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VG-828
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Ver. 1.0
June 22, 2000
Astrodesign, Inc.

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  • Page 1 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Ver. 1.0 June 22, 2000 Astrodesign, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1･8 Concerning Full-Color Displays ............1-11 CHAPTER 2 MEMORY CARDS / PANEL ROMS......2-1 2･1 VG-828 Internal Data................2-1 2･2 Workings of the Memory Card/Panel ROM ......... 2-1 2･3 Memory Card/Panel ROM Types and Main Differences ..... 2-2 2･4 Precautions for using AH-3000/HN58C256P........2-3 2･5 Configuration of Program Data ............
  • Page 3 PATTERN DATA EDITING...........5-1 5･1 Pattern Data Selection................5-1 5･2 Pattern Data Editing ................5-2 CHAPTER 6 OPERATIONS USING RB-614C .........6-1 6･1 Connections with VG-828 ..............6-1 6･2 Overview....................6-1 6･3 Operations..................... 6-1 CHAPTER 7 OPERATIONS USING RB-649........7-1 7･1 Connections with VG-828 ..............7-1 7･2 Overview....................
  • Page 4 CHAPTER 9 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ..........9-1 9･1 Error Messages..................9-1 9･2 Ratings and Specifications ..............9-4 9･2･1 Specifications..................9-4 9･2･2 Ratings....................9-5 9･3 Accessories ..................9-5 9･4 Output Circuit Diagrams ..............9-6 9･5 Connector Pin Layouts................. 9-7 9･6 Optional Accessories ................. 9-16 CHAPTER 10 INTERNAL DATA ............10-1 10･1 Internal Program Data ................

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the model VG-828 video signal generator. This manual provides details on how to operate the VG-828 and the precautions to be heeded when doing so. Since improper handling may lead to accidents, we recommend that you take the time to read through this manual without fail before attempting to operate the VG-828: the information provided will ensure that you will operate the VG-828 properly.
  • Page 6 When Accuracy is a Particularly Important Issue • When accuracy is a particularly important issue, leave the VG-828 standing for 10 to 15 minutes after having turned on the power in order to allow the VG-828 to stabilize before operating it. •...

  • Page 7: 1･4 Introduction

    This generator is capable of full-color displays with up to 16.77 million colors. (4) Compatible with Existing Models in the VG Series The VG-828 is compatible with the existing models in the VG series in terms of the panel ROMs and operation methods used. This means that, using the panel ROMs...
  • Page 8 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL of existing models, it is ready for immediate action. (5) Special Pattern Preparation Function: A Useful New Weapon Over and above the existing basic patterns (11 patterns including character, crosshatch, color bar and gray scale) and the special patterns (up to 64 patterns can be incorporated), this new function enables special patterns to be created exactly as desired by the user.

  • Page 9: 1･3 Panel Parts And Their Functions

    Fig. 1-1 <2> <1> PUSH FUNC CROSS DOTS CIRCLE VG-828 CHARA IC CARD <9> DIGITAL × CURSOR □ POWER VIDEO VG-828 DIGITAL VIDEO GENERATOR GENERATOR PROG TIMING SHIFT COLOR GRAY BURST WINDOW HS/CS YPbPr <8> <10> OPT1 OPT2 FORMAT NAME R/R‑Y B/B‑Y...
  • Page 10 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Use this to select the memory card or panel ROM during execution or editing of the program data, etc. When the LED is lighted, the panel ROM is selected. PROG Press this to execute all the program data (timing and pattern data) in the direct display mode.
  • Page 11 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pattern Keys Press these keys to set the pattern outputs to ON or OFF. They are also used to select patterns during panel ROM data editing. CHARA COLOR Character Color bar CROSS GRAY Crosshatch Gray scale (or half tone)

  • Page 12: 1･3･2 Rear Panel

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1･3･2 Rear Panel Fig. 1-2 <13> <4> <3> <10> <6> <5> <2> <1> <11> ANALOG OUT NTSC/PAL T6.3A OFFSET B/B‑Y LEVEL R/R‑Y LEVEL LEVEL RS‑232C REMOTE <12> PARALLEL OUT CH1 PARALLEL OUT CH2 AC IN LEVEL 100‑120V 200‑240V 200VA MAX 3.3V EX OUT CH1 EX OUT CH2 M OD EL : XX X XX XX SER NO:XXXXXXX...
  • Page 13 Frame Ground (FG) <11> Connect this frame ground to the frame ground of the unit which is connected to the VG-828. AC Input Socket <12> This supports a voltage from 100V to 120V or 200V to 240V.

  • Page 14: 1･4 Description Of Abbreviations

    VG-828 Data cannot be edited using the RB-649 or RB-614C. Video signal TTL output is not supported by the VG-828. It can be set in the program data to ensure compatibility with an TTL Output existing model but it will be ignored when the program is (R/G/B, RH/GH/BH) executed by the VG-828.
  • Page 15 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This is not supported by the VG-828. It can be set in the program data to ensure compatibility with an existing model NRZ/RZ but it will be ignored when the program is executed by the VG-828. (Refer to 4-4.) Possible with RS-232C only.

  • Page 16: 1･6 Concerning Video Memory And Lut

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1･6 Concerning Video Memory and LUT The video memory and LUT in the VG-828 are configured as below. Video Memory Output (8 or 24 bit) 8/24 bit 24 bit (Note) Window Registers H-window 1 bit 24 bit...

