Kramer FC-31xl User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

FC-31xl

UXGA to DVI Converter

P/N: 2900-000557 Rev 4

FC-31xl – Contents i

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

3Overview 3

3.1 Defining the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter 4

3.2 DIP-Switch Settings 4

4Connecting the FC-31xl 7

5Technical Specifications 8

6EDID Factory Default Data 9

Figures

UFigure 1: FC-31xl UXGA to DVI ConverterU4

UFigure 2: DIP-switch DefinitionsU4

UFigure 3: Connecting the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI ConverterU7

FC-31xl - 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 FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter,

which is ideal for the following typical applications:

•Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications

•Rental and staging

2 FC-31xl - 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

•Use Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables

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 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 FC-31xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

Caution: 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

FC-31xl - Overview 3

3 Overview

The Kramer FC−31xl is a high−performance format converter for computer

graphics signals with resolutions up to and including WUXGA. The unit converts a

computer graphics input to a DVI−D output.

The following table lists the resolutions supported by the FC-31xl.

Resolution

Frequency [Hz]

Resolution

Frequency [Hz]

640x480

60, 72, 75, 85

1280x1024

60, 75, 85

720x400

70, 85

1360x768

800x600

56, 60, 72, 75, 85

1400x1050

60 (RB), 75

848x480 60

1440x900

1024x768

60, 72, 75, 85

1440x1050

1152x864

1600x1200

1280x768 60 (RB - reduced

blanking), 75, 85

1680x1050 60

1280x800

1920x1080

1280x960

60, 85

1920x1200

60 (RB)

In particular, the FC-31xl:

•Includes DIP-switches that let you adjust the horizontal position, the vertical

position, and/or the sharpness of the image

•Is 12V DC fed

4 FC-31xl - Overview

3.1 Defining the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter

This section defines the FC-31xl.

Figure 1: FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter

# Feature Function

1 DVI OUT Connector Connects to the DVI acceptor

2 UXGA IN 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the computer graphics source

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

4 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power

5 ADJUST DIP-switches Set to adjust the vertical and/or horizontal

position on the screen, and/or the sharpness of

the picture (see Section 3.2

3.2 DIP-Switch Settings

)

Figure 2defines the DIP-switches.

Figure 2: DIP-switch Definitions

DIP-

Switches

Set to adjust the:

1 to 3 (Vs) Vertical position on

the screen

4 to 8 (Hs) Horizontal position on

the screen

9 to 12 (SHARP) Sharpness of the

picture

FC-31xl - Overview 5

To adjust the vertical position (Vs) of the image, set the DIP-switches as required,

according to the next table.

In this state:

Shift Down (4 steps) OFF OFF OFF

Shift Down (3 steps) ON OFF OFF

Shift Down (2 steps) OFF ON OFF

Shift Down (1 step) ON ON OFF

No shift OFF OFF ON

Shift Up (1 step) ON OFF ON

Shift Up (2 steps) OFF ON ON

Shift Up (3 steps) ON ON ON

To adjust the horizontal position (Hs) of the image, set the DIP-switches as

required, according to the next table.

In this

state:

4 5 6 7 8 In this

state:

4 5 6 7 8

Shift Left

(16 steps) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF No Shift OFF OFF OFF OFF ON

Shift Left

(15 steps) ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Shift Right (1

step) ON OFF OFF OFF ON

Shift Left

(14 steps) OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Shift Right (2

steps) OFF ON OFF OFF ON

Shift Left

(13 steps) ON ON OFF OFF OFF Shift Right (3

steps) ON ON OFF OFF ON

Shift Left

(12 steps) OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Shift Right (4

steps) OFF OFF ON OFF ON

Shift Left

(11 steps) ON OFF ON OFF OFF Shift Right (5

steps) ON OFF ON OFF ON

Shift Left

(10 steps) OFF ON ON OFF OFF Shift Right (6

steps) OFF ON ON OFF ON

Shift Left

(9 steps) ON ON ON OFF OFF Shift Right (7

steps) ON ON ON OFF ON

Shift Left

(8 steps) OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Shift Right (8

steps) OFF OFF OFF ON ON

Shift Left

(7 steps) ON OFF OFF ON OFF Shift Right (9

steps) ON OFF OFF ON ON

Shift Left

(6 steps) OFF ON OFF ON OFF Shift Right

(10 steps) OFF ON OFF ON ON

Shift Left

(5 steps) ON ON OFF ON OFF Shift Right

(11 steps) ON ON OFF ON ON

Shift Left

(4 steps) OFF OFF ON ON OFF Shift Right

(12 steps) OFF OFF ON ON ON

Shift Left

(3 steps) ON OFF ON ON OFF Shift Right

(13 steps) ON OFF ON ON ON

Shift Left

(2 steps) OFF ON ON ON OFF Shift Right

(14 steps) OFF ON ON ON ON

Shift Left

(1 step) ON ON ON ON OFF Shift Right

(15 steps) ON ON ON ON ON

6 FC-31xl - Overview

The SHARPNESS DIP-switch setting controls the phase of the sampling clock, as

defined in the next table.

OFF OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF OFF OFF

OFF ON OFF OFF

ON ON OFF OFF

OFF OFF ON OFF

ON OFF ON OFF

OFF ON ON OFF

ON ON ON OFF

OFF OFF OFF ON

ON OFF OFF ON

OFF ON OFF ON

ON ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON ON

ON OFF ON ON

OFF ON ON ON

ON ON ON ON

FC-31xl - Connecting the FC-31xl 7

4 Connecting the FC-31xl

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

FC-31xl. After connecting your FC-31xl, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect your FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter, as the example in

Figure 3illustrates, do the following:

1. Connect a computer graphics source (for example, a computer) to the UXGA

IN connector.

2. Connect the DVI OUT connector to a DVI projector.

3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter (wall transformer) to the 12V DC socket

and connect the transformer to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).

Figure 3: Connecting the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter

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