Kramer FC-31xl User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
FC-31xl
UXGA to DVI Converter
P/N: 2900-000557 Rev 4

FC-31xl – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1 Defining the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter 4
3.2 DIP-Switch Settings 4
4Connecting the FC-31xl 7
5Technical Specifications 8
6EDID Factory Default Data 9
Figures
UFigure 1: FC-31xl UXGA to DVI ConverterU4
UFigure 2: DIP-switch DefinitionsU4
UFigure 3: Connecting the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI ConverterU7

FC-31xl - Introduction 1
1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter,
which is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Home theater, presentation and multimedia applications
•Rental and staging

2 FC-31xl - Getting Started
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
•Use Kramer high-performance, high-resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer FC-31xl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
Caution: No operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
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FC-31xl - Overview 3
3 Overview
The Kramer FC−31xl is a high−performance format converter for computer
graphics signals with resolutions up to and including WUXGA. The unit converts a
computer graphics input to a DVI−D output.
The following table lists the resolutions supported by the FC-31xl.
Resolution
Frequency [Hz]
Resolution
Frequency [Hz]
640x480
60, 72, 75, 85
1280x1024
60, 75, 85
720x400
70, 85
1360x768
60
800x600
56, 60, 72, 75, 85
1400x1050
60 (RB), 75
848x480 60
1440x900
60
1024x768
60, 72, 75, 85
1440x1050
60
1152x864
75
1600x1200
60
1280x768 60 (RB - reduced
blanking), 75, 85
1680x1050 60
1280x800
60
1920x1080
60
1280x960
60, 85
1920x1200
60 (RB)
In particular, the FC-31xl:
•Includes DIP-switches that let you adjust the horizontal position, the vertical
position, and/or the sharpness of the image
•Is 12V DC fed

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3.1 Defining the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter
This section defines the FC-31xl.
Figure 1: FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter
# Feature Function
1 DVI OUT Connector Connects to the DVI acceptor
2 UXGA IN 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the computer graphics source
3 12V DC +12V DC connector for powering the unit
4 ON LED Illuminates when receiving power
5 ADJUST DIP-switches Set to adjust the vertical and/or horizontal
position on the screen, and/or the sharpness of
the picture (see Section 3.2
3.2 DIP-Switch Settings
)
Figure 2defines the DIP-switches.
Figure 2: DIP-switch Definitions
DIP-
Switches
Set to adjust the:
1 to 3 (Vs) Vertical position on
the screen
4 to 8 (Hs) Horizontal position on
the screen
9 to 12 (SHARP) Sharpness of the
picture

FC-31xl - Overview 5
To adjust the vertical position (Vs) of the image, set the DIP-switches as required,
according to the next table.
In this state:
1
2
3
Shift Down (4 steps) OFF OFF OFF
Shift Down (3 steps) ON OFF OFF
Shift Down (2 steps) OFF ON OFF
Shift Down (1 step) ON ON OFF
No shift OFF OFF ON
Shift Up (1 step) ON OFF ON
Shift Up (2 steps) OFF ON ON
Shift Up (3 steps) ON ON ON
To adjust the horizontal position (Hs) of the image, set the DIP-switches as
required, according to the next table.
In this
state:
4 5 6 7 8 In this
state:
4 5 6 7 8
Shift Left
(16 steps) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF No Shift OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
Shift Left
(15 steps) ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Shift Right (1 step) ON OFF OFF OFF ON
Shift Left
(14 steps) OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Shift Right (2 steps) OFF ON OFF OFF ON
Shift Left
(13 steps) ON ON OFF OFF OFF Shift Right (3 steps) ON ON OFF OFF ON
Shift Left
(12 steps) OFF OFF ON OFF OFF Shift Right (4 steps) OFF OFF ON OFF ON
Shift Left
(11 steps) ON OFF ON OFF OFF Shift Right (5 steps) ON OFF ON OFF ON
Shift Left
(10 steps) OFF ON ON OFF OFF Shift Right (6 steps) OFF ON ON OFF ON
Shift Left
(9 steps) ON ON ON OFF OFF Shift Right (7 steps) ON ON ON OFF ON
Shift Left
(8 steps) OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Shift Right (8 steps) OFF OFF OFF ON ON
Shift Left
(7 steps) ON OFF OFF ON OFF Shift Right (9 steps) ON OFF OFF ON ON
Shift Left
(6 steps) OFF ON OFF ON OFF Shift Right (10 steps) OFF ON OFF ON ON
Shift Left
(5 steps) ON ON OFF ON OFF Shift Right
(11 steps) ON ON OFF ON ON
Shift Left
(4 steps) OFF OFF ON ON OFF Shift Right (12 steps) OFF OFF ON ON ON
Shift Left
(3 steps) ON OFF ON ON OFF Shift Right (13 steps) ON OFF ON ON ON
Shift Left
(2 steps) OFF ON ON ON OFF Shift Right (14 steps) OFF ON ON ON ON
Shift Left
(1 step) ON ON ON ON OFF Shift Right (15 steps) ON ON ON ON ON

6 FC-31xl - Overview
The SHARPNESS DIP-switch setting controls the phase of the sampling clock, as
defined in the next table.
9
11
10
12
OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON OFF OFF OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF
ON ON OFF OFF
OFF OFF ON OFF
ON OFF ON OFF
OFF ON ON OFF
ON ON ON OFF
OFF OFF OFF ON
ON OFF OFF ON
OFF ON OFF ON
ON ON OFF ON
OFF OFF ON ON
ON OFF ON ON
OFF ON ON ON
ON ON ON ON

FC-31xl - Connecting the FC-31xl 7
4 Connecting the FC-31xl
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
FC-31xl. After connecting your FC-31xl, connect its power and then
switch on the power to each device.
To connect your FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter, as the example in
Figure 3illustrates, do the following:
1. Connect a computer graphics source (for example, a computer) to the UXGA
IN connector.
2. Connect the DVI OUT connector to a DVI projector.
3. Connect the 12V DC power adapter (wall transformer) to the 12V DC socket
and connect the transformer to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
Figure 3: Connecting the FC-31xl UXGA to DVI Converter
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