Owner's andProgrammer'sManualModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GXPortable Video Signal Generators®
viii Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AChecking a Display Code ... 5-7SUN Display Codes ...
4-62 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1A single scan line from the upper portion of the SMPTEbarImage as it would appear
4-63TV Vectorscope signature of the upper color bar portion ofthe SMPTEbar Image using NTSC color encoding on the801GX’s TV outputTV Vectorscope signa
4-64 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Test: Color Video PerformancePurpose: This general purpose pattern can be used to
4-65The following tests are based on the original SMPTEquideline:Test: Visual Chroma Gain AdjustmentMethod: In order to perform this test, you must ha
4-66 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Stairs20Description The active video area goes from full black at theleft edge of
4-67Strokes0, Strokes1Description This image may be called out by some displaymanufacturers’ test procedures. The Strokes0version consists of multiple
4-68 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Text_9, Text_16Description In the primary versions, the screen is filled withrand
4-69Text_9, Text_16 — contd.Test Word processor simulationPurpose If your monitor is used in word processor workstations or other applications that ca
4-70 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1TVBar100 & TVBar_75 (TV formats only)Description: The image consists of seven
4-711 Horizontal Period of TVBar100 Image as it would appearon a TV waveform analyzer connected to the 801GX’s TV output1 Horizontal Period of TVBar_7
ixTable of ContentsImage Knob Directory Editor ... 6-21Custom Image Editor ... 6-24What is a Sequence? ...
4-72 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1TV Vectorscope signature of the TVBar_75 Imageusing NTSC color encoding on the 80
4-73TVHatch (TV formats only)Description: The image consists of a white crosshatch on a blackbackground. The lines form square boxes when thedisplay’s
4-74 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1After the center of the display is properly converged,the outer areas can be adju
5-1Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsLine Voltage SelectorAC Power ConnectionDisplay ConnectionDisplay CodesComputer Connection
5-2 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ALine Voltage SelectorMake certain that the voltage selector switch is setcorre
5-3AC Power Selection &ConnectionFuse RequirementsThe 801G* uses the same AC mains fuse for all ACvoltage ranges. The “Maintenance” chapter has in
5-4 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADisplay ConnectionWe do not supply test signal cables with the 801G*.Most displa
5-5Pin MDA CGA EGA SUN APPLE VGA MAC1 GND GND GND GND GND R GND2 NC NC Ir VS VS G R3 NC R R M2 M2 B CS4 NC G G GND GND M2 MØ5 NC B B CS CS GND G6 I
5-6 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ABNC Output ConnectorsAll models have five BNC connectors along the rightside as
5-7Some computers and video controller cards look forthe display codes and automatically adjust their hard-ware to output an appropriate video signal
x Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AMessage Syntax ... 6-63Commands ...
5-8 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASUN Display CodesThe following table list the codes that are output bySUN Micros
5-9External Programming ConnectionsThe 801G* can operated and programmed from anexternal computer or terminal. Two different com-munications ports a
5-10 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFigure 5-4Null-Modem Cable9-pin fem. to 9-pin fem.part #30-00124Figure 5-4Seria
5-11PC / Terminal WiringThe cable and adapters supplied with the 801G*should be suitable for most basic RS-232 hook-upsthat use either 9 pin or 25 pin
5-12 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AApple Macintosh WiringIt is possible to connect the 801G* to a serial port ona
5-13IEEE-488 (GPIB) Port ConnectionThe 801G* includes an IEEE-488 port. This port al-lows the 801G* to be integrated into most automatedtest systems t
5-14 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes:
6-1Programming capabilities overviewBuilt-in GUI editorsSerial & IEEE-488 programmingCommand Listing and DescriptionsChapter 6: Programming
6-2 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AProgramming Capabilities OverviewThe 801G* video generators are powerful pieces oftes
6-3Creating custom test imagesUser defined custom test images can be created andedited. The images are made up of one or moredrawing primitives. Some
xiTable of ContentsDirectory Editor Control ... 6-83Directory Memory Management ... 6-84System Parameter Settings ...
6-4 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASetting system parametersThe following system parameters are stored in the801G*’s non-v
6-5be set to a higher limit if it is knownthat a particular unit will work reliablyat the higher limit.• The gamma correction flag. This flagdetermine
6-6 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe utility disk may also contain a text file called“README.DOC” that has information o
6-7Using the Built-In EditorsYou can program many aspects 801G*’s operationusing the built-in Graphics User Interface (GUI). Youprogram the 801G* by e
6-8 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Ashould be stable and legible on your display. Youshould also double check the active vi
6-9Editing FormatsFormat EditorThe format editor is one of the screens available inthe programming mode. You can view and modifythe contents of any fo
6-10 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Americ parameter is selected, an underscore cursor isplaced below a digit in the number
6-11The upper right corner shows the Pixel Rate. Thepixel clock is the master clock used to generate allof the format’s timing information. The pixel
6-12 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Ahalf the number of lines in one vertical period forinterlaced formats. The current ref
6-13Horizontal Pulse delay is the period of time fromthe last active pixel in a scan line to the leadingedge of the horizontal sync pulse. Some displa
xii Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFormat Errors ... 8-4Invalid Data Error Messages .
