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Owner's andProgrammer'sManualModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GXPortable Video Signal Generators®

viii Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AChecking a Display Code ... 5-7SUN Display Codes ...

4-62 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1A single scan line from the upper portion of the SMPTEbarImage as it would appear

4-63TV Vectorscope signature of the upper color bar portion ofthe SMPTEbar Image using NTSC color encoding on the801GX’s TV outputTV Vectorscope signa

4-64 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Test: Color Video PerformancePurpose: This general purpose pattern can be used to

4-65The following tests are based on the original SMPTEquideline:Test: Visual Chroma Gain AdjustmentMethod: In order to perform this test, you must ha

4-66 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Stairs20Description The active video area goes from full black at theleft edge of

4-67Strokes0, Strokes1Description This image may be called out by some displaymanufacturers’ test procedures. The Strokes0version consists of multiple

4-68 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Text_9, Text_16Description In the primary versions, the screen is filled withrand

4-69Text_9, Text_16 — contd.Test Word processor simulationPurpose If your monitor is used in word processor workstations or other applications that ca

4-70 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1TVBar100 & TVBar_75 (TV formats only)Description: The image consists of seven

4-711 Horizontal Period of TVBar100 Image as it would appearon a TV waveform analyzer connected to the 801GX’s TV output1 Horizontal Period of TVBar_7

ixTable of ContentsImage Knob Directory Editor ... 6-21Custom Image Editor ... 6-24What is a Sequence? ...

4-72 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1TV Vectorscope signature of the TVBar_75 Imageusing NTSC color encoding on the 80

4-73TVHatch (TV formats only)Description: The image consists of a white crosshatch on a blackbackground. The lines form square boxes when thedisplay’s

4-74 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1After the center of the display is properly converged,the outer areas can be adju

5-1Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsLine Voltage SelectorAC Power ConnectionDisplay ConnectionDisplay CodesComputer Connection

5-2 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ALine Voltage SelectorMake certain that the voltage selector switch is setcorre

5-3AC Power Selection &ConnectionFuse RequirementsThe 801G* uses the same AC mains fuse for all ACvoltage ranges. The “Maintenance” chapter has in

5-4 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADisplay ConnectionWe do not supply test signal cables with the 801G*.Most displa

5-5Pin MDA CGA EGA SUN APPLE VGA MAC1 GND GND GND GND GND R GND2 NC NC Ir VS VS G R3 NC R R M2 M2 B CS4 NC G G GND GND M2 MØ5 NC B B CS CS GND G6 I

5-6 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ABNC Output ConnectorsAll models have five BNC connectors along the rightside as

5-7Some computers and video controller cards look forthe display codes and automatically adjust their hard-ware to output an appropriate video signal

x Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AMessage Syntax ... 6-63Commands ...

5-8 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASUN Display CodesThe following table list the codes that are output bySUN Micros

5-9External Programming ConnectionsThe 801G* can operated and programmed from anexternal computer or terminal. Two different com-munications ports a

5-10 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFigure 5-4Null-Modem Cable9-pin fem. to 9-pin fem.part #30-00124Figure 5-4Seria

5-11PC / Terminal WiringThe cable and adapters supplied with the 801G*should be suitable for most basic RS-232 hook-upsthat use either 9 pin or 25 pin

5-12 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AApple Macintosh WiringIt is possible to connect the 801G* to a serial port ona

5-13IEEE-488 (GPIB) Port ConnectionThe 801G* includes an IEEE-488 port. This port al-lows the 801G* to be integrated into most automatedtest systems t

5-14 Chapter 5: Making ConnectionsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes:

6-1Programming capabilities overviewBuilt-in GUI editorsSerial & IEEE-488 programmingCommand Listing and DescriptionsChapter 6: Programming

6-2 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AProgramming Capabilities OverviewThe 801G* video generators are powerful pieces oftes

6-3Creating custom test imagesUser defined custom test images can be created andedited. The images are made up of one or moredrawing primitives. Some

xiTable of ContentsDirectory Editor Control ... 6-83Directory Memory Management ... 6-84System Parameter Settings ...

6-4 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASetting system parametersThe following system parameters are stored in the801G*’s non-v

6-5be set to a higher limit if it is knownthat a particular unit will work reliablyat the higher limit.• The gamma correction flag. This flagdetermine

6-6 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe utility disk may also contain a text file called“README.DOC” that has information o

6-7Using the Built-In EditorsYou can program many aspects 801G*’s operationusing the built-in Graphics User Interface (GUI). Youprogram the 801G* by e

6-8 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Ashould be stable and legible on your display. Youshould also double check the active vi

6-9Editing FormatsFormat EditorThe format editor is one of the screens available inthe programming mode. You can view and modifythe contents of any fo

6-10 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Americ parameter is selected, an underscore cursor isplaced below a digit in the number

6-11The upper right corner shows the Pixel Rate. Thepixel clock is the master clock used to generate allof the format’s timing information. The pixel

6-12 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Ahalf the number of lines in one vertical period forinterlaced formats. The current ref

6-13Horizontal Pulse delay is the period of time fromthe last active pixel in a scan line to the leadingedge of the horizontal sync pulse. Some displa

xii Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFormat Errors ... 8-4Invalid Data Error Messages .

