Questtel 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ User manual

HDMI 2.0 Pattern Generator/ Analyzer
USER MANUAL
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Safety and Notice
The 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ HDMI 2.0 Generator / Analyzer has been tested for
conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use.
However, like all electronic equipments, the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ should be used with care. Please
read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk
of damage to the unit.
Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
Keep away the objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on
a stable surface.
Use only the power adapter, power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before
cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................1
FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................2
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................................................3
APPLICATION DIAGRAM.....................................................................................................................4
MENU OPERATION .............................................................................................................................5
GENERATOR .......................................................................................................................................6
RECEIVER............................................................................................................................................7
HDCP TEST..........................................................................................................................................8
EDID ANALYSIS...................................................................................................................................9
LOOP TEST....................................................................................................................................... 10
ETHERNET CONTROL (TCP/IP)...................................................................................................... 11
UPGRADE 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ......................................... ............................................................... 15
EYE PATTERN .................................................................................................................................. 18
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INTRODUCTION
QuestTel 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ HDMI 2.0 Generator / Analyzer is a versatile toolbox with full
bandwidth HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 support. For ease of HDMI 2.0 installations, 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ is
equipped with both HDMI pattern generator and analyzer. With this handy and portable gadget, users
will appreciate at the built-in long hour operation chargeable battery, touch panel control and firmware
upgrade access and many other features such as HDCP analyzer or loop test in one unit. QuestTel's
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ supports 8 channels of LPCM audio with selectable sample rate. One more
attractive feature of 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ comes from bypassing HDMI input to the connected display or
built-in 4.3” touch screen to verify HDMI sources instantly.
QuestTel's 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ is the most cost effective HDMI analyzer tool in the market to make
HDMI installation much easier than ever.
FEATURES
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ
1x DC 12V 5A power supply
1x User Manual
Before using the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ, please plugging the power adapter to switch off the shipping
mode.
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4K2K60 4:4:4 8bit or 4:2:0 16bit HDR pattern generator
4.3” touch screen
Supports mouse control
Ethernet port for device control
Firmware update through USB Flash Drive
User defined patterns up to 2GB
LINUX KERNEL OS system with limitless extension
Scrambler supported for videos over 340MHz output wise
Loop test for statistics analysis of connection stability
HDMI loop through
HDCP test - verify HDCP of HDMI source
Qualified physical layer performance for the best compatibility
Portable battery powered device for operation time up to 4 hours
Short charging time about 2 hours.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ
Technical
Role of usage
Generator / Analyzer
Video bandwidth
Single link 600MHz [18Gbps]
HDMI compliance
HDMI 2.0 and below
HDCP compliance
HDCP 2.2 and below
Video Support
Up to 4K2K60 4:4:4 8bit, 4K2K60 4:2:0 16bit (HDR)
Video Format Support
HDMI
Audio support
8ch LPCM up to 192K
Control
USB mouse / touch panel / Ethernet
ESD protection
Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact
discharge]
Input
1x HDMI + 1xUSB + 1x RJ-45(Ethernet)
Output
1x HDMI + 1x 3.5mm(Stereo)
USB Support
USB 2.0
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
USB Connector
Type A
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Model
105 x 166 x 42mm[4.1" x 6.6" x 1.7"]
Package
371 x 170 x 77mm[1'5" x 6.7" x 3"]
Carton
410 x 368 x 393mm[1'3" x 1'4" x 1'5"]
Weight
Model
765g [27oz]
Package
1294g [2.8 lbs]
Power supply
12V 5A DC / Battrery
Power Consumption
15 Watts
Operation temperature
0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ
1. OUTPUT: HDMI output
2. INPUT: HDMI input
3. Stereo Out: Analog audio output
4. USB: Connect to USB device for control or firmware update
5. Ethernet: Ethernet control
6. +12V DC: 12V 5A DC power jack
7. Power Switch: Power ON/OFF switch
8. Touch Panel: Touch screen for control
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM
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MENU OPERATION
The major functions of the device are listed below
HDMI Generator
HDMI Receiver
HDCP Test
EDID Test
Loop Test
Please refer the table below and the following section to know how to operate these functions.
OUTPUT SETTING
Menu
Items
Remark
Signal Format TYPE
select the HDMI/DVI signal type
information (color space and color depth)
RESOLUTION
setting the TV/PC resolution and
frequency
VIDEO Pattern DEFAULT
multiple patterns to test HDMI device, it
also provides
user to set the timer and
moving squares
ALBUM
PCM Audio Tone
MUTE
mute / unmute the PCM audio
TONE for user setting the audio information to test
audio on HDTV or other A/V
receivers
Setting SCRAMBLER
for user to understand the signal encode
a message situation
TEST SETTING
Menu
Items
Remark
Source
Format
read format information from source
Video
provide small screen for user to check
the
video information and also provide
video pass through to the display
Audio
read audio information
Packet
read packet
HDCP
enable HDCP function (1.4/2.0)
Sink
EDID
EDID analyzer or learn EDID from RX
HDCP
HDCP test
Loop
evaluate the quality of cables or EUT
SYSTEM SETTING
Menu
Items
Preference
Screen Brightness
adjust the screen brightness
BEEP ON/OFF system sound
Ethernet
DHCP
Static IP
Firmware
upgrade the firmware
Battery
battery status
*MEMU ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION.
