Kramer Electronics 401DXL User's Manual
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1. Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER 5 COMPOSITE TO Y C DECODER SWITCHER This section describes all the controls and connections of your composite to Y C decoder switcher Understanding the controls and connections helps you realize the full power of your machine 5 1 Getting to Know Your 401Dx The Kramer 401Dxl is a high quality decoder switcher designed to convert composite video into s Video Y C and switch between the converted Composite input and an additional Y C input to one output It is an excellent compatibility solution for many applications especially for presentation applications where two different formats must be switched to one acceptor The 401Dx has full compensation for Y C delay and comes with a 12V power supply The optional VA 50P can power up to six Kramer devices requiring 12VDC The 401Dxl is part of the Kramer TOOLS family of compact high quality cost effective solutions for a variety of applications QO Y C OUT Y CIN Composite IN KRAMER TOOLS KRAMER Composite to Y C Decoder Switcher 401D INPUT Il Composite ON SELECTOR CI Y C Figure 1 401Dx Front Panel Features Table 1 401Dx Front Panel Features CO rme J o OSOS Input Selector Input selector switch Composite video when released Y C when pressed in ON LED Lights when power is connected zz 12VDC feed connector A DC connector that allows power to be supplied to the unit Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER 6 I2. of many of the best production and presentation facilities around the world In recent years Kramer has redesigned and upgraded most of the line making the best even better Kramer s line of professional video audio electronics is one of the most versatile and complete available and is a true leader in terms of quality workmanship price performance ratio and innovation In addition to the Kramer line of high quality format interfaces such as the one you have just purchased Kramer also offers a full line of high quality distribution amplifiers switchers processors controllers and computer related products This manual includes configuration operation and option information for the 401Dx1 11 A Word on Format Interfaces There are several video signal formats Composite Y C YUV Y R Y B Y RGB S analog and digital Component analog video formats YUV and RGB are unmodulated signals where the signal level represents the signal intensity e g 1 Volt of Y signal represents a maximum white level Converting from YUV to RGB and vice versa does not involve modulation and requires mainly an accurate matrix system Composite video and Y C Super Video contains chrominance color information which is a modulated signal using the color subcarrier 3 58MHz in NTSC 4 43MHz in PAL as the carrier signal Converting between Composite video and Y C involves adding or separating the color information to or from the luminance information T
3. 3 1 s Video on a 4P connector Y 1 Vpp 75ohm C 0 3Vpp 75ohm C 0 3Vpp 750hm Coupling AC CV to YC DC YC to YC Differential Gain Differential Phase 0 5 Deg 2 Luma S N Ratio 69 dB Maximal Input 1 4 Vpp 75 ohm Composite gt 4Vpp 75 ohm YC Dimensions W D H 12 x 7 5 x 2 5 cm 1 WIC to CV Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER 3 HOWDOIGET STARTED The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time Taking 15 minutes to read the manual may save you a few hours later You don t even have to read the whole manual If a section doesn t apply to you you don t have to spend your time reading it 4 UNPACKING AND CONTENTS The items contained in your Kramer format interface package are listed below Please save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment Format Interface User Manual DC Power Supply Kramer Concise Product Catalog 4 Rubber Feet Mounting Brackets 4 1 Optional Accessories The following accessories which are available from Kramer can enhance implementation of your machine For information regarding cables and additional accessories contact your Kramer dealer gt Rack Adapter Used to adapt smaller machines to a standard 1U rack One or more machines may be installed on each adapter gt 105S 1 5 s Video Distribution Amplifier can be serially connected between the format interface and an acceptor for s Video distributio
4. Confirm that the fuse is good by looking for the wire connected between the ends of the fuse If this wire is broken replace fuse with another with the same rating Install cover and tighten the Philips screws 11 2 Video Signal No video at the output Confirm that your source and output devices are turned on and connected device properly The input of your machine should be of an identical signal format to the output of your source Signals at the output of your machine should be of an identical signal format as at the input of your display Confirm that any other device in the signal path have the proper input and or output selected Use the Video Tester to test the video path leading to from your machine see section 4 1 Video Tester Video level is too high or 8 Verify that the lines are well matched through 75ohm impedances too dim 9 Confirm that the connecting cables are of high quality and properly inserted 10 Check level controls located on your source input device or output display Hum bars ground loop are caused by a difference in the ground potential of any two or more devices connected to your signal path This difference is compensated by passing that voltage difference through any available interconnection including your video cables RNING Do not disconnect the ground from any piece of video equipment in your signal path Noise bars are rolling up or down in the output image or Low Frequency Hu
