Gefen EXT-3GSDI-2-HDMI1.3 User manual

®
3GSDI to
HDMI®1.3
Converter
EXT-3GSDI-2-HDMI1.3
User Manual
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Bottom Panel Layout
7 Bottom Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting And Operating The 3GSDI To HDMI 1.3 Converter
9 DIP Switch Features
11 Firmware Update
15 Specifications
1 Warranty

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Congratulations on your purchase of the 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter. Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
Gefen
Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.
The Gefen 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter
The Gefen 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter will take any SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI
video signal and convert it to HDMI 1.3. The SDI input resolution will simply be
converted to an HDMI signal. DIP switches on the unit will allow the user to select
features such as Deep Color conversion and colorspace. A useful 720p (60Hz)
test pattern is also available, without connecting an SDI source, for checking the
HDMI video output. An SDI loop out and 2 channel analog audio outputs are also
provided for monitoring the input SDI source.
How It Works
The 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter will convert the input SDI signal (SD/HD/3G)
to an HDMI compatible signal. Connect the SDI source device to the video input
on the unit. Connect an HDMI compatible device on the video output on the unit.
Adjust DIP switch features and connect the power supply. It’s that simple.
INTRODUCTION

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READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING THE 3GSDI TO HDMI 1.3 CONVERTER
• Supports the following 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.
• Support of 4 stereo 48 kHz audio streams.
• The 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter supports the following resolutions:
Video Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Rate
525i (NTSC) (480i) 59.94 SD
525p (480p) 59.94 SD
525p (480p) 60 SD
625i (PAL) (576i) 50 SD
625p (576p) 50 SD
720p 23.98 HD
24 HD
25 HD
29.97 HD
30 HD
50 HD
59.94 HD
60 HD
1080i 50 HD
59.94 HD
60 HD
1080p 23.98 HD
24 HD
25 HD
29.97 HD
30 HD
50 3G lev.A/B
59.94 3G lev.A/B
60 3G lev.A/B
2K 23.97 HD
24 HD
25 HD
OPERATION NOTES

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Features
• Field upgradable firmware using the built-in USB port.
• Supports a test pattern at 720P/60 without needing a valid source signal
• HMDI 1.3 compliant
• Support for YCbCr, RGB, 4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 8 to 10 bits output formats.
• Color space support: YCbCr, RGB.
• Color sampling: 4:2:2 and 4:4:4.
• Bit depth: 8, 10 bits.
• Auto-detects optimal monitor format with EDID display capability information.
• Support of 4 stereo 48 kHz audio streams.
• Supports up to 8 channels of PCM audio embedded into the HDMI output
signal
• Supports Dolby Digital/DTS AC3 encoded audio
• Automatic detection of SD, HD and 3G-SDI formats on the input
• A re-clocked copy of the SDI input is available on the output SDI connector.
• Audio from SDI input channels 1 & 2 can be monitored through 3.5mm mini-
stereo RCA-jack analog audio connectors
Package Includes
(1) 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter
(1) 5V DC Locking Power Supply
(1) User Manual
FEATURES

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Back Panel
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1 2 3
Front Panel
PANEL LAYOUT

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1 Video Lock LED Indicator
This indicator will become active when the SDI input (SD/HD/3G) is locked.
2 3G LED Indicator
This indicator will become active when the SDI input is a 3G source.
3 Power LED Indicator
This indicator will become active when power is being supplied to the unit via the
included 5V DC power adapter.
4 Locking 5V DC Power Receptacle
This input will accept power via the included locking 5V DC power supply.
Connect the power supply between this input and an open wall power socket.
5 USB Update Port
This port is used to update firmware. For current firmware releases please see
the download section at www.gefen.com.
6 Analog RCA Audio Ouput
This input will output up to 2 channels of analog audio via 2 RCAstyle analog
audio connectors. This audio will be extracted from the incoming SDI source for
monitoring purposes.
7 SDI Input
This input will accept a single SDI video source. For acceptable input formats
please see page 2.
8 SDI Loop Output
This output will mirror the input SDI video source. This is useful for monitoring
the SDI input source.
9 HDMI Ouput
This output will accept a single HDMI typeAmale cable. The converted SDI
signal will be output through this port.Audio and video are both supported by
this port. For a complete listing of the acceptable SDI, audio and video formats
please see page 2.
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

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Bottom Panel
4567
12 3
BOTTOM PANEL LAYOUT

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1 SDI Input Color Sampling LED Indicator
This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming SDI input’s color
sampling. Options are either 4:4:4 (LED ON) or 4:2:2 (LED OFF).
2 SDI Input Color Space LED Indicator
This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming SDI input’s color space.
Options are either RGB (LED ON) or YCbCr (LED OFF).
3 Configuration DIP Switches
This DIP (Dual In-line Packages) switches will enable disable features on the
3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter. For a complete listing of DIP switch features and
functions please see page 9.
4 SDI Input Color Depth LED Indicator
This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming SDI input’s color depth.
Options are either 12 bit (LED ON) or 8/10 bit (LED OFF).
5 HDMI Output Color Space LED Indicator
This LED indicator will relay the status of the outgoing HDMI output’s color
space. Options are either YCbCr (LED ON) or RGB (LED OFF).
6 HDMI Output Color Sampling LED Indicator
This LED indicator will relay the status of the outgoing HDMI output’s color
sampling. Options are either 4:4:4 (LED ON) or 4:2:2 (LED OFF).
7 HDMI Output Deep Color LED Indicator
This LED indicator will relay the status of Deep Color in the HDMI’s output.
Options are either Deep Color ON (LED ON) or Deep Color OFF (LED OFF).
BOTTOM PANEL DESCRIPTIONS