ASTRO VG-884 Instruction Manual
Portable Video Signal Generator
VG-884
Instruction Manual
Ver.1.00
Portable Video Signal Generator
VG-884
Instruction Manual
2012.7
Ver.1.00
ASTRODESIGN,Inc
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Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................. viii
Safety precautions................................................................................................................................................... viii
Contents of package..................................................................................................................................................xi
Chapter 1 Introducing the VG-884........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 General specifications ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Common specifications.............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.3 HDMI output .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.4 DisplayPort Output ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.5 Analog output............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.6 External control.......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Names of keys and connectors and their functions ............................................................................................. 5
1.4.1 Front panel of the VG-884 ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4.2 RB-1870, RB-1871 (optional accessories)................................................................................................. 5
1.4.3 Names of operation keys and their applications ........................................................................................ 6
1.4.4 Rear panel of the VG-884 (connectors and communication port)..............................................................9
1.4.5 Names of connectors and their outputs and applications .......................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Basic Operations (Executing and Saving Programs) .............................................................................11
2.1 Operating the main unit ......................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Executing sample programs...............................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Settings required for displays ...................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Program data structure ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.3 Selecting the timing data ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.4 Selecting the pattern data........................................................................................................................ 14
2.2.5 Selecting the actions................................................................................................................................ 18
2.3 Saving the program data ................................................................................................................................... 22
2.4 Changing program names................................................................................................................................. 23
2.5 Group function................................................................................................................................................... 24
2.5.1 Executing groups..................................................................................................................................... 24
2.5.2 Creating and Saving Groups.................................................................................................................... 25
2.6 Automatic program execution ............................................................................................................................ 27
2.7 Displays appearing on the front fluorescent display tube .................................................................................. 29
2.8 Display of interface output status ...................................................................................................................... 30
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Chapter 3 Selecting and Editing Timing Data ........................................................................................................ 31
3.1 Horizontal timing data editing ............................................................................................................................ 31
3.1.1 Horizontal timing data.............................................................................................................................. 31
3.1.2 Restrictions on the horizontal timing parameters..................................................................................... 31
3.1.3 Horizontal timing data setting procedure ................................................................................................. 32
3.2 Vertical timing data editing................................................................................................................................. 34
3.2.1 Vertical timing data .................................................................................................................................. 34
3.2.2 Restrictions on the vertical timing parameters ......................................................................................... 34
3.2.3 Vertical timing data setting procedure...................................................................................................... 36
3.2.4 Scanning modes...................................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.5 TV modes ................................................................................................................................................ 37
3.2.6 Serration and EQP................................................................................................................................... 38
3.2.7 EQP-Fp and EQP-Bp............................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 4 Selecting and Editing Pattern Data ....................................................................................................... 43
4.1 Color bar patterns.............................................................................................................................................. 43
4.1.1 Types of color bar patterns ...................................................................................................................... 43
4.1.2 Customizing color bar patterns ................................................................................................................ 44
4.2 Gray scale patterns ........................................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.1 Types of gray scale patterns.................................................................................................................... 47
4.2.2 Customizing gray scale patterns.............................................................................................................. 48
4.3 Ramp patterns................................................................................................................................................... 50
4.3.1 Types of ramp patterns............................................................................................................................ 50
4.3.2 Ramp pattern type settings and customizing ........................................................................................... 51
4.4 Sweep patterns ................................................................................................................................................. 53
4.4.1 Types of sweep patterns.......................................................................................................................... 53
4.4.2 Sweep pattern selection .......................................................................................................................... 54
4.5 Monoscope patterns.......................................................................................................................................... 55
4.5.1 Types of monoscope patterns.................................................................................................................. 55
4.5.2 Selecting the monoscope pattern ............................................................................................................ 55
4.6 Raster patterns.................................................................................................................................................. 57
4.6.1 Types of raster patterns ........................................................................................................................... 57
4.6.2 Raster pattern type settings and customizing .......................................................................................... 57
4.7 Aspect ratio patterns.......................................................................................................................................... 59
4.7.1 Types of aspect ratio patterns.................................................................................................................. 59
4.7.2 Aspect ratio pattern type settings and customizing.................................................................................. 60
4.8 Checkerboard patterns...................................................................................................................................... 63
