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Tektronix AVG1 User Manual

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Analog Video Generator
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  • Page 1 User Manual AVG1 Analog Video Generator 070-9048-03 This document applies to firmware version 2.0 and above. www.tektronix.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved. Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500, Beaverton, OR 97077...
  • Page 3 Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ........3- - 10 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 6 ........3- - 63 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 7 ..........C- - 10 Glossary and Index AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 2- -1: Menu structure for the AVG1 Generator module ..2- -1 Figure 3- -1: Example of a SCPI subsystem hierarchy ... .
  • Page 9 ....1- -2 Table 2- -1: AVG1 Output Configurations ..... .
  • Page 10 Table of Contents AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 11: General Safety Summary

    CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product. Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product: DANGER Protective Ground ATTENTION Double High Voltage (Earth) Terminal Refer to Manual Insulated AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 12 General Safety Summary Certifications and Refer to the specifications section for a listing of certifications and compliances Compliances that apply to this product. viii AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 13: Service Safety Summary

    Use Care When Servicing With Power On. Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 14 Service Safety Summary AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 15: About This Manual

    Related Manuals The following documents are also available: H The AVG1 Analog Video Generator Service Manual describes how to service the AVG1 module. This optional manual must be ordered separately. H The TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform User Manual describes how to use the TG 2000 Platform.

  • Page 16: Contacting Tektronix

    Preface Contacting Tektronix Product For questions about using Tektronix measurement products, call Support toll free in North America: 1-800-833-9200 6:00 a.m. - - 5:00 p.m. Pacific time Or contact us by e-mail: tm_app_supp@tek.com For product support outside of North America, contact your local Tektronix distributor or sales office.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 19 Getting Started The AVG1 Analog Video Generator module is designed to be installed in the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform. The module is a high accuracy, multiformat analog video test signal generator. The signal generation architecture is 12-bit, 27 MHz component with digital modulation for composite signals.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    211-0725-XX Blank rear panel Standard 333-4113-XX AVG1 Analog Video Generator Service Manual Optional 070-9677-XX Configuration The module does not require any hardware configuration. However, you can configure the channel outputs. Refer to Configure the Outputs on page C- -9 for instructions.

  • Page 21: Functional Check

    Generator Service Manual. 4. If your module was ordered separately and you installed it in the platform, and you do not have another AVG1 Generator module already installed in the platform, install signal sets using the procedures on page C- -6.
  • Page 22 12. Move the cable back to Output 1. 13. Select a different test signal in the same signal set and check that the displayed signal changes. You only need to do this on Output 1. 1- 4 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 23: Operating Basics

    Operating Basics...

  • Page 25: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview This section provides an overview of the AVG1 Generator module. If you are not familiar with the operation of the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform, refer to the TG 2000 Signal Generation Platform User Manual before reading this section.

  • Page 26: Outputs

    This module has four BNC connectors on the rear panel: one Trigger Out and three channel outputs. The channel outputs can be configured as shown in Table 2- -1. To configure the outputs, refer to Configure the Outputs on page C- -9. Table 2- 1: AVG1 Output Configurations Connector Y, B-Y, R-Y...

  • Page 27: Operating Procedures

    No special test equipment is necessary for these procedures, but it will be helpful to view the signals on a monitor. To do this, connect the module’s signal output Ω Ω to a television monitor, using a 75 cable and a 75 termination. 2- 3 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 28: Power On And Select The Module

    Troubleshooting in the AVG1 Analog Video Generator Service Manual. NOTE. The illustrations in these procedures show the factory default name (AVG1:X where X represents the slot number in which the module is installed). However, because you can rename the module, your icons may display a different name.

  • Page 29: Output Signal

    Select the Output Signal Use the following procedure to select the module’s output test signal. You can select any of the AVG1 signals that are loaded in your instrument. 1. Push the Signal Sets button to open the window shown below. Check that there is an icon for each installed signal set.
  • Page 30 6. To select the output signal using the List window, display the list of test signals by pushing the front-panel List button. Use the Navigation arrow keys to highlight the module and signal, and then push the Select button. 2- 6 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 31: Active Signal Parameters

    Signal Parameters window, shown below. Changes that you make to parameters in any of these windows affect only the active signal. To enter the Active Signal Parameters window for the AVG1 Generator module, follow these steps: 1. Select the AVG1 Generator module, if not already selected.

