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1.  Before operation 

1.1 Foreword 

Thank you very much for purchasing this model VA-1809 video signal generator.    This 
manual contains details on the operation procedures to be followed when the VA-1809 is 
used, the checkpoints and precautions to be observed, and other useful information.  
Refer to its instructions when using the generator. 

Ensure that the manual is kept in a safe place where it can be referred to at any time.   

 

1.2 Safety 

precautions 

Improper handling may result in malfunctioning.    Before using the VA-1809, please read 
through these instructions to ensure that you will operate the generator correctly. 

  Meaning of symbols used in the manual 

 

 

WARNING 

 

This indicates the possibility of grave bodily harm (including death or 
serious injury) and/or loss of the generator's original functions as a 
result of operating the generator incorrectly. 

 

 

CAUTION

 

This indicates the possibility of bodily harm, loss of the generator's 
original functions and/or damage to property as a result of operating the 
generator incorrectly. 

 

 

 

This indicates an action which is prohibited.    Specific details are 
indicated by a picture or text near 

 

 

 

 

This indicates an action which is mandatory or whose execution must 
be instructed.    Specific details are indicated by a picture or text near 

 

 

  To ensure safe operation   

 

 

Always take hold of the molded part of the plug when 
disconnecting the power cord. 

 

 

 

Do not use force to bend the power cord or bunch it up for 
use.    This may cause a fire. 

 

 

Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord.    This 
may damage the cord, causing a fire or electrical shock. 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

Do not spill liquids inside the generator or drop 
inflammable objects or metal parts into it.    Operating the 
generator under these conditions may cause a fire, electric 
shocks and/or malfunctioning. 

 

 

Install the generator in a stable location.    Do not stand it on 
one of its side panels.    Doing so may generate heat, 
causing the inside temperature to rise and possibly resulting 
in trouble. 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

Do not subject the generator to impact.    Doing so may 
possibly result in trouble.    Take special care when moving 
the generator. 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for VA-1809

Page 1: ...VA 1809 Instruction Manual Temporary not complete February 9 2005 ...

Page 2: ...4 1 ANALYZE 10 4 2 PROGRAM EXE 11 4 3 SETUP 12 4 4 SAVE MENU 13 5 Connections with peripherals 14 5 1 Example of connections when using the VA 1809 as a monitor 14 5 2 Example of connections when using the VA 1809 as a repeater 15 5 3 Connections for isolating the HDMI input sound for output 16 5 4 Example of connections when outputting on screen displays to an analog monitor 16 6 Simple setup 17 ...

Page 3: ...mode 26 7 3 3 Adjusting the speaker volume 27 7 3 4 Setting the hot plug button 27 8 How to display the measurement results 28 8 1 ERROR Report 28 8 2 VIDEO TIMING VIDEO TIMING 28 8 3 InfoFrame AVI 31 8 4 InfoFrame SPD 31 8 5 InfoFrame Audio 31 8 6 InfoFrame MPEG 31 8 7 ACP Packet 31 8 8 ISRC1 Packet 32 8 9 ISRC2 Packet 32 8 10 Channel Status 32 8 11 Audio Timing 32 8 12 HDCP 33 8 13 DDC Monitor 3...

Page 4: ...and or damage to property as a result of operating the generator incorrectly This indicates an action which is prohibited Specific details are indicated by a picture or text near This indicates an action which is mandatory or whose execution must be instructed Specific details are indicated by a picture or text near To ensure safe operation Always take hold of the molded part of the plug when disc...

Page 5: ... power on and use the VA 1809 after its operation has stabilized CAUTION In the unlikely event that trouble or malfunctioning should occur disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer or an Astrodesign sales representative 1 3 How the manual is configured This manual contains the instructions for operating the VA 1809 It is configured as shown below with sections devoted to operation precaut...

Page 6: ...The LCD screen on the front panel enables the HDMI output images to be easily monitored Signals can also be output from the VGA output connector at the same time as their images appear on the front panel LCD screen Built in speaker and COAX OUT connector incorporated The speaker and COAX OUT connector enable the output sound to be monitored using methods other than HDMI Only linear PCM 2 channel s...

