AccuPel DGA-6000 User manual

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DGA-6000
Ultra-HD Video
Generator / Analyzer

DGA-6000 ULTRA-HD VIDEO GENERATOR / ANALYZER USER MANUAL
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AccuPel DGA-6000
Ultra-HD Video
Generator / Analyzer
USER MANUAL
Version 0.995
Safety Information
• Do not expose the DGA-6000 to rain or moisture. Do not operate the DGA-6000 with the covers
removed.
• Use only the supplied power module. Route power cords so they will not be stepped on or
pinched by anything placed on or against them.
• Keep the DGA-6000 away from wet locations such as bathtubs, sinks, wet basements or
swimming pools.
• Unplug the DGA-6000 before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning
fluids or aerosols, which could enter the unit and cause damage, fire or electrical shock.
• Do not attempt to service this unit. Never remove the covers. Disconnect it and contact Display
Calibrations, LLC directly for service.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: VERSATILE, ACCURATE, EASY-TO-USE ...........................................................1
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................5
LED INDICATORS .......................................................................................................................................5
OUTPUT SELECTOR..................................................................................................................................... 5
OUTPUT INDICATOR LEDS.........................................................................................................................5
50 HZ /60 HZ SELECTION...........................................................................................................................5
FORMAT SELECTOR ....................................................................................................................................6
FORMAT INDICATOR LEDS........................................................................................................................6
GROUP SELECTOR ......................................................................................................................................6
GROUP INDICATOR LEDS...........................................................................................................................6
PRIOR &NEXT PATTERN SELECTOR BUTTONS ..........................................................................................7
IR REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................8
OUTPUT SELECTION ...................................................................................................................................8
SYNC SELECTION........................................................................................................................................8
FORMAT SELECTION ...................................................................................................................................9
PATTERN SELECTION................................................................................................................................ 10
OTHER GENERATOR IR REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................11
ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) ..................................................................................................................12
OSD MENU SYSTEMS................................................................................................................................12
GENERATOR AND ANALYZER MENUS ......................................................................................................12
MENU NAVIGATION..................................................................................................................................13
GENERATOR PATTERN BAR...................................................................................................................... 13
GENERATOR OSD MENU...........................................................................................................................14
VIDEO ANALYZER....................................................................................................................................19
ANALYZER SOURCE &MONITOR REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................19
ANALYZER OPERATION ............................................................................................................................19
ANALYZER IR REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.........................................................................................20
ANALYZER OSD MENU.............................................................................................................................20
ANALYZER PIXELPANE ............................................................................................................................21
ANALYZER INFOPANES ............................................................................................................................22
ANALYZER INFOFRAME TYPES ................................................................................................................24
REAR PANEL I/O........................................................................................................................................25
TEST PATTERN NOTES............................................................................................................................26
COLOR 75 GROUP .....................................................................................................................................26
COLOR 100 GROUP ...................................................................................................................................26
SPECIAL GROUP........................................................................................................................................26
PLUGE GROUP ..........................................................................................................................................27
GRAY SCALE GROUP -LOW-GS, HIGH-GS ..............................................................................................28
GRAY FIELD GROUP .................................................................................................................................28
USING THE 3D CROSSTALK PATTERN.......................................................................................................29
CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................ 30
PICTURE FORMATS (59.94 &60.00 HZ BASED) ........................................................................................ 30
PICTURE FORMATS (50.00 HZ BASED)......................................................................................................31
3D MODE .................................................................................................................................................32
OUTPUT FORMATS....................................................................................................................................32
STANDARD CALIBRATION PATTERNS .......................................................................................................33
VIDEO CONNECTORS,CONTROL INTERFACES,OTHER .............................................................................33
LIMITED WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX A USB INTERFACE MANUAL ....................................................................... A-1, A-12
APPENDIX B MOTION PATTERNS MANUAL ................................................................. B-1, B-11

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Introduction: Versatile, Accurate, Easy-to-Use
The AccuPel DGA-6000 Ultra-HD Video Generator / Analyzer is a professional test equipment device
exclusively for commercial or industrial calibration, testing, and design of HDMI® video displays, sources
and processors. It is not designed or intended for testing computer graphics formats or computer monitors,
or to be embedded in consumer video systems.
Two Independent Test Equipment Devices in a Single Product
The DGA-6000 is a 4K Ultra-HD Video Generator and a 4K Ultra-HD Video Analyzer, and both functions are
HDR and Rec. 2020 compatible. The Generator and Analyzer can be used independently to test video
sources and video displays, or together to test or calibrate video processors. The Video Generator can be
operated from the DGA-6000 front panel, the AccuPel DGA-6 IR Remote Control (included), or the USB
interface that is shared with the Video Analyzer. The Video Analyzer human interface utilizes InfoPanes
(Information Panes) that overlay the Analyzer’s incoming video, which is then displayed on the Analyzer’s
monitor. Analyzer functions are primarily controlled from the DGA-6 Remote Control.
DGA-6000 Ultra and Pro Engineering Option
The DGA-6000 Ultra provides UHD/HD/SD video pattern generation and per-pixel video content analysis
(RGB/YCbCr pixel values with a unique Magnified Pixel Viewport). The Pro Engineering option adds 70
UHD/HD/SD Motion Patterns to the generator that can be used to evaluate displays and video processors,
and additional advanced video analyzer features including live Min/Max/APL metering, Timing
measurements, InfoFrame protocol analysis, and more.
26 Versatile 2D Digital Video Formats with 5 Output Signal Types
The DGA-6000 Ultra generates and analyzes 26 2D digital video formats compliant with CTA-861-F
including 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60, 1080p23.98/24/25, 1080p29.97/30,
1080p50/59.94/60, 2160p23.98/24/25, 2160p29.97/30, and 2160p50/59.94/60.
All formats except 2160p50/59.94/60 are available as YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, RGB-Video, and RGB-PC
output signals. The 2160p50/59.94/60 formats are available for YCbCr 4:2:0 output.
33 Additional 3D Digital Video Generator Formats
The DGA-6000 generates 33 additional 3D signal formats. Each 3D signal format is a combination of an
industry-standard 3D structure (Frame Packing, Side-by-Side (Half), or Top-and-Bottom) and a specific
video format (e.g. 1080p24). All 3D formats that industry-conforming 3D display devices are required to
accept are included, plus additional 3D formats used for Blu-ray Disc playback and for cable and satellite
broadcast distribution.
Frame Packing
(8 Formats)
Side-by-Side (Half)
(14 Formats)
Top-and-Bottom
(11 Formats)
1080p23.98/24
1080i59.94/60
1080p23.98/24
720p59.94/60
1080i50
720p59.94/60
720p50
1080p23.98/24
720p50
1080p29.97/30
720p59.94/60
1080p59.94/60
1080p25
720p50
1080p29.97/30
1080p59.94/60
1080p50
1080p29.97/30
1080p25
1080p50
1080p25

