ASTRO VA-1842 User manual

HDMI Protocol Analyzer
VA-1842
Instruction Manual
Ver.1.02

HDMI Protocol Analyzer
VA-1842
Instruction Manual
2017.4
Ver.1.02
ASTRODESIGN,Inc.

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Contents
Before Operation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1 About the VA-1842................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Names and Functions of Parts.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 VA-1842 Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 VA-1842 Side Panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3.3 VA-1842 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3.4 Mouse Operation.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3.5 Icons......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Connecting with Peripheral Devices and Usage Examples...................................................................13
2.1 Connection Example in Receiver Mode................................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Connection Example in Repeater Mode...............................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Connection Example in Through Mode.................................................................................................................................................15
2.4 Connection Example when Generate.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Menu Configuration ............................................................................................................................17
3.1 ANALYZE............................................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2 GENERATE........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.3 COMPLIANCE..................................................................................................................................................................................................20
3.4 CONFIG............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.5 SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Chapter 4 SourceANALYSIS..............................................................................................................................23
4.1 ANALYZE............................................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.1.1 Video Timing.........................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.1.2 AVI InfoFrame....................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.3 SPD InfoFrame.................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.4 Audio InfoFrame.................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.5 MPEG InfoFrame................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.1.6 Vendor Specific InfoFrame.............................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.7 Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame.............................................................................................................................39
4.1.8 Gamut MetaData Packet................................................................................................................................................................. 41
4.1.9 ACP Packet........................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.1.10 ISRC1 Packet.................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.1.11 ISRC2 Packet.....................................................................................................................................................................................46
4.1.12 General Control Packet................................................................................................................................................................. 47
4.1.13 Channel Status Bit...........................................................................................................................................................................48

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4.1.14 Audio Timing.......................................................................................................................................................................................51
4.1.15 HDCP Status......................................................................................................................................................................................52
4.1.16 HDCP Config......................................................................................................................................................................................54
4.1.17 SCDC Status......................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.2 Monitor.................................................................................................................................................................................................................57
4.2.1 DDC Monitor.........................................................................................................................................................................................57
4.2.2 DDC Line Capture..............................................................................................................................................................................59
4.2.3 CEC Monitor..........................................................................................................................................................................................60
4.2.4 CEC Send..............................................................................................................................................................................................62
4.2.5 CEC Status............................................................................................................................................................................................74
4.2.6 CEC Line Capture..............................................................................................................................................................................76
4.2.7 Address Setting....................................................................................................................................................................................77
4.2.8 Support OP Code................................................................................................................................................................................78
4.2.9 Support Language..............................................................................................................................................................................81
4.2.10 Support Tuner....................................................................................................................................................................................89
4.2.11 Support Timer.....................................................................................................................................................................................91
4.2.12 Device Information...........................................................................................................................................................................92
4.2.13 Response Setting.............................................................................................................................................................................93
4.2.14 Original Command Setting...........................................................................................................................................................94
4.2.15 Bit Timing Setting.............................................................................................................................................................................95
4.2.16 Frame Communication Setting...................................................................................................................................................96
4.3 ARC Status.........................................................................................................................................................................................................97
4.4 Video Data........................................................................................................................................................................................................100
4.5 Lipsync...............................................................................................................................................................................................................102
Chapter 5 Signal Generate................................................................................................................................105
5.1 General Setting...............................................................................................................................................................................................106
5.2 Detail...................................................................................................................................................................................................................110
5.2.1 GenerateTiming.................................................................................................................................................................................110
5.2.2 AVI InfoFrame.....................................................................................................................................................................................112
5.2.3 SPD InfoFrame..................................................................................................................................................................................115
5.2.4 Audio InfoFrame................................................................................................................................................................................116
5.2.5 MPEG InfoFrame..............................................................................................................................................................................118
5.2.6 Vendor Specific InfoFrame...........................................................................................................................................................119
5.2.7 Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame...........................................................................................................................122
5.2.8 Gamut Meta Data Packet..............................................................................................................................................................124
5.2.9 ACP Packet..........................................................................................................................................................................................126
5.2.10 ISRC Packet.....................................................................................................................................................................................128
5.2.11 Other InfoFrame..............................................................................................................................................................................129
5.2.12 Audio....................................................................................................................................................................................................131

