MS-TestPro USER GUIDE
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MS-TestPro Test Setup
The Transmitter and Receiver modules of the MS-TestPro device are directly connected to
each other using a CATx cable of up to 100 meters (328 feet) in length as per the diagram
below. The Transmitter or Receiver module can be inserted into the base of the Tester
however, it is important to use the Transmiter unit at the end of the CATx cable where the
HDBaseT Matrix or Transmitter equipment is / will be located under normal operation. The
test can be carried out at either end of the CATx link.
Important: Always power down the MS-TestPro for cartridge (Transmitter / Receiver / HCT
/ DCR) replacement.
It is important to use the MS-TestPro with a live HDMI source device, or Test Pattern
Generator, to pass a HDMI signal over the link for the MS-TestPro to properly qualify the
link. The MS-TestPro can generate a range of HDMI signals (up to 4K 30Hz 4:4:4) using the
built-in Test Pattern Generator on the side of the unit. By default, the signal output from the
HDMI output of the tester is 4K 30Hz 4:4:4 (10G). By NOT connecting a HDMI signal to the
Transmitter unit, the live HDBaseT signal is just a ‘base-line’ signal which will not push the
bandwidth of the connection to that of a ‘live’ link.
If using a live source device, please limit the resolution output to 4K 30Hz 4:4:4, or, 4K 60Hz
4:2:0.
The HDBaseT Spec 1.0 and 2.0 modules do not require a signal that exceeds 10.2Gbps (4K
30Hz 4:4:4, or, 4K 60Hz 4:2:0) as this is the maximum HDMI data rate HDBaseT can accept
under normal conditions. HDBaseT equipment that can accept higher data-rate signals use
either conpression or conversion prior to the HDBaseT chipsets to limit the ceiling data rate
to that of the HDBaseT technology.