  • Page 17: 1･8 Concerning Full-Color Displays

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1･8 Concerning Full-Color Displays Full-color patterns are contained in one of the optional patterns (#2F). Full-color images can be displayed by entering full-color images on a memory card using the SP-8024 editing software program. Note: For details on how to enter these image, refer to the SP-8024 on-line help.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Memory Cards / Panel Roms

    However, with functions (data) which were expanded from a model in the existing VG series, the data cannot be entered into the panel ROM of the VG-828. It is recommended that the memory card be used so that the functions of the VG-828 will be used to the full.

  • Page 19: 2･3 Memory Card/Panel Rom Types And Main Differences

    Number of user-created optional patterns which (40H to 7FH) can be entered Number of image data Depends on which can be entered (*3) card capacity (*3) Since data cannot be written into the 2764 (EPROM) by the VG-828, use the...

  • Page 20: 2･4 Precautions For Using Ah-3000/Hn58C256P

    + 784 + 131071) / 131072 (decimal places rounded off) Users can prepare and enter any patterns by using the SP-8020 (VG-828 editing software program). For further details, refer to the SP-8020 on-line help and "how to prepare user optional patterns."...

  • Page 21: 2･5 Configuration Of Program Data

    Program name data ACTION Pattern action Each of some of the blocks is divided into a number of pages, and each page has a number of data items. One page corresponds to one screen display of the VG-828. ▲ ▼ ▲...

  • Page 22: 2･6 Differences In Program Data Between Memory Card And Panel Rom

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2･6 Differences in Program Data between Memory Card and Panel ROM The program data on the memory card is an expanded version of the panel ROM data, as is shown below. Table 2-3 Pattern Data Memory Card...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Software Configuration And Operation

    This function is used when preparing memory card/panel ROM data. Config edit This function is used to set the execution mode, etc. of the VG-828. Group numbers and program numbers are entered in the memory Group data edit card/panel ROM.

  • Page 24: 3･2 Operating Modes When The Power Is Switched On

    3･2 Operating Modes when the Power is Switched On 3･2･1 Operating Modes Established by Key Operation Which operating mode is established when the VG-828 unit's power is turned on differs depending on how the power was turned on. Key operation...
  • Page 25 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table 3-1 Switch Function ON/OFF operation : The terminal mode is executed at the RS-232C port. Terminal mode port selection : The terminal mode is executed at the USB port. : The output individual ON/OFF Analog/digital/TV output individual function is turned off.

  • Page 26: 3･3 Operation Of Functions

    3･3 Operation of Functions 3･3･1 Direct Display Function (Func-0) The program data inside the VG-828 or the program data entered in the memory card/panel ROM is executed simply by inputting the number of the program containing the data. Function selection display Select Function: 0 (0-A) Fig.
  • Page 27 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Executing program data, executing time data only and executing pattern data only The execution mode is switched as shown below using the PROG TIMING key. The key functions are the same as those described above. PROG The PROG-LED lights.
  • Page 28 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COLOR Color bar GRAY Gray scale BURST Burst WINDOW Window OPT1 Optional pattern 1 OPT2 Optional pattern 2 NAME Program name R/G/B output on/off, inversion, HS/VS/CS/GS output on/off and RGB/YPbPr selection The output can be selected using the keys shown below.
  • Page 29 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Changing the output video level When the key is pressed, the LEVEL-LED lights, the LCD LEVEL display changes to what is shown below, and the output video level is displayed. Prg: 850: LEVEL=0.70V: 255 Fig. 3-4 31.50 MHz 37.86 KHz 83.40 Hz <1>...
  • Page 30 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (10) Graphic scroll shortcuts When the key and then the + key are pressed, the LCD FORMAT display changes as follows, and any pattern can be scrolled using one key in 8 directions. Scroll Dir: Stop (1-9) Fig.

  • Page 31: 3･3･2 Group Display Mode

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3･3･2 Group Display Mode In the group display mode, signal output is executed in the same way as with direct display on the basis of the group information entered in the memory card/panel ROM. Note: Use function 6 for the setting to enter the data.

  • Page 32: Auto Display Function (Func-1)

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Description of LCD displays Number of group selected by config setting; this indicates that the group display mode is now established. Executed group data No. VESA-400-84 Program name (first 16 characters only are displayed) 31.50 MHz Dot clock frequency 37.86 KHz...

  • Page 33: 3･3･4 Card/Panel Rom Edit Function (Func-3)

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Next, the numbers of the programs to be executed by auto display are set. Since these programs are divided into 3 blocks, the parts to be executed continuously can be divided into three. Auto display execution is ignored if zeros are input for the start or end number.
  • Page 34 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Initial display Prog No: 1 Enable (0/1) Fig. 3-15 ASTRO AK Selecting the program number Input the number of the program to be edited in this status. <1> Input a 3-digit number from 001 to 999 using the number keys.
  • Page 35 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Entering the program data After setting enable/disable for the program and setting the program name (or leaving the settings unchanged), press the SAVE key. The SAVE-LED flashes, and the following display appears on the LCD. Save Program No: 1 Fig.

