Kramer 840H User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
840H
HDMI Pattern Generator

Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 1
3Overview 2
3.1 Quick Start 3
4Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator 4
5Using Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator 6
5.1 Connecting Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator 6
5.2 Operating Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator 7
5.3 Interpreting Each Pattern Number Definition 8
6Technical Specifications 9
Figures
Figure 1: 840H HDMI Pattern Generator 4
Figure 2: Connecting the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator 6
Tables
Table 1: 840H HDMI Pattern Generator Features 5
Table 2: Selecting the HDMI Output Resolutions 5
Table 3: Pattern Number Definitions 8
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator 9

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer 840H HDMI Pattern Generator,
which is ideal for: testing and adjusting flat panel LCD displays, projectors,
plasmas and HDMI cables, as well as testing the refresh rates of LCD
displays by using the motion patterns.
that are clearly
defined by function.
Note, that the Kramer 840H is identical to the 840HDMI; just the name
has changed replacing the suffix “HDMI” by “H” (according to the
HDMI Guideline).
Each package includes the following items:
•840H HDMI Pattern Generator
•Power supply
•This user manual2
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and
packaging materials for possible future shipment
•Review the contents of this user manual
•Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables3
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Overview
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3 Overview
The 840H is a high performance HDMI Video test pattern generator. It
displays 32 preset patterns at 11 popular computer and HD video
resolutions including several unique patterns incorporating motion. The
HDMI output signal includes: SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA
(1280x1024), 1400x1050, 852x480, 1280x720, 1366x768, 1440x900,
720x480, 1920x1080, and 1920x540. All resolutions are at 60Hz.
Note that audio is NOT embedded in the HDMI signal.
In particular, the DigiTOOLS® 840H features:
•An HDMI output
•Seven control buttons: SVGA, XGA, SXGA, 1400x1050, Wide
(On), PATTERN – and PATTERN +
•A 7-segment display that indicates the pattern number
•An on board EERROM that saves the last setting used
To achieve the best performance:
•Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding
interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching,
and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality
cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
840H away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit1
.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
1 For example: part number 2535-000251

Overview
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3.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

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Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
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4 Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator (Table 2
summarizes how to select each HDMI Output Resolution):
Figure 1: 840H HDMI Pattern Generator

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Table 1: 840H HDMI Pattern Generator Features
#
Feature
Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 OUTPUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
3 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
4 PATTERN NUMBER
7-segment Display Shows the pattern number (from 00 to 31)
5 PATTERN + Button Advances to the next pattern number
6 PATTERN – Button Goes back to the previous pattern number
7 Wide (On) Button
1
Displays a wide image and provides 7 extra resolutions when pressed together
with one or two of these buttons: SVGA,XGA,SXGA and/or 1400x1050
8 1400x1050 Button1Selects 1400x1050 when pressed. Selects 1440x900 when pressed together
with the Wide (On) button. Selects 1920x540 when pressed together with the
SXGA button and the Wide (On) button
9 SXGA Button
1
Selects SXGA (1280x1024) when pressed. Selects 1366x768 when pressed
together with the Wide (On) button. Selects 1920x1080 when pressed
together with the XGA button and the Wide (On) button. Selects 1920x540
when pressed together with the 1400x1050 button and the Wide (On) button
10 XGA Button
1
Selects XGA (1024x768) when pressed. Selects 1280x720 when pressed
together with the Wide (On) button. Selects 720x480 when pressed together
with the SVGA button and the Wide (On) button. Selects 1920x1080 when
pressed together with the SXGA button and the Wide (On) button
11 SVGA Button1Selects SVGA (800x600) when pressed. Selects 852x480 when pressed
together with the Wide (On) button. Selects 720x480 when pressed together
with the XGA button and the Wide (On) button
Table 2: Selecting the HDMI Output Resolutions
To select:
Press:
SVGA SVGA
XGA XGA
SXGA SXGA
1400x1050 1400x1050
852x480 SVGA + Wide (On)
1280x720 XGA + Wide (On)
1366x768 SXGA + Wide (On)
1440x900 1400x1050 + Wide (On)
720x480 SVGA + XGA + Wide (On)
1920x1080 XGA + SXGA + Wide (On)
1920x540 SXGA + 1400x1050 + Wide (On)
1 Illuminates when pressed

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Using Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
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5 Using Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
This section describes how to:
•Connect the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator (see section 5.1)
•Operate the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator (see section 5.2)
•Interpret each Pattern Number Definition (see section 5.3)
5.1 Connecting Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
To connect the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator, do the following1
1. Connect the OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor, for example, a flat
panel LCD display (as
:
Figure 2 illustrates), or a projector or plasma screen.
2. Connect the 12V DC power adapter (wall transformer) to the 12V DC
socket and connect the transformer to the mains electricity.
Figure 2: Connecting the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
1 Switch OFF the power on the HDMI acceptor before connecting it to your 840H. After connecting your 840H, switch on its
power and then switch on the power on the HDMI acceptor

