User Manual
TG700
TV Signal Generator Platform
TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform
AG7 Audio Generator
AGL7 Analog Genlock Module
ATG7 Analog Test Generator
AVG7 Analog Video Generator
AWVG7 Analog Wideband Video Generator
BG7 Black Generator
DVG7 Digital Video Generator
HDLG7 HD Dual Link Video Generator
HDVG7 HDTV Digital Video Generator
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This volume contains the following user manuals:
H TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform User Manual
H AG7 Audio Generator User Manual
H AGL7 Analog Genlock Module User Manual
H ATG7 Analog Test Generator User Manual
H AVG7 Analog Video Generator User Manual
H AWVG7 Analog Wideband Video Generator User Manual
H BG7 Black Generator User Manual
H DVG7 Digital Video Generator User Manual
H HDLG7 HD Dual Link Video Generator User Manual
H HDVG7 HDTV Digital Video Generator User Manual
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Operating Basics
General Safety Summary ix...................................
Environmental Considerations xi...............................
Preface xiii...................................................
About This Manual xiii...............................................
Related Manuals xiii.................................................
Product Description 1--1..............................................
Accessories 1--2.....................................................
Options 1--2........................................................
Initial Product Inspection 1--4..........................................
Installation 1--4.....................................................
Warning Message for Fan Failure 1--7...................................
Front-Panel Controls 2--1..............................................
Rear-Panel Connectors 2--3............................................
About the Frame Reset Signals 2--4.....................................
Note for Format Settings 2--5..........................................
Reference
Using the Menu Control Buttons and Menu Displays 3--1............
Mainframe Main Menu 3--1............................................
Connecting to a Network 3--15....................................
Connecting the TG700 to your PC(s) 3--15.................................
Setting Ethernet Network Parameters 3--16................................
Using the General Purpose Interface (GPI) 3--19....................
Setting the GPI 3-- 19..................................................
Pin Assignments of the 10 BASE-T Connector 3--22.........................
Recalling a Preset 3--23................................................
Outputing an Alarm Signal 3--24.........................................
Using TG7 Comm for File Transfers 3--27..........................
PC System Requirements 3--27..........................................
Installation Instructions and Ethernet Setup 3--27...........................
Starting and Exiting TG7 Comm 3-- 31....................................
Elements of the TG7 Comm Window 3--31................................
Using the TG7 Comm Menus 3--33.......................................
TG7 Comm Tutorials 3--35.............................................
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Using Frame Picture Generator (Option FP Only) 3--39..............
PC System Requirements 3--39..........................................
Installation Instructions 3--39...........................................
Starting and Exiting Frame Picture Generator 3--41..........................
Elements of the Frame Picture Generator Window 3--42......................
Using the Frame Picture Generator Menus 3--44............................
Frame Picture Generator Tutorials 3--46...................................
Using Logo Generator 3--49......................................
PC System Requirements 3--49..........................................
Installation Instructions 3--49...........................................
Starting and Exiting Logo Generator 3 --51.................................
Elements of the Logo Generator Window 3--52.............................
Using the Logo Generator Menus 3--54...................................
Logo Generator Tutorials 3--57..........................................
Using TG7 Setup to Set Parameters 3--59..........................
PC System Requirements 3--59..........................................
Installation Instructions and Ethernet Setup 3--59...........................
Starting and Exiting TG7 Setup 3--62.....................................
Elements of the TG7 Setup Window 3--63.................................
Using the TG7 Setup Menus 3--64.......................................
TG7 Setup Tutorial 3--66...............................................
Using the File Copy Tools 3--69...................................
PC System Requirements 3--69..........................................
Installation Instructions and Ethernet Setup 3--69...........................
Starting and Exiting the File Copy Tools 3--72..............................
File Copy Tools Tutorials 3--72..........................................
Syntax 3--77...................................................
Programming Model 3--78..............................................
SCPI Commands and Queries 3--80......................................
IEEE 488.2 Common Commands 3--85...................................
Constructed Mnemonics 3--86...........................................
Block Arguments 3--86................................................
Special Characters 3--87...............................................
Remote Commands 3--89........................................
Common Commands 3--89.............................................
DISPLAY Commands 3--91.............................................
INSTRUMENT Commands 3--92........................................
MASS MEMORY Commands 3--93......................................
PROGRAM Commands 3--96...........................................
SENSE Commands 3--97...............................................
STATUS Commands 3--98..............................................
SYSTEM Commands 3--101.............................................
Sequence Programming 3--103....................................
Writing a Sequence Program 3--103.......................................
Running a Sequence 3--103..............................................
Tcl Programming Changes 3--104.........................................
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Appendices
Table of Contents
Appendix A: Specifications A-1..................................
Electrical Characteristics A-1..........................................
Environmental Characteristics A-2......................................
Mechanical Characteristics A-2........................................
Certifications and Compliances A-4.....................................
Appendix B: Module Installation B-1.............................
Preventing Component Damage B-1.....................................
Installing a Module B-2...............................................
Removing a module B-4..............................................
Appendix C: Network Interface Specifications C-1.................
Checking Remote Command Operation C-1..............................
Appendix D: Error Messages and Codes D-1......................
Command Errors D-1.................................................
Execution Errors D-2.................................................
Device Specific Errors D-4............................................
Query Errors D-5....................................................
Device Errors D-5...................................................
Appendix E: Firmware Upgrade E-1.............................
Equipment Required E-1..............................................
Upgrade Procedures E-1..............................................
Firmware Version Check E-4..........................................
Appendix F: Inspection and Cleaning F-1.........................
Exterior Inspection F-1...............................................
Exterior Cleaning F-2................................................
Index
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List of Figures
Figure 1--1: Installing the rackmount hardware 1--5.................
Figure 1--2: Placing the TG700 in the rack 1--6.....................
Figure 2--1: TG700 front panel 2--1...............................
Figure 2--2: TG700 rear panel 2--3...............................
Figure 3--1: Mainframe main menu 3--1...........................
Figure 3--2: PRESET submenu 3--3..............................
Figure 3--3: SEQUENCE submenu 3--5...........................
Figure 3--4: FRAME RESET STATUS submenu 3--6................
Figure 3--5: UTILITY submenu 3--7..............................
Figure 3--6: SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN submenu 3--9..................
Figure 3 --7: NETWORK INFORMATION submenu 3--10............
Figure 3-- 8: NETWORK SETUP submenu 3--11.....................
Figure 3 --9: DIAGNOSTICS submenu 3--13........................
Figure 3--10: Pin connections for a 10BASE-T crossover Ethernet
cable 3--15.................................................
Figure 3-- 11: NETWORK SETUP submenu 3--16....................
Figure 3--12: Top cover removal 3--20..............................
Figure 3--13: Location of the connectors J000/J002/J004/J006/J008 3--21
Figure 3--14: Applying the GPI label to the rear panel 3--22...........
Figure 3--15: Pin assignments of the 10 BASE-T connector for
the GPI 3--22...............................................
Figure 3--16: ALARM menu 3--24.................................
Figure 3--17: Ethernet dialog box for TG7 Comm 3--30...............
Figure 3--18: TG7 Comm application window 3--31..................
Figure 3--19: File name confirmation dialog b ox 3--36................
Figure 3--20: Sequence File dialog box 3--37........................
Figure 3--21: Frame Picture Generator application window 3--42.......
Figure 3--22: BUILDING PIC FILES dialog box 3--46................
Figure 3--23: L ogo Generator application window 3--52...............
Figure 3--24: Gray Scale Settings dialog box 3--55...................
Figure 3--25: Miscellaneous Settings dialog box 3--56.................
Figure 3--26: BMP to LGO File Conversion dialog box 3--58...........
Figure 3--27: Ethernet dialog box for TG7 Setup 3--62................
Figure 3--28: TG7 Setup application window 3--63...................
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Figure 3--29: Rename dialog box 3--65.............................
Figure 3--30: Setup window for DVG7 module 3--66..................
Figure 3--31: TG7 Backup window 3--73...........................
Figure 3--32: Dialog box shows backup is complete 3--73..............
Figure 3--33: TG7 Restore window 3--74............................
Figure 3--34: Dialog box shows restore is complete 3--74..............
Figure 3--35: TG7 Duplicator window 3--75.........................
Figure 3--36: Dialog box shows file transfer is complete 3--76..........
Figure 3--37: Example of SCPI subsystem hierarchy tree 3--80.........
Figure 3--38: Example of abbreviating a command 3--82..............
Figure 3--39: Example of chaining commands and queries 3--83........
Figure 3--40: Example of omitting root and lower-level nodes
in a chained message 3--83....................................
Figure A-1: TG700 dimensions A-3...............................
Figure B-1: TG700 slot numbering B-2...........................
Figure B-2: Removing the blank panel B-3........................
Figure B-3: Installing the module B-3............................
Figure B-4: Securing the module B-4.............................
Figure B-5: Removing the mod ule B-5............................
Figure E-1: TG700 Upgrade dialog box E-2.......................
Figure E-2: Message box appearing after the file transfer is complete E-2
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List of Tables
Table 1--1: Standard and optional accessories 1--2..................
Table 1--2: Instrument options 1--2...............................
Table 1--3: Power cord options 1--3..............................
Table 1--4: AC line power requirements 1--7.......................
Table 3--1: Jumper settings of the connectors and available feature 3--21
Table 3--2: Combinations of signal levels and the corresponding
preset 3--23.................................................
Table 3--3: Elements of the TG7 Comm window 3--32................
Table 3--4: Toolbar button descriptions 3--32.......................
Table 3--5: TG7 Comm File menu commands 3--33..................
Table 3--6: TG7 Comm View menu commands 3--34.................
Table 3--7: TG7 Comm Utility menu commands 3--35................
Table 3--8: Elements of the Frame Picture Generator window 3--42....
Table 3--9: Toolbar button descriptions 3--43.......................
Table 3--10: Frame Picture Generator File menu commands 3--44......
Table 3--11: Frame Picture File Build menu commands 3--44..........
Table 3--12: Frame Picture Generator Settings menu commands 3--45..
Table 3--13: Frame Picture Generator Window menu commands 3--45..
Table 3--14: Elements of the Logo Generator window 3--53...........
Table 3--15: Toolbar button descriptions 3--53......................
Table 3--16: Logo Generator File menu commands 3--54.............
Table 3--17: Logo Generator Build menu commands 3--54............
Table 3--18: Logo Generator Settings menu commands 3--54..........
Table 3--19: Logo Generator Help menu command 3--57.............
Table 3--20: Elements of the TG7 Setup window 3--63................
Table 3--21: TG7 Setup File menu commands 3 --64..................
Table 3--22: TG7 Setup Window menu commands 3 -- 65..............
Table 3--23: Parameter types used in syntax descriptions 3--81........
Table 3--24: BNF symbols and meanings 3--85......................
Table A-1: Electrical characteristics A-1.........................
Table A-2: Environmental characteristics A-2.....................
Table A-3: Mechanical characteristics A-2........................
Table A-4: Certifications and compliances A-4.....................
Table D-1: Command errors D-1................................
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Table D-2: Execution errors D-2.................................
Table D-3: Device specific errors D-4.............................
Table D-4: Query errors D-5....................................
Table D-5: Device errors D-5....................................
Table G-1: External inspection check list F-1......................
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as s pecified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
To Avoid Fire or
Personal Injury
Use Proper Power Cord. Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product. This product is grounded through the grounding conductor
of the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output
terminals of the product, ensure that the product is properly grounded.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product.
Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components
when power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Provide Proper Ventilation. Refer to the manual’s installation instructions for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
No Power Switch. Power supply cord is considered the disconnecting device,
disconect the main power by means of the power cord.
