Gefen TOOLBOX, GTB-HD-SIGGEN User Manual
Gefen
HD Pattern
Signal Generator
GTB-HD-SIGGEN
User Manual
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Top Panel Layout
5 Top Panel Descriptions
6 Back Panel Layout
7 Back Panel Descriptions
8 Control Panel Layout
9 Control Panel Descriptions
11 Connecting The GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator
11 Wiring Diagram
12 Operating The GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator
12 Display Window
12 Timing Buttons
13 Pattern Buttons
13 Resetting the HD Pattern Signal Generator
14 Pattern Summary
14 Purity
15 Color Settings
17 Color Bars
17 Gray Scale
18 Black White Line
19 Pluge
20 Grid
20 Gradient
21 Circles
21 EDID
25 Audio
29 HDCP
31 Motion
31 Data Analysis
34 System Setup
36 Timing Summary
38 HD Pattern Signal Generator Software
38 Installing the Software
41 Connecting the RS-232 cable
42 Running the HD Pattern Signal Generator Software
44 Selecting the Timing
45 Selecting the Pattern
CONTENTS
46 Unique Patterns
46 ColorSetting Pattern
48 Motion Pattern
50 Favorite Timing
51 Favorite Pattern
52 EDID Read / Write
54 Translating EDID (Verbose Form)
58 Generating the EDID Checksum
61 Saving an EDID to a File
64 Clearing the EDID from Memory
65 Loading an EDID from a File
67 Comparing EDID Data
69 Writing EDID to a Sink
70 Erasing the EDID of a Sink
71 Opening Recent EDID Files
72 Autorun Confi guration
73 Panel Control
74 Getting the Hardware and Firmware Version
75 Wall Mounting Instructions
76 Glossary
83 Specifi cations
84 Warranty
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal
Generator. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.
About Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution, and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments, and HDTV systems of all sizes,
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
GefenToolBox
The GefenToolBox line offers portable and easy-to-install solutions for common
A/V system integration setups using HDMI connectivity. GefenToolBox products
are wall-mountable and small in size. GefenToolBox products are easily
transported in the fi eld and are ready for immediate and simple installations in
working environments.
The GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator
The GefenToolbox HD Pattern Signal Generator is the most advanced testing device for your audio and video equipment. 39 built-in timings, 41 patterns, and four
(4) data analysis patterns provide over a thousand testing combinations for both
analog and digital devices. The front panel LCD screen provides easy viewing of
functions and features for each timing / pattern. This device can be conveniently
controlled via the front panel buttons, the IR remote or the downloadable software from the Gefen Web site. In addition to its portability, this signal generator
is wall-mountable and fi eld-upgradeable.
How It Works
Connect the HDMI output port of the GefenToolbox HD Pattern Signal Generator
to your HDTV display. Power-on all equipment. The front panel LCD will display
all features and options of the active timing and pattern. You can feed digital or
analog audio into the generator’s rear panel and hear multi-channel digital audio
or use the built-in sine wave test tone.
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OPERATION NOTES
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING
THE GEFENTOOLBOX HD PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
• The GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator can be controlled using a
software application and RS-232. Download this application from the Gefen
Web site at: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/support/download.jsp
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FEATURES
Features
• Multi-format video output for SD and HD video up to 1080p
• PC/HD resolutions up to UXGA / WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
• 39 timings, 41 patterns, and 4 data analysis patterns
• Supports RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, and YCbCr 4:4:2 color spaces
• Supports NTSC and PAL frame rates
• 2 CH, 5.1 CH, and 7.1 CH LPCM internal sine wave generator
• RS-232 control via the downloadable software from the Gefen Web site.
• Small form factor; easy to transport
• Supports HD timings for VGA output
• HDCP Pattern
• Supports reading and copying EDID functionality.
• User Friendly Interface - LCD Display, LED indicators and Software.
• Deep Color support up to 12-bit
• HDMI 1.3 and DVI 1.0 Compliant
• HDCP Compliant
Sample Applications
• Apparatus Testing and Troubleshooting
• Equipment Adjustment
• EDID checking
• Source / Sink defi nition
• HDCP Verifi cation
Package Includes
• (1) GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator
• (1) 6ft. HDMI cable (M-M)
• (1) IR Remote
• (1) 5 V DC Power Supply
• (1) User Manual
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TOP PANEL LAYOUT
Top Panel
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TOP PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Top Panel
1 LCD Display
Displays pattern and timing information in addition to other functions used by the
Signal Generator.
