Gefen GEF-3GSDI-2-HDS video converter
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1. a 48 owes geo 49 wee ss 50 zone 59 sexes geo 5 56 55 exeo 66 6 exi Fico x20 eo 5 55 F020 70 F020 75 69 T 70 Fcc x 200 60 za 41 APPENDIX Refresh Rates for Custom Output Formats 23 98 42 APPENDIX Gamma LUT File Format The Gamma Look Up Table can be programmed using the Ge enUpdater exe program from the Gefen software package To do this following the instructions below 1 Create the Gamma LUT 2 Create a standard ASCII text file with the following line GefenUpdater GAMMA filename csv where filename csv is the name of the Gamma LUT file 3 Save the file as UpdateGamma bat Make sure that the GefenUpdater exe file resides in the same directory or is in the path as the UpdateGamma bat file 4 Connect a USB cable from the computer to the 3GSDI to HD Scaler 5 Power on the 3GSDI to HD Scaler Once the Scaler has powered up run the UpdateGamma bat file The LUT is a standard CSV file Each line contains Red Green and Blue values separate by comma A value must be between 0 1023 A file must contain 1024 lines Line 1 10254950 Line 1024 43 RACK MOUNT SAFETY INFORMATION Maximum recommended ambient temperature 45 C Incr2. 1080P PROGRESSIVE Fi T ap e E ui mE put Lj 7 N a iR 3GSDIto HD Scaler GEF 3GSDI 2 HDS User anual www gefenpro com 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 through Friday Pacific Time For 24 7 support see the back of the product for the support number Write To Gefen LLC c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefenpro com support gefenpro com Notice Gefen LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice 3GSDI to HD Scaler is a trademark of Gefen LLC HDMI the 3 logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing in the United States and other countries 2010 Gefen LLC All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners oO ON 10 Introduction Operation Notes Features Front Panel Layout Front Panel Descriptions Back Panel Layout Back Panel Descriptions Connecting the 3GSDI to HD Scaler Wiring Diagram IR Remote Control IR Remote Control Installation IR Remote Control Configuration Menu System General Menu Patterns Menu Output Menu Input Menu Picture Menu Layout Menu Aspect Men
3. 4 only and up to 8 channels of converted SDI audio embedded into HDMI Internal software firmware may be upgraded via the built in Serial or USB ports A 9 serial cable is provided for this purpose Note that software updates performed on the USB port will be quicker due to its higher data transfer rate FEATURES Supported HDMI 1 3 Features e 225 MHz Video Bandwidth e 12 bit Deep Color RGB 4 4 4 and YCbCr 4 4 4 e Upto8 channels of audio embedded into Features e Maximum image output resolution supported 2048x1080 24 e Automatic detection of SDI HDSDI and 3GSDI formats on the inputs e Two built in test patterns e Supports 12 bit Deep Color when using YCbCr 4 4 4 or RGB 4 4 4 e Four Aspect ratio modes Full Panoramic Pillar Box Extract crop e Detail enhancement noise reduction motion threshold and gamma settings e Mode produces a progressively scanned output image from an interlaced scanned input image accounting for cadence i e 3 2 2 2 pull down e User friendly on screen menu system OSD e Configuration of clean aperture size and position e audio channel selection for audio output e Custom frame rate and or video timings on output e Adjustable input picture size timings and H V position e Color Space and Deep Color output controls e Brightness Contrast and Color range controls e Monitor Supported Mode disables incompatible menu choices e French or English su
4. Table is selected the Gamma coefficient is used to calculate a new Gamma LUT Picture Detail Enhancement These parameters processes the input data in either progressive or interlaced format Changes to the detail enhancement are implemented at the start of the next frame of video Both of these parameters can be adjusted within the range or O 100 Detail Enhancement Noise Threshold Picture Noise Reduction This is an adaptive noise reduction function which processes the input data in either progressive or interlaced format Enabling the Noise Reduction to noisy interlaced signals can optimize de interlacer performance 18 MENU SYSTEM Picture Motion Threshold This sets the intraframe motion detection threshold for the deinterlacer on the VXP processor Video artifacts can be created when de interlacing creating interlaced fields from progressive fields This function allows adjustment of the threshold used by the de interlacer motion detection algorithm removing minimizing motion artifacts in the converted video Picture Output Color Range The RGB output color range may be changed set to limited 16 235 or to full 0 255 The Output Link Configuration must be set to RGB 4 4 4 otherwise this menu is disabled SDI values ranging from 16 235 will be expanded to 0 255 e 16 235 The output color range will be compressed from full range 0 255 to limited range e 0 255 The output color