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All DGA-6000 2D test patterns are available in all 33 3D video formats. All 3D formats are available in 10-bit
native (and 8-bit native) YCbCr 4:2:2, and Deep Color (10-bit native) and 8-bit native YCbCr 4:4:4, RGB-
Video, and RGB-PC output modes. A special interactive 3D Crosstalk Measurement Test Pattern is also
included.
Separate High-Precision 10-Bit (30-Bit RGB/YCbCr) & 8-Bit (24-Bit RGB/YCbCr) Signal Values
To provide maximum accuracy, Luma and Chroma values for ITU Rec. 601 (SD), ITU Rec. 709 (HD), and
ITU Rec. 2020 are computed using 64-bit double-precision floating-point math and then rounded to 8-bit and
10-bit values. Separate 10-bit and 8-bit component video values are stored for all 115 standard patterns to
eliminate accuracy errors that could occur when rounding, truncating, or dithering 10-bit output values to
create 8-bit output values. All non-color patterns, including 3D and the optional Motion Patterns, can also be
output as YCbCr green, blue, red, cyan, yellow, or magenta patterns by selecting Gray to Color Conversion
(not available for YCbCr 4:2:0 formats), or by selecting R, G, B channel combinations.
RGB-Video, RGB-PC, and YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit component video values are output by selecting the 30-bit or
36-bit Deep Color output modes. Users can also select 10-bit or 8-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 (20-bit/16-bit) output.
Maximum Accuracy Direct-Drive Digital (D3)Pattern Generation
For maximum timing accuracy and minimum jitter all video patterns, digital sync, and timing signals are
generated using a low-noise, high-stability, precision crystal oscillator. No format converters or frame buffers
are used to ensure maximum signal timing accuracy.
A custom-programmed pattern and timing generation FPGA directly drives an HDMI digital video output
transmitter with 30-bit and 24-bit RGB/YCbCr video values depending on output signal type. There’s no
digital signal truncation or dithering in the digital video path that would reduce bit-level accuracy.
Easy-to-Use Infrared Remote Control
The 41-key, DGA-6 IR remote control provides maximum ease-of-use for standalone Generator operation,
and is the primary user controller for Analyzer functions. Dedicated keys are provided to directly select
Output modes, Format modes, and Pattern Groups. There are also dedicated keys to move forward or
backward through Groups or Patterns. Pattern switching is virtually instantaneous because patterns are
generated in a custom-programmed FPGA, and not loaded into a frame buffer from memory. A user-defined
Pattern List provides another easy way to switch between favorite patterns. Single key pushes will store or
delete up to 10 patterns in the Pattern List, and move forward or backward through the Pattern List.
The IR remote control also provides keys to enter 10-bit, 8-bit, or % user-defined Luma and Color values,
navigate On-Screen-Display (OSD) menus, and operate cursors and all Analyzer features.
OSD Menus
OSD (On-Screen-Display) menus provide access to advanced Generator and Analyzer features including
the ability to select HDR output, select Rec 2020 color-encoding, specify user-defined Luma and Color
values, select window and checkerboard sizes, set output bit-depth, blank individual R/G/B/Y/Cb/Cr output
channels, set power-up default modes, configure the USB interface, select Analyzer functions, and much
more.
USB Control Interface
The USB Control Interface provides full operation of all DGA-6000 functions, including direct selection of
every pattern. Detailed documentation for the USB Interface is included in Appendix A of this manual.

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Front Panel Controls
LED Indicators
Each time power is applied to the DGA-6000 the PLUGE, Gray Scale, and Gray Field LEDs will
illuminate in sequence for about 15 seconds as the Generator and Analyzer functions are initialized.
The inactive Format LEDs blink once when any valid IR remote control command is received. Any
slowly blinking LED indicates that a special feature mode is active (e.g. Slow Edges).
1 Output Selector
Press and release the Output button to select the type of digital video output produced by the DGA-
6000. Press and release repeatedly to advance directly and more rapidly to the desired Output type.
2 Output Indicator LEDs
YCbCr 444 & YCbCr 422 – YCbCr 4:2:0 signals are selected. *
YCbCr 444 – YCbCr 4:4:4 signals are selected. *
RGB Video – RGB-Video signals are selected. *
YCbCr 422 – YCbCr 4:2:2 signals are selected. *
RGB PC – RGB-PC signals are selected. **
* Y,R,G,B 64-940 (10-bit) or 16-235 (8-bit), black (0%) - reference white (100%)
-7% to 109% total valid range (used in Ramps, High-GS mode, etc.)
Cb,Cr 64-960 (10-bit) or 16-240 (8-bit)
** R,G,B 0-1023 (10-bit) or 0-255 (8-bit), black (0%) - reference white (100%)
3 50 Hz / 60 Hz Selection
Select 50(25) Hz modes by pressing and holding the Format button for about 1 second. When the 50
Hz LED illuminates release the Format button. The 50 Hz / 60 Hz modes will alternate once per
second if the Format button is held longer. The 60 Hz LED is illuminated for 59.94 and 60 Hz formats
(selectable in the OSD menu), as well as 23.98/24 Hz and 29.97/30 Hz formats.