4.8.1 Types of checkerboard patterns............................................................................................................... 63
4.8.2 Checkerboard pattern customizing .......................................................................................................... 64
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4.9 Image/OPT........................................................................................................................................................ 67
4.9.1 Types of image/OPT patterns .................................................................................................................. 67
4.9.2 Optional and image pattern setting .......................................................................................................... 68
4.9.3 9-marker (OPT No. 76) pattern setting..................................................................................................... 69
4.9.4 3D pattern (OPT No. 101) setting ............................................................................................................ 72
4.10 □× ABC Pattern ............................................................................................................................................ 81
4.10.1 Color settings......................................................................................................................................... 82
4.10.2 Character patterns................................................................................................................................. 84
4.10.3 Crosshatch patterns............................................................................................................................... 85
4.10.4 Dot patterns ........................................................................................................................................... 88
4.10.5 Circle patterns........................................................................................................................................ 90
4.10.6 Burst patterns ........................................................................................................................................ 93
4.11 Window patterns.............................................................................................................................................. 95
4.11.1 Types of window patterns....................................................................................................................... 95
4.11.2 Window pattern settings......................................................................................................................... 97
4.12 Cursor patterns...............................................................................................................................................100
4.12.1 Cursor settings......................................................................................................................................100
4.12.2 Cursor operations .................................................................................................................................103
4.13 Name/List patterns .........................................................................................................................................105
4.13.1 Name/List display .................................................................................................................................105
4.13.2 Name list...............................................................................................................................................107
4.13.3 HDCP list ..............................................................................................................................................110
4.13.4 HDMI list ...............................................................................................................................................113
4.13.5 EDID list................................................................................................................................................114
4.13.6 DDC/CI list............................................................................................................................................117
4.13.7 CEC list.................................................................................................................................................118
4.13.8 Timing data list......................................................................................................................................120
4.13.9 Image pattern list ..................................................................................................................................121
4.13.10 OPT-USER pattern list........................................................................................................................121
4.13.11 ARC pattern list...................................................................................................................................121
4.14 Video inversion...............................................................................................................................................122
Chapter 5 Output Settings ....................................................................................................................................123
5.1 Common settings .............................................................................................................................................123
5.1.1 Setting the output interfaces to ON or OFF ............................................................................................123
5.1.2 Setting the sync signals ON/OFF and setting the sync signal polarities .................................................124
5.1.3 Setting the aspect ratio ...........................................................................................................................126
5.1.4 Setting the output gradation (bit length)..................................................................................................128
5.1.6 Setting the color difference coefficient ....................................................................................................130
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5.1.7 Setting the analog video level.................................................................................................................132
5.1.8 Setting the digital video level ..................................................................................................................133
5.1.9 Setting the audio level ............................................................................................................................135
5.2 HDMI Output ....................................................................................................................................................136
5.2.1 Connectors and pin assignments............................................................................................................136
5.2.2 HDMI setting procedure..........................................................................................................................137
5.2.3 Info Frame / Packet ................................................................................................................................140
5.2.4 CEC ........................................................................................................................................................163
5.2.5 HDCP （High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection）...............................................................................166
5.2.6 Multi-port HDCP/EDID/CEC Test............................................................................................................172
5.2.7 EDID .......................................................................................................................................................173
5.2.8 DDC/CI ...................................................................................................................................................173
5.2.9 ARC （Audio Return Channel） ................................................................................................................174
5.3 DisplayPort........................................................................................................................................................178
5.3.1 Connector and Pin Assignment................................................................................................................178
5.3.2 DisplayPort setting...................................................................................................................................179
5.3.5 Embedded audio......................................................................................................................................185
5.3.6 EDID ........................................................................................................................................................185
5.3.7 HDCP ......................................................................................................................................................185
5.3.8 DDC/CI ....................................................................................................................................................185