  • Page 32: Signal Information

    You can view detailed information about the active signal. 1. In the Active Signal Parameters window shown on page 2- -7, touch Signal Information. 2. View the signal information, as shown in the following illustration. 2- 8 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 33: Text Overlay

    Overlay to enter the Signal Text window. The Signal Text window is shown in the following illustration. 2. Touch Edit Text to enter the text entry window as shown in the following illustration. 2- 9 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 34 If you touch Save As, the platform displays a text entry window in which you can rename the signal. 2- 10 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 35: Video Parameters

    The original and the modified signal are both saved. NOTE. To modify and save a Tektronix generated signal, you must rename it. When you rename and save a signal, both the original and the modified signals are saved.
  • Page 36 BS key, and then enter new text. (You cannot backspace over an underscore character.) b. Touch Set 1 or Set 2 to provide additional sets of characters. c. Touch OK when text is complete. 9. Touch Quit/Save to exit the window. 2- 12 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 37: Module Parameters

    Parameters window, shown below. Changes that you make to parameters in any of these windows affect the entire module. To enter the Module Parameters window for the AVG1 Generator module, follow these steps: 1. Select the AVG1 Generator module, if not already selected.

  • Page 38: Circle Overlay

    7. If you want to reset the values, touch Reset All. This will set the diameter, horizontal, and vertical to 90%, 0, and 0 respectively. 8. Press Quit to exit the window. 2- 14 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 39: Timing

    9. You can also select Vertical or Horizontal and enter values from the keypad. 10. If you want to reset the values, touch Reset All. This sets horizontal and vertical to 0.000 sec and 0 lines. 11. Press Quit to exit the window. 2- 15 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 40: Trigger

    H Pixel (one trigger pulse per color frame at intersection of horizontal and vertical trigger) 4. If the type is horizontal or pixel, touch H Pos us (to adjust horizontal position by time) or H Pos samples (to adjust horizontal position by 2- 16 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 41 6. Touch Reset All if you want to set all the parameters to the default settings (H Pos to zero and V Pos to 1). 7. Touch Quit to exit the window. 2- 17 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 42 Operating Procedures 2- 18 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 43: Syntax And Commands

    Syntax and Commands...

  • Page 45: Syntax

    UP. Use this argument to increase the parameter value one increment as defined by the :STEP value. DOWN. Use this argument to decrease the parameter value one increment as defined by the :STEP value. 3- 1 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 46 The following example demonstrates the effect of each argument used with a step value. 1. :INSTrument:SELect ”AVG1:#” selects the analog video generator module located in the slot number indicated by the “#” symbol. 2. :OUTPut:STATe ON enables the module and displays the loaded test signal.

  • Page 47: Scpi Commands And Queries

    This environment uses defined programming messages, instrument responses, and data format across all SCPI instruments, regardless of manufacturer. The AVG1 Generator module uses a command language based on the SCPI standard. The SCPI language is based on a hierarchical or tree structure (see Figure 3- -1) that represents a subsystem.
  • Page 48 Syntax 3- 4 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 49: Functional Command Groups

    Command Description :MMEMory:LOAD:SIGNal Load a signal into a module and identify that signal as the active signal (output signal) for that module :MMEMory:SIGNal:ACTive? List the active signal (output signal) for a module 3- 5 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 50: Output

    Table 3- 3: :SENSe Commands Command Description :SENSe:CORRection:MDELay:HORizontal(?) Set or query horizontal time delay :SENSe:CORRection:MDELay:HORizontal:STEP(?) Set or query horizontal step size :SENSe:CORRection:MDELay:VERTical(?) Set or query vertical time delay :SENSe:CORRection:MDELay:VERTical:STEP(?) Set or query vertical step size 3- 6 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 51: Source

