Quantum Data 700 Series manual Using Video Generator Manager, About VGM, VGM Quick Tour

Using Video Generator Manager

About VGM

Video Generator Manager (VGM) is a Windows-based application for creating and editing formats and test sequences. As many as 132 formats and one test sequence can be stored in the generator.

VGM was originally created for use with Quantum Data 80x video generators. The 700-Series generators support only some VGM features. For information about using VGM, see the VGM help file.

VGM Quick Tour

1.Connect the generator to your computer using a null modem serial cable.

Note: You may not be able to connect to the generator when it is Power Save mode.

2.Start VGM, and then select Generator > Connect.

3.In the Select Port dialog box, select the Serial option, and then click OK.

The name of the connected generator is listed in the bottom half of the VGM window.

4.Click the View Formats icon to view the formats available in the generator, and then double- click the format you want the generator to use.

5.Click the Image List icon to view the available images, and then double-click the image you want the generator to use.

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