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4 Format Selector
Press and release the Format button to change the video format in the following order - 1080i, 720p,
SD i, SD p, 1080p60(50), 1080p24(25), and a UHD (e.g. 2160p) user-selectable format (if its frame
rate matches the 50/60 Hz selection). Press and release repeatedly to advance directly and more
rapidly to the desired Format.
SD i (SD p) is the standard-definition interlaced (progressive) format - 480i(p) in the 60 Hz mode and
576i(p) in the 50 Hz mode.
The UHD format (e.g. 2160p24) can be selected in the Generator Misc or Defaults sub-menu to
produce 2160p24, 2160p30, 2160p60, 2160p25, 2160p50, and also 1080p30. Formats can also be
selected directly using the IR remote control or the USB interface.
5 Format Indicator LEDs
The SD i LED indicates 480i when the 480i/p LED is illuminated, and 576i when the 576i/p LED is
illuminated. Similarly, the SD p LED indicates 480p and 576p.
The 1080p LED and one other Format LED (60/50 or 24/25) will be illuminated simultaneously to
indicate a 1080p frame rate (60/50/24/25). The 1080p LED and UHD LED will be illuminated
simultaneously to indicate UHD formats (or 1080p30).
6 Group Selector
The Group button selects a group of patterns. Repeatedly pressing and releasing the Group button
circulates through the pattern groups.
Press and hold the Group Button when the Gray Scale (GS) LED is illuminated to cycle from GS to
Low-GS to High-GS and back to the GS group.
7 Group Indicator LEDs
Color 75 - 16 calibration patterns that include color bars and primary, complementary, and gray color
windows and color fields at 75% signal levels. User-defined color values and window sizes can be
specified in the OSD User/Color menu.
Color 100 - 16 calibration patterns that include color bars and primary, complementary, and gray
color windows and color fields at 100% signal levels. User-defined color values and window sizes can
be specified in the OSD User/Color menu.
Special - 14 patterns for calibrating or evaluating overscan, horizontal and vertical size, geometry,
convergence, contrast, sharpness, banding, and detail enhancement. User-defined checkerboard
luma values and checkerboard sizes can be specified in the Generator User/Checkerboard sub-
menu. The Pro Option’s Motion Patterns also appear in this group with their own operating menu.
PLUGE - 12 patterns for adjusting black-level, contrast, and color temperature.
Gray Scale – 3 Groups of 14 patterns each for measuring and adjusting linearity, color temperature,
gamma, and grayscale tracking. The GS default group includes 14 patterns with 0%-100% luma
values in 10% increments. The Low-GS group includes 14 patterns with 0% to 10% luma values in
1% increments, and the High-GS group includes 14 patterns with 100% to 109% luma values in 0.9%
increments. User-defined window (checkerboard) luma values and window (checkerboard) sizes can
also be specified in the Generator User sub-menus.
Gray Field - 15 patterns for measuring and adjusting full-field uniformity, color temperature, gamma,
and grayscale tracking using full-field patterns. User-defined full-field luma values can be specified in
the Generator User/Field sub-menu.

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Gray Scale Window & Gray Field Values
When the Gray Scale window or Gray Field patterns are changed (from the front panel or the IR
remote control) the PLUGE, Color 75, Color 100, and Special LEDs temporarily produce a binary
code that represents the luma value of the window or field. The binary code persists for about 1
second and will then disappear.
The LED binary display is for the benefit of users connected to devices other than displays. The OSD
Pattern Information Bar also provides a direct on-screen text display of the window or field luma
value.
Window/Field
% Luma Value
(Low-GS) (High-GS)
PLUGE
LED
Binary Code
Bit 3
Color 75
LED
Binary Code
Bit 2
Color 100
LED
Binary Code
Bit 1
Special
LED
Binary Code
Bit 0
10 (1) (100.9)
On
20 (2) (101.8)
On
30 (3) (102.7)
On
On
40 (4) (103.6)
On
50 (5) (104.5)
On
On
60 (6) (105.4)
On
On
70 (7) (106.3)
On
On
On
80 (8) (107.2)
On
90 (9) (108.1)
On
On
100 (10) (109.0)
On
On
8 Prior & Next Pattern Selector Buttons
Selects the next or prior pattern in the current pattern group.

