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804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide
804/804A/804B Video Test Generators
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  • Page 1 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 804/804A/804B Video Test Generators User Guide Rev: B3 Page 1 Revision B3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Front Panel LEDs ........................18 Setting the 804/804A/804B Front Panel Mode ..............18 6 Using the 804 Series Command Line ...................20 Establishing an RS-232 connection to the 804/804A/804B ..........20 Sending commands to activate the outputs ................ 21 7 Running Video Pattern Tests ....................23 Selecting a Signal Type ......................
  • Page 3 Programming a Test Sequence using the keypad ............. 70 13.6 Programming a Test Sequence in the UserKeys file ............72 13.7 14 Upgrading the 804/804A/804B ....................74 Upgrading the Firmware and Gateware on your 804/804A/804B ........74 14.1 15 Command Reference ......................77 Video-Related commands ...................... 77 15.1 Administrative Commands .....................

  • Page 4: Overview

    There are three models in the 804 series. The 804 Video Test Generator and the 804A Video Test Generator. The 804 supports HDMI pixel rates up to 165MHz. The 804A model supports pixel rates up to 300MHz (at 24 bit color). The 804A therefore supports resolutions up to 4K x 2K at 50/60Hz with 4:2:0 pixel encoding as specified by the HDMI 2.0 specification.

  • Page 5: Customer Support For The 804/804A/804B

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Customer Support for the 804/804A/804B The 804/804A/804B Video Test Generator is manufactured by Quantum Data: Quantum Data, Inc. 2111 Big Timber Road Elgin, IL USA 60123 Please check the Quantum Data website for updates to the user documentation and the firmware: www.quantumdata.com/downloads...

  • Page 6: Descriptions Of Input And Outputs - Technical Specifications

    HDTVs and computer displays. Note: All video interfaces on the 804/804A/804B shall be connected to only SEL V / double insulated circuits of other devices. Note: SPDIF and Optical audio input connectors are not available on the newer 804 and 804A units.

  • Page 7: Audio Outputs - Technical Specifications

    Audio Outputs - Technical Specifications Table 3-2 below describes the audio outputs supported on the 804/804A/804B instrument. Note: All audio interfaces on the 804/804A/804B shall be connected to only SEL V / double insulated circuits of other devices. Table 3-2: 804/804A/804B Audio Outputs...

  • Page 8: Audio Inputs - Technical Specifications

    Audio Inputs – Technical Specifications Table 3-3 below describes the audio inputs supported on the 804/804A/804B instrument. Note: All audio interfaces on the 804/804A/804B shall be connected to only SEL V / double insulated circuits of other devices. Table 3-3: 804/804A/804B Digital Audio Inputs...

  • Page 9: Size And Weight

    USB Host Keyboard control. SD Card Updating firmware and gateware and loading bitmap test patterns. Size and Weight Table 3-5 provides the dimensions and weight of the 804/804A/804B: Table 3-5: 804/804A/804B Dimensions and Weight Parameter Value Height 3.25 inches; 8.3 cm Width 16.5 inches;...

  • Page 10: Power Considerations

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Power Considerations The 804/804A/804B has a rocker style power switch on the front panel and on the rear panel adjacent to the power line connector. Both have to be on to operate the unit. Refer to the photos below.
  • Page 11 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Parameter Value/Range Operating Temperature Range 0 – 40 Deg C Humidity 30% to 80% Environmental IP rating IP20 Page 11 Revision B3...

  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    Ventilation Requirements The 804/804A/804B has an internal fan and two vents, one in the front and the other in the rear. Please be sure that the vents are not blocked with debris or by other equipment. Be sure to leave at least 4 inches of room between the 804/804A/804B vents and any other equipment or object.

  • Page 13: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for Use This section provides the Instructions for Use for the 804/804A/804B describes power up and general operation. Note: If the 804/804A/804B is used in a manner not specified in the guide, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 14 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Turn the power of using the rocker power switch on the back near the power connector. Disconnect the power cable from the rear of the unit. Note that the power cord is easily accessible when fully plugged in such that an operator can manually remove the power cord.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display The 804/804A/804B has a 480(H) by 272(V), 24 bit color status display shown below. There are two modes of operation: 1) Manufacturing mode enabled (Status only displayed) and 2) Manufacturing mode disabled (active touch panel display). When Manufacturing mode is enabled, the display shows the following information: ...
  • Page 16 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Tests See below: Testing HDMI Protocols Bottom Status Buttons Signal Type See below: Selecting a Signal Type Resolution See below: Procedures for selecting a resolution and frame rate Video Pattern See below: Selecting Test Patterns Page 16 Revision B3...