6-14 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe Scan setting determines if the video and synctiming is non-interlaced (progressive

6-15• European w/serr Composite sync with serra-tion pulses during the vertical sync period. Thevertical sync delay and pulse are a half lineshorter t

6-16 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe DS Polarity parameter, to the right of the DSSsetting, sets the logical polarities

6-17• Dig. V (801GC, 801GX only ) Monochromedigital (TTL) video @ 1 bit-per-pixel• Dig. VI (801GC, 801GX only ) Monochromedigital (TTL) video @ 2 bits

6-18 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A❖ Caution: Saving a format with errors in it maycause major problems when you later tr

6-19 Format List Available Files MDA_m7 MDA_m7 HGC_tex

6-20 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe right hand side shows all of the formats thatare in the 801G*. They are listed in

6-21 Image List Available Files Flat ColorBar Color

6-22 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Afault custom image. This image is used a startingpoint to creating you own custom imag

6-23ing it to the knob directory. Exiting the custom imageeditor will automatically return you to the imageknob directory editor.Pressing the Done but

xiiiTable of ContentsAppendix A:Specifications 11-1Model 801GC, 801GF and 801GX Specifica-tions ... 1

6-24 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACustom Image EditorThere may be times when none of the 801G*’s manybuilt-in test image

6-25The right side of the screen displays the parametercurrently being modified. All parameter changes aremade on this side before being entered to th

6-26 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ATable 4-1Available drawingprimitives in aCustom ImagePrimitive Name ParametersRectangl

6-27grayoat0 0% of pixels on (No fill)graypat7 7% of pixels ongraypat13 13% of pixels ongraypat19 19% of pixels ongraypat25 25% of pixels ongraypat31

6-28 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe Rectangle primitive draws a rectangle whosesides are parallel to the vertical and

6-29The Line primitive draws a line between any twopoints. The line is one pixel thick. The primitiveuses five(5) parameters, the color and the X and

6-30 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe V-Grill primitive draws equally spaced verticallines that form a grill over the en

6-31The primitive uses three (3) parameters. The first isthe color. The second parameter is the code numberof the character. For most alpha-numeric fo

6-32 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Aa series of joined filled triangles. The followingexample draws a 50% red filled trian

6-33larger. The following example draws a yellow cross-hatch that has 15 boxes horizontally and 9 boxesvertically:HatchI-O Yellow 15 9The Hatch_O-

xiv Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes:

6-34 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe Seq. Step primitive only appears if the image isused in a test sequence that has s

6-35What is a Sequence?The normal operating mode of the 801G* uses thetop knob to select a format and the bottom knob toselect a test image. The produ

6-36 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASequence Knob Directory EditorThe only way to get to the Sequence file editor isvia th

6-37The bottom “Image” knob moves a selection boxthrough the right hand list. The list will scroll if itcan not fit on the screen.The Insert button mo

6-38 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASequence EditorSequences are created and modified using the se-quence editor. It is ac

6-39The top knob moves a selection box among the stepsand parameters on the left side of the screen. Theknob moves the selection box horizontally acro

6-40 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. APressing the Mode button cycles the power-on se-quence mode settings as indicated by t

6-41Pressing the Exit button leaves the sequence editorand returns to the sequence knob directory editor.If there are any unsaved changes, you will be

6-42 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Awill power-up in the sequence mode with theselected sequence. However, loading another

6-43Creating your own format fileThere are two ways to add signal formats to the801G*. You can create and edit formats using thebuilt-in GUI editor th

1-1FeaturesProduct OverviewChapter 1: Introduction

6-44 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Afmtnfmtbname Analog_3hrat 31.469e3hres 640htot 800hspd 16hspw 96hspp 0hspg 1vres 480vt

6-45nal levels in the 1 Vp-p range. Digital displays aremore limited and can only display a couple of graylevels or a handful of pre-defined colors. T

6-46 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Aadded should analog composite sync be enabled. Ifyou need a swing other than the defau

6-47Set the GAMC parameter to 1 to enable gamma cor-rection or 0 to disable gamma correction. Whengamma correction is enabled, the value indicatedby t

6-48 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AMost color displays that use separate RGB analogvideo have separate sync inputs or exp

6-49Digital Sync ParametersSome analog video and all digital video displaysrequire one or two digital sync signals. The paramtersassociated with these

6-50 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ATiming ParametersHRAT, sets the horizontal scan, or line, rate of theformat. This is t

6-51• A spec sheet may give you pixel counts forthe number of active pixels as well the hori-zontal sync front porch, pulse width and backporch. Add a

6-52 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Ain units of pixels, use this value for HSPW. Here isanother way to calculate the value

6-53The VTOT parameter sets the total number of hori-zontal scan lines, active + blanked, in one completeframe. It must be an odd number when SCAN = 2

Model 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. A1-2 Chapter 1: IntroductionFeatures✓ low cost✓ portable - fits in a briefcase✓ ultra-simple controls✓ ultra-fas

