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Gefen EXT-3G-HD-C manual

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    Audio Embedder 3GSDI EXT-3G-HD-C User Manual 3GSDI to HDMI Converter Release A1 *Pr eferred[...]

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    ii Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this unit near water . 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions. 8. Do not install or place this unit [...]

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    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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, electrical, [...]

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    iv T echnical S upport (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday , Pacic T ime Fa x (818) 772-9120 Email support@gefen.com We b http://www .gefen.com Mailing Addr ess Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St. Chatsworth, CA 9131 1 Pr oduct R egistr ation Register your product here: http://www .gefen.com/kvm/Regist[...]

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    v • Always make sure that the 3GSDI to HDMI Scaler/Converter is running the latest rmware. The Gefen Syner-G Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen that provides automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades for this product. Download the application here: http://www .gefen.com/support/download.jsp • SDI aud[...]

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    vi Features and Packing List Features • Converts SDI to HDMI • Input resolutions up to 1080p60 • Output resolutions up to 1080p Full HD • HDMI (YCbCr 4:4:4) or DVI (RGB 4:4:4) output modes • Supports 3G-SDI Levels A and B, Single-Link HD-SDI, and SD-SDI • Supports up to 10 bit color on input and output • Up to LPCM 7.1 audio support ?[...]

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    viii Table of Contents 1 Get ting St arted Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Installation ............................................................................................................. 4 Connection Instructions ...................................[...]

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    3GSDI to HDMI Converter 1 Ge t ting St ar t ed Introduction............................................................................................................ 2 Installation ............................................................................................................. 4 Connection Instructions ...............................[...]

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    page | 2 Page Title 3GSDI to HDMI Converter ® 1 2 3 4 5 ON USB SDI In EXT-3G-HD-C Power 12V DC HDMI Out 3GSDI to HDMI Converter ® 1 2 3 4 5 ON USB SDI In EXT-3G-HD-C Power 12V DC HDMI Out 3GSDI to HDMI Converter ® 1 2 3 4 5 ON USB SDI In EXT-3G-HD-C Power 12V DC HDMI Out Introduction Getting S tart ed Getting S tart ed 4 5 6 7 1 2 3[...]

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    page | 3 Page Title Introduction ID Name Description 1 USB This mini-USB port is used for upgrading the rmware. 2 SDI In Connect a BNC cable from the SDI source to this port. 3 DIP switches Use these DIP switches to set the operating mode of the converter . See DIP Switches (page 8) for more information. 4 Power When the 3GSDI to HDMI Converter [...]

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    page | 4 Connection Instructions ► Video 1. Connect a BNC cable from the SDI source to the SDI In port on the 3GSDI to HDMI Converter . 2. Connect an HDMI cable from an HD display to the HDMI Out port on the 3GSDI to HDMI Converter . ► Power 3. Connect the included power supply to the 12V DC power receptacle and connect the power cord to an ava[...]

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    3GSDI to HDMI Converter 2 Basic Oper ation DIP Switches ......................................................................................................... 8[...]

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    page | 8 The 3GSDI to HDMI Converter comes uses a bank of ve DIP switches to control audio output, color depth, EDID, and video modes. DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4 DIP 5 Description ON - - - - Auto EDID mode on OFF - - - - Auto EDID mode off - ON - - - HDMI mode - OFF - - - DVI mode - - ON - - 10-bit color depth - - OFF - - 8-bit color depth - - OFF [...]

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    page | 1 1 3GSDI to HDMI Converter 3 Appendix Mounting Instructions .......................................................................................... 12 Flat Surface ................................................................................................. 12 Camera Mount .............................................................[...]

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    page | 12 The 3GSDI to HDMI Converter can be mounted on any at surface using the included mount or on a camera tripod. Mounting screws are not included. Flat Surface 1. Remove the two screws on the bottom of the unit. 2. Place the included mount, as shown, so that it rests between the two anges. Note that the mount can be placed in either dir[...]

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    page | 13 Camera Mount 1. The center hole is used to mount the 3GSDI to HDMI Converter to a camera tripod. 2. Mount the 3GSDI to HDMI Converter on a camera mount using a 1/4” 20-thread screw . 3. Hand-tighten the mounting screw , from the bottom, until the 3GSDI to HDMI Converter is secure. Do not overtighten the screw . Appendix Mounting Instruc[...]

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    page | 14 Specications Appendix Supported Input Formats 3GSDI • SMPTE 425M 1080p 50 / 59.94 / 60 Hz HDSDI • SMPTE 296M 720p 50 / 59.94 / 60 Hz • SMPTE 274M 1080i 25 / 29.97 / 30 Hz 1080p 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 Hz SDSDI • NTSC • PA L Connectors, Controls, and Indicators Video Input • 1 x SDI BNC-type, female Video Output • 1 x[...]

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    page | 15 Index A Audio mode 8 C Color depth 8-bit 8 10-bit 8 Connectors 12V DC 3 HDMI Out 3 SDI In 3 USB 3 D DIP Switches 3 , 8 E EDID mode 8 F Features vi I Input Formats 14 Installation 4 L LED indicator HDMI Out 3 Power 3 M Mounting Instructions 12 Camera Mount 13 Flat Surface 12 O Operating Notes v P Packing List vi S Safety Instructions ii T [...]

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    20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Stretch it. Switch it. Split it. Gefen’s got it. ® 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com *Pr eferred[...]