HP (Hewlett-Packard) VA-1809 manual

V A-1809 Instruction Manual (T emporary/not complete) February 9, 2005[...]

Content s 1. Before operation .................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Foreword .................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Safety precautions ..................................................[...]

7.1.1.2 Editing the program data (SINK, EDID) ................................... 20 7.1.1.3 Creating groups .......................................................................... 21 7.1.2 Executing the program data (LOAD)......................................................... 22 7.1.2.1 Executing the data from ANAL YZE EXE ..................[...]

1. Before operation 1.1 Foreword Thank you very much for purchasing this model V A-1809 video signal generator . This manual contains details on the operation procedures to be followed when the V A-1809 is used, the checkpoints and precautions to be ob served, and other useful information. Refer to its instructions when using the generator . Ensure[...]

When connecting the VA-1809 to the display, connect t he frame ground (FG) term inals on both units toget her by connecting the FG cable provided. If the FG terminals are not connected together, so me extrem ely high-cost components (such as the output digital-to-analog converter) inside the VA-1809 may fai l. Take special care with equipment in t [...]

2. Concerning the V A-1809 2.1 Introduction This HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) protocol analy zer (henceforth referred to in this manual as the V A-1809) allows the protocols required in the development of HDMI transmitters to be checked. Its LCD screen on the front pane l enables the output images to be easily mon itored, and its abi[...]

2.3 Part s and their functions The key functions dif fer depending on the un it' s function and its mode. For details, refer to the descriptions of the operations outlined in each section. 2.3.1 V A-1809 front panel VA 1809 3 1 10 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Fig. Front panel No Button Description of function 1 CF card slot This is where[...]

15 Rotary encoder When this is rotated wh ile the MENU key is ON, menus or programs can be selected. 16 LOCK switch 1 This is the operation lock swi tch. When it is set to ON, none of the panel keys can be operated. 17 LOCK switch 2 This is the picture ON switch. It enab les the rear panel images to be set to ON or OFF. CA UTION Always remember to [...]

(6) LAN Ethernet port (10/100BaseTX): This port is used to connect to a LAN using an Ethernet cable. (7) RS-232C connector (9-pin male): This connector is used to connect a personal computer using an RS-232C cable. (8) I/O connector (25-pin female): This connector is used to implem ent optional functions. (9) EXT MONITOR (VGA) connector: Th e same [...]

The data of one program is stored on the EPROM of the V A-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 fo r outputting data or copying it onto CF cards. 7[...]

3. Concerning CF cards 3.1 Introduction Analysis results can be stored in the V A-1809 by using CF cards. Alternatively , the EDID data edited on a personal computer can be stored on CF cards using the software supplied with the V A-1809, and this data can th en be developed by the V A-1809 if the CF card containing it is inserted into the V A-1809[...]

3.2.3 How to insert the CF cards (1) Point the CF card in the dir ection of the arrow shown on the top of the card, and insert. Insert it all the way in. A beep is now heard. A beep is hard when the card is locked into place. 3.2.4 How to eject the CF cards CF (1) Check that the data on the CF card is not being accessed. (2) T urn off the power , a[...]

4. Menu structure 4.1 ANAL YZE The ANAL YZE menu is used when measuring the input HDMI statuses. The menu is configured as shown below when the ANAL YZE button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. Program execution (LOAD) △△ P. DEC INC TOP DIRECT NUM P r e s s F 1 ( F[...]

4.2 PROGRAM EXE The PROGRAM EXE menu is used when copy ing or editing program data and when editing execution lists for group execution. The menu is configured as shown below wh en the PROGRAM button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. PROGRAM TOP F2 F1 F3 F2 F1 △△ P[...]

4.3 SETUP The SETUP menu is used when setting the LCD screen of the V A-1809 or performing the unit's settings. The menu is configured as shown below wh en the PROGRAM button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. * ??? denotes an initial (factory) setting. HOTPLUG but[...]

4.4 SA VE MENU The SA VE menu is used when the cu rrent statuses are to be stored. The menu is configured as shown below when the SA VE button is pressed while the on-screen display is blank. * For further details, refer to the pages of the items concerned. △△ P. △△ P. △△ P. Unit setting saving Measurement result saving Group list savin[...]

5. Connections with peripherals 5.1 Example of connections when using the V A-1809 as a monitor * For details on the V A-1809 settings, refer to page ??? . I/O POW ER AC IN(100-240V) T5A RS-232C HDMI I N LAN EXT MONI TOR(VG A) COAX OUT HDMI OUT MODEL ; SER.No ; MAD E IN JA PAN HDMI の出力端子を 持っ た 装置 DVD プレー ヤ ー 等 DVD [...]

5.2 Example of connections when using the V A-1809 as a repeater * For details on the V A-1809 settings, refer to page ??? . I/O POWER AC IN(10 0-240V) T5A RS-232C HD MI IN LAN EXT MONI TOR(VG A) COAX OUT HDMI OUT MODEL ; SER.No ; MAD E IN JA PAN HDMI の入力端子を 持っ た 装置 LC D T V 等 LCD TV or other unit equipped with HDMI input co[...]

