Aida Gcon-sdi User manual

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Version 1.0 / April 2020

SDI to Gen-Lock

SDI/HDMI Converter

OPERATION GUIDE

GCON-SDI

WARNING

To prevent damage which may result in re or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

1. Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specied in the specication sheet. Using any other adapter could cause re,

electrical shock, or damage to the product.

2. Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing battery may cause explosion,cause excessive heat or re

3. Do not connect multiple connectors to a single adapter. Exceeding the capacity may cause excessive heat or re.

4. Securely plug the power cord into the power receptacle. Insecure connection may cause re.

5. Do not drop the converter to avoid the damage or personal injury.

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CAUTION:

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

This symbol indicates that dangerous

voltage consisting a risk of electric shock

is present within this unit.

PRECAUTION

This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

6. Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screw drivers, coins, metal items, etc.) or containers lled with water on top of the converter. Doing so may

cause personal injury due to re, electric shock, or falling objects.

7. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause re or electric shock.

8. If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product. Immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service

center. Continued use in such a condition may cause re or electric shock.

9. If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this product in any way.

10. When cleaning, do not spray water directly onto parts of the product. Doing so may cause re or electric shock.

Please read this Operation Guide before installing and using the camera & retain this copy for your reference.

1. Always follow the instructions in the operation guide when applying power. Fire and equipment damage can occur if power is applied incorrectly.

For the correct power supply,refer to the specications page.

2. Do not use converter if fumes, smoke or a strange odor is emitted from the camera, or if it seems not functional correctly. Disconnect the power

source immediately and consult with your supplier.

3. Do not use the converter in extreme environments where high temperatures or high humidity exists. Use the camera under conditions where

temperatures are between 32°F ~ 104°F, and humidity is below 90%.

4. If installed close to a TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor transformer or audio speakers the magnetic eld generated may interfere with

or distort the image.

5. To prevent damage, do not drop the converter or subject it to strong shock or vibration.

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PRECAUTION

GCON-SDI

• 3G-SDI up to 1080p60 full HD Resolution Input.

• Simultaneous HDMI and SDI Loop Output.

• Highly compatible with Tri Level reference input SMPTE 292M & 424M Compliant and multi-video format including 59.94Hz.

• SMPTE 352M Ancillary Data supported.

• Embedded audio pass through via SDI & HDMI.

• Adjustable V-sync & H-sync phases.

• Divisional picture comparison.

• Built in Pattern Generator.

• Built in LCD menu screen.

• Built in menu control button.

• Versatile, compact, and rugged design.

FEATURES

MENU OPERATION

L- Left |U- Select | R- Right

1. Entering the main menu

Press Enter button three times to enter the main menu.

2. Change the menu items

Use Right or Left menu to toggle through the menu.

3. Select or enter the sub menu

Use Enter button.

OSD MENU

GEN-LOCK CONT. MISC CONT.

PATTERN GEN. DISPLAY CONT.

• GEN ON/OFF

GEN-RUN: [OFF], GEN-RUN: [ON],

CANCEL(BACK)

• H_SYNC ADJUST

H_SYNC: 0000, CANCEL(BACK)

• V_SYNC ADJUST

V_SYNC: 0000, CANCEL(BACK)

• RETURN

• AUDIO CONT.

AUDIO ON/ OFF: AUDIO: [OFF], AUDIO: [ON],

CANCEL(BACK) AUDIO BITS : 24 BITS, 20 BITS,

16 BITS, CANCEL(BACK)

RETURN

• PAYLOAD CONT. : 24 BITS, 20 BITS, 16 BITS,

CANCEL(BACK)

PAYLOAD ON/ OFF: PAYLOAD: [OFF], PAYLOAD:

[ON], CANCEL(BACK)

RETURN

• PTN ON/OFF

PATTERN: [OFF], PATTERN: [ON], CANCEL(BACK)

• PTN TYPE

PTN WHITE, PTN CROSS, PTN WHITE PTN HATCH

PTN COLOR BAR, PTN WINDOW, PTN H RAMP

PTN WH RAMP, PTN WV RAMP, PTN DIAGONAL

PTN RED, PTN GREEN, PTN BLUE

• RETURN

• LCD CONT.

LCD BL ON/OFF: LCD [OFF], LCD: [ON], CANCEL(BACK)

DISP TYPE: DYNAMIC ], STATIC, CANCEL(BACK)

RETURN

• HD/3G CONT.

2DIV COMPARE: 2DIV [OFF], 2DIV: [ON]

• RETURN

• RESET: REST RUN, RETURN

• EXIT

GEN-LOCK CONT.

