KRAMER 810 Color Bar Audio Generator User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Kramer
Table of Contents
KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL: 810
Color Bar/Audio Generator
P/N: 2300-006003 Rev 2
810 Color Bar Audio Generator
810 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your produict for the first ime. For more
detailed information, go to
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp to download
the latest manual or scan the QR code on the left.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
810 Color Bar/Audio Generator
1 Power supply (12V DC)
4 Rubber feet
1 Quick Start sheet
Save the original box and packaging materials in case you need to return your
810 for service.
Step 2: Install the 810
Attach the rubber feet and place on a table or mount the 810 in a rack (using
an optional RK-3T rack adapter).
Step 3: Connect the inputs and outputs
Always switch off the power on each device before connecting it to your
610.
Always use Kramer high-performance cables for connecting AV equipment
to the 810.
Step 4: Connect the power
Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the 810 and plug the adapter into the
mains electricity. Step 5: Operate the 810
Set for PAL or NTSC standard.
Set the Audio Level trimmer on the underside of the unit.
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!
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
Routers; 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 810 Color Bar/Audio Generator, which
is ideal for:
- Testing and aligning video equipment, including monitors, recorders and projectors
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
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 810 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
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 wil 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/supportirecycling/.
Overview
The 810 is a high-performance composite video and s-Video (Y/C) color bar and 1kHz audio tone generator. It outputs two composite video and one s-Video color bar signal in either NTSC or PAL, and a 1kHz audio tone simultaneously In addition, the 810 Color Bar/Audio Generator.
- Provides a 1kHz balanced or unbalanced audio output for audio equipment alignment
- Enables you to determine the video output standard, PAL or NTSC, by using the PALINTSC selector switch
3.1 Defining the 810 Color Bar/Audio Generator
This section defines the 810
Figure 1: 810 Color Bar/Audio Generator
| Feature| Function
---|---|---
1| 12V DC| +12V DC connector for powering the unit
2| OUT 1 BNC Connector| 2 Composite video outputs
3| OUT 2 BNC Connector
4| Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector| s-Video output
5| 1 kHz OUT 3-PIN Terminal Block Connector| Balanced (or unbalanced) audio
output
6| ON LED| Illuminates when receiving power
7| PAL / NTSC Selector Switch| Selects PAL when released; selects NTSC when
pushed in
Connecting the 810
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your 810.
After connecting your 810, connect its power and then switch on the power to
each device.
To connect the 810 as illustrated in the example in Figure 2:
- Connect the composite video BNC OUT 1 connector to the composite acceptor (for example, a video display).
- Connect the composite video BNC OUT 2 connector to the composite acceptor (for example, a composite video recorder).
- Connect the s-Video (Y/C) 4P Y/C OUT connector to the s-Video (Y/C) acceptor (for example, an s-Video display)
- Connect the 3-wire cable to the detachable terminal block 1 kHz OUT connector and to the audio input of the destination unit.
- Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity.
Adjusting the Audio Level
The audio level of the 810 is pre-set at the factory at 4dBm. However, you can adjust the audio level on your 810 Color Bar/Audio Generator, if you wish To adjust the audio level:
- Insert a screwdriver into the small hole on the underneath of the 810 Color Bar/Audio Generator, enabling access to the trimmer.
- Carefully rotate the screwdriver, trimming the 810 unit and adjusting the audio level, as required
Figure 3 illustrates the position of the small hole on the undemeath of the
810 Color Bar/Audio Generator: 
Technical Specifications
VIDEO OUTPUTS:| 2 x 75% color bar on BNC connectors; 1Vpp/750
1 x 75% s-Video color bar on 4P connector, 1Vpp/750 (lunna)
---|---
AUDIO OUTPUTS:| 1kHz, 4dBm/47Ω balanced audio on detachable terminal block
CONTROL:| PAL/NTSC selector switch
VIDEO S/N RATIO:| 62dB
LINE JITTER:| 2ns
POWER CONSUMPTION:| 12V DC, 260 mA
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:| 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:| -40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)
HUMIDITY:| 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing
DIMENSIONS:| 12 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm (4.7 inch x 2.95 inch 0.98 inch, W, D, H)
WEIGHT:| 0.3 kg (0.67 lbs.) approx.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:| Power supply
Specifications are subject to change without notice at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
The warranty obligations of Kramer Electronics for this product are limited
to the terms set forth below;
Whatis Covered
This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this
product.
