Quantum Data 606 User manual

Part 68-00189 Rev I Page 1
MODEL 606, 607, 608, 609
Video Test Generators
Quick Start Guide
Battery Information and Installation ............................................... 2
Making Connections...................................................................... 3
Front Panel Controls and Indicators.............................................. 4
Selecting Video Formats ............................................................... 5
Selecting Test Images ................................................................... 6
Video and Sync Outputs Gating .................................................... 6
Options Menu................................................................................ 7
Power Save Control ...................................................................... 7
Resetting Formats List to Factory Default ..................................... 7
Outputs Calibration Procedure...................................................... 8
Learning a Monitor’s EDID DDC Data..........................................11
Test Menu.................................................................................... 12
Test Sequence Mode .................................................................. 12
Burn-In Test Mode ....................................................................... 13
Horizontal Frequency Shift Test .................................................. 13
DDC Step Mode .......................................................................... 14
Taking CS-1 Color Sensor Measurements.................................. 14
Audio Menu ................................................................................. 15
Installing New Firmware .............................................................. 15
VGM Software Overview and Basic Operation ........................... 16
Creating Formats Using VGM Software ...................................... 17
Creating Sequences Using VGM Software ................................. 18
Specifications Summary.............................................................. 19
Service and Support Locations ................................................... 20
Declaration of Conformity............................................................ 20
Table of Contents

Page 2 Model 606, 607, 608, 609 Quick Start Guide
Preparation for first time use
Battery Types Used
The Model 606, 607, 608 and 609 generators come with four (4) size AA rechargeable Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) batteries. These 1500 mA-H rated batteries can normally be recharged about 1000
times before needing replacement. Only suitable NiMH batteries can be safely recharged in the
generator.
You can use alkaline AA batteries with the generator provided that you never use an external power
supply with the generator while the alkaline cells are in the unit. Attempting to operate the generator
or recharge alkaline cells with the external power supply may cause operator injury and/or
damage the generator! Never mix battery types in the generator.
AC Power Supply
The AC power supply that comes with the generator has an input voltage range of 100-240 VAC from
47 to 63 Hz. The output is rated at 9.0 VDC @ 1.67Amp. This is sufficient to operate the generator and
recharge the batteries at the same time. Attempting to operate the generator or recharge the
batteries with any other type of external power supply may cause operator injury and/or damage
to the generator!
Battery Installation
1) Place the generator face down on a suitable padded surface.
2) Remove the two back cover screws shown in the top figure.
3) Lift the back cover off the generator and locate the four battery
holders as shown in the middle figure.
4) Install the batteries making sure to match up their polarities for
each battery holder. The supplied batteries may not have any
printed polarity indication. The outer metal can is the negative
terminal. The insulated metal button as shown in the end view in the
lower figure is the positive terminal.
5) See the information on page 8 to determine if the jumper should be
set to enable user re-calibration of the output levels.
6) Replace the back cover and retaining screws.
7) The supplied batteries may not come fully charged. Connect the supplied
Quantum Data AC power supply and charge the batteries for at least 8
hours.
Low Battery Indication
A “BATTERY LOW” message will blink on the LCD when the NiMH batteries
need recharging or alkaline cells need replacement.
Back Cover Screws
+
Metal button
surrounded by
insulator

All metal
Battery locations and
polarity orientation

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Making Connections
VGA/HDTV S VIDEO NTS /PAL RS 232 AUDIO POWERRF
VGA Receptacle
(No HDTV Y,Pr,Pb on 606*)
15 Pin HD D-Sub
Pin # Signal
1 Red Video (*HDTV Pr)
2 Green Video (*HDTV Y)
3 Blue Video (*HDTV Pb)
4 Ground
5 Ground
6 Ground
Ground
8 Ground
9 +5 VDC Out
10 Ground
11 Ground
12 DDC Data - SDA
13 TTL Horiz Sync
14 TTL Vert Sync
15 DDC Clock - SCL
S-Video Receptacle
4 Pin mini-DIN
(Not on 606)
Chrominance (C) Luminance (Y)
Ground Ground
NTS / PAL
BN Receptacle (Not on 606)
Test Signal Output onnectors
RS-232 Port - 9 Pin D-Sub Plug
Pin # Signal
1 No Connection
2 Data In (Rx)
3 Data Out (Tx)
4 DTR Out
5 Ground
6 No Connection
RTS Out
8 CTS In
9 No Connection
External D Power /
Battery Recharge Input
WARNING: Attempting to use an
external power source other than the
Quantum Data supplied AC power
supply may cause operator injury
and/or damage the generator.
Center Pin: +9.0 VDC
Outer Sleeve: - (Ground)
Factory Defaults:
9600 Baud
8 Data Bits
No Parity
1 Stop Bit
X on - X off
Pinout same as for 9
pin PC-AT serial port
connector
Television RF
F Receptacle (609 Only)
Stereo Audio - 3.5 mm Phone
Jack
(Not on 606 and 60 )
Tip Left Channel (1 KHz)
Ring Right Channel (2 KHz)
Sleeve Ground

