Quantum Data Gen 2 980 User manual

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User Guide
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer
Gen 2
Rev: A1

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Table of Contents
1About the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer 5
1.1 What makes the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Unique? 5
1.2 Scope of this User Guide 6
1.3 What options are available with the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer? 6
1.4 Changes to this User Guide 7
1.5 980 User Interface 7
1.6 What kinds of data does the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer allow you to view? 8
2Getting Started 9
2.1 What is in the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 shipping box? 9
2.2 Operational workflow for Source Analysis Testing 9
2.3 Connector Description 10
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 Operational Modes 12
2.4 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2Analysis Configurations 12
2.5 980 Data Analysis Capture Modes 15
2.6 Getting Started Procedures 15
2.7 Connection for external 980 GUI Manager 20
3Overview of the 980 GUI Manager (External) 34
3.1 Overview 34
4980 GUI Manager (External) –Panel Descriptions 43
4.1 980 Navigation Panel 43
4.2 Capture Control panel 49
4.3 Video Analysis Panel 53
4.4 Data Decode Panel 58
4.5 Event Plot Panel 69
4.6 Audio Analysis Panel 79
4.7 Timing Analysis Panel 80
4.8 EDID Editor Panel 84
4.9 Opening up the EDID Editor 84
4.10 Loading an EDID into the EDID Editor 87
4.11 Making Modifications to an EDID with the EDID Editor 89
4.12 Emulating a Specific EDID 94

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5Real Time Mode 96
5.1 Accessing the Real Time mode 96
5.2 Real Time Mode Overview 98
5.3 Real Time Mode Data Panels 103
6Auxiliary Channel Analyzer (ACA) 126
6.1 Accessing the ACA Panel 126
6.2 ACA Panel Description 128
6.3 Monitoring the HDMI auxiliary channels with the ACA 130
6.4 Viewing HDMI auxiliary channel traces on a PC with the ACA 138
7Testing HDMI Sources, Cables and Distribution Networks for Pixel Errors 143
7.1 Accessing the Real Time mode 143
7.2 Testing HDMI Distribution Network Components with the Pixel Error Test 145
7.3 Running the Pixel Error Test through the command line 154
7.4 Testing HDMI Cables and Distribution Networks with the PRN Test 157
7.5 Running the Pseudo-Random Noise Test through the command line 163
8Analyzing HDMI Data with your 980 Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 166
8.1 Overview 166
8.2 Operational workflow for capturing data with your 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer 166
8.3 Setting the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer mode to HDMI 166
8.4 Setting the Configuration of the Link Mode 168
8.5 Setting the RX HDCP mode 170
8.6 Setting the +5V levels 172
8.7 Configuring the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer with an EDID 174
8.8 Viewing Incoming Video (Built-Embedded GUI only) 175
8.9 Using automatic triggering 179
8.10 Using External Triggering 184
8.11 Using Manual Triggering 184
8.12 Using Precision Trigging and Pre-Capture Filtering 186
8.13 Examining Captured Data 189
9Passively Monitoring between a Source and Sink Device 202
9.2 Running HDMI tests using the Pass-Through Mode 202
9.3 Running HDMI tests using the Encrypted Link Analyzer 210
10 Running Standard Tests 222

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10.1 Running a video timing test 222
10.2 Running a video analysis test 227
10.3 Audio Analysis 234
10.4 AVmute Test 236
11 Loading and Importing Capture files 240
11.1 Loading an existing captures with the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer 240
11.2 Importing Capture Files from other 980 Systems 241
12 Transferring Capture Files from the 980 Protocol Analyzer to a PC 248
12.1 Transferring Capture Files using the Data Transfer Utility 248
12.2 Transferring Capture Files using the command line 254
12.3 Transferring Capture Files using USB drives 255
13 Audio Return Channel (HEAC) Testing 257
13.1 Test ARC on an HDMI source (ARC Rx) 260
13.2 Test ARC on an HDMI sink (ARC Tx) 262
14 Viewing Decoded EDIDs 265
14.1 Reading an EDID from an HDMI display or sink device. 265
15 HDMI Generator Playback Function 275
15.1 Generator Playback function 276
15.2 Using the Playback Function through the 980 GUI Manager 276
15.2 Using the Playback Function through the Command Line 286
15.3 Custom Playback lists 290
16 Upgrading the 980 Manager and 980 303
16.1 Workflow for Upgrading 980 Firmware/Gateware 304
17 Command Line Interface for Capturing Data 308
17.1 Overview 308
17.2 Command Line Examples 310
We wish to thank Chris Pasqualino of Broadcom for his helpful suggestions and feedback during the
development of the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer. His help in reviewing requirements and providing
useful feedback during alpha testing were greatly appreciated.

