Gefen HDSDI-2-HDMIS User manual

HD-SDI to HDMI
Scaler
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Operation Notes
Panel Descriptions
Menu Functions
Supported Input/Output Resolutions
RMT-8HDS-IR Installation
Firmware Update Procedure
Specifications
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
The HDSDI to HDMI Scaler is the newest revision of our HDSDI conversion line incor-
porating SD/HDSDI Single or Dual link mode conversion scaled to HDMI. Resolutions
of up to 1080p are supported over the DVI link for those that want true “High Definition”.
Supports HDSDI with embedded audio and outputs a full HDMI video and audio signal.
Performance has been greatly enhanced due to Gennum’s VXP Scaler onboard; allow-
ing for new features such as: Genlock, Color & Gamma Correction, Noise Reduction,
Detail Enhancement, Aspect Ratio Selection, Pattern Generator Mode, & Multiple Lan-
guage Menu Support. Bottom Line? -- More performance, less cost.
SDI
SDI (serial digital interface), used primarily in broadcasting, converts and transmits digi-
tal video through SDI connectors. It enables video sources to process high definition,
high quality video.
How it works
HD-SDI devices are connected to the HD-SDI input and HDMI devices are connected to
the HDMI output. When the source, display and the Scaler are powered and connected,
video signals are converted to the proper format.
FEATURES
• 10-bit resolution for greater precision and dynamic range
• Proprietary 10-bit motion adaptive video de-interlacing with edge interpolation for HD /
SD formats.
• Advanced noise reduction and detail enhancement
• Max. active image size of 2048 samples x 2048 lines PBP processing for various
combinations of video and graphics with alpha blending
• Fully integrated sprite based multi-plane OSD controller.
• Frame rate conversion to / from any refresh rate
• Pattern mode w/ color bars & cross hatch patterns
• Color correction
• Noise Reduction
• Detail Enhancement
• Brightness Adjustment
• Gamma Selection
• Aspect Ratio Select
• Custom Timing output mode
• French/English Menu Set
• RS-232 upgradeable firmware
• RS-232 and/or IR Control
• Supports black burst type of Genlock
CONTENTS
The HD-SDI to HDMI Scaler consists of:
(1) HD-SDI to HDMI Scaler
(1) RMT-8HDS-IR Remote Control
(1) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User's Manual
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OPERATION NOTES
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On power up, the HD-SDI to HDMI Scaler will automatically detect the input format of
the input. The unit is controlled using the included 8 button remote.
Pressing the OUTPUT button cycles the HD-SDI to HDMI Scaler through the following
output modes: 640x480 - 800x600 - 720p - 1080i
Other functions and output modes can be accessed through the onscreen menu.
(To Restore I/O settings, simply recycle power on the Scaler)
To bring up the onscreen menu, press the MENU button. Navigation is done using the
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT and ENTER buttons.
The SOURCE button selects the input source (Input 1 or Input 2)
*Note: Both dip switches under the remote battery cover must initially be in the OFF
position to communicate with the Scaler. For more information, please see page 7 for
RMT-8HDS-IR Installation instructions.

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
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HDMI Output
RS-232
Uplink Port
SPDIF
Output
5V Power
Connector
Infrared Eye Power Indicator
Light
HD-SDI Input /
Loop Out
Genlock
Input

