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CraftyMech TPG, Manual

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Usage

The Test Pattern Generator produces display patterns for use with 
Standard Resolution (15.7khz) and Medium Resolution (24khz) RGB 
monitors. These patterns may be used to calibrate a display, or diagnose 
display issues.

FEATURES

•  Selectable resolution (Standard/Medium) 
•  Single button operation
•  On-screen Menu for easy configuration 
•  +/- H,V Sync, +/- Composite Sync
•  R,G,B Cut-off
•  Inverted video mode for Sanyo/Sharp monitors
•  Battery level indicator
•  Low-power Sleep mode (15,30,45,60 minute timer)
•  Uses 9V battery (not included) 
•  Power LED

Summary of Contents for TPG

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Page 2: ...Test Pattern Generator Updated 6 7 2021 Firmware 05 C 2014 2021 CraftyMech LLC http craftymech com ...

Page 3: ...ay be used to calibrate a display or diagnose display issues FEATURES Selectable resolution Standard Medium Single button operation On screen Menu for easy configuration H V Sync Composite Sync R G B Cut off Inverted video mode for Sanyo Sharp monitors Battery level indicator Low power Sleep mode 15 30 45 60 minute timer Uses 9V battery not included Power LED ...

Page 4: ...ke about two seconds Refer to Section 3 for more information I only want to display the patterns that I find useful You can enable disable patterns and animations via the on screen Menu If all patterns animations are disabled then only the title screen will be displayed I changed the DIP switch for resolution but nothing happened Resolution change will take effect when the TPG is power cycled This...

Page 5: ...5 CONTENTS 1 Output Header 5 2 Resolution 6 3 Battery Level 7 4 Patterns 8 5 Animations 9 6 DIP Switches 10 7 Menu 11 8 Troubleshooting 13 9 Test Cables 15 ...

Page 6: ...d sync polarity The H output pins may be used for composite sync If composite sync output from the H pins is not desired this option can be disabled from the Menu hold down the MODE button The connector pins on the output header are 156 pitch Although separated into two blocks of 6 and 3 pins the output header will accept a 10 pin connector However it will be easier to remove connectors from the o...

Page 7: ...r is on the setting will take effect on the next power cycle Always double check the resolution switch setting before connecting the TPG to a monitor chassis Mismatching the resolution chassis type may result in damage to the chassis when the TPG is powered on Notes on Medium resolution These patterns are not available 8 Color Bars Alternate version RGB Crosshatch These animations are not availabl...

Page 8: ...r will be near empty and colored red The battery level will be checked periodically while the TPG is powered on Access the Menu by holding down the MODE button to view the most recent battery reading The battery level is measured by checking the output of the TPG s 5v voltage regulator As the 9volt battery capacity diminishes from use the output of this voltage regulator will drop below the nomina...

Page 9: ... patterns may be toggled ON OFF When cycling through patterns using the MODE button only enabled patterns will be displayed PATTERN LIST Checkerboard Black White 8 Color Bars Color Gradients R G B Vertical Bars R G B Horizontal Bars R G B Solid Red Solid Green Solid Blue Solid White Horizontal Bars Black White 8 Color Bars Alternate version Checkerboard 4 Color Crosshatch w center dots RGB Crossha...

Page 10: ...IST Trippy This sequence plots Cos x while cycling the color palette with shrinking expanding borders Solar A vertical scrolling loop of a randomly generated solar flare plotted with Sin x x Maze First made famous as a one line code demo for the Commodore 64 this sequence is a vertically scrolling randomly generated maze Hypno Don t stare at this animation for too long Real time scrolling parametr...

Page 11: ...itch is ON when the top of the rocker switch is depressed A switch is OFF when the bottom of the rocker switch is depressed Dip 1 Red Channel OFF Cut Off no signal ON Red signal active Dip 2 Green Channel OFF Cut Off no signal ON Green signal active Dip 3 Blue Channel OFF Cut Off no signal ON Blue signal active Dip 4 Resolution OFF Medium Res ON Standard Res ...

Page 12: ...ODE button will exit the Menu and re display the last selected pattern BATTERY LEVEL There is a battery level indicator at the top of the Menu screen This horizontal bar will fill with green to indicate battery health When battery level is critical the bar will be near empty and colored red SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Invert This feature will output an inverted signal compatible with Sanyo and Sharp monitor...

Page 13: ...15 minutes 2 3 and 4 60 minutes The Sleep feature may be disabled by toggling the value to N This function is enabled by default with a time interval of 30 minutes CSYNC When enabled this function will output a signal on the H pins suitable for use as Composite Sync If disabled N then both the H V output pins must be connected to the signal header on the monitor chassis to drive the display Disabl...

Page 14: ...e chassis will not sync properly if V is connected when being fed composite sync If your test cable has a separate connector for sync recommended try turning the sync connector so just the H pin is connected If you are sure the sync is connected properly between the TPG monitor chassis then the hold sync pot on the chassis may need to be adjusted slightly to lock in the picture If there are two ad...

Page 15: ...trast is too low high Adjustment of the monitor chassis brightness contrast pots may be needed to better match the RGB signal levels of the TPG The TPG does not enter sleep mode if left running The sleep function must be enabled from the Menu hold down the MODE button to display the Menu Have a question or issue that was not covered by the troubleshooting guide Please send an email to support craf...

Page 16: ...n The connector pinout is as follows from left to right 4pin R G B Ground 2pin H V Using a separate 2pin connector for sync allows you to easily change sync between H V and H V Molex part numbers 09 50 8021 Housing 2 pin 156 x 2 09 50 8041 Housing 4 pin 156 x 2 08 50 0134 Crimp terminal 156 Online Resellers greatplainselectronics com products asp cat 86 digikey com mouser com ...

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