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Introduction 

 

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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

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 that are clearly 

defined by function. 

Thank you for purchasing the Kramer 

FC-331A SD/HD-SDI to 

HDMI/Audio Converter, 

which is ideal for: 

 

Professional broadcasting facilities 

 

Rental and staging 

The package includes the following items: 

 

FC-331A 

SD/HD-SDI to HDMI/Audio Converter 

 

Power cord

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This user manual

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2 Getting 

Started 

We recommend that you: 

 

Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and 
packaging materials for possible future shipment 

 

Review the contents of this user manual 

 

Use Kramer high-performance high-resolution cables

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1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;  

GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; 

GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity; 

 

GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products 

2 We recommend that you use only the power cord supplied with this device 

3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

 

4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at 

http://www.kramerelectronics.com

  

Summary of Contents for FC-331A

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd Preliminary USER MANUAL Model FC 331A SD HD SDI to HDMI Audio Converter...

Page 2: ...our FC 331A SD HD SDI to HDMI Audio Converter 4 5 Connecting the FC 331A 6 6 Technical Specifications 7 Figures Figure 1 FC 331A SD HD SDI to HDMI Audio Converter 5 Figure 2 Connecting the FC 331A SD...

Page 3: ...onverter Power cord2 This user manual3 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Review the...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 5: ...DI input signal 100 240V AC universal power 3 1 About HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed all digital2 audio video interface widely supported in the entertainment and hom...

Page 6: ...d 576i 3 2 Recommendations for Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables4 to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and...

Page 7: ...CHAN 1 to CHAN 4 XLR Connectors Connect to a balanced audio acceptor up to 4 channels 5 SD HD SDI INPUT BNC Connector Connects to an SD or HD SDI source 6 LOOP OUT 1 OUT 2 BNC Connectors Connects to a...

Page 8: ...o four channels of a balanced line in device for example a non linear editor 5 Using a small screwdriver turn the SDI AUDIO GROUP SELECT rotary switch to select an SDI stereo channel3 from 0 to 7 6 Co...

Page 9: ...I on a BNC connector OUTPUTS 1 HDMI connector 2 looping SD HD SDI 3G HD SDI on BNC connectors 4 balanced stereo audio on XLR connectors or 4 terminal block connectors MAX DATA RATE Up to 2 97Gbps STAN...

Page 10: ...g orotheractsofnature ii Product modification orfailureto followinstructions supplied with theproduct iii Repairorattemptedrepairby anyonenot authorized byKramer iv Anyshipment oftheproduct claims mus...

Page 11: ...or 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 commen...

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