6-54 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A• A spec sheet may give you the vertical frontporch in milli-seconds. The value for VS

6-55The EQUB parameter sets the length of the equal-ization interval before the vertical sync pulse. Thevalue is entered in multiples of scan lines wi

6-56 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe frame rate is equal to HRAT divided by VTOT.This should match the frame rate given

6-57malfunctioning. The “Making Connection” chapterhas information on display codes that are used bysome systems.A format can be programmed to check t

6-58 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThe XVSG command determines which video out-puts will be active when the format is sel

6-59The CSPG parameter determines if digital compos-ite sync is turned on when digital composite sync isselected.❖ Gating the digital composite sync o

6-60 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADownloading formats using a DOS-compatible computerThere are two ways of downloading a

6-61Controlling via the Serial PortHow to use PCPLUSTD.EXEThe utility disk included with your 801G* containsthe “Test drive” version of Pcplus by DATA

6-62 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AControlling via the IEEE-488 PortYou do not need to do anything special on the 801G*to

6-63Message SyntaxProgram messages are sent to the 801G* using fourcharacter ASCII upper/lower case headers. Theseheaders can be either commands or qu

1-3Product OverviewProduct OverviewThe 801G series are low-cost portable video signalgenerators designed for basic testing and alignmentof various typ

6-64 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACommand headers which require numeric data shouldbe followed by at least one separator

6-65available) bit in the Status Byte register is set. Thisvaries slightly from the 488.2 standard in that theMAV bit will only be set when at least o

6-66 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Awhich may cause the 801G* to induce a service re-quest. For more information about set

6-67&&&&&&&&7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0Logical OR7 6ESBMAV2 1 07 6 5 4 3 2 1 0RQSMSSService RequestGeneration7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0&&

6-68 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A Event Status Bit DefinitionsOPCOperation complete. Indicates that all operations have

6-69Bus CommandsBus commands - commands which are sent to the801G* with ATN true - are defined in the IEEE-488.1standard. The details of operation of

6-70 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*CLS Clear StatusDefinition: The *CLS command clears the Event Status Regis-ter, the S

6-71*ESR? Event Status RegisterDefinition: The *ESR? query returns the current value of theEvent Status register. After this command is executed,the E

6-72 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*OPT? OptionsQuery Syntax: The *OPT query returns a list of options installed inthe 80

6-73*SRE Service Request EnableDefinition: The *SRE command sets the Service Request Enableregister to the mask value given. The bits in theService Re

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Model 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A1-4 Chapter 1: IntroductionConnectorsThe output connectors on the 801G* match thosefound on popular computers and

6-74 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*TST? Self-TestDefinition: The *TST query causes the 801G* to perform a self-test and

6-75Command LanguageAll of the commands you can only though the IEEE-488 port on the 801G* generator are listed in a pre-vious section. All of the com

6-76 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFormat Parameter SettingsThese commands affect the type of test signal pro-duced by th

6-77HSPD Horizontal Sync Pulse DelayHSPG Horizontal Sync Pulse GateHSPP Horizontal Sync Pulse PolarityHSPW Horizontal Sync Pulse WidthHTOT Horizontal

6-78 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFormat Memory ManagementThese commands and queries are used to write andread Formats f

6-79Custom Image PrimitivesThese commands are used to draw the individualprimitives that make up user-defined images. Allthe available colors and fill

6-80 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AColor OptionsBlack Cyan50 Gray33 Gray70 Yellow75Red Brown Gray37 Gray73 Blue75Green Gr

6-81Fill Patterns0 GrayPat Outline7 GrayPat 7% gray fill*13 GrayPat 13% gray fill19 GrayPat 19% gray fill25 GrayPat 25% gray fill31 GrayPat 31% gray f

6-82 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AImage Editor ControlThese commands and queries are used to set up thecustom image edit

6-83Sequence Memory ManagementThese commands and queries are used to select anduse sequences.ALLU ALL UseSEQA SEQuence save AsSEQK SEQuence KillSEQL S

2-1Operating ModesDisplays & IndicatorsKnobsSwitchesButtonsChapter 2: Basic Operation

6-84 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADirectory Memory ManagementThese commands and queries are used to select anduse direct

6-85Miscellaneous System ParametersThe queries in this category are used to help iden-tify the exact configuration of the generator.*IDN IDeNtificatio

6-86 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAlphabetical Listing of CommandsADDR ADDRessClassification: Direct processor controlCo

6-87ALLU ALL UseClassification: Format, Image and Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: ALLUQuery Syntax: NoneDescription: The ALLU command first

6-88 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AASCT Analog Sync Composite TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax

6-89ASGG Analog Sync on Green GatingClassification: (Obsolete) Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: ASGGLimits: <mode>0 = OFF1 = ONQuery Synt

6-90 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AASSC Analog Sync Swing Calibration factorClassification: System parameter settingComma

6-91ASSG Analog Sync Signal GateClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: ASSG <red mode>, <green mode>, <blue mode>or

