AVPro 8K Fox & Hound Testing and Troubleshooting Kit

8K Fox & Hound Testing and Troubleshooting Kit

Features

• Perfect for Field Testing
• Compliant with VESA &HDMI versions up to 2.1a
• Cable Test Confirmation up to 40Gbps (copper) with visual verification for Active Optical Cables
• Full HDR, HDR10+, and HLG Support
• HDCP &EDID Testing

Description

Murideo’s 8K Fox &Hound is a complete generator-and-analyzer troubleshooting kit designed to help professional integrators quickly identify and resolve HDMI signal issues in the field. With 40Gbps bandwidth capability and support for the latest video standards, this compact yet powerful kit is suitable for diagnosing 1080p, 4K, and 8K infrastructures alike. Each unit includes a comprehensive set of diagnostic tools that streamline system verification, reduce troubleshooting time, and eliminate guesswork.

By substituting the generator for a source and inserting the analyzer along different points in the signal chain, integrators can quickly detect cable failures, device incompatibilities, bandwidth bottlenecks, EDID conflicts, or HDCP-related issues. The generator can send patterns up to 8K resolution, while the analyzer interprets, displays, and logs results with exceptional accuracy. This kit is a must-have for any technician who works with modern high-bandwidth video systems.

Key Features

Generator

• HDMI 2.1a (compatible with 1.4 and 2.0b)
• Hot Plug Detect and HDCP indication LEDs
• Selectable HDCP to verify handshake reliability across sources, repeaters, and displays
• EDID management functionality
• 40Gbps maximum video bandwidth
• Video output from 720/60p up to 8K/60 4:2:0, 10-bit
• VESA support from 640×480/60 to 1680×1050/60
• Support for 4K 10-, 12-, and 16-bit formats
• HDR injector with metadata management
• Audio confidence testing (2–8 channels)
• Ergonomic 2” LCD color display
• Portable battery-powered operation
• 7.4v Lithium-ion 2600mAh internal rechargeable battery

Analyzer

• HDMI 2.1a (compatible with 1.4 and 2.0b)
• HDCP testing capabilities
• Analysis of any HDMI signal up to 40Gbps
• Copper HDMI cable testing up to 40Gbps
• Visual confirmation for Active Optical Cable (AOC) functionality
• View and analyze content up to 40Gbps
• 40Gbps maximum bandwidth
• EDID analysis with read/write functionality
• HDR analysis including metadata interpretation
• Audio confidence testing (2–8 channels)
• Ergonomic 2” LCD color display
• Portable battery-powered operation
• 7.4v Lithium-ion 2600mAh internal rechargeable battery

Benefits

• JPEG 2000 Troubleshooting Engine: Ensures artifact‑free verification of high-bandwidth formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG, making it ideal for premium installations.
• 40Gbps Cable Testing: Confirms copper HDMI cable performance up to 40Gbps and validates AOC compatibility using visual confirmation—critical for today’s high-bandwidth systems.
• HDCP &EDID Diagnostics: Quickly identifies handshake and EDID-related failures, two of the most common causes of AV system malfunctions.
• Source Resolution Simulation: The generator can output test patterns from 720p up to 8K, enabling integrators to test entire system chains under real‑world conditions.
• Rapid Troubleshooting: By testing each segment of the signal path, the kit pinpoints exactly where signal loss or failure occurs, drastically reducing time on-site.
• Essential Installer Tool: With full support for modern formats and bandwidth requirements, the 8K Fox &Hound is a critical diagnostic instrument for any professional AV technician.