Kramer Electronics FC-49 User Manual

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KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

FC-49

DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter

P/N: 2900-000286 Rev 6

FC-49 – Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 2

2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2

2.2 Safety Instructions 2

2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3

3 Overview 4

3.1 Defining the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter 5

4 Connecting the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter 6 5 Acquiring an EDID 7 6 Technical Specifications 8 7 Default EDID 9

Figures

Figure 1: FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter 5 Figure 2: Connecting the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter 6

FC-49 – Introduction

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 groups that are clearly defined by function: 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 and GROUP 11: Sierra Products.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer TOOLS FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter, which is ideal for:

 Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications  Rental and staging

FC-49 - 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.

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

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 FC-49 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and

dust

2.2 Safety Instructions

FC-49 – Getting Started

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/.

FC-49 - Overview

3 Overview

The Kramer FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter is a high−quality format converter and embedder for DVI and audio signals. It converts a DVI signal and embeds an unbalanced stereo, S/PDIF or TOSLINK® audio signal to an HDMI output.

The FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter features:

 A maximum data rate up to 4.95Gbps (1.65Gbps per graphics channel)  HDCP compliance  HDTV compatibility  Auto Format Detection for digital RGB or YPbPr  A DVI−D input signal on a DVI−I connector  I-EDIDPro™ Kramer Intelligent EDID Processing™ - Intelligent EDID

handling and processing algorithm ensures Plug and Play operation for HDMI systems

In addition, the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter:

 Adds HDMI output capability to your DVI source so that, for example, an

HDMI television can be used with your DVI source (For example, the DVI source can also be the DVI graphics output of a PC as well as its audio signal) with sound

 Includes automatic audio input detection. If a digital input (S/PDIF or

TOSLINK®) is detected, the FC-49 selects the digital input. If no digital input is detected, the machine selects the analog input.

Note that S/PDIF and TOSLINK® inputs may not be connected simultaneously

 Supports a TOSLINK® sample rate of 44.1kHz and 48kHz  Is housed in a Kramer TOOLS™ enclosure. Three units can be rack

mounted side−by−side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK−3T rack adapter

FC-49 – Overview

Feature

Function

12V DC

+12V DC connector for powering the unit

AUDIO INPUTS

S/PDIF RCA Connector

Connects to the digital audio source

OPTICAL TosLink® Connector

Connects to the digital audio source

ANALOG 3.5mm Mini Jack

Connects to the analog audio source

DVI IN Connector

Connects to the DVI source

HDMI OUT Connector

Connects to the HDMI acceptor

OUT LED

Illuminates to indicate that a display is connected

IN LED

Illuminates to indicate a signal at the input

ON LED

Illuminates when receiving power

EDID CAPTURE Button

Press and hold to acquire EDID

The audio inputs are automatically detected: if a digital input (S/PDIF or TOSLINK®) is detected, the machine selects the digital input. If no digital input is detected, the machine selects the analog input.

Note that S/PDIF and TOSLINK® inputs cannot be connected simultaneously.

3.1 Defining the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter

Figure 1: FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter

FC-49 - Connecting the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter

Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your FC-49. After connecting your FC-49, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device.

Note: S/PDIF in the FC-49 supports stereo audio and not 5.1 channel audio.

4 Connecting the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI

Converter

To connect the FC-49, as illustrated in the example in Figure 2 do the following:

1. Connect the HDMI OUT connector to the HDMI acceptor (for example, an LCD TV with built-in speakers).

2. Connect the DVI source, for example, a multimedia player (or a PC) to the:

 DVI IN connector  S/PDIF (digital audio) RCA IN connector (or you can connect the audio

source to the ANALOG or OPTICAL audio connector)

3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not illustrated in Figure 2).

Figure 2: Connecting the FC-49 DVI / Audio to HDMI Converter

FC-49 – Acquiring an EDID

5 Acquiring an EDID

To acquire a new EDID, do the following:

1. Connect the power supply.

2. Connect the new output display (or keep it disconnected to acquire the default EDID).

3. Press and hold the EDID CAPTURE button until the green IN LED starts flashing, and then release the button.

The EDID is acquired after the IN LED stops flashing.

