half of the image is output using one set and the right half of the image is output using the other set. The 8 upper bits are output to channels 1 and 2, and the remaining 8 lower bits are output to channels 3 and 4.
Page 181: Bit Arrays
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.5.4 Bit arrays Bit arrays has the following kinds; SAMPLE1 (DISM standard), SAMPLE2 (OpenLDI standard) and USER (1 to 3) which can be set by users. For the setting procedure, refer to “4.5.2 LVDS setting procedure.” Bit arrays for 8 to 10 bits for using one output connector Operation Data No.
Page 182 Bit arrays for 8 to 16 bits for using two output connectors Config setting: MultiBitMode/8+8 Bit Operation Data No. 8- to 16-bit mode signal SAMPLE1 SAMPLE2 USER (DISM) (OpenLDI) CH1,CH2 CH3,CH4 CH1,CH2 CH3,CH4 CH1,CH2 CH3,CH4 R (X) R (X) R (X) R (X) R (X) R (X)
Page 183 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Bit arrays for 8 to 16 bits for using two output connector Config setting: MultiBitMode/10+6 Bit Operation Data No. 8- to 16-bit mode signal SAMPLE1 SAMPLE1 USER (DISM) (OpenLDI) CH1,CH2 CH3,CH4 CH1,CH2 CH3,CH4 CH1,CH2 CH3,CH4 R (X) R (X) R (X) R (X)
Page 184: Parallel
Parallel 4.6.1 Connectors and pin assignments Connector: 68-pin MINI D (half-pitch pin type) 34 ( A34 ) 1 ( A1 ) 68 ( B34 ) 35 ( B1 ) No. Signal No. Signal No. Signal No. Signal No. Signal No. Signal No.
Page 185: Parallel Data Setting Procedure
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.6.2 Parallel data setting procedure Parallel data setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Output using , and then press Select Parallel using and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to the table below.
Page 186 Parallel data setting parameters Output All 0 OFF 1 ON DATA 0 Hiz This sets the parallel data to the high-impedance (HiZ) state. 1 ON This outputs the parallel data. 0 Hiz This sets the CLK signal to the high-impedance (HiZ) state.
Page 187 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Mode (0/1) This sets the bit length and link format of the images to be output from the parallel connector. A setting which is independent of the bit length for pattern drawing can be selected. It is also possible to select the bit length automatically.
Page 188: Analog Component Signals
Analog component signals 4.7.1 Connectors and output signals TV encoder board component outputs (BNC) Connector Signal PC unit board component outputs (BNC) Connector Signal B/PB B or Pb G or Y R/PR R or Pr 4.7.2 Setting the analog output connectors The analog component signals and output signals from the HS and CS connectors can be set for each program.
Page 189: Setting The Analog Video Level
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Select Analog Output using , and then press Select General using and then press The parameters are set here. Video The video level is set here. Select the items using 0.05-1.20 V Video-On-Sync is in the off state.
Page 190: Composite Connector And Y/C Connector (S Connector)
Composite connector and Y/C connector (S connector) 4.8.1 Connectors and output signals Composite connector Connector Signal COMPOSITE Composite video Y/C connector (S connector) Pin no. Signal Concerning the output signals The following video signals can be output from the composite connector and Y/C connector of the TV encoder unit.
Page 191: Composite Signal Filter Settings
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.8.2 Composite signal filter settings The amount of attenuation (or gain) in the 3.6 MHz frequency of the composite and Y/C signals can be set. This setting is processed before the chrominance is added to the video signals so that the color burst is not affected.
Page 192: Setting The Id Signals (Y/C)
4.8.3 Setting the ID signals (Y/C) With the Y/C signals, identification of the aspect ratio is enabled by superimposing the ID DC signal onto the C signal. Setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Analog Output using , and then press...
Page 193: D5 (D Connector)
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 D5 (D connector) 4.9.1 Connectors and pin assignments Pin no. Signal Pin no. Signal Line 1 GND (Y) Line 2 GND (Pb) Line 3 GND (Pr) 4.9.2 ID signals ID signals indicating the resolution, scanning system and aspect ratio can be output from the D connector.
Page 194 <Selecting the items> For further details on the setting items and parameters, refer to <Table of D5 setting items> below. Select the items using and then press <Setting the parameters> Select the parameters using , and then press Alternatively: Select the parameters using the number keys 0/STATUS ), and then press Upon completion of the settings:...
Page 195: Vga (D-Sub)
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.10 VGA (D-Sub) 4.10.1 Connectors and pin assignments Pin no. Signal Pin no. Signal +5 V (DDC power supply *1) DDC DATA GND (R) GND (G) DDC CLK GND (B) *1: Restrictions apply to the supply current of the DDC power supply. Refer to “12.3 Concerning the maximum current consumption of the DDC (DP_PWR) power supply.”...
Page 196: Scart
4.11 SCART 4.11.1 Connectors and pin assignments Pin no. Signal Pin no. Signal Audio right channel output Component G output N.C. N.C. Audio left channel output Component R output/C output RGB status Component B output Video Status Composite/Y output/CS N.C.
Page 197: Scart Setting Procedure
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.11.2 SCART setting procedure <SCART setting procedure> MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Analog Output using , and then press Select SCART using and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to <SCART setting parameters>.
Page 198: Functions Available With Tv Standard Signals
<SCART setting parameters> Output 1ch (0/1) This sets On or Off for each channel. Output 2ch (0/1) The same settings as the ones described in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF” can also be established. 0 Off No output.
Page 199: Concerning The Fast Blanking Signal
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.11.5 Concerning the fast blanking signal The fast blanking signal is a control signal for selecting the composite output and RGB output video signals which are output from the 16-pin SCART connector, and displaying them. By using it, displays can be shown as with on-screen displays.
Page 200: Displayport / Edp
4.12 DisplayPort / eDP 4.12.1 Connectors and pin assignments DisplayPort Pin No. Signal MainLink Lane0 (p) MainLink Lane0 (n) MainLink Lane1 (p) MainLink Lane1 (n) MainLink Lane2 (p) MainLink Lane2 (n) MainLink Lane3 (p) MainLink Lane3 (n) AUX CH (p) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect PWR_Return (not used)
Page 201 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 eDP Control Signal + Power OUT (Connector : HIROSE Electric ■ DX10G1M-50SE) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal GPIO OUT7 GPIO OUT6 GPIO OUT5 GPIO OUT4 GPIO OUT3 GPIO OUT2 GPIO OUT1 GPIO OUT0 3.3V OUT 3.3V OUT 3.3V OUT 5V OUT...
Page 202 ■ eDP External Power IN (Connector: HIROSE Electric DF1BZ-12DP-2.5DS) Pin No. Signal External Power IN2 External Power IN2 External Power IN2 External Power IN1 External Power IN1 External Power IN1...
Page 203: Displayport Setting Procedure
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.12.2 DisplayPort setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Output using , and then press Select DP using , and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to <DP unit setting parameters>.
Page 204 <DP unit setting parameters> Output 1ch (0/1) This sets On or Off for each channel. Output 2ch (0/1) The same settings as the ones described in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF” can also be established. 0 OFF No output.
Page 205 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 1 Manual Output accords with the settings of items (7) and (8). Link Rate (0/1) This parameter can be set when Link Set Mode is “Manual”. This sets the link rate. 0 HBR(2.7Gbps) Output at the link rate “HBR (2.7 Gbps)” 1 RBR(1.62Gbps) Output at the link rate “RBR (1.62 Gbps)”...
Page 206 Concerning the all program fixed setting The “program setting” for the following setting items can be ignored and output can be performed with the entire program fixed according to the “device config setting”. For example, this is used to set an entire sample program to HPD mode OFF, or to change the output video bit length but leave other settings unchanged, etc.
Page 207 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <Program fixed setting parameters> Link Set Mode (0-2) This selects the Link Set Mode setting method. For further details, refer to “<DP unit setting parameters> ‘Link Set Mode’” in this section. 0 refer Program The setting accords with the program setting. 1 Auto Output always accords with the DPCD of the sink component.
Page 208 Concerning the drawing mode The following video output modes are possible using the two DisplayPort output ports. The examples below describe the case for 1280 × 1024 resolution, a 108 MHz dot clock, with 10-bit output level. (1) Single mode This is the normal output mode.
Page 209 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 (3) Split mode The left half of the video data is output from Port1, and the right half of the video data from Port2. Clock ・・・・・・・ (54MHz) D638 D639 Port1 ・・・・・・・ [9..0] [9..0] [9..0] [9..0] [9..0] [9..0] D640 D641...
Page 210 (5) Split Mode（VM-1826） - Vertically * Port1 outputs left half. Ports 2 outputs right half. Port 1 Port 2 * Note) Split mode (4Kx2K support) of VM-1826 is option. Concerning the bit length setting The valid bit length settings differ according to the video format as follows. Video Format bit Width 6bit...
Page 211 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Concerning the Main Stream Attribute settings The Main Stream Attributes used for DisplayPort transfer are reflected by the following settings. Item Setting location M and N for stream Mvid This is automatically calculated from the Nvid setting value clock recovery and the dot clock.
Page 212: Displaying The Displayport Setting Information
4.12.3 Displaying the DisplayPort setting information The DisplayPort setting information (Link Rate, Number of Lane, Link training results, DPCD) can be displayed. a) DisplayPort setting display procedure NAME/LIST DETAIL NAME/LIST DETAIL < Displaying DP > DP is displayed as shown in the figure below. Select DP or DP(HEX) on the second page using , and then press...
Page 213 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 c) Setting contents Displayed information (1) Setting display information (GUI page 1) This page displays the DisplayPort interface settings (Link Rate, Number of Lane, Main Stream Attribute) and the link training results. ① ② DisplayPort Infomation (DP1) ⑤...
Page 214 (2) DPCD display (GUI page 2 and onward, HEX is DPCD display only These pages display the DPCD (DisplayPort Configuration Data). The data for different addresses can be displayed by switching the page. ① = = = D P C D : R e c e i v e r C a p a b i l i t y F i e l d [ P o r t = D P 1 ] 0 0 0 0 0 D P C D _ R E V : 1 1 h D P C D _ R E V = 1 .
Page 215: Displayport Analysis
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.12.4 DisplayPort Analysis The DisplayPort Analysis mode is used to perform the link check evaluation and otherwise evaluate the DisplayPort interface. a) Setting the port to be used Select the port to be used by DisplayPort Analysis with the device settings. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press...
Page 216 <I/F Check mode setting parameters> The following functions are available in I/F Check mode. Page Number key Item Description Link training is performed each time this key is pressed. Hotplug This switches the Hotplug status. Detect The current connected status is judged. Negate The Hotplug status is forcibly set to the Negate status.
Page 217 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 c) Training Pattern mode This mode optionally outputs the “D10.2 pattern”, “PRBS-7 pattern” and other training patterns used to check DisplayPort interface conformance during link training, etc. These patterns are not video patterns, and are instead patterns used for evaluation on the DisplayPort interface.
Page 218 Voltage Swing (0-3) This sets the voltage swing level (differential level). 0 0.4 V Output at 0.4 V 1 0.6 V Output at 0.6 V 2 0.8 V Output at 0.8 V 3 1.2 V Output at 1.2 V Pre-emphasis (0-3) This sets the pre-emphasis level.
Page 219: Embedded Audio
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.12.5 Embedded audio Embedded audio signals can be output from the DisplayPort. a) Set embedded audio to be imposed on DisplayPort enable. b) Set audio source, frequency and level. Set embedded audio to be imposed on DisplayPort enable. ①...
Page 220: Ddc/Ci
4.12.8 DDC/CI For further details on the setting procedure, refer to “6.13.4 DDC/CI”.
Page 221: Info Frame
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.12.9 Info Frame InfoFrame can be set by either method of below items. Send appropriate InfoFrame automatically. Set each value of InfoFrame independently. Send appropriate InfoFrame automatically. ① MENU By using Select Configuration ② By using Select DP Select automatic transmission ③...
Page 222 《 Auto Select Item List 》・ When Auto Select is ON and program data is saved, the value set by Auto Select is reflected. ・ The “-“ item indicates to use the original setting. Item Setting value / Refer source AVI InfoFrame AFD pattern (Refer to “6.7 Aspect) is displayed Except the left...
