861 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your 861 for the first time.
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Step 1: Check what’s in the box
861 4K HDMI Generator, Analyzer and Cable Tester

1 Belt pouch for the 861

1 Lithium battery

1 C-HM/HM/PICO/BK-3 HDMI cable

1 Quick start guide1 USB mirco-B to USB type-A cable

Step 2: Get to know your Product#Feature

Function

1OLED Display

Displays the selected function of the current operation mode. The status lines at the top show thecurrent operational mode (Analyzer, Pattern, or Cable Test), USB port mode (power or control),power status, and mode-specific detection details. The menu or signal analysis data appears below.

2Battery Charging
LED

Lights red when a USB power source is connected and is charging the battery. When device is not in
use for a while, LED slowly flashes red to indicate that the device entered the power saving mode
(when not receiving power via USB). Press any key to turn the display back on.

3Up and Down Arrow
Buttons

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

4

MENU Button

Press to exit to previous menu steps and to return to the main menu screen.

5

ENTER Button

Press to confirm a selection or go to the next menu level.
In the Analyzer and Pattern modes, press and hold for about 2 seconds to turn the audio on or off.

6

MODE Button

Press to switch between Analyzer mode, Pattern mode, and Cable Test mode.
In the Analyzer mode, press and hold for about 2 seconds to toggle the input’s hot plug trigger.
In the Pattern mode, press and hold for about 2 seconds to enable or disable the output’s AV Mutefunction.

861 Quick Start (P/N: 2900-300960QS REV 2)
P/N:

2 9 0 0 - 3 0 0 9 6 0 QS

Rev:2

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Function

7

HDCP (FACTORYRESET) Button

Press to toggle between supported HDCP versions (1.4, 2.2) or to disable HDCP.
In the Analyzer mode, this changes the HDCP versions that are supported by the input port.
In the Pattern mode, this changes the HDCP that is required by the output port.
The button’s outline lights according to the HDCP state and the current version that is supported:
Red (HDCP 1.4), blue (HDCP 2.2), off (HDCP disabled) or flashing (HDCP authentication failed).
Press and hold while powering the device to reset it to its factory default settings.

8Battery Compartment Stores the rechargeable battery (supplied with the unit).

9Power Button

Press to turn the unit on or off.

10 Micro-B USB
Connector

Use to power the unit and charge the battery, upgrade the firmware or control the device (via RS-232commands).

11 HDMI OUT
Connector

Connect to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a display).

12 HDMI IN Connector

Connect to an HDMI source (for example, a media player, game console or set-top box).

Step 3: Powering the 861
You can power 861 by connecting the USB port to a power source via a USB cable or use the rechargeable battery.
When using the battery, before operating 861 via its battery for the first time, insert the battery, and connect the USB charger cable
to a power source to charge until the battery is full. (It is recommended to charge for at least 5 hours before operating with thebattery for the first time).
To insert the battery:
1. Use a small screwdriver to press down the slot on the rear lower side of thedevice to pop out the battery housing cover.
2. Turn the device face-down and pull out the Mylar tab.
3. Place the battery in its correct position,over the tab, and insert it into thebattery housing until it sits securely on the battery brackets.
4. Click back the battery housing cover.
To charge the battery:Connect the USB charger cable to a power source and charge the battery until
it is full.
Operation time with a full battery is typically >5 hours.

Safety Instructions
Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power before installingSee kramerav.com/downloads/Safety for updated safety information.

Step 4: Connect the input and output
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your 861. For best results, we recommend that you always use
Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to 861.

Step 5: Operate 861
Before using 861 for the first time, remove the clear plastic stickers over the keys and the OLED window.
861 includes three operation modes. Each mode appears on the OLED display. The title displays the operation mode. The statusline appears underneath the title and the menu below the status line.
Switch power on and click MODE to cycle through the operation modes:
Analyser Mode:

The status line displays the 5V, TMDS
clock, and sync detection state of theconnected source (1 = detected, 0 = notdetected).

Pattern Mode
The status line displays the RxSense andHot-plug detection state of the connecteddisplay (1 = detected, 0 = not detected).

Cable Test Mode
The status line displays a cableconnection graphic.

Operate 861 via:

Menu items:
Input Setup
Monitor Source
Monitor HDCP (HDCP v1.4)
Monitor HDCP (HDCP v2.2)
Monitor SCDCVideo Timing
Audio Timing
PacketEDID Analyzer
EDID Emulator
EDID Copy Sink
EDID Burn Sink
Setup
Information
Menu Items:
Output Setup
Monitor Sink
Monitor HDCP ( Output HDCP v1.4)
Monitor HDCP (Output HDCP v2.2)
Monitor SCDC
Audio Output
EDID Analyzer
EDID Emulator
EDID Copy Sink
EDID Burn Sink
HDR Emulator
Setup
Information
Menu Items:
Run Test (Enter-Start/Stop)
Cable Setup
Setup
Information

RS-232 Protocol

Front panel buttons.

Baud Rate:

115,200

Parity:NoneRemotely via the Kramer 861 Controller
Windows-based application software.

Data Bits:

8

Flow Control:

None

Stop Bits:

1

Remotely, by RS-232 serial commands
transmitted by a PC.

Technical Specifications
Input

1 HDMIOn a female HDMI connector

Output1 HDMIOn a female HDMI connector

Port

1 USB

On a female Micro-B connector

VideoBandwidth

600MHz/18Gbps

Max Resolution

4K UHD @60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)

Supported Resolutions

480p – 4K@60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit)

Compliance

HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 1.4, 2.2

Audio

Output Support

LPCM 2.0, 5.1, and 7.1

PowerSource

5V, 2.1A USB Power

Consumption

4.7W

Cooling

Convection Ventilation

EnvironmentalConditions

Operating Temperature

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)

Storage Temperature-20° to +50°C (-40° to 158°F)

Humidity

20% to 90%, RH non-condensing

SafetyCE, FCC

Environmental

RoHs, WEEEESD Protection

Human body model: ±12kV (Air Discharge), ±8kV (ContactDischarge)

Enclosure

TypeMetalGeneral

Net Dimensions (W, D, H)

8cm x 14cm x 2.7cm(3.2" x 5.5" x 5")

Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H)

24.8cm x 18.8cm x 5.4cm(9.8" x 7.4" x 2.1")

Net Weight

0.3kg (0.7lbs)

Shipping Weight

0.6kg (1.3lbs) approx.

Included1 USB mirco-B to USB type-A cable, 1 C-HM/HM/PICO/BK-3
cable, lithium-ion 3.6V/3200maH rechargeable battery

Regulatory
Compliance

Accessories

Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com