6-92 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AASSS Analog Sync Signal SwingClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: A

6-93AVCO Analog Video COnfigurationClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: AVCO <type>Limits: <type>0 = RGB R>R G>G

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AIntroductionThis chapter gives you a basic overview of theQuantum Data model 801G

6-94 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAVCS Analog Video Color subcarrier SelectionClassification: Format parameter settingCo

6-95AVPG Analog Video Pedestal GateClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: AVPG <mode>Limits: <mode>0 = OFF1 = ONQuery Syn

6-96 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAVSC Analog Video Swing Calibration factorClassification: System parameter settingComm

6-97AVSS Analog Video Signal SwingClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: AVSS <level>Limits: <level> (floating point acce

6-98 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAVST Analog Video Signal TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: A

6-99BASE number BASEClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: BASE <radix>Limits: <radix> = -36 to -2 or 2 to 36Query Syntax

6-100 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACACH instruction CACHe enableClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax:

6-101CALF analog video CALibration FactorsClassification: System parameter settingCmd Syntax(801GC): CALF <video 1000> [<video 700> [<s

6-102 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. Avolts. The <sync 400> factor adjusts the analog sync output levelwhen ASSS is a

6-103CALL CALL internal functionClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: CALL <address> <passed> [ <p(1)> [ <p(2)&

2-3• Running a user defined test sequence. Each stepin a test sequence combines one format andone test image. The operator can then go for-ward and ba

6-104 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADescription: The CALL command calls internal C functions. Address <address>is t

6-105CROS *** draw a centered CROSsClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: CROS <color>Limits: <color> = available colorsQue

6-106 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ACSPP Composite Sync Pulse PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syn

6-107DCBM Display Code Bit MaskClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DCBM <mask>Limits: <mask> 0 = 0 0 0 0 8 = 1 0 0 0

6-108 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADCEX Display Code EXpectedClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DCE

6-109DCRD Display Code ReaDClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: DCRD?Query Response: <code#>0 = 0 0 0 0 8

6-110 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADIRB DIRectory editing BeginClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: D

6-111DIRK DIRectory KillClassification: Directory memory managementCommand Syntax: DIRK <name>Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 c

6-112 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADIRN DIRectory NewClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: DIRN [<n

6-113DIRQ DIRectory Query pointerClassification: Directory memory managementCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: DIRQ? <index> <number>Limits

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADisplays and Indicators (Normal Mode)The figure below shows a typical LCD display i

6-114 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADSCT Digital Sync Composite TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Synta

6-115DSST Digital Sync Separate TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DSST <type>Limits: <type>0 = none1 = American

6-116 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ADVSP Digital Video Signal PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syn

6-117DVST Digital Video Signal TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: DVST <type>Limits: <type>0 = not used1 = digita

6-118 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AEQUA EQUalization interval After vertical syncpulseClassification: Format parameter s

6-119EQUB EQUalization interval Before vertical syncpulseClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: EQUB <lines>Limits: <lines&g

6-120 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTB ForMaT editing BeginClassification: Format editor controlCommand Syntax: FMTBQue

6-121FMTJ ForMaT JustifyClassification: Format editor controlCommand Syntax: FMTJQuery Syntax: NoneDescription: The FMTJ command corrects some types o

6-122 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTL ForMaT Load from memory by nameClassification: Format memory management / Sequen

6-123FMTN ForMaT NewClassification: Format editor controlCommand Syntax: FMTN [<name>]Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 character

2-5KnobsThe format knob is normally used to select a signalformat. A format is a set of parameters that specifythe video and sync signal requirements

6-124 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTP ForMaT PathClassification: Format memory managementCommand Syntax: FMTP <name

6-125FMTR ForMaT Read from memory location (bynumber)Classification: Format memory managementCommand Syntax: FMTR <location>Limits: <location

6-126 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFMTU ForMaT UseClassification: Format memory managementCommand Syntax: FMTUQuery Synt

6-127FORM draw FORMat data blockClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: FORM <color> <x> <y>Limits: <color> = av

6-128 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFRGB Foreground Red, Green and Blue levelsClassification: System parameter settingCom

6-129GAMA GAMmA correction factorClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: GAMA <factor>Limits: <factor> (floating point acc

6-130 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AGETA GET data from Absolute memory locationClassification: Direct processor controlCo

6-131GRID draw a centered GRIDClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: GRID <color> <number of horizontal boxes> <number o

6-132 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AGRIV draw a GRIll pattern of Vertical linesClassification: Custom image primitiveComm

6-133HATI draw a centered crossHATch from the InsideoutClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: HATI <color> <number of horizont

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASome of the image names in the main list may referto a sub-set of two or more diffe

6-134 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AHATO draw a centered crossHATch from theOutside inClassification: Custom image primit

6-135HRAT Horizontal RATeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HRAT <frequency in Hz>Limits: <frequency in Hz> (floating

6-136 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AHSIZ Horizontal SIZeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HSIZ <

6-137HSPD Horizontal Sync Pulse DelayClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HSPD <pixels>Limits: <pixels>min = 1max = HTO

