Lynx Testor lite 3G User manual

Testor | lite 3G
PTG 1802
User Guide
Revision 1.3 Firmware 715 and above
LYNXTechnik AG®| Broadcast Television Equipment

Connecons / Layout .......
What’s in the Box .............
User Interface ..................
Power / Charging .............
Charging ............................
Charge Times .....................
Power ON/OFF ................
Switching ON .....................
Switching OFF ....................
Automac Shutdown .........
SDI Outputs .....................
270Mbit and 1.5Gbit .........
3Gbit ..................................
Seng Video Format .........
Selecng Test Paerns .....
Color Bars ...........................
Flat Field .............................
Mono Paerns ....................
Misc Paerns ....................
Using 3D paerns ..............
3D paerns ........................
Selecng Overlays ...........
Circle Overlay .....................
Text Overlay .......................
Cage / Markers Overlay ...
Seng Audio ..................
Audio Generators ...............
Audio Embedders ..............
Sync Output.....................
User Sengs....................
System Sengs..................
Baery Timeout.................
Oscillator..............................
User Presets....................
USB Port..........................
Firmware Upgrade.............
Baery Replacement.......
Service & Support............
Warranty & Registraon...
Product Registraon.........
Warranty............................
Specicaons......on back side
Contents
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SDI Outputs Sync Input or Output
Power Switch
USB Port
(Power/Charging/Firmware updates)
Navigaon
Menu
Baery Level
Audio Sengs
Selected Paern
Audio Group
Connecons / Layout
The image below shows the connecons / controls and basic layout of the
integrated touch-screen display.
Video Format

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What’s in the Box
The Testor lite 3G is supplied with the following accessories: USB-DCP
charger (plus a variety of regional AC plug adapters) a USB Cable, this
User Guide and Safety Instrucons. Please read safety instrucons rst!
We recommend you fully charge the unit when you rst receive it. Please refer to
the “Power and Charging” secon of this guide for more details.
User Interface
The Testor lite 3G is equipped with a simple and intuive user interface
that is accessed with the integrated touch screen display. The lower half
of the display is dedicated to the menu system which is used to operate
the unit. The basic touch screen buon funcons are shown below:
This type of buon triggers a funcon. i.e. if pressed the
selected funcon will be set as a direct result.
This type of buon shows when a selecon is acve.
Pressing again will have no eect.
This is a menu navigaon buon, pressing it will navigate
deeper into the menu system. As a result the buons
displayed will change to a new set of choices.
This is a “back” buon and pressing this will navigate back
to the previous menu screen.
To assist with the use of the menu system a navigaon aid is provided
aer each feature or funcon’s descripon, an example of the navigaon
aid is below:
Navigaon: HOME > PATTERN > SDI (X) > COLOR BARS (make selecon)
[buon selecons] [x=specic channel e.g. 1 or 2] [perform acon]

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Power / Charging
Charging
The Testor lite 3G uses the USB port for external power and charging.
A USB DCP (dedicated charging port) charger and heavy gauge USB cable
are provided to charge the Testor lite 3G. Please only use the supplied
accessories. Using an alternave USB cable may result in the unit not
charging.
The Testor lite 3G can be connected to any standard USB 2.0 port
(computer) to charge the baery. It will take signicantly longer to charge
this way (lower available charge current) and cannot be used while in
operaon. (If the unit is powered using a PC USB port then no charging will take
place and the Testor lite 3G will run on internal baery power)
If using a USB DCP power source then the Testor lite 3G can be used and
charged at the same me. Ambient operang temperature is 5° to 40°C.
The baery has an internal temperature sensor and will stop charging if
the baery temperature is too high. This can also happen if the unit is
charged and operated at the same me.
Charge Times
When the baery is empty, the following approximate charge mes are
required to fully charge the baery:
• 120 min. from a USB-DCP supply when unit is turned OFF
• 180 min. from a USB DCP supply when unit is turned ON
• 360 min. from a computer USB 2.0 port when unit is turned OFF
A charge status indicator is always visible on the display. A full charge will
provide approximately 4 hours use. When the baery is empty the Testor
lite 3G will shut down automacally.
Baery life is approximately 300 charge cycles. A replacement baery is
available when needed. Part: PTG-BATT
Note: The rechargeable baery is sealed inside the unit. It is not designed for
frequent baery exchange using a spare charged baery. Only change the
baery when the installed unit is no longer holding charge. Some disassembly is
required. Refer to “Baery Replacement” secon of this guide.