  • Page 17: Calibrating The Lcd

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Calibrating the LCD You can calibrate the touch screen of your 780 if necessary. Important Note: Please follow the procedures below carefully. Improper calibration can lock the unit up. It is preferable that you contact Quantum Data Support unless you have learned how calibrated the screen properly.

  • Page 18: Front Panel Leds

    Front Panel LEDs The 804/804A/804B has two LEDs on the front to indicate the status of the Tx and Rx activity of the RS-232 interface. Note that when you send a command you will see the Tx and Rx lights on the 804/804A/804B front panel flash briefly.
  • Page 19 MFGM 0 The front panel display will show the Home screen as shown in the following screen shot. Set the 804/804A/804B display mode to the Manufacturing mode using the following command. MFGM 1 The front panel display will appear as shown in the following screen (example only).

  • Page 20: Using The 804 Series Command Line

    PC and unzip the file. Store it in a convenient location on your PC. Set the USB mode to COM from the Preference menu as shown below. Reboot the 804/804A/804B if you changed this USB mode from Disk to COM.

  • Page 21: Sending Commands To Activate The Outputs

    Note: You do not need to set the baud rate if you are using the USB connection. When you send a command you will see the Tx and Rx lights on the 804/804A/804B front panel flash briefly. Sending commands to activate the outputs The following examples depict some commonly used commands for controlling the 804/804A/804B outputs.
  • Page 22 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide FMTU (or ALLU) FMTU? 720p60 Note: Please refer to the section: List of Formats for a list of format timings supported. Select and activate a test image: IMGL SMPTEbar IMGU Note: Please refer to the section: List of Test Patterns for a list of test patterns supported.

  • Page 23: Running Video Pattern Tests

    This section provides the Instructions for running video tests on the 804/804A/804B. Procedures are provided for operation both through the front panel and the command line. Note: If the 804/804A/804B is used in a manner not specified in the guide, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
  • Page 24 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Touch select the Signal Type activation button on the panel on the left. The following screen appears: (For HDMI) Touch select the HDMI option using the associated activation button as shown below. Alternatively, to activate HDMI output through the command line: XVSI 4 // selects the HDMI output...
  • Page 25 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Alternatively, to activate DVI for computer formats through the command line: XVSI 3 // selects the DVI TV output through the HDMI connector ALLU // activates the output (For DVI computers) Touch select the DVI option and then the Computer option using the associated activation buttons as shown below.
  • Page 26 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Alternatively, to activate the VGA (HD15) Analog YPbPr output through the command line: XVSI 9 // selects YPbPr Analog output through the VGA connector SSST 1 // selects separate sync. Use SSST 3 for sync on Y ALLU // activates the output (For component analog TV displays) Touch select the VGA(HD15) Analog RGB option with the TV Format Type and...

  • Page 27: Procedures For Selecting A Resolution And Frame Rate

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Alternatively, to activate composite video output through the command line: XVSI 6 // selects analog composite video through CVBS and S-Video outputs ALLU // activates the output (For component TV) Touch select the BNC + S-Video + CVBS with the ED/HD Format Type using the associated activation buttons to activate component video through the BNC connectors as shown below.
  • Page 28 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide The Sink Tests menu appears as shown below. Touch select EDID Test from the Sink Tests menu. The EDID Test menu appears as shown below. Touch select the lower button (Tx Port x) on the EDID Test menu shown below. Note: You will have to select each HDMI port in sequence.
  • Page 29 The HDMI TV Format screen appears as shown below. The first screen is from the 804. The second and third screens are from the 804A with its support for 4K x 2K resolutions at 30Hz or 50/60Hz with HDMI 2.0 4:2:0 pixel encoding. The third screen shows an example from the 804B with its support for 4K x 2K resolutions with 4:4:4 pixel encoding.
  • Page 30 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide The following screen shows an 804A screen with 4K selected at 50/60Hz using 4:2:0 pixel encoding. The following screen shows an 804B screen with 4K selected at 50/60Hz using 4:4:4 pixel encoding.

