Analog/digital video calibration generator (13 pages)
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HDG-4000 ANALOG/DIGITAL VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL AccuPel HDG-4000 Documentation - User Manual HDG-4000 Analog/Digital Video Calibration Generator...
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Version 0.92 Safety Information • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the HDG-4000 to rain or moisture. Do not operate the HDG-4000 with the covers removed. • Use only the supplied power module. Route power cords so they will not be stepped on or pinched by anything placed on or against them.
Z BASED ........................17 IGITAL UTPUT ORMATS ........................18 NALOG UTPUT ORMATS ........................19 ALIBRATION ATTERNS LIMITED WARRANTY..........................20 Copyright 2007 by AccuPel, LLC AccuPel is a trademark of AccuPel, LLC. Specifications subject to change without notice. All Rights Reserved.
SMPTE-274M (1080i/p), and SMPTE-296M (720p) standards, except that sync is present on Y or G signals only in accordance with EIA/CEA consumer standards. The HDG-4000 also produces Y/C (S-video) and CVBS (Composite) video compliant with NTSC and PAL standards.
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USB & RS-232C Serial Control Interfaces The USB and RS-232 Serial Control Interfaces provide full operation of all HDG-4000 functions, including direct selection of each pattern. Complete documentation for the Serial Interfaces can be downloaded from...
USER MANUAL Front Panel Controls LED Indicators Each time power is applied to the HDG-4000 the PLUGE, Gray Scale, and Gray Field LEDs will illuminate in sequence for about 4 seconds as the generator is initialized. All unused Format LEDs blink once when an IR remote control command is received.
OSD Sync menu. 50 Hz / 60 Hz Selection Select 50 Hz modes (HDG-4000 L2 only) by pressing and holding the Format 50 Hz / 60 Hz button for about 1 second. When the 50 Hz LED illuminates release the Format Selection button.
HDG-4000 HD/SD/DVI COMPONENT VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL Format Indicator LEDs The SD i LED indicates 480i when the 480i/p LED is illuminated, and 576i when the 576i/p LED is illuminated. Similarly, the SD p LED indicates 480p and 576p.
HDG-4000 HD/SD/DVI COMPONENT VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL Gray Scale Window Gray Scale Window Values - When the Gray Scale window patterns are Values (binary code) changed (from the front panel or the IR remote control) the PLUGE, Color 75, Color 100, and Special LEDs temporarily produce a binary code that represents the luma value of the window.
HDG-4000 HD/SD/DVI COMPONENT VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL On Screen Display (OSD) Systems Pattern Information Info – Each time a pattern is changed the name of the pattern, which includes important signal identification information, is displayed on-screen for approximately one second.
HDG-4000 HD/SD/DVI COMPONENT VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL OSD Menus User Level Field – Set a user defined integer luma value for the User Field in the Gray Field group. Select Factory and press Enter to restore the original 100% User Field. Select “Cancel”...
RS232 Flow – Flow control selection. Defaults (Power up) 60/50 Hz – Power up in 60 Hz or 50 Hz mode (HDG-4000 L2 only). RGB Sync – Power up analog RGB signals with SoG, or Positive or Negative HV sync.
CVBS signals. USB Serial Input/Output USB input/output. Use a Type A to Type A USB cable to connect the HDG-4000 to a computer or controller. Requires an HDG-4000 USB driver that can be downloaded from www.accupel.com. (See the HDG-4000 Serial Interface manual for details.)
H (horizontal) and V (vertical) sync signals (RGBHV 5-wire interface). The HV sync signals may have either positive or negative pulse polarity. The HDG-4000 provides a choice of SoG or positive or negative HV sync polarity for analog RGB signals.
HDG-4000 HD/SD/DVI COMPONENT VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL Test Pattern Notes Color 75 Group 75% Tri-split Color Bars - Adjust Color Saturation and Hue controls by matching color bars while individually viewing each primary color. (Use display controls to enable single primary colors, or view through color filters.) Similar to SMPTE Color Bars, but offset and split for easier use.
HDG-4000 HDTV COMPONENT VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL PLUGE Group 0% APL PLUGE - Calibrate black level and measure black level stability at 0% Average Picture Level. +/- 4% stripes, 0% background. 25% APL PLUGE - Calibrate black level and measure black level stability at 25% Average Picture Level.
HDG-4000 HD/SD/DVI COMPONENT VIDEO CALIBRATION GENERATOR USER MANUAL Characteristics (cont) Calibration Patterns (89 Patterns) 75% Color Bars & 75% Tri-Split Bars, User Color Window Color 75 (9) 75% Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Gray Window Color 100 (9) 100% Color Bars & 100% Tri-Split Bars, User Color Field...
USER MANUAL LIMITED WARRANTY ACCUPEL, LLC warranties that its products will be free of defects in workmanship and material and conform substantially to published specifications under normal use and service. This warranty is made to the first purchaser of the products and extends for twelve (12) months from the date of sale.
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