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Page 1 UCD Console UCD-422 User Manual...
Page 2 UCD Console for UCD-422 User Manual Copyright This manual, Copyright © 2020 Unigraf Oy. All rights reserved Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part without a written permission of Unigraf Oy is prohibited. Notice The information given in this manual is verified in the correctness on the date of issue. The...
Page 3 Limited Warranty Unigraf warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Unigraf or its authorized dealer. If the product proves defective within the warranty period, Unigraf will provide repair or replacement of the product.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Appendix C: Predefined Timings ..................44 Appendix D: Predefined Patterns ................... 46 Appendix E: Firmware Update Procedure with Quartus Prime ........47 Downloading the Firmware ..............47 FW Update Tool ..................47 Connect to the UCD-422 Unit ..............48 Programming the FW ................49...
Page 5: About This Manual
About This Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL Purpose This guide is User Manual of UCD-422, USB-connected video interface test unit for use with a PC with Windows® 10 Windows® 8 or Windows® 7 operating system. The purpose of this guide is to •...
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Product Description UCD-422 is a USB 3.0 connected video interface test unit with HDMI 2.1 Pattern Generator and Analyzer capability. UCD Console is the common graphical user interface (GUI) for Unigraf’s UCD-400 and UCD-300 family units. The outlook and details of UCD Console will be different depending on the capabilities of the connected UCD unit reflecting the features enabled.
Page 7 Introduction UCD-422 The image below indicates the connections in UCD-422 unit and their description. Name Description HDMI in HDMI 2.1 compliant input from the upstream Source HDMI out HDMI 2.1 compliant output to the downstream Sink Power in +12 Vdc Power Supply Input...
Page 8: Unpacking
When launched, UCD Console verifies that the firmware (FW) version programmed to UCD-422 matches the launched version. If conflict, UCD Console informs the user. If FW update is needed please refer to Firmware Update Procedure later in this manual for instructions.
Page 9: License Manager
System administrator's privileges are required for accessing the licenses. License Manager GUI When run, License Manager will list the licensing enabled Unigraf devices. If no suitable device families are detected, License Manager will exit. Please first select one of the available device families by clicking one of the device family selector buttons.
Page 10 License Manager Managing Licenses Seed Number Each license is tied to a hardware unit with the help of the Seed Number. Each unit has a unique Seed Number. Seed Number of the selected unit can be found in the top of the dialog.
Page 11: Firmware Update Procedure
UCD Configuration Utility enables the user to select the operation roles present in the UCD-422 unit. The utility configures a firmware set for the selected operation roles and programs the firmware set to the device. Please contact Unigraf for details.
Page 12 When you are done, click Next. Updating from Earlier FW Versions Earlier firmware versions of UCD-422 are not supporting firmware update using UCD Firmware Configuration tool and must be updated using Quartus Prime tool. When attempting to update an earlier non-supporting version the tool will display an error message.
Page 13 Firmware Update Procedure Power Cycle When re-initiating the firmware of a UCD device the whole process cannot be done during one session and the UCD device need to be restarted between steps. Therefore, on certain point, user needs to power cycle the device (switch off power> wait for 10 seconds > turn on power).
Page 14: Ucd Console
UCD Console UCD CONSOLE UCD Console is the graphical user interface (GUI) of UCD-422 unit for desktop use. It provides the user access to all features of the unit. UCD Console includes powerful debugging and analysis tools enabling the user to monitor the status of the display interfaces and assist in the problem detection.
Page 15: Options
In order to avoid false combinations of parameters the new parameters are applied to UCD-422 test equipment hardware only after Apply is clicked. In UCD Console the situation that parameters have been changed but not applied is indicated by bold values of the parameter.
Page 16 UCD Console Audio Buffer size You can define how much memory is allocated in the PC for captured audio. Increased buffer size will ensure a smooth audio output but will also increase the delay between the capture of the audio stream and its playback. Folders Please select the directories in the PC for saving the captured images and audio, the saved Presets and DSC test content and DSC Work directories.
Page 17: Hdmi Reference Sink
HDMI Reference Sink HDMI REFERENCE SINK HDMI Reference Sink dialog (HDMI RX) can be selected from the vertical tab on the left edge of the GUI. The horizontal tabs on the top of the GUI enable the various functions available. Some of the tabs are enabled by default, some only when an applicable license is included.
Page 18 HDMI Reference Sink The top ribbon of the tab has the following controls: Color Mode for preview • No Conversion: The captured color components are interpreted as R, G and B respectively. No color conversion will be done. • Automatic: The color mode is selected based on the information in the MSA. If there is no color information available, “No Conversion”...
Page 19 HDMI Reference Sink Snap preview When clicked, one frame of the incoming video is captured and shown in a new Snapshot tab. The captured bitmap can be saved with Save one frame function described above. Color Information of the Captured Bitmap can be evaluated by placing the mouse cursor on top of the preview image.
