AccuPel DVG-5000 User manual

AccuPel DVG-5000 Digital Video
Calibration Generator
User Manual
6/10/11

2AccuPel DVG-5000 Digital Video Calibration Generator

1
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 6
22 Versatile 2D Digital Video Formats with 4 Output Signal Types...................................... 6
33 Additional 3D Digital Video Formats (Optional Feature) ................................................ 6
Separate High-Precision 10-Bit & 8-Bit Signal Values......................................................... 7
Maximum Accuracy Direct-Drive Digital (D3) Pattern Generation........................................ 7
Easy-to-Use Infrared Remote Control............................................................................... 7
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................... 7
USB Control Interface ..................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel Controls ........................................................................................ 8
LED Indicators ............................................................................................................... 8
Output Selector.............................................................................................................. 8
Output Indicator LEDs .................................................................................................... 8
50 Hz / 60 Hz Selection .................................................................................................. 8
Format Selector ............................................................................................................. 9
Format Indicator LEDs .................................................................................................... 9
Group Selector ............................................................................................................... 9
Group Indicator LEDs ..................................................................................................... 9
Gray Scale Window & Gray Field Values ........................................................................... 9
Prior & Next Pattern Selector Buttons ............................................................................ 10
On Screen Display (OSD)................................................................................ 11
Pattern Information...................................................................................................... 11
OSD Menu System ....................................................................................................... 11
OSD Menu Navigation................................................................................................... 11
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 12
User Level .............................................................................................................. 12
Output ................................................................................................................... 13
Sync ...................................................................................................................... 13
Misc....................................................................................................................... 14
USB Port ................................................................................................................ 14
Defaults (Power Up)................................................................................................ 14
(AVI) InfoFrame* ................................................................................................... 14
............................................................................................................................. 15
3D Mode (DVG-5000 Optional Feature) .................................................................... 15
Selected Remote Control Functions ............................................................... 16
Rear Panel I/O ............................................................................................... 17
Digital RGB/YCbCr Video Output.................................................................................... 17
USB Input/Output Port ................................................................................................. 17
+6V DC Regulated Input............................................................................................... 17

2
Test Patterns.................................................................................................. 18
Color 75 Group.............................................................................................................18
Color 100 Group ...........................................................................................................18
Special Group...............................................................................................................18
PLUGE Group ...............................................................................................................19
Gray Scale Groups ........................................................................................................19
Gray Field Group ..........................................................................................................20
Characteristics ............................................................................................... 21
Picture Formats (59.94 & 60.00 Hz based) .....................................................................21
Picture Formats (50.00 Hz based) ..................................................................................21
3D Mode 33 Structure/Formats Included (Optional Feature) ............................................22
Output Formats ............................................................................................................22
Calibration Patterns (113 Patterns) ................................................................................23
Video Output Connector................................................................................................24
Control Interfaces.........................................................................................................24
Power Supply ...............................................................................................................24
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................... 25
Appendix 1: USB Interface............................................................................. 26
USB Control Port...........................................................................................................26
USB Driver..............................................................................................................26
Serial Protocol.........................................................................................................26
AccuPel HDG-4000/HDG-3000 Compatibility ..............................................................26
DVG-5000 Command Syntax ....................................................................................26
Confirmation and Error Messages .............................................................................26
Query Commands ...................................................................................................27
USB Interface Command Tables.....................................................................................27
Appendix 2: IR Remote Control Functions .................................................... 34
Output Selection...........................................................................................................34
Sync Selection ..............................................................................................................34
Format Selection ..........................................................................................................35
Pattern Selection ..........................................................................................................36
Sequential Group & Pattern Selection .......................................................................36
Direct Group & Pattern Selection ..............................................................................36
User-Defined Pattern List .........................................................................................36
Other Functions............................................................................................................38
On Screen Display (OSD) Systems .................................................................................38
Pattern Information.................................................................................................38
OSD Menu System ..................................................................................................39
OSD Menu Navigation..............................................................................................39
OSD Menus.............................................................................................................39
3D Mode (Optional Feature) ..........................................................................................43
Structure ................................................................................................................43
Blank Eye ...............................................................................................................43
Infoframe ...............................................................................................................43
Crosstalk ................................................................................................................43

3
Using the Crosstalk Pattern and Menu ...................................................................... 44
3D Func Key Shortcuts ............................................................................................ 45

4

5
AccuPel DVG-5000
Digital Video
Calibration Generator
User Manual
Version 1.10
Safety Information
•Do not expose the DVG-5000 to rain or moisture. Do not operate the DVG-
5000 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 DVG-5000 away from wet locations such as bathtubs, sinks, wet
basements or swimming pools.
•Unplug the DVG-5000 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 calibrate or service this unit. Never remove the covers.
Disconnect it and contact Display Calibrations, LLC directly for service.

