110 Chapter 8 Analyzing Digital Sources and Cables
The HDMI and DVI Analyzer options provide the 802 video test 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 802 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/DVI Rx connector to measure and analyze the timing parameters of the signal.
•Generate pseudo-random noise test pattern. Connect an HDMI/DVI host to the
HDMI/DVI Tx connector to receive pseudo-random noise for testing purposes.
•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.
•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 and
through the command line. Front panel instructions are provided initially for each test. For
procedures using the command line refer to “Controlling analyzer using command-line
interface” on page 130.
HDMI analyzer connections
Monitoring HDMI analyzer signal input
With the HDMI analyzer option, you can externally monitor the video and/or audio content
of an incoming HDMI signal. This feature lets you view and hear HDMI content that is
received at the HDMI Rx connector while analysis and testing functions are performed by
the analyzer.
SS AVRx Tx VGA
HDMI transmitterHDMI receiver
Audio/Video connector