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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
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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
®
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
®
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 ]
a
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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8. After a few seconds, the input and output resolution information dialog will disappear.
9. The Output Resolu. dialog is still displayed:
10. Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu:
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
12. Press the Menu button.
13. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
14. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
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
Basic Operation
Menu System
Information
The input/output resolution information dialog will only be displayed if Display
Notify is set to On. See Display Notify (page 37) for more information.
Basic Operation
[ 1080p(HD)60 ]
a
a
Output Resolu.
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Output Lock
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. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Output Lock option.
4. Press the Menu button to select the Output Lock option.
5. The Output Lock selection box will be displayed:
6. Use the Up or Dn button to select either FreeRun or HDMI mode.
7. After the desired signal lock is selected, press the Menu button to conrm the change.
8. The Output Lock dialog is still displayed:
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Information
This menu option is available only when the HDMI input is active.
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
[ FreeRun ]
a
a
Output Lock
[ HDMI ]
a
a
Output Lock
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10. Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu:
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
12. Press the Menu button.
13. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
14. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
Basic 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
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Basic Operation
Menu System
Source Select
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. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Source Select option.
4. Press the Menu button to select the Source Select option.
5. The Source Select dialog box will be displayed:
Before selecting a new source, make sure that the source is connected to the correct
port on the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter.
6. Use the Up or Dn button to select between VGA or HDMI.
7. After the source has been selected, press the Menu button to conrm the change.
8. The current input and output resolution will be displayed above the current output
mode selection.
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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
[ VGA ]
a
a
Source Select
Input 1280x1024p60
Output HD(720p)60
Information
The input/output resolution information dialog will only be displayed if Display
Notify is set to On. See Display Notify (page 37) for more information.
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Basic Operation
Menu System
8. The Source Select dialog is still displayed:
9. Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu:
10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
11. Press the Menu button.
12. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
13. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Output Resolu.
Output Color
Output Mode
<- Back
Basic Operation
[ HDMI ]
a
a
Source Select
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Contrast
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Press the Menu button to select the Contrast option.
5. The Contrast selection box will be displayed:
6. Use the Up or Dn button to set the desired contrast level.
7. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Picture submenu.
8. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
9. Press the Menu button.
10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
11. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
a
a
Contrast 50
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Brightness
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Brightness option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Brightness option.
6. The Brightness selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to set the desired brightness level.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to Picture submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
a
a
Brightness 50
Basic Operation
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
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Saturation
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Saturation option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Saturation option.
6. The Saturation selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to set the desired saturation level.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Picture submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
a
a
Saturation 50
Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
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Hue
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Hue option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Hue option.
6. The Hue selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to set the desired hue.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Picture submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
a
a
Hue 50
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
Basic Operation
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Color Temperature
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Temp. option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Color Temp. option.
6. The Color Temp. selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to select between Neutral, Cool, or Warm.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Picture submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
Basic Operation
Menu System
[ Neutral ]
a
a
Color Temp.
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Color Balance
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Balance option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Color Balance option.
6. The Color Balance selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to switch between Red Ch., Blue Ch., and Blue Ch.
8. Press the Menu button to select the color channel to adjust.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to set the desired color balance setting.
10. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Picture submenu.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
12. Press the Menu button.
13. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
14. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
[ Red Ch. 50 ]
Color Balance
[ Blue Ch. 50 ]
Color Balance
a
a
Basic Operation
Gefen
Converter
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1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
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Edge Enhance
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Edge Enhance option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Edge Enhance option.
6. The Edge Enhance selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to select between User, Off, Mid, or Max.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Picture submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
[ User ]
a
a
Edge Enhance
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
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Sharpness
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be
highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Sharpness option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Sharpness option.
6. The Sharpness selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to set the sharpness level. Larger values increase the
sharpness of the image.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Picture submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
a
a
Sharpness 0
Basic Operation
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Contrast
Brightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Temp.
Color Balance
Edge Enhance
Sharpness
<- Back
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Basic Operation
Menu System
Underscan/Overscan
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan
option will be highlighted.
4. Press the Menu button to select the Under/Over Scan option.
5. The Under/Over Scan selection box will be displayed:
6. Use the Up or Dn button to set the amount of overscan or underscan. Negative
values increase the amount of underscan. Positive values increase the amount of
overscan.
7. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu.
8. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
9. Press the Menu button.
10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
11. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
a
a
Under/Over Scan Off
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Under/Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
H-Mirror
V-Mirror
H-Shift
V-Shift
Phase
<- Back
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Aspect Ratio
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan
option will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Aspect Ratio option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Aspect Ratio option.
