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MULTIFREQUENCY VIDEO GENERATOR

FOR MONITORS
GV-241

1 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

1.1 Description

The GV-241 Multifrequency Video Generator for Monitors is an

equipment designed to be able to adjust and repair video monitors of
different horizontal and vertical deflection frequencies, since it is
equipped with the basic features of the different deflection systems most
commonly used in personal computers (PCs).

The number of systems implemented depends on the

characteristics of the particular unit, the limit being 32. The different
systems are divided into two groups, in order to make their selection
easier. The basic model has 29 systems distributed in two groups of 5
and 24 respectively. The number and type of systems, in addition to the
distribution of the groups, can be modified upon request.

The GV-241 has eight selectable test patterns in all the systems
that enable basic adjustments to be made to any monitor and anomalies
to be detected by means of visual inspection of the image.

It has three types of connector connecting directly to the monitor:

D9 for Hercules, CGA and EGA monitors; D15 for MAC II monitors and
miniature D15 for VGA monitors. It also has the individual output
connections: R, G, B, CVS (video output without synchronism), HS
(horizontal synchronism), VS (vertical synchronism) and CS (composite
synchronism output) by means of BNC connectors.

In order to avoid possible damage to the monitors, while the

system is being selected the output connectors remain inhibited until the
user confirms the system selected.

It is possible to modify the polarity of the vertical and horizontal

synchronism at one's discretion from the front, or work in AUTO mode,
the polarity in this case being that implemented in the system selected.

An LCD display is responsible for interaction with the user,

displaying the pattern and the system selected at all times.

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Its great operational simplicity, small size and considerable
robustness make the GV-241 a piece of equipment that is particularly
useful for meeting all the needs of Technical Assistance Services.

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1.2 Specifications

SYSTEMS

FIRST GROUP (p)

System Pixels Frequency PAH SH PPH PAV SV PPV Polarity Interlace
(s) (s) (s) (ms) (ms) (ms)
Horiz (kHz) Vert (Hz) H V

VGA 640x480 31.469 59.94 0.636 3.813 1.907 0.318 0.064 1.048 - - NO

VESA 800x600 37.879 60.317 1 3.2 2.2 0.026 0.106 0.607 + + NO

VESA 1024x768 48.363 60.004 0.369 2.092 2.462 0.062 0.124 0.6 - - NO

ATT 1280X1024 63.953 59.938 0.727 1.018 2.255 0.016 0.078 0.579 - - NO

Sun 1600X1280 89.2 66.9 0.001 2.03 1.4 0.011 0.112 0.471 + +

SECOND GROUP (s)

System Pixels Frequency PAH SH PPH PAV SV PPV Polarity Interlace
(s) (s) (s) (ms) (ms) (ms)
Horiz (kHz) Vert (Hz) H V

