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® 3GSDI to ® HDMI Converter EXT-3GSDI-2-HDMI1.3 User Manual www.gefen.com...
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Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter is a trademark of Gefen, LLC HDMI, the logo, and High-Defi...
The Gefen 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter The Gefen 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter will take any SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI video signal and convert it to HDMI 1.3. The SDI input resolution will simply be converted to an HDMI signal.
OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 3GSDI TO HDMI 1.3 CONVERTER • Supports the following SMPTE standards: 259M, 292M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601 • Handles 3G-SDI SMPTE 425-A and 425-B / formats 1080P 50/59.94/60. •...
FEATURES Features • Field upgradable fi rmware using the built-in USB port. • Supports a test pattern at 720P/60 without needing a valid source signal • HMDI 1.3 compliant • Support for YCbCr, RGB, 4:2:2, 4:4:4, and 8 to 10 bits output formats. •...
USB Update Port This port is used to update fi rmware. For current fi rmware releases please see the download section at www.gefen.com. Analog RCA Audio Ouput This input will output up to 2 channels of analog audio via 2 RCA style analog audio connectors.
BOTTOM PANEL DESCRIPTIONS SDI Input Color Sampling LED Indicator This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming SDI input’s color sampling. Options are either 4:4:4 (LED ON) or 4:2:2 (LED OFF). SDI Input Color Space LED Indicator This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming SDI input’s color space. Options are either RGB (LED ON) or YCbCr (LED OFF).
Connect included 5V DC power supply to the locking power receptacle of the 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter and an open wall power socket. Wiring Diagram for the Gefen 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter ANALOG AUDIO (RCA) CABLE 3G-SDI CABLE...
DIP SWITCH FEATURES The 3GSDI to HDMI 1.3 Converter has a series of DIP switches that will allow manual confi guration of the HDMI’s output video signal. There is also a DIP switch to display a test pattern through the HDMI output. Please see the next page for DIP switch features and operation.
DIP SWITCH FEATURES When the EDID switch is ON (set to manual), this switch sets the output sampling of the video: 4:2:2 or 4:4:4. When the EDID switch is ON (set to manual), this switch sets the output color space of the video: YCbCr or RGB. When the EDID switch is ON (set to manual), and the HDMI output color is RGB, this switch specifi...
Read and follow instructions on the Installation Guide.txt for installing the fi rware loader software. Connect the USB cable between your PC and the EXT-3GSDI-2-HDMI1.3 a. Check Device Manager on Windows to fi nd the correct COM port number for the USB connection. Remember this COM port number...
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FIRMWARE UPDATE Download and decompress 3GSDI to HDMI Converter Firmware 1.1.5 from http://www.gefen.com/kvm/support/download.jsp to the new folder created in Step #1. After installing the Firmware Loader described in Step #2, run the program via the Windows Start Menu….Start/Programs/Gefen/Mini Updater/ Mini Updater.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE After pressing Update Device, you should see this window confi rming the correct COM port, the detected device, and the fi rmware binary fi le. Another window will pop-up showing the fi rmware loader program doing a communication check...
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FIRMWARE UPDATE If all steps are PASS, the fi rmware upload process can continue. Click YES to continue the update. If there is a FAIL, repeat steps #2-7. 10. After clicking YES, this window will appear twice showing th upload progress. 11.
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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Rev B8 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com This product uses UL listed power supplies.
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