Teledyne Lecroy 980 User manual

980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator Module User Guide Rev. A1
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980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1About the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator Module 4
1.1 What makes the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator Module Unique? 5
1.2 Scope of this User Guide –What is not covered in this User Guide 5
1.3 What options are available with the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator Module? 7
1.4 Changes to this User Guide 7
1.5 980 User Interface 7
1.6 What kinds of data does the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer allow you to view? 10
2Getting Started 12
2.1 What is shipped with the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module? 12
2.2Operational workflow for Source Analysis Testing 12
2.3 Connector Description 13
2.4 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer Operational Modes 14
2.5 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer Analysis Configurations 15
2.6 980 Data Analysis Capture Modes 16
2.7 Getting Started Procedures 16
3Overview of the 980 GUI Manager (External) 18
3.1 Overview 18
3.2 Top Level Menu 18
3.3 Navigator Panel 21
3.4 Apps Panels 29
3.5 Capture Control Panel 32
3.6 Capture Viewer Panel 35
3.7 Data Decode Panel 36
3.8 Event Plot Panel 46
3.9 EDID Editor Panel 58
3.10 Opening up the EDID Editor 58
3.11 Loading an EDID into the EDID Editor 61
3.12 Making Modifications to an EDID with the EDID Editor 65
3.13 Emulating a Specific EDID 72
4Analyzing HDMI Data with your 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer 74
4.1 Overview 74
4.2 Operational workflow for capturing data with your 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module 74
4.3 Configuring the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module Rx Interface 75
4.4 Using automatic triggering 80
4.5 Examining Captured Data 83
5Auxiliary Channel Analyzer (ACA) Utilities 92
5.1 Aux Channel Analyzer (ACA) –For Real Time Viewing of Auxiliary Channel Data 92
5.2 ACA Remote Control –For Real Time Viewing of HDMI Aux Channel Data 99
5.3 Monitoring the HDMI auxiliary channel with the ACA utilities 103
5.4 ACA Data Viewer –Viewing Stored Aux Channel Data LEFT OFF HERE 112
5.5 Viewing Stored HDMI DDC-SCDC traces on a PC with the ACA Data Viewer utility 118

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5.6 Using the ACA Find Feature 124
5.7 Using the ACA Filter Feature 137
6Loading and Importing Capture files 153
6.1 Loading an existing captures with the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer 153
6.2 Importing Capture Files from other 980 Systems 155
7Transferring Capture Files from the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer to a PC 162
7.1 Transferring Capture Files using the Data Transfer Utility 162
7.2 Transferring Capture Files using the command line 170
7.3 Transferring Capture Files using USB drives 171
8Upgrading the 980 Manager and 980 172
8.1 Workflow for Upgrading 980 Firmware/Gateware 174
8.2 Workflow for Adding License for optional feature 177
9Command Line Interface for Capturing Data 179
9.1 Overview 179
9.2 Command Line Examples 181

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1About the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator Module
This chapter provides an overview of features of the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module and the
980 GUI Manager. The 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer function of the module is an analyzer for HDMI 2.1 source
devices operating up to 600MHz TMDS character rate. 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 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module and other 980 modules.
Important Note: Please note that this 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module is also equipped with
an HDMI 2.1 transmitter port.
The module can be equipped in either of two 980 Advanced Test Platforms:
1) The 980B Advanced Test Platform –5-slot chassis with a 15 inch touch display
2) The 980R Advanced Test Platform - 5-slot rack mountable chassis with a 7 inch touch display
The 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer is able to parse HDMI streams from source devices with a TMDS clock and
pixel clock up to 600MHz.
The 980 HDMI 2.1 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.

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1.1 What makes the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator Module
Unique?
The 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer function of the module provides visibility into the HDMI protocol, timing,
control and auxiliary data of incoming video stream from an HDMI 2.1 source device. 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 (future).
1.2 Scope of this User Guide –What is not covered in this User Guide
This User Guide documents the operation of the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module as installed
in the 980B or 980R Advanced Test Platforms. It is intended to be used with the 980 Advanced Test Platform
Quick Start Guide.
The User Guide describes the features and functions of the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module
as operated through the standalone PC application, i.e. the 980 Manager. The screen shots used are usually from
the most current release of the 980 GUI 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 start up procedures for the 980 Test Platform. The start-up procedures are
covered in the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide:
The following are the high level steps you will need to follow to get your 980 platform up and running—please
consult the Quick Start Guide (available on website) for details:
1. Remove the 980 platform from the shipping box.
2. Connect the 980 platform power cable (provided) to a suitable outlet (110-240V 50/60Hz) and apply power to
the 980.
3. Download and install the latest 980 GUI Manager software.
4. Determine how you are going to connect to the 980 platform 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.
5. Assign an IP address to the 980 platform either directly or by enabling DHCP.
6. Download the latest 980 GUI Manager application from the Quantum Data website:
www.quantumdata.com/downloads/index.asp.
7. Install the 980 Manager application on your host PC.
8. Establish a connection to the 980 from the 980 Manager resident on your host PC.
9. Through the 980 Manager “Add” the 980 as an Instrument.
This User Guide does not include description or procedural information for any of the compliance test
options available with the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module. Procedures for running the HDMI
2.1 source compliance tests are covered in the HDMI Method of Implementation documents (MOIs).
The following is a list of the User Guides available for the 980 series modules:

