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Kramer FC-404NETxl User Manual

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FC-404NETxl
4x4 Audio and Dante Mixer
P/N: 2900-301534 Rev 1
www.kramerAV.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MODEL: FC-404NETxl 4x4 Audio and Dante Mixer P/N: 2900-301534 Rev 1 www.kramerAV.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Defining FC-404NETxl Mounting FC-404NETxl Connecting FC-404NETxl Connecting the Inputs Connecting the Outputs Connecting to FC-404NETxl via RS-232 Connecting to FC-404NETxl via Ethernet Using Embedded Webpages Browsing the FC-404NETxl Webpages Using the Top Status Bar Changing the input and output Labels...

  • 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: Overview

    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 www.kramerav.com/il/quality/environment.

  • Page 5: Typical Applications

    Education lecture halls and auditoriums. • Governmental large facilities with advanced audio mixing apps. • Any application with hybrid analog and digital audio mixing and cross-connection needs. Controlling your FC-404NETxl Control your FC-404NETxl via: • Ethernet, using built-in user-friendly webpages.

  • Page 6: Defining Fc-404Netxl

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining FC-404NETxl This section defines FC-404NETxl. Figure 1: FC-404NETxl 4x4 Audio and Dante Mixer Front Panel Feature Function OUT LEDs (1 to 4) Lights green when a signal is present, lights red when clipping is detected. Lights green when a signal is present, lights red when clipping is detected.

  • Page 7: Mounting Fc-404Netxl

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting FC-404NETxl This section provides instructions for mounting FC-404NETxl. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).

  • Page 8: Connecting Fc-404Netxl

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting FC-404NETxl Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your FC-404NETxl. After connecting your FC-404NETxl, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting to the FC-404NETxl Rear Panel...
  • Page 9 The unbalanced source is connected to the positive (+) and ground terminals. Note: A jumper is required for connecting an unbalanced input. Figure 6: Connecting an Unbalanced RCA Input Figure 7: Connecting an Unbalanced 6.5mm Phone Jack FC-404NETxl – Connecting FC-404NETxl...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Outputs

    Connection methods for balanced and unbalanced outputs are identical as the methods for inputs as referenced in Connecting the Inputs on page 6. Connecting to FC-404NETxl via RS-232 You can connect to FC-404NETxl via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.

  • Page 11: Connecting To Fc-404Netxl Via Ethernet

    3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection. The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure FC-404NETxl – Connecting to FC-404NETxl via Ethernet...
  • Page 12 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. 5. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 9 Figure Figure 9: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window FC-404NETxl – Connecting to FC-404NETxl via Ethernet...
  • Page 13 You can connect the Ethernet port of FC-404NETxl to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Configuring Ethernet Port You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages. FC-404NETxl – Connecting to FC-404NETxl via Ethernet...

  • Page 14: Using Embedded Webpages

    404NETxl Webpages on page 13). Before attempting to connect: • Perform the procedures in Connecting to FC-404NETxl via Ethernet on page 9. • Ensure that your browser is supported. The following operating systems and Web browsers are supported: Operating Systems...

  • Page 15: Browsing The Fc-404Netxl Webpages

    Figure 12: Embedded Webpages Authentication 5. Click Sign in. The Matrix webpage appears. Figure 13: FC-404NETxl Matrix Page with Navigation List on Left 6. Click the desired item in the navigation pane to set and control the device. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 16: Using The Top Status Bar

    Figure 15: Analog and/or Preset Status modified To save a modified preset (yellow indication light): 1. Click the preset status area. The A/V settings page appears (see Figure 28). 2. Follow the instructions in Configuring System Presets on page 23. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 17 2. Type the current password (Admin, by default). 3. Click OK. Security is disabled. To enable security settings: Click the disabled lock icon ( ). The lock now shows as locked ( Security is enabled. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 18: Changing The Input And Output Labels

    (headphones icon) in an input or output label (for example, IN 1). The label turns green and that signal is routed to the headphones. Figure 18: Routing a Signal to the Headphones Signal is routed to headphones. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 19: Routing Inputs To Outputs