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GENERATOR
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ as HDMI Generator
After making the physical connections between 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ and the display device.User can
select different generator function todisplay on the sink device under test.
1. Selecting the Signal Format
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ provides different signal resolution and signal types for user to select. User can
touch the Signal Format Tab to select the signal type (HDMI /DVI) and signal resolution (HDTV /PC).
The HDTV resolution isup to 4K2K 60Hzand PC resolution is up to 1920x1200 60Hz.
2. Rendering Test Patterns on an HDTV
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ provides multiple test patterns for user select to test HDTV. User can select the
desired test pattern from the video pattern menu.
3. User Defined Pattern
Besides the embedded test patterns, 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ also provides user defined patterns function
for user to use custom test image. More details please see the Upgrade 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ section.
4. Testing Digital Audio on an HDTV or A/V Receiver
The PCM Audio Tone menu provides user for test audio on HDTV or other A/V receivers. In the PCM
SINE WAVE menu, user can set up the bits per sample, sample rate, level and audio channel.
5. Testing HDCP on an HDMI TV or HDMI device
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ provides user to test HDCP onanHDMIequipped HDTV. For more details
please see the HDCP test section.
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RECEIVER
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ as HDMI Analyzer
1. Source Information from the HDMI source
In the Test/Source menu, user can touch the read/refresh button to get the video format, source audio
and packet information from the HDMI source device.
2. Testing the Video from the HDMI source
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ supports the incoming video from HDMI source/device to ensure user is
receiving a valid video signal by displaying the information of incoming signal. The video
information also will inform user whether the HDCP is encrypted or not. Return to Video menu
by touching the touch panel (please stay at least 5 seconds).
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HDCP TEST
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ as HDCP Receiver
When 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ set as receiver, it can verify HDCP of video player or other DUT (Device
Under Test). 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ provides three options (HDCP 1.4 / HDCP 2.2 / no HDCP) for users
to select and confirm the HDCP authentication of DUT.
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ as HDCP Transmitter
When 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ set as transmitter, it can transmit HDCP encrypted video. 1B-HDMI-PTG-
ALZ also provides three modes (HDCP 1.4 / HDCP 2.2 / no HDCP) for you to select. If user wants to
transmit HDCP encrypted video again, please select the Auto-Restart button.
Procedure for Testing HDCP:
Make the connection between the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ HDMI output portand the display.
Select HDCP Test from the Sink Test Menu.
Touch Enable HDCP 1.4 or Enable HDCP 2.2 button.
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EDID ANALYSIS
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ offers the most convenient way for user to analyze the EDID. You can verify, view
and learn the EDID of anHDMIHDTVor other devices.
Procedure of EDID Analyze:
Make sure the connections between the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ HDMI output port and the device.
Select EDID Analyze from the Sink Test Menu.
Touch the Read button to get the EDID information of DUT.
Procedure of learning EDID from RX:
Make sure the connections between the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ HDMI output port and the device.
Select EDID Analyze from the Sink Test Menu.
Touch the Learn from RXbutton tolearn the EDID. The EDID will be saved in the 1B-HDMI-PTG-
ALZ input port.
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LOOP TEST
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ offers the unique estimator for evaluating the quality of cables or DUT. Users
can simply connect the cable or DUT to 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ to form a loop, the monitor will examine
the HDMI bitstream pixel by pixel. The measurement statistics will be displayed on screen and offer
useful information for building up robust A/V system.
Application illustration:
Procedure of Loop Test: *only support 1080p@60, 4K2K 30Hz and 4K2K 60Hz resolution
Make sure the connection between the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ and the DUT or cables.
Select Loop Test from the Loop Test Menu.
Set the test time and touch the START button. The 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ will capture the
signal fromits transmitter through the loop and evaluate the transmission quality.
The user interface of 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ will be locked until testing terminated. Unless user wants
to break off the test.
Judgement criteria:
Test Result
Definition
Pass
The value of Bit Error Rate is less than 1
Fail
The Bit Error Rate is more than 1
*PLUGGING HDMI CABLE WILL INFLUNCE THE TESTING RESULT, SO PLEASE SETTLE DOWN THE
CONNECTION BEFORE STARTING RUNNING TEST.
