This is an application note for ADV202 engineering samples that are 0.2(ES3) or higher. It outlines a series of recommended procedures and critical information to confirm correct hardware configuration and initialization of the ADV202. It provides test procedures for direct accesses and indirect accesses, tests to confirm correct DMA interface and JDATA mode operation, and addresses common problems the user may encounter. Performing these specific register access tests facilitates debugging systems for hardware and software errors.