MENU FUNCTIONS
Aspect:
-Full Screen: Stretches input to fill the Monitor.
-Letter / Pillar Box: Sets the aspect ratio to fit a letter or pillar box format.
-Panoramic: Panoramic Zoom feature
-Extract: Feature to magnify the signal.
-Extract Size
-Horizontal / Vertical Position
-Through: 1:1 Mapping
-Horizontal / Vertical Size: Horizontally and vertically contracts or
expands the cropping viewport.
-Horizontal / Vertical Position: Move the signal horizontally or vertically
inside the cropping viewport.
Layout:
-Size and Position:
-Horizontal / Vertical Size: Adjust horizontal or vertical resolution.
-Horizontal / Vertical Position: Move image horizontally or vertically.
Picture:
-Image Color:
-Contrast: Individually adjust the contrast for red, green and blue
-Brightness: Individually adjust the brightness for red, green and blue
-Black level: Adjust black levels between 0 (default) and 100
-Gamma Correction:
-Default: Set for default gamma settings.
-sRGB
-User Table
-Custom: Enables Gamma Coefficient menu item as the current gamma
coefficient.
-Gamma Coefficient: (0.3 - 3.0); Default set at 1.0.
-Detail Enhancement:
-Detail Enhancement: Digitally enhance signal.
-Noise Threshold:Adjusts noise allowed in detail enhancement.
-Noise Reduction:
- Noise reduction: Digitally reduce signal noise
-Motion Threshold
-Motion Threshold:
Input:
-Input Video Format:Auto Detect by default. Signal can be forced to a specific
High-definition resolution. Please see Supported Input/Output
Resolutions on page 6 for more information.
-Link Configuration: When using dual link SDI/HDSDI input, allows you to select
either YCbCr or RGB color spaces.
-Clean Aperture:
-Horizontal / Vertical Size: Stretch image horizontally or vertically.
-Horizontal / Vertical Position: Move image in view port horizontally or
vertically.
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MENU FUNCTIONS
Input Menu Continued...
-Audio: Selects which audio pair to use for audio output (1 - 8); Default is
Channel 1.
-Remote Channel: Changes the IR code of the HD-SDI to HDMI Scaler to one of 4
different settings between 0 and 3. When the remote channel is changed, dip
switches in the 16 button remote must be changed to the corresponding code in
order to continue operating the HD-SDI to HDMI Scaler. Please see
RMT-8HDS-IR Installation page on page 7 for more information.
Output:
-Available Formats:
-All: All output resolutions are selectable.
-Monitor Supported: Only resolutions supported by the attatched monitors are
selectable.
-Video Output Format: Select the desired HD output resolution. Please see
Supported Input/Output Resolutions on page 6 for more information.
-Graphic Output Format: Select the desired computer output resolution.
Please see Supported Input/Output Resolutions on page 6 for more
information.
-Custom Output Format:
-Horizontal / Vertical Total: Total horizontal and vertical pixels for the
HDMI monitor.
-Horizontal / Vertical Active: Total horizontal and vertical pixels actually
used to display the picture.
-HSync / VSync Backporch
-HSync / VSync Width
-Refresh Rate: Change custom refresh rate between:
(48, 50, 59.94, 60, 75, 85Hz)
-Link Configuration: Switch between RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, and YCbCr 4:2:2
-Frame Rate: Change custom frame rate between:
(48, 50, 59.94, 60, 75, 85Hz)
-Sync Adjust:
-Horizontal / Vertical Sync Adjust: (0-3 with Default: 0)
-Restore Default
-Genlock Reference:
-Off
-Video Input: Locks input to ouput clock using the incoming SDI / HD-SDI signal
(input clock signal must match or be a multiple of the output clock.)
-Reference Input: Locks output clock to reference clock signal.
(reference signal must match or be a multiple of the output clock.)
Patterns:
-Color Bars: Display color bar video pattern.
-Cross Hatch: Display cross hatch video pattern.
General:
-Language: Set menu to display English or French text.
-Save Configuration: Saves current configuration.
-Restore Defaults: Resets the box to factory settings.
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SUPPORTED INPUT/OUTPUT RESOLUTIONS
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Input Video Formats Supported:
480i 720p/50 1080p/23.98 1080sf/23.98
480p 720p/59.94 1080p/24 1080sf/24
576i 720p/60 1080p/25 1080sf/25
576p 1035i/59.94 1080p/29.97 1080sf29.97
720p/23.98 1035i/60 1080p/30 1080sf/30
720p/24 1080i/50 1080p/50 2K-p/23.98
720p/25 1080i/50M 1080p/50M 2K-p/24
720p/29.97 1080i/59.94 1080p/59.94 2K-sf/23.98
720p/30 1080i/60 1080p/60 2K-sf/24
Output Video Formats Supported:
480i 720p/50 1080p/23.98 2K-p/23.98
480p 720p/59.94 1080p/24 2K-p/24
576i 720p/60 1080p/25
576p 1035i/59.94 1080p/29.97
720p/23.98 1035i/60 1080p/30
720p/24 1080i/50 1080p/50
720p/25 1080i/50M 1080p/50M
720p/29.97 1080i/59.94 1080p/59.94
720p/30 1080i/60 1080p/60
Output Graphic Formats Supported:
640x350/85 1024x768/75 1280x1024/85 1920x1200/60
640x400/85 1024x768/85 1360x768/60 2048x1080
640x480/60 1280x854 1366x768/60
640x480/75 1152x864/75 1366x923/50
640x480/85 1280x768/60 1440x900/60
800x600/60 1280x960/60 1440x1080/60
800x600/75 1280x960/85 1600x1024
800x600/85 1280x1024/60 1600x1200/60
1024x768/60 1280x1024/75 1680x1050/60

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RMT-8HDS-IR INSTALLATION
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the RMT-8HDS-IR remote.
2. Verify that dip switches 1 & 2 are in the down (OFF) position.
3. Insert the battery, hold the battery so that you can see the positive side facing up.
The side that is not marked must be facing down.
4. Test the RMT-8HDS-IR remote by pressing ONLY one button at a time. The indicator
light on the remote will flash once each time you press a button. WARNING: Do not
press multiple buttons simultaneously and do NOT press buttons rapidly. These actions
will cause the remote to reset and steps 1-4 will have to be repeated.
Note: The RMT-8HDS-IR ships with two batteries. One battery is required for operation,
the second battery is complimentary.
The following are the dip switch combinations that correspond to the Remote Code
menu option on the HD-SDI to HDMI Scaler (Please see Menu Functions section for
more information):
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Remote Channel 0:
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Remote Channel 1:
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Remote Channel 2:
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Remote Channel 3:

Please check http://www.gefen.com/kvm/support/download.jsp for firmware updates and
procedures.
FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE
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Input Video Bandwidth.................................................2x 1.485 Gbps (Dual Link HD-SDI)
Output Video Bandwidth.......................................................................................6.6 Gbps
Maximum Output Resolution.................................................................1920x1200@60Hz
HDMI Connector.................................................................................type A 19 pin female
Audio Output............................................................HDMI embedded audio & S/PDIF out
Power Supply...........................................................................................................5V DC
Shipping Weight.........................................................................................................5 lbs.
Dimensions..................................................................................8.25”W x 1.75”H x 7.5”H
SPECIFICATIONS
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