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5.2.13 Generate HDCP Status...............................................................................................................................................................134
5.2.14 ARC Status........................................................................................................................................................................................136
5.2.15 DDC Output......................................................................................................................................................................................139
5.2.16 HDCP Config....................................................................................................................................................................................140
Chapter 6 Compliance Test...............................................................................................................................141
6.1 HDMI1.4b Pretest..........................................................................................................................................................................................141
6.1.1 HDMI Source Test............................................................................................................................................................................142
6.1.2 HDMI Source Test CDF.................................................................................................................................................................153
6.1.3 HDMI Sink Test..................................................................................................................................................................................155
6.1.4 HDMI Sink Test CDF.......................................................................................................................................................................161
6.2 HDMI2.0 CTS..................................................................................................................................................................................................162
6.2.1 HDMI Source Test............................................................................................................................................................................163
6.2.2 HDMI Source Test CDF.................................................................................................................................................................165
6.2.3 HDMI Repeater Test........................................................................................................................................................................167
6.2.4 HDMI Repeater Test CDF.............................................................................................................................................................168
6.3 CEC1.4b Pretest............................................................................................................................................................................................169
6.3.1 CEC CTS CDF...................................................................................................................................................................................170
6.3.2 CECT 8..................................................................................................................................................................................................171
6.3.3 CECT 9..................................................................................................................................................................................................173
6.3.4 CECT10................................................................................................................................................................................................175
6.3.5 CECT11.1 TV / Display..................................................................................................................................................................178
6.3.6 CECT 11.1.1 One Touch Play.....................................................................................................................................................179
6.3.7 CECT 11.1.2 Routing Control......................................................................................................................................................180
6.3.8 CECT 11.1.3 System Standby....................................................................................................................................................181
6.3.9 CECT 11.1.4 One Touch Record...............................................................................................................................................182
6.3.10 CECT 11.1.5 Timer Programming...........................................................................................................................................185
6.3.11 CECT 11.1.6 System Information............................................................................................................................................188
6.3.12 CECT 11.1.7 Deck Control.........................................................................................................................................................189
6.3.13 CECT 11.1.8 Tuner Control.......................................................................................................................................................190
6.3.14 CECT 11.1.9 Vendor Specific Commands..........................................................................................................................192
6.3.15 CECT 11.1.10 OSD Display......................................................................................................................................................193
6.3.16 CECT 11.1.11 Device OSD Name Transfer.......................................................................................................................194
6.3.17 CECT 11.1.12 Device Menu Control.....................................................................................................................................195
6.3.18 CECT 11.1.13 Remote Control Pass Through..................................................................................................................197
6.3.19 CECT 11.1.14 Give Device Power Status...........................................................................................................................199
6.3.20 CECT 11.1.15 System Audio Control....................................................................................................................................200
6.3.21 CECT 11.1.16Audio Rate Control..........................................................................................................................................202
6.3.22 CECT 11.1.17Audio Return Channel Control...................................................................................................................203
6.3.23 CECT 11.2.1 OneTouch Play...................................................................................................................................................205

