Kramer FC-42 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

FC-42

Component to HD-SDI

Converter

P/N: 2900-000384 Rev 3

FC-42 – Contents

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 FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter 4

4Installing in a Rack 7

5Connecting the FC-42 8

5.1 Connecting to the FC-42 via RS-232 10

6Using 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

7Technical Specifications 13

8Communication 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

Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection 10

Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter 10

FC-42 - Introduction

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-42 Component to HD-SDI

Converter, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Broadcast and production video studios

Postproduction and duplication studios

Non-linear editing

FC-42 - 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 FC-42 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.

FC-42 - Getting Started

2.2 Safety Instructions

Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit

Warning:

Do not open the unit. High voltages can cause

electrical shock! Servicing by qualified personnel only

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/.

FC-42 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer FC-42 is a high performance converter for high definition (HD)

component video (Y, PB,PR). It converts the component video input

(Y, PB, PR) to HD-SDI on two BNC output connectors. The signal is also converted

to an RGB/HV signal on a 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector.

In addition, the FC-42 features:

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

Standard 19” rack mount size of 1U with included rack “ears”

3.1 Defining the FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter

This section defines the FC-42.

FC-42 - Overview

FC-42 –Overview

Figure 1: FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter Front Panel

Feature

Function

POWER Switch

Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF

SETUP / MENU LCD Display

Displays the setup and the menu

MENU Button

Press to open the menu (see Section 6.2)

ENTER Button

Press to load and save a set up, and to accept changes

Button

Press to decrease numerical values or select from several definitions

Button

Press to move up the menu list values

Button

Press to increase numerical values or select from several definitions

Button

Press to move down the menu list

LOCK Button

Press and hold for about 3 seconds to lock/unlock the front panel buttons

FC-42 - Overview

Figure 2: FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter Rear Panel

Feature

Function

INPUTS

Y BNC Connector

Connects to a component video source

PB BNC Connector

PR BNC Connector

OUTPUTS

SDI BNC Connector

Connects to an HD-SDI acceptor

SDI (bar) BNC Connector

Connects to an HD-SDI acceptor (reclocked and equalized)

RGB/HV 15-pin HD Connector

Connects to an RGB/HV acceptor

RS-232 9-pin D-sub Port

Connect to the PC or the remote controller

Power Connector with Fuse

AC connector, enabling power supply to the unit

FC-42 –Overview

FC-42 - Installing in a Rack

4 Installing in a Rack

This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit.

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