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Video Generator, Tester, and Analyzer
Supports HDMI 2.0(a), Deep Color, 4K @ 60Hz 4:4:4, and HDR
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
INFORMATION
PGA-VHD
Generates VGA and HDMI Video patterns
Supports HDCP 1.4 and 2.2
Can be Used as a portable HDMI Monitor/TV
Rechargeable Battery Operation
Customized Test Patterns
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698
Mail order: Hall Research, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Web site: www.hallresearch.com E-mail: info@hallresearch.com
User's Manual
UMA1253 Rev n/c
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Summary of Contents for Hall Research Technologies PGA-VHD
- Page 1 User’s Manual PGA-VHD Video Generator, Tester, and Analyzer Generates VGA and HDMI Video patterns Supports HDMI 2.0(a), Deep Color, 4K @ 60Hz 4:4:4, and HDR Supports HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 Can be Used as a portable HDMI Monitor/TV Rechargeable Battery Operation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.2.4 Sink Test ................................9 3.2.5 Loop Test ................................9 3.2.6 Settings ................................10 4.0 Using the PGA-VHD as a Video Generator ................11 4.1 Signal Format ..........................11 4.2 Video Pattern ..........................12 4.2.1 Steps to update user defined patterns using USB flash memory ................12 4.3 Select Output Audio ........................ - Page 3 Video Generator/Analyzer Hall Research and its logo are trademarks of Hall Research. Any other trademarks mentioned in this TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL manual are acknowledged as the property of the trademark owners. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
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Page 4: Introduction
Fist time use: Prior to switching on the PGA-VHD for the first time, you must plug the power supply to it. This will disable the “shipping mode” and charge the device. We recommend leaving the product connected to the power supply for 2 to 3 hours prior to using it with battery alone for the first time. -
Page 5: Package Contents
AUDIO OUT: Connect to speakers for analog audio output. VGA OUT: Connect to a VGA display for simultaneous video output. HDMI IN: Connect to this port to make the PGA-VHD act as a sink. HDMI OUT: Connect to this port to make the PGA-VHD act as a source. -
Page 6: General Operation
There is a quick select menu bar at the top of the HOME screen so users can easily navigate from one setting to another. PGA-VHD offers the users the convenience to change the output resolution, pattern and output HDCP encryption all from one screen. -
Page 7: Output Type/Output Settings
Video Generator/Analyzer Shows the last pattern selected from the Default Patterns group (pattern names from Album including user uploaded patterns are not shown on the Quick Select bar). Clicking on this button will take you to: Output Settings/Video Pattern (Default patterns) screen where you can select a different pattern Use this button to enable the HDMI / VGA only resolutions on the quick select line. -
Page 8: Source Test
3.2.3 Source Test In this mode you are using the PGA-VHD to test a video source such as STB, laptop, Blu-ray player, etc. You can also use this mode to turn the PGA-VHD into a 4K compatible TV. Source tests include format, video, audio, packet and HDCP analysis of the incoming video signal from the source. -
Page 9: Sink Test
Read and save the information from the AUDIO source such as modulation scheme, channel information, sampling rate, etc. Audio REFRESH Read the hexadecimal AVI info frame HDCP 1.4/ HDCP Enable HDCP (1.4/ 2.2) on PGA-VHD display on HDMI IN port from the Packet 2.2 Type-0 source HDCP 3.2.4 Sink Test This option is for getting more information from the connected sink device (such as TV, Projector, or Extender) –... -
Page 10: Settings
PGA-VHD transport is using any encoding or compression techniques, the loop test will result in huge errors since pixels are modified (and delayed) by the encoder. You can use loop test for cables or extenders that do not modify pixel values in anyway, such as most HDBaseT products or Hall Research’s 4K Javelin optical HDMI cables. -
