Gefen HDSDI-GEN User Manual

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  • Page 1 HD-SDI Generator U S E R M A N U A L www.gefen.com...
  • Page 2 Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice. The HD-SDI Generator is a trademark of Gefen Inc. © 2007 Gefen Inc., All Rights Reserved ©...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Panel Descriptions Menu and Navigation Operation Modes Menu Map Menu Descriptions Format Menu System Menu Video Menu Audio Menu Motion Menu Genlock Menu ANC Data Menu Operational Hints Wiring of the RS-422 -> RS-232 Cable Firmware Update Procedure Specifications Time Code Audio SMPTE Standards...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The HD-SDI Generator offers a long list of advanced features. It provides still and moving test patterns in SD and HD formats. The HD-SDI Generator outputs audio tone and time code. It even features dual-link 2k resolution video output. The HD-SDI Generator is portable.
  • Page 5: Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS HD-SDI A HD-SDI B...
  • Page 6: Menu And Navigation

    MENU AND NAVIGATION The HDSDI Generator has a new user interface. Menu selections are no longer active as soon as you change them, you must press ENTER to make the change. The HDSDI Generator has two modes: Menu mode and Display mode. ·...
  • Page 7: Operation Modes

    Display Mode In Display Mode, the HDSDI Generator shows information about the output of the the output resolution, outputs mode, pattern and genlock status. The picture display after a factory reset. When Quick Access in the SYSTEM menu is ON, pressing the UP and Mode will navigate through the available test patterns.
  • Page 8: Menu Map

    MENU MAP...
  • Page 9: Menu Descriptions

    Format Menu The FORMAT menu allows you to change the video format parameters: · Resolution: NTSC, PAL, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2K sf, 2K p. 2K resolutions are 2048x1080 at 23.98 or 24 FPS. “sf” and “p” designate segmented frame and progressive respectively.
  • Page 10: Video Menu

    Video Menu The VIDEO menu is for actual video output settings: Test pattern, burn in window, title, etc. · Pattern: Select between the many test patterns available. · Title: Hide or show the scrolling text message called “Title”. The Title moves from bottom to top at 2 pixels per frame.
  • Page 11: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu Using the AUDIO menu, you can select the embedded audio group (1-4), the 1K-tone volume level in db, etc. · Mode: Set audio on or off. · Group: Set the embedded audio Group to 1, 2, 3 or 4. Group 1 designates audio channels 1-4, Group 2 is 5-8, Group 3 is 9-12 and Group 4 is 13-16.
  • Page 12: Genlock Menu

    Genlock Menu Genlock is a software option that can be purchased through your dealer. A utility is pro- vided that can be used with an authorization code to enable Genlock support. If Genlock is enabled on your unit you will have access to: ·...
  • Page 13: Operational Hints

    Circle and Target patterns The Target pattern is based on a square pixel ratio for high definition formats, 11/10 pixel ratio in NTSC and 54/59 pixel ratio in PAL The Circle pattern is based on a square pixel ratio for all formats. Since NTSC and PAL do not have a square pixel ratio, the circles will look like ellipses on standard definition CRT monitors.
  • Page 14: Wiring Of The Rs422-Rs232 Cable

    To connect the RS422 port to a PC you need a special RS422-RS232 cable that can be purchased from Gefen by contacting support@gefen.com You can also make the cable using the wiring diagram shown at the end of this document.
  • Page 15: Firmware Update Procedure

    FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE To upgrade the firmware on your HD-SDI Generator, you would need to get the new firmware package that would be named HDG_206.zip or a similar name. In this package you should find 4 different files: 1. HDG20_220.bin: The new firmware 2.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Two line LCD with menu controls • Save settings to memory option General • 5 volts (screw-on connector) • External Adapter: 100-240VAC 50-60Hz • 5.4” x 3.7” x .8” (138mm x 93mm x 22mm) • Shipping Weight: 5 Lbs. SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 17: Vanc Counter

    VANC Counter For 1080i-59.94 formats, when VANC is enabled, the HDG-20 can embed up to 4 data packets on each of the following lines: · Field-1: Lines 9 to 20 · Field-2: Lines 572 to 583 All packets are identical except for UWD0, UWD1 and UWD255 that are used to indicate the line number, packet number / field identifier and the checksum.

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