TPG-8 User`s Manual
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1. Dis StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual LEEEZI TBLEWw IRIDEJ SOMPUTER B EBTERAB ud TEST PATTERN GENERATOR TPG8 User s Manual 2007 EE StreamLabs TELEWISION COMPUTER B rTENIB CONTENTS 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1 1 Generator application 1 2 Specifications 1 3 Package contents 1 4 Generator operation 1 5 External connectors 1 6 TPG 8 Navigator software 2 TROUBLESHOOTING TPG 8 User s Manual 10 TBLEwIBICEI COMPUTER B B TERAB usd StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1 1 Generator application TPG 8 is a compact portable device with extreme usability designed to generate test video signals based on test patterns or other static video images stored in the device memory TPG 8 can be used to assess resolution dynamic range colour rendition in video monitors digital video recorders digital video security TV cable video systems and nonlinear editing systems after digitisation and compression TPG 8 forms test patterns via USB interface and stores them in its memory Test Pattern Generator TPG 8 can be used to Assess the video monitors rendering quality including video frequency band video monitor linearity gamma correction optimal contrast ratio and brightness Measure the recording and playback speed in digital video monitors network video servers and computer video surveillance systems Control the signal quality2. and buttons Initial 1V level of video signal can be set by pressing 1 0V button owitching to component output mode and back to VBS CVBS and S Video output modes is done by pressing ft and keys simultaneously The connection must be made according to Fig 5 In addition the S Video to BNC connector is necessary in order to use the component output Diagram of the connector is shown in Fig 1 S Video Fig 1 S Video to BNC connector To use TPG 8SDI generator in component video output mode the S Video to BNC connector shown in Fig 2 would be required S Video Fig 2 S Video to BNC connector for TPG 8SDI generator When the batteries are significantly discharged if there remains approximately 10 30 minutes before total discharge and shutdown the power indicator green LED turns red In this case you should charge the batteries To charge the batteries plug in the power supply The power supply must stay on while charging the internal batteries 1 TBLEwIRICEI COMPUTER E StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual ur gj b fL T s J 5 05 LCT Fig 4 Generator keyboard layout In addition to static images the generator can display frame sequences To display a frame sequence it is necessary to record a 100x100 pixels image sequence into any generator cell 50 frames for PAL and 60 frames for NISC Select the first frame file the rest of the frames would
3. On key The image displayed Video signal output standard does Select video signal output does not correspond to not correspond to the standard of the standard by pressing PAL or the required stored image NTSC key
4. be recorded by the program automatically TELEWIEION COMPUTER AWATEA usd StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual Recorded frame sequence can be displayed on black background press the button corresponding to the number of the memory cell which contains the necessary frame sequence on top of static image press two buttons simultaneously one of which corresponds to the number of a static image and the other to the number of a memory cell containing the necessary frame sequence TPG 8SDI version can generate PAL and NTSC 4 2 2 test images 13 5 MHz SMPTE 125M ITU R BT 601 digitalized for transmission on basis of SDI standard SMPTE 259M C 1997 In accordance with SMPTE 272M and ITU R BT 1305 standards the test sine wave 1 kHz audio signal frequency is integrated into ANC data segment Besides EDH data are integrated into SDI data stream used for error recognition and handling on receiving side SMPTE RP 165 ITU R BT 1034 1 5 External connectors Generator top panel appearance is shown in Fig 5 This panel contains VBS CVBS S Video and YUV video output connectors Fig 5 Generator top panel 1 VBS U output connectors 2 S Video Y output connectors 3 CVBS V output connectors TPG 8SDI generator version top panel connectors layout Fig 5 1 SDI output connectors 2 S Video Y U output connectors 3 CVBS V output connectors Generator bottom panel appearance is shown in Fig 6 It contains p
