PureLink HDG 2.0 User manual

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HDG 2.0 Owner’s Manual
Hand-Held HDMI 2.0 Ultra HD/4K HDR, HDCP 2.2, CEC
Test Pattern Generator & Analyzer
PureLinkTM
535 East Crescent Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446
USA
Tel: +1.201.488.3232
Fax: +1.201.621.6118
E-mail: sales@purelinkav.com
www.purelinkav.com
For order support, please contact your local dealer.
For technical support, please contact us at support@purelinkav.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Product Overview, Operation & Specification
1.1 Safety Precautions -------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1.2 What’s in the Box --------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1.3 Product Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1.4 Features -------------------------------------------------------------- 4
1.5 Product View and Connection Ports ------------------------------------------------ 5
1.6 Product Specification --------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Chapter 2. Operational Menu Guide
2.1 Sig Info --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
2.2 Option --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
2.3 Pattern --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
2.4 Timing List ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
2.5 General HDMI Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------- 23
Chapter 3. Additional Information
3.1Manufacturer’s Warranty (3-Year) ------------------------------------------------- 26
3.2Customer Service ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Manual version
Release date
1.0
4/12/2017

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Safety Precautions
All safety instructions should be read and understood before the unit is operated.
The owner’s manual and safety instructions should be retained for future reference.
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth only.
Keep away from wet, magnetic, and flammable surfaces or substances.
Always use the correct power supply (indicated on the product label) when operating this unit.
This unit may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding-type plug - a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
This pin will only fit in to a grounding type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug in to the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Air vents should be kept clean and unobstructed at all times.
Please refrain from using frayed power cords and damaged wall outlets.
Do not place any heavy objects or equipment on top of the unit.
If you experience any malfunctioning of product or have any question as to operation of the
product, please contact our customer service center.
PureLinkTM
Tel: 201.488.3232
Email: support@purelinkav.com

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1.2 What’s in the Box
Please make sure all of the following items are included in the package:
1 x HDG 2.0
1 x 5V/2A Power adapter
1 x 3.5mm to DB serial cable adapter
1 x Hard Carrying Case
1 x User manual
1.3 Product Introduction
The PureLink HDG 2.0 is a battery powered, professional quality performance portable multimedia generator
that enables you to conduct pre-installation check, on-site verification testing, and calibration of your audio and
video systems.
HDG 2.0 is also able to analyze HDMI signal in a full range of resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4). The unit
assists users in validating the capabilities and proper operation of the source devices.
Two in one HDG 2.0 is your best companion for AV system troubleshooting, signal verification and system
commissioning.
1.4 Features
Battery powered for portability.
Device is powered via internal battery or externally via an AC charger.
HDMI 2.0 Ultra HD/4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 color format support
Signal Path Analysis –Source and sink up to 18G HDMI signals
HDR (High Dynamic Range) testing & analysis
Three HDCP output option (HDCP 2.2, 1.4, and None)
CEC compliance testing
Analysis & Emulation of EDID data
55 Video resolutions and 31 patterns
Various color space testing (RGB/YCbCr444/YCbCr422/YCbCr420)
Various color depth testing (24, 30, and 36 bit per pixel)
External digital audio input & output
BT2020 color representation
Supports Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio plus LPCM (up to 192kHz)
DVI and DisplayPort support via HDMI ports with adapters (sold separately)

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1.5 Product View and Connection Ports
Front Panel
1. Left 4 buttons: Select No.1 ~ 4 row of left screen correspondingly
2. Right 4 buttons: Select No.1 ~ 4 row of right screen correspondingly
3. Function buttons:
HDCP 2.2: Enable HDCP 2.2 or No HDCP
HDCP 1.4: Enable HDCP 1.4 or No HDCP)
Sig Info: HDMI signal analyzing status
Option: Parameter setting (HDMI mode, color space, color depth, HDMI bypass, HDR, SPDIF,
HDMI audio and system)
Pattern: Pattern menu selection
Timing: Output timing menu selection
Enter: Press to enter menu or confirm operation
Back: Go back or Exit menu
Up/Down: Scroll pages under pattern and timing menu.
Top Panel
1. HDMI Out: Connect to a HDMI display device such as TV or monitor
2. HDMI In: Connect to a HDMI source device such as Blu ray player
3. Optical Out: Connect to an audio receiver device such as audio amplifier

