Sencore VP300 VideoPro User manual

VP300
VideoPro
Multimedia Video Generator
Operation Manual
(Firmware version 2.00)
SENCORE, INC.
3200 Sencore Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57107

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Table of Contents
Specifications ................................................................................................................2
Battery Information and Installation .............................................................................3
Making Connections .....................................................................................................4
Front Panel Controls and Indicators ..............................................................................5
Signal Type, Format, and Pattern Menus ......................................................................6
Pattern Description and Usage ......................................................................................7
Gating Menu ................................................................................................................17
Test Menu ....................................................................................................................17
Sequence Sub-Menu...............................................................................................18
Burn-In Sub-Menu.................................................................................................18
Horizontal Frequency Shift Sub-Menu..................................................................19
Audio Sub-Menu ...................................................................................................19
DDC Step Sub-Menu.............................................................................................19
ColorPro Sub-Menu...............................................................................................20
Options Menu ..............................................................................................................21
Learn Formats Menu ...................................................................................................21
Appendix A - Calibrating TV User Controls...............................................................22
Brightness Control..................................................................................................22
Sharpness Control...................................................................................................23
Contrast Control.....................................................................................................24
Color Control..........................................................................................................25
Hue Control............................................................................................................26
Appendix B - Video Display White Balance Adjustment ...........................................28
Entire Contents Copyright ©2001
Sencore, Inc. All rights reserved

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Specifications
Video Formats:
Storage: 100 Total
Factory Default Formats:
HDTV – 720p59, 720p60, 1080i25, 1080i29,
1080i30, 1080p50, 1080p59, 1080p60
SDTV – 480i29, 480i30, 480p59, 480p60
VESA/Mac – 38 standard formats from
640x350 to 1920x1440
NTSC – standard NTSC, luminance only NTSC
PAL – standard PALm, luminance only PALm
Patterns
White Raster, Black Raster, Crosshatch, Overscan,
Regulate, Window (8 IRE levels), Focus, Color Bar,
Split Bar, SMPTE Bar, Staircase, Checker, Pluge,
Multiburst, Ramp, ANSI Gray
Horizontal Timing
Frequency: 1 kHz to 250 kHz
Total Pixels: 144 to 4096
Active Pixels: 16 to 4096
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 Sync
Digital and Analog Composite Sync
Tri-level HDTV Sync
Video Outputs
HDTV: YPbPr, RGBHV
SDTV: YPbPr, RGBHV
VESA/Mac: RGBHV
NTSC: Composite, S-Video
PAL: Composite, S-Video
Timing Accuracy: 2%
Connectors: See diagram on page 4.
Audio Outputs
Connector: 2.5mm stereo phone jack
See page 4 for wiring information
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 scroll buttons.
See page 5 for more information.
Computer Interface
Type: RS-232, DTE, 9 pin D-sub
See page 4 for pinout
Protocol: 9600 Baud, 8-N-1, Xon/Xoff
VESA EDID/DDC Support
Reads a monitor's EDID data and displays a list of
VESA formats supported. DDC Step function cycles
through supported formats.
Battery Power Operation
Type: Four internal AA batteries.
1500 ma/H rated rechargeable NiMH
batteries supplied with unit.
Use Time: 8 hours with supplied NiMH batteries
when fully charged
AC Power Operation
Type: External Charger / Power Supply
supplied with unit
AC Input Range: 86 to 250 VAC @ 46 to 66 Hz
Size and Weight
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 x 2 inches
140 x 210 x 51 mm
Weight: 4 lbs. w/ supplied batteries installed

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Preparation for first time use
Battery Types Used
The Model VP300 generator is supplied with four (4) internal size AA rechargeable Nickel
Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells. These 1500 mA/H rated cells will operate the generator for about 8
hours on a full charge. They can normally be recharged about 1000 times before needing
replacement. No other type of rechargeable battery can be used in the generator!
You can use non-rechargeable alkaline AA cells with the generator, provided that you never use
the external power supply with the generator while the alkaline cells are in the unit. Attempting
to operate the generator or recharge the alkaline cells with the external power supply may cause
operator injury and/or damage to 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 @ 1.67 Amp. 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) Replace the back cover and retaining screws.
6) When the generator is shipped from the factory, the supplied
batteries may not be fully charged. Connect the supplied AC
power supply and charge the batteries for at least 8 hours.
Low Battery Indication
A "BATTERY LOW" message blinks on the LCD when the NiMH
batteries need recharging or alkaline cells need replacement.

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Making Connections