Gefen EXT-GSCALER-PRO User's Manual
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1. en Audio Video Scaler Pro EXT GSCALER PRO User Manual Audio Video Zawww gefen com 1080F oe BIR oie ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Write To Gefen Inc c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice A V Scaler Pro is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2008 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective companies CONTENTS 1 Introduction Operation Notes Features Panel Layout Connecting The A V Scaler Pro AIV Scaler Pro Remote Description Nn OA o WO N Operating The A V Scaler Pro 13 Rack Mount Installation 14 Specifications 15 Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the A V Scaler Pro Your 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 supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions2. 4 3 Source 16 9 Source Example Example I Full Stretches the image to fill the screen d D Overscan Stretches the image to fullscreen and just beyond the border of the display 9 g 6 oO OO b dP Io JE IP OP 4 Underscan Stretches the image to fullscreen and just within the border of the screen d OP OP Letterbox Underscan Stretches the image to 16 9 aspect ratio with underscan Pan Scan Underscan Stretches the image to 4 3 aspect ratio with underscan Letterbox Full Stretches the image to 16 9 aspect ratio without underscan OO a OIOIOIOIO IO P dog Yo olo dod Pan Scan Full Stretches the image to 4 3 aspect ratio without underscan O O a N R Noise Reduction Only for Composite and S Video Inputs Reduces video noise inherent in analog video signals Options Off default Low Middle High OPERATING THE A V SCALER PRO VIDEO CONTINUED H Pos Horizontal Position Adjusts the image s horizontal position on the screen Adjusts in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 50 V Pos Vertical Position Adjusts the image s vertical position on the screen Adjusts in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 50 Y C Separation Only for Composite Input Selects the method in which the brightness and color are separated from the composite video signal Options Auto automatically selects the opt
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4. Supports digital HD output up to 1080p e Integrated 8 bit triple ADC PLL e Integrated DVI HDCP HDMI compliant receiver e Dual high quality scaling engines Dual 3 D motion video adaptive de interlacers with smooth low angle edge Automatic 3 2 pull down amp 2 2 pull down detection and recovery e High performance frame rate conversion engine The Proprietary Advanced Color Engine technology gives you brilliant and fresh color intensified contrast and details vivid skin tone sharp edge accurate and independent color control e Option to select Audio input from HDMI or Optical SPDIF audio source e 9D noise reduction on analog inputs only Operates through on screen menu control remote control and RS 232 serial control Aspect Ratio Control Digital Audio Delay to match audio video timing e Less than one frame delay for gaming devices Package Includes A V Scaler Pro HDMI 6 Foot cable M M 5V DC power supply IR remote control Rack Ears 1 1 1 1 1 PANEL LAYOUT nduj z ndul oipny jeondo indui indu Bojeuy Linduy zindu zindu indino uonng DA AS ndu Ad IAG Iondo INAH didds leondQ jeseg jueuoduio indu olpny oepiA S I indu I Indul yndjno 1ndino ndul oepiA S INGH JIAdS INGH 3IAdS zone A nd oua OA S ma e Lan m wo mon C d Wen oy Tol 000 Mol ummy SE oo ode Mo sos m sose San nduj o9piA ayisodwog MOd ZEZ SU oipny Jusuodwog yndu oipny ousod
5. included RMT SR IR remote control will display the GUI graphical user interface for adjustment options The GUI is overlaid onto the outgoing video to the display Therefore the selected source must be outputting a compatible resolution for viewing on the display If video is not visible on the display the GUI will also fail to be displayed To correct this please follow the steps below 1 Verify that the source is on and outputting a video signal 2 Verify that the RMT SR IR remote channel is in the default position page 13 3 Verify that the A V Scaler Pro is selected to the chosen source 4 Press the Output button on the RMT SR IR remote control to cycle through output resolutions until video is displayed Please see page 8 for a listing of the available output resolutions and cycle order Navigation Use the directional buttons to navigate the menu system Press the OK button to enter a sub category and also to select a menu item for adjustment Use the Left and Right buttons to adjust the selected menu item Press the EXIT or OK button to return to the previous menu Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust selected options Pressing the EXIT button while in the main menu will exit out of the menu system MAIN MENU The following are the main menu options Use the UP and DOWN buttons to choose your desired subcategory and press OK to enter it VIDEO COLOR OUTPUT OSD AUDIO INFORMATION VIDEO Picture Mode Pre
6. that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Gefen A V Scaler Pro The A V Scaler Pro offers a plug and play solution for upscaling and switching between multiple analog and digital audio video formats Video is delivered in the HDMI format at 1080p full HD resolution The A V Scaler Pro works with all of today s audio video sources including set top boxes DVD players and gaming consoles including the Xbox 360 and PS3 It is designed to offer a simple high quality method of integrating multiple A V components and delivering 1080p full HD with supplemental audio for an engaging HDTV experience It supports one component source with analog audio one composite or s video source with analog audio one DVI source with analog audio and two HDMI sources with digital audio The audio from the analog sources is digitized in the HDMI format The DVI I input with analog audio enables direct PC connections supporting both VGA and DVI formats that can be used for analog or digital graphics card input With support for analog stereo audio the unit supports all multimedia applications On screen menus accessible through the IR remote allow for an easy system setup and image adjustment to accommodate different viewing modes and screen sizes Discrete codes have been added to the IR to enable complete control over switching An RS232 control port is included so each input can be separately accessed if desired The A V Scaler Pro is rack mount
