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- Page 1 Page 1 of 29 Murideo Fox & Hound Test Kit - Installer Pro Tools AVPRO-AC-FXHD-KIT HDMI 2.0 18 Gbps Audio/Video Generator & Analyzer User’s Manual Version 1.00 Call the AVPro Team at –North America 877-886-5112 International +1-605-274-6055...
- Page 2 • Do not use near heat sources such as room heaters, hot A/V equipment • Read all warnings • Use only accessories provided by Murideo • Unplug the device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time •...
- Page 3 Page 3 of 29 Attention – High Voltage Protection: 1. In order to protect your FOX & HOUND and complete system under test from possible damages, please don't turn on the FOX & HOUND power switches before generator Output is attached to tested device (repeater, video processor or display) input. Please make sure that system under test is completely powered off before you insert or extract HDMI cable to any of involved devices.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Page 4 of 29 Table of Contents Page 5 Overview Page 6 Key Features Page 6 What's in the Box Page 7-8 Functionality Diagram Generator Page 9-10 Functionality Diagram Analyzer Page 11-19 Basic Troubleshooting & System Testing Page 19 Test Pattern Descriptions Page 2-21 Specifications Page 21... -
Page 5: Overview
5. Peace of Mind The Fox & Hound is the first low-cost, 2-piece, battery-operated HDMI 2.0 test kit on the market, brought to you by Murideo, and the team that developed the Fresco advanced HDMI analyzing tools (6A and 6G) The Fox &... -
Page 6: Key Features
Page 6 of 29 Key Features: • HDMI 2.0 Support. 600 Mcsc - 2160P @60 4:4:4 Maximum Resolution • HDCP Pass/Fail - HDCP 2.2, 1.4 or None Indicator Light >Some of the 4K UHDs on the market today support HDCP 2.2 - The Fox & Hound will tell you what the TV will and won’t support. -
Page 7: Functionality Diagram Generator
Page 7 of 29 Functionality Diagram Generator From Top to Bottom (Left to Right) Buttons/Indicators a. HDCP Indicator – indicates the presence to HDCP b. Status Indicator – indicates that Hot Plug event has occurred and there is a successful connection between source, sink and repeaters in the system. - Page 8 Page 8 of 29 j. HDCP Button – brings up a selection list for HDCP troubleshooting – HDCP Off, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 k. Audio Button - brings up a selection list of audio output formats for audio confidence testing.
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Page 9: Functionality Diagram Analyzer
Page 9 of 29 t. DC/5V – DC 5V power port – connect included power supply to this connector – use for charging and can be used for operation u. Charge Status – when lit changing is in process. Functionality Diagram Analyzer From Top to Bottom (left to Right): a. - Page 10 Page 10 of 29 f. Active EDID Button – Use this button to view the EDID being used in the system under test now. Oftentimes this button is used in conjunction with the EDID Select Button to verify active EDID. g.
- Page 11 Page 11 of 29 o. USB ISP – port used for installing firmware updates if required. p. DC/5V – DC 5V power port – connect included power supply to this connector – use for charging and can be used for operation q.
- Page 12 Page 12 of 29 a. Sinks – This is the display or projector – this is an HDMI Receiver device. Substitute the analyzer for sinks during system testing – use the generator to test sinks by injecting a specific timing characteristic expected to pass through distribution system. b.
- Page 13 Page 13 of 29 failing, cables are failing – or more proper – systems are not engineered correctly or some of the components of the system are just not up to par in 2017 and uncompressed 4K. Fox & Hound Test Scenario Examples Pre-Installation Testing (racking): 1.
- Page 14 Page 14 of 29 3. If you get picture on your ANALYZER and the HDCP light is lit up your system is ready to go. If you get no picture, or no HDCP light, work backwards from the sink with your analyzer checking the signal after each repeater product to find the where HDCP was lost Test a Source Device How to Test a Source (a source is anything that creates the video signal: Blu-ray, Apple TV, Roku,...
- Page 15 Page 15 of 29 Test a Display (sink) Device How to Test a Sink (a sink is anywhere the signal ends up such as a TV, Projector, or Computer Monitor) 1. Connect supplied HDMI cable from the output of your generator to the input of the display you want to test.
