GME PG-28, User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PG-38 NTSC Pattern Generator. This is an easy-to-use handheld video
pattern generator that generates a wide variety of test patterns for comprehensive testing, calibration,
and repair of NTSC television and other video equipments. The PG-38 delivers the quality and
functionality you would expect from an expensive high end NTSC pattern generator at a very
affordable price. With its easy to understand interface, the PG-38 is designed to meet the need of
people from all levels ranging from novice to video professionals.
The PG-38 features a wide selection of popular video patterns including Color Bars, Crosshatch, Dot,
Staircase, Circle, Center Cross, Window, and Raster for accurate and comprehensive TV
troubleshooting and testing. It also supports both progressive and interlace scanning system. RF video
is output on Channel 3 with 1kHz audio tone for audio troubleshooting.
Item Checklist
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One PG-38 NTSC pattern generator
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One User’s Manual
Features
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8 commonly used video test patterns including COLOR BARS, CROSS HATCH, DOT,
STAIRCASE, CIRCLE, CENTER CROSS, WINDOW, and RASTER (choose from White,
Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, Blue, and Black)
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Single push button selectable patterns with hold down reverse
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Selectable progressive and interlace scanning system
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Composite video and S-Video output
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RF output on Channel 3 with 1kHz audio test tone (BNC connector)
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AC adaptor power source or standard 9V battery operation
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Low battery indicator
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Ideal for on-the-bench and in-the-field testing
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Easy to use, lightweight, and portable