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Power ON / OFF
Switching ON
When powered OFF, pressing the power buon for 1 second or longer
will power up the unit and it will be fully operaonal within 5 seconds.
The unit will resume with the last used sengs before the unit was shut
down. (Current sengs are automacally stored on shutdown)
The unit will power up automacally when connected to a USB-DCP
charger. (The unit can be manually switched OFF to facilitate faster charging)
Switching OFF
There are two ways to manually switch the unit o.
• When the device is powered ON, tapping POWER OFF on the home
screen will ask for a conrmaon before switching o.
• When the device is powered ON, pressing and holding the POWER
buon for 5 seconds or longer will also switch o the unit.
Automac Shutdown
With no user acvity (touch screen use) the unit will automacally shut
down aer a given me period to preserve baery life.
This can be preset to 5, 10 or 20 minutes or NEVER. Refer to the “Baery
Timeout” sengs in this guide to preset this funcon.
Note: While being charged the module will deacvate the automac shutdown.
Navigaon: HOME > SETTINGS > BATTERY TIMEOUT (make selecon)
SDI Outputs
SD-SDI (270Mbit) and HD-SDI (1.5Gbit) SDI Operaon
When the Testor lite 3G is congured for an SDTV video format (270Mbit)
or an HDTV (1.5Gbit) video format, each SDI output is always the same
video format but can have a dierent paern assigned. Each SDI output
can also have dierent embedded audio and the overlays switched ON or
OFF independently (overlays are the same for both outputs)

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3G-SDI (3Gbit) Operaon
The 3G-SDI formats (1080p/50/59/60) can be streamed in one of three
possible formats:
• Two individual 1.5G SDI streams, one per BNC connector. SMPTE 372
(Dual Link)
• Two individual 1.5G SDI streams mulplexed into one 3G-SDI stream.
SMPTE 425 Level B (Dual Link)
• One real 3G-SDI stream. SMPTE 425 Level A (Direct Mapping)
The factory default seng is specied as “3G-SDI, SMPTE 425 Level A”
To set the 3G streaming modes:
Navigaon: HOME > STANDARD > 3G STREAMING FORMAT (set mode)
Seng Video Format
The Testor lite 3G can be congured to provide test signals in the
following formats/standards:
SMPTE 259M (SDTV):
525 (480i/59) / 625 (576i/50)
SMPTE 292M (1.5G HDTV)
[1080i 60], [1080i 59.94], [1080i 50], [1080p 30], [1080p 29.97],
[1080p 25], [1080p 24], [1080psf 25], [1080psf 24], [1080psf 23.97],
[720p 60], [720p 59.94], [720p 50], [720p 30], [720p 29.97], [720p 25],
[720p 24], [720p 23.97]
SMPTE 424M (3G HDTV)
[1080p 60], [1080p 59.94], [1080p 50]
2 x SDI outputs are provided. The signal format and frequency is idencal
on both outputs but independent paerns can be selected for each
output. (exepons are dynamic paerns, which are on both outputs)
Navigaon: HOME > STANDARD (select video format)

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Selecng Test Paerns
The Testor lite 3G includes a wide variety of test paerns. Each SDI output
can have a dierent stac paern assigned to it. (Dynamic or moving
paerns will be on both outputs)
Stac Color Bar Paerns:
• Full Field Color Bar 100/100
• Full Field Color Bar 100/75
• Split Color Bars 100/100
• Split Color Bars 100/75
• SMPTE 219 Bars
Navigaon: HOME > PATTERN > SDI (X)> COLORBARS (select paern)
Stac Flat Field Paerns:
• Full Field Red
• Full Field Green
• Full Field Blue
• Full Field White
• Full Field Black
Navigaon: HOME > PATTERN > SDI (X)> FLAT FIELD (select paern)
Stac Mono Paerns:
• Pluge
• Cross-Hatch
• 5-Step
• Valid Ramp
• Limit Ramp
Navigaon: HOME > PATTERN > SDI (X)> MONO (select paern)

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Miscellaneous paerns
• Mul-burst
• Frequency Sweep
• Pathological EQ/PLL (split)
• Moving Boxes (Dynamic paern)
• EBU AV Sync (Dynamic paern)**
(Note: leaving the EBU menu will cause the sequence to stop)
Nav: HOME > PATTERN > SDI (X)> MISCELLANEOUS (select paern)
**For a compressive guide on the use of the EBU AV sync test paern, please visit
our website for more informaon:
www.lynx-technik.com/en/products/testor/ebu-av-sync-paern
Using 3D (stereoscopic) Test Paerns
3D (stereoscopic) test paerns, consisng of two 1.5G HD-SDI streams
for Le Eye (LE) and Right Eye (RE) can be selected. This is accomplished
by assigning the individual 3D paerns for LE and RE from the provided
3D paerns. The SDI format has to be set to one of the 1.5G HD-SDI
standards (not 3G-SDI).
By default, these two dierent signals will be streamed as two individual
1.5G SDI streams for LE and RE, one per BNC connector, according to
SMPTE 292-1.
As an alternave way of streaming these two 1.5G HD-SDI signals, the
user can enable the “3G Level B Dual Stream” mode. When enabled, the
two individual 1.5G signals will be mulplexed into a single 3G-SDI Level B
Dual Stream signal according to SMPTE 425. In this case, both SDI outputs
have the same signal.
Two dedicated 3D paerns are provided which provide a 3D eect when
viewed in a 3D environment. These comprise of two slightly dierent
paerns for le eye (LE) and right eye (RE).