CGA, EGA 640x200 15.81 61.5 6.6 4.2 7.2 1.58 0.19 2.15 + + NO

MDA, Hercu 720X350 18.42 49.91 0.6 8.25 1.45 0.001 0.9 0.2 + - NO

EGA Hi 640X350 21.86 59.72 0.001 4.9 1.6 0.001 0.6 0.08 + + NO

VGA 640X350 31.469 70.09 0.636 3.813 1.907 1.176 0.064 1.902 + - NO

VGA 640X400 31.469 70.09 0.636 3.813 1.907 0.318 0.064 1.112 - + NO

VGA Text 720X400 31.48 70.11 0.635 3.812 1.906 0.304 0.063 1.111 - + NO

VESA 720X400 37.736 90.044 0.75 1.25 4.5 0.239 0.08 0.981 - +

VESA 640X350 37.86 84.136 0.762 1.27 6.603 0.924 0.079 1.638 + -

MAC II 840X480 35 66.67 2.116 2.116 3.175 0.084 0.086 1.114 + + NO

VESA 800X600 35.156 56.25 0.667 2 3.556 0.028 0.057 0.626 +/- +/-

VESA 640X480 37.86 72.809 0.762 1.27 4.603 0.238 0.079 0.74 - -

8514 1024X768 35.522 86.96 0.178 3.92 1.247 0.014 0.112 0.563 + + YES

SVGA 72Kc 800X600 48.09 72.01 1.121 2.399 1.279 0.479 0.124 0.774 + +

1025x768 1025X768 48.3 60 0.369 2.092 2.462 0.062 0.124 0.6 - - NO

SONY Std1 1024X768 48.78 60 1 1.5 2 0.061 0.061 0.799 + + NO

DEC 1024X864 54 60 0.16 1.85 1.68 0.001 0.056 0.629 + +

XGA 1024X768 56.5 70 0.32 1.813 1.92 0.053 0.106 0.513 - - NO

57K/72H 1024X768 57.09 72 0.32 1.77 1.87 0.054 0.103 0.5 + +

Radius 1152X882 66 72 0.138 1.28 2.42 0.001 0.2 0.38 + +

MAC II TP 1152X870 68.681 75.06 0.32 1.28 1.44 0.043 0.043 0.567 - - NO

Samsung 1006X1048 62.8 59.8 0.15 1.88 1.58 0.001 0.127 0.542 + +

SONY Std 2 1280X1024 63.337 59.98 0.407 1.701 1.849 0.047 0.047 0.41 + + NO

DEC 1280X1024 70.7 66.5 0.267 1.33 1.87 0.042 0.042 0.467 + +

Arts. Graf 1280X1024 78 73 0.228 0.915 1.907 0.038 0.038 0.488 + +

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TOLERANCES
Horizontal frequency deviation 1 %
Vertical frequency deviation 1,5 %

TEST PATTERNS
Available test patterns 8

1 Colour bars 100/0/100/0

2 Red
3 Green
4 Blue
5 Range of greys. Seven steps of equal width varying from black
to white.
6 Crosshatch. 15 white vertical lines and 11 white horizontal lines
that maintain a ratio of 4:3 in all the systems, within a white
asymmetrical frame, with the outer edge in accordance with the
limits of the system. The vertical lines have a duration of 125
ns, 62 ns or 31 ns, depending on the system.
7 Multiburst. Horizontal line divided into nine blocks. It begins with
a 50% grey and continues 8 MHz, 16 MHz, 4 MHz, 16 MHz, 4
MHz, 16 MHz, 8 MHz and 50% grey.
8 100% white , with a rectangle of grey (approx. 70%) in the top
left part to identify the direction of deflection.

OUTPUTS R,B Red and blue signals

Amplitude 0.7 Vpp
Impedance 75
Connector BNC

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OUTPUT G Green signal output with selectable
synchronism
Amplitude 0.7 Vpp
Impedance 75
Connector BNC

OUTPUT CVS Video signal

Amplitude 0.7 Vpp
Impedance 75
Connector BNC

OUTPUT HS Horizontal synchronism pulse

Signal TTL
Connector BNC

OUTPUT VS Vertical synchronism pulse

Signal TTL
Connector BNC

OUTPUT CS Composite synchronism (horizontal

and vertical) of fixed polarity (negative
direction).
Signal TTL
Connector BNC

OUTPUTS C1, C2, C3 Connectors D9, D15 miniature and

D15 respectively. Direct connections
with the monitor according to the
characteristics described earlier and
with the connections of section 5.

D9 connector outputs are all TTL.

When selecting test patterns number 1
or 5 a black and white image will
appear. When using an Hercules
monitor, R,G,B test patterns will be
black.

POWER REQUIREMENTS
Mains voltage AC 110-125-220-230-240 V 10%
Mains frequency 50-60 Hz
Consumption 9W

OPERATING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Max. altitude 2000 m
Temperature range From 5 C to 40 C
Maximum relative humidity 80% (Up to 31 C), linearly decreasing
to 50% at 40 C.

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MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions W.212 x H.102 x D.241 mm
Weight 2.4 kg

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
90901105 Power Cable CA-05

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2 SAFETY RULES

* Use thie equipment connected only to devices or systems with their

common at ground potential.

* This is a class I equipment, for safety reasons it should be

connected to supply lines with the corresponding earth terminal.

* This equipment can be used in Category II installations and Pollution

Degree 1 environments.

* When using any of the following accessories use only the specified
ones to ensure safety.

Power cord

* Observe all specified ratings both of supply and measurement.

* Remember than voltages higher than 60 V DC or 30 V AC rms are

potentially dangerous.

* Always observe the maximum specified environmental conditions for

the equipment.

* The user is only authorized to carry out the following maintenance

operations:

Change the mains fuse, which should be of the type and value
indicated.

Specific instructions are given for this action in the Maintenance

section.

Any other change in the equipment should only be undertaken by

specialised personnel.

