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- Page 1 *Preferred HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC User Manual Release A3...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Page 3 Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
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Page 4: Technical Support
Contacting Gefen Technical Support Technical Support (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time (818) 772-9120 Email support@gefen.com http://www.gefen.com Mailing Address Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 Product Registration Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp... - Page 5 HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is a trademark of Gefen, LLC. © 2015 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.
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Page 6: Packing List
Embeds 2-channel analog stereo audio in SDI signal (VGA Input only) • Up to LPCM 7.1 audio support (HDMI input only) • Gefen Syner-G™ simplifies in-field firmware updates and advanced EDID management including custom input timings • USB port for use with Gefen Syner-G™... - Page 7 This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction......................2 Installation ......................4 Connection Instructions ................. 4 Sample Wiring Diagram ................5 Basic Operation Selecting the Input Source ..................8 Menu System ......................9 Displaying the Menu System ................. 9 Moving around within the Menu System ............. 10 Output Resolution .................. - Page 9 Table of Contents Appendix Menu System Summary ..................48 Default Settings ....................53 USB Interface ...................... 54 Installing the Virtual COM Port ..............54 Updating the Firmware ..................56 Surface Mounting Instructions ................61 Specifications ...................... 62 Index........................63...
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Page 11: Getting Started
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Page 12: Introduction
Introduction Page Title EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC VGA In L/R In HDMI In VGA In L/R In HDMI In EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC ® VGA In L/R In HDMI In ® ® HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter Input Select... - Page 13 Introduction Page Title Name Description VGA In (LED) This LED indicator will glow bright blue when the VGA input is selected. VGA In Connect the included VGA cable from source device (e.g. computer) to this port. L/R In Connect the included 3.5mm mini-stereo cable from this port to the audio output port on the audio source device.
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Page 14: Installation
Installation Connection Instructions Video ► Connect the included VGA cable from the video source (e.g. computer) to the VGA In port on the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter. Connect the included HDMI cable from the source (e.g. DVD player) to the HDMI In port on the HDMI &... -
Page 15: Sample Wiring Diagram
Installation Sample Wiring Diagram VGA CABLE HDMI CABLE SDI CABLE MINI STEREO AUDIO CABLE VGA & Analog Audio Source HDMI Source EXT-HDVGA-3G- Scaler/Converter SDI Display EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC page | 5... - Page 16 This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 17: Basic Operation
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Page 18: Selecting The Input Source
Selecting the Input Source HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Use the Input Select buttons to switch between HDMI and VGA inputs. Scaler/Converter EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC • To switch to the HDMI input, press the HDMI / Up button: HDMI / Up button... -
Page 19: Menu System
Menu controls Input Select SDI Out HDMI Menu 12V DC The menu system will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen, as shown below: Gefen Converter ---------------- 1.Output Setup Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture Output Lock Source Select 3.Adjustment... -
Page 20: Moving Around Within The Menu System
The currently selected item within the main menu will always be highlighted in yellow. Each item within the main menu, with the exception of Exit, contains a submenu. The submenu, for each item in the main menu, is displayed automatically. Current selection Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture... - Page 21 When a submenu is activated, a green bar is used to indicate the current selection. By default, the top submenu item will always be highlighted once a submenu is activated. Current selection Gefen Converter ---------------- 1.Output Setup OSD Timeout 2.Picture...
- Page 22 Menu System To exit the submenu and return to the main menu, use the Up or Dn button to highlight the <- Back option. Gefen Converter ---------------- 1.Output Setup OSD Timeout 2.Picture Display Notify 3.Adjustment Input Res.Info 4.System F/W Version 5.Test Patterns...
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Page 23: Output Resolution
Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu. The Output Resolu. option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to select the Output Resolu. option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup Output Lock 2.Picture... - Page 24 After a few seconds, the input and output resolution information dialog will disappear. The Output Resolu. dialog is still displayed: Output Resolu. [ 1080p(HD)60 10. Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu: Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup Output Lock 2.Picture...
