Sun Microsystems Stereo Receiver DVC 3 User Manual

Hall Research Technologies, Inc.  
Model DVC-3  
PC/HDTV Video Test Pattern Generator  
With DVI, VGA, and Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Outputs  
Model DVC-3  
CUSTOMER Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439  
SUPPORT  
FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698  
INFORMATION  
Mail order: Hall Research Technologies, 1163 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA 92780  
E-mail: info@ hallresearch.com  
UMA1044 Rev. 3  
 
DVI, VGA, and Component Video Pattern Generator  
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS  
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 designed 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 intended to provide  
reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is  
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in  
a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user  
at there 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 the Canadian Department of Communications.  
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques  
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe  
A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié  
par le ministère des Communications du Canada  
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
This product has been tested and shown to comply with the  
requirements of the European EMC directive 89/336/EEC  
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Contents  
1. Introduction .......................................................................................4  
1.1 General.........................................................................................4  
1.2 Features........................................................................................4  
2. Installation .........................................................................................5  
3. Operation ...........................................................................................5  
4. Troubleshooting.................................................................................9  
FAQ ...................................................................................................9  
Calling Hall Research........................................................................9  
Shipping and Packaging ....................................................................9  
5. Specifications...................................................................................10  
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1. Introduction  
1.1 General  
Thank you for purchasing Hall Research Technologies’ Model DVC-3  
(Digital Video Coach-3), a video test pattern generator for high-  
resolution display devices.  
The unit provides DVI, PC (VGA through SXGA), and HDTV  
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) outputs. The DVC-3 features 28 static  
and dynamic video test patterns specially designed for testing,  
calibrating, and troubleshooting high end video gear and A/V  
installations.  
In addition to all of standard PC resolutions and refresh rates (up to  
SXGA at 85 Hz), it is capable of providing HDTV outputs from 480p  
to 1080p both in DVI digital and in YPbPr formats. The OSD indicates  
output resolution and refresh rate settings. Among the available 28 test  
patterns are: color bar, multi-burst, circle, and crosshatch. The OSD  
will disappear from the screen, to prevent screen burn-in, after a time  
period of 8-20 seconds depending on the pattern being displayed.  
The DVC-3 comes in a sturdy metal case and it includes DVI, VGA,  
and VGA-to-Component cables to handle most high-end testing and  
installation requirements. The DVC-3 is ideal to use with LCD,  
plasma, CRT monitors, and projectors that are equipped with PC,  
Component, or DVI inputs.  
1.2 Features  
3 devices in one. VGA, Component, and DVI video test  
pattern Generator  
Programmable PC output resolutions from 640x480 to  
1280x1024 (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA)  
Programmable HDTV output resolutions from 480p to 1080p  
(480p 576p 720p 1080p)  
28 typical and custom video test patterns (both static and  
dynamic)  
Easy-to-use push-button OSD menu control  
Includes all cables required  
Packaged in highly portable EMI shielded enclosure  
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2. Installation  
1. Plug the supplied AC adapter to the Power input connector located  
on the rear of the unit. Use the supplied adapter or a 100%  
equivalent only. There’s a small green LED that turns on when the  
unit is powered up.  
2. Included in the package are all the cables that you may need: a  
DVI cable, a VGA cable, and a HD15 to component Cable (shown  
below)  
Choose and use the cable required for your application.  
3. Operation  
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The front panel of the unit is pictured below:  
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There are two output connectors on the box that are both active  
simultaneously. One VGA (HD15) and one DVI.  
The VGA output is dual purpose. It can output standard RGBHV  
VESA signals similar to those that are output by most PC’s, as  
well as YPbPr component video output. The output mode of the  
HD15 connector is determined by a small slide switch.  
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There’s an indicator LED next to the slide switch that comes on  
when the output resolution is one of the standard HDTV  
resolutions AND the slide switch is in YPbPr.  
To operate the unit you use 3 push-button switches. One button is  
to walk through all the resolutions and refresh rates that are  
available (it is labeled OUTPUT MODE). The other 2 buttons are  
used to change the video pattern being generated there are 28  
patterns (these buttons are labeled + and -).  
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To quickly jump to a known resolution (instead of walking  
through them one by one using the MODE switch), pressing two  
buttons simultaneously jumps to a given resolution/refresh rate.  
Pressing the left two buttons gets you to XGA at 60 Hz (and  
subsequent pressing of the MODE button will take you up from  
there). Pressing the right two buttons gets you to 480p (a standard  
HDTV mode). Please note that in these HDTV modes, the DVI is  
outputting the proper signal and if the slide switch is in VGA you  
are getting RGBHV output and if in YPbPr you get component  
video (with sync on Y) and the LED will light to indicate that the  
unit is outputting a proper YPbPr output.  
