Vgm Software Overview And Basic Operation - Quantum Data 606 Quick Start Manual

Operating with VGM Software
Current Capabilities
The current firmware in the Model 606, 607 and 608 generators allows you add and delete
video formats and test sequences that are stored in the generator's non-volatile memory.
About 120 formats and one test sequence can be stored with the current firmware. The
easiest way to create and edit formats and sequences is to use Version 3.00 of Quantum
Data's Video Generator Manager (VGM). The current release of VGM was originally created
for use with our Model 801, 802 and 822 video generators. It has limited support for the Model
600 series. You can download, edit and upload video formats and sequences using the current
releases of firmware and VGM 3.00. VGM 3.00 runs under MS-Windows 95, 98 and recent
versions of NT.
Please refer to the VGM 3.00 help file for additional information on performing specific steps.
Connecting to the Generator
1) Connect the generator to the computer using a suitable RS-232 cable.
2) Install the VGM software if you have not all ready done so and start VGM.
3) Click the Connect button on the main VGM screen and then choose the correct
serial port connection from the port selection dialog box. VGM will attempt a connection at
the Model 800 series default rate of 2400 Baud and then scan through the rates until it
finds the Model 600 series' 9600 Baud rate.
4) The generator will now be listed in the connections pane of the Main VGM screen. Double
click on the Generator's entry in that pane.
5) VGM will scan the contents of the generator for lists of available formats and test images
and then open a Generator screen.
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