Kramer 840Hxl User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
840Hxl
Pattern Generator
P/N: 2900-300032 Rev 2

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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1 Defining EDID 3
4Defining the 840Hxl Pattern Generator 4
5Connecting the 840Hxl 6
5.1 Connecting a PC 7
6Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator 8
6.1 Operating the 840Hxl Using the Front Panel Buttons 9
6.2 Operating the 840Hxl Using the Control Application 10
7Technical Specifications 19
8Default Communication Parameters 20
9Serial Protocol 21
9.1 Command Format 21
9.2 Device Response 21
9.3 Commands 22
Figures
Figure 1: 840Hxl Pattern Generator Front Panel 4
Figure 2: 840Hxl Pattern Generator Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the 840Hxl Pattern Generator 6
Figure 4: Found New Hardware Wizard Window 11
Figure 5: File Location Selection Window 11
Figure 6: Insert Disk Window 12
Figure 7: Connection Method Window 13
Figure 8: Connection Error Message 14
Figure 9: Controller Software Main Window 14
Figure 10: User Defined Resolution Window 16
Figure 11: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window 17
Figure 12: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window–Detailed Timing Descriptor Tab 18

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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 groups that are clearly defined
by function: 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 and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer MultiTOOLS®840Hxl Pattern
Generator, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
•As a diagnostic tool in AV setups
•Testing and adjusting flat panel LCD displays, projectors, plasmas and
HDMI cables

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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 cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables to avoid 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
•Position your Kramer 840Hxl Pattern Generator away from moisture,
excessive sunlight and dust
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Caution: No operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the
wall before installing
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3 Overview
The 840Hxl is a high performance HDMI video test pattern generator. It can
generate 32 preset patterns (including several unique patterns incorporating
motion) at 42 popular, predefined computer and HD video resolutions.
In particular, the MultiTOOLS®840Hxl features:
•An HDMI output
•Five dual-function and two single-function control buttons
•A two-digit 7 segment display
•An onboard EPROM that saves the last settings
3.1 Defining EDID
The Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) is a data-structure provided by a
display, to describe its capabilities to a graphics card (that is connected to the
display’s source). The EDID enables the 840Hxl to “know” what kind of monitor is
connected to the output. The EDID includes the manufacturer’s name, the product
type, the timing data supported by the display, the display size, luminance data
and (for digital displays only) the pixel mapping data.
EDID is defined by a standard published by the Video Electronics Standards
Association (VESA).

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4 Defining the 840Hxl Pattern Generator
Figure 1defines the front panel of the 840Hxl.
Figure 1: 840Hxl Pattern Generator Front Panel
# Feature Function
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FUNCTION
Buttons
ON/OFF Press to toggle on and off. Button LED lights when on.
When on, the top row of functions are enabled (RES, PAT, CS and
H/D). When off, the bottom row of functions (HDCP, DC, ASF and
ASD) are enabled (see Section 6.1)
2 RES/HDCP Press to select either the Resolution or HDCP functions
3 PAT/DC Press to select either the Pattern or Color Depth functions
4 CS/ASF Press to select either the Color Space or Audio Sample Frequency
functions
5 H/D / ASD Press to select either the HDCP/DVI or Audio Sample Depth
functions
6 2-digit 7-segment Display Indicates the current setting. The display flashes if there is a
problem communicating with the display, for example, if the display
does not support HDCP or does not support the selected resolution
7 ON LED Lights red when the device receives power
8 –Button Press to step down through the list of available values
9 +Button Press to step up through the list of available values

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Figure 2defines the rear panel of the 840Hxl.
Figure 2: 840Hxl Pattern Generator Rear Panel
# Feature Function
10 HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor
11 RS-232 9-pin D-sub
Connector
Connect to the serial port on a PC for remote control (see
Section 5.1.1)
12 USB Connector Connect to the USB port on a PC for remote control
13 5V DC Connector Connect to the power adapter

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5 Connecting the 840Hxl
Always switch off the power to any device before connecting it to your
840Hxl. After connecting your 840Hxl, connect its power and then
switch on the power to the device.
To connect the 840Hxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a flat
panel LCD display).
2. Optional—connect a PC to control the 840Hxl via the RS-232 or USB ports.
3. Connect the power adapter to the 5V DC socket and to the mains electricity
(not shown in Figure 3).
Note: The device must be connected to the 5V supply or it will not function
correctly. If connected to a PC via the USB the device might appear to work
but it will not function correctly.
Figure 3: Connecting the 840Hxl Pattern Generator
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5.1 Connecting a PC
5.1.1 Connecting a PC via the RS-232 Serial Port
You can connect to the 840Hxl via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a
PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the product via RS-232:
•Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the product unit via a
9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5
need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
5.1.2 Connecting a PC via the USB Port
To connect the 840Hxl via a USB port:
1. Using a USB cable, connect the 840Hxl to a USB port on the PC.
2. Install the USB driver as described in Section 6.2.1.