FC-49 - Technical Specifications

INPUTS:

1 DVI-D on a DVI-I connector, 1.2Vpp on a Molex 24pin female connector; DDC signal 5Vpp (TTL)

1 S/PDIF on an RCA connector (stereo audio and not

5.1 channel audio) 1 unbalanced stereo audio on a 3.5mm mini jack,

1.5Vpp max. 1 TOSLINK® optical connector

OUTPUT:

HDMI connector

MAX. DATA RATE:

4.95Gbps (1.65Gbps per graphics channel) (UXGA, 1080p)

COMPLIANCE WITH HDMI STANDARD:

Supports DVI 1.0, HDMI, and HDCP 1.1 and downward compatible with HDCP 1.0

TOSLINK SAMPLE RATE:

44.1kHz and 48kHz

CONTROLS:

EDID button

INDICATOR LED:

ON, IN, OUT

POWER SOURCE:

12V DC, 400mA

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 7.2cm x 2.4cm (4.73" x 2.83" 0.95") W, D, H

WEIGHT:

0.3kg (0.6lbs) approx.

ACCESSORIES:

Power supply, bracket installation kit

OPTIONS:

RK-3T 19" rack adapter

Specifications are subject to change without notice

6 Technical Specifications

FC-49 – Default EDID

7 Default EDID

Monitor #2 [Real-time 0x0031]

Model name............... FC-49

Manufacturer............. KRM

Plug and Play ID......... KRM0000

Serial number............ 1

Manufacture date......... 2006, ISO week 12

Filter driver............ None

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EDID revision............ 1.3

Input signal type........ Digital (DVI)

Color bit depth.......... Undefined

Display type............. RGB color

Screen size.............. 700 x 390 mm (31.5 in)

Power management......... Not supported

Extension blocs.......... 1 (CEA-EXT)

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DDC/CI................... Not supported

Color characteristics

Default color space...... Non-sRGB

Display gamma............ 2.20

Red chromaticity......... Rx 0.640 - Ry 0.341

Green chromaticity....... Gx 0.286 - Gy 0.610

Blue chromaticity........ Bx 0.146 - By 0.069

White point (default).... Wx 0.284 - Wy 0.293

Additional descriptors... None Timing characteristics

Horizontal scan range.... 30-91kHz

Vertical scan range...... 55-85Hz

Video bandwidth.......... 160MHz

CVT standard............. Not supported

GTF standard............. Supported

Additional descriptors... None

Preferred timing......... Yes

Native/preferred timing.. 1280x720p at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1280x720" 74.250 1280 1390 1430 1650 720 725 730 750 +hsync +vsync

Detailed timing #1....... 720x480p at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "720x480" 27.000 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 -hsync -vsync

Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz - IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 60Hz - IBM VGA 640 x 480p at 67Hz - Apple Mac II 640 x 480p at 72Hz - VESA 640 x 480p at 75Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 56Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 60Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 72Hz - VESA 800 x 600p at 75Hz - VESA 832 x 624p at 75Hz - Apple Mac II 1024 x 768p at 60Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 70Hz - VESA 1024 x 768p at 75Hz - VESA 1280 x 1024p at 75Hz - VESA 1600 x 1200p at 60Hz - VESA STD 1280 x 960p at 85Hz - VESA STD 1360 x 765p at 85Hz - VESA STD 1024 x 768p at 85Hz - VESA STD 800 x 600p at 85Hz - VESA STD 640 x 480p at 85Hz - VESA STD

EIA/CEA-861 Information

Revision number.......... 3

IT underscan............. Supported

Basic audio.............. Supported

YCbCr 4:4:4.............. Not supported

YCbCr 4:2:2.............. Not supported

FC-49 - Default EDID

Native formats........... 1

Detailed timing #1....... 720x480p at 60Hz (4:3)

Modeline............... "720x480" 27.000 720 736 798 858 480 489 495 525 -hsync -vsync

Detailed timing #2....... 1920x1080i at 60Hz (16:9)

Modeline............... "1920x1080" 74.250 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1094 1124 interlace +hsync

+vsync CE video identifiers (VICs) - timing/formats supported

640 x 480p at 60Hz - Default (4:3, 1:1) 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (4:3, 8:9) 720 x 480p at 60Hz - EDTV (16:9, 32:27) 1280 x 720p at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) [Native] 1920 x 1080i at 60Hz - HDTV (16:9, 1:1) NB: NTSC refresh rate = (Hz*1000)/1001

CE audio data (formats supported) LPCM 2-channel, 16/20/24 bit depths at 32/44/48 kHz

CE speaker allocation data

Channel configuration.... 2.0

Front left/right......... Yes

Front LFE................ No

Front center............. No

Rear left/right.......... No

Rear center.............. No

Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No

Rear LFE................. No

CE vendor specific data (VSDB) IEEE registration number. 0x000C03

CEC physical address..... 1.0.0.0

Maximum TMDS clock....... 165MHz

Report information

Date generated........... 29/05/2012

Software revision........ 2.60.0.964

Data source.............. Real-time 0x0031

Operating system......... 5.1.2600.2.Service Pack 3

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P/N:

2900-000286

Rev:

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