Sun Microsystems DVC-3 User's Manual
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1. ECU anerkannte eek erkenne 4 Installation 2 ne E O 5 Operation ee Gn a AA Y BD A Dyn 5 FToubleshooting Le i WD Wn 9 FAD o A toa 9 Calling Hall Research oo cccccceccsessseeceeseeeeceeecesecesecssecseeeseeeeeeneeses 9 Shipping and Packaging ccesccesecsseesseesceeeeeesceseeeeeeeeenseeneenseenaes 9 A o Su fu na Yn Y Y rn 10 Model DVC 3 Digital Video Coach 1 Introduction 1 1 General Thank you for purchasing Hall Research Technologies Model DVC 3 Digital Video Coach 3 a video test pattern generator for high resolution display devices The unit provides DVL PC VGA through SXGA and HDTV Component Video Y Pb Pr outputs The DVC 3 features 28 static and dynamic video test patterns specially designed for testing calibrating and troubleshooting high end video gear and A V installations In addition to all of standard PC resolutions and refresh rates up to SXGA at 85 Hz it is capable of providing HDTV outputs from 480p to 1080p both in DVI digital and in YPbPr formats The OSD indicates output resolution and refresh rate settings Among the available 28 test patterns are color bar multi burst circle and crosshatch The OSD will disappear from the screen to prevent screen burn in after a time period of 8 20 seconds depending on the pattern being displayed The DVC 3 comes in a sturdy metal case and it includes DVI VGA and VGA to Component cables to handle most high end testing and installation requireme2. 5 connector is determined by a small slide switch ns gt Model DVC 3 Digital Video Coach gt Vv Vv Vv Vv There s an indicator LED next to the slide switch that comes on when the output resolution is one of the standard HDTV resolutions AND the slide switch is in YPbPr To operate the unit you use 3 push button switches One button is to walk through all the resolutions and refresh rates that are available it is labeled OUTPUT MODE The other 2 buttons are used to change the video pattern being generated there are 28 patterns these buttons are labeled and To quickly jump to a known resolution instead of walking through them one by one using the MODE switch pressing two buttons simultaneously jumps to a given resolution refresh rate Pressing the left two buttons gets you to XGA at 60 Hz and subsequent pressing of the MODE button will take you up from there Pressing the right two buttons gets you to 480p a standard HDTV mode Please note that in these HDTV modes the DVI is outputting the proper signal and if the slide switch is in VGA you are getting RGBHV output and if in YPbPr you get component video with sync on Y and the LED will light to indicate that the unit is outputting a proper YPbPr output If the OSD is not displayed pressing the MODE button once will redisplay the current resolution The resolution will only change when the OSD is displayed Here is a list of output resolutions that the M
3. log high res component video output at the HD15 connector instead of VGA slide the switch to YPbPr and press the 480p Quick Select The LED will turn on to indicate that there is a valid component output signal present NOTE If the LED is not on that means you are not getting a proper analog component output Either the output MODE is not at one of the HDTV settings or the slide switch is not in correct position NOTE The DVI connector outputs all available resolutions both PC and HDTV Q When you change the output the DVC 3 memorizes your settings after 8 seconds and the next time the unit is tuned on it will recall the memorized settings DVI VGA and Component Video Pattern Generator 4 Troubleshooting FAQ If your monitor goes blank or says mode not supported It is possible to set the output resolution to one that your monitor does not support In this case you my not get a screen You can either keep pressing the OUTPUT MODE button as it eventually goes through all the available outputs in a circular fashion or use 2 button Quick Select combination to jump to a specific output immediately If you are convinced that the unit is defective Do not open or try to repair the unit yourself There are no customer repairable items in the unit and you will void your warranty by doing so Contact HRT instead Calling Hall Research If you determine that your converter is malfunctioning do not atte
4. mpt to repair the unit Contact HRT Support at 714 641 6607 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 The components involved in the problem that is what type of cable makes and models of computers and monitors etc The results of any testing you ve already done Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship your converter Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container Before you ship the unit back to Hall Research for repair or return contact us to get a Return Material Authorization RMA number o d Model DVC 3 Digital Video Coach Compliance Standards Interfaces Supported Video Level Connectors Temperature Tolerance Enclosure MTBF Power Size Weight 5 Specifications CE FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A IC Class PC RGBHV VGA SVGA XGA SXGA video HDTV YPbPr 480P 576P 720P 1080p DVI All of the above Analog Video VGA and YPbPr Digital Video DVI I Single link 0 7 volts peak to peak on RGB 3 von H amp V lvp p on Y signal 0 7 vp p on Pb amp Pr in YPbPr mode HD15 for VGA and YPbPr 29 pin female DVI connector Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Steel 90 000 hours calculated estimate From utilit
