Gefen HDSDI-GEN User manual

HD-SDI Generator
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Panel Descriptions
Menu and Navigation
Operation Modes
Menu Map
Menu Descriptions
Format Menu
System Menu
Video Menu
Audio Menu
Motion Menu
Genlock Menu
ANC Data Menu
Operational Hints
Wiring of the RS-422 -> RS-232 Cable
Firmware Update Procedure
Specications
Time Code
Audio
SMPTE Standards
Formats Supported
Interface
General
VANC Counter
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
The HD-SDI Generator offers a long list of advanced features. It provides still and
moving test patterns in SD and HD formats. The HD-SDI Generator outputs audio
tone and time code. It even features dual-link 2k resolution video output. The HD-SDI
Generator is portable. It can t on the palm of your hand!
The HD-SDI Generator provides four buttons to operate the menu on its LCD screen.
This cost-effective tool will allow video professionals to calibrate and test video
equipment and displays.
FEATURES
- 4 channels of embedded audio
- Ancillary Timecode (LTC and VITC)
- Moving objects or the whole image can move (Motion)
- Scrolling text message (Title)
- Timecode burn in window (BIW)
- VANC counter.
CONTENTS
The HD-SDI Generator consists of:
(1) HD-SDI Generator
(1) 5VDC Power Supply
(1) User's Manual
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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HD-SDI A HD-SDI B

MENU AND NAVIGATION
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The HDSDI Generator has a new user interface. Menu selections are no longer active
as soon as you change them, you must press ENTER to make the change.
The HDSDI Generator has two modes: Menu mode and Display mode.
· In Menu mode the user can change the HDSDI Generator parameters
· In Display mode, the HDSDI Generator will show information about the output signal
and gen
In Menu mode, the HDSDI Generator has 3 levels:
· Main: Selects the Main menu that has the parameter to change.
· Sub: Selects the parameter to change. The “#” sign at the end of the second line can
be used to identify level 2
· Selection: Make the change. The “*” sign shows the current value. When you hit the
UP or DOWN arrows, the “*” will go away until you hit ENTER.
The HDSDI Generator powers up in Display mode. To go to Menu mode, press the
MENU button. UP and DOWN buttons will browse all available selection at that level.
ENTER will make the selection and every time you press MENU it will go back one level
until you get to Display mode.

OPERATION MODES
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Display Mode
In Display Mode, the HDSDI Generator shows information about the output of the
the output resolution, outputs mode, pattern and genlock status. The picture
display after a factory reset.
When Quick Access in the SYSTEM menu is ON, pressing the UP and
Mode will navigate through the available test patterns.
Menu Mode
Refer to the next paragraphs on how to change any parameter; in this paragraph
would be how to change the output resolution to 1080i:
1. Hit MENU to go in Menu Mode
2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to get to “00 FORMAT”, then hit ENTER
3. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to get to “Resolution”, then hit ENTER
4. Use the Up or DOWN buttons to nd 1080i, then hit ENTER
5. Hit MENU several times until you exit to Display Mode.

MENU MAP
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MENU DESCRIPTIONS
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Format Menu
The FORMAT menu allows you to change the video format parameters:
· Resolution: NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2K sf, 2K p. 2K resolutions are
2048x1080 at 23.98 or 24 FPS. “sf” and “p” designate segmented frame and
progressive respectively.
· Frame Rate: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 (50, 59.94, 60 for 720p formats)
· Outputs: The unit can output either the same signal on both output connectors,
or a dual link YPbPr or RGB signal. The 4:4:4 dual link signal is compliant with
the SMPTE 372 and SMPTE 352 standards.
System Menu
The SYSTEM menu can be used to show the current rmware version, save current
settings to ash, reset factory defaults, etc.
· Version: Displays the current version number
· SN: Displays the serial number of the unit.
· Save Settings: Save the current settings to ash.
· Factory Reset: Reset the ash to factory defaults. ALL SAVED SETTINGS
WILL BE LOST.
· Quick Access: Set to ON if you want to change the test pattern in Display Mode
using the UP and DOWN buttons.

Video Menu
The VIDEO menu is for actual video output settings: Test pattern, burn in window, title,
etc.
· Pattern: Select between the many test patterns available.
· Title: Hide or show the scrolling text message called “Title”. The Title moves
from bottom to top at 2 pixels per frame. **Note: The Title text can be changed to
reect your company’s name or any other message for a one-time fee.
· TC BIW: Hide or show the burn in window timecode display
· Filter: Set the lter ON for smoother transitions between colors.
o Filter OFF: Color transitions are sharp, they occur on the next pixel.
o Filter ON: Color transitions are smooth; it takes few pixels until the
change of color occurs.
MENU DESCRIPTIONS
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