  • Page 36: Card/Panel Rom Copy Function (Func-4)

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Checking the operation of the data set When the key is pressed on the timing or pattern edit screens, the data set is executed. (Operation can be checked if a CRT, LCD or other display has been connected.)
  • Page 37 Set Source & Push SET All the data in the copy source panel ROM is read into the RAM inside the VG-828. <3> When the following display appears, install the panel ROM serving as the copy destination, and press the SET key.
  • Page 38 Set Source & Push SET All the data in the copy source memory card is read into the RAM inside the VG-828. <3> When the following display appears, install the memory card serving as the copy destination into the socket, and press the key.
  • Page 39 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> Designate the number of the program serving as the copy destination, and press the key. (When copying data into another memory card/panel ROM, change over to the memory card/panel ROM serving as the copy destination, and press the key.)
  • Page 40 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL When CHR copy is selected <1> Input the user character code (E0H--EFH, F0H--FFH) of the copy source, and press the key. Blk Prog Data Copy Fig. 3-29 Dist. Prog: 1- 10 The internal user character data within the F0H to FFH range can be Note: designated.
  • Page 41 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL When IMG copy is selected <1> Input the image number (1 to 64) of the copy source, and press the key. IMG Data Copy Fig. 3-31 Source IMG: 1 <2> Designate the image number (1 to 64) of the copy destination, and press the key.
  • Page 42 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <3> Copying is completed when the display shown in Fig. 3-33 is restored. Other optional pattern data can now be copied. Optional pattern data can be copied only from one memory card to another Note: memory card.
  • Page 43 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (12) When auto copy is selected <1> Install the memory card (or panel ROM) serving as the copy source, and press the SET   key. Auto Data Copy Fig. 3-37 Set Source & Push SET <2> Install the memory card (or panel ROM) serving as the copy destination, and press the key.

  • Page 44: 3･3･6 Config Edit Function (Func-5)

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3･3･6 Config Edit Function (Func-5) Function selection display Select Function: 5 (0-A) Fig. 3-40 Config Edit <<Key operations>> FUNC   5   SET Initial display Cfg:Group No: 0 (00-40) Fig. 3-41 Set the group number. Input using...
  • Page 45 Fig. 3-43 Single Pattern Only one pattern can be selected when the pattern keys on the VG-828's front panel are used to select a pattern. Single Pattern (When CROSS is selected while CHARA is already selected, the CHARA selection is released.) Multiple patterns can be selected when the pattern keys on the VG-828's front panel are used to select patterns.
  • Page 46 (*2). Basically, the VG-828 outputs the same images in both the analog and digital modes. This means that the digital output condition data settings are also reflected in the analog output and vice versa.
  • Page 47 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Select RS-Speed (RS-232C baud rate). ▼ Move to the screen below using the key. Select the RS-232C baud ▼ rate. Cfg:RS-Speed: 38400 (0-2) Fig. 3-46 RS-Dlen : 8 (0/1) The RS-232C baud rate is set to 9600 bps.
  • Page 48 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (12) Set the Start PrgNo. (number of the program to be executed when the power is turned on). ▼ Move to the screen below using the key. Set the number of the ▼ program which is to be executed when the power is turned on.

  • Page 49: 3･3･7 Group Data Edit Function (Func-6)

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3･3･7 Group Data Edit Function (Func-6) Concerning group data With the direct display function, programs are executed in numerical sequence such as 01 → 02 → 03, etc. or 01 → 40 → 39, etc. using the ▲...
  • Page 50 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Set the group data SW (general-purpose) signal outputs. GSW #0 Sta=OFF End=OFF Fig. 3-53 (01) #1 Sta=OFF End=OFF Select ON or OFF for GSW0 and GSW1 (general-purpose) signals. Item Description Status when (immediately before) group data execution is...
  • Page 51 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Selecting the group data setting mode The setting mode is switched as shown below using the PROG keys. TIMING   The PROG-LED lights. The mode for setting program numbers only is established. PROG Key (See figure below) This mode is compatible with existing panel ROMs.

  • Page 52: 3･3･8 Character Edit Function (Func-8)

      SET The character edit function makes the character patterns appear on the display for editing. Note: Before proceeding with editing, connect a display to the VG-828 so that the display patterns will appear properly on the display.   Initial display CHR Edit : E0 (E0-FF) Fig.
  • Page 53 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The character data (64 × 64 dots) is shown on the display as below. Cursor Cursor coordinate Operating mode CHR Edit (0,0) Draw Mode : MOVE The key functions during data editing are described below. Key operation Function <1>...

  • Page 54: 3･3･9 List Display Function (Func-9)

    FUNC   9   SET The list display function makes the lists appear on the display. Note: Before proceeding, connect a display to the VG-828 so that the display patterns will appear properly on the display. Initial display Select Type: 0 (0-4) Fig.
  • Page 55 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Selecting the data to be displayed The program data--H-Timing, V-Timing and Program Data List OUTPUT data--is displayed. A list of the program names is displayed. Program Name List A list of the group names is displayed. Group Name List A list of the optional pattern names is displayed.
  • Page 56 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Program Name List Select "Program Name List" as the data to be displayed, and press the key. The following LCD display appears. Select Prg.No (Top=850) Fig. 3-65 Program Name List When the 3-digit number of the first of the programs to be displayed is input using the number keys, the data starting with the data on that program is displayed.
  • Page 57 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPT Name List Select "OPT-PTN Name List" as the data to be displayed, and press the key. The following LCD display appears. Select Opt.No (Top=40) Fig. 3-67 OPT Name List When the 2-digit number of the first of the optional patterns to be...

