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Introduction 

 

 

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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 Groups

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, which are clearly defined 

by function. 
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 

FC-400

 

Time Base Corrector / 

Synchronizer

. This product is ideal for: 

Video broadcasting and editing studios 
All post-production uses 
Presentation applications using multi-format sources 

The package includes the following items: 

FC-400

 

Time Base Corrector / Synchronizer

 

Power adapter 
Null-modem adapter 
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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2.1  Quick Start 

This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a 

FC-400

                                                        

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3: 
Video,  Audio,  VGA/XGA  Processors;  GROUP  4:  Interfaces  and  Sync  Processors;  GROUP  5:  Twisted  Pair  Interfaces; 
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors 
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com 
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com 

Summary of Contents for FC-400

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model FC 400 Time Base Corrector Synchronizer ...

Page 2: ...Communication Protocol 10 Figures Figure 1 FC 400 Time Base Corrector Synchronizer 4 Figure 2 Connecting the FC 400 Time Base Corrector Synchronizer 6 Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 7 Tables Table 1 Front Panel FC 400 Time Base Corrector Synchronizer 4 Table 2 Rear Panel FC 400 Time Base Corrector Synchronizer 5 Table 3 Dipswitch Settings 8 Table 4 Test Signals 8 Table...

Page 3: ...or Synchronizer Power adapter Null modem adapter This user manual2 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 cables3 2 1 Quick Start This Quick start chart summarizes the basic steps when connecting a FC 400 ...

Page 4: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 ...

Page 5: ...tons and remotely by RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller Is housed in a desktop sized enclosure and is 12VDC fed To achieve the best performance Connect only good quality connection cables thus avoiding interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid inte...

Page 6: ...WER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF 2 GENLOCK Button Press to enable GENLOCK operation 3 CV Button Selects the composite video source for conversion 4 INPUT SELECT Y C Button Selects the s Video source for conversion 5 COARSE Trimmer 6 SYNC PHASE FINE Trimmer Adjusts 1 the sync phase level 7 COARSE Trimmer 8 SCH FINE Trimmer Adjusts 1 the horizontal to subcarrier phase lev...

Page 7: ...llowing sources to the FC 400 the Composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV INPUT BNC connector s Video source for example an s Video player to the Y C INPUT 4p connector 2 Connect the CV BNC OUTPUT connector to a composite video acceptor for example a composite video display and3 connect the YC 4p OUTPUT connector to an s Video acceptor for example an s Video video dis...

Page 8: ...ting Your FC 400 Time Base Corrector Synchronizer 6 7 Connect the 12V DC power adapter wall transformer to the 12V DC socket and connect the transformer to the mains electricity Figure 2 Connecting the FC 400 Time Base Corrector Synchronizer ...

Page 9: ...panel port on the FC 400 unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC Alternatively to connect a PC to the FC 400 unit without using a Null modem adapter Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the FC 400 unit as Figure 3 illustrates Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null mode...

Page 10: ...32 For selecting one of two machine addresses defining the machine address for control 5 6 7 Test Signals The status of these dipswitches defines the test signal see Table 4 8 Pedestal ON for pedestal of output signal 7 5 IRE offset selection for NTSC OFF for no pedestal Table 4 Test Signals FUNCTION DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 Black Screen 1 OFF OFF OFF Blue Screen 1 OFF OFF ON Horizontal 75 Bar Generator ...

Page 11: ...on a BNC connector 1 YC 1 Vpp 75 Y 0 3Vpp 75 on a 4p connector 1 SYNC on a BNC connector VIDEO STANDARDS PAL B and NTSC 3 58 DIGITAL RESOLUTION 10 bits BANDWIDTH 3dB 0 5dB to 5MHz Fully Loaded DIFF GAIN 1 DIFF PHASE 1 K FACTOR 1 S N RATIO 63dB LUMA NON LINEARITY 1 CHROMA LUMA DELAY 1ns CONTROLS Front panel and RS 232 SCH phase SYNC phase panel lock POWER SOURCE 12 VDC 270mA maximum DIMENSIONS 22cm...

Page 12: ...arameter value 7 bits 80 HEX Byte 4 is the machine address can be 98 or 99 in HEX Note 1 When working in HEX add 80 to the values in the table 2 When working in DEC add 128 to the values in the table 3 All values in the table are in DEC Byte 2 Command Description Byte 3 parameter value 0 INPUT FORMAT 0 CV 1 YC 2 YUV 1 INPUT_STANDARD 0 PAL B 1 PAL N 2 PAL M 3 NT 3 4 NT 4 5 SEC 21 OUTPUT_STANDARD 0 ...

Page 13: ... D 0 E 0 From machine I 0 D 0 E 0 PARAMETER READ From PC I 32 D PARAMETER NUMBER E 0 From machine I 32 D PARAMETER NUMBER E PARAMETER PARAMETER WRITE From PC I 33 D PARAMETER NUMBER E PARAMETER From machine I 33 D PARAMETER NUMBER E PARAMETER IDENTIFY MACHINE MACHINE NAME From PC I 61 D 1 E 0 From machine I 61 D MACH NAME HIGH E MACH NAME LOW SOFTWARE VERSION From PC I 61 D 3 E 0 From machine I 61...

Page 14: ... is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranti...

Page 15: ...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 Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing ...

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