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Front Panel Controls and Indicators
LCD Window
The LCD window either
displays messages to the
operator or shows a selection
menu. The figure shows an
example of a selection menu.
Function Buttons
_Item_1______Item_5*
_Item_2______Item_6
_Item_3______Item_7
_Item_3______Item_8
Asterisk indicates active
menu item.
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Item 6
Item
Item 8
Buttons activate items in current
menu list. Use +/ buttons below
to scroll menu screens when
more than 8 items available.
LEARN MONITOR
Obtain EDID data from
unit under test via DDC
connection.
ON/OFF FORMAT IMAGE TEST
GATING
SIGNAL
TYPE OPTIONS
LEARN
MONITOR
CHARGE
BACKLIGHT
+ / -
Page through
menu screens
when more
than 8 items
available
FORMAT
Menu of available video
formats (set-ups) of the
selected signal type.
ON/OFF
Toggle generator
power on and off
HARGE
External power
source (charger)
connected when lit
IMAGE
Menu of available
test images.
TEST
Menu of available
testing modes.
BA KLIGHT
Toggle LCD backlight on
and off. Goes out 20
seconds after any button
press on batteries. Stays on
when using external power
OPTIONS
Menu of
generators
configuration
options.
SIGNAL TYPE
Menu for which
format types are
shown by FORMAT
button
GATING
Menu for gating video
and sync compontents
on and off

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Signal Type and Format Menus
FORMAT
*640x480___16001200
_800x600___19201440_
_1024x768__20481536_
_1280x1K___20482048_
Format Menu
Select from list of video formats
stored in the generator’s memory
of the type selected from the Signal Type
menu. Use +/- buttons to page through list
when more than 8 items of a given type are
available. You can use the Quantum Data
VGM software package to add your own formats.You can also edit or replace any of the
factory default formats.Atotal of 120 video formats can be stored in the generator’s non-
volatile memory. Unused locations are labeled on the LCD as being empty.
The Options menu allows you to remove all formats from all storage locations as well as put
all factory default formats back into their original locations.
Signal Type Menu
Selecting one of the video types
shown will display a menu list of
matching formats. Pressing the FORMAT
button will return to the selected menu list
NOTES: VESA = Red, Green, Blue component color video per VESA standards.
(VGAconnector used for all outputs)
NTSC/PAL = Composite color baseband video signal (BNC connector) and
Separate Luminance and Chrominance video signals (S Video connector) or RGB
component video (VGAconnector) per NTSC and PAL standards.
Formats in the Format menu using modulated RF output (Model 609 only) will
have a _Cnn in their name where the nn portion represents the given NTSC-M or
PAL-G television channel used.
HDTV YPrPB = Luminance plus color difference signals per HDTV standards
HDTV RGB = RGB component color video signals per HDTV standards
USER = Section of non-volatile memory reserved for user defined video formats
of any type.
SIGNAL
TYPE
*VESA___________USER
_NTSC/PAL
_H TV_YPrPb
_H TV_RGB

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Image and Gating Menu
Gating Menu
GATING
*RE __GATING____ACS_
*GRN____________ CS_
*BLU__Format____ SS*
______Image_____OUT*
Red Color
Component
ON/OFF
Green Color
Component
ON/OFF
Blue Color
Component
ON/OFF
A S - Select Analog
Composite Sync
(Composite Video)
D S - Select Digital
Composite Sync
DSS - Select Digital
Separate (H&V) Sync
OUT - All test signal
outputs ON/OFF
Current
Video Format
Current
Test Image
*Grid_________White
_ots___________Red_
_ColorBar_____Green_
_GrayBars______Blue
Image Menu
Select from list of available test
images (patterns). Use +/-
buttons to page through list if
more than 8 items. The current
firmware does not support adding your own
test images or modifying the built-in ones.
IMAGE