  • Page 58: 3･3･10 Ypbpr Coefficient Table Edit Function (Func-A)

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The memory card must be installed in order for the IMG-data Name List data Note: to be displayed. "SIZE" denotes the size of the image data (number of horizontal dots and Note: number of vertical lines). "Used/Unused" denotes the already used pages/unused pages in the Note: memory card (in 128KB units).
  • Page 59 Since the coefficients in table numbers 0, 1 and 2 are used by the program data inside the VG-828, do not overwrite them by saving new coefficients under these table numbers. To save coefficients, select a table number from 3 to 9 as the save Note: destination.

  • Page 60: 3･3･11 How To Input Character Codes From The Display

    When the character codes of program names, group names and CHARA patterns are to be input, the character codes can be selected from the display by conducting the operations described below. However, the VG-828's timing data must be set in such a way that they appear properly on the display.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Timing Data Editing

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 4 TIMING DATA EDITING 4･1 Timing Data Configuration The timing data is configured by the items shown in Table 4-1.   Table 4-1 0: µs Input Mode (0, 1) 1: dot Dot Clock _ _. _ _ MHz _ _.
  • Page 62 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL NRZ/RZ (0, 1) 0: NRZ 1: RZ (*1) 0: Nega 1: Posi (*1) 0: Nega 1: Posi (*1) 0: Nega 1: Posi (*1) 0: Nega 1: Posi (*1) 0: Nega 1: Posi (*1) DISP 0: Nega 1: Posi...
  • Page 63 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Selecting the timing data When the key is pressed while the display in Fig. 3- in Section 3-3-4 TIMING appears or while editing is underway, the TIMING-LED flashes, and the following display appears. Tim in g Ed i t: (0-3) Fig.
  • Page 64 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <3> Vertical timing data 4 to 8192 H Non-interlace V TOTAL 0.000 to 99.999 ms Interlace & video, 4 to 4096 H interlace & sync increments V DISP 0.000 to 99.999 ms 1 to 4093 H V BACK P 0.000 to 99.999 ms...

  • Page 65: 4･2 Horizontal Timing Data Editing

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4･2 Horizontal Timing Data Editing Fig. 4-2 When tri-level sync signal is selected HSYNC H DISP HSYNC HBACKP HPERIOD HDWIDTH HDSTART   How to establish the horizontal timing data editing mode When "H-Timing Data Edit" is selected in Section 4-1, the following display appears.
  • Page 66 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Inputting H-period and H-disp ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ Hperiod: 15.70 µS 1177dot Fig. 4-4 Hdisp : 11.80 µS 885dot Input using 0 to 9 Setting range Fixed mode number keys Fixed to microsecond input using 0.00 to 99.99 (µs)
  • Page 67 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Inputting HD-start and HD-width ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ HDstart: 0.00 µS 0dot Fig. 4-6 HDwidth: 0.00 µS 0dot Input using 0 to 9 Setting range number keys 0.00 to 99.99 (µs)
  • Page 68 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL [Supplementary note] Concerning fixed modes In (1) and (2) above, the timing data is re-calculated but the DotClock, Hperiod and Hdisp settings can be fixed. When the fixed mode is set to ON, the settings concerned are fixed and this...

  • Page 69: 4･3 Vertical Timing Data Editing

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4･3 Vertical Timing Data Editing * With non-interlacing Fig. 4-7 S E R R A T I O N E Q P F P E Q P B P V B P V   D I S P...
  • Page 70 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL V TOTAL V SYNC V BACKP EQP FP EQP FP EQP BP EQP BP V DISP VDISP VD START VD LINE How to establish the vertical timing data editing mode When "V-Timing Data Edit" is selected in Section 4-1, the following display appears.
  • Page 71 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Inputting V-total-line and V-disp-line ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ Vtotal: 16.657 mS 1061H Fig. 4-11 Vdisp : 16.076 mS 1024H H setting range Input using 0 to 9 Fixed mode number keys...
  • Page 72 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <<Example 1>> EQP phase relationship Fig. 4-14   H - P E R I O D E Q P H - S Y N C - P U L S E - W I D T H...
  • Page 73 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <<Example 2-3>> → EQP−FP → EQP−BP → → SERRATION Fig. 4-18   <<Example 2-4>> → EQP−FP → EQP−BP → → SERRATION Fig. 4-19 Selecting the equalizing and serrated pulses ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below.
  • Page 74 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL With the XOR setting Fig. 4-22 H P E R I O D H S Y N C V S Y N C <2> Select ON or OFF for EQP. EQP off EQP on Inputting VD-Startline and VD-Line ▼...
  • Page 75 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL When the microsecond input mode has been selected: Basically, the H items are calculated in such a way that the microsecond item of each data remains unchanged. The microsecond settings are then re-calculated from the H number and horizontal period obtained.