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1About the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2
This chapter provides an overview of features of the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 and the 980 GUI Manager.
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer is an analyzer for HDMI source devices. It provides visibility into the HDMI
protocol to help resolve common interoperability problems in HDMI systems. The 980 GUI Manager is a PC
application to manage and use the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module and other 980 modules.
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 is able to parse HDMI streams from source devices with a TMDS clock up
to 225MHz.
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer enables you to specify the type of data that you want to capture. This could be:
Data Analysis (Audio, Video, Data Island) - The 980 will capture all the audio packets, video data and the data
islands, timing data and auxiliary data.
Data Analysis (Only Data Islands) - The 980 will only capture the data islands (not the video packets).
Protocol Analysis –The 980 will capture the protocol data such as the preamble and guard band data. You will
not be able to see the details of the data island, video or audio data.
1.1 What makes the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Unique?
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 3 for HDMI source devices provides full visibility into the HDMI protocol,
timing, control and auxiliary data. It captures and decodes encrypted or unencrypted metadata (audio sample,
infoframes and other data packets) as well as HDMI DDC transactions, and HDMI CEC messages.
Competitive “analyzers” available on the market are more limited because they utilize commercial silicon chips.
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer uses a proprietary solution and therefore can provide much greater visibility into
the protocol, timing and control data. The competitive “analyzers” support some of the 980 features but not nearly
all of them. They support functional testing but not true interoperability testing. Functional test “analyzers” often
support only real time monitoring. The 980 supports capture, store and analysis as well as Real Time monitoring.

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1.2 Scope of this User Guide
This User Guide documents the operation of both the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 (225MHz) through the
standalone PC application, i.e. the 980 Manager. In some cases there are functions of the embedded 980 GUI
Manager that will be covered in detail as well. These include: 1) Provisioning the IP address of the 980. 2) Viewing
the incoming video content from a source device. 3) Viewing the incoming HDMI video metadata and DDC
transactions in real time.
This User Guide does not include description or procedural information for any of the compliance test options
available with the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2.
1.3 What options are available with the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer?
There are six (6) options that you can purchase with the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer. You must have a license to
use these options:
Encrypted Link Analyzer mode for monitoring encrypted data between an HDMI source and sink device.
HDMI Source Compliance tests in accordance with HDMI 1.4 CTS Sections 7.4 through 7.8.
EDID Compliance test in accordance with Sections 8.2 and 8.5 of the HDMI 1.4 CTS.
You can determine what options the 980 is provisioned with by looking at the label on the bottom of the 980 or by
accessing the Instrument Information screen on either the built-in or external 980 GUI manager. When using the
external 980 GUI Manager you must be connected to the 980 in order to read the Instrument Information. Refer to
the following screen.
Select Information to view the Instrument Information panel.

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Note: The example above shows a 980 Gen 3 list of licenses. The compliance test options which do not apply to
the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2.
1.4 Changes to this User Guide
The following changes have been made to this User Guide recently:
This is a new User Guide.
Note: Please be sure to check the Quantum Data website for updates to this User Guide.
1.5 980 User Interface
The 980 provides a graphical user interface (980 GUI Manager) for operation. This GUI can run both on the 980
itself through the built-in color touch screen display (embedded 980 GUI Manager) or as a standalone application
running on a PC (external 980 GUI Manager). The look and feel and functions are similar but not identical.
1.5.1 980 GUI Manager

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The external 980 GUI Manager provides easy access to the captured data on your PC for sharing with others. Also
the external 980 GUI Manager enables you to operate the 980 through a larger interface which allows you to use
multiple panels at the same time.
1.5.2 Embedded 980 GUI Manager –Real Time Monitoring
You can operate the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 fully through the built-in color touch screen display. In
addition to the basic operation of the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 the touch screen display GUI there are
two key features that are only available in the embedded 980 GUI Manager GUI: 1) viewing the video in real time,
2) viewing the HDMI video/audio metadata and DDC transactions in real time using the Real Time mode. You can
view the incoming video from a source even when encrypted with HDCP content protection. The ability to view the
incoming video also enables you to control the menus of the HDMI source device to ensure that it is in the correct
mode. The built-in GUI also enables you to view the HDMI video metadata and DDC in real time, as they are being
captured, using the Real Time mode.
You can transfer data captures taken from the built-in touch display to your PC where they can be viewed through
the external 980 GUI Manager and also disseminated to others for analysis.
1.6 What kinds of data does the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer allow you to view?
By providing visibility into the HDMI protocol, metadata, video, audio and auxiliary data, the 980 HDMI Protocol
Analyzer enables you to detect changes and identify anomalies in the HDMI signal. The following is a list of the
data types you can view (currently):
Video
oTiming parameters
oPixel values
Protocol Data
oGuard band
oPreamble
Data Islands, including:
oInfoframes (AVI, Audio, Source Product Descriptor, etc.)
oGeneral Control Packet (GCP)
oAudio Clock Regeneration (ACR)
oAudio Sample Packet Header including Channel Status Blocks
Hot plug events
DDC transactions, including:
oHDCP
oEDID
Control data (vsync, hsync, encryption enable)
HDMI CEC transactions
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) data