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Page 25: Output Lock
Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu. The Output Resolu. option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Output Lock option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture... - Page 26 Menu System 10. Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu: Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture Output Lock 3.Adjustment Source Select 4.System <- Back 5.Test Patterns 6.Exit 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option.
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Page 27: Source Select
Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Press the Menu button to access the Output Setup submenu. The Output Resolu. option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Source Select option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture... - Page 28 Menu System The Source Select dialog is still displayed: Source Select [ HDMI Press the Menu button to return to the Output Setup submenu: Gefen Converter ---------------- Output Resolu. 1.Output Setup 2.Picture Output Color 3.Adjustment Output Mode 4.System <- Back 5.Test Patterns...
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Page 29: Contrast 50
Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup 2.Picture... -
Page 30: Brightness 50
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Brightness option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup... -
Page 31: Saturation 50
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Saturation option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup... -
Page 32: Hue
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Hue option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup... -
Page 33: Color Temperature
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Temp. option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup... -
Page 34: Color Balance
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Color Balance option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup... -
Page 35: Edge Enhance
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Edge Enhance option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup... -
Page 36: Sharpness 0
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Picture option. Press the Menu button to access the Picture submenu. The Contrast option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Sharpness option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Contrast 1.Output Setup... -
Page 37: Underscan/Overscan
Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup 2.Picture... -
Page 38: Aspect Ratio
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Aspect Ratio option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup... -
Page 39: Horizontal Mirror
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Mirror option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup... - Page 40 Menu System Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12.
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Page 41: Vertical Mirror
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Mirror option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup... - Page 42 Menu System Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the Adjustment submenu. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12.
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Page 43: Horizontal Shift
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the H-Shift option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup... -
Page 44: Vertical Shift
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the V-Shift option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup... -
Page 45: Phase
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Adjustment option. Press the Menu button to access the Adjustment submenu. The Under/Over Scan option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Phase option. Gefen Converter ---------------- Under/Over Scan 1.Output Setup... -
Page 46: Osd Timeout
Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup 2.Picture... -
Page 47: Display Notify
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Display Notify option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup... - Page 48 Menu System Press the Menu button to confirm the change and return to the System submenu. Use the Up or Dn button to select the <- Back option. 10. Press the Menu button. 11. Use the Up or Dn button to select the Exit option 12.
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Page 49: Input Resolution Information
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Input Res. Info option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup... -
Page 50: F/W Version
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the F/W Version option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup... -
Page 51: Factory Reset
Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the System option. Press the Menu button to access the System submenu. The OSD Timeout option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Factory Reset option. Gefen Converter ---------------- OSD Timeout 1.Output Setup... -
Page 52: Test Patterns
Press the Menu button on the front panel. The Output Setup option will be highlighted. Use the Up or Dn button to highlight the Test Patterns option. Press the Menu button to access the Test Patterns submenu. The White option will be highlighted. Gefen Converter ---------------- White 1.Output Setup 2.Picture... - Page 53 Menu System Gray Window Press the Menu button to return to the Test Patterns submenu and select a different pattern. To disable the pattern and view the source image, select Off from the Test Patterns submenu. page | 43...
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Page 54: Dip Switch Configuration
DIP Switch Configuration EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC On the bottom panel of the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter is a single DIP switch. VGA In L/R In HDMI In Remove the piece of colored tape to reveal the DIP switch bank. By default, the DIP switch is in the OFF (1) position. The DIP switch should remain in this... - Page 55 This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 57: Appendix
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Page 58: Menu System Summary
Menu System Summary OUTPUT SETUP OUTPUT RESOLUTION 480i 60Hz 720p 25Hz 1080p 30Hz 576i 50Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p 29.97Hz 720p 60Hz 1080i 59Hz 1080p 25Hz 720p 59.95Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080p 24Hz 720p 50Hz 1080p 60Hz 1080p 23Hz 720p 30Hz 1080p 59.95Hz 720p 29.97Hz 1080p 50Hz OUTPUT LOCK... - Page 59 Menu System Summary PICTURE CONTRAST [0 ... 100] BRIGHTNESS [0 ... 100] SATURATION [0 ... 100] [0 ... 100] COLOR TEMP. Warm Neutral COLOR BALANCE Red Channel Cool Green Channel EDGE ENH. Blue Channel SHARPNESS [0 ... 100] BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting. page | 49...
