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
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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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NOM Statement
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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NOTES
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