October 2009 PG-DIG Pattern Generator—Digital Tests TVs, HDMI monitors, and image transmission devices for proper operation. BLACK BOX ® Provides 48 timings and 34 patterns. Operates continuously for 6-8 hours when battery is fully charged. Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.
FCC and NOM Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO-FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
Pattern Generator—Digital 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6.
NOM Statement 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. 16. E l cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. C uidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
Pattern Generator—Digital Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Table of Contents 1. Specifications................................................................................................... 5 1.1 General................................................................................................... 5 1.
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 General Cable Distance (Maximum): 16 ft. (5 m) Display: LCD module: 16x2 characters Highest TMDS Frequency: 225 MHz Housing: Plastic Resolution (Maximum): UXGA/1080p User Controls: (7) Select switches Video Connectors: (1) HDMI Type A Power: Adapter: 12 VDC, 1.25 amps Size: 1.4"H x 3.8"W x 7.1"D (3.5 x 9.5 x 18 cm) Weight: 0.85 lb. (0.39 kg) 1.
Pattern Generator—Digital 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The Pattern Generator—Digital (PG-DIG) tests TVs, HDMI monitors, and imagetransmission devices for proper operation. It provides 48 timings and 34 patterns, and operates continuously up to eight hours after the battery is fully charged. Or, you can operate it by connecting the included external AC adapter. 2.2 What’s Included Your package should include the following items.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 Features • HDMI 1.3, HDCP 1.2, and DVI 1.0 compliant • Supports 48 local timings (up to UXGA/1080p) • Inexpensive and portable • Easy-to-use interface • Supports audio 48-kHz sample rate, 1-kHz tone • Rechargeable battery provides up to eight hours of use • Auto power off in battery mode • Provides 34 patterns, including color bar, gray, grid, black. • Easy to control via 16 x 2 character LCD display. 2.5 Typical Application Figure 2-2 shows a typical installation.
Pattern Generator—Digital 3. Installation 3.1 Read These Notes First NOTES: 1. Before using the pattern generator for the first time, charge it continously for more than 16 hours. 2. If there is no image while using the pattern generator, make sure that: a. T he battery is charged. If the battery is dead or faulty, the pattern generator will not switch on. b. The resolution is set correctly.
Chapter 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 Starting Status (Power Switch On Mode) P01 640x480 @60 DVI MENU Figure 4-1. Starting Status mode. 1. To start the pattern generator, press the power on/off key for 2-3 seconds. It will sound a long beep. The part number and the firmware version will display. 2. Press a function key (found below the LCD display). The PG-DIG will sound a short beep confirming your selection. 3.
Pattern Generator—Digital 4.2 Operating Guide 4.2.1 Menu Operation P01 640x480 @60 H8 MENU Figure 4-2. LCD display. To start operation, press the function key (located below “menu” on the LCD display) to activate the menu. After you press the MENU key, the screen shown in Figure 4-3 appears. P01 640x480 @60 Tim Ptn Sync Hky Figure 4-3. Menu screen. Using the p,q, t, and u function keys, select the resolution or refresh rate. See Figure 4-4.
Chapter 4: Operation NOTE: Under H12 mode, there is no output for the following timings: • 1280 x 1024 @ 85 • 1600 x 1200 @ 60 • 1400 x 1050 @ 75 • 1920 x 1200 @ 60 RB 4.2.2 Pattern Selector Using the p and q keys, select the pattern. See Figure 4-5. p increasing q decreasing Enter P01 FLAT Figure 4-5. Pattern selector. Using the p and qkeys, select the blinking frequency. See Figure 4-6. p increasing q decreasing Enter P02 Blinking set Figure 4-6. Blinking frequency.
Pattern Generator—Digital Using the p,q, t, and u keys, select the black and white blinking. See Figure 4-7. p increasing q decreasing t or u choosing black or white Enter BLK:001 WHT:001 Figure 4-7. Black and white blinking. NOTE: The option you choose will blink. BLK: Black WHT: White 4.2.3 Function Selector In the Function Selector menu, there are two options for Setup and Info. Setup options include mode, video type, and HDCP for functional setup.
Chapter 4: Operation MOD: Switching to HDMI mode DVI-H8/H10/H12 CSC: Switching to video type RGB/Y444/Y422 HDCP: Enable/disable HDCP : output The following timings do not support H12 mode: • 1280 x 1024 @ 85 • 1400 x 1050 @ 75 • 1600 x 1200 @ 60 • 1920 x 1200 @ 60RB Info: Press the key to enter the timing info menu. The LCD on the menu will display the current output’s timing format. See Figures 4-10 and 4-11. Timing info Figure 4-10. Timing info. Using the p and q keys, select the timing functions.
Pattern Generator—Digital The following functions are featured under timing info.: • Pixel Clock • Horizontal Total • Horizontal Front Porch • Horizontal Sync Width • Vertical Total • Vertical Front Porch • Vertical Sync Width • Video code defined by EIA861B • Horizontal Frequency • Horizontal Active • Horizontal Back Porch • Horizontal Sync Polarity • Vertical Freq • Vertical Active • Vertical Back Porch • Vertical Sync Polarity Hot plug info.
Chapter 4: Operation HDCP info.: HDCP Info Figure 4-14. HDCP info. key to enter the HDCP menu. The LCD will display the current HDCP Press the status. See Figure 4-15. HDCP Status No Rx Attached Figure 4-15. HDCP status. The HDCP status features the following functions: a. Rx attached/No Rx attached b. Read EDID c. Transmit DVI/HDMI d. Validate BKSV e. Exchanges KSVs f. Encryption g. RI = xxxx 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Pattern Generator—Digital 4.2.4 Hotkey Selector O O O X O R G B Rev Figure 4-16. Hotkey page 1. O: Enable X: Disable R: Red component output G: Green component output B: Blue component output Rev: Pattern reverse Double down arrow: Next page XO AVM OUT Figure 4-17. Hotkey page 2. O: Enable X: Disable AVM: AV mute OUT: Video output ON/OFF Double up arrow: Previous page Page 16 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.3 HDMI Output Signals Table 4-1. HDMI output signal specifications. No. Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Freq. (Hz) (MHz) Sync Polarity Hor. Ver. 1 640x350 85 31.5 P N 2 640x400 85 31.5 N P 3 640x480 60 25.175 N N 4 640x480 72 31.5 N N 5 640x480 75 31.5 N N 6 640x480 85 36 N N 7 720x400 85 35.5 N P 8 800x600 56 36 P P 9 800x600 60 40 P P 10 800x600 72 50 P P 11 800x600 75 49.5 P P 12 800x600 85 56.
Pattern Generator—Digital Table 4-1 (continued). HDMI output signal specifications. No. Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Freq. Sync (Hz) Polarity (MHz) Hor. Ver. 26 1280x1024 75 135 P P 27 1280x1024 85 157.5 P P 28 1360x768 60 85.5 P P 29 1400x1050 60 RB 101 P N 30 1400x1050 60 121.75 N P 31 1400x1050 75 156 N P 32 1600x1200 60 162 P P 33 1920x1200 60 RB 154 P P 34 1280x800 60 83.5 N P 35 1366x768 60 80 N N 36 1440x900 60 106.
Chapter 4: Operation 4.4 Pattern Chart Figure 4-18. Pattern Chart. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Pattern Generator—Digital Appendix. Troubleshooting A.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Pattern Generator—Digital is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: • the nature and duration of the problem.
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