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Options Menu
This menu is used for system level options.
OPTIONS
Options Menu - Clr Fmts and Reload Fmts Buttons
Pressing the Clr Fmts button displays a confirmation request menu to clear all formats in
memory. Selecting Yes will cause all video formats in memory to be lost. There is no
way to abort or undo this operation. The LCD window will show “Initializing EEROM” when
the process is completed. Pressing the FORMAT button will display the Formats menu to list
the restored memory contents.
Pressing the Reload Fmts button restores all factory default formats to their original memory
locations.Any user formats in those locations will be lost. User formats saved in other memory
locations are left alone.The LCD will show Reloaded when the process is completed.
Options Menu - Clear Formats, Reload Formats
Pwr Save:On
NTSC_Cal___Calibrate
Clr_Fmts__ReloadFmts
Power Save - Toggles enabling and disabling Power Saver option.
alibrate - Displays calibration Menu
for setting RGB analog video and
sync amplitudes. Appears only if the
generator has been configured to
allow recalibration (see page 8).
Reload Fmts - Restores all factory
deafult formats without deleteing user
defined formats
NTS _ al - (Not on Model 606) Displays calibration Menu for setting peak white
signal on the TV output BNC connector. Appears only if the generator has been
configured to allow recalibration (see page 8).
lr Fmts - Clears all formats from user memory.
Options Menu - Pwr_Save Button (added in version 2.02 firmware)
When On and running from batteries: Unit will shut down after 30 minutes of no front panel
activity and the unit is not running in Burn-in test mode.
When On and running from external power: Current units ignore 30 minute shutdown timer
Older units updated to current firmware will shut down after 30 minutes of no front panel
activity and the unit is not in Burn-in test mode.
When Off: Unit ignores 30 minute shutdown timer and will continue to operate from either an
external power source or until the internal batteries are discharged.

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Options Menu - Output Calibration
All Model 606, 607 and 608 video test generators use programmable hardware to set all of the ampli-
tude calibration factors analog video outputs. These calibration factors are stored in Flash EPROM and
are not lost if the batteries are run down or removed. Firmware updates will not affect these factors in
most cases. A hardware jumper inside the unit enables user modification of the settings.
All generators leave our factory with the analog video and sync output amplitudes calibrated to pub-
lished specifications. You can recalibrate these amplitudes over a nominal range to meet your specific
testing conditions.
WARNING: There is no way to recall any of the original factory calibration settings once
you have saved any of your own settings. Saving your calibration settings or resetting
to nominal overwrites all previously saved factory or user settings.
Equipment needed
DC voltmeter capable of measuring from 0 to 1 volt with a minimum resolution of 2 millivolts
Precision 75 ohm (+/- 1%) input terminator for the meter
Test cable to connect the voltmeter to the R, G, B and Ground pins on the VGA connector.
Additional Equipment for Model 608 NTSC Output Re-calibration:
Oscilloscope with a precision 75 ohm (+/- 1%) input impedance and suitable gain and bandwidth to
display a 1.00 Volt pk-pk signal with 3.579 MHz color carrier
One 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect the oscilloscope to the BNC TV output.
Enabling user re-calibration
All generators leave our factory with an internal hardware jumper set to disable user modification of the
calibration settings. You can check the current jumper setting by turning on the generator and pressing
the OPTIONS button. If “Calibrate” is one of the menu choices, the jumper is set to enable re-calibra-
tion. The following steps describe changing the jumper setting if the menu choice does not appear.
1) Turn off the generator and follow the directions on page 2 for remov-
ing the back cover.
2) Locate J5 as shown in the figure on the right.
3) The generator leaves our factory with a removable shorting jumper
on pin 1 or pin 2. You will need to provide a suitable shorting jumper
to enable user calibration if the original jumper is missing.
4) Place the jumper so it connects pin 1 to pin 2. Placing the jumper so
that it only connects to pin 1 or pin 2 will disable user calibration.
5) You can replace the back cover but do not need to screw it down if you intend to reset the jumper
after performing the re-calibration. You can replace the screws if you intend to leave the jumper as
is. The re-calibration procedure does not require access to any test points inside the case.
U22
J5 Pin #1

