Setup Guide — VTG 400D/400 DVI
RGBHV output
RGBS output
R
G
B
V
H
/HV
R
G
B
V
H
/HV
R
G
B
V
H
/HV
RGsB, RsGsBs output
Component video output
(R-Y, Y, B-Y)
R-Y
Y
B-Y
Tip (+)
Sleeve ( )
Audio Plugs.eps
RCA Connector
Sleeve ( )
Ring (R)
Tip (L)
Application Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3
Balanced audio (std.)
gnd (shield) positive (+) negative (-)
(on sending/female connector) (hot/live) (cold/return)
3-pin XLR Pin Configuration
3-pin
Male
3
2
3
1
3-pin
Female
3
2
3
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This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced
installer to set up and operate the Extron VTG 400D/
VTG 400 DVI
Installation
Step 1 — Connect video outputs
Attach output devices to the VTG.
For RGBHV, RGBS, or RsGsBs output:
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The 15-pin HD RGB output connector outputs RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,
and RsGsBs.
For composite video output:
For S-video output:
For SDI/HDSDI output (VTG 400D only):
For DVI output (VTG 400 DVI only):
Step 2 — Connect audio outputs
Attach audio output devices to the VTG. Wire the connectors as shown below.
RCA (unbalanced mono audio) output 1:
3.5 mm mini phone jack (unbalanced mono left and right channels) output 2:
XLR (balanced mono) output 3:
Step 3 — Connect scope trigger
When using an oscilloscope, connect the scope’s external trigger to the trigger
connector of the VTG.
Step 4 — Power up
Power up the VTG by holding down the Power button for 1 second.
Continue on the next page for operation instructions.
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Setup Guide — VTG 400D/400 DVI
Video Adjustments
Test pattern selection buttons
Depending on the currently selected video rate, press the Video Test Pattern and buttons to
select from up to 28 different video test patterns. The newly selected test pattern displays on the
LCD for 3 seconds before returning to the previous menu. Refer to the Test Pattern Chart in
Appendix A of the user’s manual for the table of available test patterns and their features.
Video output range button
Press the Video Range button to select from eight output range categories.
Video output rate buttons
Press the and Video Rate buttons to select an output rate for the chosen output range. The
output rates are displayed two-at-a-time on the LCD. After choosing the desired rate, press the
Select button to activate the highlighted rate.
Test pattern invert /
special function button
Use the on-screen button to toggle the selected test pattern between normal and inverted
(special) state, when available.
Video level adjustment buttons
Use the and on-screen buttons (next to the pattern name) to adjust the test pattern’s video
level between 0% (0 IRE) and 100% (100 IRE), when available.
Audio Adjustments
Signal type selection button
The VTG 400D/400 DVI can output seven different audio signal formats: pink noise, white noise,
sine wave, square wave, frequency sweep, polarity test, and sine burst.
Audio level selection buttons
The RMS audio output level for each audio signal type is adjusted between a range of values using
the or Level buttons.
Audio frequency selection buttons
The frequency for each audio signal type is adjusted between a range of values using the or
Audio Frequency buttons. The following frequencies are available for the signal types below:
• Sine wave and sine burst: 20 Hz - 20 kHz in 1/12 octave steps
• Square wave: 20 Hz - 5 kHz in 1/12 octave steps
• Frequency sweep speed: 1 - 120 seconds
Quick Select Preset Buttons
SAVE
Saving a Preset
Up to four video and/or audio settings can be saved to one of the four Quick Select buttons:
1. Press and hold the desired Quick Select button for about 2 seconds until the Quick Select
setup menu appears.
2. Use the or on-screen buttons to select Audio settings, Video settings, or All
settings (audio and video).
3. Use the on-screen button to save the setting(s) to the Quick Select button or
use the on-screen button to cancel the operation and not save the setting(s) to
the Quick Select button.
Recalling a Preset
Press the desired Quick Select button to recall the stored settings.
CANCEL
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