    1. In the Navigation pane, click Matrix. The Matrix page appears. 2. Click an in-out cross-point (for example, IN 4 input and OUT 1 output). The black cross-point turns green. Figure 19: Matrix Page – In-Out Cross-Point FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 20 Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3. Click any other cross-points (one input to output/s or several inputs to output/s). Figure 20: Matrix Page – Multiple Input-Output Cross-Point Selected inputs are routed to selected outputs. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 21 Figure 21: Matrix Page – Setting Cross-Point Volume 3. Set the cross-point volume (using the knob or entering the value and pressing Enter on your keyboard). The cross-point volume is set and appears at the cross-point. Figure 22: Cross-Point Volume Value FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 22: Mixing Audio Signals

    Using the mixer page, enables performing the following tasks: • Changing the input and output Labels on page 16. • Selecting an input/output to route to the headphones on page 16. • Adjusting Audio Parameters on page 22. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 23 • Current fader position – Shows the current position of the fader. You can also type the desired volume level into this box and press Enter on your PC. Figure 24: Channel Fader FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 24 (the title IN changes to MIC). (Analog inputs only). Input parameters are adjusted. Figure 25: Mixer Page – Processing Analog Audio Input Figure 26: Mixer Page – Processing Dante Input FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 25: Configuring System Presets

    Figure 28: A/V Settings Page 2. In the System Preset drop-down box, select a preset and click LOAD. The current preset is loaded. When loading a preset for the first time, the default configuration is loaded. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 26 1. In the Navigation pane, click AV. The AV page appears. Figure 30: A/V Settings Page 2. In the System Preset drop-down box, select a preset and click LOAD. The following window appears: Figure 31: Loading Preset The selected preset is loaded. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 27: Changing The Device Name

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Changing the Device Name The device name appears in control systems (such as Kramer Control, Kramer Network or any other UI system that shows this field). Change the device name and view the device model and S/N via the Device Settings page.

  • Page 28: Upgrading The Firmware

    Click EXPORT to export a file: the current system setting “.bin” file is downloaded onto your PC and can be exported to other devices. Figure 34: General Settings Tab – Importing / Exporting Global Settings Global system settings are imported/exported. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 29: Restarting And Resetting The Device

    1. In the Navigation pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears. 2. Click Factory reset. The following message appears: Figure 35: Settings Page – Factory Reset Message 3. Click PROCEED. The device resets to its factory default parameters. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 30: Defining Communication Settings

    Figure 36: Settings Page – Network Tab 3. If DHCP is set to Off, change any of the parameters (IP Address, Mask and/or Gateway). By Default, Network DHCP is set to On and Dante DHCP is set to Off. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 31: Setting Access Security

    By default, the webpages are secured and require access permission (user name and password are both: Admin). FC-404NETxl enables performing the following security actions: • Disabling Security on page 30. • Enabling Security on page 31. • Changing the Password on page 31. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 32 Figure 37: Security Tab 2. Click Off. The following message appears. Figure 38: Security Tab – Security Status Message 3. Enter the current password and click OK. Security is disabled. The security-disabled icon appears ( FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...
  • Page 33 2. Enable security (if disabled) and enter the current password. 3. Click CHANGE. Figure 39: Security Tab – Changing the Password 4. Enter current password and new password as required. 5. Click SAVE. The password is saved. FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 34: Viewing Device Information

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Viewing Device Information In the Navigation pane, click About to view the FC-404NETxl webpage version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 40: About Page FC-404NETxl – Using Embedded Webpages...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    34.5cm x 16.5cm x 5.2cm (W, D, H) (13.6" x 6.5" x 2") Net Weight 0.3kg (0.7lbs) Shipping Weight 0.76kg (1.7lbs) approx. Accessories Included Power adapter and cord Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com FC-404NETxl – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 36: Default Communication Parameters

    FC-404Net-{ID} where ID = the last 4 characters of the device’s serial number. Device name: Dante DHCP OFF by default IP Address: 169.254.112.120 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Default gateway: 169.254.0.0 Full Factory Reset Webpages Go to: Device Settings-> General -> RESET “#factory” command followed by “#reset” command. Protocol 3000: FC-404NETxl – Technical Specifications...

