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Doremi HDG-20 User Manual

HDG-20
Portable HD-Video Test Generator
User Manual
Version 1.6
The English version of this document is the only legally binding version. Translated versions are not legally binding and are for convenience only.
Compliant with HDG-20 Firmware Version 2.50 (03/2010)
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Contact Information............................................................................................................4
2 Menu and Navigation.............................................................................................................. 5
3 How to Use the HDG-20.......................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Display Mode..................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Menu Mode........................................................................................................................ 6
3.3 Menu Structure:................................................................................................................. 7
3.4 00 FORMAT....................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 01 VIDEO...........................................................................................................................9
3.6 02 AUDIO.........................................................................................................................11
3.6.1 Testing Audio to Video delay .................................................................................... 11
3.7 03 MOTION......................................................................................................................11
3.8 04 GENLOCK.................................................................................................................. 11
3.9 05 ANC DATA..................................................................................................................12
3.10 06 SYSTEM................................................................................................................. 12
4 Operational Hints.................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Circle and Target patterns................................................................................................14
4.2 Crosshatch....................................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Border Lines.....................................................................................................................14
4.4 Burn In Window................................................................................................................14
4.5 Genlock parameters.........................................................................................................14
5 Specifications........................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Power............................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Sync Input........................................................................................................................ 15
5.3 RS422 Serial.................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 HD/SD SDI.......................................................................................................................15
6 The HDG-20 Control Panel application:.............................................................................. 16
6.1 HDG Unit Status...............................................................................................................16
6.2 Quick Settings.................................................................................................................. 16
6.3 Communication Port Status..............................................................................................17
6.4 Format............................................................................................................................. 17
6.5 Genlock............................................................................................................................ 17
6.6 Video................................................................................................................................ 17
6.7 Audio / Ancillary Data.......................................................................................................17
6.8 System Settings............................................................................................................... 17
6.8.1 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................... 18
6.8.2 License Information................................................................................................... 18
6.8.3 Quick Pattern Access................................................................................................ 18
6.8.4 Scrolling Title............................................................................................................. 18
7 Appendix A: CEA-608 Closed Captioning...........................................................................19
8 Appendix B: Time Code........................................................................................................ 20
9 Appendix C: Audio................................................................................................................ 21
10 Appendix D: SMPTE Standards........................................................................................ 22
11 Appendix E: VANC Counter.............................................................................................. 23
12 Document Revision History.............................................................................................. 24
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Software License Agreement
The software license agreement can be found at the following location:
http://www.doremilabs.com/support/proav-support/proav-warranties/
Hardware Warranty
The hardware warranty can be found at the following location:
http://www.doremilabs.com/support/proav-support/proav-warranties/
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1 Introduction

The HDG-20 is an HD/SD SDI test pattern generator with optional genlock capabilities.
In addition to video test patterns, the HDG-20 can also output:
16 channels of embedded audio Ancillary Timecode, LTC and VITC Closed Caption, CEA-608 Standard and CEA-708 optional Moving objects or moving patterns Custom Scrolling text message Timecode burn in window VANC counter.

1.1 Contact Information

If in need of help or assistance, please contact Doremi Labs Technical Services at + 1-818-562­1101 or email at proavsupport@doremilabs.com.
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2 Menu and Navigation

Menu 02 Audio
Menu-02 AUDIO Mode: On 1KHz#
Menu-02 AUDIO Mode: On 1KHz*
The HDG-20 has a new user interface. Menu selections are no longer active as soon as you change them, you must press ENTER to make the change.
The HDG-20 has two modes: Menu mode and Display mode.
In Menu mode the user can change the HDG-20 parameters In Display mode, the HDG-20 will show information about the output signal and genlock
status
In Menu mode, the HDG-20 has 3 levels:
Main: Selects the Main menu that has the parameter to change.
Sub: Selects the parameter to change. The “#” sign at the end of the second line can be
used to identify level 2
Selection: Make the change. The “*” sign shows the current value. When you hit the UP
or DOWN arrows, the “*” will go away until you hit ENTER.
The HDG-20 powers up in Display mode. To go to Menu mode, press the MENU button. UP and DOWN buttons will browse all available selection at that level. ENTER will make the selection and every time you press MENU it will go back one level until you get to Display mode.
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3 How to Use the HDG-20

NTSC A = B
SMPTEBar INTERN.
Resolution Outputs
Pattern Genlock Status
On power up the HDG-20 displays the firmware version number for 2 seconds, then it goes in Display Mode.

3.1 Display Mode

In Display Mode, the HDG-20 shows information about the output of the unit. It basically displays the output resolution, outputs mode, pattern and genlock status. The picture below shows the display after a factory reset.
When Quick Access in the SYSTEM menu is ON, pressing the UP and DOWN buttons in Display Mode will navigate through the available test patterns.

3.2 Menu Mode

Refer to the next paragraphs on how to change any parameter; in this paragraph the example would be how to change the output resolution to 1080i:
1. Hit MENU to go in Menu Mode
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to get to “00 FORMAT”, then hit ENTER
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to get to “Resolution”, then hit ENTER
4. Use the Up or DOWN buttons to find 1080i, then hit ENTER
5. Hit MENU several times until you exit to Display Mode.
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3.3 Menu Structure:

00 FORMAT
01 VIDEO
02 AUDIO
03 MOTION
04 GENLOCK
05 ANC DATA
06 SYSTEM
Resolution
Frame Rate
Outputs
Pattern
Title
TC BIW
Mode
Group
Filter
Level
Mask
Mode
Speed
Mode
Input
H Trig
V Trig
CC
TC
Version
S/N
Save
Reset
Quick Acess
NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2K sf, 2K p
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
A=B, Dual YPbPr, Dual RGB
Look for the test patterns list later in this manual
Off, On-White, On-Black
Off, On-W/B, On-B/W
Off, On
1KHz-16KHz in 1KHz increments, Mult., Off
1, 2, 3, 4, 1+2, 3+4, 1+2+3+4
Silence,-42,-36,-30,-24,-20,-18,-12,-6, random, Flash
1, 2, 3, 4, 1+2, 3+4, 1234
No Motion, Sq1, Sq2, 2 Sqs, Sqs Inv, Full Motion, Snow
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Off, On
Displays the Genlock Input Format
Changes in pixels
Changes in lines
Closed Caption: Off, 608, 708 (option)
Off, On/Non Drop, On/Drop
Displays the current version
Displays the serial number
Save settings to flash
Reset factory settings
Off, On
VANC
Off, On/1, On/12, On/123, On/1234
BIW H BIW horizontal position
BIW V BIW vertical position
Inv Fields
Off, ON
Color/YCbCr
If a solid pattern is selected, the Color selection will appear.
If a custom pattern is selected, the Y, Cb, Cr selections will
appear
The Menu system is structured in 3 levels: Main, Sub and Selection.
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3.4 00 FORMAT

The FORMAT menu allows you to change the video format parameters:
Resolution: NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2K sf, 2K p. 2K resolutions are
2048x1080 at 23.98 or 24 FPS. “sf” and “p” designate segmented frame and progressive respectively.
Frame Rate: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 (50, 59.94, 60 for 720p formats)
Outputs: The unit can output either the same signal on both output connectors, or a
dual link YPbPr or RGB signal. The 4:4:4 dual link signal is compliant with the SMPTE 372 and SMPTE 352 standards.
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