5. becomes inoperable due to a conflict with another IR device IR channel can be changed The IR channel must be changed on the 3GSDI to HD Scaler and the IR Remote Control Unit Use this menu option to select the IR channel for the 3GSDI to HD Scaler Picture Menu Picture Image Color Allows individual adjustment of the Red Green and Blue color components brightness and Black Level of the image e Contrast Red Adjusts the contrast of the Red color component e Contrast Green Adjusts the contrast of the Green color component e Contrast Blue Adjusts the contrast of the Blue color component e Brightness Red Adjusts the brightness of the Red color component e Brightness Green Adjusts the brightness of the Green color component e Brightness Blue Adjusts the brightness of the Blue color component e Black Level Adjusts the black level of the image 17 MENU SYSTEM Picture Gamma Correction Sets the Gamma correction mode e Default Sets the default Gamma settings e SRGB Color space used with PCs cameras and printers User Table This option is used with a user Gamma LUT See pages 30 and 43 for details on using a Gamma Look Up Table e Custom Table Use when defining a custom LUT See pages 30 and 43 for details on using a Gamma Look Up Table e Gamma Coeffecient Adjusts the Gamma coeffecient in the range from 0 3 to 3 0 The default Gamma value is 1 0 T When the Custom LUT Look Up
6. the type of input signal Many dual link signals can be interpreted as single link The input source must be connected first or the Scaler will not allow link configuration to take place The selected link configuration appears marked in the list of choices Incompatible choices will cause the Single Link mark to remain selected without an operation being performed e Single Link e Dual Link YCbCr e Dual Link RGB e Dual Link 1080p 576p 480p Input Clean Aperture The clean aperture parameters allow an area within the production aperture to be defined The maximum clean aperture size that may be defined and processed by the 3GSDI to HD Scaler is 2048 pixels by 2048 lines The minimum clean aperture size is O pixels by O lines Input Film Mode Automatically detects repeated field sequences present in interlaced signals such as 50 Hz or 60 Hz field sequences no repeated fields 60 Hz 3 2 pull down including broken edited sequence detection 60 Hz 2 2 pull down 50 Hz 2 2 pull down and Freeze frame Enable Disable Input gt Audio Selects the number of audio channel s to be extracted from the video input 16 MENU SYSTEM Input Remote Channel The included IR Remote Control Unit page 9 transmits IR codes on a single infrared channel A total of four 4 channels are available for use by the 3GSDI to HD Scaler and the IR Remote Control Unit If the IR Remote Control Unit and lor the 3GSDI to HD Scaler
7. D Scaler 13 MENU SYSTEM Output Video Output Format Lists all the available video output resolutions and timings supported by the 3GSDI to HD Scaler If the Output Available Formats Monitor Supported option is selected see previous page then only the output resolutions and timings supported by the monitor will be listed See pages 40 41 for a complete list of supported video output resolutions and timings Output Graphic Output Format Lists all the available graphic output resolutions and timings supported by the 3GSDI to HD Scaler If the Output Available Formats Monitor Supported option is selected see previous page then only the graphic output resolutions and timings supported by the monitor will be listed See pages 40 41 for a complete list of supported graphic output resolutions and timings Output Custom Output Format This option allows creation of a custom video output format 720p is the default Check the specifications of the output device to ensure compatibility when creating a custom output format Output Link Configuration Selects the color space of the HDMI output If the selected color space is incompatible with the EDID of the output device then one or all items on the Link Configuration menu will be disabled RGB 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 2 2 Output gt Frame Rate Selects the output frame rate 14 MENU SYSTEM Output Deep Color The 3GSDI to HD Sca
