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  • Page 1 3GSDI to HD Scaler GEF-3GSDI-2-HDS User Manual www.gefenpro.com...
  • Page 2 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 HD Scaler is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI, the logo, and High-Defi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting the 3GSDI to HD Scaler Wiring Diagram IR Remote Control IR Remote Control Installation IR Remote Control Confi guration 12 Menu System General Menu Patterns Menu Output Menu...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    fi ts your needs. The GefenPRO 3GSDI to HD Scaler The Gefen 3GSDI to HD Scaler will take any SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI video signal and convert it to HDMI 1.3 scaled to the output resolution of the display device.

  • Page 5: Operation Notes

    OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 3GSDI TO HD SCALER • The built-in On-Screen Display (OSD) provides convenient operation of the Scaler. The supplied IR Remote control operates the OSD. Pages 12 - 20 cover the OSD functions. •...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Supported HDMI 1.3 Features: • 225 MHz Video Bandwidth • 12-bit Deep Color (RGB 4:4:4 and YCbCr 4:4:4) • Up to 8 channels of PCM audio embedded into HDMI • Dolby Digital/DTS AC3 encoded audio Features: • Maximum image output resolution supported: 2048x1080/24 •...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel IR Window Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit. 3GSDI Indicator This LED will glow blue when 3G-SDI signals are detected on the input. Power Indicator This LED will glow red when the unit is powered.

  • Page 9: Back Panel Layout

    PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel...

  • Page 10: Back Panel Descriptions

    PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel RS-232 Serial Port Connects to the RS-232 control device. The 3GSDI to HD Scaler can be controlled remotely using this port. See page 22 for more information. USB Port This high-speed USB port is used to update the fi rmware on the Scaler. S/PDIF Output Connect a coax cable from this port to an amplifi...

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram for the 3GSDI to HD Scaler SDI CABLE HDMI CABLE COAX AUDIO CABLE 3G-SDI Source HD Display 3G-SDI Source Scaler 3G-SDI Display 3G-SDI Display Audio Receiver GEF-3GSDI-2-HDS Attention: This product should always be connected to a grounded electrical socket.

  • Page 12: Ir Remote Control

    IR REMOTE CONTROL RMT-8HDS-IR LED indicator - lights up whenever a key is pressed, confi rming transmission of IR commands to the Scaler. The ENTER button activates a selected menu option in the On-Screen Display. LEFT direction key for menu navigation within the On-Screen Display. DOWN direction key for menu navigation within the On-Screen Display.

  • Page 13: Ir Remote Control Installation

    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.

  • Page 14: Ir Remote Control Confi Guration

    IR REMOTE CONTROL CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Confl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supplied IR Remote Control unit, changing the IR channel on the IR Remote Control unit will fi x the problem. The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the IR channel.

  • Page 15: Menu System

    MENU SYSTEM General Menu Information To access the General Menu, press the Menu button on the IR Remote Control Unit. The General Menu will be the fi rst menu displayed on contains information about the Scaler: • Host Firmware Version •...

  • Page 16: Patterns Menu

    MENU SYSTEM General > Restore Default Confi guration Restores the Scaler to factory default settings. Use this feature to restore default confi gurations if they have been overwritten by using the Save Confi guration function. Patterns Menu Patterns > Color Bars Produces a color bar pattern, similar to a standard SMPTE bar pattern used for color calibration.
  • Page 17 MENU SYSTEM Output > Video Output Format Lists all the available video output resolutions and timings supported by the 3GSDI to HD Scaler. If the Output > Available Formats > Monitor Supported option is selected (see previous page), then only the output resolutions and timings supported by the monitor will be listed.

  • Page 18: Input Menu

    MENU SYSTEM Output > Deep Color The 3GSDI to HD Scaler supports Deep Color at 10 bits at 4:4:4. Deep Color can be set to Automatic or Forced to 8 bits. To be able to output HDMI 1.3 in Deep Color at 10 bits you must be using YCbCr 4:4:4 or the RGB 4:4:4 output color space (YCbCr 4:2:2 does not support Deep Color).
  • Page 19 MENU SYSTEM Input > Link Confi guration The Link Confi guration must be set to correctly recognize the type of input signal. Many dual-link signals can be interpreted as single link. The input source must be connected fi rst or the Scaler will not allow link confi guration to take place. The selected link confi...