5.3 Connections for isolating the HDMI input sound for output * For details on the V A-1809 settings, refer to page ???. HD MI IN EXT MONITOR(V GA) COAX OUT HDMI OUT MODEL ; SER.No ; MADE IN JAPAN スピ ー カ ー Speaker C O A X 入力のあ る 装置 AV アンプ等 A V amplifier or output unit equipped with COAX input connector HDMI の出力[...]

6. Simple setup 6.1 Setting the V A-1809's HDMI equipment performance using the internal program provided at the time of shipment The performance of the V A-1809 can be change d 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 [...]

6.1.2 Internal program dat a From the performances listed below , select the data of the program selected in section 6.1.1. Using the V A-1809 as a receiver → Program No. ??? Using the V A-1809 as a repeater → Program No. ??? Using the V A-1809 as a receiver that supports SD → Program No. ??? Using the V A-1809 as a receiver that supports HD [...]

7. Det ailed setup 7.1 HDMI equipment performance settings The performance of the HDMI receiver is stor ed i n the EDID and HDCP registers and relayed when the data is read by the HDMI tr ansmitter . By rewriting this data in the V A-1809, various kinds of monitors can be simulated. The data can be registered as a program and stored on a CF card or[...]

(2) Selecting the program data to be deleted 1) 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 ke y], and select the program data to be overwritten. T o enter the data, press ENTER. ----------------------------------- リスト表示 - 画面 --------[...]

2) Edit the SINK data among the program data. SINK Setup [F1] → [Rotary key] or F2 or F3 to select item to be set → Switch to check button ON Details of the items are listed below . Item Details Repeater For using the VA-1809 as a repeater. Receiver For using the VA-1809 as a receiver (simple monitor). DVI For using the VA-1809 as a DVI monit o[...]

* T o execute group data, the execution mode must be set to PROGRAM GROUP MODE. Refer to page ??? . * When executing group data, refer to ??? on page ??? . 7.1.2 Executing the program dat a (LOAD) Execute the program data or group data created by following ??? on page ??? . * Either the program data is selected direc tly or the data in the groups i[...]

7.1.2.2 Executing the data from PROGRA M 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 th e program whose number follows the number of the current program whereas DEC is used to execute the d[...]

7.2 LCD screen settings DISPLA Y SETUP is used to perform the LCD screen settings. Align the cursor with the items concerned, and change their values. TOP → SETUP MENU[SETUP] → DISPLA Y SETUP[F1] △△ P. F1 LCD screen settings Back Light Contrast Brightness Contrast(with OSD) Brightness(with OSD) DISPLA Y SETUP SETUP Brightness with OSD setti[...]

(4) Setting the contrast of the LCD screen under normal conditions Set the contrast of the LCD screen under normal conditions. → [Rotary key ] or [F1 or F2] to select the item whose value is to be changed → [ENTER] to enter the selection → [Rotary key ] or [F1 or F2] to change the value → [ENTER] to enter the selection Align the cursor with[...]

For details on the logs, refer to ??? on page ?? ? . See below for details on the triggers. * When a m ultiple number of triggers have been selected, they will all be OR-ed. Item Details ALL All the changes listed belo w trigger the capture. Video Timi ng A change in Video Timing of t he input HDMI triggers the capture. AVI InfoFrame A change in AV[...]

Details of the modes are given below . Item Details PROGRAM Mode All the programs are executed. PROGRAM GROUP Mode Only the programs selected by PROGRAM GROUP EDIT are executed. * For details on PROGRAM GROUP EDIT, refer to ??? on page ??? . 7.3.3 Adjusting the speaker volume Use the rotary key to adjust the volum e of the V A-1809's built-in [...]

8. How to display the measurement result s The HDMI signal timings can be measured and the InfoFram e and other data can be decoded and displayed by pressing the ANAL YZE button. Th e area of the menu where the measurement results are displayed is structured as shown below . △△ P. P r e s s F 1 ( F 2 , F 3 o r F 4 ) + S H I F T . DET AILS A NAL[...]

The items displayed are listed below . Fig. Details of items measured Item Fig. Details Hor.FREQUENCY Horiz ontal sync frequency Hor.PERIOD HP Horizontal sync period Hor.SYNC HS Horiz ontal sync width Hor.BAKCP HB Horizontal sync back porch widt h Hor.DISP HD Horizont al display wi dth Hor.FRONTP HP Horizontal sync front porch wi dth Hor.Polarity H[...]

HSYNC Data Enable HP HF HD HB HS Fig. Vertical sy nc signal Data Enable VT VF VD VB VS HSYNC VSYNC Fig. Vertical sync signal (in non-interlace mode) Data Enable VT VF VD VB VS HSYNC VSYNC Fig. Vertical sync signal (in interlace mode) 30[...]

8.3 InfoFrame A VI TOP → ANAL YSIS [ANAL YZE] → DET AILS[F1] → InfoFram e A VI [F2] This operation sequence is used to decode A VI 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 sp[...]

8.8 ISRC1 Packet TOP → ANAL YSIS [ANAL YZE] → DET AILS[F1] → m ore[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 an[...]

33 8.12 HDCP TOP → ANAL YSIS [ANAL YZE] → DET AILS[F1] → m ore[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 specifica[...]