8. ONTROL LIST Function The LIST function displays the list of all the available functions that can be executed on the serial port It also gives the number of parameters that each function requires Syntax Parameters None MOTIONTHRES Function The MOTIONTHRES function sets the intraframe motion detection threshold for the deinterlacer on the VXP processor Video artifacts can be created when de interlacing creating interlaced fields from progressive fields This function allows adjustment of the threshold used by the de interlacer motion detection algorithm removing minimizing motion artifacts in the converted video Syntax MOTIONTHRES paraml Parameters 1 Value 0 15 Notes The default value is 4 34 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL NOISEREDUC Function The ZNOISEREDUC function sets the noise reduction value Syntax NOISEREDUC paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 100 Notes The default value is O NOISETHRES Function The NOISETHRES function sets the noise threshold function Syntax NOISETHRES paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 100 Notes The default value is O 35 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL Function ZOUTCONF function sets the output link configuration of the image Syntax OUTCONF paraml Parameters param1 Value 0 2 OUTPUT Function The ZOUTPUT function sets the output format of the image See pages 40 41 fo
9. d for monitoring the input SDI source and or distributing the SDI audio to an external digital amplification device How It Works The 3GSDI to HD Scaler converts SDI source signal SD HD 3GSDI to HDMI compliant A V signal which is then scaled to optimally fit the output display device at resolutions of up to 2048x1080p24 The SDI source device is connected to the SDI input An HDMI output device is connected to the HDMI A V output connector The included power cord is connected and plugged into an available electrical outlet The SD HD 3GSDI input signals are converted to the proper output format and scaled to the desired resolution of the output device OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 3GSDI TO HD SCALER The built in On Screen Display OSD provides convenient operation of the Scaler The supplied IR Remote control operates the OSD Pages 12 20 cover the OSD functions The IR Remote Control IR channel must be identical to that of the Scaler Please see page 11 for complete details on how to configure the IR Channel The 3GSDI to HD Scaler supports many input and output resolutions For a complete list of supported formats see pages 40 41 Supports SMPTE standards 259M 292M SMPTE 274M SMPTE 296M ITU R BT 656 and ITU R BT 601 Handles 3G SDI SMPTE 425 A and 425 B formats 1080P 50 59 94 60 Supports HDMI 1 3 with 225 MHz Video Bandwidth 10 bit Deep Color RGB amp YCbCr 4 4
10. e input video signal This feature allow you to zoom on one selected section of the input picture e Extract Size Selects the size of the subset to be extracted in percentage of the input e Horizontal Position Moves the picture left or right within the original input full size input e Vertical Position Moves the picture up or down within the original input full size input 20 MENU SYSTEM Aspect Through This function defines a sub window that is always centered on the screen The position is the relative position of the window within the full picture This feature allow you to display one selected section of the input picture without modifying its size e Horizontal Size Adjusts the size of the sub window horizontally e Vertical Size Adjusts the size of the sub window vertically e Horizontal Position Horizontally adjusts the relative position of the window within the full picture e Vertical Position Vertically adjusts the relative position of the window within the full picture When changing the input format the Scaler will try and apply the current settings to the new input format If this is not possible e g the value is beyond the zoom limit then the default value 100 size will be used 21 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL What features are available via the RS 232 serial communications port The HD to 3GSDI Scaler can accept commands through the RS 232 serial communications port located on the rear pa
11. ease the air flow to maintain the temperature inside the rack Install the product evenly to avoid mechanical overload Connect an earthing wire between the an earthing stud and the grounding pin on the chassis 44 SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Input Video Bandwidth esses 2 97 Gbps Maximum Pixel EMT 225 MHz 3G SDI Input a iion tn naruto otn t nhan annee 2 BNC male 3G SDI Loop CODneelofs anne 2 HDMI Output Connecior uu 1 Type 19 female Audio Output Connector een 1 S PDIF USB RT RS 232 Interfdee sus esee remi la Rada ex REUS DB 9 female POwer el NR ERE 100 240 V AC Power LONSUMPLON RD 20 W max Operating 0 C 45 32 F 104 Storage 20 60 4 F 140 Relative 2 2221 20 90 RH no condensation DIMENSIONS as era 17 25 W x 1 75 H x 6 7 D 10 Rack SHIPPING 4 Ibs 45 WARRANTY 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 notified within two 2 years from the date of ship