    Set or query active video amplitude on channel 1, 2, or 3 :SOURce:VIDeo3:AVIDeo:STEP(?) Set or query active video amplitude step size on channel 1, 2, or 3 :SOURce:VIDeo3:BURSt(?) Set or query burst pulse amplitude on channel 1, 2, or 3 3- 7 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 52 Set or query pedestal amplitude step size on channel 1, 2, or 3 :SOURce:VIDeo3:SYNC(?) Set or query sync pulse amplitude on channel 1, 2, or 3 :SOURce:VIDeo3:SYNC:STEP(?) Set or query sync pulse amplitude step size on channel 1, 2, or 3 3- 8 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 53: Output Commands

    <numeric_value> :STATe <Boolean> :CONFigure <argument> :STATe <Boolean> :TEXT :DATA <string> :POSition :HORizontal <numeric_value> :VERTical <numeric_value> :STATe <Boolean> :TRIGger :CURSor :STATe <Boolean> :POSition :HORizontal <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :VERTical <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :TYPE <type> 3- 9 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 54: Output:circle:diameter(?)

    Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:CIRC:DIAM 75 Query: :OUTP:CIRC:DIAM? Response: 75.0000 Related Commands :OUTPut:CIRCle:POSition:VERTical, :OUTPut:CIRCle:POSition:HORizontal 3- 10 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 55: Output:circle:position:horizontal(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:CIRC:POS:HOR 35 Query: :OUTP:CIRC:POS:HOR? Response: 35.0000 Related Commands :OUTPut:CIRCle:POSition:VERTical 3- 11 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 56: Output:circle:position:vertical(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:CIRC:POS:VERT 35 Query: :OUTP:CIRC:POS:VERT? Response: 35.0000 Related Commands :OUTPut:CIRCle:POSition:HORizontal 3- 12 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 57: Output:circle:state(?)

    <Boolean> = ON or 1, OFF or 0 1, 0 Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:CIRC:STAT 1 Query: :OUTP:CIRC:STAT? Response: Related Commands :OUTPut:CIRCle:POSition:VERTical, :OUTPut:CIRCle:POSition:HORizontal 3- 13 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 58: Output:configure(?)

    :OUTPut:CONFigure? Parameters Command Query response <enumeration> = DEFault COMP COMP Default Value DEFault Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:CONF YC Query: :OUTP:CONF? Response: Related Commands None 3- 14 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 59: Output:state(?)

    <Boolean> = ON or 1, OFF or 0 1, 0 Default Value Not applicable Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:STAT ON Query: :OUTP:STAT? Response: Related Commands None 3- 15 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 60: Output:text:data(?)

    Value as saved in signal. Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TEXT:DATA ”This is a test.” Query: :OUTP:TEXT:DATA? Response: ”This is a test.” Related Commands :OUTPut:TEXT:POSition:VERTical :OUTPut:TEXT:POSition:HORizontal 3- 16 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 61: Output:text:state(?)

    <Boolean> = ON or 1, OFF or 0 1, 0 Default Value Not applicable Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TEXT:STAT 1 Query: :OUTP:TEXT:STAT? Response: Related Commands :OUTPut:TEXT:POSition:VERTical :OUTPut:TEXT:POSition:HORizontal :OUTPut:TEXT:DATA 3- 17 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 62: Output:text:position:horizontal(?)

    <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Value as saved in signal Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies NOne Examples Command: :OUTP:TEXT:POS:HOR 35 Query: :OUTP:TEXT:POS:HOR? Response: Related Commands :OUTPut:TEXT:POSition:VERTical 3- 18 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 63: Output:text:position:vertical(?)

    <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Value as saved in signal Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TEXT:POS:VERT 35 Query: :OUTP:TEXT:POS:VERT? Response: Related Commands :OUTPut:TEXT:POSition:HORizontal 3- 19 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 64: Output:trigger:cursor:state(?)

