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Gefen GEF-DVI-2-HDSDIPRO manual

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  • Page 1

    1080P DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler GEF-DVI-2-HDSDIPRO 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 thru Friday Paci fi c T ime. Write T o: Gefen LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefenpro.com support@gefenpro.com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard wa[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Connecting and Operating the DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler 4 Wiring Diagram 5 Panel Layout - Front Panel 6 Panel Descriptions 7 Panel Layout - Back Panel 8 Panel Descriptions 9 IR Remote Layout / Description 10 IR Remote Description 1 1 IR Remote Installation 12 IR Remote Con fi guration 13 Menu Fun[...]

  • Page 4

    1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler . Y our complete 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 GefenPR[...]

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    OPERA TION NOTES 2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE DVI T O HDSDI PRO SCALER • On power-up, the DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler will automatically detect the format of the input signal. • The DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler contains a master and a slave DVI to HDSDI Scaler unit. Both Scaler units are controlled using the IR Remote Control [...]

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    3 FEA TURES Features: • Input and Output Resolutions up to 2048x1080 • 10-bit resolution for greater precision and dynamic range • Proprietary 10-bit motion adaptive video de-interlacing with edge interpolation for HD / SD formats • Frame rate conversion to / from any refresh rate • Fully integrated sprite based multi-plane OSD controller[...]

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    4 P ANEL LA YOUT Front Panel 1 2 3[...]

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    5 P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel 1 IR Window 1 (Primary Board) Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit. 2 IR Window 2 (Secondary Board) Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit. 3 Power Indicator This LED indicator will glow red when the power is turned on.[...]

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    6 P ANEL LA YOUT Back Panel 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14[...]

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    7 P ANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel 4 RS-232 Serial Port Connects to the RS-232 control device. The DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler may be controlled using this port. See page 26 for more information. 5 5V DC Locking Power Connector Connects the included 5V DC Locking Power Supply to this receptacle. 6 DVI Input Port (Primary Board) Connect the DVI source dev[...]

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    8 CONNECTING AND OPERA TING THE GEFENPRO DVI T O HDSDI PRO SCALER How to Connect the GefenPRO DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler 1. Connect two (2) DVI sources to the GefenPRO DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler using the supplied DVI cables.. 2. Connect up to two (2) HDSDI devices to the outputs. 3. Apply power to the source and HDSDI devices fi rst then apply power to[...]

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    9 IR REMOTE LA YOUT 1 Up Cursor Button Moves the selection cursor Up, when using the built-in menu system. 2 Left Cursor Button Moves the selection cursor to the Left, when using the On-Screen Display menu system. 3 Down Cursor Button Moves the selection cursor Down, when using the built-in menu system. 4 Source Button Not used. 5 Output Button Pre[...]

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    10 6 Menu Button Displays the built-in menu system. 7 Right Cursor Button Moves the selection cursor to the Right, when using the On-Screen Display menu system. 8 Enter Button Con fi rms the current action. 9 Activity Indicator This LED will be activated momentarily each time a button is pressed. IR REMOTE LA YOUT[...]

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    11 IR REMOTE INST ALLA TION Installing the IR Remote Control Battery 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the IR Remote Control unit. 2. Insert the included battery into the open battery slot. The positive (+) side of the battery should be facing up. 3. Replace the battery cover . The Remote Control unit ships with two batteries. One battery [...]

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    12 IR REMOTE CONFIGURA TION Resolving IR Code Con fl icts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con fl ict with the supplied IR remote control unit, changing the remote channel will alleviate this issue. The IR remote control unit has a bank of DIP switches for setting the remote IR channel. The DIP Switch bank on the IR remote[...]

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    13 USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Controlling Master and Slave Units The DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler contains a master and a slave unit. The built-in menu system is controlled using the IR Remote Control Unit. T o view the built-in menu system for the master unit, press the Menu button once on the IR Remote Control Unit. T o bring up the built-in men[...]

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    General > Save Con fi guration Saves the current con fi guration of the Scaler (Input format, Output format, etc). These settings are restored at power-up. Changes can be made to the current settings and then saved using the Restore Default Con fi gurations function (below). General > Restore Default Con fi guration Restores the Scaler to[...]

