Gefen GTV-HD-MPSG User manual

HD Mini Pattern
Signal Generator
GTV-HD-MPSG
User Manual
gefentv.com
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Top Panel Layout
5 Top Panel Descriptions
6 Side Panel Layout
7 Side Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting the HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator
8 Wiring Diagram
9 Operating the 4x1 HD Switcher w/ Audio Decoding
9 Powering the Signal Generator
10 Display Window
11 Pattern Buttons
13 Timing Buttons
14 Audio Button
15 Switching between PC, HD, and 3D signal types
16 Switching between Internal and External Mode
17 Accessing the Menu System
18 Menu System
18 System Info
19 Sink Edid
24 Source Infoframe
26 CEC Command
29 Audio Return
30 DeepColor Set
31 Max KSV Count
33 Supported Timings
34 Specications
35 Warranty

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenTV HD Pattern Signal
Generator. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.
About Gefen
We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on
going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from
your hardware. We invite you to explore our distinct product line. Please visit
http://www.gefen.com for the latest offerings in High-Denition signal solutions
or call us between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, Pacic
Standard Time for assistance with your A/V needs. We’ll be happy to assist you.
GefenTV
The GefenTV line offers portable and easy-to-install solutions for common A/V
system integration setups using HDMI connectivity. GefenTV products are wall-
mountable and small in size. GefenTV products are easily transported in the eld
and are ready for immediate and simple installations in working environments.
The GefenTV HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator
The GefenTV HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator is the most advanced testing
device for your audio and video equipment. 19 built-in timings, 6 patterns, and 1
3D pattern provide hundreds of testing combinations for both analog and digital
devices. The front panel LCD screen provides easy viewing of functions and fea-
tures for each timing / pattern. This device can be conveniently controlled via the
front panel buttons, the IR remote or the downloadable software from the Gefen
Web site. In addition to its portability, this signal generator is wall-mountable and
eld-upgradeable.
How It Works
Connect the HDMI output port of the GefenTV HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator
to your HDTV display. Power-on all equipment. The front panel LCD will display
all features and options of the active timing and pattern. You can feed digital or
analog audio into the generator’s rear panel and hear multi-channel digital audio
or use the built-in sine wave test tone.

2
OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING
THE GEFENTV HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
• Firmware updates for the GefenTV HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator can be
downloaded under the Support -> Downloads section of the Gefen Web site.

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FEATURES
Features
• Supports SD and HD resolutions up to 1080p Full HD
• Supports VESA resolutions up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA) @ 60Hz
• 19 built-in timings
• 6 patterns and 1 3D pattern in three different formats
• 3D pattern support
• HDCP pattern
• Up to 12-bit Deep Color support at 1080 Full HD
• Signal Generator bypass mode for analyzing an external source
• Supports LPCM 7.1CH 48/96Khz, LPCM 5.1CH 48/96Khz and LPCM 2CH
48/96Khz
• Analyzes input source info-frame and output sink EDID
• Touch button control
• OLED show Input / Output timing information
• Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) using TOSLINK output
• Firmware upgradeable via 3.5mm plug (requires DB-9 to 3.5mm adapter)
Sample Applications
• Apparatus Testing and Troubleshooting
• Equipment Adjustment
• EDID checking
• Source / Sink denition
• HDCP Verication
Package Includes
(1) GefenTV HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator (GTV-HD-MPSG)
(1) 5V / 1A DC Power Supply (EXT-PS51AIP-O)
(1) Quick-Start Guide (QSG-GTV-HD-MPSG)