Page 223 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Set each value of InfoFrame independently Send appropriate InfoFrame automatically. This setting is valid when setting off of a) MENU By using , select Program Edit By using Select Output (TIM) By using Select Digital Output By using Select DP Select InfoFrame/Packet to be set.
Page 224 ■ AVI InfoFrame AVI InfoFrame stands for Auxiliary Video Information InfoFrame. It contains information (color space, aspect ratio) of video data. OFF/ON Select to send or not sending of AVI InfoFrame Not sending Send The below items are setting for AVI InfoFrame. It does not affect actual video and audio signal setting. Type AVI InfoFrame Type Display only.
Page 225 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Picture Aspect Set Picture Aspect Ratio (ratio of video part. Include Bar part of Letter Box etc.) No Data No Data 16:9 16:9 (10) Scaling Set Non-Uniform Picture Scaling (scaled direction of video). No Known No Known non-uniform Scaling Horizontal Picture has been scaled horizontally Vertical...
Page 226 (21) IT content Set IT Content. (Set if video is IT content or not.) No Data IT content (22) IT Content Type Set the type of IT Content. Graphics Photo Cinema Game (23) Checksum Set Check sum. Auto The value is calculated automatically. Manual Set the designated value.
Page 227 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 ■ Audio InfoFrame Audio InfoFrame is sent containing audio information. OFF/ON Select to send or not sending of Audio InfoFrame. Not sending Send The below items are setting for Audio InfoFrame. It does not affect actual video and audio signal setting. Type Audio InfoFrame Type Display only.
Page 228 Sample Size Set Sample Size. Refer StreamHeader Refer to Stream Header 16bit 20bit 24bit Speaker Placement Set Channel / Speaker Allocation. (10) Level Shift Value Set Level Shift Value. 0 -15 Set DB value. (11) Down-mix Set Down –mix Inhibit Flag. Permitted / No Info Permitted or no information about any assertion of this...
Page 229 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 (12) LFE PB Level Set LFE Playback Level. Unknown 0dB Playback +10dB Playback...
Page 230: Setting For Edp (For Vm-1826)
4.12.10 Setting for eDP (for VM-1826) <eDP Power Sequence Specification> VM-1826 can set the below type of Power Sequence. Power Supply GPIO Signal (Main Link Data) : Power Supply ON => GPIO ON : GPIO ON => Signal ON : Signal OFF =>...
Page 231 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 b) Setting of Power Sequence MENU By using Select Program Edit By using Select Output (TIM ) By using Select Digital Output Select Select eDP Refer to 《 Parameter for power control 》 in the By using following page about parameter details.
Page 232 Setting item for power control 《》 Power Supply Control Select the control method of output power. (0-2) Do not control power Manual Control power manually. RS-232C Control external power input through RS-232C. Power Supply Select Select power to output. (0-4) None No power output.
Page 233 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 c) Setting for GPIO ① MENU By using select Program Edit ② By using Select Output ( TIM ) ③ By using Select Digital Output ④ By using で Select eDP ⑤ Refer to 《 Parameter for GPIO setting 》 in next. By using Select GPIO 《...
Page 234: V-By-One Hs (Vm-1825)
4.13 V-by-One HS (VM-1825) 4.13.1 Connectors and pin assignments • Connector: MDR 10226-1210-PE (made by 3M) Pin No. Symbol Pin No. Symbol Tx0n Tx4n Tx0p Tx4p Tx1n Tx5n Tx1p Tx5p Tx3n Tx7n Tx3p Tx7p HTPDN1 HTPDN2 LOCKN1 LOCKN2 Tx2n Tx6n Tx2p Tx6p *1 No power is supplied.
Page 235: V-By-One Hs Setting Procedure
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.13.2 V-by-One HS setting procedure <V-by-One HS setting procedure> MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output using and then press Select Digital Output using , and then press Select V-by-One HS using , and then press For further details on the parameters, refer to the table below.
Page 236 <V-by-One HS setting parameters> Output 1ch (0/1) This sets On or Off for each channel. Output 2ch (0/1) 0 Off No output. 1 On Output. Number Of Lane (0/5) This sets the number of data lanes to be output from V-by-One HS. 0 Auto The number of data lanes is changed automatically in line with the dot clock frequency.
Page 237 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Field BET Mode(0/1) This sets the Field BET Mode. 0 Disable The Field BET Mode is set to Disable. 1 Enable The Field BET Mode is set to Enable.
Page 238: Data Transfer Systems
4.13.3 Data transfer systems <Specifications of mode during 4K×2K mode output> During the 4K×2K mode output, 8 lanes are combined to output one screen. [4K×2K 60 Hz 8-lane output] 【4Kx2K 60Hz - 8 Lane 出力】 RGB 8-10Bit Lane 1 [9:0] RGB 8-10Bit Lane 2 [9:0]...
Page 239 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [1] MODE0 (8 Lane) - Normal The image is split into 4 in the form of a square divided into 4 equal parts and assigned in sequence using lanes 1 and 2 for the top left part, lanes 3 and 4 for the top right part, lanes 5 and 6 for the bottom left part and lanes 7 and 8 for the bottom right part.
Page 240 [2] MODE1 (8 Lane) - 4Split The image is split horizontally into four parts and assigned in sequence from the left using lanes 1 and 2, lanes 3 and 4, lanes 5 and 6 and lanes 7 and 8. Given here as an example where the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 241 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [3] MODE2 (8 Lane) (screen split horizontally into 2) Using lanes 1 and 2 and lanes 3 and 4, the top half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers; similarly, using lanes 5 and 6 and lanes 7 and 8, the bottom half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers. Given here as an example where the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 242 [4] MODE3 (8 Lane) - (screen split vertically into 2) Using lanes 1 and 2 and lanes 3 and 4, the left half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers; similarly, using lanes 5 and 6 and lanes 7 and 8, the right half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers. Given here as an example where the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 243 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [5] MODE4 (8 Lane ) – No Split Using lanes 1 to 4, the EVEN pixels are output, and using lanes 5 to 8, the ODD pixels are output. Given here as an example where the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 244 <Specifications of ×4 mode output> For the Full HD 240 Hz output, 8 lanes are combined to output one screen. [Full HD 240 Hz 8-lane output] 【FullHD 240Hz 8 Lane 出力】 RGB 8-10Bit Lane 1 [9:0] RGB 8-10Bit Lane 2 [9:0] Connector RGB 8-10Bit...
Page 245 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [1] MODE0 (8 Lane ) - No screen splitting Using 1-8 lanes, the image is output with the pixel assignment as below without splitting. This example is a case where the resolution is 1920 × 1080, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 246 [2] MODE1 (8 Lane) - Normal Mode Using 1-8 lanes, the image is output with the pixel assignment as below without splitting the screen. This example is a case where the resolution is 1920 × 1080, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 247 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [3] MODE2 (8 Lane) - Cross Mode Using 1-8 lanes, the image is output with the pixel assignment as below without splitting the screen. This example is a case where the resolution is 1920 × 1080, the dot clock frequency is 592 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 248 [4] MODE3 (8 Lane) - Dividing Normal Mode Using lanes 1 - 2 lanes and 3- 4 lanes, the left half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers; similarly, using 5-6 lanes and 7- 8 lanes, the right half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers. This example is a case where the resolution is 1920 ×...
Page 249 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [5] MODE4 (8 Lane) - Dividing Cross Mode (same as 4K×2K MODE3) Using lanes 1 -3 lanes and 2- 4 lanes, the left half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers; similarly, using 5-7 lanes and 6-8 lanes, the right half of the image is output in the even and odd numbers.
Page 250 Specifications of 16-lane modes of using VM-1825 x 2 boards mode (4K×2K 120 Hz mode) output This mode is an output mode for 4K×2K 120 Hz testing. In the 4K×2K 2-board mode output, 16 lanes are combined using two output boards to output one screen. 1 to 8 lanes are assigned to the lower position of VM-1825 board.
Page 251 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [1] MODE0 (16Lane) (Checker split into 4 + vertically split into 2) The screen is split it into 4 by checker from each output board , and split vertically into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 1184 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 252 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 1016 D 1018 D 1020 D 1022 Lane 1 L0～L1079 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 1017 D 1019 D 1021 D 1023 Lane 2 L0～L1079 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0]...
Page 253 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [2] MODE1 (16Lane) (vertically split into 4 + vertically split into 2) The screen is vertically split into 4 and output from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 1184 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 254 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 504 D 506 D 508 D 510 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 505 D 507 D 509 D 511 Lane 2 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0]...
Page 255 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [3] MODE2 (16Lane) (horizontally split into 2 + vertically split into 2) The screen is horizontally split into 2 and output from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 1184 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 256 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 12 D 2032 D 2036 D 2040 D 2044 Lane 1 L0～L1079 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 10 D 14 D 2034 D 2038 D 2042 D 2046 Lane 2 L0～L1079 ・・・...
Page 257 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [4] MODE3 (16Lane) (vertically split into 2 + vertically split into 2) The screen is vertically split into 2 and output from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 1184 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 258 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 12 D 1008 D 1012 D 1016 D 1020 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 10 D 14 D 1010 D 1014 D 1018 D 1022 Lane 2 L0～L2159 ・・・...
Page 259 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [5] MODE4 (16Lane) (vertically split into 2 + No split (1) ) (Non Dividing Mode) The screen is output according to [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 260 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 12 D 1008 D 1012 D 1016 D 1020 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 10 D 14 D 1010 D 1014 D 1018 D 1022 Lane 2 L0～L2159 ・・・...
Page 261 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [6] MODE5 (16Lane) (vertically split into 2 + No split (2) ) (Normal Mode) The screen is output according to [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 262 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 16 D 24 D 2016 D 2024 D 2032 D 2040 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 17 D 25 D 2017 D 2025 D 2033 D 2041 Lane 2 L0～L2159...
Page 263 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [7] MODE6 (16Lane) (vertically split into 2 + No split (3) ) (Cross Mode) The screen is output according to [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 264 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 16 D 24 D 2016 D 2024 D 2032 D 2040 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 10 D 18 D 26 D 2018 D 2026 D 2034 D 2042 Lane 2...
Page 265 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 (vertically split into 2 + Split (1) ) [8] MODE7 (16Lane) (Dividing Normal Mode) The screen is vertically divided into 2 and is output according to [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 266 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 12 D 1008 D 1012 D 1016 D 1020 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 13 D 1009 D 1013 D 1017 D 1021 Lane 2 L0～L2159 ・・・...
Page 267 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [9] MODE8 (16Lane) (vertically split into 2 + Split (2) ) (Dividing Cross Mode) The screen is vertically divided into 2 and is output according to [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] from each output board, then it is vertically split into 2 by 2 boards. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 ×...
Page 268 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 12 D 1008 D 1012 D 1016 D 1020 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 13 D 1010 D 1014 D 1018 D 1022 Lane 2 L0～L2159 ・・・...
Page 269 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 [10] MODE9 (16Lane) (No Split) according to [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] from each output Without splitting the screen, it is output board. This example is a case where the resolution is 4096 × 2048, the dot clock frequency is 1184 MHz and the output bit depth is 10 bits.
Page 270 [Pixel Assignment of each Lane] 74MHz ・・・ D 16 D 32 D 48 D 4032 D 4048 D 4064 D 4080 Lane 1 L0～L2159 ・・・ [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] [9：0] D 17 D 33 D 49 D 4033 D 4049 D 4065 D 4081...
Page 271: V-By-One Hs Control
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.13.4 V-by-One HS Control The VM-1825 makes it possible to control the V-by-One HS control signals (HTPDN and LOCKN). <Operating procedure> MENU Select V-by-One HS Control using , and then press <Control parameters> These parameters are used for channel 1 and channel 2 control. Through The signals from the receiver are passed straight through.
Page 272: Sdi (Vm-1821)
4.14 SDI (VM-1821) 4.14.1 Concerning the SDI output Only timings complying with the SDI compatible standard (SMPTE) concerned are output as the SDI output. For details, refer to “11.1.11 SDI unit.” 4.14.2 SDI setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press...
Page 273 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <SDI unit setting parameters> Output 1,2ch (0/1) This sets On or Off for each channel. (The same settings apply to channels 1 and 2 and to channels 3 and 4.) Output 3,4ch (0/1) These are the same settings as in “4.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF.”...
Page 274 <SDI payload ID data setting parameters> These settings are for the payload ID data only. For details of the settings which directly affect the transfer signals, refer to the respective items. OFF/ON (0/1) This sets the payload ID data to ON or OFF. 0 OFF The payload ID data is not inserted.