6-138 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AHSPP Horizontal Sync Pulse PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Sy

6-139HTOT Horizontal TOTal pixels per lineClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: HTOT <pixels>Limits: <pixels>min801GP =

6-140 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIMGA IMaGe save AsClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: IMGA <nam

6-141IMGK IMaGe KillClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: IMGK <name>Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 character

6-142 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIMGN IMaGe NewClassification: Image editor controlCommand Syntax: IMGN [<name>]

6-143IMGQ IMaGe Query pointerClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: IMGQ? <index> <number>Limits: <in

2-7SwitchesThe 801G* has two switches located on its left side.Both switches are related to AC power.AC SelectThis recessed slide switch sets the safe

6-144 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIMGS IMaGe SaveClassification: Image memory managementCommand Syntax: IMGSQuery Synta

6-145IVER Image VERsionClassification: System parameter setting / Sequence parameter settingCommand Syntax: IVER <mode>Limits: <mode>0 = N

6-146 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AKEYY KEY toggleClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: KEYY <butto

6-147KNOB rotate KNOBClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: KNOB <number> <clicks>Limits: <number>1 = upper Format

6-148 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ALEDS LED StatusClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Synt

6-149LINE draw a LINEClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: LINE <color> <X start coordinate> <Y start coordinate> &l

6-150 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AMODE communications MODEClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: MODE

6-151MSIZ light Meter SIZeClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: MSIZ <width>, <height>orMSIZ <common size> (for a

6-152 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANAMI NAMe InsertClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: NAMI <inde

6-153NAMQ NAMe QueryClassification: Directory editor controlCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: NAMQ? <index> <number>Query Response: List o

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AThis section of the manual describes the functionsof the buttons when the 801G* is

6-154 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AOUTG OUTputs GateClassification: System parameter settingCommand Syntax: OUTG <mod

6-155PAGE draw a PAGE of repeating charactersClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: PAGE <color> <width> <height> <

6-156 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. APCPG Pixel Clock Pulse GateClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: PC

6-157PUTR PUT RelativeClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: PUTR <value>Limits: <value> = 0 to 2^(SIZE)-1Query Syntax: N

6-158 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ARECT draw a RECTangleClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: RECT <c

6-159SCAN SCAN fields per frameClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: SCAN <fields>Limits: <fields>1 = progressive (non-i

6-160 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASEQA SEQuence save AsClassification: Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: SEQA &

6-161SEQK SEQuence KillClassification: Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: SEQK <name>Limits: <name> = a valid MS-DOS filename(8 cha

6-162 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASEQN SEQuence NewClassification: Sequence editor controlCommand Syntax: SEQN [<nam

6-163SEQQ SEQuence Query pointerClassification: Sequence memory managementCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: SEQQ? <index> <number>Limits:

2-9Video Gate ButtonsThe Video Gate buttons turn individual color out-puts on and off. They also control the adsdition ofprimary color information to

6-164 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASIZE SIZE of bit fieldClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax: SIZE &l

6-165SNUM draw sequence Step NUMberClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: SNUM <color> <x> <y>Limits: <color> =

6-166 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASSST Select Sync Signal TypeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: S

6-167STEP sequence STEP numberClassification: Sequence parameter settingCommand Syntax: STEP <step#>Limits: <step>min = 1max = See descrip

6-168 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ATEXT draw TEXT stringClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: Text <c

6-169TRIA draw a TRIAngleClassification: Custom image primitiveCommand Syntax: TRIA <color> < x1> <y1> <x2> <y2> <x3&

6-170 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AUSIZ Unit of measure used for physical SIZesClassification: Format and System paramet

6-171VERH VERsion of HardwareClassification: Miscellaneous system parameterCommand Syntax: NoneQuery Syntax: VERH?Query Response: <version>Descr

6-172 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AVSIZ Vertical SIZeClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: VSIZ <ph

6-173VSPD Vertical Sync Pulse DelayClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: VSPD <lines>Limits: <lines>min0 (when SCAN = 1)

iTable of ContentsTable of Contents9. Service1. Introduction2. Basic Operation3. Built-In Formats4. Built-In Images5. Making Connections6. Programming

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic OperationModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASync Gate ButtonsThe buttons in this group select the type of syncsignal that is u

6-174 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AVSPP Vertical Sync Pulse PolarityClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Synt

6-175VTOT Vertical TOTal lines per frameClassification: Format parameter settingCommand Syntax: VTOT <lines>Limits: <lines> must be an odd

6-176 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A*WAI WAIt for completion suffixClassification: Direct processor controlCommand Syntax

6-177801G Memory (Information) Flow DiagramFormatGlobalsBufferImageMemoryFormatMemoryDirectoryMemoryFormat(edit)BufferImage(edit)BufferDirectory(edit)

6-178 Chapter 6: ProgrammingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes

7-1Power-onComputer InterfacingIf all else failsChapter 7: Troubleshooting

7-2 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. APower-onUnder normal conditions, the power light will comeon as soon as the 801G*