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6 Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator
The 840Hxl can be operated either using the front panel buttons (see Section 6.1)
or using the 840Hxl Control Application (see Section 6.2).
The 840Hxl Control Application is available as a free download from
http://www.kramerelectronics.com).
The following resolutions are supported.
# Resolution # Resolution
1 VGA 640 x 480 @60Hz 24 1440 x 576i @50Hz
2 720 x 480 @60Hz 25 1280 x 720 @50Hz
3 SVGA 800 x 600 @60Hz 26 1280 x 720 @60Hz
4 XGA 1024 x 768 @60Hz 27 1280 x 720 @100Hz
5 1280 x 720 @60Hz 28 1280 x 720 @120Hz
6 1360 x 768 @60Hz 29 1440 x 288 @50Hz
7 1440 x 900 @60Hz 30 1440 x 480 @60Hz
8 SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 @60Hz 31 2880 x 240 @60Hz
9 SXGA 1280 x 1024 @60Hz 32 2880 x 288 @50Hz
10 WSXGA+ 1680 x 1050 @60Hz 33 2880 x 480 @60Hz
11 SXGA 1280 x 1024 @75Hz 34 2880 x 480i @60Hz
12 HD 1080 1920 x 1080 @60Hz 35 2880 x 576 @50Hz
13 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 @60Hz 36 2880 x 576i @50Hz
14 UXGA 1600 x 1200 @60Hz 37 1920 x 1080 @25Hz
15 720 x 480i @60Hz 38 1920 x 1080 @30Hz
16 HD 1080 1920 x 1080i @60Hz 39 1920 x 1080 @50Hz
17 Output native resolution 40 1920 x 1080i @50Hz
18 720 x 480 @120Hz 41 1920 x 1080 @60Hz
19 720 x 480 @240Hz 42 1920 x 1080i @60Hz
20 720 x 576 @50Hz 43 1920 x 1080i @100Hz
21 720 x 576 @100Hz 44 1920 x 1080i @120Hz
22 720 x 576 @200Hz 45 2K 2048 x 1080 @50Hz
23 1440 x 576 @50Hz 46 2K 2048 x 1080 @60Hz
The following patterns are supported.
# Pattern # Pattern
1 100% Color bar 17 Square
2 75% Color bar 18 White dot
3 Gray bar 19 Alternate pixels
4 Red screen 20 White HScroll
5 Green screen 21 White VScroll
6 Blue screen 22 Multiburst
7 Yellow screen 23 Vertical split
8 Cyan screen 24 Horizontal split

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# Pattern # Pattern
9 Magenta screen 25 Red ramp
10 Gray screen 26 Green ramp
11 White screen 27 Blue ramp
12 RGB ramp 28 Bounce
13 Black screen 29 Window
14 Crosshatch black 30 White border
15 Crosshatch green 31 Target circle
16 Crosshatch blue 32 Moving ball
The output options in the following table are supported.
Parameter Front Panel Values
Signal Mode H/D HDMI (video, audio and data packet), DVI
(video only), Auto
HDCP HDCP On, Off
Color Space CS RGB, YUV 444, YUV 422, Auto
Color Depth DC 24 bit, 30 bit, 36 bit, Auto
Audio Sample
Rate
ASF 44kHz, 48kHz, 88kHz, 96kHz, 176kHz,
192kHz, Auto
Audio Sample
Depth
ASD 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit, Auto
6.1 Operating the 840Hxl Using the Front Panel Buttons
To activate the top row of functions (RES, PAT, CS and H/D):
•Press the Function ON/OFF button (the button LED lights)
To activate the bottom row of functions (HDCP, DC, ASF and ASD):
•Press the Function ON/OFF button again (the button LED no longer lights).
To select a function and modify the value, for example, to select a specific
pattern:
1. Press the Function button.
The button lights to indicate the top row of functions (ON) is active.
2. Press the PAT/DC button.
The button lights to indicate that the Pattern function is active.

