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-4046 Video MultiCoder®,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Video production, editing and duplication studios
Interfacing between machines with differing formats
The package includes the following items:
FC-4046 Video MultiCoder®
Power cord
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Null-modem adapter and 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-4046 Video MultiCoder® is a multi-standard all-in-one
encoder
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/decoder
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. The user selects the video source and the converted video
is available on all the outputs.
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 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5 Converting RGB or YUV analog or digital input signals to composite or Y/C video output signals
6 Converting composite or Y/C video input signals to RGB or YUV analog or digital output signals