7-3• See Chapter 2 of this manual for infor-mation on using the 801G* in the nor-mal operating mode.• See the “Programming” chapter forinformation on

7-4 Chapter 7: TroubleshootingModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AIf All Else FailsIt is possible for a user programming error of thesystem parameter

8-1System ErrorsFormat ErrorsSystem Error Message SummaryFormat Error Message SummaryChapter 8: Error Messages

3-1IntroductionFormat chartsChapter 3: Built-In Formats

8-2 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ASystem ErrorsThis section discusses system error messages thatmay be displayed by

8-3last time the generator was used. This checkincludes each of the 300 format storage locations.All user created custom images and test sequencesare

8-4 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. APower Fail MessageWhenever the AC power line voltage dips belowthe minimum specified

8-5Format Error MessagesCorrupt Data Error MessagesThe example on the left shows a corupted data er-ror message. The top line of the display shows the

8-6 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AAll 150 Format storage locations are being erased.Industry standard formats are bein

8-7Format Error Messages2030 SCAN less than 1An invalid scan setting exists in the file. Reedit the scan setting.2040 SCAN greater than 2An invalid s

8-8 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2080 Pixel rate too lowThe pixel rate is below the minimum rate supported by thegene

8-92151 Horizontal total < horizontal res.The number of active pixels per horizontal scan line is greaterthan the total number of pixels per line (

8-10 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2191 Horizontal sync pulse width must be even forHDTVThe generator does not support

8-112250 Vertical total too smallThere must be at least a total of 5 horizontal scan lines perframe with interlaced operation. Increase the vertical

3-2 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AIntroductionThe charts on the following pages list the generator’sbuilt-in forma

8-12 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2321 Vertical active must be even when in inter-laced scan modeThe generator does n

8-132391 Incompatible ACS & DCS typesThe analog composite sync and digital composite sync settingsmust be compatible when analog and digital compo

8-14 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2398 Invalid DSS typeAn invalid digital separate sync type selection exists in thef

8-152490 EQ before too largeThe interval during which pre-equalization pulses occurcannot be greater than the vertical sync pulse delay. Decrease EQ

8-16 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A2706 Vertical physical size too smallThe physical vertical size must be greater tha

8-172720 Sync swing calibration out of rangeOne or more of the analog sync swing calibration factorsare out of range. These parameters are not actuall

8-18 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A3000 Invalid color nameA command file containing an invalid color name selectionwas

8-193005 Img ed runningThis occurs during IMGB, IMGN, or IMGE commands. Ithappens when you are creating a custom image with theCustom Image Editor on

8-20 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A4002 No sequence memoryThis occurs during the SEQN command. It happens whenthere’s

8-214008 Invalid delay time in sequenceA command file containing a sequence step delay wasdownloaded to the generator. Only use delay times (in secon

3-3The information in the charts is believed to be accu-rate and complete at the time that this manual waswrritten. Last minute firmware changes and n

8-22 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A5003 Directory memory fullThis occurs during DIRA and DIRS commands when there’sins

8-239450 Invalid format locationThis occurs during FMTR command when the integrity ofthe data stored in the specified format memory location iscorrupt

8-24 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A9457 Bad location for format name readThis occurs during FMTR? query when you try t

8-259470 Can’t change EPROM contentsAn attempt was made to insert a format using the FMTIcommand into an EPROM format memory location. Use a range of

8-26 Chapter 8: Error MessagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. A9500 Sequence data not found Use a memory location known to contain a format oruse

9-1Chapter 9: ServiceNew Product WarrantyProduct UpdatesService AgreementsAuthorized Service Centers

9-2 Chapter 9: ServiceModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ANew Product WarrantyQuantum Data products are warranted againstdefects in materials and w

9-3Product UpdatesQuantum Data reserves the right, at any time andwithout notice, to change the design or specifica-tions of the hardware, firmware an

9-4 Chapter 9: ServiceModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFor our customers in Europe, service contracts maybe available directly from our authorized

9-5North America: Manufacturing, Sales and ServiceQuantum Data Inc.Attn: Customer Service Dept.2111 Big Timber RoadElgin, IL 60123 U.S.A.Telephone: +1

3-4 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ABuilt-in FormatsFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeIBM Wo

9-6 Chapter 9: ServiceModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AKorea: Sales Representative and ServiceB & P International Co., Ltd.Attn: Service Depar

A-1Appendix A: SpecificationsTiming RangesOutput DescriptionsStandard FormatsStandard ImagesUser Interface ItemsPhysical DimensionsPower and Environ

A-2 Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ATest ImagesOver 100 built-in imagessAll models share a common library ofbuilt-in

A-3Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF and 801GX SpecificationsUser InterfaceDisplays: 16 X 2 character LCDLED power indicatorKnobs: Format s

A-4 Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AVertical TimingFrequency Range:1 to 650HzVertical total scan lines per frame:Range:

A-5Appendix A: SpecificationsAdditional Model 801GF SpecificationsPixel TimingFrequency Range:3.9975 MHz to 250 MHzStep: 0.035 HzJitter: ≤800 pS line-

