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...
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils • Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer FC-340S away from moisture, excessive sunlight and • dust Caution:...
Overview The FC-340S SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter is ideal as a broadcast quality video scaler and audio embedder/de-embedder for digital signals up to 3G HD-SDI. All mentions of SDI in this manual include signals up to and including 3G HD-SDI. The FC-340S features: •...
Defining the FC-340S SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Figure 1 defines the front panel of the FC-340S. Figure 1: FC-340S SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Front Panel Feature Function LCD Readout Displays either the input/output resolution currently selected or the menu during configuration Menu Navigation Press the Enter, up (▲), down (▼), left (◄) and right (►)
Figure 2 defines the rear panel of the FC-340S. Figure 2: FC-340S SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter Rear Panel Feature Function ANALOG CV BNC Video Connect to a composite video acceptor (see the Connector Note in Section 6.1) OUTPUT CV 5-pin Terminal Block 1...
Connecting the FC-340S Always switch off the power to any device before connecting it to your FC-340S. After connecting your FC-340S, connect its power and then switch on the power to the other devices. Figure 3: Connecting the FC-340S SDI Scaler/Embedder/Scan Converter...
8. Optional—Connect a controller via either RS-232 and/or a LAN to the Ethernet RJ-45 connector. Connecting a Serial Controller to the FC-340S You can connect to the FC-340S via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a To connect to the FC-340S via RS-232: •...
5.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port on the FC-340S to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the FC-340S during the initial configuration.
7. Click OK. 5.2.2 Connecting to the Ethernet Port via a Network Switch/Hub To connect to the Ethernet port on the FC-340S via a network switch/hub: • Connect the PC to the Ethernet network switch/hub using a straight through cable...
ANALOG OUTPUT connector. The audio embedded in the SDI input signal is output on both AES/EBU connectors simultaneously as well as on the balanced audio ANALOG OUTPUT. When the FC-340S is powered on, the following is displayed briefly: FC340S KRAMER The device then performs a self test.
ESC—Move to the first level menu The main menu comprises six sections: • Video Out (see Section 6.2.1) • Audio Out (see Section 6.2.2) • Status (see Section 6.2.3) • Comm Settings (see Section 6.2.4) • System (see Section 6.2.5) FC-340S - Operating the FC-340S...
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Sets the IP gateway address All valid gateway addresses Default—000.000.000.000 IP port Sets the IP port number All valid TCP ports Default—05000 RS-232 Baud Displays the baud rate 115200 Parity Displays the parity bit setting none FC-340S - Operating the FC-340S...
Panel Lock button to flash To unlock the front panel: • Press and hold the Panel Lock button. The button no longer lights and the front panel buttons are unlocked FC-340S - Operating the FC-340S...
Updating the Firmware Using the K-Upload Software The FC-340S uses a microcontroller that runs firmware located in flash memory. The latest version of firmware and upgrade instructions (Kramer K-Upload Guide) can be downloaded from the Kramer Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
–45° to +72°C (–49° to 162°F) HUMIDITY: 10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing DIMENSIONS: 21.5cm x 16.7cm x 4.4cm (8.46” x 6.57” x 1.73”) W, D, H WEIGHT: 1.6kg (3.53lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power supply OPTIONS: Rack mount kit RK-1 FC-340S - Technical Specifications...
Factory Reset button located on the rear panel of the unit IP Address 192.168.1.39 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.1.1 TCP Port # 5000 UDP Port # 50000 Maximum UDP Ports Maximum TCP Ports FC-340S - Default Parameters...
Kramer Protocol The FC-340S supports the Kramer Protocol 3000. The Protocol 3000 RS-232 communication protocol lets you control the machine ® from any standard terminal software (for example, Windows HyperTerminal Application). Protocol 3000 Syntax Host message format: Start Address Body...
Design note: transparent supporting for protocol 2000 will be implemented by switch protocol command from protocol 3000 to protocol 2000, in protocol 2000 there is already such a command to switch protocol to ASCII protocol (#56 : H38 H80 H83 H81). FC-340S - Kramer Protocol...
Kramer Protocol 3000 Commands Full details for each command are presented in the Kramer Protocol 3000 document available for download from http://www.kramerelectronics.com. Command Short Description Permission Protocol handshaking End User BUILD-DATE? Read device build date End User ETH-PORT ETHP Change protocol Ethernet port...
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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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