Page 275: Embedded Audio
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 Channel Assignment 2 (10) Set channel of Data stream 2. (this is valid for Dual Link / 3G Level B). (0-3) Note) this is available only when Mode is set by “1 (manual)” 0 1ch The dynamic range of each value is used as the setting.
Page 276: Analog Audio Settings
4.15 Analog audio settings 4.15.1 Connectors and output signals Connector Signal Audio right (R) channel Audio left (L) channel 4.15.2 Analog audio signals Analog audio signals can be output. The operation procedure is described below. a) Set the analog audio to enable. b) Set the sound source, frequency, level, etc.
Page 277 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 b) Setting the sound source, frequency, level, etc. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Audio using , and then press Select Analog Audio using , and then press Set the frequency and level. Frequency L The left channel frequency is set.
Page 278: Digital Audio
4.16 Digital audio 4.16.1 Digital audio The embedded audio and high-bit-rate audio (HDMI only) can be superimposed and output from the HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. The high-bit-rate audio is optionally supported. For further details, contact an ASTRODESIGN sales representative or your dealer. The audio sources supported for each output are listed in the table below.
Page 279 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 The operation procedure is described below. Setting the sound source, frequency, level, etc. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Audio (TIM) using , and then press Select Digital Audio using , and then press Select the sound source <Source>.
Page 280 Ext. I2S Non L-PCM The L-PCM input from the I2S connector is output. Option. For further details, refer to <Ext. I2S Non L-PCM setting parameters>. When selecting Ext.Optical or Ext.Coaxial as the sound source setting, select the setting after inputting stable signals.
Page 281 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <Int. L-PCM setting parameters> Setting menu display Sampling Frequency This sets the sampling frequency. (0-6) 0 32 KHz This outputs the signals at a 32 kHz sampling frequency. 1 44.1 KHz This outputs the signals at a 44.1 kHz sampling frequency.
Page 282 2 db (1-8ch Separate) This sets channels 1 to 8 separately as a dB display. Setting range: -138.48 to 0.00 [dB] Select the level here. 3 bit (1-8ch Separate) This sets channels 1 to 8 separately as a bit display. Setting range: 0 to 7FFFFFh Select the level here.
Page 283 INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 <Int. DSD setting parameters> (Option) Setting menu display Output Channel This sets ON or OFF for channels 1 to 8 of the embedded audio. 0 OFF No output. 1 ON Output. Flash Data No. Set the audio data to be output in each channel. Setting range: 1 to 99 Register audio data is set here.
Page 284 1 ON The data is input/output. SCLK Edge (0/1) The SCLK edge to be used when the I2S data is input is set here. 0 Rise The data is captured at the SCLK rising edge. 1 Fall The data is captured at the SCLK falling edge. <Ext.
Page 285: Audio Sweep Settings
INTERFACE SETTINGS Chapter 4 4.16.2 Audio sweep settings When Internal PCM is selected by the Digital Audio > Source setting, the audio sweep function is available, and the audio output frequency is incremented at the specified interval. For further details on the audio sweep settings, refer to “4.1.9 Audio sweep settings.” 4.16.3 Flash data entry (option) Audio data (VT-8500-0006/0008, etc.) can be stored in the VG-870B/871B/873/874.
Page 287: Functions Available With
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Text, data, copy prevention information and other data are superimposed in the vertical blanking interval (VBI) of the NTSC, PAL and SECAM TV standard signals, and transmitted as multiplexed broadcasts. The VG-870B/871B/873/874 supports the following functions. Macrovision (Option) Closed caption/V-Chip Teletext...
Page 288: Macrovision
Macrovision 5.1.1 Description and specifications What is “Macrovision”? Macrovision is a copy prevention system developed by Macrovision Corporation. Widely used by video sources such as VHS and DVD-Video on the market and by satellite broadcasts, for instance, the system ensures that, by causing the automatic gain control (AGC) of the video decks to malfunction, users will not be able to record properly the video output sources which are protected by the system.
Page 289: Setting Procedure
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 5.1.2 Setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output using and then press Select VBI Function using , and then press Select Macrovision using , and then press The selection options for Mode differ depending on the TV signals.
Page 290: Closed Captions/V-Chip
Closed captions/V-Chip 5.2.1 Description and specifications What does the closed caption (CC) function do? Closed captioning was developed in the United States, and it provides broadcasts with subtitles for the hearing impaired so that people who are deaf or hard of hearing can enjoy movies and news programs.
Page 291: Closed Caption Settings
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 5.2.2 Closed caption settings MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output using and then press Select VBI Function using , and then press Select Closed Caption using , and then press <Selecting the setting items from the table>...
Page 292 <Table of closed caption setting items> Mode (0-9) The mode is set here. The captions are set to OFF. Closed caption mode 1 is selected here. Closed caption mode 2 is selected here. Closed caption mode 3 is selected here. Closed caption mode 4 is selected here.
Page 293 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 The content of Closed caption internal data (1/3) Service Caption style, Line, Color, Option Character setting, etc CC1 - CC4 Roll-up2 ROW2 Primary Synchronous Background: black, transparence Caption Service -- CC1 (CC1) Text: white Secondary Synchronous Caption Service -- CC2 (CC2)
Page 294 The content of Closed caption internal data (2/3) Service Caption style, Line, Color, Option Character setting, etc CC1 - CC4 Pop-on ROW12 indent ÁÉÓÚÜü, opening single quote, inverted exclamation mark ROW13 indent ÀÂÇÈÊËëÎÏïÔÙùÛ«» ROW14 indent ÃãÍÌìÒòÕõ{}＼^_|~ ROW15 indent ÄäÖöß¥¤| Background: white, non transparence Test: red, underline Paint-on...
Page 295 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 The contents of Closed caption internal data (3/3) Service Caption style, Line, Color, Option Character setting, etc Third Text Service -- T3 A Text Mode may be used that consists of data formatted to fill a box which in height is not less than 7 rows and not more than 15 rows (all of which...
Page 296: V-Chip Settings
5.2.3 V-Chip settings MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output using and then press Select VBI Function using , and then press Select V-chip using and then press <Selecting the setting items from the table> For further details on the setting items and parameters, refer to <Table of V-Chip setting items>...
Page 297 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 <Table of V-Chip setting items> System (0-4) The rating system is selected here. 0 OFF The V-Chip is set to OFF here. 1 MPAA MPAA is set here. 2 U.S.TV U.S.TV is set here. 3 English Canadian English is set here.
Page 298 U.S.TV These ratings which apply when U.S.TV has been selected as the System setting in (1) above are set here. 0 TV-Y “All children” is set as the U.S.TV rating. 1 TV-Y7 “Directed to older children” is set as the U.S.TV rating.
Page 299 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 English These ratings which apply when English has been selected as the System setting in (1) above are set here. “Exempt” is set as the English rating. “Children” is set as the English rating. 2 C8+ “Children eight years and older”...
Page 300 Interval 0 to 60 Interval The interval at which the V-chip data is transmitted is set. (in 1-second increments)
Page 301: Changing The Data Superimposing Line
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 5.2.4 Changing the data superimposing line It is possible to change the line where the closed captions or V-chip data is to be superimposed. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select VBI Function using , and then press Select CC Data Line using...
Page 302: Teletext
Teletext 5.3.1 Description and specifications What is “Teletext”? Teletext is the name of a system used to send still picture program data of text and graphics after multiplexing it in the vertical sync blanking interval of the TV signals. Programs broadcast in Teletext include subtitled broadcasts, news broadcasts, weather forecasts and stock market information.
Page 303: Setting Procedure
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 5.3.2 Setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output using and then press Select VBI Function using , and then press Select Teletext using and then press <Selecting the setting items from the table>...
Page 304 <Table of teletext setting items> Mode (0-2) The Teletext operation mode is selected here. Teletext OFF. Default The default pages are output. For further details, refer to the teletext default on next pages Page Select The pages selected by page in (2) below is output here.
Page 305 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 Teletext default pages (page 1 of 2) Page Page Description Screen Description Screen Index Page Test Page Including FLASH, CONCEAL Newsflash Subtitle Character Character (English) (German) Character Character (Swedish /Finnish (Italian) /Hungarian) Character Character (Portuguese...
Page 306 Teletext default pages (page 2 of 2) Page Page Description Screen Description Screen Character Colors (Czech /Slovak) Clock White Flat Cracker Test Multi Page Pattern1 4 sub-pages Test Other pages Pattern2 Screen which appears for page 700...
Page 307: Description And Specifications
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 5.4.1 Description and specifications What is WSS (Wide Screen Signaling)? “WSS (Wide Screen Signaling)” is a system for multiplexing the aspect ratio information of the images in the vertical sync blanking interval, and sending it. WSS specifications WSS supports the following TV signals.
Page 308: Setting Procedure
5.4.2 Setting procedure MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output using and then press Select VBI Function using , and then press Select WSS using , and then press <Selecting the setting items from the table> For further details on the setting items and parameters, refer to <Table of WSS setting items>...
Page 309 FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 <Table of WSS setting items> OFF/ON (0/1) Whether the WSS information is to be output is set here. 0 OFF The WSS information is not output. 1 ON The WSS information is output. Aspect Ratio (0-7) The aspect ratio is set here.
Page 310: Cgms -A/Id-1
CGMS -A/ID-1 5.5.1 Description and specifications What is CGMS-A (Copy Generation Management System)? CGMS-A is a system of multiplexing the copy control information in the vertical sync blanking intervals, and sending it. What is ID-1? ID-1 is a system of multiplexing the aspect ratio information in the vertical sync blanking intervals, and sending it.
Page 311: Setting Procedure
FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH TV STANDARD SIGNALS Chapter 5 • Bit8-7: CGMS-A Application 0 0 Copy is permitted without restriction 1 0 Condition not to be used 0 1 One generation of copies may be made 1 1 No copying is permitted •...
Page 312 <Table of the CGMS-A and ID-1 setting items> OFF/ON Field1 (0/1) Whether to output the data to line 20 of the first field is set here. 0 OFF The data is not output. 1 ON The data is output. OFF/ON Field2 (0/1) Whether to output the data to line 283 of the second field is set here.
Page 313: Color Bar Patterns
PATTERN SETTINGS Color bar patterns 6.1.1 Types of color bar patterns When color bars have been selected using the pattern key, for instance, color bar patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 CUSTOM Customized pattern 1 100/100-H...
Page 314: Color Bar Pattern Customizing
6.1.2 Color bar pattern customizing Described below is the procedure for selecting the color bar pattern types and for performing the settings when CUSTOM has been selected as the color bar pattern. (If CUSTOM is selected, the color bar patterns can be displayed with any width and color.) MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press...
Page 315 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS When CUSTOM has been selected as the Type For further details on the settings, refer to <Table of setting customized color bar pattern setting items> below. <Selecting the items> Select the items using and then press <Inputting the parameters>...
Page 316 <Table of customized color bar pattern setting items> Format (0-3) The drawing direction of the color bars is set here. 0 H Direction Horizontal direction 1 V Direction Vertical direction 2 H Direction&div.V Horizontal direction (loopback by Repeat) 3 V Direction&div.H Vertical direction (loopback by Repeat) Repeat One or more of the 1 to 16 data set by Color/Level are set here.
Page 317: Gray Scale Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Gray scale patterns 6.2.1 Types of gray scale patterns When gray scale has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, gray scale patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 CUSTOM Customized pattern 1 8Step-H...
Page 318: Gray Scale Pattern Customizing
6.2.2 Gray scale pattern customizing Described below is the procedure for selecting the types of gray scale patterns and for performing the settings when CUSTOM has been selected as the gray scale pattern. (If CUSTOM is selected, the color bar patterns can be displayed with any width and level.) MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press...
Page 319 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS When CUSTOM has been selected as the Type setting <Detailed settings of customized patterns> Select CUSTOM using and then press <Selecting the items> For further details on the settings, refer to <Table of customized gray scale pattern setting items> below. Select the items using and then press <Inputting the parameters>...
Page 320 <Table of customized gray scale pattern setting items> Format (0-3) The drawing direction of the gray scale is set here. 0 H Direction Horizontal direction 1 V Direction Vertical direction 2 H Direction&div.V Horizontal direction (loopback by Repeat) 3 V Direction&div.H Vertical direction (loopback by Repeat) Repeat One or more of the 1 to 16 data set by Level are set here.