5.3.9 InfoFrame ................................................................................................................................................186
5.4 Component output............................................................................................................................................198
5.4.1 Common component signal settings.......................................................................................................198
5.4.1 VGA (D-Sub) output................................................................................................................................200
5.4.2 YPbPr output ..........................................................................................................................................201
5.4.3 D5 output ................................................................................................................................................201
5.5 Composite output .............................................................................................................................................204
5.5.1 CVBS output...........................................................................................................................................204
5.5.2 Y/C (S-terminal) output ...........................................................................................................................204
5.5.3 Filter settings ..........................................................................................................................................206
5.5.4 Functions superimposed over composite signals ...................................................................................206
5.6 Analog audio.....................................................................................................................................................207
5.6.1 Connectors and output signals ...............................................................................................................207
5.6.2 Analog audio...........................................................................................................................................207
5.7 Digital audio......................................................................................................................................................209
5.7.1 Digital audio............................................................................................................................................209
Chapter 6 Functions Superimposed Over TV Signals ..........................................................................................213
6.1 Macrovision ......................................................................................................................................................214
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6.1.1 Description and specifications ................................................................................................................214
6.1.2 Setting procedure ...................................................................................................................................215
6.2 Closed caption/V-Chip......................................................................................................................................216
6.2.1 Description and specifications ................................................................................................................216
6.2.2 Closed caption settings...........................................................................................................................218
6.2.3 V-Chip settings........................................................................................................................................224
6.3 Teletext.............................................................................................................................................................229
6.3.1 Description and specifications ................................................................................................................229
6.3.2 Setting procedure ...................................................................................................................................231
6.4 WSS .................................................................................................................................................................235
6.4.1 Description and specifications ................................................................................................................235
6.4.2 Setting procedure ...................................................................................................................................236
6.5 CGMS-A/ID-1 ...................................................................................................................................................238
6.5.1 Description and specifications ................................................................................................................238
6.5.2 Setting procedure ...................................................................................................................................239
Chapter 7 Action Settings .....................................................................................................................................241
7.1 Planes ..............................................................................................................................................................241
7.2 Window actions ................................................................................................................................................242
7.2.1 Scrolling..................................................................................................................................................242
7.2.2 Flickering ................................................................................................................................................244
7.2.3 Level up/down actions ............................................................................................................................245
7.2.4 Level sequence action ............................................................................................................................246
7.3 Graphic plane scrolling actions.........................................................................................................................248
7.4 Character plane scrolling actions .....................................................................................................................250
7.5 Scroll sequence................................................................................................................................................252
Chapter 8 VG-884 System Settings......................................................................................................................255
8.1 CONFIG Settings .............................................................................................................................................255
8.1.1 Beep setting............................................................................................................................................255
8.1.2 Key lock setting.......................................................................................................................................256
8.1.3 INC/DEC Continuity setting ....................................................................................................................257
8.1.4 INC/DEC interval setting.........................................................................................................................257
8.1.5 Color depth setting..................................................................................................................................258
8.1.6 SAMPLE RGB/YPbPr setting .................................................................................................................258
8.1.7 DDC clock setting ...................................................................................................................................258
8.1.8 Image - priority setting ............................................................................................................................259
8.1.9 Image position setting.............................................................................................................................260
8.1.10 Cursor coordinate setting......................................................................................................................261
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8.1.11 Digital video level step setting...............................................................................................................262
8.1.12 RB-1870 CUSTOM Key 1/2 and RB-1871 CUSTOM Key 1/2 ..............................................................262
8.1.13 Operation mode at power-on ................................................................................................................263
8.1.14 AVMUTE operation mode settings .................................................................................................265
Chapter 9 Other Functions ...................................................................................................................................267
