● To ensure the best performance of this product, please read this User’s Guide fully and carefully before
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registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
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Before reading this manual
● All rights reserved.
● Some of the contents in this User’s Guide such as appearance diagrams, menu operations,
communication commands, and so on may differ depending on the version of the extender.
● This User’s Guide is subject to change without notice. You can download the latest version from IDK’s
website at: http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference. The user will be required to correct that interference at their own
expense.
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This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and
environmental protection legislation.
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(This directive is only valid in the EU.)
This equipment complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement.
The left marking indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic equipment in
domestic household waste.
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disassemble
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Warning
Safety instructions
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using this product. Follow all instructions
and
cautions as detailed in this document.
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personal injury if the warning is ignored or the equipment is handled
incorrectly.
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Prohibition
Instruction
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This symbol is intended to prohibit the user from actions.
This symbol is intended to instruct the user.
injury or property damage if the caution is ignored or the equipment is
handled incorrectly.
Electrical
Do not
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Do not place the product in any unstable place.
Install the product to a horizontal and stable place. Otherwise, it may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not place the product in any environment with vibration.
Otherwise, it may move/fall and lead to injury.
Keep out any foreign objects.
the vent holes.
For power cable/ plug:
damaged, contact IDK.
Do not repair, modify or disassemble.
touch
In the event of lighting or thunder, do not touc h the main u nit and cables such as power
For installation:
IDK. Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage.
Set the power plug in a convenient place to unplug easily.
you do not use it for a long period.
Plug the power plug into appropria te outlet completely.
loosened outlet.
Clean the power plug regularly.
If the plug is covered in dust, it may cause fire due to reduced insulating power.
Unplug immediately if the product smokes, makes unusual noise, or smells.
product stops smoking, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if you drop the product or if the cabinet is damaged.
repair, contact IDK.
Unplug immediately if water or other objects are directed inside.
contact IDK.
For connection
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In order to avoid fire or electric shock, do not allow foreign objects, such as metal and paper, to enter the product from
・Do not scratch, heat, or modify, including extending them.
・Do not pull, put heavy stuff on them, or pinch them.
・Do not bend, twist, or tie them together forcefully.
If they are used in those states continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock. If power cables/plugs become
Since the product includes high-voltage parts, those actions may cause fire or electric shock. For internal inspections
or repairs, contact IDK.
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Unplug
cable and LAN cable.
Contact may cause electric shock
The product is intended to be installed by skilled technicians. For installation, please contact a system integrator or
You can easily unplug in case of any extraordinary failure or abnormal situation, and it also helps for unplugging w hen
If the plug is plugged incompletely, it may overheat which causes electrical shock or fire. Do not use damaged plug or
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electric shock or fire. After confirming that the
If you continue to use the product under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and
If you continue to use it under those situations, it may cause electrical shock or fire. For maintenance and repair,
Differences in ground potential among the product and peripheral devices may cause electric shock or damage of
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the devices. When using cables to connect devices, including connection of long-distance transmission, unplug the
power cables of all related devices.
After connecting signals/control cables of each device, plug in the power cables of each device.
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Never insert only the screws into the holes after removing the rubber feet. It may lead to
Do not place the product in humid, oil smoke, or dusty place.
Do not put heavy items on the product.
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hands
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Do not place the product in any place where it willbe subjected to high temperatures.
If the product is subjected to direct sunlight or high temperatures, itmay cause fire.
If the product is placed near humidifiers or dusty area, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not block the vent holes.
If ventilation slots are blocked, it may cause fire or failure due to internal heat.
It may fall/turn over and lead to injury.
Do not exceed ratings of outlet and wiring devices.
If several plugs are put in an outlet, it may cause fire and electric shock.
Use only the provided AC adapter and power cabl e.
If non-compliant adapter or power cables is used, it may cause fire or electrical shock. Use the provided AC power
connection cable. If you want to use your product in other countries that use different AC power cables, contact IDK.
Do not plug or unplug with wet hands.
It may cause electrical shock.
Use and store the product within the specified temperature/humidity range.
If the product is used outside the range continuously, it may cause fire or electric shock.
Turn off devices when they are connected to another device.
It may cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug
Unplug the power plug if you do not use the product for a long period.
In case of defect, it may cause fire.
Unplug the power plug before cleaning.
It may cause electric shock.
For rack mount devices:
Mount the product to the rack meeting EIA standards, and maintain spaces above and below
for air cooling. For your safety, attach an L-shape bracket in addition to the mount bracket kit
for the front panel to balance the weight.
For devices with rubber feet:
damage when the screws contact electrical circuit or parts inside of the product.
To put the rubber feet back on, use only provided rubber feet and screws.
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Altitude:
Do not place the product at elevations of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) or higher above sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
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Table of Co ntents
1 Included items ............................................................................................................................................ 9
2 About the GF-100 ..................................................................................................................................... 10
3 Example of use ......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Application example ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Sink test ............................................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 Source test ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Repeating source and sink tests ...................................................................................................... 14
3.5 Test from source device ................................................................................................................... 15
4 Top and rear panel ................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Menu operation ................................................................................................................................. 17
6 Source test ............................................................................................................................................... 19
6.4.4 Resolution of original GF-100 EDID ......................................................................................... 31
6.4.5 Color depth of original GF-100 EDID ........................................................................................ 31
6.4.6 Number of audio channels of original GF-100 EDID ................................................................ 32
6.4.7 Audio format of original GF-100 EDID ...................................................................................... 33
7 Sink test .................................................................................................................................................... 34
7.1 Sink status ........................................................................................................................................ 34
7.2 Displaying sink status ....................................................................................................................... 35
10.3 System Clock .................................................................................................................................... 56
10.3.1 Setting current time of the GF-100 ........................................................................................... 56
10.4 LAN ................................................................................................................................................... 57
10.4.1 IP address ................................................................................................................................. 57
10.4.2 Default gatewa y ........................................................................................................................ 57
11 Setting list ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Make sure all items below are included in the package.
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact IDK.
GF-100 x 1
Power cable (1.8m/5.9 feet) x1
[Fig. 1.1] Included items
GF-100 User’s Guide
2P-3P conversion plug x 1
AC adapter (1.8m/5.9 feet) x1
You can download the latest version of the User’s Guide from IDK’s website at:
http://www.idk.co.jp/en/index.html
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HDMI/
DVI
Source device
TO SOURCE
Source test
Displaying sink EDID
EDID emulator
(with copy function
)
Test pattern/
Test tone generator
HDMI
/DVI
Sink device
TO SINK
HDMI
/DVI
Source
/Sink device
HDMI
/
DVI
Sink
/Source device
DDC ADDC B
DDC monitor
Sink test
GF-
100
Source device
GF-100
Sink device
2 About the GF-100
[Fig. 2.1] Diagram
The IDK’s GF-100 is a portable digital video checker for HDMI/DVI devices, providing source/sink tests,
cable/transmission line tests, and monitoring DDC function between source and sink devices.
■ Source test (P.19)
● Displays the following statuses on the LCD display or browser: resolution, frequency, presence or
absence of audio, status of DDC voltage, and the like.
● Outputs status changes to a browser or ICT/IP port “2200”.
● Has an EDID emulator (P.29).
[Fig. 2.2] Source test
■ Sink test (P.34)
● Displays the following items on the LCD display or browser: supported resolution, audio supported/not
supported, HDCP compliant/not compliant, EDID, and other information.
● Outputs test patterns (video)/test tone (audio). (P.39)
● Saves up to five EDIDs of the sink device in the GF-100.
