Kramer FC-20 Manuel utilisateur

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

FC-20

SDI / DV Transcoder

Contents

Introduction 1

Getting Started 1

Overview 1

Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder 2

Connecting the FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder 5

5.1

Powering the FC-20 5

5.2

MODE SELECT Dipswitch Settings 5

5.2.1

Setting the Audio Group 5

5.2.2

Setting DV Audio Channels 6

5.2.3

Setting the VITC or the DVITC Signals 6

Operating Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder 7

6.1

Understanding the FC-20 LEDs 7

6.1.1

The POWER ON LED 7

6.1.2

The SDI IN LED 7

6.1.3

The DV DECODE LED 7

6.2

Understanding the DV DECODE / ENCODE MODES 7

6.2.1

Using the DV DECODE Mode 8

6.2.2

Using the DV ENCODE Mode 9

Technical Specifications 10

Figures

Figure 1: FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder 3

Figure 2: FC-20 DV Decode Mode Configuration 8

Figure 3: FC-20 DV Encode Mode Configuration 9

Tables

Table 1: Front Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features 4

Table 2: Rear Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features 4

Table 3: FC-20 Audio Group Dipswitch Settings 5

Table 4: Technical Specifications of the FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder 10

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ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section)

This addendum adds the following information to the user manual:

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provided with this unit

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall

before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

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

350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups

, which are clearly defined

by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder.

This product is ideal for the following typical applications:

 Live broadcast (remote control)

 Editing and duplication studios

 Interfacing between machines with differing formats

 Seamless conversion from DV to SDI or from SDI to DV

The package includes the following items:

 FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

 Power adapter (12V DC Input)

 This user manual

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

3 Overview

The Kramer FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder is a portable DV to SDI

bi-directional professional video converter with embedded audio. The FC-20

is designed for use in the editing studio, for live broadcasting, and for any

application requiring real-time transcoding between DV and SDI.

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Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

In addition, the FC-20:

 Auto-detects and supports PAL and NTSC

 Includes AES/EBU Embedded Audio Support (at 48kHz, synchronous to

video)

 Can be powered from a computer using the same 6-pin FireWire cable

that carries the DV stream in and out of the NLE (Non-Linear-Editor)

 Supports the DVITC

time code in the SDI data stream

 Features a separate VITC

input and output for analog decks via two BNC

connectors

 Supports linear time code via the RS-422 port

 Is controllable via an NLE or manually via the DV ENCODE/DECODE

front panel button

 Controls tape decks and other video devices

via the RS-422 port

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-20 in a location free from moisture and away

from excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

Figure 1 illustrates the front and rear panels of the FC-20. Table 1 and Table

2 define the front and rear panels of the FC-20, respectively.

DVITC is Digital Vertical Interval Time Code

VITC is Vertical Interval Time Code

To be used only when there is no NLE

Only devices

that conform to the Sony control protocol

Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

1 2 3 4

7 86 9

Figure 1: FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

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Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

Table 1: Front Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features

# Feature Function

1 D

NCODE

ECODE

Button

Press to toggle between the decode (default) and the encode modes

2 P

OWER

LED Illuminates when the machine is powered

3 SDI I

LED Illuminates when SDI framing is received in the DV Encode mode and

when DV framing is received in the DV Decode mode

4 DV D

ECODE

LED Illuminates when in the DV Decode mode

5 M

ODE

ELECT

Dipswitches For machine setup (1 and 2 are for audio group selection; 3 is for

channel pair selection; 4 is for VITC or DVITC timecode selection)

Table 2: Rear Panel FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder Features

