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980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1About the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer Module 3
1.1 Scope of this User Guide 3
1.2 Changes to this User Guide 4
1.3 What options are available with the 980? 4
1.4 980 User Interface 8
2Getting Started 11
3.1 What is shipped with the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer module? 11
3.2 Operational workflow for SDI Video Pattern Testing 11
4Testing SDI Displays with the 980 SDI Video Generator module 12
5.1 Workflow for running the video pattern testing of SDI displays 12
5.2 Connector Description 13
5.3 Making the physical SDI connections 14
5.4 Navigating through the 980 GUI Manager interface 18
5.5 Configuring Links and Selecting Video Formats 21
5.6 Selecting Test Patterns 48
5.7 Image Shift 56
5.8 Selecting audio formats 59
5.9 Using the Payload ID Editor 67
6Pattern List Editor 73
4.1 Creating a custom list of test patterns 73
4.2 Applying a custom Pattern List 79
4.3 Viewing a custom Pattern List 85
5Source Verification with Basic Analyzer (Optional) 87
5.1 Accessing the Analyzer features 87
5.2 Main Control Panel 88
5.3 Connecting a SDI source to the Rx Analyzer port 90
5.4 Viewing the SDI Video Data –Status Bar 92
5.5 Set Control Menu 93
5.6 Payload ID Override 94
5.7 Viewing the Pixel Color values 97
5.8 Setting the video image size and aspect ratio 99
5.9 Monitoring Incoming Audio 101
5.10 Ancillary Data Viewer 105
7Command Reference 112
7.1 Accessing the Command Line 112
7.2 Command Line Conventions 115
7.3 Video-Related Commands 116
8Upgrading the 980 Manager and 980 120
9Image Reference 122
9.1 Standard image descriptions 122

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1About the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer Module
This chapter provides an overview of features of the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer module and the 980 GUI
Manager. The module can be equipped in either of the following 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 SDI Video Generator module supports video pattern testing and audio testing with bit rates up to
12G-SDI.
The 980 GUI Manager is a PC application to manage and use the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer module.
1.1 Scope of this User Guide
This User Guide provides descriptive and procedural information on the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer
module for testing SDI display devices.
Although you can operate the 980 SDI Video Generator module through the “embedded GUI,” most of the
examples used in the procedures in this User Guide are taken from the external standalone PC 980 GUI Manager.
The procedures are nearly identical between the embedded GUI running through the 980/980B front panel display
and the external standalone PC application but the look and feel is slightly different.
There are separate User Guides for the other 980/980B modules. The following is a list of the User Guides
available with the 980/980B and its modules. These are available from the downloads and product web pages of
the Quantum Data website http://www.quantumdata.com/products/980.asp:
The following is a list of the User Guides available for the 980 systems:
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module –This User Guide covers source analysis features of the 980 HDMI
Protocol Analyzer module. Used in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide –This Quick Start Guide covers startup procedures for the
980/980B platform. Used in conjunction with the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Module User Guide for
purchases in 2013.

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980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module –This User Guide 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 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/MHL Source Compliance Test –This User Guide covers source
compliance testing for both MHL and HDMI sources. These compliance test applications are provided by the
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module or the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 3 system. Used in conjunction
with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer HDMI/MHL Sink Compliance Test –This User Guide covers sink compliance
testing for both MHL and HDMI sinks (and MHL dongles). These compliance test applications are provided by
the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer module or the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer Gen 3 system. Used in
conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 MHL CBUS Compliance Test Module - This User Guide 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 Video Generator / Analyzer module –This User Guide covers the features and functions offered by
the 980 HDMI Video Generator / Analyzer module. Used in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform
Quick Start Guide.
980 DisplayPort 1.2 Video Generator / Analyzer module –This User Guide covers the features and functions
offered by the 980 DisplayPort 1.2 Video Generator / Analyzer module. Used in conjunction with the 980
Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer module (This User Guide.) –This User Guide covers the features and
functions offered by the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer module. Used in conjunction with the 980
Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
980 HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer module –This User Guide covers source analysis testing for HDMI 2.0 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 (980B or 980R). Used
in conjunction with the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
1.2 Changes to this User Guide
The following changes were made to this User Guide:
Added the Analyzer functionality based on the optional activation of the four (4) Rx ports.
Note: Please be sure to check the Quantum Data website for updates to this User Guide.
1.3 What options are available with the 980?
You can determine what options the 980 platform is equipped with (for other modules that may be installed) 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 980B in order to read the Instrument Information.
The only option with the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer module is the analyzer function supported by the four
(4) Rx ports.