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3D Test Paerns
• 3D Boxes
• 3D Grey Boxes
Nav: HOME > PATTERN > 3D STEREOSCOPIC (Select LE,RE paerns)
NOTE: When seng the Testor Lite for 3D operaon, please rst select an
appropriate SDI format and 3D SDI Streaming mode.
To set the 3D streaming mode:
Nav: HOME > STANDARD > 3D/HD STREAMING FORMAT (set mode)
Selecng Overlays
Several overlay elements can be superimposed into each of the SDI
outputs. Congured overlays are the same for both outputs but can be
turned ON and OFF independently.
Circle Overlay
A 16:9 or 4:3 circle overlay can be superimposed. The circle center point
of the circle is the geometric center of the image.
Navigaon: HOME > PATTERN >SDI (X) > OVERLAY > CIRCLE
Text Overlay
A text-overlay can be added to the SDI outputs. Each output can have a
dierent text. A maximum of 16 characters can be inserted on one line.
The following characters are available for text inseron:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
01234567890-_*()/ [SPACE]
Navigaon: HOME > PATTERN >SDI (X) > OVERLAY > TEXT > (select text)

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Cage / Markers Overlay
Blanking edge/safe acon/safe tle boxes can be superimposed onto
each SDI output. The posions of the boxes are at 90% (safe acon) and
80% (safe tle), as specied in SMPTE RP218-2002.
The following selecons are available:
• OFF [Default]
• Blanking Edge
• SMPTE safe acon (90/90) according to SMPTE RP218-2002
• SMPTE safe tle (80/80) according to SMPTE RP218-2002
Navigaon: HOME > PATTERN >SDI (X) > OVERLAY > CAGE > (select)
Seng Audio
Audio Generators
Two audio generators are provided, each generator has four channels and
each channel can be congured independently. The following selecons
are available
• Frequencies: 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 250Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 800Hz,
1kHz, 2kHz 3kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz [Default 1kHz]
• Adj. Amplitude: 0dBFS to -79dBFS in 1dB steps [Default -18dBFS]
• IDENT – [ON or OFF] typically used to put a small
repeang break (or pause) in the audio signal to easily idenfy a
specic channel [Default OFF]
• BREAK [ON or OFF]. Switch the selected channel ON (silent) or OFF
[Default OFF]
To congure Audio Generator A
Navigaon: HOME > AUDIO > GEN A
To congure Audio Generator B
Navigaon: HOME > AUDIO > GEN B

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Audio Embedders
Once the audio generators have been congured, the audio channels can
be mapped into the SDI outputs for embedding. Each SDI output can have
a dierent audio embedder conguraon.
The embedder for each SDI channel supports 4 groups (16 channels) of
audio and the audio generators can be mapped as required.
Nav: HOME > AUDIO > EMBEDDER SDI (X) > (select group and assign)
Note: If Testor lite 3G is congured for a SMPTE425 Dual Stream or Dual Link
output signal, audio is embedded into both streams.
Sync Input and Output
The Sync BNC connector of the Testor lite 3G can be congured as a
reference input or as a sync output. When the module is set to “Free
Run“ mode the Sync BNC will output a sync signal. When set to “Genlock
to External Ref” the Testor will lock to the external reference connected
to the Sync BNC connector.
Sync Output
The reference output (or Sync Output) generates an analog reference
sync signal in the same video standard as the SDI outputs.
• In SDTV, the device will generate a Bi-Level Sync (no Color Burst or
acve video content).
• In HDTV, the device will generate an appropriate Tri-Level Sync.
Sync Input
The Testor lite 3G can lock to a BlackBurst-reference, Bi-Level Sync or Tri-
Level Sync.
Navigaon: HOME > SETTINGS > GENLOCK (make selecon)

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User Sengs
System sengs
The Testor lite 3G provides access to the following system sengs:
• Key Clicks ON or OFF [Default ON]
• Factory RESET (Reset the Testor lite 3G back to factory defaults)
• Show System Version (Firmware revision)
Navigaon: HOME > SETTINGS > SYSTEM (make selecon)
Oscillator
It is possible to change the seng of the internal oscillator to generate an
incorrect (or out of spec) test signal with respect to frequency. This may
be useful for tesng the device under test for tolerance to out of spec
video signals. Frequency deviaon is adjustable +/- 50ppm around the
calibrated default value in increments of 1 ppm. The factory calibrated
default value is easily restored.
Nav: HOME > SETTINGS > OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY (make changes)
User Presets
There are 3 user presets which can be used to store a specic
conguraon for the Testor lite 3G. The sengs are stored in internal
ash RAM and will survive a power cycle.
Simply select the desired preset (1, 2 or 3) and then select SET to store
the current module conguraon as a new preset, or press RECALL to
recall the stored sengs if one was previously saved.
Navigaon: HOME > USER PRESETS (make selecon)
Note: When Oscillator is set to
uncalibrated “SYNC OUT “ on the touch
screen display will be in RED