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6.3.24 CECT 11.2.2 Routing Control...................................................................................................................................................206
6.3.25 CECT 11.2.3 System Standby..................................................................................................................................................207
6.3.26 CECT 11.2.4 One Touch Record.............................................................................................................................................208
6.3.27 CECT 11.2.5 Timer Programming...........................................................................................................................................210
6.3.28 CECT 11.2.6 System Information............................................................................................................................................213
6.3.29 CECT 11.2.7 Deck Control.........................................................................................................................................................214
6.3.30 CECT 11.2.8 Tuner Control.......................................................................................................................................................217
6.3.31 CECT 11.2.9 Vendor Specific Commands..........................................................................................................................219
6.3.32 CECT 11.2.10 OSD Display......................................................................................................................................................220
6.3.33 CECT 11.2.11 Device OSD NameTransfer........................................................................................................................221
6.3.34 CECT 11.2.12 Device Menu Control......................................................................................................................................222
6.3.35 CECT 11.2.13 Remote Control Pass Through..................................................................................................................224
6.3.36 CECT 11.2.14 Give Device Power Status...........................................................................................................................225
6.3.37 CECT 11.2.15 System Audio Control....................................................................................................................................226
6.3.38 CECT 11.2.16Audio Rate Control..........................................................................................................................................228
6.3.39 CECT 11.2.17Audio Return Channel Control...................................................................................................................229
6.3.40 CECT 11.3 CEC Switch...............................................................................................................................................................231
6.3.41 CECT 12 Invalid Message Tests.............................................................................................................................................233
6.4 HDCP1.4 Pretest...........................................................................................................................................................................................234
6.4.1 HDCP1.4 CTS PCP.........................................................................................................................................................................235
6.4.2 HDCP1.4 CTS 1A.............................................................................................................................................................................236
6.4.3 HDCP1.4 CTS 1B.............................................................................................................................................................................237
6.4.4 HDCP1.4 CTS 2C.............................................................................................................................................................................239
6.4.5 HDCP1.4 CTS 3A.............................................................................................................................................................................240
6.4.6 HDCP1.4 CTS 3B.............................................................................................................................................................................241
6.4.7 HDCP1.4 CTS 3C-1.........................................................................................................................................................................242
6.4.8 HDCP1.4 CTS 3C-2.........................................................................................................................................................................243
6.5 HDCP2.2 Test..................................................................................................................................................................................................245
6.5.1 HDCP2.2 CTS PCP.........................................................................................................................................................................246
6.5.2 HDCP2.2 CTS 1A.............................................................................................................................................................................247
6.5.3 HDCP2.2 CTS 1B.............................................................................................................................................................................249
6.5.4 HDCP2.2 CTS 2C.............................................................................................................................................................................251
6.5.5 HDCP2.2 CTS 3A.............................................................................................................................................................................252
6.5.6 HDCP2.2 CTS 3B.............................................................................................................................................................................253
6.5.7 HDCP2.2 CTS 3C-1.........................................................................................................................................................................254
6.5.8 HDCP2.2 CTS 3C-2.........................................................................................................................................................................256
Chapter 7 Device Config...................................................................................................................................259
7.1 Config File.........................................................................................................................................................................................................260
7.1.1 Save........................................................................................................................................................................................................260

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7.1.2 Load........................................................................................................................................................................................................261
7.1.3 Delete.....................................................................................................................................................................................................262
7.2 Emulate Mode.................................................................................................................................................................................................263
7.3 EDID (Edit).......................................................................................................................................................................................................263
7.4 EDID (Load File)............................................................................................................................................................................................264
7.5 Load Downstream EDID............................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6 CEC Config......................................................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6.1 Address Setting..................................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6.2 Support OP Code.............................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6.3 Support Language............................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6.4 Support Tuner.....................................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6.5 Support Timer.....................................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6.6 Response Setting.............................................................................................................................................................................264
7.6.7 Original Command Setting...........................................................................................................................................................264
7.7 Generate Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.1 Detail......................................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.2 Generate Timing................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.3 AVI InfoFrame.....................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.4 SPD InfoFrame..................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.5 Audio InfoFrame................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.6 MPEG InfoFrame..............................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.7 Vendor Specific InfoFrame...........................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.8 Gamut MetaData Packet...............................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.9 ACP Packet.........................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.10 ISRC Packet.....................................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.11 Other InfoFrame..............................................................................................................................................................................265
7.7.12 Audio....................................................................................................................................................................................................266
Chapter 8 Setup...............................................................................................................................................267
8.1 Display Setup..................................................................................................................................................................................................268
8.2 Audio Setup......................................................................................................................................................................................................269
8.3 Log Setup..........................................................................................................................................................................................................270
8.4 Action Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................................................271
8.5 Device Information........................................................................................................................................................................................272
8.6 Initialize..............................................................................................................................................................................................................273
Chapter 9 Sub Window.....................................................................................................................................275
Chapter 10 Internal Data.....................................................................................................................................277
10.1 EDID.................................................................................................................................................................................................................277
10.1.1 2D_Normal (2D Monitor Capable of Receiving Multiple Formats)...........................................................................288

