Before Operation Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VA-1842 HDMI Protocol Analyzer. This manual describes operating procedures, precautions, and other matters for when using the product. Inappropriate handling may lead to an accident so be sure to read this manual.
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■ When connecting this product to another device (TV or DVD player), connect it with the supplied frame ground (FG) cord, etc. so that the FG is shared between the device and VA-1842. If this product is used without sharing the FG, there is a risk of it malfunctioning.
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Before Operation ■ Be careful of glass shards from a broken LCD panel. If the LCD panel is damaged, take care not to cut your hands, etc. on glass shards. Touching a broken part may result in an injury. ■ The LCD panel is a high precision device so be careful with regard to the following points when handling.
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Describes safety precautions, configuration of this manual, and the Before Operation contents of the product package. About the VA-1842 Provides an overview and describes the features of the VA-1842. Connecting with Peripheral Describes the control procedure of the VA-1842. Devices and Usage Examples...
HDMI terminals such as set-top boxes and DVD players. In addition, the reception of sink device signals can also be checked by using the VA-1842 Generate function. This manual collectively refers to devices with HDMI input terminals but without HDMI output terminals such as monitors and TVs as receivers (monitors), and collectively refers to devices with both HDMI output terminals and input terminals which perform output based on input signals as repeaters.
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Hot Plugging Function Enables a reset to be applied to a transmitter without disconnecting and connecting a cable between the transmitter and VA-1842. Log Trigger Function Enables setting a trigger to retrieve ANALYZE data. ...
Chapter 1 About VA-1842 1.3 Names and Functions of Parts 1.3.1 VA-1842 Front Panel Displays the HDMI input video and analysis results. HDMI input connector Inputs the HDMI output of a DVD player or other device. Outputs the HDMI signals for the input of an HDMI TV, monitor, HDMI output connector or other device.
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Switches between receiver Performs the function operation of mode, repeater mode, and the active window. through mode. MODE key FUNCTION key When the LED lights, mutes the built-in speakers. Switches between RUN and STOP. When the LED goes out, turns MUTE key RUN/STOP key on the built-in speakers.
1.3.2 VA-1842 Side Panel Ethernet port This port is for connecting to a LAN with an Ethernet cable. This port enables connecting with a PC to control the VA-1842 by sending USB port (B) and receiving commands. USB port (A) Connect the mouse or USB flash memory device.
1.3.3 VA-1842 Rear Panel Power switch Turns the power of the VA-1842 on/off. Frame ground (FG) Shares the FG of a device to be connected with the VA-1842. AC input connector Connect the power cable.
Chapter 1 About VA-1842 1.3.4 Mouse Operation Left-click Performs the same operation as the L CLICK key. Right-click Performs the same operation as the R CLICK key. Wheel scroll Scrolls the active window up/down. Wheel click Performs the same operation as the FUNCTION key.
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OSD display Cursor Operated with the mouse or joy stick. This window is currently being used. It can be moved up, down, left, or right, and can be enlarged or Active window reduced. * Up to five windows including the active window can be displayed.
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Chapter 1 About VA-1842 Inactive taskbar button This is the taskbar button for the inactive window. Displayed by right-clicking or pressing R CLICK outside of a Menu window window.
1.3.5 Icons Name Icon Overview Video signals are always input when this is in the blue state. Video signal input icon The input of video signals is stopped when this is in the gray state. This is displayed in blue when the hot plug state of the input side is high. Input hot plug icon This is displayed in gray when the hot plug state of the input side is low.
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Chapter 1 About VA-1842 This is displayed in gray when AV mute is off. This is displayed in blue when scramble is on. Scramble icon This is displayed in gray when scramble is off. This is displayed in green when the hot plug state of the output side is high.
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This is displayed in yellow when in through mode. The RUN/STOP icon is displayed in green when RUN (update) is selected. RUN/STOP icon The RUN/STOP icon is displayed in red when STOP (update) is selected. This is displayed in green when acquiring the log. LOG icon This is displayed in gray when log acquisition is stopped.
Devices and Usage Examples 2.1 Connection Example in Receiver Mode Set the VA-1842 as a receiver (monitor) to perform HDMI protocol analysis of an HDMI output device. Measurement of the timing can be performed even for DVI output devices without an HDMI function.
Set the VA-1842 as a repeater to perform HDMI protocol analysis of an HDMI output device. By connecting an HDMI compatible monitor to the HDMI output of the VA-1842, you can check that an output device is operating normally as repeater support.
Set the VA-1842 to through mode to perform DDC and CEC line analysis of an HDMI input/output device. By connecting a through box to the HDMI THROUGH connector of the VA-1842, you can check that an HDMI input/output device is operating normally.
2.4 Connection Example when Generate Generate video signals from the VA-1842 and measure the display of HDMI compatible monitors. Device with HDMI input terminal LCD TV, etc. ∗ This can be used only in receiver mode.
Menu Configuration Right-clicking or pressing R CLICK opens the window shown in the figure below so that you can select a menu. An overview of the menu configuration is shown in the following figure. Clicking or pressing L CLICK over OSD ON/OFF turns OSD display off.
3.1 ANALYZE Use the ANALYZE menu when measuring input HDMI states. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. Or press R CLICK → press L CLICK over ANALYZE Unit operation...
Chapter 3 Menu Configuration 3.2 GENERATE Use the GENERATE menu when generating video signals. Right-click → left-click GENERATE Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. Or press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE Unit operation...
3.3 COMPLIANCE Right-click → left-click COMPLIANCE Mouse operation Press the COMPLIANCE key. Or press R CLICK → press L CLICK over COMPLIANCE Unit operation...
Chapter 3 Menu Configuration 3.4 CONFIG Right-click → left-click CONFIG Mouse operation Press the CONFIG key. Or press R CLICK → press L CLICK over CONFIG Unit operation...
Source ANALYSIS You can measure the timing of HDMI signals and decode and display InfoFrame and other content. The items of the measurement result display part are as shown in the following figure.
4.1 ANALYZE 4.1.1 Video Timing Measures the timing of input. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Video Timing Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Video Timing Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over ANALYZE...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Item Period Details Clock Change Presence or absence of changing after pressing "Clear" Pixel Clock Pixel frequency H Frequency HSYNC frequency V Frequency VSYNC frequency H Total Pixels HTOTAL width H Active Pixels HDISP width H Sync Pixels HSYNC width H Back Porch Pixels HSYNC back porch width...
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Data Enable HSYNC Horizontal Synchronization Signal Data Enable HSYNC VSYNC Vertical Synchronization Signal (when Non-Interlaced) Data Enable HSYNC VSYNC Vertical Synchronization Signal (when Interlaced)
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.2 AVI InfoFrame Decodes and displays AVI InfoFrame of the HDMI input. AVI stands for Auxiliary Video Information, and refers to the information about the video output by the transmitter which is input. The display method is as follows. Right-click →...
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No Data Overscanned Scan Information Underscanned Future Bar Data not valid Vert.Bar Info valid Bar Information Horiz. Bar Info valid Vert. and Horiz. Bar Info valid No Active Format Information valid Active Format Present Active Format Information valid YCbCr4:2:2 RGB or YCbCr YCbCr4:4:4 YCbCr4:2:0 Same as picture aspect ratio...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS AdobeRGB ITU-R BT.2020 Y'cC'bcC'rc ITU-R BT.2020 R'G'B' or Y'C'bC'r No data IT content IT content [X] XXX x XXX @ XXX / XXX Hz X : X Video Code Reserved No Video Code Available No Repetition Repetition pixel sent X times Reserved...
4.1.3 SPD InfoFrame Decodes and displays SPD InfoFrame of the HDMI input. SPD stands for Source Product Description, and refers to the information on the transmitter which is input. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click SPD InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key.
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.4 Audio InfoFrame Decodes and displays Audio InfoFrame of the HDMI input. For Audio InfoFrame, the information about the audio output by the transmitter is input. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Audio InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key.