Page 7: ...g updated the status is stopped on the screen LCD VGA output When it is pressed again the input status is updated 5 PROGRAM button The contents of programs can be edited by pressing this button 6 SAVE The settings or analysis results can be stored by pressing this key 7 SETUP Various settings can be performed by pressing this key 8 F1 F2 F3 F4 Settings or programs can be selected by pressing these...

Page 8: ...zed even when it is re inserted 2 3 2 VA 1809 rear panel I O POWER AC IN 100 240V T5A RS 232C HDMI IN LAN EXT MONITOR VGA COAX OUT HDMI OUT MODEL SER No MADE IN JAPAN 1 AC input socket Connect the power cable here This socket supports 100 120V and 200 240V supply voltages CAUTION Be absolutely sure to use this switch to turn the power on and off Turning the power on or off by connecting or disconn...

Page 9: ...io InfoFrame Info Mpeg InfoFrame Inof Channel Status Bit Info Audio Timing Info HDCP Info DDC Monitor NO ERROR NO ERROR NO ERROR NO ERROR NO ERROR NO ERROR NO ERROR NO ERROR ESC TOP HDMI Receiver H 31 47 kHz DOTCLK 25 175MHz V 59 93 Hz DETAILS INC DEC DIRECT NUM ERROR 1 Title bar This is where the titles of the on screen display contents are displayed 2 Description area This is where details of th...

Page 10: ...rogram is stored on the EPROM of the VA 1809 main unit for details refer to This program data consists of EDID data and SINK data The data can be used as the source data for outputting data or copying it onto CF cards 7 ...

Page 11: ... type of CF card whose operation in the VA 1809 has been verified is listed below CF card 64MB supplied as a standard accessory Compact flash card model SDCFB 64 760MP made by Mitsubishi Plastics SanDisk Corporation CAUTION CF cards come with many and varied specifications As such if a card whose operation in the VA 1809 has not been verified is used the read write operations may be unstable or th...

Page 12: ...and then eject the card Point It takes 2 or 3 seconds after the EJECT button is pressed and the card is ejected before the LED goes off This is because processes are being undertaken inside the VA 1809 to eject the CF card Do not attempt to perform any operations during this time CAUTION Be absolutely sure to adhere to the above sequence of steps when inserting or ejecting the CF card Action taken...

Page 13: ...nt measurement results HDMI Audio measurement results Channel Status Bit measurement results ISRC2 measurement results ISRC1 measurement results ACP Packet measurement results P P P P P P P P P P P P MPEG InfoFrame measurement results Audio InfoFrame measurement results SPD InfoFrame measurement results AVI InfoFrame measurement results Input Video Timing measurement results Error table display DD...

Page 14: ...s configured as shown below when the PROGRAM button is pressed while the on screen display is blank For further details refer to the pages of the items concerned PROGRAM TOP F2 F1 F3 F2 F1 P P SINK editing EDID editing SINK Edit EDID Edit Program Edit P P Group setting Program copying Program Program editing PROGRAM List Edit COPY PROGRAM EXE 11 ...

Page 15: ...m Group Mode Program Mode ANALYSIS P F2 F1 HOTPLUG button execution mode Volume setting Trigger settings for log execution VA 1809 unit settings LCD screen settings P P Auto Mode Manual Mode HotPlug Mode Speaker Volume P HDCP Audio Channel Status Bit MPEG InfoFrame Audio InfoFrame SPD InfoFrame AVI InfoFrame Video Timing ALL Analysis Trigger Backlight setting Contrast setting Brightness setting Co...

Page 16: ...below when the SAVE button is pressed while the on screen display is blank For further details refer to the pages of the items concerned P P P Unit setting saving Measurement result saving Group list saving P Program data saving F4 F3 F2 F1 SAVE Config SAVE Analyze Data SAVE Group List SAVE Program SAVE MENU 13 ...

Page 17: ... For details on the VA 1809 settings refer to page I O POWER AC IN 100 240V T5A RS 232C HDMI IN LAN EXT MONITOR VGA COAX OUT HDMI OUT MODEL SER No MADE IN JAPAN HDMIの出力端子を持っ た装置 DVDプレーヤー等 DVD player or other unit equipped with HDMI output connector 付属電源ケーブル Power cable supplied with VA 1809 14 ...

