Portrait Displays SpectraCal VideoForge PRO, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Protection 5 Key Features 6 What s in the Box 7 Control Indicator Functions 8 HDMI System Overview 11 Display sink Device Testing 12 Test Pattern Descriptions 13 Supported Timings 14 Supported Color Formats 15 Firmware Updates 16 FCC Interference and Compliance 17 Product Warranty 19 Specifications 20 Legal Notices 21 Contact Us 22 ...

Page 3: ...thods of calibration including HDR HLG and Dolby Vision Brought to you by SpectraCal and the team that developed CalMAN the world s most advanced display calibration software Five top reasons for owning VideoForge PRO 1 Provides HDMI source signals up to 18 Gbps for video testing and calibration 2 Enables Dolby Vision HDR10 and HLG calibration 3 Validates HDCP 2 2 compliance 4 Verifies display and...

Page 4: ...m excess moisture Use only a dry cloth to clean Do not use near heat sources such as room heaters hot A V equipment Keep away from open flames Unplug the device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Protect all connected cords including power cords from being pinched compressed or stepped on Opening the case will void the warranty All servicing should be done only by fact...

Page 5: ...e input of the tested device repeater video processor or display 3 Power off the VideoForge PRO and the device under test before the VideoForge PRO HDMI output is disconnected from the tested device 4 The VideoForge PRO HDMI output is protected against ESD discharge up to 7KV In the case of a massive discharge this value can be exceeded and will cause serious damage to the VideoForge PRO internal ...

Page 6: ...g detect HPD and 5V are active On the fly indicator for troubleshooting especially when switching splitting and extending HDMI Deep Color Testing Up to 36 bit per pixel color depth Audio test tones for HDMI audio confidence testing A B memories to store and recall preferred unit configurations Portable Battery Operated Rechargeable batteries included make field troubleshooting much easier Optimize...

Page 7: ...User Manual SpectraCal VideoForge PRO 7 What s in the Box VideoForge PRO 5V DC AC power supply charger 110 240 VAC with four international plug adapters US UK AU EU Mini USB to USB A cable ...

Page 8: ...icator descriptions from top left Up Down arrows Use these to scroll through patterns or scroll through sub menu items OK button Use this to select menu items change timing HDCP type HDR etc A B preset buttons Press and hold either A or B button for three seconds to store the current unit configuration Stores current timing color HDCP status and test pattern Figure 1 VideoForge PRO circular naviga...

Page 9: ... Figure 2 VideoForge PRO buttons indicators VESA button Lists supported VESA PC timings Auto button Displays the connected sink device s EDID and outputs the preferred timing specified by the EDID Note Auto screen also indicates unit s battery charge level SD button Lists supported Standard Definition SD timings HDCP button Lists supported HDCP modes HDCP Off HDCP 2 2 HDCP 1 4 Audio button Lists s...

Page 10: ...escriptions from top left HDMI OUT connector Video output connection for test pattern generator USB ISP port Mini USB for CalMAN unit control and for installing firmware updates if required DC 5V port Connection for supplied 5V DC AC power supply charger for internal battery charging and or unit operation Charge Status indicator Indicates when internal battery is charging Figure 3 VideoForge PRO t...

Page 11: ...e A transmitter device that sources HDMI video output e g set top boxes game consoles optical players computers etc Substitute the VideoForge PRO for the source during system testing 2 Sink A receiver device that displays HDMI video input e g TV or projector Inject a signal timing that should normally pass through the distribution system into a sink from the VideoForge PRO during system testing 3 ...

Page 12: ...he up down arrows Then choose the timing you want to distribute by selecting either 4K 1080 720 or VESA click OK when you are on the desired timing For testing a full 4K system select 3840x2160 60 Hz and Color Space RGB Full Range or similar full HDMI 2 0 resolution 3 The test pattern should appear on the display If it does not decrease the timing resolution until the test pattern is displayed The...

Page 13: ...rol Sharpness Black lines on gray background for setting TV sharpness control SMPTE Bars SMPTE standard color bars for evaluating TV color and tint controls Gray Steps 16 Grayscale steps for evaluating white balance and grayscale tracking CCRA L20C100 Corner contrast pattern for measuring Dolby Vision contrast Multiburst Single pixel to multi pixel bars for setting TV sharpness control ANSI Checke...

Page 14: ...1080P 24Hz 720P 50Hz 1080P 23 97 VESA Button All timings 60Hz 1080I 60Hz 640x480 1080I 59 94Hz 800x600 1080I 50Hz 1024x768 4K Button 1280x1024 3840x2160 60Hz 1366x768 3840x2160 59 94 1400x1050 3840x2160 30Hz 1440x900 3840x2160 29 97Hz 1600x900 3840x2160 24Hz 1600x1200 3840x2160 23 98 Hz 1680x1050 4096x2160 60Hz 1920x1200 4096x2160 59 94Hz 4096x2160 30Hz 4096x2160 29 97Hz 4096x2160 24Hz 4096x2160 2...

Page 15: ... Full 10 bit 6 RGB Full 12 bit YCbCr 4 2 0 16 235 color H resolution color V resolution 7 YCbCr 4 2 0 8 bit 8 YCbCr 4 2 0 10 bit 9 YCbCr 4 2 0 12 bit YCbCr 4 2 2 16 235 color H resolution full color V resolution 10 YCbCr 4 2 2 8 bit 11 YCbCr 4 2 2 10 bit 12 YCbCr 4 2 2 12 bit YCbCr 4 4 4 16 235 full color horizontal vertical resolution no chroma subsampling 13 YCbCr 4 4 4 8 bit 14 YCbCr 4 4 4 10 b...

Page 16: ...Manual SpectraCal VideoForge PRO 16 Firmware Updates Field firmware updates are enabled via the USB port When a firmware update is available it will be posted on the Spectracal com web site with instructions ...

Page 17: ...terference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiv...

Page 18: ... VideoForge PRO 18 Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures ...

Page 19: ...n Your invoice with the date of purchase model number and serial number of the product is your proof of the date of purchase The International Limited Warranty is applicable and shall be honored in every country where Portrait Displays Inc or its Authorized Service Providers offer warranty service subject to the terms and conditions provided in this International Limited Warranty Statement Portrai...

Page 20: ... 59 94 30 29 97 24 23 98 fps Video Standard with 50 25 fps 4k timings AUTO see full list on separate chart Encoding RGB YCbCr Video Sampeling Modes RGB 4 4 4 YUV 4 4 4 YUV 4 2 2 YUV 4 2 0 Color Bit Depth Deep Color 8 10 12 Bit Audio LPCMOnly Audio Source Internal iKHz Test Tone Sine Wave Control Mini USB Power Supply Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 5A Output 5VDC 2A Size Unit Only HxWxD inches 5 25x3x1 W...

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Page 22: ...value added feature rich solutions to both OEM display manufacturers and end users seeking improved accuracy and manageability of their displays Portrait Displays an Intel Capital Portfolio company is a private corporation with headquarters in Pleasanton California USA with representatives in Europe Taiwan China Japan and Korea Contact Us Submit a Technical Support Request http calman spectracal c...