Gefen GEF-HDMI1.3-2-3GSDI User Manual

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HDMI 1.3 to 3G-SDI Converter

GEF-HDMI1.3-2-3GSDI

User Manual

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction
2 Operation Notes
3 Features
4 Panel Layout
5 Panel Descriptions
6 Bottom Panel Layout
7 Bottom Panel Descriptions
8 Connecting And Operating The HDMI 1.3 To 3GSDI Converter
9 DIP Switch Features
10 Specifi cations
11 Warranty

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI
Converter. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

Gefen

Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions
that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer
systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes
with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate.

The GefenPRO HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Converter

The GefenPRO HDMI1.3 to 3GSDI Converter takes a single HDMI input signal
and converts it to SDI standard defi nition, HD-SDI (single link only) high-
defi nition, or 3G-SDI high-defi nition with ultra high bandwidth. Converted HDMI
audio/video signals are output in SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI format on two SDI BNC
connectors with up to 8 channels of converted HDMI audio present in the output
signal.

A single pair of RCA-type L/R analog audio output jacks enables monitoring of
the fi rst two (2) audio channels embedded in the HDMI audio source signal.

LED indicators on the front and bottom of the unit provide HDMI and SDI signal
status for troubleshooting assistance in the event of errors.

How It Works

An HDMI source is connected to the HDMI input on the GefenPRO HDMI 1.3
to 3GSDI Converter. An SDI device is connected to the SDI outputs on the
Converter. The included power supply is connected to the GefenPRO HDMI

1.3 to 3GSDI Converter. When the HDMI source and the GefenPRO HDMI 1.3
to 3GSDI Converter are connected and powered on, audio/video signals are
converted to the proper format on connected A/V output devices (displays, audio
receivers).

A bank of dedicated DIP (Dual Inline Package) switches on the underside of the
unit allows control over features of the Converter, including Sampling, and Color
Space/Color Depth settings.

PC video input formats are not supported. This device does not scale video. Only
SMPTE formats are supported on the SDI outputs.

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OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THE GEFENPRO HDMI 1.3 TO 3GSDI CONVERTER

• The Converter is compliant to SD/HD SDI SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 274M,
SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601

• The Converter handles 3G-SDI SMPTE 425-A and 425-B / formats 1080P
50/59.94/60

• The HDMI to 3GSDI Converter supports the following resolutions:

Video Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Rate

525i (NTSC) (480i) 59.94 SD

625i (PAL) (576i) 50 SD

50 HD

720p

1080i

1080p

2K

59.94 HD
60 HD
50 HD

59.94 HD
60 HD

23.98 HD
24 HD
25 HD

29.97 HD
30 HD
50 3G lev.A/B

59.94 3G lev.A/B
60 3G lev.A/B

23.97 HD
24 HD
25 HD

• HDMI source audio is converted to SDI audio only when the audio sampling
rate is 48 KHz; other rates will produce unrecognizeable audio.

• Color spaces are automatically converted (RGB to YCbCr) and color
subsampling (4:4:4 to 4:2:2) is automatically performed when using SDI
equipment.

• When using SDI and HD-SDI equipment, outputs A and B are mirrored.

• The fi rst 2 channels of HDMI audio embedded within the source signal are
output on the L/R analog audio RCA connectors for monitoring purposes.

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