Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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Introduction 1 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 have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview 3 Overview The Kramer FC-400 is a format converter and TBC. The FC-400 accepts one input: Composite video or 1 s-Video, and outputs time-base corrected composite video and s-Video. The output may be genlocked to an external reference, or synchronized to the high precision reference timing generator of the FC-400.
Your FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer 4 Your FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer Figure 1, Table 1, and Table 2 define the FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer.
Connecting Your FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer Table 2: Rear Panel FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer 5 # 10 Feature CV INPUT BNC Connector Function Connects to the composite video source 11 Y/C INPUT 4-pin Connector Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) source 12 CV OUTPUT BNC Connector Connects to the composite video acceptor 13 Y/C OUTPUT 4-pin Connector Connects to the s-Video (Y/C) acceptor 14 LOOP BNC Connector Connects to the next genlocked unit 15 16 SYNC BNC Connector TERM Bu
Connecting Your FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer Figure 2: Connecting the FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer 5.1 Connecting the FC-400 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.
Connecting Your FC-400 Time Base Corrector/Synchronizer Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control, short pin 1 to 7 and 8, and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side. Method B (Figure 4)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a straight (flat) cable to the null-modem adapter, and connect the nullmodem adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC.
Technical Specifications Table 4: Test Signals FUNCTION 1 Black Screen 1 Blue Screen Horizontal 75% Bar Generator Pulse and Bar Generator 75% Bar Generator 75% Bar Generator Split 75% Bar Generator Multiburst 5.
Communication Protocol 7 Communication Protocol 1. RS-232 using NULL MODEM at 9600 baud. 2. Command structure is 4 bytes. First byte options: 1 2 3 4 5 DEC 128 160 161 189 33 HEX 80 A0 A1 BD 21 RESET VIDEO READ PARAMETER WRITE PARAMETER IDENTIFY MACHINE Set (for the rest of commands) Second byte is the command type (7 bits + 80 HEX). Third byte is the parameter value (7 bits + 80 HEX). Byte 4 is the machine address: can be 98 or 99 (in HEX). Note: 1.
Communication Protocol MACHINE TO PC: --------------------------MACHINE POWER-UP-------From machine: I = 0; D = 0; E = 0 I = 33; D = 0; E = INPUT FORMAT I = 33; D = 22; E = GENLOCK STATUS I = 33; D = 0; E = PANEL LOCK STATUS -------------------------CHANGE MADE VIA FRONT PANEL KEYS-------From machine: I = 33; D = PARAMETER NUMBER; E = PARAMETER PC TO MACHINE: -------------------------RESET VIDEO (PSEUDO POWER UP) -------From PC: I = 0; D = 0; E = 0 From machine: I = 0; D = 0; E = 0 --------------------PARAM
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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. Safety Warning: Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening/servicing. Caution Kramer Electronics, Ltd. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.