- Page 16 Page 16 of 29 Test a Repeater How to Test a Repeater (a repeater is any HDMI device that receives an input signal and retransmits that same signal to a downstream sink or display device; like a matrix, a switch, an AV receiver or distribution amplifier) 1.
- Page 17 Page 17 of 29 etc., you may need to replace the device with a compliant device or you may need to downclock your entire system to accept this device. Test a HDMI Extender (over Category Cable) How to Test an Extender (also known as a balen or HDBaset Tx & Rx) 1.
- Page 18 Page 18 of 29 Test an HDMI Cable (replace DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM with an HDMI cable – any HDMI cable �� How to Run a Cable Test: 1. To run a cable test with the Fox & Hound the first step is to connect one end of the HDMI cable to the Generator, and the other end to the Analyzer.
- Page 19 Use the chart below to help determine requirements and remember – some cables are better than others and sometimes you may need fiber to get longer runs or extenders – but realize the limitations of each device selected. Fox & Hound can be substituted under Murideo Six Series column below:...
- Page 20 Page 20 of 29 Common Symptoms you will find in a distributed Audio/Video System: No Video? Start at TV with generator – does TV work? Generate a test signal at the next HDMI point (for instance the input to an extender) and every HDMI point until the signal is lost. Once the signal is lost, use analyzer and generator combo to isolate to a cable, TX, RX or other component.
- Page 21 Page 21 of 29 Audio Dropouts? Normally audio dropouts are related to HDCP issues. Make sure HDCP is functioning properly with your Fox & Hound HDCP function. For 4K make sure you select and emulate HDCP 2.2. Tips for Installers: ▪...
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Page 22: Test Pattern Descriptions
Page 22 of 29 Test Pattern Descriptions Test patterns are used for visually testing a display for things such as sizing – does the entire picture fit on the screen? color – are the colors correct? Setting the 5 front panel controls: Color, Tint, Sharpness, Brightness and Contrast. -
Page 23: Specifications
Page 23 of 29 Specifications Parameter Specification HDMI Version HDMI 2.0 HDCP Version HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 HDCP ON/OFF Maximum Clock Rate 600 Mcsc (594 MHz) Maximum Throughput per Channel 6.0 Gbits/sec (18 GBP/sec Total) VESA; Video Standard with 60, 59.94, 30, 29.97, 24, 23.98 Resolution Timings fps;... - Page 24 Page 24 of 29 List of Supported Resolutions (this can change from time to time via FW updates) Maximum 4K UHD resolution is: 2160P60 4:4:4 8-bit (almost 18 GBP/sec) 640x480@60 4096x2160@24 800x600@60 3640x2160@60 1024x768@60 3640x2160@59.94 1280x768@60 3640x2160@50 1360x768@60 720P@60 3D FP 1280x960@60 720P@59.9 3D FP 1280x1024@60...
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Page 25: Updating Firmware
Updating Firmware Field firmware updates are available via USB port. Firmware updates, when available will be posted on the Murideo.com web site, along with instructions. FCC Interference and Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 26 During the warranty period, the defective hardware of MURIDEO products will be either repaired or replaced, with new or like new products, at the discretion of MURIDEO except in the cases listed in the Limitation of Liability Clause of this document. This International Limited Warranty covers the costs of service parts and labor required to restore your product to fully functional condition.
- Page 27 (d) If MURIDEO determines that any returned Product is not defective, or if MURIDEO determines that the defect is not covered by the warranty, MURIDEO will return the Product to the Owner at Owner’s expense, freight collect, and Owner agrees to pay MURIDEO’s reasonable cost of handling and testing;...
- Page 28 • Any unauthorized software or modification of built-in software not approved by MURIDEO. • The serial number of the product (or serial number stickers of its parts) has been modified, removed, blurred or damaged.
- Page 29 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Legal notices MURIDEO® Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of AVPro Global Holdings, Inc. in the United States or other countries. ISF® and the ISF logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of, and are used under license from, Imaging Science Foundation, LLC. in the United States or other countries.
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