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COMPOSITE TO Y/C DECODER / SWITCHER
This section describes all the controls and connections of your composite to Y/C decoder/switcher.
Understanding the controls and connections helps you realize the full power of your machine.
5.1
Getting to Know Your 401D
xl
The Kramer
401D
xl
is a high quality decoder/switcher designed to convert composite video into s-Video (Y/C)
and switch between the converted Composite input and an additional Y/C input to one output. It is an excellent
compatibility solution for many applications, especially for presentation applications where two different
formats must be switched to one acceptor. The
401D
xl
has full compensation for Y/C delay, and comes with a
12V power supply. The optional
VA-50P
can power up to six Kramer devices requiring 12VDC.
The
401D
xl
is part of the Kramer TOOLS family of compact, high quality, cost effective solutions for a variety
of applications.
Figure 1: 401D
xl
Front Panel Features
Table 1: 401D
xl
Front Panel Features
No.
Feature Function
1.
Y/C OUT
A 4P output connector.
2.
Y/C IN
A 4P input connector.
3.
Composite IN
Composite video input on a BNC connector.
4.
Input Selector
Input selector switch – Composite video when released, Y/C when
pressed-in.
5.
ON LED
Lights when power is connected.
6.
12VDC
feed connector
A DC connector that allows power to be supplied to the unit.