● Downloads the saved EDIDs onto the PC via the browser; they can be read with analysis software.
[Fig. 2.3] Sink test
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GF-100Sink device
Source
device
Cable
GF-100
Transmission
path
GF-100GF-100
Test signal
Test signal
■ DDC monitor (P.45)
● Outputs the DDC communication data of the source and sink devices to browser or the TCP/IP port
“1100”.
[Fig. 2.4] DDC monitor
■ Cable/transmission path test (P.48)
● Outputs the test signals and measures the quality (bit color) of the cable/transmission path.
● The test signals consist of random data and data that is under tougher condition(the hardware of the
cable and its transmission).
● The resolution and color depth of the test signals can be selected.
● With two GF-100 devices, the transmission path test between two distant sites can be performed.
[Fig. 2.5] Cable test [Fig. 2.6] Transmission path test
■ Additional function
● Resume function (P.58)
Note: The GF-100 is a simplified analyzer for field supports of AV systems. Please note that it does not
provide calibrations.
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BD playerMonitor
Distribution
amplifier
Switcher
Cable 3Cable 2
Video is not displayed
Cable 1
Audio is not output
EDID
1
Copy
EDID
3
EDID
2
Sink device
GF-100
Cable 1
BD playerMonitor
Distribution
amplifier
SwitcherCable 3Cable 2
①
3 Example of use
3.1 Application example
The illustration below is one example of implementing the GF-100.
[Fig. 3.1] Example of system configuration
3.2 Sink test
Remove cable 1 from the switcher and connect the GF-100 in order to perform the sink test (P.34) for the sink
device and cable 1.
[Fig. 3.2] Sink test
■ Checking sink status (P.34)
Check if the GF-100 can detect the sink device correctly (P.35).
<If the GF-100 cannot detect the sink device>
The sink device or cable 1 has a problem. Check the power supply, connection and input
switching (if there are some) of the sink device.
Perform the cable test (P.48) for cable 1 if necessary.
<If the GF-100 can detect the sink device>
Check the following specification of the sink device,: supported resolution, color space, color
depth (Deep Color) and whether audio and HDCP are suppor te d.
■ Checking operation using test patterns/tones (P.39)
Change the following settings of test patterns/tones to check the sink device operation.
(Default values are set for all settings.)
● Resolution
● The presence or absence of audio
● The presence or absence of HDCP
● Color space
● Color depth (Deep Color)
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headphones connection, and audio input setting.
<If there is no problem or test pattern is not displayed in a specific setting>
source test.
GF-100
EDID
1
EDID
3
EDID
2
EDID
1
Source device test
Cable 1
BD playerMonitor
Distribution
amplifier
SwitcherCable 3
Cable 2
②
<If signals cannot be detected>
signals still cannot be det ec ted, per f orm the sink test of the switcher (③ Fig.3.4).
<If signals can be detected>
<If a test pattern is not displayed>
The sink device or cable 1 has a problem. Check the power supply, connection and input
switching (if there are some) of the sink device.
Perform the cable test (P.48) for cable 1 if necessary.
<If a test tone is not output to the sink device that supports audio>
Check the following items: volume of sink device, m ute setti ng, the pr esenc e or absence of
Perform the source test (② Fig. 3.3).
Immediately after the sink device and GF-100 are connected, the EDID of the sink device will
be copied into the GF-100 automatically. The copied EDID is used by the switcher during the
3.3 Source test
Test for switcher, distribution amplifier, BD player, cable 1 to 3 (P.19). Connect the switcher and GF-100 as
shown below.
[Fig. 3.3] Source test
■ Checking source status (P.19)
Check if source signals can be detected correctly (P.21).
Check the power supply of the switcher, connection and channel switching setting. If the source
Check the following items: the resolution of the source signals, the presence or absence of
audio and HDCP, color space, color depth (Deep Color), and other items.
If source signals that are not supported by the sink device are sent, cha nge the B D pla yer
settings and EDID of the distribution amplifier, and other actions in order to resolve the problem.
If no problem is found, perform the sink test of the switcher (③ Fig.3.4).
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EDID
2
EDID
2
EDID
1
EDID
1
EDID
2
EDID
1
EDID
2
EDID
1
EDID
2
EDID
3
EDID
3
EDID
3
EDID
3
EDID
3
③
Sink device test
④
⑤
⑥
Sink device test
Source device test
Source device test
BD playerMonitor
Distribution
amplifier
Switcher
Cable 3
Cable 2Cable 1
Copy
Copy
GF-100
3.4 Re pe ating source and sink tests
Repeat the source and sink tests between devices until the cause of the problem is identified.
[Fig. 3.4] Repeating source test and sink test
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3.5 Te s t fr om source device
EDID
2
①
Sink/
Source test
EDID
3
Copy
EDID
3
EDID
1
EDID
3
②
EDID
1
EDID
2
Copy
EDID
2
Sink/Source test
EDID
1
Copy
EDID
3
EDID
1
GF-100
Cable 1
BD playerMonitor
Distribution
amplifier
Cable 3Cable 2
③
EDID
2
Switcher
Sink/Source test
Cable for test
Cable for test
Cable for test
Sink device
side
Source device
side
If the test pattern is still not displayed, perform ② above ([Fig. 3.5]).
HDCP, color space, and color depth (Deep Color) and then perform the source test.
Check the power supply of the source device and connection.
<If signals can be detected>
settings and EDID of the distribution am plifier .
Prepare a cable for the test to copy the EDID of the sink device.
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[Fig. 3.5] Test from source device side
■ Checking operation using test patterns/tones (P.39)
The following items are set automatically by default depending on the performance of the sink device:
resolution of the test patterns/tones, the presence or absence of audio, the presence or absence of
HDCP, color space, and color depth (Deep Color).
<If a test pattern is not displayed>
Check the power supply, connection and input switching (if there are some inputs) of sink
device.
Perform the cable test (P.48) if necessary.
<If a test pattern is displayed>
Check the following items: resolution of the test pattern, the pres enc e or abse nc e of audio and
■ Checking source status (P.19)
Check if source signals are detected correctly. (P.21)
<If signals cannot be detected>
Check the following items: the resolution of the source signals, the presence or absence of
audio and HDCP, color space, color depth (Deep Color), and other items.
If source signals that are not supported by the sink device are sent, change the BD player
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⑧
⑨
①②
③④
⑤⑥
⑦
#
Part name
Description
Frame ground
For indoor ground terminal. An M4 screw is used.
Power supply connector
For provided AC adapter.
Main power switch
Turns on/off the GF-100.
DDC monitor connector
For DDC monitor.
Sink test connector
For sink test and cable/transmission path test.
Source test connector
For source test and cable/transmission path test.
LAN port
For browser.
LCD display
Displays menus, setting, and statuses.
Menu operation keys
For menu operation.
4 Top and rear panel
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
[Fig. 4.1] Drawing
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5 Basic operation
Moves cursor/page and changes set
SOURCE STATE
SUMMARY
VIDEO TIMING
VIDEO FREQ.
AUDIO STATE 1
AUDIO STATE 2
AVI INFO
SPD INFO
AUDIO INFO
1
AUDIO INFO 2
TOP
CABLE TEST
RESOL.