5. nts The DVC 3 is ideal to use with LCD plasma CRT monitors and projectors that are equipped with PC Component or DVI inputs 1 2 Features e 3 devices in one VGA Component and DVI video test pattern Generator e Programmable PC output resolutions from 640x480 to 1280x1024 VGA SVGA XGA SXGA e Programmable HDTV output resolutions from 480p to 1080p 480p 576p 720p 1080p e 28 typical and custom video test patterns both static and dynamic e Easy to use push button OSD menu control e Includes all cables required e Packaged in highly portable EMI shielded enclosure DVI VGA and Component Video Pattern Generator 2 Installation 1 Plug the supplied AC adapter to the Power input connector located on the rear of the unit Use the supplied adapter or a 100 equivalent only There s a small green LED that turns on when the unit is powered up 2 Included in the package are all the cables that you may need a DVI cable a VGA cable and a HD15 to component Cable shown below Choose and use the cable required for your application 3 Operation gt The front panel of the unit is pictured below gt There are two output connectors on the box that are both active simultaneously One VGA HD15 and one DVI gt The VGA output is dual purpose It can output standard RGBHV VESA signals similar to those that are output by most PC s as well as YPbPr component video output The output mode of the HD1
6. ode button will walk you through there s an on screen display OSD which indicates the mode setting PC Resolutions VGA 640 X 480 50 60 72 75 85 Hz SVGA 800 X 600 50 56 60 72 75 85 Hz XGA 1024 X 768 50 60 70 75 85 Hz Quick Select WXGA 1280 X 768 50 60 Hz SXGA 1280 X 1024 50 60 Hz HDTV Resolutions 480p 720 X 480 50 60 Hz Quick Select 576p 720 X 576 50 60 Hz 720p 1280 X 720 50 60 Hz 1080p 1920 X 1080 60 Hz DVI VGA and Component Video Pattern Generator gt As mentioned earlier the and buttons change the video output screen among the different patterns that are provided Most standard patterns are included such as Color bars Color bar and Multi burst on same screen Grey scale Checkerboard Circle Crosshatch etc However several unique and interesting patterns are also available There are 2 dynamic patterns one which changes the screen smoothly from black to full white and another which is a checkerboard that switches white and black squares about once per second this pattern may be useful for viewing compression artifacts in a situation where video is going to be compressed for lower bandwidth transmission or processed in some other way non gt There are 2 patterns with Red Green and Blue horizontal bars over white and black background that are great for video distribution testing especially when long cables either multi coaxial or Category5 6 are used The high f
7. requency loss in the long cable runs will cause the color of the horizontal bars to smear to the right Hall Research along with a few other manufacturers of high quality video amplifiers and extenders have provisions for compensating for these losses usually be means of dip switches or potentiometers These two patterns are perfect for these types of installations The user can set the amount of compensation perfectly Hi Le Model DVC 3 Digital Video Coach The same 2 patterns are also useful for Video over UTP Category cable both for the high frequency loss compensation above paragraph but also for Skew Compensation for those devices that give you this flexibility The right and left edges ofthe RGB bars should vertically line up Again this pattern gives you a convenient means for making this adjustment Operation Summary a To change the resolution being produced press the OUTPUT MODE button repeatedly The output screen has an OSD to indicate the resolution and refresh rate settings NOTE It is possible to set the output resolution to one that your monitor does not support In this case you my not get a screen You can either keep pressing the OUTPUT MODE button as it eventually goes through all the available outputs in a circular fashion or use 2 button Quick Select combination to jump to a specific output immediately Q To change pattern press the or keys a To get ana
8. to radio communication It has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are intended to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at there own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radioelectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le ministere des Communications du Canada EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product has been tested and shown to comply with the requirements of the European EMC directive 89 336 EEC Ce 2 N Eh Nn DVI VGA and Component Video Pattern Generator Contents Introduction ii ARATE 4 1 1 General u a RI ee ek FWYN 4 1 2
9. y RT 00 00 0808 00 O O O O O O O O IS DE DE EEE 4 JB Hall Research Technologies Inc Model DVC 3 PC HDTV Video Test Pattern Generator With DVI VGA and Component Y Pb Pr Outputs Model DVC 3 CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 800 959 6439 SUPPORT FREE technical support Call 714 641 6607 or fax 714 641 6698 INFORMATION Mail order Hall Research Technologies 1163 Warner Ave Tustin CA 92780 Web site www hallresearch com E mail info hallresearch com UMA1044 Rev 3 DVI VGA and Component Video Pattern Generator TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Hall Research HRT and HRT logo are trademarks of Hall Research Technologies Inc Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc Sun and Sun Microsystems are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Model DVC 3 Digital Video Coach FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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
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