9.1 Copying and erasing data.................................................................................................................................267
9.1.1 Copying programs ..................................................................................................................................267
9.1.2 Copying user characters.........................................................................................................................268
9.1.3 Copying user optional patterns ...............................................................................................................269
9.1.4 Copying images......................................................................................................................................270
9.1.5 Copying groups.......................................................................................................................................270
9.1.6 Copying auto executions ........................................................................................................................271
9.1.7 Copying all data......................................................................................................................................272
9.1.8 Erasing programs ...................................................................................................................................272
9.1.9 Erasing user characters..........................................................................................................................273
9.1.10 Erasing user optional patterns ..............................................................................................................275
9.1.11 Erasing images.....................................................................................................................................275
9.1.12 Erasing groups......................................................................................................................................276
9.1.13 Erasing auto executions .......................................................................................................................276
9.1.14 Erasing all data.....................................................................................................................................277
9.2 Short-cut keys ..................................................................................................................................................278
9.3 Information .......................................................................................................................................................280
9.4 Data initialization ..............................................................................................................................................281
9.4.1 Initializing the system settings ................................................................................................................281
9.4.2 Initializing the short-cut data ...................................................................................................................282
9.5 Internal memory formatting and data installation..............................................................................................283
9.6 Adjustments......................................................................................................................................................286
9.6.1 Adjusting the video levels of the component output................................................................................286
9.6.2 Adjusting the video levels of the composite output .................................................................................287
Chapter 10 Internal data........................................................................................................................................289
10.1 Program data ....................................................................................................................................................289
10.2 Optional pattern data......................................................................................................................................333
10.3 User character pattern data............................................................................................................................337
10.4 Character pattern data....................................................................................................................................346
10.5 Tables of standard signals ..............................................................................................................................361
Chapter 11 Restrictions........................................................................................................................................367
11.1 Maximum Currency for DDC Power................................................................................................................367
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Chapter 12 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES ..........................................................................................................369
12.1 Media-related error..........................................................................................................................................369
12.2 General error...................................................................................................................................................369
12.3 HDCP-related error .........................................................................................................................................372
12.4 User-generated optional pattern-related error.................................................................................................372
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Before Use
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VG-884 Portable Video Signal Generator.
This manual contains operating instructions, as well as precautions and other information. Note that incorrect handling may
lead to accidents, so be sure to read this manual.
After reading the manual, keep it handy for future reference.
Safety precautions
WARNING
General precautions
■ Do not subject the unit to strong impact. Never throw or drop the unit. This poses a risk of
malfunction, rupture of the unit, overheating, or fire.
■ Do not use the unit where it may be exposed to explosions or fire.
■ If you are using the unit outdoors and hear thunder or see lightning, immediately turn off
the unit, disconnect the power cord, and bring it to a safe place.
Power cord
■ Hold the cord by the plug when disconnecting it.
■ To avoid a risk of fire, do not bend the power cord by force or bundle it together.
■ To avoid damaging the power cord and risking fire or electric shock, do not put heavy
objects on the cord.
Foreign substances
■ Avoid spilling liquid in the unit, and do not let combustible substances or metal objects
drop inside. Using the unit in this condition may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
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CA U T I O N
General precautions
■ When connecting the unit to a display, use the supplied FG cable to ensure that the
display and frame ground are shared. Using the unit without a shared frame ground may
cause the unit to malfunction. Be especially careful when connecting the unit to a display
under development.
Y/C
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
LR
CVBS
SCART
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U.S Patent Nos.4,631,603;4,577,2 16;
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MADE IN JAPAN
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■ When disconnecting the VG-884 from a display, first remove the connection cables and
then remove the FG cable.
■ Be sure to use the Power switch on the front panel to turn the power on and off.
Powering the unit by connecting and disconnecting the power cable (with the Power
switch in the ON position) may damage the internal circuitry.
■ Wait 10 to 15 minutes after powering the unit to ensure that the unit operates stably before
operating.
■ Opening of the top panel of the unit is prohibited.
■ Never remove a USB memory device during memory access. This may cause the device to
malfunction.
■ Note that using a USB memory device other than that included with the unit may prevent
the unit from operating properly.
■ When using the USB memory device while connected to the USB2 port, be careful not to
have the device stolen or damaged.
■ Avoid using excessive force when inserting or removing HDMI cables, as this may damage
the cable or connector core wire.
Impact
■ This is a precision instrument and, as such, subjecting it to impact may cause it to
malfunction. Take special care when moving the unit.
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■ Do not drop the unit.
Installation
■ Install in a safe location with the unit oriented horizontally. Installing the unit with a
vertical orientation may cause overheating and a rise in internal temperature that may
result in malfunction.
In case of abnormality or problems
■ If the unit does not operate properly, disconnect the power cable and contact your sales
representative or the Astrodesign Sales Department.
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Contents of package
This unit comes with the following items.
Be sure to use the appropriate accessories, as use of other items may result in malfunction.