  • Page 20: Picture Menu

    MENU SYSTEM Input > Remote Channel The included IR Remote Control Unit (page 9) transmits IR codes on a single infrared channel. A total of four (4) channels are available for use by the 3GSDI to HD Scaler and the IR Remote Control Unit. If the IR Remote Control Unit and /or the 3GSDI to HD Scaler becomes inoperable due to a confl...
  • Page 21 MENU SYSTEM Picture > Gamma Correction Sets the Gamma correction mode. • Default Sets the default Gamma settings. • sRGB Color space used with PCs, cameras, and printers. • User Table This option is used with a user Gamma LUT. See pages 30 and 43 for details on using a Gamma Look Up Table.

  • Page 22: Layout Menu

    MENU SYSTEM Picture > Motion Threshold This sets the intraframe motion detection threshold for the deinterlacer on the VXP processor. Video artifacts can be created when de-interlacing (creating interlaced fi elds from progressive fi elds). This function allows adjustment of the threshold used by the de-interlacer motion detection algorithm, removing / minimizing motion artifacts in the converted video.

  • Page 23: Aspect Menu

    MENU SYSTEM Aspect Menu Aspect > Full Screen the Scaler transforms the input signal to the selected resolution on the output device. For example, if the Scaler receives an SDI 480i 4:3 signal and the output is set to HD 720p 16:9, the output signal will have an aspect ratio of 16:9. Aspect >...
  • Page 24 MENU SYSTEM Aspect > Through This function defi nes a sub-window that is always centered on the screen. The position is the relative position of the window within the full picture. This feature allow you to display one selected section of the input picture without modifying its size.

  • Page 25: Rs-232 Serial Control

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL What features are available via the RS-232 serial communications port? The HD to 3GSDI Scaler can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. How do I use these features? These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups.

  • Page 26: Functions

    RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same: #Function name → Space ( _ ) as function name end fl ag → Parameter 1 → Space → Parameter 2 → Parameter n → Carriage Return ( \r ) → Sample: #FunctionName_param1_param2_param3_param4...\r Syntax is NOT case sensitive.
  • Page 27 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL Function Description Selects the test pattern to display on the output #PATTERN Sets the IR Remote Channel on the Scaler #REMOTECHAN Restores all of the default parameters (factory defaults) #RESTORE Saves the current parameters in the PROM #SAVE Sets the size and position of the output signal #SIZEPOS...
  • Page 28 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #AUTOLOCK Function The #AUTOLOCK function enables or disables the Auto Genlock Mode. Syntax: #AUTOLOCK param1 Parameters: IR channel [0 - 2] param1 Value Meaning Disable (Default value) Video Input Reference Reference Input #BLACKLEV Function The #BLACKLEV function sets the black level (RGB/Y) of the image. Syntax: #BLACKLEV param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 29 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #BRIGHT Function The #BRIGHT function sets the brightness value for a specifi c color. Syntax: #BRIGHT param1 param2 Parameters: Color name [0 - 2] param1 Value Meaning Green Blue Color value [0 - 100] param2 Notes: The default value of the Color value is 50. #CLEANAPER Function The #CLEANAPER function sets the clean aperture level for each position and size.
  • Page 30 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #COLRANGE Function The #COLRANGE function sets the color range for the output. The default value is 16 - 235. Syntax: #COLRANGE param1 Parameters: Color range [0 - 1] param1 Value Meaning 16 - 235 0 - 255 Notes: The color range of 0 - 255 is only available for RGB 4:4:4 output.
  • Page 31 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #CUSTOM Function The #CUSTOM function is used to modify the output format. The default, the maximum and minimum values are dependent upon the current output format and the current custom output parameters. Therefore, these parameters can be modifi...
  • Page 32 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #DEVERSION Function The #DEVERSION function returns the hardware and fi rmware version. Syntax: #DEVERSION Parameters: None #ENHANCE Function The #ENHANCE function sets the enhancement value. Syntax: #ENHANCE param1 Parameters: Enhancement value [0 - 100] param1 #EXTRACT Function The #EXTRACT function sets the extract aspect mode.
  • Page 33 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #GAMMA Function The #GAMMA function sets the gamma correction mode. Syntax: #GAMMA param1 param2 Parameters: Gamma correction mode [0 - 3] param1 Value Meaning Default sRGB Custom User table Mode [see below] param2 Value Meaning 3 - 30 Set for Custom mode Set for User table Notes:...
  • Page 34 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #INPUT Function The #INPUT function sets the input format of the image. See pages 40 - 41 for available input formats. Syntax: #INPUT param1 Parameters: Value [0 - 13] param1 #INSEL Function The #INSEL function sets the input channel. Syntax: #INSEL param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 35 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LANGUAGE Function The #LANGUAGE function sets the current language of the Main Menu. Syntax: #LANGUAGE param1 Parameters: Language [0 - 1] param1 Value Meaning English French #LINKCONF Function The #LINKCONF function changes the link confi guration. This option is not valid for all formats.
  • Page 36 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL The following table lists the video formats available when using the #LINKCONF function. The Value column is not used by the #LINKCONF function. Available Formats Value 1080i / 60 1080i / 59.94 1080i / 50 1080i / 50M 1080sf / 29.97 1080sf / 30 1080sf / 25...
  • Page 37 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #LIST Function The #LIST function displays the list of all the available functions that can be executed on the serial port. It also gives the number of parameters that each function requires. Syntax: #LIST Parameters: None #MOTIONTHRES Function The #MOTIONTHRES function sets the intraframe motion detection threshold for the deinterlacer on the VXP processor.
  • Page 38 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #NOISEREDUC Function The #NOISEREDUC function sets the noise reduction value. Syntax: #NOISEREDUC param1 Parameters: Value [0 - 100] param1 Notes: The default value is 0. #NOISETHRES Function The #NOISETHRES function sets the noise threshold function. Syntax: #NOISETHRES param1 Parameters: Value [0 - 100]...
  • Page 39 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #OUTCONF Function The #OUTCONF function sets the output link confi guration of the image. Syntax: #OUTCONF param1 Parameters: Value [0 - 2] param1 Value Meaning RGB 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:4:4 YCbCr 4:2:2 #OUTPUT Function The #OUTPUT function sets the output format of the image. See pages 40 - 41 for a list of all available formats Syntax: #OUTPUT param1...
  • Page 40 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #PATTERN Function The #OUTPUT function the test pattern to display on the output. Syntax: #PATTERN param1 Parameters: Pattern [0 - 3] param1 Value Meaning No pattern Color bar Cross hatch #REMOTECHAN Function The #REMOTECHAN function sets the IR remote control channel. Syntax: #REMOTECHAN param1 Parameters:...
  • Page 41 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #SAVE Function The #SAVE function saves all the current parameters in the PROM. These parameters will be reloaded upon the next boot up. Syntax: #SAVE Parameters: None #SIZEPOS Function The #SIZEPOS function sets the size and the position of the image. Note that this option is not available in the panoramic aspect mode.
  • Page 42 RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL #THROUGH Function The #THROUGH function defi nes a sub-window that is always centered on the screen. The position is the relative position of the window within the full picture. This feature allow you to display one selected section of the input picture without modifying its size.

