Kramer DigiTOOLS 840 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

840

DVI Pattern Generator

Contents

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Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

3

Overview 1

4

Your 840 DVI Pattern Generator 2

5

Using Your 840 DVI Pattern Generator 4

5.1

Connecting Your 840 DVI Pattern Generator 4

5.2

Operating Your 840 DVI Pattern Generator 5

5.3

Interpreting Each Pattern Number Definition 6

6

Technical Specifications 7

Figures

Figure 1: 840 DVI Pattern Generator 2
Figure 2: Connecting the 840 DVI Pattern Generator 4

Tables

Table 1: 840 DVI Pattern Generator Features 3
Table 2: Selecting the DVI Output Resolutions 3
Table 3: Pattern Number Definitions 6
Table 4: Technical specifications of the 840 DVI Pattern Generator 7

2900-

9999992 A1

ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section)

This addendum adds the following information to the user manual:

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provided with this unit1.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall

before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

Introduction

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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
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS® 840

DVI

2

Pattern Generator. It is ideal for the testing and adjusting of flat panel
LCD displays, projectors, plasmas and DVI cables, as well as for testing the
refresh rates of LCD displays by using the motion patterns. The package
includes the following items:

 840 DVI Pattern Generator
 Power supply3
 This user manual4 and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD

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 cables5

3 Overview

The 840 is a high quality DVI-D pattern Generator (VESA compatible) with
32 preset patterns that supports DVI output resolutions: SVGA (800x600),
XGA (1024x768), SXGA (1280x1024), 1400x1050, UXGA (1600x1200),
852x480, 1280x720, 1366x768, 960x540, 720x480, 1920x1080, and
1920x540. All resolutions are @ 60Hz.

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 Digital Visual Interface was designed to provide the industry with a single, universal digital interface (primarily to provide a
digital connection between a PC and a display device). It is now considered the industry standard digital graphics interface
3 As an option, you can purchase the Kramer VA-50P 6 Port Universal 12-Volt Power Supply, enabling you to supply power
to up to 6 Kramer devices that require 12VDC
4 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html
5 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors”
in the Products section)