Kramer 860 Users Manual

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

860 HDMI 18G Signal Generator & Analyzer

P/N: 2900-300647 Rev 7 www.kramerAV.com

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860 – Contents

Contents

Introduction 1 Getting Started 2

Achieving the Best Performance 2 Safety Instructions DC 2 Recycling Kramer Products 2

Overview 3

Defining the 860 HDMI 18G Signal Generator & Analyzer 5

Connecting the 860 8

Connecting to the 860 via RS-232 9 Connecting to the 860 via Ethernet 9

Operating the 860 12

Using the OLED Display 12 Using the Remote Control 13 Using the OSD Menu 14

Test Timings and Patterns 26

Input Timings 26 Output Timings 27 Test Patterns 28

Firmware Upgrade Procedures 38

Main Firmware Upgrade 38 Flash Firmware (Patterns and Fonts) Upgrade 38

Default EDID 39 Technical Specifications 41

Supported Color Formats 42 Supported Audio Formats 42 Default Communication Parameters 43

Telnet Control 44

Accessing Telnet 44 RS-232 and Telnet Commands 45 Source Video Resolutions 50

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860 – 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better!

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 860 HDMI 18G (6G per graphic channel) Signal Generator & Analyzer. This product, which incorporates HDMI™ technology, is ideal for:

• Installer / Integrator multi-function test tool

• HDMI source and sink testing

• UHD system / SCDC error identification

• Third-party equipment setup

• Source and sink EDID reading, writing and saving

• HDCP compliance verification

• Production testing

• R&D design and testing

860 – Getting Started

Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/860 to check for up-to-date user manuals, application

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit

Warning:

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

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programs, and to check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)

• Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence

signal quality

• Position your 860 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.

Safety Instructions DC

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing

Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive, 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 www.kramerav.com/support/recycling/

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860 – Overview

Overview

The 860 HDMI 18G (6G per graphic channel) Signal Generator & Analyzer is an advanced and handy tool for generating, testing and verifying the signal path within your (up to) 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2 ecosystem. With 88 built-in resolutions, 55 test patterns and over a dozen types of A/V analysis functions, this unit provides an enormous range of testing options. HDMI data packet, EDID and HDCP analysis is supported along with EDID upload and emulation. Additionally the Status and Control Data Channel (SCDC) can be monitored, allowing HDMI 18G signal detection and analysis. Up to 8 channels of LPCM audio test tones can be generated with a wide range of frequencies.

The unit also supports the ability to upload up to 2 user-generated graphic files which can be used as additional test patterns. The use of multi-function and multi-color backlit buttons allows for easy operation of the unit’s wide variety of functions and a clear OLED display provides a way to quickly view the current signal status information. In addition to the front panel buttons, the unit can also be controlled via RS-232, Telnet and IR providing a complete range of control options.

The 860 features:

• Resolution support up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4)

• HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, HDCP 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliance

• Analysis of source and sink data paths up to 18G HDMI signals (6G per graphic

channel)

• Analysis of HDMI data packets

• Analysis and control of HDCP v1.4 and v2.2

• Analysis and emulation of EDID data, including SCDC

• Analysis of input audio signals

• HDR bypass and analysis support

• HDMI timing generation up to 4096×2160@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit

• Heavy duty, waterproof, padded protective case

• HDMI and VGA signal output generation:

VGA output supports 350p, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1366×768, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×900 (Reduced Blanking; RB), 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1920×1200 (RB), 2048×1080p HDMI output supports 350p, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1366×768, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×900 (RB), 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1920×1200 (RB), 3G4K, 6G4K

• 2 custom user test pattern resolutions: 640×480 & 1920×1080

• External stereo audio input and output

• LPCM sinewave audio generation – up to 8 channels

• Front-panel, RS-232, Telnet, and IR Remote controls

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• OLED display with rapid updates of current status information

• Detailed OSD for settings and informational displays

• Supports USB firmware and pattern update

• Small and portable unit

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860 – Overview

Feature

Function

OLED Display

Displays the current signal analysis information or test pattern mode selection

Display on page 12).

IR Window

Accepts IR signals from the included IR remote for control of this unit only (see Using the Remote Control on page 13).

MENU Button

Press to enter the OSD menu or to navigate out from menu items (see Using

the OSD Menu on page 14).