  • Page 31: Selecting Test Patterns

    FMTL 720p60 // loads format (resolution and frame rate) FMTU // activates format Note: There are 4 HDMI connectors on the 804/804A. You can set a marker to indicate which output is currently active. To set the marker use the following command: HPMG 1...
  • Page 32 Touch select the desired test pattern from the menu shown below. You can select patterns that are standard with the 804/804A/804B or bitmaps that you have imported. Note: A “+” on the lower right portion of the pattern indicates that there are options related to the specific pattern. In these cases you double touch select to access the lower level menu.

  • Page 33: Using Image Caching To Render Bitmaps Quickly

    The Image Cache feature enables you to render bitmap images quickly. This feature is ideal for production lines in manufacturing. The Image Cache feature is configured using the command line interface. Once configured the 804/804A/804B renders bitmap images in advance and stores them in memory for immediate recall. The number of images that can be stored in cache depends on the resolution and bit depth of the chosen format.

  • Page 34: Rendering 3D Test Patterns On An Hdtv

    Side, Top-and-Bottom and Frame Packing (for both interlaced and progressive timings) 3D format structures. You can render bitmaps that you have or create or you can render 3D test patterns in the 804/804A/804B test pattern library. You can obtain 3D bitmaps in three ways: ...

  • Page 35: Using Custom Test Image Packs

    Using Custom Test Image Packs The 804/804A/804B provides licensed image packs for certain sets of test images. You need to have a license key to use these custom test image packs. You can arrange to get access to them by contacting Quantum Data customer support at: http://www.quantumdata.com/support.
  • Page 36 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Refer to the table 7-2 below for a description and depiction of the Image Packs currently offered. Table 7-2: Custom Test Image Packs ChinaRes Pattern Pack This is a bitmap that is available through the Image Packs option.
  • Page 37 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 7-3: Custom Test Image Packs – THX Test Patterns THX Test Patterns 3D Convergence - test patterns to align pixels for proper convergence. The THX Pattern Pack offers a variety of test patterns for calibrating the luminance and chrominance of high end 3D-capable HDTVs.
  • Page 38 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 7-3: Custom Test Image Packs – THX Test Patterns THX box - 2D/3D grayscale test patterns to accurately adjust white point and gamma. Page 38 Revision B3...

  • Page 39: Importing Custom Bitmaps

    Importing Custom Bitmaps You can import your own bitmaps into the 804/804A/804B through the USB interface or from an SD card. The 804A and 804B support 4K x 2K bitmaps. Note that when bitmaps are imported into the 804/804A/804B, they are rendered at their native resolution, i.e.
  • Page 40 Note: Your bitmaps are limited to 8 characters with an extension (.bmp). Transfer your bitmap(s) from your PC to the 804/804A/804B using standard windows procedures for transferring files to a USB drive, i.e. dragging and dropping or copying and pasting.

  • Page 41: Workflow For Loading Bitmaps From The Sd Card

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Workflow for loading bitmaps from the SD card In order to load bitmaps from the 804’s SD card you must take the following high level steps (detailed procedures are provided further below): ...
  • Page 42 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Load your bitmaps on to the SD card from your PC using a USB SD card reader. Create the UserPats.txt text file listing your bitmaps. Use the information in Table 8-2 below to construct your text file: Table 8-2: Importing Bitmaps –...

  • Page 43: Creating And Using Custom Formats

    Quantum Data website as a starting point for creating a new format. Be sure to save the file. The format files will be saved as .xml files by the Format Editor. 2. Select the Preferences from the top level menu. 804/804A/804B The following screen will appear: Page 43 Revision B3...
  • Page 44 4. Power cycle the using the rocker switch on the back panel. 804/804A/804B The 804 will appear as a mass storage device on your PC like any other USB drive. Note: If this is the first time you have used the 804 in the Disk mode you will have to reformat the disk. The system will prompt you through the format process.
  • Page 45 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 8. Touch select COM for the USB Mode (refer to the screen above). 9. Power cycle the 804/804A/804B 10. Navigate to the Signal Type menu of the desired interface and select User for the Format Type as indicated below.
  • Page 46 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 12. (Alternatively) Establish a command line session with the from your PC using the procedures 804/804A/804B described in Command Reference. 13. Load a custom format using the following commands: FMTL <formatName> // where formatName is the name of the custom format...