    Query response <Boolean> = ON or 1, OFF or 0 1, 0 Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TRIG:CURS:STAT 1 Query: :OUTP:TRIG:CURS:STAT? Response: Related Commands None 3- 20 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 65: Output:trigger:position:horizontal(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> DEF, UP, DOWN Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:HOR 32.5 Query: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:HOR? Response: 32.5000 Related Commands :OUTPut:TRIGger:POSition:VERTical 3- 21 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 66: Output:trigger:position:horizontal:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:HOR:STEP 0.5 Query: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:HOR:STEP? Response: 0.5000 Related Commands None 3- 22 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 67: Output:trigger:position:vertical(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:VERT 45 Query: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:VERT? Response: 45.0000 Related Commands :OUTPut:TRIGger:POSition:HORizontal 3- 23 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 68: Output:trigger:position:vertical:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:VERT:STEP 5 Query: :OUTP:TRIG:POS:VERT:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 24 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 69: Output:trigger:type(?)

    :OUTPut:TRIGger:TYPE? Parameters Command Query response <type> = PIXel VERTical VERT HORizontal Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :OUTP:TRIG:TYPE PIXEL Query: :OUTP:TRIG:TYPE? Response: Related Commands None 3- 25 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 70 :OUTPut Commands 3- 26 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 71: Sense Commands

    Use these commands to adjust the timing of the module in relation to the instrument. The adjustments can correct for operational line delays. Command Tree :SENSe :CORRection :MDELay :HORizontal <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :VERTical <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> 3- 27 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 72: Sense:correction:mdelay:horizontal(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:HOR 23.0 Query: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:HOR? Response: 23.0000 Related Commands :SENSe:CORRection:MDELay:HORizontal 3- 28 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 73: Sense:correction:mdelay:horizontal:step(?)

    Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value 1.0000 Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:HOR:STEP 5 Query: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:HOR:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 29 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 74: Sense:correction:mdelay:vertical(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:VERT 12 Query: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:VERT? Response: 12.0000 Related Commands :SENSe:CORRection:MDELay:HORizontal 3- 30 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 75: Sense:correction:mdelay:vertical:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:VERT:STEP 2 Query: :SENS:CORR:MDEL:VERT:STEP? Response: 2.0000 Related Commands None 3- 31 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 76 :SENSe Commands 3- 32 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 77: Source Commands

    Use the SOURce subsystem to control the module’s signal. These commands allow you to adjust many parameters. NOTE. The VIDeo node uses the numeral 3 as a suffix to accommodate the selection of different channels the module. 3- 33 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 78: Command Tree

    <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :SYNC <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :TIMEbase <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :VIDeo3 :AMPLitude <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :AVIDeo <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :BURSt <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :PEDestal <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> :SYNC <numeric_value> :STEP <numeric_value> 3- 34 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 79: Source:mvideo:amplitude(?)

    Default Value 100.0 Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies There is interaction with settings of subnode parameters that address amplitudes. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:AMPL 90 Query: :SOUR:MVID:AMPL? Response: 90.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:VIDeo3:AMPLitude 3- 35 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 80: Source:mvideo:amplitude:step(?)

    Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies There is interaction with settings of subnode parameters that address amplitudes. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:AMPL:STEP 10 Query: :SOUR:MVID:AMPL:STEP? Response: 10.0000 Related Commands None 3- 36 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 81: Source:mvideo:avideo(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude for each channel is affected by the related command. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:AVID 20 Query: :SOUR:MVID:AVID? Response: 20.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:VIDeo3:AVIDeo 3- 37 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 82: Source:mvideo:avideo:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:AVID:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:AVID:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 38 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 83: Source:mvideo:burst(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude for each channel also affected by the related command. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:BURS 0 Query: :SOUR:MVID:BURS? Response: 0.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:VIDeo3:BURSt 3- 39 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 84: Source:mvideo:burst:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:BURS:STEP 10 Query: :SOUR:MVID:BURS:STEP? Response: 10.0000 Related Commands None 3- 40 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 85: Source:mvideo:by(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude affected by the related commands. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:BY 2 Query: :SOUR:MVID:BY? Response: 2.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo:RY, :SOURce:MVIDeo:CHRoma:AMPLitude 3- 41 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 86: Source:mvideo:by:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:BY:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:BY:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 42 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 87: Source:mvideo :Chroma:amplitude(?)

    Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude is affected by :SOUR:MVID:AMPL which also affects :RY and :BY. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:AMPL 90 Query: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:AMPL? Response: 90.0000 Related Commands None 3- 43 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 88: Source:mvideo :Chroma:amplitude:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:AMPL:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:AMPL:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 44 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 89: Source:mvideo:chroma:phase(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:PHAS 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:PHAS? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 45 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 90: Source:mvideo:chroma:phase:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:PHAS:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:CHR:PHAS:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 46 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 91: Source:mvideo:luminance(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude is affected by the related command. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:LUM 95 Query: :SOUR:MVID:LUM? Response: 95.0000 Related Commands :SOUR:MVID:AMPL. 3- 47 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 92: Source:mvideo:luminance:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:LUM:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:LUM:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 48 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 93: Source:mvideo:pedestal(?)

    Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude for each channel may also be affected by the related command. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:PED 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:PED? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:VIDeo3:PEDestal 3- 49 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 94: Source:mvideo:pedestal:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:PED:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:MVID:PED:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:VIDeo3:PEDestal 3- 50 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 95: Source:mvideo:ry(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude affected by :SOUR:MVID:AMPL and :SOUR:MVID:CHR:AMPL Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:RY 80 Query: :SOUR:MVID:RY? Response: 80.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo:BY, :SOURce:MVIDeo:CHRoma:AMPLitude 3- 51 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 96: Source:mvideo:ry:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:RY:STEP 2 Query: :SOUR:MVID:RY:STEP? Response: 2.0000 Related Commands None 3- 52 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 97: Source:mvideo:sch:phase(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:SCH 10 Query: :SOUR:MVID:SCH:PHAS? Response: 10.0000 Related Commands None 3- 53 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 98: Source:mvideo:sch:phase:step(?)

    Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOURce:MVIDeo:SCH:PHASe:STEP 2 Query: :SOURce:MVIDeo:SCH:PHASe:STEP? Response: Response: 2.0000 Related Commands None 3- 54 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 99: Source:mvideo:subcarrier:offset(?)

    Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:SUBC:OFFS 0 Query: :SOUR:MVID:SUBC:OFFS? Response: 0.0000 Related Commands None 3- 55 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 100: Source:mvideo:subcarrier:offset:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:SUBC:OFFS:STEP 100 Query: :SOUR:MVID:SUBC:OFFS:STEP? Response: 100.0000 Related Commands None 3- 56 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 101: Source:mvideo:sync(?)

    Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude on each channel is also affected by the related command. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:SYNC 50 Query: :SOUR:MVID:SYNC? Response: 50.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:VIDeo3:SYNC 3- 57 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 102: Source:mvideo:sync:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:SYNC:STEP 10 Query: :SOUR:MVID:SYNC:STEP? Response: 10.0000 Related Commands None 3- 58 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 103: Source:mvideo:timebase(?)

    <NR2>, FRAM <frame> = NOFRame | FRAMe Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies AVG1 module must be enabled. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:TIME 20 Query: :SOUR:MVID:TIME? Response: 20,NOFR Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo 3- 59 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 104: Source:mvideo:timebase:step(?)

    <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies AVG1 module must be enabled. Examples Command: :SOUR:MVID:TIME:STEP 2 Query: :SOUR:MVID:TIME:STEP? Response: Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo:TIMEbase 3- 60 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 105: Source:video3:Amplitude(?)