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980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 3 System –Covers source analysis testing for HDMI and MHL source
devices as well as various transmitter features. This user guide is specifically for the functions of the 980 HDMI
Protocol Analyzer Gen 3 system sold through 2012.
980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide –Covers startup procedures for the 980 platform. Used in
conjunction with the 980 HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer Module User Guide for purchases in 2013.
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module –Covers source analysis testing for HDMI and MHL source devices as
well as various transmitter features. This user guide is specifically for the functions of the 980 HDMI 2.0
Protocol Analyzer module equipped in one of the 980 Advanced Test Platform slots (980 Gen 3 or 980B). Used
in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI UHD Alliance Source Compliance Test –Covers source compliance
testing for ultra HD sources in accordance with the UHDA Compliance Test Specification. These compliance
test applications are supported by both the 980 HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer module and the 980 HDMI 2.0
Protocol Analyzer / Generator module.
980 HDMI 1.4 Source Compliance Test –Covers source compliance testing for both MHL and HDMI sources.
These compliance test applications are provided by the 980 HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module or
the 980 HDMI 1.4 Protocol Analyzer system. Used in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick
Start Guide.
980 HDMI 1.4 HDMI Sink Compliance Test –Covers sink compliance testing for both MHL and HDMI sinks
(and MHL dongles). These compliance test applications are provided by the 980 HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer /
Generator module or the 980 HDMI 1.4 Protocol Analyzer system. Used in conjunction with the 980 Advanced
Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI HDCP 1.4 Source Compliance Test –Covers HDMI HDCP compliance
tests on source devices. These compliance test applications are provided by the 980 HDMI 1.4 Protocol
Analyzer module.
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDCP 2.2 Compliance Test –Covers HDMI HDCP compliance tests on source,
sink and repeater devices. These compliance test applications are provided by the 980 HDMI 2.0 Protocol
Analyzer / Generator module.
980 MHL CBUS Compliance Test Module - Covers MHL CBUS compliance testing for both MHL sources as
well as sinks and dongles. This compliance test applications are provided by the 980 CBUS Compliance Test
module. Used in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 HDMI 2.0 Video Generator module –Covers the features and functions offered by the 980 HDMI 2.0 Video
Generator module. Used in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 HDMI Video Generator module –Covers the features and functions offered by the 980 HDMI Video
Generator module. Used in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module –Covers HDMI 2.0 protocol analysis on source devices
operating at TMDS character rates up to 600MHz.
980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module (This User Guide) –Covers HDMI 2.1 protocol analysis
on source devices operating FRL bit rates up to 12Gbps.

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1.3 What options are available with the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer /
Generator Module?
Currently there are no options available with the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module.
1.4 Changes to this User Guide
This is a new 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
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
You can operate the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module fully through the built-in color touch screen display.
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.
1.5.3 Embedded 980 GUI Manager and External GUI Manager layout differences
There are a few other differences in the layouts between the embedded 980 GUI Manager and the External 90 GUI
Manager. The primary difference is the Navigator panel which enables you to access the data elements and test
results from an instrument. In the External 980 GUI Manager, the Navigator panel is always present on the left
side of the 980 GUI Manager application window as shown below.

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In the Embedded 980 GUI Manager, the Navigator panel must be opened. You can access it either from the Other
Page of the Apps window, refer to the first screen example below or you can access the Navigator from the Real
Time window as shown in the second screen example. Finally you can also access the Navigator from any
window in the embedded GUI using the activation key at the bottom of any screen as shown below.

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When you access the Navigator it will appear in the window as shown below.