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2Getting Started
This chapter explains what is involved in getting your 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer up and operating to capture
data.
2.1 What is in the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 shipping box?
You will find the following items in the 980 shipping box:
Quantum Data 980 test instrument.
Ethernet cable (P/N 30-00151) –used for connecting to the 980 over the LAN interface.
Detachable power cable –used for supplying power to the 980.
HDMI cable (P/N 30-00146) –used for connecting to the 980 to the device under test.
ESD warning sheet (P/N 68-00204) –information useful for protecting the HDMI interface against static
discharge.
2.2 Operational workflow for Source Analysis Testing
The following are the high level steps you will need to follow to get your 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer up and
running:
1. Remove the 980 from the shipping box.
2. Assemble the source device under test into your lab area and power it up. When using the optional pass-
through feature to monitor between an HDMI source and an HDMI sink, assemble the display device as well.
3. Connect the 980 Protocol Analyzer power cable (provided) to a suitable outlet (110-240V 50/60Hz) and apply
power to the 980.
4. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Select a suitable PC to host the 980 GUI Manager
application. A minimum of 512MB of RAM is recommended. (Note that you do not need a PC because you can
use the built-in Front Panel display; however the external 980 GUI Manager provides you with a larger viewing
area).
5. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Determine how you are going to connect to the 980
Protocol Analyzer from the external 980 GUI Manager in order to operate the instrument:
oPut the 980 on your corporate network and enable DHCP using an available Ethernet patch cable, or…
oConnect directly with a host PC or laptop using the Ethernet crossover cable provided.
6. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Assign an IP address to the 980 either directly or by
enabling DHCP.
7. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Download the latest 980 GUI Manager application from the
Quantum Data website:
www.quantumdata.com/downloads/index.asp.
8. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Install the 980 Manager application on your host PC.
9. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Establish a connection to the 980 from the 980 Manager
resident on your host PC.
10. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Through the 980 Manager “Add” the 980 as an Instrument.
11. Connect the source device under test to the HDMI Rx port on the 980 Protocol Analyzer.
12. (Optionally) connect a display to the HDMI Tx port on the 980 Protocol Analyzer. This is used when you are
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14. View the video in real time to verify that the source is outputting video.
15. Set the capture trigger criteria and the pre-capture filtering criteria.
16. Initiate the capture.
17. View and analyze the captured data.
18. (Optional) You may wish to view the protocol data (guard band and preamble bits) using the protocol mode.
19. (Optional) If you have purchased the HDMI source compliance test option you can run this test series as well.
However you will have to refer to the User Guide for Compliance Tests for these procedures.
2.3 Connector Description
This User Guide covers three configurations of the 980 rear panels with the HDMI Protocol Analyzer module
installed. Each illustration shows a single 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module installed in the 980 along with an
auxiliary bus board.
Use the following table to identify the connector function and descriptions on your 980 system configuration.
980 Configurations
Information / Function
Protocol Analyzer board Rev C.
Auxiliary slot module (vertical mount)
The following is a description of each connector:
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module (Rev C):
A –BNC connector for trigger input. Used for special
sync to trigger a capture with Protocol Analyzer
module.
B –HDMI Rx port for analyzing HDMI sources or for
running HDMI compliance tests on sources.
C –HDMI Tx port for HDMI pass-through to HDTVs
and for playback captured files.
D –BNC connector for trigger output. Used for
triggering a scope or camera on the 980 Tx output.
Auxiliary Slot module:
E –RCA connector for SPDIF function. SPDIF audio
can be injected into HDMI 1.4 ARC function.
F –RCA connector for SPDIF function. Extracted
SPDIF from HDMI 1.4 ARC can be connected to
external instrument.
G –Ethernet Rx connector use for HEAC function.
Ethernet can be injected into the HDMI 1.4 outgoing
stream.
H –Ethernet Tx connector use for HEAC function.
Extracted Ethernet can be connected to a NIC card.
Lower Panel:
I –Ethernet port for connection to PC host for 980
GUI Manager application, telnet for command line
control and FTP for transferring files.
A
B
C
D
E
J
I
H
G
F

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980 Configurations
Information / Function
J –Various USB ports for transferring files and
restoring system.

