• 11090952 (SW), 11090601 (FPGA)
• 11070515 (SW), 10081601 (FPGA)
• 10112413 (SW), 10081601 (FPGA)
• 10063049 (Application), 10051307 (FPGA)
• 10051734 (Application), 10051307 (FPGA)
• 10011309 (Application), 09111103 (FPGA)
• 09113036 (Application), 09111103 (FPGA)
• 09110437 (Application), 09111103 (FPGA)
• 09082539 (Application), 09072701 (FPGA)
• 09072240 (Application), 09072701 (FPGA)
• 09072240 (Application), 09070901 (FPGA)
• 09071717 (Application), 09070901 (FPGA)
• 09071611 (Application), 09070901 (FPGA)
• 09070936 (Application), 09070901 (FPGA)
• 09070839 (Application), 09061901 (FPGA)
• 09062557 (Application), 09061901 (FPGA)
• 09061543 (Application), 09060801 (FPGA)
• Upgrade Procedure
• Compressed Audio Test Samples, Sine Wave Audio Clips, Sample BMPs, and USB COM Port .inf File

This load provides the following new or improved features:

• Added "User" to format select; allows touch screen menus of custom user formats.
• Added TMAX:VRAT? and TMAX:FRAT? commands.
• Custom menu support for user formats and sequences.
• Adds new preferences to the preferences menu.
• Adds support for Pattern Packs.
• Allows the user to set custom InfoFrame data via command line.
• Allows the user to enable/disable InfoFrames via command line.
• Bitmaps can now be loaded from SD card directly
• *OPT? command updates
• Adds TCAL command to allow for recovery when touchscreen calibration goes awry
• Can now load DVIC/NCPP from XML format files
• SD cards can now provide the data for keypad presets, etc.
• 640x480 display fixed in Video Display
• Rx reliability improved in Video Display
• Improvements to EDID compliance tests

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixes issues with incoming video that is double-clocked.
• Fixes issues with outgoing video that is double-clocked.
• Fixes "unknown format" bug in installer test

1. Download the 3D bitmap archive.
   
2. Unzip the files into a new folder in your PC.
3. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
4. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
5. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
6. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
7. Copy unzipped bitmap files to 780.

1. Press the signal type at the lower-left of the touch screen and select HDMI.
2. Press the timing format at the lower-center of the touch screen and select your desired timing (1920x1080p, 1920x1080i, or 1280x720) and frame rate.
3. Press the image name at the lower-right of the touch screen and select one of the 3D video patterns.
4. Press Home, Test Sink, 3D Output Test and select the proper 3D settings to enable the 3D Vendor-Specific Infoframe.

This load provides the following new or improved features:

• Erasing the internal flash also now automatically formats it with FAT filesystem.
• Shows Bcaps information in HDCP test.
• File operations are now faster.
• New UI for improved usability on touchscreen.
• Unified GUI for base model and Network Analyzer model.
• Added VRAT? (vertical rate), FRAT? (frame rate), and PRAT? (pixel clock rate) queries.
• Added the following test images. Test image (image name used in command line interface)
• PGCwrgb (PGCwrgb)
• 3D Boxes (3DBox)
• 3D Color Ramp (3DClrRamp)
• 3D Crosstalk (3DXTalk2)
• Aux Combo Test (AuxTest)
• Added the following test images which can only be called via the command line interface. Image name used in command line interface (test image description)
• Win_R100 (100% red, 75% red inner box)
• Win_G100 (100% green, 75% green inner box)
• Win_B100 (100% blue, 75% blue inner box)
• Win_W100 (100% white, 75% gray inner box)
• Win_G50A (50% gray, 75% gray inner box)
• Win_G50B (50% gray, 25% gray inner box)
• WinBlack (black, 25% gray inner box)
• Added function to allow inverted Grid/Linearity patterns (black on white)
• Double-click behavior improved.
• *TST? command provides better coverage of hardware.
• Improved labeling of timing analysis parameters.
• DMT0685F now accessible via command line interface.
• Improved ACA stability.
• Improved reliability of detecting timing changes in Video Display detailed view.
• Added IFAU and IFAD? commands for InfoFrame analysis on HDMI Rx. IFAD? command takes an InfoFrame packet type as the parameter. For example, have a source DUT connected to 780 Rx and then send IFAU command followed by IFAD? 82 command to view received AVI InfoFrame.
• Added touchscreen calibration option in Help menu.
• Max custom bitmap count increased from 25 to 50.
• Changed labels on video interfaces to avoid confusion.
• Added 200Hz/239.76Hz/240Hz buttons on format selection menu.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Some Zone Place issues are resolved.
• ACA timestamps roll over much less often.
• Fixed I/Q SMPTE bar colors on analog output.
• 8-bit bitmaps will now convert to the proper color space automatically (assuming limited-range bitmaps).
• IRE label color fixed in analog and YPbPr color spaces.
• Format rate selection colors fixed in certain situations.
• Fixed color space issue on sink installer test.
• Fixed some issues where the unit could hang if invalid settings get accidentally saved.
• Fixed HDCP? query command.
• Fixed ANIM? query command.
• Fixed AVSS command.
• 480i/576i color space issues fixed.