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Refer to Manual
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(Earth) Terminal
Not suitable for
connection to
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munications network
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Environmental Considerations
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the
product.
Product End-of-Life
Handling
Restriction of Hazardous
Substances
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Equipment Recycling. Production of this equipment required the extraction and
use of natural resources. The equipment may contain substances that could be
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product’s end of life. In order to avoid release of such substances into the
environment and to reduce the use of natural resources, we encourage you to
recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that most of the
materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
The symbol shown to the left indicates that this product
complies with the European Union’s requirements
according to Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). For information about
recycling options, check the Support/Service section of the
Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com).
This product has been classified as Monitoring and Control equipment, and is
outside the scope of the 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive. This product is known to
contain lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.
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Preface
About This Manual
This manual describes the capabilities of the TG700 TV Signal Generator
Platform. This manual describes features and specifications that are common to
all generator modules. These include system configuration and the common
control interface.
Operation of the generator and special function modules is described in the
module User manuals.
This manual is composed of the following sections:
H Getting Started shows you how to configure and install your TG700 and
provides an Incoming Inspection procedure. Also describes the mainframe
options.
H Operating Basics provides an overview of the front panel controls and rear
panel connections.
H Reference provides instructions for controlling all the instrument functions
using the menu and connecting to a Ethernet network, and presents
descriptions of all programming commands and the syntax used in command
descriptions. This section also provides instructions for operating the many
apprication software supplied with the instrument.
H Appendices provides additional information including the Specifications and
instructions for module installation.
Related Manuals
The following documents are also available for the TG700:
H The TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform Service Manual (T ektronix part
number 071-A800-XX) describes how to service the TG700 mainframe to
the module level (circuit boards, fuses,etc.) and provides general information
about servicing generator modules. Specific service information for a module
is located in its Service manual. Service manuals are optional and must be
ordered separately.
H The TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform Module Installation Instructions
(Tektronix part number 070-A824-XX) describes how to install and remove
the modules, and how to upgrade the firmware of the mainframe.
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Getting Started
Product Description
This section contains the following information:
H Product description
H List of standard and optional accessories
H List of instrument options
H Initial product inspection procedure
H Installation instructions
The TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform is a multiformat TV signal generator
platform supporting both of analog and digital video standards. The TG700
consists of a mainframe and up to four plug-in modules. The modules are either
signal generators or they provide special functions, such as genlock capability.
Key Features
The TG700 and the available modules provide the following features:
H Simultaneous generation of HDTV/SDTV multi format synchronized signal
and test signal
H Modular architecture with up to four generators or special function modules
H Analog genlock function dealing with NTS C or PAL black burst signal,
HDTV trilevel sync signal, and CW signals (AGL7).
H Independent setting of amplitudes, frequencies, and audio clicks of
16 channel embedded audio signal (DVG7 and HDVG7)
H Circle, logo, and text overlays on test signals (DVG7 and HDVG7)
H Moving picture generation function by scrolling the active area of the signal
(DVG7 and HDVG7)
H Reference generator performance level
H Ethernet interface for remote control and downloading various files such as
signal files, logo files, and preset files
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Accessories
A signal library and various application software are included in the attachment
CD-ROM to execute the following operations:
H Upload and download files such as signal files, logo files, and preset
files
H Download the signals from the signal library to the TG700
H Create a logo (logo file) to be inserted into the test signal
H Create a frame picture file using the generation of a picture or test
pattern
Table 1--1 lists the standard and optional accessories provided with the TG700
mainframe.
Options
Table 1- 1: Standard and optional accessories
Tektronix
Accessory Std. Opt.
TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform User Manual D 070-A799-XX
Power cord 125 V/6A D 161-0216- 00
TG700 Signal Generator Platform Software Library CD-ROM D 062-A249-XX
Hardware for rackmounting D 351-0859-00
TG700 TV Signal Generator Platform Service Manual D 070-A800-XX
Blank panel D 614-A021-00
part number
Table 1--2 lists the instrument options that can be ordered with the TG700
mainframe. Table NO TAG lists the available power cord options.
Table 1- 2: Instrument options
Option number Description
D1
(Calibration T est Data Report)
When you order Option D1, a report with the calibration
test data for the instrument will be provided with your
TG700 mainframe.
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FP
(Add Frame Picture feature)
When you order Option FP, frame picture feature will be
provided with your TG700 mainframe and pictures and
test patterns can be generated.
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Table 1- 3: Power cord options
Plug configuration Normal usage Option number
North America
115 V
United Euro
220 V
United Kingdom
240 V
Australia
240 V
Standard (A0)
A1
A2
A3
North America
250 V
Switzerland
240 V
China
240 V
A4
A5
A10
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Initial Product Inspection
Perform the following product inspection procedure when you initially receive
your instrument:
1. Inspect the TG700 shipping carton for external damage, which indicates
2. Remove the TG700 from the shipping carton, and then check that the
NOTE. Save the shipping carton and packaging materials for instrument
repackaging in case shipment becomes necessary.
3. Verify that the shipping carton contains the basic instrument, t he standard
possible damage to the instrument.
instrument has not been damaged in transit. Prior to shipment the instrument
is thoroughly inspected for mechanical defects. The exterior should not have
any scratches or impact marks.
accessories listed in Table 1--1, and any optional accessories that you
ordered.
Installation
Hardware Installation
Rackmount Installation
Contact your local Tektronix Field Office or representative if there is a problem
with your instrument or if your shipment is incomplete.
This section describes the installation information for the TG700 mainframe.
The TG700 is shipped with the optional generator modules that you ordered
configured and installed. Refer to Appendix B: Module Installation in this
manual if you want to add any modules afterwards. Refer to Rackmount
Installation on page 1 --4 for rackmounting instructions.
The TG700 is configured at shipment for use in an equipment rack. Use the
information in Figure 1--1 to connect the rackmount hardware to the rack.
Figure 1--2 shows how to install the TG700 into the rack. Carefully start the rack
pieces attached to the TG700 into the pieces attached to the rack. Support the
TG700 until the stop latches click into place on both sides. The installation is
not secure until this latching occurs. Continue to slide the TG700 completely
into the rack.
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Stop latches
Rear mounting
Stop latches
Flat bar nut
Intermediate
section
Front rack
Stop latch
hole
Stationary section
Rear rack
10--32 Phs screws
Flat bar nut
Flat bar nut
(Use if front rail
is not tapped)
10--32 Phs screws
Figure 1- 1: Installing the rackmount hardware
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Slide-out track
Stop latch hole
Figure 1- 2: Placing the TG700 in the rack
To remove the TG700 from the rack mount, slide it out until it stops at the
catches. Support the TG700 while you press in on the stop latch buttons on each
side. This action will free the TG700 to slide completely out of the rack.
Provide support while you slide the mainframe out of the rack.
Environmental Operating
Requirements
Connecting Power
Verify that the location of your installation has the proper operating environment.
CAUTION. Damage to the instrument can occur if this instrument is powered on
at temperatures outside the specified temperature range.
The TG700 operates correctly in ambient temperatures from 0 _Cto+50_Cand
in relative humidity from 20% to 80%. For complete operating environment
information, refer to Appendix A: Specifications.
Leave space for cooling by ensuring standard side clearance for rack mounting or
2 inches (5.1 cm) of side clearance for counter top use. Also, ensure sufficient
rear clearance (approximately 2 inches) so that cables are not damaged by sharp
bends.
The TG700 operates from a single-phase power source with the neutral
conductor at or near earth ground. The line conductor is fused for over-current
protection. A protective ground connection through the grounding conductor in
the power cord is essential for safe operation.
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CAUTION. The instrument does not have a power switch. When you connect the
power cable to the AC line connector, the instrument powers on.
AC Power Requirements. Check that your location provides the proper electrical
power requirements as listed in Table 1--4.
Table 1- 4: AC line power requirements
Parameter Description
Line Voltage Range 85 V -- 250 V
Line frequency 48 Hz -- 63 Hz
Maximum power 100 W
Connecting Cable. Connect the power cable to the instrument first, and then
connect it to the AC power source. Note that connecting the power cable causes
the instrument to power on.
After connecting the power, make sure that the fan on the rear panel is working.
If the fan is not working, turn off the power by disconnecting the power cable
from the AC power source and contact your local Tektronix Field Office or
representative.
Warning Message for Fan Failure
CAUTION. If the fan on the rear panel stops working, disconnect the power cable
from the AC power source. Internal components could be damaged.
The TG700 displays the following warning message if the fun on the rear panel
stop working:
* FAN FAULT ALARM *
* Main Cooling Fan Serious Problem *
If this warning message appears, disconnect the power cable from the AC
voltage line and contact your local Tektronix Field Office or representative.
While the message appears, the front-panel buttons are disabled. However, you
can operate the buttons temporarily by pressing the FRONT PANEL ENABLE
button on the front panel until the indicator next to the button lights. In this case,
the warning message reappears and the front-panel buttons are disabled when
five minutes have passed since the last time operation.
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A
Front-Panel Controls
This section introduces you to the basics of operating the TG700. Common
module functions are discussed here, while module specific functions are
discussed in the module User manuals. This section contains the following
topics:
H Front-panel controls
H Rear-panel connectors
H About the frame reset signals
H Note for format settings
Figure 2--1 shows the locations of the front-panel controls. A brief discussion of
each feature follows the illustration.
LCD Display
FRONT P
ENABLE button
Reference
indicator
LCD Display
MODULE button
FORMAT button
Menu control
buttons
Test signal
buttons
Figure 2- 1: TG700 front panel
The LCD display is a two-line, 40-character-per-line display. Almost all menus
have two lines of text, where the first line shows the current position in the
current menu, and the second line shows the current selection (if there is not a
submenu). If nothing is on the second line, press the ENTER button to access the
corresponding submenu.
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD display using the UTILITY submenu.
Refer to UTILITY Submenu on page 3--7 for detailed information about the
submenu.
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MODULE Button
FORMAT Button
Menu Control Buttons
Use the MODULE button to select the mainframe or installed module to control.
Repeatedly pressing this button scrolls through the main menu, which shows the
mainframe and the installed modules. Select the one you want to control.
When the ATG7, AVG7, AWVG7, DVG7, HDLG7, or HDVG7 module is
selected (active), use the FORMAT button to change the video format for the
output signal. Pressing this button displays t he menu to allow you to select a
format for the active module.
Use these buttons to control the menu display. Refer to Using the Menu Control
Buttons and Menu Display on page 3 --1 for detailed information on controlling
menus.
Arrow (
available menu items.
ENTER button. Use the ENTER button to enable the selected menu item.
CANCEL Button. Use the CANCEL button to disable the selected menu item and
return to the previous menu item.
A, ", Y, and B) Buttons. Use these arrow buttons to scroll through the
Test Signal Buttons
FRONT PANEL ENABLE
button
Use these buttons to select the output test signals. Each of these 10 buttons
represents a signal set, or group of the same t ype of test signals. You scroll
through the test signals in a signal set by repeatedly pressing the test signal
button.
You can change the signal assignment using the SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN
submenu. Refer to SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN Submenu on page 3--9 for detailed
information about assigning signal sets to the test signal buttons.
Use this button to enable or disable the front-panel buttons. When pressing this
button for about one second while the front-panel buttons are enabled, all of the
front-panel buttons are disabled. If you have selected a timeout period in the
FRONT PANEL DISABLE item in the UTILITY submenu, and that period
passes without a button push, all of the front-panel buttons are also disabled.
Press and hold this button for about three second to enable the front-panel
buttons. The timeout counter is restarted (if the timeout period is already set) and
the indicator next to the button lights to show that the front-panel is enabled.
