ASTRO VG-881 User manual

Programmable Video Signal Generator
VG-881
Instruction Manual
Ver 1.01

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

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Before Use ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1.CONCERNINGTHEVG-881.........................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 General descriptions .....................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Product specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3.1 General specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 Unit specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Parts and their functions.............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.4.1VG-881FrontPanel............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.4.2VG-881RearPanel..............................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4.3OutputInterface....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.4.3.1 HDMI BOARD....................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.4.3.2 TV ANALOG BOARD ....................................................................................................................................................................5
1.4.3.3 SCART BOARD................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Data structures .................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.6 CF Card................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.6.1 CF Card insert.....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.6.2 Taking out the CF Card..................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.7 External Interface............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
1.7.1 RS-232C Connector ........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2.OutputBoard.......................................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 HDMI Board .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Output specifications.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Connector and pin assignment...............................................................................................................................................................10
2.2 TV ANALOG Board.....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Output specifications....................................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Connector and pin assignment...............................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.2.1 Composite.........................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.2.2 Y/C (S connector).........................................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.2.3 D5 (D connector)...........................................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.2.4 Component (RCA) .......................................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.2.5 VGA (D-Sub) ...................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.2.6 Analog Audio ...................................................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 SCART Board ................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 Output specifications....................................................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.2 Connector and pin assignment...............................................................................................................................................................16
2.3.2.1 SCART................................................................................................................................................................................................16
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Chapter 3.Operations..........................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.1 Menu selection..............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.2 Manual Test.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2.1 Large group selection..................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2.2 Sample Program ............................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2.3 Large group execution ................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.3 Automatic Test ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.1 Operations..........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.1.1 All interface execution. ..............................................................................................................................................................20
3.3.1.2 One interface execution ...........................................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Configuration..................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.5 Copy / Erase / Format...............................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.6 Information.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.7 TV/SCART Adjust ........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.8 Editing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.8.1 Register the internal patterns. ................................................................................................................................................................27
3.8.2 Register the user timings...........................................................................................................................................................................27
3.8.3 Make the program data..............................................................................................................................................................................28
3.8.4 Group data.........................................................................................................................................................................................................28
3.8.5 USER KEY BLOCK data ...........................................................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 4.Cautions.............................................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.1 Concerning the DDC power supply...................................................................................................................................................................29
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Before Use
Introduction
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Thank you for very much purchasing the model Video Signal Generator VG-881.
ThismanualcontainsdetailsontheoperationprocedurestobefollowedwhentheVG-881isused,thecheckpointsand
precautionstobeobserved,andsoon.
Before using the VG-881, please read through these instructions.
Afterreadingthemanual,keepitinasafeplaceforfuturereference.
Safety Precautions
警告
Warning
Concerning the generator
■Do not subject the generator to impact or throw it. Doing so may cause the generator to malfunction,
explode or generate abnormally high levels of heat, possibly resulting in a fire.
■Do not use the generator where there is a danger of ignition or explosions.
■Do not place the generator inside a microwave oven or other heating kitchen appliance or inside a
high pressure vessel. Doing so may heat up the generator to abnormally high levels, cause smoking,
running the risk of the generator’s catching fire and/or damaging the circuit components.
■This generator contains some high-voltage parts. If you touch them, you may receive an electric shock
and burn yourself so do not attempt to disassemble, repair or remodel the generator.
■If there is a thunderstorm while the generator is being used outdoors, immediately turn off its power,
disconnect the power cable from the main unit, and move the generator to a safe place.
Concerning the power cord
■Always take hold of the molded part of the plug when disconnecting the power cable.
■Do not use force to bend the power cable or bunch it up for use. Doing so may cause a fire.
■ Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cable. Doing so may damage the cord, causing a fire
or electrical shock.
Concerning foreign matter
■Do not spill liquids inside the monitor or drop inflammable objects or metal parts into it. Operating the
switcher under these conditions may cause a fire, electric shocks and/or malfunctioning.
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Caution
Concerning the generator
■When connecting the generator to a display unit, use the FG cable provided to connect the
frame ground (FG) terminal on the generator to the frame ground terminal on the display
unit. If these terminals are not connected together, the generator may fail. Take special care
when connecting the generator to a display unit which is under development.
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FG FG
LAN RS-232C
ACIN(100-240V)T5A
SLOT1
SLOT3
SLOT2
SLOT4
MADEINJAPAN
MODEL;
SER.No;
PYP
BR LRY/C
VIDEO
VGA
ANALOGAU DIOOUT
SCART2SCART1
HDMI2HDMI1 HDMI3
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■When disconnecting the VG-881 from the display unit, first disconnect the connecting cables, and then
disconnect the FG cable.
■When the generator’s power is to be turned ON or OFF, be absolutely sure to use the POWER switch on the front
panel. Turning the power on and off by plugging in and unplugging the AC power cable may damage the PC card.
■Do not start using the generator straight away: instead, turn on the power of the VG-881 and allow it to
warm up for about 10 to 15 minutes before use so as to ensure that the VG-881 will operate stably.
■During accessing to the CF Card, LED besides the CF card slot blinks. During it is blinking, do not
take off the card. Otherwise, it will damage the unit.
Concerning impact
■This is a precision instrument and, as such, subjecting it to impact may cause malfunctioning. Take
special care when moving the generator.
■Do not drop the generator.
Concerning installation
■Install the generator in a stable location. Do not stand it on either of its side panels. Doing so may
cause the generator’s temperature to rise due to heat generation, possibly resulting in
malfunctioning.
When trouble or malfunctioning has occurred
■In the unlikely event that trouble or malfunctioning should occur, disconnect the generator’s power
cable, and contact your dealer or an ASTRODESIGN sales representative.
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What is packed with the generator
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The generator comes with the following items.
・VG-881 Main unit
・VG-881 instruction manual (what you are now reading) : 1 disc
・Compact Flash（CF）card : 1 pc
・Compact Flash（CF）card case : 1 pc
・Power cable : 1 pc ＊1
・FG cable (1.5m) : 1 pc ＊1
*1) These cables are designed to be used exclusively with the VG-881.
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