Kramer FC-321 User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODELS:

FC-321

SD/HD-SDI to HDMI

Converter/Switcher

P/N: 2900-000525 Rev 3

FC-321 / FC-321 - Contents i

Contents

1Introduction 1

2Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3Overview 4

4Defining the FC-321 5

5Connecting the FC-321 7

6Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher 5

Figure 2: Connecting the FC-321 Dual SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher 8

FC-321 - 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 Video Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS®FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to

HDMI Converter/Switcher, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

•Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications

•Rental and staging

2 FC-321 - 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 (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-321 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.

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

FC-321 - Getting Started 3

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 FC-321 - Overview

3 Overview

The FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher is a high performance format

converter for SDI (SMPTE 259M), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), and 3G HD SDI

(SMPTE 424M) signals. It converts one of two SDI video and audio signals to an

HDMI output signal with the same resolution and frame rate (no scaling is

performed).

In particular, the FC-321 features:

•Two SD/HD-SDI/3G HD-SDI inputs on BNC connectors

•One HDMI output with HDTV compatibility

•An SDI audio group select rotary switch

•Automatic active input LED indicators on the front panel. Green indicates a

standard definition (SDI) input signal and blue indicates a high-definition

(HD-SDI) input signal

•5V DC power

FC-321 - Defining the FC-321 5

4 Defining the FC-321

Figure 1defines the FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher.

Figure 1: FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher

6 FC-321 - Defining the FC-321

# Feature Function

1 SD/HD-SDI IN 1

BNC Connector Connects to the SD or HD-SDI source 1

2 SD/HD-SDI IN 2

BNC Connector Connects to the SD or HD-SDI source 2

3 SDI AUDIO GROUP

SELECT Turn to select the input stereo channel (0 to 7)

4 HDMI OUT

Connector Connects to an HDMI acceptor

5 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit

6 REMOTE IR Sensor Receives the input from an IR remote control

7 REMOTE IR LED Flashes red when receiving an IR signal

8 IN SELECT

Pushbutton Press to toggle between SDI 1 IN and SDI 2 IN

9 SDI 1 IN LED Illuminates green for an SD input signal and blue for an HD input

signal on HD-SDI 1

10 OUT LED Illuminates green to indicate that the display is connected

11 SDI 2 IN LED Illuminates green for an SD input signal and blue for an HD input

signal on HD-SDI 2

12 ON LED Illuminates green when receiving power

FC-321 - Connecting the FC-321 7

5 Connecting the FC-321

This section explains how to connect the FC-321.

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

FC-321. After connecting your FC-321, connect its power and then

switch on the power to each device.

To connect the FC-321, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the following:

1. Connect a digital video source (for example, a digital video player 1) to the

SD/HD-SDI IN 1 connector.

2. Connect a digital video source (for example, a digital video player 2) to the

SD/HD-SDI IN 2 connector.

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

display).

4. Using a small screwdriver, turn the SDI AUDIO GROUP SELECT rotary

switch to select an SDI stereo channel from 0 to 7.

5. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the

adapter to the mains electricity (not illustrated in Figure 2).

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