Black Box Portable Generator BLACK BOX Pattern GeneratorVGA User Manual

October 2009  
PG-VGA  
Pattern Generator—VGA  
Tests TVs, VGA monitors, and other image  
transmission devices for proper operation.  
Provides 38 timings and 34 patterns.  
Operates continuously for 6–8 hours when battery is fully charged.  
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.  
call 724-746-5500) • FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a  
week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address:  
Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 •  
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FCC and NOM Statements  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
AND INDUSTRY CANADA 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 to radio communication. It has been tested  
and found 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 designed  
to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment  
is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residen-  
tial 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 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 Industry  
Canada.  
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant  
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le  
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.  
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)Electrical Safety Statement  
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD  
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes  
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.  
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2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para  
referencia futura.  
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de  
operación deben ser respetadas.  
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.  
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca  
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.  
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que  
sean recomendados por el fabricante.  
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea  
recomendado por el fabricante.  
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a  
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser  
referido a personal de servicio calificado.  
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no  
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,  
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar  
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de  
ventilación.  
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor  
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo  
amplificadores) que producen calor.  
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del  
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.  
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización  
del equipo no sea eliminada.  
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no  
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,  
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del  
aparato.  
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14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las  
recomendaciones del fabricante.  
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas  
de energia.  
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea  
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.  
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean  
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.  
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:  
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u  
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o  
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o  
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su  
desempeño; o  
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.  
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Trademarks Used in this Manual  
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of  
BB Technologies, Inc.  
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the prop-  
erty of the trademark owners.  
Table of Contents  
1. Specifications.................................................................................................. 5  
1.1 General.................................................................................................. 5  
1.2 HD15 Connector Pin 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 Pattern Generator................................................................. 8  
4. Operation.......................................................................................................... 9  
4.1 Starting Status (Power Switch On Mode)............................................. 9  
4.2 Operating Guide................................................................................... 9  
4.2.1 Menu Operation.......................................................................... 9  
4.2.2 Pattern Selector......................................................................... 10  
4.2.3 P02 Blinking Setup .................................................................... 12  
4.2.4 Sync Selector ............................................................................. 13  
4.2.5 Hotkey Selector ......................................................................... 15  
4.3 VGA Output Signals............................................................................ 16  
4.4 Pattern Chart....................................................................................... 18  
Appendix. Troubleshooting................................................................................. 19  
A.1 Calling Black Box................................................................................. 19  
A.2 Shipping and Packaging...................................................................... 19  
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Chapter 1: Specifications  
1. Specifications  
1.1 General  
Cable Distance (Maximum): 16 ft. (5 m)  
Display: LCD module: 16x2 characters  
Housing: Plastic  
Pixel Frequency (Maximum): 162 MHz  
Resolution (Maximum): 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz  
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 Descriptions  
Pin  
Signal  
1
Red video  
2
Green video  
Blue video  
3
4
NC  
5
Ground  
6
Analog ground  
Analog ground  
Analog ground  
Not connected  
Ground  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Not connected  
Not connected  
Horizontal sync  
Vertical sync  
Not connected  
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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.  
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Chapter 2: Overview  
2.4 Features  
• Operates at 162-MHz pixel frequency  
• Supports 38 local timings (up to UXGA)  
• Easy-to-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 character LCD display  
2.5 Typical Application  
Figure 2-2 shows a typical installation.  
VGA cable  
or  
Twisted pair  
Figure 2-2. Typical PG-VGA application.  
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3. Installation  
3.1 Read These Notes First  
NOTES:  
1. Before using the Pattern Generator—VGA (PG-VGA) for the first time, charge it  
for more than 16 continuous hours.  
2. If there is no image while using the PG-VGA, make sure that:  
a. The battery is charged. If the battery is dead or faulty, the PG-VGA will not  
switch on.  
b. The resolution is bright enough. If the PG-VGA switches on but there is no  
image, lower the resolution 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 will save the most recent setting automatically.  
3.2 Using the Pattern Generator  
Follow these steps to use the Pattern Generator:  
1. Insert the external AC adapter into an AC outlet and connect the power cord to  
the power jack on the PG-VGA unit.  
2. Switch off the video display.  
3. Connect the HD15 extension cord between the PG-VGA and the video display.  
4. Switch on the video display.  
5. Press the PG-VGA’s power key for more than three seconds to switch the unit  
on/off.  
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Chapter 4: Operation  
4. Operation  
4.1 Starting Status (Power Switch On Mode)  
P01 640x480 @60  
H/V MENU  
Figure 4-1. Starting status screen.  
1. To start the pattern generator, press the power on/off key for 2-3 seconds. It will  
sound a long beep. The 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 is P01 640x480 @60, where:  
P01=Pattern 01  
640x480=Resolution 640x480  
@60=Refresh rate 60 Hz  
4.2 Operating Guide  
4.2.1 Menu Operation  
P01 640x480 @60  
H/V MENU  
Figure 4-2. Menu.  
To start operation, press the function key (located below “menu” on the LCD  
display) to act ivate the menu.  
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After you press the MENU key, a screen showing the current pattern, resolution, and  
refresh rate appears (see Figure 4-3).  
P01 640x480 @60  
Tim Ptn Sync Hky  
Figure 4-3. Pattern, resolution, and 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 tand ufunction keys, select the resolution or  
refresh rate. See Figure 4-4.  
pincreasing  
qdecreasing  
Enter  
Press the  
key to return to the previous screen.  
640x480 @60  
Figure 4-4. Timing selector.  