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1.6 What kinds of data does the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer allow you to
view?
By providing visibility into the HDMI FRL protocol, and the underlying protocol, video and data island blocs as well
as SCDC data during FRL link training data, the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module enables you to detect
changes and identify anomalies in the HDMI 2.1 signal. The following is a list of the data types you can view
(currently):

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Fixed Rate Link (FRL)
oFixed Rate Link packets
oCharacter blocks
oSuper blocks
oFEC blocks
Active Video
oGuard bands
oPreambles
Data Islands, including:
oGuard bands
oPreambles
DDC, transactions, including:
oEDID
oSCDC
Control data (Vsync, Hsync, encryption enable)

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2Getting Started
This chapter explains what is involved in getting your 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer up and operating to capture
data. Detailed Getting Started procedures are provided in the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide. This
User Guide should be used in conjunction with the Quick Start Guide.
2.1 What is shipped with the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator
module?
If you order the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module option with the purchase of the 980B or 980R
Advanced Test Platforms, the module will be pre-installed in the chassis.
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 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module up
and running. Note the first set of these procedures are covered in the 980 Quick Start Guide and not in this User
Guide.
2.2.1 Procedures covered in 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide:
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 HDMI 2.1 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 HDMI
2.1 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 platform 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 platform as an
Instrument.
2.2.2 Procedures covered in this User Guide:

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1. Connect the source device under test to the HDMI Rx port on the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module.
3. Set the capture trigger criteria and the pre-capture filtering criteria.
4. Initiate the capture.
5. View and analyze the captured data.
2.3 Connector Description
This User Guide covers three configurations of the 980 rear panels with the HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module
installed. Each illustration shows a single 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module installed in the 980B and 980R
along with an auxiliary bus board.
Use the following table to identify the connector function and descriptions on your 980B and 980R system
configuration.
980B Configurations
Information / Function
Protocol Analyzer in 980B
The following is a description of each connector:
980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module:
A –HDMI 2.1 Rx port for testing HDMI 2.1 sinks
(future).
B –HDMI 2.1 Tx port for analyzing HDMI 2.1
sources.
Note: HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module may be
equipped in slots 1, 3 or 6 in the 980B ATP. Note:
slot 1 is the top slot in the diagram (left).
QD Bus Board (99-000631):
C –Ethernet Tx connector use for HEAC function.
Extracted Ethernet can be connected to a NIC card.
D –BNC Trig OUT connector. Not used in this
configuration.
E –BNC Trig IN connector. Not used in this
configuration.
F –RCA OUT connector for SPDIF function.
Extracted SPDIF from HDMI 1.4 ARC can be
connected to external instrument (future).
G –RCA IN connector for SPDIF function. SPDIF
audio can be injected into HDMI 1.4 ARC function
(future).
Lower Panel:
H –Ethernet port for connection to PC host for 980
GUI Manager application, telnet for command line
control and FTP for transferring files.
I –Various USB ports for transferring files and
restoring system.
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Use the following table to identify the connector function and descriptions on your 980R system configuration.
980B Configurations
Information / Function
HDMI Protocol Analyzer module –980R
The following is a description of each connector:
980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer / Generator module:
A –HDMI 2.1 Rx port for testing HDMI 2.1 sinks (Not
functional at this time).
B –HDMI 2.1 Tx port for analyzing HDMI 2.1
sources.
Note: HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module may be
equipped in slots 1, 3 or 6 in the 980R ATP. Note:
slot 1 is the right-most slot in the diagram (left).
980R QD Bus Board:
C –Internal Ethernet Tx connector; not used.
D –BNC Trig OUT connector. Not used for this
module.
E –BNC Trig IN connector. Not used for this module
(future).
F –RCA OUT connector for SPDIF function. Not
used for this module (future).
G –RCA IN connector for SPDIF function. Not used
for this module.
980R Lower Panel:
H –Ethernet port for connection to PC host for 980
GUI Manager application, telnet for command line
control and FTP for transferring files.
I –Various USB ports for transferring files and
restoring system.
2.4 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer Operational Modes
The 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer can be operated in the Capture and Store mode.
2.4.1 Capture, Store and Post Analysis
The Capture and Post Analysis mode is the typical mode of operation and the mode used to analyze HDMI 2.1
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) Control data and 4) DDC
SCDC transactions.
2.4.2 Real Time Monitoring
The Real Time Monitoring mode will be supported in a future release.
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2.5 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer Analysis Configurations
The 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module uses sink emulation with its HDMI Rx port connected directly to the
source device under test. In the sink emulation mode you monitor the HDMI transactions between the source
device under test and the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module’s Rx port.
HDMI 2.1 Source Analysis Configuration –980B ATP

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2.6 980 Data Analysis Capture Modes
The 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module can view different types of data in a capture and store application.
2.6.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) and Forward Error Correction (FEC) Analysis
The 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer module will capture all the FRL and FEC protocol packets and elements and
depict them graphically on the Event Plot and in table form in the Data Decode window. The underlying TMDS
video and protocol elements such as the preamble and data island blocks are also shown.
2.7 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 platform.
Establishing a physical connection from the HDMI source device you wish to test and the 980 platform.
(Not required if using the built-in display exclusively) Changing the IP address of the 980 platform 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 platform.