1. Download the 3D bitmap archive.
   
2. Unzip the files into a new folder in your PC.
3. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
4. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
5. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
6. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
7. Copy unzipped bitmap files to 780.

1. Press the signal type at the lower-left of the touch screen and select HDMI.
2. Press the timing format at the lower-center of the touch screen and select your desired timing (1920x1080p, 1920x1080i, or 1280x720) and frame rate.
3. Press the image name at the lower-right of the touch screen and select one of the 3D video patterns.
4. Press Home, Test Sink, 3D Output Test and select the proper 3D settings to enable the 3D Vendor-Specific Infoframe.

This load provides the following new or improved features:

• Installer Tool provides wizard-style analysis tests to simplify debugging of HDMI installations.
• CEC decoding added to the Auxiliary Channel Analyzer (only available with ACA - Emulation Monitor or ACA - Passive Monitor option).
• Basic EDID Compliance Test added (only available with Network Analyzer option).
• Added Packet Viewer tool that shows source DUT's InfoFrame data (only available with Network Analyzer option).
• Support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
• Added EDID and Packet Viewer text report saving in /Reports/ directory (only available with Network Analyzer option).
• PCM sine wave frequency settings now allowed down to 1Hz.
• HDMI PC format selection now available.
• Bitmap loading speed improved by up to 20%.
• Bitmap icon added to bitmap files in video pattern menu to distinguish them from default test images.
• Zone Plate now supports image shifting in any format.
• Moved ACA file saving to /Reports/ACA/ for easy location.
• Battery measurement logic improved so that the batteries will not deplete without notice.
• Various menu improvements.
• Screen dims automatically after two minutes of inactivity if on battery power.
• PCM sine wave frequency accuracy improved.
• Added HPPW command to allow changing HPD pulse width for testing purposes.
• Added CPAG command that allows you to disable/enable HDCP registers on the 780 HDMI Rx port at will.
• Added ECHO command/query to disable/enable echoing on the USB port.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Improved HDCP Max Devices test for HDMI sources.
• Improved format detection on Format Analyzer test.
• SD card compatibility improved.
• Fixed DMT0660 format (it was DMT0659).
• Fixed decode of Bcaps reads in the ACA.
• Fixed a port direction issue in the ACA.
• Fixed color space and depth issues in the Video Display feature.
• Fixed Zone Plate loading on boot-up.
• Fixed LPCM/Other bit issue in audio channel status.
• Fixed panning issues in bitmaps.
• Flat image commands (Flat_Red, Flat_Blu, etc.) are restored.
• Fixes a lockup when reading/saving EDID reports on VGA.
• Fixes the Short Audio Descriptor section of the EDID report to report multiple SADs from different blocks.
• Fixes a lockup when EDID contains a VIC code beyond 64.
• AVI InfoFrame R value is now set to 8 (Default).

1. Download the 3D bitmap archive.
   
2. Unzip the files into a new folder in your PC.
3. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
4. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
5. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
6. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
7. Copy unzipped bitmap files to 780.

1. Press the signal type at the lower-left of the touch screen and select HDMI.
2. Press the timing format at the lower-center of the touch screen and select your desired timing (1920x1080p, 1920x1080i, or 1280x720) and frame rate.
3. Press the image name at the lower-right of the touch screen and select one of the 3D video patterns.
4. Press Home, Test Sink, 3D Output Test and select the proper 3D settings to enable the 3D Vendor-Specific Infoframe.