4.2.2 Pattern Selector  
Using the p,q, t, and ukeys, select the pattern. See Figure 4-5.  
p
increasing  
qdecreasing  
Enter  
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P01 FLAT  
Figure 4-5. Pattern selector.  
Using the pand qkeys, select the blinking frequency. See Figure 4-6.  
p
increasing  
qdecreasing  
Enter  
P02 Blinking  
set  
Figure 4-6. Blinking frequency.  
Set: Setting black and white blinking frequency (frames/number)  
Using the p,q, t, and ukeys, set the black and white blinking. See Figure 4-7.  
p
increasing  
qdecreasing  
tor uchoosing black or white  
Enter  
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BLK:001 WHT:001  
Figure 4-7. Black and white.  
NOTE: The option you choose will blink.  
BLK: Black  
WHT: White  
4.2.3 P02 Blinking Setup  
Press the function key below “set” to make changes to the “black and white blink-  
ing frequency (frame/number).” Using the pand qfunction keys, select the blink-  
ing frequency. See Figure 4-8.  
pincreasing  
qdecreasing  
Enter  
P02 Blinking  
set  
Figure 4-8. P02 blinking screen.  
Using the p,q, t, and ufunction keys, set the black and white blinking frequency.  
See Figure 4-9.  
pincreasing  
qdecreasing  
tor uchoosing black or white  
Enter  
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BLK:001 WHT:001  
Figure 4-9. Choose black or white option.  
NOTE: The option you choose will blink.  
BLK: Black  
WHT: 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 tand ufunction keys. See Figure  
4-10.  
Sync:  
INFO  
MODE  
Figure 4-10. Sync screeen.  
INFO: Current output timing information. See Figure 4-11.  
Info:  
Ver  
Hor  
Figure 4-11. Info screen.  
Ver: Vertical frequency option  
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While you’re in the Info screen, use the pand qfunction keys to select the vertical  
frequency. See Figure 4-12.  
pincreasing  
qdecreasing  
Enter  
Vertical Freq:  
60.317 Hz  
Figure 4-12. Vertical frequency screen.  
Hor: Horizontal frequency option  
While you’re in the Info screen, use the pand qfunction keys to select the hori-  
zontal frequency. See Figure 4-13.  
pincreasing  
qdecreasing  
Hor Freq:  
37.879 Hz  
Figure 4-13. Horizontal frequency screen.  
While you’re in the Sync Mode screen, select the Sync mode (H/V or SOG). See  
Figures 4-3 and 4-14.  
H/V (TTL): Horizontal/vertical  
SOG: Sync on green  
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Sync_MODE  
H/V  
SOG  
Figure 4-14. Sync mode screen.  
NOTE: The option you choose will blink. Next, press the  
key 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 4-16. Hotkey selector.  
O: Enable  
X: Disable  
R: Red component output  
G: Green component output  
B: Blue component output  
Rev: Pattern reverse  
Out: Video output on/off  
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4.3 VGA Output Signals  
Table 4-1. VGA output signal specifications.  
No.  
Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Freq.  
Sync  
(Hz)  
(MHz)  
Polarity  
Hor. Ver.  
1
640x350  
640x400  
640x480  
640x480  
640x480  
640x480  
720x400  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
800x600  
848x480  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1024x768  
1152x864  
1280x768  
1280x768  
1280x768  
1280x768  
85  
85  
60  
72  
75  
85  
85  
56  
60  
72  
75  
85  
60  
60  
70  
75  
85  
75  
60 RB  
60  
75  
85  
31.5  
31.5  
25.175  
31.5  
31.5  
36  
P
N
P
2
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
3
N
N
N
N
P
4
5
6
7
35.5  
36  
8
P
9
40  
P
P
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
50  
P
P
49.5  
56.25  
33.75  
65  
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
N
P
N
N
P
75  
78.75  
94.5  
108  
P
P
P
P
68.25  
79.5  
102.25  
117.5  
P
N
P
N
N
N
P
P
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Table 4-1 (continued). VGA output signal specifications.  
No.  
Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Freq.  
Sync  
(Hz)  
(MHz)  
Polarity  
Hor. Ver.  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
1280x960  
1280x960  
60  
85  
108  
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
P
P
P
P
P
N
P
N
P
148.5  
108  
P
1280x1024 60  
1280x1024 75  
1280x1024 85  
P
135  
P
157.5  
85.5  
101  
P
1360x768  
60  
P
1400x1050 60 RB  
1400x1050 60  
1400x1050 75  
1600x1200 60  
1920x1200 60 RB  
P
121.75  
156  
N
N
P
162  
154  
P
1280x800  
1366x768  
1440x900  
60  
60  
60  
83.5  
80  
N
N
N
N
N
106.5  
125.25  
146.25  
1440x1050 60  
1680x1050 60  
RB: Reduced Blanking  
P: Positive  
N: Negative  
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4.4 Pattern Chart  
Figure 4-15. Pattern Chart.  
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Appendix: Troubleshooting  
Appendix. Troubleshooting  
A.1 Calling Black Box  
If you determine that your Pattern Generator is malfunctioning, do not attempt to  
alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box  
Technical Support at 724-746-5500.  
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to pro-  
vide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description,  
including:  
• the nature and duration of the problem.  
• when the problem occurs.  
• the components involved in the problem.  
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or make  
it worse.  
A.2 Shipping and Packaging  
If you need to transport or ship your Pattern Generator:  
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.  
• If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with  
it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return  
Authorization (RA) number.  
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