MP500 MediaPro Digital Audio/Video Generator and HDMI Analyzer
The Sencore MP500 MediaPro Generator and HDMI Analyzer is a complete HDMI test solution with quick, on-site verification testing of HDMI system and analog video displays. It is easy-to-use, intuitive, portable and inexpensive.
Overview
The Sencore MP500 MediaPro is a multi-media format HDMI/DVI digital video/audio signal generator and HDMI analyzer in a portable instrument with a color touchpad screen.
The MP500 is a battery-powered generator that enables you to conduct on-site testing and calibration of video displays, and perform verification testing of your HDMI system and components such as A/V receivers, repeaters, etc.
Features
HDMI 1.3 video and audio test generator to 165 MHz tests HDMI inputs on HDTVs, projectors, repeaters, A/V receivers, set-top-boxes, etc. • Multi-format to 1080p60 one pixel resolution
• YCrCb - 8, 10, or 12 bit, 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 sampling
• RGB - 8 bit, 4:4:4
• Audio testing (8) channels with selectable frequency, level, sampling rates to 192 kHz, and bit depths to 24 bits.
• Dolby and DTS multi-channel digital audio
DVI test generator to 165MHz - includes all computer and television formats • RGB Multi-format to 1080p60 or 1920x1080 one pixel resolution
Component YPrPb and RGB multi-format generator tests component inputs Standard and exclusive video test patterns with simple touch pad variations in content, IRE level, or color Moving Zone Plate pattern with horizontal and/or vertical movement to detect and evaluate video processing motion artifacts Bitmap images may be stored to 100 MB of internal memory providing custom video patterns for special demonstration and testing applications HDMI Output Application Tests troubleshoot interface challenges with EDID, HDCP, and CEC tests An HDMI receiver/analyzer input provides video and audio format/timing information and a CEC test. The input includes an active EDID to test an HDMI source S/PDIF coaxial and optical digital audio output for A/V receivers testing User friendly on-board color touch screen interface designed to optimize workflow Portable, with up to 4 hours of battery life, makes it ideal for lab bench, repair center, and field troubleshooting or calibration applicationsSpecifications
| HDMI Output | |
| Connector Type: | HDMI Type A |
| HDMI Version: | Supports HDMI 1.3 |
| TMDS Protocols: | Single-link HDMI, Single-link DVI |
| Pixel rate: | 165 MHz |
| Timings: | up to 1080p60 |
| Scan Types: | Progressive, interlaced |
| HDMI Formats: | CEA-861D/E SDTV/HDTV RGB up to 1080p60 |
| CEA-861D/E SDTV/HDTV YCbCr up to 1080p60 | |
| Gray Levels: | 256 |
| Colorimetry: | ITU-R BT.601-5; ITU-R BT.709-5 |
| Color Encoding: | RGB, YCbCr |
| Sampling Modes: | 4:4:4, 4:2:2 |
| Color Depth (HDMI): | 24/30/36-bit RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4 |
| (No images for 36 bit) 16/20/24-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 | |
| Color Depth (DVI): | 24-bit RGB 4:4:4 |
| DVI support | Through HDMI to DVI adapter cable |
| DVI Formats: | CEA-861D/E SDTV/HDTV RGB up to 1080p60 |
| VESA/Mac/Custom RGB up to 165 MHz | |
| Audio: | LPCM (generated), Dolby Digital (clips), DTS (clips) |
| Output Tests: | HDCP, EDID, CEC |
| HDMI Input | |
| Connector Type: | HDMI Type A |
| HDMI Version: | Supports HDMI 1.3 |
| TMDS Protocols: | Single-link HDMI, HDMI/DVI |
| Pixel rate: | 150 MHz |
| Timings: | up to 1080p60 |
| Color Encoding: | RGB, YCbCr |
| Input Tests: | Format Analyzer, Audio Analyzer, CEC Test |
| Cable Test | (optional) |
| Tests: | HPD, CEC, DDC, TMDS Data |
| Analog Output | |
| Connector Type: | VGA (HD15F) |
| Pixel rate: | 80 MHz (pixel replication for higher resolutions) |
| Scan Types: | Progressive, interlace, HDTV |
| YPbPr/RGB: | CEA-861D/E SDTV/HDTV up to 1080p60 |
| VESA/Mac/Custom: | up to 165 MHz |
| Sync types: | Separate H/V, composite H/V |
| Gray Levels: | 256 |
| Colorimetry: | ITU-R BT.601-5; ITU-R BT.709-5 |
| Color Encoding: | RGB, YPbPr |
| Color Depth: | 24-bit RGB/YPbPr |
