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Kramer FC-20 User Manual

Sdi / dv transcoder
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Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
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FC-20
SDI / DV Transcoder

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  • Page 1 Kramer Electronics, Ltd. USER MANUAL Model: FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Tables Table 1: Front Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features Table 2: Rear Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features Table 3: FC-20 Audio Group Dipswitch Settings Table 4: Technical Specifications of the FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Contents...
  • Page 3 1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251 – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit. – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall 2900-9999992...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Review the contents of this user manual Overview The Kramer FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder is a portable DV to SDI bi-directional professional video converter with embedded audio. The FC-20 is designed for use in the editing studio, for live broadcasting, and for any application requiring real-time transcoding between DV and SDI.

  • Page 5: Your Fc-20 Sdi / Dv Transcoder

    Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the FC-20. Table 1 and Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the FC-20, respectively. 1 DVITC is Digital Vertical Interval Time Code...

  • Page 7: Table 1: Front Panel Fc-20 Sdi / Dv Transcoder Features

    Table 1: Front Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features Feature NCODE ECODE Button OWER SDI I DV D ECODE Dipswitches ELECT Table 2: Rear Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features Feature 12V DC BATTERY XLR DV 6-pin port (FireWire)

  • Page 8: Connecting The Fc-20 Sdi / Dv Transcoder

    1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your FC-20 2 If you have a laptop connected to your FC-20 and the XLR battery connected too, if the battery voltage dips, the laptop will take over and vice versa...

  • Page 9: Setting Dv Audio Channels

    Set dipswitch # 3 to OFF for: 3=Left/4=Right 5.2.3 Setting the VITC or the DVITC Signals The FC-20 supports DVITC embedded timecode and separate analog VITC signals. Dipswitch # 4 determines the source of the DVITC Set dipswitch # 4 to ON for Analog VITC...

  • Page 10: Operating Your Fc-20 Sdi / Dv Transcoder

    Decode mode. 6.2 Understanding the DV DECODE / ENCODE MODES You can use the FC-20 to convert DV to SDI signals or SDI to DV signals. You can operate the FC-20 in one of two modes: The DV DECODE Mode: The FC-20 unit converts DV signals to SDI signals (see section 6.2.1)

  • Page 11: Using The Dv Decode Mode

    # 4 (see section 5.2.3). The timecode is encoded onto an analog video signal that is input on VITC IN. The analog video signal on VITC IN is required since FC-20 does not generate its own analog video signal.

  • Page 12: Using The Dv Encode Mode

    SDI source (for example a Betacam Player) is converted and transmits to an NLE or camera, as illustrated in Figure 3. When an SDI signal is inputted into the FC-20, the SDI output works as a loop for this signal. Non-Linear Editor...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    If dipswitch # 4 is set to DVITC, then the DVITC signal embedded in the SDI stream is extracted and encoded onto the DV stream If neither VITC nor DVITC are detected, the FC-20 encodes a free running timecode onto the DV stream...
  • Page 14 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for: Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss;...
  • Page 15 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. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com...

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