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SDI to Gen-Lock SDI/HDMI Converter GCON-SDI OPER ATI ON GU I DE Version 1.0 / April 2020 Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.
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CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING PRECAUTION This symbol indicates that dangerous This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and voltage consisting a risk of electric shock...
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Warning continues 6. Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screw drivers, coins, metal items, etc.) or containers filled with water on top of the converter. Doing so may cause personal injury due to fire, electric shock, or falling objects. 7. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. 8.
FEATURES • 3G-SDI up to 1080p60 full HD Resolution Input. • Simultaneous HDMI and SDI Loop Output. • Highly compatible with Tri Level reference input SMPTE 292M & 424M Compliant and multi-video format including 59.94Hz. • SMPTE 352M Ancillary Data supported. •...
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GEN-LOCK CONT. GEN ON/OFF External reference input can be turned ON or OFF from this menu. By using Left or Right button, Select GEN-RUN[ON] to enable external reference input. Select GEN-RUN[OFF] to disable external reference input. Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu. * SDI input signal and reference signal needs to be matched.
PATTERN GEN. PATTERN ON/OFF Both SDI and HDMI outputs will generate patterns and input video will be disabled. When GEN-LOCK is enabled, generated pattern will contain gen-lock signal. By using Left or Right button, Select PATTERN[ON] to enable pattern generation. Select PATTERN[OFF] to disable pattern generation.
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MISC. CONT AUDIO AUDIO CONT Audio can be turned ON or OFF, and AUDIO Sample Rate can be adjusted. • AUDIO ON/OFF By using Left or Right button, Select AUDIO[ON] to enable AUDIO to be passed through to SDI and HDMI outputs. Select AUDIO[OFF] to disable AUDIO.
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DISPLAY CONT LCD LCD CONT This menu can control built in LCD display. • LCD BL ON/OFF LCD display back-light can be turned ON or OFF from this menu. By using Left or Right button, Select LCD[ON] to enable LCD back-light. Select LCD[OFF] to disable LCD back-light.
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DISPLAY-CONT. 2DIV HD/3G CONT 2 division comparison provides still image and live image for image quality comparison • 2DIV CAPTURE Converter will capture the left half of the live image. The other half of the screen is the live video. RETURN Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.
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QUESTIONS Visit us: www.aidaimaging.com/support E-mail us: support@aidaimaging.com Give us a Call: Toll Free: 844.631.8367 Tel: 909.333.7421 Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm PST...
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Disposal of Old Appliances 1. When this crossed-out wheel bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately form the municipal waste stream in accordance to laws designated by the government or the local authorities. 3.
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