Refer to UTILITY Submenu on page 3--7 for more information about the settings
the period until the front panel times out.
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Reference Indicators
Rear-Panel Connectors
10 BASE-T port
The reference indicators indicate whether the TG700 is locked externally or
internally.
INT.R E F. This indicator lights when the TG700 is using its internal reference
oscillator.
EXT.REF. This indicator lights when the TG700 is locked to an external reference
signal. If this indicator is blinking, the TG700 uses the external reference signal
but is unable to lock to the signal.
Figure 2--2 shows the locations of the TG700 rear-panel connectors. A brief
discussion of each feature follows the illustration.
Module slots
Power cord connector
Power Connector
Figure 2- 2: TG700 rear panel
The TG700 is designed to operate from a single-phase power source with the
neutral conductor at or near earth ground. Only the line conductor is fused for
over-current protection. A protective ground connection through the grounding
conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
WARNING. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, do not connect power to the
TG700 when the top cover is off. Dangerous potentials are present on the Pow er
circuit board.
The TG700 operates from an AC line frequency of 48 to 63 Hz, over the range of
85 to 250 VAC, without the need for configuration. Refer to Appendix A:
Specifications for additional information on power and environmental requirements.
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10 BASE-T Port
Module Slots
Use this port to connect to your local Ethernet network. You can control the
TG700 and all installed m odules remotely through the port. Also, you can
upload and download various files such as signal files, logo files, and preset files
through the port.
Use these slots to install the modules. You can install up to four modules. Refer
to Appendix B : Module Installation for installation procedures for the modules.
About the Frame Reset Signals
The TG700 uses the following three frame reset signals to output different video
formats simultaneously:
H Frame reset signal 1 (FRAME RESET 1)
This frame reset signal supports the 1/1.001 system signal, and is used by the
following video formats:
NTSC 1080 23.98sF
525-270 1080 29.97p
525-143 1080 59.94i
1035 59.94i 720 59.94p
1080 23.98p
These signals are synchronized with each other .
H Frame reset signal 2 (FRAME RESET 2)
This frame reset signal supports the integer system signal, and is used by the
following video formats:
PAL 1080 30p
625-270 1080 50i
1035 60i 1080 60i
1080 25p 720 60p
These signals are synchronized with each other .
H Frame reset signal 3 (FRAME RESET 3)
When any of the above signal uses the frame reset signal 2, the following
video formats use the frame reset signal 3:
1080 24p
1080 24sF
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The frequency of frame reset signal 3 is always an integral multiple of that of
frame reset signal 2. Frame reset signal 3 is synchronized with frame reset signal
2. Frame reset signal 1 is not synchronized with frame reset signals 2 or 3.
You can see which of the three frame reset signals are used by each output of
each module by using the FRAME RESET STATUS submenu. Refer to FRAME
RESET STA TUS Submenu on page 3 --6 for detailed information.
Note for Format Settings
The TG700 displays messages t o ask whether you want to disable the clock
currently used if there is a conflict of signal format settings between two (or
more) outputs for the clock assignment.
These messages are displayed under the following conditions:
H For the DVG7 Option BK, when you output 525-143 format signals and
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525-270 (or 625-270) format signals simultaneously.
For example, if you set the signal format for the BLACK outputs to 525-270
when the signal format for the SIGNAL outputs are set to 525-143, the
following message appears:
* DVG7 Clock Select, Disable 270 MHz? *
* Ye s : ENTER / No : CANCEL *
This message asks if you want to disable the 270 MHz clock currently in
use.
In this case, press the CANCEL button to cancel the new format setting or
press the ENTER button to enable the setting and then re-set the signal
format for the other outputs.
H For the HDVG7 Option BK, when you output serial digital signals and serial
digital black signals using the 74.25 MHz clock and 74.25/1.001 MHz clock
simultaneously; or for the combination of the AGL7, AWVG7, BG7, and
HDVG7, when you output serial digital signals and a HDTV trilevel sync
signal, or HDTV trilevel sync signals using the 74.25 MHz clock and
74.25/1.001 MHz clock simultaneously.
For example, if you set the HDTV trilevel sync signal format for the
BLACK 4 output of the BG7 to 1080 59.94i when the HDTV trilevel sync
signal format for the B LACK 3 output of the AGL7 is set to 1080 50i, the
following message appears:
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* HD Clock Select, Disable 74.25 MHz? *
* Ye s : ENTER / No : CANCEL *
This message asks if you want to disable the 74.25 MHz clock currently in
use.
In this case, press the CANCEL button to cancel the new format setting, or
press the ENTER button to enable the setting and then reset the signal
format for the other outputs.
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Using the Menu Control Buttons and Menu Displays
This section describes how to control all of the instrument functions using the
front-panel control buttons and menus.
Mainframe Main Menu
When you power on the TG700 and the initializing process for all of the installed
module is completed, the top menu item of t he mainframe main menu appears on
the LCD display. Press the up (
the available menu selections in the main menu.
The mainframe main menu allows you to access submenus to set the various
system settings. Figure 3--1 shows the mainframe main menu.
Power on the TG700 mainframe
Y)ordown(B) arrow button to scroll through
TG700 : PRESET
TG700 : SEQUENCE
TG700 : FRAME RESET STATUS
TG700 : UTILITY
Figure 3- 1: Mainframe main menu
ENTER
To PRESET Submenu
(page 3- -2)
CANCEL
ENTER
To SEQUENCE Submenu
(page 3- -4)
CANCEL
ENTER
To FRAME RESET STA TUS Submenu
(page 3- -6)
CANCEL
ENTER
To UTILITY Submenu
(page 3- -7)
CANCEL
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PRESET. Recalls instrument settings saved as a preset, or saves the current
instrument settings as a preset. When you select this menu item and then press
the ENTER button, you access the PRESET submenu. Refer to PRESET
Submenu on this page for detailed information.
SEQUENCE. Selects and executes a sequence program loaded into the TG700.
Select this menu item and press the ENTER button, to access the SEQUENCE
submenu. Refer to SEQUENCE Submenu on page 3--4 for detailed information.
FRAME RESET STATUS. Displays the status of the frame reset signals. Select this
menu item and press the ENTER button to access the FRAME RESET STATUS
submenu. Refer to FRAME RESET STATUS Submenu on page 3 --6 for detailed
information.
Also, refer to About the Frame Reset Signals on page 2--4 for detailed information about the frame reset signals.
PRESET Submenu
UTILITY. Sets the system related settings such as network parameters and signal
sets assignment to the front-panel test signal buttons. Select this menu item and
press the ENTER button, to access the UTILITY submenu. Refer to UTILITY
Submenu on page 3--7 for detailed information.
This menu allows you to recall instrument settings saved as a preset or save the
current instrument settings to a preset. Use the up (
Y)ordown(B) arrow button
to scroll through the menu items. Figure 3--2 shows the PRESET submenu.
The following three presets are named at the factory and can be used for your
own application:
H Power On Default: When you save instrument settings in the preset, the
instrument settings can be loaded into the TG700 automatically at power on.
If one of the seven presets is selected in the GPI (General Purpose Interface),
the preset takes precedence over the Power On Default. You cannot assign
the preset name with the other preset.
NOTE. If you want to save network parameters to a preset, use the Power On
Default preset.
H User Default: The preset for saving the user specified default settings. If you
save new instrument settings in this preset, a confirmation message appears
to prevent overwriting.
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H Factory Default: In this preset, the factory default settings are saved. Use
this preset to reset the mainframe and all of the installed modules to the
factory default settings. The following settings are not affected by the factory
default: LCD contrast, front panel timeout, and network parameters.
Select PRESET in the main menu
TG700 : PRESET : RECALL
Power On Default
TG700 : PRESET : SAVE
Power On Default
TG700 : PRESET : RENAME
PRESET 1
TG700 : PRESET : DELETE
PRESET 1
Select a preset to recall
Select a preset numb e rto save instrument setting s
Select a preset to
rename
Select a preset to delete
ENTER
Edit the preset name
CANCEL
Figure 3- 2: PRESET submenu
RECALL. Recalls instrument settings saved as a preset. Use the left (
(
") arrow button to select a different preset, and then press the ENTER button to
A)orright
implement the selection.
While the preset is loading into the instrument, the message “Now Loading ...”
appears on the display. When the loading is complete, the message “Done (Press
CANCEL)” appears. Press the CANCEL button.
SAVE. Saves the current instrument settings to one of the fourteen presets. Use
the left (
A)orright(") arrow button to select the the destination preset, and
then press the ENTER button to implement the selection.
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RENAME. Renames the specified preset name. Perform the following steps to
rename a preset name:
1. Use the left (
A)orright(") arrow button to select the preset you want to
rename.
2. Press the ENTER button twice to begin editing the preset name. The
underscore character ( _ ) appears under the first letter of the preset name.
3. Use the left (
A)orright(") arrow button to move the underscore character
to the letter you want to modify.
4. Use the up (
Y)ordown(B) arrow button to select the new character .
The available characters include the full alphabet, numerals from 0 to 9, and
many standard ASCII symbols. The text strings may contain up to 32
characters.
5. Enter all of the desired characters then press ENTER button.
6. Press the CANCEL button twice to exit the PRESET submenu. This returns
to the top of the mainframe main menu.
7. Press the ENTER button to reenter the PRESET submenu.
8. Use the up (
9. Use the left (
Y)ordown(B) arrow button to select the SAVE menu item.
A)orright(") arrow button to select the preset name edited in
step 4.
SEQUENCE Submenu
10. Press ENTER button to save the preset with the new name.
DELETE. Deletes the specified preset. Use the left (
A)orright(") arrow button
to select the preset you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button to
implement the selection. You cannot delete the following presets: Power on
Default, User Default, and Factory Default.
This menu allows you to select and run a sequence that is already loaded into the
TG700. A sequence is a series of generator settings defined using the Tcl
language and SCPI commands. The TG700 loads a sequence and runs the
command and settings in the order dictated by the sequences file. Figure 3--3
shows the SEQUENCE submenu.
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Select SEQUENCE in the main menu
TG700 : SEQUENCE : PLAYBACK
No Sequence Loaded
TG700 : SEQUENCE : STOP
Select a sequence to be run
ENTER
Stop the sequence currently running
Figure 3- 3: SEQUENCE submenu
PLAYBACK. Selects and runs a sequence. Use t he left (
A)orright(") arrow
button to select the sequence you want to run, and then press the ENTER button
to run the sequence.
If no sequence is loaded into the instrument, the message “No Sequence Found”
is displayed on the second line.
STOP. Stops the sequence currently running. When you select the menu item and
then press the ENTER button, the sequence is stopped.
Refer to Sequence Programming on page 3--103 for detailed information about
the sequence.
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FRAME RESET STATUS
Submenu
This menu allows you to display which of the three frame reset signals is used by
the output of the installed modules. Use the up (
Y)ordown(B) arrow button to
scroll through the menu items. Figure 3--4 shows the FRAME RESET STATUS
submenu.
Select FRAME RESET STATUS
in the main menu
TG700 : FR STATUS : FRAME RESET 1
14.985 Hz : AGL7[1] : B1, B2
TG700 : FR STATUS : FRAME RESET 2
3.000 Hz : BGL7[2] : B3
TG700 : FR STATUS : FRAME RESET 3
1.250 Hz : BG7[2] : B1
Select a module to be displayed
Select a module to be displayed
Select a module to be displayed
Figure 3- 4: FRAME RESET STATUS submenu
FRAME RESET 1. Display the module(s) and output(s) using the frame reset
signal 1. If two or more modules use the frame reset signal, use the left (
right (
") arrow button to change the modules to be displayed.