Page 11: Using The Pga-Vhd As A Video Generator
4.0 Using the PGA-VHD as a Video Generator The PGA-VHD simultaneously provides HDMI and VGA outputs, they are both active and show the same image. HDMI is the primary output (VGA output shows the same image and EDID functions apply to HDMI output only). -
Page 12: Video Pattern
JPG format. Images should ideally be 3840x2160 pixels. But the device accepts smaller images. From Main Menu, select the Settings Icon (gear symbol) Firmware Pattern • Check the free space in the PGA-VHD disk storage displayed on this screen. The maximum total size for • custom patterns is 2 GB. -
Page 13: Select Output Audio
5.0 Source Test (PGA-VHD acts as Sink) The PGA-VHD can be used to display the video from any HDMI or DVI source. It can also detect and display the video format, audio format, packet data, and HDCP status of the signal received from the source. -
Page 14: Video Analysis
In Video tab, a small screen displaying the video from the source is provided to monitor the incoming video from the source. In Full Screen, the video information along with the source information is displayed. The Pass through option enables video pass through for the video coming into the PGA-VHD’s HDMI IN to the display via HDMI OUT. -
Page 15: Packet Information
USB flash drive Source Test - Packet Information 5.5 HDCP Selection Show the HDCP standard (none, 1.4 or 2.2) for the incoming video on HDMI IN port of the PGA-VHD. Source Test - HDCP Selection 6.0 Sink Test (PGA-VHD as Source) This option is used for testing the EDID and HDCP of the connected SINK HDCP encryption can be enabled on the HDMI OUT to test HDCP authentication with the sink device. -
Page 16: Hdcp Encryption Applied To The Output Video
Sink Test - EDID Report The “Learn from RX” option caused the PGA-VHD to use the EDID of the connected sink for its own HDMI input's EDID. Select “Use Default” to revert and use the internal factory default PGA-VHD EDID. -
Page 17: Settings
The PGA-VHD has Ethernet (TCP/IP) control accessibility via Network settings under the “Settings” icon on the HOME screen. Connect the Ethernet port of the PGA-VHD with the PC or an external control system. The user has the option to select either the DHCP or Static IP addressing. -
Page 18: Firmware
Procedure for Firmware Upgrade Before updating the firmware on the PGA-VHD, make sure the files are in the root directory of the USB drive. When both the ARM and System files are to be updated, update the ARM first and then the System file. -
Page 19: Telnet Ethernet Protocol: Tcp/Ip Port (6133)
Video Generator/Analyzer 9.0 TELNET Ethernet Protocol: TCP/IP Port (6133) PGA-VHD offers communication and control via Telnet. The user can obtain information from the unit such as output resolution, pattern, audio and video data from a remote location. Commands are in ASCII format. - Page 20 PGA-VHD SMPTE Bar TV Bar 100% TV Bar 75% Default Pattern Value Default Pattern Value Default Pattern Value Checkfield Ramp Red H 1 Ramp Green H 1 Ramp Blue H 1 Ramp Red H 2 Ramp Green H 2 Ramp Blue H 2...
- Page 21 Video Generator/Analyzer Command: R AUDIOBIT Get Audio Bit Depth Response: AUDIOBIT 0~2 Command: S AUDIOLEVEL 0~7 Set Audio Output Volume Level Response: S AUDIOLEVEL 0~7 Command: R AUDIOLEVEL Get Audio Output Volume Level Response: AUDIOLEVEL 0~7 Command: S AUDIOSAMPLE 0~4 Set Audio Sampling Rate Response: S AUDIOSAMPLE 0~4 Rate...
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Page 22: Recalling Factory Defaults
12.1 Contacting Hall Research If you determine that your PGA-VHD is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair the unit instead, contact Hall Research Technical Support at 714-641-6607. To return the unit to Hall Research you must first get a Return Authorization (RMA) number. -
Page 23: Specifications
Video Generator/Analyzer 13.0 Specifications Single link 600 MHz (18 Gbps) HDMI 2.0 (a) Video Bandwidth HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 HDMI and HDCP 1xHDMI, 1xUSB, 1xRJ45 1xHDMI, 1xVGA, 1x3.5 mm Input Ports Up to 4K2K60 4:4:4 8 bit , 4K2K60 16 bit (HDR) Output Ports 8 Channel LPCM up to 192K Video Support... - Page 24 © Copyright 2017. Hall Research, Inc. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave., Tustin, CA 92780 Ph: (714)641-6607...