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-4001
Format Converter /
TBC
. This product is ideal for:
Video broadcasting and editing studios
All post-production uses
Presentation applications for multi-format sources use
The package includes the following items:
FC-4001
Format Converter / TBC
Power cord and 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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3 Overview
The Kramer
FC-4001
is a high performance format converter and TBC. In
particular, the
FC-4001
:
Accepts the following inputs
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: Composite video, s-Video, Component
video (Y, B-Y, and R-Y; or RGB/S), and SDI
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
4 An input is selected by pressing the appropriate input selector button