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1080P
HDMI 1.3 to 3G-SDI Converter
GEF-HDMI1.3-2-3GSDI
User Manual
www.gefenPRO.com
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday PST Write To: Gefen, LLC. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefenPRO.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. GefenPRO HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Converter is a trademark of G
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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
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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
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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 59.94 HD 60 HD 50 HD 10
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FEATURES Features • The Converter is plug and play. Additional confi guration is available via built- in bank of DIP switches underneath the unit • Firmware is upgradable in the fi eld using the integrated USB port • Integrated 720p 60Hz test pattern is available for use without the need of a video/audio input signal • Supports up to 8 channels of audio output on the 3GSDI connector • 2 Analog audio outputs are provided to monitor incoming HDMI audio (obtained from the converted fi rst two channe
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PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 3 Back Panel 4 5 6 7 8 9 4
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Video Lock LED Indicator This indicator will become active once the HDMI input signal has been locked. 2 3G LED Indicator This indicator will become active when the output video stream is a 3G signal. 3 Power LED Indicator This indicator will become active when power is being supplied to the unit via the included 5V DC power adapter. 4 Locking 5V DC Power Receptacle This input will accept power via the included locking 5V DC power supply. Connect the power supply between t
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BOTTOM PANEL LAYOUT Bottom Panel 12 3 4 5 6
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BOTTOM PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 HDCP LED Indicator This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming HDMI’s HDCP status. Options are either HDCP encrypted (LED ON) or No HDCP present (LED OFF). NOTE: In accordance with HDCP regulations, HDCP encrypted HDMI sources will not be converted to SDI output formats. 2 HDMI Input Color Space LED Indicator This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming HDMI input’s color space. Options are either YCbCr (LED ON) or RGB (LED OFF). NOTE: When
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CONNECTING & OPERATING THE GEFENPRO HDMI 1.3 TO 3GSDI CONVERTER How to Connect the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter 1. Connect the HDMI 1.3 source to the HDMI input of the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter using the supplied HDMI cable. 2. Optionally connect a two channel analog audio device to the RCA style L+R analog audio connectors for monitoring of the audio from the HDMI input. 3. Connect an SDI (SD/HD/3G) capable output device to the HDMI output port(s) on the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter using a user supplie
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DIP SWITCH FEATURES The DIP switch feature panel is located on the underside of the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter. Please use the diagram and chart below to confi gure the DIP switch settings. Adjustments should be made with a small pointed object such as a toothpick, a mechanical pencil with the lead retracted or a mini screwdriver. DIP SWITCHES OFF Switch Description On (Factory Default) 1 Test pattern Off On 2 N/A N/A N/A 3 RGB Input Range 16-235(limited) 0-255 (full) 4 N/A N/A N/A 3G Mapping
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SPECIFICATIONS Maximum input resolution (HDMI).............................................. 2K (2048x1080p) Maximum output resolution (SDI)....................................................1080p @ 60 Hz Maximum audio channels output (SDI)................................ 8 channels @ 48 KHz Analog Audio output / monitoring channels (from HDMI source) ......................... 2 Input Connector.....................................................(1) HDMI Type A 19-pin Female Input Connector....
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