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    3GSDI Fiber Optic Extender GEF-3GSDI-FO-141 User Manual www.gefenpro.com[...]

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    T echnical Support : T elephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 T echnical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday , Paci fi c T ime For 24 / 7 support, see the back of the product for the support number Write T o: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefenpro.com support@gefe[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Connector Layout 5 Connector Descriptions 6 Connecting and Operating The 3GSDI Fiber Optic Extender 7 T roubleshooting 8 Speci fi cations 9 W arranty[...]

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    1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 3GSDI Fiber Optic Extender . Y our com- plete satisfaction is very important to us. GefenPRO In the realm of video distribution, certain features are invaluable in a commercial or broadcast environment. Accommodations such as a build-in power supply and fl at black rack-mount enclosures set Ge[...]

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    2 OPERA TION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 3GSDI FIBER OPTIC EXTENDER • The GefenPRO 3GSDI Fiber Optic Extender will connect two 3G-SDI devices using an ST -terminated fi ber cable to a distance of up to 12 miles (20 kilometers.). HD-SDI can be extended up to 19 miles (30 kilometers). The input has automatic equaliz[...]

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    3 FEA TURES Features • Extends 3G-SDI up to 12 miles (20 kilometers) using single-mode fi ber . • T ransports Multi-rate HD-SDI Digital V ideo over one fi ber optic cable. • Supports SMPTE-424M (3G-SDI), SMPTE-292M (HD-SDI), or SMPTE- 259M (SDI) speci fi cations. • Automatic Input Equalization • Output Clock Recovery • Latch-Locking [...]

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    4 CONNECT OR LA YOUT (shown with protective cover) 1 4 5 6 2 3 Receiver Sender 6 4 5 1 2 3[...]

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    5 CONNECT OR DESCRIPTIONS 1 BNC Output Connector Connect the Receiver to the input of the SDI display . 2 ST Fiber Connector Input Connect the ST -terminated fi ber cable to this connector . 3 5 V DC Power Supply Connector (Receiver) Connect this cable to the included 5 V DC power supply . 4 BNC Input Connector Connect the Sender to the output of [...]

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    6 CONNECTING THE 3GSDI FIBER OPTIC EXTENDER How to Connect the 3GSDI Fiber Optic Extender 1. Connect the Sender of the GefenPRO 3GSDI Fiber Optic Extender to the 3G-SDI source equipment via the BNC connector . 2. Remove the locking protective cover from the fi ber connector of the Sender and connect one end of the fi ber cable to the ST connector[...]

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    7 TROUBLESHOOTING No picture / display shows a blank screen • Ensure that all jacks that are used by the 5 V DC power supplies are fi rmly connected. • Ensure that the SDI connector is fi rmly plugged in to the SDI source and SDI display . Ensure that the Sender and Receiver module parts are connected to the SDI source and SDI display , respe[...]

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    8 SPECIFICA TIONS Signal Formats.....................SMPTE-424M 3G HD-SDI, SMPTE-292M HD-SDI, SMPTE-259M SDI Input Impedance...............................................................................................75 Ω Data Rate.......................................................................................3.0 Gbps (max.) Signal Level.[...]

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    9 W ARRANTY 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 fi 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[...]

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    *ma-GEF-3GSDI-FO-141* Rev A3 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www .gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.[...]