* The output negative is at ground potential.

* Do not obstruct the equipments ventilation system.

* Strictly follow the cleaning recommendations that are described in

the Maintenance section.

* Use for signal outputs appropriate low radiation leads.

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* Symbols related with safety

DIRECT CURRENT

ALTERNATING CURRENT

DIRECT AND ALTERNATING

GROUND TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR

FRAME TERMINAL

EQUIPOTENTIALITY

ON (Supply)

OF (Supply)

DOUBLE INSULATION PROTECTED

(CLASS II Protection)

CAUTION
(Risk of electric shock)

CAUTION REFER TO ACCOMPANYING

DOCUMENTS

FUSE

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3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Power supply

This equipment is designed to be powered by mains voltages of

110-125-220 or 230/240 V AC 50-60 Hz. Mains operating voltage can be
selected on the rear panel.

Figure 1.- Selection of mains voltage.

1.- Pull out the fuseholder lid.

2.- Set the proper fuse for the desire mains voltage.

3.- Insert the fuseholder lid, ensuring that the indicator [A] faces to the
desired mains voltage [B].

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3.2 Installation

The equipment is prepared for use as a desktop unit.

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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 Controls description

Figure 2.- Front panel.

[1] LINE
On-off switch.

[2] Pattern code indicator panel.

[3] Alphanumeric display. Provides information about the group,

pattern and system selected.

[4] ENT
System confirmation key.

[5] SEL
Group, system and pattern selection key.

[6]
Upward shift key.

[7]
Downward shift key.

[8] CS

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Composite synchronism signal output.

[9] VS
Vertical synchronism signal output.

[10] HS
Horizontal synchronism signal output.

[11] 15-pin D connector.

[12] CVS
Video signal without synchronism output.

[13] Miniature 15-pin D connector.

[14] B
B signal output.

[15] G
G signal output with or without synchronisms

[16] 9-pin D connector.

[17] R
R signal output.

[18] V+/V-
In manual synchronism mode:
Negative or positive vertical synchronism key
In automatic synchronism mode:
When pushed provides the G + synchronism signal on the G
output [15]

[19] H+/H-
Positive or negative horizontal synchronism key.

[20] AUTO/MANUAL
Synchronism polarity manual or automatic selection key.

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4.2 Start-up

Connect the unit to the mains.

Press the LINE [1] switch, whereupon the LCD display [3] will light
up and the following information will appear on it:

- Group of systems in which the generator is located (p for the

first and s for the second).

- Pattern selected in accordance with the indicator panel [2] (1

colour bar).

- System selected (blinking).

Initially the outputs are inhibited and the cursors are in a position
to change the pattern.

4.3 Method of using

The GV-241 enables the user to change pattern and system or

alter the polarity of the synchronism easily and simply using the front
keyboard, while the status of the outputs is observed through the
indications that appear on the LCD display.

Figure 3.- Display

The indications that appear on the display are the following:

A.- p indicates that the first group of systems has been selected
(table n 1).
s indicates that the second group of systems has been
selected (table n 2).

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B.- 1-8 indicates the pattern present in the outputs. This can be
recognised by means of the indicator panel printed on the
front [2].

C.- Indicates the name of the system selected. If this is flashing,

it indicates that the outputs are inhibited.

D.- When lit up, this indicates that it is possible to change

systems group by progressive use of the cursors [6] and
[7] .

E.- When lit up, this indicates that it is possible to change

pattern by progressive use of the cursors [6] and [7] .

F.- When lit up, this indicates that it is possible to change

system by progressive use of the cursors [6] and [7] .

When this generator is used, the required system and the group
of which it forms a part (table 1 and 2 of the specifications section) must
be known. In the event that the system chosen is not implemented, it is
possible to look for one that has similar characteristics or request that a
new personal table be made.

Change of systems group.

If line D is not lit up, press the SEL [5] key until it lights up.
Then press the cursors [6] and [7] until the group chosen
can be read. Every time the group is changed, the outputs will
be inhibited and the system indicator (F) will flash.

Change of system.
If line F is not lit up, press the SEL [4] key until it lights up.
Then press the cursors [6] and [7] until the system
chosen can be read. Every time the system is changed, the
outputs will be inhibited and the system indicator (F) will flash.

Change of pattern.
If line E is not lit up, press the SEL [5] key until it lights up.
Then press the cursors [6] and [7] until the pattern
chosen can be read.