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1.4 980 User Interface
The 980 provides a graphical user interface for operation. This GUI can run both on the 980B and 980R itself
through the built-in color touch screen display or as a standalone application running on a PC. The look and feel
and functions are similar but not identical. The first illustration below shows a PC (left) connected to the 980B
through an Ethernet cable for operation through the external 980 GUI Manager. The second illustration depicts the
use of embedded 980 GUI Manager without a host PC.
1.4.1 External 980 GUI Manager
The external 980 GUI Manager provides convenient operation of the 980 SDI Video Generator module from your
PC. The larger screen size on the external 980 GUI Manager enables you to use multiple panels at the same time.
1.4.2 Embedded 980 GUI Manager
You can operate the 980B fully through the built-in color touch screen display. The only feature unavailable through
the external GUI Manager is the ability to view the incoming video in real time but this feature does not apply to the
SDI Video Generator module. There are no specific features related to the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer
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Test setup for testing SDI monitors (Single Link)
Test setup for testing SDI monitors (Dual or Quad Link)
Test setup for testing SDI sources (Single Link)

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Test setup for testing SDI sources (Dual or Quad Link)

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2Getting Started
This chapter explains what is involved in getting your 980B system up and operating to capture data.
3.1 What is shipped with the 980 SDI Video Generator / Analyzer module?
The 980 SDI Video Generator module can only be equipped in the 980B Advanced Test Platform. The following
items are included with the 980 SDI Video Generator module:
SDI micro, male to BNC converter cable (p/n 30-00214) –used for connecting to the 980 SDI Video Generator
module to the device under test. You can also order a cable kit (p/n 95-00142) which has four (4) additional
micro to BNC converter cables.
3.2 Operational workflow for SDI Video Pattern Testing
The following are the high level steps you will need to follow to get your 980 SDI Video Generator module up and
running.
3.2.1 Procedures covered in 980B Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide:
The following list of activities are described in the 980 Quick Start Guide.
1. Remove the 980B/980R from the shipping box.
2. Assemble the HDTV device under test into your lab area and power it up.
3. Connect the 980B/980R power cable (provided) to a suitable outlet (110-240V 50/60Hz) and apply power to
the 980B/980R.
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 with a PC).
5. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Determine how you are going to connect to the 980B from
the external 980 GUI Manager in order to operate the instrument:
oPut the 980B/980R 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 cable provided.
6. (Optional –not required if using the built-in display) Assign an IP address to the 980B 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 980B/980R 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 980B/980R as an
Instrument.

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4Testing SDI Displays with the 980 SDI Video Generator module
This chapter describes how to operate the 980 SDI Video Generator module to test SDI displays.
5.1 Workflow for running the video pattern testing of SDI displays
The workflow below is a high level set of tasks for operating the 980 SDI Video Generator module. Note that the
installation of the external 980 GUI Manager and the Ethernet session are optional; you can run the tests through
the embedded GUI Manager.
1. Power up the 980. Refer to the procedures in Powering up the 980.
Note: The power switch in the front is used when you are turning off the 980B/980R for a short period of time.
For extended periods of off time, it is best to power the 980B/980R down by first using the power button on the
front and then the rocker switch on the back.
2. (Optional) Establish an Ethernet/IP connection between the external 980 GUI Manager and the 980B/980R
Advanced Test Platform using the procedures in the 980 Advanced Test Platform Quick Start Guide.
3. Connect the SDI display device under test to one of the module’s Tx ports. If using quad link or dual link you
will need multiple cables.
4. Access the module’s interface through the 980 GUI Manager.
5. Select the formats (timing or resolution).
6. Select the test patterns you wish to test with.
7. Select any video options and settings.
8. Select the audio format.
9. Monitor the display DUT for any anomalies.

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5.2 Connector Description
Use the following table to identify the connector function and descriptions on your 980 SDI Video Generator
module.
980 Configurations
Information / Function
SDI Video Generator module –980B
The following is a description of each connector:
980 SDI Video Generator module:
A –SDI Tx ports (4), Rx ports and genlock port for
testing broadcast displays.
Note: HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer module may be
equipped in slots 1, 3 or 6 in the 980B ATP.
980/980B QD Bus Board:
B –Internal Ethernet Tx connector; not used.
C –BNC Trig OUT connector. Not used for this
module.
D –BNC Trig IN connector. Not used for this
module.
E –RCA OUT connector for SPDIF function. Not
used for this module.
F –RCA IN connector for SPDIF function. Not used
for this module.
980/980B Lower Panel:
G –Ethernet port for connection to PC host for 980
GUI Manager application, telnet for command line
control and FTP for transferring files.
H –Various USB ports for transferring files and
restoring system.
SDI Video Generator module –980R
The following is a description of each connector:
980R SDI Video Generator module:
A –SDI Tx ports (4) for testing broadcast displays.
Note: HDMI 2.0 Protocol Analyzer module may be
equipped in slots 1, 3 or 6 in the 980R ATP.
980R QD Bus Board:
B –Internal Ethernet Tx connector; not used.
C –BNC Trig OUT connector. Not used for this
module.
D –BNC Trig IN connector. Not used for this
module.
E –RCA OUT connector for SPDIF function.
F –RCA IN connector for SPDIF function. Not used
A
B
C
E
F
D
G
H
A
B
D
E
C
F
G
H

