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Summary of Contents for Kramer 840Hxl
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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: 840Hxl Pattern Generator P/N: 2900-300032 Rev 5... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Overview Defining the 840Hxl Pattern Generator Connecting the 840Hxl Connecting to a PC Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator Operating the 840Hxl Using the Front Panel Buttons Operating the 840Hxl Using the Control Application Technical Specifications Serial Protocol Command Format Device Response... -
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 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building. -
Page 6: Recycling Kramer Products
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/. -
Page 7: Overview
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: ... -
Page 8: 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 9: 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... -
Page 10: 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 11: Connecting To 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 12: 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). The 840Hxl Control Application is available as a free download from http://www.kramerelectronics.com). - Page 13 Cyan screen Vertical split Magenta screen Red ramp Gray 16 Green ramp White screen Blue ramp RGB ramp Bounce Crosshatch black Window Crosshatch red White border Crosshatch green Target circle Crosshatch blue Moving ball 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator...
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Page 14: Operating The 840Hxl Using The Front Panel Buttons
176kHz, 192kHz, Auto Audio Sample Depth 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit, Auto 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 15: 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. Note: The USB driver is not supported by Windows 64 bit systems. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: Figure 10: Menu Bar
Get EDID Info—Reads EDID data from an attached display device About—Displays the current software version number, (see Figure Check for updates—Checks that the current software version is the latest available 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator... -
Page 21: Figure 11: About
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 Figure 12: User Defined Resolution Window 840Hxl - Operating the 840Hxl Pattern Generator... -
Page 22: Figure 13: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window
Figure 13: 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 23: Figure 14: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window-Detailed Timing Descriptor Tab
To read EDID information: Click Get EDID Info on the menu bar. The EDID of the display connected to the 840Hxl is read and shown under EDID Info. If there is no display connected to the 840Hxl, random data is displayed, (see... -
Page 24: Technical Specifications
HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing 10.7cm x 10.0cm x 4.4cm (4.2" x 3.9" x 1.7”) W, D, H DIMENSIONS: 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 25: Serial Protocol
Serial Protocol The 840Hxl can be controlled via the serial port using the commands described in this section. The following table shows the default communication parameters. RS-232 Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: Stop Bits: Parity: None Command Format Commands must be in the following format: 0xEB, address, command, length of data, data 1, …data n, checksum... -
Page 26: Commands
Commands The commands listed below are supported by the 840Hxl. Note: A checksum is required at the end of the send/receive command as shown Section 8.1. If a checksum is not included in a sent command, the device does not respond. - Page 27 (0 = DVI, 1 = HDMI) data8, checksum 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 28 0 = save the user-defined resolution but do not switch, 1 = switch to the user- 0xEB, address, 0xEA, 0x01, 0xFA, defined resolution immediately checksum data3: group number, from 0 to 35 840Hxl - Serial Protocol...
- Page 29 512 bytes of EDID data data2H_4bits, data2L_4bits, ……, data7H_4bits, data7L_4bits, data8H_4bits, data8L_4bits, checksum 8.3.13 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 31 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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