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Contents Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction Getting Started Overview Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC Installing on a Rack Connecting Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC Connecting a PC Dipswitch Settings 7 7 7 8 Technical Specifications Communication Protocol 9 9 6.1 6.
Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video, audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined by function. Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC.
Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC Has a looped input for synchronizing to an external source Has a highly stable internal generator for independent (non-genlocked) applications Outputs two SDI signals, the Sync signal, and either: Component video (Y, B-Y, and R-Y; or RGBS), or when Component video is not selected, both Composite video and s-Video simultaneously, which is selected on dipswitches Lets you determine the output video standard (PAL B, PAL M, PAL N, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.
Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC Figure 1: FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC 3
Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC Table 1: Front Panel FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC Function Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 3 4 5 SYNC PHASE Feature POWER Switch FINE Trimmer COARSE Trimmer SCH # 1 2 COARSE Trimmer 1 Adjusts the sync phase level FINE Trimmer INPUT SELECTOR 6 Y/C Button 7 CV Button 8 SDI Button 9 RGB/S Button 10 YUV Button 3 11 LOCK Button 12 FREEZE Button 13 GENLOCK Button 1 Adjusts the horizontal-to-subcarrier phase level 2 Selects the s-Video source fo
Installing on a Rack 5 Installing on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount. Before Installing on a Rack How to Rack Mount Before installing on a rack, be sure that the environment is within the recommended range: Operating temperature range +5 to +45 Deg. Centigrade Operating humidity range 5 to 65 % RHL, non-condensing Storage temperature range -20 to +70 Deg.
Connecting Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC 6 Connecting Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC You can use your FC-4001 to convert a composite video, s-Video, component video (YUV or RGB/S), or SDI signal to1 two SDI outputs and either: Component video, or Composite video and s-Video simultaneously. For example, as the illustration in Figure 3 shows, an RGBS output2 that connects to a plasma display. To connect the FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC, do the following3: 1.
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Connecting Your FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC Table 5: Dipswitch Settings (DIP 4 and DIP 5) Dipswitch Set as follows: 4 AGC ON for enabling automatic gain control; OFF for disabling automatic gain control 5 75% Bar Generator ON for enabling 75% Bar Generator; OFF for disabling 75% Bar Generator The example in Figure 3 illustrates how to connect your FC-4001: Figure 3: Connecting the FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC 8 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Technical Specifications 7 Technical Specifications Table 6 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 6: Technical Specifications of the FC-4001 Format Converter / TBC INPUTS: 1 composite video - 1 Vpp / 75 on a BNC connector 1 YC - 1 Vpp/75 (Y), 0.3Vpp/75 on a 4p connector 1 component - Y/R-Y/B-Y (1Vpp/0.7Vpp/0.7Vpp) /75 (or RGB/S) on BNC connectors 1 SDI: SMPTE-259M, ITU-R BT.
Communication Protocol Table 7: Structure of the Protocol MSB LSB INSTRUCTION 0 TO PC I5 I4 I3 I2 I1 I0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 E6 E5 E4 E3 E2 E1 E0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1st byte DATA 2nd byte EXTENDED DATA 3rd byte MSB’s ADDR 1 E7 D7 1 1 0 0 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte Note that the MSB’s of the DATA (D7) and the EXTENDED DATA (E7) are in the fourth byte. Terminology: TO PC is the “DESTINATION BIT” I4..
Communication Protocol INSTRUCTION 32 – READ FRONT-PANEL SWITCH DATA When sending to machine:- DATA = front-panel switch number; EXTENDED DATA - set as 0. When replying:- DATA = front-panel switch number; EXTENDED DATA = front-panel switch value + 128. The PC sends this instruction to the machine. The machine replies by sending back a value which relates to that switch. INSTRUCTION 33 – WRITE FRONT-PANEL SWITCH DATA DATA = front-panel switch number; EXTENDED DATA = front-panel switch value.
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.