(-/+) buttons.

+/- and

Press to move up and down or adjust selections within menus. These buttons

down.

Analyzer mode: Press to turn on/off a “title-safe/action-safe” overlay.

TIMING Button

Press to enable selection of the output timing and resolution used. The ▼/▲

resolution.

Defining the 860 HDMI 18G Signal Generator &

Analyzer

This section defines the 860.

Figure 1: 860 HDMI 18G Signal Generator & Analyzer – Top Panel

details including input and/or output resolution timing. The screen layout

Using the OLED

4 ENTER/OPTION

Button

changes completely depending on the unit’s mode (see

Press to confirm a selection or to go deeper into a menu item. When the selected function has additional options, the associated buttons’ LEDs

illuminate together with the ▼/▲

▲/▼Buttons

illuminate when the selected function has values that can be adjusted up or

6 PATTERN Button Pattern mode: Press to enable selection of the test pattern used. The ▼/▲

buttons illuminate and are used to select the new pattern. The new test pattern automatically becomes active after selecting it and pausing for 2 seconds. Press again to select additional variations (if available).

buttons illuminate and are used to select the new timing. The currently selected timing is shown on the OLED display. The new timing automatically becomes active after selecting it and pausing for 2 seconds. Press and hold for 2 seconds to select “Bypass” timing to disable scaling the source output signal before it is sent to the display. The LED blinks Red when timing is set to Bypass. Press and hold again to exit “Bypass” timing and to return to the previous

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Feature

Function

ANALYZER /

Press to switch the unit between Analyzer Mode (LED=Red) and Pattern

Press and hold while powering the unit to perform a factory reset.

EDID PATTERN

Press to enable selection of the EDID to use on the HDMI input port. The

becomes active after selecting it and pausing for 5 seconds.

FAIL” is displayed on the OSD.

AUDIO LPCM

Analyzer mode: Press to select which digital audio source pair (0-3) is routed

and hold for 2 seconds to allow adjustment of the output volume.

HDCP ON/OFF

Press to switch between supported HDCP versions or to disable HDCP. In

HDCP 1.4, and HDCP 2.2 modes are available for the output port.

DEEP COLOR

Press repeatedly to switch between the available output color bit depth

bit, Red=10-bit, Blue=12-bit.

COLOR Space

Press repeatedly to switch between the available color space formats. The

Blue=YCbCr 4:4:4, Purple=YCbCr 4:2:0, Off=YCbCr 4:2:2.

OUTPUT FORMAT

Press to switch between DVI (LED=Blue) and HDMI (LED=Red) output

output completely. The button’s LED turns off when the output is disabled.

PATTERN Button

Button

10 HDCP PATTERN

Button

Mode (LED=Blue). In Analyzer Mode: Press and hold for 2 seconds to force an RX hot-plug. In Pattern Mode: Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on/off the AVMute bit within the output’s General Control Packet (GCP).

▼/▲ buttons illuminate and are used to select the new EDID. The currently selected EDID is shown on the OLED display. The new EDID automatically

Press to enable/disable the OSD display of the detected HDCP version support and handshaking information between the sink and source. In Analyzer mode the unit is the RX, in Pattern mode the unit is the TX. In Pattern mode, if HDCP handshaking fails, an error message “HDCP OUT

to the primary stereo channel (LPCM 2.0 and headphone output) for monitoring. The LED color indicates the selection (Off=SD0, Red=SD1, Blue=SD2, Purple=SD3). Pattern mode: Press to switch between LPCM 2.0 (LED=Red), 5.1 (LED=Blue) and 7.1 (LED=Purple) channel test tone output formats. Press

Analyzer mode: OFF (LED=Off), HDCP 1.4 (LED=Red), and HDCP 1.4+2.2 (LED=Blue) modes are available for the input port. In Pattern mode: OFF,

Button

options. The button’s LED is colored to indicate the current bit depth: Off=8-

button’s LED is colored to indicate the current color space: Red=RGB,

formats. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to disable/enable video

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Feature

Function

AUDIO OUT 3.5mm Connector

Connect to powered speakers or an amplifier for stereo analog audio output

VGA OUT Connector

Connect to a VGA (RGBHV) monitor or display for analog video output.