6-14 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe Scan setting determines if the video and synctiming is non-interlaced (progressive
6-15• European w/serr Composite sync with serra-tion pulses during the vertical sync period. Thevertical sync delay and pulse are a half lineshorter t
6-16 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe DS Polarity parameter, to the right of the DSSsetting, sets the logical polarities
6-17• Dig. V (801GC, 801GX only ) Monochromedigital (TTL) video @ 1 bit-per-pixel• Dig. VI (801GC, 801GX only ) Monochromedigital (TTL) video @ 2 bits
6-18 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A❖ Caution: Saving a format with errors in it maycause major problems when you later tr
6-19 Format List Available Files MDA_m7 MDA_m7 HGC_tex
6-20 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe right hand side shows all of the formats thatare in the 801G*. They are listed in
6-21 Image List Available Files Flat ColorBar Color
6-22 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Afault custom image. This image is used a startingpoint to creating you own custom imag
6-23ing it to the knob directory. Exiting the custom imageeditor will automatically return you to the imageknob directory editor.Pressing the Done but
xiiiTable of ContentsAppendix A:Specifications 11-1Model 801GC, 801GF and 801GX Specifica-tions ... 1
6-24 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACustom Image EditorThere may be times when none of the 801G*’s manybuilt-in test image
6-25The right side of the screen displays the parametercurrently being modified. All parameter changes aremade on this side before being entered to th
6-26 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ATable 4-1Available drawingprimitives in aCustom ImagePrimitive Name ParametersRectangl
6-27grayoat0 0% of pixels on (No fill)graypat7 7% of pixels ongraypat13 13% of pixels ongraypat19 19% of pixels ongraypat25 25% of pixels ongraypat31
6-28 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe Rectangle primitive draws a rectangle whosesides are parallel to the vertical and
6-29The Line primitive draws a line between any twopoints. The line is one pixel thick. The primitiveuses five(5) parameters, the color and the X and
6-30 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe V-Grill primitive draws equally spaced verticallines that form a grill over the en
6-31The primitive uses three (3) parameters. The first isthe color. The second parameter is the code numberof the character. For most alpha-numeric fo
6-32 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Aa series of joined filled triangles. The followingexample draws a 50% red filled trian
6-33larger. The following example draws a yellow cross-hatch that has 15 boxes horizontally and 9 boxesvertically:HatchI-O Yellow 15 9The Hatch_O-
xiv Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes:
6-34 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe Seq. Step primitive only appears if the image isused in a test sequence that has s
6-35What is a Sequence?The normal operating mode of the 801G* uses thetop knob to select a format and the bottom knob toselect a test image. The produ
6-36 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASequence Knob Directory EditorThe only way to get to the Sequence file editor isvia th
6-37The bottom “Image” knob moves a selection boxthrough the right hand list. The list will scroll if itcan not fit on the screen.The Insert button mo
6-38 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASequence EditorSequences are created and modified using the se-quence editor. It is ac
6-39The top knob moves a selection box among the stepsand parameters on the left side of the screen. Theknob moves the selection box horizontally acro
6-40 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. APressing the Mode button cycles the power-on se-quence mode settings as indicated by t
6-41Pressing the Exit button leaves the sequence editorand returns to the sequence knob directory editor.If there are any unsaved changes, you will be
6-42 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Awill power-up in the sequence mode with theselected sequence. However, loading another
6-43Creating your own format fileThere are two ways to add signal formats to the801G*. You can create and edit formats using thebuilt-in GUI editor th
1-1FeaturesProduct OverviewChapter 1: Introduction
6-44 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Afmtnfmtbname Analog_3hrat 31.469e3hres 640htot 800hspd 16hspw 96hspp 0hspg 1vres 480vt
6-45nal levels in the 1 Vp-p range. Digital displays aremore limited and can only display a couple of graylevels or a handful of pre-defined colors. T
6-46 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Aadded should analog composite sync be enabled. Ifyou need a swing other than the defau
6-47Set the GAMC parameter to 1 to enable gamma cor-rection or 0 to disable gamma correction. Whengamma correction is enabled, the value indicatedby t
6-48 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AMost color displays that use separate RGB analogvideo have separate sync inputs or exp
6-49Digital Sync ParametersSome analog video and all digital video displaysrequire one or two digital sync signals. The paramtersassociated with these
6-50 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ATiming ParametersHRAT, sets the horizontal scan, or line, rate of theformat. This is t
6-51• A spec sheet may give you pixel counts forthe number of active pixels as well the hori-zontal sync front porch, pulse width and backporch. Add a
6-52 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Ain units of pixels, use this value for HSPW. Here isanother way to calculate the value
6-53The VTOT parameter sets the total number of hori-zontal scan lines, active + blanked, in one completeframe. It must be an odd number when SCAN = 2
Model 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. A1-2 Chapter 1: IntroductionFeatures✓ low cost✓ portable - fits in a briefcase✓ ultra-simple controls✓ ultra-fas
6-54 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A• A spec sheet may give you the vertical frontporch in milli-seconds. The value for VS