2 IR Window
Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit.
3 Control Panel
See page 8 for a detailed view of the Control Panel.
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BACK PANEL LAYOUT
Back Panel
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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Back Panel
1 Overscan Button
By default, the GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator is set to
underscan mode. If the video signal does not fi ll the entire display, press
this button once to switch to overscan mode. Press the Overscan button a
second time to return to underscan mode.
2 VGA Output
Connect a VGA monitor to this port.
3 RS-232 Serial Port
Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to the computer running the HD Pattern
Signal Generator software.
4 HD Out
Connect an HDTV display to this HDMI port. DVI displays can be connected
using an HDMI to DVI cable or adapter.
5 Analog Audio Outputs
8 RCA type audio outputs (FL, FR, C, SUB, SL, SR, SSL, and SSR) are
available for connection to a separate amplifi er. Up to 6 discrete channels can
be utilized.
6 TOSLink Output Connector
Connect an optical cable from this output to an amplifi er or other audio output
device.
7 S/PDIF Output Connector
Connect a coax cable from this output to an amplifi er or other audio output
device.
8 HD In
Used to connect a Hi-Def source to the Signal Generator using an HDMI cable.
DVI displays can be connected using an HDMI to DVI cable or adapter.
9 Analog Audio Inputs
8 RCA type audio outputs (FL, FR, C, SUB, SL, SR, SSL, and SSR) are
available for connection from a source device.
10 TOSLink Input Connector
Connect an optical cable from the audio source device to this connector.
11 Power Switch
Turns the Signal Generator power ON or OFF.
12 5 V DC Power Connector
Connect the included 5 V DC power supply to this connector.
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CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT
Control Panel
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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Control Panel
1 Timing (Down)
Cycles backward through the list of timings.
2 Timing (Up)
Cycles forward through the list of timings.
3 Pattern (Down)
Cycles backward through the list of patterns.
4 Pattern (Up)
Cycles forward through the list of patterns.
5 Auto Indicator
This LED will glow bright green when the Signal Generator is placed in Auto
mode.
6 Auto
Automatically cycles through a specifi ed list of timing / pattern sets. The Autorun
Demonstration mode is confi gured through the HD Pattern Signal Generator
software. See page 72 for details.
7 EDID Pattern
Press this button to jump directly to the EDID Pattern (P38). See page 21 for
more information on using the EDID Pattern.
8 EDID Pattern Indicator
This LED will glow bright green when the Signal Generator is placed in EDID
mode.
9 Output Signal Button
Selects between PC / HD (VGA), DVI, or HDMI signal types. Consecutively
press this button to cycle through each of the signal types.
10 Output Signal Indicators
These LED indicators will glow bright green to indicate the current video output
mode (PC, HD, DVI, or HDMI).
11 Fav. Button
Confi gures the generator to show only the patterns selected using the HD
Pattern Signal Generator software (see page 51 for details). This button is also
used to change parameters when using certain patterns.
12 Fav. Indicator
This LED will glow bright green when the [Fav] button is pressed.
13 Option Button
The option button provides access to sub-functions within certain patterns.
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CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
14 Option Indicator
This LED will glow bright green when the Signal Generator is in Option mode.
15 HDCP On / Of f Indicator
This LED will glow bright green when HDCP content is being sent from the
Signal Generator.
16 HDCP Button
Enables / disables HDCP on the output. See page 29 for more information on
using HDCP.
17 HDCP Pattern Button
Press this button to jump directly to the HDCP Pattern (P40).
18 HDCP Pattern Indicator
This LED will glow bright green when the HDCP Pattern (P40) is enabled.
19 Audio Selection Button
Pressing this button consecutively will cycle through the different audio output
options (see page 25 for details).
20 Audio Selection Indicator
These LED indicators will glow bright green to indicate the current audio output
mode.
21 Audio Channel Button
Pressing this button consecutively will cycle through the different output audio
channels (see page 25 for details).
22 Audio Channel Indicator
These LED indicators will glow bright green to indicate the current audio channel
selection.
23 Color Space Selection Button
Pressing this button consecutively will cycle through the available output color
spaces.
24 Color Space Selection Indicator
These LED indicators will glow bright green to indicate the current color space.
25 Bit Depth Selection Button
Selects between 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit color.
26 Bit Depth Indicator
These LED indicators will glow bright green to indicate the current color bit depth
selection on the output.
