980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer User Guide
HDMI configuration for pass-through/Encrypted Link Analyzer
Pass-through is enabled through 980 GUI Manager. Use the following procedures to activate and use the
pass-through mode and refer to the connection diagrams above.
To connect a source under test to a sink device in pass-through mode:
1. Connect the HDMI-to-HDMI cable provided from your HDMI source device under test to the topmost HDMI
connector on the back of the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer. Refer to the connection diagrams above above.
2. Connect a second HDMI-to-HDMI cable from the HDMI display device to the bottom HDMI connector on the
back of the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer. Refer to the connection diagrams above above.
3. Power up the 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer using the power rocker switch on the back. Then press the power
on button on the front panel.
9.2.1 Configuring the 980 with an EDID
When in Pass-Through mode, the EDID of the far end display is passed through to the source device under test.
HDCP authentication is achieved directly with the far end display. The 980 HDMI Protocol Analyzer does not act as
an HDCP repeater.
9.2.2 Setting the Configuration of the Link Mode
Prior to a capturing or viewing video you will need to set the Link Mode to Pass-Through. When using the
Pass-Through mode configuration you will connect an HDMI display device to the HDMI Tx port.
To set the configuration of the link mode:
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