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10.1.2 HD_Normal (Monitor Using 1920X1080p as the Native Format).............................................................................295
10.1.3 SD_Normal (Monitor Using 720X576p as the Native Format)...................................................................................296
10.1.4 TV_Audio (Monitor Capable of Receiving Regular TV Format)................................................................................297
10.1.5 AMP_Audio (Monitor Capable of Receiving MultipleAudio Signals)......................................................................298
10.1.6 3D_Mandatory (Monitor Capable of Receiving 3D Mandatory)................................................................................299
10.1.7 3D_Secondary (Monitor Capable of Receiving Multiple 3D Formats)....................................................................300
10.1.8 HDMI10_EDID (HDMI 1.0 Monitor)........................................................................................................................................301
10.1.9 DVI_EDID (DVI Monitor).............................................................................................................................................................302
10.1.10 4Block_EDID (4-block EDID Monitor)................................................................................................................................303
10.1.11 H14b4K_EDID (HDMI 1.4b 4Kx2K Compatible Monitor)...........................................................................................304
10.1.12 YCbCr420 (YCbCr4:2:0 Compatible Monitor).................................................................................................................305
10.1.13 6G_EDID (6G Compatible Monitor).....................................................................................................................................306
10.1.14 HDR_EDID (HDR Compatible Monitor).............................................................................................................................307
10.1.15 CTS7-1_1 (EDID Test)..............................................................................................................................................................308
10.1.16 CTS7-1_2 (EDID Test)..............................................................................................................................................................309
10.1.17 CTS7-19_1 (Packet Test).........................................................................................................................................................310
10.1.18 CTS7-19_2 (Packet Test).........................................................................................................................................................311
10.1.19 CTS7-23 (RGB Monitor)...........................................................................................................................................................312
10.1.20 CTS7-24 (YCbCr Monitor).......................................................................................................................................................313
10.1.21 CTS7-27 (AVI InfoFrame Test)..............................................................................................................................................314
10.1.22 CTS7-31 (Audio InfoFrame Test)..........................................................................................................................................315
10.1.23 CTS7-33_1 (DVI Test)...............................................................................................................................................................316
10.1.24 CTS7-33_2 (DVI Test)...............................................................................................................................................................317
10.1.25 CTS7-34 (Deep Color Test).....................................................................................................................................................318
10.1.26 CTS7-35 (xvYCC Test)..............................................................................................................................................................319
10.1.27 CTS7-36 (High-BitRateAudio Test).....................................................................................................................................320
10.1.28 CTS7-37 (One Bit Audio Test)................................................................................................................................................321
10.1.29 CTS7-38_1 (3D Mandatory Test)..........................................................................................................................................322
10.1.30 CTS7-38_2 (3D Mandatory Test)..........................................................................................................................................323
10.1.31 CTS7-38_3 (3D Mandatory Test)..........................................................................................................................................324
10.1.32 CTS7-39 (4Kx2K Test)..............................................................................................................................................................325
10.1.33 CTS7-40 (Adobe RGB Test)...................................................................................................................................................326
10.1.34 HF1-10 (6G TMDS Bit Clock Ratio Test)...........................................................................................................................327
10.1.35 HF1-31-1 (YCbCr4:2:0 Test)...................................................................................................................................................328
10.1.36 HF1-31-2 (YCbCr4:2:0 Test)...................................................................................................................................................329
10.1.37 HF1-31-3 (YCbCr4:2:0 Test)...................................................................................................................................................330
10.1.38 HF1-32-1 (YCbCr4:2:0DeepColor Test)............................................................................................................................331
10.1.39 HF1-32-2 (YCbCr4:2:0DeepColor Test)............................................................................................................................332
10.1.40 HF1-32-3 (YCbCr4:2:0DeepColor Test)............................................................................................................................333