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ETHERNET CONTROL (TCP/IP)
1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ also provides user control through Ethernet. The Ethernet control includes
many major functions, it can offer user develop software to do advance setting. (TCP Port: 6133)
Reply Format:
Received = ACK + Feedback Date
ACK: 0xaa 0xbb 0xcc
Feedback Date: Data0 Data1 Data2….
Command Set:
*Bold word part please refer to corresponding table
COMMAND
ACTION
RAMARK
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x1 Res Set output resolution Hexadecimal
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x2 Get output resolution
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x3
Mode
Set output mode
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x4 Get output mode
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x5 Depth Set output color depth
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x6 Get output color depth
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x7
Pattern
Set default pattern Hexadecimal
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x8 Pattern Set user pattern Hexadecimal
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x9
Mute
Set audio mute
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0xa Get audio mute status
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0xb Length Set audio length
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0xc Get audio length
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0xd
Level
Set audio level
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0xe Get audio level
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0xf Rate Set audio sample rate
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x10 Get audio sample rate
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x11
Number
Set audio channel number
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x12 Get audio channel number
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x13
HDCP
Set TX HDCP on/off
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x14 Get TX HDCP on/off
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x15 HDCP Set RX HDCP on/off
0x4d 0x53 0x5 0x0 0x0 0x5 0x16 Get RX HDCP on/off
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Resolution:
Mode
Index
0x0 0x1 0x2 0x3 0x4
Mode DVI RGB YCbCr444 YCbCr422 YCbCr420
Depth
Index
0x0 0x1 0x2 0x3
Depth
8 Bit 10 Bit 12 Bit 16 Bit
Default Pattern:
Index
Resolution
Index
Resolution
Index
Resolution
0x0 720x480i@60 0x13 1920x1080p@24 0x26 1920x1200pRB
0x1 720x576i@50 0x14 1920x1080p@23.976 0x27 3840x2160p@60
0x2 720x480p@60 0x15 640x480p@60 0x28 3840x2160p@59.94
0x3 720x576p@50 0x16 640x480p@75 0x29 3840x2160p@50
0x4 1280x720p@60 0x17 800x600p@60 0x2a 3840x2160p@30
0x5 1280x720p@59.94 0x18 800x600p@75 0x2b 3840x2160p@29.97
0x6 1280x720p@50 0x19 1024x768p@60 0x2c 3840x2160p@25
0x7 1280x720p@30 0x1a 1024x768p@75 0x2d 3840x2160p@24
0x8 1280x720p@29.97 0x1b 1280x1024p@60 0x2e 3840x2160p@23.976
0x9 1280x720p@25 0x1c 1280x1024p@75 0x2f 1920x1080p@60
0xa 1920x1080i@60 0x1d 1360x768p@60 0x30 4096x2160p@60
0xb 1920x1080i@59.94 0x1e 1366x768p@60 0x31 4096x2160p@59.94
0xc 1920x1080i@50 0x1f 1400x1050p@60 0x32 4096x2160p@50
0xd N/a 0x20 1600x1200p@60 0x33 4096x2160p@30
0xe 1920x1080p@59.94 0x21 1440x900p@60 0x34 4096x2160p@29.97
0xf 1920x1080p@50 0x22 1440x900p@75 0x35 4096x2160p@25
0x10 1920x1080p@30 0x23 1680x1050p@60 0x36 4096x2160p@24
0x11 1920x1080p@29.97 0x24 1680x1050pRB 0x37 4096x2160p@23.976
0x12 1920x1080p@25 0x25 1920x1080pRB
Index Default Pattern Index Default Pattern Index Default Pattern
0x0 SMPTE BAR 0x10 Ramp Green V 2 0x20 Black
0x1 TV Bar 100% 0x11 Ramp Blue V 2 0x21 Noise
0x2 TV Bar 75% 0x12 Stair Red 1 0x22 Circle 1
0x3 Checkfield 0x13 Stair Red 2 0x23 Circle 2
0x4 EQ 0x14 Stair Green 1 0x24 Moire
0x5 PLL 0x15 Stair Green 2 0x25 V Stripe Red
0x6 Ramp Red H 1 0x16 Stair Blue 1 0x26 V Stripe Green
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Default Pattern:
User Pattern:
Mute
Index
0X0 0X1
Mute
OFF ON
Length
Index 0x0 0x1 0x2
Length
24 bits 20 bits 16 bits
Level
Index
0x0 0x1 0x2 0x3 0x4 0x5 0x6 0x7
Level Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
Index
Default Pattern
Index
Default Pattern
Index
Default Pattern
0x7 Ramp Green H 1 0x17 Stair Blue 2 0x27 V Stripe Blue
0x8 Ramp Blue H 1 0x18 Stair White 1 0x28 H Stripe Red
0x9 Ramp Red H 2 0x19 Stair White 2 0x29 H Stripe Green
0xa Ramp Green H 2 0x1a Red 100 0x2a H Stripe Blue
0xb Ramp Blue H 2 0x1b Green 100 0x2b Chess 1
0xc Ramp Black to Red V 0x1c Blue 100 0x2c Chess 2
