Kramer MultiTOOLS 850 User Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
85 0
Pattern Generator
P/N: 2900-300033 Rev 2
850 – Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 2
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3 Overview 4
3.1 Defining the 850 DisplayPort Pattern Generator 4
4 Connecting the 850 6
4.1 Connecting a PC 7
5 Operating the 850 Pattern Generator 11
5.1 Operating the 850 Using the Front Panel Buttons 12
5.2 Operating the 850 Using the Control Application 13
6 Technical Specifications 21
7 Communication Parameters 22
8 Serial Protocol 23
8.1 Command Format 23
8.2 Device Response 23
8.3 Commands 24
Figures
Figure 1: 850 Pattern Generator Front Panel 4
Figure 2: 850 Pattern Generator Rear Panel 5
Figure 3: Connecting the 850 Pattern Generator 6
Figure 4: Found New Hardware Wizard Window 8
Figure 5: File Location Selection Window 9
Figure 6: Insert Disk Window 10
Figure 7: Connection Method Window 13
Figure 8: Connection Error Message 14
Figure 9: Controller Software Main Window 15
Figure 10: The Menu Bar 16
Figure 11: About 16
Figure 12: User Defined Resolution Window–Standard Tab 17
Figure 13: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window–Additional Tab 18
Figure 14: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window–Timing Parameters Tab 19
Figure 15: User Defined Resolution Advanced Window–EDID Tab 20
850 - Introduction
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1 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
most of our line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix
Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters;
GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors;
GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and
GROUP 11: Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer MultiTOOLS® 850 DisplayPort Pattern
Generator, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
As a diagnostic tool in AV setups
Testing and adjusting flat panel LCD displays, projectors, plasmas and
DisplayPort cables
Testing the refresh rates of LCD displays by using the motion patterns
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850 - Getting Started
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
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to
check if firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 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 Kramer 850 DisplayPort Pattern Generator 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.
2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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2.3 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
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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850 - Overview
3 Overview
The 850 is a high performance, DisplayPort video test pattern generator. It can
generate 32 preset patterns at 16 popular, predefined, computer and HD video
resolutions and seven user-defined resolutions, including several unique patterns
incorporating motion.
In particular, the MultiTOOLS® 850 features:
A DisplayPort output
Five dual-function and two single-function control buttons
A two-digit 7 segment display
An onboard EPROM that saves the last setting
3.1 Defining the 850 DisplayPort Pattern Generator
Figure 1 defines the front panel of the 850.
Figure 1: 850 Pattern Generator Front Panel
850 Front Panel Features
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Feature
Function
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FUNCTION
Buttons
ON/OFF
Press to toggle between the top row and bottom row functions.
Button LED lights when on.
When on, the top row of functions are enabled (RES, PAT, CS and
Delay). When off, the bottom row of functions (HDCP, DC, ASF
and ASD) are enabled (see Section 5.1)
2
RES/HDCP
Press to select either the Resolution (when the ON/OFF button is
on) or HDCP functions (when the ON/OFF button is off)
3
PAT/DC
Press to select either the Pattern (when the ON/OFF button is on)
or Color Depth functions (when the ON/OFF button is off)
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850 Front Panel Features
#
Feature
Function
4
CS/ASF
Press to select either the Color Space (when the ON/OFF button is
on) or Audio Sample Frequency functions (when the ON/OFF
button is off)
5
DELAY/ASD
Press to select either the Delay (when the ON/OFF button is on) or
Audio Sample Data functions (when the ON/OFF button is off)
6
2-digit 7-segment Display
Indicates the current setting. The display flashes if there is a
problem communicating with the display, for example, if the display
does not support HDCP or does not support the selected resolution
7
ON LED
Lights red when the device receives power
8
– Button
Press to step down through the list of available values
9
+ Button
Press to step up through the list of available values
Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the 850.
Figure 2: 850 Pattern Generator Rear Panel
850 Rear Panel Features
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Feature
Function
10
DP OUT Connector
Connect to the DisplayPort acceptor (see Section 4)
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RS-232 9-pin D-sub
Connector
Connect to the serial port on a PC for remote control (see
Section 4.1.1)
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USB Connector
Connect to a USB port on a PC for remote control
13
5V DC Connector
Connect to the power adapter
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850 - Connecting the 850
4 Connecting the 850
Always switch off the power to any device before connecting it to your
850. After connecting your 850, connect its power and then switch on
the power to the device.
To connect the 850 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect the DP OUT connector to a DisplayPort acceptor (for example, a
flat panel LCD display).
2. Optional—connect a PC to control the 850 via the RS-232 or USB port.
3. Connect the power adapter to the 5V DC socket and to the mains electricity.
Figure 3: Connecting the 850 Pattern Generator
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4.1 Connecting a PC
You can connect to the 850 via the RS-232 serial and via the USB port.
4.1.1 Connecting a PC via the RS-232 Serial Port
You can connect to the 850 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the product via RS-232:
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the product unit via a
9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5
need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
4.1.2 Connecting a PC via the USB Port
To connect the 850 via a USB port you must download and install the USB driver
and 850 Control application.
Note: The driver only works on 32-bit systems.
To install the USB driver and Control Application:
1. Navigate to the Kramer Electronics Web site
(http://www.kramerelectronics.com) and search for the product 850.
2. Click on the Downloads tab.
3. Download the 850 Windows USB Driver.
4. Download the 850 Control Application to a designated folder on your
computer.
5. Extract the compressed USB driver file to your designated folder.
Two files are extracted, a .inf and a .sys file.
6. Connect the USB cable between your computer and the 850.
7. Connect the power supply to the 850.
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