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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 

350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

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, which are clearly defined 

by function. 
Congratulations on purchasing your 

FC-6801

 

SDI De-Embedder

, which is 

ideal for broadcast and production studios, as well as digital / analog audio 

video authoring. The package includes the following items: 

FC-6801

 

SDI De-Embedder

 

Power cord 
Null-modem adapter and Windows®-based Kramer control software

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This user manual

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 and the Kramer concise product catalog/CD 

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 

FC-6801

 is a high quality audio de-embedder for serial digital video. It 

accepts a standard definition SDI source (270MHz), has an equalized (up to 

350m automatic cable equalization) and reclocked SDI output (loop), and 

de-embeds the audio from the SDI stream. 

 

                                                        

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 Downloadable from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “DOS and Windows®-based software drivers 
for Kramer machines” in the Technical Support section) 
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com/manuals.html 
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com (click “Cables and Connectors” 
in the Products section) 

Summary of Contents for FC-6801

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model FC 6801 SDI De Embedder...

Page 2: ...r 10 6 Technical Specifications 10 7 Communication Protocol 11 Figures Figure 1 FC 6801 SDI De Embedder 3 Figure 2 Connecting a FC 6801 Unit to a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 6 Figure 3 Conne...

Page 3: ...ure shipment Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables4 3 Overview The FC 6801 is a high quality audio de embedder for serial digital video It accepts...

Page 4: ...DELAY dipswitches as well as via the front panel GROUP SELECT button that lets you select the audio group that you want to de embed the active audio channel LEDs light Potentiometers that let you cont...

Page 5: ...Your SDI De Embedder 3 Figure 1 FC 6801 SDI De Embedder...

Page 6: ...r active looping of the SDI input3 2 INPUT BNC Connector Connects to the SDI source 3 OUT 1 BNC Connector Connects to the SDI 4 acceptor 1 5 4 SDI OUT 2 BNC Connector Connects to the SDI4 acceptor 25...

Page 7: ...OUT channel 1 2 BNC connector2 to a digital audio acceptor for channels 1 and 2 for example DAT Recorder A 5 Connect the AES OUT channel 3 4 BNC connector2 to a digital audio acceptor for channels 3 a...

Page 8: ...ether the PC has a 9 pin or 25 pin connector Figure 2 Connecting a FC 6801 Unit to a PC without using a Null modem Adapter 5 1 2 Setting the AUDIO DELAY Dipswitches Table 3 defines the AUDIO DELAY dip...

Page 9: ...Using Your FC 6801 SDI De Embedder 7 The example in Figure 3 illustrates how to connect the FC 6801 Figure 3 Connecting an FC 6801 SDI De Embedder...

Page 10: ...e AES OUT BNC connectors on unit 2 to an AES acceptor C channels 5 and 6 and to an AES acceptor D channels 7 and 8 Connect the AES OUT BNC connectors on unit 3 to an AES acceptor E channels 9 and 10 a...

Page 11: ...Using Your FC 6801 SDI De Embedder 9 Figure 4 Cascading FC 6801 SDI De Embedder Units...

Page 12: ...n XLR connectors MAX OUTPUT LEVEL 7Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB 20Hz 20kHz S N RATIO 90dB CONTROLS Analog audio level control Delay settings Group Select COUPLING DC AUDIO THD NOISE 0 014 AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC 90dB...

Page 13: ...0 80 92 46 DL 80 92 Read the delay settings NOTES on the above table NOTES on the above table NOTE 1 R1 Sw revision number NOTE 2 R2 Sw sub revision number NOTE 3 GR audio group number 0 mute 1 group...

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Page 15: ...riginal 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...

Page 16: ...m P N 2900 006801 REV 2 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com Updates to this user manual may be found at http www k...

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