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Options Menu - Output Calibration Continued
Setting calibration factors to nominal values
The Reset selection in the main calibration menu (top figure on right) sets
all of the generator’s calibration factors to default nominal values. You
need to select “Yes” in the following confirmation menu to reset.
Nominal values are not the same as the factory set values for a given
unit. This operation overwrites any previously saved calibration
factors and can not be undone.
Calibration Procedure
1) Make sure the generator is running with fully charged batteries or
from the external AC power supply.
2) Press the OPTIONS button and select Calibrate. See the previous
section, Enabling user-calibration, if the selection is not listed.
3) You will get the menu shown in the first figure on the right. Select Full
Scale to get the menu shown in the second figure.
4) Make sure that the DC Volt meter has a 75 ohm (+/- 1%) input
termination in place. This termination is required for all calibration steps. The negative lead of the
meter connects to any ground pin (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 or 11) on the VGA connector for all steps.
5) Set the meter’s scale factor to be able to measure a nominal 1000 millivolts DC and connect the
positive input to the generator’s red output (pin #1 of VGAconnector).
6) Use the R_FS+ and -R_FS menu buttons to set the DC output level to 1000 mV +/- 3 mV.
7) Move the meter input to the generator’s blue output (pin #3 of VGA connector) and use the B_FS+
and -B_FS menu buttons to set the DC output level to 1000 mV +/- 3 mV.
8) Move the meter input to the generator’s green output (pin #2 of VGA connector) and use the
G_FS+ and -G_FS menu buttons to set the DC level to 1000 mV +/- 3 mV.
9) Press Save and then the Back menu button to return to the previous menu.
10) Select Zero to get the menu shown in the third figure.
11) Move the meter input to the generator’s red output and use the R_Zero+ and -R_Zero menu
buttons to set the DC output level to 0 mV +/- 3 mV.
12) Move the meter input to the generator’s blue output and use the B_Zero+ and -B_Zero menu
buttons to set the DC output level to 0 mV +/- 3 mV.
13) Move the meter input to the generator’s green output and use the G_Zero+ and -G_Zero menu
buttons to set the DC level to 1000 mV +/- 3 mV.
14) Press Save and then the Back menu button to return to the previous menu.
15) Select Blank and then use the Blank+ and -Blank menu buttons to set the DC level for the green
output to 286 mV +/- 3 mV. Press Save then Back menu buttons to return to the previous menu.
_____Calibrate
_Black________Blank
_Full_Scale____Zero
_Reset______BP_Sync
_R_FS+________-R_FS
_G_FS+________-G_FS
_B_FS+________-B_FS
_Save__________Back
_R_Zero+____-R_Zero
_G_Zero+____-G_Zero
_B_Zero+____-B_Zero
_Save__________Back

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16) Select Black and then use the Black+ and -Black menu buttons to set the DC level for the green
output to 340 mV +/- 3 mV. Press Save and then the Back menu button to return to the previous
menu.
17) This completes the calibration adjustments for a Model 606 generator.
Skip steps 18 through 28 for the Model 606 and continue with step 29.
18) Select BP_Sync and then use the BP_Sync+ and -BP_Sync menu buttons to set the DC level to
600 mV +/- 3 mV. Press Save and then the Back menu button to return to the previous menu.
19) This completes the calibration adjustments for a Model 607 generator.
Skip steps 20 through 28 for the Model 606 and continue with step 29.
20) Disconnect the DC voltmeter from the generator and connect an oscilloscope to the NTSC/PAL
connector on the generator using a suitable 75 ohm coaxial cable. Make sure that oscilloscope has
a 75 ohm input impedance or that you have a suitable 75 ohm terminator attached if it has a high
impedance input.
21) Press the OPTIONS button and select NTSC_CAL. You will get the
menu shown on the right.
22) Adjust the oscilloscope’s timebase and sweep trigger to view one
stable horizontal scan line of video. Adjust the oscilloscope’s gain
and vertical positioning so that you can see both the blanking and
peak (white) video levels. The sync tips do not need to be displayed.
23) Adjust the Red, Green and Blue calibration factors to get minimum pk-pk color sub-carrier
modulation of the white level. If the modulation increases, you are adjusting in the wrong direction.
First adjust Green, then Red and then Blue.
24) Increase or decrease Red and Green by equal amounts to set the average white video level to 714
mV (+/- 5 mV) above Blanking.
25) Adjust Blue for minimum modulation.
26) Individually adjust Red and Green to get a 714 mV (+/- 5 mV) average white level with minimum
sub-carrier modulation.
27) Adjust Blue for minimum modulation.
28) Repeat steps 26 and 27 until the average white level is 714 mV (+/- 5 mV) and sub-carrier modula-
tion can not be reduced any further.
Note: The modulated RF output on the Model 609 does not have any calibration settings.
29) Remove the shorting jumper between pins 1 and 2 on J5 if you wish to prevent someone from
changing the calibration settings. The jumper can be positioned to just attach to pin 1 or pin 2 in
this case.
30) Make sure the rear cover is fastened back in place as described on page 2.
Options Menu - Output Calibration Continued
_R_NTSC+____-R_NTSC
_G_NTSC+____-G_NTSC
_B_NTSC+____-B_NTSC
_Save__________Back