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IR Remote Control Functions
The AccuPel DGA-6 IR (Infrared) Remote Control provides selection of all calibration patterns, signal
settings, and analyzer functions of the AccuPel DGA-6000. It is also used to navigate and select settings in
the DGA-6000 On-Screen Display (OSD) menus.
The DGA-6000 inactive Format LEDs flash each time a valid IR remote control command is received. A
slowly blinking LED indicates that a special feature mode is active (e.g. Slow Edges).
Output Selection
Directly select the Output type for digital video signals.
YCbCr 444 - Selects YCbCr 4:4:4 digital video signals. *
YCbCr 422 - Selects YCbCr 4:2:2 digital video signals. *
RGB-V - Selects RGB-Video digital video signals. *
RGB-PC - Selects RGB-PC digital video signals. **
* Y,R,G,B 64-940 (10-bit) or 16-235 (8-bit),
black (0%) - reference white (100%) ,
-7% to 109% total valid range (used in Ramps,
High-GS mode, etc.)
Cb,Cr 64-960 (10-bit) or 16-240 (8-bit)
** R,G,B 0-1023 (10-bit) or 0-255 (8-bit),
black (0%) - reference white (100%)
Sync Selection
Pos, Neg, Zero –Used with Generator Sync/Position sub-
menu item to increment, decrement, and reset (zero) the
Hsync and Vsync positions.
Note: HV sync polarity for digital signals is set according to the
CTA-861-F standard. But the digital HV sync polarity can be
overridden in the Generator Output 2 sub-menu.

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Format Selection
50/60 Hz – Selects 50/25 Hz or 60/30/24 Hz
(59.94/29.97/23.98 Hz) generator formats. The selected mode
is displayed on the front panel Format LEDs.
SD i – Selects 480i (59.94 Hz) or 576i (50 Hz) signals.
SD p – Selects 480p (59.94 Hz) or 576p (50 Hz) signals.
1080i – Selects 1080i59.94, 1080i60, or 1080i50 signals.
720p – Selects 720p59.94, 720p60, or 1080i50 signals.
1080p60 – Selects 1080p59.94, 1080p60, or 1080p50 signals.
GEN 1080p24 – Selects 1080p23.98, 1080p24, or 1080p25
signals.
GEN 4K24 – Selects 2160p23.98 or 2160p24 signals.
GEN 4K60 420 – Selects 2160p59.94 or 2160p60 or 2160p50
YCbCr 4:2:0 signals.
GEN 4K60 – Reserved for future use.
Note: GEN means press the GEN key first and then release
before pressing the desired format key.
Note: North American standard formats are based on 59.94 Hz
(60/1.001 Hz), which is the power-up default state of the DGA-
6000. You may select 59.94 or 60.00 Hz HD formats in the
Generator menu. The 59.94 mode produces the 23.98p and
29.97p formats (more precisely they are 24/1.001 and
30/1.001 respectively).
Note: 1080p formats are indicated on the DGA-6000 front
panel by illuminating the 1080p LED and the 60/50 or 24/25
LED. 2160p formats (and 1080p30) are indicated by
illuminating the 1080p LED and UHD LED.

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Pattern Selection
There are two methods of selecting patterns using the IR remote control – sequential group and pattern
selection, and user-defined pattern lists.
Sequential Group & Pattern Selection
PLUGE, Gray Scale, Gray Field,
Color75, Color100, Special –
Directly select one of the 6 major pattern groups.
Group
Press the top of the Group rocker key to move forward to the
next pattern Group. Press the bottom of the Group rocker key
to move backward to the previous pattern group.
Pattern
Press the top of the Pattern rocker key to move to the next
pattern in the current pattern group. Press the bottom of the
Pattern rocker key to move to the previous pattern in the
current pattern group.
GEN Gray Scale – Press this key sequence to select or
alternate between 0%-10% Low-GS (Gray Scale) patterns and
100%-109% High-GS patterns. Press the Gray Scale key only
to return to the default 0%-100% Gray Scale patterns. The
Gray Scale LED will blink slowly when the Low-GS or High-GS
mode is enabled.
Note: The background of the High-GS windows is 100% luma
to examine a display’s ability to differentiate levels near 100%.
Note: 100%-109% patterns are not available for RGB-PC
signals because the maximum signal amplitude for RGB PC
signals is 100% (digital 255 or digital 1023).
User-Defined Pattern List
Up to 10 patterns can be stored in the user-defined pattern list.
The user-defined pattern list is stored in the DGA-6000 and is
discarded if the power is disconnected.
Store - The currently displayed pattern is stored in the pattern
list.
Delete - The currently displayed pattern is deleted from the
pattern list.
List > - The next pattern in the pattern list becomes the current
pattern.
< List - The previous pattern in the pattern list becomes the
current pattern.

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Other Generator IR Remote Control Functions
Mute – Press the Mute key to produce a 0% black field. Press
again to restore the previous pattern.
Func – Press and release the Func key prior to a second key
to select additional functions and shortcuts. Any second key
not assigned a Func sequence cancels the Func key.
Func Func - Cancels the Func key.
3D Func Key Shortcuts
Func ‘1’ - Enables 2D mode (cancels 3D modes).
Func ‘4’ - Press this key sequence to blank the 3D LEFT eye
image in any 3D Structure mode.
Func ‘5’ - Press this key sequence to blank the 3D RIGHT
eye image in any 3D Structure mode.
Func ‘6’ - Press this key sequence to cancel left or right eye
image blanking in any 3D Structure mode.