7. R PRO INFORMATION This menu will allow the user to view general information There are no configurable options in this menu Source Displays current source Input Displays current input source resolution Output Displays current output resolution Version Displays current firmware revision 12 RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION Rack mount ears are provided for installation of this unit into a 1U rack mount space Locate the side screws on the unit Remove the front 2 screws that are located closest to the front of the unit Using the removed screws screw the rack mounting bracket into the unit Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the unit 1 Front of unit Rear of unit BON SPECIFICATIONS Digital Video Amplifier Bandwidth AAA 165 MHz Component Video Bandwidth esee 350 MHz input DDE Signal iesu tod ee en 5 Volts p p TTL Input Video Signale u ee 1 2 Volts p p ell RANO e 1080p 1920 x 1200 Analog Video In Connector 1 3 RCA Component Analog Video In Connector 3 1 RCA Composite Analog Video In Connector 3 1 S Video Analog Audio In Connector uvenner te ventu evas 3x2 RCA R L Digital Audio In Connector 2 Optical TOSLINK and 2 Coaxial SPDIF Digital Audio Out Connector 1 Optical TOSLINK and 1 Coaxial SPDIF HDMI Input Connector ssssssssessiesiesresiesirsrsernsrrnereeeneene 2 Type A 19 pin female HDMI Output Connector
8. THE A V SCALER PRO OSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY CONTINUED Remote Channel Sets the remote channel for use with the RMT SR IR remote control If the selected channel in this menu and does not match the channel set in the RMT SR IR remote the unit will cease to respond to IR commands from the remote Selectable remote channel from 1 to 4 default is 1 AUDIO Press OK to begin adjusting settings Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to change settings Press the OK button once the desired settings are made Source Sets the audio source for current input Options for Composite L R1 Composite analog audio input default Options for S Video e L R2 S Video analog audio input default Options for Component L R3 Component analog audio input default Options for HDMI 1 HDMI HDMI 1 internal audio default Optical1 Optical input 1 Coaxial1 SPDIF input 1 Options for HDMI 2 HDMI2 HDMI 2 internal audio default Optical2 Optical input 2 Coaxial2 SPDIF input 2 Options for DVI L R4 DVI analog audio input default Delay Sets the audio delay for lip syncing correction Off No delay default 40ms 40 millisecond audio offset 110ms 110 millisecond audio offset 150ms 150 millisecond audio offset Sound Select general audio output function On Use selected audio source default Mute No sound output Coaxial is also know as SPDIF 11 OPERATING THE A V SCALE
9. able fitting in all standard racks making it suitable for professional installations with rack ears or as a stand alone solution All connection ports are located on the backside for easy accessibility How It Works Connect all audio and video source devices to the A V Scaler Pro Connect your HDMI display to the output on the rear of the unit Power on the unit and use the included IR remote to navigate the GUI and change settings All scaling and analog to digital format conversions are done automatically for superior audio and video output OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE A V SCALER PRO When initially powering on HDMI sources it is important to have the A V Scaler Pro s input selected to that source to ensure that the EDID display information is relayed properly Compatible with all HDMI and DVI displays Discrete input switching is available through the RS 232 port or by using a remote that will accept hex commands These hex commands are available at www gefen com HDMI HDCP compliant NOTE When used with a DVI to HDMI adapter FEATURES Features Both digital and analog inputs are format converted and pixel re scaled through the A V Scaler Pro It outputs a large range of formats and resolutions that will easily match the native resolution format of your display to ensure highest picture quality e DVI HDCP HDMI compliant input Operates up to 165MHz Up to UXGA 60Hz
10. imal method default 2D Separation based on single frame analysis 3D Motion adaptive color separation based on multiple frame analysis Coring Only for Composite Input Adjusts the threshold level for pixel noise evaluation This relates to how much of the image is processed in regards to noise reduction Adjusts in increments of 6 5 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 20 OUTPUT This menu sets the output resolution for all video sources Use the directional buttons to choose your desired output resolution and press the OK button to set it These outputs can be cycled through in the numbered order below when not in the menu system by pressing the OUTPUT button on the RMT SR IR remote control s UXGA o 1080p60 s1080p50 Native This option will select the native resolution of the connected display based on the EDID from the display NOTE If a resolution that is not supported by the display is selected the menu GUI will not longer be visible To correct this press the OUTPUT button on the RMT SR IR remote control and cycle through the output resolutions until a supported mode is displayed OPERATING THE A V SCALER PRO COLOR Press OK to begin adjusting settings Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to change settings Press the OK button once the desired settings are made Color Tone Sets the color for the appearance of white Only the USER option will allow customized settings The USER settings are saved N
