EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
User Manual
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
Release A3
*Preferred
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
Important Safety Instructions
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
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Warranty Information
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Technical Support
(818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Fax
(818) 772-9120
Email
support@gefen.com
Web
http://www.gefen.com
Mailing Address
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Product Registration
Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
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• By default, the current input and output resolution will be displayed whenever the
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is disconnected from the source or display
or if a change in the video output settings are made. This feature can be disabled
through the Display Notify option See Display Notify (page 37).
• Two-channel analog audio, from the L/R In port, will be embedded with the VGA
signal and output on the SDI Out port.
• Always make sure that the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is running
the latest rmware. The Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite is a free downloadable
application from Gefen that provides automatic download and installation of rmware
upgrades for this product.
Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
© 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
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Operating Notes
This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Converts and scales HDMI and VGA and L/R analog audio to SDI
• Input resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) and 1080p60 (HDMI only)
• Output resolutions up to 1080p60
• On-screen display (OSD) menu allows easy set-up and control
• Aspect Ratio Control: Full Screen, Panoramic, Letter/Pillar, Extract/Crop
• Test Pattern Generator for quick system conguration
• Embeds 2-channel analog stereo audio in SDI signal (VGA Input only)
• Up to LPCM 7.1 audio support (HDMI input only)
• Gefen Syner-G™ simplies in-eld rmware updates and advanced EDID
management including custom input timings
• USB port for use with Gefen Syner-G™
• Wide power supply operating range (6V to 24V DC)
• Locking power supply connector
• Surface mountable
Packing List
The HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter ships with the items listed below. If any of
these items are not present in the box when you rst open it, immediately contact your
dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter
• 1 x 6 ft. VGA cable (M-M)
• 1 x 6 ft. HDMI cable (M-M)
• 1 x 6 ft. 3.5mm mini-stereo cable
• 1 x 12V Power Supply
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 5
2 Basic Operation
Selecting the Input Source .................................................................................... 8
Menu System ........................................................................................................ 9
Displaying the Menu System ......................................................................... 9
Moving around within the Menu System ..................................................... 10
Output Resolution ....................................................................................... 13
Output Lock ................................................................................................. 15
Source Select .............................................................................................. 17
Contrast ....................................................................................................... 19
Brightness ................................................................................................... 20
Saturation .................................................................................................... 21
Hue .............................................................................................................. 22
Color Temperature ...................................................................................... 23
Color Balance .............................................................................................. 24
Edge Enhance ............................................................................................. 25
Sharpness ................................................................................................... 26
Underscan/Overscan .................................................................................. 27
Aspect Ratio ................................................................................................ 28
Horizontal Mirror .......................................................................................... 29
Vertical Mirror .............................................................................................. 31
Horizontal Shift ............................................................................................ 33
Vertical Shift ................................................................................................ 34
Phase .......................................................................................................... 35
OSD Timeout .............................................................................................. 36
Display Notify .............................................................................................. 37
Input Resolution Information ....................................................................... 39
F/W Version ................................................................................................ 40
Factory Reset .............................................................................................. 41
Test Patterns ............................................................................................... 42
DIP Switch Conguration .................................................................................... 44
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Table of Contents
3 Appendix
Menu System Summary ...................................................................................... 48
Default Settings ................................................................................................... 53
USB Interface ...................................................................................................... 54
Installing the Virtual COM Port .................................................................... 54
Updating the Firmware ........................................................................................ 56
Surface Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 61
Specications ...................................................................................................... 62
Index.................................................................................................................... 63
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HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
1 Getting Started
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Page Title
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
®
VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
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VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
SDI Out
Input Select
HDMI
Up Dn Menu
USB Pwr
12V DC
VGA
VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
Introduction
6 7 9 108
Getting Started
Getting Started
1 2 3 4 5
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Page TitleIntroduction
ID Name Description
1 VGA In (LED) This LED indicator will glow bright blue
when the VGA input is selected.
2 VGA In Connect the included VGA cable from
source device (e.g. computer) to this port.
3 L/R In Connect the included 3.5mm mini-stereo
cable from this port to the audio output port
on the audio source device.
4 HDMI In (LED) This LED indicator will glow bright blue
when the HDMI input is selected.
5 HDMI In Connect the included HDMI cable from the
HD display to this HDMI port.
6 SDI Out Connect a BNC-type cable from this port to
the SDI display.
7 Up/HDMI, Dn/VGA, Menu These push-buttons are used to change
settings within the on-screen menu system.
See Menu System (page 9) for more
information.
8 USB This mini-USB port is used for upgrading
the rmware. See ## for more information.
9 12V DC Connect the included 12V DC power supply
to this power receptacle.
10 Pwr Under normal operating conditions, this
LED indicator will glow bright blue.
Getting Started
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Connection Instructions
► Video
1. Connect the included VGA cable from the video source (e.g. computer) to the VGA In
port on the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter.
2. Connect the included HDMI cable from the source (e.g. DVD player) to the HDMI In
port on the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter.
3. Connect a BNC-type cable from the SDI Out port on the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter to the SDI display.
► Audio
4. Connect the included 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from the audio source to the L/R In
port on the HDMI & VGA to 3G Scaler/Converter.
► USB (optional Syner-G™ software control)
5. Connect a USB-to-mini USB cable from the HDMI & VGA to 3G Scaler/Converter to
a computer that is running the Syner-G™ Software Suite. To complete this portion
of the installation, see USB Interface (page 54). This connection is required for
updating the rmware.
