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This manual is divided into five sections: 1. Introduction, 2. System Features, 3. Connecting the 3G SDI to HDMI Converter, 4. Regulatory and Safety Compliance and 5. Thinklogical Support. These are sub-divided to help you find the topics and procedures you are looking for. This manual also contains Appendices.
When you receive your Thinklogical 3G SDI to HDMI Converter, you should find the following items: ® 3G SDI to HDMI Converter (SDC-000001) or 3G SDI to HDMI Converter/Extender (SDC-000001-LC) AC/DC adapter universal input 90-264 VAC – PWR-000022-R ...
Fiber optic output compatible with Thinklogical Velocity Receivers ® SDI embedded audio conversion to HDMI output and compatible with Thinklogical Velocity Receivers User Control via RS-232 and Ethernet SMPTE standards supported: 259M-C, 292, 424M, 425 level A and level B ...
® 2.2 Technical Specifications Supported Frame Rate Formats: Progressive, Interlaced, PsF Function Video Standards Supported Formats SD-SDI SMPTE 259M PAL and NTSC HD-SDI SMPTE 292M All standard HD-SDI compatible formats All SMPTE 425 level A and B compatible 3G SDI SMPTE 424M, 425M, Level A and B formats 0 to 50 deg C , 5 –...
3.1. Connecting the 3G SDI to HDMI Converter/Extender The 3G SDI to HDMI Converter/Extender (SDC-000001-LC) includes an SFP module with LC-type fiber-optic cable ports to allow a connection to a remote device up to 1000 meters away. A 3G SDI Source and local output display connect to the SDI IN &...
(SDC-000001) The 3G SDI to HDMI Converter can be used in a variety of applications, and with a variety of other Thinklogical products, that do not require video or data extension across large distances A 3G SDI Source and local output display connect to the SDI IN & OUT ports with standard AES3, 75Ω...
When connecting to a network, as in the diagram below, a user interface may be connected to the 3G SDI to HDMI Converter’s RS-232 port with a standard serial cable. Thinklogical’s 3G SDI to HDMI Converter, HDMI to 3G SDI Converter and Image Evolution X3 are all shipped with the IP address 192.168.75.200.
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® The RS-232 setup and configuration is as follows: Use Hyperterm or similar type interface. Baud rate is 115200, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control Emulate VT-100 mode MAIN USER MENU: Set Input Select Set Output Select Video Processing Setup Audio Info and Setup...
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® DeInterlacer Selects the menus for the DeInterlacer (DEINT) video processing functions. Noise Reducer Selects the menus for the Noise Reduction (NR) video processing functions. Picture Control Selects the menus for Picture Control (PC) video processing functions. Edge Enhancer Selects the menus for Edge Enhancement (EE) video processing functions. Color Management Unit Selects menus for Color Management Unit (CMU) video processing functions.
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® This selection will delete the stored power on configuration and will re-configure to the factory default on the next power cycle (1080i @ 60 Hz). Erase Record(s) Erase a particular record or all records. MAIN MENU: System Settings Ethernet Settings Settings for the network interface.
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® MAIN MENU: Video Processing Setup SUB-MENU: Comp. Artifact Reducer This feature is used to reduce compression artifacts that are caused by video compression schemes such as MPEG2. Mostly used on YCbCr 4:2:2 interlaced or progressive input video. Comp. Arti. Reducer EN Enables the Compression Artifact Reducer.
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® Selects the menus for the Video Noise Reduction (NR) video processing functions. Used mostly on YCbCr 4:2:2 Input video. Noise Reducer DISABLE Disables the Noise Reduction block. Noise Reducer 2D Sets the Noise Reducer for 2D (Spatial) mode. Noise Reducer 3D Fixed Sets the Noise Reducer for 3D Fixed (Temporal) mode.
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® Edge Enhancer OFF Edge Enhancer LOW Edge Enhancer MED Edge Enhancer HIGH MAIN MENU: Video Processing Setup SUB-MENU: Color Management Unit Selects the menus for Color Management Unit (CMU) video processing functions. Hue Saturation Menu Video Hue Saturation Menu Hue Saturation ENABLE Hue Saturation DISABLE Intelligent Saturation ENABLE...