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    15 Patterns > Color Bars Displays the Color Bar pattern using the built-in pattern generator . Patterns > Cross Hatch Displays the Hatch Pattern using the built-in pattern generator . MENU FUNCTIONS[...]

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    16 MENU FUNCTIONS Output > Output Format Selects the Output resolution. See page 27 for supported output timings. Output > Link Con fi guration Dual Link con fi guration: Single Link, Dual Link YCbCr , or Dual Link RGB.[...]

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    17 Output > Genlock Reference The video signal can be synced (“genlocked”) to an external clock or video input using the Reference In connector . In order to use Genlock, the external clock must be a multiple of four (4) of the source timing. Output > Language Localizes the On-Screen Menu to either English or French. MENU FUNCTIONS[...]

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    18 MENU FUNCTIONS Output > Gamma Correction Allows adjustment of the Gamma coef fi cient, in addition to changing to the sRGB color space or other custom color tables. Input > Video Format Selects the input video format. By default, this option is set to Auto-Detect.[...]

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    19 MENU FUNCTIONS Input > Input Graphic Format Selects the input graphic format. This should only be used if using a non- standard timing which the DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler does not recognize. Input > Clean Aperture Controls the zoom on the input signal. Zooming the image can be controlled using individual axis.[...]

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    20 MENU FUNCTIONS Input > Remote Channel Changes the IR channel of the DVI to HDSDI Pro Scaler . The IR channel range is 0 - 3. NOTE: The IR channel can only be changed when using the Master Menu. Picture > Image Colour Adjusts the color levels on the output signal.[...]

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    21 MENU FUNCTIONS Picture > Detail Enhancement Adjusts the detail / sharpness of the image. The noise threshold can also be changed. Picture > Noise Reduction Digitally reduces noise in the image.[...]

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    22 MENU FUNCTIONS Picture > Motion Threshold Sets the intra-frame motion detection threshold for the de-interlacer . Video artifacts are sometimes introduced when creating a progressive frame from interlaced frames. Use this function to set the motion threshold used by the motion-detection algorithm when de-interlacing. Picture > Color Range [...]

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    23 MENU FUNCTIONS Layout > Size and Position Adjusts both the vertical and horizontal size and position of the output signal. Aspect > Full Screen Stretches the output signal to fi t the entire screen.[...]

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    24 MENU FUNCTIONS Aspect > Letter / Pillar Box Sets the aspect ratio on the output signal to fi t the letter box or pillar box format. Aspect > Panoramic Panoramic Zoom feature.[...]

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    25 MENU FUNCTIONS Aspect > Extract This function extracts a sub-window of the input signal. Use the Extract Size parameter to de fi ne the window size based on the percentage of the input. Use the Horizontal and V ertical parameters to select the area of the window to be extract. Aspect > Through De fi nes a sub-window that is always center[...]

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    26 RS-232 CONTROL The GefenPRO DVI to HDSDI Scaler Pro can accept commands through the RS-232 serial communications port located on the rear panel. RS-232 can be used to control many of the product’s features which are also controlled using the IR Remote Control Unit. Refer to the HDSDI RS-232 Serial Communications Manual on the Gefen web site fo[...]

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    27 SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS Input Video Formats Supported: 480i 720p/50 1080p/23.98 2K-p/23.98 480p 720p/59.94 1080p/24 2K-p/24 576i 720p/60 1080p/25 576p 1035i/59.94 1080p/29.97 720p/23.98 1035i/60 1080p/30 720p/24 1080i/50 1080p/50 720p/25 1080i/50M 1080p/50M 720p/29.97 1080i/59.94 1080p/59.94 720p/30 1080i/60 1080p/60 Input Graphic Formats Supporte[...]

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    28 SPECIFICA TIONS Input Video Bandwidth...............................................................................165 MHz Output Video Bandwidth................................................................. 2 x 1.485 Gbps Maximum Input Resolution.....................................................................2048x1080 Maximum Output Re[...]

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    29 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 mechanica[...]

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    Rev A1 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.[...]