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ASTRO VG-881 Instruction Manual

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Programmable Video Signal Generator
VG-881

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Ver 1.01

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Programmable Video Signal Generator VG-881 Instruction Manual Ver 1.01...
  • Page 3 Programmable Video Signal Generator VG-881 Instruction Manual 2010.2 Ver.1.01 ASTRODESIGN,Inc...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Before Use Chapter 1. 1.1 General descriptions 1.2 Features 1.3 Product specifications 1.3.1 General specifications 1.3.2 Unit specifications 1.4 Parts and their functions 1.4.3.1 HDMI BOARD 1.4.3.2 TV ANALOG BOARD 1.4.3.3 SCART BOARD 1.5 Data structures 1.6 CF Card 1.6.1 CF Card insert 1.6.2 Taking out the CF Card 1.7 External Interface 1.7.1 RS-232C Connector...
  • Page 6 Chapter 3. 3.1 Menu selection 3.2 Manual Test 3.2.1 Large group selection 3.2.2 Sample Program 3.2.3 Large group execution 3.3 Automatic Test 3.3.1 Operations 3.3.1.1 All interface execution. 3.3.1.2 One interface execution 3.4 Configuration 3.5 Copy / Erase / Format 3.6 Information 3.7 TV/SCART Adjust 3.8 Editing...

  • Page 7: Before Use

    Before Use Introduction Thank you for very much purchasing the model Video Signal Generator VG-881. Before using the VG-881, please read through these instructions. Safety Precautions Warning Concerning the generator Do not subject the generator to impact or throw it. Doing so may cause the generator to malfunction, explode or generate abnormally high levels of heat, possibly resulting in a fire.
  • Page 8 Turning the power on and off by plugging in and unplugging the AC power cable may damage the PC card. Do not start using the generator straight away: instead, turn on the power of the VG-881 and allow it to warm up for about 10 to 15 minutes before use so as to ensure that the VG-881 will operate stably.
  • Page 9 VG-881 instruction manual (what you are now reading) : 1 disc Compact Flash CF card : 1 pc Compact Flash CF card case : 1 pc Power cable : 1 pc FG cable (1.5m) : 1 pc *1) These cables are designed to be used exclusively with the VG-881.

  • Page 11: General Descriptions

    1.1 General descriptions The VG-881 video signal generator supports applications in every field of display test and measuring. The output that supports various kinds of display, such as CRT, LCD, PDP and digital TV can be used for R&D, production line, inspection and maintenance.

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    1.3 Product specifications 1.3.1 General specifications Table 1.3.1 General specifications 1.3.2 Unit specifications Table 1.3.2 Unit specifications...

  • Page 13: Parts And Their Functions

    1.4 Parts and their functions DIGITAL VIDEO GENERATOR VG-881 Cross key Select up, down, right, and left. ALL key Apply the program No. change to all interfaces. RGB On/Off key RGB On/Off YPbPr key Switch YPbPr and RGB. INV key...
  • Page 14 Output interface Max. 4 boards can be installed. Frame ground (FG) Set the same FG between VG-881 and connecting devices. RS-232C connector Connect with PC by RS-232C. LAN connector Connect with PC by LAN Connect the power cable. AC input connector 100 to 240V power voltage is supported.
  • Page 15 1.4.3.1 HDMI BOARD Please refer to 2.1 HDMI board about the output specifications. 1.4.3.2 TV ANALOG BOARD Video (Composite) output RCA connectors 1 output Y/C output S connectors 1 output VGA output D-sub connectors 1 output User can select either one. Component output RCA connectors (The figure shows the component...

  • Page 16: Data Structures

    1.5 Data structures Group data is based on the program data (timing data and pattern data combination). Each interface has small group data. In the below figure, A, B …L indicates each interface. These small groups are combined to be a large group. In the below figure, Group 1, … 99 indicates big groups. USER KEY BLOCK data stands for PATTERN and TIMING data assigned to PATTERN Select Key and TIMING Select Key.

