Kramer Electronics 673RT User Manual

KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

67 3T

HD-SDI Optical Transmitter

67 3R

HD-SDI Optical Receiver

P/N: 2900-000485 Rev 4

673T, 673R – Contents

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Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 3

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Defining the 673T, 673R HD-SDI Optical Transmitter/Receiver 5

4 Connecting the 673T, 673R 7
5 Technical Specifications 9

Figures

Figure 1: 673T HD-SDI Optical Transmitter 5
Figure 2: 673R HD-SDI Optical Receiver 6
Figure 3: Connecting the 673T, 673R HD-SDI Optical Transmitter/Receiver 8

673T, 673R - 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 video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
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 that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
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 and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 673T, 673R HD-SDI Optical
Transmitter/Receiver, which is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
 Long range multimedia distribution for cinemas, stores, and entertainment

centers

 Video production and broadcast facilities
 Retail stores and other point-of-sale systems

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673T, 673R - Getting Started

Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).

This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.

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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

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

 Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-

performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)

 Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely

influence signal quality

 Position your Kramer 673T, 673R away from moisture, excessive sunlight

and dust

673T, 673R - Getting Started

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Caution:

There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit

Warning:

Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit

Warning:

Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing

Warning:

Avoid direct eye exposure into the optic connectors
when powered, although this product is regulated
strictly enough to operate under the Laser Class 3R for
eye safety

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2.2 Safety Instructions

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.

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673T, 673R - Overview

3 Overview

The 673T is a high-performance fiber optic transmitter for 3G HD-SDI, HD-SDI,
SDI, and dual-link SDI signals. The unit converts up to four channels of serial
digital signals on gold-plated BNC connectors to light pulses that are transmitted
over a single multimode fiber optic cable to a 673R receiver that converts them
back to serial digital signals. The 673T and 673R pair has a transmission range of
1000 meters (more than 3,200ft).

Both the 673T and 673R:

 Feature a maximum data rate of up to 3Gbps, enabling it to be used for

standard definition, high definition and the new 3G high definition serial
digital video signals (SD/HD-SDI)

 Feature a single multimode OM3 fiber optic with SC connectors
 Include four HD-SDI signals on gold-plated BNC connectors each for the

transmitter and the receiver

 Support SDI, HD-SDI, 3G HD-SDI and dual-link and support data rates of

270Mbps, 1483.5Mbps, 1485Mbps and 2970Mbps

 Are strictly regulated in accordance with Class 3R Laser Eye Safety in

compliance with ANSI Z136 and IEC 60825-1:2007

 Feature HDTV compatibility
 Include cable equalization up to 350m for SD signals, 140m for 1.5GHz HD

signals, and 120m for 3GHz HD signals

Standard Definition (SD) means an NTSC or PAL compatible video format, consisting of
480 (for NTSC) or 576 (for PAL) lines of interlaced video. High Definition (HD) means a
video format, consisting of 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 lines of
progressive or interlaced video

 Feature fiber optic, output and input indication LEDs
 Include reclocking and equalization on each channel
 Include 5V DC power adapters and housing in Kramer DigiTOOLS®

enclosures

 Can be rack mounted in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-3T rack

adapter

673T, 673R - Overview

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Feature

Function

1

CONNECTED INPUT LEDs

Lights when a valid input is connected (from 1 to 4)

2

FIBER LED

Lights when the fiber optic cable is connected

3

ON LED

Illuminates when receiving power

4

SDI IN BNC Connector

Connects to the SDI source (from 1 to 4)

5

OPTIC CABLE Connector

Connects to the optical connector on the 673R via
multimode fiber cable

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5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

3.1 Defining the 673T, 673R HD-SDI Optical Transmitter/Receiver

This section describes the:

 673T HD-SDI Optical Transmitter, see Section 3.1.1
 671R HD-SDI Optical Receiver, see Section 3.1.2

3.1.1 Your 673T HD-SDI Optical Transmitter

Figure 1 defines the 673T HD-SDI Optical Transmitter:

Figure 1: 673T HD-SDI Optical Transmitter

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673T, 673R - Overview

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Feature

Function

1

CONNECTED OUTPUT LEDs

Illuminates to show the valid input signals connected on
the transmitter (from 1 to 4)

2

FIBER LED

Illuminates when the fiber optic cable is connected

3

ON LED

Illuminates when receiving power

4

SDI OUT BNC Connector

Connects to the SDI acceptor (from 1 to 4)

5

OPTIC CABLE Connector

Connects to the optical connector on the 673T via
multimode fiber cable

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5V DC

+5V DC connector for powering the unit

3.1.2 Your 673R HD-SDI Optical Receiver

Figure 2 defines the 673R HD-SDI Optical Receiver:

Figure 2: 673R HD-SDI Optical Receiver

673T, 673R - Connecting the 673T, 673R

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Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to
your 673T, 673R. After connecting your 673T, 673R, connect its
power and then switch on the power to each device.

Warning:

Avoid direct eye exposure into the optic connectors when powered,
although this product is regulated strictly enough to operate under
the Laser Class 3R for eye safety.

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4 Connecting the 673T, 673R

To connect the 673T and 673R, as illustrated in the example in Figure 3, do the
following:

1. Connect up to four SDI sources (for example video players and/or HD-SDI
cameras) to the four SDI IN connectors.

You do not have to connect all the inputs and outputs.

2. Connect the four SDI OUT connectors to up to four SDI acceptors (for
example, HD-SDI displays).

3. Remove the dust caps and connect the OPTIC CABLE connector of the
673T to the OPTIC CABLE connector of the 673R, via OM3 cabling with SC
connectors (maximum range of 900 meters (2950ft)).

4. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket on each unit and
connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).

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673T, 673R - Connecting the 673T, 673R

Figure 3: Connecting the 673T, 673R HD-SDI Optical Transmitter/Receiver

673T, 673R - Technical Specifications

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673T

673R

INPUTS:

SD/HD/3G-HD-SDI/Dual

link, 75Ω on BNC

connectors

1 optical connector
OUTPUTS:

1 optical connector

SD/HD/3G-HD-SDI/Dual link,
75Ω on BNC connectors

BANDWIDTH:

Supports up to 3Gbps bandwidth for each input

FIBER OPTIC RANGE:

Up to 1000m (>3200 feet) for 3G HD-SDI

INPUT CABLE
EQUALIZATION (673T):

350m for SDI, 140m for HD-SDI, 120m for 3G HD-SDI
FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION:

SC connectors for multimode (OM3) fiber cable

INSERTION LOSS FROM
TRANSMITTER TO
RECEIVER:

Must not exceed 10dB
INDICATOR LEDs:

VIDEO, SOURCE, FIBER and ON LEDs

POWER CONSUMPTION:

5V DC, 520mA

5V DC, 780mA

OPERATING
TEMPERATURE:

0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

-40° to +70°C (-40° to 158°F)

HUMIDITY:

10% to 90%, RHL non-condensing

DIMENSIONS:

12cm x 7.95cm x 2.76cm (4.7" x 3.1" x 1.08", W, D, H)

WEIGHT:

0.3kg (0.67lbs) approx. each

ACCESSORIES:

2 power supplies, bracket installation kit

OPTIONS:

RK-3T 19" rack mount

Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

5 Technical Specifications

For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors,
visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found.

We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.

Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

P/N:

2900-000485

Rev:

4

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SAFETY WARNIN G
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before opening and servicing