PESA PRO-HDMI2HD User Manual

PRO-HDMI2HD

HDMI to SDI/3G-HD-SD 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-HDMI2HD HDMI to SDI/3G-HD-SD 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-HDMI2HD 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-HDMI2HD HDMI to SDI/3G-HD-SD Converter provides a professional way to
convert HDMI to 3G/HD/SD SDI in real time. 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-HDMI2HD also
provides 2 low jitter SDI outputs for daisy chain or multiple monitors. With the use of
PRO-HDMI2HD, the most popular uncompressed video interface in the consumer world is readily
available for professional SDI equipments

Features

z Supported formats

NTSC [email protected], PAL 625@50Hz,
[email protected]/2425/29.94/30/50/59.94/60Hz,
1080i@50/59.94/60Hz
[email protected]/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60Hz
Bit Rate: 2.97Gbps, 2.967Gbps, 1.485Gbps, 1.4835Gbps, 270 Mbps

z Auto 3G/HD/SD-SDI detection
z HDMI founder Silicon Image chipsets embedded for superior compatibility and reliability
z Two SDI compliant outputs
z Easy installation with wall mounting design
z External DIP switch configuration

INTRODUCTION

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Specifications & Package Contents

Model Name

PRO-HDMI2HD

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, 1035i @50/59.94/60Hz,

1080i @50/59.94/60Hz, 1080p @24/30Hz

[SD] – NTSC @59.94Hz, PAL @50Hz

Input signal HDMI
Output signal

SDI - [SD] SMPTE 259M; [HD] SMPTE 292M & 296M; [3G]
SMPTE 424M & 425M)

Output impedance

75Ω
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
Audio support Yes
PCB stack-up

4-layer board (impedance control − differential 100Ω; single 50Ω)
Input 1x HDMI
Output 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-HDMI2HD
1x 5V power supply unit
1x User manual

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

Input Panel

3G/HD/SD-SDI

OUTPUT 1

3G/HD/SD-SDI

OUTPUT 2

HDMI

IN

+5V DC

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

Output Panel

3G/HD/SD-SDI

OUTPUT 1

3G/HD/SD-SDI

OUTPUT 2

HDMI

IN

+5V DC

3G/HD/SD-SDI OUTPUT 1: Plug in a coaxial cable to be linked to one SDI device.
Signal LED: Indication of the existence of audio/video signal
3G/HD/SD-SDI OUTPUT 2: Plug in a coaxial cable to be linked to the other SDI device

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INSTALLATION

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)

Used for

SMPTE 352M

3G level B Audio group 3&4 Learn EDID

OFF (¾) 3G level A Audio group 1&2 Default EDID 1080p & stereo

Notice

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

¾¾¾¾

).

2. The PRO-HDMI2HD supports only audio sample frequency at 48kHz.

Connection Diagram

SDI

HDMI Cable

HDMI

SDI Cable

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SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS

EDID LEARNING

3G-SDI INPUT

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

HD-SDI INPUT

525p @ 59.94Hz SMPTE 293M, ITU-BT.1358
625p @ 50Hz ITU-BT.1358
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

EDID learning function is used for the users have trouble getting normal audio/video output from
the HDMI source device. The sequence is

1. Turn off all devices. Dial the pin no.4 of the DIP switch at the bottom of the PRO-HDMI2HD

to ON (½) position.

2. Connect the HDMI display you want to learn its EDID profile to HDMI IN port of

PRO-HDMI2HD.

3. Turn on the HDMI display and the PRO-HDMI2HD.

4. Wait for 15 seconds to finish the EDID learning process.

5. Disconnect the HDMI display and resume installation.

PRO-HDMI2HD

HDMI to SDI/3G-HD-SD Converter

PESA Switching Systems, Inc.

103 Quality Circle, Suite 210

Huntsville, Alabama 35806

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [email protected]