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On Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Menu Systems
The Generator and Analyzer functions have separate OSD systems that overlay menus, information,
cursors, and human interface elements over their respective video outputs. The Generator OSD system
includes a main Generator Menu, a Pattern Information Bar, and additional special menus for Motion
Patterns and the 3D Crosstalk Pattern. The Analyzer OSD system includes a main Analyzer Menu, a Pixel
Pane, and selectable InfoPanes. The Panes provide the human interface to set-up Analyzer functions and to
obtain automated and cursor-assisted manual measurements and information.
The Analyzer Panes, Analyzer Menu, and Generator Menu are selected with the single Menu button on the
DGA-6 remote control to facilitate independent and simultaneous use of the Generator and Analyzer
functions.
If only the Generator output is connected to an active device, pressing the Menu button will simply turn the
Generator menu on or off. If only the Analyzer output, or both the Analyzer and Generator outputs are
connected to active devices, pressing the Menu button will cycle between displaying the Analyzer Panes,
the Analyzer Menu, and the Analyzer input source (with cursors) on the Analyzer monitor.
If a video processor, or other video input/output device, is connected between the Generator output and the
Analyzer input the Menu button cycle will display the Analyzer Panes, Analyzer Menu, and Generator Menu
in that order. In that case, the Generator Menu can be turned off and on, as usual, with the Info button.
Generator and Analyzer Menus
The Generator OSD Menu provides additional features such as HDR signal output, Rec 2020 color
encoding, user-defined luma values, colors, window and checkerboard sizes, selectable RGB and YCbCr
channel blanking (set to the black level), advanced signal parameters (YCbCr color-encoding, 59.94/60 Hz
frame rates, HDMI 10-bit and 12-bit Deep Color, YCbCr 4:2:2 bit-depth and filtering), AVI InfoFrame
parameters, USB port control, and the ability to specify generator power-up default modes.
The Analyzer OSD Menu provides selection of Pixel Pane functions (Pixel Viewport Enable, Size), InfoPane
Content (Video Levels, Timing, HDCP, Aspect Ratio, InfoFrames), InfoFrame Types (AVI, Vender Specific,
HDR, Audio, SPD), and other Settings (Background Transparency, User Bit Depth, Output Modes).

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Menu Navigation
The main Generator and Analyzer Menus are organized into three columns. The left column of the
Generator Menu lists eight sub-menus – User, Output 1, Output 2, Info, Misc, Defaults, (AVI) InfoFrame, and
3D Mode. The left column of the Analyzer Menu lists three sub-menus – PixelPane, InfoPane, and Settings.
Whenever those Menus appear on screen the cursor keys (pointed keys
surrounding the Enter key) can be used to move up, down, left, or right
to select items within the menus. The selected items will be highlighted
in green. Use the cursor keys to select the desired sub-menu in the left
column, and then move into the middle column and highlight a sub-menu
item. The current status of each highlighted sub-menu item is shown in
the right column. To change a setting move into the right column and
highlight one of the settings listed in that column. In most cases it is not
necessary to press the Enter key unless “Enter” appears in the right
column. In that case highlight “Enter” and press the remote control Enter
key to proceed.
Press the Menu button to turn the OSD menus on or off. The highlighted cursor position in the OSD menu is
retained when the menu is turned off, so it is easy to turn the menu off when making measurements or
adjusting a calibration setting, and then turn it back on again to make additional changes to the same menu
item. It may be necessary to press the menu key multiple times to cycle back to the desired main menu as
discussed in the previous section.
Menu items that are not applicable to the current signal Output type or Format are dimmed and not
accessible in the menu. For instance, the YCbCr 4:2:2 Filter selection menu item is not accessible unless
the YCbCr 4:2:2 output mode is active.
Generator Pattern Information Bar
Pattern Info – Each time a pattern is changed the name of the pattern, which may include important signal
identification information, is displayed on-screen for a short duration. The duration can be selected in the
Generator Misc sub-menu (approximately 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 seconds), and the duration can be saved
as a power-up default value. Press the Info button on the remote control to display the Pattern Information
Bar continuously. Press the Info button again to resume the default display period.
CIE xyY values are shown on the Pattern Information Bar for windows and fields in the Color75 and
Color100 pattern groups. The CIE x,y and Y (luminance relative to an equal amplitude gray color) values are
defined by the Color Gamut of applicable UHD, HD or SD standards, and can be used as target values to
adjust a Color Management System (CMS). It can be advantageous to calibrate a display to have selectable
Color Gamuts for the same signal format, therefore the displayed Color Gamut targets for HDR, SD 60 Hz,
and SD 50 Hz signals can be changed in the Generator Misc sub-menu. The Color Gamut selection
changes only the CIE xyY target values in the Pattern Information Bar, and does not affect the generator’s
output signals.