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4. Optical In: Connect to an audio source device such as Blu ray player.
5. Service: Connect to PC RS-232 port via a 3.5mm to DB9 (Female) serial cable adapter.
6. DC 5V: Connect the 5V/2A adaptor in box to AC wall outlet for power charging
7. Charging: Battery charging indicator
8. ON/OFF Switch: Power on/off switch
1.6Technical Specification
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2
Video Bandwidth
18 Gbps
Video Resolutions
up to 4K@50/60Hz (YUV4:4:4)
Color Space
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2
Color Depth
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
HDMI Audio Formats
Internal: LPCM 2CH, 48kHz, 16bits
External SPDIF: LPCM 2/5.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1
HDMI Pass-through: LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1,
Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby
Atmos, DTS:X
ESD Protection
Human body model —±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact
discharge)
Connections
Inputs
1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x SPDIF In [Optical]
1x RS-232 [3.5mm Mini-jack]
Outputs
1x HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1x SPDIF Out [Optical]
Mechanical
Dimensions (WxDxH)
6.5’’ x 4.1’’ x 1.5’’ (165 x 103 x 37.4mm)
Weight
1 lbs (0.36 kg)
Power Supply
Input: AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 5V/2A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption
2.5W
Operation
Temperature
32 - 104°F / 0 - 40°C
Storage temperature
-4 - 140°F / -20 - 60°C
Relative Humidity
20 - 90% RH (no condensation)

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Chapter 2. Operation Menu Guide
There are total 18 buttons on HDG 2.0 and this section will go over each button’s function and usage.
Left 4 buttons: Select No.1 ~ 4 row of left screen correspondingly
Right 4 buttons: Select No.1 ~ 4 row of right screen correspondingly
Function buttons:
HDCP 2.2: Enable HDCP 2.2 or No HDCP
HDCP 1.4: Enable HDCP 1.4 or No HDCP)
Sig Info: HDMI signal analyzing status
Option: Parameter setting (HDMI mode, color space, color depth, HDMI bypass, HDR, SPDIF,
HDMI audio and system)
Pattern: Pattern menu selection
Timing: Output timing menu selection
Enter: Press to enter menu or confirm operation
Back: Go back or Exit menu
Up/Down: Scroll pages under pattern and timing menu
2.1Sig Info –Initial menu
Powering on the device will bring to the Sig info menu.
HDCP OFF
TxEDID
TxFMT
TxPKT
TxAUD
RxFMT
RxPKT
RxAUD
CEC
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Tx EDID: Press Left no.1 button for Tx EDID.
It analyzes HDMI output connected downstream device’s EDID, typically display, and display on the
screen. Press Left no.1 button to scroll pages.

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Tx FMT: Press Left no.2 button for Tx FMT.
It displays current HDMI output signal format information including detailed resolution timing format,
color depth, signal mode, etc.
Tx PKT: Press Left no.3 button for Tx EDID.
It displays current HDMI output signal packet information including AVI/VSIF/HDR info frames, and
output mode.
Press Left no.3 button to scroll pages.

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Tx AUD: Press Left no.4 button for Tx AUD.
It displays current HDMI output signal’s Audio info frame, audio channel status.
Rx FMT: Press Right no.1 button for Rx FMT.
It analyzes HDMI input connected upstream device’s HDMI signal information including signal mode,
color depth and timing format.

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Rx PKT: Press Right no.2 button for Rx PKT.
It displays current HDMI input signal packet information including AVI/VSIF/HDR info frames, and
video mode.
Press Right no.2 button to scroll pages.