AMOUNT
COL.DEPTH
CAPT.WAIT
START
(RESULT)
TEST PATTERN
OUTPUT
CONTENTS
RESOLUTION
HDCP OUT
FORMAT
COLOR DEPTH
TEST TONE
TONE CH
TONE LEVEL
EDID OUT
EDID MODE
EDID CAPTURE
RESOLUTION
COLOR DEPTH
AUDIO CHANNEL
PCM
Dolby Digital
AAC
Dolby Digital+
DTS
DTS-HD
Dolby TrueHD
SIGNAL REQUEST
RECV OFFSET
HDCP INPUT
BUS RESET TIME
VIDEO OUTPUT
FORCED OUT
LAN
IP ADDRESS
GATEWAY ADDR
.
SUBNET MASK
MAC ADDRESS
CLOCK
OTHERS
BACKLIGHT OFF
BUZZER
RESUME
FIRM VER.
BOAD VER.
FPGA VER.
TOP
2014/
06
/ 01( SUN) 00: 00
SOURCE STATE
|
EDID OUT | SETTINGS
SINK STATE | TEST PATTERN |
DDC MONITOR | CABLE TEST |
【
】
5.1 Menu operation
[Fig. 5.1] Menu operation keys
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[Table 5.1] Function of menu operation key
Key Function
MENU/SET Enters the menu and applies setting.
ESC Exits from the menu.
value.
[Fig. 5.2] Menu list
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Press and hold this
key for
3 seconds.
KEY LOCKED.
Hold this key and
turn on GF
-100.
GF-100 Ver.0.00
IDK Corporation
5.2 Setting/canceling key lock
Press and hold the “ESC” key for 3 seconds (approx.) to enable/disable the key lock.
[Fig. 5.3] Key lock
5.3 Initialization
Turn on the GF-100 while holding the “ESC” key, and all settings will be initialized (to factory default). Hold the
key until you hear a beep sound.
[Fig. 5.4] Initialization
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6 Source test
Source test connector
GF-100
Source device
Source test connecotr
Source device
Sink test connector
GF-100
Sink device
EDID
Copy
GF-100
EDID
① Copying EDID (connecting sink device for 2 seconds) ② Source test
GF-100 pretends to
be the sink device
6.1 Displaying source status
Status of the device that is connected to the source test connector can be displayed.
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[Fig. 6.1] Connection for source test
We recommend that you copy EDID of the sink device in advance and set it to the source test connector in
order to acquire the same status as the actual operation.
If the EDID output mode (P.30) is set to “AUTO” (Default), connect the sink device to the sink test connector
for 2 seconds at least in order to copy the EDID correctly.
[Fig. 6.2] Copying EDID
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Menu page
Displaying information
Information Code)
VIDEO FREQ.
(Audio signals)
AUDIO STATE 2
(AVI InfoFrame)
(SPD InfoFrame)
AUDIO INFO 1
(AUDIO InfoFrame)
Menu
TOP → SOURCE STATE → Table 6.1 below
The summary information of the source signals is shown on the SUMMARY page.
Very detailed information is shown on pages other tha n the SUMMARY page.
<Reference>
HDMI1.4: High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Version 1.4
CEA-861: CEA Standard A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces
Note: The GF-100 is a simplified analyzer for field supports of AV systems. Please note that it does not
provide calibrations.
[Fig. 6.3] Source status menu
SUMMARY
(Source signals)
VIDEO TIMING
(Video signals timing)
(Video frequency)
AUDIO STATE 1
(Audio signals)
AVI INFO
SPD INFO
(AUDIO InfoFrame)
AUDIO INFO 2
WEB pagehttp://The GF-100’s IP address/source_state.html
“The GF-100’s IP address” refers to the assigned IP address given to the GF-100. The default IP address
is 192.168.001.199, and it can be changed using the settings in section “10.4.1 IP address”.
Resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, HDMI/DVI, color space, color depth, DDC
voltage, audio format, presence or absence of HDCP, and VIC (Video
Total number of dots/lines, active area, back porch, front porch, synchronous
signals polarity, scanning method
Sampling frequency information, audio format, and other information
Other additional information
Color space, color range, aspect ratio, and other information
Manufacturer inform ation
Speaker configuration
Audio format, the number of channels, and other information
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TOP > SOURCE STATE [ 1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
NO SIGNAL
DDC= 0 . 26V
● Replace the cable.
TOP > SOURCE STATE [ 1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
1920x 1080p , 59. 94Hz, 16: 9 , VIC= 16
HDMI, HDCP, RGB, 8 bit COLOR, DDC= 5 . 00V
PCM, 2 CH, 48kHz, 24bit, NOT HI- BIT
1920
1080
6.2 Displaying source status (example)
6.2.1 Detecting source signals
If the GF-100 does not detect source signals, “NO SIGNAL” is displayed.
[Fig. 6.4] Signals are not detected
<Recommended actions>
● Check the connection, power supply of the sourc e de vic e, and external output settings (laptop)
● Perform the cable test (P.48)
6.2.2 Video timing (Resolution/scanning method/frame rate/aspect ratio)
Displaying resolution, scanning method, frame rate, and aspect ratio of the source signals.
For the scanning method: “p” means progressive while “i” means interlace.
[Fig. 6.5] Video timing
<Recommended actions for when the image cannot be displayed on the sink device>
● Sink device: Check the power supply, input switching (if there are some inputs), supported
resolution (P.38), and operation using test patterns (P.39).
● Source device: Change the output resolution.
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TOP >
SOURCE STATE [1/9] SUMMARY
1920x
1080p
,
59.94Hz,16:9
DVI,HDCP
,RGB
,
8bit COLOR
,DDC
=
5.
00V
TOP
> SOURCE STATE
[1
/9
]
SUMMARY
1920x
1080p
,59
.
94Hz
,16
:
9,
VIC=
16
HDMI
,
HDCP,
RGB
,8
bit COLOR,DDC=5
.
00V
PCM,2CH,48kHz
,
24bit
,NOT HI
-
BIT
♪
....
DVI
(
without
audio
)
HDMI
(with
audio
)
(P.39).
6.2.3 HDMI/DVI (with/without audio)
If the source signals have audio, “HDMI” is displayed while “DVI” is displayed for signals that do not ha ve
audio.
[Fig. 6.6] HDMI/DVI
<Recommended actions>
● When the image cannot be displayed on the sink device;
Check the power supply, input switching (if there are some inputs), and operation using test
patterns (P.39) of the sink device.
● When the audio is not output from the sink device (HDMI supported);
Check the volume, mute, presence or absence of headphone, audio input setting
(analog/digital), audio source (such as silent scene and pause), and operation using test tones
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TOP > SOURCE STATE
[1
/9
]
SUMMARY
1920x1080p
,
59.
94Hz
,
16:
9
,VIC
=16
HDMI,
NO HDCP
,RGB
,8
bit
COLOR,DDC=5.
00V
PCM,2CH,
48
kHz,
24bit
,
NOT HI-
BIT
TOP > SOURCE STATE
[1
/9
]
SUMMARY
1920x1080
p
,59
.94
Hz
,16
:
9,
VIC=
16
HDMI
,
HDCP,
RGB,
8
bit COLOR,DDC=5
.00
V
PCM,2CH,48kHz
,
24bit
,NOT HI
-
BIT
Without HDCP
With HDCP
(Encryption
)
and operation using test patterns (P.39) of the sink device.
TOP > SOURCE STATE [ 1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
1920x 1080p , 59. 94Hz, 16: 9 , VIC= 16
HDMI, HDCP, Y 444, 8 bit COLOR, DDC= 5 . 00V
PCM, 2 CH, 48kHz, 24bit, NOT HI- BIT
TOP > SOURCE STATE [ 1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
1920x 1080p , 59. 94Hz, 16: 9 , VIC= 16
HDMI, HDCP, RGB, 8 bit COLOR, DDC= 5 . 00V
PCM, 2 CH, 48kHz, 24bit, NOT HI- BIT
YCbCr4:4:4
RGB
R
G
B
Y
Cb
Cr
● Source device: Change output color space.