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MPEG2(multichannel) ATRAC One Bit Audio Dolby Digital+ DTS-HD WMA Pro Reserved Refer to Stream Header Audio Channel Count 2 - 8ch Refer to Stream Header 32 kHz 44.1 kHz 48 kHz Sampling Frequency 88.2 kHz 96 kHz 176.4 kHz 192 kHz Refer to Stream header 16 bit Sample Size...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS NO ERROR Rsv of Data Byte6 ERROR NO ERROR Rsv of Data Byte7 ERROR NO ERROR Rsv of Data Byte8 ERROR NO ERROR Rsv of Data Byte9 ERROR NO ERROR Rsv of Data Byte10 ERROR...
4.1.5 MPEG InfoFrame Decodes and displays MPEG InfoFrame of the HDMI input. For MPEG InfoFrame, if the video sent by the transmitter has been converted from compressed video to non- compressed video, the video information of the compressed video is input. The display method is as follows.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS NO ERROR Rsv of Data Byte9 ERROR NO ERROR Rsv of Data Byte10 ERROR...
4.1.6 Vendor Specific InfoFrame Decodes and displays Vendor Specific InfoFrame of the HDMI input. With Vendor Specific InfoFrame, information about the 3D format and 4Kx2K is input. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Vendor Specific InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS IEEE Registration ID = 000C03 H no video format Extended resolution format HDMI_Video_Format 3D format Reserved HDMI_Video_Format = Extended resolution format 4Kx2K 29.97/30Hz 4Kx2K 25Hz HDMI_VIC 4Kx2K 23.98/24Hz 4Kx2K 24Hz(SMPTE) Reserved HDMI_Video_Format = 3D format Frame packing Field alternative Line alternative Side-by-Side(Full)
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Top-and-Bottom Side-by-Side(Half) Reserved 3D_Meta_present Not Present or Present 3D_Additionalinfo_present Not Present or Present 3D_DisparityData_present Not Present or Present 3D_F_Structure = side-by-side(half) Horizontal Odd/Left Odd/Right Horizontal Odd/Left Even/Right Horizontal Even/Left Odd/Right Horizontal Even/Left Even/Right 3D_Ext_Data Quincunx Odd/Left Odd/Right Quincunx Odd/Left Even/Right Quincunx Even/Left Odd/Right Quincunx Even/Left Even/Right Reserved...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.7 Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame Decodes and displays Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame of the HDMI input. For Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame, the HDR type and other related information are input. The display method is as follows. Right-click →...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.8 Gamut MetaData Packet Decodes and displays Gamut Metadata Packet of the HDMI input. For Gamut Metadata Packet, Gamut boundary descriptions (GBD) and other related metadata information are input. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Gamut MetaData Packet Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key.
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Affected Gamut Seq Num XX H Current Gamut Seq Num XX H Intermediate packet in sequence First packet in sequence Packet Seq Last packet in sequence Only packet in sequence GBD profile = P1 and Packet Seq = First packet in sequence GBD Length H XX H GBD Length L...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.9 ACP Packet Decodes and displays ACP Packet of the HDMI input. ACP stands for Audio Content Protection, and refers to the information for the copyright protection of audio sent by the transmitter which is input. The display method is as follows.
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Number of permitted copies is '6' Number of permitted copies is '8' Number of permitted copies is '10' Number of permitted copies is '3' Number of permitted copy is not restricted. (Copy One Generation) CH < 2, fs < 48kHz, Q < 16bits CH <...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.10 ISRC1 Packet Decodes and displays ISRC1 Packet of the HDMI input. ISRC stands for International Standard Recording Code, and refers to the audio source identification code which is input when the audio sent by the transmitter is DVD Audio. With ISRC1, the values of UPC_EAN_ISRC_numbers 0 to 15 as defined by the DVD Audio standard are applied in addition to the values defined by the HDMI standard.
4.1.11 ISRC2 Packet Decodes and displays ISRC2 Packet of the HDMI input. With ISRC2, the values of UPC_EAN_ISRC_numbers 16 to 31 as defined by the DVD Audio standard are applied. (Currently, these are reserved by the DVD Audio standard.) The display method is as follows. Right-click →...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.12 General Control Packet Decodes and displays General Control Packet of the HDMI input. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click General Control Packet Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over General Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
4.1.13 Channel Status Bit Decodes and displays Channel Status Bit (the sub codes that identify the sending device, sampling frequency, and so on) of the HDMI input audio streams. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Channel Status Bit Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Reserved - 2channel audio(0x02) Reserved - 2channel audio(0x03) Reserved - 4channel audio Audio = other than Linear PCM samples Default state Mode 00 Channel Status Mode Reserved General. Used temporarily Laser optical (Compact disc) Laser optical (Laser optical digital audio system) Laser optical (Mini disc system) Laser optical (Digital versatile disc) Laser optical (Reserved)
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44.1kHz 48kHz 88.2kHz ( - HDMI Original ) 96kHz ( - HDMI Original ) 176.4kHz ( - HDMI Original ) 192kHz ( - HDMI Original ) 768kHz Reserved Level 2, ±1000ppm (default) Level 3, variable pitch Clock accuracy Level 1, ±50ppm - high accuracy Reserved 20bits Maximum sample length...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.1.14 Audio Timing Displays the constants (N and CTS) used when playing back the HDMI input audio clock from the video pixel clock and the input HDMI audio volume level. The display method is as follows. Right-click →...
Total number of stages connected to downstream * KSV values of the devices connected to downstream that have been KSVFIFO collected by the VA-1842 * Value for judging whether or not the KSV list generated by the VA-1842 is V’ appropriate * HDCP2.2...
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Type of stream identifier sent with RepeaterAuth_Stream_Manage * StreamID Information of the devices connected to downstream that is read with RxInfo RepeaterAuth_Send_ReceiverID_List * Receiver ID values of the devices connected to downstream that have been ReceiverIDList collected by the VA-1842 * * Displayed only when repeater.
4.1.16 HDCP Config Set the settings related to HDCP. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click HDCP Config Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over HDCP Config Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over ANALYZE The HDCP Config setting items are as follows.
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Send REAUTH_REQ Sends REAUTH_REQ. When the VA-1842 is used as a repeater, performs emulation for the device that outputs to the VA-1842 so VIRTUAL REPEATER MODE that there is an HDMI device connected to the output side of the VA-1842.
4.1.17 SCDC Status Displays the SCDC status on the HDMI receiver side. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click SCDC Status Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over SCDC Status Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
4.2.1 DDC Monitor With the VA-1842, the data flowing on the DDC line between the input side of the VA-1842 and the HDMI source device in receiver mode and the data flowing on the DDC line between the HDMI sink device and HDMI source device in through mode can be displayed on the LCD of the unit front panel.
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[ A] Acknowledge [ N] Not Acknowledge Hotplug change [ HPD] [ SCDT] Whether or not video signal ( XXh XXm XXs XXX.Xms) Acquisition time The data types are classified as follows depending on the slave address. Slave Address Details A0 H EDID read command 60 H...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.2.2 DDC Line Capture Displays the waveform of the DDC line (upper: serial data line [SDA], lower: serial clock line [SCL]) The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click DDC Line Capture → wheel click over screen Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key.
Initiator that an error has occurred in the CEC bus. (Error handling) This message is displayed when the VA-1842 detected this action. (If the low-level period is longer than 3.30-3.35 ms, this is...
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Bus Free Error This message is displayed when the resend time is shorter than specified in those parts of the items which are checked by the VA-1842 up to the command resend time of the CEC Compliance Test Item Check. ACK Error This message is displayed when there is not ACK for the CEC command.
4.2.4 CEC Send Displays the send data setting screen. Specify the logical address of the send source from Initiator Setting. Specify the logical address of the send destination from Destination Setting. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click CEC Send Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key.
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Active Source Inactive Source Sends Inactive Source. Broadcasts Request Active Request Active Source Source. If the VA-1842 is emulating two or more devices, changes the least significant bit of the Routing Change physical address currently being notified, and broadcasts Routing Change.
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System Information Sends Get CEC Version. Get CEC Version Sends CEC Version. CEC Version Sends Get Menu Language. Set the VA-1842 to TV. Get Menu Language Set the send destination to TV. Sends Set Menu Language. Set the VA-1842 to TV.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Sends Play [Slow Forward Max Slow Forward Max Speed Speed]. Sends Play [Slow Reverse Min Slow Reverse Min Speed Speed]. Sends Play [Slow Reverse Slow Reverse Medium Speed Medium Speed]. Sends Play [Slow Reverse Max Slow Reverse Max Speed Speed].