Page 321: Ramp Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Ramp patterns 6.3.1 Types of ramp patterns When ramp has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, ramp patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 CUSTOM 1 Linear-H 2 Linear-V...
Page 322: Ramp Pattern Type Settings And Customizing
6.3.2 Ramp pattern type settings and customizing Described below is the procedure for selecting the types of ramp patterns and for performing the settings when CUSTOM has been selected as the ramp pattern type. (If CUSTOM is selected, the ramp patterns can be displayed with any level and steps.) MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press...
Page 323 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS When CUSTOM has been selected as the Type setting <Detailed settings of customized patterns> Select CUSTOM using For further details on the settings, refer to <Table of ramp pattern setting items> below. and then press Select the items using and then press <Inputting the parameters>...
Page 324 <Table of ramp pattern setting items> Direction (0/1) The resolution is set here. Horizontal ramp Vertical ramp H-Line Up to four ramp patterns with different levels and steps can be displayed on one screen. Range: 1 to 4 types. These types are used in sequence from line 1. Line1 to Line4 The start level, end level and step are set here.
Page 325: Sweep Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Sweep patterns 6.4.1 Types of sweep patterns When sweep has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, sweep patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 Multi-Burst 100 Multi-burst 1 Multi-Burst 50 Multi-burst...
Page 326: Sweep Pattern Selection
6.4.2 Sweep pattern selection The types of sweep patterns can be set using the procedure below. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV select using , and then press Select Sweep using and then press Press...
Page 327: Monoscope Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Monoscope patterns 6.5.1 Types of monoscope patterns When monoscope has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, monoscope patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 SMPTE RP-133 1 SMPTE PR-133 Color 2 MONOSCOPE...
Page 328 Press Select Monoscope using , and then press <Selecting the items> For further details on the patterns, refer to “6.5.1 Types of monoscope patterns.” Select Type using , and then press <Setting the parameters> Select the parameters using , and then press Alternatively: Select the parameters using the number keys 0/STATUS...
Page 329: Raster Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Raster patterns 6.6.1 Types of raster patterns When raster has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, raster patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 CUSTOM 1 White 2 Red...
Page 330 <Setting the type> For further details on the types of patterns, refer to “6.6.1 Types of raster patterns.” Select Type using , and then press <Setting the parameters> Select the parameters using , and then press Alternatively: Select the parameters using the number keys 0/STATUS ), and then press When CUSTOM has been selected as the Type...
Page 331: Aspect Ratio Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Aspect ratio patterns 6.7.1 Types of aspect ratio patterns When aspect ratio has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, aspect ratio patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 Over Scan 0 As the coded frame 1 4:3 (center)
Page 332: Aspect Ratio Pattern Type Settings And Customizing
6.7.2 Aspect ratio pattern type settings and customizing Described below is the procedure for selecting the types of aspect ratio patterns and for performing the settings when CUSTOM has been selected as the aspect ratio pattern type. (If CUSTOM is selected, the aspect ratio patterns can be displayed with any level.) MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press...
Page 333 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS When AFD has been selected as the Type setting <Detailed settings of AFD patterns> Select AFD using , and For further details on the settings, refer to <Table of AFD pattern setting items> below. then press Select the items using and then press <Inputting the parameters>...
Page 334 <Table of AFD pattern setting items> Aspect (0/1) The aspect ratio of the screen is set here. 0 4:3 The images are displayed on the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. 1 16:9 The images are displayed on the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Page 335: Checkerboard Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Checkerboard patterns 6.8.1 Types of checkerboard patterns When checkerboard has been selected using the pattern keys or other keys, any of the following types of patterns can be selected. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 DOT ×...
Page 336: Checkerboard Pattern Customizing
6.8.2 Checkerboard pattern customizing The types of checkerboard patterns are selected and their intervals are set using the procedure below. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV select using , and then press Select Checker using and then press...
Page 337 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS <Table of checkerboard setting items> DOTxDOT H/V <Valid only when DOT×DOT is selected as the Type setting> Set the number of horizontal (H) and vertical (V) pixels for one color. Setting range: 1 to 8 BLOCKxBLOCK H/V <Valid only when BLOCK×BLOCK is selected as the Type setting>...
Page 338 User Color 1 R, G, B When RGB 0%/100% has Setting ranges by color depth been selected for Color 8BIT 0 - 255 Select, set any color and 9BIT 0 - 511 level to be indicated by 10BIT 0 - 1023 “0%.”...
Page 339: Image/Opt
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Image/OPT 6.9.1 Types of Image/OPT When Image/OPT has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, optional and image patterns can be selected from among the types listed below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” 0 IMAGE Image pattern IMAGE...
Page 340: Option And Image Patterns Setting
6.9.2 Option and image patterns setting The procedure for setting optional and image patterns is described below. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV select using , and then press Select Image/OPT using , and then press Press...
Page 341: Moving Images Settings (Option)
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.9.3 Moving images settings (option) The procedure for setting moving images is described below. DETAIL IMAGE/OPT Select MOV-IMAGE using , and then press Alternatively: Select the moving image using the number key <Setting the No. of the moving image> The registered moving images are output.
Page 342: Marker (Opt No.76) Settings
6.9.4 9-marker (OPT No.76) settings Sample optional pattern No.76 is a pattern which displays up to nine markers and lines at the desired positions. Marker マーカー Line ライン The setting procedure is given below. For details on how to display the patterns, refer to “6.9.2 Option and image patterns setting.” (Type = OPT-SAMPLE, No.76 specified) MENU Select Program Edit using...
Page 343 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS <Table of 9-marker setting items> Mark Shape (0/2) The shape of the markers is specified here. 0 Circle Circle 1 Square Square 2 Line Straight line Mark Fill (0/1) Whether to fill to markers is specified here (disabled when straight line has been selected as the Mark Shape setting).
Page 344: D Image Pattern （Opt No.100）Setting
6.9.5 3D Image Pattern （OPT No.100）setting Sample Option Pattern No.100 is 3D Image pattern. This function is available only for VM-1823. Besides below setting, the setting in “HDMI Vendor Specific InfoFrame” is referred. Refer to “6.9.2 Image / OPT setting” about pattern display. (designate Type=OPT-SAMPLE ，...
Page 345 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 《 3D Image Pattern setting item list 》 Image Type (0-2) Select images. User MonoScope China Image No. L,R When Image Type is set as 0(User), the image number (user image) selected here is displayed. Left Image Gap Each image is shift to left direction (minus setting), and right direction (plus setting).
Page 346 《 3D Image pattern example 》［ 0 ］ User Different images are displayed in each right and left picture. You select Image No. to each picture. (Image should be saved beforehand.) （ Example 1080@FramePacking ） Left Right ［ 1 ］ MonoScope Right and left picture display Monoscope (refer to section 6.5) pattern.
Page 347: Setting The 3D Pattern (Opt No.101)
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.9.6 Setting the 3D pattern (OPT No.101) Sample optional pattern No.101 is a 3D pattern. The requisite license is needed to display this pattern. For details, consult with an ASTRODESIGN sales representative or your distributor. The setting procedure is given below. In addition to what is described below, the “HDMI Vendor Specific InfoFrame”...
Page 348 <List of 3D pattern setting items> Type (0-7) The type of pattern is selected here. 0 Color Bar V-1 1 Color Bar V-2 2 Vertical Bar 3 Checker DOT The checker pattern settings are referenced. 4 Checker BLOCK 5 Slant Color Bar 6 Slant Gray Bar 7 Raster Window / Circle...
Page 349 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Sub Sampling (0/1) (10) In case of « Side by Side » and « Top & Bottom », set it either normal drawing or thin-out drawing. Normal drawing Thin-out drawing (11) Left/Right Color If you set « Use » in L, R Color, set pattern color and back color in each left and right picture.
Page 350 <3D pattern details> [0] Color Bar V-1 The same vertical color bars are output at the left and right. “LEFT” and “RIGHT” are displayed for left and right, respectively. LEFT RIGHT [1] Color Bar V-2 The vertical color bar shown in the figures below are output at the left and right. LEFT RIGHT LR combination...
Page 351 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS [4] Checker BLOCK Checkerboard block by block patterns are output. The colors for the pattern on the left are reversed from the colors in the pattern on the right. The figures below show patterns where the number of blocks is defined as H=4/V=4. LEFT RIGHT [5] Slant Color Bar, [6] Slant Gray Bar...
Page 352 [9-1] Window [9-2] Circle Window / circle pattern is displayed in the designated position. The left and right frame shows the same picture, but color can be set separately. [9-3] 9 Window [9-4] 9 Circle 9 Window patterns are displayed in the designated position. The left and right frame shows the same picture, but color can be set separately.
Page 353 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS * About Sub Sampling display In case of Side-by-Side and Top & Bottom, by setting Sub-sampling = OFF, ODD and EVEN line is not taken out and line seems more clear. Example : Side-by-Side If Sub Sampling is ON, the pattern is displayed according to the setting in the « 3D Extention Data » in the Vender Specific Infoframe.
Page 354: Abc Patterns
6.10 × ABC patterns The following patterns are available as × patterns. Select them using the key. All the patterns can be superimposed onto one another, and displayed. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.” Character Character Cross Hatch...
Page 355: Color Settings
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.10.1 Color settings The colors of the ( × ABC patterns themselves and their background colors can be set. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select ×...
Page 356: Character Patterns
6.10.2 Character patterns MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV select using , and then press Select Character using and then press Press Select × [ABC] using , and then press Select Character using and then press <Setting the items>...
Page 357: Crosshatch Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS <Table of character setting items> Format (0-2) The format is selected here. 0 Character List 1 All 1-Character 2 Corner&Center Font (0-2) The font size is set here. 0 5 × 7 1 7 × 9 2 16 ×...
Page 358 Select Cross Hatch using , and then press <Setting the items> For further details, refer to <Table of crosshatch setting items> below. Select the items using and then press <Setting the parameters> Select the parameters using , and then press Alternatively: Select the parameters using the number keys 0/STATUS...
Page 359: Dot Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.10.4 Dot patterns The dot pattern settings are described below. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV select using , and then press Select Dot using , and then press Press...
Page 360: Circle Patterns
<Table of dot setting items> Format (0-2) The origin point of the pattern drawing is set here. 0 From Center The pattern is drawn using the screen center as the origin point. 1 From Top-Left The pattern is drawn using the top left of the screen as the origin point.
Page 361 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Select × [ABC] using , and then press Select Circle using , and then press <Setting the items> Select the shapes of the circles from the options below. Format 0 • Single circle Select Format using •...
Page 363: Burst Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.10.6 Burst patterns In burst patterns, the line width increases gradually. Number Of Lines =5 5 Lines 5 Lines 5 Lines Width = 1 Width = 2 Width = 3 Step = 1 The burst pattern settings are described below. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press...
Page 364 <Setting the items> For further details, refer to <Table of burst setting items> below. Select the items using and then press <Setting the parameters> Select the parameters using , and then press Alternatively: Select the parameters using the number keys 0/STATUS ), and then press <Table of burst setting items>...
Page 365: Window Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.11 Window patterns Mono-color rectangles can be displayed as the window patterns. The window patterns can also be used to check moving images using the action function described later (refer to the action settings). 6.11.1 Types of window patterns When window has been selected using the pattern key, for instance, window patterns can be selected from among the types listed below.
Page 366: Window Pattern Settings
6.11.2 Window pattern settings The types of window patterns can be selected using the procedure below. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV select using , and then press Select Window using and then press Press...
Page 367 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS <Table of window setting items> Format (0-9) The window display format is set here. 0 1 Window One window is displayed at the center of the screen. 1 4 Window The screen is divided into four areas, and each of the four windows is displayed in the center of its respective area.
Page 368 Position-1 Specify the coordinates of the window when format 8 (User Pos Center) or format 9 (User Pos Corner) has been selected. When Position-2 is set, the Position-2 window is displayed at the reverse mirror positions of Position-1 and Position-2. In other words, when Position-2 is set, four windows are displayed at the same time.
Page 369: Cursor Patterns
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.12 Cursor patterns A cursor can be displayed on screens which show pattern displays. The cursor can be moved to any point, and its position on the screen can be displayed. 6.12.1 Cursor settings The cursor can be selected by following the operation procedure below. For further details on pattern selection, refer to “2.1.3 Selecting the pattern data.”...
