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- Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: FC‑404NET 4X4 Dante Interface P/N: 2900-300477 Rev 3 www.kramerAV.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Firmware Upgrade Overview Defining the FC‑404NET 4X4 Dante Interface Connecting the FC‑404NET Connecting the Inputs Connecting the Outputs Operating the FC-404NET Setting the DIP-Switches Using the Web-based Dante Controller Viewing the Unit MAC Address Technical Specifications Protocol 3000 Syntax Host Message Format... -
Page 3: Introduction
Kramer Electronics Ltd. 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... -
Page 4: Firmware Upgrade
Safety Instructions Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing Recycling Kramer Products... -
Page 5: Overview
• DIP-switch controlled input settings – line level (0db) or mic level (+20dB) with phantom +48 volts • Control via the Dante IP control matrix or Kramer Protocol 3000 via RS-232 connection • ® Compact MegaTOOLS housing where 2 units can be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-T2B rack adapter. -
Page 6: Defining The Fc-404Net 4X4 Dante Interface
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining the FC‑404NET 4X4 Dante Interface This section defines the FC‑404NET. Figure 1: FC‑404NET 4X4 Dante Interface Feature Function CLIPPING 1-4, IN-OUT LEDs Lights when in/out signal is clipped SYS LEDs Lights green when Dante network is available or red if an error... -
Page 7: Connecting The Fc-404Net
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the FC‑404NET Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your FC‑404NET. After connecting your FC‑404NET, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs, connect only those that are required. -
Page 8: Connecting The Inputs
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the Inputs Each input channel has a 3-pin terminal block connector that can accept either a balanced or an unbalanced connection; however, an unbalanced connection requires some modifications. The next two sections explain how to connect the FC‑404NET... -
Page 9: Connecting The Outputs
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting the Outputs Your FC‑404NET is provided with a 3-pin terminal block for each output channel. This connector offers a balanced output to interface with the input of another device. Connection methods for balanced and unbalanced outputs are identical as the methods for... -
Page 10: Operating The Fc-404Net
Line level Using the Web-based Dante Controller The FC-404NET is operated using Dante Controller, a Web-based software controller application from Audinate. Use the controller to route audio and configure devices on a Dante network. It features automatic device discovery, one-click signal routing and user-editable device and channel labels as well as providing essential device status information and powerful real-time network monitoring. -
Page 11: Viewing The Unit Mac Address
The MAC address of the unit is supplied by the Dante network. To view the MAC address, perform the following: 1. In the Dante controller, double-click the device name (in this example, Ult4-0a1b46). Figure 7: Dante Controller – FC‑404NET FC‑404NET – Operating the FC-404NET... - Page 12 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 2. Select the Status tab. Figure 8: Dante Controller – Selecting the Status Tab 3. In Interfaces, view the MAC address. Figure 9: Dante Controller – Viewing MAC Address FC‑404NET – Operating the FC-404NET...
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Page 13: Technical Specifications
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Technical Specifications INPUTS 4 balanced mono audio on terminal blocks OUTPUTS 4 balanced mono audio on terminal blocks PORTS 1 Dante Net on RJ-45 connector 1 RS-232 on a three-pin terminal block 1 USB mini connector (not used) -
Page 14: Protocol 3000 Syntax
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Syntax With Kramer Protocol 3000 you can control a device from any standard terminal software (for example, the Windows® HyperTerminal Application) or from UDP clients connected to the default TCP port 5000 (port numbers can be changed by the user). RS-232/RS-485 communications protocol uses a data rate of 115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. -
Page 15: Command Terms
You can directly enter all commands using a terminal with ASCII communication software, such as HyperTerminal, Hercules, etc. Connect the terminal to the serial or Ethernet port on the Kramer device. To enter CR, press the Enter key. (LF is also sent but is ignored by the command parser). -
Page 16: Command Chaining
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Command Chaining Multiple commands can be chained in the same string. Each command is delimited by a pipe character ('|'). When chaining commands, enter the message starting character and the message closing character once only, at the beginning of the string and at the end. - Page 17 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Set gain input to -6 dB (normal input) #AUD-LVL 1,1,-6 #AUD-LVL 1,2,-6 #AUD-LVL 1,3,-6 #AUD-LVL 1,4,-6 Reduce the gain input to -9 dB (lower input) #AUD-LVL 1,1,-9 #AUD-LVL 1,2,-9 #AUD-LVL 1,3,-9 #AUD-LVL 1,4,-9 Increase the gain input to 0 dB (better level input)
- Page 18 Kramer Electronics Ltd. Check Mute status on all channels #MUTE? 1 #MUTE? 2 #MUTE? 3 #MUTE? 4 #MUTE? 1 #MUTE? 2 #MUTE? 3 #MUTE? 4 FC‑404NET – Protocol 3000 Syntax...
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Page 19: Protocol 3000 Commands
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Commands System Commands - Mandatory All devices running Protocol 3000 use these commands. Command Description Type Permission Protocol handshaking System-mandatory End User BUILD-DATE? Get device build date System-mandatory End User FACTORY Reset to factory default configuration... - Page 20 Kramer Electronics Ltd. FACTORY Functions Permission Transparency FACTORY Set: End User Public Get: Description Syntax #FACTORY CR Set: Reset device to factory default configuration Get: Response ~ nn @FACTORY SP OK CR LF Parameters Response Triggers Notes This command deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time.
- Page 21 Kramer Electronics Ltd. RESET Functions Permission Transparency RESET Set: Administrator Public Get: Description Syntax #RESET CR Set: Reset device Get: Response ~ nn @RESET SP OK CR LF Parameters Response Triggers Notes To avoid locking the port due to a USB bug in Windows, disconnect USB connections immediately after running this command. If the port was locked, disconnect and reconnect the cable to reopen the port.
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Page 22: System Commands
Kramer Electronics Ltd. System Commands Command Description Type Permission NAME Set/get machine (DNS) name System Administrator NAME-RST Reset machine name to factory default (DNS) System Administrator NAME Functions Permission Transparency NAME Set: Administrator Public NAME? Get: End User Public Description... -
Page 23: Audio Commands
– IN, ’OUT’ or numeric value of present audio processing stage For example: ‘1’ for input level, ‘2’ for output channel – input or output number volume – audio parameter in Kramer units, minus sign precedes negative values. ++ increase current value, -- decrease current value... - Page 24 Electronics products, this product must be insured during shipment, with the insurance and shipping charges prepaid by you. If this product is returned uninsured, you assume all risks of loss or damage during shipment. Kramer Electronics will not be responsible for any costs related to the removal or re- installation of this product from or into any installation.
- Page 25 SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing 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.
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