12. fault value of the Color value is 50 CLEANAPER Function The CLEANAPER function sets the clean aperture level for each position and size Syntax CLEANAPER paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters 1 Horizontal size 1 100 param2 Vertical size 1 100 param3 Horizontal position 1 100 param4 Vertical position 1 100 Notes The default value of the Color value is 50 26 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL COLRANGE Function The COLRANGE function sets the color range for the output The default value is 16 235 Syntax COLRANGE paraml Parameters param1 Color range 0 1 Notes The color range of 0 255 is only available for RGB 4 4 4 output CONTRAST Function The ZCONTRAST function sets the contrast level for a specific color Syntax CONTRAST paraml param2 Parameters param1 Color name 0 2 param2 Contrast value 0 100 Notes The default value of the Color value is 50 27 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL CUSTOM Function The CUSTOM function is used to modify the output format The default the maximum and minimum values are dependent upon the current output format and the current custom output parameters Therefore these parameters can be modified only one at a time See page 42 for a list of the refresh rate values Syntax CUSTOM paraml param2 Parameters 1 Value see table below HActive HSync 4 Horizontal Total Back Porch 3500 HT
13. he Scaler Once the current configuration is saved these settings will be restored each time the Scaler is powered This function will overwrite any previously saved configuration including y the factory default settings To restore the factory default settings press the following buttons in order Left Right and OK buttons Do not depress all three buttons simultaneously 12 MENU SYSTEM General Restore Default Configuration Restores the Scaler to factory default settings Use this feature to restore default configurations if they have been overwritten by using the Save Configuration function Patterns Menu Patterns Color Bars Produces a color bar pattern similar to a standard SMPTE bar pattern used for color calibration Patterns Cross Hatch Produces a cross hatch pattern This pattern can be used for pin cushion testing curvature of the image on the screen or color convergence divergence When pattern is produced the current video image will be masked Output Menu The HDMI output signal can be configured from the Output menu The Output menu controls several functions such as resolutions color space and frame rate Output Available Formats Selects the output resolution See pages 40 41 for details on output formats e Makes all output formats available e Monitor Supported Lists only those output formats which are supported by the monitor connected to the 3GSDI to H
14. itch 110 220 V AC Power Receptacle Connect the included AC power cord from this receptacle to an available electrical outlet CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 3GSDI HD SCALER How to Connect the 3GSDI to HD Scaler 1 Connect up to 2 SD HD 3GSDI source devices to the inputs on the rear of the 3GSDI to HD Scaler 2 Use to connect an HDTV display to the HDMI output on the rear panel of the 3GSDI to HD Scaler 3 Optionally connect SDI monitor to each of the Loop Out connectors the back of the Scaler 4 Connect a coax cable from the S PDIF output to an external amplifier 5 Connect the included AC power cord to the power receptacle on the rear panel of the 3GSDI to HD Scaler and connect the opposite end of the cable into an available electrical outlet 6 Power on the monitors and the source devices Turn on the 3GSDI to HD Scaler by pressing the power switch on the rear of the unit Wiring Diagram for the 3GSDI to HD Scaler Gefen SDI CABLE 277 MEM M COAX AUDIO CABLE _ 3G SDI Source Q HD Display 3G SDI Source Scaler 3G SDI Display 3G SDI Display Audio Receiver fi GEF 3G DI 2 HD 1 Attention This product should always be connected to grounded electrical socket REMOTE CONTROL RMT 8HDS IR LED indicator lights up whenever a key is pressed confirming transmission of IR commands to the Scaler The ENTER button activates a selec
15. l unit changing the IR channel on the IR Remote Control unit will fix the problem The IR Remote Control unit has a bank of DIP switches used for setting the IR channel The DIP switch bank is located underneath the battery cover Remote Channel 0 Remote Channel 1 Default Remote Channel 2 1 2 1 2 j Remote Channel 3 1 2 1 2 Exposed DIP Switch bank between the battery chambers It is important that the IR channel on the Remote Control unit matches the IR channel set on the 3GSDI to HD Scaler For example if both DIP switches on the IR Remote Control unit are set to IR channel 0 both DIP switches down then the 3GSDI to HD Scaler must also be set to IR channel 0 See page 17 on how to change the IR channel on the 3GSDI to HD Scaler 11 MENU SYSTEM General Menu Information To access the General Menu press the Menu button on the IR Remote Control Unit The General Menu will be the first menu displayed on contains information about the Scaler Host Firmware Version e Kernel Version e Configuration Version e FPGA Version Remote Channel General gt Language From the General Menu press the button on the IR Remote Control Unit Select the Language using the and buttons on the IR Remote Control Unit Press the Menu button to exit the menu e English o French General Save Configuration The Save Configuration feature is used to save the current configuration of t