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Learn Monitor Function (DDC/EDID Data)
LEARN
MONITOR
_______Reading
_______Monitor
_______Complete
etails
Show details of EDID
after successful read
back from display
under test
Complete indicates EDID
data was read back
correctly.
Failed indicates unable to
read back valid EDID data
Learn Monitor
Reads back EDID data from a
VESA® DDC compliant display
connected to the generator’s VGAoutput.A
list of standard VESA video formats sup-
ported by the monitor is extracted from the
EDID data and compared against all of the
VESAformats in the generator’s built in
library.A table is then built of all the match-
ing formats.This table can be viewed by
pressing the EDID Detail menu button. This
table of formats is used for the DDC Step
Test function.
EDID Detail
Lists all of the matching VESAstandard video formats from the last successful Learn Monitor
operation. The list is left as is if the operation fails. The +/– buttons can be used to page
through the list if there are more than eight (8) learned formats. You can not select the formats
using the menu buttons. However, you can go through all the formats using the DDC Step
Test function.
NOTE: It is possible that the display’s EDID data will include non-VESAformats. These non-
standard formats will not be listed.

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Test Menu
Select special test operating modes.
TEST
Test Menu and Sequence Mode Sub-menu
Sequence Mode
Uses +/- buttons to manually step through a sequence of defined tests. Each step
loads a given video format and test image. Menu buttons permit the operator to
gate video color information, change sync types and turn all signal outputs on and
off. The current firmware includes a sample test sequence. You can use Quantum Data’s
VGM software to create and save your own test sequence. Use the Burn-in Test menu selec-
tion if you wish for the generator to automatically cycle through all of the steps.
TEST
+
Sequence
_Sequence______Probe
_Burn-In____ C_Step
_FreqShift
_Audio
Sequence Mode
Sub-Menu
Burn-In Mode
Sub-Menu
Freq Shift Mode
Sub-Menu
Audio Set-up
Sub-Menu
Probe
CS-1 Readings
Sub-Menu
DD Step
Mode
Sub-Menu
_Red__SEQ_NAME__ACS
_Grn__Step#xxx__ CS
_Blu___Format___ SS*
_______Image____OUT*
Red Color
Component
ON/OFF
Green Color
Component
ON/OFF
Blue Color
Component
ON/OFF
AS - Select Composite
Analog Sync
(Composite Video)
D S - Select Digital
Composite Sync
DSS - Select Digital
Separate (H&V) Sync
OUT - All test signal
outputs ON/OFF
Line 1: Name of Test Sequence currently running.
Line 2: Current step number in sequence
Line 3: Video format used in current step
Line 4: Test image used in current step

