Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
820
SDI Color Bar Generator
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Your SDI Color Bar Generator 1
4
Connecting the SDI Color Bar Generator 2
5
Technical Specifications 3
Contents
Figures
Figure 1: 820 SDI Color Bar Generator 2
Figure 2: Connecting the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator 3
Tables
Table 1: Features and Functions of the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator 2
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator 3
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Dedication by Kramer Electronics since 1981, to the development and
manufacture of high quality video/audio equipment, makes the Kramer line
an integral part of the finest production and presentation facilities in the
world. In recent years, Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line,
making the best even better! The Kramer line of professional video/audio
electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available, and is a true
leader in terms of quality, workmanship, price/performance ratio and
innovation. In addition to our high quality Kramer TOOLS and Kramer
DigiTOOLS, we also offer excellent distribution amplifiers, remote
controllers, switchers and matrices, processors, interfaces and
computer-related products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 820 SDI Color Bar Generator!
This product is ideal for the testing and aligning of video equipment,
including monitors, recorders and projectors.
The package includes the following items:
820 SDI Color Bar Generator
Power adapter (12V DC Input)
This user manual
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
3 Your SDI Color Bar Generator
The 820 SDI Color Bar Generator produces a high quality color bar in the
525 SDI format and the 625 SDI format.
In addition, the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator:
Provides 4 identical buffered, equalized low-jitter SDI output signals
Is a unique and valuable tool for the most professional demanding
applications
Achieving the best performance means:
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Connecting the SDI Color Bar Generator
Connecting only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding
interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality
Positioning your Kramer 820 SDI Color Bar Generator in a location free
from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator:
Figure 1: 820 SDI Color Bar Generator
Table 1: Features and Functions of the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator
# Feature Function
1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2 OUT 1 BNC Connector
3 OUT 2 BNC Connector
4 OUT 3 BNC Connector
5 OUT 4 BNC Connector
6 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
7 625 / 525 Selector Switch Selects 625 line (50 Hz) when released; selects 525 line
4 SDI (digital) video outputs
(60 Hz) when pushed in
4 Connecting the SDI Color Bar Generator
To use your 820 SDI Color Bar Generator, connect one or more of up to 4
outputs, as follows:
1. Connect the SDI video BNC OUT 1 connector to the SDI video acceptor
(for example, a monitor).
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Technical Specifications
2. Connect the SDI video BNC OUT 2 connector to the SDI video acceptor
(for example, a monitor).
3. Connect the SDI video BNC OUT 3 connector to the SDI video acceptor
(for example, a digital recorder).
4. Connect the SDI video BNC OUT 4 connector to the SDI video acceptor
(for example, a monitor).
5. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket1 and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity.
Figure 2 illustrates how to connect the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator:
Figure 2: Connecting the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator
5 Technical Specifications
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the 820 SDI Color Bar Generator
Outputs: 4 X SMPTE 259M, ITU-R BT.601 75% color bar on BNC connectors, 0.8Vpp / 75
Control: 625 / 525 line selector switch
Jitter: <300ps (10Hz HPF)
Dimensions: 12 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm (4.7 inch x 2.95 inch 0.98 inch, W, D, H)
Power Source: 12V DC, 95 mA
Weight: 0.3 kg (0.67 lbs.) approx
Accessories: Power Adapter
1 Item 1 in Figure 1
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the
following terms.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED?
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as below, this warranty covers all defe cts in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered
by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are
uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agent s listed in the web site
www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
i) Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
ii) Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
iii) Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
iv) Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
v) Removal or insta llation of the product
vi) Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
vii) Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:
1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the
responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dat ed invoice (or a copy) must be prese nted as proof of warrant y coverage,
and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name, company, address, and
a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
The liability of Kra mer for any effective products is li mited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer
shall not be liable for:
1. Damage to other pro perty caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use o f the product, loss
of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE: All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:
EN-50081: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC);
EN-50082: "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
CFR-47: FCC Rules and Regulations:
CAUTION!
Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to
the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine.
Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry"
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment".
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B – Unintentional radiators”
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer
distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com.
Updates to this user manual may be found at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html.
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: info@kramerel.com
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