Kramer Electronics fc-42 user manual Overview, Defining the FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter

3 Overview

The Kramer FC-42is a high performance converter for high definition (HD) component video (Y, PB, PR). It converts the component video input

(Y, PB, PR) to HD-SDI on two BNC output connectors. The signal is also converted to an RGB/HV signal on a 15-pin HD computer graphics video connector.

In addition, the FC-42features:

∙HDTV compatibility

∙Multi-standard operation: SDI (SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 344M) & HD−SDI

(SMPTE 292M)

∙HD resolutions of 720p and 1080i (up to 60Hz) & 1080p (up to 30Hz)

∙Bi−level and tri−level sync input

∙No resolution conversion

∙ProcAmp control with memory for 16 setups

∙A test pattern generator with eight patterns

∙Control using the front panel with LCD display and RS−232

∙A worldwide power supply - 100−240V AC

∙Standard 19” rack mount size of 1U with included rack “ears”

3.1Defining the FC-42 Component to HD-SDI Converter

This section defines the FC-42.

4 FC-42 - Overview