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Burn-in Mode, and Frequency Shift Sub-menus
Burn-in Mode
Uses Run/Stop menu button to have the generator automatically and continu-
ously cycle through a sequence of defined tests. Each step loads a given video
format and test image. Menu buttons permit operator to gate video color informa-
tion, change sync types and turn all signal outputs on and off. The current firmware includes a
sample burn-in sequence. Future versions of generator firmware and Quantum Data’s VGM
software may permit user defined burn-in sequences to be created and downloaded into the
generator.
TEST
+
Burn-In
Freq Shift Mode
Uses +/- buttons to increase
and decrease the horizontal
scanning frequency of the
current video format +/- 10% in 2% incre-
ments. The ^pointer indicates the percent
deviation and the bottom number shows the
actualfrequency.
_Run___Burn-In__OUT*
_Red___step#1___ SS*
_Grn___800_@60__ CS_
_Blu___Focus____ASC
Run - Press to run
Burn-in.
Stop - Press to stop
Red Color
Component
ON/OFF
Green Color
Component ON/OFF
Blue Color
Component ON/OFF
OUT - All test signal
outputs ON/OFF
DSS - Select Digital
Separate (H&V) Sync
D S - Select Digital
Composite Sync
AS - Select
Composite Analog
Sync (Composite
Video)
Line 1: Name of Burn-in test currently running.
Line 2: Current step number in cycle
Line 3: Video format used in current step
Line 4: Test image used in current step
TEST
+
FreqShift
_____Freq. Shift
-10%_-----+-----_+10
__________^
__H= +31.469E+03
NOTE: The 30 minute Power-Save Timer is ignored when running in Burn-in mode. The unit
will continue to operate until the battery charge is exhausted if running from internal batteries.

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CS-1 Probe Test Mode
Uses the Quantum Data Model CS-1 color sensor to measure the chromaticity
and luminance (brightness) of the test CRT display. The CS-1 probe connects
directly to the serial port on the generator. Chromaticity is shown as x,y C.I.E.
coordinates and the luminance (Y) can be shown either in units of foot-Lamberts or nits. The
CS-1 needs to be over a fully lit white area of the CRTscreen for accurate readings. The built-
in Flat_Wht test image is suitable for use with the CS-1
Error Codes: 1, 7 - CS-1 not seeing a usable test image.
5, 8 - Generator did not find a Model CS-1 probe.
2, 3, 6 - Probe malfunctioning.
DDC Step and Probe Mode Sub-menus
DDC Step Mode
Uses +button to step through video formats in list produced by Learn DDC
function. Uses - button to step through all available test images. Pressing Run
menu button causes generator to automatically cycle through all test images for
every video format in the list. Pressing Stop menu button restores manual stepping.
TEST
+
DDC Step
_Run__ C_Step__OUT*
_Red____________ SS*
_Grn___Format___ CS_
_Blu___Image____ASC
Run - Press to run
Automatcally cycle
through all format and
test images
Stop - Press to return to
manual format and
image stepping
Red Color Component
ON/OFF
Green Color
Component ON/OFF
Blue Color Component
ON/OFF
OUT - All test
signal outputs
ON/OFF
DSS - Select
Digital Separate
(H&V) Sync
DCS - Select
Digital Composite
Sync
ASC - Select
Composite Analog
Sync (Composite
Video)
Line 1: Video format used in current step
Line 2: Test image used in current step
TEST
+
CS1 Probe
______Y:_24.141_fL
______x:_.293
______y:_.279
_Read_______fL/nits
fL/nits - Toggle
between foot-
Lamberts and
nits for units of
measure and
take new reading.
Read - Take new
reading.

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Audio Menu
Audio menu buttons indepen-
dently toggle stereo audio output
channels on and off
(Models 608 and 609 only).
Left channel is also as the monophonic
audio source for the modulated RF output on the Model 609.
TEST
+
Audio
L_Audio On
R_Audio Off
Audio Mode Sub-menu and Installing Firmware
Installing New Generator Firmware
The generator’s operating system firmware is stored in Flash EPROM that can be updated via
the serial port
Firmware updates are available from http://www.quantumdata.com/support/downloads/.
To install a firmware update:
1. With the generator turned off, connect it to the PC using a suitable null modem serial cable.
2. Hold down the upper left menu button on the generator and press the POWER button for about
one second and then release both buttons. The LCD screen will indicate the unit is ready for the
upload. (NOTE: Remove batteries and external power if you need to cancel the upload)
3. Expand the .zip archive file that contains the firmware update.
4. If you have HyperTerminal, double-click the HyperTerminal setup file (QD60x Upgrade.ht) to start
HyperTerminal with the proper communications setup. (If you are using a Com port other than
Com 1, in HyperTerminal choose File > Properties to select the desired Com port.)
If you are using a terminal communications program other than HyperTerminal, set your communi-
cations parameters to 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, software handshaking (Xon /
Xoff), and ANSI terminal emulation.
5. In HyperTerminal, select Transfer > Send Text File.
6. In the Send Text File dialog box, double-click the firmware filename to start the transfer.
The generator will display the progress of the update and then go through a power up cycle at the
completion of the update. The model number and firmware revision number will be on the LCD.
7. Press the OPTIONS button on the generator and then select "Clear Fmts" from the menu. When
asked to confirm clearing the formats memory, press the Yes button.
8. After all locations are cleared, press the Options button, and then select Reload Fmts. This will
load the nonvolatile memory with the new firmware’s factory default formats.