- Page 60 Menu System Summary ADJUSTMENT UNDER/OVER SCN [-50 ... 50] 16:9 ASPECT RATIO Stretch H. MIRROR Source V. MIRROR H. SHIFT [-100 ... 100] V. SHIFT [-100 ... 100] PHASE [Auto, 1 ... 64] BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting. page | 50...
- Page 61 Menu System Summary SYSTEM OSD TIMEOUT [Off, 5 ... 60] DISP. NOTIFY INPUT RES. INFO Display Info FIRMWARE VER. Display Info FACTORY RESET BACK Boxes in green indicate the default setting. page | 51...
- Page 62 Menu System Summary TEST PATTERNS White Window Cross H-Ramp Hatch WH-Ramp Color WV-Ramp Gray BACK EXIT page | 52...
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Page 63: Default Settings
Default Settings Setting Value Aspect Ratio Source Brightness Color Balance (Blue Channel) Color Balance (Green Channel) Color Balance (Red Channel) Color Temperature Neutral Contrast Display Notifications Edge Enhancement Horizontal Mirror Horizontal Shift OSD Timeout 5 seconds Output Lock Free Run Output Resolution Auto-Detect Phase... -
Page 64: Usb Interface
Software Suite, a virtual COM port must be installed on the computer that is connected to the HDMI & VGA to 3GSDI Scaler/Converter. Install the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite. This software is available under the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen website. - Page 65 In the left window pane, under System Tools, click Device Manager. In the right window pane, locate Ports (COM & LPT). The device EXT-HDVGA-3G-SC will be displayed along with the COM port. Use this COM port when configuring the terminal program (e.g. Hyperterminal).
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Page 66: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware The Syner-G™ Software Suite provides an easy way to perform firmware updates. Before launching Syner-G™, makre sure that a USB cable is connected between the product and the computer that is running the Syner-G™ software. Refer to the Syner-G™ Software Suite User Manual for more information on using other features with this product. - Page 67 Updating the Firmware Select the product from the Select your product drop-down list. If the product is not detected by Syner-G™, then the product will not be listed in bold type, within the Select your product drop-down list. Verify the following: ►...
- Page 68 Updating the Firmware Click the arrow button next to the Timings tab until the Update tab is displayed. page | 58...
- Page 69 Updating the Firmware Click the Start button to begin downloading the firmware. The Syner-G™ Software Suite will automatically download the firmware file for the selected product. This process should take a few seconds. Once the download process has completed, the progress bar will indicate 100%, as shown on the next page.
- Page 70 Updating the Firmware A message will also appear at the bottom of the window, indicating that the firmware file was successfully downloaded. Progress bar Click the Install button to begin installing the software. The installation process will begin and the progress bar will indicate the current status. The firmware update process is completed.
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Page 71: Surface Mounting Instructions
Surface Mounting Instructions The Sender and Receiver units can be mounted on any flat surface, as shown below (screws not included). There should be an inch or two of clearance between the edges of the unit and any walls or vertical surfaces to allow for enough clearance for connection and disconnection of the video cables. -
Page 72: Specifications
Specifications Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 1 x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female, locking Video Input • 1 x VGA HD-15, female Video Output • 1 x SDI, BNC-type, female Audio • 1 x 3.5mm mini-stereo • 1 x USB Mini-B, female Power Receptacle •... -
Page 73: Index
Index Aspect ratio Menu system displaying summary using Mirror Brightness horizontal vertical Mounting Instructions Color balance saturation Operating Notes temperature OSD timeout COM port Output installing color Contrast lock resolution Overscan Default settings Display notify Packing list Phase Pixel active. Active pixels Edge enhance Porch... - Page 74 Index Table of Contents viii Technical Support Test patterns Underscan Updating the firmware USB interface port. COM port: installing Vertical mirror Vertical shift Video settings. Settings: video Warranty Information page | 64...
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