6.2.4 With/without HDCP (copyright protection)
If the source signals include HDCP, “HDCP” is displayed while “NO HDCP” is displayed for signals that do not
have HDCP.
[Fig. 6.7] HDCP
<Recommended actions for when the image cannot be displayed on the sink device>
Check the power supply, input switching (if there are some inputs), HDCP supported/not supported,
<Recommended actions for when the image is not display with correct colors>
● Sink device: Check the supported color space (P.36) and operation using test patterns (P.39).
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TOP > SOURCE STATE [ 1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
1920x 1080p , 59. 94Hz, 16: 9 , VIC= 16
HDMI, HDCP, RGB, 12bit COLOR, DDC= 5 . 00V
PCM, 2 CH, 48kHz, 24bit, NOT HI- BIT
TOP > SOURCE STATE [ 1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
1920x 1080p , 59. 94Hz, 16: 9 , VIC= 16
HDMI, HDCP, RGB, 8 bit COLOR, DDC= 5 . 00V
PCM, 2 CH, 48kHz, 24bit, NOT HI- BIT
12bit
8bit
● Source device: Change the output color depth.
6.2.6 Color depth (D eep Color)
12 bit (36 bit/pixel): “12bit” 10 bit (30 bit/pixel): “10bit” 8 bit (24 bit/pixel): “8bit”
[Fig. 6.9] Displaying color depth
<Recommended actions for when the image cannot be displayed on the sink device>
● Sink device: Check the power supply, input switching (if there are some inputs), supported color
depth (P37), and operation using test patterns (P40).
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6.2.7 Audio format
♪
Bit stream
(compressed audio)
Linear PCM
TOP > SOURCE STATE [1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
1920x1080p,59. 94Hz, 16: 9,VIC=16
HDMI,HDCP,RGB,8 bit COLOR, DDC= 5.00V
COMPRESSED AUDIO
TOP > SOURCE STATE [1 / 9 ] SUMMARY
1920x1080p,59. 94Hz, 16: 9,VIC=16
HDMI,HDCP,RGB,8 bit COLOR, DDC= 5.00V
PCM,2CH,48kHz, 24bit, NOT HI- BIT
Linear PCM: “PCM” Bit stream (compressed audio): “COMPRESS AUDIO”
[Fig. 6.10] Audio format
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6.2.8 Speaker configuration
[Fig. 6.11] Speaker configuration
[Table 6.1] Speaker configuration
Name Position Name Position Name Position
FL Front Left RC Rear Center FRW Front Right Wide
FC Front Center RR Rear Right FLH Front Left High
FR Front Right RLC Rear Left Center FCH Front Center High
FLC Front Left Center RRC Rear Right Center FRH Front Right High
FRC Front Right Center LFE Low Frequency
TC Top Center
RL Rear Left FLW Front Left Wide
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6.3 History of source status
Changes in status (resolution, frame rate, HDMI/DVI, with/without HDCP, color space, color depth, and DDC
voltage) can be output to the browser or TCP/IP port “2200”.
Terminal software
● The source status is output to TCP/IP port “2200”.
● When a status change is detected,BELI code is output, and the changed statuses are displayed in red.
(P.28)
[Fig. 6.12] Source status (Terminal software)
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WEB pagehttp://The GF-100’s IP address/source_log_r.html
● The changed statuses ar e displ a yed in red.
● The history data is kept even after turning off the GF-100.
● When the save area of communication history (53,248 byte) is full, from the oldest data will be deleted.
[Fig. 6.13] WEB page of source status history
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6.3.1 Beep for source status change
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → SOURCE LOG → BUZZER
Set value
OFF: The beep does not sound [Default]
ON: The beep sounds when the source status changes.
Note: If “10.5.2 Beep sound (P.58)” is set to “OFF”, it does not sound.
6.3.2 Escape sequence of source status
Letter color code and BE LI code are added to the terminal software.
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → SOURCE LOG → ESCAPE CODE
Set value
DISABLE
ENABLE: The changed status will be shown in red, and warning tone is output from the software every
time the source status changes [Default]
6.3.3 Wait time for detecting source status
The GF-100 waits to detect status of the source device until the status is stabilized.
If you want to detect momentary changes, set the value set this menu to “NO WAIT” or a small value.
If you do not want to detect unnecessary information, set this menu to a larger value.
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → SOURCE LOG → DETECT WAIT
Set value
NO WAIT
100ms to 10000ms [Default: 800ms]
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6.4 EDID emulator
EDID Bank 1
Original EDID
TO SINK
External EDID buffer
Source deviceSink device
EDID Bank 2
EDID Bank 3
EDID Bank 4
EDID Bank 5
TO SOURCE
GF-100
Copy
EDID
EDID output data
Function
(P.32), and audio format (P.33) can be changed.
device for 2 seconds or longer until the copy is completed.
EDID Banks
External EDID settings are saved in the GF-100.
6.4.1 Outline
You can set EDID that is output to the connector for source test from the data below.
GF-100 User’s Guide
[Fig. 6.14] EDID output diagram
[Table 6.2] EDID output data
Original EDID of
GF-100
The original EDID of the GF-100
The maximum resolution (P.31), c olor depth (P.31
EDID that is copied from the sink device automatically
External EDID
buffer
1 to 5
When a sink device is connected, the GF-100 copies EDID of the sink device.
The copied EDID is k ept until another sink device is connected. Connect the si nk
Up to five EDIDs that ar e copied to the external EDID buffer can be saved.
Note: Only EDID BLOCK 0 and BLOCK1 are supported.
), the number of audio chan nels
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EDID Bank
1
Original EDID
TO SINK
External EDID buffer
Source
device
Sink device
EDID Bank
2
EDID Bank 3
EDID Bank
4
EDID Bank 5
TO SOURCE
GF-100
Copy
EDID
Set value
Function
EDID Bank 1
Original EDID
External EDID buffer
EDID Bank 2
EDID Bank
3
EDID Bank 4
EDID Bank 5
Save
6.4.2 EDID output mode
You can select the EDID that is output to the source test connector.
[Fig. 6.15] EDID output diagram
Menu
TOP → EDID OUT → EDID MODE
Set value [Table 6.3] EDID output data
AUTO [Default]
ORIGINAL Outputs the original EDID of the GF-100.
BANK 1 to 5 Outputs EDID banks 1 to 5.
6.4.3 Saving EDID
Saving EDID that is copied in the external EDID buffer into the EDID banks.
EDID banks can be output from the source test connector by setting the EDID mode to BANK 1 to 5.
Menu
TOP → EDID OUT → EDID CAPTUREThe EDID can be saved by selecting the destination bank (BANK 1 to
WEB pagehttp://The GF-100’s IP address/external_edid_dump.html
You can check the details of the external EDID buffer and EDID bank.
[Fig. 6.16] EDID bank
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Outputs the external EDID buffer (EDID copied from the sink device).
Outputs the original EDID of the GF-100 if any sink device has not bee n
connected after initialization (P.18).
5) and then press the “SET” key.
The saved EDID can be downloaded from a browser to a PC and
can be read using analysis software.