A)or
FRAME RESET 2. Display the module(s) and output(s) using the frame reset
signal 2. If two or more modules use the frame reset signal, use the left (
right (
") arrow button to change the modules to be displayed.
A)or
FRAME RESET 3. Display the module(s) and output(s) using the frame reset
signal 3. If two or more modules use the frame reset signal, use the left (
right (
") arrow button to change the modules to be displayed.
A)or
The character after the module name represents the output connector of the
module. For example, B1 represents BLACK 1 connector.
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UTILITY Submenu
TG700 : UTILITY : VERSION INFO (H/W)
CPU [0] V2.0
TG700 : UTILITY : VERSION INFO (F/W)
CPU [0] Ver. 4.3
TG700 : UTILITY : SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN
TG700 : UTILITY : LCD CONTRAST
LOW << 17 >> HIGH
This menu allows you to set the system related settings such as the contrast of
the LCD display and the network parameters. Use the up (
Y)ordown(B) arrow
button to scroll through the menu items. Figure 3--5 shows the UTILITY
submenu.
Select UTILITY in the main menu
Select the module for which the hardware
version information will be displayed
Select the module for which the firmware
version information will be displayed
ENTER
To SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN Submenu
CANCEL
Adjust the display contrast
TG700 : UTILITY : FRONT PANEL DISABLE
TimeOut:OFF
TG700 : UTILITY : NETWORK
Informatio n
TG700 : UTILITY : DIAGNOSTICS
Figure 3- 5: UTILITY submenu
VERSION INFO (H/W). Displays the hardware version of the mainframe and the
modules currently installed. Use the left (
the module you want to display the information.
OFF 10 Minutes
1 Minute 30 Minutes
5 Minutes 1 Hour
Informatio n
Setup
ENTER
CANCEL
ENTER
CANCEL
To DIAGNOSTICS Submenu
A)orright(") arrow button to select
To NETWORK INFORMATION Submenu or
To NETWORK SETUP Submenu
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VERSION INFO (F/W). Displays the firmware version number for the mainframe
and the modules currently installed. Use the left (
select the module you want to display the information.
SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN. Assigns signal sets t o the front-panel test signal buttons,
and assigns a frame picture file created by the Frame picture Generator application supplied with the TG700 to the OTHER test signal button (Option FP only).
When you select this menu item and press the ENTER button, you will access
the SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN submenu. Refer to SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN Submenu
on page 3--9 for detailed information.
LCD CONTRAST. Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display. You can lower the
contrast by pressing the left (
the right (
") arrow button.
FRONT PANEL DISABLE. Sets the timeout period until the front-panel buttons are
disabled. Use the left (
choices are OFF, 1 Minute, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes, 30 Minutes,and1 Hour.
Press the ENTER button to enable the selection.
A)orright(") arrow button to
A) arrow button and raise the contrast by pressing
A) or right (") arrow button to make the selection. The
When you select any of these timeout periods (except OFF), the front-panel
buttons are disabled when that time passes without a button push. When this
happens, press and hold the FRONT PANEL ENABLE button for about 1
second to restart the timeout counter and enable the front-panel buttons
The indicator next to the FRONT PANEL ENABLE button lights when the
front-panel buttons are enabled.
NETWORK. Displays the network parameters currently set or sets the network
parameters for the 10BASE-T port on the TG700. Use the left (
A)orright(")
arrow button to toggle between Information and Setup. When you select
Information and press the ENTER button, you will access the NETWORK
INFORMATION submenu. When you select Setup and press the ENTER button,
you will access the NETWORK SETUP submenu.
Refer to NETWORK INFORMATION Submenu on page 3 --10 for detailed
information about the submenu. Also, refer to NETWORK SETUP Submenu on
page 3--11 for detailed information about the submenu.
DIAGNOSTICS. Executes the diagnostic routines for the mainframe and i nstalled
modules. When you select the menu item and then press the ENTER button, you
access the DIAGNOSTICS submenu. Refer to DIAGNOSTICS Submenu on page
3--13 for detailed information.
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SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN
Submenu
This menu allows you to assign signal sets to a specific test signal button on the
front panel. You can also assign a frame picture file created by the Frame Picture
Generator application supplied with the TG700 to the OTHER test signal button.
Figure 3--6 shows the SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN submenu.
Select SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN
in the UTILITY submenu
TG700 : TEST SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN
HDVG7
TG700 : FRAME PICTURE KEY ASSIGN
HDVG7
Select a module
Select a module
Figure 3- 6: SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN submenu
TEST SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN. Assigns signal sets to a specific test signal button on
the front panel.
For each test signal button, the signal sets corresponding to the button name are
already assigned at the factory. For example, when you press the COLOR BAR
test signal button, the three types of color bars signal (100% Color Bars, 75%
Color Bars, and SMPTE Color Bars) are output.
Perform the following steps to assign signal sets to a specific test signal button.
1. Use the left (
A)orright(") arrow button to select the module you want to
assign signal sets to, and then press the ENTER button. This will display the
following submenu to assign signal sets.
TG700 : HDVG7 : COLOR BAR KEY
COLOR BAR
The first line shows the test signal button name, and second line shows the
signal set name.
2. Use the up (
Y)ordown(B) arrow button t o select the test signal button (for
example COLOR BAR KEY) to be assign signal sets.
3. Use the left (
A)orright(") arrow button to select the signal sets (for
example COLOR BAR) you want to assign.
4. Press the ENTER button to implement the assignment.
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5. Repeat Steps 2 to 4 until all signal set assignments are completed.
FRAME PICTURE KEY ASSIGN. Assigns frame picture files downloaded to the
TG700 to the OTHER test signal button. This operation is required to output the
frame picture files as a picture (natural picture or test pattern).
NOTE. When you download a frame picture file created by t he Frame Picture
Generator application and output it a picture, Option FP must be installed.
Perform the following steps to assign a frame picture file to the OTHER test
signal button:
NETWORK INFORMATION
Submenu
1. Use the left (
A) or right (") arrow button to select the module you want to
assign a frame picture file, and press the ENTER button. This will display
the following submenu.
TG700 : HDVG7 : OTHER KEY
1080 60i
The second line shows the folder name created when the frame picture file
was downloaded to the TG700.
2. Use the left (
A) or right (") arrow button to select the folder in which the
frame picture file is saved.
3. Press the ENTER button to implement the assignment.
Refer to Using Frame Picture Generator on page 3 --39 for detailed information
about how to create a frame picture file. Also, refer to Using TG7 Comm for File
Transfers on page 3--27 for detailed information about how to download a frame
picture file from the PC to the TG700.
This menu allows you to display all of the network parameters currently set.
Figure 3--7 shows NETWORK INFORMATION submenu.
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Select Information in the
UTILITY : NETWORK menu
IP Address
Subnet Mask
TG700 : UTILITY : NETWORK : INFO
IP Address : 172.17.37.59
Broadcast Address
Gateway Address
MAC Address
DHCP Addr e ss
Figure 3- 7: NETWORK INFORMATION submenu
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NETWORK SETUP
Submenu
Use the left (
A)orright(") arrow button to select the menu items and display
the address value. The following selections are available: IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Broadcast Address, Gateway Address, MAC Address,andDHCP
Server.
This menu allows you to set network parameters for the 10 BASE-T port on the
TG700. These parameters will be used when you connect the TG700 to a remote
computer (PC) so that you can control the TG700 remotely using the PC and
transfer various files between the TG700 and the PC. Use the up (
B) arrow button to scroll through the menu items. Figure 3--8 shows the
(
Y) or down
NETWORK SETUP submenu.
Select Setup in the
UTILITY : NETWORK menu
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : DHCP
Enable
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : IP ADDRESS
000.000.000.000
Enable
Disable
Set the IP address
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : SUBNET MASK
000.000.000.000
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : BRDCAST ADDR
000.000.000.000
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : GATEW AY ADDR
000.000.000.000
Set the subnet address
Set the broadcast address
Set the gateway address
Figure 3- 8: NETWORK SETUP submenu
DHCP. Selects valid or invalid IP address settings by DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol). Use the left (
A)orright(") arrow button to select
between Enable and Disable. Press the ENTER button to implement the
selection. If you select Disable in this menu, you will need to set address values
in each of the menu items described below.
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Refer to the user documentation supplied with your server OS for detailed
information about DHCP server functions.
NOTE. Under some network environments, the TG700 may not be able to get the
IP address automatically from a DHCP server. In this case, you need to enter t he
appropriate address value in each submenu item.
IP ADDRESS. Sets the IP address of the TG700. Press t he ENTER button to enter
the edit mode to input the address. Then use the left (A)orright(") arrow
button to move the underscore character ( _ ), and use the up (
arrow button to enter the value. After you enter the value, press the ENTER
button to enable the value. When no value is set, the default value is used. If the
DHCP menu item is set to Enable, the IP address automatically obtained from
the DHCP server is used.
Y) or down (B)
NOTE. If you enter blank characters for the IP address, the network function of
the TG700 becomes invalid.
SUBNET MASK. Sets the subnet address of the TG700. Press the ENTER button
to enter the edit mode to input the address. Then use the left (A)orright(")
arrow button to move the underscore character ( _ ), and use the up (
(
B) arrow button to enter the value. After you enter the value, press the ENTER
Y) or down
button to enable the value. When no value is set, the default value is used. If the
DHCP menu item is set to Enable, the subnet address automatically obtained
from the DHCP server is used.
BRDCAST ADDR. Sets the broadcast address of the TG700. Press the ENTER
button at first to enter the edit mode to input the address. Then use the left (
right (
") arrow button to move the underscore character ( _ ), and use the up (Y)
or down (
B) arrow button to enter the value. After you enter the value, press the
A)or
ENTER button to enable the value. If the DHCP menu item is set to Enable, the
broadcast address automatically obtained from the DHCP server is used.
GATEWAY ADDR. Sets the gateway address of the TG700. Press the ENTER
button to enter the edit mode to input the address. Then use the left (
(
") arrow button to move the underscore character ( _ ), and use the up (Y)or
down (
B) arrow button to enter the value. After you enter the value, press the
A) or right
ENTER button to enable the values.
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connecting the TG700 to a PC.
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DIAGNOSTICS Submenu
This menu allows you to execute the diagnostic routines for the mainframe and
installed modules. Figure 3--9 shows the DIAGNOSTICS submenu.
Select DIAGNOSTICS
in the UTILITY submenu
TG700 : UTILITY : DIAGNOSTICS
Press ENTER to Proceed
ENTER
Execute the diagnostic routines
Figure 3- 9: DIAGNOSTICS submenu
CAUTION. When you execute the diagnostic routines, be sure to save the current
instrument settings to a preset. After the diagnostics is completed, reboot the
instrument and then recall the saved settings.
Press the ENTER button to execute the diagnostic routines. If all of the
diagnostic routines are completed without any errors, the instrument will display
“Pass”.
If a diagnostic error is displayed, contact your local Tektronix Field Office or
representative.
NOTE. The front-panel buttons are disabled until the diagnostic routines are
completed.
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Connecting to a Network
The TG700 has a 10 BASE-T port on the rear panel that allows you to control
the instrument remotely, using your PC to upload and download various files
such as signal files or logo files.
This section provides instructions for connecting the TG700 to a single PC or a
network and setting the network parameters for the 10 BASE-T port.
Refer to Using TG7 Comm for File Transfers on page 3--27 for detailed
information about how to upload and download files using the 10 B ASE-T port.
Connecting the TG700 to your PC(s)
The TG700 uses the rear-panel 10 BASE-T port (see Figure 2--2 on page 2--3) to
communicate with a PC. Use one of the following two methods to connect the
TG700 to your PC(s).