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TOP PANEL LAYOUT
Top Panel
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TOP PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Power
Press this button to turn the Signal Generator power ON or OFF. The Power
button will glow red when the Signal Generator is in Standby Mode. In Standby
Mode the unit consumes less than 1W of power.
2 Display window
The high-resolution OLED display shows pattern, timing, and audio information.
Additional information is displayed when using an external source. See page 10
for more information.
3 INT / EXT
Press this button to toggle between External and Internal modes. When
analyzing a sink device (e.g., HDTV display, A/V Receiver, etc), the Signal
Generator should be set to Internal (INT) mode. When the Signal Generator is
used with an external source, the Signal Generator should be set to External
(EXT) mode. This button will glow bright blue when set to External mode.
4 PC / HD / 3D
Press this button to toggle between PC (VESA) resolutions, HD resolutions, and
the 3D test pattern.
5 AUDIO
Pressing this button consecutively will cycle through the different audio output
options. See page 14 for details.
6 M /
Displays the Main Menu. See page 17 for more information.
7 TIMING ▼
Cycles backward through the list of timings.
8 PATTERN ▼
Cycles backward through the list of patterns.
9 TIMING ▲
Cycles forward through the list of timings.
10 PATTERN ▲
Cycles forward through the list of patterns.
┘
◄

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SIDE PANEL LAYOUT
Left Side
Right Side
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SIDE PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1 Service
This port is used for performing rmware updates. An RS-232 to 3.5 mm
adapter is required for the update process.
2 ARC Optical Out
Connect an optical cable from this TOSLINK connector to an audio amplier.
This TOSLINK connector can only be used when using the Audio Return
Channel (ARC) feature in HDMI 1.4.
3 HDMI Out
Connect an HDTV display to this HDMI port. DVI displays can be connected
using an HDMI to DVI cable or adapter.
4 HDMI In
Used to connect a Hi-Def source to the Signal Generator using an HDMI
cable. DVI sources can be connected using an HDMI to DVI cable or adapter.
Connect a sound device to the HDMI In port to obtain infoframe and other
information from the source device.
5 DC 5V
Connect the included 5 V DC power supply to this connector
6 Service button
Used during the rmware update procedure.

How to Connect the HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator
1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator to the
HDTV Display.
2. OPTIONAL: Connect an optical cable from the TOSLINK connector on the
Signal Generator to an audio amplier.
3. OPTIONAL: Use an HDMI cable to connect a Hi-Def source to the HDMI
In on the Signal Generator. See page 16 for more information on using an
input source.
4. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on
the HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator and connect the AC adapter to an
available electrical outlet.
Wiring Diagram for the GefenToolbox HD Pattern Signal Generator
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CONNECTING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
GTV-HD-MPSG
HD Display
Audio Receiver
HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator
®HDMI CABLE
DIGITAL AUDIO (TOSLINK) CABLE
Hi-Def Source
HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator
PATTERN TIMING
ARC Optical Out
HDMI Out
Service
NOTE: The TOSLINK™ audio output connector can only be used
when using the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature in HDMI 1.4.

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OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Powering the Signal Generator
Once the Signal Generator is connected to a power source, the Power button
will glow bright red. Press the Power button to power ON the Signal Generator.
When the Signal Generator is powered, the power button will glow bright blue.
Use the Power button to turn the Signal Generator ON or OFF.
Standby Mode
Power button is RED
(power must be connected)
Powered
Power button is BLUE
Power button
Press to turn ON or turn OFF the
HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator.
NOTE: If the power cord is disconnected from the Signal Generator,
then the Signal Generator will automatically return to the last pow-
ered state (ON or OFF) when the power cord is reconnected.

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OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Display Window
The Display window of the GefenTV HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator uses a
high-resolution OLED display. This display will show the currently selected timing
and pattern on the output. In addition, this display is also used for providing
information or messages about an input source. When the unit is powered on, a
screen similar to the following will be displayed:
Audio Sampling Rate
Displays the current sampling
rate of the audio signal.
Horizontal Resolution
Displays the number of vertical
scanlines. Some timings will also
display the Vertical Resolution.
Audio Channels
Displays the number of audio
channels (see page 14).
Current Timing
Displays the currently
selected timing.

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OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Pattern Buttons
To change the pattern, use the ▲ and ▼ Pattern buttons. The ▲ button will
move forward through the patterns. Use the ▼ button to move backward through
the patterns. The Signal Generator contains 6 test patterns and 1 3D pattern
with three different formats. The current timing is displayed in upper left-hand
corner of the OLED screen.
▼ button
Cycles backward through
the timings.
▲ button
Cycles forward through the
timings.
HDCP Pattern
If the output device does not
support HDCP content, then the
output device will not display a
signal.
Purity (Red)
This pattern is typically used to
check color purity.
720p @ 60Hz720p @ 60Hz
Enable HDCP !!

