The Gefen HDMI 3DTV Mini Pattern Signal Generator Simplifies Design, Install, & Troubleshooting

Posted on by Eilbron Khoshabeh

Mini Pattern Signal Generator for HDMI 3DTV by Gefen is designed to simplify the process of designing, installing , or trouble shooting AV systems in the field. Such features as real-time testing of multiple displays and projectors, and 3DTV support , enclosed in this small, lightweight Signal Generator, make it very valuable for installers.

Several test patterns for testing and calibrating video performance are provided by this Mini Pattern Signal Generator for HDMI 3DTV. There are six new video testing patterns which include 19 HDTV and VESA standard timings. The test pattern for 3DTV supports top-bottom, side-by-side, frame packing 3D formats at 24Hz. It also supports the connection of digital optical audio, used to test support for the HDMI 1.4 feature of audio return channel, which is needed to determine whether the connected display properly returns audio over the same HDMI cable. Also, this Signal Generator can analyze the a/v signal on the input and show the exact video timing and audio specification on screen.

KSV count for connected sources is one of the advanced features. The maximum KSV keys for each source can be identified by this Mini Signal Generator for HDMI 3DTV. This will come extremely handy when distributing a source to a multiple displays with HDCP-compliance, because you will be able to see whether the system can support additional KSVs.

This Signal Generator will also allow you to store EDID information from various displays through the local input and bring it out to the field. You can store display’s EDID, or use previously installed EDID to solve the issues with the signal loss during testing displays in the field.

The on-screen display menu, which can be accessed through navigation touch capacitive buttons on the top of the unit will guide users through all setting to simplify the operation.  The ease of use allows a professional quickly identify and eliminate problems while evaluating and calibrating HDTV systems on-site.

You can purchase this Mini Pattern Signal Generator for HDMI 3DTV here.