6-55The EQUB parameter sets the length of the equal-ization interval before the vertical sync pulse. Thevalue is entered in multiples of scan lines wi
6-56 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe frame rate is equal to HRAT divided by VTOT.This should match the frame rate given
6-57malfunctioning. The “Making Connection” chapterhas information on display codes that are used bysome systems.A format can be programmed to check t
6-58 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe XVSG command determines which video out-puts will be active when the format is sel
6-59The CSPG parameter determines if digital compos-ite sync is turned on when digital composite sync isselected.❖ Gating the digital composite sync o
6-60 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADownloading formats using a DOS-compatible computerThere are two ways of downloading a
6-61Controlling via the Serial PortHow to use PCPLUSTD.EXEThe utility disk included with your 801G* containsthe “Test drive” version of Pcplus by DATA
6-62 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AControlling via the IEEE-488 PortYou do not need to do anything special on the 801G*to
6-63Message SyntaxProgram messages are sent to the 801G* using fourcharacter ASCII upper/lower case headers. Theseheaders can be either commands or qu
1-3Product OverviewProduct OverviewThe 801G series are low-cost portable video signalgenerators designed for basic testing and alignmentof various typ
6-64 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACommand headers which require numeric data shouldbe followed by at least one separator
6-65available) bit in the Status Byte register is set. Thisvaries slightly from the 488.2 standard in that theMAV bit will only be set when at least o
6-66 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Awhich may cause the 801G* to induce a service re-quest. For more information about set
6-67&&&&&&&&7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0Logical OR7 6ESBMAV2 1 07 6 5 4 3 2 1 0RQSMSSService RequestGeneration7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0&&
6-68 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A Event Status Bit DefinitionsOPCOperation complete. Indicates that all operations have
6-69Bus CommandsBus commands - commands which are sent to the801G* with ATN true - are defined in the IEEE-488.1standard. The details of operation of
6-70 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*CLS Clear StatusDefinition: The *CLS command clears the Event Status Regis-ter, the S
6-71*ESR? Event Status RegisterDefinition: The *ESR? query returns the current value of theEvent Status register. After this command is executed,the E
6-72 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*OPT? OptionsQuery Syntax: The *OPT query returns a list of options installed inthe 80
6-73*SRE Service Request EnableDefinition: The *SRE command sets the Service Request Enableregister to the mask value given. The bits in theService Re
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Model 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A1-4 Chapter 1: IntroductionConnectorsThe output connectors on the 801G* match thosefound on popular computers and
6-74 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*TST? Self-TestDefinition: The *TST query causes the 801G* to perform a self-test and
6-75Command LanguageAll of the commands you can only though the IEEE-488 port on the 801G* generator are listed in a pre-vious section. All of the com
6-76 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFormat Parameter SettingsThese commands affect the type of test signal pro-duced by th
6-77HSPD Horizontal Sync Pulse DelayHSPG Horizontal Sync Pulse GateHSPP Horizontal Sync Pulse PolarityHSPW Horizontal Sync Pulse WidthHTOT Horizontal
6-78 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFormat Memory ManagementThese commands and queries are used to write andread Formats f
6-79Custom Image PrimitivesThese commands are used to draw the individualprimitives that make up user-defined images. Allthe available colors and fill
6-80 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AColor OptionsBlack Cyan50 Gray33 Gray70 Yellow75Red Brown Gray37 Gray73 Blue75Green Gr
6-81Fill Patterns0 GrayPat Outline7 GrayPat 7% gray fill*13 GrayPat 13% gray fill19 GrayPat 19% gray fill25 GrayPat 25% gray fill31 GrayPat 31% gray f
6-82 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AImage Editor ControlThese commands and queries are used to set up thecustom image edit
6-83Sequence Memory ManagementThese commands and queries are used to select anduse sequences.ALLU ALL UseSEQA SEQuence save AsSEQK SEQuence KillSEQL S
2-1Operating ModesDisplays & IndicatorsKnobsSwitchesButtonsChapter 2: Basic Operation
6-84 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADirectory Memory ManagementThese commands and queries are used to select anduse direct
6-85Miscellaneous System ParametersThe queries in this category are used to help iden-tify the exact configuration of the generator.*IDN IDeNtificatio
6-86 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAlphabetical Listing of CommandsADDR ADDRessClassification: Direct processor controlCo
6-87ALLU ALL UseClassification: Format, Image and Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: ALLUQuery Syntax: NoneDescription: The ALLU command first
6-88 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AASCT Analog Sync Composite TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax
6-89ASGG Analog Sync on Green GatingClassification: (Obsolete) Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: ASGGLimits: <mode>0 = OFF1 = ONQuery Synt
6-90 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AASSC Analog Sync Swing Calibration factorClassification: System parameter settingComma
6-91ASSG Analog Sync Signal GateClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: ASSG <red mode>, <green mode>, <blue mode>or
6-92 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AASSS Analog Sync Signal SwingClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: A
6-93AVCO Analog Video COnfigurationClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: AVCO <type>Limits: <type>0 = RGB R>R G>G
