Kramer 401C User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

401C

Y/C to Composite

Converter/DA

401DN

Composite to Y/C Decoder

P/N: 2900-000158 Rev 4

401C, 401DN – Contents i

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

3.1 Defining the 401C, 401DN 4

4Connecting the 401C, 401DN 6

4.1 Connecting the 401C 6

4.2 Connecting the 401DN 7

5Technical Specifications 9

Figures

UFigure 1: 401C Y/C to Composite Converter/DAU4

UFigure 2: 401C 401DN Composite to Y/C DecoderU5

UFigure 3: Connecting the 401CU7

UFigure 4: Connecting the 401DNU8

401C, 401DN - Introduction 1

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 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 401C Y/C to Composite

Converter/DA and/or 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder, which are ideal for the

following typical applications:

•Professional presentation and display systems

•Video duplication studios, delivering high quality s-Video duplications

The 401C also provides composite video outputs for simple monitoring.

•Teleconference systems

•Conversion from s-Video to composite video (401C) or for conversion from

composite video to s-Video (401DN)

2 401C, 401DN - 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

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com 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 401C, 401DN 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.

401C, 401DN - Getting Started 3

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 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/.

4 401C, 401DN - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer TOOLS 401C and 401DN are high performance format converters for

s-Video (Y/C) and composite video signals.

The 401C converts an s-Video input to two composite outputs as well as

simultaneously to two s-Video (Y/C) outputs, with no signal degradation.

The 401DN converts a composite video input to one s-Video (Y/C) output with full

compensation for Y/C delay.

3.1 Defining the 401C, 401DN

The 401C Y/C to Composite Converter/DA is defined in Figure 1.

Figure 1: 401C Y/C to Composite Converter/DA

# Feature Function

1 Y/C IN 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video source

2 Y/C OUT 4-pin Connectors Connect to the s-Video acceptors (1 and 2)

3 CV OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video acceptors (1 and 2)

4 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

5 ON LED Lights when the power is connected

401C, 401DN - Overview 5

The 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder is defined in Figure 2.

Figure 2: 401C 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder

# Feature Function

1 COMPOSITE IN BNC Connector Connect to the composite video source

2 Y/C OUT 4-pin Connector Connect to the s-Video acceptor

3 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

4 ON LED Lights when the power is connected

6 401C, 401DN - Connecting the 401C, 401DN

4 Connecting the 401C, 401DN

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your

401C, 401DN. After connecting your 401C, 401DN, connect its power

and then switch on the power to each device.

The following sections describe how to connect the:

•401C Y/C to Composite Converter/DA (see Section 4.1

•401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder (see

)

Section 4.2

4.1 Connecting the 401C

)

To connect your 401C as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the following:

1. Connect an s-Video source (for example, an s-Video player) to the Y/C IN 4-

pin connector.

2. Connect the outputs (you do not have to connect all the outputs) as follows:

The Y/C OUT 4-pin connectors to two s-Video acceptors (for example,

s-Video recorder 1 and s-Video recorder 2)

The COMPOSITE OUT BNC connectors to two CV acceptors (for

example, composite video recorder 1 and composite video recorder 2)

3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the

adapter to the mains electricity.

401C, 401DN - Connecting the 401C, 401DN 7

Figure 3: Connecting the 401C

4.2 Connecting the 401DN

To connect your 401DN as illustrated in the example in Figure 4, do the following:

1. Connect a composite video source (for example, a composite video player)

to the COMPOSITE IN BNC connector.

2. Connect the Y/C OUT 4-pin connector to an s-Video acceptor (for example,

an s-Video recorder).

3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the

adapter to the mains electricity.

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