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Current Capabilities
The current firmware in the Model 606, 607 and 608 generators allows you add and delete
video formats and test sequences that are stored in the generator’s non-volatile memory.
About 120 formats and one test sequence can be stored with the current firmware. The
easiest way to create and edit formats and sequences is to use Version 3.00 of Quantum
Data’s Video Generator Manager (VGM). The current release of VGM was originally created
for use with our Model 801, 802 and 822 video generators. It has limited support for the Model
600 series. You can download, edit and upload video formats and sequences using the current
releases of firmware and VGM 3.00. VGM 3.00 runs under MS-Windows 95, 98 and recent
versions of NT.
Please refer to the VGM 3.00 help file for additional information on performing specific steps.
Connecting to the Generator
1) Connect the generator to the computer using a suitable RS-232 cable.
2) Install the VGM software if you have not all ready done so and start VGM.
3) Click the Connect button on the main VGM screen and then choose the correct
serial port connection from the port selection dialog box. VGM will attempt a connection at
the Model 800 series default rate of 2400 Baud and then scan through the rates until it
finds the Model 600 series’ 9600 Baud rate.
4) The generator will now be listed in the connections pane of the Main VGM screen. Double
click on the Generator’s entry in that pane.
5) VGM will scan the contents of the generator for lists of available formats and test images
and then open a Generator screen.
Operating with VGM Software

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Programming Video Formats with VGM Software
Selecting a Format to Edit
1) You can either choose to start with a default format in the VGM format editor or choose
any of the formats available in the generator. Refer to the VGM help file for information on
using the VGM’s default format.
2) If you want to edit one of the formats available in the generator, you start from the list of
available formats. The instruction on the previous page tell you how to get to this point.
3) Select the format you wish to edit by single clicking its name in the list. Click the
Load Data button to load the format into the Main VGM screen’s buffer pane.
4) Double click on the format in the buffer pane. This will start the format editor using the
selected format’s information.
Using the Format Editor
The format editor works as described in the VGM help file except that the physical size
entries have no affect on how test images are displayed on the Model 600 series. How-
ever, the integer portion of the horizontal size in millimeters is used to identify the storage
location of the format in the generator. Unlike our other models, the generators in the 600
series store formats by specific numeric locations and not by name. If you do not change
this number, the edited format will replace the previous version of the format when you
upload it back to the generator. You will not get any warnings that you are about to over-
write a memory location.
Saving a Format and Uploading it to the Generator
1) You need to save your edited format to disk before you can upload it to the generator.
Select File > Save As from editor menu bar and select a suitable name and storage
location.
2) Select the edited format in the Main VGM buffer pane and select the generator in the
connections pane.
3) Click the Send Data button to upload the selected format to the selected generator.
The format will be stored using the numbered storage location set in the editor.
4) You will need to disconnect from the generator, power cycle the generator, and reconnect
in order for the added format to appear in the list of available formats.

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Programming Test Sequences with VGM Software
Selecting a Sequence to Edit
1) You can choose to start with a blank default sequence in the VGM Sequence editor, the
sequence currently saved in the generator or a previously created sequence saved on
disk. Refer to the VGM help file for information on using the VGM’s default sequence or
sequence saved on disk.
2) If you want to edit the sequence saved in the generator, start by clicking the Se-
quence List Button on the VGM Generator screen.
3) Select the Sequence (there is only one) by single clicking its name in the list. Click the
Load Data button to load the Sequence into the Main VGM screen’s buffer pane.
4) Double click on the Sequence name in the buffer pane.This will start the Sequence editor
using the selected Sequence’s information.
Using the Sequence Editor
The basic operation of the Sequence editor is as described in the VGM help file except
that the current generator firmware only supports selecting a format and test image for
each step.Any output gating or sync selections made for a given step will be ignored by
the generator. You must also explicitly name a format and image for each step. Unex-
pected formats and images may load if you leave either the format or image selection as
“No Change” from the previous step.Also, you can not test or play the Sequence with
VGM. The Sequence will only work using the generator’s front panel buttons.
Saving a Sequence and Uploading it to the Generator
1) You need to save your edited Sequence to disk before you can upload it to the generator.
Select File > Save As from editor menu bar and select a suitable name and storage
location.
2) Select the edited Sequence in the Main VGM buffer pane and select the generator in the
connections pane.
3) Click the Send Data button to upload the selected Sequence to the selected genera-
tor, overwriting the previously stored Sequence. Only one Sequence can be stored in the
generator at any given time. You will get a warning if you start to save a Sequence using
the same name as the currently stored Sequence.

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Specifications Summary
Video Formats:
Storage: 100 Total
Built-in: VESAStandards
NTSC (607, 608, 609)
PAL (607, 608, 609)
HDTV (608, 609)
Edit Method: Quantum Data’s MS-Windows
based VGM software
Test Patterns (Images)
Blank Raster, Flat White, Flat Red, Flat
Green, Flat Blue, Grid, Grids, Overscan,
Cutoff, Window, Focus, Color Bar, Gray Bar,
HV Regulation, Dots, SMPTE Bar, Ramp,
Burst, Pulse Bar
Horizontal Timing
Frequency: 1 KHz to 250 KHz
Total Pixels: 144 to 4096
Active Range: 16 to 4096 pixels
Vertical Timing
Frequency: 1 Hz to 650 Hz
Active Lines: 1 to 4096
Scan Types: Progressive, 2:1 Interlace
Sync Types
Separate Digital Horizontal and Vertical
Digital and Analog Composite
Bipolar HDTV (608, 609)
Video Outputs
Timing Accuracy: 2%
Connectors: See diagram on page 3.
RF Output (Not all Models)
Channels: UHF channels with
frequencies per NTSC (M)
and PAL (G). Specific channel
usage/availability determined
by current firmware.
Video: Color per NTSC (M) and PAL
(G)
Audio: Mono 1 KHz Tone per NTSC
(M) and PAL (G)
Connector: Female F type
Audio Outputs (Not all Models)
Connecter: 3.5 mm Stereo phone jack
See pg. 3 for wiring info.
Signals: Left — 1 KHz Tone
Right — 2 KHz Tone
User Interface
Display: 20x4 character backlit LCD
Buttons: 9 function buttons, 8 Menu
buttons, 2 page up/down
buttons. See page 4 for more
information.
Computer Interface
Type: RS-232, 9 pin D-sub
See pg. 3 for pinout
Protocol: 9600 Baud, 8-N-1, Xon/Xoff
VESA EDID/DDC Support
Reads a monitor’s EDID data through HD-15
VGA connector and shows list of supported
standard formats. DDC test mode for cycling
through supported standard formats.
Battery Power Operation
Type: Four AA batteries installed
internally.
1500 mA-H rated
rechargeable NiMH batteries
supplied with unit.
Use Time: 8 hours typical with supplied
NiMH batteries when fully
charged. Shortened when
using backlight or RF output.
AC Power Operation
Type: External Charger / Power
Supply supplied with unit
AC Input Range: 86 to 250 VAC
@ 46 to 66 Hz
Generator Size and Weight
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 x 2 inches
140 x 210 x 51 mm
Weight: 4 lb. w/ supplied batteries
installed

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Who to contact if you have questions or require service
United States
Quantum Data, Inc.
Elgin, IL Headquarters
Tel: [phone] -or-
1-888-252-6133 for support
E-mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
Quantum Data Western Sales
(west of the Mississippi River)
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Quantum Data Eastern Sales
(east of the Mississippi River)
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Europe
The Netherlands
BFi OPTiLAS
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
BFi OPTiLAS Branch Offices:
Belgium: ([phone]
[email protected]
Denmark: ([phone]
[email protected]
UK: (+44) (0) 1908 326326
[email protected]
Middle East
Israel
Lahat Electronics Ltd.
Tel: (+972) (0)3-547274
E-mail: [email protected]
Pacific Rim
Japan
Nihon Binary Co. Ltd.
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Korea
B & P Int’l Co., Ltd.
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Singapore and Malaysia
Test System Integration
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: t[email protected]
Taiwan
SuperLink Technology Corp.
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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Quick Start Guide"
Part# 68-00189
Rev. I (15-May-2003)
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