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980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 Operational Modes
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2can be operated in one of two operational modes: 1) Capture and Store for
Analysis and 2) Real Time Monitoring.
2.3.1 Capture, Store and Post Analysis
The Capture and Post Analysis mode is the typical mode of operation and the mode used to analyze HDMI data
and is available both through the built-in touch display GUI and the external 980 GUI Manager. You can capture
various sets of data: 1) Data islands, 2) Data islands with video and audio, 3) Protocol data (guard band and
preamble), 4) Control data and 5) DDC transactions.
2.3.2 Real Time Monitoring
The Real Time Monitoring mode is used to provide at-a-glance insights into the incoming video. You can view the
incoming video even when the video encrypted with HDCP content protection. You can also view the incoming
HDMI video/audio metadata and HDMI DDC transactions. The Real Time mode enables you to collect data in real
time and compare incoming data over time to “reference” data collected earlier. The Real Time mode is available
only through the built-in touch display GUI.
2.4 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2Analysis Configurations
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 2 can be setup for analysis in one of three configurations:
2.4.1 Sink emulation for source analysis
In the sink emulation monitoring configuration the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI Rx port is connected directly
to the source device under test. The 980 is emulating an HDMI sink device. The sink emulation mode is the typical
mode of operation. In the sink emulation mode you monitor the HDMI transactions between the source device
under test and the 980 Rx port. All of the data types described in this manual can be monitored in the sink
emulation mode unless noted otherwise.

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2.4.2 Pass-Through Monitor
The pass-through mode enables you to monitor the HDMI traffic passively between an HDMI source and an HDMI
sink device. In the pass-through monitoring configuration the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI Rx port is
connected to the source device under test and the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI Tx port is connected to a
sink device. If the video content from the source device is unencrypted you will be able to see all the data through
the capture period. If the video content from the source device is encrypted with HDCP you will be able to see all
the data and the incoming video up until encryption is enabled. Once encryption is enabled, you will be able to see
the HDMI DDC transactions and CEC messages and the timing parameters but not the HDMI metadata and
protocol data. The HDCP transactions that you will see are the transactions that occur between the source and the
sink device.
2.4.3 Encrypted Link Analyzer
In the Encrypted Link Analyzer configuration the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI Rx port is connected to the
source device under test and the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI Tx port is connected to a sink device. The
Encrypted Link Analyzer configuration enables you to monitor and analyze HDCP encrypted protocol data
transmitted between an HDMI source device and sink device. Note that you will not be able to view the HDCP
transactions between the source and the sink. With the Encrypted Link Analyzer you can investigate HDMI
interoperability while the content is encrypted by viewing the metadata in real time and observing the behavior of
the downstream sink device. The Encrypted Link Analyzer enables you to capture the encrypted metadata and
store it for detailed analysis. With the capture operation, you can monitor the downstream HDMI sink device for
particular symptoms and then initiate a capture when the symptoms exhibit themselves. This ensures that the
relevant data—data related to interoperability—is captured.
HDMI Pass-Through/Encrypted Link Analyzer Mode (with Protocol Analyzer Rev. C module)

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2.5 980 Data Analysis Capture Modes
The 980 can be configured to view different types of data in a capture and store application. These are described
below.
2.5.1 Data Analysis (Audio, Video, Data Island)
The 980 will capture all the audio packets, video data and the data islands. When you select this option you can
then refine your selection to include or exclude Timing data and Video data. This mode is useful when you want to
see all the video, audio, timing and metadata. In this mode the data island, audio sample packets and video
component values for each pixel are visible. This mode requires more time for a capture.
2.5.2 Data Analysis (Only Data Islands)
The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer will only capture the data islands. It will not capture the video or audio sample
packets. This mode enables you to capture more frames of specific types of data islands. For example if you wish
to capture only infoframe packets, you can use this mode and capture thousands of frames of data depending on
which types of infoframes you capture.
2.5.3 Protocol Analysis
The Protocol Analysis mode will capture the protocol data such as the preamble and guard band data. You will not
be able to see the details of the data island, video or audio data. This data is especially useful in debugging failures
in the HDMI source compliance tests for the Protocol tests.
2.6 Getting Started Procedures
The getting started procedures involve the following tasks:
Downloading, unzipping and launching the 980 GUI Manager application to allow you to operate the 980. (Not
required if using the embedded 980 GUI Manager on the built-in display exclusively.)
Powering up the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer.
Establishing a physical connection from the HDMI source device you wish to test and the 980 Protocol
Analyzer.
(Not required if using the built-in display exclusively) Changing the IP address of the 980 so that it is
compatible with your PC and or corporate LAN.
(Not required if using the built-in display exclusively) Establishing an initial IP connection from the 980
Manager (residing on your host PC) and the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer.
2.6.1 Downloading and installing the 980 GUI Manager
1. Download the 980 GUI Manager from the Quantum Data downloads page to your PC. The link to the
downloads page is: http://www.quantumdata.com/downloads.

