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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter P/N: 2900-000768 Rev 5... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Command Part Details 10.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Figures Figure 1: FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Front Panel Figure 2: FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window... -
Page 4: Introduction
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... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer FC-340 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. -
Page 6: Recycling Kramer Products
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/. -
Page 7: Overview
Overview The FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter is ideal as a broadcast-quality video scaler and audio embedder/de-embedder for digital signals up to 3G HD-SDI. All mentions of SDI in this manual include signals up to and including 3G HD-SDI. The FC-340 features: ... -
Page 8: Defining The Fc-340
Defining the FC-340 Figure 1 defines the front panel of the FC-340. Figure 1: FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Front Panel Feature Function LCD Readout Displays either the input/output resolution currently selected or the menu during configuration Press the Enter, up (▲), down (▼), left (◄) and right (►) buttons to navigate the... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Fc-340 Sdi Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Rear Panel
Figure 2: FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Rear Panel Feature Function CV BNC Video Connector Connect to a composite video acceptor (see the Note in Section 7.1) ANALOG OUTPUT Audio 1 5-pin Terminal Block Connect to a balanced audio acceptor (see... -
Page 10: Installing The Fc-340 In A Rack
Installing the FC-340 in a Rack FC-340 - Installing the FC-340 in a Rack... -
Page 11: Connecting The Fc-340
Connecting the FC-340 Switch off the power to all devices before connecting them to your FC-340. After connecting your FC-340, connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices. Figure 3: Connecting the FC-340 SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter... -
Page 12: Connecting A Serial Controller To The Fc-340
To connect to the FC-340 via RS-232: Connect the 3-pin terminal block on the rear panel port of the FC-340 (pin G to pin 5, pin Rx to pin 3, pin Tx to pin 2) to the RS 232 9-pin D-sub port on... -
Page 13: Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port on the FC-340 to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the FC-340 during the initial configuration. -
Page 14: Figure 5: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Window
7. Click OK. 6.2.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the FC-340 via a network switch/hub: Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch/hub using a straight through cable... -
Page 15: Connecting The Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output
This section illustrates how to wire the devices to the balanced audio output: A balanced stereo output connection, see Figure 6 An unbalanced stereo output connection, see Figure 7 Figure 6: Balanced Stereo Audio Connection Figure 7: Unbalanced Stereo Audio Connection FC-340 - Connecting the FC-340... -
Page 16: Operating The Fc-340
ANALOG OUTPUT connector. The audio embedded in the SDI input signal is output on both AES/3id connectors simultaneously as well as on the balanced audio ANALOG OUTPUT. When the FC-340 is powered on, the following is displayed briefly: FC340 KRAMER The device then performs a self test. -
Page 17: Using The Menu
ESC—Move to the first level menu The main menu comprises six sections: Video Out (see Section 7.2.1) Audio Out (see Section 7.2.2) Status (see Section 7.2.3) Comm Settings (see Section 7.2.4) System (see Section 7.2.5) FC-340 - Operating the FC-340... - Page 18 The parameters in the Status sub-menu display the input conditions. Parameter Description Options Video Input > Displays the locked/unlocked status of Format Unlocked the video format and genlock Genlock Unlocked Audio Input Displays the audio group status G1 G2 G3 G4 FC-340 - Operating the FC-340...
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Page 19: Resetting The Device To Factory Default Configuration
2. Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel of the device. 3. While holding the button depressed, turn the device on. 4. Hold the button depressed for 10 seconds and release the button. The configuration is reset to the factory default. FC-340 - Operating the FC-340... -
Page 20: Locking And Unlocking The Front Panel
The button no longer lights and the front panel buttons are unlocked Updating the Firmware Using the K-Upload Software The FC-340 uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in flash memory. The latest version of firmware and upgrade instructions (Kramer K-Upload Guide) can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com. -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F) –40° to +70°C (–40° to 158°F) STORAGE TEMPERATURE: HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing 19” x 7.2” x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable DIMENSIONS: WEIGHT: 1.6kg (3.53lbs) approx. Rack “ears” ACCESSORIES: FC-340 - Technical Specifications... -
Page 22: Default Parameters
None Command Format ASCII Example (Output 1 to Input 1) #AV 1>1<CR> Ethernet IP Address 192.168.1.39 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.1.1 TCP Port # 5000 UDP Port # 50000 Maximum UDP Ports Maximum TCP Ports FC-340 - Default Parameters... -
Page 23: Kramer Protocol
Kramer Protocol The FC-340 supports the Kramer Protocol 3000. The Protocol 3000 RS-232 communication protocol lets you control the machine ® from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows HyperTerminal Application). 10.1 Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format: Start Address... -
Page 24: Command Part Details
Design note: transparent supporting for protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000, in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol (#56 : H38 H80 H83 H81). FC-340 - Kramer Protocol... -
Page 25: Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands
10.3 Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Full details for each command are presented in the Kramer Protocol 3000 document available for download from http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Command Short Description Permission Protocol handshaking End User BUILD-DATE? Read device build date End User ETH-PORT ETHP... - Page 27 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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