    Default Value 100.0 Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies There is interaction with settings of subnode parameters that address amplitudes. Examples Command: :SOUR:VID:AMPL 90 Query: :SOUR:VID:AMPL? Response: 90.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo:AMPLitude 3- 61 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 106: Source:video3:Amplitude:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:VID:AMPL:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:VID:AMPL:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 62 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 107: Source:video3:Avideo(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude is also affected by :SOUR:VID:MVID. Examples Command: :SOUR:VID3:AVID 20 Query: :SOUR:VID3:AVID? Response: 20.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo:AVIDeo 3- 63 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 108: Source:video3:Avideo:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:VID3:AVID:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:VID3:AVID:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 64 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 109: Source:video3:Burst(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude is also affected by :SOUR:MVID:BURS. Examples Command: :SOUR:VID:BURS 0 Query: :SOUR:VID:BURS? Response: 0.0000 Related Commands None 3- 65 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 110: Source:video3:Burst:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:VID:BURS:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:VID:BURS:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 66 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 111: Source:video3:Pedestal(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude is also affected by the affected command. Examples Command: :SOUR:VID1:PED 5 Query: :SOUR:VID1:PED? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo:PEDestal 3- 67 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 112: Source:video3:Pedestal:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:VID1:PED:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:VID1:PED:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 68 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 113: Source:video3:Sync(?)

    MIN, MAX, UP, DOWN, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies Amplitude is also affected by :SOUR:MVID:SYNC. Examples Command: :SOUR:VID2:SYNC 90 Query: :SOUR:VID2:SYNC? Response: 90.0000 Related Commands :SOURce:MVIDeo:SYNC:STEP 3- 69 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 114: Source:video3:Sync:step(?)

    Command Query response <numeric_value> = <NRf> <NR2> MIN, MAX, DEF Default Value Errors and Events - -200 Execution error Dependencies None Examples Command: :SOUR:VID2:SYNC:STEP 5 Query: :SOUR:VID2:SYNC:STEP? Response: 5.0000 Related Commands None 3- 70 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 115: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 117: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications This section contains the specifications for the AVG1 Generator module. Table A- -1 lists the electrical specifications, and Table A- -2 lists the EMC compliance specifications. All specifications are guaranteed unless labeled “typical.” Typical specifications are provided for your convenience, but are not guaranteed.
  • Page 118 (65 dB typical) In-band Signal/Noise Ratio (S/N B019999 and below) (H/W version 2.1 and earlier) Quiet Line 67 dB to 6 MHz, unweighted Full Amplitude Ramp 60 dB to 6 MHz, unweighted A- 2 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 119 5.5 Watts typical - - 5 Volts: 5 Watts typical - - 2 Volts: 0.6 Watts typical +15 Volts: 0.75 Watts typical - - 15 Volts: 0.75 Watts typical Battery: 30 A maximum A- 3 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 120: Certifications

    Emissions comply with FCC Code of Fed- eral Regulations 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Limits Standards Conformance The AVG1 conforms to the following standards: H EBU N10, ITU-R BT.624 H SMPTE 170M. A- 4 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 121: Appendix B: Scpi Conformance Information

    Appendix B: SCPI Conformance Information All commands in the AVG1 Generator module are based on SCPI Version 1994.0. Table B- -1 lists all commands supported by the generator. The columns at right show whether a command is defined in the SCPI 1994.0 standard or not.
  • Page 122 1994.0 Command SOURce MVIDeo AMPLitude(?) STEP(?) AVIDeo(?) STEP(?) BURSt(?) STEP(?) BY(?) STEP(?) CHRoma AMPLitude(?) STEP(?) PHASe(?) STEP(?) LUMinance(?) STEP(?) PEDestal(?) STEP(?) RY(?) STEP(?) PHASe(?) STEP(?) SUBCarrier OFFSet(?) STEP(?) SYNC(?) STEP(?) TIMEbase(?) STEP(?) B- 2 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 123 Appendix B: SCPI Conformance Information Table B- 1: SCPI Conformance Information (cont.) Defined Defined In SCPI in SCPI 1994.0 1994.0 Command SOURce VIDeo<n> AMPLitude(?) STEP(?) AVIDeo(?) STEP(?) BURSt(?) STEP(?) PEDestal(?) STEP(?) SYNC(?) STEP(?) B- 3 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 124 Appendix B: SCPI Conformance Information B- 4 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 125 WARNING The following servicing instructions are for use only by qualified personnel. To avoid injury, do not perform any servicing other than that stated in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to all safety summaries before performing any service.