Page 370 <Example of what is displayed> Coordinates of target cursor (#1 = cursor 1, #2 = cursor 2 when Cursor 2 is ON) #1(GATE=541 :STEP10) (R=2881 G=2882 B=2883) Cursor 1 Cursor 2 <Table of cursor setting items> Format (0-3) The shape of the cursor is set here. 5 ×...
Page 371 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS None The cursor does not blink. 1 to 7 1 V /2 V /4 V The cursor blinks for each 1 V (vertical sync /8 V /16 V /32 period) to 64 V and then goes off, and this is V /64 V repeated.
Page 372: Cursor Operations
6.12.2 Cursor operations The cursor operations which can be performed include moving the cursor and changing the cursor level. Operation screen display CURSOR DETAIL Moving the cursor Select MOVE using (When Cursor 2 is ON) Select CURSOR1 or CURSOR2 using When the number keys are used 4 The cursor moves toward the left.
Page 373 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Changing the background level These steps change the Color Back R, G, B settings. Select LEVEL-BK using Select BACK-DEF using (When the number keys are used) The level is decremented. The level is incremented. (When the jog dial is used) When the dial is The level is decremented.
Page 374: Name/List
6.13 Name/List Information such as the setting data and execution results as well as the images (number of colors restricted) are contained in the Name/List patterns, and they can be superimposed onto other patterns. <Name/List types> NAME Program name display For details, refer to “6.13.2 Name.”...
Page 375 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS Select Name/List using and then press Press Select Name/List using and then press <Selecting the items> The pattern to be displayed by Type is specified here. Some patterns have detailed setting items. Select the items using <Type>...
Page 376: Name
6.13.2 Name The display method can be set when Name has been selected as the Type setting. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Pattern (PAT) using , and then press Select Pattern/RGB/INV select using , and then press Select Name/List using and then press Press...
Page 377 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS <Table of name setting items> Format (0-3) The display contents of Name are set here. 0 Program Name The program names are displayed. 1 Pattern Name The pattern names are displayed. 2 Program & Pattern The program names and pattern names are Name displayed at the same time.
Page 378: Edid
6.13.3 EDID The EDID of the connected display can be displayed on the screen. a) EDID display method NAME/LIST DETAIL NAME/LIST DETAIL <Displaying the EDID> The EDID is displayed as shown in the figure below. Select EDID using , and then press Alternatively, select for the GUI display...
Page 379 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS CAUTION With the GUI display format 1) Block number of EDID 2) Error display when an error has occurred 3) DDC type 4) EDID block now displayed 5) Content of EDID With the HEX display format 1) Block number of EDID 2) Error display when an error has occurred...
Page 380 b) Port selection method The EDID is displayed by only one video interface at a time, and it is necessary to set the video interface which is to display the EDID. NAME/LIST DETAIL NAME/LIST DETAIL Establish the state in which EDID or EDID (HEX) is selected.
Page 381: Ddc/Ci
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.13.4 DDC/CI Using the DVI and VGA connectors, the DDC/CI commands can be sent and received, and shown on the display. Two modes are available for DVI/CI: the Get (Get VCP Feature) mode in which the setting data is loaded from the information set in the display at the connection destination, and the Set (Set VCP Feature) mode in which the data of the user’s choice is set.
Page 382 Mode (0/1) The operating mode is set here. Get VCP The status of the connection destination is Feature checked. Set VCP The control commands are sent to the Feature connection destination. VCP Code 00H-FFH The VCP code is set. Value 0-65535 A value is set only when Set VCP Feature has been selected as the Mode setting.
Page 383: Hdcp (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.13.5 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) The HDCP authentication results can be shown on the display. (For details on the HDCP settings and execution refer to “8. HDCP SETTINGS AND EXECUTION”) <Displaying the HDCP authentication screen> NAME/LIST DETAIL NAME/LIST DETAIL <Selecting HDCP>...
Page 384 * The type of connection underlined in 3. of (5) will be "Repeater" when the device connected to the VG-870/871 is a repeater, and "Receiver" when it is a receiver. Details of the information shown on the screen are given below. <HDCP authentication screen display data>...
Page 385: Hdmi List
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.13.6 HDMI list The HDMI list display can be selected by pressing the NAME/LIST pattern key while the output from the HDMI connector is connected to the display. Information on the signals which are input to the display from the HDMI connector is shown on the display.
Page 386: Timing Data List
6.13.7 Timing data list The timing data list display can be selected by pressing the NAME/LIST pattern key while the generator output is connected to the display. The timing data (such as the parameters) of the signals which are input to the display from the output connector is shown on the display. Example: Timing list when EIA 1280 ×...
Page 387: Image Pattern List
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.13.8 Image pattern list When the image list display is selected by pressing the NAME/LIST key while the generator output is connected to the display, the information on the image patterns registered in the internal memory or on the CF card is shown on the display.
Page 388: Subtitle
6.13.10 Subtitle The image patterns (*) created by the user are displayed. Scrolling is possible using the action settings. (Refer to “7.5 Subtitle scrolling.”) Subtitle Unlike the images in “6.9 Image/OPT,” the images which can be displayed here are subject to restrictions on the number of colors and other aspects.
Page 389 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS <Table of subtitle setting items> The number of the image pattern to be displayed is set here. Setting range: 1 to 200 Position (0-9) The position where the pattern is to be displayed is set here. 0 User Position Setting position of User Position in (3) 1 Top-Left...
Page 390: Video Black/White Reversal
6.14 Video black/white reversal The video levels can be reversed. Not reversed Reversed : Not reversed : Reversed 6.15 Simple animation Simple animation sequences can be displayed by drawing a multiple number of images in the drawing area and moving the display start coordinates. The display method is described here uses an example of a simple animation sequence consisting of 640 ×...
Page 391 Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS CAUTION When creating simple animation images, create images whose resolution can be divided by 32 dots when pasting images side by side. If the images have a resolution which cannot be divided by 32 dots, they will not be output properly. 1920 1920 / 32 = 60 Since the resolution can be divided by 32,...
Page 392 <Frame Sequential 3D patterns> Patterns are drawn as shown in the figure below when Frame Sequential has been selected as the Output Mode setting among the 3D pattern (OPT No.101) settings in section 6.9.6. This pattern is displayed at the left and right alternatively, and the Frame Sequential operation is performed by setting H=1 and V=2 as the values for the “Repeat”...
Page 393: Simple Animation Settings
Chapter 6 PATTERN SETTINGS 6.15.2 Simple animation settings Insert the CF card containing the registered images. SAMPLE At this point, check that has not been pressed. Select the program No. using , and then press <Setting Action> ACTION Select G-SCROLL using 0/STATUS and then select EDIT using Select Graphic Plane using...
Page 395: Concerning The Planes
ACTION SETTINGS Concerning the planes Lower Priority Graphic plane • Color bar patterns Character plane • Gray scale • Character Higher patterns patterns Window plane • Crosshatch patterns • Window • Dot patterns patterns ★ Cursor plane • Circle patterns •...
Page 396: Window Actions
Window actions 7.2.1 Scrolling For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Window using and then press Select Scroll/Flicker using , and then press <Selecting the items>...
Page 397 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS <Table of scroll setting items> OFF/ON (0/1) On or Off is set for window scrolling here. 0 OFF Window scrolling is set to Off. 1 ON Window scrolling is set to On. Direction (0-A) The direction of scrolling is set here. 0 Left The window is scrolled toward the left.
Page 398: Flickering
7.2.2 Flickering For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions” MENU Select Program Edit using ,and then press Select Action (PAT) using ,and then press Select Window using and then press Select Flicker using and then press <Selecting the items>...
Page 399: Level Up/Down Actions
Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS 7.2.3 Level up/down actions For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Window using and then press Select Level Up/Down using , and then press...
Page 400: Level Sequence Action
7.2.4 Level sequence action For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Window using and then press Select Level Sequence using , and then press <Selecting the items>...
Page 401 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS <Table of level sequence setting items> OFF/ON (0/1) On or Off is set for level sequence here. 0 OFF Level sequence is set to Off. 1 ON Level sequence is set to On. Number The number of level sequences is set here. Setting range: 1 to 16 The sequences are repeated in order for the number of times set here.
Page 402: Graphic Plane Scrolling Actions
Graphic plane scrolling actions For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Graphic Plane using , and then press <Selecting the items>...
Page 403 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS <Table of graphic plane setting items> Scroll (0/1) On or Off is set for scrolling here. 0 OFF Scrolling is set to Off. 1 ON Scrolling is set to On. Direction (0-8) The direction of scrolling is set here. 0 Left The window is scrolled toward the left.
Page 404: Character Plane Scrolling Actions
Character plane scrolling actions For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Character Plane using , and then press <Selecting the items>...
Page 405 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS <Table of character plane setting items> Scroll (0/1) On or Off is set for scrolling here. 0 OFF Scrolling is set to Off. 1 ON Scrolling is set to On. Direction (0-7) The direction of scrolling is set here. 0 Left The window is scrolled toward the left.
Page 406: Subtitle Scrolling
Subtitle scrolling For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Subtitle using and then press <Selecting the items> For details, refer to the <Table of subtitle scroll setting items>.
Page 407 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS <Table of subtitle scroll setting items> Scroll(0/1) Scrolling is set to On or Off here. 0 OFF Scrolling is set to Off. 1 ON Scrolling is set to On. Direction(0-7) The scrolling direction is set here. 0 Left The subtitles are scrolled to the left.
Page 408: And 0.125-Dot Scrolling Actions (Option)
0.25- and 0.125-dot scrolling actions (option) 0.25-dot and 0.125-dot scrolling can be set. This function is optional. (The 0.25 dot and 0.125 dot are separate options.) For further details, contact your dealer or an ASTRODESIGN sales representative. Concerning 0.25- and 0.125-dot scrolling The setting increments used by the regular scrolling function are interval 1 V increments (frames for progressive scanning and fields for interlaced scanning), and 1-dot increments are used for the movement amounts.
Page 409 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS CAUTION The 0.25-/0.125-dot scrolling function takes effect only for the image data created by the user. With 0.5-dot scrolling With 0.125-dot scrolling 0.5ドットスクロールの場合 0.125ドットスクロールの場合 Two patterns, with one offset by 0.5 dot from Eight patterns, with one offset by 0.125 dot 0.5dotずれたパターン2枚作成...
Page 410 0.25-/0.125-dot scrolling settings For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select “0.25dot Scroll” or “0.125dot Scroll” using , and then press <Selecting the items>...
Page 411: Motion Blur
Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS Motion blur Motion blur is a function for displaying up to 16 of the specified patterns described later, and moving them. The patterns to be displayed using this function can be combined with other patterns (excluding the cursor), and displayed.
Page 412 <Table of motion blur setting items> OFF/ON (0/1) This is used to set the motion blur function to ON or OFF. 0 OFF 1 ON Direction (0-4) The direction of the pattern movement is specified here. 0 Top-L<->Bottom-R Top left ⇔ bottom right 1 Left<->Right Left ⇔...
Page 413 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS Color InpMode (0/1) The color setting method is specified here. 0 All All the patterns are set together. 1 Separate The patterns are set individually. (10) Color The pattern colors (R/G/B levels) are set here. The colors for patterns 9 to 16 are the same as for patterns 1 to 8. The setting range differs depending on the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 414: Scroll Sequence
Scroll Sequence Sequence numbers for each plane can set up to 16 by scroll sequence setting. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action using and then press Select Scroll Sequence using , and then press For further details, refer to <table of Scroll Sequence setting items>.
Page 415 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS <The table of Scroll Sequence setting items> OFF/ON (0/1) On or Off is set for graphic/character/window plane here. 0 OFF 1 ON Return Mode (0/2) The mode to restore the scroll position is set here. 0 One Sequence Restore per sequence scroll position 1 All Sequence Restore entire sequence scroll positions.
Page 416: Lipsync
LipSync For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” The lip sync function can be used to set a difference between the audio phase and video phase. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Lip Sync using...
Page 417 Chapter 7 ACTION SETTINGS <Table of LipSync setting items> OFF/ON(0/1) Whether to set the lip sync function on or off is set here. 0 OFF Disabled 1 ON Enabled Mode(0/1) The method used to set the delay amount (time) is set here. 0 Delay The delay amount of the user’s choice is set.
