CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The HDSDI to HDMI Scaler IR Remote Control Layout IR Remote Control Descriptions Installing the IR Remote Control Battery 10 IR Remote Configuration 11 Menu Functions 17 Supported Input / Output Resolutions 18 Firmware Update Procedure 19 Specifi...
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE HDSDI TO HDMI SCALER • On power up, the HDSDI to HDMI Scaler will automatically detect the input format of the input. The unit is controlled using the included eight-button remote.
Lifetime support includes two-year manufacturer’s warranty and free technical support for the lifetime of the product. • Rack Mountable Package Includes (1) Gefen HDSDI to HDMI Scaler (1) IR Remote Control Unit (1) 5V DC Locking Power Supply (1) User Manual...
RS232 Input Connect an RS-232 serial cable to this port. This port is used to update the fi rmware in addition to controlling the unit via RS-232. Refer to the Gefen web site to download documentation on the RS-232 command set.
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Connect the supplied 5V DC locking power supply. Wiring Diagram for the HDSDI to HDMI Scaler SDI CABLE HDMI CABLE COAX AUDIO CABLE HD-SDI Source Clock Generator 0 0 : 0 0 : Scaler HDMI Display HD-SDI Display Audio Receiver EXT-HDSDI-2-HDMIS...
IR REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS I/R Sensor The LED will light up every time a button is pushed on the remote control. Up Arrow Button Use this to navigate up the OSD (On-Screen Display) Left Arrow Button Use this to navigate left on the OSD ENTER Button Use this button to Accept Operation / Return to Menu Down Arrow Button...
IR REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION Installing the IR Remote Control Battery Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. Replace the battery cover.
IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT-8HDS-IR In the event that IR commands from other remote controls confl ict with the supplied IR Remote Control Unit, changing the remote IR channel will fi x this issue. The IR Remote Control Unit has a bank of DIP switches for setting the Remote IR channel.
MENU FUNCTIONS General • Language: Localizes Menu System for English or French. • Save confi guration: Saves the current settings. • Restore default confi guration: Restores the factory default settings. Patterns • Color Bars Displays a color bar (SMPTE) test pattern. •...
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MENU FUNCTIONS • Graphic Output Format Displays the available graphic output formats. See page 16 for a list of supported output formats. • Custom Output Format Allows the creation of a custom output format based on the following param- eters: HTotal (Total Horizontal Lines), HActive (Total Active Lines), HSync backporch, HSync Width (Horizontal Sync Width), VTotal (Total Vertical Lines), VActive (Active Vertical Lines), VSync Backporch, VSync Width, and Refresh Rate.
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MENU FUNCTIONS • Clean Aperture Horizontal Size Stretches the image horizontally Vertical Size Stretches the image horizontally Horizontal Position Positions the output signal horizontally. Vertical Position Positions the output signal vertically. • Audio Selects the number of audio channels. The built in S/PDIF connector outputs the fi...
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MENU FUNCTIONS Picture • Image Color Contrast Red Adjusts the contrast for the red color component. Contrast Green Adjusts the contrast for the green color component. Contrast Blue Adjusts the contrast for the blue color component. Brightness Red Adjusts the contrast for the red color component. Brightness Green Adjusts the contrast for the green color component.
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MENU FUNCTIONS • Motion Threshold Sets the VXP processor intra-frame motion detection threshold for the deinterlacer. This feature is used to remove motion-related artifacts in the video when creating progressive frames from interlaced fi elds. • Output Color Range 16 - 235 (Pass Through) Forces input to limited-range RGB 0 - 255 (Expand) Forces input to full-range RGB.
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MENU FUNCTIONS Aspect • Full Screen Stretches input to fi ll the monitor. • Letter / Pillar Box Sets the aspect ratio to fi t a letter or pillar box format. • Panoramic Panoramic zoom feature • Extract Zooms in on a subset of the input signal. Extract Size Specifi...
SPECIFICATIONS Input Video Bandwidth................1.485 Gbps SDI Input Connectors............... (2) BNC, male SDI Loop Out Connectors..............(2) BNC, male Reference In Connector................. BNC, male Type A, 19-pin, female HDMI Output Connector............ Digital Audio Output Connector..............S/PDIF RS-232 Serial Connector..............DB-9, female Power Supply....................
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 notifi ed 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 modifi...
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