6. The Aspect Ratio selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to select between Source, 16:9, 4:3, or Stretch.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
[ Source ]
a
a
Aspect Ratio
Basic Operation
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Under/Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
H-Mirror
V-Mirror
H-Shift
V-Shift
Phase
<- Back
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Horizontal Mirror
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan
option will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Mirror option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the H-Mirror option.
6. The H-Mirror selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to toggle between On and Off. When the H-Mirror
option is set to On, then the picture will be ipped horizontally (about the Y-axis).
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Basic Operation
Menu System
[ Off ]
a
a
H-Mirror
[ Off ]
a
a
H-Mirror
[ On ]
a
a
H-Mirror
*Preferred
*Preferred
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Under/Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
H-Mirror
V-Mirror
H-Shift
V-Shift
Phase
<- Back
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Basic Operation
Menu System
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
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Vertical Mirror
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan
option will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Mirror option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the V-Mirror option.
6. The V-Mirror selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to toggle between On and Off. When the V-Mirror
option is set to On, then the picture will be ipped vertically (about the X-axis).
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Basic Operation
Menu System
[ Off ]
a
a
V-Mirror
[ Off ]
a
a
V-Mirror
[ On ]
a
a
V-Mirror
*Preferred
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Under/Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
H-Mirror
V-Mirror
H-Shift
V-Shift
Phase
<- Back
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Basic Operation
Menu System
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
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Horizontal Shift
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan
option will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Shift option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the H-Shift option.
6. The H-Shift selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to shift the picture to the left or to the right. Negative values,
move the image to the left. Positive values move the image to the right.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
a
a
H-Shift Off
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Under/Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
H-Mirror
V-Mirror
H-Shift
V-Shift
Phase
<- Back
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
Menu System
Vertical Shift
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan
option will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Shift option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the V-Shift option.
6. The V-Shift selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to shift the picture up or down. Negative values, move the
image upwards. Positive values move the image downwards.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
a
a
V-Shift Off
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Under/Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
H-Mirror
V-Mirror
H-Shift
V-Shift
Phase
<- Back
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Basic Operation
Menu System
Phase
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan
option will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Phase option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Phase option.
6. The Phase selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to adjust the phase.
8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
Under/Over Scan
Aspect Ratio
H-Mirror
V-Mirror
H-Shift
V-Shift
Phase
<- Back
a
a
Phase Auto
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OSD Timeout
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option
will be highlighted.
4. Press the Menu button to select the OSD Timeout option.
5. The OSD Timeout selection box will be displayed:
6. Use the Up or Dn button to set the OSD timeout to Off or from any time interval
between 5 and 60 seconds, inclusive. The default setting is 5 seconds.
7. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the System submenu.
8. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
9. Press the Menu button.
10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
11. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
----------------
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
[ 5sec ]
a
a
OSD Timeout
Basic Operation
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Display Notify
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option
will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Display Notify option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Display Notify option.
6. The Display Notify selection box will be displayed:
7. Use the Up or Dn button to toggle between On and Off. When Display Notify
is set to On, then the input/output resolution information dialog will be displayed,
momentarily, whenever the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is disconnected
from the source or display:
In addition, the following operations also trigger the input/output resolution
information dialog: Output Resolution (page 13), Output Lock (page 15), or Out-
put Mode (page 37). When set to Off, the input/output resolution information dialog is
never displayed.
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Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
----------------
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
[ On ]
a
a
Display Notify
Input 1600x1200p60
Output 640x480p60
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8. Press the Menu button to conrm the change and return to the System submenu.
9. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
10. Press the Menu button.
11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
12. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
Basic Operation
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Input Resolution Information
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option
will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Input Res. Info option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Input Res. Info option.
6. The current input resolution will be displayed in the Input Res. Info box.
7. Press the Menu button to return to the System submenu.
8. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
9. Press the Menu button.
10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
11. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
----------------
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
[ 1600x1200p60 ]
a
a
Input Res.Info
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F/W Version
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option
will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the F/W Version option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the F/W Version option.
6. The current version of rmware will be displayed in the F/W Version box.
7. Press the Menu button to return to the System submenu.
8. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
9. Press the Menu button.
10. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option
11. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
----------------
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
[ V1.013 ]
a
a
F/W Version
Basic Operation
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Factory Reset
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option
will be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Factory Reset option.
5. Press the Menu button to select the Factory Reset option.
6. The Factory Reset selection box will be displayed.
7. Use the Up or Dn button to toggle between No and Yes.
► If Yes is selected, then the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter will reset to
factory-default settings and will automatically reboot.