Page 418: Black Insertion Action
7.10 Black insertion action For details on the action selection procedure, refer to “2.1.4 Selecting the actions.” MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Action (PAT) using , and then press Select Black Insertion using , and then press <Selecting the items>...
Page 419: Hdcp Settings
HDCP SETTINGS AND EXECUTION HDCP settings <HDCP setting procedure> MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select HDCP using , and then press <List of HDCP setting items> Execute Mode (0-2) The HDCP execution mode is set here. 0 Disable HDCP execution is disabled.
Page 420: Hdcp Execution
HDCP execution 8.2.1 Execution procedure One of the following three steps can be taken for HDCP execution. a) Set enable or disable using the On/Off customize key. b) Set enable or disable using Configuration. c) Set enable or disable for each program. a) Setting enable or disable using the On/Off customize key This setting is canceled when the program is changed, and b) Setting enable or disable always using Configuration and c) Setting enable or disable for each program take effect.
Page 421 Chapter 8 HDCP SETTINGS AND EXECUTION c) Setting enable or disable for each program This setting takes effect when “Program” was selected as the HDCP mode setting in b) Setting enable or disable using Configuration. MENU Select Program Edit using , and then press Select Output (TIM) using , and then press...
Page 422: Screen Displays During Hdcp Execution
8.2.2 Screen displays during HDCP execution The authentication results and other information are displayed on the screen during HDCP execution. (If other patterns are already displayed, the information will be displayed on top of the patterns.) When HDCP is selected as the NAME/LIST pattern. For details on the screen and what is displayed on the screen, refer to “6.13.5 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).”...
Page 423 Chapter 8 HDCP SETTINGS AND EXECUTION Details of the information shown on the screen are given below. <HDCP authentication screen (simplified version) display data> This indicates the port selected in c) Display Select of “8.2.1 Execution procedure.” The HDCP version is displayed here. (When the HDCP authentication has failed, an error message is displayed.) The HDCP authentication results are displayed here.
Page 424: Hdcp/Edid/Cec Collective Display
8.2.3 HDCP/EDID/CEC collective display The requisite license must be registered. To purchase the license, consult with an ASTRODESIGN sales representative or your distributor. When OFF has been selected as the List display setting, the results of the HDCP/EDID/CEC check can be displayed together with HDCP ON.
Page 425 Chapter 8 HDCP SETTINGS AND EXECUTION <OK or NG judgment> (1) HDCP With HDCP ON, it is checked that HDCP authentication is performed correctly. (2) EDID The EDID is read at specific intervals, and an “OK” verdict is given when: •...
Page 427: System Settings
VG-870B/871B/873/874 SYSTEM SETTINGS System settings 9.1.1 Beep setting The buzzer which sounds when any of the keys on the front panel of the VG-870B/873 (or on the RB-1870 or RB-1871) are pressed can be turned on or off. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press...
Page 428: Key Lock Setting
9.1.2 Key lock setting The keys on the VG-870B/871B/873/874 main unit can be locked. <Key lock setting> MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press UnLock: Key lock is not set. Select Key Lock using Lock: Select the setting using The keys set by the SP-8870 are locked.
Page 429: Rs-232C Settings
CAUTION When you use terminal commands for VG-870 series, please set “Data Bits” as 8-bit. If you use old VG series (e.g. VG-848, VG-859C), some commands works okay with Data Bits as 7-bit. When you change setting here, please re-boot VG unit. The setting change is activated...
Page 430: Lan Settings
9.1.4 LAN settings These settings are performed when connection to the terminal is to be established from the LAN port. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press Select LAN using , and then press <Inputting the parameters>...
Page 431: Inc/Dec Continuity Setting
Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS 9.1.5 INC/DEC continuity setting The INC/DEC key continuity function enables the holding down of the INC and DEC keys to be enabled or disabled. It works only when programs are selected and executed. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press...
Page 432: Color Depth Setting
9.1.7 Color depth setting This setting makes it possible to specify whether the number of color gray scale bits for the output images is to accord with the program data or whether it is to be fixed. For details, refer to “4.1.5 Setting the bit length (gray scale) for pattern drawing.” 9.1.8 SAMPLE RGB/YPbPr setting This setting makes it possible to specify whether the color space of the output images is to accord with the sample...
Page 433: Ddc Clock Setting
Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS 9.1.9 DDC clock setting The DDC clock can be set. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press Select 20, 40, 60, 80 or 100 kHz. The factory setting is 100 kHz. Select DDC Clock using Select the value using and then press...
Page 434: Trigger Mode Settings
9.1.10 Trigger mode settings ● Concerning the trigger function The trigger function outputs trigger in accordance with the patterns in order to evaluate the moving picture response speed and other factors. The following kinds of triggers are provided. (1) Window triggers (TriggerA/TriggerB) (2) VSync trigger (3) Scroll triggers (optional) (4) Simple moving image frame trigger (optional)
Page 435 Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS Scroll triggers (optional) When a pattern is being scrolled, the trigger is output when the pattern has reached the start position. When scrolling toward the left Scroll direction Scroll direction Scroll direction Scroll direction Trigger ON Trigger OFF Trigger ON Trigger OFF...
Page 436 <Setting procedure> MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press Select Trigger using and then press <Selecting the items> For details, refer to <Table of common trigger setting items> and <Table of simple moving image frame trigger setting items>.
Page 437 Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS Delay (0/1) ON or OFF for the trigger delay function is Delay selected for each output (OUT0-3). 0 OFF The triggers are not delayed. 1 ON The trigger outputs are delayed in accordance with the Delay Time. Delay Time Delay Time 0, The delay time is set here.
Page 438 <Example of simple animation frame trigger settings> ●EXP.1 V-Sync ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ OUT0 (MLB) OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 (MSB) Number Of Frame : Frame No. Data ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ●EXP.2 V-Sync ① ② ③ ④ OUT0 (MLB) OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 (MSB)
Page 439 Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS ●EXP.3 V-Sync ① ① ② ② ③ ③ ④ ④ OUT0 (MLB) OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 (MSB) Number Of Frame : Frame No. Data ① ② ③ ④ When “2” has been selected as the setting for the interval parameter of simple animation below ○下記の簡易動画のインターバルパラメータを2にした場合...
Page 440: Image - Priority Settings
9.1.11 Image - priority settings Image priority settings can be performed. Data can be saved both in the internal memory of the VG-870B/871B/873/874 or on CF cards. This setting is used to set the priority when both sets of image data have been made valid. Utilizing it brings some advantages such as increasing the drawing speed and dispersing the data to the internal memory and CF card and then calling the saved data.
Page 441: Image Position Setting
Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS 9.1.12 Image Position Setting Image Position setting can change Bitmap’s display position. Bitmap resolution can be set only when its resolution is lower than display resolution. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press For further details of the settings, refer to the table below Select Image Position using...
Page 442: Cursor Coordinate Setting
9.1.13 Cursor coordinate setting The position for displaying the cursor coordinates can be set. For details on the On or Off setting procedure for the coordinate display, refer to “6.12.1 Cursor settings.” MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press For details on the settings, refer to the table below.
Page 443: Mouse Speed Setting
Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS 9.1.14 Mouse speed setting The movement speed at which to move the cursor using the USB mouse can be set. For details on the On or Off setting procedure for the coordinate display, refer to “6.12.1 Cursor settings.” MENU Select Configuration using , and then press...
Page 444: Digital Video Level Step Setting
9.1.15 Digital Video Level Step setting By performing operations to change the digital level of the video signals (refer to section “4.1.8 Setting the digital level”), the number of steps to be taken when the setting speed is increased by pressing the SHIFT key simultaneously is set.
Page 445: High-Speed Drawing Mode Setting
Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS 9.1.16 High-speed drawing mode setting This function allows high-speed drawing to be set. With the VG-870B/871B, the high-speed drawing mode in which the specified patterns are selected at high speed can be executed. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press...
Page 446: Custom Key1, 2, Rb-1871 Custom Key 1, 2
9.1.17 CUSTOM Key1, 2, RB-1871 CUSTOM Key 1, 2 Custom Key2/RB-1871CustomKey2 Either MUTE or HDMI AV-MUTE can be selected. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press Refer to <<Custom key setting item list>> for details. MUTE: By using , select...
Page 447: Operation Mode At Power-On
Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS 9.1.18 Operation mode at power-on The program to be executed immediately after turning on the power of the VG-870B/871B/873/874 can be set. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press Select Power-On-Program using , and then press <Reference>...
Page 448: Cf Prg Folderno. Setting
9.1.19 CF Prg FolderNo. setting Folders for the program data on the CF cards can be set. When program data is read and registered, the folders set here are used. MENU Select Configuration using , and then press Select General using and then press Setting range: 0 (factory default), 1 - 999 Select CF Prg FolderNo.
Page 449: Avmute Operation Mode Settings
Chapter 9 VG-870/871 SYSTEM SETTINGS 9.1.20 AVMUTE operation mode settings It is possible to select the method used to set the Set_AVMUTE and Clear_AVMUTE flags in the General Control Packet when executing AVMUTE (set/clear) operations. Note) HDMI 300MHz unit VM-1823 does not support this function. It always works as “Keeping Status” . MENU Select Configuration using , and then press...
Page 451: Copying And Erasing Data
OTHER FUNCTIONS 10.1 Copying and erasing data The data stored on the media (internal memory or CF cards) can be copied or erased. CAUTION Refrain from ejecting the CF card or turning off the power while data is being copied or erased. Otherwise the CF card and its data may be damaged.
Page 452 <Program categories for Type> <Differences in the settings from one type of data to another> 1-Program 1-Program: Select the source and destination program numbers and Select this when copying stored programs in the media. their original form. 1-SAMPLE TIM&PAT->Program 1-SAMPLE TIM&PAT->Program: Select the timing or pattern data number among the internal When combining the timing data and pattern sample data to serve as the source, and select the program...
Page 453: Copying User Characters
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.1.2 Copying user characters User character pattern data can be copied. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select COPY: USER Character using , and then press Select the characters using , and then press Alternatively: Source: Select the characters using the number keys...
Page 454: Copying User Optional Patterns
10.1.3 Copying user optional patterns User optional pattern data can be copied. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select COPY: USER OPT Pattern using , and then press Select the patterns using , and then press Alternatively: Source: Select the patterns using the number keys Select the copy source pattern number and the media.
Page 455: Copying Images
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.1.4 Copying images Image pattern data can be copied. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select COPY: Image using , and then press Select the images using , and then press Alternatively: Source: Select the images using the number keys Select the copy source pattern number and the media.
Page 456: Copying Subtitle
10.1.5 Copying subtitle Subtitle pattern data can be copied. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select COPY: Subtitle using , and then press Select the subtitles using , and then press Alternatively: Source: Select the groups using the number keys Select the copy source pattern number and the media.
Page 457: Copying Groups
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.1.6 Copying groups Group data can be copied. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select COPY: Group using , and then press Select the groups using and then press Alternatively: Source: Select the groups using the number keys Select the copy source group number and the media.
Page 458: Copying Auto Executions
10.1.7 Copying auto executions Auto execution data can be copied. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select COPY: Auto using , and then press Select the auto executions using , and then press Alternatively: Source: Select the auto executions using the number Select the copy source media.
Page 459: Copying All Data
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.1.8 Copying all data All the data can be copied together. The time taken to copy the data differs according to how much data is to be copied. It is not possible to cancel copying once it has been initiated. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press...
Page 460: Erasing Programs
10.1.9 Erasing programs Program data can be erased. At the same time, multiple numbers of programs can be erased. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select ERASE: Program using , and then press Select the program numbers using , and then press Select the range of the numbers of the programs to be Alternatively:...
Page 461: Erasing User Optional Patterns
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.1.11 Erasing user optional patterns User optional pattern data can be erased. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select ERASE: USER OPT Pattern using , and then press Select the user optional pattern number using , and then press Alternatively: Select the user optional pattern number using...
Page 462: Erasing Subtitle
10.1.13 Erasing subtitle Subtitle pattern data can be erased. At the same time, multiple numbers of programs can be erased. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select ERASE: Subtitle using , and then press Select the subtitle number using , and then press Alternatively: Select the range of the numbers of the patterns to be...
Page 463: Erasing Automatic Executions
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.1.15 Erasing automatic executions Automatic execution data can be erased. MENU Select Data Copy/Erase using , and then press Select ERASE: Auto using , and then press Select the media using and then press Select the media whose data is to be erased. Alternatively: Select the media with the automatic executions 0/STATUS...