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® GAMMA S-Curve Light GAMMA S-Curve Dark MAIN MENU: Video Processing Setup SUB-MENU: Adapt. Contrast Enhancer Selects the menus for Adaptive Contrast Enhancer (ACE) video processing functions. ACE PRESET OFF ACE PRESET LOW ACE PRESET MEDIUM ACE PRESET HIGH ACE PRESET RANGE 0-255 ACE PRESET RANGE 16-235 ACE Brightness Menu Brightness DISABLE...
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. European Union Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Thinklogical, LLC ® 100 Washington Street Milford, Connecticut 06460 USA Telephone: 1-203-647-8700...
® Electromagnetic Emissions EN55022: 1994 (IEC/CSPIR22: 1993) EN61000-3-2/A14: 2000 EN61000-3-3: 1994 Electromagnetic Immunity EN55024: 1998 Information Technology Equipment-Immunity Characteristics EN61000-4-2: 1995 Electro-Static Discharge Test EN61000-4-3: 1996 Radiated Immunity Field Test EN61000-4-4: 1995 Electrical Fast Transient Test EN61000-4-5: 1995 Power Supply Surge Test EN61000-4-6: 1996 Conducted Immunity Test EN61000-4-8: 1993 Magnetic Field Test EN61000-4-11: 1994 Voltage Dips &...
Therefore, your questions will be handled promptly by our in-house engineers who are most familiar with your products. Thank you for choosing Thinklogical products for your application. ® We appreciate your business and are dedicated to helping you successfully use our products.
® purchased the device, or if you purchased directly, call Thinklogical at 1-800-291-3211 (USA). 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3...
® 5.2.2. Return Authorization If you have any issue with any Thinklogical product, have product questions or need technical assistance with your Thinklogical system, please contact Customer Support at 1-800-291- 3211 (USA only) or 1-203-647-8700 and let us help. If you must return a product to Thinklogical directly, Customer Support will ask you to ®...
Converter Local HDMI Display Thinklogical conversion application using a 3G SDI to HDMI Converter with fiber extension, HDX80 ® Router, VelocityDVI-3AV+ Receiver and HDMI to SDI Converter. 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3...
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Converter HDMI 3G SDI Converter Thinklogical conversion application using an HDMI to 3G SDI Converter, HDX80 Router and 3G SDI ® to HDMI Converter 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3...
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Converter HDMI 3G SDI Converter Thinklogical conversion application using an HDMI to 3G SDI Converter with fiber output, HDX80 ® Router, SDI 3G+ Receiver and 3G SDI to HDMI Converter. 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3...
® APPENDIX C: GUI The Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the 3G SDI to HDMI Converter was developed to easily create, set and recall custom configurations. There are 6 main menus that allow you to configure the Input/Output, Video Processor, Audio, User Configurations, Xtreme 3G and System Information. There are sub-menus under the video processor menu for Video Control and Picture Control.
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® Video Processor > Video Control The Video Control sub-menu allows you to control DeInterlacer, Noise Reducer, Compression Artifact Reducer, Edge Enhancer, and Adaptive Contrast Enhancer. 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3 P a g e 2 8...
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® Video Processor > Picture Control The Picture Control sub-menu allows you to control Hue Saturation, Advanced Color Remapping, Flesh Tone Correction and Color Temperature. You can also reset all levels back to the factory default. 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3 P a g e 2 9...
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® Audio The Audio menu allows you to select which output audio channel is sourced with any input audio channel. It also allows you to enter an audio delay (from -50 ms to +50 ms) when needed. 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3 P a g e 3 0...
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® User The User menu allows you to save your current configuration by name or restore factory configuration. You can also use the drop down menu to “Select Config Name” and set power on configuration (which sets the current configuration to be the default power on configuration), restore factory configuration and delete the selected configuration.
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The Fiber Link menu is valid only if the Optical Module Option is installed. This menu allows you to view the Thinklogical Velocity Module and SFP information of the unit in use. 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3...
® System Info The System Info menu allows you to view information for the inputs and outputs as well as Genlock and software and firmware versions. 3 G S D I t o H D M I C o n v e r t e r M a n u a l , R e v . D , A p r i l , 2 0 1 3 P a g e 3 3...
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