Gefen EXT-3GSDI-441 - Manual

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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 Service20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 [email protected] Notice Gefen LLC reserves...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The 4X1 3GSDI Switcher 6 Wiring Diagram 7 IR Remote Description 8 IR Remote Con fi guration 9 DIP Switches 10 RS-232 Serial Control Interface 11 Speci fi cations 12 Warranty

Page 4 - INTRODUCTION

1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x1 3GSDI Switcher. 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, pl...

Page 5 - The 4x1 3GSDI Switcher will accept the following formats:; OPERATION NOTES

2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE 4X1 3GSDI SWITCHER The 4x1 3GSDI Switcher will accept the following formats: • SDI - SMPTE 259M-C (270Mbps) • HD-SDI -SMPTE 292M (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gbps) • 3G-SDI-SMPTE 424M/425M (2.97/3.0 Gbps) OPERATION NOTES

Page 6 - Features; Streamlines equipment by eliminating unnecessary hardware; Package Includes; FEATURES

3 Features • Switches four 3G-SDI sources instantly without signal degradation • Streamlines equipment by eliminating unnecessary hardware • Switching is accomplished 3 ways -- by using the optional IR remote, the front panel selector button, or the RS-232 interface. • Video resolutions up to 1080p ...

Page 7 - PANEL LAYOUT

4 Front Panel Back Panel 7 6 5 8 PANEL LAYOUT 1 3 2 4

Page 8 - PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

5 1 IR (Infrared) Receiver This receiver will accept command for switching between input devices using the included RMT-4IR remote control. Line of sight must be preserved between the remote and unit for proper operation. 2 Power LED Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC powe...

Page 9 - CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE 4X1 3GSDI SWITCHER

6 How to Connect the 4x1 3GSDI Switcher 1. Connect up to four 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or SDI source devices to the 4x1 3GSDI Switcher’s inputs using user supplied cables. 2. Connect a single 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or SDI capable device to the 4x1 3GSDI Switcher’s outputs using a user supplied cable. 3. Connect the i...

Page 10 - Table of IR Remote Commands; Source; IR REMOTE DESCRIPTION

7 The included RMT-4IR remote control is used to switch between inputs on the 4x1 3GSDI Switcher. Only one input can be selected at a time and this input is then output to the connected SDI output device. Example : Switch to the 3G-SDI source connected to In 3. Point the Remote at the 4x1 3GSDI Swit...

Page 11 - IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION; Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT-4IR; In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con

IR REMOTE CONFIGURATION 8 Setting the IR Remote Channel on the RMT-4IR In the event that IR commands from other remote controls con fl ict with the supplied IR Remote Control Unit, changing the remote IR channel will fi x this issue. The IR Remote Control Unit has a bank of DIP switches for setting ...

Page 12 - DIP SWITCHES; x1 3GSDI Switcher Configuration

9 DIP SWITCHES 4x1 3GSDI Switcher Configuration On the bottom of the unit, there is a bank of four (4) DIP switches. Each DIP switch performs a different function. DIP 1 - Termination Mode ON - 100 Ω Termination • Adds a 100 Ω termination on the RS-485 line. This DIP switch should only be used when ...

Page 13 - What are the communication port settings?; Command; RS-232 SERIAL CONTROL INTERFACE

10 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Only Pins 2 (RX), 3 (TX), and 5 (Ground) are used on the RS-232 serial interface What are the communication port settings? Bits per second ............................................................................................ 19200 Data bits ................

Page 14 - SPECIFICATIONS

11 Input/Output ...................................................SDI/SMPTE 259M (up to 360 Mb/s) Input/Output ............................ HD-SDI/SMPTE 292M (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gbps) Input/Output ................................... 3G-SDI/SMPTE 424M/425M (2.97/3.0 Gbps) Input Connector...............

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Pb Rev A6 This product uses UL listed power supplies.