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3. Press the +or –button to cycle through the list of available patterns until the
required pattern is displayed on the 7-segment display.
Note: The display flashes if there is a problem communicating with the display, for
example, if the display does not support HDCP or does not support the selected
resolution.
6.2 Operating the 840Hxl Using the Control Application
The 840Hxl Control Application is a PC-based program which lets you program
and control the device.
To use the 840Hxl Control Application you must download and install the USB
driver and the 840Hxl Control Application.
6.2.1 Downloading and Installing the USB Driver and Control Application
Note: The driver only works on 32-bit systems.
To install the USB driver and Control Application:
1. Navigate to the Kramer Electronics Web site
(http://www.kramerelectronics.com) and search for the product 840Hxl.
2. Click on the Downloads tab.
3. Download the 840Hxl Windows USB Driver.
4. Download the 840Hxl Control Application to a designated folder on your
computer.
5. Extract the compressed USB driver file to your designated folder.
Two files are extracted, a .inf and a .sys file.
6. Connect the USB cable between your computer and the 840Hxl.
7. Connect the power supply to the 840Hxl.
8. After a few seconds the Found New Hardware message appears as shown
in Figure 4.

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Figure 4: Found New Hardware Wizard Window
9. Click on the No, not this time option button.
10. Click Next.
11. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) as shown in
Figure 5.
Figure 5: File Location Selection Window

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12. Click Next.
13. Select Search for the best driver in these locations.
14. Check Include this location in the search. Browse to your previously
designated folder.
15. Click Next.
16. Select the file atm6124.inf
17. The warning This driver is not digitally signed! appears.
18. Click Next.
19. Ignore the warning. Click Continue Anyway.
20. In the Insert disk window, click OK as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Insert Disk Window
21. Select the file atm6124.sys and click Open.
The driver installs and a success message is displayed. The USB driver has
been successfully installed and you can install the 840Hxl Control
Application.
22. Navigate to the designated folder to which you downloaded the Control
Application.
23. Double-click the file setup.exe from this folder or from the distribution media
included with the 840Hxl.
The Control Application has been successfully installed.

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6.2.2 Connecting to the Device
To connect to the device:
1. Run the Control Application by clicking Start > Programs > Kramer
Electronics > 840Hxl.
2. Click the Connect button.
The Connection Method window is displayed as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Connection Method Window
3. Select the required connection method (via a serial or USB connection) by
clicking the relevant option button.
4. For a serial connection, select the required Com port from the drop-down
list.
5. For a USB connection, select the required USB device from the drop-down
list.
To view an up-to-date list of available USB ports, press the Refresh Ports
button.
Note: If the drop-down list shows No USB Devices, then either the cable is
faulty/not connected, you have not installed the USB driver (see Section 6.2.1) or
the installation was not successful.
6. Click Connect.
If the connection is not successful, a Timeout error message appears as
shown in Figure 8. If the connection is successful, the main window shown
in Figure 9appears.

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Figure 8: Connection Error Message
6.2.3 Controller Software Main Window
The Controller Software Main Window is shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Controller Software Main Window

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# Feature Function
1 CONNECT Button Press to connect to a device (see Section 6.2.2)
2 COMMON Resolutions
Buttons
Press to select a pre-configured output resolution
3 USER DEFINED
Resolutions Buttons
Press to select a pre-configured output resolution
4 User Defined
Resolution Edit Buttons
Press to edit the relevant user defined output resolution
5 Patterns Buttons Press to select an output pattern
6 Output Settings
Buttons
Press to modify the output settings:
Signal Mode—HDMI, DVI, Auto
HDCP—HDCP, No HDCP
Color Space—RGB, YUV 444, YUV 422, Auto
Color Depth—24 bit, 30 bit, 36 bit, Auto
Audio Sample Rate—44kHz, 48kHz, 88kHz, 96kHz, 176kHz, 192kHz,
Auto
Audio Sample Depth—16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit, Auto
7 Status of Connected
Display
Information on the currently connected display
8 Status of Output Information on the currently selected output settings
6.2.4 Editing User Defined Resolutions
To edit a user defined resolution:
1. Click on one of the user defined resolution edit buttons.
The User Defined Resolution Window appears as shown in Figure 10.

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Figure 10: User Defined Resolution Window
2. In the Label field, enter the required label for the button.
3. Click on one of the More Resolution buttons to select the required
resolution.
4. Click OK to save the resolution settings or click the Advanced button to edit
timing parameters and EDID values.
The Advanced Window appears with the Timing Parameters tab selected
as shown in Figure 11.

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Figure 11: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window
5. Edit or select the required resolution timing values.
6. Click OK to accept the changes or click on the EDID tab to edit the EDID
values as shown in Figure 12.