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- Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODEL: 840Hxl Pattern Generator P/N: 2900-300032 Rev 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Defining EDID Defining the 840Hxl Pattern Generator Connecting the 840Hxl Connecting a PC Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator Operating the 840Hxl Using the Front Panel Buttons Operating the 840Hxl Using the Control Application Technical Specifications Default Communication Parameters Serial Protocol... -
Page 4: Introduction
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... -
Page 5: Getting Started
• 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). -
Page 6: Overview
(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. -
Page 7: Defining The 840Hxl Pattern Generator
Defining the 840Hxl Pattern Generator Figure 1 defines the front panel of the 840Hxl. Figure 1: 840Hxl Pattern Generator Front Panel Feature Function 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). -
Page 8: Figure 2: 840Hxl Pattern Generator Rear Panel
Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the 840Hxl. Figure 2: 840Hxl Pattern Generator Rear Panel Feature Function HDMI OUT Connector Connect to the HDMI acceptor RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connect to the serial port on a PC for remote control (see... -
Page 9: Connecting The 840Hxl
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... -
Page 10: Connecting A 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. -
Page 11: Operating The 840Hxl Pattern Generator
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). Control Application The 840Hxl is available as a free download from http://www.kramerelectronics.com). -
Page 12: Operating The 840Hxl Using The Front Panel Buttons
Audio Sample 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit, Auto Depth 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): •... -
Page 13: Operating The 840Hxl Using The Control Application
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. -
Page 14: 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 Figure 5: File Location Selection Window 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator... -
Page 15: 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. -
Page 16: Figure 7: Connection Method Window
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 Figure 7: Connection Method Window 3. -
Page 17: Figure 8: Connection Error Message
Figure 8: Connection Error Message 6.2.3 Controller Software Main Window The Controller Software Main Window is shown in Figure Figure 9: Controller Software Main Window 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator... - Page 18 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 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator...
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Page 19: Figure 10: User Defined Resolution Window
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 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator... -
Page 20: Figure 11: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window
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 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator... -
Page 21: Figure 12: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window-Detailed Timing Descriptor Tab
Figure 12: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window–Detailed Timing Descriptor Tab 7. Edit the detailed timing descriptor values as required. 8. Click OK to save the values. 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 10.7cm x 10.0cm x 4.4cm (4.2" x 3.9" x 1.7”) W, D, H WEIGHT: 0.4kg (0.88lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power supply Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 840Hxl - Technical Specifications... -
Page 23: Default Communication Parameters
Default Communication Parameters RS-232 Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None 840Hxl - Default Communication Parameters... -
Page 24: Serial Protocol
Serial Protocol The 840Hxl can be controlled via the serial port using the commands described in this section. Command Format Commands must be in the following format: 0xEB, address, command, length of data, data 1, …data n, checksum where the following table describes the command components. -
Page 25: Commands
Commands The commands listed below are supported by the 840Hxl. Note: The checksum is required at the end of the send/receive command as shown in Section 9.1. If a checksum is not included in a sent command, the device will not respond. - Page 26 (0 = DVI, 1 = HDMI) data5: monitor HDCP status. (0 = no HDCP support, 1 = HDCP supported) data6: monitor Deep Color status (24/30/36) data7: Load status. (0 = no HPD, 1=HPD) data8: reserved 840Hxl - Serial Protocol...
- Page 27 0 = save the user-defined resolution but do not switch, 1 = switch to the user- 0xEB, address, 0xEA, 0x01, 0xFA, checksum defined resolution immediately data3: group number, from 0 to 35 840Hxl - Serial Protocol...
- Page 28 When sending the command, there are 64 groups for 512 data1H_4bits, data1L_4bits, data2H_4bits, bytes of EDID data data2L_4bits, ……, data7H_4bits, data7L_4bits, data8H_4bits, data8L_4bits, checksum 9.3.13 Reset Device Command Send/Receive 0xED 0xEB, address, 0xED, 0x04, 0x03, 0x01, 0x02, 0x07, checksum 0xEB, address, 0xED, 0x01, 0xFA, checksum 840Hxl - Serial Protocol...
- Page 29 1. Any product which is not distributed by us 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.
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