  • Page 47: Creating Custom Menus

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Creating Custom Menus This section describes how to configure custom menus on the . Custom menus enable you to 804/804A/804B display a menu of commonly used functions on the touch display. This allows you to save time by 804/804A/804B quickly executing a specific set of resolution and image combinations.
  • Page 48 10.1.2 To access custom menus: Use the following procedure access the custom menu on your 804/804A/804B 1. Navigate to the Preference menu by selecting the Preferences tab from the Home menu. 2. Navigate Touch select Custom Menu from the Preference screen as shown below.
  • Page 49 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Page 49 Revision B3...

  • Page 50: Running Audio Tests

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Running Audio Tests This section provides the Instructions for running audio tests on the 804/804A/804B. Procedures are provided for operation both through the front panel and the command line. 11.1 Testing HDMI Audio on an HDTV or A/V Receiver This section provides procedures for testing HDMI audio on an HDTV or A/V Receiver.
  • Page 51 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 11-1: Audio Signal Type Audio Format Audio Interface Audio Test Tone Description Audio Test Tone Options Supported on the Provides a set of DTS 6.1 noise patterns: Channel Selection (gating control): DTS-ES 6.1 following interfaces: ...
  • Page 52 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 11-1: Audio Signal Type Audio Format Audio Interface Audio Test Tone Description Audio Test Tone Options Supported on the Provides programmable sine waves for a range of Provides programmable sine waves: PCM Sine Wave (programmable) following interfaces:...
  • Page 53 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Touch select the HDMI Interface from the Audio Pattern menu. Alternatively, to select HDMI audio through the command line: DASI 6 // selects the HDMI audio output FMTU // activates format Touch select the PCM Sine Wave on the Audio Pattern menu (refer to the screen shot above). The following screen appears: Select the audio parameters: ...
  • Page 54 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 11.1.2 Procedures for Testing HDMI compressed audio on an HDTV Use the following procedures to run audio tests using Dolby and or DTS audio test patterns on the HDMI ports of an HDTV. Refer to Table 11-1 above for specific examples for setting the options.
  • Page 55 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Touch select the desired audio test pattern. (Sine Wave shown in the screen shot above.) 11.1.3 Procedures for Testing Analog Audio on an HDTV Use the following procedures to run audio tests using PCM Sine Wave audio test patterns on the analog audio output. From the main menu screen (shown below), touch select Audio Test Tone.
  • Page 56 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide AASI 1 // selects the analog audio output ALLU // activates analog audio Touch select the PCM Sine Wave on the Audio Pattern menu. The following screen appears: Select the audio parameters: ...

  • Page 57: Running Protocol Tests - Using The Front Panel Gui

    Use the following procedures to run HDCP test on an HDTV. Power up the 804/804A using the rocker switch on the back panel and the front panel. The On position is with the toggle switch depressed on the inner side of the switch. Refer to the procedures in Chapter entitled: Instructions for Use.
  • Page 58 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Touch select the lower button (Tx Port x) on the HDCP Output Test menu shown below. Touch select Enable from the HDCP Output Test menu shown above. Touch select Auto-Restart to restart HDCP authentication. The Pass/Fail results and the key values exchanged during the authentication are presented on the screen as shown below.
  • Page 59 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 12.1.2 Procedures for Testing HDMI-HDCP 2.2 protocol on an HDTV (804B only) Use the following procedures to run HDCP 2.2 test on an HDTV with the 804B. Power up the 804B using the rocker switch on the back panel and the front panel. The On position is with the toggle switch depressed on the inner side of the switch.
  • Page 60 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Touch select the Mode activation button to determine which ports you want to run the authentication on. You can either select All Ports or only a single port which you specify using the Tx Port button Touch select the Tx Port x until the desired port is shown.
  • Page 61 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 12.1.3 Procedures for Testing HDMI-EDID protocol on an HDTV Use the following procedures to run EDID test on an HDTV. From the main menu screen (shown below), touch select Tests. The Sink Tests menu appears as shown below. Select EDID Test from the Sink Tests menu shown below.
  • Page 62 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Touch select Read from the EDID Test menu shown below. The 804/804A/804B indicates whether the checksum and header are okay. Repeat for each HDMI port you wish to test. 12.1.4 Procedures for Testing HDMI-CEC protocol on an HDTV Use the following procedures to run CEC test on an HDTV.
  • Page 63 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Touch select the lower button (Tx Port x) on the CEC Test menu shown below. Note: You will have to select each HDMI port in sequence. Touch select Ping from the CEC Test menu shown below. The results are presented on the screen.
  • Page 64 Procedures for running multi-protocol tests on an HDMI Sink Device Use the procedures below to run a multi-protocol test on an HDMI sink. Make the physical connections between the 804/804A/804B HDMI OUT connector and the display device under test. Enable the HDMI output using the procedures at Selecting a Signal Type and Resolution.
  • Page 65 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 5. Alternatively you can run the AuxComboTest from the command line as follows: IMGL AuxTest IMGU Page 65 Revision B3...

