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- Page 1 700 SERIES Portable Video Test Generators Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Model 700, 701 Video Test Generators Quick Start Guide Getting Started ......................2 Computer Interfaces....................3 User Interface ......................4 Selecting Formats ....................... 5 Selecting Images ......................6 Gating Outputs ......................6 Setting Power Save Preferences ................. 7 Calibrating Generator ....................8 Adjusting Horizontal Scan Frequency ................ -
Page 3: Getting Started
Getting Started Using AC Power Use only the AC adaptor provided with the generator to avoid operator injury and damage to the generator. Using Battery Power The generator uses six AA rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which can be re- charged about 1000 times. -
Page 4: Computer Interfaces
Ground X on - X off Warning: Using an external power source other than the No connection Quantum Data supplied AC power supply may injure the RTS out operator and damage the generator. CTS in Pinout same as for 9 pin PC-AT serial port connector... -
Page 5: User Interface
User Interface LCD Display The LCD window displays messages and menu options. Asterisk indicates active menu item. Item 5 Item 1 Item 6 Item 2 I t e m _ _ _ _ _ _ I t e m I t e m _ _ _ _ _ _ I t e m I t e m... -
Page 6: Selecting Formats
Selecting Formats Viewing Formats by Signal Type Press the Signal Type button, and then select a signal type, to list formats based on the *VESA selected signal type. _NTSC/PAL _HDTV/SDTV RGB VESA Red, green, blue component color _HDTV RGB USER video per VESA standards. -
Page 7: Selecting Images
Selecting Images Selecting Images Press the Image button to select from list of available test images (patterns). *CutOff________ _GrayBar You cannot modify the images, or add your own _Window Regulate _Focus Checker images. _ColorBar______ Dot_12 Gating Outputs Press the Gating button to gate outputs, and to switch sync types. Red Color Component ACS - Select Analog... -
Page 8: Setting Power Save Preferences
Setting Power Save Preferences Options Menu Press the Options button to set system-level options. Power Save - Sets Power Saver preference Calibrate - Displays calibration menu for setting RGB analog video and sync amplitudes. Appears only if the Pwr Save:On generator has been configured to NTSC_CAL___ Calibrate... -
Page 9: Calibrating Generator
These calibration factors are stored in Flash EPROM, and are not lost if the batteries are run down or removed. Quantum Data calibrates the analog video and sync output amplitudes in new generators to pub- lished specifications. You can recalibrate these amplitudes over a nominal range to meet your specific testing conditions. - Page 10 Calibrating Calibrating Outputs Select Options > Calibrate > Reset to set the generator’s calibration factors to default nominal values. _____ Calibrate Press Options > Calibrate > Full Scale. _Full_Scale____ Zero _Reset Set the voltmeter’s scale factor to be able to measure a nominal 1000 millivolts DC.
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Page 11: Adjusting Horizontal Scan Frequency
Calibrating Locking Calibration Settings The generator uses an internal hardware jumper to enable and disable changes to calibration settings. If the Options > Calibration option is available, the jumper is set to enable re-calibration. To prevent users from changing calibration settings: Turn the generator off, and remove the back cover. -
Page 12: Detecting Formats Supported By A Monitor
Detecting Formats Supported by a Monitor Learn Monitor If the generator is connected to a VESA DCC- compliant display, press the Learn Monitor button to view formats supported by both the _______Reading _____Monitor EDID display and generator. _______COMPLETE Details To view the format names, select the Details option after the generator completes reading the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) data. -
Page 13: Using Test Sequences
Using Test Sequences Test Menu Press the Test button to select special test operating modes. Sequence Mode Sub-Menu Probe CS-1 Readings Burn-In Mode Sub-Menu Sub-Menu _Sequence______CS1 Probe _Burn-In DDC_Step _Freq Shift DDC Step Freq Shift Mode _Audio PR Noise Mode Sub-Menu Sub-Menu Audio Set-up... - Page 14 Using Test Sequences Running Test Sequence in Burn-In Mode Select Test > Burn-In > Run to automatically cycle through the test sequence. When the Burn-In mode is stopped, you can use the menu buttons to gate video color information, change sync types, and turn all signal outputs on and off.
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Page 15: Using Generator With Cs-1 Probe
Special Tests Using Generator with CS-1 Probe The Test > CS1 Probe option uses the Quantum Data CS-1 color sensor to measure the chromaticity and luminance (brightness) of a display. The CS-1 probe connects to the generator’s serial port. Chromaticity is shown as x,y C.I.E. coordinates and the luminance (Y) can be shown either in units of foot-Lamberts or nits. -
Page 16: Using Video Generator Manager
As many as 132 formats and one test sequence can be stored in the generator. VGM was originally created for use with Quantum Data 80x video generators. The 700-Series generators support only some VGM features. For information about using VGM, see the VGM help file. -
Page 17: Creating Video Formats
The format editor works as described in the VGM help file, except that the physical size entries have no affect on how test images are displayed on the 700 series. However, the integer portion of the horizontal size in millimeters specifies the storage location of the format in the generator. -
Page 18: Modifying Test Sequence
Modifying Test Sequence Editing the Test Sequence The generator has a default sequence, which you can edit in VGM. One sequence can be stored in the generator at the same time. To modify the test sequence: Connect the generator with VGM, and then double-click the generator name. In the generator window, click the Sequence List icon to display the sequence name. -
Page 19: Updating Firmware
Updating Firmware Updating Firmware The generator’s operating system firmware is stored in Flash EPROM, which you can update via the serial port. Firmware updates are available from http://www.quantumdata.com/support/downloads/. To install a firmware update: Turn off generator, and connect it to your PC using a null modem serial cable. Hold down the upper-right menu button, and then press the On/Off button. -
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications Video Formats VESA EDID/DDC Support Storage: 132 total Reads a monitor’s EDID data through DVI Press Signal Type button to view signal types. connector, and shows list of supported standard formats. DDC test mode for Edit method: Windows-based VGM software cycling through supported standard Test Images (Patterns) formats. -
Page 21: Service And Support Contacts
Quantum Data. Information furnished by Quantum Data is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Quantum Data for its use. Quantum Data reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice to its products to improve performance, reliability, manufacturing methods, and (or) marketability. - Page 22 About Quantum Data Quantum Data products are used, sold, and supported throughout the world. Since its founding, Quantum Data has been at the leading edge of programmable video generator technology. Our equipment is the benchmark reference tool for today’s leading video display manufacturers and system developers, as well as the standard for use in many video testing and servicing environments.