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5.2 Operating Your 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
Several patterns (see Table 3) are programmed into the 840H HDMI Pattern
Generator, in order to assess various aspects in the flat panel LCD display,
projector, Plasma screen or cable. For example, the 840H tests a:
•Flat panel LCD display1
•Projector, verifying that the colors are as required, tuning the size
and focus of the picture
by testing if all the pixels illuminate with
the correct amounts of light, linearity, and high frequency
response
•HDMI cable, checking the quality2
•Plasma screen, to check the black level of the plasma monitor (use
PATTERN 00 to generate the black screen)
of the colors, both separately
and together
To operate the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator, do the following:
1. Press the appropriate PATTERN button (PATTERN + to display the next
pattern or PATTERN – to display the previous pattern) to generate the
required pattern. The PATTERN NUMBER 7-segment Display shows the
selected pattern number.
2. Observe the output on your flat panel LCD display, projector or plasma
screen.
1 Which is built on a matrix of pixels, each pixel consisting of three components: R, G and B
2 For example, a fuzzy red color in the picture indicates a problem with the red wire

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5.3 Interpreting Each Pattern Number Definition
Table 3 describes each of the 32 different Patterns:
Table 3: Pattern Number Definitions
PATTERN NUMBER
DEFINITION
00
Static
Black screen
01 75% saturated color bar
02 100% saturated color bar
03 Grayscale bar
04 Red screen
05 Green screen
06 Blue screen
07 Yellow screen
08 Cyan screen
09 Magenta screen
10 White screen
11 Gray screen
12 Red, green, blue ramps
13 White crosshatch on black background
14 Red crosshatch on green background
15 Red crosshatch on blue background
16 White squares
17 White dots
18 Active picture border
19 Centered round target and active picture border
20
Motion
Moving vertical line
21 Moving horizontal line
22 Aperture moving over colored background
23 Aperture moving over color bar background
24 Moving red ramp
25 Moving green ramp
26 Moving blue ramp
27
Static
Bounce
28 Multiburst
29 0/100 Vertical Split
30 0/100 Horizontal Split
31 Chess board

Technical Specifications
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6 Technical Specifications
Table 4 includes the technical specifications:
Table 4: Technical Specifications1
OUTPUT:
of the 840H HDMI Pattern Generator
1 HDMI connector
HDMI OUTPUT
RESOLUTIONS: SVGA (800x600), XGA (1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024), 1400x1050, 852x480, 1280x720, 1366x768, 1440x900, 720x480, 1920x1080, and 1920x540. All
resolutions @ 60Hz
CONTROLS: Buttons: PATTERN +, PATTERN –, 1400x1050, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, Wide (On)
POWER SOURCE: 12 VDC, 150mA
DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7" x 0.98" x 2.95"), W, D, H
WEIGHT: 0.3kg. (0.66lbs.)
ACCESSORIES: Power supply, mounting bracket
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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LIMITED WARRANTY
WHOISPROTECTED?
WHATISCOVEREDANDWHATISNOTCOVERED
WHATWEWILLPAYFORANDWHATWEWILLNOTPAYFOR
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
LIMITATIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
EXCLUSIONOFDAMAGES
CAUTION!
Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms. Kramer
HOWLONGIS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase.
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
Wewillpaylaborandmaterialexpensesforcovereditems.Wewillnotpayforthefollowing:
The liability ofKramer for any effective productsis limited to the repair orreplacement of theproduct at our option. Kramer shall
notbeliablefor:
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichvaryfromplacetoplace.
AllproductsreturnedtoKramerforservicemusthavepriorapproval.Thismaybeobtainedfromyourdealer.
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedtodeterminecompliancewiththerequirementsof:
EN-50081: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC);
genericemissionstandard.
Residential,commercialandlightindustry"
EN-50082: "Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)genericimmunitystandard.
Part1:Residential,commercialandlightindustryenvironment".
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.The following are not covered
bythewarranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID
TAMPERED sticker has been torn,
3. Damage,deteriorationormalfunctionresultingfrom:
i) Accident,misuse,abuse,neglect,fire, water,lightningorotheractsofnature
ii) Productmodification,orfailuretofollowinstructionssuppliedwiththeproduct
iii) RepairorattemptedrepairbyanyonenotauthorizedbyKramer
iv) Anyshipmentoftheproduct(claimsmustbepresentedtothecarrier)
v) Removalorinstallationoftheproduct
vi) Anyothercause,whichdoesnotrelatetoaproductdefect
vii)Cartons,equipmentenclosures,cablesoraccessoriesusedinconjunctionwiththeproduct
1. Removalorinstallationscharges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibilityoftheKramerdealerfromwhomtheproductwaspurchased.
3. Shippingcharges.
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty
coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name,
company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
1. Damagetootherpropertycausedbydefectsinthisproduct,damagesbaseduponinconvenience,lossofuseoftheproduct,loss
oftime,commercialloss;or:
2. Anyother damages, whetherincidental,consequential or otherwise.Some countries may not allowlimitations onhow longan
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitationsandexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou.
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or
modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
UsethesuppliedDCpowersupplytofeedpowertothemachine.
Pleaseuserecommendedinterconnection cablestoconnectthe machineto other components.
IF reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
*FCCandCEapprovedusingSTPcable(fortwistedpairproducts)
NOTE:
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Caution
Safety Warning:
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before
opening/servicing.