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CONNECTING THE HD PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
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How to Connect the GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator
1. Connect an HDMI cable from the GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal
Generator to the HDTV Display.
2. Connect an optional external audio source to the HD Pattern Signal
Generator using an optical cable or RCA cables.
3. Connect the included 5V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the
HD Pattern Signal Generator and connect the power cord to an available
electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the HDTV display fi rst, then turn on the HD Pattern Signal
Generator.
Wiring Diagram for the GefenToolbox HD Pattern Signal Generator
HDMI CABLE
Gefen
Audio Source
RS-232 Controller
Source Signal
DIGITAL AUDIO TOSLINK CABLE
STEREO L /R AUDIO CABLE
DIGITAL AUDIO TOSLINK CABLE
DIGITAL AUDIO S/PDIF CABLE
STEREO L /R AUDIO CABLE
Signal Generator
Audio Receiver
VGA CABLE
HDMI CABLE
RS-232 CABLE
Display
GTB-HD-SIGGEN
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OPERATING THE HD PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Display Window
The Display Window of the GefenToolBox HD Pattern Signal Generator is a
16-character, 2-line display. This display will show the currently selected timing
and pattern on the output. In addition, this display is also used for providing
information or messages about the connected devices. When the unit is
powered on, a screen similar to the following will be displayed:
Currently selected timing
Currently selected pattern
Timing Buttons
To change the timing, use the ▲ and ▼ Timing buttons. The ▲ button will move
forward through the timings. Use the ▼ button will move backward through the
timings. See pages 36 - 37 for a list of supported timings.
Cycles forward
through the timings
Cycles backward
through the timings
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OPERATING THE HD PATTERN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Pattern Buttons
To change the pattern, use the ▲ and ▼ Pattern buttons. The ▲ button will
move forward through the patterns (see the pages 14 - 35 for a list of available
patterns). Use the ▼ button to move backward through the patterns.
Cycles forward
through the timings
Cycles backward
through the timings
The ▲ or ▼ buttons can be held down to rapidly cycle through
either the timings or patterns.
Resetting the HD Pattern Signal Generator
To reset the HD Pattern Signal Generator to factory default settings,
simultaneously hold down the Color Space Selection button and the Bit Depth
Selection button. During the reset sequence, the LCD display will show the
message:
System Reset
System Reset
message
Press to reset
the Generator
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Purity
Pattern 01 - Pattern 08 (P01 - P08)
Press the [OPTION] button to switch between Full Screen and Windowed format.
P01 White
P02 Blue
P03 Red
P04 Magenta
P05 Green
P06 Cyan
P07 Yellow
P08 Black
Red (P03) and Green (P05) are often used to check color purity. When using the
Red pattern, no other color should be present on the screen. If the Red pattern
appears tinted, then this is an indication that the color purity should be adjusted. The
Red pattern can also be used to ensure that there is no interference between the
sound and the chroma carrier, in addition to adjusting the long play delay level to
minimum fl icker.
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Green (P05) provides a color purity check for display devices that use three in-line
guns. The in-line confi guration defi nes guns which are positioned horizontally with
the green gun located in the center (R-G-B).
Blue (P02) is a complementary color. This pattern is frequently used to test color
performance.
Color Settings
Pattern 09 - Pattern 13 (P09 - P13)
Press the [OPTION] button to enter the pattern options. Use the Pattern [UP] and
[DOWN] buttons to adjust the color level. Press the [FAV] button to switch between
full and limited color range.
Enter pattern options
Adjusts color level
Adjusts color level
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Switch between full
and limited color range
When using Pattern 09 - Pattern 12, a black screen will be displayed, fi rst. Use the
[OPTION] to enable to the pattern. The Blue Pattern (P11) is illustrated below:
The BLUE Setting pattern (P11) with blue level at 203 and set to the Full color
range setting using the [FAV] button:
Pattern 13 (P13) will appear as a white screen and can only be controlled using
RS-232. See page 46 for more information.
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Color Bars
Pattern 14 - Pattern 17 (P14 - P17)
There are four different color bar patterns. Use the [OPTION] button on Pattern 14
(P14) and Pattern 16 (P16) to switch between 75 IRE (Option LED indicator OFF)
and 100 IRE (Option LED indicator ON).