  • Page 66: Using The Keypad

    804/804A/804B so that the changes take effect. 13.3 Keypad Functionality For keypad support, the 804/804A/804B uses four configuration files stored in the root directory of the internal flash. Here are the names and functions of the four files: Page 66...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Format (Timing)

     UserKeys.txt: This file provides mappings of key codes so that the 804/804A/804B knows which key has been pressed. This file may be different for each model of keypad that is used. This file should be configured by Quantum Data Engineering, and should not be changed by the customer unless you wish to create a specific test sequence.
  • Page 68 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide PAL-NC PAL-M PAL-60 480i30 576i25 480p59 576p50 720p60 720p59 720p50 1035i30 1035i24 1152i25 1080i25 (YPbPr) 1080i24 1080i29 1080i30 1080p24 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29 1080p30 1080p50 (YPbPr) 1080p59 1080p60 480i24 480p60 1080i30 720p60 1080p59 480i24 480i24 576i25...

  • Page 69: Selecting A Test Pattern (Image)

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 480p59 576p50 720p60 720p50 1080i30 1080i25 1080p50 1080p60 DMT0659 HDMI DMT0860 DMT1060 1080p59 720p59 1080p50 1080i25 1080i24 576i25 480i30 720p59 DMT0660 480p60 Table 13-3 – Format Range per Interface Map Interface Number Interface Name 301 - 309 310 - 331...

  • Page 70: Programming A Test Sequence Using The Keypad

    You can create a sequence by adding a set of commands to the UserKeys.txt file using the procedures below. The following is an example of how to create a typical test sequence file using the keypad. 1. Touch select the Preferences from the top level menu. Refer to the screen below. 804/804A/804B Page 70 Revision B3...
  • Page 71 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 2. Touch select COM for the USB Mode (refer to the screen above). Keypad functions are assigned as shown in Table 13-5 below: Table 13-5 – Keypad Functions Function Num Lock TIMING - Select a format PATTERN - Select an image Program PROG –...

  • Page 72: Programming A Test Sequence In The Userkeys File

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide NEXT TIMING // 1080p60 HDMI PATTERN // ramp // press the END key to halt the of sequence programming Play back a sequence as follows. NEXT NEXT (repeat NEXT or PREVIOUS) 13.7 Programming a Test Sequence in the UserKeys file You can also create a test sequence by including a set of commands in the UserKeys.txt file.
  • Page 73 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide b xkpi 0 c xkpm 3 #F0 xvsi 4;fmtl 720p60;imgl smptebar;fmtu;dlay 5000;fmtl 480p60;imgl h_stair;fmtu;dlay 5000;fmtl 1080i30;imgl needle;fmtu;dlay 5000;fmtl 1080p60;imgl decodchk;fmtu;dlay 5000;fmtl 480i30;imgl v_3bars;fmtu;dlay 5000 #F1 xvsi 4;fmtl cvt1460d;imgl checkby6;fmtu;dlay 5000;fmtl dmt1170_;fmtu;dlay 5000;fmtl dmt0660;fmtu;dlay 5000 #FF mfgm 0 To run a test sequence macro stored in the UserKeys.txt file you use the kbrd command on the command line as follows.

  • Page 74: Upgrading The 804/804A/804B

    Upgrading the Firmware and Gateware on your 804/804A/804B You can upgrade the firmware and gateware on your 804/804A/804B through the USB interface. In order to upgrade the 804/804A/804B firmware and gateware you have to put the 804/804A/804B in the “Disk” mode.
  • Page 75 The screen will show several messages indicating the progress of the update. Once the gateware update has completed the following screen appears. 13. Reboot the 804/804A/804B by power cycling. 14. Navigate back to the Help menu to access the upgrade screen.
  • Page 76 The screen will show several messages indicating the progress of the update. Once the firmware update has completed the following screen appears. 16. Reboot the 804/804A/804B by power cycling. 17. Navigate back to the Help menu to verify the upgraded versions.

