Kramer FC-42, User Manual

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL FC 42 Component to HD SDI Converter P N 2900 000384 Rev 3 ...

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Page 3: ... RS 232 10 6 Using the FC 42 Component To HD SDI Converter 11 6 1 Locking the Front Panel 11 6 2 Operating the FC 42 HD SDI to Component Converter 11 7 Technical Specifications 13 8 Communication Protocol 14 Figures Figure 1 FC 42 Component to HD SDI Converter Front Panel 5 Figure 2 FC 42 Component to HD SDI Converter Rear Panel 6 Figure 3 Connecting the FC 42 Component to HD SDI Converter 9 Figur...

Page 4: ...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 Con...

Page 5: ...ormance 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 advers...

Page 6: ...e 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 Electroni...

Page 7: ...s HDTV compatibility Multi standard operation SDI SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 344M HD SDI SMPTE 292M HD resolutions of 720p and 1080i up to 60Hz 1080p up to 30Hz Bi level and tri level sync input No resolution conversion ProcAmp control with memory for 16 setups A test pattern generator with eight patterns Control using the front panel with LCD display and RS 232 A worldwide power supply 100 240V AC Stan...

Page 8: ...n Press to open the menu see Section 6 2 4 ENTER Button Press to load and save a set up and to accept changes 5 Button Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions 6 Button Press to move up the menu list values 7 Button Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions 8 Button Press to move down the menu list 9 LOCK Button Press and hold for about 3 se...

Page 9: ...R BNC Connector 13 OUTPUTS SDI BNC Connector Connects to an HD SDI acceptor 14 SDI bar BNC Connector Connects to an HD SDI acceptor reclocked and equalized 15 RGB HV 15 pin HD Connector Connects to an RGB HV acceptor 16 RS 232 9 pin D sub Port Connect to the PC or the remote controller 17 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit 6 FC 42 Overview ...

Page 10: ...FC 42 Installing in a Rack 7 4 Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit ...

Page 11: ... component video source for example an HDTV Satellite receiver source to the Y PB PR INPUT BNC connectors 2 Connect the OUTPUTS Connect the SDI BNC connector to an HD SDI acceptor for example a non linear editor Connect the SDI BNC connector to an HD SDI acceptor for example an HD SDI display Connect the RGB HV 15 pin HD computer graphics video connector to an RGBHV acceptor for example a projecto...

Page 12: ...FC 42 Connecting the FC 42 9 Figure 3 Connecting the FC 42 Component to HD SDI Converter ...

Page 13: ...red for this unit In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control short pin 1 to 7 and 8 and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side Method B Figure 5 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the unit via a straight flat cable to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on the PC The straight cable usually contains all nine wires for a ful...

Page 14: ...or more than three seconds until the LOCK button is illuminated The front panel is locked Pressing a button has no effect other than causing the LOCK button to flash Warning that you need to unlock to regain control via the front panel To unlock the converter Press the illuminated LOCK button for more than three seconds until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated The front panel unlocks 6 2 Ope...

Page 15: ...TTING AS From 1 to 16 3 SET STANDARD SELECT MODE AUTO FORCED 4 SET STANDARD 720p 59 720p 50 1080i 60 1080i 59 1080i 50 1080p 30 1080p 29 1080p 25 1080p 24 1080p 23 1080sf 30 1080sf 29 1080sf 25 1080sf 24 1080sf 23 5 SET SYNC TYPE BILEVEL TRILEVEL 6 SET IMAGE TUNING enter submenu 1 FACTORY RESET Sets all the image tuning parameters to zero 2 BLACK From 32 to 31 3 Y GAIN From 64 to 63 4 GAIN From 64...

Page 16: ...d CONTROLS Front panel buttons MENU ENTER menu arrows LOCK rear panel RS 232 POWER CONSUMPTION 100 240V 50 60Hz 200mA Max 12VA 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 19 x 7 x 1U W D H rack mountable WEIGHT 2 6kg 5 7lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter Specifications are subject to change...

Page 17: ...R 60 80 Parameter Number 80 Parameter Data B8 Machine Addr WRITE LOCAL PARAMETER 21 80 Parameter Number 80 Parameter Data B8 Machine Addr REPLY TO WRITE LOCAL PARAMETER 61 80 Parameter Number 80 Parameter Data B8 Machine Addr 1 READ GLOBAL PARAMETER 20 80 Parameter Number 80 98 Machine Addr REPLY TO READ GLOBAL PARAMETER 60 80 Parameter Number 80 Parameter Data 98 Machine Addr WRITE GLOBAL PARAMET...

Page 18: ...5 9 1080p 24 A 1080p 23 B 1080sf 30 C 1080sf 29 D 1080sf 25 E 1080sf 24 F 1080sf 23 Mode Input Standard 02 0 Auto 1 Forced SYNC Type 04 0 Bi Level 1 Tri Level Test Signal 05 0 NO TEST SIGNAL 1 COLOR BAR 100 2 Y SWEEP 30 MHZ 3 PULSE 2T AND BAR 4 Y RAMP 5 C SWEEP 15 MHZ 6 RAINBOW 7 GRID 8 GRID INVERSE Black 08 32 31 1 step Y gain 09 64 63 1 step Gain 0A 64 63 1 step Color 0B 64 63 1 step B Y 0C 64 6...

Page 19: ...nal NOTE 1 These commands are sent by the unit also when Local Global parameters are changed via the front panel or as a result of execution of any other command NOTE 2 If it is necessary merely to save adjusted parameters in initial setup number no setup number change then the value of byte3 must be equal to the value of byte2 initial setup number NOTE 3 The reply to the Identify Machine command ...

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Page 21: ...isit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000384 Rev 3 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing ...