iTestGen
iTestGen and iTestGenPRO allow you to use your retina equipped iPhone/iPod touch along with an external adapter to quickly and easily generate test signals to verify connectivity and calibrate displays.
Latest Updates in Version 1.5:
- Added (much requested) Grid Pattern!
- Removed advertisement from main screen – should speed up loading
- Various bug fixes regarding stability of the app. (This took a while to track everything down but the app runs a LOT smoother now.)
Updates in Version 1.4:
- Fixed display detection issues, and iTestGen now works with the HDMI adapter! up to 720p HDMI support w/digital audio
- Added requested ability to pick test image from photo library
- updated graphics and icon
As this is a hardware and software solution, you will need a VGA or HDMI adapter cable you need to connect from your device’s dock connector to a display device. Please note that the iPhone/iPod touch does not support external VGA/HDMI output on hardware versions that do not have the retina display (ie: iPhone 3G & 3GS) You will also require the latest iOS firmware for HDMI support.
iTestGen supports the following video output resolutions:
- 1024 x 768
- 1280 x 720
- [640 x 480 and 800 x 600 will display, but in a stretched image format]
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p) – COMING SOON!
You can use the supplied test patterns to troubleshoot cabling, connector, or switching problems in an AV installation environment. Great for technicians in the field who need a quick verification of signal and don’t want to pull out a laptop every time. One of the best features of having a test generator on your phone is that you don’t have to worry about finding a power outlet! iTestGen also provides audio output. This allows you to verify that your audio signals are going through the system in addition to the video.
- White Noise
- Pink Noise (Pro version only)
- 1KHz Tone (Pro version only)
We want your feedback!
iTestGenPro is constantly under development. Please leave a comment below and let us know which features or specific functionality you would like to see added in future releases. Features currently being considered:
- solid color test patterns
- higher quality test images (minimal image compression)
Known issues:
- requires EDID to detect if external display is present (may not output VGA for installations where the EDID connections aren’t present in the cabling. See iTestGen EDID workaround
Join our iTestGen mailinglist for calibration tips and tricks, product updates, and bug reports. If you like the app, please support us by leaving a comment in the app store, and pass along to others.
-Dustin
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December 3, 2010 4:14 am
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