Kramer FC-321, FC-322 User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Preliminary
USER MANUAL
Model:
FC-321
SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher
Contents
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Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
2.1
Quick Start 2
3
Overview 2
3.1
About HDMI 3
3.2
Recommendations for Best Performance 4
4
Your FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher 4
5
Connecting the FC-321 6
6
Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher 5
Figure 2: Connecting the FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher 7
Tables
Table 1: FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher Features 6
Table 2: Technical Specifications of the FC-321 8
Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast
range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and
broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups1 that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the Kramer DigiTOOLS® FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to
HDMI Converter/Switcher, which is ideal for:
Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
Rental and staging
The package includes the following items:
FC-321
Power supply (5V DC input)
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
1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Matrix Switchers; GROUP 3: Control Systems;
GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5: Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products;
GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9: Room Connectivity;
GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 11: Sierra Products
2 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
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Overview
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2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
3 Overview
The FC-321 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/Switcher is a
high-performance format converter for SDI (SMPTE 259M), HD-SDI
(SMPTE 292M), and 3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M) signals. It converts one
of two SDI video and audio signals to an HDMI output signal with the same
resolution and frame rate1.
The FC-321 features:
Two SD/HD-SDI/3G HD-SDI inputs on BNC connectors
One HDMI output with HDTV compatibility
An SDI audio group select rotary switch
1 No scaling is performed
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