5. a test pattern stored in device active memory area Pict1 Pict8 TPG 8 Status Device current status and indication of test patterns operation flow Use Video Interlace Filter Enable Disable the interface filter for test pattern dithering Show Preview Window Show Hide test pattern preview window Work with test patterns 1 Select device active memory area Pict1 Pict8 keys The information field displays parameters of the test pattern currently stored in this area 2 Once having selected the active memory area you can perform the following actions e Record any new test pattern onto memory area Write key e Read test pattern stored in memory area test pattern will be displayed in Preview Window Read key e Display test pattern on the monitor connected to Video Out connector Display key CAUTION Never use non rechargeable cells instead of supplied batteries Always use the generator only with standard power adapter usd StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual TBLEWwIRICE COMPUTER B B TERME 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Conditions Possible cause Possible solutions Power Supply LED does 1 Batteries are not installed Install batteries according to not light when On button installation diagram the is pressed casing 2 Batteries are installed improperly Install batteries according to installation diagram the casing 3 Batteries are totally discharged Connect the network adapter and press
6. ocessing Custom level of output video signal from 0 5V to 2V with 0 1V resolution There is possibility of changing of output signal voltage from the generator s keyboard within the range of 0 2V 1 5V Default voltage value is 1V Power options external power adapter USB power or three bundled NiMH AA type batteries 6 hours operation Power adapter output voltage of 5 0 2V power SW minimum Auto charge of batteries from USB or external power adapter Maximum power consumption 1W from batteries 3W from power adapter Batteries approximate charging time 16 hours Operational conditions ambient temperature 10 C to 35 C maximum relative humidity 80 air pressure 84 kPa to 107 kPa 630 to 800 Mmhg Size 190x77x26 mm Weight 270 g 1 3 Package contents Test Pattern Generator TPG8D or TPG 8SDI NiMH AA type battery Power adapter TPG 8 Navigator software on one CD ROM USB cable User s manual TELEWIEION COMPUTER AWATEA usd StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual 1 4 Generator operation To activate the generator press On button to switch off press Off button When the power supply is on the green LED lights up on the front panel Pressing P1 P8 buttons will display the corresponding image previously stored in generator s flash memory PAL and NTSC buttons are used to change the image standard Output signal level can be modified by pressing 7
7. of long cable commutation adjust wave impedance parameters far end echoes etc Monitor the recording and playback qualities of video recorders and other devices for analog transmission and playback Evaluate vertical and horizontal image resolution dynamic range and colour rendition after image digitisation under various standards JPEG MPEG 2 MPEG 4 Wavelet JPEG 2000 etc and compression levels Estimate geometric distortions after video image digitisation Detect video signal dynamic range and level 1 2 Specifications Video signal meets GOST 7845 92 and ITU R BT 470 4 Television Systems former CCIR Report 624 requirements TPG 8D Video Outputs S Video YUV TPG 8SDI Video Outputs S Video Composite YUV and SDI with integrated test audio signal at 1 KHz sinusoid shape Differential output signal SDI level comes to 800x80mV Maximum length of coaxial cable for SDI signal transmission Belden 1694A is 300m Test sine wave audio signal frequency 1 kHz integrated into digital stream Integrated EDH packages for error recognition and handling Supports SMPTE 125M ITU R BT 601 SMPTE 259M SMPTE 272M ITU R BT 1305 SMPTE RP 165 and ITU R BT 1034 standards TELEWIEION COMPUTER AWATEA usd StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual Eight video image test patterns or static video images graphics Test images are loaded via USB port Switchable output formats PAL and NTSC Digital video pr
8. ower adapter connection socket 1 USB data exchange LED indicator 2 USB cable connection socket 3 Fig 6 Generator bottom panel 7 TELEWISION COMPUTER E StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual 1 6 TPG 8 Navigator software The application allows to Record test patterns supported file formats jpg and d1 custom format e Preview previously recorded test patterns e Adjust device settings system selection change output signal level TPG 8 Navigator interface screenshot Preview all pictures Wire Head Diis TPG8 Pictures mm T B hi rt i Ur Lr 4 Pict Piet Picts Pict4 Pict Pictb Pict Picts Picture Info i PGS Status Remove from Use Video Interlace Filter Show Preview Window TPG 8 Settings System PAL NTSC system selection Level Change of output signal level TPG 8 Mode Preview all pictures Preview all previously recorded test pattern images in reduced size Write Record test pattern onto device active memory Pict1 Pict8 Read Read test pattern from device active memory Pict1 Pict8 Display Display test pattern recorded onto device active memory Pict1 Pict8 usd StreamLabs TPG 8 User s Manual TBLEWwIRICE COMPUTER B B TERME TPG 8 Pictures Device active memory area selection Pict1 Pict8 Picture Info Information field containing parameters of
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