6
Introduction
Introduction
The AccuPel DVG-5000 Digital Video Calibration Generator is a professional test
equipment device exclusively for commercial or industrial calibration and testing of
video displays or video processors.
22 Versatile 2D Digital Video Formats with 4 Output Signal Types
The DVG-5000 produces 22 2D digital video formats compliant with CEA-861-E
including:
•480i/p
•576i/p
•720p50/59.94/60
•1080i50/59.94/60
•1080p23.98sf/24sf
•1080p23.98/24/25
•1080p29.97/30
•1080p47.95/48
•1080p/50/59.94/60
All 22 formats are available with YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2, RGB-Video, and RGB-
PC signal output for compatibility with HDMI®and DVI inputs.
33 Additional 3D Digital Video Formats (Optional Feature)
The DVG-5000 3D Option produces 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 Tom-and-Bottom) and a specific video format (e.g. 1080p24). All
3D formats that industry-conforming display devices are required to accept are
included, plus additional 3D formats used for Blu-ray Disc playback and cable and
satellite broadcast distribution.
All DVG-5000 2D test patterns are available in all 33 3D video formats. All 3D for-
mats 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, RGBVideo, and RGB-PC output
modes. A special interactive 3D Crosstalk Measurement Test Pattern is also
included. Left eye and right eye images can also be viewed separately or together
on all test patterns.
Frame Packing Side-by-Side (Half) Top-and-Bottom
(8 Formats) (14 Formats) (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

7
Introduction
Separate High-Precision 10-Bit & 8-Bit Signal Values
To provide maximum accuracy, Luma and Chroma values for ITU Rec. 601 (SD)
and ITU Rec. 709 (HD) 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 113 basic pat-
terns to eliminate accuracy errors that occur when rounding, truncating, or dither-
ing 10-bit output values to create 8-bit output values.
RGB-Video, RGB-PC, and YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit 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 individual low-noise, high-stability, precision
crystal oscillators for standard-definition, 59.94 Hz high-definition, and 50/60 Hz
high-definition video formats.
A proprietary AccuPel pattern and timing generation IC directly drives the HDMI
digital video output transmitter with 30-bit and 24-bit RGB/YCbCr video values
depending on output signal type. There is no digital signal truncation, dithering, or
color-matrix conversion in the 30-bit or 24-bit digital video path that would reduce
bit-level accuracy. No clock synthesizers, format converters, or frame buffers are
used to ensure maximum signal timing accuracy.
Easy-to-Use Infrared Remote Control
A 41-key IR remote control is standard to provide maximum standalone ease of
use. Dedicated keys are provided to directly select each Output mode, Format
mode, Pattern Group, and specific Luma values within Groups. There are also dedi-
cated keys to move forward or backward within Groups or Patterns. Pattern switch-
ing is virtually instantaneous because patterns are not loaded from ROM or flash
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 user-defined Luma and Color val-
ues, select special features, and to navigate the On-Screen-Display (OSD) menus.
Detailed documentation for the IR remote control can be downloaded from
http://www.accupel.com.
OSD Menus
OSD (On-Screen-Display) menus provide access to advanced features including the
ability to specify user defined Luma and Color values, change output bit-depth,
blank individual R/G/B/Y/Cb/Cr output channels, modify color-encoding, set power-
up default modes, configure the USB interface, and more options.
USB Control Interface
The USB Control Interface provides full operation of all DVG-5000 functions, includ-
ing direct selection of every pattern. Detailed documentation for the USB Interface
can be downloaded from http://www.accupel.com.

8
Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls
LED Indicators
Each time power is applied to the DVG-5000 the PLUGE, Gray Scale, and Gray Field
LEDs will illuminate in sequence for about 4 seconds as the generator is initialized.
The inactive Format LEDs blink once when any IR remote control command is
received. A rapidly blinking LED indicates that an IR remote control numeric key is
expected next (e.g. after Pat# key for direct selection by % value). Any slowly
blinking LED indicates that a special feature mode is active (e.g. Slow Edges).
Output Selector
The Output button selects the type of digital video signals produced by the DVG-
5000.
YCbCr 4:4:4 signals
RGB-Video signals
YCbCr 4:2:2 signals
RGB-PC signals
Output Indicator LEDs
•YCbCr 444 – YCbCr 4:4:4 signals. *
•RGB Video – RGB-Video signals. *
•YCbCr 422 – YCbCr 4:2:2 signals. *
•RGB PC – RGB-PC signals. **
* Y,R,G,B 64-940 (10-bit) or 16-235 (8-bit), black (0%) to 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%) to reference white (100%)
50/60Hz Selection 50 Hz / 60 Hz Selection
Select 50 Hz modes by pressing and holding the Format button for about 1 second.
When the 50 Hz LED illuminates release the Format button. If you continue to hold
the Format button the 50 Hz/60 Hz modes will alternate once per second. The 60
Hz LED is illuminated for both 59.94 and 60 Hz formats (selectable in the OSD
menu).
Output Selector Format Selector Group Selector Pattern Selector
Output Indicator LEDs 50/60Hz Indicator Format Indicator LEDs Group Indicator LEDs