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Device OSD Name Sends Give OSD Name. Transfer Device Menu Sends Menu Request [Activate]. Activate Control Sends Menu Request Deactivate [Deactivate]. Query Sends Menu Request [Query]. Sends [Select] of User Control Select Pressed. Sends [Up] of User Control Pressed. Sends [Down] of User Control Down Pressed.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Sends [Reserved] of User Reserved (0x2E) Control Pressed. Sends [Next Favorite] of User Next Favorite Control Pressed. Sends [Channel Up] of User Channel Up Control Pressed. Sends [Channel Down] of User Channel Down Control Pressed. Sends [Previous Channel] of Previous Channel User Control Pressed.
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Sends [Backward] of User Backward Control Pressed. Sends [Stop-Record] of User Stop-Record Control Pressed. Sends [Pause-Record] of User Pause-Record Control Pressed. Sends [Reserved] of User Reserved (0x4F) Control Pressed. Sends [Angle] of User Control Angle Pressed. Sends [Sub picture] of User Sub picture Control Pressed.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Sends [Power Toggle Function] Power Toggle Function of User Control Pressed. Sends [Power Off Function] of Power Off Function User Control Pressed. Sends [Power On Function] of Power On Function User Control Pressed. Reserved (0x6E) Sends [Reserved] of User Control Pressed.
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Sends [Favorite Menu] of User Favorite Menu Control Pressed. Sends [Exit] of User Control Exit Pressed. Reserved (0x0E) Sends [Reserved] of User Control Pressed. Reserved (0x1F) Numbers 0 Sends [Numbers X] of User Control Pressed. Numbers 9 Sends [Dot] of User Control Pressed.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Sends [Mute] of User Control Mute Pressed. Sends [Play] of User Control Play Pressed. Sends [Stop] of User Control Stop Pressed. Sends [Pause] of User Control Pause Pressed. Sends [Record] of User Control Record Pressed. Sends [Rewind] of User Control Rewind Pressed.
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P sends [Pause-Record Pause-Record Function Function] of User Control Pressed. Sends [Stop Function] of User Stop Function Control Pressed. Sends [Mute Function] of User Mute Function Control Pressed. Sends [Restore Volume Restore Volume Function Function] of User Control Pressed. Sends [Tune Function] of User Tune Function Control Pressed.
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Sends Set System Audio Mode [ON]. Set System Audio Mode ON Sends Set System Audio Mode [ON] by broadcast after sending. Sends Set System Audio Mode [OFF]. Set System Audio Mode OFF Sends Set System Audio Mode [OFF] by broadcast after sending.
4.2.5 CEC Status Display the current VA-1842 status. For the status of the VA-1842, there is the case where it is changed by a CEC command from an external source and the case where it is changed from the VA-1842 unit.
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Displays the currently emulated TUNER STATUS status. Displays the currently emulated menu status. Device Menu Status * This is enabled only when the VA-1842 is emulating a TV. UI Command Status Displays the sent UI command status. Displays the currently emulated device OSD name.
4.2.6 CEC Line Capture Displays the waveform of the CEC line. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click CEC Line Capture → wheel click over screen Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over CEC Line Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.2.7 Address Setting With CEC, a logical address and physical address must be obtained by each device. The VA-1842 can freely emulate up to four logical addresses and physical addresses. If you check , select for the addresses you wish to set, and press GET, the logical address and physical address are set to be simulated.
4.2.8 Support OP Code The OP codes with the checks are supported The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Support OP Code Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Support OP Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Give Deck Status Supports receiving of Give Deck Status. Deck Status Supports receiving of Deck Status. Set Menu Language Supports receiving of Set Menu Language. Clear Analogue Timer Supports receiving of Clear Analogue Timer. Set Analogue Timer Supports receiving of Set Analogue Timer.
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CEC Version Supports receiving of CEC Version. Get CEC Version Supports receiving of Get CEC Version. Vendor Command With ID Supports receiving of Vendor Command With ID. Clear External Timer Supports receiving of Clear External Timer. Set External Timer Supports receiving of Set External Timer. Report Short Audio Descriptor Supports receiving of Report Short Audio Descriptor.
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.2.9 Support Language The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Support Language Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Support Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over ANALYZE Language Code(a) Language...
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Aragonese (hye) Armenian Araucanian Arapaho Artificial (Other) Arawak Assamese Asturian; Bable Athapascan languages Australian languages Avaric Avestan Awadhi Aymara Azerbaijani Code(b) Language Code(b) Language Banda Bamileke languages Bashkir Baluchi Bambara Balinese (eus) Basque Basa Baltic (Other) Beja Belarusian Bemba Bengali Berber (Other) Bhojpuri Bihari...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Kashubian Cushitic (Other) (wel) Welsh (ces) Czech Code(d) Language Code(d) Language Dakota Danish Dargwa Dayak Delaware Slave (Athapascan) deu (ger) German Dogrib Dinka Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian Dogri Dravidian (Other) Lower Sorbian Duala Dutch, Middle (ca.1050-1350) (nld) Dutch;...
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Hausa Hawaiian Hebrew Herero Hiligaynon Himachali Hindi Hittite Hmong Hiri Motu (scr) Croatian Upper Sorbian Hungarian Hupa hye (arm) Armenian Code(i) Language Code(i) Language Iban Igbo (isl) Icelandic Sichuan Yi Inuktitut Interlingue Interlingua (International Auxiliary Iloko Language Association) Indic (Other) Indonesian Indo-European (Other) Ingush...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Lamba Latin Latvian Lezghian Limburgan; Limburger; Limburgish Lingala Lithuanian Mongo Lozi Luxembourgish; Letzeburgesch Luba-Lulua Luba-Katanga Ganda Luiseno Lunda Luo (Kenya and Tanzania) lushai Code(m) Language Code(m) Language (mkd) Macedonian Madurese Magahi Marshallese Maithili Makasar Malayalam Mandingo (mri) Maori Austronesian (Other)
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Classical Newari; Old Newari; Nubian languages Classical Nepal Bhasa Chichewa; Chewa; Nyanja Nyamwezi Nyankole Nyoro Nzima Code(o) Language Code(o) Language Occitan (post 1500); Provencal Ojibwa Oriya Oromo Osage Ossetian; Ossetic Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Otomian languages Code(p) Language Code(p) Language Papuan (Other) Pangasinan Pahlavi Pampanga...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Sami languages (Other) Lule Sami Inari Sami Samoan Skolt Sami Shona Sindhi Soninke Sogdian Somali Songhai Sotho, Southern Spanish; Castilian (alb) Albanian Sardinian Sranan Togo (scc) Serbian Serer Nilo-Saharan (Other) Swati Sukuma Sundanese Susu Sumerian Swahili Swedish Syriac Code(t)
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Walloon Wolof Code(x) Language Code(x) Language Kalmyk; Oirat Xhosa Code(y) Language Code(y) Language Yapese Yiddish Yoruba Yupik languages Code(z) Language Code(z) Language Zapotec Zenaga Zhuang; Chuang (chi) Chinese Zande Zulu Zuni...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.2.10 Support Tuner The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Support Tuner Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Support Tuner Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over ANALYZE Digital Service 1 Digital Broadcast System1 Digital Broadcast System...
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Analogue Frequency1 Cable / Satellite / Terrestria Broadcast System1 Analogue Frequency Analogue Service 2 2Byte DATA Analogue Broadcast Type2 Analogue Frequency2 Broadcast System Broadcast System2 PAL B/G / SECAM L / PAL M / Analogue Service 3 NTSC M / PAL I / SECAM DK / Analogue Broadcast Type3 Analogue Frequency3 SECAM B/G / SECAM L / PAL DK...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.2.11 Support Timer The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Support Timer Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Support Timer Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over ANALYZE Analogue Timer Setting Set the Analogue Timer settings.
4.2.12 Device Information The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Device Information Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Device Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over ANALYZE Information Vendor ID 3Byte DATA...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.2.13 Response Setting Sets the settings for the responses for received data. If these settings are not set, responses are made in accordance with the CEC standard. Responses which are exceptions to what is set here can be returned or no response can be returned. The display method is as follows.
