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Page 1: User Manual
K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L TD . USER MANUAL MODEL: FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter P/N: 2900-000384 Rev 3... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating the FC-42 HD-SDI to Component Converter Technical Specifications Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1: FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter Front Panel Figure 2: FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting the FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter Figure 4: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter FC-42 –... -
Page 4: Introduction
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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer FC-42 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the 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 http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/. -
Page 7: Overview
Overview The Kramer FC-42 is a high performance converter for high definition (HD) component video (Y, P ). It converts the component video input (Y, P ) to HD-SDI on two BNC output connectors. The signal is also converted to an RGB/HV signal on a 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector. -
Page 8: Figure 1: Fc-42 Component To Hd-Sdi Converter Front Panel
Figure 1: FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter Front Panel Feature Function POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF SETUP / MENU LCD Display Displays the setup and the menu Section 6 MENU Button Press to open the menu (see... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Fc-42 Component To Hd-Sdi Converter Rear Panel
Figure 2: FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter Rear Panel Feature Function Y BNC Connector INPUTS PB BNC Connector Connects to a component video source PR BNC Connector SDI BNC Connector Connects to an HD-SDI acceptor SDI (bar) BNC Connector Connects to an HD-SDI acceptor (reclocked and equalized) -
Page 10: Installing In A Rack
Installing in a Rack This section provides instructions for rack mounting the unit. FC-42 - Installing in a Rack... -
Page 11: Connecting The
Connecting the FC-42 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your FC-42. After connecting your FC-42, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the FC-42, as illustrated in the example in... -
Page 12: Figure 3: Connecting The Fc-42 Component To Hd-Sdi Converter
Figure 3: Connecting the FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter FC-42 - Connecting the FC-42... -
Page 13: Connecting To The Fc-42 Via Rs-232
Connecting to the FC-42 via RS-232 You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example, a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5. -
Page 14: Using The Fc-42 Component To Hd-Sdi Converter
MENU button to start or exit the menu ENTER button to enter a submenu, load a setup, accept changes and reset to the default settings and buttons to scroll through the menu and sub-menus FC-42 - Using the FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter... - Page 15 3 PULSE 2T AND BAR 4 Y RAMP 5 C-SWEEP 15MHZ 6 SPLIT BARS 7 GRID 8 GRID INVERSE SET … Free run mode BLACK SCREEN, BLUE SCREEN SET … Address of First, Second machine FC-42 - Using the FC-42 Component To HD-SDI Converter...
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Page 16: Technical Specifications
-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F) HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 19" x 7" x 1U (W, D, H) rack mountable WEIGHT: 2.6kg (5.7lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power cord, null-modem adapter Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com FC-42 - Technical Specifications... -
Page 17: Communication Protocol
Communication Protocol The FC-42 is compatible with the protocol (ver 1.2) 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. - Page 18 -32% - +31% (1% step) Y-gain -64% - +63% (1% step) Gain -64% - +63% (1% step) Color -64% - +63% (1% step) -64% - +63% (1% step) -64% - +63% (1% step) Sharpness 0% - +150% (10% step) FC-42 - Communication Protocol...
- Page 19 - 1st byte: 0x7d - 2nd byte: 0x80 + 0x00 (0 dec) - 3rd byte: 0x80 + 0x29 (41 dec) - for the unit FC-42 - 4th byte: 0x98 NOTE 4: The reply to the Identify Firmware command shows the firmware version as...
- Page 21 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. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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