Specifications
Chapter 2: Getting Started
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A. Connecting the ZVG to the PC
The ZVG communicates vector information through a IEEE 1284 compatible paral-
lel port, using the ECP mode. The current state of the software does not use DMA
or IRQs, but future software will. The current software does not “autofind” the par
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allel port, though future versions will.
Step 1: Setting up the PC
The PC’s parallel port must be set to the ECP mode, and it’s address noted. They
ways of doing this varies from computer to computer. There is usually some type of
power on button sequence that must be performed to get into the BIOS setup mode.
This could consist of holding down a key during power up, like the DEL or F12 key,
or holding down a combination of keys. Usually during power up, there will be
something on the BIOS boot screen that indicates what sequence should be done to
boot into the Setup Mode. If not, the PC User’s Manual should be referenced.
The Parallel port must be set to the ECP mode. It may work in a ECP/EPP mode
configuration, but this has not been thoroughly tested. While in the Setup Mode
write down the address of the port, and what DMA/IRQs it uses, this will be needed
later.
Step 2: Connecting the PC to the ZVG
Supplied with the ZVG is a parallel port extension cable. This cable is used to con-
nect the PC to the ZVG, connect the “Female” side of the cable to the ZVG connec-
tor J1 and the “Male” side to the PC’s parallel port connector. The cable will only
go on one way.
Step 3: Connecting the ZVG to the Monitor
Supplied with the ZVG is a monitor cable chosen at the time of purchase, additional
monitor cables are also available. The cable is designed to easily connect the ZVG
ZEKTOR
R42 R54
R69 R78 R86 R96
J8
NOPIN
PIN
X-2x
Y-2x
SP1
SP2
1284
SETUP
J3
Y-SP2
Y-SP1
X-SP1
X-SP2
J4
Y-LIN
X-LIN
J7
R76
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J1
J9
J2
D3 D4
Y-LEN
X-LEN
TRAPEZOID
Y-SIZE
Y-CENTER
X-CENTER
X-SIZE
POWER
STATUS