# Feature Function

6 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit

7 BATTERY XLR Connects to a portable battery pack input

8 DV 6-pin port (FireWire) Connects to a source or an acceptor for DV decoding or encoding

and/or power via 1394a bus

9 DV 4-pin port (FireWire) Connects to a source or an acceptor for DV decoding or encoding

10 SDI IN BNC Connector Connects to the digital video BNC source, when selecting SDI as the

input

11 SDI OUT BNC Connector Connects to the digital video BNC output

12 VITC IN BNC Connector

13 VITC OUT BNC Connector

Connects to the Vertical Interval Time Code IO

14 RS-422 DB9C Port Connects to control devices that conform to the Sony control protocol

1 In the DV Encode mode, SDI signals are converted to DV

2 In the DV Decode mode, DV signals are converted to SDI

Manual override

Connecting the FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

5 Connecting the FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

To connect the FC-20, do the following:

 Connect the SDI/DV inputs and outputs as required

(see section 6.2)

 Connect a Sony RS-422 controlled deck, if required

 Connect the power source (see section 5.1)

 Set the MODE SELECT dipswitches (see section 5.2)

5.1 Powering the FC-20

The FC-20 features three power options for your convenience:

 An XLR 12V battery pack input

 A Universal DC Power Adapter

 Bus power (via 6-pin FireWire input port)

Power sources are wired in parallel, therefore power is available from any

source at any time. For example, when more than one power source is

connected to the FC-20 unit, the source with the highest voltage takes over

5.2 MODE SELECT Dipswitch Settings

Use the 4-pin dipswitches on the front panel to select the desired operation

mode of the FC-20.

5.2.1 Setting the Audio Group

Dipswitches 1 and 2 are designated for audio group selection: A group of four

audio signals are embedded in the serial digital video bitstream. You may

select the audio group according to the settings in Table 3.

Table 3: FC-20 Audio Group Dipswitch Settings

Dipswitch

Audio

Group 1 2

1 ON ON

2 OFF ON

3 ON OFF

4 OFF OFF

1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your FC-20

If you have a laptop connected to your FC-20 and the XLR battery connected too, if the battery voltage dips, the laptop will

take over and vice versa

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Connecting the FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

5.2.2 Setting DV Audio Channels

Each group usually consists of four audio channels (or two stereo pairs).

To select the desired pair:

 Set dipswitch # 3 to ON for: 1=Left/2=Right; or

 Set dipswitch # 3 to OFF for: 3=Left/4=Right

5.2.3 Setting the VITC or the DVITC Signals

The FC-20 supports DVITC embedded timecode and separate analog VITC

signals.

Dipswitch # 4 determines the source of the DVITC

or VITC timecode:

 Set dipswitch # 4 to ON for Analog VITC

 Set dipswitch # 4 to OFF for DVITC (SDI)

Digital VITC embedded timecode

Operating Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

6 Operating Your FC-20 SDI / DV Transcoder

Operate your FC-20 via the NLE or the DV ENCODE/DECODE button after

setting the MODE SELECT dipswitches (see section 5.2).

6.1 Understanding the FC-20 LEDs

The FC-20 consists of three LEDs described in the following sections.

6.1.1 The POWER ON LED

The POWER ON LED illuminates after the machine has been turned on and

is ready for operation.

6.1.2 The SDI IN LED

The SDI IN LED illuminates when:

 SDI framing is received in the DV Encode mode

 DV framing is received in the DV Decode mode

6.1.3 The DV DECODE LED

The DV DECODE LED illuminates when the machine operates in the DV

Decode mode.

6.2 Understanding the DV DECODE / ENCODE MODES

You can use the FC-20 to convert DV to SDI signals or SDI to DV signals.

You can operate the FC-20 in one of two modes:

 The DV DECODE Mode:

The FC-20 unit converts DV signals to SDI signals (see section 6.2.1)

 The DV ENCODE Mode:

The FC-20 unit converts SDI signals to DV signals (see section 6.2.2)

Note that in both modes where an NLE is present, switching occurs automatically,

that is, via FCP commands, and so on.

If the camera connects directly to the deck, switching is manual (also, there is no

deck control when using camera <-> deck connectivity).

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