Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for further instructions.
USERS GUIDE PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure the following items are included within your package. 1 QTY TPG-8K Plastic Case Power Cord Included Accessories *Note: Go to www.auroramm.com for the latest manual and firmware. www.auroramm.com...
INTRODUCTION About The TPG-8K is the first test 8K test pattern generator with analyzer to focus on AV over IP in addition to HDMI. AVoIP has quickly become the leading distribution for our industry which is why we built a device to properly test the image quality from end to end.
USERS GUIDE TPG-8K Front LCD Display 7” Color Touch Display Interface Power Switch Left side power on/off switch. Speakers Left and right speakers for audio playback. www.auroramm.com...
Left LED is 10/100 Mbps Link Speed Right LED is LAN Activity & 1G Link The Ethernet connector is PoE+ capable of powering the TPG-8K. PoE+ will trickle charge the unit and the side power button will not work when PoE+ is supplied.
USERS GUIDE TPG-SDVoE Expansion Board The TPG-SDVoE Expansion board is a 10G AV over IP transceiver board. It will transmit and receive SDVoE simultaneously over RJ-45 or Fiber up to 4K60 4:4:4. Fiber modules are sold separately. www.auroramm.com...
1. Using the power switch on the left side of the unit, toggle it to the “on” state. Note if PoE+ is used the unit will always be powered. 2. The TPG-8K will boot within a minute and a variety of choices will appear on the screen for use. The left most column are the page selections.
USERS GUIDE Touch Interface and Webpage Functions Generator Video Format The video format page allows the selection of the resolution, frame rate, color space, and HDCP type. www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE Generator Audio Format The audio format page allows a variety of audio control for testing. This includes tone generation at different frequencies, audio level, phase of the audio, sample rate, the bit length, and how many channels of audio. www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE Generator Video Pattern www.auroramm.com...
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USERS GUIDE The video pattern selection page has a variety of test patterns to choose from for a variety of different purposes. There is a “i” info button that has a description of the test pattern. The heart symbol is to save your favorite patterns for easy recall. The PiP pattern is for turning on a secondary picture in picture window with a different simultaneous window pattern.
USERS GUIDE Analyzer Video Format Video format shows the type of information being analyzed but at this time will not show the actual values. It is for reference only at this time. Analyzer Audio View This is a place holder for future audio analyzing features. www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE Utility Features The utility page is for miscellaneous functions like LCD brightness, EDID, HDMI Input HDCP settings, and frame latency/frame drop testing. www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE System Settings On the system settings page you will find the firmware info, factory reset, firmware update, headphone and speaker volume, as well as network settings. www.auroramm.com...
Web Server is Not Responding Check if the IP address is correct on the settings page. Check to see if the PC is on the same network IP address and subnet range as the TPG-8K. Frame Latency/Drop Test not working Make certain there is no frame rate conversion in the path.
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 2 Firmware Update For the latest firmware updates please go www.auroramm.com. You must sign up to the Customer Portal to download firmware with instructions on how to update. APPENDIX 3 Recommended Cabling 1G Ethernet Control Port Cat 5e UTP (Unshielded): 100m (330ft) Any brand on the market is made to Category 5e or better specification.
23 Watts with Option Card Operation Temperature 0~40 C [32~104 Storage Temperature -20~60 C [-4~140 Relative Humidity 20~90% RH [No Condensation] Warranty Limited 2 Years Package Contents 1x TPG-8K, 1x Plastic Protective Case *Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. www.auroramm.com...
Limited 3 Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corporation (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty covers products purchased in the year 2025 and after.
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