PESA PRO-HD2HDMI User Manual

PRO-HD2HDMI

SDI/3G-HD-SD to HDMI Converter

User Manual

Made in Taiwan rev.1008

103 Quality Circle, Suite 210 | Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | Email: [email protected]

Safety and Notice

The PRO-HD2HDMI SDI/3G-HD-SD to HDMI Converter has been tested for conformance to safety

regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic
equipments, the PRO-HD2HDMI should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to
protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.

z Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
z Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
z Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
z Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable

surface.

z Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
z Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before

cleaning.

Warranty Information

PESA Switching Systems, Inc., (PESA) warrants this equipment against defective workmanship or materials
for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. The sole warranty responsibility of PESA, shall be to
replace or repair product proved to be defective. During the warranty period, defective parts will be replaced
at no charge. Labor to repair or replace defective parts covered under the warranty will be performed at no
charge at PESA. This warranty covers only products manufactured by PESA, and the components used in
their manufacture. The warranty on assembled products sold by PESA., but manufactured by others shall be
that of the original manufacturer. This warranty does not include shipping damage or damage caused by
abuse, neglect, tampering by unauthorized personnel, damage inadvertently caused by the user, preventative
maintenance, or any equipment or part thereof whose serial number has been removed or defaced. Neither
the seller nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising
out of the inability to use the product. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for the
intended use, and user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. This warranty is
effective only at the PESA factory in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. If possible, retain the original packing
material for use in the unlikely event that your equipment must be returned to the PESA factory. When
shipping your equipment, the shipping charges must be prepaid. The repaired unit will be returned to you,
freight prepaid. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed or implied,
including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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The PRO-HD2HDMI SDI/3G-HD-SD to HDMI Converter provides a cost effective way to
convert 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal to HDMI compliant format. The conversion between SDI and
HDMI is pure digital and guarantees no loss transformation for both audio and video. Plus, with up
to 8 channels audio support, 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel audio becomes available. The
PRO-HD2HDMI also provides 2 low jitter and re-clocked outputs for daisy chain or multiple
monitors.

Features

z Supports 3G-SDI formats(SMPTE 425M, Level A): 1080p @50/59.94/60Hz (4:2:2)
z Supports high-definition (HD-SDI) formats: 1080i @50/59.94/60Hz, 720p @50/59.94/60Hz
z Supports standard-definition (SD-SDI) formats: NTSC @59.94Hz, PAL @50Hz
z Auto 3G/HD/SD-SDI detection
z HDMI founder Silicon Image chipsets embedded for superior compatibility and reliability
z Easy installation with wall mounting design
z External DIP switch configuration

INTRODUCTION

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Specifications & Package Contents

Model Name

PRO-HD2HDMI

Technical

Role of usage Format converter
SDI standards 3G-SDI, HD-SDI & SD-SDI
Auto 3G/HD/SD-SDI detection Yes
Video bandwidth 2.970 Gbps & 2.970/1.001 Gbps

Video support

[3G] – 1080p50/59.94/60 (4:2:2)
[HD] – 720p @50/59.94/60Hz, 1080i @50/59.94/60Hz,

1080p @24/30Hz

[SD] – NTSC @59.94Hz, PAL @50Hz

Input signal

[SD] SMPTE 259M; [HD] SMPTE 292M & 296M;

[3G-SDI] SMPTE 424M & 425M
Output signal HDMI
Audio mode 7.1ch / 5.1ch / Stereo
Synchronization mode Internal synchronization or external synchronization
Eye pattern characteristics Extra low alignment jitter 0.05UI at HD
Cable equalization [3G] up to 200ft; [HD] up to 500ft; [SD] up to 1000ft
Loop-out 2 equalized and reclocked SDI loop-outs
Audio support Yes
PCB stack-up

4-layer board (impedance control − differential 100Ω; single 50Ω)
Input 1x SDI
Output 1x HDMI + 2x SDI
HDMI connector Type A (19-pin female)
BNC connector

3G 75Ω inter-locked socket

DIP switch 4-pin mode selection

Mechanical

Housing Metal enclosure
Dimensions

L

x W x H

Model 6.9”x4.7”x1” / 175 x 120 x 25mm

Package 6.9”x10.4”x3” / 174 x 264 x 77mm
Weight Model 1.1 lbs / 515g
Fixedness Wall mounting and latch-locking power jacks
Power supply 5V 2A DC
Power consumption 1 Watt (max)
Operation temperature

32-104°F / 0-40°C

Storage temperature

-4-140°F / -20-60°C

Relative humidity 20-90% RH (no condensation)

Package Contents

1x PRO-HD2HDMI
1x 5V power supply unit
1x User manual

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Input Panel

SDI/HD-SD INPUT: Plug in a coaxial cable to be linked to one SDI source device.

Signal LED: Indication of the existence of SDI signal

SDI/HD-SD OUTPUT: Plug in a coaxial cable to be linked to one SDI local device

Output Panel

HDMI OUTPUT: Connect a HDMI male-male cable to be linked to one HDMI device.
+5V DC: Connect to a 5V DC latch-locking power supply unit.

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INSTALLATION

PRO-HD2HDMI

SDI

SDI

HDMI Cable

HDMI

SDI Cable

Bottom Panel

A 4-pin DIP switch is used for user interface, and users can access this switch from

the bottom of the unit.

Pin No. 1 2 3 4
ON (½) DVI mode Stereo Audio group 3&4 Audio mute on

OFF (¾) HDMI mode 7.1ch Audio group 1&2 Audio mute off

Notice

1. Factory default for 4-pin DIP: OFF-OFF-OFF-OFF (

¾¾¾¾

)

2. The PRO-HD2HDMI mainly checks the audio channel in audio group 1&2 or 3&4. Please

adjust DIP switch pin-3 beneath the device for setup.

3. Some HDMI enabled TV may not be able to decipher multiple channel audio. If so, please set

the DIP switch pin no.1 to ON(½) first to check if the audio output is normal then check if the
multiple audio channel support is available.

4. The PRO-HD2HDMI supports audio sample frequency at 48kHz only.

5. When the stereo audio mode is chosen, either Channel 1 & Channel 2 of audio group 1 or audio

group 3 are the audio output.

Connection Diagram

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SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS

3G-SDI INPUT

1080p @ 50 / 59.94 / 60Hz SMPTE 424M / 425M (4:2:2)

HD-SDI INPUT

720p @ 50Hz SMPTE 296M -3
720p @ 59.94 / 60Hz SMPTE 296M -1, -2
1080i @ 25Hz SMPTE 274M -6
1080i @ 29.97 / 30Hz SMPTE 274M -4, -5
1080p @ 23.98 / 24Hz SMPTE 274M -10, -11
1080p @ 25Hz SMPTE 274M -9
1080p @ 29.97 / 30Hz SMPTE 274M -7, -8

SD-SDI INPUT

NTSC PAL B, D, G, H, I

PRO-HD2HDMI

SDI/3G-HD-SD to HDMI Converter

PESA Switching Systems, Inc.

103 Quality Circle, Suite 210

Huntsville, Alabama 35806

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [email protected]