geratech EGE-12VS User manual

1×2 HDMI 4K2K Video Scaler
EGE-12VS

1×2 HDMI 4K2K Video Scaler
EGE-12VS

1×2 HDMI 4K2K Video Scaler
EGE-12VS
1×2 HDMI 4K2K Video Scaler
EGE-12VS
DISCLAIMERS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment
and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock and
injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings or empty slots
in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight to be placed
upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings in the unit
housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufcient space for air to circulate around
the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO. DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1 29/10/13 Preliminary Release
VS1 08/03/17 Updated text/diagrams

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 1
2. APPLICATIONS ....................................................................... 1
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................ 1
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 1
5. FEATURES ............................................................................... 1
6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 2
6.1 Front Panel......................................................................... 2
6.2 Rear Panel.......................................................................... 2
6.3 OSD Menu .......................................................................... 3
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM ........................................................ 5
7.1 Option 1: Upscale to 1080p .............................................. 5
7.2 Option 2: Downscale to 1080p ......................................... 6
8. SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 7
8.1 Technical Specications................................................... 7
8.2 Video Specications ......................................................... 8
9. ACRONYMS.............................................................................. 8

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1. INTRODUCTION
This HDMI Scaler is designed to scale 4K (and non-4K) HDMI signals to resolutions of
1080p/WUXGA or lower while also simultaneously bypassing the 4K signal to a 4K native
display. With its friendly and simple OSD (On Screen Display) interface design this unit
allows the user to easily change output resolutions and related video settings directly from
the front panel. This scaler is the ideal product for expanding the capabilities of your 4K
UHD media environment.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Home theaters with large (4K) and small (1080p) screen viewing spaces
• Live shows with a 4K public display and local low cost condence monitor
• Displaying 4K sources on standard HDTVs/monitors
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×HDMI to Dual HDMI 4K UHD Scaler
• 1×5V/2.6A DC Power Adaptor
• 1×Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI source equipment such as media players, video game consoles or set-top boxes.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio ampliers.
• The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended.
5. FEATURES
• One HDMI input (up to 4K@50/60Hz, YUV 4:2:0) and two HDMI outputs (1×Scaled,
1×Bypassed) with HDCP 1.1 compliance
• Two simultaneous HDMI outputs (Scaled and Bypassed)
• Bypassed HDMI output up to 4K@50/60Hz (YUV 4:2:0)
• Scaled HDMI output up to 1080p@60Hz/WUXGA@60Hz (RB)

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
RS-232: This port is reserved for factory use only.
SERVICE 1: This port is reserved for factory use only.
POWER LED: This LED will illuminate GREEN to indicate the unit is on and
receiving power.
BYPASS 4K2K LED: This LED will illuminate when a supported 4K signal is
detected from the input source.
MENU: Press to enter the OSD menu, or to back out from menu items.
MINUS/PLUS (-/+): Press to move up and down or adjust selections within
menus.
Note: Pressing “-” while outside of the OSD will display a resolution info
screen.
Pressing "ENTER" and "+" together will reset the output resolution to XGA
(1024×768).
Pressing "ENTER" and "-" together will reset the output resolution to 720p.
ENTER: Press to conrm a selection or to go deeper into a menu item.
6.2 Rear Panel
HDMI OUT/SCALER:
Connect to an HDMI display (TV/monitor) or amplier
for digital video and audio output. Output resolutions up to 1080p@60Hz/
WUXGA@60Hz (RB) are supported.
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HDMI OUT/BYPASS:
Connect to an HDMI display (TV/monitor) or amplier
to view the original, un-scaled, digital video and audio output from the
connected source (up to 4K@60Hz, YUV 4:2:0)
HDMI Input Scaled Output Bypass Output
1080p@60Hz Up to 1080p/WUXGA 1080p@60Hz
4K@30Hz Up to 1080p/WUXGA 4K@30Hz
Note: The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended.
HDMI IN: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a media player, game
console or set-top box.
SERVICE 2: This port is reserved for factory use only.
DC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it to an AC
wall outlet for power.
6.3 OSD Menu
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
Picture Setting
Contrast 0~100
Brightness 0~100
FineTune
Hue 0~100
Saturation 0~100
Sharpness 0~100
NR
Off
High
Middle
Low
Exit
Color
Red 0~100
Green 0~100
Blue 0~100
Exit
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Output Setting
Size
Full
Over Scan
Under Scan
Letter Box
Pan Scan
Best Fit
Resolution
480i@60
576i@50
480p@60
576p@50
720p@50
720p@60
1080i@50
1080i@60
1080p@50
1080p@60
640×480@60
800×600@60
1024×768@60
1280×1024@60
1600×1200@60
1366×768@60
1680×1050@60
1920×1200@60
1280×800@60
1440×900@60
1400×1050@60
1600×900@60
Native
Exit

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OSD Setting
H-Position 0~100
V-Position 0~100
Timer 5~100
Background 0~100
Display
Info
On
Off
Exit
Factory Setting Reset No
Yes
Exit
Information
Input
Output
Version
Exit
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
7.1 Option 1: Upscale to 1080p

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7.2 Option 2: Downscale to 1080p

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8. SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 Technical Specications
Video Bandwidth 340MHz/10.2Gbps
Input Ports 1×HDMI
Output Ports 2×HDMI
Control Interface 1×RS-232 (3.5mm)
HDMI Cable Length 10m (1080p@60Hz, 12-bit) 5m (4K@60Hz, 4:4:4,
8-bit)
Power Supply 5V/2.6A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certied)
ESD Protection
Human Body Model:
±12kV (Air Discharge)
±8kV (Contact Discharge)
Dimensions 145mm×30mm×160.5mm (W×H×D) [Case Only]
145mm×30mm×167mm (W×H×D) [All Inclusive]
Weight 488g
Chassis Material Aluminum
Color Black
Operating Temperature 0˚C - 40˚C/32˚F - 104˚F
Storage Temperature −20˚C - 60˚C/−4˚F - 140˚F
Relative Humidity 20 - 90% RH (Non-condensing)
Power Consumption 7.7W

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8.2 Video Specications
Supported Resolution (Hz) Scaled Output
640×480@60 
800×600@60 
1024×768@60 
1280×800@60 
1280×1024@60 
1366×768@60 
1400×1050@60 
1440×900@60 
1600×900@60 
1600×1200@60 
1680×1050@60 
1920×1200@60 (RB) 
720×480i@60 
720×480p@60 
720×576i@50 
720×576p@50 
1280×720p@50/60 
1920×1080i@50/60 
1920×1080p@50/60 
9. ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface
OSD On-Screen Display
UHD Ultra-High-Denition
USB Universal Serial Bus
VGA Video Graphics Array (640×480@60Hz)
WUXGA Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array
(1920×1200@60Hz)

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