  • Page 76: 4･4 Analog Output Condition Data Editing

    <1> Select the output mode. ANALOG For setting the analog output mode. For setting the TTL mode. TTL/ECL The TTL mode is not available with the VG-828 (it will be ignored if this is set). For setting the tri-level sync signal output mode TRI-1080 (1080p, 1080i).
  • Page 77 Concerning the polarity settings There are five items to be set for CS, and each has its own address inside the VG-828. When the polarity has been set to "N" or "P," the CS Note: polarity is set to negative or positive. To set the polarity when HS or VS is to be output from the CS connector, select the polarity (N or P) and then set HS or VS.
  • Page 78 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Waveforms in the figure below Waveform diagram 1 applies for an HS setting. (Reference example) Waveform diagram 2 applies for a VS setting. Waveform diagram 1 When HS is output from CS Waveform diagram 2 When VS is output from CS...
  • Page 79 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Fig. 4-27 DATA DATA CLOCK CLOCK (positive) (negative) Setting the video signal, sync signal and setup levels ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ Video: 0.70V Set-up: 0.00V Fig. 4-28 Sync: 0.30V <1> Input the video signal level.
  • Page 80 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> Select YPbPr output coefficient table. SMPTE 274M ,296M ,RP-177 240M 293M 3 to 9 User settings For details on the user settings for the YPbPr output coefficient table, refer to Note: "3.3.10 YPbPr coefficient table edit function (FUNC-A)."...
  • Page 81 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (10) Setting each of the analog, digital and TV outputs ON or OFF ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ Analog: ON Digital: ON Fig. 4-33 TV-Out: ON (0/1) <1> Select ON or OFF for the analog output.

  • Page 82: 4･5 Digital Output Condition Data Editing

    Selecting the output mode and NRZ/RZ (* same as for analog output condition data) Select NRZ or NZ. NRZ (normal setting: non return zero) RZ (no dots: return zero) This setting is ignored by the VG-828. Selecting the output polarities 1 ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below.
  • Page 83 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Fig. 4-37 DATA DATA CLOCK CLOCK N (Negative) P (Positive)     <3> Select the DISP polarity. Negative Positive   <4> Select the clock output area at CLKOUT. Negative Positive Selecting the OE (output enable) ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below.
  • Page 84 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <1> Select the number of RGB (video) signal bits (high order). No. of bits RGB signal value 0, 128 0, 64, 128, 192 0, 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224 0, 16, 32, 48, …192, 208, 224, 240 0, 8, 16, 24, 32, …224, 232, 240, 248...
  • Page 85 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> Select the SW1 output. CS is output. VD is output.。 HD is output. OSW0 Same as for SW0. OSW1 Same as for SW0. GSW0 Same as for SW0. GSW1 Same as for SW0.   Selecting the SW2 and SW3 outputs.
  • Page 86 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Fig. 4-43 In the 1/1 clock mode • CLOCK       • 1 channel data D0-D7     • 2 channel data   Invalid     Fig. 4-44 In the 1/2 clock mode • CLOCK  ...
  • Page 87 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (10) Setting ON or OFF for the R (video) signal bits ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ R7: ON R6: -- R5: ON R4: ON Fig. 4-45 R3: -- R2: ON R1: -- R0: ON Select ON or OFF for the R signal bits.

  • Page 88: Chapter 5 Pattern Data Editing

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 5 PATTERN DATA EDITING 5･1 Pattern Data Selection When the key is pressed while the display in Fig. 3-8 in Section 3-3-1 appears or while editing is underway, the PAT-LED flashes, and the display shown in Fig. 5-1 appears.

