Trilithic EASy-PLUS, Operation Manual

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EASyPLUS Encoder/Decoder - Operation Manual V8.09
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Test the Character Generator Function
The EASyPLUS video tests allow an operator to activate specific control lines while sending
video from Trilithic character generator(s). In order to perform these tests, the operator
should know which TTL and contact closures are required to route video.
1. On the
Utilities
tab, click the
Test CGs
button.
The Utilities window will display the Character Generator Test
Utility
window.
2. In the Main TTLs & Contact Closures group, select the control lines needed to
route video. If an attention tone is to be used, select the audio routing control lines
as well.
3. In the CG Display Mode group, select the radio button corresponding to the desired
Page , Caption , or Crawl mode.
4. Select the Play Attenuation Tone check box to play an audio tone with the video.
5. In the Select CGs pull-down list, select the All CGs option.
6. Enter the text that will be displayed as an EAS message in the CG Text Message
text box. This does not apply if CG Display Mode is set to Alignment Page.