5. KRAMER Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Composite to Y C Decoder Switcher Model 401Dxl IMPORTANT Before proceeding please read paragraph entitled Unpacking and Contents KRAMER ELECTRONICSLTD PN 2900 009004 KRAMER Table Of Contents Section Name 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 A Word on Format Interfaces 1 2 Factors Affecting Quality of Results SPECIFICATIONS 3 HOW DO I GET STARTED 4 UNPACKING AND CONTENTS 4 1 Optional Accessories 5 COMPOSITE TO Y C DECODER SWITCHER 5 1 Getting to Know your 401Dxl 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 Rack Munting 7 CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES 8 USING THE MACHINE 8 1 Turning On the Machine 8 2 Composite YC Video Selection 9 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 9 1 Interfacing and Switching Between Two Video Formats 10 TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 1 Power and Indicators 11 2 Video Signal Limited Warranty List Of Illustrations Figure 1 401Dx Front Panel Features 2 Interfacing and Switching Between Two Video Formats List Of Tables Table 1 Factors Affecting Quality of Results 2 401Dxl Front Panel Features ac ys OOO MNANANINAINANANANAYNAYNADADMNAMN FS BS YW W Page Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Kramer Electronics format interface Since 1981 Kramer has been dedicated to the development and manufacture of high quality video audio equipment The Kramer line has become an integral part
6. N 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 Kramer s liability for any defective 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 NOTICE 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 fre
7. NSTALLATION 6 1 Rack Mounting The Kramer 401Dx may be rack mounted in a standard 19 1U EIA rack assembly using a special TOOLS Adapter 1U or 3U and two mounting brackets see section 4 1 They can be also table mounted using the mounting brackets provided These devices do not require any specific spacing above or below the unit for ventilation To mount any of the machines follow the installation instructions enclosed with the machine 7 CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES Video sources and output devices such as monitors projectors or recorders may be connected to the machine through the BNC and or 4P type connectors located on the back of the unit Unused inputs are terminated to 75ohm and active inputs should be terminated by the connecting source All signal connections that use more than one cable interconnecting between devices should be of equal length 8 USING THE MACHINE 8 1 Turning on the Machine NOTES 1 The machine should only be turned on after all connections are completed and all source devices have been turned on Do not attempt to connect or disconnect any video audio or control signals to the machine while it is turned on 2 The socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible To fully disconnect equipment remove power cord from socket 1 Connect the machine s DC socket to the power supply provided with the machine Observe proper polarity Note that the LED on the panel is illum
8. fire water lightning or other acts of nature b Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product c Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer d Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier e Removal or installation of the product f Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect g 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 Kramer Electronics Ltd 10 KRAMER LIMITATIO
9. inated 2 Operate the source and the acceptors 8 2 Composite YC Video Selection Selecting either Composite or Super video as input is simply done by using the INPUT SELECTOR switch on the front of the machine When the input selector is pressed in the Y C INPUT is selected as the source passed through When the switch is released the Composite Video input is selected as the source to be decoded by the machine to Y C 9 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 9 1 Interfacing and Switching Between Two Video Formats The 401Dx can be used for example for conversion from composite video to Y C for studio and presentation applications as follows 1 Connect a composite video source to the Composite IN connector of the 401Dxl 2 Connect an Y C acceptor to the Y C OUT connector of the 401Dxl Video projector VCR Y C monitor etc 3 Connect an Y C video source to the YC IN connector of the 401Dxl 4 Connect the 401Dx to an appropriate 12VDC power supply with proper polarity Select with the INPUT SELECTOR switch whether you need the machine as decoder Composite video input selected or a switcher Y C input selected 6 Operate sources acceptors and the 401Dxl uy Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER S Video Acceptor S Video Composite Video 7 Source Projector Source Y C OUT Y CIN Composite IN KRAMER TOOLS KRAMER Composite to Y C Decoder Switcher 401Dy INPUT Ll Composite ON 12V DC SELECTOR 1 Y C t Select I
10. m in the output signal Check the following to remove hum bars Confirm that all interconnected equipment is connected to the same phase of power if possible Remove equipment connected to that phase that may introduce noise such as motors generators etc Disconnect all interconnect cables and reconnect them one at a time until ground loop reappears Disconnect the affected cable and replace or insert an isolation transformer in the signal path Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER 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 a Accident misuse abuse neglect