16. ler supports Deep Color at 10 bits at 4 4 4 Deep Color can be set to Automatic or Forced to 8 bits To be able to output HDMI 1 3 in Deep Color at 10 bits you must be using YCbCr 4 4 4 or the RGB 4 4 4 output color space YCbCr 4 2 2 does not support Deep Color Some monitors may support Deep Color in only one of the possible link configurations RGB and YCbCr 4 4 4 while others may not support Deep Color at all Verify the user manual for the output device color space support information e Automatic Transmits in Deep Color whenever possible according to the EDID information of the output device e Force 8 bits Disables the transmission of Deep Color packets Input Menu Input Input Format When the Scaler detects a valid SDI HD SDI 3G SDI input signal the input format is displayed at the bottom of the OSD The detected input format is also checked in the Input Format menu Auto Detect is checked if no valid input is found In such cases the Scaler can be set to use a specific format To use a specific input format set the color space using the Output Link Configuration menu Setting the color space will avoid mistakes such as confusing 1080p dual link resolution with 1080p single link With single link resolutions the input source can be set to input 1 or input 2 Therefore exert caution when setting the input format 15 MENU SYSTEM Input Link Configuration The Link Configuration must be set to correctly recognize
17. ment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technical information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice For the latest warranty coverage information please visit Gefe
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19. nel How do use these features These features were initially intended for utilization by custom installers in automated setups However these features can be tested and used by using any Windows based PC with a terminal program What pins are used for communication with the 16x16 3GSDI Matrix Only pins 2 Receive 3 Transmit and 5 Ground are used for communication A null modem adapter should not be used with this product 9876 Only Pins 2 RX 3 TX and 5 Ground are used on the RS 232 serial interface What are the communication port settings BIS DEF ECO MR RE EM 19200 DADIS orere e 8 NEE E PT None ONS e C 1 22 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL Functions Syntax The syntax for each function is always the same Z Function name Space as function name end flag Parameter 1 Space Parameter 2 Parameter n Carriage Return r gt Sample param param2 3 4 Syntax is NOT case sensitive Functions Function Description 005 Sets the black level RGB Y of the output signal Sets the color range limited or full of the output signal Sets the format refresh rate of the output signal 23 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL Function Description Selects the test pattern to display on the out
20. otal HSync 2 Horizontal Sync Back 1 HTotal HActive Porch Horizontal Sync Width HSync Back Porch VSync VSync Vertical Total Back 3500 5 Vertical Active 4 Yen VSync Back Porch Vertical Sync Back 4 ee Porch LANE Vertical Sync Width mu E Back Porch 2 Value from param1 see table above Notes If the Horizontal Active and or the Vertical Active goes up to 2048 then the maxi mum values are set to 2048 28 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL DEVERSION Function The ZDEVERSION function returns the hardware and firmware version Syntax DEVERSION Parameters None ENHANCE Function The ENHANCE function sets the enhancement value Syntax ENHANCE paraml Parameters param1 Enhancement value O 100 EXTRACT Function The EXTRACT function sets the extract aspect mode Syntax EXTRACT paraml param2 param3 Parameters param1 Extract size percentage 1 100 param2 Horizontal position 1 100 param3 Vertical position 1 100 29 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL Z GAMMA Function The ZGAMMA function sets the gamma correction mode Syntax GAMMA paraml param2 Parameters 1 Gamma correction mode 0 3 2 Mode see below Set for Custom mode Set for User table Notes If the Custom mode is used then set the gamma coefficient value in the second parameter If User Table is used then set the second parameter to 1 to set the user table c
