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Pattern Generator—VGA
Tests TVs, VGA monitors, and other image
transmission devices for proper operation.
Provides 38 timings and 34 patterns.
Operates continuously for 6–8 hours when battery is fully charged.
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
Customer
call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a
Support
week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:
Information
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 •
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
October 2009
BLACK BOX
PG-VGA
®

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  • Page 1 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a Support week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Information Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 3 FCC and NOM Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment...
  • Page 4 Pattern Generator—VGA 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
  • Page 5 NOM Statement 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Pattern Generator—VGA Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the prop- erty of the trademark owners. Table of Contents Specifications ....................

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 General Cable Distance (Maximum): 16 ft. (5 m) Display: LCD module: 16x2 characters Housing: Plastic Pixel Frequency (Maximum): 162 MHz Resolution (Maximum): 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz User Controls: (7) Select switches Video Connectors: Video output: (1) HD15 female Power: Adapter: 12 VDC, 1.25 amps Size: 1.4"H x 3.8"W x 7.5"D (3.5 x 9.5 x 19 cm) Weight: 0.85 lb.

  • Page 8: Overview

    2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The Portable VGA Pattern Generator (PG-VGA) tests TVs, VGA monitors, and other image transmission devices for proper operation. It provides 38 timings and 34 pat- terns, and operates continuously for 6–8 hours after the battery is fully charged. Or, you can operate it by connecting an external AC adapter.

  • Page 9: Features

    • Provides 34 patterns, including color bar, gray, grid, and block • Easy to control via 16 x 2 character LCD display 2.5 Typical Application Figure 2-2 shows a typical installation. VGA cable Twisted pair Figure 2-2. Typical PG-VGA application. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 7...

  • Page 10: Installation

    16 continuous hours. 2. If there is no image while using the PG-VGA, make sure that: a. The battery is charged. If the battery is dead or faulty, the PG-VGA will not switch on. b. The resolution is bright enough. If the PG-VGA switches on but there is no image, lower the resolution or change the resolution and vertical frequency.

  • Page 11: Operation

    1. To start the pattern generator, press the power on/off key for 2-3 seconds. It will sound a long beep. The part number and the firmware version will display. 2. Press a function key (found below the LCD display). The PG-VGA will sound a short beep confirming your selection.

  • Page 12: Pattern Selector

    Pattern Generator—VGA After you press the MENU key, a screen showing the current pattern, resolution, and refresh rate appears (see Figure 4-3). P01 640x480 @60 Tim Ptn Sync Hky Figure 4-3. Pattern, resolution, and refresh rate screen. Press the function key below “Tim” (see Figure 4-3) to make changes to the resolu- tion and refresh rate.
  • Page 13 Chapter 4: Operation P01 FLAT Figure 4-5. Pattern selector. Using the p and qkeys, select the blinking frequency. See Figure 4-6. increasing q decreasing Enter P02 Blinking Figure 4-6. Blinking frequency. Set: Setting black and white blinking frequency (frames/number) Using the p, q , t, and u keys, set the black and white blinking. See Figure 4-7. increasing q decreasing t or u choosing black or white...

  • Page 14: P02 Blinking Setup

    Pattern Generator—VGA BLK:001 WHT:001 Figure 4-7. Black and white. NOTE: The option you choose will blink. BLK: Black WHT: White 4.2.3 P02 Blinking Setup Press the function key below “set” to make changes to the “black and white blink- ing frequency (frame/number).” Using the p and q function keys, select the blink- ing frequency.

  • Page 15: Sync Selector

    Chapter 4: Operation BLK:001 WHT:001 Figure 4-9. Choose black or white option. NOTE: The option you choose will blink. BLK: Black WHT: White 4.2.4 Sync Selector Press the function key below “Sync” (see Figure 4-3) to make changes to the sync setting.
  • Page 16 Pattern Generator—VGA While you’re in the Info screen, use the p and q function keys to select the vertical frequency. See Figure 4-12. p increasing q decreasing Enter Vertical Freq: 60.317 Hz Figure 4-12. Vertical frequency screen. Hor: Horizontal frequency option While you’re in the Info screen, use the p and q function keys to select the hori- zontal frequency.

  • Page 17: Hotkey Selector

    Chapter 4: Operation Sync_MODE Figure 4-14. Sync mode screen. NOTE: The option you choose will blink. Next, press the key to return to the upper-level screen. The lower corner of the LCD will display H/V or SOG. Example: P01 640x480 @60 MENU Figure 4-15.

  • Page 18: Vga Output Signals

    Pattern Generator—VGA 4.3 VGA Output Signals Table 4-1. VGA output signal specifications. Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Freq. Sync (Hz) (MHz) Polarity Hor. Ver. 640x350 31.5 640x400 31.5 640x480 25.175 640x480 31.5 640x480 31.5 640x480 720x400 35.5 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 49.5 800x600 56.25...
  • Page 19 Chapter 4: Operation Table 4-1 (continued). VGA output signal specifications. Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Freq. Sync (Hz) (MHz) Polarity Hor. Ver. 1280x960 1280x960 148.5 1280x1024 1280x1024 1280x1024 157.5 1360x768 85.5 1400x1050 60 RB 1400x1050 121.75 1400x1050 1600x1200 1920x1200 60 RB 1280x800 83.5 1366x768...

  • Page 20: Pattern Chart

    Pattern Generator—VGA 4.4 Pattern Chart Figure 4-15. Pattern Chart. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 18...

  • Page 21: Appendix. Troubleshooting

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
  • Page 22 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 20...
  • Page 23 NOTES 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 21...
  • Page 24 724-746-5500 or blackbox.com. About Black Box Black Box Network Services is your source for more than 118,000 networking and infrastructure products. You’ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free, live 24/7 Tech support available in 20 seconds or less.

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