■ Standard package
● VG-884 main unit
● VG-884 user’s manual CD (this PDF): 1
● SP-8870 software installation CD (for Windows): 1
● SP-8870 user’s manual: PDF version (included in SP-8870 installation CD)
● USB memory device (operations confirmed)
● Power cable: 1
*1
● FG cable (1.5 m): 1*1
*1: Exclusively for use with the unit.
■ Optional accessories
● RB-1870*2:
Remote control box for program editing
● RB-1871
*2
:
Simplified remote control box. Enables program execution but not editing.
*2: This is the same item as the remote control box used for VG-870/871/870A/871A/870B/871B.
These accessories cannot be used with models other than those listed above, including the VG-884.
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Introducing the VG-884
1.1 Overview
The VG-884 is a portable video signal generator that can handle various types of output signals.
It can be used to perform all types of testing of interfaces built into digital TVs.
1.2 Features
■ HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
2 HDMI connectors and 2 DisplayPort connectors are supported.
■ Various analog output types
Supports various analog interfaces (VGA, D-terminal, YPbPr, CVBS, Y/C, SCART).
■ Supports HDMI functions (Option)
Testing of the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function in HDMI standard can be performed and 3D patterns (Frame Packing)
can be output.
* Audio cannot be output, so audio received by ARC line cannot be output.
* HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) is not supported.
■ Windows-compatible editing and registration software (SP-8870) is included as a standard
feature.
Program data in a USB-connected computer can be edited and registered, and signal output can be controlled.
* The USB driver supports Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.
■ Built-in sample data for each standard
One thousand types of timing and patterns are registered as built-in sample data.
These can be categorized by standard and usage, and the necessary data can be easily selected.
■ Create and register user programs
User-created program data can be registered to the internal memory of the VG main unit.
In addition, optional patterns combined with sample patterns and 256-color natural images can be registered.
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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 General specifications
Supply voltage AC 100 to 240V
Frequency 50 / 60Hz
Power consumption 52 VA MAX
Dimensions 370 (W) × 66 (H) × 300 (D) mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 3.5 kg
Operating temperature
range
5 to 40°C
Operating humidity range 30 to 80%RH (no condensation)
1.3.2 Common specifications
Dot clock frequency 0.100 to 165.000 MHz
Horizontal frequency Max. 300 kHz, 8192 dots
Vertical scan lines Max. 4096
Video memory 4096 dots × 2560 H
Cutting pulse (Serration) OFF/0.5H/1H/EXOR
Scanning Progressive (non-interlaced), interlaced,
segmented frame, interlaced (sync)
1.3.3 HDMI output
Connectors HDMI×2
8-bit output
25 to 165 MHz （TMDS CLK: 165 MHz）
10-bit output
25 to 165 MHz （TMDS CLK: 206.25 MHz）
DotCLK
12-bit output
25 to 150 MHz （TMDS CLK: 225 MHz）
Colors, bit length (Color Depth)
8-, 10-, or 12-bit output (supports formats for RGB, YCbCr444, and
YCbCr422)
* However, when set to 10- or 12-bit output, only the indicator
can be displayed.
Audio
output
HDMI L-PCM
Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz
Output frequency: 100 Hz to 20 kHz
* When the sampling frequency is 32 kHz, the upper limit is
14 kHz.
Bits: 16-, 20-, or 24-bit output
Audio
input
HDMI ARC Sampling frequency Fs = 32 to 192 kHz
HDMI1
HDMI2
Copy protection HDCP Ver1.2
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Additional features Version 1.4a (DDC2B), xvYCC, CEC
1.3.4 DisplayPort Output
Version VESA DisplayPort Standard Ver.1.1a
Connector DisplayPort x 2
DotCLK Single Mode 16 ～ 165MHz （TMDS CLK：165MHz ）
Output color number,
BIT length （Color Depth）
8/10bit （RGB/ YCbCr444 format supported）
Audio out L-PCM
Channel count: 8ch (CH 0,2,4,6 and CH 1,3,5,7 have the same
setting each.)
Sampling : 32k/ 44.1k/ 48k/ 88.2k/ 96k Hz
Output frequency: from 100 to (1/2 of sampling frequency)Hz
Bit number : 16/20/24bit
Internal audio: sine wave
Link Rate 1.62Gbps / 2.7Gbps
DP1
DP2
DisplayPort
I/F
Lane count 1 / 2 / 4Lanes
*1 The maximum dot clock for DisplayPort is as follows according to the link rate, number of lanes, drawing mode, bit length,
and color format settings.