2-2 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AIntroductionThis chapter gives you a basic overview of theQuantum Data model 801G
6-94 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAVCS Analog Video Color subcarrier SelectionClassification: Format parameter settingCo
6-95AVPG Analog Video Pedestal GateClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: AVPG <mode>Limits: <mode>0 = OFF1 = ONQuery Syn
6-96 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAVSC Analog Video Swing Calibration factorClassification: System parameter settingComm
6-97AVSS Analog Video Signal SwingClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: AVSS <level>Limits: <level> (floating point acce
6-98 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAVST Analog Video Signal TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: A
6-99BASE number BASEClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: BASE <radix>Limits: <radix> = -36 to -2 or 2 to 36Query Syntax
6-100 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACACH instruction CACHe enableClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax:
6-101CALF analog video CALibration FactorsClassification: System parameter settingCmd Syntax(801GC): CALF <video 1000> [<video 700> [<s
6-102 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Avolts. The <sync 400> factor adjusts the analog sync output levelwhen ASSS is a
6-103CALL CALL internal functionClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: CALL <address> <passed> [ <p(1)> [ <p(2)&
2-3• Running a user defined test sequence. Each stepin a test sequence combines one format andone test image. The operator can then go for-ward and ba
6-104 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADescription: The CALL command calls internal C functions. Address <address>is t
6-105CROS *** draw a centered CROSsClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: CROS <color>Limits: <color> = available colorsQue
6-106 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACSPP Composite Sync Pulse PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syn
6-107DCBM Display Code Bit MaskClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DCBM <mask>Limits: <mask> 0 = 0 0 0 0 8 = 1 0 0 0
6-108 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADCEX Display Code EXpectedClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DCE
6-109DCRD Display Code ReaDClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: DCRD?Query Response: <code#>0 = 0 0 0 0 8
6-110 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADIRB DIRectory editing BeginClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: D
6-111DIRK DIRectory KillClassification: Directory memory managementCommand Syntax: DIRK <name>Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 c
6-112 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADIRN DIRectory NewClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: DIRN [<n
6-113DIRQ DIRectory Query pointerClassification: Directory memory managementCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: DIRQ? <index> <number>Limits
2-4 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADisplays and Indicators (Normal Mode)The figure below shows a typical LCD display i
6-114 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADSCT Digital Sync Composite TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Synta
6-115DSST Digital Sync Separate TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DSST <type>Limits: <type>0 = none1 = American
6-116 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADVSP Digital Video Signal PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syn
6-117DVST Digital Video Signal TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DVST <type>Limits: <type>0 = not used1 = digita
6-118 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AEQUA EQUalization interval After vertical syncpulseClassification: Format parameter s
6-119EQUB EQUalization interval Before vertical syncpulseClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: EQUB <lines>Limits: <lines&g
6-120 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTB ForMaT editing BeginClassification: Format editor controlCommand Syntax: FMTBQue
6-121FMTJ ForMaT JustifyClassification: Format editor controlCommand Syntax: FMTJQuery Syntax: NoneDescription: The FMTJ command corrects some types o
6-122 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTL ForMaT Load from memory by nameClassification: Format memory management / Sequen
6-123FMTN ForMaT NewClassification: Format editor controlCommand Syntax: FMTN [<name>]Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 character
2-5KnobsThe format knob is normally used to select a signalformat. A format is a set of parameters that specifythe video and sync signal requirements
6-124 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTP ForMaT PathClassification: Format memory managementCommand Syntax: FMTP <name
6-125FMTR ForMaT Read from memory location (bynumber)Classification: Format memory managementCommand Syntax: FMTR <location>Limits: <location
6-126 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTU ForMaT UseClassification: Format memory managementCommand Syntax: FMTUQuery Synt
6-127FORM draw FORMat data blockClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: FORM <color> <x> <y>Limits: <color> = av
6-128 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFRGB Foreground Red, Green and Blue levelsClassification: System parameter settingCom
6-129GAMA GAMmA correction factorClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: GAMA <factor>Limits: <factor> (floating point acc
6-130 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AGETA GET data from Absolute memory locationClassification: Direct processor controlCo
6-131GRID draw a centered GRIDClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: GRID <color> <number of horizontal boxes> <number o
6-132 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AGRIV draw a GRIll pattern of Vertical linesClassification: Custom image primitiveComm
6-133HATI draw a centered crossHATch from the InsideoutClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: HATI <color> <number of horizont