  • Page 89: 5･2 Pattern Data Editing

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL In order to enter the data on the memory card, the SAVE key must be Note 1 pressed to save the data after any changes have been made in the pattern setting data. 5･2 Pattern Data Editing Pattern select data editing When "Pattern Select"...
  • Page 90 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Input the settings for R, G and B using the [0] to [9] number keys. The setting range is as shown below. Setting range Input using 0 to 9 number keys R, G, B 0 to 255 <3>...
  • Page 91 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ..All one character (All 1 Chara) HHHHH･････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ ････････････････････････････････････ Fig. 5-8   ..Corners and center (Corner & Center) 3 characters 3 characters Fig. 5-9 <2> Select the font. Move the cursor to the "Font" position, and input the number using key.
  • Page 92 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <4> Input the cell sizes (horizontal and vertical). Input the sizes for R, G and B each using the number keys. The setting range is as shown below. Setting range Input using 0 to 9 number keys...
  • Page 93 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> Select the format number. Input the mode using the or 1 key. For drawing with the screen center serving as the start from center point. For drawing with the top left of screen serving as the from LeftTop start point.
  • Page 94 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Even-num bered dot count 1 line below center Even- num bered line count 1 dot to right of center * Examples when "0 and 1", "1 and 0" and "1 and 1" settings are used for H: and V: are shown below.
  • Page 95 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dot pattern data input When "DOTS Data Edit" is selected in Section 5-1, the following display appears. Mode: Line (0/1) Fig. 5-17 Format: from center (0/1) <1> Select the mode. Input the mode using the key. For designating the number of lines (in which case the Line interval is the number of dot pattern lines).
  • Page 96 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL * If "1" or "0" is set for both H: and V:, the display shown in the figure below will appear. Fig. 5-20 <4> Set the size. Input the size of the dot pattern. Setting range Input using 0 to 9 number keys...
  • Page 97 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Circle pattern data input When "CIRCLE Data Edit" is selected in Section 5-1, the following display appears. Format: 0 (0-6) Fig. 5-21 Aspect: H= 0 V= 0 <1> Select the format number. Input the format number using one of keys.
  • Page 98 H=16, V=9 for an HDTV monitor Perfectly round circles will not be drawn if "0" is set for H or V. (This is compatible with Astro's existing VG generators.) Color bar pattern data input When "Color Data Edit" is selected in Section 5-1, the following display appears.
  • Page 99 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> Select the direction. Input the layout direction using the keys. Fig. 5-24 0: Horizontal direction The colors from color "C0" to the color of the designated "repeat number" (color "CF" when 16 is designated) in the designated color layout are repeated horizontally.
  • Page 100 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <4> Input the H and V intervals. The setting ranges are as shown below. Input using 0 to 9 Dot setting range % setting range number keys H interval 1 to 9999 dots 0.0 to 100.0% V interval 1 to 9999 dots 0.0 to 100.0%...
  • Page 101 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <3> Select the repeat number. ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ Input the repeat number using the number keys. Repeat : 16 (1-16) Fig. 5-29 Interval: H= 6.3 V= 6.3 Setting range...
  • Page 102 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Note: When TTL was selected as the output mode, input the half-tone colors in <5>. 2: R 3: R Fig. 5-32 H4: G 5: G 6: RG 7: RG H8: B 9: B A: R B B: R B Fig.
  • Page 103 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL   [Setting example 1] Format 0, step 1, interval 5 Fig. 5-35   1 dot 2 dots 3 dots 5 lines 5 lines 5 lines   (10) Window pattern data editing When "WINDOW Data Edit" is selected in Section 5-1, the following display appears.
  • Page 104 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL   Fig. 5-37 8 Scrolling to the 9 Scrolling up sides and down B Scrolling to the C Scrolling up A   Scrolling to the Scrolling down E   Window left right (position   designated)  Note: Format F The window RGB level can be varied automatically in the direct display mode.
  • Page 105 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL   The window is displayed between the background (color bar, gray scale) and Note: graphic pattern (characters, etc.).   <4> Set R/G/B (window color). Input one of 16.77 million colors using the number keys. The setting range is as shown below.
  • Page 106 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <6> Select the scroll speed for a window in a format 8 to D. The window is scrolled in formats 8 to D. The scroll speed can be changed by setting one of the following numbers in "Flicker Interval."...
  • Page 107 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <8> Set the "Format-E" positions (format E window position). (For format E only) Use the [down] key to move to the screen shown below. Set the window center positions #1 and #2 (by percentage). Format-E #1 ( 50.0, 50.0) Fig.
  • Page 108 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (11) Optional pattern number setting When "OPT1 Data Edit" or "OPT2 Data Edit" is selected in Section 5-1, the following display appears. OPT1-NO: 0 (00-BF) Fig. 5-44 OPT2-NO: 0 (00-BF) Fig. 5-45 The setting range is as shown below.
  • Page 109 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> Select PosDisp (position display mode). The cursor position does not appear on the display. The cursor position is displayed on the display in the following format. (H-pos, V-pos: STEP xx) H-pos: Horizontal coordinate (1 to )
  • Page 110 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <3> Select the flicker (flicker interval). ▼ Use the key to move to the screen below. ▼ Select the flicker interval. Flicker: 0 (NONE) (0-7) Fig. 5-47 Step : 10 dot (0-2) 0 (NONE) No flicker 1 (1 V) Flicker occurs every V period.
  • Page 111 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (12-1) Cursor pattern operations in direct display mode In the direct display mode, the following LCD display appears when the cursor pattern is selected. (H/V: cursor coordinates displayed) Prg: 1: H= 442 V= 512 Fig. 5-49 74.97 MHz 63.69 KHz 60.03 Hz Perform the operations shown below using the number keys.
  • Page 112 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> Select the font. 5×7 font 7×9 font 16*16 16×16 font <3> Input the program name. Move the cursor to the bottom line and input the program name in hexadecimal notation. Up to 20 characters can be used for a program name.
  • Page 113 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <3> Select G-Dir (direction of 8-bit plane scrolling). The display start coordinates are moved, and simple moving picture is executed. The pattern is scrolled toward the bottom left. The pattern is scrolled downward. The pattern is scrolled toward the bottom right.
  • Page 114 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <6> Select ON or OFF for WDSR (window scrolling). Window scrolling is not executed. (Default) Window scrolling is executed. <7> Select ON or OFF for WDFL (window flicker). Window flicker is not executed. (Default) Window flicker is executed.
  • Page 115 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <11> Set the palette scrolling step sign and value. − Used for setting negative value. Used for setting positive value. The setting range is as shown below. Setting range Input using 0 to 9 number keys Step 1 to 128 <12>...
  • Page 116 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (0, 0) (640, 0) (1280, 0) 1440 (0, 480) (640, 480) (1280, 480) (0, 960) (640, 960) (1280, 960) 1920 * The figures in parentheses denote the display start coordinates. Note: The composite 1920x1440 images must be created and edited by the user.

  • Page 117: Chapter 6 Operations Using Rb-614C

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 6 OPERATIONS USING RB-614C 6･1 Connections with VG-828 The RB-614C cable is connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the VG-828. 6･2 Overview RB-614C CHARA CROSS DOTS CIRC COLOR GRAY BRST WIND ×...

