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1. postproduction and duplication studios and non linear editing The package includes the following items e 7408 SDI to Analog Converter e Power supply e Null modem adapter and Windows based Kramer control software e This user manual 2 Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual e Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 3 Overview The Kramer DigiTOOLS 7408 SDI to Analog Converter is a high quality full 10 bit SDI to Analog video converter in a Kramer Tool housing The 7408 SDI to Analog Converter is a multi standard unit converting 525 line SDI to NTSC or NTSC4 43 and 625 line SDI to PAL B D G H I N Despite its small size the converter has many features including e Reclocked and equalized SDI output loop e 4 times digital over sampling to minimize digital artifacts 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 Download up to date Kramer user manuals and software from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our W2. VIDEO parameter defined as in INSTRUCTION 5 EXTENDED DATA 0 When replying DATA VIDEO parameter defined as in INSTRUCTION 5 EXTENDED DATA value for selected VIDEO parameter INSTRUCTION 7 READ VIDEO ENCODER DATA For sending to machine DATA VIDEO ENCODER sub address which is to be read When replying DATA VIDEO ENCODER sub address EXTENDED DATA requested data The PC sends this instruction to the machine The machine replies by sending back the data assigned to this sub address INSTRUCTION 8 WRITE VIDEO ENCODER DATA DATA VIDEO ENCODER sub address EXTENDED DATA data to be written to this sub address The PC sends data directly to the encoder The machine implements this new value and replies by sending the same 4 bytes except for the Destination Bit back to the PC CAUTION this function was designated for development and testing purposes Improper use of this function may cause erratic behaviour of the machine INSTRUCTION 10dec WRITE EEPROM DATA DATA EEPROM sub address EXTENDED DATA data to be written to this sub address The PC sends data directly to the EEPROM The EEPROM stores this new value and replies by sending the same data back to the PC CAUTION this function was designated for development and testing purposes Improper use of this function may cause erratic T i Communication Protocol behaviour of the machine INSTRUCTION 11dec READ EEPROM DATA For sending to machine
3. each device before connecting it to your 7408 After connecting your 7408 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Using Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Warning Do not cover the 7408 Og Betacam Video Recorder Display Figure 2 Connecting a 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 4 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 5 2 Connecting a PC To connect a PC to the 7408 unit using the Null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended e Connect the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the 7408 unit to the Null modem adapter and connect the Null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC To connect a PC to the 7408 unit without using a Null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 DB9 port on your PC to the RS 232 DB9 rear panel port on the 7408 unit as Figure 3 illustrates depending on whether the PC has a 9 pin or 25 pin connector PIN 5 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 3 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 N Female DB9 From PC PIN 4 Connected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 5 Male DB9 To Switcher PIN 7 Connected to PIN 5 Ground PIN 2 Connected to PIN 2 PIN 3 Connected to PIN 3 gt RA Female DB25 From PC PIN 20 Connecte
4. encoder data 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 A__ Write EEPROM data 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 B Read EEPROM data 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 C Write 2c 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 13 D Read PC 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 14 E Read video standard 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 15 F Is setup defined 0 0 0 0 1 il 16 10 Error 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 1E Lock Front Panel 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 31 1F Request Bar 0 0 0 1 1 1 57 39 Enable Power down save 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 61 3D Identify machine 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 VER O 1 2 Note that the MSB s of the DATA D7 and the EXTENDED DATA E7 are in the fourth byte 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTION 0 RESET DATA 0 initialize the machine When the machine is initialized it will send the RESET code DATA 0 If the machine receives this code it will reset to its power up state DATA 1 configure the machine to its factory default state When the machine receives this code all programmable parameters will be reset to their factory default values EXTENDED DATA set as 0 INSTRUCTION 3 STORE MACHINE SETTINGS DATA setup 1 to 10 where present values of machine settings are saved EXTENDED DATA set as 0 When the machine receives this instruction its present settings video parameters are saved in non volatile memory The machine replies by sending the same 4 bytes except for the Destination Bit back to the PC When the
5. the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removal or installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii 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 li
6. to operate the equipment gt Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine B Please use recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components Ly 11 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 We welcome your questions comments and feedback Institute of Quality amp Control Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000019 REV 1
