Kramer 401C User manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

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Models:

401C,

Y/C to Composite Converter / DA

401DN,

Composite to Y/C Decoder

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

2.1

Quick Start 1

Overview 3

Your 401C and 401DN 4

4.1

Your 401C 4

4.2

Your 401DN 5

Connecting the 401C and the 401DN 5

5.1

Connecting the 401C 6

5.2

Connecting the 401DN 7

Technical Specifications 8

Figures

Figure 1: 401C Y/C to Composite Converter / DA 4

Figure 2: 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder 5

Figure 3: Connecting the 401C 6

Figure 4: Connecting the 401DN 7

Tables

Table 1: 401C Y/C to Composite Converter / DA Features 4

Table 2: 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder Features 5

Table 3: Technical Specifications of the 401C 8

Table 4: Technical Specifications of the 401DN 8

Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and

affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,

audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have

redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our

500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

, which are clearly defined

by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 401C Y/C to Composite

Converter / DA or the 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder. These products are

ideal for:

Professional presentation and display systems

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

Teleconference systems

Conversion from s-Video to composite video (using the 401C) or for

conversion from composite video to s-Video (using the 401DN)

The package includes the following items:

401C or 401DN

Power adapter (12V DC Input)

This user manual

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

Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables

2.1 Quick Start

This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps for the

401C and 401DN.

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:

Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;

GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors

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

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Getting Started

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.

To achieve the best performance:

Connect 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)

Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position

your Kramer 401C/401DN away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provided with this unit

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall

before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

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Your 401C and 401DN

4 Your 401C and 401DN

This section describes the 401C and the 401DN.

4.1 Your 401C

Figure 1 and Table 1 describe the 401C:

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

Table 1: 401C Y/C to Composite Converter / DA Features

# Feature Function

1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

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

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

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

5 ON Lights when the power is connected

Connecting the 401C and the 401DN

4.2 Your 401DN

Figure 2 and Table 2 describe the 401DN:

Figure 2: 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder

Table 2: 401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder Features

# Feature Function

1 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

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

3 COMPOSITE IN BNC Connector Connect to the composite video source

4 ON LED Lights when the power is connected

5 Connecting the 401C and the 401DN

The following sections describe how to connect the:

401C Y/C to Composite Converter / DA (see section 5.1)

401DN Composite to Y/C Decoder (see section 5.2)

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Connecting the 401C and the 401DN

5.1 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

4p connector.

2. Connect the outputs

as follows:

The Y/C OUT 4p 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.

Figure 3: Connecting the 401C

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your 401C. After powering up your 401C, switch on the

power on each device

2 You do not have to connect all the outputs

Connecting the 401C and the 401DN

5.2 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 4p 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.

Figure 4: Connecting the 401DN

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your 401DN. After powering up your 401DN, switch on the

power on each device

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Technical Specifications

6 Technical Specifications

Table 3 includes the technical specifications of the 401C.

Table 3: Technical Specifications

of the 401C

INPUT: 1 s-Video (YC), Y = 1Vpp/75, C = 0.3Vpp/75on a 4p connector

OUTPUTS: 2 s-Video (YC), Y = 1Vpp/75, C = 0.3Vpp/75on 4p connectors;

2 composite video, 1Vpp/75on BNC connectors

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 1.4Vpp

BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 140MHz (Y)

DIFF. GAIN: 0.05%

DIFF. PHASE: 0.03 Deg.

K-FACTOR: 0.1%

S/N RATIO: Better than 80dB (Y channel)

COUPLING: AC

POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 45mA

DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7" x 0.98" x 2.95"), W, D, H

WEIGHT: 0.3kg. (0.66lbs.) approx.

ACCESSORIES: Power adapter, mounting bracket

OPTIONS: 19” rack adapters

Table 4 includes the technical specifications of the 401DN.

Table 4: Technical Specifications

of the 401DN

INPUT: 1 composite video, 1Vpp/75on a BNC connector

OUTPUT: 1 s-Video on a 4p connector, Y: 1Vpp/75, C: 0.3Vpp/75

MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: 2Vpp

BANDWIDTH (-3dB): 3.5MHz (Y)

DIFF. GAIN: 0.8%

DIFF. PHASE: 0.1 Deg.

K-FACTOR: 2%

S/N RATIO: 76dB

COUPLING: AC

POWER SOURCE: 12V DC, 90mA

DIMENSIONS: 12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7" x 0.98" x 2.95"), W, D, H

WEIGHT: 0.3kg. (0.66lbs.) approx.

ACCESSORIES: Power adapter, mounting bracket

OPTIONS: 19" rack adapters

1 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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