4.2.14 Original Command Setting You can create an original CEC command here and then send the command with CEC Send. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Original Command Setting Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. →...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.2.15 Bit Timing Setting You can set original CEC data bit timing here. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Bit Timing Setting Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Bit Timing Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
4.2.16 Frame Communication Setting An arbitration error can be generated for a part with checked below the waveform. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Frame Communication Setting Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Frame Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS 4.3 ARC Status Changes the status of Audio Return Channel. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click ARC Status Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over ARC Status Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
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The audio frequencies and audio volumes with the selected for either Type Output Enable 1 or Type 2 among those with the checked for 1CH to 8CH are sent. COAX Input Sends ARC based on the information from coaxial audio. Pro or Consumer Mode Consumer...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS Experiment products not for commercial sale Not define. Reserved Not define. Reserved, espect 000 0000 and 000 0001 L Do not take into account. Source number 1 - 15 CH Channel Do not take into account. A - O (0x1:A;...
4.4 Video Data Acquires the video data. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click ANALYZE → left-click Video Data → wheel click over screen Mouse operation Press the ANALYZE key. → press L CLICK over Video Data Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
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Chapter 4 Source ANALYSIS sYCC601 Adobe YCC601 Adobe RGB ITU-R BT.2020 Y'cC'bcC'rc ITU-R BT.2020 R'G'B' or Y'C'bC'r Color Type = YCbCr4:4:4 or YCbCr4:2:2 Limited Range Full Range Reserved Reserved Quantization Range Color Type = RGB Default Limited Range Full Range Reserved Clear Clears the video data of 1 acquired pixel.
Audio Displays and changes the audio latency of the EDID set on the VA-1842. Video Displays and changes the interlaced video latency of the EDID set on the VA-1842. Interlaced Audio Displays and changes the interlaced audio latency of the EDID set on the VA-1842.
5.1 General Setting Configures the settings of video signal and audio signal generation, HDCP ON/OFF, and packets and patterns used to generate signals. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Generate Setting Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. →...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate When is checked, lipsync operates. Reads the EDID of the send destination and sends a video Auto Correction (EDID) signal and audio signal to match it. Sends the video signal for the set time portion Lipsync Video First first.
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Frame W Raster R Raster G Raster B Raster Window Random Color Bar...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate 3D Checker (When Generate Timing is Frame Packing) (When Generate Timing is 2D) Cross Hatch The output video data actually becomes 8 bits.
5.2 Detail 5.2.1 GenerateTiming Sets the video timing. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Generate Timing Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over Generate Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE Timing Setting Item Settings...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate H Front Porch Pixels HSYNC front porch width of video timing selected in Video Code H Sync Polarity HSYNC polarity of video timing selected in Video Code V Total Lines VTOTAL width (1 frame unit) of video timing selected in Video Code V Active TOTAL VDISP width (1 frame unit) of video timing selected in Video Code V Active Field1...
5.2.2 AVI InfoFrame Sets the AVI InfoFrame settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click AVI InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over AVI Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE InfoFrame Setting Item Settings...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate H Bar Info valid V & H Bar Info valid No Active Format Information Active Format Present Active Format Information present YCbCr4:2:2 RGB or YCbCr YCbCr4:4:4 YCbCr4:2:0 Same as picture aspect ratio 4:3(center) 16:9(center) 14:9(center) box 16:9(top) box...
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Reserved No Video Code Available No Repetition Repetition pixel sent X times Reserved Graphics Photo IT Content Type Cinema Game Limited Range Full Range YCC Quantization Range Reserved Reserved Line Number of End of Top 0 to FFFF Bar (ETB) Line Number of Start of 0 to FFFF Bottom Bar (SBB)
Chapter 5 Signal Generate 5.2.3 SPD InfoFrame Sets the SPD InfoFrame settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click SPD InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over SPD Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
5.2.4 Audio InfoFrame Sets the Audio InfoFrame settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Audio InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over Audio Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE InfoFrame Displayed item Description...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate Refer to Stream Header Audio Channel Count 2 - 8ch Refer to Stream Header 32 kHz 44.1 kHz 48 kHz Sampling Frequency 88.2 kHz 96 kHz 176.4 kHz 192 kHz Refer to Stream header 16 bit Sample Size 20 bit 24 bit...
5.2.5 MPEG InfoFrame Sets the MPEG InfoFrame settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click MPEG InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over MPEG Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE InfoFrame Displayed item Description...
Chapter 5 Signal Generate 5.2.6 Vendor Specific InfoFrame Sets the Vendor Specific InfoFrame settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Vendor Specific InfoFrame 1/2/3 Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over Vendor Specific Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate Quincunx Even/Left Even/Right Reserved 3D_ Additionalinfo_present = Present 3D_DualView Normal 3D or DualView No Indication The right view originates 3D_ViewDependency The left view originates Both views No Indication Use right 3D view 3D_Preferred2DView Use left 3D view Don’t Care 3D_DisparityData_present = Present 3D_DisparityData_version...
5.2.7 Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame Sets the Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Dynamic Range and Mastering InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over Dynamic Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
5.2.8 Gamut Meta Data Packet Sets the Gamut MetaData Packet settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Gamut MetaData Packet Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over Gamut Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate 8bit GBD Color Precision 10bit 12bit Format Flag = Vertices/Facets ITU-R BT.709(using RGB) xvYCC601(IEC 61966-2-4-SD)(using YCbCr) GBD Color Space xvYCC709(IEC 61966-2-4-HD)(using YCbCr) Format Flag = Range Reserved GBD Color Space RGB expression of xvYCC601 RGB expression of xvYCC709 Format Flag = Vertices/Facets Facet Mode 0 or 1...
5.2.9 ACP Packet Sets the ACP Packet settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click ACP Packet Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over ACP Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE Packet Displayed item Description...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate CH < 2, fs < 48kHz, Q < 16bits CH < 2, fs&Q is not restricted Quality CH&fs&Q is not restricted CH is not restricted, fs < 48kHz, Q < 16bits not present Transaction reserved Count_A XX times Count_S XX times...
5.2.10 ISRC Packet Sets the ISRC Packet settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click ISRC Packet Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over ISRC Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE Packet Displayed item Description...
Chapter 5 Signal Generate 5.2.11 Other InfoFrame Allows you to set InfoFrame or Packet independently. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Other InfoFrame Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over Other Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
Chapter 5 Signal Generate 5.2.12 Audio Sets the audio settings. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click Audio Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over Audio Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE Items Description Sampling Frequency...
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Liner PCM sample Audio Other than liner PCM sample Copyright Copy / Copyright no copyright Without pre-emphasis With 50/15 us pre emphasis Reservrd-2channel audio(0x02) Emphasis Reservrd-2channel audio(0x03) Reservrd-4channel audio Default State Reserved Mode 00 Channel Status Mode Reserved General. Used temporarily Laser optical (Compact disc) Laser optical (Laser optical digital audio system)
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate Category code groups for solid state memory (Reserved) Experiment products not for commercial sale Not define. Reserved Not define. Reserved, aspect 000 0000 and 000 0001 L Do not take into account. Source number 1 - 15 CH Do not take into account.
Status The HDCP display items when GUI display are as follows. Displayed item Description HDCP1.4 Pseudo-random value used in HDCP authentication that the VA-1842 sent to the receiver or repeater device AKSV Key Selection Vector of the VA-1842 BKSV Key Selection Vector of the receiver or repeater device Ri’...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate Pseudo-random value when authenticated with No_Stored_km H’ Authentication value calculated by the receiver or repeater device Pseudo-random nonce sent with LC_Init L’ Authentication value calculated by the receiver or repeater device Edkey_ks Section key information sent with SKE_Send_Eks Pseudo-random number sent with SKE_Send_Eks Number of times that RepeaterAuth_Send_ReceiverID_List has been resent seq_num_V...
5.2.14 ARC Status Performs analysis of Arc Status. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click ARC Status Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over ARC Unit operation Press R CLICK → press L CLICK over GENERATE Status Items Description...
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Chapter 5 Signal Generate Without pre-emphasis With 50/15 us pre emphasis Reservrd-2channel audio(0x02) Emphasis Reservrd-2channel audio(0x03) Reservrd-4channel audio Default State Reserved Mode 00 Channel Status Mode Reserved General. Used temporarily Laser optical (Compact disc) Laser optical (Laser optical digital audio system) Laser optical (Mini disc system) Laser optical (Digital versatile disc)
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Not define. Reserved, aspect 000 0000 and 000 0001 L L Bit Do not take into account. Source number 1 - 15 CH Do not take into account. Channel number A - O (0x1:A; 0x2:B; …… 0xF:O) Sampling frequency 44.1kHz no indicate 32kHz 48kHz...