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6.4.4 Resolution of original GF-100 EDID
VGA
640 x 480
SVGA
800 x 600
XGA
1024 x 768
720p
1280 x 720
WXGA-1
1280 x 768
WXGA-2
1280 x 800
Quad-VGA
1280 x 960
SXGA
1280 x1024
WXGA-3
1360 x 768
WXGA-4
1366 x 768
SXGA+
1400 x1050
WXGA+
1440 x 900
WXGA++
1600 x 900
UXGA
1600 x1200
WSXGA+
1680 x1050
1080i
1920 x1080
1080p
1920 x1080
WUXGA
1920 x1200
QWXGA
2048 x1152
SVGA
● ●◎
XGA●●
●◎
720p●●●◎
WXGA-1
●
●●
○◎
WXGA-2
●●●○◎○◎
Quad-VGA
●●
●○◎○◎
SXGA●●●○◎○○●◎
WXGA-3
●●
●○◎○○●○ ◎
WXGA-4●●●○○○●○
◎◎
SXGA+
●●
●○○○●○◎◎
WXGA+●●●○○
○ ●○
◎○◎
WXGA++●
●●○○○●○◎○
○◎
UXGA
●●●○○○●○◎
○○○
◎
WSXGA+●
●●○○○●○◎○
○○○◎
1080i
●●●○○ ●○
◎○○
○○○◎
1080p●●●○
○ ●○○
○○○○◎◎
WUXGA
●●●○○ ●○
○○○○○◎◎
QWXGA●●●○ ●○
○○○○○◎○◎
Set value
Supported resolution
Menu
TOP → EDID OUT → RESOLUTION
Set value [Default: 1080p]
[Table 6.4] EDID output data
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●:Established Timing / ○:Standard Timing Identification / ◎:Detailed Timing Description
VESA Enhanced EDID Standard Release A, Rev1
6.4.5 Color depth of original GF-100 EDID
Menu
TOP → EDID OUT → COLOR DEPTH
Set value
24 bit [Default]
24/30 bit
24/30/36 bit
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7.1 CH [Default]
● ● ● ● ● ● ●
●
FL
FC
FR
RL
RR
RLC
RRC
LFE
: Front Left
: Front Center
: Front Right
: Rear Left
: Rear Right
: Rear Left Center
: Rear Right Center
: Low Frequency Effect
FC
FL
FR
LFE
RL
RR
RLC
RRC
6.4.6 Number of audio channels of original GF-100 EDID
Menu
TOP → EDID OUT → AUDIO CHANNEL
[Fig. 6.17] Speaker configuration
Set value [Table 6.5] EDID output data
Set value RLC RL FL FC FR RR RRC LFE
2 CH ●●
2.1 CH ●●●
3.1 CH ●●●●
5 CH ●●●●●
5.1 CH ●●●●●●
7 CH ●●●●●●●
●: Supported
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Digital Audio.
AAC
Sets availability and the maximum sampling frequency of AAC Audio.
MAX 48.0 kHz
Audio.
kHz
Audio.
6.4.7 Audio format of original GF-100 EDID
Menu
TOP → EDID OUT → Table 6.4.7 below
[Table 6.6] Audio format settings
Menu Function Default
PCM Sets the maximum sampling frequency of the linear PCM. MAX 48.0 kHz
Dolby Digital Sets availability and the maximum sampling frequency of AC-3 Dolby
MAX 48.0 kHz
Dolby Digital+ Sets availability and the maximum sampling frequency of Dolby Digital
Plus Audio.
DTS Sets availability and the maximum sampling frequency of DTS Audio. MAX 48.0 kHz
DTS-HD Sets availability and the maximum sampling frequency of DTS-HD
Dolby TrueHD Sets availability and the maximum sampling frequency of Dolby TrueHD
Set value
OFF, MAX 32.0 kHz, MAX 44.1 kHz, MAX 48.0 kHz,
MAX 88.2 kHz, MAX 96.0 kHz, MAX 176.4 kHz, MAX 192.0 kHz
Displaying status of the device that is connected to the sink test connector
[Fig.7.1] Sink test connection
Menu
TOP → SINKSTATE →Table 7.1
The specification of the sink device is shown on the SUMMARY pages 1 to 3.
Very detailed information is shown on pages other tha n the SUMMARY page.
<Reference>
E-EDID: VESA Enhanced Extended Display Identification Data Standard Release A, Revision 2
CEA-861: CEA Standard A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces
[Table 7.1] Sink status menu
SUMMARY 1
(Specification of sink device)
SUMMARY 2 TIMING
(Specification of sink device)
SUMMARY 3 SPEAK
supported/not supported, HDCP compliant/ not compliant,
Supported resolution (PREFER, NATIVE)
Speaker configuration
Detail information of BASIC EDID (BLOCK0)
Detail information of EXTENSION #1 EDID (BLOCK1)
Detail information of EXTENSION #2 EDID (BLOCK2)
Detail information of EXTENSION #3 EDID (BLOCK3)
Detail information of EXTENSION #4 EDID (BLOCK4)
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TOP > SINK STATE [ 1 / 4 ] SUMMARY 1
NO SINK
● Replace the cable.
♪
TOP > SINK STATE [1/4] SUMMARY 1
IDK 001H
DVI&HDMI, HDCP:OK, NOT
REPEATER
R 444/Y422/Y444, 8/10/ 12bit
TOP >
SINK STATE [1/4] SUMMARY
1
IDK 001H
DVI, HDCP:OK, NOT REPEATER
R 444, 8bit
Audio is not
output
Audio is output
7.2 Displaying sink status
7.2.1 Detecting sink device
If the GF-100 cannot detect sink device, “NO SINK” is displayed.
[Fig.7.2.1] Sink device is not detected
<Recommended actions>
● Check the connection, power supply, and input switching (if there are some inputs) of the sink
device.
● Perform the cable test (P.48).
7.2.2 HDMI (Audio) supported/not supported
If the connected sink device does not support HDMI (audio), “DVI” is displayed while “DVI&HDMI” is displayed
for devices that support HDMI. Sink devices that do not support HDMI cannot output audio.
<Recommended actions>
For when the image cannot be displayed on the sink device;
● Check the power supply, input switching (if there are some inputs), and operation using test
● patterns (P.39) of the sink device
● Check the presence or absence of output signals of the source device (P.21)
For when the audio is not output from the sink device (HDMI supported);
● Check the volume, mute, presence or absence of headphone, audio input setting (analog/digital),
and operation using test tones (P.39) of the sink device.
● Check the presence or absence of audio output (P.22)
[Fig. 7.1] HDMI supported/not supported
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TOP
> SINK STATE
[ 1 / 4 ] SUMMARY 1
IDK 001H
DVI& HDMI, HDCP: NG, NOT REPEATER
R 444/ Y 422/ Y 444, 8 / 10/ 12bit
TOP >
SINK STATE [
1 /
4 ] SUMMARY 1
IDK 001H
DVI&
HDMI, HDCP: OK, NOT REPEATER
R 444/
Y
422/
Y 444, 8 / 10/ 12bit
HDCP
HDCP
● Check the presence or absence of output signals (P.21) and HDCP (P.23) of the source device.
Y
Cb
Cr
Y
Cb
Cr
TOP > SINK STATE
[ 1 /
4 ] SUMMARY 1
IDK 001H
DVI&
HDMI, HDCP: OK, NOT REPEATER
R 444, 8 / 10/ 12bit
TOP > SINK STATE [ 1 / 4 ] SUMMARY 1
IDK 001H
DVI& HDMI, HDCP: OK, NOT REPEATER
R 444/ Y 422/ Y 444, 8 / 10/ 12bit
R
G
B
R
G
B
4
4
4
4
2
2
Source device: Change the color space of the output signals (P.23)
If the sink device does not support HDCP (copyright protection), “HDCP:NG” is displayed while “HDCP:OK” is
displayed for device that supports HDCP. Sink devices that do not support HDCP cannot display or output
audio video and audio having HDCP.