  • Page 77: Command Reference

    This section provides a list of commands available for use with the 804/804A/804B. Note: The 804/804A/804B front panel can operate in one of two modes: 1) Manufacturing mode enabled (read only) or 2) Manufacturing mode disabled (front panel touch mode – read and write). Please be aware that if the manufacturing mode is disabled, the 804/804A/804B front panel touch display will not always reflect the true state of the 804/804A/804B outputs when you make changes in the configuration through the command line.
  • Page 78 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide ALLU ASCT 2 // sets the analog sync composite type on the HDMI format for PC formats: ALLU ASCT? // returns the current value of the analog sync composite type. ASSS Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets analog sync signal swing in volts.
  • Page 79 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide AVMM 0 // disables AVmute when a format change occurs on the HDMI Output. AVMM? // returns the current setting. AVST Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the analog video signal type. Valid values are: VGA RGB = 4; VGA YPbPr = 7; BNC RGB/YPbPr = 16 Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate.
  • Page 80 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets or queries the digital sync composite type. It sets the digital sync type properly for TV vs PC formats for HDMI, DVI, HDBaseT and RGB analog. Valid values: 0 = None.
  • Page 81 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide DVQM 2 // sets the mode or range to 16-235). DVQM 0 // sets the mode or range to 0-255). DVQM? // returns the current value. DVSM Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the sampling mode between 4:4:4 and 4:2:2 in YCbCr mode on HDMI.
  • Page 82 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide FMTL Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Loads a format. Takes a format name as a parameter. Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate. Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate. Query returns the currently loaded format. Examples: FMTL 720p60 // loads the 720p60 format.
  • Page 83 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide HSPD? // returns the current value. HSPW Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the number of pixel periods (width) of the horizontal sync pulse (HSYNC). Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate. Query returns the horizontal sync pulse width in pixels.
  • Page 84 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide IFGC 1 // enables HDMI infoframe checksum calculation. IFGC 0 // disables HDMI infoframe checksum calculation. IFGC? // returns the current setting. IFGU Command supported?: Y Query supported?: N Activates an infoframe command. Examples: XAVI:S 1 // sets scan parameter to overscanned.
  • Page 85 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Example: NBPC 12 // sets the component bit depth to 12) NBPC? // returns the current value. OUTG Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the enable gate of video output. (This is defaulted to 1 – only set to 0 to disable video when absolutely necessary.) Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate.
  • Page 86 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Sets or queries the sync signal type. It sets the sync type properly for the RGB Analog interface and the Component Analog interface. Valid values: 1 = digital separate horizontal and vertical sync. Used for the HDMI, DVI, HDBaseT interfaces. Used with RGB Analog and Component Analog interface when separate sync is selected.
  • Page 87 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the number of line periods (width) of the vertical sync pulse (VSYNC). Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate. Query returns the number of line periods (width) of the vertical sync pulse (VSYNC) for the loaded format. Example: VSPW 4 // sets the vertical pulse width to 4 lines.
  • Page 88 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 6 = Top and Bottom 8 = Side by Side (Half) Where sampling is the Side-by-Side Horizontal Sub-Sampling method. Can be one of: 0 - Odd/Left picture, Odd/Right picture 1 - Odd/Left picture, Even/Right picture 2 - Even/Left picture, Odd/Right picture 3 - Even/Left picture, Even/Right picture Quincunx Matrix:...
  • Page 89 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide XAVI Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Enables you to send AVI infoframes out the HDMI outputs. XAVI:aviparameter value Parameters are optional. Refer to the EIA/CEA-861-D standard for details on each parameter and their values. Where aviparameters are: S –...
  • Page 90 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Parameters are optional. Refer to the EIA/CEA-861-E standard for details on each parameter and their values. Where hviparameters are: HVF – HDMI Video Format field. Values: 0 = no info, i.e. 2D; 1 = 4Kx2K; 2 = 3D. HVIC –...
  • Page 91 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide XVSG Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Enables red/green/blue gates. Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate. Examples: XVSG 1 0 1 // enables Red and Blue gates) XVSG 1 // enables all 3 channels as a shortcut XVSG? // returns the current setting of polarity of VSYNC and HSYNC XVSI...