H If you are connecting the TG700 directly to a single PC, use a crossover
Ethernet cable to connect between the 10 BASE-T port on the TG700 and
the Ethernet port on the PC. If you need to construct your own crossover
cable, Figure 3--10 shows the pin connections to change on a straight cable
to produce a crossover cable.
H If you are connecting the TG700 to your local Ethernet network, use a
straight Ethernet cable to connect between the 10 BASE-T port on the
TG700 and the Ethernet hub port of your local network. By connecting to an
Ethernet network, you can access the TG700 using any PC on the network.
Pin 1 TD
TD
Pin 2
Pin 3 RD
RD
Pin 6
Pin 1 TD
Pin 2
TD
Pin 3 RD
RD
Pin 6
Figure 3- 10: Pin connections for a 10BASE-T crossover Ethernet cable
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Setting Ethernet Network Parameters
You can set the network parameters for the TG700 using the NETWORK
SETUP submenu.
Accessing the NETWORK
SETUP Submenu
Perform the following procedure to access the NETWORK SETUP submenu.
1. Press the front-panel MODULE button repeatedly to display the mainframe
main menu.
2. Use the up (
Y)ordown(B) arrow button to select UTILITY andthenpress
the ENTER button. This accesses the UTILITY submenu.
3. Use the up (
4. Use the left (
Y)ordown(B) arrow button to select Network.
A) or right (") arrow button to select Setup. This accesses the
NETWORK SETUP submenu shown in Figure 3--11.
Select Setup in the UTILITY :
NETWORK menu item
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : DHCP
Enable
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : IP ADDRESS
000.000.000.000
Enable
Disable
Set the address value
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TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : SUBNET MASK
000.000.000.000
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : BRDCAST ADDR
000.000.000.000
TG700 : UTIL : NET SETUP : GATEW AY ADDR
000.000.000.000
Figure 3- 11: NETWORK SETUP submenu
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Set the address value
Set the address value
Connecting to a Network
Setting the Network
Parameters
Perform the following procedure to set the network parameters for the TG700.
The settings depend on whether a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protcol)
server is in the network connected to the TG700.
When the DHCP server is in the network.
If a DHCP server is in the network, when you select Enable in the NET SETUP
: DHCP menu item, the TG700 functions as a DHCP client. In this case, you can
register the addresses such as the IP address and subnet mask used by the
TG700. This way, the TG700 accesses the DHCP server and gets the addresses
automatically when connected to the network.
Refer to the user documentation supplied with your server OS for detailed
information about DHCP server functions.
NOTE. Under some network environments, the TG700 may not be able to get the
IP address automatically from a DHCP server. In this case, you need to enter t he
appropriate address value in each submenu item.
When the DHCP server is not in the network.
When the DHCP server is not in the network, perform the following procedure to
set the network parameters.
1. If you connect the TG700 directory to a single PC:
a. Set the IP ADDRESS parameter to be the same IP address as the P C’s
address except for the last number. The last number must be different
than the last number in the PC ’s IP address.
b. Set the SUBNET MASK parameter to be the same net mask (subnet
mask) used by the PC. Do not enter a number if the PC does not have a
net mask.
c. You do not need to enter a BRDCAST ADDR and GATEWAY ADDR
if you are directly connected to a single PC.
2. If you connect the TG700 to your local Ethernet network, see the Caution
note below.
CAUTION. To prevent communication conflicts on your Ethernet network, ask
your local network administrator for the correct numbers to enter in the
NETWORK PARAMETERS submenu if you connect the TG700 to your local
Ethernet network.
3. Verify the Ethernet connection by using a ping command from the PC.
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Using the General Purpose Interface (GPI)
The 10 BASE-T port of the TG700 can be used as the General Purpose Interface
(GPI) by changing the internal jumper settings. When you enable the GPI, you
can recall one of the seven presets, output an alarm signal, and display an alarm
status on the LCD.
This section describes how to set the GPI and its available features.
CAUTION. When you enable the GPI, do not connect the TG700 to a network.
The network may be damaged.
NOTE. When you enable the GPI, you cannot perform the operation using a
network such as sending and receiving remote commands or downloading
signals.
After you have enabled the GPI, be sure to apply t he GPI label (provided with
the instrument) to the rear panel to show that the instrument cannot connect to a
network.
Setting the GPI
The GPI can be enabled by the jumper settings of the connectors J000, J002,
J004, J006, and J008 on the A10 MAIN board.
Since the A10 MAIN board is located inside the chassis, you need to remove the
top cover to change the jumper settings.
Perform the following procedure to remove the top cover and to change the
jumper settings. You need a screwdriver with a # 2 Phillips tip to remove the top
cover.
CAUTION. To avoid a shock hazard, be sure to remove the power cord before
removing the top cover. Failure to remove the power cord can result in serious
injury or death.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the line voltage source.
2. Use a screw driver with a #2 P hillips tip to remove the two screws securing
the front of the top cover to the instrument. See Figure 3--12.
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3. Slide the top cover toward the rear, and then lift it off the instrument.
See Figure 3--12.
Figure 3- 12: Top cover removal
4. Locate the connectors J000, J002, J004, J006,andJ008 on the A10 MAIN
board. See Figure 3--13.
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J700
J000/J002/J004/J006/J008
J630 J620 J610 J600
Figure 3- 13: Location of the connectors J000/J002/J004/J006/J008
5. Move all of the jumpers from pins 1--2 to pins 3--4. Table 3--1 shows the
jumper settings of the connectors and available feature.
NOTE. To enable the GPI, be sure to move all of the jumpers to pins 2--3.
Table 3- 1: Jumper settings of the connectors and available feature
Jumper illustration Jumper setting Feature
All of the jumpers short pins 1--2.
J000
J002
J004
J006
J008
3 1
(factory default settings)
LAN (Ethernet)
J000
J002
J004
J006
J008
3 1
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All of the jumpers short pins 2--3. GPI
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6. After moving the jumpers, place the top cover on t he instrument and slide it
toward the front.
7. Use a screw driver with a #2 Phillips tip to install the two screws securing
the front of the top cover to the instrument.
8. Remove the protective backing from the GPI label provided with the
instrument, and then apply i t to the rear panel. See Figure 3--14.
GPI label
GPI Do not connect to Network
Figure 3- 14: Applying the GPI label to the rear panel
Pin Assignments of the 10 BASE-T Connector
Figure 3--15 shows t he pin assignments of the 10 BASE-T connector when it is
used as the GPI. The pins 1, 2, and 3 are used to input signals for recalling a
preset. The pin 4 is used to output an alarm signal. Frame ground is used for the
ground return. When using a shielded LAN cable (shielded twisted pair cable),
you can utilizes the shield of the cable as ground.
Pin number Function Level
123 6
10 BASE-T connector
1
2
3
6
Input
Input
Input
Output
High > 1.4 V or open (connected to an internal 10 kΩ pull-up resistor)
Low < 0.4 V or ground (input impedance: 10 kΩ)
Low < 0.4 V or ground (when drawn 100 mA; maximum on-resistor 4 Ω)
Figure 3- 15: Pin assignments of the 10 BASE-T connector for the GPI
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Recalling a Preset
Using the General Purpose Interface (GPI)
When you enable the GPI, you can recall one of the seven presets by combinations of signal levels for pins 1, 2, and 3 of the 10 BASE-T connector. Table 3-- 2
shows the combinations of signal levels for the pins and the preset number to be
recalled.
Table 3- 2: Combinations of signal levels and the corresponding preset
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Preset number
High High Low 1
HIgh Low High 2
High Low Low 3
Low High High 4
Low High Low 5
Low Low High 6
Low Low Low 7
All of the input signals are active low; when the signal level(s) for the specified
pin(s) goes from High to Low, the corresponding preset is recalled. For example,
when the signal level for pin 3 goes from High to Low, the preset 1 is recalled.
NOTE. Since the signal transition cannot be detected on the edge of the signal,
the signal level needs to hold. It requires about 0.5 seconds to recall a preset,
and then the settings of the TG700 change. The required time to change the
settings depends on the contents of a preset.
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Outputing an Alarm Signal
When you enable the GPI, the TG700 can output an alarm signal from pin 6 on
the 10 BASE-T connector when one of the following internal errors occur:
H When the fan stops working.
H When a genlock signal is not connected.
H When the TG700 does not lock to a genlock signal.
H When the frequency of the genlock signal and the internal reference shift
considerably, and the TG700 seems to be near loss of lock.
The output signal is active low; the signal level for pin 6 goes from High to Low
when any errors occur.
The alarm signal output can be enabled using the GPI ALARM OUTPUT menu
item in the UTILITY submenu. Refer to GPI ALARM OUTPUT on page 3--25
for more information.
ALARM Menu
When the GPI is enabled, the ALARM menu items are displayed instead of the
UTILITY menu item. The ALARM menu allows you to enable or disable the
alarm signal output, to reset the alarm signal output, and to display the alarm
status. Figure 3--16 shows the ALARM menu.
TG700 : UTILITY : FRONT PANEL DISABLE
Time Out : Off
TG700 : UTILITY : ALARM STA TUS
No Alar m
TG700 : UTILITY : ALARM RESET
Alarm menu
Press ENTER to Clear Alarm
TG700 : UTILITY : GPI ALARM OUTPUT
Disable
TG700 : UTILITY : DIAGNOSTICS
Enable
Disable
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Figure 3- 16: ALARM menu
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ALARM STATUS. Displays the alarm status detected inside the instrument. The
possible messages for the status are as follows:
H No Alarm: No errors have been detected.
H Genlock : Near Loss of Lock: The frequency of the genlock signal and the
internal reference signal shift considerably, and the TG700 seems to be near
loss of lock. If this happens it is recommended that you check the frequency
of the genlock signal or internal reference signal of the TG700.
H Genlock : Loss of Lock: The TG700 does not lock to a genlock signal.
H Genlock : No Signal: A genlock signal is not connected.
H Fan Fault: The fan on the rear panel stops working.
NOTE. In the alarm status display, the instrument displays an error message that
has been detected in the past. In order to display the latest message, you need to
access the other menu item (press the CANCEL button) and to return to the
ALARM STATUS menu again.
ALARM RESET. Resets the alarm status. The TG700 holds the alarm status even
if the cause of the alarm is eliminated. Use this menu item when you need to
reset the status. If the cause of the error is not eliminated, the alarm status is set
again when you reset the status.
GPI ALARM OUTPUT. Enables or disables the alarm signal output. Use the left
A)orright(") arrow button to select between Enable and Disable.For
(
Enable, an alarm signal is output from pin 6 of the 10 BASE-T connector when
any error is detected inside the instrument. For Disable, the alarm signal output
is disabled.
Press the ENTER button to confirm the selection.
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Using TG7 Comm for File Transfers
TG7 Comm, a standard accessory with the TG700, is a software application for a
PC using the Microsoft Windows system. TG7 Comm provides the capability to
transfer signal, logo, preset, frame picture, or sequence files between a PC and
the TG700 using the Ethernet interface.
This section provides the following information:
H PC system requirements
H Installation instruction and Ethernet setup
H Starting and exiting TG7 Comm
H Elements of TG7 C omm window
H Using the TG7 Comm menus
H TG7 Comm t utorials
PC System Requirements
Your P C requires the following minimum system requirements to load and
operate the TG7 Comm application:
H Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT4.0 (for Windows 95 or NT 4.0,
Internet Explorer 4.01 or later needs to be installed)
H Ethernet interface
Installation Instructions and Ethernet Setup
This subsection provides the following instructions: i nstalling the TG7 Comm
application on your PC, creating a desktop shortcut icon on the PC to run TG7
Comm, connecting your PC (s) to the TG700 using the Ethernet port, and setting
the required Ethernet parameters.