[Fig. 7.2] HDCP supported/not supported
<Recommended actions for when the image cannot be displayed on the sink device>
● Check the power supply, input switching (if there are some inputs), and operation using test
patterns (P.39) of the sink device.
“PREFER”: resolution recommended by the manufacturer of the sink device
“NATIV1” and “NATIV2”: native resolution (the maximum resolution of sink devices’ pixel)
For other supported resolutions, see “7.2.8 Detailed EDID(P.39)”. Note: Handling preferred and native resolutions differs by manufacturers. The preferred resolution is
sometimes higher than the native resolution due to scaling.
[Fig. 7.5] Preferred/native resolution
<Recommended actions for when the image cannot be displayed on the sink device>
● Sink device: Check the power supply, input switching (if there are some inputs), and operation
using test patterns (P.39).
● Source device: Check the presence or absence of output signals (P.21) and output resolution
(P.21).
7.2.7 Configuration of supported speakers
[Fig. 7.6] Speaker configuration
Name Position Name Position Name Position
FL Front Left RC Rear Center FRW Front Right Wide
FC Front Center RR Rear Right FLH Front Left High
FR Front Right RLC Rear Left Center FCH Front Center High
FLC Front Left Center RRC Rear Right Center FRH Front Right High
FRC Front Right Center LFE Low Frequency Effect TC Top Center
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[Table 7.1] Speaker position
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TOP > SINK STATE [4/ 4 ] SINK EDID
EDID BLOCK = BASIC(USED)
PUSH "SET" TO ENTER
Detailed EDID information
・Manufacturer
・Supported resolution
・Supported audio format
etc.
GF-100
Sink device
Sink test connector
7.2.8 Detailed EDID information
Displaying the detailed EDID information of the sink device, such as manufacturer, supported resolution and
audio format.
[Fig. 7.7] Detailed EDID information
<Reference>
E-EDID: VESA Enhanced Extended Display Identification Data Standard Release A, Revision 2
CEA-861: CEA Standard A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces
7.3 Test pattern/tone
7.3.1 Outputting test pattern/tone
[Fig. 7.8] Outputting test pattern
Menu
TOP → TEST PATTERN → OUTPUT
Set value
OFF: Outputting the signals of the source test connector to the sink test connector
ON: Outputting test pattern/tone [Default]
-20 dBFS: Standard signal level [Default]
0 dBFS: Full-scale level
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8 Monitoring DDC
8.1 Outline
DDC communication between the source de vice and sink device (hot plug voltage, DDC voltage, EDID, and
HDCP) can be output to a browser or TCP/IP port “1100”.
Connect the sink device and source device to the DDC monitor connectors (in the example below, the source
device is connected to connector A, but it can be connected to the connector B as well).
[Fig. 8.1] Connection for monitoring DDC
Terminal software
The communication contents are output to TCP/IP port “1100”.
Hot plug/DDC voltage, EDID, and HDCP are displayed in light blue, yellow, and green,
respectively.(P.47)
[Fig. 8.2] Terminal software for monitoring DDC
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TOP > DDC MONITOR [ 1 /
3 ] STATUS
HP : 4 . 84
V EDID :
DDC:
5 . 01
V HDCP :
OTHERS:
WEB pagehttp://The GF-100’s IP address/pass_ddc_r.html : Displays the protocol of EDID and HDCP
http://The GF-100’s IP address /pass_ddc_raw_r.html : Displays the DDC communication data
● The history data of the DDC monitoring data is kept even after turning off the GF-100.
● When no space is available in the save area of communication history (56,320 byte), from the oldest data
will be deleted.
Menu
TOP → DDC MONITOR→ STATUSThe simplified communication status is
displayed.
[Fig. 8.4] Simplified display
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[Fig. 8.3] WEB page for monitoring DDC
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8.2 Recording item
The recording of DDC communication items
Menu
TOP → DDC MONITOR → HP/DDC LOG: Hot plug/DDC voltage
TOP → DDC MONITOR → EDID LOG: EDID
TOP → DDC MONITOR → HDCP LOG: HDCP
TOP → DDC MONITOR → OTHERS LOG: other protocols
Set value
OFF: Not recorded
ON: Recorded [Default]
8.3 Be e p sound
You can enable or disable the beep sound when a DDC communication is detected.
If “10.5.2 Beep sound (P.58)” is set to “OFF”, it does not sound.
Menu
TOP → DDC MONITOR → BUZZER
Set value
OFFON
[Default]
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8.4 DDC Escape sequence
Adding letter color codes to the terminal software
Menu
TOP →DDC MONITOR → ESCA PE C O DE
Set value
DISABLE
ENABLE : Hot plug/DDC voltage, EDID, and HDCP are displayed in light blue, yellow, and green,
respectively [Default]
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CableGF
-
100
Sink test
connector
Source test
connector
Test signals
Transmission path
GF
-100GF-
100
Sink test
connector
Source test
connector
Test signal
① Press the “SET
” key
(Starts to send
)
② Press the “SET” key
(Starts to receive)
③ Displays resultDDCPWDATA0~2 (BER)GND
③ Displays resultHPSCL/SDAGND
9 Cable /transmission path test
9.1 Outline
The GF-100 outputs the test signals in order to measure the quality (bit color) of the cable/transmission path.
The test signals consist of random data and data that is under tougher condition (the hardware of the cable
and its transmission).
The resolution and color depth of the test signals can be selected.
[Fig. 9.1] Connection for Cable/transmission path test
With two GF-100 units, the transmission path test between two distant sites can be performed.
[Fig. 9.2] Connection between two distance sites
Menu
TOP → CABLE TEST →The cable/transmission path test can be started by pressing the “SET” key while the CABLE TEST menu
is displayed after devices are connected to GF-100.
Note: The GF-100 is a simplified analyzer for field supports of AV systems. Please note that it does not provide calibrations.
TOP > CABLE TEST [ 3 / 3 ] START:"SET" KEY
BER = --------- --/ -- bit
DDCPW: -- HP: -- SCL/ SDA: -- GND: - ERR D0 : - D 1 : - D 2 : -
①
TOP > CABLE TEST [ 3 / 3 ] START:"ESC" KEY
DISCONNECTED... RX: NO SIGNAL
DDCPW: -- HP: -- SCL/ SDA: -- GND: - ERR D0 : - D 1 : - D 2 : -
②
Test signal cannot
be received.
TOP
> CABLE TEST
[ 3 / 3
] START:"
ESC" KEY
WAITING... RX
: 1920x
1080p @ 59.
95Hz
DDCPW: OK HP
: OK SCL/
SDA: OK GND
: OK
ERR D0
: - D 1 : -
D 2 :
-
③
Test signal
TOP
> CABLE TEST [ 3
/ 3 ]
START:"ESC"
KEY
SYNC FAILED.(D
0 / D 1 / D 2
/ CLK ERROR)
DDCPW: OK HP: OK SCL/
SDA:
OK GND: OK
ERR D
0 : - D 1 :
- D 2
: -
Synchronization
failed
9.2 O pe ration and display example
Example of a cable/transmission path test
[Fig. 9.4] Starting measurement
The cable/transmission path test can be started by pressing the “SET” key while any of the cable test menus
is displayed.
