Teledyne Lecroy Quantumdata 780E Quick Start Manual

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780E Video Generator / Protocol Analyzer

for HDMI, DisplayPort & HDBaseT Testing

Quick Start Guide

Rev: B1

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1 Overview of 780E Protocol Analyzer / Generator

This section provides an overview of the Teledyne LeCroy quantumdata™ 780E Video Generator / Analyzer. The 780E
provides HDMI, HDBaseT and DisplayPort and Tx and Rx ports and digital audio output ports. The HDMI ports support

600MHz operation. The DisplayPort ports support 5.4 Gb/s lane rates and the HDBaseT ports support 300MHz pixel
rates.

Note: The DisplayPort interfaces are optional with the 780E P/N 00-00251; they are standard with the 780E P/N 00-

00243.

1.1 Scope of this Quick Start Guide

This Quick Start Guide provides instructions on the 780E connectors, power up instructions and basic turn up procedures.
This Quick Start Guide does not provide instructions on the operational features and functions of the 780E. Please refer to
the 780E User Guide available on the Quantum Data website for detailed instructions on the operation of the 780E to
achieve the variety of applications it supports.

Note: Please be sure to check the Quantum Data website for updates to this document and to the User Guide.

1.2 780E Video Generator / Analyzer

The 780E Video Generator / Analyzer is a handheld multimedia pattern generator and analyzer that enables you to
conduct quick, verification testing of your digital video devices, systems and installations. The 780E is equipped with both
reference source and a reference sink HDMI, DisplayPort and HDBaseT interfaces allowing you to test audio, video and
protocols—HDCP, EDID, CEC & infoframes, DP Link Training—of any type of these digital video interface devices:
sources, repeaters, distribution gear and sinks. Its portability makes it ideal for your bench and for use in the field.
Because the 780E has both output and input ports, you can test your digital video cables and systems with splitters,
extenders and switches as well with the pixel error rate test feature.

A 7 inch color touch display makes the 780E easy and convenient to use. When testing a digital video source device you
can toggle between operating the unit through the touch screen and viewing the incoming video from the source.

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Table 1-1: 780E Shipping Box Contents

Item Description

Part No.

780E Video Generator / Analyzer. (Includes DisplayPort interfaces as a standard feature)

00-00243

780E Video Generator / Analyzer. (DisplayPort interfaces are an optional feature)

00-00251

12V DC (5 amp) Power Supply / Adapter / Charger.

25-00110

Line cord for 12V Power Supply.

30A00400A03

Cable: HDMI-to-HDMI Type A.

30-00146

Cable: DP-to-DP Standard. (Not included with 780E P/N 00-00251)

30-00162

Cable: USB.

30-00163

780E Front Edge

780E Rear Edge

1.3 What is in the 780E shipping box?

The 780E instrument shipping container includes the items listed in Table 1-1 below:

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Table 2-1: 780E Video Interfaces

Video Interface

Description

HDMI (1) Output Type A

Single link HDMI output connector.

 Bit Depth: 24/30/36 bit.
 Colorimetry: RGB, YCbCr.
 Sampling: 4:4:4 and 4:2:2.
 Pixel rate: Timings up to 4K x 2K – 600MHz.
 DVI support through HDMI to DVI adapter cable (RGB, 4:4:4, 24 bit).
 Audio: LPCM, Dolby Digital and DTS.

HDMI (1) Input Type A

Single link HDBaseT input connector.

 Colorimetry: RGB, YCbCr.
 Sampling: 4:4:4 and 4:2:2.
 Pixel rate: Timings up to 4K x 2K – 600MHz.

DisplayPort Output Standard Connector
(Optional with 780E P/N 00-00251)

Single link HDBaseT output connector.

 Bit Depth: 18/24/30/36/48 bit.
 Colorimetry: RGB, YCbCr.
 Sampling: 4:4:4 and 4:2:2.
 Link Rates: 1.62, 2.70, 5.40 Gb/s.
 Lanes: 1,2,4
 Audio: LPCM.

DisplayPort Input Standard Connector
(Optional with 780E P/N 00-00251)

Single link HDMI input connector.

 Colorimetry: RGB, YCbCr.
 Sampling: 4:4:4 and 4:2:2.
 Link Rates: 1.62, 2.70, 5.40 Gb/s.
 Lanes: 1,2,4

HDBaseT (1) Output RJ45

Single link HDBaseT output connector.

 Bit Depth: 24/30/36 bit.
 Colorimetry: RGB, YCbCr.
 Sampling: 4:4:4 and 4:2:2.
 Pixel rate: Timings up to 4K x 2K - 300MHz.
 Audio: LPCM, Dolby Digital and DTS.

HDBaseT (1) Input RJ45

Single link HDMI input connector.

 Colorimetry: RGB, YCbCr.
 Sampling: 4:4:4 and 4:2:2.
 Pixel rate: Timings up to 4K x 2K - 300MHz.

2 Physical Interfaces of the 780E Protocol Analyzer / Generator

This section describes the administration, video and audio interfaces on the 780E test instrument.

2.1 Video Interfaces

Table 2-1 below describes the video interfaces on the 780E test instrument, these interfaces are used to render test
patterns for testing consumer electronic HDTVs and computer displays.