Page 464: Short-Cut Keys
10.2 Short-cut keys It is possible to set up to any of 90 frequently used screens so that they can be called by pressing the short-cut keys. Display the screen which is to be registered as a SAVE short-cut, and then press In the example given here, the HDMI setting screen is registered.
Page 465 OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 The shortcut key function may be disabled on some display screens. Use ESC to return to the previous screen, and press the keys again.
Page 466: Information
10.3 Information The main unit’s version, serial number and other information can be displayed. MENU Select Maintenance using , and then press Select Information, and then press Scroll the display up or down using <Table of items displays> Example of display Description TYPE: VG-870A/B (0000)
Page 467: Data Initialization
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.4 Data initialization Initialization restores the system settings and short-cut data to the factory settings. CAUTION Performing this operation initialized all the data stored in the internal memory. The generator must be re-started after initialization. 10.4.1 Initializing the system settings This operation restores the system settings to the factory settings.
Page 468: Initializing The Short-Cut Data
10.4.2 Initializing the short-cut data This operation restores the short-cut data to the factory settings. MENU Select Maintenance using , and then press Select INITIALIZE: SHORTCUT using , and then press Press to execute initialization. ↓ ↓ Initialization is completed. Turn off the generator’s power, and restart the generator.
Page 469: Formatting
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.5 Formatting 10.5.1 Formatting the CF card Described below is the procedure used to format the CF card. For further details on the CF card used for the moving image module, refer to “10.5.2 Formatting CF cards for exclusive use of moving images.”...
Page 470: Formatting Cf Cards For Exclusive Use Of Moving Images
10.5.2 Formatting CF cards for exclusive use of moving images Described below is the procedure used to format the CF card used exclusively for moving images. The CF card for exclusive use of moving images is used with the moving image module, and its ejection slot is located on the side panel of the VG main unit.
Page 471: Internal Memory Formatting And Data Installation
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.5.3 Internal memory formatting and data installation The procedure for formatting the internal memory is described below. CAUTION Formatting the internal memory will delete the data required for the generator’s operation so the steps for data installation and firmware version updating must be taken after the memory has been formatted. <Procedure>...
Page 472 <Formatting procedure> MENU Select Maintenance using , and then press Select FORMAT: Internal Memory using , and then press The message appears as right picture. Press , and go to step (4). Initiate formatting by pressing A confirmation message appears. To continue with the formatting, select ;...
Page 473 OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 <Data installation procedure> Preparing the data Copy the data on the SP-8870 software installation disk (in drive A:) which is provided with the VG generator onto a CF card (in drive B:). There is a multiple number of files on this disk. A:¥InitialData¥VG870¥...
Page 474: Adjustments
10.6 Adjustments 10.6.1 Adjusting the RGB video levels of the PC analog unit The RGB video levels of the PC analog unit will be adjusted in this section. After adjusting the levels, save the data. Display the raster ‘white’ pattern (No.1121) using any timing data. Check that the digital levels are the maximum values.
Page 475: Adjusting The Ypbpr Video Levels Of The Tv Encoder Unit
OTHER FUNCTIONS Chapter 10 10.6.2 Adjusting the YPbPr video levels of the TV encoder unit The YPbPr video levels of the TV encoder unit will be adjusted in this section. After adjusting the levels, save the data. Display the raster ‘white’ pattern (No.1121) using any timing data. Check that the digital levels are the maximum values.
Page 476: Adjusting The Composite/Scart Video Levels Of The Tv Encoder Unit
10.6.3 Adjusting the COMPOSITE/SCART video levels of the TV encoder unit The COMPOSITE/SCART video levels of the TV encoder unit will be adjusted in this section. After adjusting the levels, save the data. Display the raster ‘white’ pattern (No.1121) using any timing data (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, etc.). Check that the digital levels are the maximum values.
Page 477: Main Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 11.1 Main specifications 11.1.1 Common specifications Dot clock frequencies VG-870B/873 Analog 8 - 10 bit: 0.100 - 340.000 MHz 11 - 12 bit: 0.100 - 330.000 MHz 13 - 14 bit: 0.100 - 280.000 MHz 15 - 16 bit: 0.100 - 240.000 MHz Digital 8 - 10 bit: 0.100 - 340.000 MHz 11 - 12 bit: 0.100 - 330.000 MHz...
Page 478: Hdmi Unit
11.1.2 HDMI unit HDMI1 Connectors HDMI × 2 HDMI2 DotCLK 8-bit VM-1817, 25 to 165 MHz (TMDS 1822 CLK:165 MHz ) output VM-1823 25 to 300MHz (TMDS CLK: 300MHz) 10-bit VM-1817, 25 to 165 MHz (TMDS 1822 CLK:206.25 MHz ) output VM-1823 25 to 240MHz (TMDS CLK:...
Page 479: Tv Encoder Unit (Vm-1812)
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.1.3 TV encoder unit (VM-1812) DotCLK 5 to 165 MHz No. of colors generated 8 bits each for R, G, B Connector Dsub × 1 DotCLK HDTV (1920 × 1080i/1080p/720p), SDTV (720 × 480p/480i) No. of colors generated 8 bits each for R, G, B Connector D connector ×...
Page 480: Dvi Unit (Vm-1814)
11.1.5 DVI unit (VM-1814) DVI1 DotCLK Single Link 25 to 165 MHz (to 8 bits) 25 to 165 MHz (to 16 bits) Dual Link 50 to 330 MHz (to 8 bits) No. of colors generated 16 bits each for R, G, B Copy protection None Additional functions...
Page 481: Dp Unit (Vm-1820 / 1820A)
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.1.8 DP unit (VM-1820 / 1820A) Version supported VESA DisplayPort Standard Ver.1.1a Connectors DisplayPort × 2 DotCLK Single 16 to 270 MHz Mode However, according to each setting. (*1) Dual Mode 32 to 340 MHz However, according to each setting. (*1) Split Mode Audio output L-PCM...
Page 482: Dp/Edp Unit （Vm-1826
11.1.9 DP/eDP Unit （VM-1826） Standard VESA DisplayPort Standard Ver.1.1a Connector DisplayPort×2 16 - 330MHz Depends on the setting. (Refer to *1) Single Mode DotCLK 32 - 340MHz Dual Mode Depends on the setting. (Refer to *1) 340 - 660MHz Split Mode Depends on the setting.
Page 483 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS *1 The maximum dot clock of DisplayPort changes by the setting of Link Rate, Lane number, drawing mode, Bit length and color format. Item Maximum Dot CLK [MHz] 16bit 18bit 20bit 24bit 30bit 16bit Link Lane Drawing YC422 YC422 YC422...
Page 484: K2K (Itmds, Itmds Quad) Unit (Vm-1824, Vm-1824-A)
11.1.10 4K2K (iTMDS, iTMDS Quad) unit (VM-1824, VM-1824-A) DVI1 DotCLK 8bit 25 to 165MHz (SingleLink) MODE DVI2 50 to 330MHz (DualLink) (DVI3) iTMDS 8-10bit 25 to 165MHz (SingleLink) (DVI4) MODE 50 to 330MHz (DualLink) 12bit 25 to 150MHz (SingleLink) 50 to 300MHz (DualLink) MULTI CH 10-16bit 25 to 165MHz (DualLink)
Page 485: V-By-One Hs Unit
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.1.11 V-by-One HS unit V-by-One HS1 DotCLK Normal MODE 8-10 bit 20 to 75 MHz (1 Lane ) V-by-One HS2 40 to 150 MHz (2 Lane ) 80 to 300 MHz (4 Lane ) 4k2k (60Hz) MODE 8-10 bit 160 to 600 MHz (8 Lane ) x4 MODE...
Page 486: Sdi Unit (Vm-1821)
11.1.12 SDI unit (VM-1821) The SDI outputs take effect only with the timings are rated below. SDI1 Formats SD-SDI NTSC YCbCr:422 10bit SMPTE-259M supported SDI2 SDI3 HD-SDI 1920x1080p 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 YCbCr:422 10bit SMPTE-274M SDI4 1920x1080psf 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 1920x1080i 60/59.94/50 1280x720p 60/59.94/50 YCbCr:422 10bit SMPTE-296M 30/29.97/25/24/23.98 3G-SDI...
Page 487: Moving Image Module
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.1.13 Moving image module Image memory 4GB (SO-DIMM 2GB × 2) Video format RGB (4:4:4)/10 bit YPbPr (4:2:2)/10 bit Playback time Full HD (1920 × 1080)/60p RGB (4:4:4) approx. 8 sec. YPbPr (4:2:2) approx. 12 sec. 11.1.14 External control Dedicated remote controllers RB-1870, RB-1871 Serial control...
Page 488: Connector Specifications
11.2 Connector specifications 11.2.1 RS232C-Connector Pin no. Signal TXD (transmitted data) RXD (received data) Shorted with pin 6 FG (frame ground) Shorted with pin 4 CTS (clear to send) RTS (request to send) 11.2.2 Trigger-Connector Pin no. Signal TRIG_OUT3 TRIG_OUT2 TRIG_OUT1 TRIG_OUT0 RESEARVE...
Page 489: Internal Data
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.3 Internal data 11.3.1 Program data Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H ×...
Page 490 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1021 15.73 59.83 27.000 1440 × 240 Prog ANALOG YPbPr...
Page 491 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1041 31.25 50.00 27.000 720 ×...
Page 492 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1061 31.25 50.00 54.000 1440 × 576 Prog ANALOG YPbPr...
Page 493 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1081 31.25 100.00 54.000 1440 ×...
Page 494 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1101 126.00 240.00 108.108 720 × 480 Prog ANALOG YPbPr...
Page 495 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1121 White solid Raster White 1122 Red solid...
Page 496 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1141 Overscan pattern Over Scan 1142 AFD pattern 4:3 Type 0 AFD 4:3 Type0 1143...
Page 497 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1161 56.25 50.00 148.500 1920 ×...
Page 498 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1181 56.25 50.00 148.500 1920 × 1080 Prog HDTV1080 YPbPr...
Page 499 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1201 134.87 59.94 296.704 1920x2205 Prog...
Page 500 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1221 67.43 59.94 148.352 1920x1080 Prog ANALOG YPbPr 3D 1080p60 Side_half...
Page 501 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1241 67.43 59.94 148.352 1920x1080 Prog...
Page 502 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1261 67.43 59.94 296.704 3840x1080 Prog ANALOG YPbPr 3D 1080p60 Side_full...
Page 503 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1281 Burst L → R Burst L->R 1282 Burst L ←...
Page 504 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1301 15.73 59.94 27.000 1440x487 ANALOG YPbPr SD-SDI 487i@59.94 1 window...
Page 505 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1321 22.50 30.00 74.250 1280x720 Prog...
Page 506 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (HxV) 1341 67.50 60.00 148.500 1920x1080 Prog HDTV1080 YPbPr 3G-B 60p YC422 10b Bar: L →...
Page 507 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (HxV) 1361 56.25 50.00 148.500 1920x1080 Prog HDTV1080 YPbPr...
Page 508 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (HxV) 1381 135.00 60.00 594.000 3840x2160 Prog HDTV1080 4K2K 3840x2160p60 s0 1382 135.00 60.00...
Page 509 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1401 31.47 59.94 27.000 720 ×...
Page 510 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1421 37.50 50.00 74.250 1280 × 720 Prog HDTV720 YPbPr...
Page 511 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1441 ANSI pattern (H Resolution) ANSI H-Resolution 1442 ANSI pattern (V Resolution)
Page 512 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (HxV) 1481 Motion blur 1 Motion Blur1 1482 Motion blur 2 Motion Blur2 1483 Motion blur 3...
Page 513 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1501 15.73 59.94 13.500 712 ×...
Page 514 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1521 15.73 59.94 13.500 712 × 484 NTSC-M YPbPr Closed Caption CC1...
Page 515 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1541 15.73 59.94 13.500 712 ×...
Page 516 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1561 DDC/CIpattern DVI-1 L-0 DDC/CI DVI1 L-0 1562 DDC/CI pattern DVI-1 L-100 DDC/CI DVI1 L-100...
Page 517 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1601 37.86 85.08 31.500 640 ×...
Page 518 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1621 67.50 75.00 108.000 1152 × 864 Prog ANALOG VESA1152 ×...