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2.7.1 Establishing a physical HDMI connection from an HDMI 2.1 source device to the 980
Use the following procedures to connect your HDMI source device to the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer.
1. Connect the HDMI-to-HDMI cable provided from your HDMI source device under test to the top-most HDMI
connector on the back of the 980 HDMI 2.1 Protocol Analyzer. Refer to the picture below.
HDMI 2.1 FRL sink emulation for source analysis –980B ATP
HDMI 2.1 FRL sink emulation for source analysis –980R ATP

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3Overview of the 980 GUI Manager (External)
3.1 Overview
This chapter describes the 980 GUI Manager panels on the external 980 GUI Manager. The 980 GUI Manager is
an application that runs on your local PC. It enables you to examine the data captured by the 980 HDMI 2.1
Protocol Analyzer through a user friendly graphical interface.
Note: The embedded 980 GUI Manager through the touch panel display works almost identically.
The main window of the 980 GUI Manager has a Top Level menu and two panels: 1) Navigator panel and 2)
Apps panel.
3.2 Top Level Menu
The Top level menu is shown in the figure below. There are several tabs which are described in the table below the
figure.
Top Level Menu Items
Selection
Function
File
Open…
Opens a capture or whatever data file type
(examples: compliance data, format or image
list, EDID, ACA file, etc.) is highlighted in the
GUI. You must select a data file type for this
option to be available.
View Info/Text
Enables you to view the information related to a
the selected data file that the Navigator/Data
view.
Rename
Enables you to rename a data file.
Delete
Enables you to delete a data file from the 980
Manager application.
Import...
Enables you to import a file that resides on the
980 Manager host into the 980 Manager
application. This can be a capture, ACA data,
EDID, or any compliance result. The file must
be a zip file.
Export...
Enables you to export a file that you have
highlighted in the 980 Manager. The file is
compressed to a zip file. This can be a capture,
ACA data, EDID, or any compliance result.

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Top Level Menu Items
Selection
Function
Refresh List…
Enables you to refreshes the list of captures to
remove captures that you have marked for
deletion. Also resets the list to the default
unexploded view.
Switch
Workspace…
Browse to store captures in a different capture
directory other than the default.
Exit
Enables you to exit out of the 980 Manager
application.
EDID
Note: This menu is context sensitive.
Its contents depend on whether the
EDID Editor Panel is open and being
used.
Set 980 RX EDID
Configures the 980 Rx port with the specified
EDID.
Read 980 TX EDID
Loads an EDID from the HDMI sink device
connected to the 980 Tx port.
View Decoded EDID
Enables you to view the human readable text of
the selected EDID
Add Data
Enables you to add an EDID data element such
as a CEA extension block or a Video or Data
block to the CEA extension block.
Delete EDID Block
Deletes a selected EDID block.
Delete Selected
CEA Data Block or
Timing
Deletes a selected CEA data block.
Instrument
Add
Clicking on this item will open up the Add
Instrument dialog box which enables you to
define a 980. Note that you can have multiple
980s defined in the 980 GUI Manager. This
action is required before connecting to a 980.
Delete
Enables you do delete the selected 980
instrument.
Connect
Clicking on this item will initiate a connection to
the 980 that is selected in the list. This item will
not be highlighted if you have not selected a
980.
Disconnect
Clicking on this item will initiate a disconnection
from the 980 that is selected in the list that you
are currently connected to. This item will not be
highlighted if you have not selected a 980.
Information
Provides information about the 980 that the 980
Manager is currently selected. This information

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Top Level Menu Items
Selection
Function
includes:
o980 Name
oIP address of the 980
oNetmask
oGateway IP address
oHardware revisions of the 980 circuit
boards
oFirmware/Gateware version of the release
applied to the 980
oSerial number of the 980
oOS version
oLicensed options applied to the 980
Edit [the Instrument
Entry]
Enables you to edit certain information about
the 980 that you have selected. You can edit
the name and IP address.
Configure
[Instrument Network]
Allows you to view and set the network
information such as the 980 IP address,
netmask and gateway IP address.
Real Time Screen
Capture
Enables you to make a capture of the current
Real Time screen contents of the 980 platform.
When activated you will be prompted with a
dialog box to save the captured bitmap file on
your host PC.
Real Time Data
Capture
Enables you to text file of the current data
panels of the Real Time mode on the 980
platform. When activated you will be prompted
with a dialog box to save the captured text file
on your host PC.
Upgrade UI
Firmware/Gateware
Upgrade GUI Firmware/Gateware - Enables
you to apply an upgrade of the 980 built-in GUI
as well as the firmware and gateware of a 980
ATP. You can download new GUI release and
firmware and gateware from the Quantum Data
website on the downloads page.
Upgrade CT Scripts
Upgrade CT Scripts - Enables you to apply an
upgrade to the 980 compliance test application
scripts. You can download new releases from
the Quantum Data website on the downloads
page.
Upgrade System
Upgrade System Components - Enables you to