What is Not Covered
This limited warranty does not cover any damage. deterioration or
malfunction resulting from any alteration, modification, improper or
unreasonable use or maintenance, misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, exposure to
excess moisture, fire, improper packing and shipping (such claims must be
presented to the carrier), lightning. power surges, or other acts of nature.
This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction
resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any
installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs
attempted by anyone unauthorized by Kramer Electronics to make such repairs,
or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials
and/or workmanship of this product. This tmited warranty does not cover
cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with
this product.
Without limiting any other exclusion herein, Kramer Electronics does not
warrant that the product covered hereby, including, without limitation, the
technology and/or integrated circuit(s) included in the product, will not
become obsolete or that such items are or will remain compatible with any
other product or technology with which the product may be used.
How Long Does this Coverage Last
Three years as of this printing; please check our Web site for the most
current and accurate warranty information.
Who is Covered
Only the original purchaser of this product is covered under this limited
warranty. This limited warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers
or owners of this product.
What Kramer Electronics will do
Kramer Electronics will, at its sole option, provide one of the following
three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper
claim under this limited warranty:
- Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition. Kramer Electronics will also pay the shipping costs necessary to return this product once the repair is complete.
- Replace this product with a direct replacement or with a similar product deemed by Kramer Electronics to perform substantially the same function as the original product.
- Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty.
What Kramer Electronics will not do Under This Limited Warranty
If this product is returned to Kramer Electronics or the authorized dealer
from which it was purchased or any other party authorized to repair Kramer
Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the
insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned
uninsured. you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer
Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or
re-installation of this product from or into any installation.
Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to any
setting up this product, any adjustment of user controls or any programming
required for a specific installation of this product.
How to Obtain a Remedy under this Limited Warranty
To obtain a ramedy under this limited warranty, you must contact either the
authorized Kramer Electronics reseller from whom you purchased this product or
the Kramer Electronics office nearest you. For a list of authorized Kramer
Electronics resellers and/or Kramer Electronics authorized service providers,
please visit our wed site at
www.kramerelectronics.com or contact the
Kramer Electronics office nearest you.
In order to pursue any remedy under this limited warranty, you must possess an
original, dated receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized Kramer
Electronics reseller. If this product is returned under this limited warranty,
a retum authorization number, obtained from Kramer Electronics, will be
required. You may also be directed to an authorized reseller or a person
authorized by Kramer Electronics to repair the product.
Fit is decided that this product should be retumed directiy to Kramer
Electronics, this product should be property packed, preferably in the
original carton, for shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization
number will be refused.
Limitation on Liability
THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF KRAMER ELECTRONICS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KRAMER ELECTRONICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH
OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Some countries,
districts or states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief,
special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, or the limitation of
liability to specified amounts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
Exclusive Remedy
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE
REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. KRAMER ELECTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF KRAMER ELECTRONICS
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW,
THEN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES COVERING THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY TO THIS
PRODUCT AS PROVIDED UNDER APPICABLE LAW.
IF ANY PRODUCT TO WHICH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES IS A “CONSUMER PRODUCT’
UNDER THE MAGNUSON- MOSS WARRANTY ACT (15 U.S.C.A. §2301, ET SEQ.) OR OTHER
APPICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY
TO YOU, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AS
PROVIDED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Other Conditions
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from country to country or state to state.
This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of
this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed
by Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an
authorized Kramer Electronics reseller. If you are unsure whether a reseller
is an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller, please visit our Web site at
www.kramerelectronics.com or contact a
Kramer Electronics office from the list at the end of this document.
Your rights under this limited warranty are not diminished if you do not
complete and return the product registration form or complete and submit the
ontine product registration form. Kramer Electronics thanks you for purchasing
a Kramer Electronics product. We hope it will give you years of satisfaction.
For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site where updetes to this user manual may be found.
We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
Email: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing
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