  • Page 127: Appendix C: Installation

    7. Avoid handling modules in areas that have a floor or work-surface covering capable of generating a static charge. 8. Do not remove the module circuit board assembly from the shield. The shield provides important support and protection for the surface-mount components. C- 1 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 128: Module Installation

    GP1 GPIB Interface module Slot 10 Power GPIB DVG1 Clock AGL1 Supply Module Module Module Module AVG1 AWVG1 Module Module Module Module Figure C- 1: TG 2000 Platform mainframe rear panel, showing slot numbering C- 2 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 129: Figure C- 2: Top Cover Removal

    4. Refer to Figure C- -2 and remove or loosen all screws to remove the top cover. Top cover Loosen screws (12) Top cover Remove screws (23) Figure C- 2: Top cover removal C- 3 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 130: Figure C- 3: Rear Panel Removal

    6. While ensuring correct alignment of the module flange as shown in Figure C- -4, lower the module into the desired slot as shown in Figure C- -5. Flange Figure C- 4: Module flange C- 4 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 131: Figure C- 5: Module Installation

    8. Press down evenly on the module until it is firmly in place. 9. Refer to Figure C- -6 and insert and tighten the top screw, which comes with your module, and tighten the rear panel screw. C- 5 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 132: Signal Set Installation

    (If you have another AVG1 Generator module already installed in the platform, the new module you install can share its signal sets, and you do not need to install them again.)
  • Page 133 5. Move the cursor to the .DNL you want to load and push the Select button. 6. Move the browse ring to a particular test signal and push the Select button. 7. Touch Quit/Load. The previous menu appears. 8. Touch Quit/Load again. The Add Signals window reappears. C- 7 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 134 Be sure to choose a destination that is one level above the source. Push the Select button. 11. Touch Start Load. A popup menu tells you when the transfer is complete. C- 8 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 135: Configure Video Outputs

    H Y- -C Composite specifies that Ch 1 outputs Y, Ch 2 outputs C, and Ch 3 outputs a composite signal. H Composite all Channels specifies a composite signal on all three outputs. C- 9 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 136: Signal Backup And Module Removal

    1. Insert a DOS formatted disk into the platform’s disk drive. 2. Push the Disk button and touch Save Signals to Disk. 3. Touch Select Source and select the AVG1. Use the cursor arrows to select the AVG1 module in the signals column.
  • Page 137 TG 2000 Platform mainframe accessories kit. 9. Tighten the screws on the blank rear panel. 10. Reinstall the top cover and insert and tighten all top cover screws. C- 11 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 138 Appendix C: Installation C- 12 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

  • Page 139: Glossary And Index

    Glossary and Index...
  • Page 141 Green, Blue and Red. The three primary colors used in color television’s additive color reproduction system. These are the three color components generated by the camera and used by the picture monitor to produce a picture. Glossary- 1 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 142 R- -Y One of the color difference signals used in the NTSC and PAL systems, obtained by subtracting luminance (Y) from the red camera signal (R). Glossary- 2 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 143 Software Modulation When signals are software modulated, the data is directly stored in each channel of fast access memory, in which case the AVG1 can output three different composite signals. With software modulated signals, the subcarrier is directly defined when the signal data is created.
  • Page 144 Glossary Glossary- 4 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 145 SCPI commands and queries syntax, 3- - 3 Select the module, 2- - 4 Select the output signal, 2- - 5 Self calibration, 1- - 3 Installation, signal sets, C- - 6 Set module timing, 2- - 15 Index- 1 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...
  • Page 146 Test signals window, 2- - 6 trigger, 2- - 16 Time base offset, 1- - 1 video parameters, 2- - 11 Timebase offset, 2- - 11 Trigger window, 2- - 16 Video parameters window, 2- - 11 Index- 2 AVG1 Analog Video Generator User Manual...

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