2-6 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASome of the image names in the main list may referto a sub-set of two or more diffe
6-134 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AHATO draw a centered crossHATch from theOutside inClassification: Custom image primit
6-135HRAT Horizontal RATeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HRAT <frequency in Hz>Limits: <frequency in Hz> (floating
6-136 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AHSIZ Horizontal SIZeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HSIZ <
6-137HSPD Horizontal Sync Pulse DelayClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HSPD <pixels>Limits: <pixels>min = 1max = HTO
6-138 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AHSPP Horizontal Sync Pulse PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Sy
6-139HTOT Horizontal TOTal pixels per lineClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HTOT <pixels>Limits: <pixels>min801GP =
6-140 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIMGA IMaGe save AsClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: IMGA <nam
6-141IMGK IMaGe KillClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: IMGK <name>Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 character
6-142 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIMGN IMaGe NewClassification: Image editor controlCommand Syntax: IMGN [<name>]
6-143IMGQ IMaGe Query pointerClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: IMGQ? <index> <number>Limits: <in
2-7SwitchesThe 801G* has two switches located on its left side.Both switches are related to AC power.AC SelectThis recessed slide switch sets the safe
6-144 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIMGS IMaGe SaveClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: IMGSQuery Synta
6-145IVER Image VERsionClassification: System parameter setting / Sequence parameter settingCommand Syntax: IVER <mode>Limits: <mode>0 = N
6-146 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AKEYY KEY toggleClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: KEYY <butto
6-147KNOB rotate KNOBClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: KNOB <number> <clicks>Limits: <number>1 = upper Format
6-148 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ALEDS LED StatusClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Synt
6-149LINE draw a LINEClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: LINE <color> <X start coordinate> <Y start coordinate> &l
6-150 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AMODE communications MODEClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: MODE
6-151MSIZ light Meter SIZeClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: MSIZ <width>, <height>orMSIZ <common size> (for a
6-152 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANAMI NAMe InsertClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: NAMI <inde
6-153NAMQ NAMe QueryClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: NAMQ? <index> <number>Query Response: List o
2-8 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThis section of the manual describes the functionsof the buttons when the 801G* is
6-154 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AOUTG OUTputs GateClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: OUTG <mod
6-155PAGE draw a PAGE of repeating charactersClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: PAGE <color> <width> <height> <
6-156 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. APCPG Pixel Clock Pulse GateClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: PC
6-157PUTR PUT RelativeClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: PUTR <value>Limits: <value> = 0 to 2^(SIZE)-1Query Syntax: N
6-158 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ARECT draw a RECTangleClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: RECT <c
6-159SCAN SCAN fields per frameClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: SCAN <fields>Limits: <fields>1 = progressive (non-i
6-160 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASEQA SEQuence save AsClassification: Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: SEQA &
6-161SEQK SEQuence KillClassification: Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: SEQK <name>Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 cha
6-162 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASEQN SEQuence NewClassification: Sequence editor controlCommand Syntax: SEQN [<nam
6-163SEQQ SEQuence Query pointerClassification: Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: SEQQ? <index> <number>Limits:
2-9Video Gate ButtonsThe Video Gate buttons turn individual color out-puts on and off. They also control the adsdition ofprimary color information to
6-164 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASIZE SIZE of bit fieldClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: SIZE &l
6-165SNUM draw sequence Step NUMberClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: SNUM <color> <x> <y>Limits: <color> =
6-166 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASSST Select Sync Signal TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: S
6-167STEP sequence STEP numberClassification: Sequence parameter settingCommand Syntax: STEP <step#>Limits: <step>min = 1max = See descrip
6-168 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ATEXT draw TEXT stringClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: Text <c
6-169TRIA draw a TRIAngleClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: TRIA <color> < x1> <y1> <x2> <y2> <x3&
6-170 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AUSIZ Unit of measure used for physical SIZesClassification: Format and System paramet
6-171VERH VERsion of HardwareClassification: Miscellaneous system parameterCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: VERH?Query Response: <version>Descr
6-172 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AVSIZ Vertical SIZeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: VSIZ <ph
6-173VSPD Vertical Sync Pulse DelayClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: VSPD <lines>Limits: <lines>min0 (when SCAN = 1)
