Kramer FC-69 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

FC-69

HDMI Audio

Embedder/De-Embedder

P/N: 2900-300451 Rev 1

FC-69 – Contents

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

4Defining the FC-69 5

5Connecting the FC-69 6

6Operating the FC-69 8

6.1 Setting the DIP-switches 8

6.2 LED Status 8

6.3 Audio Extraction 8

6.4 Output 5V Control 9

7Technical Specifications 10

Figures

Figure 1: FC-69 Front Panel 5

Figure 2: FC-69 Rear Panel 5

Figure 3: Connecting the FC-69 HDMI Audio Embedder/De-Embedder 6

FC-69 - 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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting

professional 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 Video Products; GROUP 12: Digital Signage; and GROUP 13: Audio, and

GROUP 14: Collaboration.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-69 HDMI Audio Embedder/De-

Embedder, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications

Rental and staging

Education and corporate

FC-69 - 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.kramerav.com/downloads/FC-69 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-69 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.

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-69 - Getting Started

2.2 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-69 - Overview

3 Overview

The FC-69 is a high-performance HDMI audio embedder and de-embedder. The

device can embed analog audio into the HDMI output, or de-embed audio from the

HDMI input or from the HDMI output Audio Return Channel to S/PDIF and analog

audio outputs simultaneously.

The FC-69 lets you connect your HDMI source to an HDMI display and enjoy

audio on an external amplifier at the same time.

If the input audio is uncompressed, multi-channel PCM, the analog

audio port only transmits the front-left and front-right channels. If the

input audio is compressed, only digital audio is output and the

analog output is disabled.

In particular, the FC-69 features:

A maximum data rate of 8.91Gbps (2.97Gbps per data channel)

HDTV compatibility up to Ultra HD (4K)

HDCP compliance

HDMI support for ARC and up to 7.1 uncompressed audio channels

Support for deep color

An unbalanced audio output for de-embedded audio or de-embedding of

HDMI 1.4 ARC audio from the output

S/PDIF digital audio output for de-embedded audio or for de-embedding of

HDMI 1.4 ARC audio from the output

The ability to embed audio even when no video is present

Re-Klocking—complete regeneration of HDMI video and clock signals

HDMI power on the output follows the input, (that is, there is no power on the

output when there is no active input, with customizable delay)

DIP-switches for control of embedding, EDID, HDCP and 5V output delay

EDID locking and modification

Support for CEC

FC-69 - Defining the FC-69

4 Defining the FC-69

Figure 1 defines the front panel of the FC-69 HDMI Audio De-Embedder.

Figure 1: FC-69 Front Panel

Feature

Function

AUDIO

OUT

ANALOG 3.5mm

mini jack

Connect to the analog audio acceptor

S/PDIF RCA

connector

Connect to the digital audio acceptor

HDMI OUT

Connect to the HDMI acceptor

HDCP LED

Lights to indicate that the content is HDCP encoded

IN LED

Lights green when there is an active HDMI input

OUT LED

Lights green when there is an active HDMI output

ON LED

Connect to the HDMI acceptor

Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the FC-69 HDMI Audio De-Embedder.

Figure 2: FC-69 Rear Panel

Feature

Function

AUDIO IN 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connect to the analog audio source

HDMI IN Connector

Connect to the HDMI source

MODE/PRESET DIP-switch

Use to set the device behavior, (see Section 6.1 and

the legend underneath the device)

5V DC Power Connector

Connect the 5V DC power adapter

FC-69 - Connecting the FC-69

5 Connecting the FC-69

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

FC-69. After connecting your FC-69, connect its power and then switch

on the power to each device.

Figure 3: Connecting the FC-69 HDMI Audio Embedder/De-Embedder

To connect the FC-69 as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:

1. Connect the HDMI source, (for example, a Blu-ray disc player) to the HDMI

IN connector.

2. Connect the analog audio source, (for example, an audio player) to the

Audio In connector.

3. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to the HDMI acceptor, (for example, a

smart TV).

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