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Introduction 

 

1  Introduction 

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and 

affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, 

audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have 

redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 

500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

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, which are clearly defined 

by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS® 

840HDMI

 

HDMI Pattern Generator

. It is ideal for the testing and adjusting 

of flat panel LCD displays, projectors, plasmas and HDMI cables, as well as 

for testing the refresh rates of LCD displays by using the motion patterns. The 

package includes the following items: 

 

840HDMI

 

HDMI Pattern Generator

 

 

Power supply 

 

This user manual

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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

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3  Overview 

The 

840HDMI

 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 @ 60Hz.  

Note that audio is NOT embedded in the HDMI signal 

 

 

                                                        

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3: 
Video,  Audio,  VGA/XGA  Processors;  GROUP  4:  Interfaces  and  Sync  Processors;  GROUP  5:  Twisted  Pair  Interfaces; 
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 
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  

Summary of Contents for 840HDMI

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model 840HDMI HDMI Pattern Generator...

Page 2: ...ng Each Pattern Number Definition 8 6 Technical Specifications 9 Figures Figure 1 840HDMI HDMI Pattern Generator 4 Figure 2 840HDMI HDMI Pattern Generator Top Panel 4 Figure 3 840HDMI HDMI Pattern Gen...

Page 3: ...box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3 3 Overview The 840HDMI is a high performance HDMI...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...Overview 3 3 1 Quick Start This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting an 840HDMI...

Page 6: ...rn Generator Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 and Table 1 define the 840HDMI HDMI Pattern Generator Table 2 summarizes how to select each HDMI Output Resolution Figure 1 840HDMI HDMI Pattern Generator Figur...

Page 7: ...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 th...

Page 8: ...tor To connect the 840HDMI HDMI Pattern Generator do the following1 1 Connect the OUTPUT connector to an HDMI acceptor for example a flat panel LCD display as Figure 4 illustrates or a projector or pl...

Page 9: ...picture HDMI cable checking the quality2 of the colors both separately and together Plasma screen to check the black level of the plasma monitor use PATTERN 00 to generate the black screen To operate...

Page 10: ...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 squ...

Page 11: ...SOLUTIONS 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...

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Page 13: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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