Kramer Electronics FC-4046 User Manual
Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
USER MANUAL
Model:
FC-4046
Video MultiCoder®
Contents
Contents
1
Introduction 1
2
Getting Started 1
3
Overview 1
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Your FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® 2
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Installing on a Rack 6
5.1 Before Installing on a Rack 6
5.1.1
5.2 Instructions for Rack-Mounting 6
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6.1 Connecting a PC 8
6.2 Dipswitch Settings 9
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7.1 Using the Front Panel Buttons 10
7.1.1 Encoding and Decoding Video Signals 10
7.1.2 Adjusting the CONTROL Levels 10
7.1.3 Locking the Front Panel 10
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Figures
Figure 1: FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® 3
Figure 2: Connecting the FC-4046 8
Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 8
Figure 4: Dipswitches (Factory Default) 9
CAUTION!! 6
Connecting the FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® 7
Operating Your FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® 10
Technical Specifications 11
Communication Protocol 11
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® Features 4
Table 2: Rear Panel FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® Features 5
Table 3: Recommended Ambient Temperature and Humidity Range 6
Table 4: Dipswitch Settings 9
Table 5: Dipswitch Standard Definitions 9
Table 6: Technical Specifications of the FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® 11
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Introduction
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
500-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-4046 Video MultiCoder®,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Video production, editing and duplication studios
Interfacing between machines with differing formats
The package includes the following items:
FC-4046 Video MultiCoder®
Power cord2
Null-modem adapter and this user manual3
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 cables4
3 Overview
The Kramer FC-4046 Video MultiCoder® is a multi-standard all-in-one
encoder5/decoder6. The user selects the video source and the converted video
is available on all the outputs.
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 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine
3 Download up-to-date Kramer user manuals from the Internet at this URL: http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
5 Converting RGB or YUV analog or digital input signals to composite or Y/C video output signals
6 Converting composite or Y/C video input signals to RGB or YUV analog or digital output signals
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Your FC-4046 Video MultiCoder®
In addition, the FC-4046:
Includes analog inputs and outputs compatible with the formats and
standards in use today
Is highly automated for hassle-free operation
Includes user-friendly front panel buttons for full Procamp control
Labels each dipswitch for easy and convenient identification
Automatically recognizes the input video standards1: PAL B/D/G/H/I,
NTSC3.58 and SECAM
Can output PAL B/D/G/H/I/Nc/60 and NTSC3.58/4.432
Has CV, YC and component3 inputs and outputs
Simultaneously outputs to CV, YC and component (RGB or YUV)
formats
Can be used as a multi-format switcher, always converting to all the
formats
Includes non-volatile memory that retains the last setting, after switching
the power off and then on again
Is controllable via the front panel buttons, and/or remotely by RS-232
serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system, PC, or other serial
controller
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels
(often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality
Position your Kramer FC-4046 in a location free from moisture and away
from excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your FC-4046 Video MultiCoder®
Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the FC-4046. Table 1 and
Table 2 define the front and rear panels of the FC-4046, respectively.
1 When the fifth dipswitch, AUTO, is set to ON for the multi-standard
2 Only supporting actions that are capable of performance. For example, you cannot convert the PAL standard to NTSC
3 Note that this unit does not scale or scan convert the signal. For example, a PAL input would produce 50Hz interlaced
output on the RGB output
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Your FC-4046 Video MultiCoder®
Figure 1: FC-4046 Video MultiCoder®
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