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- Page 1 VA-1809 Instruction Manual (Temporary/not complete) February 9, 2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SAVE MENU ... 13 5. Connections with peripherals ... 14 Example of connections when using the VA-1809 as a monitor... 14 Example of connections when using the VA-1809 as a repeater... 15 Connections for isolating the HDMI input sound for output ... 16 Example of connections when outputting on-screen displays to an analog monitor ... - Page 3 7.1.1.2 7.1.1.3 7.1.2 Executing the program data (LOAD)... 22 7.1.2.1 7.1.2.2 LCD screen settings ... 24 CONFIG SETUP... 25 7.3.1 Setting the trigger for log execution ... 25 7.3.2 Program execution mode ... 26 7.3.3 Adjusting the speaker volume... 27 7.3.4 Setting the hot plug button ...
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Page 4: Before Operation
Foreword Thank you very much for purchasing this model VA-1809 video signal generator. This manual contains details on the operation procedures to be followed when the VA-1809 is used, the checkpoints and precautions to be observed, and other useful information. -
Page 5: How The Manual Is Configured （いらない
CAUTION How the manual is configured This manual contains the instructions for operating the VA-1809. It is configured as shown below with sections devoted to operation, precautions and other aspects. Please read through the manual carefully to ensure that you will operate the generator correctly. -
Page 6: Concerning The Va-1809
Introduction This HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) protocol analyzer (henceforth referred to in this manual as the VA-1809) allows the protocols required in the development of HDMI transmitters to be checked. Its LCD screen on the front panel enables the output images to be easily monitored, and its ability to rewrite extended display identification data (EDID) allows various kinds of monitors to be simulated. -
Page 7: Parts And Their Functions
The key functions differ depending on the unit's function and its mode. For details, refer to the descriptions of the operations outlined in each section. 2.3.1 VA-1809 front panel Button This is where the CF cards are inserted. Before removing a CF card, be CF card slot absolutely sure to turn off the power. -
Page 8: Va-1809 Rear Panel
CAUTION (2) Frame ground (FG) terminal: This is connected to the corresponding FG terminal on the unit connected to the VA-1809. (3) <3> HDMI IN connector: The HDMI output signals of the DVD player, set-top box, etc. are supplied to this connector. -
Page 9: Va-1809 On-Screen Display
(9) EXT MONITOR (VGA) connector: The same output signals as the ones displayed on the LCD screen are output from this connector in analog form. Resolution is fixed at 1024 × 768 (at 60 Hz). 2.3.3 VA-1809 on-screen display Info Video Timing Info AVI InfoFrame Info SPD InfoFrame... - Page 10 The data of one program is stored on the EPROM of the VA-1809 main unit (for details, refer to ???). This program data consists of EDID data and SINK data. The data can be used as the source data for outputting data or copying it onto CF cards.
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Page 11: Concerning Cf Cards
EDID data edited on a personal computer can be stored on CF cards using the software supplied with the VA-1809, and this data can then be developed by the VA-1809 if the CF card containing it is inserted into the VA-1809 main unit. -
Page 12: How To Insert The Cf Cards
It takes 2 or 3 seconds after the EJECT button is pressed and the card is ejected before the LED goes off. This is because processes are being undertaken inside the VA-1809 to eject the CF card. Point Do not attempt to perform any operations during this time. -
Page 13: Menu Structure
4. Menu structure ANALYZE The ANALYZE menu is used when measuring the input HDMI statuses. The menu is configured as shown below when the ANALYZE button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. Press F1 ( F2 , F3 or F4 ) + SHIFT . -
Page 14: Program Exe
PROGRAM EXE The PROGRAM EXE menu is used when copying or editing program data and when editing execution lists for group execution. The menu is configured as shown below when the PROGRAM button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. -
Page 15: Setup
SETUP The SETUP menu is used when setting the LCD screen of the VA-1809 or performing the unit's settings. The menu is configured as shown below when the PROGRAM button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. -
Page 16: Save Menu
SAVE MENU The SAVE menu is used when the current statuses are to be stored. The menu is configured as shown below when the SAVE button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. SAVE MENU SAVE Program Program data saving... -
Page 17: Connections With Peripherals
5. Connections with peripherals Example of connections when using the VA-1809 as a monitor * For details on the VA-1809 settings, refer to page ???. POWER AC IN(100-240V) T5A DVD player or other unit equipped with Power cable supplied with VA-1809 付属電源ケーブル... -
Page 18: Example Of Connections When Using The Va-1809 As A Repeater
Example of connections when using the VA-1809 as a repeater * For details on the VA-1809 settings, refer to page ???. POWER AC IN(100-240V) T5A DVD player or other unit equipped with HDMIの出力端子を持った装置 HDMI output connector DVDプレーヤー等 Power cable supplied with VA-1809 付属電源ケーブル... -
Page 19: Connections For Isolating The Hdmi Input Sound For Output
Connections for isolating the HDMI input sound for output * For details on the VA-1809 settings, refer to page HDMI IN DVD player or other unit equipped with HDMIの出力端子を持っ た装置 HDMI output connector DVDプレーヤー等 Example of connections when outputting on-screen displays to an... -
