MP500 Video Generator Conversion Available - SpectraCal

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MP500 Video Generator Conversion Available
The Sencore MP500 MediaPro Video Generator was designed by Quantum Data, for Sencore, based
on the Quantum Data 780 HDMI Test Instrument. The MP500 included the 780 Network Analyzer
functions and could be purchased with an HDMI Cable Test option. Since that original MP500
design, Quantum Data has continued to make great strides in expanding the standard and optional
functionality of the 780.
Since the MP500 is a frozen design, many MP500 owners have asked whether there could be some
way they could get the newly developed 780 functions on their MP500. Quantum Data researched
the issue and has developed a method by which they can update the MP500 hardware and firmware
to actually convert the MP500 into a Quantum Data 780. This makes available to current MP500
owners all the currently improved functionality of the 780 over the MP500, plus, as Quantum Data
continues to expand the standard and optional functionality of the 780, those new standard and
optional features will be available on the converted 780 as well.
New, expanded, and improved features are continually being developed for the QD 780; the MP500
test features are frozen.
Current additional standard features of the QD 780, compared to the MP500:
1. Video Display: The 780 displays video from a source device (DVD, STB, etc) on its LCD display.
3D source material is shown as two side-by-side or two top/bottom images. This gives you basic
confidence testing source of HDMI sources and repeater signal paths.
2. 3D Test Images: The 780 generates HDMI 1.4a/CEA approved mandatory 3D test images. This
allows you to still 3D images on 3D displays, including any repeater signal input path, to verify 3D
functionality.
3. 3D Test for sources: The 780 read and parses the 3D Vendor Specific Info Frame data to indicate
the 3D mode and sub-type that is being sent by a source (over-under, side by side, alternate frame,
frame packing, etc.). This helps you to quickly troubleshoot 3D incompatibility issues that may exist
with HDMI repeaters (AVRs, splitters, etc.).
4. Max KSV Test: The 780 examines an HDCP encrypted content source and analyzes the number
of downstream device KSVs (HDCP keys) that can be authenticated. Some products still support
only one KSV … which is typically insufficient when the source is installed as a component of a
home theater or other distribution system.
5. Expanded EDID test: The 780 provides a complete EDID report for a sink device. This includes
the list of all timings supported by a display.
6. Pixel Error Test: The 780 captures a frame of HDMI video data and compare subsequent frames
to the capture, looking for color level shifts or changes in pixel positions.
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7. HDMI Cable/Repeater test: The 780 test both active and passive HDMI devices with the HDMI
Cable/Repeater test. The MP500 supports only passive device testing (HDMI cables only).
Current additional features available as options with the QD 780 (field upgradable):
1. ACA Emulation Monitor Option: This option provides monitoring of the HDMI hot plug related
events, 5V, and the EDID and HDCP DDC transactions during a connection sequence between the
780 and another HDMI device, while the 780 emulates either a known-good HDMI source device, a
known-good display device, or both.
2. ACA Passive Monitor Option (includes Emulation Monitor option): This option provides four
port passive monitoring of any HDMI system comprised of multiple devices. Monitors DDC
transactions and hot plug events. Also monitors the HDCP and EDID transactions on the DDC and
hot plug related events while the 780 is emulating either a known-good HDMI source device, a
known-good display device, or both.
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