  • Page 92: Administrative Commands

    Enables “Manufacturing Unit” mode which disables the touch screen and displays a status screen in its place. Setting this mode to 1 enables the status-only screen on 804/804A units only. Setting the value to 0 enables the touch screen. Examples:...
  • Page 93 Launches the touch display calibration screen. *TST Command supported?: N Query supported?: Y Performs an internal diagnostic to verify some functional blocks within the 804/804A. Returns 0 if no errors are detected. USBM Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the USB mode to COM or DISK. Requires a power cycle of the 804 to invoke.

  • Page 94: Hdmi Protocol Test Commands

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 15.3 HDMI Protocol Test Commands EDID/DIDT Command supported?: N Query supported?: Y Reads the EDID and provides the information to the user. EDID? returns the binary EDID as-is, where DIDT? returns a parsed version that describes some useful details about the EDID.

  • Page 95: Image Drawing Commands

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 15.5 Image Drawing Commands BOXP Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the box size in percent for Halation, Loading, and EcoFlower patterns. BOXG Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Enables a moving white box with a black background on any non-bitmap image. Examples: BOXG 1 15.6...

  • Page 96: Audio-Related Commands

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 15.8 Audio-Related commands AUDL Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Sets the digital audio format, audio tone and channels. Requires FMTU or ALLU to activate. The following parameters apply: Type: 0 = LPCM 1 = Dolby 5.1 2 = DTS-ES 6.1 3 = DD+/TrueHD/DTS-HDHRA/DTS-HDMA...
  • Page 97 DASI? // returns the current setting. DAPT Note: This function is not supported on the newer 804 and 804A units. Command supported?: Y Query supported?: Y Digital audio pass-through enables the audio input from ARC, Optical or SPDIF to be passed through on the HDMI outputs.
  • Page 98 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 1 – Optical 2 – ARC from HDMI Tx 1 3 – ARC from HDMI Tx 2 4 – ARC from HDMI Tx 3 5 – ARC from HDMI Tx 4 Examples: DAPT 1 3 // causes the ARC on HDMI Tx 2 to be transmitted on all HDMI Tx outputs DAPT 1 1 // causes the optical audio input to be transmitted on all HDMI Tx outputs DAPT 0...