Page 20: Simple Setup
The performance of the VA-1809 can be changed using the internal program provided at the time of shipment. Select the number of the program to be set from the ones listed below, and load the program by following the steps below. To return the VA-1809 to the factory settings, refer to page 6.1.1... -
Page 21: Internal Program Data
Setting the audio reception performance of the VA-1809 to PCM/8 channels → Program No.??? * Even if 8-channel audio signals are supplied to the VA-1809, only the front 2 channels will be output. * For details on EDIDs, refer to the appendix. -
Page 22: Detailed Setup
HDMI transmitter. By rewriting this data in the VA-1809, various kinds of monitors can be simulated. The data can be registered as a program and stored on a CF card or as an internal pattern. -
Page 23: Editing The Program Data (Sink, Edid)
(2) Selecting the program data to be deleted Saving the data as the existing program data [Rotary key] to move the cursor → [ENTER] to enter the selection Move the cursor using the [Rotary key], and select the program data to be overwritten. -
Page 24: Creating Groups
* When reading saved data, refer to page ???. 7.1.1.3 Creating groups The VA-1809 enables the data in up to ten program to be selected from among all the program data and executed. Proceed as instructed in the steps below. -
Page 25: Executing The Program Data (Load)
Execute the program data or group data created by following * Either the program data is selected directly or the data in the groups is selected depending on the execution mode established by the VA-1809's settings. For the execution mode settings, refer to... -
Page 26: Executing The Data From Program Edit
7.1.2.2 Executing the data from PROGRAM Edit Program data can be changed also by executing it from PROGRAM EXE. TOP → PROGRAM EXE[PROGRAM] (1) Using INC and DEC to execute the program data INC[F2] or DEC[F3] INC is used to execute the data in the program whose number follows the number of the current program whereas DEC is used to execute the data in the program whose number precedes the number of the current program. -
Page 27: Lcd Screen Settings
LCD screen settings DISPLAY SETUP is used to perform the LCD screen settings. Align the cursor with the items concerned, and change their values. TOP → SETUP MENU[SETUP] → DISPLAY SETUP[F1] SETUP DISPLAY SETUP LCD screen settings (1) Setting the background brightness for on-screen displays Set the brightness of the background when on-screen displays appear. -
Page 28: Config Setup
Align the cursor with CONTRAST, and adjust the value. It can be changed to any value from -50 to +50. CONFIG SETUP The VA-1809's unit settings are established using CONFIG SETUP. TOP → SETUP MENU[SETUP] → CONFIG SETUP[F2] The menu is configured as shown below. -
Page 29: Program Execution Mode
For details on the logs, refer to triggers. * When a multiple number of triggers have been selected, they will all be OR-ed. Item Video Timing AVI InfoFrame SPD InfoFrame Audio InfoFrame MPEG InfoFrame ACP Packet ISRC1 Packet ISRC2 Packet Channel Status Audio HDCP... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
Mode 7.3.3 Adjusting the speaker volume Use the rotary key to adjust the volume of the VA-1809's built-in speaker. The volume of the sound delivered from the HDMI output and COAX OUT connectors cannot be adjusted. PAGE 2 [F3] → [F1 or F2] to select SPEAKER VOLUME →... -
Page 31: How To Display The Measurement Results
8. How to display the measurement results The HDMI signal timings can be measured and the InfoFrame and other data can be decoded and displayed by pressing the ANALYZE button. The area of the menu where the measurement results are displayed is structured as shown below. Press F1 ( F2 , F3 or F4 ) + SHIFT . - Page 32 The items displayed are listed below. Fig. Details of items measured Item Hor.FREQUENCY Hor.PERIOD Hor.SYNC Hor.BAKCP Hor.DISP Hor.FRONTP Hor.Polarity Ver.FREQUENCY Ver.TOTAL Ver.SYNC Ver.BACKP Ver.DISP Ver.FRONTP Ver.Polarity * Measurements cannot be performed properly when HDMI signals with timings exceeding the restrictions have been input. Fig.
- Page 33 Data Enable HSYNC Data Enable HSYNC VSYNC Data Enable HSYNC VSYNC Fig. Vertical sync signal Fig. Vertical sync signal (in non-interlace mode) Fig. Vertical sync signal (in interlace mode)
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Page 34: Infoframe Avi
InfoFrame AVI TOP → ANALYSIS [ANALYZE] → DETAILS[F1] → InfoFrame AVI [F2] This operation sequence is used to decode AVI InfoFrame of the input and display it. ----------------------------------InfoFrame AVI 表示画面----------------------------------------------- For further details of the display, refer to the HDMI and EIA specifications. InfoFrame SPD TOP →... -
Page 35: Isrc1 Packet
ISRC1 Packet TOP → ANALYSIS [ANALYZE] → DETAILS[F1] → more[SHIFT] → ISRC1 Packet[F3] ----------------------------------ISRC1 Packet 表示画面----------------------------------------------- This operation sequence is used to decode ISRC1 Packet of the input and display it. For further details of the display, refer to the HDMI and DVD audio specifications. ISRC2 Packet TOP →... -
Page 36: Ddc Monitor
8.12 HDCP TOP → ANALYSIS [ANALYZE] → DETAILS[F1] → more[SHIFT] → more[SHIFT]→ HDCP[F3] ----------------------------------HDCP 表示画面----------------------------------------------- This operation sequence is used to display the constants used during HDCP certification. For details on the display, refer to the HDCP specifications. 8.13 (DDC Monitor) TOP →...
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