Page 18: ...POWER AC IN 100 240V T5A RS 232C HDMI IN LAN EXT MONITOR VGA COAX OUT HDMI OUT MODEL SER No MADE IN JAPAN HDMIの入力端子を持った装置 LC D TV等 LCD TV or other unit equipped with HDMI input connector HDMIの出力端子を持った装置 DVDプレーヤー等 DVD player or other unit equipped with HDMI output connector 付属電源ケーブル Power cable supplied with VA 1809 15 ...

Page 19: ...equipped with HDMI output connector 5 4 Example of connections when outputting on screen displays to an analog monitor Displays with the XGA screen resolution are output regardless of the performance EDID of the monitor connected to the analog D SUB output connector Ensure that the monitor connected can receive XGA HDMI IN EXT MONITOR VGA COAX OUT HDMI OUT MODEL SER No MADE IN JAPAN ア タ ナログ入力端子のある...

Page 20: ...return the VA 1809 to the factory settings refer to page 6 1 1 Loading the program 1 Press the ANALYZE button The key menu appears as shown below KEY MENU 表示 DETAILS INC DEC DIRECT NUM F1 F2 F3 F4 2 Press DIRECT NUM F4 on the key menu リスト表示 3 From the list select the program data to be loaded The cursor is moved using the rotary key and the selection is entered using the ENTER key Select the progr...

Page 21: ...on performance of the VA 1809 to PCM 8 channels Program No Even if 8 channel audio signals are supplied to the VA 1809 only the front 2 channels will be output For details on EDIDs refer to the appendix 6 2 Connecting the signal source and displaying the HDMI input images on the LCD screen After executing the steps in section 6 1 refer to Example of connections when using the VA 1809 as a receiver...

Page 22: ...ta creation screen is displayed when the PROGRAM button is pressed from TOP The menu tree is as shown below PROGRAM TOP F2 F1 F3 F2 F1 SINK Edit EDID Edit Program Edit Program editing List Edit COPY PROGRAM EXE Program copying Group setting EDID editing SINK editing 7 1 1 1 Copying the program data The procedure for creating the program data using existing program data is set forth below TOP PROGR...

Page 23: ... FIX 番号選択画面 7 1 1 2 Editing the program data SINK EDID TOP ProgramEdit PROGRAM Program Edit F1 1 Selecting the program data to serve as the basis for editing Rotary key to move the cursor ENTER to enter the selection Move the cursor using the Rotary key and select the program data which will serve as the basis for editing To enter the data press ENTER リスト表示画面 2 Editing the EDID or SINK data 1 Edit...

Page 24: ...hen using the VA 1809 as DVI monitor repeater no sound can be input If HDMI pictures using HDCP are input when HDCP is supported they cannot be output from the VGA output connector To save the program data on a card or as an internal pattern move to SAVE MENU To read the data saved the execution mode must be set to PROGRAM MODE Refer to page When reading saved data refer to page 7 1 1 3 Creating g...

Page 25: ... to select PROGRAM EXE using the PROGRAM button from TOP 7 1 2 1 Executing the data from ANALYZE EXE TOP ERROR REPORT DIRECT NUM INC DEC DETAILS ANALYZE F1 F2 F3 F4 The program data can be executed during measurement by executing it from ANALYZE EXE TOP ANALYZE EXE ANALYZE 1 Using INC and DEC to execute the program data INC F2 or DEC F3 INC is used to execute the data in the program whose number f...

Page 26: ...to execute the data in the program whose number follows the number of the current program whereas DEC is used to execute the data in the program whose number precedes the number of the current program 2 Using DIRECT NUM to execute the program data DIRECT NUM F4 Rotary key to select program data to be executed ENTER to execute the data リスト表示 From the list select the program data to be executed and ...

Page 27: ...lection Align the cursor with BRIGHTNESS with OSD and adjust the value It can be changed to any value from 50 to 50 2 Setting the background contrast for on screen displays Set the contrast of the background when on screen displays appear Rotary key or F1 or F2 to select the item whose value is to be changed ENTER to enter the selection Rotary key or F1 or F2 to change the value ENTER to enter the...