  • Page 43: Supported Video And Graphics Formats

    SUPPORTED VIDEO AND GRAPHICS FORMATS Supported Video and Graphics Formats The following table contains all supported video and graphic formats supported by the GefenPRO 3GSDI to HD Scaler. The Value column are parameters used by the RS-232 Serial Control. Input Output Format Value...
  • Page 44 SUPPORTED VIDEO AND GRAPHICS FORMATS Input Output Format Value Format Value 1080sf @ 24 2K-p @ 24 1080sf @ 25 640 x 350 @ 85 1080sf @ 29.97 640 x 400 @ 85 1080sf @ 30 640 x 480 @ 60 2K-p @ 23.98 640 x 480 @ 75 2K-p @ 24...

  • Page 45: Appendix A - Refresh Rates

    APPENDIX A Refresh Rates for Custom Output Formats Frame Rate (Hz) Value 23.98 29.97 59.94...
  • Page 46 APPENDIX B Gamma LUT File Format The Gamma Look Up Table can be programmed using the GefenUpdater.exe program from the Gefen software package. To do this, following the instructions below: Create the Gamma LUT. Create a standard ASCII text fi le with the following line: GefenUpdater GAMMA fi...

  • Page 47: Rack Mount Safety Information

    RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature: 45 ˚C Increase the air fl ow to maintain the temperature inside the rack. Install the product evenly to avoid mechanical overload.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Input Video Bandwidth............2.97 Gbps Maximum Pixel Clock................225 MHz 3G-SDI Input Connectors..............(2) BNC, male 3G-SDI Loop Connectors..............(2) BNC, male HDMI Output Connector...........(1) Type A 19-pin, female Audio Output Connector................(1) S/PDIF USB Connector.....................Type B RS-232 Interface.................DB-9, female Power Supply..................100 ~ 240 V AC Power Consumption................20 W (max.) Operating Temperature..........0 ˚C ~ 45 ˚C / 32 ˚F ~ 104 ˚F Storage Temperature..........-20 ˚C ~ 60 ˚C / -4 ˚F ~ 140 ˚F...

  • Page 49: Specifi Cations

    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...
  • Page 51 Rev A5 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com...

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