Page 20: Audio Tab
HDMI Reference Sink Audio Tab Audio tab has a preview of the audio signal format and the controls for audio playback and recording. The audio signal format is shown in three ways • The ‘oscilloscope’ panel displays the waveforms of the received audio channels. •...
Page 21 Audio Buffer Size The amount of buffering used in the data transfer between the UCD-422 unit and the PC in Audio buffer size in Tools > Options dialog. Increased buffer size will ensure a smooth audio output but will also increase the delay between the capture of the audio stream and its playback.
Page 22: Link Tab
Link Status Link Status displays the status of the link training and the link parameters negotiated between UCD-422 Sink and the Upstream Source. The status is updated automatically. LT Status: Status of the FRL Link Training State (only in FRL mode)
Page 23 HDMI Reference Sink FRL Control Capability: Selection of the maximum link count and link rate capability of UCD-422 sink. Please Re-train to apply. FRL Start Bit: Control of the HDMI sink’s FRL_start bit (1/0) (only in FRL mode) FLT Ready: Status of the HDMI sink’s FLT_ready bit (1/0). Indication LED of the status.
Page 24: Edid Tab
HDMI Reference Sink EDID Tab EDID Tab provides tools for accessing the EDID or DisplayID of the UCD-422 Sink presented to the Upstream Source Device. There are three basic functions: • Load and save EDID data files in the host PC •...
Page 25 HDMI Reference Sink EDID Editor EDID Editor is launched in a separate pop-up window. Please see the description of the EDID editor in Chapter EDID Editor later in this document.
Page 26: Hdcp Tab
The status field indicates the HDCP status of the UCD-422 device. Active: The link between UCD-422 and the upstream source has been encrypted. Authenticated: The HDCP handshake between the UCD-422 and the sink unit has been completed successfully. Declared as HDCP capable: The UCD-422 unit recognizes HDCP handshake messages.
Page 27: Infoframe Tab
HDMI Reference Sink InfoFrame Tab InfoFrame Tab displays in hexadecimal format the following received infoframes: InfoFrames tab displays in hexadecimal format the following received infoframes: • ACR (Audio Clock Regeneration) • ASP (Audio Sample Packet) • GCP (General Control Packet) •...
Page 28: Source Dut Testing Tab
HDMI Reference Sink Source DUT Testing Tab Source DUT Testing Tab are not supported in current version of UCD-422.
Page 29: Hdmi Reference Source
HDCP status monitor and control (HDCP) Pattern Generator Tab Predefined Timings UCD-422 includes a set of common predefined video timings. Please find a list of the timings with their major details in Appendix C of this document. Color Mode RGB color mode with full range quantization levels will be used with all patterns except with Color Square Pattern.
Page 30 HDMI Reference Source Predefined Video Patterns UCD-422 has a set of predefined patterns and a possibility to user defined custom pattern. You can select the pattern in the provided combo box. By selecting Disabled you can have the links activated but no video data transferred.
Page 31 HDMI Reference Source Custom Timing Custom Timing feature is enabled with UCD Pro for HDMI Source license. The timing parameters can be modified by selecting the Custom check-box and editing the fields of the matrix. Enable the new parameters by clicking Apply button. Manage Timings Custom timings can also be created and edited with pop-up Timing Editor.
Page 32: Audio Generator Tab
HDMI Reference Source Audio Generator Tab Audio generator allows the user to play LPCM audio generated internally or from files in WAV format. To load internally generated audio, select Generate audio, and adjust the controls to the desired audio format. ...
Page 33: Link Tab
HDMI Reference Source Link Tab Link tab shows the status and control items for the HDMI link. The status LED indicates the state of the HPD signal Asserted (logical “high”) or De- asserted (logical “low”). HDMI Behavior Selection of the HDMI version to be used. Status Mode: Indication of the HDMI/TMDS mode (HDMI/DVI) (only in TMDS mode) Behavior: Status of the HDMI Mode (HDMI 1.4 / HDMI 2.0 / HDMI 2.1).
Page 34 HDMI sink Status FRL Mode: FRL Mode used by UCD-422 HDMI source LT Status: FRL link training status of UCD-422 HDMI source FLT Update: Status of FLT_update flag in SCDSC Update Flags register of the connected HDMI sink. FLT Ready: Status of FLT_ready flag in SCDSC Status Flags register of the connected HDMI sink.
Page 35: Edid Tab
HDMI Reference Source EDID Tab EDID tab enables analyzing and saving the EDID read from the connected Sink device. There are three basic functions: • Read the contents of the EDID of the downstream sink over the HDMI link. • Load and save EDID data files in the host PC •...