Page 28: ...nu is configured as shown below SETUP HOTPLUG button execution mode P Program Group Mode Program Mode ANALYSIS F2 Volume setting HOTPLUG button execution mode Trigger settings for log execution VA 1809 unit settings P P Auto Mode Manual Mode HotPlug Mode Speaker Volume P HDCP Audio Channel Status Bit MPEG InfoFrame Audio InfoFrame SPD InfoFrame AVI InfoFrame Video Timing ALL Analysis Trigger CONFI...

Page 29: ...Frame of the input HDMI triggers the capture ACP Packet A change in ACP Packet of the input HDMI triggers the capture ISRC1 Packet A change in ISRC1 Packet of the input HDMI triggers the capture ISRC2 Packet A change in ISRC2 Packet of the input HDMI triggers the capture Channel Status Bit A change in Channel Status Bit in the input HDMI Audio stream triggers the capture Audio A change in the ACR ...

Page 30: ...linear PCM only or both channels of 2 channels with frequencies from 176 4 to 192 kHz can be output as the sound 7 3 4 Setting the hot plug button PAGE 2 F3 F1 or F2 to select HOTPLUG MODE ENTER to enter selection The settings available when the HOTPLUG button is pressed can be performed Item Details AUTO MODE Low changes to high when the button is pressed once Any time from 10ms to 200ms can be s...

Page 31: ... ACP Packet measurement results MPEG InfoFrame measurement results Audio InfoFrame measurement results SPD InfoFrame measurement results AVI InfoFrame measurement results Input Video Timing measurement results Error table display DDC Monitor HDCP Audio Timing Channel Status Bit ISRC2 Packet ISRC1 Packet ACP Packet MPEG InfoFrame Audio InfoFrame SPD InfoFrame AVI InfoFrame Input Video Timing ERROR ...

Page 32: ...idth Hor FRONTP HP Horizontal sync front porch width Hor Polarity Horizontal sync polarity Ver FREQUENCY Vertical sync frequency Ver TOTAL VT Vertical sync period Ver SYNC VS Vertical sync width Ver BACKP VB Vertical sync back porch width Ver DISP VD Vertical display width Ver FRONTP VP Vertical sync front porch width Ver Polarity Vertical sync polarity Measurements cannot be performed properly wh...

Page 33: ...able HP HF HD HB HS Fig Vertical sync signal Data Enable VT VF VD VB VS HSYNC VSYNC Fig Vertical sync signal in non interlace mode Data Enable VT VF VD VB VS HSYNC VSYNC Fig Vertical sync signal in interlace mode 30 ...

Page 34: ...IS ANALYZE DETAILS F1 InfoFrame Audio F4 InfoFrame Audio 表示画面 This operation sequence is used to decode Audio InfoFrame of the input and display it For further details of the display refer to the HDMI and EIA specifications 8 6 InfoFrame MPEG TOP ANALYSIS ANALYZE DETAILS F1 more SHIFT InfoFrame MPEG F1 InfoFrame Mpeg 表示画面 This operation sequence is used to decode MPEG InfoFrame of the input and di...

Page 35: ...8 10 Channel Status TOP ANALYSIS ANALYZE DETAILS F1 more SHIFT more SHIFT Channel Status F1 Channel Status 表示画面 This operation sequence is used to decode the Channel Status Bit of the input HDMI audio stream and display it Refer to the IEC60958 specifications 8 11 Audio Timing TOP ANALYSIS ANALYZE DETAILS F1 more SHIFT more SHIFT Audio Timing F2 Audio TIming 表示画面 This operation sequence is used to...

Page 36: ...ns 8 13 DDC Monitor TOP ANALYSIS ANALYZE DETAILS F1 more SHIFT more SHIFT DDC Monitor F3 DDC Monitor 表示画面 This operation sequence enables details of the communication on the input HDMI DDC line to be displayed 9 Other functions 9 1 Hot plug function The hot plug status can be changed by pressing the HOTPLUG button For the HOTPLUG button settings refer to on page 9 2 Log function 10 Error table 11 ...

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