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980 Configurations
Information / Function
for this module.
980R Lower Panel:
G –Ethernet port for connection to PC host for 980
GUI Manager application, telnet for command line
control and FTP for transferring files.
H –Various USB ports for transferring files and
restoring system.
5.3 Making the physical SDI connections
This subsection describes the physical SDI connections required to run the video pattern tests on as SDI broadcast
display.
Connection for video testing –980B Direct Connection (Front View)

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Connection for video testing –980R Ethernet hub or corporate LAN
To make the physical SDI connections:
This procedure assumes that you have assembled the 980B/980R with the 980 SDI Video Generator module and
the SDI display device under test and applied power to all these devices. Refer to the procedures below and the
diagram above.
Note: The module may be in different slots in your 980 platform than shown in the examples above.

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1. For Single link, connect your SDI display device under test to the SDI Tx connector (Port 1) on the 980 SDI
Video Generator module.
Use the provided micro-BNC DIN-to-BNC SDI converter cable (p/n 30-00214) to connect from the module’s Tx
port to a standard BNC cable. Connect the BNC SDI cable to the display device under test. Refer to the
diagram below.
Alternatively you can connect directly from the converter cable to the device under test if the length of the cable
is sufficient.
2. For Dual link, connect your SDI display device under test to the SDI Tx connector (Ports 1 & 2) on the 980 SDI
Video Generator module.
Use the provided micro-BNC DIN-to-BNC SDI converter cable (p/n 30-00214) to connect from the module’s Tx
port to a standard BNC cable. Connect the BNC SDI cable to the display device under test. Refer to the
diagram below.

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Alternatively you can connect directly from the converter cables to the device under test if the length of the
cables is sufficient.
Note: For Dual link testing you will need the additional micro-BNC DIN-to-BNC SDI converter cables. You can
order a cable kit (p/n 95-00142) which has four (4) additional micro to BNC converter cables.
3. For Quad link, connect your SDI display device under test to the SDI Tx connector (Ports 1, 2, 3 & 4) on the
980 SDI Video Generator module. Refer to the diagram below.
Use the provided micro-BNC DIN-to-BNC SDI converter cable (p/n 30-00214) to connect from the module’s Tx
port to a standard BNC cable. Connect the BNC SDI cables to the display device under test.
Alternatively you can connect directly from the converter cables to the device under test if the length of the
cables is sufficient.
Note: For Quad link testing you will need the additional micro-BNC DIN-to-BNC SDI converter cables. You can
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To connect an external reference clock source:
1. For connecting an external sync generator, connect your SDI sync generator under test to the SDI genlock
connector on the 980 SDI Video Generator module.
Use a micro-BNC DIN-to-BNC SDI converter cable (p/n 30-00214) to connect from the module’s genlock port
to a standard BNC cable. Connect the BNC SDI cable to the sync generator. Refer to the diagram below.
5.4 Navigating through the 980 GUI Manager interface
Use the following procedures to navigate to the 980 SDI Video Generator module testing functions. You can
access the 980 SDI Video Generator module functionality through the Card Control tab (Page 1 of 4) of the Apps
panel as described below.
To navigate to the video test functions:
1. From the Card Control page, select the Generator item.

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A blank Generator panel appears as shown below.

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2. Click on the Connect button to initiate a connection between the 980 GUI Manager and the 980 Generator
application.
A dialog box will appear asking you to connect to the 980B/980R.
Once you establish the connection, the Generator panel will be populated as shown below. Note that in the
example below there is only one module with a video generator installed in the 980 system. In this case you
would not need to select the SDI Generator icon on the right side; it would be selected by default. The SDI
Video Generator module can be identified by its name and slot number (Card 3) in the example above (and
below).
Please note that if you are also making changes through the command line the information in the status area is
not automatically updated. You must click on the Refresh activation button to re-sync the status
area.