7. user saves the machine settings using the front panel buttons then this instruction is sent to the PC INSTRUCTION 4 RECALL MACHINE SETTINGS DATA setup 1 to 10 of machine settings which are to recalled EXTENDED DATA set as 0 When the machine receives this instruction it recalls the settings which were previously saved in the setup The machine replies by sending the same 4 bytes except for the Destination Bit back to the PC When the user recalls a setup using the front panel buttons then this instruction is sent to the PC INSTRUCTION 5dec SET VIDEO PARAMETER DATA Video parameter defined as follows 1 Brightness 2 Contrast 3 Hue 4 Sharpness 5 Colour saturation 6 R Y saturation 7 B Y saturation EXTENDED DATA value for selected video parameter When the machine receives this instruction then if valid the selected video parameter is set and the machine replies by sending the same 4 bytes except for the Destination Bit back to the PC When the user changes video parameters using the front panel buttons then this instruction is sent to the PC Note that the video parameter values range from 0 minimum up to 255dec maximum and do not necessarily correspond with the number displayed on the panel of the 7408 If a value outside the legal range of a particular parameter is sent the error code will be returned INSTRUCTION 6 REQUEST VIDEO PARAMETER For sending to machine DATA
8. DATA EEPROM sub address which is to be read When replying DATA EEPROM sub address EXTENDED DATA requested data The PC sends this instruction to the machine The machine replies by sending back the data stored in this sub address INSTRUCTION 12dec WRITE PC DATA PC sub address EXTENDED DATA data to be written to this sub address The PC sends PC data to the PC address which was last accessed via INSTRUCTION 13 The machine replies by sending the same data back to the PC CAUTION this function was designated for development and testing purposes Improper use of this function may cause erratic behavior of the machine INSTRUCTION 13dec READ PC For sending to machine DATA PC address EXTENDED DATA sub address When replying DATA sub address EXTENDED DATA data read The PC sends this instruction to the machine The machine replies by sending back the data of this address and sub address INSTRUCTION 14dec READ VIDEO STANDARD For sending to machine set DATA EXTENDED DATA 0 When replying DATA 0 EXTENDED DATA VIDEO STANDARD The PC sends this instruction to the machine The machine replies by sending back the video standard defined as follows 0 NTSC4 43 1 NTSC 2 PAL 3 PAL N 64dec 40hex Invalid or no input detected Note that when the DIP switches are set for a fixed standard the 7408 will reply by sending the code for the fixed standard INSTRUCTION 16dec ERROR If the machine rece
9. Kramer Electronics Ltd ah KRAMER USER MANUAL Model 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Contents Contents 1 Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Overview 4 Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 5 Using Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 5 1 Connecting Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 5 2 Connecting a PC 5 3 Setting the Dipswitches 6 Technical Specifications 7 Communication Protocol Figures Figure 1 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Figure 2 Connecting a 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Tables Table 1 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Table 2 Setting the Dipswitches Table 3 Dipswitch Settings AUTO PAL and NTSC Table 4 Technical specifications of the 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Table 5 Structure of the Protocol Table 6 Instruction Set for the 7408 SA DNWHWN me m A oon N AN Ww 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 DigiTOOLS 7408 SDI to Analog Converter which is ideal for broadcast and production video studios
10. TSC offsets the black level within the active video signal by 7 5 IRE when selected 2 4xOS is 4x Oversample 3 When this method is used the noise figure is improved KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 4 includes the technical specifications Table 4 Technical specifications of the 7408 SDI to Analog Converter INPUT 1 SDI SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 601 on a BNC connector OUTPUTS 1 reclocked SDI SMPTE 259M ITU R BT 601 on a BNC connector 1 composite video 1Vpp 75Q on a BNC connector 1 s Video 1Vpp 0 3Vpp 75Q on two BNC connectors 1 component video Y U and V on three BNC connectors BANDWIDTH 3dB 5 7MHz DIFF GAIN lt 1 DIFF PHASE lt 1 K FACTOR 0 5 CV Y S N RATIO gt 70db Flat Field DIGITAL RESOLUTION 10 bit LUMA NON LINEARITY 0 9 CHROMA LUMA DELAY lt 15nsec POWER SOURCE 12 VDC 320mA DIMENSIONS 12cm x 7 5cm x 2 5cm 4 7 x 0 98 x 2 95 W D H WEIGHT 0 3kg 0 66lbs ACCESSORIES Power supply Null modem adapter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Communication Protocol 7 Communication Protocol RS 232 communication between the 7408 and the PC is done using the following protocol The protocol uses four bytes of information and data is at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit The controller and machine s
11. Y BNC connector s Video acceptors according to dipswitch selection 4 Y CV see Table 3 5 SDI OUTBNC Connector Connects to the reclocked and equalized SDI acceptor 6 SDI IN BNC Connector Connects to the SDI source 7 ON LED llluminates when receiving power 8 RS 232 Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 9 Dipswitches To setup the unit see section 5 3 5 Using Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter You can use your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter to convert SDI video to professional analog video composite video and s Video or component video as the example in Figure 2 illustrates 5 1 Connecting Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter To connect the 7408 do the following 1 Connect the SDI source for example a digital camera to the SDI IN BNC connector You may also connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI acceptor such as an SDI monitor 2 Connect the following An s video acceptor such as an s video monitor to the C Y output BNC connectors and or A composite video acceptor such as a composite video monitor to the CV output BNC connector or A component video acceptor such as a BETACAM VCR to the YUV BNC connectors Connect a PC if required to the RS 232 port see section 5 2 4 Set the dipswitches as section 5 3 describes 5 Connect the 12V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the adapter to the mains electricity 1 Switch OFF the power on