| Video Test Patterns: | Pluge, Checkerboard (configurable), Decode Check, Decode Adjust, ColorBars, Converge, Focus, Geometry/Resolution (Grid, Linearity, Overscan), LG Color[bars], Multiburst, Needles, Pseudo Random Noise (PRN), Ramp/Stair (full, split, ramp; vertical or horizontal; left-right or right-left), Sharpness, UL 3 Bar, Split Gray, HiLo Trk, Window/Raster (variable level), Zone Plate (Variable horizontal and vertical speed), User-loaded bmps thru USB port (fixed 24-bit resolution, centers on display, 1920x1080 max) |
| Output Applications (Tests): | |
| EDID test: | Verify EDID checksum, header and HDMI support; Displays key fields and values on screen |
| HDMI CEC Test: | Send polling message to connected display |
| HCMI HDCP Test: | Indicates HDCP key/initiation activity and pass/fail; Outputs encrypted video |
| HDMI Audio Output: | |
| Connector Type: | HDMI Type A |
| Bits per sample: | 16, 20, 24 |
| Sampling rates (kHz): | 32.0, 44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0, 176.4, 192.0 |
| Formats: | |
| Generated: | LPCM |
| Encoded Clip Playback: | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 6.1 |
| S/PDIF Coaxial Audio Output: | |
| Connector Type: | RCA phono |
| Stream Type: | IEC 60958-3 |
| Bits per sample: | 16, 20, 24 |
| Sampling rates (kHz): | 32.0, 44.1, 48.0, 96.0, 192.0 |
| Formats: | |
| Generated: | LPCM |
| Encoded Clip Playback: | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 6.1 |
| S/PDIF Optical Output: | |
| Connector Type: | Toslink/JIS F05 |
| Stream Type: | IEC 60958-3 |
| Bits per sample: | 16, 20, 24 |
| Sampling rates (kHz): | 32.0, 44.1, 48.0, 96.0, 192.0 |
| Formats: | |
| Generated: | LPCM |
| Encoded Clip Playback: | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 6.1 |
| Audio Test Patterns (Signals): | |
| Generated Audio Format: | LPCM |
| Waveforms: | Sine Wave |
| Sine Frequency: | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Output Levels: | -60 dBFs to 0 dBFs |
| Encoded Clip Playback | |
| Output Levels: | -20 dBFS, -30 dBFS |
| Dolby Digital Format Waveforms: | |
| 500 Hz - 2 kHz Pink L, C, R, LS, RS | |
| 40 Hz - 80 Hz Pink LFE | |
| 20 Hz - 20 kHz Pink L, C, R, LS, RS, LFE, Pulse, Cycle | |
| Polarity L, C, R, LS, RS | |
| Impulse L, C, R, LS, RS, All | |
| Auto Time Delay Test Impulse Cycle | |
| 63.5 Hz, 125 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz Sine Wave All | |
| 63.5 Hz, 12 5Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz Sine Cycle | |
| DTS Format Waveforms: | |
| 500 Hz - 2 kHz Pink L, C, R, LS, RS | |
| 40 Hz - 80 Hz Pink LFE | |
| 20 Hz - 20 kHz Pink L, C, R, LS, RS, LFE, Pulse, Cycle | |
| Polarity L, C, R, LS, RS | |
| Impulse L, C, R, LS, RS, All | |
| Auto Time Delay Test Impulse Cycle | |
| 63.5 Hz, 125 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz Sine Wave All | |
| 63.5 Hz, 12 5Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz Sine Cycle | |
| Input Applications: | |
| HDMI Cable Test: | Pseudo-Random Noise Bit Error Test |
| Video Timing Test: | Indicates format, timing and frame rate (e.g. 720p60 |
| EDID Test: | Test a source's response to a DTV's EDID |
| Provides source with EDID of connected DTV to test source | |
| HCMI CEC Functional Test: | Send polling message to connected source |
| HCMI Audio Test: | Read source audio info frames, audio sample pack header and channel status bits |
| User Interface | On-board color touchscreen display with backlight |
| 480 (H) by 272 (V) | |
| 24-bit color RGB | |
| Control | |
| USB: | Firmware upgrades, Download bitmaps |
| Environment: | |
| Humidity: | 30% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to 40 degrees Celsius; 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Power: | |
| Six AA NiMh batteries: | Approximately 4 hours of operation; overnight recharge |
| AC Charger: | 100 to 240 VAC; 0.4 amps; 47 to 63 Hz; 30 VA |
| Mechanical: | |
| Color: | Black bezel, steel gray chassis, red bumpers |
| Dimensions: | 6" x 9.75" x 2.7" (HWD) 6.98 cm x 24.76 cm x 15.24 cm |
| Weight: | 3.25 pounds (1.47 Kg) |
| Tilt Bail: | to facilitate viewing |
| mailto:sales@sencore.com | |
| phone 1.800.736.2673 | International 1.605.339.0100 |
