Owner's manual

Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer FC-400 is a format converter and TBC. The FC-400 accepts

one input: Composite video or

The FC-400 features:

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.

• Coarse and fine trimmers for adjusting the sync phase and the

horizontal-to-subcarrier phase (SCH)

• Buttons for input selection (CV and Y/C), genlock, and panel lock

• Output video standard selection (PAL B and NTSC 3.58) via the

DIP-switches, as well as automatic gain control

Note: the FC-400 does not convert between video standards

• Control via the front panel buttons; and remotely, by RS-232

serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or

other serial controller

• A desktop-sized enclosure and 12V DC power

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables

• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that

may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer

FC-400 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

to avoid interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated

noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).

1 The input is selected by pressing the appropriate input selector button

2 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at

http://www.kramerelectronics.com