Gefen EXT-HDMI1.3-2-3GSDIS User Manual

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HDMI

1.3 to

3GSDI Scaler

EXT-HDMI1.3-2-3GSDIS

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Connecting and Operating the HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Scaler
7 IR Remote Control Unit Description
8 IR Remote Control Unit Installation
9 Menu Functions
11 Supported Input Resolutions
12 Supported Output Resolutions
13 RS-232 Interface
14 Firmware Update Procedure
15 specifi cations
16 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Scaler. 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 HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Scaler

The Gefen HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Scaler outputs an HDMI signal as SDI/HD-SDI or
3G-SDI with resolutions supported up to 1080p/60 Hz and 2K (2048x1080/60) on
two SDI output connectors along with dual link HD-SDI. HDMI-embedded audio
is supported at up to 7.1 channels.

An advanced chipset enables features such as: Genlock, Color & Gamma Cor­rection, Noise Reduction, Detail Enhancement, Aspect Ratio Selection, Pattern
Generator Mode, and Multiple Languages through on-screen display (OSD)
Menu Support. The genlock reference input provides the capability of syncing the
unit with the customer’s house signal.

How It Works

Connect an HDMI source to the input and a 3G-SDI display to the output. Power
up the device and video signals are automatically converted to the proper format,
enabling the conversion and scaling to take place.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE HDMI 1.3 TO 3GSDI SCALER

• Upon power up, the HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Scaler will automatically detect the
input format of the input. The unit is controlled using the included remote.

• The following are the buttons for the RMT-8HDS-IR:

- UP (Navigates cursor up)

- LEFT (Navigates cursor left)

- ENTER (Accept Operation / Return to Menu)

- RIGHT (Navigates cursor right)

- DOWN (Navigates cursor down)

- MENU (Show / Hide Onscreen Display)

- OUTPUT (Change Output Format)

- SOURCE (Non operational)

• To bring up the on-screen menu, press the MENU button. Navigation is
done using Buttons up, left, right, and down; Push the ENTER button to ac­cept the cursor focus.

• Pressing the Output button cycles through the following output modes: 480i

- 576i - 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

*Note: Both DIP switches under the remote battery cover must initially be in the
OFF position to communicate with the Scaler.

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FEATURES

HDMI 1.3 Features Supported:

• 225 MHz Video Bandwidth

• 10-bit Deep Color

• xvYCC

• Up to 8 channels of PCM audio embedded into HDMI

• Dolby Digital/DTS AC3 encoded audio

Features

• 10-bit resolution for greater precision and dynamic range

• Proprietary motion adaptive video de-interlacing with edge interpolation for
SD/HD formats

• Supports 8 channels of SDI audio

• Advanced noise reduction and detail enhancement

• Fully integrated sprite-based multi-plane OSD controller

• Frame rate conversion to / from any refresh rate

• Pattern mode w/ color bars & coarse hatch patterns

• Color correction

• Input color range can be controlled

• Noise Reduction

• Detail Enhancement

• Brightness Adjustment

• Gamma Selection

• Aspect Ratio Select

• French/English Menu Set

• USB-upgradeable fi rmware

• Remote control via IR remote control and/or RS232 serial port

• 3GSDI level A/B (4:2:2 color space only)

Package Includes

(1) HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Scaler
(1) 6 ft. HDMI cable (M-M)
(1) 6 ft. DB9 Serial Cable (M-F)
(1) IR Remote Control Unit
(1) 5V DC Locking Power Supply
(1) Set Rack Ears
(1) User Manual

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