Page 519 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1641 64.74 59.95 101.000 1400 ×...
Page 520 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1661 133.42 119.99 245.500 1680 × 1050 Prog ANALOG VESA1680 ×...
Page 521 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (HxV) 1681 67.50 60.00 148.50 1920x1080 Prog ANALOG VESA1920x1080@60...
Page 522 The 3D timing data has been moved or added to program no. 1201 to 1275 when HDMI Specifications Ver.1.4a came to be supported. As a result, the data in program no. 1801 to 1848 was all deleted. The data stored in program no. 1801 to 1848 can be read and set using the SP-8870 software program provided as a standard accessory.
Page 523 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS The 3D timing data has been moved or added to program no. 1201 to 1275 when HDMI Specifications Ver.1.4a came to be supported. As a result, the data in program no. 1801 to 1848 was all deleted. The data stored in program no. 1801 to 1848 can be read and set using the SP-8870 software program provided as a standard accessory.
Page 524 The 3D timing data has been moved or added to program no. 1201 to 1275 when HDMI Specifications Ver.1.4a came to be supported. As a result, the data in program no. 1801 to 1848 was all deleted. The data stored in program no. 1801 to 1848 can be read and set using the SP-8870 software program provided as a standard accessory.
Page 525 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1850 37.86 85.08 31.500 640 ×...
Page 526 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1871 30.48 60.00 24.870 640 × 400 Prog ANALOG 1872...
Page 527 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1891 56.48 70.07 75.000 1024 ×...
Page 528 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1911 48.83 66.89 50.000 800 × 600 Prog ANALOG Mac 600-66...
Page 529 1946 31.47 59.94 25.175 640 × 480 Prog ANALOG VGA480-60 1947 31.47 59.95 28.640 746 × 471 Prog ANALOG ASTRO SC-2025 1948 59.98 115.200 1400 × 1050 Prog ANALOG SXGA+ 1949 94.64 59.60 265.000 2048 × 1536 Prog ANALOG QXGA 1950 15.73...
Page 530 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1951 33.75 60.00 74.250 1920 × 1080 HDTV1080 YPbPr 1080i...
Page 531 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1971 67.43 59.94 148.352 1920 ×...
Page 532 Sync Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program Int / Color polarity frequency frequency frequency dots SyncType Timing data name Pattern data Pattern data name Prog difference [KHz] [Hz] [MHz] (H × V) 1991 31.47 59.94 25.175 640 × 480 Prog ANALOG VGA480-60...
Page 533: Optional Pattern Data
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.3.2 Optional pattern data The internal optional pattern data (No.1 to No.70) of the VG-870B/871B is as shown below. Pattern Name Pattern Name Pattern Name Pattern Name 256-Color Block 64Gray Block White-> 64Gray Block Black-> 8-Color & 16-Gray Gray &...
Page 534 Corner & Center Marker Cross Talk W = 60% Gamma Ramp γ = 2.2 Gamma Ramp γ = 0.45 Position Adjuster SMPTE RP-133 SMPTE RP-133 Color SpeakerCheck / Youth Cross & Marker 1 256-Color <Color> Linear Ramp H Linear Ramp V 256-Color Random 256-Gray &...
Page 535 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 128-Gray H RGBW Linear Ramp H Linear Ramp & RGBW V Linear Ramp & RGBW H Multi-Color Ramp HV Linear/256 Ramp H Motion Blur Line Spectrum 9 Marker Ramp Limited-H Ramp Limited-V SMPTE Color CVBS *2 SMPTE Color COMP *3 3D Pattern *1 *1: This pattern requires the license.
Page 536: User Character Pattern Data
11.3.3 User character pattern data Code (H) Description Cell size Reference page Letters “me” #1 18 × 18 p.519 Letters “me” #2 (VESA specifications) 18 × 18 p.519 Chinese character “AI” 64 × 64 p.520 Chinese character “BI” 64 × 64 p.520 Chinese character “TAKA”...
Page 537 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS F0H [letters “me” #1]/F1H [letters “me” #2 (VESA specifications)]...
Page 538 F2H [Chinese character “AI”]/F3H [Chinese character “BI”]...
Page 539 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS F4H [Chinese character “TAKA”]/F5H [Chinese character “KIRI”]...
Page 540 F6H [Chinese character “KEN”]/F7H [Burst]...
Page 541: Character Pattern Data
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.3.4 Character pattern data 5 × 7 character pattern table (1 of 2)
Page 542 5 × 7 character pattern table (2 of 2)
Page 543 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 7 × 9 character pattern table (1 of 2)
Page 544 7 × 9 character pattern table (2 of 2) 8 × 9 dots are used for 80H to 8FH.
Page 545 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 16 × 16 character pattern table (1 of 4)
Page 546 16 × 16 character pattern table (2 of 4)
Page 547 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 16 × 16 character pattern table (3 of 4)
Page 548 16 × 16 character pattern table (4 of 4)
Page 549: Tables Of Standard Signals
Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11.3.5 Tables of standard signals Table of TV standard signals (1 of 2) Signal format Total no. of Total no. of Total no. of Frame rate Scanning Subcarrier Aspect Video level Sync level SETUP Main countries samples samples samples [Hz]...
Page 550 Table of TV standard signals (2 of 2) Subcarrier Total no. of Total no. of Total no. of Frame rate Scanning Aspect Video level Sync level Main countries Signal format frequency SETUP samples samples samples [Hz] system ratio [mV] [mV] where used [MHz] SMPTE296M 1280 ×...
Page 551 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Table of TV standard signal timing waveforms (1 of 3) Signal Sync signal waveform Active line Vertical blanking T: 1-dot width...
Page 552 Table of TV standard signal timing waveforms (2 of 3) Signal Sync signal waveform Active line Vertical blanking T: 1-dot width Note: There are no video signals in line 40 for 1920 × 1035i. Note: The figures in parentheses are the 1280 × 720p line numbers. Note: The figures in parentheses are the 1920 ×...
Page 553 Chapter 11 SPECIFICATIONS Table of TV standard signal timing waveforms (3 of 3) Signal Sync signal waveform Active line Vertical blanking T: 1-dot width (China) Only analog outputs supported...
Page 555: Precautionary Items
PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS 12.1 Differences between the generator models This instructions manual has been designed for the VG-870B/871B and, as such, some functions are not supported by the VG-870/871/870A/871A. The table below lists the main differences between the models. Main differences between the generator models Function VG-870/871 VG-870A/871A...
Page 556: Hdmi Unit (Vm-1817, 1822, 1823)
12.2.1 HDMI Unit (VM-1817, 1822, 1823) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figure below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 557 Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS When Color Depth > Video Width, the data is rounded off. Video Width: 16Bit Color Depth > Video Width の場合、データが切り捨てられています。 When Color Depth < Video Width, data “0” is added. Color Depth < Video Width の場合、データ"0"が付加されています。 150M 8Bit 150M...
Page 558: Tv Encoder Unit (Vm-1812)
12.2.2 TV encoder unit (VM-1812) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figures below. An 8-bit D/A converter is installed in the TV encoder unit, and data skipping occurs when the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) is more than 8 bits.
Page 559: Pc Analog Unit (Vm-1811)
Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS 12.2.3 PC analog unit (VM-1811) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figures below. 10-bit D/A converter is installed in the PC analog unit, and data skipping occurs when the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) is more than 10 bits.
Page 560: Dvi Unit (Vm-1814)
12.2.4 DVI unit (VM-1814) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figures below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 561: Lvds Unit (Vm-1815)
Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS 12.2.5 LVDS unit (VM-1815) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figures below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 562: Parallel Unit (Vm-1816)
12.2.6 Parallel unit (VM-1816) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figures below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 563: Displayport Unit (Vm-1820, 1820A)
Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS 12.2.7 DisplayPort unit (VM-1820, 1820A) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figure below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 564 The below timing can not be output due to the restriction of DisplayPort transmitter and VG. The timing that can not be output by VM-1820 Program No. Timing data name Program No. Timing data name 1324 HD-SDI 720@24p 1531 PAL TELETEXT HD-SDI 720@23.98p Mac NTSC-J DVD Type1 1325...
Page 565 Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS The timing that can not be output by VM-1820A Program No. Timing data name Program No. Timing data name 1410 1526 NTSC-J 4:3 V Chip MPAA X 1422 1527 PAL 4:3 V Chip US TV-Y 1451 1528 1920x1035@59.94i V Chip US TV-MA-VSL...
Page 566: Dp/Edp Unit (Vm-1826)
12.2.8 DP/eDP Unit (VM-1826) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figure below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 567 Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS When Color Depth > Video Width, the data is rounded off. Color Depth > Video Widthの場合、データが切り捨てられています。 When Color Depth < Video Width, data “0” is added. Video Depth： 8,10,12bit Color Depth < Video Widthの場合、データ"0"が付加されています。 128M 1320M 8-10bit 128M...
Page 568: K2K (Itmds) Unit (Vm-1824, 1824-A)
12.2.9 4K2K (iTMDS) unit (VM-1824, 1824-A) The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figure below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 569 Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS When Color Depth > Video Width, the data is rounded off. Video Depth: Color Depth > Video Width の場合、データが切り捨てられています。 Octal(8Bit) Color Depth < Video Width の場合、データ"0"が付加されています。 When Color Depth < Video Width, data “0” is added. 592M 1320M 8Bit...
Page 570 When Color Depth > Video Width, the data is rounded off. Color Depth > Video Widthの場合、データが切り捨てられています。 Video Depth: Single(iTMDS) When Color Depth < Video Width, data “0” is added. Color Depth < Video Widthの場合、データ"0"が付加されています。 165M 8Bit 165M 9、10Bit 11、12Bit 150M 15、16Bit 112.5M No support is provided since these...
Page 571 Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS When Color Depth > Video Width, the data is rounded off. Color Depth > Video Widthの場合、データが切り捨てられています。 Video Depth: Octal(iTMDS) When Color Depth < Video Width, data “0” is added. Color Depth < Video Widthの場合、データ"0"が付加されています。 592M 1320M 8Bit 592M 1320M...
Page 572: V-By-One Hs Unit
12.2.10 V-by-One HS unit The dot clock frequency is restricted by the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth) shown in the figure below. Data skipping occurs when the output video bit length (Video Width) at this time is less than the pattern drawing bit length (Color Depth).
Page 573 Chapter 12 PRECAUTIONARY ITEMS When Color Depth > Video Width, the data is rounded off. Color Depth > Video Widthの場合、データが切り捨てられています。 Video Depth： 8,10bit When Color Depth < Video Width, data “0” is added. Color Depth < Video Widthの場合、データ"0"が付加されています。 600M 8-10bit 600M 11,12bit...
Page 574: Concerning The Maximum Current Consumption Of The Ddc (Dp_Pwr) Power Supply
12.3 Concerning the maximum current consumption of the DDC (DP_PWR) power supply DDC power (DP_PWR in case of DisplayPort output) is supplied to the outputs of the VG-870B/871B. The maximum currents supplied by the DDC power supply are as listed below. •...
Page 575: List Of Error Messages
LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES 13.1 Media-related error Code (HEX) Error message Description Flash ROM(User) Full There is not enough free space in the internal memory. No CF-Card The CF card has not been inserted. CF-Card Unformatted The CF card has not been formatted. CF-Card Full There is not enough free space on the CF card.
Page 576 Code (HEX) Error message Description ‘Burst’ Data Error” Error in the burst pattern data. ‘Window’ Data Error” Error in the window pattern data. ‘Color Bar’ Data Error” Error in the color bar pattern data. TERMINAL) Parameter Error Error in a parameter in the terminal mode. TERMINAL) Data Error Error in the data in the terminal mode.
Page 577 Chapter 13 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES Code (HEX) Error message Description ‘V-Timing EQP-Fp’ Over Limit EQP-FP in the vertical timing data is outside the setting range. ‘V-Timing EQP-Bp’ Over Limit EQP-BP in the vertical timing data is outside the setting range. ‘V-Timing’...
Page 578: Hdcp-Related Error
13.3 HDCP-related error Code (HEX) Error message Description HDCP) Transmitter KSV Error KSV of the transmitter does not contain twenty ‘0’s and ‘1’s. HDCP) Receiver KSV Error KSV of the receiver does not contain twenty ‘0’s and ‘1’s. HDCP) Link Check Error During initial validation, the values did not match (R0 ≠...
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