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Generator OSD Menu
User
Field –Set a user-defined 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % Luma value for the User Field in the Gray Field group
by using the numeric [0-9] keys followed by the Enter key. Select Factory and press Enter to restore the
original 100% User Field. Select “Cancel” and press Enter to leave the menu without making any change.
Window – Set a user-defined 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % Luma value for the User Window in the Gray
Scale group by using the numeric [0-9] keys followed by the Enter key. Select Factory and press Enter to
restore the original 100% User Window. Select “Cancel” and press Enter to leave the menu without
making any change.
Checkerboard – Set a user-defined 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % Luma value for the User Checkerboard and
User Inverse Checkerboard in the Special group by using the numeric [0-9] keys followed by the Enter
key. Select Factory and press Enter to restore the original 50% User Checkerboards. Select “Cancel” and
press Enter to leave the menu without making any change.
Color – Set user-defined 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % R, G, B values for the User Window and User Field in
the Color 75 and Color 100 groups. The equivalent YCbCr values will automatically be calculated for ITU
Rec. 709 (HD/UHD), ITU Rec. 2020(HD/UHD), and ITU Rec. 601 (SD) when using those output types.
Use the Up and Down cursor keys to select the R, G, or B entry field. Use the numeric [0-9] keys to enter
8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % R, G, and B values. Press the Enter key to enter the R, G, B values as the new
color of the User Window and User Field in the Color 75 and Color 100 groups. The “White” bars in the
color bar patterns are also changed to allow comparison with other known colors. Select Factory and
press Enter to restore the original 75% gray and 100% white colors. Select “Cancel” to leave the menu
without making any change.
Win Border – Set a user-defined 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % Luma value for the Border surrounding all
Windows in the Normal, Low, and High Gray Scale groups by using the numeric [0-9] keys followed by the
Enter key. Select Factory and press Enter to restore the original Window Border values. Select “Cancel”
and press Enter to leave the menu without making any change.
User Value Entry Notes:
Select 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % entry mode from the UserValues item in the Misc menu.
As you enter digits the digits shift to the left. Use zeros to clear a mis-typed number without using
Cancel to exit the menu.
After you Enter the value changing process you can only exit that process by completing a value
entry, by highlighting Factory and pressing Enter to reset the value(s), or by highlighting Cancel and
pressing Enter. After you Cancel or Enter a new value, a “Change” option is highlighted in the menu.
Press Enter to repeat the User value entry process, or press the left cursor key to move to another
menu item.
The valid Integer % entry range is 0-109%, where black is 0% and reference white is 100%.
All Luma and RGB color values must be entered per the HDMI standard for YCbCr and RGB-video
signals, where black is 16 and reference white is 235 for 8-bit video, and black is 64 and reference
white is 940 for 10-bit video. If the RGB-PC output mode is selected the DGA-6000 will temporarily
convert the entered video values to conform to PC levels where black is 0, and reference white is
either 255 (8-bit) or 1023 (10-bit). Therefore, to output the exact RGB video values that are entered,
select only the RGB-Video output mode. If the YCbCr output mode is selected, the DGA-6000 will
convert entered RGB video values to YCbCr using the appropriate SD (Rec 601), UHD/HD (Rec
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The HDMI standard specifies 1-254 (8-bit) and 4-1019 (10-bit) as the valid ranges for digital video
signals. For testing purposes those limits can be over-ridden using the HDMI Range item in the
Generator Misc sub-menu. Select “Full” to extend the YCbCr and RGB-Video input and output limits
to 0-255 (8-bit) and 0-1023 (10-bit). Selecting “Full” range will not change the standard video black or
reference white levels.
Field, Window, Window Border, Checkerboard, and Color User values can also be entered as
10-bit values using the USB interface. See Appendix A, the USB Interface Manual, for
additional 10-bit command formats.
Window Size – Select the window size for the Gray Scale, Color 75, and Color 100 group patterns from
5.0% to 20.0% in 2.5% increments. A legacy 10.8% window size is also included. The PLUGE group
window patterns are not affected.
GS PLUGE – Turn the PLUGE stripes in the Gray Scale group window patterns on or off. The PLUGE
group stripes are not affected.
ChkrBd Size – Select Checkerboard sizes from 2x2 to 9x9 for all Checkerboard patterns. A 4x4 ANSI
Standard Checkerboard is the default.
Output 1
Channels – Enable/disable any combination of RGB or YCbCr output signal channels. This allows you to
create red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, or magenta RGB geometry, linearity, and ramp patterns, or produce
Y (luma) only signals for the color bar patterns. The former can be especially useful for adjusting
convergence in displays with separate RGB convergence controls. Not available for YCbCr 4:2:0 signals
Color Enc – Select standard YCbCr HD/SD ITU Rec. 709/Rec. 601 color-matrix encoding, or reverse the
encoding (HD/SD Rec. 601/Rec. 709). This is useful to quickly verify correct display color decoding while
viewing color bars.
HD V Rate – Select 59.94 or 60.00 Hz field/frame rate for HD/UHD signals.
HDMI/DVI – Select HDMI or DVI output. Some older video monitors and computer monitors will not
display HDMI protocol signals. (Note: The DGA-6000 Analyzer function is not compatible with the older
DVI signals.)
Deep Color – Select 8-bit RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 digital signals, or RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 Deep Color 10-bit or 12-
bit signal output. Only available when HDMI signal output is also selected. Not available for UHD signals.
422 Filter – Select YCbCr 4:2:2 signal filtering On or Off. When Off is selected the Cb/Cr signals are
decimated from 4:4:4 to 4:2:2 signals without filtering. Only available when YCbCr 4:2:2 signal output is
active.
422 Bits – Select 8-bit or 10 bit YCbCr digital video output signals. Only available when YCbCr 4:2:2
signal output is active.
Gray2Color – Converts all non-color (gray) patterns in the Special, PLUGE, Gray Scale, and Gray Field
pattern groups to a selected color – Off (gray), Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, or Magenta. When
Gray2Color conversion is enabled the Channels menu item is disabled, and the 422 Filter menu item is
disabled for the YCbCr 4:2:2 output mode. The Gray2Color feature is also available for 3D patterns and
the Motion Option patterns. Gray2Color is not available for YCbCr 4:2:0 signals.

