Kramer Electronics SG-6 manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. P/N: 2900-004002 Kramer Electronics Ltd. USER MANUAL Sync Processors Models: SG-6 SG-7 SG-9 SG-11 SG-6003B IMPORTANT : Before proceeding, please read paragraph entitled "Unpacking and Contents"[...]

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD. Table Of Contents Section Name Page 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 A Word on Sync Signals 1 1.1.1 Horizontal Sync 1 1.1.2 Sync location 2 1.2 Video Sync Processors 3 1.3 Factors Affecting Quality of Results 3 2 Specifications 4 Specifications (cont.) 5 3 How Do I Get Started? 6 4 Unpacking and Contents 6 4.1 Optional Accessories 6 5 S[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 1 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Kram er Electronics Sync processor. Since 1981 Kram er has been dedicated to the development and manufacture of high quality video/audio equipm ent. The Kramer line has become an integral part of many of the best production and presentation facilities around the world[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 2 Vertical sync, often referred to as the field sync (see Figure 2), is also a negatively directed set of pulses, found at the beginning of each video field (60 field/sec. in NTSC, 50 fields/sec. in PAL). Vertical sync is a more com plicated signal than horizontal sync, which tells the monitor: “be prepared, a new field of[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 3  Another twist to this format is that in most cases the logic-level syncs are separated and run each in its own channel, but there are cases where the logic-level syncs come composite – joined together in the same m ix of directions.  In the digital world – SDI, DV, MPEG and other formats, the synchronization sig[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 4 2 SPECIFICATIONS SG-6N SG-7 Input 1 Composite video, 1Vpp/75 ohms on a BNC connector. INPUT CHANNEL 1: One composite sync >0.3Vpp / 75 ohm or 1 TTL level composite sync 5 Vpp/ 47k on a BNC type connector with Hi-Z/75ohm switch, at video frequencies only. INPUTS CHANNEL 2: H and V TTL level syncs, any polarity and any fr[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 5 SPECIFICATIONS SG-9 SG-11 SG-6003B Input 1 composite video 1Vpp/75 ohm on a BNC. 1 Green 0.7Vpp/75 ohm One Sync 0.3Vpp/75 ohm on BNCs. Output 1 restored composite video 1Vpp/75 ohm on a BNC. 1 Sync on Green 1Vpp / 75 ohm on a BNC. 1 Green 0.7Vpp / 75 ohm, One Sync 1Vpp / 75 ohm on BNCs. 3 black burst signals, 0.3 Vpp/75 oh[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 6 3 HOW DO I GET STARTED? The fastest way to get started is to take your tim e and do everything right the first time. Taking 15 m inutes to read the manual m ay save you a few hours later. You don’t even have to read the whole m anual. If a section doesn’t apply to you, you don’t have to spend your tim e reading it. 4[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 7 5 SYNC PROCESSORS This section describes all the controls and connections of your machine. Understanding the controls and connections helps you realize the full power of your m achine. 5.1 Getting to Know Your SG-6N Sync Stabilizer The KRAMER SG-6N Video Sync Stabilizer replaces corrupted or missing horizontal and Vertical[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 8 5.2 Getting to Know Your SG-7 Sync Transcoder The KRAMER SG-7 Universal Sync Transcoder interfaces between the widely used professional video sync formats - Com posite sync, Horizontal sync, Vertical sync - Analog and TTL levels. In m any video studios and professional applications there is a need to convert from one forma[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 9 5.3 Getting to Know Your SG-9 Video Black Burst Restorer The KRAMER SG-9 Video Black Burst Restorer replaces corrupted or missing horizontal and vertical syncs as well as color burst from a video signal w ith standard synchronization and color signals. In m any cases the KRAMER SG-9 can replace or enhance a TBC operation. [...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 10 5.4 Getting to Know Your SG-11 Sync to Green Adder/Stripper The KRAMER SG-11 Sync to Green Adder/Stripper interfaces between the two most widely used professional Component Video formats - RG B with Sync On Green and RGBS. In m any video studios and production centers there is a need to convert from one form at to the oth[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 11 5.5 Getting to Know Your SG-6003B Black Burst/Color Bar Generator The KRAMER SG-6003B is a broadcast level Black Burst/Color Bar Generator for video studio applications. The SG-6003B provides three identical Black Burst outputs, a color Subcarrier output, a Color Bar output and two 1 kHz, crystal stabilized audio outputs.[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 12 6 INSTALLATION 6.1 Rack Mounting The SG-7 and the SG-6003B can be rack mounted in a standard 19” (1U ) EIA rack, and include rack “ears” at the ends of the front panel. To rack mount these machines, sim ply place the unit' s ears against the rack rails of your rack, and insert standard screws through each of th[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 13 removed in the same way by performing proper clamping. To clam p the DC level to -1V or 0V select the desired level using the -1V/0V switch located on the m achine's rear panel. 8 TAKING CARE OF YOUR PROCESSOR Do not locate your processor in an environment where it is susceptible to dust or m oisture and temperature [...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 14 9.2 Black Burst/Bar Generator Connections Figure 9 describes typical usage of a Black Burst/Bar Generator, where the SG-6003B functions as a test and alignment tool for the audio and video acceptors and can provide black or color reference bar for cameras that need a stable reference. A Subcarrier signal is also provided [...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 15 Figure 10: Restoring Black Burst and Image Stability 9.4 Transcoding Various Sync Formats Transcoding between various video sync formats can be perform ed by the SG-7, as described in Figure 11. Perform the following steps (as necessary): 1) Connect a composite sync source to the C Sync In BNC connector of CHANNEL 1. If l[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 16 Figure 11: Transcoding Various Sync Formats[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 17 10 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTES 1. 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. 2. If the following recommended actions still [...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 18 Figure 12 : SG-6N Fuse Location 10.2 Video Signal Problem Remedy No video at the output device 1. Confirm that y our source and output devices are powered on and connected properly. The input of your m achine should be of an identical signal format at the output of your source. Signals at the output of your machine should[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 19 LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product to be free from defects in mat erial and workmanship under t he following term s. 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 custom[...]

Kramer Electronics Ltd. 20 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES Kramer’s liability for any defective products is limited to the repair or replacem ent of the product at our option. Kramer shall not be l iable for: 1) Damage to other property caused by defects in this product, dam ages based upon inconveni ence, loss of use of the product, loss of tim e, commerci[...]

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 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.[...]