Kramer FC-18 User manual

FC-18 Quick Start
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2900- 301044QS
Rev:
3
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FC-18 Quick Start Guide
This guide helps you install and use your FC-18 for thefirst time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/FC-18 to download the latest usermanual andcheck if firmware
upgrades are available.
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
FC-18 Display Controller
1 Power adapter and cord
1 Bracket set
1 Quick start guide
Step 2: Get to know your FC-18
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Feature
Function
1
PROG USB Connector
Connect to update the firmware.
2
HDMI®IN Connector
Connect to an HDMI source.
3
HDMI®IN LED
Lights green when a valid HDMI signal is detected. The detection is based onthe presence
of 5V and a clock signal on the HDMI input.
4
DISPLAY ON LED
Lights green when the HDMI acceptor on the output is on.
5
MANUAL OFF Button
Press to instruct FC-18 to send a CEC or RS-232 OFF command to the display.
The display remains off (and the DISPLAY ON LED is off) even if the input conditions
dictate to turn the display on. Only after detecting no input signal for a period of over 5
minutes will the trigger-defined input conditions be able to turn the display on once again.
Press and hold for 3 seconds for full factory reset
6
MANUAL ON Button
Press to instruct FC-18 to send a CEC or RS-232 ON command to the display.
The display remains on (and the DISPLAY ON LED is on) for an interval of a minimum of 5
minutes. After that time-period, the trigger-defined input conditions will dictate to shut the
display down. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter firmware upgrade mode via USB port.
Press both ON and OFF buttons simultaneously to show the current device IP address on the display.
7
ON LED
Lights green when power is connected.
8
Ethernet RJ-45 Port
Connect to a PC via a LAN to control the device or to tunnel RS-232 data to the display.
Also use for firmware upgrade.
9
REMOTE 4-pin Terminal
Block Connector
Connect to contact closure switches (by momentary contact between the desired pin and
GND pin).
TOGGLE –one button toggles between display ON and display OFF (instead of using two
separate buttons for ON and OFF).
ON –turns the display on.
OFF –turns the display off.
10
RS-232 3-pin Terminal
Block Connectors
(G, Rx, Tx)
Set the function of the RS-232 port via the web pages:
Connect to the display to send RS-232 commands to the display (default) via web pages, for
example. OR,
Connect to the PC or the remote controller to control FC-18 (for example, instructing it to
send a CEC command to send turn the display on or off).
11
Tx LED
Lights red when RS-232 port transmits data.
Rx LED
Lights green when RS-232 Port receives data.
12
HDMI®OUT Connector
Connect to an CEC enabled HDMI acceptor.
13
5V DC Power Connector
Connect to the supplied power adapter.
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Step 3: Mount FC-18
Install FC-18 using one of the following methods:
•Attach the rubber feet and place the unit on a flat surface.
•Fasten a bracket (included) on each side of the unit and attach it to a flat surface
(see www.kramerav.com/downloads/FC-18).
•Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter
(see www.kramerav.com/product/FC-18).
•Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature &
air flow) is compatible for the device.
•Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used for avoiding overloading of the circuits.
•Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
•Maximum mounting height for the device is 2 meters.
Step 4: Connect the input and output
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your FC-18. For best results, we recommend that you
always use Kramer high-performance cables to connect AV equipment to FC-18.
Step 5: Connect the power
Connect the power cord to FC-18 and plug it into the mains electricity.
Safety Instructions (See www.kramerav.com for updated safety information)
Caution:
•For products with relay terminals and GPI\O ports, please refer to the permitted rating for an external connection, located next to the terminal or in the User Manual.
•There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Warning:
•Use only the power cord that is supplied with the unit.
•Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
Step 6: Control and Operate FC-18
Contact Closure Remote Control
Turn the display ON or OFF (or TOGGLE between ON and OFF) via the contact
closure remote control (also known as push-to-make momentary contact).
For example, to select ON, momentarily connect the ON pin to the GND pin.
Use the MANUAL front panel buttons and/or remote contact closure switch to turn
the display ON or OFF.
Setup and Control Using the Embedded Web Pages
Press the ON and OFF buttons on the front panel simultaneously to show the current IP address of
FC-18 on the display.
•Set the RS-232 communication parameters and codes. These will typically be configured according to the RS-232
protocol of the display that the device controls when RS-232 is set as an “output” port, or configured according to the
controller’s codes when RS-232 is set as an “input” port.
•Select of the trigger mechanisms (5V, clock and sync signals in the HDMI input) which fire the RS-232 commands.
•Set the delay times before the RS-232 codes are sent.
•Set up the unit to send codes via Ethernet instead of RS-232 (for example to support applications where the projector
control is via Ethernet, not RS-232).
•Configure tunneling parameters.
•Enable / disable any of the control mechanisms (for example, disabling the front-panel buttons, or the automatic
control).