Confirmation.
Once the system has been selected, by pressing the ENT [4]
key the outputs will be no longer be inhibited and the desired
signals in connections [8] to [17] will be obtained.

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Synchronism polarity.
With the AUTO-MANUAL [20] key the desired polarity in the
synchronism signals can be obtained. In the AUTO position the
polarity is that implemented in the system; in the MANUAL
position the polarity of the vertical and horizontal synchronism
can be selected at the user's discretion by means of keys V+/V-
[18] and H+/H- [19].

The outputs will be inhibited when the generator is connected

for the first time, whenever the ENT [4] key is pressed and
every time the group or system is changed.

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5 DESCRIPTION OF THE OUTPUT CONNECTORS

5.1 Output connectors

9-pin D connector [16]

Pin N Signal
1 GND
2 NC
3 R
4 G
5 B
6 NC
7 VIDEO
8 HS
9 VS
Connections for Hercules, CGA and EGA monitors.

15-pin miniature D connector [13]

Pin N Signal
1 R
2 G
3 B
4 NC
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 NC
10 NC
11 NC
12 NC
13 HS
14 VS
15 NC
Connections for VGA monitors.

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15-pin D connector [11]
Pin N Signal
1 GND
2 R
3 CS
4 NC
5 G
6 GND
7 NC
8 NC
9 B
10 NC
11 GND
12 VS
13 GND
14 GND
15 HS
Connections for MAC II monitors.

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6 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Oscillator
Quartz-controlled generator of the base frequency of the system (32
MHz). This frequency is divided (divider) by 2, 4 and 8 to obtain 16
MHz, 8 MHz and 4 MHz in order to control the counters and
generate the multiburst signal.

EPROMs
The two EPROM memories that contain the characteristics of the
horizontal and vertical exploration of the systems implemented are
read with counters (counter), the horizontal with a clock frequency of
8 MHz and the vertical with a frequency FH/2 read in the horizontal
memory. The data obtained in the outputs of the two memories pass
through a D/A converter, an adjustable amplifier and some
comparators in whose outputs the basic signals of the systems
generated are obtained (RH, VSH, MARCH, SH, BH, CV, VSV,
MARCV, SV, BV and RV ). The changes of system are made by
controlling the different memory banks with part of the addressing
bits, with some elements controlled by a I2C bus (PCF8574 ).

Pattern generator
The various patterns of this generator are obtained both in the RGB
and VIDEO configurations on the basis of the VSC, MARCH, VSV
and MARCV signals, with the times appropriate to each system. The
selection of patterns is controlled by the I2C bus (PCF8574 ). The
horizontal and vertical synchronism signals (SH AND SV ) can be
controlled with the AUTO-MANUAL commutator to invert the direction
of each of these. In the automatic position the polarity of these
signals is defined by the I2 bus. The RGB, video and synchronism
signals pass through some impedance-matching elements (Buffer)
before reaching the output connectors. The possible output
connections are one in any of the three D connectors and another in
the BNC connectors.

P
The microprocessor controls the Keyboard, the LCD DISPLAY and
the COUT inhibition control, and generates the I2C bus for the control
of the memories and the pattern generator.

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7 MAINTENANCE

7.1 Replacement of the mains supply fuse

The fuseholder is situated in the actual mains socket and is in

itself the mains supply voltage selector (see figure 1, section 3.1 Power
requirements).

To replace the fuse, disconnect the power cable.

Remove the fuseholder cover using a suitable screwdriver.

Replace the damaged fuse with another of the following

characteristics:

THE FUSE SHOULD BE OF THE TYPE: 5x20 mm, 250

V, T, AND:

125 mA FOR 220, 230/240 V

250 mA FOR 110 AND 125 V

When putting the fuseholder cover back, ensure that the voltage
selector is situated in a position that corresponds to the mains supply
voltage.

7.2 Cleaning recommendations

CAUTION

To clean the cover, take care the instrument is disconnected.

CAUTION

Do not use scented hydrocarbons or chlorized solvents as cleaning

agents. These products may damage the material used in the
construction of the cover.

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The cover should be cleaned using a light solution of detergent

and water applied soft wetted cloth.

Dry completely before using the equipment again.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.1 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1 Controls description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3 Method of using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5 DESCRIPTION OF THE OUTPUT CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.1 Output connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.1 Replacement of the mains supply fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.2 Cleaning recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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