A-6 Appendix A: SpecificationsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ANotes:

IIndexAn alphabetically sorted list ofsubjects covered in this manual.Page numbers in boldface indicatewhere the main discussion of a topicmay be foun

II IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. AAAC PowerChanging Input Range 5-2Cord 5-3Indicator 2-4Input Range 5-2AC Select Switch 2-7“ACS Sync Gate

IIIHatch_10i 5-31Hatch_10o 5-31Hatch_12i 5-31Hatch_12o 5-31Hatch_24i 5-31Hatch_24o 5-31Hatch_G 5-31Hatch_M 5-31Hatch64W 5-34Hatch8x8 5-33KanjiKan 5-36

3-5Built-in Formats Ð cont.File NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeVESA(VideoElectronicsStandardsAssociation)VG900601 RGB 800 x 60

IV IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AConnectors, OutputBNC 5-6D-Sub 5-4Contrast and brightness check test5-59Contrast Ratio Measurements 5-14C

VFront Panel DisplayCurrent Format 2-4Current Test Image 2-4Format Number 2-4Format Scan Rates 2-4Under normal operation 2-4G“G Video Gate” Button 2-9

VI IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AKKnob“Format” 2-5“Image” 2-5Programming Mode 2-6LLight MeterSetting target size 6-151Line CordConnecting

VIIR“R Video Gate” Button 2-9Ramp Image 5-51Raster Centering Test 5-52Registration Card 9-2RepairingAnalog Video 6-96RepairsObtaining 9-4Resolution, T

VIII IndexModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFocus adjustment 5-26, 5-27focus adjustment 5-24, 5-25,5-36, 5-40high contrast resolution 5-59high volt

Notes:

Model 801GC, 801GF & 801GX Owner’s & Programmers Manual • Part# 68-00157 (rev. A 21-Feb-962111 Big Timber RoadElgin, IL 60123-1100 USAPhone: (

3-6 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeSunMicrosystemsWorksta

3-7File NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeRS 170 VideoFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypePAL ComponentVi

3-8 Chapter 3: Built-In FormatsModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFile NameFrameRateLineRateHoriz x VertActive PixelsVideoTypeGeneratorDiagnosticsFi

4-1Description of the test imagesand how to use themChapter 4: Built-In Images

ii Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. ATrademark Acknowledgments:Quantum Data is a registered trademark of Quantum Data Corporati

4-2 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX ¥ Rev. X1IntroductionThis chapter covers all of the built-in test images(patterns) in a s

4-3ImageNameDescription This tells how the image is drawn on the display. Ablack and white drawing of the image is includedas part of the description.

4-4 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Descriptions of the ImagesAcer1Description Special test image specified by some di

4-5BLU_EM, GRN_EM, RED_EM, WHT_EM,MEMESony, MESony_B, MESony_G, andMESony_RDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withblue (BLU and

4-6 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1BLU_EM+, GRN_EM+, RED_EM+, WHT_EM+,MEMEPlus, MEPlus_B, MEPlus_G, andMEPlus_RDescri

4-7BLU_PIC, GRAY_PIC, GRN_PIC, RED_PIC,WHT_PIC, Flat, Flat Gray, Flat_B, Flat_G, andFlat_RDescription A solid blue (BLU), gray, green (GRN), red, orwh

4-8 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1BLU_PIC, GRAY_PIC, GRN_PIC, RED_PIC,WHT_PIC, Flat, Flat Gray, Flat_B, Flat_G, andF

4-9Box_50mm and Box_64mmDescription The primary version has a solid white box in thecenter of the active video. Depending on the imageselected, the bo

4-10 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1BriteBoxDescription The primary version has a single white box in thecenter of ac

4-11BriteBox — contd.Test Brightness uniformityPurpose The light output of most picture tubes variesslightly when measured across the CRT face. Thiste

iiiTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1-1Features ... 1-2Product Overview ...

4-12 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Burst (TV formats only)Description: The left side start with reference white (+10

4-13Check511Description Five small boxes are placed in the corners and atthe center of active video. The boxes are on a blackbackground. Each box cons

4-14 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1CheckBy3Description The active video area is equally divided into athree by three

4-15Check_11Description The active video area is filled with alternating blackand white pixels that form a very finecheckerboard. The secondary versio

4-16 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1CirclesLDescription This image may be called for by some displaymanufacturers’ te

4-17CirclesSDescription This image may be called for by some displaymanufacturers’ test procedures. The image consistsof eight small white circles on

4-18 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1ColorBarDescription The primary version has 16 full-height vertical colorbars. Th

4-19CubesDescription This is an animated image consisting of one smallmulticolored cube orbiting around a largermulticolored cube. Each cube also is s

4-20 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1CustomDescription This image has a white border around the activevideo, a centere

4-21Dot_10, Dot_12, Dot_24Description The active video area is filled with multiple rowsof white single pixel dots. The dots define thecorners of what

iv Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. ASwitches ... 2-7AC Select ...