► If No is selected, then the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter will return to
the System submenu.
a. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
b. Press the Menu button.
c. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option.
d. Press the Menu button to exit the main menu.
Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
----------------
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
[ No ]
a
a
Factory Reset
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Test Patterns
1. Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be
highlighted.
2. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Test Patterns option.
3. Press the Menu button to access the Test Patterns submenu. The White option will
be highlighted.
4. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the desired test pattern.
5. Press the Menu button to select the highlighted test pattern.
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Basic Operation
Menu System
Gefen
Converter
----------------
1.Output Setup
2.Picture
3.Adjustment
4.System
5.Test Patterns
6.Exit
White
Cross
Hatch
Color
Gray
Window
Off
<- Back
White
ColorHatch
Cross
Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Menu System
6. Press the Menu button to return to the Test Patterns submenu and select a different
pattern.
7. To disable the pattern and view the source image, select Off from the Test Patterns
submenu.
WindowGray
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DIP Switch Conguration
Basic Operation
On the bottom panel of the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is a single DIP switch.
Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank.
By default, the DIP switch is in the OFF (1) position. The DIP switch should remain in this
position during normal operation.
DIP Switch Description
1 Factory reset
• Toggle the DIP switch from the OFF
(1) position to the ON position, then
back to the OFF (1) position.
Normal Operation
• DIP switch is in the OFF (1) position.
VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
ON
1
VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
ON
1
VGA In L/R In HDMI In
EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC
ON
1
ON
1
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HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI
Scaler/Converter
3 Appendix
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HDMI
Free Run
Appendix
Menu System Summary
720p 59.95Hz
720p 30Hz
720p 25Hz
1080i 59Hz
1080p 60Hz
576i 50Hz
1080p 50Hz
1080p 29.97Hz
1080p 25Hz
1080p 24Hz
1080p 23Hz
720p 60Hz
OUTPUT SETUP
OUTPUT RESOLUTION
720p 50Hz
720p 29.97Hz
1080i 60Hz
1080i 50Hz
480i 60Hz
1080p 59.95Hz
1080p 30Hz
OUTPUT LOCK
BACK
Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
The Output Lock menu is only available when using the HDMI input.
Appendix
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Appendix
[0 ... 100]
[0 ... 100]
[0 ... 100]
[0 ... 100]
[0 ... 100]
Red Channel
Warm
Off
Green Channel
Blue Channel
Neutral
Mid
Cool
Max
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SATURATION
HUE
SHARPNESS
BACK
COLOR TEMP.
COLOR BALANCE
EDGE ENH.
Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
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Appendix
[-50 ... 50]
[-100 ... 100]
[-100 ... 100]
[Auto, 1 ... 64]
On
On
16:9
Off
Off
4:3
Stretch
Source
ADJUSTMENT
UNDER/OVER SCN
ASPECT RATIO
H. MIRROR
V. MIRROR
BACK
PHASE
H. SHIFT
V. SHIFT
Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
Appendix
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Menu System Summary
[Off, 5 ... 60]
Display Info
Display Info
Yes
On
No
Off
SYSTEM
OSD TIMEOUT
DISP. NOTIFY
INPUT RES. INFO
FIRMWARE VER.
FACTORY RESET
BACK
Boxes in green indicate the default setting.
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BACK
Appendix
Menu System Summary
TEST PATTERNS
White
Cross
Hatch
Color WV-Ramp
OffGray
Window
H-Ramp
WH-Ramp
EXIT
Appendix
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Default Settings
Appendix
Setting Value
Aspect Ratio Source
Brightness 50
Color Balance (Blue Channel) 50
Color Balance (Green Channel) 50
Color Balance (Red Channel) 50
Color Temperature Neutral
Contrast 50
Display Notications On
Edge Enhancement Off
Horizontal Mirror Off
Horizontal Shift Off
Hue 50
OSD Timeout 5 seconds
Output Lock Free Run
Output Resolution Auto-Detect
Phase Auto
Saturation 50
Sharpness 0
Test Patterns Off
Under/Over Scan Off
Vertical Mirror Off
Vertical Shift Off
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Appendix
USB Interface
Installing the Virtual COM Port
In order to control the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter using the Syner-G™
Software Suite, a virtual COM port must be installed on the computer that is connected to
the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter.
1. Install the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite. This software is available under the
Support > Downloads section of the Gefen website.
2. Connect a mini-USB-to-USB cable (not included) from the USB port on the
HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter to an available USB port on the host
computer.
3. From the Windows Desktop, click the Start button, select Computer, then right-click
on Manage.
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6. The Computer Management window will open.
7. In the left window pane, under System Tools, click Device Manager.
8. In the right window pane, locate Ports (COM & LPT).
The device EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC will be displayed along with the COM port.