21. pport for the on screen menu OSD User selectable IR channel for remote and Scaler e Blackburst and tri level Genlock Reference Signal Input e Field upgradable firmware Package Includes 1 GefenPRO 3GSDI to HD Scaler 1 IR Remote Control Unit 1 AC power cord 1 Set of Rack Ears 1 User Manual PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel IR Window Receives signals from the IR Remote Control unit 3GSDI Indicator This LED will glow blue when 3G SDI signals are detected on the input Power Indicator This LED will glow red when the unit is powered PANEL LAYOUT Back Panel 10 10 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Back Panel RS 232 Serial Port Connects to the RS 232 control device The 3GSDI to HD Scaler can be controlled remotely using this port See page 22 for more information USB Port This high speed USB port is used to update the firmware on the Scaler S PDIF Output Connect a coax cable from this port to an amplifier or other A V device Up to 7 1 channels of digital audio are supported 3GSDI In 1 Receives incoming SDI source signal 3GSDI Loop Output 1 Allows monitoring of SDI source signal on Input 1 No scaling is performed 3GSDI In 2 Receives incoming SDI source signal 3GSDI Out 2 Allows monitoring of SDI source signal on Input 2 No scaling is performed HDMI Output Connect an HDTV display to this output Power Switch Turn the power ON or OFF using this sw
22. put Sets the IR Remote Channel on the Scaler RESTORE Restores all of the default parameters factory defaults ZSAVE Saves the current parameters in the PROM ZSIZEPOS Sets the size and position of the output signal ZTHROUGH Defines a sub window that is centered on the screen VERSION Returns the version of firmware kernel and configuration ASPECT Function The ZASPECT function sets the aspect ratio Syntax ASPECT paraml Parameters param1 IR channel 1 5 Letter Pillar Box Panoramic Extract Uses default value Through Uses default Value Notes If the Extract or Through mode is selected the default values are set To modify the parameters for Extract or Through mode refer to these functions in this manual 24 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL AUTOLOCK Function The ZAUTOLOCK function enables or disables the Auto Genlock Mode Syntax AUTOLOCK paraml Parameters param1 IR channel 0 2 DER Disable Default value Video Input Reference Reference Input BLACKLEV Function BLACKLEV function sets the black level RGB Y of the image Syntax BLACKLEV paraml Parameters 1 Level value 0 1023 25 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL BRIGHT Function The ZBRIGHT function sets the brightness value for a specific color Syntax BRIGHT paraml param2 Parameters param1 Color name 0 2 param2 Color value 0 100 Notes The de
23. r a list of all available formats Syntax OUTPUT paraml Parameters 1 Value 0 13 36 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL PATTERN Function The ZOUTPUT function the test pattern to display on the output Syntax PATTERN paraml Parameters param1 Pattern 0 3 Function The ZREMOTECHAN function sets the IR remote control channel Syntax REMOTECHAN paraml Parameters param1 Channel 0 3 RESTORE Function The RESTORE function restores all of the default parameters Syntax RESTORE Parameters None 37 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL HSAVE Function The ZSAVE function saves all the current parameters in the PROM These parameters will be reloaded upon the next boot up Syntax SAVE Parameters None SIZEPOS Function The SIZEPOS function sets the size and the position of the image Note that this option is not available in the panoramic aspect mode Syntax SIZEPOS paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters 1 Horizontal size Minimum value Maximum value 1 Current horizontal resolution current horizontal position param2 Vertical size Minimum value Maximum value 1 Current vertical resolution current vertical position Horizontal position Minimum value Maximum value Current horizontal resolution current horizontal size param4 Vertical position Minimum value Maximum value Current vertical resol
24. range will be expanded from limited range 16 235 to full range 0 255 Layout Menu Layout Size and Position The size and position of the output signal can be changed By default the horizontal and vertical dimensions match the output resolution For example an output format of 720p will have a horizontal size of 1280 lines and a vertical size of 720 lines These values may be decreased to reduce the size of the output picture after which it may be moved horizontally or vertically A picture whose size is the same as the output format cannot be moved horizontally or vertically 19 MENU SYSTEM Aspect Menu Aspect Full Screen the Scaler transforms the input signal to the selected resolution on the output device For example if the Scaler receives an SDI 480i 4 3 signal and the output is set to HD 720p 16 9 the output signal will have an aspect ratio of 16 9 Aspect Letter Pillar Box The Scaler will keep the aspect ratio received from the source For example if you input 480i at 4 3 and output 720p at 16 9 HD format the picture will occupy only the center of the screen and black bars will be placed on each side This option has no effect if the input and the target aspect ratios are identical Aspect Panoramic The panoramic zoom feature can be used on non linear inputs to make then fit on the output device Aspect Extract This a function allows the Scaler to zoom in on a subset of th