  • Page 118: Operations Using Rb-649

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 7 OPERATIONS USING RB-649 7･1 Connections with VG-828 The RB-649 cable is connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the VG-828. 7･2 Overview SHIFT GROUP MODE × □ CHARA CROSS DOTS CIRCLE COLOR GRAY BURST...

  • Page 119: 7･3 Operations

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7･3 Operations The keys of the RB-649 listed in the table below can be used in place of the corresponding   VG-828 keys. RB-649 VG-828 HS to Keys HS/CS to YPbPr Keys SHIFT SHIFT Used to select the number of the group to be executed.

  • Page 120: Chapter 8 Self-Diagnosis Mode

    ▲ Switch on the power of the VG-828 while pressing the key. ▲ The buzzer sounds, all the LEDs on the operation panel of the VG-828 generator light, and the following LCD display appears. VG-828 Self Check Mode Fig. 8-1 After another 5 seconds the buzzer sounds again, and the check item selection screen appears on the LCD display.

  • Page 121: 8･3･3 Key Check

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8･3･3 Key Check Selecting the check item Select Item.: 0 (0-7) Fig. 8-3 Key Check <<Key operations>> Initial display Key Check (ESC=end) Fig. 8-4 Push Any Key Checking the keys ▼ When each key from CHARA is pressed, the pressed key is ▼...

  • Page 122: 8･3･5 Memory Card Check

    Once a memory card has been used for this check, it will not be possible to use it to enter the VG-828 data without first formatting it. Use function 4 (Card/ROM Erase) to format the card before re-using it.
  • Page 123 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Checking the memory card When the   key is pressed in (2), the memory card check is commenced in the following sequence. <1> Memory card write Mem-Card Check : Write Fig. 8-13 Sector : ss ss = Write sector number <2>...

  • Page 124: 8･3･6 Panel Rom Check

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8･3･6 Panel ROM Check Selecting the check item Diag:Select NO.: 3 (0-7) Fig. 8-17 Panel-ROM Check <<Key operations>> This check requires a panel ROM. Install the panel ROM properly before proceeding. Note: Bear in mind that all the data on the panel ROM will be erased when this check is conducted.

  • Page 125: 8･3･7 Rs-232C Check

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <3> If no errors at all have been discovered, the following display appears upon completion of the checks, and the check item selection screen is restored three seconds later (or by pressing the ESC key). Panel-ROM Check OK Fig.

  • Page 126: 8･3･8 Internal Flash Rom Check

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8･3･8 Internal Flash ROM Check Selecting the check item Diag:Select NO.: 6 (0-7) Fig. 8-28 Flash-PROM Check <<Key operations>> Initial display Flash-PROM check Fig. 8-29 Press SET or ESC When the key is pressed, the check is commenced as follows.

  • Page 127: 8･3･9 Internal Flash Rom Initialization

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8･3･9 Internal Flash ROM Initialization Selecting the check item Select Item : 7 (0-7) Fig. 8-34 Flash-PROM Init. <<Key operations>> When these operations are performed, the contents of the internal flash Note: ROM are initialized to the factory setting.

  • Page 128: Main Specifications

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 9 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 9･1 Error Messages Code Error message Description Panel ROM The EEPROM has not been installed in the panel ROM socket or Unsetted the memory card has not been installed. The number of the program which was input was set to "Disable,"...
  • Page 129 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL   Code Error message Description V-Sync Timeout Time-out has occurred during V sync interrupt wait. Prog-NO error Error in the program number. Group-NO error Error in the group number. User-CHR code Error in a user character code.
  • Page 130 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL   Code Error message Description Vtotal over Vtotal in the vertical timing data is outside the specified range. Vdisp over Vdisp in the vertical timing data is outside the specified range. Vsync over Vsync in the vertical timing data is outside the specified range.

  • Page 131: 9･2 Ratings And Specifications

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9･2 Ratings and Specifications 9･2･1 Specifications Analog 5.00 to 250.00 MHz Parallel output (TTL, LVTTL) 1/1, 5.0 to 100 MHz Parallel output (TTL, LVTTL) 1/2, 10.0 to 200 MHz Serial output (Panel Link) 1/1, 20.0 to 165 MHz Dot clock frequency Serial output (Panel Link) 1/2, 40.0 to 260 MHz...

  • Page 132: 9･2･2 Ratings

    FG cable (1.5 meters) AC 2P-3P conversion adapter Fuse (slow-blow type, 6.3A, 250V) The above connecting cables are for the exclusive use of the VG-828 only. Note: Use of any other accessories may cause trouble: always use only the designated accessories.

  • Page 133: 9･4 Output Circuit Diagrams

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9･4 Output Circuit Diagrams Analog HS, VS, CS Analog R, G, B TTL OUT CLK OUT Parallel Out   74S1053 LVCC3245 10 Ω R, G, B, H, V, DISP, LVCC3245 1SS302 10 Ω...