Page 36 HDMI Reference Source EDID Editor EDID Editor is launched in a separate pop-up window. Please see the description of the EDID editor in Chapter EDID Editor later in this document.
Page 37: Hdcp Tab
Keys loaded: The HDCP keys are loaded to the UCD-422 unit. Configuration Enable encryption: Check to enable the encryption of the stream between UCD-422 and the downstream sink. Authenticate: Perform the HDCP initiation handshake between the UCD-422 and the sink unit.
Page 38: Event Log
Event Log EVENT LOG Event Logger (Event Log) vertical tab can be seen on the left edge of the GUI. Event Log is enabled with UCD Pro for HDMI Sink or UCD Pro for HDMI Source license. Event Log dialog is divided into two panels: the left panel lists all transactions and the right panel shows the parsed transaction data for the line selected in the list on the left.
Page 39: Edid Editor
EDID Editor EDID EDITOR The EDID Editor main window is divided into three logical areas. The bottom part of the window contains the command buttons, and the log view. The top-left portion shows the currently edited E-EDID blocks in a tree-form, and the top-right portion shows an edit control for the currently selected item, possibly a list of sub-keys and their names (The list is not shown for all values) and the HEX-view of the block collection.
Page 40 EDID Editor Editing Tips Editing an EDID block is very straightforward, but there are some special cases where the user must know how to accomplish certain types of tasks. • Enter key will apply text-edit values and combo-box selection. • To apply new setting to binary values (ones that show a check-box), please click the Set button.
Page 41: Appendix A. Product Specification
TSI API with interface specific Test Sets Power supply AC/DC Power supply (100 to 240 Vac 50/60 Hz input, +12 Vdc output) Mechanical Size 272 × 170 × 60 mm Weight 1.2 kg w/o power supply *) Please contact Unigraf for detailed availability...
Page 42: Appendix B. Licensing
Appendix B. Licensing APPENDIX B. LICENSING In the following pages, please find detailed explanation of the functions and the licensing. Please refer to TSI documentation on detailed description of TSI features. HDMI Reference Sink (HDMI RX) Function Video Preview, Capture, Snap preview ●...
Page 43 Appendix B. Licensing HDMI Reference Source (HDMI TX) Function Pattern Generator Fixed and custom Video Timings ● Fixed and custom Video Patterns ● Audio Generator Play audio files ● Link Link Status ● HPD Status: (Asserted / De-asserted) ● Link Configuration ●...
Page 44: Appendix C: Predefined Timings
Appendix C: Predefined Timings APPENDIX C: PREDEFINED TIMINGS Supported FRL Lane Combination Description H total V total Frame 8 bpc 10 bpc 12 bpc 8 bpc 10 bpc 12 bpc active active rate YcbCr YcbCr YcbCr 4:2:2 4:2:2 4:2:2 4:2:0 4:2:0 4:2:0 4:4:4...
Page 45 Appendix C: Predefined Timings Supported FRL Lane Combination (contd.) Description H total V total Frame 8 bpc 10 bpc 12 bpc 8 bpc 10 bpc 12 bpc active active rate YcbCr YcbCr YcbCr 4:2:2 4:2:2 4:2:2 4:2:0 4:2:0 4:2:0 4:4:4 4:4:4 4:4:4 VESA 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz...
Page 46: Appendix D: Predefined Patterns
Range 0 to 34 (default is Custom Image Bitmap image uploaded by the user. Click on the Custom Images panel to browse. By default, Unigraf test image will be used. More test patterns can be downloaded e.g. from www.icdm-sid.org/downloads/testpatterns.html.
Page 47: Appendix E: Firmware Update Procedure With Quartus Prime
Please store the file in the location that you indicated during installation. Default location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Unigraf\TSI\UCD-400\Firmware. FW Update Tool The firmware (FW) of UCD-422 is programmed with a separate tool called Quartus Prime (includes Nios II EDS). The tool can be downloaded from Intel® FPGA website: https://fpgasoftware.intel.com/?edition=lite...
Page 48: Connect To The Ucd-422 Unit
Connect UCD-422 with a USB cable to the PC through Programmer connector. (Pls refer to page 7) The programming interface is the Ethernet connector in the UCD-422 unit. The PC can be connected to the UCD-422 unit either through a network HUB or directly.
Page 49: Programming The Fw
Select FW update folder location. For example: cd /cygdrive/c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/Unigraf/TSI/UCD-400/Firmware/  Run the boot loader that initiates the HTML programming interface. source run.sh Upon command completion, the assigned IP address for UCD-422 device is highlighted in the picture below.
Page 50  Browse Hardware File Name for UCD-422 update (e.g. a10_hdtrx_p1.flash) and then press “Upload” button  Once uploading process done – cycle power on the UCD-422. Note Please cycle the power on the UCD-422 unit to enable the FW update.