Table 2: Rear Panel FC-7402 SDI to Analog Converter Table 3: Dipswitch Definitions Table 4: Dipswitch Settings (AUTO, PAL, and NTSC) Table 5: Technical Specifications of the FC-7402 SDI to Analog Converter Table 6: Structure of the Protocol Table 7: Instruction Set for the FC-7402...
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(often associated with low quality cables) • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality • Position your Kramer FC-7402 in a location free from moisture and away from excessive sunlight and dust Your FC-7402 SDI to Analog Converter...
RS-232 Port Power Connector with Fuse Using Your FC-7402 SDI to Analog Converter You can use your FC-7402, to convert SDI video to professional quality analog video—composite video, s-Video and component video—as the example in Figure 2 illustrates. 1 For RGB video, connect all 3 connectors: G, B, and R...
Set the dipswitches (see section 5.1.2). Connect the AC power cord. Figure 2: Connecting an FC-7402 SDI to Analog Converter 1 When only one output is required, connect that output of the FC 7402, and leave the other outputs unconnected...
To connect a PC to the FC-7402 unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): • Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the FC-7402 unit to the Null-modem adapter and connect the Null-modem adapter with a 9 wire flat...
Using Your FC-7402 SDI to Analog Converter 5.1.2 Dipswitch Settings Configure the FC-7402 unit by setting the 8 dipswitches, as Table 3 defines: Dipswitch Set as follows: ON for RGB, OFF for YUV ON to enable Vertical Interval Blanking; OFF to disable PEDESTAL ON for pedestal (7.5 IRE offset selection for NTSC);...
Set DIP 4 OFF and remove the power cord. Open the FC-7402 unit and move Jumper JMP1 to the left (see Figure 4). Close the FC-7402 unit, set DIP 4 ON and connect the power cord to the mains electricity.
• RS-232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial controller To operate the FC-7402 using the front panel buttons, do the following: Turn on the power. The signal from the SDI source is automatically converted to composite video, s-Video, and component video (YUV if DIP 1 is set to OFF, or RGB if DIP 1 is set to ON).
Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the front panel, lock your FC-7402. Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. To lock the FC-7402: • Press the PANEL LOCK button (for about 2 seconds) until the PANEL LOCK LED illuminates freezing the front panel controls.
Communication Protocol RS-232 communication between the FC-7402 and the PC is done using the following protocol. The protocol uses four bytes of information, and data is at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit. The controller and machine should be connected via...
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Note that the video parameter values range from 0 (minimum) up to 255dec (maximum), and do not necessarily correspond with the number displayed on the panel of the FC-7402. If a value outside the legal range of a particular parameter is sent, the error code will be returned.
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2 = PAL 3 = PAL-N 64dec (40hex)= Invalid or no input detected Note that when the DIP-switches are set for a fixed standard, the FC-7402 will reply by sending the code for the fixed standard. INSTRUCTION 16dec – ERROR If the machine receives an invalid instruction, it replies by sending this error code.
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For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com. Updates to this user manual may be found at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html. We welcome your questions, comments and feedback. Kramer Electronics, Ltd. 3 Am VeOlamo Street. Jerusalem 95463, Israel Tel: (+972-2)-654-4000 Fax: (+972-2)-653-5369, E-mail: info@kramerel.com...
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