Item Max Dot CLK
Up to18bit Up to 24bit Up to 30bit
Link Rate
Lane
count
RGB/Y444 6bit
RGB/Y444 8bit
Y422 12bit
RGB/Y444 10bit
1 120MHz 90MHz 72MHz
2 240MHz 180MHz 144MHz
2.7GHz
(HBR)
4 270MHz 270MHz 270MHz
1 72MHz 54MHz 43.2MHz
2 144MHz 108MHz 86.4MHz
1.62GHz
(RBR)
4 270MHz 216MHz 172.8MHz
*2 It uses the same audio source as ANALOG AUDIO, therefore, CH 0,2,4,6 follows Lch, CH 1,3,5,7 follows Rch.
1.3.5 Analog output
DotCLK 5 to 165 MHz
Colors, bit
length
8-bit output for R, G, and B
VGA
Connector Dsub × 1
Resolution HDTV, SDTV
Colors, bit
length
8-bit output for Y, Pb, and Pr
D5
Connector D-Terminal × 1 (supports D5 output)
Resolution HDTV, SDTV
Colors, bit
length
8-bit output for Y, Pb, and Pr
YPbPr
Connector RCA × 3
CVBS
Resolution
*1
NTSC-M/J/443, PAL (B/D/G/H/I) /M/Nc
4
Colors, bit
length
8-bit output for Y, Pb, and Pr
Connector CVBS (RCA) ×1, Y/C (S-VIDEO) ×1
Y/C
Additional
features*1
Teletext, ClosedCaption, Vchip, Macrovision (
*2
)
Output
frequency
100 Hz to 20 kHz (sampling frequency: 44.1 or 48 kHz)
100 Hz to 14 kHz (sampling frequency: 32 kHz)
Output level 0 to 2000 mV
AUDIO
L/R
Connector RCA × 2
*1 Some features of the optional TV features and TV timing signals may not be supported in future due to component
regulation.
*2 Macrovision is sold as a license.
1.3.6 External control
The operation tools and its restrictions are listed in the table below.
Control and editing Operation restrictions Notes
Front panel Program read-only
Executes registered programs.
RB-1870
All functions can be operated.
Remote control for VG-870 Series and VG-88*
series.
RB-1871
Program read-only
Simplified remote control for use with production
line
SP-8870 All functions can be operated.
For operation and editing with a computer
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1.4 Names of keys and connectors and their functions
1.4.1 Front panel of the VG-884
This is the view of the front panel. For descriptions of the keys, refer to “1.4.3 Names of operation keys and their applications”.
1.4.2 RB-1870, RB-1871 (optional accessories)
These remote boxes are used to edit and execute programs. For descriptions of the keys, refer to “1.4.3 Names of operation keys
and their applications”.
REMOTE BOX RB-18 70
MENU
SHORT CUT
9/F
6/ C
5/B4/ A
7/D
8/E
SHIFT
SAVE 3
0/1INC2DECSTATUS
TIM
ESCGROUP
CATEGORY
SET
PATSAMPLEGRAYCOLOR SWEEP MONOSCOPE
G/Y
CURSOR
ASPECTRASTER
WIND OW
R/P
ABC
LEVEL
IMAGE/OPTCHECKER
B/P
NAME/LIST
INV
ACTION
DETAILSYNC
RB
RAMP
X
□
(A)
(B)
(D) (C)
(E)
RB-1870
789
654
TIM
123
SET
0
PAT
GRP
INC DEC
RGBINV
SAMPLE
LEVEL
ⅠⅡ
(E )
(D)
(A)
RB-1871
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* The RB-1871 has operation limitations. The following operations can be performed.
● Program selection and execution
● Grouped program execution. (Group editing cannot be performed.)
● ON/OFF of R/G/B/INV keys
● ON/OFF of CUSTOM (I/II) keys (by default, I: HDCP, II: MUTE)
● Level adjustment (digital video level only)
* For detailed descriptions of the keys, refer to “1.4.3 Names of operation keys and their applications”.