HDMI OUT Connector

Connect to HDMI TVs, monitors or amplifiers for digital video and audio output.

HDMI IN Connector

Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a media player, game console or set-top box.

Connector

PC.

Feature

Function

POWER Switch

Powers the device ON or OFF (after connecting a power source).

CONTROL RJ-45 Connector

Connect directly, or through a network switch, to your PC/laptop to control the unit via Telnet.

RS232 Connector

Connect directly to your PC/laptop to send RS-232 commands to control the unit.

in progress.

DC 5V

Plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit and connect it to an AC wall outlet.

Figure 2: 860 HDMI 18G Signal Generator & Analyzer – Front / Rear Panels

20 AUDIO IN 3.5mm

Connect to the stereo analog output of a device such as a CD player or

Figure 3: 860 HDMI 18G Signal Generator & Analyzer – Left / Right Panels

24 SERVICE USB

Connector

This slot is used for firmware updates and uploading customer designed test pattern files. Warning: Do not disconnect power to the unit while a firmware update is

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Connecting the 860

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your 860. After connecting your 860, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required.

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To connect the 860, as illustrated in the example in Figure 4

, do the following:

1. Connect a source device to the HDMI IN connector (for example, a Blu-ray player).

2. If required, connect an analog audio source device to the AUDIO IN 3.5mm connector (for example, a Blu-ray player).

3. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a 4K TV).

4. Connect the VGA OUT connector to a VGA monitor.

5. If required, connect the AUDIO OUT connector to an analog audio acceptor (for example, powered speakers).

6. Connect a PC to the RS-232 connector.

7. Connect the CONTROL RJ-45 connector to your local area network.

8. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 4

Figure 4: Connecting the 860 HDMI 18G Signal Generator & Analyzer

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If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, contact your IT

This type of connection is recommended for identifying the 860 with the factory configured default IP address.

Connecting to the 860 via RS-232

You can connect to the 860 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.

To connect to the 860 via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the 860 via a 9-wire straight cable (only connect pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC

Connecting to the 860 via Ethernet

You can connect to the 860 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

• Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to

a PC on page 9)

• Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting the

Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 11)

department for specific installation instructions.

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the 860 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

After connecting the 860 to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection. The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure 5

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Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.

5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in

Figure 6 or Figure 7

Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window

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Figure 7: Internet Protocol Version 6 Properties Window

6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and enter the details as shown in Figure 8

. For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address between 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.

7. Click OK.

8. Click Close.

Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch

You can connect the Ethernet port of the 860 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.

Configuring the Ethernet Port

You can set the Ethernet parameters via the OSD menu (see Using the OSD

Menu on page 14).

Figure 8: Internet Protocol Properties Window

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Operating the 860

Using the OLED Display

In Analyzer mode (Analyzer / Pattern button is red), if there is no live video source detected on the input port, the OLED displays any voltage, TMDS, or sync that may be present (

9). Once a live video signal is detected, the unit displays that signal’s current timing, format,

HDCP version, AV Mute status, color space, color depth, and audio format (Figure 10).

Figure 9: OLED Display – Analyzer Mode without Live Video Signal

Figure

Figure 10: OLED Display – Analyzer Mode with Live Video Signal

In Pattern mode (Analyzer / Pattern button is blue), when the output is not connected to a sink, the unit displays the current output timing, RX Sense, and Hot-plug detection (HPD) status (Figure 11

). Once an active sink is connected, the lower portion of the display changes to indicate the current test pattern number and name. If the output timing is auto/native an “A “appears on the upper portion of the display, next to the output timing (

Figure 11: OLED Display – Pattern Mode without Connected Sink

Figure 12).

Figure 12: OLED Display – Pattern Mode with Connected Sink

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Using the Remote Control

The IR remote uses one out of 4 available address channels for control of the test pattern generator, remotes.

To connect a serial controller to the 860:

1. In the OSD main menu, select Setup > IR

allowing up to 4 to be located in the same area while being controlled by different

Controller Address.

2. Assign an address number (from 0 to 3) that matches the the unit (Figure 13

). The default factory setting is 0.

setting on the remote used with

Figure 13: IR Remote Address Number

The IR remote’s address can be set using the two DIP switches located on the back of the remote, inside the battery cover. The

default factory setting is 0 (off, off).