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Output 2
Sync HD – Select positive or negative HD/UHD digital sync. Positive is standard.
Sync SD – Select positive or negative SD digital sync. Negative is standard.
Sync Posn (Position) – Change Hsync (+/- 99 pixels) and Vsync (+/- 15 lines) position. Use with
overscan pattern to measure H & V overscan precisely in pixels and lines. Use Pos, Neg, and Zero IR
keys to increment, decrement, and zero (reset) sync position.
Note: Many displays no longer use sync signals to position the video frame, so Sync Position will have no
or unpredictable effect on those displays. Some displays may use Hsync position to determine the Cb/Cr
phase for YCbCr 4:2:2 signals and changing Hsync Position may alter color on those displays.
I-Motion – Selects how interlaced fields sync to motion patterns. See Appendix B, the Motion Patterns
manual, for details.
Edges - Selects Fast or Slow video horizontal edge transitions. The Slow Edge mode enables a slower
edge rate chosen specifically for each video format. The currently selected Output LED will blink slowly
when the Slow Edge mode is enabled.
HDR – Selects HDR10 (or OFF) High Dynamic Range mode for UHD (or HD) formats. The HDR10
standard requires a UHD format and Rec 2020 color encoding, so they are also enabled. For non-
standard testing purposes, HDR10 can be enabled for HD formats, and Rec 2020 can then be disabled in
the HDR10 mode. Not available for YCbCr 4:2:0 output signals.
Rec2020 – Selects Rec 2020 or Rec 709 color encoding for UHD (or HD) formats. Rec 2020 requires
UHD 10-bit or 12-bit color component depth so selecting Rec 2020 will also enable 10-bit YCbCr 4:4:4 or
RGB Deep Color, or 10-bit YCbCr 2:2:2 output. For non-standard testing purposes the 10-bit component
depth can then be disabled. Not available for YCbCr 4:2:0 output signals.
Info
Version – Serial number, firmware version, and options information.
Disp Time – Selects the time duration that pattern names are displayed when switching patterns. The IR
remote control INFO key will also continuously display pattern names if desired.
Gamut HDR – Select Rec 2020 or DCI-P3. Changes the CIE xyY target values shown on the OSD
Color75/Color100 Pattern Information Bar for HDR signals to the color gamut defined by the selected
standard. The default standard is ITU Rec. 2020. This setting has no effect on generator signals.
Gamut SD60 – Select Rec709, SMPTE-C, or EBU. Changes the CIE xyY target values shown on the
OSD Color75/Color100 Pattern Information Bar for SD 60 Hz (480i/p) signals to the color gamut defined
by the selected standard. The default standard is SMPTE-C. This setting has no effect on generator
signals.
Gamut SD50 – Select Rec709, SMPTE-C, or EBU. Changes the CIE xyY target values shown on the
OSD Color75/Color100 Pattern Information Bar for SD 50 Hz (576i/p) signals to the color gamut defined
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Misc
USB Baud – Current Baud Rate selection. Also see Appendix A, the USB Interface Manual.
USB Flow – Flow control selection. Also see Appendix A, the USB Interface Manual.
HDMI Range – Select HDMI Standard (also called Limited) Range (1-254, 4-1019), or HDMI Full Range
(0-255, 0-1023) for YCbCr and RGB-video signals. RGB-PC signals are always Full Range.
User Value – Select 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % entry of User luma and RGB color values.
UHD Format – Sets the format obtained by selecting the UHD LED with the front panel Format button,
and the current output format, to 2160p24, 2160p30, 2160p60, 2160p25, or 2160p50. The 1080p30 format
can also be selected. These formats can also be selected directly from the IR remote control or USB
interface. This setting does not change the Power-up Default UHD setting (see Default settings below).
Audio ChID – Enables/disables a L-PCM “white noise” audio channel identification signal from the Left,
Center, Right, Right Rear, Left Rear, or LFE channel.
AudioPhase – Enables/disables a L-PCM spoken “Phase Check” audio test signal from the Left/Right,
Left/Center, Left Rear/Right Rear, Left/Left Rear, Right/Right Rear, or Left/LFE channels. Select in phase
(+) or out of phase (-) “Phase Check” test signals using the Pos or Neg IR remote control keys.
Defaults (Power up)
60/50 Hz – Power up in 60 Hz or 50 Hz output formats mode.
USB Baud – Power up baud Rate.
UHD Format – Power up with the front panel UHD Format set to output 2160p24, 2160p30, 2160p60,
2160p25, or 2160p50. The 1080p30 format can also be selected. Does not change the current output
format.
Disp Time – Power up with the pattern name display duration set to 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 seconds.
Window Size – Power up with 10.8% (legacy) or 10.0% Gray Scale and Color windows.
User Value – Select 8-bit, 10-bit, or integer % entry of User luma and RGB color values.
Save Items – Save all of the above power up default items to non-volatile memory.
(AVI) InfoFrame (Only available when HDMI signal output is also selected)
Output – Auto or manual selection of the Output Signal Type parameter (Auto, Off, RGB, YCbCr 4:2:2,
YCbCr 4:4:4).
Color Enc – Auto or manual selection of the YCbCr color encoding parameter (Auto, Off, Rec. 601, Rec.
709).
Levels – Auto or manual selection of the Output Signal Levels parameter (Auto, Off, Video, PC).
Format – Auto or manual selection of the Output Signal Format parameter (Auto, Off).
Pixel Rep – Auto or manual selection of the Output Signal Pixel Replication parameter (Auto, 1x, 2x).
Note: The AVI InfoFrame sub-menu allows product designers and expert users to troubleshoot some
display or video processor problems by temporarily disabling or sending an “incorrect” InfoFrame
parameter to determine if a device is ignoring a particular parameter or executing it incorrectly. For
example, if a display is decoding standard-definition YCbCr signals with the wrong color matrix the user
can change the InfoFrame Color Enc parameter to determine whether the display responds to the
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3D Mode
Structure – Select 3D Off (2D), 3D Frame Packing, 3D Side-by-Side (Half), or 3D Top-and-Bottom
Structure video signals. The Structure is also shown at the bottom-right corner of the OSD Menu.
After a 3D structure (e.g. Frame Packing) is selected only valid video formats (e.g. 1080p24) for that 3D
structure can be enabled. If the current DGA-6000 video format is not one of the provided video formats
for the selected 3D structure, the generator will automatically switch to a valid video format. Pressing
the front panel Format button will skip over formats that are not provided for the selected 3D structure.