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OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Purity (Green)
This pattern is typically used to
check color purity.
Color Bar
The Red, Green, Blue color bar
pattern is typically used to test for
color convergence.
Side-by-Side (3DSH)
Side-by-Side 3D Pattern.
Frame Packing (3DFP)
Frame-Packing 3D Pattern (not
shown)
Top-Bottom (3DTB)
Top-Bottom 3D Pattern.
Needle
This grey and black pattern is typically
used to test horizontal bandwidth and
phase behavior of color monitors.
Purity (Blue)
This pattern is typically used to
check color purity.
720p @ 60Hz 720p @ 60Hz
Side-by-Side (Half) Side-by-Side (Half)
720p @ 60Hz
720p @ 60Hz
Top-and-Bottom
Top-and-Bottom
720p @ 60Hz 720p @ 60Hz
720p @ 60Hz 720p @ 60Hz

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OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Timing Buttons
To change the timing, use the ▲ and ▼ Timing buttons. The ▲ button will move
forward through the timings. Use the ▼ button will move backward through the
timings. See page 33 for a list of supported timings.
Selecting the 3D format
Use the Timing buttons to select the 3D-format when using the 3D testing
pattern.
The following 3D formats are available:
Pattern Shown on display as:
• Side-by-Side 3DSH
• Top-Bottom 3DTB
• Frame Packing 3DFP
▼ button
Cycles backward through the
timings.
▲ button
Cycles forward through the
timings.
NOTE: Because the HD Mini Pattern Signal Generator uses a touch
screen, each button will momentarily glow bright blue when it is
pressed.

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Audio Button
Press the AUDIO button to cycle through the different audio output formats. Note
that audio is only output over HDMI. The TOSLINK connector is reserved for the
Audio Return Channel (ARC).
The table below lists the order in which each of the audio settings will appear
after each press of the AUDIO button. The audio frequency is always 1 kHz.
Sampling Rate Number of Audio Channels
48 kHz 2 Channel
48 kHz 5.1 Channel
48 kHz 7.1 Channel
96 kHz 2 Channel
96 kHz 5.1 Channel
96 kHz 7.1 Channel
192 kHz 2 Channel
OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
AUDIO
Press to cycle through the
audio output formats.
NOTE: The highlighted audio settings are only available when using
3D timings (3DFP, 3DSH, 3DTB).

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OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Switching between PC, HD, and 3D signal types
Press the PC/HD/3D button to switch between PC (VESA), HD, and 3D signal
types.
PC Signal
Displayed in VESA format along with the
refresh rate. PC signals also show both
the number of Horizontal and Vertical scan
lines.
HD Signal
Includes resolutions from 480i to 1080p.
The refresh rate is listed along with the
number of active vertical scan lines
(horizontal resolution).
3D Signal
Only 720p and 1080p signals provide
3D support on the Signal Generator.
See page 33 for a list of available 3D
transmission methods.
The 3D transmission format is abbreviated
in the lower-right of the display.
PC/HD/3D button
Press to cycle through the
audio output formats.
192K 2CH
VGA@60
H640 V480
192K 2CH
480P@60
H:720
192K 2CH
720P@60
H:1280 3DFP

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OPERATING THE HD MINI PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Switching between Internal and External Mode
By default, the Signal Generator will output a signal to a display or other output
device. Pressing the INT / EXT button will enable or disable the HDMI In
connector on the Signal Generator. Connecting an external source to the HDMI
In connector will provide information on attributes such as color space, color
depth, extended colorimetry, video and audio infoframe information, and KSV
count.
External (EXT) Mode without source
The Signal Generator display indicates
that no source signal is being received.
External (EXT) Mode with source
The display shows the current resolution
and timing information of the source
device.
INT / EXT button
Press to toggle between Internal and
External Mode.
When the Signal Generator is in External
Mode, the INT / EXT button will glow bright
blue
BYPASS
- - - @ - -
H: - - - -
BYPASS
1080P@60
H: 1920