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Gefen EXT-HD-3G-C manual

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    EXT-HD-3G-C User Manual HDMI to 3GSDI Converter Release A1 *Pr eferred[...]

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    ii Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this unit near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 8. Do not install or place this unit [...]

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    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 noti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, [...]

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    iv T echnical S upport (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday , Pacic T ime Fa x (818) 772-9120 Email support@gefen.com We b http://www .gefen.com Mailing Addr ess Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 Pr oduct R egistr ation Register your product here: http://www .gefen.com/kvm/Regist[...]

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    v • Always make sure that the 3GSDI to HDMI Converter is running the latest rmware. The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen that provides automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades for this product. Download the application here: http://www .gefen.com/support/download.jsp • The 3GSDI to H[...]

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    vi Features and Packing List Features • Converts HDMI to SDI • Input resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) and 1080p Full HD • Output resolutions up to 1080p60 • Supports HDMI 12 bit color and SDI 10-bit color • Supports Color Spaces: 4:4:4 (RGB and YCbCr) and 4:2:2 (YCbCr) • Supports 3G-SDI Levels A and B • Up to LPCM 7.1 audio suppo[...]

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    viii Table of Contents 1 Get ting St arted Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Installation ............................................................................................................. 4 Connection Instructions ...................................[...]

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    HDMI to 3GSDI Converter 1 Ge t ting St ar t ed Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Installation ............................................................................................................. 4 Connection Instructions ...............................[...]

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    page | 2 Page Title Introduction Getting S tart ed Getting S tart ed Converter HDMI to 3GSDI ® Power 12V DC HDMI In 1 2 3 ON USB SDI Out EXT-HD-3G-C Converter HDMI to 3GSDI ® Power 12V DC HDMI In 1 2 3 ON USB SDI Out EXT-HD-3G-C Converter HDMI to 3GSDI ® Power 12V DC HDMI In 1 2 3 ON USB SDI Out EXT-HD-3G-C 4 5 6 7 1 2 3[...]

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    page | 3 Page Title Introduction ID Name Description 1 USB This mini-USB port is used for upgrading the rmware. 2 3GSDI Out Connect a BNC cable from this port to the SDI display . 3 DIP switches Use these DIP switches to set the operating mode of the converter . See DIP Switches (page 8) for more information. 4 Power When the HDMI to 3GSDI Conve[...]

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    page | 4 Connection Instructions ► Video 1. Connect the included HDMI cable from the HD source to the HDMI In port on the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter . 2. Connect a BNC cable from the SDI display to the SDI In port on the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter . ► Power 3. Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle and connect the power cord[...]

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    HDMI to 3GSDI Converter 2 Basic Oper ation DIP Switches ......................................................................................................... 8 Pre-programmed EDID Modes ...................................................................... 8 3G Mode ...............................................................................[...]

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    page | 8 DIP Switches Basic Oper ation Basic Oper ation Pre-programmed EDID Modes The HDMI to 3GSDI Converter comes with three pre-programmed EDID congurations. Use DIP switch 1 and 2 to set the desired EDID mode. DIP 3 controls the 3G mode. DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 Description OFF OFF 3G/HD/SD-SDI with multichannel audio † OFF ON 3G/HD/SD-SDI with t[...]

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    page | 1 1 HDMI to 3GSDI Converter 3 Appendix Mounting Instructions .......................................................................................... 12 Flat Surface ................................................................................................. 12 Camera Mount .............................................................[...]

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    page | 12 Mounting Instructions Appendix The HDMI to 3GSDI Converter can be mounted on any at surface using the included mount or on a camera tripod. Mounting screws are not included. Flat Surface 1. Remove the two screws on the bottom of the unit. 2. Place the included mount, as shown, so that it rests between the two anges. Note that the mo[...]

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    page | 13 Camera Mount 1. The center hole is used to mount the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter to a camera tripod. 2. Mount the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter on a camera mount using a 1/4” 20-thread screw . 3. Hand-tighten the mounting screw , from the bottom, until the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter is secure. Do not overtighten the screw . Appendix Camera mount Mou[...]

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    page | 14 Specications Appendix Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 1 x HDMI T ype A 19-pin, female, locking Video Output • 1 x SDI BNC-type, female USB • 1 x Mini-B Conguration Switches • 3 x DIP-type HDMI Indicator • 1 x LED, green Power Indicator • 1 x LED, blue Power Receptacle • 1 x 3-pin, locking Operational[...]

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    20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com *Pr eferred[...]