Video Test Generator User Guide

146 Chapter 9 Testing HDMI Sink Devices
Overview
The HDMI option enables the generator to test HDMI-compliant sink devices. With the
HDMI option, the generator outputs HDMI-compatible TMDS video and data packets
containing audio and auxiliary information.
The HDMI option includes the following features:
• Advanced E-EDID parsing
• Generation of all EIA/CEA-861-B formats below 165 MHz (with all possible variations)
• Pixel repetition test capabilities
• Internal sine wave generator and external SPDIF audio input for audio testing
• AFD test capabilities
• Automatic and manual InfoFrame configuration
Note: This chapter refers to the EIA/CEA-861B standard, which may be purchased from
http://global.ihs.com/
For HDMI compliance testing procedures, see “Testing EDID in HDMI sink device for
HDMI compliance” on page 173.