  • Page 134: 9･5 Connector Pin Layouts

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9･5 Connector Pin Layouts Digital parallel output (half-pitch 68 pins) 34 (A34) １ (A1) PARALLEL OUT CH1 68 (B34) 35 (B1) 1 CH 2 CH Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal (GND) (GND)
  • Page 135 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital serial output (MDR 26-pin made by 3M) Output: PANEL LINK or LVDS FPDLINK(TM), FLAT LINK(TM) compatible EX OUT CH2 PANEL LINK LVDS 8-bit transmitter output Connector transmitter output pin no. CH 1 (A) CH 2 (B) CH 1 (A)
  • Page 136 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DFP digital serial output <1> Connector with 20 pins made by HRS <2> Panel Link output Pin layout Connector pin no. I/O signal TX1+ TX1− TX1G TXCG TXC+ TXC− TX2+ TX2− TX2G TX0G TX0+ TX0− SENSE DDC DATA...
  • Page 137 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DVI digital serial output <1> Connector with 24 pins + 5 terminals (analog): DVI-1 (74320-1000) or DVI-D (74320-4000) with 24 pins made by Morex <2> Panel Link output Pin layout Connector pin no. I/O signal TMDS DATA2−...
  • Page 138 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <1> Panel Link device input pin correspondence table Panel Link device: Made by Sil Transmitter: Sil160 (165 MHz supported) Panel Link 8 bits Input pin 1 CH 2 CH In 1/2 clock mode BA0 (LSB) BB0 (LSB)
  • Page 139 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <2> LVDS device input pin correspondence table LVDS device THINE Transmitter DS90C384 THC63LVDM83A Input pin LVDS 8 bits THINE 1 CH 2 CH In 1/2 clock mode T(R)A0 TxIN/RxOUT 0 TxIN/RxOUT 1 TxIN/RxOUT 2 TxIN/RxOUT 3 TxIN/RxOUT 4...
  • Page 140 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <3> Clock output (57 connector 14-pin) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal CLK+ CLK- <4> Remote connector (D-sub 25-pin, female) Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal *RMT_RST *RMT_CLK *RMT_LAT *RMT_DIN *RMT_EN * The pins marked with an asterisk must NOT be connected by the user since they are already used by Astrodesign for control signals.
  • Page 141 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL As shown in the figure below, the signals and remote control box (RB-649 or RB-614C: option) key contacts are arranged in the form of a matrix. Fig. 9-1 RB-649 Key Matrix × □ CHARA CROSS DOTS CIRCLE...
  • Page 142 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL <5> RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Pin No. Signal TXD transmitted data RXD received data Shorted with pin 6 FG Frame ground Shorted with pin 4 CTS clear to send RTS request to send 9-15...

  • Page 143: 9･6 Optional Accessories

    This is one of the remote control boxes used for the VG RB-614C generator. Connecting this box to the VG-828 enables a program to be called directly by its number and the character, dot, crosshatch and other patterns as well as the RGB signals to be set ON/OFF.

  • Page 144: Chapter 10 Internal Data

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 10 INTERNAL DATA 10･1 Internal Program Data Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program frequency frequency frequency Timing name Pattern data Pattern name dots (H×V) (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 37.86 85.08 31.50 VESA400-85 Character list 7x9 Character List 640×400...
  • Page 145 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Internal program data Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program frequency frequency frequency Timing name Pattern data Pattern name dots (H×V) (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 53.95 66.11 71.64 XGA-66 Circle (format 5) Circle 6 1024×768 56.48 70.07 75.00...
  • Page 146 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Internal program data Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program frequency frequency frequency Timing name Pattern data Pattern name dots (H×V) (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) OPT01 126.84 60.00 357.18 2048×2048 SONY DDM2802 Gray 64 Block 1 (64-gradation block gray) OPT02 48.48...
  • Page 147 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Internal program data Horizontal Vertical Dot clock No. of display Program frequency frequency frequency Timing name Pattern data Pattern name dots (H×V) (KHz) (Hz) (MHz) 67.50 60.00 148.50 1080P (*3, *p0) OPT13 Gamma Ramp 1 1920×1080 (gamma correction ramp wr2.5) 67.50...

  • Page 148: 10･2 Internal Optional Patterns

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10･2 Internal Optional Patterns Code Pattern Code Pattern Code Pattern Code Pattern Corner & center point Center, corner window & 256 color block color Sine wave scroll marker edge marker 64-gradation block gray 32-gradation gray scale Multi burst Crosstalk (width 60%) (white →...

  • Page 149: 10･4 Concerning Color Difference Coefficients

    SMPTE 240M Hivision (1920×1035) SMPTE 293M 720×483 Correlation with VG-828 edit screens Color difference coefficients can be edited using Func-A of the VG-828. The correlation between the coefficients and edit screen is shown below. Y： Pb： d Pb, Pr Pr： g...

  • Page 150: Chapter 11 Character Codes

    VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 11 CHARACTER CODES 1-1) (5×7) Character pattern table 1 1-2) (5×7) Character pattern table 2 2-1) (7×9) Character pattern table 1 2-2) (7×9) Character pattern table 2 3-1) (16×16) Character pattern table 1 3-2) (16×16) Character pattern table 2 3-3) (16×16) Character pattern table 3...
  • Page 151 • The products and product names mentioned in this manual are the trademarks and registered trademarks of the companies concerned. May 8, 2000 VG-828 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ASTRODESIGN, INC. Measuring Instrument Division 2-22-12 Kamikodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan 211-0053...

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