Installing TG7 Comm
The following installation instructions assume that you are familiar with the
basics of using the Windows operating system. If necessary, read your Windows
user documentation before installing TG7 Comm.
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Perform the following procedure to install TG7 Comm:
1. Be sure that your PC meets the requirements listed under PC System
2. Insert the TG700 Signal Generator Platform Software Library CD-ROM into
3. Double-click the My computer icon and the CD-ROM drive icon on the
4. Double-click the Tools folder and the TG7 Comm folder on the PC desktop.
5. Double-click the Setup.exe icon in the folder.
6. Read the displayed information, and then click the Next> button to proceed
Requirements above before proceeding with the installation.
a CD-ROM drive on your PC.
PC desktop. The PC will display the contents of the TG700 Signal Generator
Platform Software Library CD-ROM.
The PC will display the contents of the TG7 Comm folder.
This copies initial files of the TG7 Comm application. For a while, the
Welcome window appears on the PC desktop.
with the installation.
Creating a Desktop
Shortcut Icon
The PC will display the Choose Destination Location window. The default
directory location for the application is displayed. If you want to install TG7
Comm in a custom location, click the Browse... button, and then select or
create a custom directory location.
7. Click the Next> button to proceed.
The PC will display the Select P rogram Folder window. The default name
for the program folder is displayed. If you want to change the name, type in
a new name or select a name from the Existing Folders list.
8. Click the Next> button to proceed. The PC will display the Start Copying
Files window.
9. Click the Next> button to start the installation.
If the installation is successful, the Setup Complete windows is displayed.
Perform the following procedure to create an icon on your PC desktop that you
can use to run the TG7 Comm application.
1. On your PC display, move the mouse cursor to any unoccupied desktop area,
and then click the right mouse button to open the desktop menu.
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2. From the desktop menu select New , and then select Shortcut to open the
Create Shortcut dialog box.
3. Click the Browse... button in the Create Shortcut dialog box.
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4. Use the Browse dialog box to locate the TG7 Comm directory.
a. If you installed the TG7 Comm application using the default directory
location and the default folder name in the installation procedure, select
the following directory folders in order: Program Files, Tektronix,
TG700,andTG7 Comm.
b. If you installed the TG7 Comm application to a custom location or gave
the application folder a custom name, you will need to select your
custom directory path.
c. You should now be at a location in the PC directory structure where the
browse list box shows the tg7comm.exe file.
5. Select the tg7comm.exe file (tg7comm.exe will be displayed in the file name
box), and then click t he Open button. The directory path to the tg7comm.exe
file will now be displayed in the Command Line box of the Create Shortcut
dialog box.
6. Click the Next> button in the Create Shortcut dialog box. The default name
of the shortcut icon is now displayed in the dialog box. You can edit the icon
name to suit your needs or accept the default name.
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the TG700
7. Click the Finish button to finish creating the desktop shortcut icon. The
tg7comm.exe shortcut icon will now appear on the PC desktop. You can start
the TG7 Comm application by double-clicking the tg7comm.exe (or your
custom name) shortcut icon.
TG7 Comm uses the rear-panel 10 BASE-T port on the TG700 to communicate
with a PC.
Refer to ConnectingtoaNetworkon page 3--15 for detailed information about
how to connect your PC(s) to the TG700.
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Setting Ethernet Network
Parameters
Before you can use TG7 Comm to transfer files between the TG700 and your
PC(s), you must set the Ethernet network parameters for both the TG700 and the
TG7 Comm application.
NOTE. Use the ping command from the PC to verify network communications
after you set the Ethernet network parameters for the TG700 and for the TG7
Comm application.
Ethernet Parameters for the TG700. The Ethernet network parameters for the
TG700 can be set using the NETWORK SETUP submenu in the UTILITY
main menu. Refer to Setting Ethernet Network Parameters on page 3--16 for
detailed information about how to set the network parameters.
Ethernet Parameters for TG7 Comm. Perform the following procedure to set the
Ethernet network parameters for the TG7 Comm application:
1. Select Network from the Utility menu of the TG7 Comm application. This
will open the Ethernet dialog box shown in Figure 3--17.
2. Use the IP Address field in the dialog box to enter the IP address that you
assigned to the TG700.
3. Click the OK button to accept the settings and close the dialog box.
Figure 3- 17: Ethernet dialog box for TG7 Comm
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Starting and Exiting TG7 Comm
When you complete the installation procedure, you can use any of the following
methods to start the TG7 Comm application:
H Double-click t he tg7comm.exe shortcut icon on the PC desktop that you
created during the installation procedure.
H Double-click t he tg7comm.exe file name in the Program Manager window.
H Select tg7comm from the Start -- Programs menu.
To exit (quit) the TG7 Comm application, select Exit from the File menu
command list of the application.
Elements of the TG7 Comm Window
Figure 3--18 shows t he TG7 Comm application window. Table 3--3 provides a
description of the elements in the application window.
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Title bar
Menu bar
Toolbar
Tree view
List view
Status bar
Figure 3- 18: TG7 Comm application window
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Table 3- 3: Elements of the TG7 Comm window
Element Description
Title bar The Title bar displays the name of the application and contains the
Menu bar The Menu bar displays the names of the four pull-down menus. Refer to
Toolbar The Toolbar provides shortcut buttons for many of the most often used
Tree view The Tree view displays the file structure in the TG700. The contents of the
List view The List view displays the contents of the selected directory in the Tree
Status bar The Status bar displays the number of files (objects) stored in the selected
standard window-sizing boxes for Windows.
Using TG7 Comm Menus on page 3--33 for detailed information about the
functions available in the menus.
menu commands. Click a toolbar button to select the corresponding
command. You can toggle the toolbar display on and off using the Toolbar
command in the View pull-down menu. Table 3--4 describes the function of
each toolbar button.
selected directory is displayed in the List view. The IP address of the
selected TG700 is displayed at the top of the Tree.
view. You can use the View pull-down menu to alter the display in the List
view.
directory, the total file size of the selected directory, and the amount of
free disk space in the TG700’s system memory.
Table 3- 4: Toolbar button descriptions
Icon Name Function
PC to TG Equivalent to the PC to TG command in the File menu.
TG to PC Equivalent to the TG to PC command in the File menu.
Up One Level Moves from the current folder to the upper level folder.
Large Icons Equivalent to the Large Icons command in the View menu.
Small Icons Equivalent to the Small Icons command in the View menu.
List Equivalent to the List command in the View menu.
Details Equivalent to the Details command in the View menu.
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Using the TG7 Comm Menus
The Menu bar displays the names of the four pull-down menus: File, View,
Utility, and Help. This section describes the function of each selection in these
menus.
Using TG7 Comm for File Transfers
File Menu
The File menu contains commands for m anaging file operations and for exiting
the TG7 Comm application. Table 3--5 describes each of the File menu commands.
Table 3- 5: TG7 Comm File menu commands
Command Function
PC to TG Displays the PC to TG Download dialog box where you can select the file
you want to transfer from your PC to the directory in the TG700 selected
intheTreeview.
TG to PC When you select this command after you highlight a file in the List view of
the TG7 Comm application, the TG to PC Upload dialog box appears
where you can select a destination path and file name for the file you want
to transfer to your PC.
New Creates a new folder in the currently selected directory of the TG700.
Delete Deletes the file or empty folder currently selected in the TG700.
Rename Renames the file name or folder name currently selected in the TG700.
Exit Exits the TG7 Comm application.
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View Menu
The View menu contains commands that control the appearance of the
TG7 Comm application window. Table 3--6 describes each of the View menu
commands.
Table 3- 6: TG7 Comm View menu commands
Command Function
Toolbar Toggles the display of the Toolbar on and off in the application
window. A check mark precedes the command in the menu when the
Toolbar is selected for display.
Status Bar Toggles the display of the Status bar on and off in the application
window. A check mark precedes the command in the menu when the
Status bar is selected for display.
Large Icons Causes the application to display files or folders in the List view using
large icons. A check mark precedes the command in the menu when
Large Icons is selected.
Small Icons Causes the application to display files or folders in the List view using
small icons. A check mark precedes the command in the menu when
Small Icons is selected.
List Causes the application to display files or folders in the List view in a
vertical list form. A check mark precedes the command in the menu
when List is selected.
Details Causes the application to display files or folders in the List view in a
detailed column format which includes the file size and last modified
date of each file. A check mark precedes the command in the menu
when Details is selected.
When you select Details, you can click on the column names in the
List view to reorder the contents of the directory by file name, by file
size, or by file date.
Arrange Icons Sets the display order for the folders and files in the List view. You can
arrange the List view display by Name, Size, or Date.
Refresh Refreshes the file display in the List view.
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Utility Menu
Help Menu
The Utility menu contains commands for setting the network parameters.
Table 3- 7: TG7 Comm Utility menu commands
Command Function
Network Opens the Ethernet dialog box where you can set the IP address of
the target TG700. Refer to Ethernet Parameters for TG7 Comm on
page 3--30 for more information.
Check Error Opens the TG Error dialog box which lists the error(s) detected in the
TG700.
Options Opens the Set Options dialog box where you can specify which text
editor application you will use to describe a sequence file.
The Help menu About... command displays information including the
TG7 Comm software version number and copyright information.
You can set the network parameters for the TG700 using the NETWORK
SETUP submenu.
TG7 Comm Tutorials
After you have connected the TG700 to the PC using an Ethernet cable and set
the required network parameters, you can use TG7 Comm to transfer files
between the PC and the TG700.
NOTE. The convention used by the TG7 Comm application i s to call file transfers
from the PC to the TG700 a “download,” and to call file transfers from the
TG700 to the PC an “ upload.”
You can download and upload the following types of files:
H Signal file (*.dnl)
H Logo file (*.lgo)
H Frame picture file (*.pic)
H Preset file (*.p00 to *.p14)
H Sequence file (*.seq)
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CAUTION. Do not execute any operations except for Delete and Rename for a
*.cmp file in the SIGNAL folder of each module.
Downloading a File to the
TG700
This subsection provides the procedures to download a signal file, logo file,
frame picture file, preset file, or sequence file from the PC to the TG700.
NOTE. When you download file(s) to the TG700, make sure that the TG700 has
at least 1 MB of free memory space. This information is displayed on the status
bar in the application window.
Signal File, Logo File, Frame Picture File, or Preset File. Perform the following
steps to download a signal file, logo file, frame picture file, or preset file from
the PC to the TG700.
1. In the Tree view of the TG7 Comm application, select the destination folder
for the file you are going to download to the TG700.
2. Select PC to TG from the File pull-down menu to open the PC to TG
Download dialog box.
3. In the PC to TG Download dialog box, select the file on the PC that you
want to download and the type of file, and then click the Download button
to open the dialog box to confirm the file name. See Figure 3--19.
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4. In the dialog box, confirm the file and then click the OK button to download
the file.
Figure 3- 19: File name confirmation dialog box
Sequence File. Perform the following steps to download a sequence file from the
PC to the TG700.
1. In the Tree view of the TG7 Comm application, select the destination folder
for the file you are going to download to the TG700.
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2. Select PC to TG from the File pull-down menu to open the PC to TG
Download dialog box.
3. In the PC to TG Download dialog box, select the file on the PC that you
want to download and the type of file (*.seq), and then click the Download
button to open the Sequence File dialog box shown in Figure 3--20.
4. In the Sequence File dialog box, confirm the sequence file that you want to
download.
5. When you click the Edit button, you can view the content of the sequence
file and edit it.