  • Page 17: Cf Card

    1.6 CF Card Table 1.6.1 CF Card usage Function Description Data storage Save the following data Program data User Option data Bitmap data Version up Update the firmware and FPGA 1.6.1 CF Card insert (1 Insert the CF Card as the direction that is shown on the surface of the card. Insert it firmly.

  • Page 18: External Interface

    1.7 External Interface 1.7.1 RS-232C Connector Pin No. Signal (Transmitted data) RXD (Received data) Shorted with pin6 Shorted with pin 4 (Clear to Send) (Request to Send)
  • Page 19 2.1 HDMI Board 2.1.1 Output specifications Table 2.1.1 HDMI output specifications Item Specifications Output numbers 3 port HDMI Ver1.3a Standard CEA-861-E 25 to 165MHz 12bit: 25 to 150MH Dot Clock HDMI 225MH (MAX) TMDS Clock output TMDS Data 2.25GHz (MAX) Video Format RGB, YPbPr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 8, 10.
  • Page 20 2.1.2 Connector and pin assignment Pin No. Signal TMDS DATA2 TMDS DATA2 SHIELD TMDS DATA2 TMDS DATA1 TMDS DATA1 SHIELD TMDS DATA1 TMDS DATA0 TMDS DATA0 SHIELD TMDS DATA0 TMDS CLK TMDS CLK SHIELD TMDS CLK RESERVE DDC CLK DDC DATA GROUND for +5V +5V (DDC power supply *1) HOT PLUG DETECT...
  • Page 21 2.2 TV ANALOG Board 2.2.1 Output specifications Table 2.2.1 Output format Output connectors Format RCA connectors CVBS (Composite), YPbPr (Component) Y/C S-VIDEO S connectors VGA connectors D connectors YPbPr * Either RCA connector (YPbPr) or D connector (YPbPr) is selected to install. Table 2.2.2 Supported Timing Item Standard, Function...
  • Page 22 2.2.2 Connector and pin assignment 2.2.2.1 Composite 2.2.2.2 Y/C (S connector) Output signal From the Vide (Composite) and Y/C, the following signal can only be output. NTSC-M, NTSC-J, NTSC-443 PAL-60PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-Nc, SECAM Caution If you edit the timing of the internal program (period, sync width), Composite and Y/C signal may not output the signal correctly.
  • Page 23 2.2.2.3 D5 (D connector) 2.2.2.4 Component (RCA) 2.2.2.5 VGA (D-Sub) Restrictions apply to the supply current of the DDC power supply. Refer to 4.1 Concerning the Maximum current consumption of the DDC power supply.
  • Page 24 2.2.2.6 Analog Audio It outputs analog audio. Procedure is as below. a) Activate analog audio b) Set the audio source, frequency and level.

  • Page 25: Scart Board

    2.3 SCART Board 2.3.1 Output specifications Table 2.3.1 Output format Output connectors Format SCART connectors CVBS, Y/C, RGB Table 2.3.2 Supported Timing Item Standard, Functions Output signal 1080i/p (SMPTE 274M) 720p (SMPTE 296M) 525p (SMPTE 293M), 625p (ITU-R BT.1358) NTSC-M/J/443, PAL-B/D/G/H/I/M/N/Nc/60, SECAM Output level Compliant with each standard (users can not adjust it) Sync signal level...
  • Page 26 2.3.2 Connector and pin assignment 2.3.2.1 SCART Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Audio R output Component G output N.C. N.C. Audio L output Component R output /C output RGB Status Component B output Video Status Composite / Y output /CS N.C.

  • Page 27: Menu Selection

    3.1 Menu selection Menu List is described in table 3.1.1. Table 3.1.1 Menu List Menu Function Manual Test Manual test mode Automatic Test Automatic test mode Configuration Config confirmation, setting Copy / Erase / Fornat Copy, erase, or format Program data, Group data, User Key Block data Information Version confirmation Key Check...

  • Page 28: Manual Test

    3.2 Manual Test Manual Test is a mode to operate the unit manually by the front panel. Select Manual Test in the fig 3.1.1. 3.2.1 Large group selection Fig. 3.2.1 Large group selection display <Operation> Move cursor by up/down key. Select the group by right key. Note) the program is executed from No.

