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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 1
2.1 Quick Start 2
3 Overview 3
3.1 About the Power Connect Feature 3
3.2 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) / Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 3
3.3 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 4
4 Your FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 4
5 Connecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 6
5.1 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE IN / LINE OUT RJ-45 Connectors 7
6 Technical Specifications 7
Figures
Figure 1: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 4
Figure 2: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Underside 5
Figure 3: Connecting the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender 6
Figure 4: CAT 5 PINOUT 7
Tables
Table 1: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Features 5
Table 2: FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender Underside Features 5
Table 3: CAT 5 PINOUT 7
Table 4: Technical Specifications of the FC-50 7
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solution s 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 groups
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that are clearly
defined by function.
Thank you for purchasing the FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender, which is
ideal for controlling a single matrix switcher or other controllable device
from long distance.
The package includes the following items:
• Two FC-50 RS-232 Range Extender units
• Power supply (12V DC)
• 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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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: Specialt y 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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Getting Started
2.1 Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
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