This load provides the following new or improved features:

• Added 3D Frame Packing (progressive and interlaced) output.
• Added Cable Test support for repeater DUTs (only available with Cable Test option).
• Added EDID report display (23 pages instead of just 1 page; only available with Network Analyzer option).
• Added HDCP Max Devices test for source DUTs which will determine how many downstream devices the DUT supports (only available with Network Analyzer option).
• Added custom format loading/using capability via FMTL and FMTU commands. Custom format files (same file format as 882's XML files) must reside in FMT directory of the 780 internal flash memory. Custom format files can be created using the stand-alone Format Editor tool available on the Downloads webpage.
• Added EDID Load/Save/Compare functions. Saved EDIDs (XML file format) will be saved in EDID directory of the 780 internal flash memory (only available with Network Analyzer option).
• Added X3DM command for sending 3D Vendor Specific InfoFrame data (same syntax as 882's).
• Added HDCP? command for command line HDCP authentication test (same synxtax as 882's).
• Added CEC1:PING? <n> and CEC2:PING? <n> commands for CEC ping test where <n> is the logical address you want to ping. CEC1:PING? is for Tx port, and CEC2:PING? is for Rx port.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixed ACA timestamp issue.
• Fixed a few command line responses to be properly formatted.
• Fixed 3D InfoFrame issues.
• Fixed *TST? and *OPT? queries.

1. Download the 3D bitmap archive.
   
2. Unzip the files into a new folder in your PC.
3. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
4. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
5. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
6. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
7. Copy unzipped bitmap files to 780.

1. Press the signal type at the lower-left of the touch screen and select HDMI.
2. Press the timing format at the lower-center of the touch screen and select your desired timing (1920x1080p, 1920x1080i, or 1280x720) and frame rate.
3. Press the image name at the lower-right of the touch screen and select one of the 3D video patterns.
4. Press Home, Test Sink, 3D Output Test and select the proper 3D settings to enable the 3D Vendor-Specific Infoframe.

This load provides the following new or improved features:

• Added preliminary 3D support of frame-compatible structures via bitmaps.
• Added Auxiliary Channel Analyzer functionality (optional licensed feature.)
• Added BOXG command for built-in images. BOXG 1 enables moving box; BOXG 0 disables.
• Added CBL2? command for cable test of DDC, HPD, +5V.
• Improved SD card compatibility.
• Improved command-line compatibility with other Quantum Data instruments.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixed SMPTEBar and ColorBar image selection from command line.
• Fixed analog video levels on 480p and VGA (RGB) analog.

1. Download the 3D bitmap archive.
   
2. Unzip the files into a new folder in your PC.
3. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
4. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
5. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
6. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
7. Copy unzipped bitmap files to 780.

1. Press the signal type at the lower-left of the touch screen and select HDMI.
2. Press the timing format at the lower-center of the touch screen and select your desired timing (1920x1080 or 1280x720) and frame rate.
3. Press the image name at the lower-right of the touch screen and select one of the 3D video patterns.
4. Press Home, Test Sink, 3D Output Test and select the proper 3D settings to enable the 3D Vendor-Specific Infoframe.

This load provides the following new or improved features:

• Added XVSG Command Support.
• Added CBLT? command for units with Cable Test option.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixes Overscan image.
• Improved EDID test data.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixes Application/FPGA update screen.
• Fixes IRE label on analog.

This load provides the following new or improved features:

• Video Display selection in Source Tests menu allows user to see incoming video on the touch screen display.
• Adds AV Receiver example EDID in EDID test menu.
• Adds Hot Plug Formats option to allow user to disable automatic format switching based on EIDD default format for DVI and HDMI.
• Adds support for loading 32-bit bitmap image files.
• HDMI audio selection now forces video selection to HDMI to allow audio output.
• Audio menu redesigned for more intuitive operation.
• Faster compressed audio sample loading.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixes YCbCr color space conversion settings for deep color.
• Fixes tri-level sync on analog video.
• Fixes audio setting restore issues.
• Fixes audio setting issues when changing audio interfaces.

This load provides the following new features:

• Adds 480p to cable test results to test low bandwidth HDMI.
• Adds DIDT? command to perform EDID test on command line.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixes potential issue with flash filesystem leading to an unusable unit.
• Warns users not to use compressed audio and bitmaps simultaneously.
• Fixes issue with AVI InfoFrames on boot.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Some corrections to video timing.

• The 780 cannot simultaneously play compressed audio and display a bitmap image (such as Master and Zone Plate).

This load corrects the following issues:

• Improvements to PCM Sine Wave Options menu.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixed YPbPr Black Level.
• Fixed Analog 720P50, 720P60 sync.
• Partial update of audio menu layout.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixed Color Space issue.
• Fixed Black Pluge functionality.

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixed HDMI Rx EDID issue.
• Fixed Test Sample loading issue.

This load provides the following new feature:

• Added 23.976Hz timings for 720p/1080p TV formats

This load corrects the following issues:

• Fixed naming of a couple of images (Decoder Check and Decoder Adjust).
• Fixed default settings of some video outputs during first use.
• Improved method of how HDMI Rx is enabled for more reliable performance.
• Clarified the message that shows up on units with no Cable Test option.
• Fixed SIRE command for the Raster and Flat color images.
• Improved menu behavior in Audio Test Samples menu.