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Rx AUD: Press Right no.3 button for Rx AUD.
It displays current HDMI input signal’s Audio info frame, audio channel status.
CEC: Press Right no.4 button for CEC.
It sends out CEC signal to HDMI output connected downstream device to check all the devices on
downstream support CEC communication.

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2.2Option
In option menu, user can select HDMI input and output, SPDIF input and output signal setting.
There are 8 sub menus under option menu.
HDMI/DVI
ClrSpace
ClrDepth
HDMIPass
HDR
SPDIF
HDMIAUD
SYSTEM
HDMI/DVI : Press Left no.1 button for HDMI/DVI
This menu is to select output video mode among HDMI, DVI, and Auto
Press Right no.1 button for HDMI
Press Right no.2 button for DVI
Press Right no.3 button for Auto
WhenAuto is selected, video mode will be determined by HDMI output connected downstream
device.
HDCP OFF
HDMI/DVI
ClrSpace
ClrDepth
HDMIPass
HDR
SPDIF
HDMIAUD
SYSTEM
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HDCP OFF HDMI
DVI
AUTO
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HDMI/DVI:
Color Space : Press Left no.2 button for Color space.
This menu is to select output video color space among RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:2:2.
* Please note that YCbCr 4:2:0 mode is listed in timing menu.
Press Left no.2 button for RGB
Press Left no.3 button and then Right no.3 button for YCbCr 4:4:4
Press Left no.3 button and then Right no.4 button for YCbCr 4:2:2
HDCP OFF
4:4:4
4:2:2
*Color Space:
RGB
YCbCr
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Color Depth : Press Left no.3 button for Color depth.
This menu is to select output video color depth among 8 bit, 10 bit and 12 bit.
Press Right no.1 button for 8 bit
Press Right no.2 button for 10 bit
Press Right no.3 button for 12 bit
HDCP OFF 8_bit
10_bit
12_bit
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ClrDepth:
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HDMI Pass through : Press Left no.4 button for HDMI pass through.
This menu is to enable/disable HDMI input and output pass through mode.
When it’s on, HDMI input will pass through to HDMI output. When it’s off, internal test
pattern will output.
Press Right no.1 button for off –test pattern
Press Right no.2 button for on –HDMI pass through
HDCP OFF OFF
ON*
HDMI PASS:
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HDR : Press Right no.1 button for HDR.
This menu is to select output video HDR option among HDR, SDR, SMPT 2084 and off.
Press Right no.1 button for off
Press Right no.2 button for SDR

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Press Right no.3 button for HDR
Press Right no.4 button for SMPT 2084 includes OFF, SDR_Range, HDR_Range and SMPT_2084.
HDCP OFF OFF
SDR_Range
HDR_Range
SMPT_2084
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HDR:
SPDIF : Press Right no.2 button for SPDIF.
This menu is select audio source of SPDIF output among internal audio, ARC, Ext HDMI, and off.
Press Right no.1 button for INTR (internal audio)
Press Right no.2 button for ARC
Press Right no.3 button for Ext HDMI (HDMI input audio)
Press Right no.4 button for off.
HDCP OFF INTR
ARC
ExtHDMI
OFF
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SPDIF:
HDMI AUD : Press Right no.3 button for HDMI AUD.
This menu is select audio source of HDMI output among internal audio, ARC, Ext HDMI, and off.
Press Right no.1 button for INTR (internal audio)
Press Right no.2 button for ARC
Press Right no.3 button for Ext HDMI (HDMI input audio)
Press Right no.4 button for off.
HDCP OFF INTR
ExtHDMI
ExtSPDIF
OFF
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HDMIAUD:
SYSTEM : Press Right no.4 button for SYSTEM.
There are five sub menus under SYSTEM.
CEC
BEEP
EDID
RESET
INFO
CEC : Press Left no.1 button for CEC.
This menu is to enable/disable CEC function.
Press Right no.1 button for off
HDCP OFF INFO
CEC
BEEP
EDID
RESET
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