4-22 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Dot_10, Dot_12, Dot_24 — contd.Purpose In order to accurately produce an image on

4-23EMITest1Description Special test image used for Electro-MagneticInterference (EMI) testing of displays. The entireactive video area is filled with

4-24 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Focus_@6, Focus_@7, Focus_@8Description In the primary versions, the screen is fi

4-25Focus_CxDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite Cx characters on a black background. A bitmap of a single character is

4-26 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Focus_HDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite H chara

4-27Focus_OoDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite Oo characters on a black background. A bitmap of a single character is

4-28 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1FormatDescription A listing of the data contained in any format. Thispattern work

4-29GrayBarDescription The primary version has 16 full-height verticalgraybars. The intensity of the bars is shown below.The secondary version splits

4-30 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Grill_11, Grill_22, Grill_33, Grill_44Description The entire active video area is

4-31Hatch_10i, Hatch_10o, Hatch_12i, Hatch_12o,Hatch_24i, Hatch_24o, Hatch_24s, Hatch_G,Hatch_M, GRN_HTCH, and MAGENTADescription The primary versions

vTable of ContentsBLU_EM, GRN_EM, RED_EM, WHT_EM,MEMESony, MESony_B, MESony_G, andMESony_R ... 5-5BLU_EM+, GR

4-32 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Aspect Ratio Hatch_10 Hatch_12 Hatch_24W : H DecimalBoxesVerticallyBoxesHorizonta

4-33Hatch4x3, Hatch5x4 and Hatch8x8Description These are different versions of a crosshatch patternthat may be called for by some display manufacturer

4-34 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Hatch64WDescription This is still another version of a crosshatch patternthat may

4-35Hitachi1Description This is a special test image specified by some displaymanufacturers. The image consists of a 2x2 clusterof Microsoft Windows®

4-36 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1KanjiKanDescription In the primary version, the screen is filled withwhite Japane

4-37Linearty (Linearity)Description The image is made up of three parts. The firstpart consists of six (6) white circles. A large circleis drawn in th

4-38 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Linearty (Linearity) — contd.Test Linearity adjustmentPurpose In order to present

4-39LinFocusDescription The image consists of several parts. It starts witha large circle in the center of the screen. Itsdiameter equals the lesser o

4-40 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1LinFocus — contd.The image also includes blocks offocus-checking characters atvar

4-41Outline0 and Outline1Description The Outline0 image consists of a rectangular whiteborder on a black background. The border is one(1) pixel wide a

vi Table of ContentsModels 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. AFocus_Oo ... 5-27Format ...

4-42 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Outline0 and Outline1 — contd.Test Yoke tilt correctionPurpose The horizontal axi

4-43Test Display size correctionPurpose A too-large active video size adjustment on a monitormay cause information to be lost around the edgesof the s

4-44 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Outline0 and Outline1 — contd.Method Measure the lengths of the two (2) diagonal

4-45Test Pin and barrel distortion correctionPurpose If perfectly linear sweep signals are sent to a perfectlywound deflection yoke that’s mounted on

4-46 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1P1Description 6 by 6 white crosshatch without a border on a blackbackgound.P2Desc

4-47PersistDescription In the primary version, 15 small white boxes moveback and forth between diagonal guide lines. Thelines form 15 side-by-side tra

4-48 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1/8 /7 /6 /5 /4 /3 /2 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X 8X533101Test Phosphor persistencePurpos

4-49PulseBar (TV formats only)Description: The image looks like two vertical lines followed bya wide vertical bar on a display’s screen. The firstline

4-50 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1QuartBoxDescription The primary version has a single white box in thecenter of ac

4-51Ramp (TV formats only)Description: The active video area goes from full black (+7.5 IRE)at the left edge of the screen to full white (+100IRE) at

viiTable of ContentsRegulate ... 5-53Samsung1 ... 5-54Samsung2 ...

4-52 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1RasterDescription A totally black display (nothing being displayed)Test Raster ce

4-53RegulateDescription The image cycles between two (2) patterns. In theprimary version, the first pattern is a white outlinethat defines the edges o

4-54 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1Samsung1Description Special test image specified by some displaymanufacturers. Th

4-55SMPTE133Description This image is based on a recommended practice(RP-133) test pattern designed by the Society ofMotion Picture and Television Eng

4-56 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1following illustration. The patches are locatedin each corner of the main image

4-57SMPTE — contd.8) Border – A border line is drawn around theimage. It’s set in from the edges of displayedvideo a distance equal to 1% of the displ

4-58 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X10102030 40 50 50 60 708090100Quantum DataH: 720V: 350D: 40102030 40 50 50 60 7080

4-59SMPTE — contd.Test Deflection linearityMethod If the overall height and width of the display’sactive video area match the sizes in the format,the

4-60 Chapter 4: Built-In ImagesModel 801GC, 801GF & 801GX¥Rev. X1SMPTE — contd.Test Video amplifier stabilityMethod The two black-and-white window

4-61SMPTEbarDescription: This image is based on an engineering guideline(EG1-1990) test signal specified by the Society ofMotion Picture and Televisio