This load provides the following new features:

• Enhanced Cable Test functionality. Cable Test nows tests 1080p at 12 bits per component, 1080p at 8 bits, 720p at 8 bits, +5v, HPD, and DDC lines.
• USB Storage Flash Erase functionality. You can now erase the internal flash memory if it becomes corrupted. Erasing the internal flash memory will allow you to format the 780's removable disk.
• Compressed audio test samples. Under Audio Pattern, a new menu has been added that allows you to test compressed audio test samples such as pink noise, impulse, polarity, etc. You will need to download the test samples audio clips from here and copy them to the 780.

This load corrects the following issues:

• In HDMI, if the color space is changed from RGB to YCbCr 4:2:2, the Bit Depth buttons are removed from the display. Leaving the color space set to 4:2:2, if you change the Signal Type to RGB Analog and then back to HDMI, the Bit Depth buttons appear. With this load, the Bit Depth buttons do not appear anymore. 780 YCbCr 4:2:2's Bit Depth is 12 bits and cannot be changed.
• In Audio Pattern's Sine Wave Options, the +/- 3db buttons change the output by 6db. With this load, the buttons change the output by 3db.

Compressed Audio Test Samples (69 Megabytes)
1. Download compressed audio test samples from here (updated on November 17, 2009).
2. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
3. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
4. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
5. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
6. Copy downloaded compressed audio test sample files to 780.

Sine Wave Audio Clips (1 Megabyte)
1. Download audio clips from here (updated on May 18, 2009).
2. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
3. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
4. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
5. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
6. Copy downloaded audio files to 780.

Sample BMP Files (374 Kilobytes)
1. Download sample BMP files from here (updated on July 14, 2010) .
2. Turn on 780 and press Preferences.
3. If COM is selected next to USB Mode, select Disk and power cycle 780.
4. Connect 780's USB port to your PC.
5. 780 should appear as a removable disk.
6. Copy downloaded sample files to 780.
7. The UserPats.txt file is used to add the bitmaps to 780 Video Pattern menu. You can add your own bitmaps by copying them to 780 and updating this text file.

Windows 7
1. The first time you connect 780 to your PC in COM mode, the Installing device driver software message will show up. Click on this message to see the status.
2. You will see a message that says "Searching Windows Update" for the USB COM port driver. After a while, you will see "No driver found" message.
3. Click on Close.
4. Open Device Manager by launching Control Panel and selecting System and Security -> System -> Device Manager.
5. Under Other devices, you might see USB COM.
6. Right-click on USB COM and select Update Driver Software.
7. Click on Browse my computer for driver software.
8. Click on Browse, select the folder that contains QD780.inf file, and click on OK.
9. Click on Next.
10. If a dialog box shows up asking whether or not to continue installing the driver, click on "Install this driver software anyway."

Windows Vista
1. The first time you connect 780 to your PC in COM mode, the Found New Hardware Wizard will show up. Select "Locate and install driver software (recommended)."
2. When asked if you want to allow Windows to search online for driver software for your USBCOM Device, click on "Don't search online."
3. When asked to insert the disc that came with your USBCOM Device, click on "I don't have the disc. Show me other options."
4. Click on "Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)."
5. Browse and select the directory where QD780.inf is located.
6. Click on Next.
7. If a dialog box shows up asking whether or not to continue installing the driver, click on "Install this driver software anyway."
8. If you get a dialog box that says the file 'usbser.sys' is needed, then you will need to either insert the Windows Vista installation disc or search your PC for usbser.sys file.

Windows XP
1. The first time you connect 780 to your PC in COM mode, the Found New Hardware Wizard will show up. Select "Install from a list of specific location (Advanced)."
2. Click on Next.
3. Click on Browse and select the directory where QD780.inf is located.
4. Click on Next.
5. If a dialog box shows up asking whether or not to continue installing the driver, click on Continue Anyway.
6. If you get a dialog box that says the file 'usbser.sys' is needed, then you will need to either insert the Windows XP installation disc or search your PC for usbser.sys file.

Windows 2000
1. The first time you connect 780 to your PC in COM mode, the Found New Hardware Wizard will show up. Click on Next.
2. Select "Display a list of known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver."
3. Click on Next.
4. Select Ports (COM & LPT) and click on Next.
5. Click on Have Disk.
6. Browse to the location of QD780.inf file and select it.
7. Click on OK.
8. Click on Next.
9. Click on Next.
10. If a dialog box shows up asking whether or not to continue the installation, click on Yes.