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If the OSD is not displayed, pressing the MODE button once will  
redisplay the current resolution. The resolution will only change  
when the OSD is displayed.  
Here is a list of output resolutions that the Mode button will walk  
you through (there’s an on screen display OSD which indicates the  
mode setting):  
PC Resolutions  
VGA  
SVGA  
640 X 480 @ 50/60/72/75/85 Hz  
800 X 600 @ 50/56/60/72/75/85 Hz  
1024 X 768 @ 50/60/70/75/85 Hz ---- (Quick Select)  
1280 X 768 @ 50/60 Hz  
XGA  
WXGA  
SXGA  
1280 X 1024 @ 50/60 Hz  
HDTV Resolutions  
480p  
576p  
720p  
1080p  
720 X 480 @ 50/60 Hz  
720 X 576 @ 50/60 Hz  
1280 X 720 @ 50/60 Hz  
1920 X 1080 @ 60 Hz  
---- (Quick Select)  
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As mentioned earlier the + and – buttons change the video output  
screen among the different patterns that are provided. Most  
standard patterns are included such as: Color bars, Color bar and  
Multi-burst on same screen, Grey-scale, Checkerboard, Circle,  
Crosshatch, etc. However several unique and interesting patterns  
are also available. There are 2 dynamic patterns one which  
changes the screen smoothly from black to full white, and another  
which is a checkerboard that switches white and black squares  
about once per second (this pattern may be useful for viewing  
compression artifacts in a situation where video is going to be  
compressed for lower bandwidth transmission or processed in  
some other way).  
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There are 2 patterns with Red Green and Blue horizontal bars over  
white and black background that are great for video distribution  
testing especially when long cables (either multi-coaxial, or  
Category5/6) are used. The high frequency loss in the long cable  
runs will cause the color of the horizontal bars to smear to the  
right. Hall Research along with a few other manufacturers of high  
quality video amplifiers and extenders have provisions for  
compensating for these losses (usually be means of dip switches or  
potentiometers). These two patterns are perfect for these types of  
installations. The user can set the amount of compensation  
perfectly!  
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The same 2 patterns are also useful for Video-over-UTP Category  
cable both for the high-frequency loss compensation (above  
paragraph), but also for Skew Compensation for those devices that  
give you this flexibility. The right and left edges of the RGB bars  
should vertically line-up. Again, this pattern gives you a  
convenient means for making this adjustment.  
Operation Summary  
To change the resolution being produced press the OUTPUT  
MODE button repeatedly. The output screen has an OSD to  
indicate the resolution and refresh rate settings  
NOTE: It is possible to set the output resolution to one that  
your monitor does not support. In this case you my not get a  
screen. You can either keep pressing the OUTPUT MODE  
button as it eventually goes through all the available outputs  
in a circular fashion, or use 2-button “Quick Select”  
combination to jump to a specific output immediately.  
To change pattern press the + or – keys.  
To get analog high res. component video output at the HD15  
connector (instead of VGA), slide the switch to YPbPr and  
press the 480p “Quick Select”. The LED will turn on to  
indicate that there is a valid component output signal present.  
NOTE: If the LED is not on that means you are not getting a  
proper analog component output! Either the output MODE is  
not at one of the HDTV settings, or the slide switch is not in  
correct position.  
NOTE: The DVI connector outputs all available resolutions  
(both PC and HDTV)  
When you change the output, the DVC-3 memorizes your  
settings after 8 seconds and the next time the unit is tuned on  
it will recall the memorized settings.  
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4. Troubleshooting  
FAQ  
If your monitor goes blank or says “mode not supported”…  
It is possible to set the output resolution to one that your monitor does  
not support. In this case you my not get a screen. You can either keep  
pressing the OUTPUT MODE button as it eventually goes through all  
the available outputs in a circular fashion, or use 2-button “Quick  
Select” combination to jump to a specific output immediately  
If you are convinced that the unit is defective …  
Do not open or try to repair the unit yourself. There are no customer  
repairable items in the unit and you will void your warranty by doing  
so. Contact HRT instead.  
Calling Hall Research  
If you determine that your converter is malfunctioning, do not attempt  
to repair the unit. Contact HRT Support at 714-641-6607.  
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will  
be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you  
have a complete description, including:  
• The nature and duration of the problem;  
• The components involved in the problem—that is, what type of  
cable, makes and models of computers and monitors, etc.  
• The results of any testing you’ve already done.  
Shipping and Packaging  
If you need to transport or ship your converter:  
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original  
container.  
• Before you ship the unit back to Hall Research for repair or return,  
contact us to get a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.  
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5. Specifications  
Compliance CE; FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IC Class  
Standards  
PC (RGBHV): VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA video.  
HDTV (YPbPr): 480P, 576P, 720P, 1080p  
DVI: All of the above  
Interfaces  
Supported  
Analog Video: VGA, and YPbPr  
Digital Video: DVI –I Single link  
Video Level 0.7 volts peak-to-peak, on RGB, 3 v on H & V  
1vp-p on Y signal, 0.7 vp-p on Pb & Pr in YPbPr mode  
Connectors  
HD15 for VGA and YPbPr  
29 pin female DVI connector  
Temperature  
Tolerance  
Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C);  
Storage: –40 to +185°F (–40 to +85°C)  
Enclosure  
MTBF  
Steel  
90,000 hours (calculated estimate)  
Power  
From utility-power (mains) outlet, through included  
external power supply. Output Voltage: 5v DC Center-  
Positive 1.5A, maximum  
Size  
7" W x 7" D x 1.2" H  
Weight  
1.3 lb box only; 3 lb shipping  
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3613 W. Mac Arthur Blvd. Suite 612 , Santa Ana, CA 92704 , Ph: (714)641-6607 , Fax -6698  
 

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