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Keys

Function

Analyzer / Pattern

Switch between Analyzer and Pattern mode.

EDID

Switch between the available EDIDs for the HDMI input.

4:2:0).

HDCP SW

Switch between supported HDCP versions or to disable HDCP.

Format

Switch between DVI and HDMI output formats.

VGA / WXGA / WUXGA /

1080i / 4K3G / 4K6G

Directly select the output resolution.

Output On / Output Off

Enable / disable video output.

T- / T+

Select a new output resolution timing. In the OSD menu, adjust selections.

P+ / P-

Change the current test pattern. In the OSD menu, move up and down.

After selecting a pattern, press and hold for 2

selections.

Enter the OSD menu.

Exit

Exit the OSD or cancel the selection.

Source

Display source signal information on the OSD (Analyzer mode only).

Video T / Audio T

Display video / audio analysis details on the OSD (Analyzer mode only).

information (Analyzer mode only).

Hotplug

Force an RX hot-plug event on the input port (Analyzer mode only).

Sink

Display HDMI output detection / information on the OSD (Pattern mode only).

AVMute 1 / AVMute 0

Turn on / off the AVMute bit in the output’s GCP (Pattern mode only).

formats.

Mute / Vol- / Vol+

Press Mute to mute both digital and analog audio

volume.

You can control the 860 using the infrared remote control transmitter:

Color Space Switch between the available color space formats

(RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 and YCbCr

480p / 720p / 1080p /

Figure 14: Infrared Remote Control Transmitter

seconds to switch to alternate variations of the pattern. In the OSD menu, press to confirm

Packet Display the HDMI input’s packet analysis

Audio CH Analyzer mode: Select which digital audio source

pair (0–3) is routed to the primary stereo channel for monitoring. Pattern mode: Switch between LPCM 2.0, 5.1 and 7.1 channel test tone output

Using the OSD Menu

The control buttons let you control the 860 via the OSD menu. Press the:

• MENU button to enter or exit a menu

• ENTER button to accept changes and to change menu settings

• Arrow buttons to navigate the OSD menu, which is displayed on the video output

outputs. Press Vol- / Vol+ to increase / decrease

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Main Menu

Sub Menu

Adjustments

Default

Source Monitor

Analytic Data Video Timing

Analytic Data

Audio Timing

Analytic Data

Packet

Analytic Data

EDID

HDMI Sink

Analytic Data

VGA Sink

Analytic Data

RX EDID

Analytic Data

Default & Copied EDID

[D1]~[D10] Default EDID Settings & [C1]~[C10] Copied EDID Settings

EDID

RX EDID Select

Copy HDMI Sink

[D4] 8B 2D 2CH

[D1] DVI

[D2] VGA

[D3] 8B 2D 2CH LPCM PC

[D4] 8B 2D 2CH LPCM HD

[D5] 12B 2D 8CH Bits 720p

[D6] 12B 3D 8CH Bits HD

[D7] 12B 2D 8CH Bits 4K6G

[D8] 12B 2D 8CH HBR 4K3G

[D9] 12B 2D 8CH HBR 4K420

[D10] 12B 2D 8CH HBR 4K6G

[C1] Copy 01

[C2] Copy 02

[C3] Copy 03

[C4] Copy 04

[C5] Copy 05

[C6] Copy 06

[C7] Copy 07

[C8] Copy 08

[C9] Copy 09

[C10] Copy 10

Copy HDMI Sink EDID

[C1]~[C10] Copied EDID Settings

Copy VGA Sink EDID

[C1]~[C10] Copied EDID Settings

EDID

Burn EDID to HDMI Sink

[D1]~[D10] Default EDID Settings & [C1]~[C10] Copied EDID Settings

Burn EDID to VGA Sink

[D1]~[D10] Default EDID Settings & [C1]~[C10] Copied EDID Settings

HDCP Input Monitor

Analytic Data Monitor

The OSD menu differs according to the selected mode:

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• Analyzer mode (see Analyzer Mode on page 15

• Pattern mode (see Pattern Mode on page 22).

Analyzer Mode

Analyzer

Emulator

LPCM HD

SCDC Input

Rename Copied Sink

Analytic Data

[C1]~[C10] Copied EDID Settings

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