0xd Ramp Green V 1 0x1d White 100 0x2d Multi Burst
0xe Ramp Blue V 1 0x1e Gray 70 0x2e CZP
0xf Ramp Red V 2 0x1f Gray 40 0x2f Overscan
Index
User Pattern
Index
User Pattern
Index
User Pattern
0x0 Philips 0xa Ramp W-4 0x14 Graybar64 G-1
0x1 Checker 3x3 0xb Graybar32 R-1 0x15 Graybar64 B-1
0x2 Checker 6x6-1 0xc Graybar32 G-1 0x16 Graybar64 W-1
0x3 Checker 6x6-2 0xd Graybar32 B-1 0x17 Graybar64 R-2
0x4 White 75 0xe Graybar32 W-1 0x18 Graybar64 G-2
0x5 White 50 0xf Graybar32 R-2 0x19 Graybar64 B-2
0x6 White 25 0x10 Graybar32 G-2 0x1a Graybar64 W-2
0x7 Ramp W-1 0x11 Graybar32 B-2 0x1b User Add..
0x8 Ramp W-2 0x12 Graybar32 W-2 0x1c User Add..
0x9 Ramp W-3 0x13 Graybar64 R-1 0x1d ….
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Rate
Index 0x0 0x1 0x2 0x3 0x4
Rate 48 KHz 96 KHz 192 KHz 32 KHz 44.1 KHz
Number
Index
0x0 0x1 0x2 0x3 0x4
Number 2 Ch 2.1 Ch 5.1 Ch 6.1 Ch 7.1 Ch
TX HDCP
Index
0x0 0x1 0x2 0x3
TX HDCP
off HDCP 1.4 HDCP 2.2 Type0 HDCP 2.2 Type 1
RX HDCP
Index 0x0 0x1 0x2 0x3
RX HDCP
off HDCP 1.4 HDCP 2.2 HDCP 1.4 & HDCP 2.2
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UPGRADE 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ
User can upgrade the firmware and pattern on the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ through the USB interface. Ifuser
encounters a problem with the upgrade, please contact the supplier of1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ.
Procedure of Firmware Upgrade:
*
Before updating the firmware of 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ,please ensure the file of new firmware files are in
the root directory of USB Flash Drive. The file suffix is .dat.
System
Make sure the gui.dat and sysyem.dat files are in the root directory of USB.
Connect the USB Flash Drive on 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ USB interface.
Select Firmware button from the System Menu and choose the GUI button.
Touch the Update button to do firmware update. The process of firmware update will take about
3~5 seconds. While updating, please do not remove the USB Flash Drive.
After completing the firmware update, please reboot the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ.
Select Firmware from the system Menu and choose the System button.
Touch the Updatebutton to do firmware update. The process of firmware update will take about
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3~5 seconds. While updating, please do not remove the USB Flash Drive.
After completing the firmware update, please reboot the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ.
ARM
Make sure the arm.dat file is in the root directory of USB.
Connectthe USB Flash Drive on 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ USB interface.
Select Firmware from the System Menu and choose the ARM button.
Touch the Update button to do firmware update. The process of firmware update will take about
5~10 seconds. While updating, please do not remove the USB Flash Drive.
FPGA
Make sure the fpga.dat file is in the root directory of USB.
Connect the USB Flash Drive on 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ USB interface.
Select Firmware from the System Menu and choose the FPGA button.
Touch the Update button to do firmware update. The process of firmware update will take about
5~10 seconds. While updating, please do not remove the USB Flash Drive.
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Procedure of user defined pattern upgrade
Pattern
Create a folder (folder name is usr_pic) on USB Flash Drive.
Ensure the file ofpattern which user desire to update on the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ is in the
usr_pic directory of USBFlash Drive. The file suffix is .jpg.
Before updating the user defined pattern, please confirm the capacity ofthe 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ.
Select Firmware from the System Menu and choose the Pattern button.
Touch the Update button to upgrade the user defined pattern. The process running time will
depend on the file size, please wait patiently.
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EYE PATTERN
The device had been approved and supported by high performance oscilloscope (MSOX92004A)
to make sure quality. The test result of this device (with Simplo battery) is shown as below:
This result isrepresentative of the 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ.Each 1B-HDMI-PTG-ALZ’s performance
is closed tothese results but not exactly the same.
Summary of Results
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