KRAMER FC-332 SD HD-SDI to HDMI Converter DA User Manual

KRAMER FC-332 SD HD-SDI to HDMI Converter DA

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 Thank you for purchasing the Kramer DigiTOOLS® FC-332 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/DA, which is ideal for: that are clearly defined by function.

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

The package includes the following items:

• FC-332
• Power supply (5V DC input)
• This user manual2

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

Quick Start
This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.

Overview

The FC-332 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/DA is a high-performance format converter for SDI (SMPTE 259M), HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), and 3G HD-SDI (SMPTE 424M) signals. It converts an SDI audio and video signal to two HDMI output signals with the same resolution and frame rate1

The FC-332 features: .

• An SD/HD-SDI/3G HD-SDI input on a BNC connector
• An SDI loop on a BNC connector and 2 HDMI outputs
• HDTV compatibility
• An SDI audio group select rotary switch
• Automatic active input LED indicators on the front panel. Green indicates a standard definition (SDI) input signal and blue indicates a high-definition (HD-SDI) input signal.

About HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed all-digital1 audio/video interface, widely supported in the entertainment and home cinema industry. It delivers the highest high-definition image and sound quality. Note that Kramer Electronics Limited is an HDMI Adopter and an HDCP Licensee. In particular, HDMI2

• Provides a simple:
  3 interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and video monitor, such as a digital flat LCD / plasma television (DTV), over a single 4

• Supports standard, enhanced, high-definition video, and multi-channel digital audio cable 5

• Transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements on a single cable

• Benefits consumers by providing superior, uncompressed High Definition digital video via a single cable6

• Is backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) , and user-friendly connector

• Supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the digital television, enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one-button play HDMI has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p, 1080i, and 1080p/60), as well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL.

1. Ensuring an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog conversions
2. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC
3. With video and multi-channel audio combined into a single cable, the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems is reduced
4. HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at up to 15m
5. HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. HDMI has the capacity to support Dolby 5.1 audio and high-resolution audio formats
6. HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner

Recommendations for Best Performance

To achieve the best performance:

• Use only good quality connection cables1 to avoid 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 and position your Kramer FC-332 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust.

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall adapter that is provided with this unit2.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

Your FC-332 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/DA
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the FC-332 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/DA:

Table 1: FC-332 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/DA Features

7. 5| HDMI OUT 2 Connector| Connects to the HDMI acceptor 2
   6| 5V DC| +5V DC connector for powering the unit
   7| SDI IN LED| Illuminates green for an SD-SDI input signal and blue for an HD-SDI input signal
   8| OUT 1 LED| Illuminates green to indicate that display 1 is connected
   9| OUT 2 LED| Illuminates green to indicate that display 2 is connected
   10| ON LED| Illuminates green when receiving power

Connecting the FC-332
To connect the FC-332, as the example in Figure 2 illustrates, do the following1

1. Connect the SD/HD-SDI IN connector to a digital video source (for example, a digital video player).
2. Connect the SD/HD-SDI LOOP connector to a digital acceptor (for example, a digital display).
3. Connect the HDMI 1 connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a plasma display).
4. Connect the HDMI 2 connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a plasma display).
5. Using a small screwdriver, turn the SDI AUDIO GROUP SELECT rotary switch to select an SDI stereo channel2
6. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity (not illustrated in from 0 to 7. Figure 2).
7. Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your FC-332. After connecting your FC-332, switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device
8. SDI audio is made up of 16 channels of audio information or 8 stereo pairs. Whereas most other devices access a group of 2-pairs, the FC-332 accesses a single pair out of a group for higher discrimination.

Technical Specifications

The FC-332 technical specifications are shown in Table 2:
Table 2: Technical Specifications1 of the FC-332 SD/HD-SDI to HDMI Converter/DA

reclocked 2 HDMI connectors
MAX DATA RATE:| Up to 3Gbps
EQUALIZATION AND RECLOCKING:| SDI: over 350m, 3G: over 100m (using the Kramer BC-1X cable)
STANDARD COMPLIANCE:| HDMI
INDICATOR LEDS:| SD/HD, OUT, POWER
POWER SOURCE:| 5V DC, 510mA
DIMENSIONS| 12cm x 7.2cm x 2.4cm (4.7″ x 2.8″ x 1.0″) W, D, H
WEIGHT:| 0.3kg (0.7lbs)
ACCESSORIES:| Power supply 5V DC, 2A
OPTIONS:| 19” rack mount adapter

LIMITED WARRANTY

Kramer Electronics (hereafter ) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms.Kramer

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY
Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase

WHO IS PROTECTED?
Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.

The following are not covered by the warranty:

1. Any product which is not distributed by Kramer, or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer. If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized, please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www.kramerelectronics.com.
2. Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed, or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn, reattached, removed or otherwise interfered with.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
4. Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature
5. Product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product
6. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer
7. Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier)
8. Removal or installation of the product
9. Any other cause, which does not relate to a product defect
10. Cartons, equipment enclosures, cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product.

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items. We will not pay for the following:

1. Removal or installations charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls or programming. These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased.
3. Shipping charges.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

1. To obtain service on you product, you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage, and should be included in any shipment of the product. Please also include in any mailing a contact name, company, address, and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest Kramer authorized service center, consult your authorized dealer.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
The liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be liable for:

1. Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss; or:
2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from place to place.
NOTE : All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval. This may be obtained from your dealer.
This equipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of:

EN-50081: “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); generic emission standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry”
EN-50082: “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) generic immunity standard.
Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environment”.
CFR-47: FCC* Rules and Regulations:
Part 15: “Radio frequency devices
Subpart B Unintentional radiators”.

CAUTION!

• Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician. Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment.
• Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine. Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components.
• FCC and CE approved using STP cable (for twisted pair products) Subpart B Unintentional radiators”.

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

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Web site:www.kramerelectronics.com
E-mail:info@kramerel.com
P/N: 2900-000527 REV 2
We welcome your questions, comments and feedback.

References

• Kramer | Audio-Visual Solutions and Experiences

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