25. ted menu option in the On Screen Display LEFT direction key for menu navigation within the On Screen Display DOWN direction key for menu navigation within the On Screen Display Source Cycles between available input sources The selectable inputs are 3GSDI Input 1 and 3GSDI Input 2 Press once for Input 1 twice for Input 2 Output Cycles through the available output resolutions Please see the section Output Resolutions on pages 40 41 for the table of output resolutions Menu Displays the On Screen Display menu system for control of the Scaler RIGHT direction key for menu navigation within the On Screen Display UP direction key for menu navigation within the On Screen Display 9 REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLATION 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 is required for operation and the other battery is a spare Battery Slot CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 10 REMOTE CONTROL CONFIGURATION How to Resolve IR Code Conflicts In the event that IR commands from other remote controls interfere with the supplied IR Remote Contro
26. u RS 232 Serial Control Functions Supported Video and Graphics Formats Appendix A Refresh Rates Appendix B Gamma Look Up Table Rack Mount Safety Information Specifications Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the 3GSDI to HD Scaler Your 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 flat black rack mount enclosures set GefenPRO apart from our traditional products Complex distribution units allow for professional DVI 3G SDI and HDMI signals to be routed and converted easily and seamlessly while being backed up by a renowned and dependable technical support team Gefen invites you to explore the GefenPRO product line and hopes that you find the solution that fits your needs The GefenPRO 3GSDI to HD Scaler The Gefen 3GSDI to HD Scaler will take any SDI HD SDI or 3G SDI video signal and convert it to HDMI 1 3 scaled to the output resolution of the display device The SDI input signal will simply be converted to an HDMI signal A user friendly On Screen Display will allow the user to select features such as Deep Color conversion and color space A built in 720p 60Hz test pattern is also available without connecting an SDI source useful for checking the HDMI video output An SDI loop out and a S PDIF digital audio output are also provide
27. urrently saved in EEPROM memory To write a new gamma LUT Look Up Table file you must use the updater with the following command updater comport GAMMA filename csv If the Default or SRGB modes are used then set the second parameter to zero See page 43 for details on using a Gamma LUT 30 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL INPUT Function The INPUT function sets the input format of the image See pages 40 41 for available input formats Syntax INPUT paraml Parameters 1 Value 0 13 INSEL Function The INSEL function sets the input channel Syntax INSEL paraml Parameters param1 Channel 1 2 31 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL LANGUAGE Function The LANGUAGE function sets the current language of the Main Menu Syntax LANGUAGE paraml Parameters param1 Language 0 1 LINKCONF Function The LINKCONF function changes the link configuration This option is not valid for all formats Syntax LINKCONF paraml Parameters param1 Mode 0 2 fo Smeuk Dual Link YCbCr 4 4 4 Dual Link RGB 4 4 4 Notes The default value is Single Link 32 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL The following table lists the video formats available when using the LINKCONF function The Value column is not used by the LINKCONF function Some formats automatically set the link configuration to dual link 4 2 2 progressive The table below lists these formats 33 RS 232 SERIAL C
28. ution current vertical size 38 RS 232 SERIAL CONTROL THROUGH Function The THROUGH function defines a sub window that is always centered on the screen The position is the relative position of the window within the full picture This feature allow you to display one selected section of the input picture without modifying its size Syntax THROUGH paraml param2 param3 param4 Parameters param1 Horizontal size 1 100 2 Vertical size 1 100 Horizontal position 0 100 param4 Vertical position 0 100 VERSION Function This function returns the version of the Host Firmware the Kernel and the con figuration in that order Syntax VERSION Parameters None 39 SUPPORTED VIDEO AND GRAPHICS FORMATS Supported Video and Graphics Formats The following table contains all supported video and graphic formats supported by the GefenPRO 3GSDI to HD Scaler The Value column are parameters used by the RS 232 Serial Control NENNEN o 4m 9 s eposa 6 moo zes n 2 n 79 m mos zeo fe 9 72959 9 40 SUPPORTED VIDEO AND GRAPHICS FORMATS 00 geo 4 cress 45 Fierro ess 46
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