Heathkit IG 5240 Manual

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Model lG-5240

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OPERATION

The Model 105240 Color Generator is a iii-function instrument capable of
supplying the modulated RF signals necessary for television alignment,
The RF carrier frequency is calibrated for channel 4 (channel 3 can be
incorporated as an option). A unique control circuit' turns the Generator off
after a 5-minute lminimum) interval. This helps to conserve battery power
if the generator is accidentally left on.

BATTERY

Two U-volt transistor batteries. NEDA #l 604. are required for operation. To
install: Remove the four screws that secure the housing halves. clip a

battery to each connector. and resecure the two housing halves. Be careful
not to pinch any wires.

Representative battery manufacturers and their type numbers are:

Everaady #216. P3

Burgess #2V6

Mallory #TR-MGX [long life)
RCA #V5323

Hellosens #1110

Varta #438

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SWITCHES-CONTROL-OUTPUT

0N pushhutton switch - The Generator is turned on when this button is
pressed momentarily After a period of at least 5 minutes. the Generator will
turn itself off.

OFF pushbutton switch - When this button is pressed momentarily. the
Generator is turned off.

Program slide switches -'lhese four switches are used to select the output
signal. When a switch slide is moved toward the large trim label, it is in the
"1" position. When the switch slide is moved toward the small Heathkit
label. it is in the 0" position. The trim label illustrates the various signals
that can be displayed on a television. Next to each illustration is the
required switch program. NOTE: The illustrations on the trim label show-
ing multiple patterns are only representative and do not show actual pat-
tern density. The three color patterns are a rainbow (1111). three color bars
[110D]. and ten color bars (0001). Figure 4 illustrates the ten bar color
sequence. You may not see all ten color bars on some television sets.

Figure 4

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