Quantum Data 881 - Manual (Page 254)

236 Chapter 9 Analyzing Digital Sources and Cables
Getting started
The Analyzer option provides the generator with the ability to test and verify the quality of
an HDMI or DVI video signal, respectively. Having both a transmitter and receiver, the
generator with the Analyzer feature can be used to:
• View timing of an HDMI/DVI video signal. Connect an HDMI/DVI source to the HDMI
IN connector to measure and analyze the timing parameters of the signal.
• Test cables and distribution systems - Test a cable or distributation system
connected from the transmitter (HDMI OUT connector) to the receiver (HDMI IN
connector) using pseudo-random noise.
• Analyze pixel data at different frequencies. Examine the quality of HDMI/DVI pixel
transmission (including source, cables and distribution systems) for data errors and
flickering pixels.
• Viewing the pixel color components. View the color components (R,G,B) of any pixel
in the active video. The values shown in the analyzer can be compared against what
the source is sending.
• Generate pseudo-random noise test pattern. Connect an HDMI/DVI display device
to the HDMI OUT connector to receive pseudo-random noise for testing purposes.
• View InfoFrame packets from an HDMI signal. Display and validate InfoFrame
packets transmitted from an HDMI source
This chapter provides procedures for testing with the analyzer through the front panel keys
and through the command line interface.