11. n The 105S splits a single s Video input source into five identical outputs The 105S uses an external 12VDC power source and therefore is suitable for field work as well The 105S uses state of the art technology and microchip design boasting a signal bandwidth of over 230MHz thus making it suitable for the most demanding applications gt SP 11 Video Audio Processor can be serially connected between the video audio source and the format interface for video and audio control correction The machine provides camera control and luminance white balance correction It is also capable of performing composite to Y C conversion and bi directional transcoding The machine allows full control over the video signal video gain down to full fade log or linear definition control log or linear contrast control color saturation control black level control red green and blue controls and a screen splitter control for before after comparison The Input switch control is audio follow video gt VIDEO TESTER A new unique patented indispensable tool for the video professional the Video Tester is used to test a video path leading to from an amplifier By pressing only one touch switch it can trace missing signals distinguish between good and jittery VCR sourced signals and identify the presence of good signals Whenever a video signal is missing because of bad connections cable breaks or faulty sources the Video Tester is all you need
12. nput DC power Supply Figure 2 Interfacing and Switching Between Two Video Formats 10 TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Do not locate your machine in an environment where it is susceptible to dust or moisture Both of these may damage the electronics and cause erratic operation or failure Do not locate your machine where temperature and humidity may be excessive Doing so may also damage the electronics and cause erratic operation or failure of your machine Do not clean your machine with abrasives or strong cleaners Doing so may remove or damage the finish or may allow moisture to build up Take care not to allow dust or particles to build up inside unused or open connectors Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER 11 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES Please note that if the output signal is disturbed or interrupted by very strong external electromagnetic interference it should return and stabilize when such interference ends If not turn the power switch off and on again to reset the machine If the following recommended actions do not result in satisfactory operation please consult your KRAMER Dealer 11 1 Power and Indicators No Power Confirm that power connections are secured at the machine and at the receptacle Make sure the receptacle is active outputting the proper voltage If there is still no power use a Philips screwdriver to remove screws on both sides of the machine and release the panel Locate fuse inside your machine
13. o convert from Composite and Y C to Component video a color encoder or color decoder is needed with very complicated circuitry The color encoder receives the component signal and must create a chrominance signal by extracting the blue and red information from the component video signal and modulating this information using the color subcarrier signal The color decoder does the opposite it removes the color subcarrier and extracts the color difference signals to create the video components The following format interfaces exist in Kramer s line Video Decoders used to decode convert a composite video signal to Y C and to decode a composite or Y C signal to RGBS and or Y R Y B Y Video Encoders used to create a chrominance signal from video components e g to convert RGBS and or Y R Y and B Y signals to composite video and Y C Video Transcoders bi directional converters operating simultaneously in different directions such as converting from RGBS to Y R Y and B Y in both directions in the same machine going from composite to Y C bi directionally or performing color decoding and encoding in the same machine at the same time Audio Transcoders used in audio and video production studios for converting from unbalanced low level audio to balanced high level audio bi directionally Kramer Electronics Ltd KRAMER 1 2 Factors Affecting Quality of Results There are many factors affecting the quality of re
14. quency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION B gt 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 interconnect cables to connect the machine to other components Ee Bo Kramer Electronics Ltd 11 KRAMER KRAMER The list of Kramer distributors appears on our web site www kramerelectronics com From the web site it is also possible to e mail factory headquarters We welcome your questions comments and feedback Kramer Electronics Ltd 3 Am VeOlamo Street Jerusalem 95463 Israel Tel 972 2 654 4000 Fax 972 2 653 5369 e mail kramerel netvision net il
15. sults when signals are transmitted from a source to an acceptor as described in Table 1 Table 1 Factors Affecting Quality of Results FACTOR EFFECT Connection cables Low quality cables are susceptible to interference they degrade signal quality due to poor matching and cause elevated noise levels They should therefore be of the best quality Sockets and connectors So often ignored they should be of highest quality since Zero Ohm of the sources and connection resistance is the objective Sockets and connectors must also acceptors match the required impedance 75ohm in video Cheap low quality connectors tend to rust thus causing breaks in the signal path Amplifying circuitry Must have quality performance when the desired end result is high linearity low distortion and low noise operation Distance between Plays a major role in the final result For long distances between sources sources and acceptors and acceptors special measures should be taken in order to avoid cable losses These include using higher quality cables or adding line amplifiers Interference from These can have an adverse effect on signal quality Balanced audio lines neighboring electrical are less prone to interference but unbalanced audio should be installed far appliances from any mains power cables electric motors transmitters etc even when the cables are shielded 2 SPECIFICATIONS 401Dxl Inputs 1 Composite Video 1 Vpp 75 ohm on a BNC
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