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User Manual
TSG 601
Serial Digital Generator
070-8910-03
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Copyright Tektronix, Inc., 1994. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specification and price change privi- leges reserved. For further information, contact: Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Wilsonville OR 97070–1000, U.S.A. Phone: (503) 627–7111; TLX: 192825; TWX: (910) 467–8708; Cable: TEKWSGT. TEKTRONIX and TEK are registe
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Warranty Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in ma- terials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective prod- uct without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before t
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EC Declaration of Conformity We Tektronix Holland N.V. Marktweg 73A 8444 AB Heerenveen The Netherlands declare under sole responsibility that the TSG 601 Handheld Serial Component Generator meets the intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: EN 55011 Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions EN 50081-1 Emissions: EN 60555-2 AC Power Line Harmonic Emis
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Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Operating Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Powering the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Keypad and Display Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using your TSG 601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Outputting Serial Video Test Signals . . . . . .
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Contents Appendix C: User Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Battery Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The BATTERY LOW Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Low-battery Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 The Diagnostic Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Figure 23: 525 Line Mod Pulse and Bar, R–Y . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Figure 24: 60% Line Sweep with Markers, Y . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Figure 25: 60% Line Sweep with Markers, B–Y and R–Y . 48 Figure 26: 500 kHz Bowtie, Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Figure 27: 500 kHz Bowtie, B–Y and R–Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Figure 28: Bowtie Markers, Y channel only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Figure 29: Convergence, Vertical Lines; Y channel only . . . 50 Figure 30:
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Contents TSG 601 User Manual iv
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General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury Observe All Terminal Ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information before making connections t
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General Safety Summary Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. Terms on the Product. These terms may appear on the product: DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking. WARNING indicates
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Getting Started Please note the following statements before using your TSG 601. CAUTION. Attempting to operate the TSG 601 with an improper AC adapter can result in damage to the instrument. To avoid damage, USE ONLY AN APPROPRIATE DC POWER SOURCE: Voltage must be 9 to 15 VDC; the connector must have the NEGATIVE contact in the center; and open-circuit voltage of the power source must not exceed 18 VDC. For best results, use the AC adapter that is supplied with the instru- ment. If the supplied
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TSG 601 User Manual 2
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Operating Basics Thank you for choosing the Tektronix TSG 601—and thank you for reading this manual. To begin using the instrument as quickly as pos- sible, see “Using your TSG 601,” beginning on page 5. For even more information on selected topics, turn to “Details,” on page 17. First, though, read the next section for tips on supplying power to the instrument. Powering the Instrument The TSG 601 is DC powered. You may power it with the standard AC adapter, the optional 9.6 V NiCad battery pack
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Operating Basics ment by sliding the compartment door in the direction of the in- scribed arrow until the door tabs line up with the slots in the case, then remove the door. When selecting a power source for your TSG 601, please remember: Attempting to use an improper AC adapter can cause permanent damage to the instrument. USE AN APPROPRIATE DC POWER SOURCE ONLY: Voltage must be between 9 and 15 VDC; the center contact of the connector must be NEGATIVE polarity; and open-circuit voltage must
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Operating Basics Keypad and Display Conventions Please see the Instruction card (p/n 070-8909-00) supplied with your TSG 601 for a “tour” of the keypad and an explanation of the display symbols. For your convenience, the following panels are excerpted from the card. Using your TSG 601 Here’s a list of what you can do with your TSG 601. Simple instruc- tions for each operation begin on the indicated page. Output serial video test signals (page 6). TSG 601 User Manual 5
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Operating Basics Specify the peak–to–peak amplitude of the serial output, from 600 to 1000 mV (page 8). Choose the video components (Y, C , C ) to be included in the r b serial output (page 8). Specify 8- or 10-bit video sample words (page 9). Embed CRC information (used for “Error Detection and Handling,” or EDH) in the output to detect or simulate errors originating in the serial data path (page 9). Add an ID message to the video signal, and place it where you want in the picture (pa
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Operating Basics 2. Power the TSG (page 3) and switch it on. By default, the instru- ment will begin with most settings that were in effect when it was switched off. Two exceptions: all video component channels will be ON (see page 8); and the output amplitude will be 800 mV. 3. Select the appropriate serial video standard (625/50 or 525/60) through the Diagnostic menu (pages 56, 58). 4. Return to normal operation by pressing the Test Signals key. 5. Select the desired test signal one of three w
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Operating Basics Test Signal Direct-Select Key Modulated 5-Step H Modulated Pulse and Bar I 60% Line Sweep with Markers J Bowtie K Convergence L Equalizer SDI Checkfield M PLL SDI Checkfield N
