Quantum Data 701 Spécifications

700A Series Portable Video Test GeneratorsQuick Start Guide

10CalibratingCalibrating Outputs1. Select Options > Calibrate > Reset to set the generator’s calibra-tion factors to default nominal values.2

11CalibratingLocking Calibration SettingsThe generator uses an internal hardware jumper to enable and disable changes to calibration settings. If th

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13Test MenuPress the Test button to select special test operating modes.Using Test SequencesRunning Test Sequence ManuallyThe generator includes a

14Running Test Sequence in Burn-In ModeSelect Test > Burn-In > Run to automatically cycle through the test sequence. When the Burn-In mode is

15Testing AudioSelect Test > Audio to independently toggle stereo audio output channels on and off.On a 701A generator, the left channel is also

16Special TestsGenerating Pseudo Random NoiseWhen the generator is connected to a device that supports the Quantum Data pseudo random noise standard

17About VGMVideo Generator Manager (VGM) is a Windows-based application for creating and editing formats and test sequences. As many as 132 formats

18Creating Video FormatsEditing Video FormatsYou can use VGM to create your own video formats. You can start with a default format in the VGM format

19Modifying Test SequenceEditing the Test SequenceThe generator has a default sequence, which you can edit in VGM. One sequence can be stored in the

2Model 700A, 701A Video Test Generators Quick Start GuideContentsGetting Started...

20Flat_Wht/(R,G,B)Description - Fills the screen with white, blue (B), green (G) or red (R).Application - Use to test chrominence.GridDecription - W

21the entire screen, in a large portion of the screen, or localized in a very small area.RasterDescription - Black display (nothing being displayed)

22RegulateDescription - The image has a pair of white outlined boxes which surround a blinking solid white box. Application - Tests for proper high

23Application - Useful for testing pixel anomolies and chrominance.PulseBarDescription - The image looks like two vertical lines followed by a wide

24Updating FirmwareThe generator’s operating system rmware is stored in Flash EPROM, which you can update via the se-rial port. Firmware updates ar

25Specications Video FormatsStorage: 132 totalPress Signal Type button to view signal types.Edit method: Windows-based VGM softwareTest Images (P

26Service and Support ContactsTo contact Technical Support, see http://www.quantumdata.com/contact/support.asp.For factory-authorized service center

3Getting StartedUsing AC PowerUse only the AC adaptor provided with the generator to avoid operator injury and damage to the gen-erator.Using Battery

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5User InterfaceLCD DisplayThe LCD window displays messages and menu options.Function Buttons          

6 Selecting FormatsViewing Formats by Signal TypePress the Signal Type button, and then select a signal type, to list formats based on the selected s

7Selecting ImagesGating OutputsPress the Gating button to gate outputs, and to switch sync types.Note: Color gating works for all images except Ramp.

8Options MenuPress the Options button to set system-level options.Setting Power Save PreferencesHot Plug:InSetting Power Save PreferenceWhen the Powe

9CalibratingModel 700A and 701A generators use programmable hardware to set the amplitude calibration factors for analog video outputs. These calibra