► Power
6. Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle and connect the
power cord to an available electrical outlet.
Installation
Getting Started
Getting Started
Information
The L/R In port is used only when the VGA In port is the active input.
Refer to Selecting the Input Source (page 8) for information on switching
between HDMI and VGA inputs.
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Sample Wiring Diagram
Getting Started
VGA & Analog
Audio Source
SDI Display
HDMI Source
EXT-HDVGA-3G-
SC
Scaler/Converter
VGA CABLE
HDMI CABLE
SDI CABLE
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
MINI STEREO AUDIO CABLE
Installation
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HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
2 Basic Operation
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Use the Input Select buttons to switch between HDMI and VGA inputs.
• To switch to the HDMI input, press the HDMI / Up button:
• To switch to the VGA input, press the VGA / Dn button:
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
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VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
SDI Out
Input Select
HDMI
Up Dn Menu
USB Pwr
12V DC
VGA
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
®
VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
SDI Out
Input Select
HDMI
Up Dn Menu
USB Pwr
12V DC
VGA
Selecting the Input Source
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Basic Operation
VGA & Audio Source
SDI Out
HD Source
VGA & HDMI to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
VGA & Audio Source
SDI Out
HD Source
VGA & HDMI to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
HDMI / Up button
VGA / Dn button
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Displaying the Menu System
The HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter uses a built-in menu system to manage and
control all video features.
1. To display the menu system, press the Menu button on the front panel.
2. The menu system will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, as shown
below:
If the menu system is not used within the time interval specied by the OSD Timeout
setting, then the menu system will automatically be hidden. By default, the OSD
Timeout setting is 5 seconds. See OSD Timeout (page 36) for instructions on
setting the OSD Timeout value.
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HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
®
VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
SDI Out
Input Select
HDMI
Up Dn Menu
USB Pwr
12V DC
VGA
Menu System
Basic OperationBasic Operation
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
1.Output Setup
Output Resolu.
Output Lock
Source Select
<- Back
Menu controls
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Moving around within the Menu System
1. There are six menu items within the main menu: Output Setup, Picture, Adjustment,
System, Test Patterns, and Exit.
2. The currently selected item within the main menu will always be highlighted in
yellow.
3. Each item within the main menu, with the exception of Exit, contains a submenu.
The submenu, for each item in the main menu, is displayed automatically.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the desired item within the main menu.
For example, if we press the Dn button three times, the System menu item will be
highlighted and it’s submenu will be displayed.
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Basic OperationBasic Operation
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Output Resolu.
Output Lock
Source Select
<- Back
Main menu
Current selection
OSD Timeout
Display Notify
Input Res.Info
F/W Version
Factory Reset
<- Back
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Menu System
Submenu
Basic OperationBasic Operation
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5. To access the submenu for the highlighted item within the main menu, press the Menu
button a second time. When a submenu is activated, a green bar is used to indicate
the current selection. By default, the top submenu item will always be highlighted
once a submenu is activated.
6. Use the Up or Dn button to select the desired option within the submenu.
7. To select the highlighted submenu item, press the Menu button.
For example, if we press the Menu button when the Input Res. Info option is
highlighted, the menu system will be hidden and the following will be displayed:
8. Press the Menu button to return to the menu system.
Basic OperationBasic Operation
Menu System
OSD Timeout
Display Notify
Input Res.Info
F/W Version
Factory Reset
<- Back
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
OSD Timeout
Display Notify
Input Res.Info
F/W Version
Factory Reset
<- Back
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
[ 720p(HD)60 ]
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a
Input Res.Info
OSD Timeout
Display Notify
Input Res.Info
F/W Version
Factory Reset
<- Back
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Current selection
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9. To exit the submenu and return to the main menu, use the Up or Dn button
to highlight the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button to return to the main menu.
11. To exit the menu system, use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Exit option:
12. Press the Menu button to select the Exit option.
13. The menu system is now hidden. To display the menu system again, press the
Menu button.
Basic OperationBasic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Information
By default, the menu system will automatically time-out if no action is
taken within 5 seconds. To exit the menu system manually (before the
time-out period), highlight the Exit option then press the Menu button.
See OSD Timeout (page 36) for more information.
OSD Timeout
Display Notify
Input Res.Info
F/W Version
Factory Reset
<- Back
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
OSD Timeout
Display Notify
Input Res.Info
F/W Version
Factory Reset
<- Back
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Basic Operation
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Output Resolution
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu. The Output Resolu.
option will be highlighted.
3. Press the Menu button to select the Output Resolu. option.
4. The Output Resolu. selection box be displayed:
5. Use the Up or Dn button to select the desired resolution. For a list of available output
resolutions that are supported by the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter, see
Menu System Summary (page 48).
6. After the desired output resolution is selected, press the Menu button to conrm the
change.
7. After the output resolution has been changed, the current input and output resolution
will be displayed above the Output Resolu. selection box:
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Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Output Resolu.
Output Lock
Source Select
<- Back
[ 1080p(HD)60 ]
a
a
Output Resolu.
Input 720p(HD)60
Output 1080p(HD)60
Warning
Before changing this setting, make sure that the connected display can
support the selected output resolution. If an unsupported resolution is
selected, the unit will need to be reset using the DIP switch on the bottom
of the unit. See DIP Switch Conguration (page 44) for more information.
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