1.4.3 Names of operation keys and their applications
Pattern keys
COLOR
ABC
etc.
Used to display and edit the patterns.
Action key
ACTION
Used to set the scroll, flicker, and other functions.
Level key
LEV EL
Used to set the digital video levels, analog video levels,
and audio levels.
RGB channel on/off
G/Y
etc.
Used to set RGB on or off.
INV key
INV
Used to invert the black and white of the video levels.
SYNC key
SYNC
Used to set the sync on or off.
Detail key
DET AIL
Used to perform the detailed settings of the pattern data,
timing data, and other data.
HDCP key (custom
key)
Ⅰ. HD C P
Used to set HDCP on or off.
(HDCP is a system for protecting content used by HDMI
and DVI.)
(A)
MUTE key (custom
key)
Ⅱ.MUTE
Used to set the audio on or off (muted).
* When setting HDMI AV-MUTE
This key operates as the HDMI AV-MUTE On/Off
setting.
(Refer to “8.1.12 RB-1870 CUSTOM Key 1/2 and RB-1871
CUSTOM Key ”.)
(B)
Menu operation
screens
The menu screens are used to set and check the items
displayed on the fluorescent display tube.
(C)
Jog dial
This is turned clockwise or counterclockwise to select the
setting items or parameters, change the level settings, etc.
(It provides the same control as the INC/DEC keys.)
Number keys
0/STATUS
to
9/F
Used to input numerical values, select the menus, etc.
INC/DEC
INC
DEC
Used to select the setting items or parameters, change
the level settings, change the program numbers, etc.
(It provides the same control as the jog dial.)
Menu
MENU
Used to display the menu screens.
When it is pressed while a menu screen is already
displayed, the initial screen is restored.
* When the menu key indicator is lighted (selected)
It is no longer possible to use any of the other keys.
Shortcut key
SHORT CUT
Used to move to a user-registered menu screen using
minimal key operations.
(D)
Save key
SAVE
Used to save the data which has been set.
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Shift key
SHIF T
Used to input letters of the alphabet with the number
keys.
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Category key
CAT EGO RY
Used to select the internal sample data by category.
Sample key
SAMPLE
Used to output the internal sample data.
* When the sample key indicator is off
The data in the USB memory device or stored in the internal
memory can be used.
Timing key
TIM
Used to display changeable lists when only the output timing data
is to be changed.
Pattern key
PAT
Used to display changeable lists when only the output pattern
data is to be changed.
Group key
GROUP
Used to display user-registered groups, etc. and create groups.
Escape key
ESC
This key can be used in the following situations.
• When canceling parameter selections or numerical value
settings
• When returning the displayed menu screen to the previous
hierarchical level
(E)
Set key
SET
Used to enter the setting items and parameters which have been
set.
(G)
Power switch Used to turn the power of the VG-884 on and off.
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1.4.4 Rear panel of the VG-884 (connectors and communication port)
This is the back view of the VG-884. For details of the output terminals, refer to “1.4.5 Names of connectors and their outputs
and applications”.
1.4.5 Names of connectors and their outputs and applications
(H)
AC power socket
Connect the power cable here.
Voltage from 100 V to 240 V is supported.
(I)
Frame ground
Connect this frame ground terminal to the frame ground terminal of the unit
which is connected to the VG-884.
(J)
Remote connector
This is used to connect the dedicated remote control box (RB-1870 or RB-
1871).
USB 1 This is used to update the version of the USB memory device.
(K)
USB 2
This is used to control the VG-884 by SP-8870 or other software by
connecting to a computer via USB.
For details, see the SP-8870 user’s manual.
(L)
HDMI output
This enables output of the same image on 2 lines at the same time. (HDMI
connector)
EDID, HDCP, CEC, and ARC functions are supported.
For details of the output terminals, refer to “5.2 HDMI”.
(M)
DisplayPort output
This enables output of the same image on 2 lines at the same time. (DP
connector)
EDID, HDCP functions are supported.
For details of the output terminals, refer to “5.2 HDMIDisplayPort”.
(N)
D-Terminal output
This enables output of analog component signals. (Can be output up to
D5.)
(O)
Component output
This enables output of YPbPr analog component signals.