Chapter 5 Signal Generate 5.2.15 DDC Output Performs I C access on the HDMI sender side. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click DDC Output Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over DDC Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
5.2.16 HDCP Config Set the settings related to HDCP on the HDMI sender side. The display method is as follows. Right-click → left-click GENERATE → left-click HDCP Config Mouse operation Press the GENERATE key. → press L CLICK over HDCP Unit operation Press R CLICK →...
Under the HDMI standard, it is mandatory to carry out compliance tests in order to prevent connectivity problems and other trouble. The VA-1842 can perform some of the compliance checks mainly of the source side, and display the corresponding result for each item.
TEST ID Description Checks whether or not the source device connected EDID-Related Behavior to the VA-1842 has read the EDIDs using DDC. Checks whether or not the device connected to the 7-19 Packet Types* VA-1842 is sending the ACP packets, ISRC1 packets, ISRC2 packets, and audio packets correctly.
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VA- 1842. Checks whether Pixel Repetition of the signals output 7-26 Pixel Repetition from the source device connected to the VA-1842 are reflected correctly in AVI InfoFrame. Checks the contents of AVI InfoFrame sent from the 7-27 AVI InfoFrame* source device connected to the VA-1842.
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ACP_type does not equal Super Audio CD 0x03 (Super Audio CD) is not sent by ACP_type. ACP Reserved field is not ACP Reserved field is not 0. zero ACP PB0 value is not 0x01 PB0 is not 0x01 when ACP_type is 0x02 (DVD Audio). ISRC1 Packet is not ISRC1 packet is not sent transmitted...
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Pixel Clock is outside of When Video Code of AVI InfoFrame is at a timing of 60, 30, 24, 120, or allowable range 240 Hz, this frequency is not within +0.5% and -0.6% of the value specified in the format designated for Video Code.
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VIC does not correspond to Video Code of AVI InfoFrame differs from the value specified in the video format timing format designated for Video Code. Aspect ratio does not match Aspect Ratio of AVI InfoFrame differs from the value specified in the aspect rate corresponding to format designated for Video Code.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Channel Allocation (CA) does not match Channel The Allocation (CA) and Channel Count (CC) of Audio InfoFrame differ. Count (CC) Level Shift Value (LSV) != 0 The Channel Allocation (CA) value of Audio InfoFrame is not 0, and and Channel Level Shift Value (LSV) is not 0.
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Channel Count (CC) != 0x00 The Channel Count (CC) value of Audio InfoFrame is neither 0x00 nor and Channel Count(CC) != 0x01. 0x01 Channel Allocation (CA) does not match Channel The Allocation (CA) and Channel Count (CC) of Audio InfoFrame differ. Count (CC) Level Shift Value (LSV) != 0 The Channel Allocation (CA) value of Audio InfoFrame is not 0, and...
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test PB5 does not equal When 3D Structure of Vendor Specific InfoFrame is Top-of-Bottom, PB5 0b0110X000 is not 0b0110X000. sum != 0x00 The lower 8 bits of the CheckSum value of Vendor Specific InfoFrame are not 0. AVI InfoFrame version is not The setting is not 0x02.
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PB5 through When Vendor Specific InfoFrame is (HB0, HB1, PB1, PB2, PB3=0x81, InfoFrame_Length do not x01, 0x03, 0x0C), the lower 8 bits of the total InfoFrame_Length value equal 0x00 from PB5 are not 0. PB4 does not equal 0x00 PB4 is not 0. VIC do not match indicated The VIC value differs from the value specified in the format designated for Video Code.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test H Sync Polarity does not This polarity differs from the value specified in the format designated for equal values for video format HDMI_VIC. V Total Lines do not equal This number of lines differs from the value specified in the format values for video format designated for HDMI_VIC.
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For each packet type equal to 0x07. If these reserved fields are not zero then FAIL. If Audio InfoFrame Packet is detected at least once per two video fields then FAIL. 7-37 If One Bit Audio Sample subpacket jitter, relative to actual One Bit Audio Sample subpacket rate, ever exceeds one video horizontal line period plus a single subpacket period then FAIL.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.1.2 HDMI Source Test CDF The items to be tested can be selected if you set the specifications of the device under test (DUT) in the CDF (Capabilities Declaration Form) for executing HDMI CTS. Clicking SAVE saves the set CDF data. Clicking LOAD loads saved CDF data.
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Source_Additional_Format TEST ID7-27 Source_Non_CEA_Formats TEST ID7-27 Source_3D TEST ID7-38 Source_Mandatory_3D_Video_Formats TEST ID7-38 Source_Other_Primary_3D_Video_Formats TEST ID7-38 Source_4K2K TEST ID7-39 Source_4K2KVideo_formats TEST ID7-39 Source_Q_FullRange TEST ID7-23 Source_YQ_FullRange TEST ID7-24 Source_CN_Photo TEST ID7-27 Source_CN_Cinema TEST ID7-27 Source_CN_Game TEST ID7-27 Source_sYCC601 TEST ID7-40 Source_AdobeYCC601 TEST ID7-40 Source_AdobeRGB TEST ID7-40...
Description Loads the EDID of the sink device connected to the EDID Readable VA-1842, and checks its structure. If a sink device is not connected, “----” is displayed. Loads the EDID of the sink device connected to the VA-1842, and check whether it has the structure EDID VESA Structure defined by VESA.
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Incorrect Video Information Byte Video Information Byte is incorrect. Incorrect Preferred Timing bit The Preferred Timing bit is incorrect. Missing Preferred Timing descriptor There is no Preferred Timing descriptor. Missing Monitor Range Limits There is no Monitor Range Limits. Missing Monitor Name There is no Monitor Name.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test When Tag Code is 7 and Extended Tag Code is 5, Metadata P0 required if xvYCC supported Metadata P0 is not required if xvYCC is supported. When Tag Code is 7 and Extended Tag Code is 5, the Illegal gamut metadata indication gamut metadata is incorrect.
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・ When VSDB_Length is 8 or more, and bit 7-5 of byte 8 is 0, 0, 1, Sink_3D of CDF is Yes, and bit 7 of byte 9 is 0. ・ When VSDB_Length is 8 or more, and bit 7-5 of byte 8 3D video formats support not indicated despite 3D video formats applied is 1, 0, 1, Sink_3D of CDF is Yes and bit 7 of byte 11 is 0.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test ・ When VSDB_Length is 8 or more, and bit 7-5 of byte 8 is 0, 0, 1, Sink_3D_Additional of CDF is Yes, and bit 4-0 of byte 10 is 0. ・ When VSDB_Length is 8 or more, and bit 7-5 of byte 8 additional 3D video formats support not indicated despite additional 3D video format is 1, 0, 1, Sink_3D_Additional of CDF is Yes, and bit 4-0...
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・ When VSDB_Length is 8 or more, and bit 5 of byte 8 is 0,0,0, Sink_3D and Sink_4K2K of CDF are set to Yes. ・ When VSDB_Length is 8 or more, and bit 5 of byte 8 is 3D/4Kx2K video formats support not 0,1,0, Sink_3D and Sink_4K2K of CDF are set to Yes.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.1.4 HDMI Sink Test CDF The items to be tested can be selected if you set the specifications of the device under test (DUT) in the CDF (Capabilities Declaration Form) for executing HDMI CTS. Clicking SAVE saves the set CDF data. Clicking LOAD loads saved CDF data.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.2.1 HDMI Source Test When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the EDIDs required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. For details on each test, refer to the MOI.
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Checks that the source device connected with VA- Source AVI InfoFrame for Y420VDB and HF1-51 1842 sends AVI InfoFrame correctly when sending Y420CMDB YCbCr4:2:0. Checks that the source device connected with VA- Source AVI InfoFrame and GCP – YC HF1-52 1842 sends AVI InfoFrame and GCP correctly when 4:2:0 BT.2020 sending BT.2020.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.2.2 HDMI Source Test CDF The items to be tested can be selected if you set the specifications of the device under test (DUT) in the CDF (Capabilities Declaration Form) for executing HDMI 2.0 CTS. Clicking SAVE saves the set CDF data. Clicking LOAD loads saved CDF data.
