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Pattern Generator—VGA

2. Overview

2.1 Introduction

The Portable VGA Pattern Generator (PG-VGA) tests TVs, VGA monitors, and other 
image transmission devices for proper operation. It provides 38 timings and 34 pat-
terns, and operates continuously for 6–8 hours after the battery is fully charged. Or, 
you can operate it by connecting an external AC adapter.

2.2 What’s Included

Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, 
contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.

• Pattern Generator
• 12-VDC, 1.25 A power adapter
• 3.9 ft. (1.2-m) HD15 male-to-male VGA cable
• This user’s manual

2.3 Hardware Description

Figure 2-1 shows the pattern generator’s front panel and lists its components.

1—Video output

2—LCD module: 16x2 character display

3—Function keys

4—Return key
5—Power on/off button

6—Power connector

Figure 2-1. Front panel.

Summary of Contents for PG-VGA

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Page 3: ...area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not exp...

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Page 6: ...n Descriptions 5 2 Overview 6 2 1 Introduction 6 2 2 What s Included 6 2 3 Hardware Description 6 2 4 Features 7 2 5 Typical Application 7 3 Installation 8 3 1 Read These Notes First 8 3 2 Using the P...

Page 7: ...z User Controls 7 Select switches Video Connectors Video output 1 HD15 female Power Adapter 12 VDC 1 25 amps Size 1 4 H x 3 8 W x 7 5 D 3 5 x 9 5 x 19 cm Weight 0 85 lb 0 39 kg 1 2 HD15 Connector Pin...

Page 8: ...by connecting an external AC adapter 2 2 What s Included Your package should include the following items If anything is missing or damaged contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 Pattern G...

Page 9: ...o use interface Portable Rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of use Auto power off in battery mode Provides 34 patterns including color bar gray grid and block Easy to control via 16 x 2 chara...

Page 10: ...tion or change the resolution and vertical frequency Make sure the Sync mode is set to H V or SOG and supports the monitor 3 Charge the battery when the battery power indicator is low 4 The PG VGA wil...

Page 11: ...part number and the firmware version will display 2 Press a function key found below the LCD display The PG VGA will sound a short beep confirming your selection 3 The factory preset starting value i...

Page 12: ...refresh rate screen Press the function key below Tim see Figure 4 3 to make changes to the resolu tion and refresh rate Using the t and u function keys select the resolution or refresh rate See Figur...

Page 13: ...t the blinking frequency See Figure 4 6 p increasing q decreasing Enter P02 Blinking set Figure 4 6 Blinking frequency Set Setting black and white blinking frequency frames number Using the p q t and...

Page 14: ...key below set to make changes to the black and white blink ing frequency frame number Using the p and q function keys select the blink ing frequency See Figure 4 8 p increasing q decreasing Enter P02...

Page 15: ...T White 4 2 4 Sync Selector Press the function key below Sync see Figure 4 3 to make changes to the sync setting Select the sync setting INFO or MODE using the t and u function keys See Figure 4 10 Sy...

Page 16: ...317 Hz Figure 4 12 Vertical frequency screen Hor Horizontal frequency option While you re in the Info screen use the p and q function keys to select the hori zontal frequency See Figure 4 13 p increas...

Page 17: ...ey to return to the upper level screen The lower corner of the LCD will display H V or SOG Example P01 640x480 60 SOG MENU Figure 4 15 Menu screen 4 2 5 Hotkey selector O O O X O R G B Rev Out Figure...

Page 18: ...5 175 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 25...

Page 19: ...85 148 5 P P 25 1280x1024 60 108 P P 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 1600x12...

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