Gefen pro Gef-3gsdi-2-hds User manual

Audio

Embedder

3GSDI

Release A6

User Manual

GEF-3GSDI-2-HDS

3GSDItoHDMI

Scaler

3GSDI to HDMI Scaler

Important Safety Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this product near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for

your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or

touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this

product to rain or moisture.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be

exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 40 ˚C (104 ˚F).

2. Increase the air ow as needed to maintain the recommended temperature

inside the rack.

3. Do not exceed maximum weight loads for the rack. Install heavier equipment in the

lower part of the rack to maintain stability.

3GSDI to HDMI Scaler

Warranty Information

Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and

workmanship.

If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from

the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided

that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or

modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be

repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs

are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without

limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of

which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.

3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original

condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.

However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained

in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or

consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if

advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein

regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under

the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register your product online by visiting the Register Product page under the

Support section of the Gefen Web site.

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3GSDI to HDMI Scaler

Gefen, LLC

c/o Customer Service

20600 Nordhoff St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Telephone: (818) 772-9100

(800) 545-6900

Fax: (818) 772-9120

Email: [email protected]

Visit us on the Web: www.gefenpro.com

Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time

For 24 / 7 support, see the back of the product for the

support number

3GSDI to HDMI Scaler is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.

Important Notice

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any

accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Operating Notes

3GSDI to HDMI Scaler

• The built-in On-Screen Display (OSD) provides convenient operation of the Scaler.

The supplied IR Remote control operates the OSD.

• The IR Remote Control IR channel must be identical to that of the Scaler.

• The 3GSDI to HD Scaler supports many input and output resolutions. For a complete

list of supported formats, see Supported Video and Graphic Formats.

• Supports SMPTE standards 259M, 292M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M,

ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601. Handles 3G-SDI SMPTE 425-A and 425-B / formats

1080P 50/59.94/60.

• Supports HDMI 1.3 with 225 MHz Video Bandwidth, 10-bit Deep Color

(RGB & YCbCr 4:4:4 only), and up to 8 channels of converted SDI audio embedded

into HDMI.

• Internal software (rmware) may be upgraded via the built-in Serial or USB ports.

The included DB-9 cable is provided for this purpose. Note that software updates

performed on the USB port will be quicker due to its higher data transfer rate.

Features

• Maximum image output resolution supported: 2048 x 1080p (2K)

• Pattern generation of color bars, and cross-hatch patterns

• 10-bit Deep Color support at when using YCbCr 4:4:4 or RGB 4:4:4

output color spaces

• Four aspect ratio modes (Full Screen, Panoramic, Letter/Pillar Box, Extract/Crop)

• Film Mode (produces a progressively scanned output image from an interlaced

scanned input image accounting for cadence (e.g. 3:2 / 2:2 pull-down)

• Conguration of clean aperture size and position

• SDI audio channel selection for audio output

• Fully integrated sprite-based Menu System

• Supports 8-Channel PCM audio and Dolby® Digital / DTS® AC3-encoded audio

• Custom frame rate and/or video timings on output

• Digital audio output (S/PDIF Coax)

• RS-232 port for automation

• Rack-mountable

Packing List

The 3GSDI to HDMI Scaler ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not

present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.

• 1 x 3GSDI to HDMI Scaler

• 1 x IR remote contol unit

• 1 x AC power cord

• 1 x Set of rack ears

• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

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Features and Packing List

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Table of Contents

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01 Getting Started

Panel Layout ......................................................................................................... 2

Front Panel.................................................................................................... 2

Back Panel .................................................................................................... 3

IR Remote Control Unit ......................................................................................... 4

Front.............................................................................................................. 4

Back .............................................................................................................. 5

Installing the Battery...................................................................................... 6

Setting the IR Channel .................................................................................. 6

Installation ............................................................................................................. 7

Connecting the 3GSDI to HDMI Scaler......................................................... 7

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 7

02 Operating the 3GSDI to HDMI Scaler

The On-Screen Display....................................................................................... 10

Accessing the On-Screen Display............................................................... 10

Moving Around in the OSD ......................................................................... 11

General Menu ............................................................................................. 12

Patterns Menu............................................................................................. 13

Output Menu ............................................................................................... 14

Input Menu .................................................................................................. 18

Picture Menu ............................................................................................... 21

Layout Menu ............................................................................................... 24

Aspect Menu ............................................................................................... 25

03 Advanced Operation

RS-232 Conguration.......................................................................................... 30

RS-232 Interface ......................................................................................... 30

RS-232 Settings .......................................................................................... 30

RS-232 Commands............................................................................................. 31

04 Appendix

Supported Video and Graphic Formats............................................................... 56

Uploading an EDID.............................................................................................. 58

Gamma Look-up Table ........................................................................................ 59

Mounting Plate Installation .................................................................................. 60

Fuse Replacement .............................................................................................. 61

Firmware Update Procedure ............................................................................... 63

Specications ...................................................................................................... 64