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Gefen GEF-HDMI1.3-2-3GSDI manual

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    www .gefenPRO.com HDMI 1.3 to 3G-SDI Converter User Manual GEF-HDMI1.3-2-3GSDI 1080P[...]

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    ASKING FOR ASSIST ANCE Rev A1 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 PST Write T o: Gefen, LLC. c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 www .gefenPRO.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC. reserves the right to make chang[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Bottom Panel Layout 7 Bottom Panel Descriptions 8 Connecting And Operating The HDMI 1.3 T o 3GSDI Converter 9 DIP Switch Features 10 Speci fi cations 1 1 W arranty[...]

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    1 Congratulations on your purchase of the GefenPRO HDMI 1.3 to 3GSDI Converter . Y our complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplem[...]

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    2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE GEFENPRO HDMI 1.3 T O 3GSDI CONVERTER • The Converter is compliant to SD/HD SDI SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 296M, ITU-R BT .656 and ITU-R BT .601 • The Converter handles 3G-SDI SMPTE 425-A and 425-B / formats 1080P 50/59.94/60 • The HDMI to 3GSDI Converter supports the foll[...]

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    3 Features • The Converter is plug and play . Additional con fi guration is available via built- in bank of DIP switches underneath the unit • Firmware is upgradable in the fi eld using the integrated USB port • Integrated 720p 60Hz test pattern is available for use without the need of a video/audio input signal • Supports up to 8 channel[...]

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    4 Front Panel Back Panel 1 4 2 5 6 7 8 3 9 P ANEL LA YOUT[...]

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    5 1 V ideo Lock LED Indicator This indicator will become active once the HDMI input signal has been locked. 2 3G LED Indicator This indicator will become active when the output video stream is a 3G signal. 3 Power LED Indicator This indicator will become active when power is being supplied to the unit via the included 5V DC power adapter . 4 Lockin[...]

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    6 Bottom Panel 5 4 12 3 BOTTOM P ANEL LA YOUT[...]

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    7 1 HDCP LED Indicator This LED indicator will relay the status of the incoming HDMI’s HDCP status. Options are either HDCP encrypted (LED ON) or No HDCP present (LED OFF). NOTE: In accordance with HDCP regulations, HDCP encrypted HDMI sources will not be converted to SDI output formats. 2 HDMI Input Color Space LED Indicator This LED indicator w[...]

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    8 How to Connect the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter 1. Connect the HDMI 1.3 source to the HDMI input of the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter using the supplied HDMI cable. 2. Optionally connect a two channel analog audio device to the RCA style L+R analog audio connectors for monitoring of the audio from the HDMI input. 3. Connect an SDI (SD/HD/3G) capable output [...]

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    9 DIP SWITCH FEA TURES The DIP switch feature panel is located on the underside of the HDMI to 3GSDI Converter . Please use the diagram and chart below to con fi gure the DIP switch settings. Adjustments should be made with a small pointed object such as a toothpick, a mechanical pencil with the lead retracted or a mini screwdriver . DIP SWITCHES [...]

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    10 Maximum input resolution (HDMI).............................................. 2K (2048x1080p) Maximum output resolution (SDI)....................................................1080p @ 60 Hz Maximum audio channels output (SDI)................................ 8 channels @ 48 KHz Analog Audio output / monitoring channels (from HDMI source) .......[...]

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    20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefenPRO.com support@gefen.com Pb Rev A1[...]