  • Page 29: Large Group Execution

    3.2.3 Large group execution Fig. 3.2.3 Display (Large group execution) Item Description Group No. / Name Group No. and Name are displayed. Active I/F is displayed. If the same interface is existing in several slots, the slot Active I/F( Slot ) number is displayed in the parenthesis.

  • Page 30: Automatic Test

    3.3 Automatic Test Select Automatic Test in the Fig 3.1.1 3.3.1 Operations 3.3.1.1 All interface execution. Fig. 3.3.1 Display (Automatic Test setting) Item Description STOP / START Set STOP/START of the Automatic Test. Group Set the L-Group No. Set the output interface of Automatic Test. set as ALL I/F( Slot ) Set the Interval ( 0 to 999 S Interval...
  • Page 31 3.3.1.2 One interface execution Fig. 3.3.3 Display (Automatic Test setting) Item Description Use up/down key to activate the STOP/START. Select it by right/left key. Use up/down key to activate the Group. Select the Group by right/left key. Use up/down key to activate the interface. Select the interface by right/left key. Using up/down key to activate the interval setting.
  • Page 32 3.4 Configuration In Configuration you can change or confirm the current settings. Select Configuration in the Fig, 3.1.1 Menu selection screen. Fig. 3.4.1 Display (Config setting) Category Item Details RS-232C 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 Baud Rate Set the baud rate.
  • Page 33 <Operations> Use up/down key to activate the category selection. Select the category by right/left key. Use up/down key to activate the setting item. Select the setting value by right/left key. <How to save the setting> Use up/down key to activate the category selection. Select the Data Save by right/left key. Press the down key, and the below screen is displayed.

  • Page 34: Copy / Erase / Format

    3.5 Copy / Erase / Format In Copy / Erase / Format, you can copy, erase or format PROGRAM data, GROUP data, or US ER KEY BLOCK data. Select Copy / Erase / Format in the Fig, 3.1.1 Menu selection screen. Fig.
  • Page 35 3.6 Information In Information, you can confirm the serial number and the license available. Fig 3.1.1 Menu selection Information in the Fig 3.1.1. Fig 3.6.1 Display (Information) <Operations> Scroll the screen by up/down keys. Then confirm each item.

  • Page 36: Tv/Scart Adjust

    3.7 TV/SCART Adjust Adjust the analog output. Select TV/SCART Adjust in the Fig. 3.1.1. Fig. 3.7.1 Display (Config setting) Setting item Description Adjust / Data Save Category Select the adjustment and data save. Active I/F (Slot) Select the interface to adjust. Adjusting Output Select the output to adjust.

  • Page 37: Register The Internal Patterns

    3.8 Editing With software SP-8870, you can edit Internal Pattern Register, User Timing Register, Program Data Making and Group Data Making. The main unit alone is not capable of editing these parameters, except for copying data from CF card. 3.8.1 Register the internal patterns. Max.

  • Page 38: Make The Program Data

    3.8.3 Make the program data. Program data contains the internal timing, internal pattern and output interface information. Max 1000 programs are registered. 3.8.3.1 Supported timings Table 3.8.2 Supported timings Timing Frame Rate or Format( For Analog TV Timing) 1080i 59.94 / 60 / 50 / 100 / 119.88 / 120 [Hz] 1080p 59.94 / 60 / 50 / 23.97 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 [Hz] 720p...

  • Page 39: Concerning The Ddc Power Supply

    Cautions 4.1 Concerning the DDC power supply The supply voltage from the DDC power supply is supplied to each output of the VG-881. The maximum current supplied by the DDC power supply is described below. HDMI Output Total 0.5A in 2CH TV ANALOG Output Total 0.5A in all outputs.
  • Page 41 VG-881 Instruction Manual NOTICE An incorrectly collated manual or a manual with missing pages will be replaced. All copyrights pertaining to this product are the property of ASTRODESIGN. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without written permission.

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