6. Click the OK button to download the file.
Uploading a File to the PC
Figure 3- 20: Sequence File dialog box
The procedure for uploading a file from t he TG700 to the PC is the same for a
signal file, logo file, frame picture file, preset file, or sequence file.
Perform the following steps to upload a signal file, l ogo file, frame picture file,
preset file, or sequence file from the TG700 to the PC:
1. In the List view of the TG7 Comm application, select the file you want to
upload to the PC.
2. Select TG to PC... from the File pull-down menu to open the TG to PC
Upload dialog box.
3. In the TG to PC Upload dialog box, specify the destination folder for the file
you are going to upload to your PC.
4. Click the Upload button to upload the file from the TG700 to your PC.
About Uploading a Preset File. When you save instrument settings as a preset,
separate preset files are created for each module. Therefore, when you upload a
preset file using the TG7 Comm application, you need to create the folders for
each module and upload all the files in it.
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Once you have uploaded a preset file from the TG700 to the PC, you can
download the file to another TG700 with the same configuration and use it as a
known settings.
A preset file can be easily backed up and restored by the TG7 Backup and TG7
Restore applications. Refer to Using the File Copy Tools beginning on page 3--69
for more information about how to backup and restore a preset file.
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Using Frame Picture Generator (Option FP Only)
Frame Picture Generator, available as Option FP when you order a TG700, is a
software application for a PC using the Microsoft Windows system. Frame
Picture Generator provides t he capability to convert a Windows bitmap file
(.bmp) to a frame picture file (.pic) that can be used by the TG700. Using this
application, you can convert a natural picture or a test pattern in bitmap format to
a frame picture file and output it as a picture.
This section provides the following information:
H PC system requirements
H Installation instructions
H Starting and exiting Frame Picture Generator
H Elements of the Frame Pi cture Generator window
H Using the Frame Picture Generator menus
H Frame Picture Generator tutorials
PC System Requirements
Your P C requires the following minimum system requirements to load and
operate the Frame Picture Generator application:
H Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT4.0
H True Color (more than 24 bits) display mode
Installation Instructions
This subsection provides the following instructions: installing the Frame Picture
Generator application on your PC and creating a desktop shortcut icon on the PC
to run Frame Picture Generator.
Installing Frame PIcture
Generator
The following installation instructions assume that you are familiar with the
basics of using the Windows operating system. If necessary, read your Windows
user documentation before installing Frame Picture Generator.
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Perform the following procedure to install Frame Picture Generator:
1. Be sure that your PC meets the requirements listed under PC System
Requirements on Page 3--39 before proceeding with the installation.
2. Insert the TG700 Signal Generator Platform Software Lib rary CD-ROM
into a CD-ROM drive on your PC.
3. Double-click the My computer icon and the CD-ROM drive icon on the
PC desktop. The PC will display the contents of the TG700 Signal Generator
Platform Software Library CD-ROM.
4. Double-click the Tools folder and Frame Picture Generator folder on the
PC desktop. The PC will display the contents of the Frame Picture Generator
folder.
5. Double-click the Setup.exe icon in the folder.
This copies initial files of the Frame Picture Generator application. For a
while, the Welcome window appears on the PC desktop.
Creating a Desktop
Shortcut Icon
6. Read the displayed information, and then click the Next> button to proceed
with the installation.
The PC will display the Choose Destination Location window. The default
directory location for the application is displayed. If you want to install
Frame Picture Generator in a custom location, click the Browse... button,
and then select or create a custom directory location.
7. Click the Next> button to proceed.
The PC will display the Select P rogram Folder window. The default name
for the program folder is displayed. If you want to change the name, type in
a new name or select a name from the Existing Folders list.
8. Click the Next> button to proceed. The PC will display the Start Copying
Files window.
9. Click the Next> button to start the installation.
If the installation is successful, the Setup Complete windows is displayed.
Perform the following procedure to create an icon on your PC desktop that you
can use to run the Frame Picture Generator application.
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1. On your PC display, move the mouse cursor to any unoccupied desktop area,
and then click the right mouse button to open the desktop menu.
2. From the desktop menu select New , and then select Shortcut to open the
Create Shortcut dialog box.
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3. Click the Browse... button in the Create Shortcut dialog box.
4. Use the Browse dialog box to locate the Frame Picture Generator directory.
a. If you installed the Frame Picture Generator application using the default
directory location and the default folder name in the installation
procedure, select the following directory folders in order: Program
Files, Tektronix, TG700,andFRAMEGEN.
b. If you installed the Frame Picture Generator application to a custom
location or gave the application folder a custom name, you will need to
select your custom directory path.
c. You should now be at a location in the PC directory structure where t he
browse list box shows the FrameGEN.exe file.
5. Select the FrameGEN.exe file (FrameGEN.exe will be displayed in the file
name box), and then click the Open button. The directory path to the
FrameGEN.exe file will now be displayed in the Command Line box of the
Create Shortcut dialog box.
6. Click the Next> button in the Create Shortcut dialog box. The default name
of the shortcut icon is now displayed in the dialog box. You can edit the icon
name to suit your needs or accept the default name.
7. Click the Finish button to finish creating the desktop shortcut icon. The
FrameGEN.exe shortcut icon will now appear on the PC desktop. You can
start the Frame Picture Generator application by double-clicking the
FrameGEN.exe (or your custom name) shortcut icon.
Starting and Exiting Frame Picture Generator
When you complete the installation procedure, you can use any of the following
methods to start the Frame Picture Generator application:
H Double-click the FrameGEN.exe shortcut icon on the PC desktop that you
created during the installation procedure.
H Double-click the FrameGEN.exe file name in the Program Manager window.
H Select FrameGen from the Start -- Programs menu.
To exit (quit) the Frame Picture Generator application, select Exit from the File
pull-down menu or click the Exit button on the toolbar.
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Elements of the Frame Picture Generator Window
Figure 3--21 shows the Frame Picture Generator application window. Table 3--8
provides a description of the elements in the application window.
Title bar
Menu bar
Toolbar
BMP View, FrameBMP View,
and PicBMP View windows
display area
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Figure 3- 21: Frame Picture Generator application window
Table 3- 8: Elements of the Frame Picture Generator window
Element Description
Title bar The Title bar displays the name of the application and contains the
standard window-sizing boxes for Windows.
Menu bar The Menu bar displays the names of the five pull-down menus. Refer to
Using the Frame Picture Generator Menus on page 3--44 for detailed
information about the functions available in the menus.
Toolbar The Toolbar provides shortcut buttons for many of the most often used
menu commands. Click a toolbar button to select the corresponding
command. Table 3--9 describes the function of each toolbar button.
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Table 3- 8: Elements of the Frame Picture Generator window (Cont.)
Element Description
BMP View window The BMP View window displays the selected bitmap image before
conversion.
FrameBMP View
window
PicBMP View
window
The FrameBMP View window displays the frame bitmap image converted
to the specified video format size.
The PicBMP View window displays the frame picture image converted to
the bitmap file.
Table 3- 9: Toolbar button descriptions
Icon Name Function
Open Equivalent to the Open command in the File menu.
Save Frame
Bmp As
Save Pic BmpAsEquivalent to the Save Pic Bmp As command in the File menu.
Build Frame
Bmp
Build Pic File Equivalent to the Build Pic File command in the Build menu.
Build Pic Bmp Equivalent to the Build Pic Bmp command in the Build menu.
Cascade Equivalent to the Cascade command in the Window menu.
Horizontal Equivalent to the Horizontal command in the Window menu.
Vertical Equivalent to the Vertical command in the Window menu.
Exit Equivalent to the Exit command in the File menu.
Equivalent to the Save Frame Bmp As command in the File menu.
Equivalent to the Build Frame Bmp command in the Build menu.
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Using the Frame Picture Generator Menus
The Menu bar displays the names of the five pull-down menus: File, Build,
Settings, Window, and Help. This section describes the function of each selection
in these menus.
File Menu
Build Menu
The File menu contains commands for managing file operations and for exiting
the Frame Picture Generator application. Table 3--10 describes each of the File
menu commands.
Table 3- 10: Frame Picture Generator File menu commands
Command Function
Open Opens a bitmap file. When you select a bitmap file, the image is displayed
in the BMP View window.
Save Frame BmpAsSaves the frame bitmap image displayed in the FrameBMP View window
as a bitmap file.
Save Pic Bmp As Saves the frame picture image displayed in the PicBMP View window as a
bitmap file.
Exit Exits the Frame Picture Generator application.
The Build menu contains commands that create a frame bitmap file or frame
picture file and convert a frame picture file to a bitmap file. Table 3--11 describes
each of the Build menu commands.
Table 3- 11: Frame Picture File Build menu commands
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Command Function
Build Frame Bmp Converts the bitmap image displayed in the BMP View window to the
bitmap file with the specified video format size.
Build Pic File Converts the frame bitmap file displayed in the FrameBMP View
window to the frame picture file (.pic) that can be used by the TG700.
Since the AVG7 module outputs a signal by 2-time over sampling
technique, a 1 pixel of a bitmap image corresponds to 2 samples of
the signal. Therefore, when creating a frame picture file for the AVG7
module, the application uses a 1 pixel of a bitmap image twice.
Build Pic Bmp Converts the selected frame picture file (.pic) to the bitmap file and
displays its image in the PicBMP View window. Note that this
command cannot reproduce the original bitmap file completely
because the data of the frame picture file is changed when it is
converted from the bitmap file. This command is useful when you
want to check any frame picture images on the PC.
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Settings Menu
Window Menu
The Settings menu contains commands for setting the video format size and
background color. Table 3--12 describes each of the Settings menu commands.
Table 3- 12: Frame Picture Generator Settings menu commands
Command Function
Background Specifies the color used for the background of the bitmap image.
Filter Eliminates unnecessary high frequency components contained in the
bitmap image. These high frequency components derive from rapid
changes of intensity or hue in the image generated by using a graphic
program. This command is only available for the video format sizes of
theDVG7andHDVG7.
Format Specifies the video format size when the frame bitmap is created.
The Window menu contains commands for controlling the appearance of the
view windows. Table 3--13 describes each of the Window menu commands.
Table 3- 13: Frame Picture Generator Window menu commands
Command Function
Help Menu
Cascade Arranges the view windows so that they overlap one another.
Horizontal Arranges the view windows horizontally.
Vertical Arranges the view windows vertically.
Minimize All Minimizes the view windows.
Arrange Icon When the view windows are minimize, arranges their title bars.
The Help menu About FrameGen command displays information including the
Frame Picture Generator software version number and copyright information.
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Frame Picture Generator Tutorials
This subsection describes the basics of operating the Frame Picture Generator
application.
Creating a Frame Picture
File
Perform the following steps to create a frame picture file (.pic) from a Windows
bitmap file (.bmp).
1. Select Open from the File pull-down menu to open the Bitmap File dialog
box.
2. In the Bitmap File dialog box, select the bitmap file on the PC that you want
to convert, and then click the Open button. This will display the bitmap
image in the BMP View window.
3. Select Background from the Settings pull-down menu to specify the
background color for the frame bitmap.
4. Select Format from the Settings pull-down menu to select the video format
size when the frame bitmap is created.
5. Select Build Frame Bmp from the Build pull-down menu. This will display
the frame bitmap image converted to the specified video format size in the
FrameBMP View window.
6. Select Build Pic File from the Build pull-down menu to convert the frame
bitmap file to the frame picture file. While the conversion is in progress, the
BUILDING PIC FILES dialog box shown in Figure 3--22 appears.
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Figure 3- 22: BUILDING PIC FILES dialog box
7. When the file conversion is completed, the Pic File dialog box appears.
8. In the dialog box specify the destination folder where you want to save the
frame picture file, and the file name.