(RCA connector)
(P)
VGA output
This enables output of analog component signals (RGB) and H/V separate
sync. (D-sub connector, shrink type D-sub 15-pin)
(Q)
CVBS output
This enables output of NTSC/PAL composite (VBS) signals.
(RCA connector)
(R)
Y/C output This enables output of Y/C signals. (S-Terminal)
(S)
Analog audio output
This enables output of analog audio (L/R).
(RCA connector)
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Basic Operations (Executing and
Saving Programs)
The VG-884 edits and saves program data and config data using the RB-1870/SP-8870.
The key operations of the main unit can be used only to select and execute programs.
Therefore, the descriptions in “2.2 Executing sample programs” and thereafter are described using the operations with the RB-
1870.
For details on operating the SP-8870, refer to the accompanying SP-8870 user’s manual.
2.1 Operating the main unit
For the location of the front keys, refer to “1.4.1 Front panel of the VG-88”.
INC/DEC keys: Increment or decrement the program number.
SET key: Executes the selected program.
2.2 Executing sample programs
2.2.1 Settings required for displays
The timing data and pattern data must be set for the test patterns to be displayed from the generator.
The following items are set for these data.
In the case of this generator, the timing data and pattern data are collectively referred to as the “program data”.
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2.2.2 Program data structure
The data output from the generator is managed using program data.
Program data is made up of pattern data, which is used to set data related to output images, and timing data, which is used to
set data related to other output timing and output conditions. The details of the pattern data and timing data are as follows.
Block Overview
Program Name Program name
Timing （TIM）
Timing
Output （TIM）
Output conditions
Timing data
Audio （TIM）
Audio output
Pattern （PAT）
Pattern
Pattern data
Action （PAT）
Pattern action
The generator comes with several types of program data, option patterns, and user character patterns as sample data.
Data units
Timing data 999 (1001 to 1999)
Pattern data 999 (1001 to 1999)
Option patterns 200 (1 to 200)
User character patterns 16 (F0H to FFH)
Program data
Timing data
Video timing data setting
- Horizontal timing
- Vertical timing
Audio output settings
- Sound source, level
- Frequency
- On or off of channels
Output setting
- On or off for each interface
- Settings inherent to interface
Pattern data
Pattern data setting
- Type, size, level, and other settings
Action settings
-Scroll
-Flicker
-Level sweep
Video
V-SYNC
H-SYN C
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The generator can register data to the internal memory (approx. 90 MB) and the USB memory.
Data units
Program data 1000 (1 to 1000)
User option patterns 200 (1 to 200)
Images (image data) 200 (1 to 200)
(Depends on image data size.)
User character patterns 16 (E0H to EFH)
Number of characters of program
name
20
Number of groups 99 (1 to 99)
Number of group data units 98 (1 to 98)
Number of characters of group name 20
(For details of groups, refer to “2.5 Group
function”.)
* For details, refer to “8.1.8 Image - priority setting”.
When the USB memory device is connected, the data registered in the
USB memory becomes enabled and the data registered in the internal
memory becomes disabled.
Image data in both the USB memory and internal memory can be
enabled.
*
CAU
TION
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2.2.3 Selecting the timing data
There are two ways to select the timing data.
1) Input the timing data numbers directly.
2) Select the timing data from the categories.
1) Inputting the timing data numbers directly
①
Input the timing data number (1001 to 1999)
using
SAMPLE
TIM
0/STATUS
to
9/F
(number keys).
Video timing data output
Video
V-SYNC
H-SYNC
The display patterns are not changed.
2) Selecting the timing data from the categories
The timing data of the internal sample data is classified by category such as EIA or VESA (PC).
Select the desired timing data from the category to which it belongs.
①
CAT EGO RY
SAMPLE
TIM
②
Select the category using
or
INC
DEC
and then press
SET
.
③
Select the timing data using
and then press
SET
or execute with
INC
DEC
.
Video timing data output
Video
V-SYNC
H-SYNC
The display patterns are not changed.
2.2.4 Selecting the pattern data
There are four ways to select the pattern data.
1) Input the pattern data numbers directly.
2) Select the pattern data from the categories.
3) Select the pattern data using the pattern keys.
4) Select the patterns for each program data.
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