Quantum Data 701A, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...700A Series Portable Video Test Generators Quick Start Guide www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187...

Page 2: ...g Generator 9 Adjusting Horizontal Scan Frequency 11 Detecting Formats Supported by a Monitor 12 Using Test Sequences 13 Testing Audio 15 Testing HDCP Interfaces 15 Generating Psuedo Random Noise 16 U...

Page 3: ...r All batteries in the generator must be the same type The supplied batteries may not come fully charged Use the supplied AC charger to charge the batteries for at least 18 hours The AC adaptor may be...

Page 4: ...4 Computer Interfaces DVI interface on 700A outputs analog signals only using included DVI to VGA adaptor Active on 701A only SDI HD SDI www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187...

Page 5: ...5 User Interface LCD Display The LCD window displays messages and menu options Function Buttons www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187...

Page 6: ...video signals per HDTV standards HD SDI Digital video signals 701A only USER User defined formats of any type stored in non volatile memory Selecting Formats Press the Format button to select from a l...

Page 7: ...puts and to switch sync types Note Color gating works for all images except Ramp Selecting Images Press the Image button to select from list of available test images patterns You cannot modify the ima...

Page 8: ...hen the Power Save preference is on and the generator is on battery power the generator will turn off after 30 minutes of no front panel activity If the generator is running a test sequence in Burn in...

Page 9: ...ions WARNING Recalling the original factory calibration settings is not possible after saving your own settings Equipment Needed for Calibration DC voltmeter capable of measuring from 0 to 1 volt with...

Page 10: ...and 5 for the green and blue outputs 7 Select Save 8 Select Options Calibrate Zero 9 Connect the red output to the positive input of the voltmeter 10 Select R_Zero or R_Zero to set the DC output leve...

Page 11: ...r 2 Locate the J10jumper which is near the lower right corner of the board 3 Connect the jumper to only one pin to disable user calibration Connect both bins to enable user calibration 4 Install the b...

Page 12: ...ames select the Details option after the generator completes reading the EDID Extended Display Identification Data data The display s EDID data may include non VESA formats which are not listed You ca...

Page 13: ...h specifies a series of format and image combinations To run the test sequence select Test Sequence Run and then press the buttons to step through the sequence Use the menu buttons to gate video color...

Page 14: ...Sequence for DDC Displays If the generator is connected to a VESA DCC compliant display press the Learn Monitor and then Test DDC Step to setup a test of each format supported by the display Press th...

Page 15: ...r with the DVI connector of the device under test 2 Choose a DVI video format supported by the device 3 Press Test HDCP Start to output HDCP encrypted content The display on the generator indicates if...

Page 16: ...udo random noise standard press Test PR Noise to output the noise pattern as a static image Depending on how the device is designed it may compare the pattern output by the generator with an identical...

Page 17: ...ing a null modem serial cable Note You may not be able to connect to the generator when it is Power Save mode 2 Start VGM and then select Generator Connect 3 In the Select Port dialog box select the S...

Page 18: ...by name The integer portion of the field defining the horizontal size in millimeters specifies the storage location of the format in the generator The physical size entries have no affect on how test...

Page 19: ...ator list Do not select the virtual generator 5 Modify the test sequence VGM help describes the basic operation of the Sequence editor Specify only a format and image for each step Do not use the No C...

Page 20: ...fringes of other colors Overscan Description The image has three parts The first part consists of five white circles A large circle is drawn in the center of the screen Its diameter equals the lesser...

Page 21: ...ndow Description Single white box in the center of active video The size of the box is one third the width and height of the active video area Application Use for brightness control adjustment Focus D...

Page 22: ...e time Small dots displayed on a misconverged monitor appear as a group of multi colored dots SMPTEBar Description The image s upper 67 of the image consists of a series of color bars These bars match...

Page 23: ...left side starts with reference white and black levels This is followed by six bursts of square waves Each burst is at a different frequency forming vertical lines of various widths The frequencies g...

Page 24: ...nt Note You must connect to the generator and obtain an R prompt before you attempt the download 4 Turn OFF the generator 5 Hold down the upper left menu button and then press the On Off button The LC...

Page 25: ...Encoding RGB 4 4 4 with 8 bits component TMDS differential swing 150 1560 mVp p programmable Digital Video Pixel rate Single link 75 MHz Audio Outputs Connecter 3 5 mm stereo phone jack Signals Left 1...