HDMI cable tester

[PandaBear]

Fluke can do what I need for network cables with their Fluke cable analyzer. Just looking for a similar tester for HDMI cables.

You probably should look for some sort of HDMI breakout adapter that has test pin between 2 female HDMI ports or 1 male and 1 female HDMI port, then use your same fluke cable analyzer on them. You probably have to test the "pair" of wires together if they are twist pairs like the ethernet ones.

https://www.audioholics.com/audio-video-cables/hdmi-versions

In the end the cable testing may not be the right way to start, I would narrow down to whether it is the camera by swapping between 2 spots, then see if the problems follow the camera or the cable, then try a replacement cable. You are not troubleshooting an assembly line that will keep making thousands of cables with mistakes, it is probably better to replace a questionable cable if it is isolated to the cable.

 

[JMJNet]

Then there is the length. I am guessing it's 40' to 50'. Could be some coiled up I cannot see.

I think the best solution is to buy HDMI to SDI converters and run coax. My guess is the camera may be on the other edge for length from ATEM.

That is probably the best solution instead of testing the hdmi.
As said above, for that length, you may need the directional cable which essentially powered.

 

[WobblyElvis]

The CBC tested hdmi cables 15 years ago.

 

[Donald]

We found today the camera was set for 30 fps and the ATEM was set for 60 fps. The camera was changed to 60 fps.

I talked to the camera company (Altona) and they said while the mismatch in fps could be causing the problems we see, it's more likely that the HDMI cable is too long. They said anything over 25' is suspect.

They suggest going to SDI converters or a fiber optic based HDMI cable.

 

[y_p_w]

The CBC tested hdmi cables 15 years ago.

That's blocked in the US by the CBC. However, I'm thinking that may not really be the problem compared to having a drawer full of assorted generic HDMI cables and not knowing which one can consistently support a specific resolution/data speed.