11. ormal Normal white color appearance default Warm Slight red shift to white appearance Cool Slight blue shift to white appearance User User adjustments to Red Green and Blue Red Adjust the red color in regards to the appearance of white for the USER setting Adjustments are in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 Green Adjusts the green color in regards to the appearance of white for the USER setting Adjustments are in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 Blue Adjusts the blue color in regards to the appearance of white for the USER setting Adjustments are in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 OSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY Press OK to begin adjusting settings Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to change settings Press the OK button once the desired settings are made H Pos Horizontal Position Adjusts the OSD s horizontal position on the screen Adjustments are in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 V Pos Vertical Position Adjusts the OSD s vertical position on the screen Adjustments are in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 50 Time Out Adjusts the amount of idle time in seconds before the OSD is automatically exited Adjustments are in increments of 1 from 1 to 100 default is 10 Background Sets the transparency level of the OSD background Adjustments are in increments of 12 5 on a scale of 1 to 100 default is 50 10 OPERATING
12. set and user configurable settings for different viewing scenarios Preset settings will not allow user adjustment Only the USER option will allow customized video settings The USER settings are saved Options Standard useful for general content Movie useful for dimly lit environments Vivid useful for accentuating colors for a more vibrant image User user configurable settings NOTE User settings are saved However user settings for the digital inputs HDMI 1 and 2 are linked and user settings for the analog inputs Composite S Video and Component are linked i e adjustments to video user settings made on HDMI 1 will be reflected in HDMI 2 OPERATING THE A V SCALER PRO VIDEO CONTINUED Press OK to begin adjusting settings Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to change settings Press the OK button once the desired settings are made Contrast Adjusts the contrast in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default 50 Brightness Adjusts the brightness in increments of 1 on a scale of to 100 default 50 Hue Adjusts the hue in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default 50 Saturation Adjusts the saturation in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default 50 Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness in increments of 1 on a scale of 1 to 100 default 50 Scale Adjusts the aspect ratio of the video Options Full Overscan Underscan Letterbox Underscan Pan Scan Underscan Letterbox Full Pan Scan Full
13. sure that the EDID is relayed properly OPERATING THE AUDIO VIDEO SCALER PRO The A V Scaler Pro has a built in GUI for navigating the various functions The GUI is navigated by the included IR remote control Please see the RMT SR IR Remote Description on the next page for functional information H P o A V SCALER PRO REMOTE DESCRIPTION A o ep EP 4 1 2 INPUT OUTPUT POWER 3 4 EXIT 4 5 gt 7 8 RESET 4 AUTO mg ADJUST Gefen Output Cycles through the available output resolutions Please see the section A V Scaler Pro CONFIGURATION Output on page 8 for the output resolution table Input Cycles though all of input sources The selectable inputs are Composite S Video Component HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Power Turns the unit on and off standby Exit Exits the current menu option and menu system Menu Displays the menu system for adjustment of options Navigation Keys These include up down left and right buttons for navigating the menu system The OK button will select specific menu options for adjustment and will also confirm cycle through selections Output Input Reset Resets the input and output resolutions to factory default Auto Adjust Sets the display for optimal resolution and aspect ratio based on the display s EDID information and the currently selected sources output resolution 6 OPERATING THE A V SCALER PRO Entering the Menu System Pressing the Menu button on the
14. uio5 joued yoeg m sowa aa qaa 89 IAG ZINGH LIWGH 1ueuoduio oepiA s aysodwuog Mod Hl Yl wo a GWD AB AD mg MOH Gap A olpny jeugg 10044 CONNECTING THE A V SCALER PRO 1 Connect the HDMI output on the A V Scaler Pro to the display using the supplied HDMI cable 2 Connect either the digital SPDIF or digital Optical audio output to the display or an external audio processor using user supplied digital audio cables 3 Connect the sources to the A V Scaler Pro using user supplied cables Connect up to two HDMI sources with optional digital SPDIF Optical audio using HDMI cables and digital audio cables Connect one Component source with analog audio using a 3 RCA Component video cable and a 2 RCA analog audio cable e Connect one S Video source with analog audio using a S Video cable and a 2 RCA analog audio cable e Connect one Composite source with analog audio using a 1 RCA Composite video cable and a 2 RCA analog audio cable e Connect one DVI I source with analog audio using a 1 RCA Composite video cable and a stereo mini jack analog audio cable 4 Plug the 5V DC power supply into the A V Scaler Pro 5 Press the POWER button on the RMT SR IR remote to begin operation of the A V Scaler Pro 6 Power on the display 7 Power on the source s NOTE When initially powering on HDMI or DVI sources it is important to have the A V Scaler Pro s input selected to that source to en
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