P14 Color Bar
P15 SMPTE Color Bar
P16 Split Bar
P17 RGB Delay
Gray Scale
Pattern 18 - Pattern 22 (P18 - P22)
Gray scale patterns can be used to locate faulty linearity of the video amplifi er or gray
scale settings. Use the [OPTION] button on Gray-11 (P19) to alternate between the
two patterns. Option LED indicator OFF = Vertical Pattern, ON = Cross Pattern.
P18 Gray-8
P19 Gray-11
P20 Gray-32
P21 Gray-256
P22 H.Gray-11
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Black White Line
Pattern 23 -Pattern 26 (P23 - P26)
The vertical pattern serves as a test for the horizontal bandwidth and phase behavior
of a color monitor. This pattern can also be used to verify the video amplifi er and
color temperature.
The horizontal pattern can check the vertical bandwidth and phase behavior, in
addition to verifying the video amplifi er integrity and color temperature.
P23 V Line ONOFF
P24 H Line ONOFF
P25 MULTI-BURST
P26 Dual Needle
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Pluge
Pattern 27 - Pattern 31 (P27 - P31)
Pluge (Picture line up) patterns are used to perform accurate and consistent line-up
of the output signal (video). The concept behind Pluge patterns is to adjust the
brightness control so that the fi rst bar is invisible, while the second bar remains
visible.
Use the [OPTION] button on PLUGE-5 (P31) to cycle through each of the Pluge
variations.
P27 PLUGE-1
P28 PLUGE-2
P29 PLUGE-3
P30 PLUGE-4
P31 PLUGE-5
By default, Pattern 31 (P31) is set to the fi rst pluge pattern. During this state, the
Option LED indicator will be OFF.
Press the [OPTION] button to display the second Pluge-5 variation pattern. The
Option LED indicator will glow bright green.
Press the [OPTION] button a third time to display the third Pluge-5 variation pattern.
The Option LED indicator will glow bright green.
Pressing the [OPTION] button a fourth time will display the original Pluge-5 pattern.
The Option LED indicator will turn OFF.
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Grid
Pattern 32 - Pattern 33 (P32 - P33)
Grid and cross patch patterns are mainly used for detecting corner convergence (“pin
cushions”).
P32 GRID
P33 Cross Hatch
Press the [OPTION] button on Pattern 33 (P33) to toggle between the black/white
(Option LED indicator is OFF) and white/black (Option LED indicator is ON) cross
hatch patterns.
Gradient
Pattern 34 - Pattern 36 (P34 - P36)
Gradient patterns are used to detect linearity faults in the video amplifi er. Non-
linearities will usually result in color level compression.
P34 GRAY-256-R
P35 GRAY-256-G
P36 GRAY-256-B
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PATTERN SUMMARY
Circles
Pattern 37 (P37)
Produces a pattern with large circles on the screen. This pattern is primarily used for
checking the overall geometry and linearity of the display.
P37 CIRCLES
EDID
Pattern 38 (P38)
Displays the EDID pattern screen. This pattern is used to analyze the EDID data of
the connected sink (display, A/V receiver, etc).
P38 EDID Analysis
The EDID pattern (P38) can also be discreetly accessed by pressing
the [EDID] button on the top panel.
Jump directly to the
EDID pattern (P38)
from any pattern
The EDID pattern supports up to two (2) blocks (Block0 and Block1).
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PATTERN SUMMARY
When the EDID pattern is selected, the display will appear as follows:
To use the EDID pattern, follow the instructions below:
1 Press the [OPTION] button.
2 The EDID Analysis Menu will be displayed. The fi rst line of the menu will be
highlighted in blue.
EDID Source Select
is highlighted in blue.
3 Press the [OPTION] button to select between HDMI / DVI Out, HDMI / DVI In, or
VGA PC / HD Out.
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PATTERN SUMMARY
• HDMI / DVI Out
Reads the EDID of the sink (display, A/V receiver, etc) connected to the HD
Pattern Signal Generator.
• HDMI / DVI In
Reads the built-in EDID of the HD Pattern Signal Generator.
• VGA PC / HD Out
Reads the EDID of the display connected to the VGA port of the HD Pattern
Signal Generator.
4 In this example, the HDMI / DVI Out option will be used. An HDMI cable is
connected between the sink and the HD Out port of the HD Pattern Signal
Generator. Any of the three options (mentioned above) could be used,
depending upon the application.
5 Press the ▼ Pattern button twice to scroll down to the Block0. Vendor /
Product Id option.
Block0. Vendor / Product
Id is highlighted in blue.
6 Press the [OPTION] button on the top panel to display this section of the EDID
data structure.
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