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1. From the Quantum Data downloads page, double click on the External Manager link.
2. A dialog box will appear asking you to save the file:
The file will be saved in the downloads folder on the PC.

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3. Double click on the msi file to initiate the download. A dialog box will appear asking you to Run the installer
program.
2. Run the installer program. You will be prompted to for the location of the application. Select the installation
folder. We recommend installation in the default folder.
3. After installation completes, run the new 980 GUI Manager. It should be available in the Start Menu under All
Programs →Quantum Data, and also from an icon on your Desktop.
4. Verify that the version number in the title bar matches the version on the website.
2.6.2 Powering up the 980
Use the following procedures to power up the 980 Protocol Analyzer.
1. If necessary, apply power by toggling the rocker type power switch on the back of the 980.

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Note: The power switch in the front is used when you are turning off the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer for a
short period of time. For extended off periods, it is best to power down the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer by first
using the power button on the front and then the rocker switch on the back.
2. Turn the 980 on by pressing and releasing the power button on the lower portion of the front panel.
The following prompt will occur. Select the desired option.

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2.7 Connection for external 980 GUI Manager
This subsection describes the options for connecting the external 980 GUI Manager to the 980 HDMI Protocol
Analyzer. In order to operate the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer with the 980 GUI Manager you will need to establish
a connection between the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer and the PC hosting the 980 GUI Manager. The 980 GUI
Manager will be running on your laptop or host PC. You will either be connecting directly from the 980 GUI
Manager to the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer through an Ethernet cable or you will be connecting through your
corporate LAN network.
If you are connecting directly between your host PC and the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer you will need to ensure
that the IP addresses of the 980 and the network interface card on your host PC are compatible. To be compatible,
the IP addresses must have the same network portions of their IP address but different host portions. You can
either change the IP address of the host PC using standard Windows OS techniques or you can change the IP
address of the 980. The 980 is provisioned with a default IP address (192.168.1.10). The procedures for changing
the IP address of the 980 are provided in the next subsection.
If you are connecting through your corporate LAN, the PC that the external 980 GUI Manager is running on, will
typically have an IP address assigned to it through DHCP services. You can either assign an IP address to the 980
directly or allow the network DHCP server to assign one to the 980 that is compatible with your corporate network.
To be compatible, the IP address of the 980 must have the same network portion of the IP address as your network
but a unique host portion. The 980 is provisioned with a default IP address (192.168.1.10). The procedures for
changing the IP address of the 980 are provided in the following subsection. These procedures also describe how
to enable the 980 DHCP client to allow the network to assign an IP address.
2.7.1 Making the physical Ethernet connections for 980 GUI Manager
This section describes how to connect the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer to your PC hosting the 980 GUI Manager.
This procedure assumes that you have assembled the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer and source device under test
into your work area. There are three connection scenarios depending on whether you are using the embedded 980
GUI Manager or the external 980 GUI Manager and also depending on whether you are connecting your host PC
to the 980 through your corporate LAN or directly.
Ethernet connections when using the embedded 980 GUI Manager:
There are no Ethernet connections necessary when using the 980’s embedded GUI manager.
To make the physical Ethernet connection when using the external 980 GUI Manager when connecting
through your corporate LAN or local Ethernet hub:
This procedure is used when you are using the external 980 GUI Manager and connecting to the 980 through your
corporate LAN network. This procedure is required to establish an IP session between the 980 GUI Manager
running on the 980 Protocol Analyzer. This procedure assumes that you have assembled the 980 HDMI Protocol
Analyzer, host PC and source device under test and applied power to all these devices. Refer to the procedures
and diagrams below. The first diagram shows the Ethernet connections through a LAN or hub for testing an HDMI
source.
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