GEN ON/OFF

H_SYNC ADJUST

V_SYNC ADJUST

RETURN

External reference input can be turned ON or OFF from this menu.

By using Left or Right button,

Select GEN-RUN[ON] to enable external reference input.

Select GEN-RUN[OFF] to disable external reference input.

Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu.

H_Sync offset can be adjusted from this menu.

By using Left or Right button,

Select the right offset number on H_SYNC:0000

Press SELECT button to apply the changes and go back to the previous menu.

V_Sync offset can be adjusted from this menu.

By using Left or Right button,

Select the right offset number on V_SYNC:0000

Press SELECT button to apply the changes and go back to the previous menu.

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

* SDI input signal and reference signal needs to be matched.

PATTERN GEN.

PATTERN ON/OFF

PATTERN T YPE

RETURN

Both SDI and HDMI outputs will generate patterns and input video will be disabled.

When GEN-LOCK is enabled, generated pattern will contain gen-lock signal.

By using Left or Right button,

Select PATTERN[ON] to enable pattern generation.

Select PATTERN[OFF] to disable pattern generation.

Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu.

Converter provides thirteen different patterns.

By using Left or Right button,

By using Left or Right button, select the proper pattern type.

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

01. White 02. Cross 03. Hatch 04. Color bar 05. Gray 05. Window 06. H_Ramp

07. W H _ R am p 08. WV_Ramp 09. D iagon al 10. Red 11. G r e en 12. Blue

MISC. CONT AUDIO

AUDIO CONT

PAYLOAD CONT

Audio can be turned ON or OFF, and AUDIO Sample Rate can be adjusted.

Payload ID can be turned ON or OFF can be adjusted.

• AUDIO ON/OFF

By using Left or Right button,

Select AUDIO[ON] to enable AUDIO to be passed through to SDI and HDMI outputs.

Select AUDIO[OFF] to disable AUDIO.

Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu.

• SAMPLE BITS : 16 BITS, 20 BITS, 24 BITS

• PAYLOAD ON/OFF

By using Left or Right button,

• Select PAYLOAD[ON] to enable Payload ID.

• Select PAYLOAD[OFF] to disable Payload ID.

• Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu.

RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

MISC. CONT PAYLOAD

DISPLAY CONT LCD

LCD CONT

This menu can control built in LCD display.

• LCD BL ON/OFF

LCD display back-light can be turned ON or OFF from this menu.

By using Left or Right button,

Select LCD[ON] to enable LCD back-light.

Select LCD[OFF] to disable LCD back-light.

Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu.

• DISPLAY TYPE : DYNAMIC. STATIC

LCD display type can be adjusted from this menu.

Select DYNAMIC to display the current input status of SDI and external reference.

Select STATIC to display the current external reference input and video output status.

RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

DISPLAY-CONT. 2 DIV

HD/3G CONT

2 division comparison provides still image and live image for image quality comparison

• 2DIV CAPTURE

Converter will capture the left half of the live image.

The other half of the screen is the live video.

RESET

Converter setting can be defaulted to the factory setting from this menu.

• RESET RUN

Select this menu to load factory default setting.

• RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

VIDEO

Video Input 3G-SDI / HD-SDI

Resolution/Rate 1080 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/ 25p

1080 60i/59.94i/50i

720 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/25p

Color Space 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 10bit

Video Output Gen-locked HD-SDI/3G-SDI

Gen-locked HDMI 1.3a

FUNCTION

Gen-lock Control ON/OFF

H Sync & V Sync Adjustment

Audio Control Audio Bits (16, 20, 24 Bits)

Payload ID ON/OFF

Pattern Generate Thirteen Patterns

AUDIO INPUT

Audio Input 16 Channels Embedded SDI Audio

STANDARD

SMPTE SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M

SYNCHRONIZATION

Gen-lock External Tri-Level Input

PHYSICAL

Control OSD Button & Text LCD

Operation Temp 32° F - 104° F

Dimension 130mm x 75m x 24mm / 5.11” x 2.95” x 0.94”

Weight 173g / 0.38lbs

Power 6W at 12VDC (+9 - +15VDC)

*Specication are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATION

CONNECTION

QUESTIONS

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Toll Free: 844.631.8367 |Tel: 909.333.7421

Operating Hours: Mon-Fri | 8:00am – 5:00pm PST

Disposal of Old Appliances

1. When this crossed-out wheel bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately form the municipal waste stream in accordance to laws designated by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city ofce, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instruc tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter reference in which case the user will be required

to correc t the interference at his own expense.

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