  • Page 99: List Of Formats

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide List of Formats The table below provides a list of formats (timings) supported by the 804/804A/804B. An example is provided for how to load the format by name using the command line.
  • Page 100 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Example: FMTL 576i25 FMTU 576p50 Example: FMTL 576p50 FMTU 720p50 Example: FMTL 720p50 FMTU 720p60 Example: FMTL 720p60 FMTU 1080i25 Example: FMTL 1080i25 FMTU 1080i30 Example: FMTL 1080i30 FMTU 480i59 Example: FMTL 480i59 FMTU 480i60 Example:...
  • Page 101 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide FMTL 480p119 FMTU 480p120 Example: FMTL 480p120 FMTU 480p239 Example: FMTL 480p239 FMTU 480p240 Example: FMTL 480p240 FMTU 576i50 Example: FMTL 576i50 FMTU 576i100 Example: FMTL 576i100 FMTU 576p100 Example: FMTL 576p100 FMTU 576p200 Example:...
  • Page 102 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide 720p29 Example: FMTL 720p29 FMTU 720p30 Example: FMTL 720p30 FMTU 720p100 Example: FMTL 720p100 FMTU 720p119 Example: FMTL 720p119 FMTU 720p120 Example: FMTL 720p120 FMTU 1080i50 Example: FMTL 1080i50 FMTU 1080i59 Example: FMTL 1080i59 FMTU 1080i60...
  • Page 103 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Example: FMTL 1080p25 FMTU 1080p25 Example: FMTL 1080p25 FMTU 1080p29 Example: FMTL 1080p29 FMTU 1080p30 Example: FMTL 1080p30 FMTU 2160p24 Example: FMTL 2160p24 FMTU 2160p25 Example: FMTL 2160p25 FMTU 2160p30 Example: FMTL 2160p30 FMTU NTSC Example:...
  • Page 104 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide FMTL PAL-Nc FMTU PAL-60 Example: FMTL PAL-60 FMTU NTSC44 Example: FMTL NTSC44 FMTU PAL-M Example: FMTL PAL-M FMTU 640x350_85Hz Example: FMTL 640x350_85Hz FMTU DMT0685D Example: FMTL DMT0685D FMTU DMT0660 Example: FMTL DMT0660 FMTU DMT0672 Example:...
  • Page 105 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide DMT0860 Example: FMTL DMT0860 FMTU DMT0860 Example: FMTL DMT0860 FMTU DMT0872 Example: FMTL DMT0872 FMTU DMT0875 Example: FMTL DMT0875 FMTU DMT0885 Example: FMTL DMT0885 FMTU DMT1043 Example: FMTL DMT1043 FMTU DMT1060 Example: FMTL DMT1060 FMTU DMT1070...
  • Page 106 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Example: FMTL DMT1175 FMTU CVT1260E Example: FMTL CVT1260E FMTU CVT1275E Example: FMTL CVT1275E FMTU CVT1285E Example: FMTL CVT1285E FMTU DMT1260 Example: FMTL DMT1260 FMTU DMT1285 Example: FMTL DMT1285 FMTU DMT1260G Example: FMTL DMT1260G FMTU DMT1275G Example:...
  • Page 107 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide FMTL DMT1296G FMTU 1365x1024_60Hz Example: FMTL 1365x1024_60Hz FMTU 1365x1024_75Hz Example: FMTL 1365x1024_75Hz FMTU 1600x1024_60Hz Example: FMTL 1600x1024_60Hz FMTU DMT1660 Example: FMTL DMT1660 FMTU DMT1665 Example: FMTL DMT1665 FMTU DMT1670 Example: FMTL DMT1670 FMTU DMT1685 Example:...
  • Page 108 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide DMT1875 Example: FMTL DMT1875 FMTU DMT1960 Example: FMTL DMT1960 FMTU DMT1975 Example: FMTL DMT1975 FMTU DMT0667 Example: FMTL DMT0667 FMTU APP0875 Example: FMTL APP0875 FMTU APP1075 Example: FMTL APP1075 FMTU APP1175 Example: FMTL APP1175 FMTU DMT0860H...
  • Page 109 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Example: FMTL 1024x576_60Hz FMTU 1280x720_60Hz Example: FMTL 1280x720_60Hz FMTU Page 109 Revision B3...

  • Page 110: List Of Test Patterns

    804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide List of Test Patterns The table below provides a list of test patterns. For each pattern, there is an example of how to load the pattern by name using the command line. Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant...
  • Page 111 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values IMGU  Color  IMGL h_stair   IMGU  IMGL splitgray  IMGU  Stair – Split Orientation - IMGL ramp Direction: Vertical IMGU...
  • Page 112 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values including picture centering, size, pincushion and linearity. White on  Linearity Color Black Command examples: Black on  IMGL crosshtch White IMGU IMGL linearity IMGU...
  • Page 113 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values  Color       Focus Pattern Application: To detect whether scan velocity modulation is enabled on display. Command example: IMGL focus IMGU...
  • Page 114 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values Modify IRE of box to determine threshold.  Color  Command example:  IMGL 3dxtalk  IMGU    3D Cross Talk Application: This is a 3D pattern used to measure the crosstalk (extinction ratio) for frame packing, top and bottom and side by side 3D format structures.
  • Page 115 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values 3D Color Ramp Application: This is a 3D pattern used to test 3D color uniformity and crosstalk or extinction ratio. Description: There are 4 pairs of horizontal color bars. Each bar depicts a color gradation from red to purple;...
  • Page 116 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values Decoder Check Pattern Application: To check the color decoder performance to determine if the decoder over-emphasizes red or green colors. Command example: IMGL decodchk IMGU Decoder Adjust Pattern...
  • Page 117 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values Vertical  LG Color Bar Pattern Orientation  Horizontal Application: To test a display’s ability to product fully saturated primary and secondary color. White is 100 IRE Yellow is 100 IRE Cyan is 100 IRE...
  • Page 118 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values Not applicable Halation Halation/Loading Patterns Applications: Manufacturing test. Command examples: IMGL halation IMGU IMGL loading Not applicable Loading IMGU IMGL ecoflower IMGU Not applicable Ecoflower...
  • Page 119 804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide Table 17-1: Test Patterns Pattern Name Variant Options Range of Values Stop  Zone Plate Pattern Vertical  Vertical  Slow Movement This is a bitmap that can be scrolled to test motion artifacts. You Medium ...

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