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USB Port
The USB port is provided for power / charging and rmware updates
Firmware Updates
Firmware updates will be provided as a free download from the LYNX
Technik website, download secon:
www.lynx-technik.com > Support > Download Area
Baery Replacement
The baery will last for approximately 300 charge cycles. A replacement
baery is available (Part PTG-BATT). Follow the procedure below to
exchange the baery.
Note: Only use OEM replacements from LYNX Technik AG. Please do not try to
substute an equivalent or generic replacement. This could damage the unit and
will void any product warranty.
Ambient operang temperature is 5° to 40°C. The baery has an internal
temperature sensor and will stop charging if the baery temperature is too high.
This can also happen if the unit is charged and operated at the same me.
Note: Please read seperate safety instrucons!
Please dispose of the old baery responsibly and respect
any applicable local laws and ordinances regarding baery
disposal.
Service and Support
If you have quesons, or are experiencing problems with your Testor lite
3G, please visit the technical support secon of our website
www.lynx-technik.com to request assistance. Please have the serial
number available (refer to barcode scker on the rear of the unit).
1. Remove screws where shown
2. Remove cover
3. Unplug and remove old baery
4. Install new baery & reassemble
PTG 1802 S 0101
Serial #

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Warranty + Registraon
Product Registraon
Please take the me to register your product to acvate your warranty
coverage. Registering also lets us provide you with push nocaons
(via email) of any free rmware updates for bug xes, new features and
product enhancements when they become available.
Goto www.lynx-technik.com Support > Register Product
Warranty
LYNX Technik AG warrants that the Testor lite 3G will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment, and the rechargeable
baery free from defects for a period of six (6) months from the date of shipment. If this
product proves defecve during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG at its opon will either
repair the defecve product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement
in exchange for the defecve product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must nofy LYNX Technik AG of
the defect before expiraon of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for
the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defecve product to the service center designated by LYNX Technik AG, with shipping charges
prepaid. LYNX Technik AG shall pay for the return of the product to the customer if the
shipment is within the country which the LYNX Technik AG service center is located. Customer
shall be responsible for payment of all shipping charges, dues, taxes and any other charges
for products returned to any other locaons.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. LYNX Technik AG shall not be obligated to
furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulng from aempts by personnel
other than LYNX Technik AG representaves to install, repair or service the product; b) to
repair damage resulng from improper use or connecon to incompable equipment; c) to
repair any damage or malfuncon caused by the use of non LYNX Technik AG supplies; or d) to
service a product which has been modied or integrated with other products when the eect
of such modicaon or integraon increases the me or diculty servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK AG WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU
OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. LYNX TECHNIK AG AND ITS VENDORS
DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. LYNX TECHNIK AG RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS
IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AG AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LYNX
TECHNIK AG OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Serial #

Technical Specicaons
Power
Internal rechargeable baery. Full charge provides approx. 4 Hours connuous use.
External power / charge is provided via the USB port. Note: USB port is also used for rmware updates
When connected to a standard USB 2.0 port the Testor lite 3G will draw 500mA (max) to charge baery.
(if the unit is powered while connected to a USB 2.0 port then it will use the internal baery and is not
charging)
Charge me 360 minutes approx. (from empty) when connected to standard USB 2.0 port (i.e. computer)
with Testor Lite 3G switched o.
If connected to the USB-DCP power supply (included) then the unit can be powered and charged simulta-
neously. (1.5A).Charge mes (from empty): 100 minutes approx. with unit switched o
180 minutes approx. with unit switched on
The baery has an internal temperature sensor and will stop charging if the baery temperature is too
high. This can also happen if the unit is charged and operated at the same me.
Physical Size (including connectors): 130 x 77 x 23mm (5.12 x 3.03 x 0.91 inches)
Weight: 250g (8.82 oz)
Ambient Temperature: 5-40ºC (41-104ºF)
Humidity: 90% non condensing
Max. Operaon Height over sea level: 2000m (6562 .)
Opons
Protect your Testor lite 3G with a durable protecve
cloth case / pouch. This incorporates a transparent
window to view and operate the touch screen, as
well as a belt clip. Part PTG-CASE
Testor | lite 3G™
LYNXTechnik AG | Broadcast Television Equipment
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news
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The contents of this guide and specicaons are subject to change without prior noce
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Please read Safety Instructions (seperate document)