If “9.7 Starting measurement (P54)” is set to “AUTO”, the measurement can be started by unplugging and
plugging the cable while the cable test status is displayed (TOP→CABLE TEST [3/3]).
[Fig. 9.5] Signals are not detected
If the test signals cannot be received due to the cable disconnection or TMDS Data/TMDS Clock or if the
resolutions or color depth of the received and test signals do not match, “DISCONNECTED...” is displayed.
[Fig. 9.6] Waiting for signal stability/Synchronization failed
When the GF-100 detects received signals, it displays “WAITING…” and waits until the signals become
stabilized.
You can change the waiting time in “9.6 Waiting time for starting pixel scan (P54)”.
If the bit error cannot be measured due to signal deterioration or if there is a device that makes the resolution
unstable during transmission, the GF-100 displays “SYNC FAILED” and finishes the measurement.
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TOP > CABLE TEST [ 3 / 3 ] START:"ESC" KEY
COMPAREING... ____________________
DDCPW: OK HP: OK SCL/ SDA: OK GND: OK
ERR D0 : 0 D 1 : 0 D 2 : 0
Received windowSent window
Compare
④
TOP
> CABLE TEST [ 3
/ 3 ] START:"SET" KEY
BER
= 0
% 0 / 2488320 bit
DDCPW:OK HP:OK SCL/ SDA
:
OK GND:
OK
ERR D
0 :
0 D
1
: 0
D 2 : 0
⑤
Total bit error rate
Total number of bit errors/The number of test bits
The number of bit errors in TMDS Data 2
The number of bit errors in TMDS Data 1
The number of bit errors in TMDS Data 0
TOP
> CABLE TEST [ 3 / 3 ] START
:"SET"
KEY
BER = 0 % 0
/ 2488320 bit
DDCPW:
OK HP: OK SCL/ SDA: OK GND: OK
ERR D0 : 0 D 1 : 0 D 2 : 0
1113151719
13
57
9
121416
18246810
11
13
1517135
79
1214246810
TMDS Data 2
TMDS Data 1
TMDS Data
0
1816
19
SDA
DDC PW (+5
V Power)
HP (
Hot Plug Detect
)
SCL
Socket side
Result of signal conduction
CEC and Utility pins are not supported.
[Fig. 9.7] Signals comparison
The GF-100 displays “COMPAREING...” and measures the bit error by comparing the test signals and
received signals.
You can set the amount of those signals for the comparison in “9.4 The amount of test data (P53)”.
When the measurement of the bit error is completed, the result is displayed.
If the total number of bit errors is “0” and all signal conductions are “OK”, the cable is normal.
Even if the bit error is not “0”, video m a y be displa yed cor rec tl y, depending on the equalizer performance of
the sink device and the output signal quality of the source device.
Table 9.2 on the next page shows the measurement results of IDK’s cables as examples.
For IDK’s 20 m/65.62 ft. or shorter cables, the acceptance criteria is fixed at “0”. For long cables, the criteria
vary depending on the usage environment.
Note: Please do not apply an extra force to the connector at the time of connection; otherwise, the
measurement may not be performed correctly.
[Fig. 9.8] Result
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errors/Result
8
8294400
0
10
10368000
0
12
12441600
0
8
22118400
0
10
27648000
0
10
62208000
SYNC FAILED
12
74649600
SYNC FAILED
8
8294400
2761826
10
10368000
SYNC FAILED
12
12441600
SYNC FAILED
8
22118400
SYNC FAILED
10
27648000
SYNC FAILED
12
33177600
SYNC FAILED
8
49766400
DISCONNECTED
12
74649600
0
[Table 9.1] Measurement results (example)
Cable Resolution Color depth [bit] Number of test bits
480p
20 m or shorter
(without equalizer)
30 m
(without equalizer)
720p
1080p
480p
720p
1080p
12 33177600 0
8 49766400 0
10 62208000 0
12 74649600 0
8 8294400 0
10 10368000 0
12 12441600 1290
8 22118400 6
10 27648000 19
12 33177600 30884
8 49766400 0
Number of bit
480p
50 m
(without equalizer)
30 m or shorter
(with equalizer)
720p
1080p
480p
720p
1080p
10 62208000 DISCONNECTED
12 74649600 DISCONNECTED
8 8294400 0
10 10368000 0
12 12441600 0
8 22118400 0
10 27648000 0
12 33177600 0
8 49766400 0
10 62208000 0
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9.3 Test signals resolution
Data comparing time
Amount of test data: 5%
Amount of test data: 100%
Menu
TOP → CABLE TEST→ RESOL.
Press the “SET” key to start the cable/transmission path test.
Set value
[Default: 1080p @59.94H z]
[Table 9.2] TMDS clock of test signals
You can set the amount of the data which is compared (percentage of data amount in one frame).
Menu
TOP → CABLE TEST → AMOUNT
Press the “SET” key to start the cable/transmission path test.
Set value
5% to 100% [Default: 5%]
[Table 9.4] Data comparing time
Resolution
480p @59.94Hz 0.3 sec. 6.5 sec.
720p @59.94Hz 0.8 sec. 16.2 sec.
1080p @59.94Hz 1.8 sec. 35.8 sec.
Note: Time to detect test signals and waiting time for starting pixel scan are not included.
9.5 Test signals color depth
Menu
TOP → CABLE TEST → COL.DEPTH
Press the “SET” key to start the cable/transmission path test.
Set value
8bit: 24 bit/pixel (8 bit/component) [Default]
10bit: 30 bit/pix el (10 bit/component)
12bit: 36 bit/pix el (12 bit/component)
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9.6 Waiting time for starting pixel scan
You can set the waiting time from synchronous signal detection to starting pixel scan
For transmission path on which noise or a black frame appears, the measurement may not be performed
correctly immediatel y after video signals are connected. In this case, delay the starting time of pixel scan.
Menu
TOP → CABLE TEST → CAPT.WAIT (capture wait)
Press the “SET” key to start the cable/transmission path test.
Set value
500ms to 30000ms [Default: 2000 ms.]
9.7 S t a rt ing measurement
Menu
TOP → CABLE TEST → STARTPress the “SET” key to start the cable/transmission path test.
Set value
MANUAL : Starts the test by pressing the “SET” key. [Default]
AUTO: Starts the test by pressing the “SET” key or unplug and plug the cable while the cable test status
is displayed (TOP→CABLE TEST [3/3]). Use this mode to perform the cable test repeatedly.
Note: If DDCPW(+5V) is disconnected, the GF-100 tries to restart the measurement repeatedly.
Related information
“5.2 Setting/canceling key lock(P.18)” and “10.5.3 Resume (P58)”
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10 Setting GF-100
10.1 Source test connector
10.1.1 Requesting input signals
If you change the EDID setting of the GF-100 or restart it while the connected source device is turned on,
some source devices stop outputting signals. In such a case, use this menu to request the source device to
output signals.
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → VIDEO INPUT → SIGNAL REQUEST
Set value
OFF: The GF-100 does not request to output signals even if the source device stops outputting signals.
1 sec to 30 sec: The GF-100 requests to output signals after the set time if the source device stops
outputting signals. [Default: 20 sec]
10.1.2 Input DC balance
Set this menu if video of the source device cannot be displayed.
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → VIDEO INPUT → RECV OFFSET
Set value
DISABLE [Default]
ENABLE
10.1.3 HDCP enabled/disabled
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → VIDEO INPUT → HDCP INPUT
Set value
ACTIVE: [Default]
INACTIVE
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10.1.4 Input bus reset time
If the GF-100 detects an error in input signals, it disconnects the internal input bus for the set time in order to
resolve the problem.