  • Page 37: Protocol 3000

    Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or Ethernet ports. Understanding Protocol 3000 Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the following. • Command format:...

  • Page 38: Protocol 3000 Commands

    #FACTORY<CR> default configuration: #FACTORY<CR> FEEDBACK This command ~nn@FACTORYok<CR><LF> deletes all user data from the device. The deletion can take some time. Your device may require powering off and powering on for the changes to take effect. FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 39 Some do not work with security at all. Connection may logout after timeout. LOGOUT #LOGOUT<CR> Cancel current COMMAND #LOGOUT<CR> permission level. (internal FEEDBACK Logs out from End ~nn@LOGOUTok<CR><LF> User or Administrator permission levels to Not Secure. FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 40 Get network configuration: CONFIG? configuration. #NET-CONFIG?netw_id<CR> network interface (if there are more #NET-CONFIG?id<CR> than one). FEEDBACK 0 – ETH control port ~nn@NET-CONFIGnetw_id,net_ip,net_mask,gateway<CR><LF> 1– DANTE ETH Port net_ip – Network IP – Network mask net_mask – Network gateway gateway FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 41 XX-XX where X is hex digit the Ethernet control port. – Format: NET-MASK net_mask Set subnet mask. COMMAND Set the subnet mask to #NET-MASKnet_mask<CR> 255.255.0.0: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx For proper settings #NET- FEEDBACK consult your network MASK255.255.000.000< ~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF> administrator. CR> FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 42 Get the device serial number. #SN?<CR> number: factory assigned #SN?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@SNserial_num<CR><LF> – VERSION? firmware_version Get firmware version COMMAND Get the device firmware number. #VERSION?<CR> version number: XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups #VERSION?<CR> are: major.minor.build version FEEDBACK ~nn@VERSIONfirmware_version<CR><LF> FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 43 1 to 4. ▪ <signal_type> – o AUDIO ▪ – Indicates a specific <index> channel number when there are multiple channels of the same type 1 to 2. mode – 1 – Line 2 – Mic FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 44 1 to 4 ▪ signal_type> – Signal ID attribute: o AUDIO ▪ – Indicates a specific <index> channel number when there are multiple channels of the same type: 1 mic_type – Dynamic/Condenser (not case sensitive) FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 45 – Signal ID attribute: o AUDIO ▪ <index> – Indicates a specific channel number when there are multiple channels of the same type: 1 to 4 for Dante, and 1 for Analog audio – <mute_state> ON=1 OFF=0 FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 46 –preset index <preset_id> ~nn@X-PRST- types existing in your ▪ – the name of the <name> CURR<preset_type,[preset_id:name:lock_state]<CR><LF> product use the preset in URL encode format command: ▪ – <lock_state> X-PRST-TYPES? This is an Extended Protocol 3000 command. FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 47 This is used essentially when we have different types of Presets inside the same system. To get the list of preset types existing in your product use the command: X-PRST-TYPES? This is an Extended Protocol 3000 command. FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 48 This is used essentially when we have different types of Presets inside the same system. To get the list of preset types existing in your product use the command: X-PRST-TYPES? This is an Extended Protocol 3000 command. FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 49 1 for Dante ▪ <signal_type> – Signal ID attribute: o AUDIO – Indicates a specific <index> channel number when there are multiple channels of the same type: 1 to 4 for Dante, and 1 for Analog audio FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 50 1 for Dante ▪ <signal_type> – Signal ID attribute: o AUDIO – Indicates a specific <index> channel number when there are multiple channels of the same type: 1 to 4 for Dante, and 1 for Analog audio FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...

  • Page 51: Result And Error Codes

    (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_8 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_9 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_10 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_11 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_12 (Reserved) ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED EDID corrupted ERR_NON_LISTED Device specific errors File has the same CRC – not changed ERR_SAME_CRC ERR_WRONG_MODE Wrong operation mode ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED Device/chip was not initialized FC-404NETxl – Protocol 3000...
  • Page 52 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. This limited warranty is void if (i) the label bearing the serial number of this product has been removed or defaced, (ii) the product is not distributed by Kramer Electronics or (iii) this product is not purchased from an authorized Kramer Electronics reseller.
  • Page 53 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 website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

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