iTable of ContentsTable of Contents9. Service1. Introduction2. Basic Operation3. Built-In Formats4. Built-In Images5. Making Connections6. Programming
2-10 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASync Gate ButtonsThe buttons in this group select the type of syncsignal that is u
6-174 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AVSPP Vertical Sync Pulse PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Synt
6-175VTOT Vertical TOTal lines per frameClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: VTOT <lines>Limits: <lines> must be an odd
6-176 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*WAI WAIt for completion suffixClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax
6-177801G Memory (Information) Flow DiagramFormatGlobalsBufferImageMemoryFormatMemoryDirectoryMemoryFormat(edit)BufferImage(edit)BufferDirectory(edit)
6-178 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes
7-1Power-onComputer InterfacingIf all else failsChapter 7: Troubleshooting
7-2 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. APower-onUnder normal conditions, the power light will comeon as soon as the 801G*
7-3• See Chapter 2 of this manual for infor-mation on using the 801G* in the nor-mal operating mode.• See the “Programming” chapter forinformation on
7-4 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIf All Else FailsIt is possible for a user programming error of thesystem parameter
8-1System ErrorsFormat ErrorsSystem Error Message SummaryFormat Error Message SummaryChapter 8: Error Messages
3-1IntroductionFormat chartsChapter 3: Built-In Formats
8-2 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ASystem ErrorsThis section discusses system error messages thatmay be displayed by
8-3last time the generator was used. This checkincludes each of the 300 format storage locations.All user created custom images and test sequencesare
8-4 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. APower Fail MessageWhenever the AC power line voltage dips belowthe minimum specified
8-5Format Error MessagesCorrupt Data Error MessagesThe example on the left shows a corupted data er-ror message. The top line of the display shows the
8-6 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAll 150 Format storage locations are being erased.Industry standard formats are bein
8-7Format Error Messages2030 SCAN less than 1An invalid scan setting exists in the file. Reedit the scan setting.2040 SCAN greater than 2An invalid s
8-8 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2080 Pixel rate too lowThe pixel rate is below the minimum rate supported by thegene
8-92151 Horizontal total < horizontal res.The number of active pixels per horizontal scan line is greaterthan the total number of pixels per line (
8-10 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2191 Horizontal sync pulse width must be even forHDTVThe generator does not support
8-112250 Vertical total too smallThere must be at least a total of 5 horizontal scan lines perframe with interlaced operation. Increase the vertical
3-2 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AIntroductionThe charts on the following pages list the generator’sbuilt-in forma
8-12 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2321 Vertical active must be even when in inter-laced scan modeThe generator does n
8-132391 Incompatible ACS & DCS typesThe analog composite sync and digital composite sync settingsmust be compatible when analog and digital compo
8-14 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2398 Invalid DSS typeAn invalid digital separate sync type selection exists in thef
8-152490 EQ before too largeThe interval during which pre-equalization pulses occurcannot be greater than the vertical sync pulse delay. Decrease EQ
8-16 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2706 Vertical physical size too smallThe physical vertical size must be greater tha
8-172720 Sync swing calibration out of rangeOne or more of the analog sync swing calibration factorsare out of range. These parameters are not actuall
8-18 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A3000 Invalid color nameA command file containing an invalid color name selectionwas
8-193005 Img ed runningThis occurs during IMGB, IMGN, or IMGE commands. Ithappens when you are creating a custom image with theCustom Image Editor on
8-20 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A4002 No sequence memoryThis occurs during the SEQN command. It happens whenthere’s
8-214008 Invalid delay time in sequenceA command file containing a sequence step delay wasdownloaded to the generator. Only use delay times (in secon
3-3The information in the charts is believed to be accu-rate and complete at the time that this manual waswrritten. Last minute firmware changes and n
8-22 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A5003 Directory memory fullThis occurs during DIRA and DIRS commands when there’sins
8-239450 Invalid format locationThis occurs during FMTR command when the integrity ofthe data stored in the specified format memory location iscorrupt
8-24 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A9457 Bad location for format name readThis occurs during FMTR? query when you try t
8-259470 Can’t change EPROM contentsAn attempt was made to insert a format using the FMTIcommand into an EPROM format memory location. Use a range of
8-26 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A9500 Sequence data not found Use a memory location known to contain a format oruse
9-1Chapter 9: ServiceNew Product WarrantyProduct UpdatesService AgreementsAuthorized Service Centers
9-2 Chapter 9: ServiceModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ANew Product WarrantyQuantum Data products are warranted againstdefects in materials and w
9-3Product UpdatesQuantum Data reserves the right, at any time andwithout notice, to change the design or specifica-tions of the hardware, firmware an
9-4 Chapter 9: ServiceModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFor our customers in Europe, service contracts maybe available directly from our authorized
9-5North America: Manufacturing, Sales and ServiceQuantum Data Inc.Attn: Customer Service Dept.2111 Big Timber RoadElgin, IL 60123 U.S.A.Telephone: +1