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → VIDEO INPUT → BUS RESET TIME
Set value
OFF
1ms to 800ms: Input bus reset time [Default: 200 ms]
10.2 Sink test connector
10.2.1 Outputting signals forcibly
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → VIDEO OUTPUT → FORCED OUT
Set value
OFF [Default]
ON: Signals are output forcibly even if the GF-100 cannot detect the sink device.
10.3 System Clock
10.3.1 Setting current time of the GF-100
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → CLOCKPress the “SET” key to set the setting.
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10.4 LAN
10.4.1 IP address
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → LAN→ IP ADDRESS
[Default 192.168.001.199]
10.4.2 Default gateway
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → LAN → GATEWAY ADDR.[Default 192.168.001.001]
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10.4.3 Subnet mask
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → LAN → SUBNET MASK[Default 255.255.255.000]
10.4.4 Displaying MAC address
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → LAN → MAC ADDRESS
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10.5 Others
10.5.1 Time for turning off backlight
When any key operation is not performed for the set time, the backlight will be turned off.
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → OTHERS → BACKLIGHT OFF
Set value
DISABLE: The backlight is always turned on [Default]
1 sec to 600 sec: The backlight is turned off after the set time.
10.5.2 Beep sound
A beep that sounds every time a key is pressed.
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → OTHERS → BUZZER
Set value
OFF
ON [Default]
10.5.3 Resume
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → OTHERS → RESUME
Set value
OFF: The top menu is displayed at start-up.
ON: Displays the menu that was shown at the time of turning off last time. [Default]
5 min to 120 weeks: Displays t he top menu af ter the set tim e pass es. In other cas es, displays the menu
that was shown at the time of turning off last time.
10.5.4 Versions
Menu
TOP → SETTINGS → OTHERS → FIRM VER.: Firmware version
TOP → SETTINGS → OTHERS → BOAD VER.: Board version
TOP → SETTINGS → OTHERS → FPGA VER. : FPGA version
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SMPTE COLOR
11 Setting list
Setting item Page Menu Set value Default
Key lock P.18 - OFF, ON OFF
Beep for source P.28 SETTINGS → SOURCE LOG → BUZZEROFF, ON OFF
Source status
Escape sequence
Wait time for detecting source
status
EDID output mode P.30 EDID OUT → EDID MODE
Resolution of GF-100 original
EDID
Color depth of GF-100 original
EDID
The number of audio channels
of GF-100 original EDID
Audio format of GF-100
original EDID
Test pattern/tone P.39 TEST PATTERN → OUTPUTOFF, ON ON
Selecting test pattern P.40 TEST PATTERN → CONTENTS
Test pattern resolution P.41 TEST PATTERN → RESOLUTION
Test pattern HDCP P.42 TEST PATTERN → HDCP OUTAUTO, OFF, ON AUTO
Test pattern format/color
space
Test pattern color depth P.42 TEST PATTERN → COLOR DEPTHAUTO, 8 bit, 10 bit, 12 bit AUTO
EDID OUT → PCM OFF,MAX 32.0 to 192.0 kHz MAX 48.0 kHz
EDID OUT → Dolby Digital OFF, MAX 32.0 to 48.0 kHz MAX 48.0 kHz
EDID OUT → AAC OFF, MAX 32.0 to 96.0 kHz MAX 48.0 kHz
EDID OUT → Dolby Digital+ OFF, MAX 32.0 to 48.0 kHz MAX 48.0 kHz
EDID OUT → DTS OFF, MAX 32.0 to 96.0 kHz MAX 48.0 kHz
EDID OUT → DTS-HD OFF, MAX 32.0 to 192.0 kHz MAX 192.0 kHz
EDID OUT → Dolby TrueHD OFF, MAX 32.0 to 192.0 kHz MAX 96.0 kHz
DISABLE
ENABLE
NO WAIT
100ms to 10000ms
AUTO
ORIGINAL
BANK 1 to 5
24 bit
24/30 bit
24/30/36 bit
75% COLOR BAR to
BLUE RASTER
AUTO
VGA to QWXGA
[email protected]@60Hz
TMDS single link, HDCP, TMDS clock: 25 MHz to 225 MHz
EDID emulation
Audio Digital audio Multi-channel linear PCM up to 8 channel
Sampling frequenc y: 32 kHz to 192 kHz, the number of quantized bits:16 bit to 24 bit
Standard level: -20 dBFS, maximum input level: 0 dBFS
Connector HDMI Type A (1 9 pin)・female
Function ・Displaying video status
Resolution, frame rate, asp ect ra ti o, HDMI/DVI, presence or absence of HDCP, color space, color depth, DDC
voltage, video timing, dot clock frequency, frame information
・Displaying audio status
Audio format, the number of channels, sampling frequency, the number of quantized bits, speaker position,
InfoFrame information
・EDID emulation (with copy function)
・Comparing sent/received signals using test signals
・Outputting source status to terminal software
・Displaying each status/source stat us using a WEB browser
Sink test and cable /tr a nsmission path test
Item Description
Video HDMI/DVI HDMI Deep Color (*)/DVI 1.0
TMDS single link, HDCP, TMDS clock: 25 MHz to 225 MHz
Test pattern
output format
Audio Digital audio Multi-channel linear PCM up to 8 channel
Test tone output
format
Connector HDMI Type A (1 9 pin)・female
Function ・Displaying sink device specification
Sampling frequenc y: 32 kHz to 192 kHz, the number of quantized bits:16 bit to 24 bit
Standard level: -20 dBFS, Output level: up to: 0 dBFS
Multi-channel linear PCM up to 8 channels
Sampling frequenc y: 48 kHz, the number of quantized bits:24 bit
Standard level: -20 dBFS, Output level: up to 0 dBFS
Supported resolution , HDMI supported/not supported, HDCP compliant/not compliant, supported color space,
supported color depth, speaker position, EDID information and other information
・Test pattern output
Color bar, gray scale, cross hatch, stripe, raster, and more
・Outputting test tone
Test audio, speaker test for each audio channel (1000 Hz,400 Hz,80 Hz,40 Hz)
・Comparing sent/received signals using test signals
・Displaying each status and downloading EDID information using a WEB browser
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DDC monitor
Item Description
Operation Pass through
Connector HDMI Type A (1 9 pin)・female
Function ・Displaying DDC communication contents between the source device and sink device
(Hot plug voltage, DDC voltage, EDID and HDCP)
・Outputting communication contents to terminal software
・Displaying communication histories using WEB browser
LAN
Item Description
LAN 1 port/RJ-45 10Base-T/100Base-TX (Auto Negotiation), A uto MD I/MDI-X
Others
Item Description
AC adapter Input: AC~100 V - 240 V ± 10 %,50 Hz/60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Output: DC 12 V 3 A (the AC adapter is supplied)
Power consumption About 11 W
Dimensions 260 (W)×53.5(H)×133 (D) mm
Weight 0.9 kg/1.98 lbs.
Temperature Operating tem p era ture: 32°F to 104°F/0°C to +40°C
Storage temperature: -4°F to +176°F/-20°C to +80°C
Humidity Operating/Storage humidity: 20% to 90% (Non condensing)
Included items AC adapter (5.9 ft./1.8 m), 2P-3P conversi o n plug
* Deep color of 36 bit/pixel (12 bit/component) is supported while xvYCC, Lip Sync, 3D, ARC, HEC and CEC are not supported.
Notes:
● Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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242-0021 JAPAN
Support
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242-0017 JAPAN
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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