Invalid formats selected by the IR remote control will be ignored. A unique USB command is also
available for each valid 3D structure and video format combination (see the USB Format command
table).
No standard-definition 3D formats are provided. Therefore, to return to a standard-definition format
(480i/p or 576i/p) the user must first select 3D Off in the Structure menu to return to the 2D mode.
Blank Eye – Select None, Left or Right. Blanks the left or right eye image for all 3D signals. This can be
used to identify or troubleshoot faulty 3D processing by a display or processor.
Infoframe – Select Infoframe On or Off. A CTA-861 Vendor Specific Infoframe is normally sent from the
DGA-6000 to the display (or video processor) to identify the video signal’s 3D Structure. A 3D display, or a
3D compatible processor, uses the Infoframe information to correctly process and/or display 3D signals.
Side-bySide (Half) and Top-and-Bottom 3D structure signals contain both left eye and right eye half-
horizontal-resolution or half-vertical-resolution images respectively in a single 2D compatible video
frame. Therefore, if the Infoframe is turned off, a 3D display will simultaneously show the half-resolution
left-eye and right-eye images in a single 2D image frame, unless the display’s manual controls are used
to select a corresponding 3D display mode.
However, most 3D displays automatically sense 3D Frame Packing structure signals without using the
Infoframe. Therefore it’s usually not possible to view the left and right eye images of 3D Frame Packing
signals within a 2D frame even though the Infoframe is turned off.
2D Displays will simultaneously display the left-eye and right-eye images of the 2D frame-compatible
Side-bySide (Half) and Top-and-Bottom 3D structure signals, however the Infoframe may need to be
turned off else the display may report that an invalid signal is being received. Most 2D displays are not
compatible with the unusual video frame formats used for Frame Packing signals and therefore will
report that an invalid signal is being received.
Crosstalk – Select Crosstalk to produce a special test pattern to measure the amount of 3D crosstalk
between left eye and right eye images as seen through 3D glasses. The amount of crosstalk is a function
of both the 3D display and its 3D glasses. See Using the 3D Crosstalk Pattern in Appendix A.
CAUTION: Always use CAUTION when displaying any test patterns. Static patterns,
particularly bright patterns, can produce permanent image retention (“burn-in”) on
some display products. 3D display products may be more susceptible to image
retention than other display products. Consult the display manufacturer for guidance
BEFORE using test patterns from any device.
Tip: Always display patterns for the minimum amount of time necessary to make
measurements or adjustments. The Mute button produces a black field and blanks
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Video Analyzer
Analyzer Source & Monitor Requirements
Source - The Analyzer is designed for HDMI video sources only, and is not compatible with DVI signals or
non-video computer display formats. Refer to the compatible video formats in the Characteristics section of
this manual. The Analyzer accepts HDMI signals with HDCP v2.x, HDCP v1.x, or no HDCP protection.
Monitor - For maximum compatibility with video sources connect the Analyzer output to an HDR / Rec 2020
compatible UHD TV or UHD Monitor equipped with an HDMI input that supports HDCP v2.2.
The DGA-6000 will not remove or alter the HDCP protection level of the Analyzer’s incoming video signals.
The Analyzer will not change incoming signal formats or convert HDR video to SDR video. Therefore, the
Monitor must be fully compatible with the video source driving the Analyzer input, else the Monitor may
display the source video and the Analyzer information panes incorrectly, or not at all.
When changing input signal formats the Analyzer’s Monitor may go blank for 5-10
seconds, or momentarily report an invalid video format as the Analyzer performs
extensive input measurements to lock onto video formats that may contain timing or
format errors. Cycle the DGA-6000 power with input & output signals already attached if
the Monitor remains blank or continues to report an invalid format. Should Analyzer
Panes appear irregular after video format changes, cycling the Menu key should return
Panes to normal in most situations. If not, cycle the DGA-6000 power.
Analyzer Operation
Analyzer Panes- Analyzer information is displayed in two Panes, the Cursor Values PixelPane and an
InfoPane (only available with the Pro Engineering Option). The InfoPane can be assigned a variety of
functions, which are detailed in the Analyzer InfoPanes section of this manual.
The InfoPane is always displayed to the left of the PixelPane, but both Panes will automatically shift left or
right on the screen such that the PixelPane’s cursor pixel at the intersection of the cursors is never visually
obstructed. The black background of the Panes can also be turned off (made transparent) so that the
incoming video can be viewed with minimal obstruction.
Active Pane - Press the Pane key on the IR remote control to change the Active Pane, which is indicated by
3 dashes “---“ in the line below the Pane title. Only cursors and other controls belonging to the Active Pane
can be changed, although information in the inactive Pane is still updated automatically.
Pages - Some Panes have multiple pages of information, which is indicated by P1 … Px in the bottom left
corner of a multiple-page Pane. Press the Func Pane keys sequentially to cycle between available pages.
Modes - Some Panes have modes (Mode:) or other user settings that will be highlighted as green text when
selectable. Press the Mode key on the IR remote control to move from one selectable mode or setting to
another, but use the Up/Down or Left/Right cursor keys to change a mode setting or selectable setting.
Cursor Selection - Some Panes have cursors (horizontal and vertical lines, or rectangles). Cursor locations
will appear in green text when they can be changed. Press the Cursor key to change which cursor location
settings are active.
Cursor Movement - Use the Up/Down or Left/Right cursor keys to move the cursor locations by one pixel or
one line. Press the ANZ key once, then the Up/Down or Left/Right cursor keys to start automatic cursor
movement in a desired direction. Press the same direction cursor key multiple times (without repeating the
ANZ key) to increase the rate of movement. Press a different direction cursor key to change the direction of
cursor movement, which will also reset the rate of movement to its slowest rate. To stop automatic
movement of the cursors press the Enter key.