Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter Tables Table 1: FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter Features Table 2: The Converter Menu Items Table 3: Technical Specifications of the FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter Table 4: Local Parameter Data Table 5: Global Parameter Data...
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A lockable front panel to prevent unintentional tampering with the unit The FC-42 can be controlled via its front panel with a user-friendly LCD, and also has an RS-232 interface. It is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply.
Your FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter Table 1: FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter Features 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 7.1)
Installing the FC-42 in a Rack Installing the FC-42 in a Rack This section describes what to do before installing in a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing in a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack, be sure that the environment is...
4. Connect the power cord (not shown in Figure 2). 1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your FC-42. After connecting your FC-42, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device.
Connecting the FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter 6.1 Connecting a PC To connect a PC to the FC-42, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the FC-42unit to the...
Press the illuminated LOCK button for more than three seconds, until the LOCK button is no longer illuminated The front panel unlocks 7.2 Operating the FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter The converter can save and load up to 16 setups via the converter menu. To use the menu, press the:...
Using the FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter Table 2: The Converter Menu Items Menu Item Submenu Select Notes LOAD … SETUP From 1 to 16 SAVE SETTING AS From 1 to 16 SET … STANDARD SELECT MODE AUTO, FORCED SET … STANDARD...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications for the FC-42. Table 3: Technical Specifications of the FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter INPUT: 1 component video - Y, PB, PR, on 3 BNC connectors OUTPUTS: 2 SDI on BNC connectors...
Communication Protocol Communication Protocol The FC-42 is compatible with the protocol described below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the FC-42 and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. All the values shown are hexadecimal.
- 1st byte: 0x7d - 2nd byte: 0x80 + 0x00 (0 dec) - 3rd byte: 0x80 + 0x29 (42 dec) - for the unit FC-42 - 4th byte: 0x98 NOTE 4: The reply to the Identify Firmware command shows the firmware version as...
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com, where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing.
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