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Sets whether or not the DUT supports Traditional_HDR Source_HDR_Traditional_HDR output. Sets whether or not the DUT supports SMPTE_ST_2084 Source_HDR_SMPTE_ST_2084 output. Sets whether or not the DUT supports Hybrid Log-Gamma Source_HDR_Hybrid Log-Gamma output. Sets whether or not the DUT supports Sampling frequency Source_Audio_64 kHz output of 64 kHz.
HDR content. Checks that the EDID of the repeater device connected HF3-23 Repeater Repeated Input Port HDR with the VA-1842 is set correctly. Repeater Repeated Input Port Sink Checks that the EDID of the repeater device connected HF3-24 Functionality HDR with the VA-1842 is set correctly.
6.2.4 HDMI Repeater Test CDF The items to be tested can be selected if you set the specifications of the device under test (DUT) in the CDF (Capabilities Declaration Form) for executing HDMI 2.0 CTS. Clicking SAVE saves the set CDF data. Clicking LOAD loads saved CDF data.
6.3.1 CEC CTS CDF The items to be tested can be selected if you set the specifications of the device under test (DUT) in the CDF (Capabilities Declaration Form) for executing CEC CTS. Clicking SAVE saves the set CDF data. Clicking LOAD loads saved CDF data.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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8.1-3 [Other than CEC Switch] The low time period of logical 0 data bits is Send the Abort message to the DUT. from 1.3 ms to 1.7 ms. The DUT responds with the Feature Abort message. The total time period of logical 0 data bits is from 2.05 ms to 2.75 ms.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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9.3-3 [Other than CEC Switch] [Other than CEC Switch] Send <Give Physical Address> to the DUT. DUT broadcasts <Report Physical Address> and tries to resend. [CEC Switch] Broadcast <Routing Information> [1.0.0.0] to the [CEC Switch] DUT. DUT broadcasts <Routing Information> and tries to resend.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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10.2.2-1 Check the device connected to the VA-1842. DUT sends <Polling Message> to the logical Assert HPD. address of the recording device. DUT broadcasts that <Report Physical Address> of [Device Type] is Recording Device with the logical address of the recording device.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test 10.2.4-1 Check the device connected to the VA-1842. DUT sends <Polling Message> to the logical Assert HPD. address of the tuner. DUT broadcasts that <Report Physical Address> of [Device Type] is Tuner with the logical address of the tuner.
6.3.5 CECT11.1 TV / Display The test types shown below can be selected. Test ID Function 11.1.1 One Touch Play 11.1.2 Routing Control 11.1.3 System Standby 11.1.4 One Touch Record 11.1.5 Timer Programming 11.1.6 System Information 11.1.7 Deck Control 11.1.8 Tuner Control 11.1.9 Vendor Specific Commands...
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Broadcast <Report Physical Address> as a DUT sends <Record On> ["External Physical 11.1.4-4 recording device. Address"] [External Physical Address] with Check that an external terminal is displayed on the the parameters in External Plug of the CDF. DUT.
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Broadcast <Report Physical Address> from the DUT sends <Feature Abort>["Cannot Provide 11.1.4-13 logical address of the recording device. Source"] to the recording device. Send <Image View On> from logical address 4 to the DUT. Broadcast <Active Source> from logical address 4. Send <Record TV Screen>...
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Set analog timer recording via the menu. DUT sends <Set Analogue Timer> with all 11.1.5-4 Send <Timer Status> indicating that media is parameters corresponding to the timer that available and timer programming has been set to the was set. DUT. (Repeat this procedure with the logical address changed to each of 1, 2, and 9.) Set external timer recording via the menu.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Set analog timer recording via the menu. DUT sends <Clear Analogue Timer> with all 11.1.5-12 Send <Timer Status> indicating that media is parameters corresponding to the timer that available and timer programming has been set to the was cleared.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Send <Tuner Device Status> that has the [Digital 11.1.8-3 DUT does not respond with <Feature Abort>. Service Identification] in Digital Tuner 1 of the CDF.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Check that the DUT is in the state in which pressing DUT handles the remote control key press 11.1.12-3 a remote control key has an effect. locally. Send <Image View On> to the DUT. <User Control Pressed> is not sent. Broadcast <Active Source>.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Set the logical address to 5. DUT sends <User Control Pressed> with the 11.1.13-4 Check that the remote control of the DUT is set to correct key code for the pressed key. the audio system. DUT sends <User Control Released> when Press a remote control key to send to the audio the key is released.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Broadcast <Set System Audio Mode>["On"] from DUT sends <System Audio Mode Request> 11.1.15-5 logical address 5. with no operand. Operate the DUT to set System Audio Control turns to Off. Set the logical address to 5. DUT sends one or more <Request Short 11.1.15-6 Broadcast <Report Physical Address>.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Check that the DUT is physical address 0.0.0.0. DUT does not send <Report ARC Initiated>. 11.1.17-5 Broadcast <Report Physical Address> with physical address 1.1.0.0. Send <Initiate ARC> to the DUT. Connect to an HDMI input without the Audio Return DUT does not send <Report ARC Initiated>. 11.1.17-6 Channel function.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test 11.2.4-6 Check that the internal tuner is selected. DUT sends <Record Status> [Recording Check that the DUT is ready to record. currently selected source]. Send <Record On>. 11.2.4-7 Check that another signal source is selected. DUT sends <Record Status> [Recording Check that the DUT is ready to record.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test 11.2.5-4 Change the logical address to 1, 2 and 9, and send DUT sends <Set Analogue Timer>. <Report Physical Address>. Set the timer from the menu. 11.2.5-5 Change the logical address to 1, 2 and 9, and send DUT sends <Set External Timer>.
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11.2.5-21 Check that the DUT is ready to record. DUT sends <Timer Status>. Send <Set Digital Timer>. DUT sends <Timer Cleared Status>. Send <Clear Digital Timer>. 11.2.5-22 Check that the DUT is ready to record. DUT sends <Timer Status>. Send <Set External Timer>. DUT sends <Timer Cleared Status>.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test 11.2.7-8 Check that the DUT is in the playback state. Enters the stopped state. Send <Play> [Play Still]. 11.2.7-9 Check that the DUT is in the idle state. Enters the stopped state or sends <Feature Send <Play> [Play Still]. Abort>.
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11.2.7-14 Check that the DUT is in the following states. playing Sends <Deck Status> with the appropriate forwards parameter for the status. playing Reverse Paused Still Slow Forwards Slow Reverse Fast Forwards Fast Reverse Stopped (Idle) media present No media present Skip Forward or Winding(if applicable) Skip Reverse or Rewinding(if applicable) Recording(if applicable)
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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11.2.8-5 Check that the DUT is powered on and that Ignores the message. Analogue Service 1 in CDF is selected. Send <Select Analogue Service> [Analogue Service2] from logical address 15. 11.2.8-6 Check that the DUT is powered on and that Ignores the message.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test 11.2.12-7 Check that the DUT is the active source. Send <Menu Request> [Activate]. Send <User Control Pressed> [Select]. Responds to each sent message. Send <User Control Released>. Send <User Control Pressed> [Up]. Send <User Control Released>. Send <User Control Pressed>...
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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11.2.15-14 Send <Request Short Audio Descriptor> with a Sends <Feature Abort> [Invalid Operand]. parameter of an unsupported format. 11.2.15-15 Connect the DUT to the VA-1842. Sends <Request Short Audio Descriptor> Broadcast <Report Physical Address>. with the parameter of the format in CDF.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Send <Terminate ARC>. 11.2.17-11 Connect an output of the DUT to the an input of the Does not send <Report ARC Initiated>. VA-1842, and an input of the DUT to an output of the VA-1842. Broadcast <Report Physical Address>. Send <Initiate ARC>.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
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Connect an output of the DUT to the an input of the Broadcasts <Routing Information> [1.1.0.0]. VA-1842, and an input of the DUT to an output of the VA-1842. Check that the output of the DUT is at position 1.
