Avlink PG-3D1X User Manual

PATTERN GENERATOR
PG-3D1X
USER MANUAL
V.2012PG-3D1X101.00
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Chapter 1 Introduction ..............................................3
Package Contents .................................................3
Resolution.............................................................4
Features ................................................................4
Specifications .......................................................5
Top Panel..............................................................6
Side Panels ...........................................................7
3G-SDI Output.............................................7
Power Jack....................................................7
Chapter 2 Connection ...............................................8
Connect PG to Monitor ........................................8
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting.......................................9
Appendix A: Pattern Chart......................................10
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Chapter 1 Introduction

PG-3D1X is an advanced SDI pattern generator for checking the transmission of the coaxial cable laid in a 3G-SDI system and designing to be a useful tool for the new generation of digital video/monitor products. It supports multi-format (3G/HD/SD) and multi-pattern up to 8 patterns for you to test and calibrate a digital video/monitor. Further, it also can help you to improve the quality of digital video/monitor with side-by-side comparisons. Through the friendly interface and smart design, not only you can easy and quick to use the device but also you can reduce your test expenditure.
Caution
To avoid and minimize the risk of damage to the device, please pay attention to the safety instructions even though the device had been tested for conformance to safety requirements and certified for international using.
Follow all instructions marked on the device during using. Do not attempt to maintain the device by yourself, any
faults, please contact your vendor.
Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not
use near water.
It is better to keep it in a dry environment. Only using the power adapter and connection cables that
are supported with the device.
Please use the Pile Alkaline and the working time for the
battery is about 1~1.5hours.
It is better to charge the battery when the battery power
indicator becomes low.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the device. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.

Package Contents

1 3G-SDI Pattern Generator PG-3D1X 1 power adapter DC 9V 1 user manual 1 SDI 1.2M cable (BNC Male to Male) 1 9V Pile Alkaline
All packages have been checked carefully for their completeness and functionality before shipped. Please contact with your vendor if any items listed as above are missed or damaged.
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Resolution

Using to test and calibrate a TV/Monitor. Using to test and calibrate an SDI image input device. Using to test and maintain studio equipment as monitors,
cabling and recording equipment.
Using to test the arrangement of the circuit layout during
the process of construction.

Features

Intelligent functionality. Built-in 3G-SDI Signal Generator Video Output: 3G-SDI Output. Support total 7 timings. (up to 1080p@60). Cost-down and single interface and easily to use. Portable design, inside 9.0Volts Alkaline battery. Provide total 8 video patterns, Include:
100% Colorbars, Frequency Sweep, Black, Pathological EQ/PLL, Luma Ramp, Y/C Full Range Ramp, SMPTE EG1 Bars, Luma Pluse & Bar.
Embedded audio tone is a 1KHz.
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Specifications

Functions Description
Serial Digital BNC Connectors 1
BNC Connector 75 Interlocking Socket
Select Switch 2
Unit Description
Audio Support YES
Supported Protocols
SDI Standards
Max. Resolution 1080p@ 60
Bit Rate 2.97G
Cable Distance 5M~
Power Adapter (Min.) DC 9V
Housing
Weight
Dimensions (LxWxH)
3G/HD/SD-SDI
Pattern Generator
SMPTE 424M
SMPTE 274M
SMPTE 296M,
ITU-R BT.601
SD-SDI , HD-SDI &
3G-SDI
Plastic
172g
144.5*93*33 mm
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Top Panel

1. Power/Battery Status:
1. Power/Battery Status
2. Power On/Off
3. Resolution Switch
4. Pattern Switch Button
”“
” “ ”LED Flash Æ The battery is in low voltage status.
”LED light Æ Power on.
) Using the 9V battery singly without a 9V transformer, the
power LED status will flash when the voltage of battery go down to about Low Voltage. (That is indicating the power of batter will use up.)
2. Power On/Off: Push the Power SW up to power on your device (The Power LED is light). Push the Power SW
down to power off your device (The Power LED is dark)
3. Resolution Switch: Support you at least 7 kinds of resolution for choice. Please refer to 3G-SDI Output
4. Pattern Switch Button: Switch the Pattern Mode that you want to test. Please refer to “Appendix A: Pattern Chart.
) After you press the Pattern Switch Button, the sequence
of the pattern mode is from upper left to upper right then from bottom left to bottom right.
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Side Panels

The PG-3D1X supports SDI interface. The SDI standard transfers signals are uncompressed and are self-synchronizing between the source (transmitter) and destination (receiver). Most errors caused by noise or interference can be detected, and the lost data recovered by means of a specialized code called the Hamming code. A signal in SDI can contain up to four independent digital audio signals along with the video signal.

3G-SDI Output

Use for SDI 1.2M cable (BNC Male to Male).
List of SDI Video Formats:
Format Standard Clock Notes
720 x 525 i 59.94
720 x 625 i 50
1280 x 720 p 60
1920 x 1080 i 60
1920 x 1080 p 30
1920 x 1080 p 50
1920 x 1080 p 60

Power Jack

Use for the DC 9V power adapter. The Pow er Jack is on
the side of the device.
Power Jack
ITU-R
BT.601
ITU-R
BT.601
SMPTE
296M
SMPTE
274M
SMPTE
274M
SMPTE
424M
SMPTE
424M
13.5MHz
13.5MHz
74.25MHz
74.25MHz
74.25MHz
148.5MHz
148.5MHz
625-line
“PAL”
525-line
“NTSC”
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Chapter 2 Connection

Caution
Please power off the digital monitor and the device before you begin the connection.

Connect PG to Monitor

Digital monitor/TV
SDI Cable
Connect the attached adapter cable from your device to
the power source (outlet).
Switch off the monitor.
Connect the BNC extension cord from your device to the
Digital monitor/TV.
Switch on the power of the Digital monitor/TV.
Push the Power SW of your device to power on/off your
device.
Caution
Please use the Pile Alkaline to the device.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

1. If there is no reaction when using the device, please ensure the following matters:
a. If it is unable to power onÆthere is a possibility of
fault battery or inferior battery. Please connect it with the transformer.
b. If it is able to power on but there is no reactionÆ
Lower the resolution or change the resolution and
vertical frequency.
Please ensure the compatibility the mode of the
monitor.
2. What is the Pattern Generator’s function?
a. Use to test and maintain studio equipment, such as
monitor, cabling, and recording equipment.
b. For a TV engineer or technician wants to test and
calibrate a DTV monitor during repair.
c. A home-theater user wants to get the best results out
of the DTV equipment.
d. A studio installer wants to test cables and equipment
so that can get the best effect.
e. For the DTV sets seller to show side-by-side
comparisons of quality.
f. For teacher to train their students about the latest
DTV quality test technologies.
g. To test a new DTV set whether compatibility with the
ATSC standards.
3. When should I have to charge the battery?
We suggest you to charge the battery when the battery power indicator has become low; it is not appropriate to charge the battery when the battery is consumed thoroughly.
4. What is SDI?
Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a standard for digital video transmission over coaxial cable. The most common data speed is 270 megabits per second (Mbps). However, speeds of up to 540 Mbps are theoretically possible. Standard 75-ohm cable is used. This is the same type of coaxial cable used in most
television (TV) installations.
home
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Appendix A: Pattern Chart

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