Use this COM port when conguring the terminal program (e.g. Hyperterminal).
9. Set the terminal program to the following:
Description Setting
Baud rate
19200
Data bits
8
Parity
None
Stop bits
1
Hardware ow control
None
USB Interface
Virtual COM Port
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Appendix
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Updating the Firmware
The Syner-G™ Software Suite provides an easy way to perform rmware updates.
Before launching Syner-G™, makre sure that a USB cable is connected between the
product and the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. Refer to the Syner-G™
Software Suite User Manual for more information on using other features with this product.
1. Launch the Syner-G™ Software Suite from the Start Menu or using the shortcut from
the Windows Desktop.
2. Click the Manage a Product button.
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3. Select the product from the Select your product drop-down list.
If the product is not detected by Syner-G™, then the product will not be listed in bold
type, within the Select your product drop-down list. Verify the following:
► The HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is connected to the computer that
is running the Syner-G™ Software Suite, using a USB-to-Mini USB cable.
► Make sure that the virtual COM port is installed and functioning correctly under
Control Panel. See Installing the Virtual COM Port (page 54) for more
information.
Updating the Firmware
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Appendix
Updating the Firmware
4. Click the arrow button next to the Timings tab until the Update tab is displayed.
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Updating the Firmware
5. Click the Start button to begin downloading the rmware.
The Syner-G™ Software Suite will automatically download the rmware le for the
selected product. This process should take a few seconds.
Once the download process has completed, the progress bar will indicate 100%,
as shown on the next page.
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Updating the Firmware
A message will also appear at the bottom of the window, indicating that the rmware
le was successfully downloaded.
6. Click the Install button to begin installing the software.
7. The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status.
8. The rmware update process is completed.
Progress bar
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The Sender and Receiver units can be mounted on any at surface, as shown below
(screws not included). There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of
the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and
disconnection of the video cables.
For installation on a drywall surface, use a #6 drywall screw. When installing, it is
recommended to use the center hole on a stud.
Surface Mounting Instructions
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Specications
Appendix
Connectors, Controls, and Indicators
Video Input • 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, locking
Video Input • 1 x VGA HD-15, female
Video Output • 1 x SDI, BNC-type, female
Audio • 1 x 3.5mm mini-stereo
USB • 1 x USB Mini-B, female
Power Receptacle • 3-pin, locking
Menu • 1 x push button, tact-type
HDMI / Up • 1 x push button, tact-type
VGA / Dn • 1 x push button, tact-type
Pwr Indicator • 1 x LED, blue
VGA Indicator • 1 x LED, green
HDMI Indicator • 1 x LED, green
Operational
Maximum Pixel Clock • VGA
• HDMI
• Output
165 MHz
165 MHz
150 MHz
Maximum TMDS Clock • 225 MHz
Power Input • 12V DC (nominal)
6V to 24V DC operating range
Power Consumption • 5W (max.)
Operating Temperature • +32 to +122 ºF (0 to +50 ºC)
Operating Humidity • 5% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Storage Temperature • -4 to +185 ºF (-20 to +85 ºC)
Storage Humidity • 0% to 95% RH, non-condensing
MTBF • 50000 Hours
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) • 5.6” x 1.2” x 3.7” (141mm x 30mm x 93mm)
Unit Weight • 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
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Index
Appendix
A
Aspect ratio 28
B
Brightness 20
C
Color
balance 24
saturation 21
temperature 23
COM port
installing 54
Contrast 19
D
Default settings 53
Display notify 37
E
Edge enhance 25
F
Factory reset. See Resetting the unit
Features vi
Firmware
displaying 40
updating 56
H
Horizontal mirror 29
Horizontal shift 33
Hue 22
I
Input resolution 39
Installation 4
M
Menu system
displaying 9
summary 48
using 10
Mirror
horizontal 29
vertical 31
Mounting Instructions 61
O
Operating Notes v
OSD timeout 36
Output
color 15
lock 15
resolution 13
Overscan 27
P
Packing list vi
Phase 35
Pixel
active. See Active pixels
Porch
back. See Back porch
front. See Front porch
R
Resolution. See Output: resolution
input 39
S
Safety Instructions ii
Saturation. See Color: saturation
Sharpness 26
Shift
horizontal 33
vertical 34
Specications 62
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Appendix
Index
T
Table of Contents viii
Technical Support iv
Test patterns 42
U
Underscan 27
Updating the rmware 56
USB interface 54
COM port. See COM port: installing
V
Vertical mirror 31
Vertical shift 34
Video settings. See Settings: video
W
Warranty Information iii
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