9. Click the Save button to save the file.
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Downloading a Frame
Picture File and
Outputting the PIcture
A frame picture file created by Frame Picture Generator is output as a picture by
downloading to the TG700.
NOTE. Make sure to download a frame picture file to a folder for a generator
module that can output the correct video format for the frame picture. If the
video format for the frame picture file is different from the video format for the
generator module, the picture is not output correctly.
Note for Downloading a Frame Picture File. It is recommended that you download
up to 32 MB of frame picture files to the TG700 (the amount of free space in the
TG700’s system memory can be confirmed on the status bar in the TG7 Comm
application).
Total number of lines of frame pictures and test signals that can be downloaded
into a module are 4096. Since, line numbers vary depending on a module and
signal format, the number of frame picture files that can be downloaded into each
module are as follows:
H AVG7: 7 files
H AWVG7: 3 files
H DVG7: 7 files
H HDVG7: 3 files
NOTE. The flash memory of the TG700 is shared among system files, test signal
files, and frame picture files. Therefore, if you use the whole free memory space
for frame pictures, system files may not be installed when upgrading the
instrument, or additional test signals may not be installed.
If you have more pictures to be output, you can output them by saving another
folder and then assigning it to the front-panel button.
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Downloading a Frame Picture File to the TG700. Perform the following steps to
download a frame picture file from the PC to the TG700:
1. Start the TG7 Comm application after you connect your PC and TG700
using the appropriate Ethernet cable.
Refer to Using TG7 Comm for File Transfers on page 3--27 for detailed
information about the TG7 C omm application.
2. Create a folder corresponding to a format name (for example 1080_60i)
under the PICTURE folder of the appropriate generator module.
3. Download the frame picture file to the folder using the PC to TG command
of the TG7 Comm application.
Outputting the Picture. Perform the following steps to output the frame picture
file as a picture.
1. Assign the frame picture file to the OTHER test signal button on the front
panel.
Refer to the SIGNAL KEY ASSIGN Submenu on page 3--9 about how to
assign a frame picture file to the OTHER test signal button.
2. Press the front-panel MODULE button to select the module from which you
want to output the picture.
3. Press the front-panel FORMAT button to select the video format for the
frame picture file.
4. Press the OTHER test signal button.
5. Press the left (
A)orright(") arrow button, or the OTHER test signal
button repeatedly to select the picture that you want to output.
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Using Logo Generator
Logo Generator, a standard accessory with the TG700, is a software application
for a PC using the Microsoft Windows system. Logo Generator provides the
capability to convert a Windows bitmap file (.bmp) to a l ogo file (.lgo) that can
be used with the logo overlay feature of the DVG7 or HDVG7 module.
This section provides the following information:
H PC system requirements
H Installation instructions
H Starting and exiting Logo Generator
H Elements of Logo Generator window
H Using the Logo Generator menus
H Logo Generator tutorials
PC System Requirements
Installation Instructions
Installing Logo Generator
Your P C requires the following minimum system requirements to load and
operate the Logo Generator application:
H Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT4.0
This subsection provides the following instructions: installing the Logo
Generator application on your PC and creating a desktop shortcut icon on the PC
to run Logo Generator.
The following installation instructions assume that you are familiar with the
basics of using the Windows operating system. If necessary, read your Windows
user documentation before installing Logo Generator.
Perform the following procedure to install Logo Generator:
1. Be sure that your PC meets the requirements listed under PC System
Requirements above before proceeding with the installation.
2. Insert the TG700 Signal Generator Platform Software Lib rary CD-ROM
into a CD-ROM drive on your PC.
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3. Double-click the My computer icon and the CD-ROM drive icon on the
PC desktop. The PC will display the contents of the TG700 Signal Generator
Platform Software Library CD-ROM.
4. Double-click the Tools folder and Logo Generator folder on the PC
desktop. The PC will display the contents of the LogoGen folder.
5. Double-click the Setup.exe icon in the folder.
This copies initial files of t he Logo Generator application. For a while, the
Welcome window appears on the PC desktop.
6. Read the displayed information, and then click the Next> button to proceed
with the installation.
The PC will display the Choose Destination Location window. The default
directory location for the application is displayed. If you want to install Logo
Generator in a custom location, click the Browse... button, and then select or
create a custom directory location.
7. Click the Next> button to proceed.
Creating a Desktop
Shortcut Icon
The PC will display the Select P rogram Folder window. The default name
for the program folder is displayed. If you want to change the name, type in
a new name or select a name from the Existing Folders list.
8. Click the Next> button to proceed. The PC will display the Start Copying
Files window.
9. Click the Next> button to start the installation.
If the installation is successful, the Setup Complete windows is displayed.
Perform the following procedure to create an icon on your PC desktop that you
can use to run the Logo Generator application.
1. On your PC display, move the mouse cursor to any unoccupied desktop area,
and then click the right mouse button to open the desktop menu.
2. From the desktop menu select New , and then select Shortcut to open the
Create Shortcut dialog box.
3. Click the Browse... button in the Create Shortcut dialog box.
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4. Use the Browse dialog box to locate the Logo Generator directory.
a. If you installed the Logo Generator application using the default
directory location and the default folder name in the installation
procedure, select the following directory folders in order: Program
Files, Tektronix, TG700,andLogoGen.
b. If you installed the Logo Generator application to a custom location or
gave the application folder a custom name, you will need to select your
custom directory path.
c. You should now be at a location in the PC directory structure where t he
browse list box shows the Logogen.exe file.
5. Select the L ogogen.exe file (Logogen.exe will be displayed in the file name
box), and then click the Open button. The directory path to t he Logogen.exe
file will now be displayed in the Command Line box of the Create Shortcut
dialog box.
6. Click the Next> button in the Create Shortcut dialog box. The default name
of the shortcut icon is now displayed in the dialog box. You can edit the icon
name to suit your needs or accept the default name.
7. Click the Finish button to finish creating the desktop shortcut icon. The
Logogen.exe shortcut icon will now appear on the PC desktop. You can start
the Logo Generator application by double-clicking the Logogen.exe (or your
custom name) shortcut icon.
Starting and Exiting Logo Generator
When you complete the installation procedure, you can use any of the following
methods to start the Logo Generator application:
H Double-click the Logogen.exe shortcut icon on the PC desktop that you
created during the installation procedure.
H Double-click the Logogen.exe file name in the Program Manager window.
H Select LOGOGEN from the Start -- Programs menu.
To exit (quit) the Logo Generator application, select Exit from the File menu
command list of the application.
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Elements of the Logo Generator Window
Figure 3--23 shows the Logo Generator application window. Table 3--14 provides
a description of the elements in the application window.
Title bar
Menu bar
Toolbar
BMP view
LGO view
Status bar
Figure 3- 23: Logo Generator application window
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Table 3- 14: Elements of the Logo Generator window
Element Description
Title bar The Title bar displays the name of the application and contains the
standard window-sizing boxes for Windows.
Menu bar The Menu bar displays the names of the four pull-down menus. Refer to
Using the Logo Generator Menus on page 3--54 for detailed information
about the functions available in the menus.
Toolbar The Toolbar provides shortcut buttons for many of the most often used
menu commands. Click a toolbar button to select the corresponding
command. You can toggle the toolbar display on and off using the Toolbar
commands in the Settings pull-down menu. Table 3--15 describes the
function of each toolbar button.
BMP View The BMP View displays the selected bitmap image.
LGO View The LGO View displays the logo image converted to a gray scale.
Status bar The status bar displays the bitmap size, bits per pixel, and conversion
status (%) of the gray scale image.
Table 3- 15: Toolbar button descriptions
Icon Name Function
Open Equivalent to the Open command in the File menu.
Build Logo File Equivalent to the Build Logo File command in the Build menu.
About Equivalent to the About LogoGen command in the Help menu.
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Using the Logo Generator Menus
The Menu bar displays the names of the four pull-down menus: File, B uild,
Settings, and Help. This section describes the function of each selection in these
menus.
File Menu
Build Menu
The File menu contains commands for managing file operation and for exiting
the Logo Generator application. Table 3--16 describes each of the File menu
commands.
Table 3- 16: Logo Generator File menu commands
Command Function
Open Displays the Open dialog box where you can select the bitmap file you
want to convert to a logo file.
Exit Exits the Logo Generator application.
The Build menu contains a command that creates a logo file. Table 3--17
describes the Build menu command.
Table 3- 17: Logo Generator Build menu commands
Command Function
Build Logo File Create a logo file (.lgo) from a bitmap file (.bmp).
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Settings Menu
The Settings menu contains commands for setting the gray level and background
color for a logo image. Table 3--18 describes each of the Settings menu commands.
Table 3- 18: Logo Generator Settings menu commands
Command Function
Gray Level... Sets the gray level when a bitmap image is converted to a logo image.
When you click this command, the Gray Scale Settings dialog box
appears. Refer to Gray Scale Settings Dialog Box on page 3--55 for
detailed information about the dialog box parameters.
Miscellaneous... Sets a logo name, user comment, and display position. When you
click this command, the Miscellaneous Settings dialog box appears.
Refer to Miscellaneous Settings Dialog Box on page 3--56 for detailed
information about the dialog box parameters.
Background Sets the background color.
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Table 3- 18: Logo Generator Settings menu commands (Cont.)
Command Function
Toolbar Toggles the display of the Toolbar on and off in the application
window. A check mark precedes the command in the menu when the
Toolbar is selected for display.
Status Bar Toggles the display of the Status bar on and off in the application
window. A check mark precedes the command in the menu when the
Status bar is selected for display.
Save Settings Specifies whether all the settings are saved or not.
Gray Scale Settings Dialog Box. The Gray Scale Settings dialog box (see Figure
3--24) appears after you click the Gray L evel... command.
Figure 3- 24: Gray Scale Settings dialog box
In this dialog box, you can set the following parameters:
H White Limit: Sets the maximum level for the Gray 2 level. The gray scale
values grater than this value become white level. You can set the value from
0 to 255. The default value is 192.
H Gray Limit: Sets the maximum level for the Gray 1 level. You can set the
value from 0 to 255. The default value is 128.
H Blanking Limit: Sets the maximum level for the Transparent. Y ou can set
the value from 0 to 255. The default value is 64.
OK button enables all of the settings in the dialog box and closes the dialog box.
Cancel button cancels all of the settings in the dialog box and closes the dialog
box.
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Reset Values button resets all of the settings to the values when the dialog box is
first displayed.
Default Values button resets all of the settings to their default values.
Update Display button enables all of the settings with the dialog box opened.
Miscellaneous Settings Dialog Box. The Miscellaneous Settings dialog box (see
Figure 3--25) appears after you click the Miscellaneous... command.
Figure 3- 25: Miscellaneous Settings dialog box
In this dialog box, you can set the following parameters:
H Logo Name: Sets the logo name. This logo name is used when you select a
logo from the LOGO OVERLAY submenu of the DVG7 or HDVG7
module. The default logo name is the file name.
H Comment: Sets the user comment described in the logo file. You need not
enter any comments in general use.
H Vertical Position: Sets the vertical position where the logo is displayed on
the monitor. You can set the value from --100% to 0%. The vertical position
can be set from the LOGO OVERLAY submenu of the DVG7 or HDVG7
module.
H Horizontal Position: Sets the horizontal position where the logo is
displayed on the monitor. You can set the value from --100% to 0%. The
horizontal position can be set from the LOGO OVERLAY submenu of the
DVG7 or HDVG7 module.
OK button enables all of the settings in the dialog box and closes the dialog box.
Cancel button cancels all of the settings in the dialog box and closes the dialog
box.
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