3-4 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ABuilt-in FormatsFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeIBM Wo
9-6 Chapter 9: ServiceModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AKorea: Sales Representative and ServiceB & P International Co., Ltd.Attn: Service Depar
A-1Appendix A: SpecificationsTiming RangesOutput DescriptionsStandard FormatsStandard ImagesUser Interface ItemsPhysical DimensionsPower and Environ
A-2 Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ATest ImagesOver 100 built-in imagessAll models share a common library ofbuilt-in
A-3Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF and 801GX SpecificationsUser InterfaceDisplays: 16 X 2 character LCDLED power indicatorKnobs: Format s
A-4 Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AVertical TimingFrequency Range:1 to 650HzVertical total scan lines per frame:Range:
A-5Appendix A: SpecificationsAdditional Model 801GF SpecificationsPixel TimingFrequency Range:3.9975 MHz to 250 MHzStep: 0.035 HzJitter: ≤800 pS line-
A-6 Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes:
IIndexAn alphabetically sorted list ofsubjects covered in this manual.Page numbers in boldface indicatewhere the main discussion of a topicmay be foun
II IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AAAC PowerChanging Input Range 5-2Cord 5-3Indicator 2-4Input Range 5-2AC Select Switch 2-7“ACS Sync Gate
IIIHatch_10i 5-31Hatch_10o 5-31Hatch_12i 5-31Hatch_12o 5-31Hatch_24i 5-31Hatch_24o 5-31Hatch_G 5-31Hatch_M 5-31Hatch64W 5-34Hatch8x8 5-33KanjiKan 5-36
3-5Built-in Formats Ð cont.File NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeVESA(VideoElectronicsStandardsAssociation)VG900601 RGB 800 x 60
IV IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AConnectors, OutputBNC 5-6D-Sub 5-4Contrast and brightness check test5-59Contrast Ratio Measurements 5-14C
VFront Panel DisplayCurrent Format 2-4Current Test Image 2-4Format Number 2-4Format Scan Rates 2-4Under normal operation 2-4G“G Video Gate” Button 2-9
VI IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AKKnob“Format” 2-5“Image” 2-5Programming Mode 2-6LLight MeterSetting target size 6-151Line CordConnecting
VIIR“R Video Gate” Button 2-9Ramp Image 5-51Raster Centering Test 5-52Registration Card 9-2RepairingAnalog Video 6-96RepairsObtaining 9-4Resolution, T
VIII IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFocus adjustment 5-26, 5-27focus adjustment 5-24, 5-25,5-36, 5-40high contrast resolution 5-59high volt
Model 801GC, 801GF & 801GX Owner’s & Programmers Manual • Part# 68-00157 (rev. A 21-Feb-962111 Big Timber RoadElgin, IL 60123-1100 USAPhone: (
3-6 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeSunMicrosystemsWorksta
3-7File NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeRS 170 VideoFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypePAL ComponentVi
3-8 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeGeneratorDiagnosticsFi
4-1Description of the test imagesand how to use themChapter 4: Built-In Images
ii Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ATrademark Acknowledgments:Quantum Data is a registered trademark of Quantum Data Corporati
4-2 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. X1IntroductionThis chapter covers all of the built-in test images(patterns) in a s
4-3ImageNameDescription This tells how the image is drawn on the display. Ablack and white drawing of the image is includedas part of the description.
4-4 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Descriptions of the ImagesAcer1Description Special test image specified by some di
4-5BLU_EM, GRN_EM, RED_EM, WHT_EM,MEMESony, MESony_B, MESony_G, andMESony_RDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withblue (BLU and
4-6 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1BLU_EM+, GRN_EM+, RED_EM+, WHT_EM+,MEMEPlus, MEPlus_B, MEPlus_G, andMEPlus_RDescri
4-7BLU_PIC, GRAY_PIC, GRN_PIC, RED_PIC,WHT_PIC, Flat, Flat Gray, Flat_B, Flat_G, andFlat_RDescription A solid blue (BLU), gray, green (GRN), red, orwh
4-8 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1BLU_PIC, GRAY_PIC, GRN_PIC, RED_PIC,WHT_PIC, Flat, Flat Gray, Flat_B, Flat_G, andF
4-9Box_50mm and Box_64mmDescription The primary version has a solid white box in thecenter of the active video. Depending on the imageselected, the bo
4-10 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1BriteBoxDescription The primary version has a single white box in thecenter of ac
4-11BriteBox — contd.Test Brightness uniformityPurpose The light output of most picture tubes variesslightly when measured across the CRT face. Thiste
iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1-1Features ... 1-2Product Overview ...
4-12 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Burst (TV formats only)Description: The left side start with reference white (+10
4-13Check511Description Five small boxes are placed in the corners and atthe center of active video. The boxes are on a blackbackground. Each box cons
4-14 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1CheckBy3Description The active video area is equally divided into athree by three
4-15Check_11Description The active video area is filled with alternating blackand white pixels that form a very finecheckerboard. The secondary versio
4-16 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1CirclesLDescription This image may be called for by some displaymanufacturers’ te
4-17CirclesSDescription This image may be called for by some displaymanufacturers’ test procedures. The image consistsof eight small white circles on
4-18 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1ColorBarDescription The primary version has 16 full-height vertical colorbars. Th
4-19CubesDescription This is an animated image consisting of one smallmulticolored cube orbiting around a largermulticolored cube. Each cube also is s
4-20 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1CustomDescription This image has a white border around the activevideo, a centere
4-21Dot_10, Dot_12, Dot_24Description The active video area is filled with multiple rowsof white single pixel dots. The dots define thecorners of what
iv Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASwitches ... 2-7AC Select ...