When “ALL TEST” is selected, the tests for the test IDs are started. When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, only the selected test is started. The procedures for the tests performed with the VA-1842 are shown below.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.4.1 HDCP1.4 CTS PCP The items to be tested can be selected if you set the specifications of the device under test (DUT) in the PCP (Product Capability Parameter) for executing HDCP1.4 CTS. List of HDCP1.4 CTS PCP items Settings Display Sets the maximum number of KSV that the source...
6.4.2 HDCP1.4 CTS 1A When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list Name TEST ID Description...
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.4.3 HDCP1.4 CTS 1B When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list Name TEST ID...
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Irregular procedure: (Second part of Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when 1B-05 case2 authentication) READY was not sent with MAX_DEVS_EXCEEDED MAX_DEVS_EXCEEDED=1. Irregular procedure: (Second part of Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when 1B-06 case1 authentication) READY is sent with MAX_CASCADE_EXCEEDED MAX_CASCADE_EXCEEDED...
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.4.4 HDCP1.4 CTS 2C When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list Name TEST ID...
6.4.5 HDCP1.4 CTS 3A When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list Name TEST ID Description...
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.4.6 HDCP1.4 CTS 3B When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list TEST ID Name...
6.4.7 HDCP1.4 CTS 3C-1 When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list TEST ID Name Description...
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.4.8 HDCP1.4 CTS 3C-2 When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list Name TEST ID...
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Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when Irregular procedure: (Second part of 3C-2-8 MAX_DEVS_EXCEEDED bit = 1 is returned from authentication) MAX_DEVS_EXCEEDED downstream. Irregular procedure: (Second part of Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when 3C-2-9 authentication) MAX_CASCADE_EXCEEDED bit = 1 is returned MAX_CASCADE_EXCEEDED...
Sets the video format for output during testing by the VA- Output Video Code 1842. Hotplug Pulse Width Sets the width of the HPD pulse output from the VA-1842. Test Time Out Sets the test timeout time. Sets the number of Device Count and Depth returned from RepeaterAuth_send_ReceiverID_List the VA-1842 in each test.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.5.2 HDCP2.2 CTS 1A When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list TEST ID Name...
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Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when Regular Procedure – Receiver sends 1A-07 REAUTH_REQ is sent and authentication is REAUTH_REQ after ks performed again after sending SKE_Send_Eks. Irregular Procedure – RX certificate not Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when 1A-08 received AKE_Send_Cert is not sent.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.5.3 HDCP2.2 CTS 1B When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list Name TEST ID...
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Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when Irregular Procedure – Re-authentication on 1B-08 REAUTH_REQ is sent and authentication is REAUTH_REQ performed again after authentication. Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when Irregular Procedure – Rollover of seq_num_V 1B-09 seq_num_V is rolled over.
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.5.4 HDCP2.2 CTS 2C When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list TEST ID Name...
6.5.5 HDCP2.2 CTS 3A When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list Name TEST ID Description...
Chapter 6 Compliance Test 6.5.6 HDCP2.2 CTS 3B When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list TEST ID Name...
6.5.7 HDCP2.2 CTS 3C-1 When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list TEST ID Name Description...
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Performs a check of the HDCP protocol for when a Irregular Procedure – New Authentication receiver is connected to an output and a source 3C -05 during Locality Check device is connected to an input of the DUT, and initial authentication is started again after sending LC_Init.
6.5.8 HDCP2.2 CTS 3C-2 When a test ID number is clicked with the mouse, the selected test is started. While testing is in progress, the settings required for the tests are set automatically. The following shows the test list. Test list TEST ID Name Description...
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Chapter 6 Compliance Test Performs a check of the HDCP protocol when a repeater is connected to an output and a source Regular Procedure – Receiver disconnect device is connected to an input of the DUT, and the 3C -15 after ks repeater is disconnected and connected and authentication is performed again after sending...
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Performs a check of the HDCP protocol when a repeater is connected to an output and a source Regular Procedure – Propagation of device is connected to an input of the DUT, and 3C -24 HDCP1_DEVICE_DWONSTREAM flag RepeaterAuth_Send_ReceiverID_List with HDCP1_DEVICE_DWONSTREAM set is sent from the repeater to the DUT.
Device Config You can configure the settings in Device Config and then save the set data to the VA-1842 or the USB flash memory device. Furthermore, you can also load saved configuration data.
Moves to the next folder up. When is selected for Internal, the configuration data is saved or a folder is created Internal in the VA-1842. When is selected for USB, the data is saved or a folder is created in the USB flash memory device.
Loads the .cfg file with the name set in Name. Moves to the next folder up. Internal When is selected for Internal, the data in the VA-1842 is loaded. When is selected for USB, the data in the USB flash memory device is loaded. Address Displays the address to load the configuration data.
Deletes the .cfg file or folder with the name set in Name. Moves to the next folder up. Internal When is selected for Internal, the data or folder in the VA-1842 is deleted. When is selected for USB, the data or folder in the USB flash memory device is deleted.
Chapter 7 Device Config 7.2 Emulate Mode Item Description Receiver Sets the configuration data to be saved as the receiver mode. Repeater Sets the configuration data to be saved as the repeater mode. Through Sets the configuration data to be saved as the through mode. 7.3 EDID (Edit) Displays and changes the EDIDs.
7.4 EDID (Load File) Open the window shown in 7.1.2 Load, and load only the EDIDs of the stored configuration data. * If you have a VA-1809, the DDC files or EDI files of the VA1809 can also be loaded. In other cases, the data is loaded in binary format.
Chapter 7 Device Config 7.7 Generate Setting 7.7.1 Detail Configure the settings of video signal and audio signal generation, HDCP ON/OFF, and packets and patterns used to generate signals. For the setting items and details, refer to 5.1 General Setting. 7.7.2 Generate Timing Set the video timing.
8.1 Display Setup Set the LCD in DISPLAY SETUP. Item Description Sets the brightness of the OSD area. The value can be changed to any value from 0 OSD Brightness to 100. Sets the contrast of the OSD area. The value can be changed to any value from 0 to OSD Contrast 100.
Chapter 8 Setup 8.2 Audio Setup Item Description Sets the speaker volume. The value can be changed to any value from 1 to Speaker Volume 100.* Sound Effect Sets the sound effect to ON/OFF. Speaker Select Set the channels to be output to the speakers. When Rx HDMI Input is selected, the sound from HDMI is output to the speakers.
8.3 Log Setup The logs of the items with selected for Packet and the DDC and CEC logs can be acquired. The logs can be acquired in text or HTML format. Logs are not acquired if Disabled is selected.
EDID Auto CheckSum Sets the EDID checksum automatically. EDID Physical Address Fixes the physical address set for the VA-1842. SCDC Scrambling_Statsu Fixes Scrambling_Status of SCDC to Enable regardless of the input status. When Generate Timing is changed, the items with the...
Sets the MAC address of the VA-1842. Calibration Value Sets the calibration value of the VA-1842. Internal Timer Sets the time. License Indicates whether or not there is a license. ∗ The VA-1842 must be restarted after the Ethernet and other settings have been changed.
Description Internal Memory initialize Initializes the configuration data saved to the VA-1842. Copies all the configuration data that is saved to the VA-1842 Internal Data Copy to USB to the USB flash memory device. Copies all the configuration data that is saved to the USB flash USB Data Copy to Internal Memory memory device to the VA-1842.
Sub Window When a window is right-clicked, the corresponding sub window shown in the figure below appears. (2) Sub window of DDC Monitor (1) Sub window of InfoFrame items (excluding General (3) Sub window of CEC Monitor Control Packet) and Channel Status Bit of Source ANALYSIS (6) Sub window of Compliance (5) Sub window of other than (1)
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Item Supported functions Description Increments the program number of Config set in the Config INC (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) VA-1842. Decrements the program number of Config set in the Config DEC (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) VA-1842. Tile H (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Displays two windows vertically.
Internal Data 10.1 EDID The VA-1842 comes with sample data in the form of internal data. The internal data is contained in d config inside Config File of Device Config. The default settings are listed below. 2D_Normal (2D Monitor Capable of Receiving Multiple Formats) ...
