Quantum Data 880 quick start Selecting Images, Selecting images, Selecting formats manually

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Selecting Images

Selecting formats manually

When testing a display that is not EDID-compliant, you must manually choose formats that are supported by the display. Note that once you select an interface the source list of formats will be filtered to only those that are suitable for a particular video interface. For example if you select CVBS as the interface the source list of formats will not include the VESA formats.

The generator has a library of standard formats. For a description of how the library is organized, see the 881/882 User's Guide.

Once you have selected a format you can modify the format options and settings if necessary. For instructions on this refer to the User's Guide.

To select a format:

1. Identify the type of display (composite television, component standard definition television, component high definition television, computer equipment, or other specialty display).

Check the specifications of your display for supported formats.

2. Press the Source key to access the list of formats. A list of formats appear on the generator’s display as shown below. To see all of the formats, press the + and - keys.

The list of formats that appears when you press the Source key may be a filtered or abbreviated list. Formats not suitable for the selected interface type will not appear by default on the Source list.

The list of formats that appear when you press the Source key will be the formats in the Format folder of the media storage location that you have set the format path parameter to using either the Browse mode or command line (FMTP parameter).

4. Choose a format by pressing the adjacent soft key.

Selecting images

Once you have determined the format or formats appropriate for testing the display, you will apply a series of images suitable for evaluating the display. Of primary importance is determining what type of display you are testing (for example, CRT or digital flat panel display). You must also determine if you are testing composite TV and use images appropriate for these formats and video types.

Each image in the generator’s library is intended to test one or more attributes of a particular display type and video type.

Model 880 Series Quick Start Guide

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Contents Quick Start Guide Video Interfaces IntroductionComputer Interfaces Computer InterfacesStatus Indicators Front Panel InterfaceFront Panel Interface Item selection examples Selecting Menu ItemsMenu Selection Keys Selecting menu itemsUsing the Settings and Options keys Settings and Options KeysFile Type Description Generator File SystemGenerator Operational Modes Booting up the generatorBasic mode To boot the generatorBrowse Mode Browse modeTo place the generator in Browse mode Setting the generator’s path To set the generator’s path using the front panelOperational Modes To program a function key as a folder short cut Switching from Browse mode to Basic modeTo switch from Browse mode to Basic mode Programming the generator’s function keysVideo Display Testing Procedures Making physical connectionsSelecting the device type and interface Selecting video formats To define the display sizeTo gate off the interface To bypass hot plug formats To update the Source list automaticallySelecting Video Formats Selecting formats automaticallyTo select a format Selecting ImagesSelecting images Selecting formats manuallyDisplaying Images Displaying imagesTo select an image To view alternate image versions in the Content list Displaying Image VersionsDisplaying image versions To view multiple image versions in the Content list Establishing a Network Environment Web InterfaceSetting the generators IP address Establishing a Network EnvironmentTo set the IP address of the generator If necessary, change the subnet mask as follows Setting the Generators IP AddressSetting the Servers IP Address Setting the servers IP address in the generatorTo specify the IP address and host name of the file server Working with the Virtual Front Panel Virtual Front PanelTo use the Virtual Front Panel To determine the IP address of the generatorVirtual Front Panel FTP Browser Copying files from a PC to a generatorTo copy files from a PC to a generator Copying Files with the Generator FTP Browser Copying files from a generator to a PCTo copy files from a generator to a PC Copying Files with the Generator FTP Browser Quantum Data, Inc Big Timber Rd Elgin, IL 881881/882 Version

880 specifications

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