12. d to PIN 6 PINS 8 5 4 Connected together If a shielded cable is used connect the shield to PIN 7 DB25 and PIN 5 DB9 Male DB9 To Switcher Figure 3 Connecting a PC without using a Null modem Adapter Using Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 5 3 Setting the Dipswitches Configure the 7408 unit by setting the dipswitches as Table 2 defines Table 2 Setting the Dipswitches DIPS Function Description 1 PROGRAM ON for upgrading firmware otherwise OFF 2 VBI ON to enable Vertical Interval Blanking OFF to disable 3 PEDESTAL ON for pedestal 7 5 IRE offset selection for NTSC OFF for no pedestal 4 4XOS ON to enable oversampling OFF to disable oversampling 5 NTSC ON for NTSC 3 58 see Table 3 6 PAL ON for PAL see Table 3 T AUTO ON for multistandard OFF for user selected fixed standard see Table 3 8 COMPONENT ON for component video OFF for composite video and or s video Table 3 Dipswitch Settings AUTO PAL and NTSC AUTO PAL NTSC 7408 Output Standard OFF OFF OFF NTSC 4 43 OFF OFF ON NTSC 3 58 OFF ON OFF PAL B OFF ON ON PAL N ON OFF OFF PAL N for 625 line SDI input NTSC 4 43 for 525 line SDI input ON OFF ON PAL N for 625 line SDI input NTSC 3 58 for 525 line SDI input ON ON OFF PAL B for 625 line SDI input NTSC 4 43 for 525 line SDI input ON ON ON PAL B for 625 line SDI input NTSC 3 58 for 525 line SDI input 1 N
13. e replies with DATA as the version number before the decimal point and EXTENDED DATA is the value following the decimal point For example for version 3 4 the machine replies with DATA 03 hex and EXTENDED DATA 04 hex 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms 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 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of
14. eb site at http www kramerelectronics com 1 Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter e Output configuration to Composite Video and s Video Y C or component video YUV e User friendly Windows PC software provided for ProcAmp control via RS 232 for adjusting parameters such as contrast hue saturation and sharpness e NTSC encoding with or without a 7 5TRE setup e Perforated cover to prevent chip overheating To achieve the best performance e 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 e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer 7408 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 4 Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Figure and Table 1 define the 7408 SDI to Analog Converter SDIOUT SDIIN Y cv U outputs 7408 SDI to Analog Converter RS 232 ON PROGRAM VBI PEDESTAL 4x0S NTSC PAL AUTO COMPONENT Figure 1 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Using Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Table 1 7408 SDI to Analog Converter Feature Function 1 12VDC 12V DC connector for powering the unit 2 V C BNC connector Connect to component video or composite video and or 3 U
15. hould be connected via a null modem connection that is if using a DB 9 port connect as follows Connect pin 5 of the PC to pin 5 of the machine Cross pins 2 and 3 i e connect pin 2 of the PC to pin 3 of the machine and connect pin 3 of the PC to pin 2 of the machine On the PC side short pins 4 and 6 On the PC side short pins 1 7 and 8 Table 5 Structure of the Protocol MSB LSB INSTRUCTION 0 TO PC 15 14 B 12 il 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Ist byte DATA 1 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 DO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2nd byte EXTENDED DATA 1 E6 E5 E4 E3 E2 El EO 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3rd byte MSB s ADDR 1 E7 D7 0 1 1 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4th byte Note that the MSB s of the DATA D7 and the EXTENDED DATA E7 are in the fourth byte Terminology TO PC is the DESTINATION BIT 14 10 is the INSTRUCTION D7 D0 is the DATA E7 E0 is the EXTENDED DATA The destination bit TO PC is 0 when sending from the PC to the machine or 1 when sending from the machine to the PC Table 6 Instruction Set for the 7408 INSTRUCTION 7 6 6 4 8 2 Hn 10 Dec Hex 0 0 Reset 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Store machine settings 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 Recall machine settings 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 5 Set Video Parameter 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 6 Request Video Parameter 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 E Read video encoder data 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 8 Write video
16. ives an invalid instruction it replies by sending this error code INSTRUCTION 30dec LOCK FRONT PANEL DATA 0 panel is unlocked DATA I panel is locked EXTENDED DATA set as 0 When the machine receives this instruction it will lock or unlock the panel for control via the front panel pushbutton switches RS 232 control is unaffected When the user changes the lock status using the front panel button then this instruction is sent to the PC INSTRUCTION 31dec REQUEST BAR For sending DATA EXTENDED DATA 0 When replying EXTENDED DATA 1 if Bar INSTRUCTION 57dec ENABLE POWER DOWN SAVE DATA 0 disables power down saving DATA 1 enables saving EXTENDED DATA set to 0 The PC sends this instruction to the machine The power down option is enabled or disabled according to the value of DATA If the power down option is enabled then the machine will remember its state before being turned off and revert to this state when turned on again Note that whenever the machine is turned on the power down save option is enabled INSTRUCTION 61dec IDENTIFY MACHINE For sending DATA to request machine name DATA 3 to request software version number EXTENDED DATA set to 0 The PC sends this instruction to the machine The machine relies as follows If the machine name is requested the machine replies with DATA 40 hex and EXTENDED DATA 45 hex If the software version is requested the machin
17. mited 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 B 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
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