10.1.1 2D_Normal (2D Monitor Capable of Receiving Multiple Formats) byte Item Setting value 07-00 Header 0x00FFFFFFFFFFFF00 09-08 ID Manufacturer Name 0x8F06 = ATO 0B-0A ID Product Code 0xB021 0F-0C ID Serial Number 0x00000001 Week of Manufacture 0x09 = 9 Year of Manufacture 0x19 = 2015 EDID...
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FLAG 0x0000 = Monitor Descriptor Reserved 0x00 Data Type Tag 0xFC = Monitor name, stored as ASCII Reserved 0x00 66-5F Monitor Name 0x56412D313834320A = VA-1842 6B-67 0x2020202020 7D-6C [Monitor Descriptor Description #2] 6D-6C FLAG 0x0000 = Monitor Descriptor Reserved 0x00...
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Chapter 10 Internal Data YCbCr4:4:4 0b1 = support YCbCr4:2:2 0b1 = support total number of native formats 0b1 = 1 [Video Short Description] 0x4F Tag Code 0x02 = Video Short Description Length 0x0F Video Code/Native Format 0x82 = [2] = 720x480p / Native Format 0x01 = [1] = 640x480p 0x03 = [3] = 720x480pW 0x04 = [4] = 1280x720p...
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Max Number of Audio#7 0x07 = 8ch Supported Sampling Frequency#7 0x7E = 44.1,48,88.2,96,176.4,192kHz User Define #7 0x01 = 1 Audio Format Code#8 0x0C = MAT(MLP) Max Number of Audio#8 0x07 = 8ch Supported Sampling Frequency#8 0x7E = 44.1,48,88.2,96,176.4,192kHz Audio Codec Vendor#8 0x00= 0 [Speaker Allocation Data Block] 0x83...
Error List 11.1 ANALYZE ERROR (Red Display) List 11.1.1 Video Timing Item Description When Video Code of AVI InfoFrame is (1-107), this frequency is not within ±0.5% of the Pixel Clock value specified in the format designated for Video Code. When Video Code of AVI InfoFrame is (1-107), this frequency is not within ±0.5% of the H Frequency value specified in the format designated for Video Code.
11.1.2 AVI InfoFrame Item Description InfoFrame Version Number The setting is not 0x02. Length of AVI InfoFrame The setting is not 0x0D. The lower 8 bits of the value calculated by AVI InfoFrame Type Code + AVI InfoFrame Checksum Version Number + Length of AVI InfoFrame + Checksum are not 0. Y1 and Y0 of AVI InfoFrame do not conform to the color system (RGB, YCbCr422, RGB or YCbCr YCbC444, or YCbC420) supported by EDID of the program.
Chapter 11 Error List 11.1.4 Audio InfoFrame Item Description InfoFrame Version Number The setting is not 0x01. Length of Audio InfoFrame The setting is not 0x0A. The lower 8 bits of the value calculated by Audio InfoFrame Type Code + Audio Checksum InfoFrame Version Number + Length of Audio InfoFrame + Checksum are not 0.
11.1.5 MPEG InfoFrame Item Description The lower 8 bits of the value calculated by Mpeg InfoFrame Type Code + Mpeg Checksum InfoFrame Version Number + Length of Mpeg InfoFrame + Checksum are not 0. Rsv of Data Byte6 None of the values of the Reserve Bits of Mpeg InfoFrame Data Byte 6 are 0. Rsv of Data Byte7 None of the values of the Reserve Bits of Mpeg InfoFrame Data Byte 7 are 0.
Chapter 11 Error List 11.1.9 Channel Status Bit Item Description Professional or Consumer The Pro or Consumer setting of Channel Status Block is not 0 (Consumer). Sampling frequency (SF) is not one of the following: Sampling frequency 0X00, 0x02, 0x03, 0x08, 0x0A, 0x0C, 0x0E CSB Repetition Period The period of B Bit of Channel Status Block is not every 192 samples.
12.1 Log Data Structure 12.1.1 LOG DATA The VA-1842 can acquire various logs and save them to the USB flash memory device. When the logs are saved, the following folders are created in the USB flash memory device. * The folders in the LOG folder are created based on the elements of month_day_year [time].
12.1.2 Analyze Data When the ANALYZE DATA logs are acquired, an HTML file describing the detailed data like the one shown below is saved in the ANALYZEOG/xx_xx_xxxx [xx_xx]/Detail folder of the USB flash memory device. The following logs can be acquired by ANALYZE DATA. Video Timing Same data as the ANALYSIS item (refer to 4.1.1 Video Timing) AVI InfoFrame...
Chapter 12 VA-1842 Specifications 12.1.3 DDC DATA When DDC DATA logs are acquired, the data acquired as text files for the DDC text logs and as HTML files for the DDC HTML logs is stored in the ANALYZEOG/xx_xx_xxxx [xx_xx] folder of the USB flash memory device.
Displays the read slave addresses. RSlave Data Displays the accessed data. Stop Stop Condition Displays information when there was a status change. Note Time Displays the time elapsed since log acquisition. 12.1.4 CEC DATA When CEC DATA logs are acquired, the data acquired as text files for the CEC text logs and as HTML files for the CEC HTML logs is stored in the ANALYZEOG/xx_xx_xxxx [xx_xx] folder of the USB flash memory device.
Chapter 12 VA-1842 Specifications OP Code Displays the OP codes. Data Displays the data. Displays the time elapsed since log Time acquisition. 12.1.5 HDMI Compliance Data When the logs of HDMI CTS (refer to 6.1) are acquired, the results of the compliance tests are saved as HTML files in the Analyze/Compliance/HDMI folder of the USB flash memory device.
12.1.6 CEC Compliance Data When the logs of CEC CTS (refer to 6.3) are acquired, the results of the compliance tests are saved as an HTML file in the Analyze/Compliance/CEC of the USB flash memory device. They are saved as CEC_COMPLIANCE.html.
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Chapter 12 VA-1842 Specifications Displayed Description item TEST ID Displays the IDs of HDCP2.2. Result Displays the results of the compliance tests. The details of HDCP2.2 CTS and flow of DDC DATA of each test in the Detail folder can be viewed from the...
Chapter 12 VA-1842 Specifications 12.2.2 TRIGGER Connector Connector: 7614-5002PL made by 3M Level: 3.3 V TTL level (equivalent to SN74LVC04) * This function is optional. For details, consult with an ASTRODESIGN sales representative. Pin Assignment Pin no. TRIGGER Pin no.
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TRIGGER output: Output is at the following timing. Y (G) Upper 1 bit Within 3 pixcel CLK I2S output: Output is at the following timing.
12.3.1 Through Box This option allows you to monitor the DDC, CEC, and Hot Plug Detect signals on the VA-1842 by connecting the input and output of HDMI to the source and sink, respectively, and then connecting THROUGH OUT to the VA-1842.
One usage example is that when a DUT and oscilloscope are used to perform a source electrical test, this option enables the SCDC to be returned from the VA-1842 to output an HDMI 6G signal from the source side if you connect the SCDC cable to the oscilloscope manufacturer’s HDMI (EDID) jig and to the VA-1842.
Chapter 12 VA-1842 Specifications 12.4 VA-1842 Specifications 12.4.1 General Specifications ■ General specifications Item Specification Power supply voltage 100 V to 240 V AC Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz Power consumption 60 W External dimensions 340 (W) x 285 (H) x 197.5 (D) mm (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx.
12.4.2 Ratings ■ HDMI Input and Output Item Rating Input/output signals TMDS Character Rate 25 to 600 Mcsc Measurement pixel increment In 1-pixel increments Color space RGB / YCbCr 444, 422, 420 H Total Pixels 300 to 5500 pixels H Active Pixels 128 to 4096 pixels H Blanking Pixels 138 pixels or more...
・When operating with the sink data of the VA-1842 set to DVI, audio cannot be input and output. ・When the SINK data of the VA-1842 is set to repeater and a device which does not support HDCP is connected to the HDMI output, HDCP will not be executed properly.
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・Only one of Load, Save, and Delete of Config File can open at one time. ・Up to TMDS CLK 225 MHz is supported in through mode. ・Up to the current character rate of 600 Mcsc is possible for the generate mode. ・With Other Packet for Signal Generate, the following packets cannot be set.
Revision History Version Date Page Item no. Details 1.00 01/04/2015 First edition 1.01 07/08/2015 Second edition 1.02 12/04/2017 Third edition...
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