4-22 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Dot_10, Dot_12, Dot_24 — contd.Purpose In order to accurately produce an image on
4-23EMITest1Description Special test image used for Electro-MagneticInterference (EMI) testing of displays. The entireactive video area is filled with
4-24 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Focus_@6, Focus_@7, Focus_@8Description In the primary versions, the screen is fi
4-25Focus_CxDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite Cx characters on a black background. A bitmap of a single character is
4-26 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Focus_HDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite H chara
4-27Focus_OoDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite Oo characters on a black background. A bitmap of a single character is
4-28 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1FormatDescription A listing of the data contained in any format. Thispattern work
4-29GrayBarDescription The primary version has 16 full-height verticalgraybars. The intensity of the bars is shown below.The secondary version splits
4-30 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Grill_11, Grill_22, Grill_33, Grill_44Description The entire active video area is
4-31Hatch_10i, Hatch_10o, Hatch_12i, Hatch_12o,Hatch_24i, Hatch_24o, Hatch_24s, Hatch_G,Hatch_M, GRN_HTCH, and MAGENTADescription The primary versions
vTable of ContentsBLU_EM, GRN_EM, RED_EM, WHT_EM,MEMESony, MESony_B, MESony_G, andMESony_R ... 5-5BLU_EM+, GR
4-32 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Aspect Ratio Hatch_10 Hatch_12 Hatch_24W : H DecimalBoxesVerticallyBoxesHorizonta
4-33Hatch4x3, Hatch5x4 and Hatch8x8Description These are different versions of a crosshatch patternthat may be called for by some display manufacturer
4-34 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Hatch64WDescription This is still another version of a crosshatch patternthat may
4-35Hitachi1Description This is a special test image specified by some displaymanufacturers. The image consists of a 2x2 clusterof Microsoft Windows®
4-36 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1KanjiKanDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite Japane
4-37Linearty (Linearity)Description The image is made up of three parts. The firstpart consists of six (6) white circles. A large circleis drawn in th
4-38 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Linearty (Linearity) — contd.Test Linearity adjustmentPurpose In order to present
4-39LinFocusDescription The image consists of several parts. It starts witha large circle in the center of the screen. Itsdiameter equals the lesser o
4-40 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1LinFocus — contd.The image also includes blocks offocus-checking characters atvar
4-41Outline0 and Outline1Description The Outline0 image consists of a rectangular whiteborder on a black background. The border is one(1) pixel wide a
vi Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFocus_Oo ... 5-27Format ...
4-42 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Outline0 and Outline1 — contd.Test Yoke tilt correctionPurpose The horizontal axi
4-43Test Display size correctionPurpose A too-large active video size adjustment on a monitormay cause information to be lost around the edgesof the s
4-44 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Outline0 and Outline1 — contd.Method Measure the lengths of the two (2) diagonal
4-45Test Pin and barrel distortion correctionPurpose If perfectly linear sweep signals are sent to a perfectlywound deflection yoke that’s mounted on
4-46 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1P1Description 6 by 6 white crosshatch without a border on a blackbackgound.P2Desc
4-47PersistDescription In the primary version, 15 small white boxes moveback and forth between diagonal guide lines. Thelines form 15 side-by-side tra
4-48 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1/8 /7 /6 /5 /4 /3 /2 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X533101Test Phosphor persistencePurpos
4-49PulseBar (TV formats only)Description: The image looks like two vertical lines followed bya wide vertical bar on a display’s screen. The firstline
4-50 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1QuartBoxDescription The primary version has a single white box in thecenter of ac
4-51Ramp (TV formats only)Description: The active video area goes from full black (+7.5 IRE)at the left edge of the screen to full white (+100IRE) at
viiTable of ContentsRegulate ... 5-53Samsung1 ... 5-54Samsung2 ...
4-52 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1RasterDescription A totally black display (nothing being displayed)Test Raster ce
4-53RegulateDescription The image cycles between two (2) patterns. In theprimary version, the first pattern is a white outlinethat defines the edges o
4-54 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Samsung1Description Special test image specified by some displaymanufacturers. Th
4-55SMPTE133Description This image is based on a recommended practice(RP-133) test pattern designed by the Society ofMotion Picture and Television Eng
4-56 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1following illustration. The patches are locatedin each corner of the main image
4-57SMPTE — contd.8) Border – A border line is drawn around theimage. It’s set in from the edges of displayedvideo a distance equal to 1% of the displ
4-58 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X10102030 40 50 50 60 708090100Quantum DataH: 720V: 350D: 40102030 40 50 50 60 7080
4-59SMPTE — contd.Test Deflection linearityMethod If the overall height and width of the display’sactive video area match the sizes in the format,the
4-60 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1SMPTE — contd.Test Video amplifier stabilityMethod The two black-and-white window
4-61SMPTEbarDescription: This image is based on an engineering guideline(EG1-1990) test signal specified by the Society ofMotion Picture and Televisio
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