SDI to Gen-Lock SDI/HDMI Converter GCON-SDI O PE R AT I O N G U I D E Version 1.0 / April 2020 Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
Warning continues 6. Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screw drivers, coins, metal items, etc.) or containers filled with water on top of the converter. Doing so may cause personal injury due to fire, electric shock, or falling objects. 7. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. 8. If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product. Immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center.
GCON-SDI 4
FEATURES • 3G-SDI up to 1080p60 full HD Resolution Input. • Simultaneous HDMI and SDI Loop Output. • Highly compatible with Tri Level reference input SMPTE 292M & 424M Compliant and multi-video format including 59.94Hz. • SMPTE 352M Ancillary Data supported. • Embedded audio pass through via SDI & HDMI. • Adjustable V-sync & H-sync phases. • Divisional picture comparison. • Built in Pattern Generator. • Built in LCD menu screen. • Built in menu control button. • Versatile, compact, and rugged design.
OSD MENU GEN-LOCK CONT. • GEN ON/OFF MISC CONT. • AUDIO CONT. GEN-RUN: [OFF], GEN-RUN: [ON], AUDIO ON/ OFF: AUDIO: [OFF], AUDIO: [ON], CANCEL(BACK) CANCEL(BACK) AUDIO BITS : 24 BITS, 20 BITS, • H_SYNC ADJUST H_SYNC: 0000, CANCEL(BACK) • V_SYNC ADJUST V_SYNC: 0000, CANCEL(BACK) • RETURN 16 BITS, CANCEL(BACK) RETURN • PAYLOAD CONT. : 24 BITS, 20 BITS, 16 BITS, CANCEL(BACK) PAYLOAD ON/ OFF: PAYLOAD: [OFF], PAYLOAD: [ON], CANCEL(BACK) RETURN PATTERN GEN. DISPLAY CONT. • PTN ON/OFF • LCD CONT.
GEN-LOCK CONT. GEN ON/OFF External reference input can be turned ON or OFF from this menu. By using Left or Right button, Select GEN-RUN[ON] to enable external reference input. Select GEN-RUN[OFF] to disable external reference input. Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu. * SDI input signal and reference signal needs to be matched. H_SYNC ADJUST H_Sync offset can be adjusted from this menu.
PATTERN GEN. PATTERN ON/OFF Both SDI and HDMI outputs will generate patterns and input video will be disabled. When GEN-LOCK is enabled, generated pattern will contain gen-lock signal. By using Left or Right button, Select PATTERN[ON] to enable pattern generation. Select PATTERN[OFF] to disable pattern generation. Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu. PATTERN TYPE Converter provides thirteen different patterns.
MISC. CONT AUDIO AUDIO CONT Audio can be turned ON or OFF, and AUDIO Sample Rate can be adjusted. • AUDIO ON/OFF By using Left or Right button, Select AUDIO[ON] to enable AUDIO to be passed through to SDI and HDMI outputs. Select AUDIO[OFF] to disable AUDIO. Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu. • SAMPLE BITS : 16 BITS, 20 BITS, 24 BITS RETURN Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu. MISC. CONT PAYLOAD PAYLOAD CONT Payload ID can be turned ON or OFF can be adjusted.
DISPLAY CONT LCD LCD CONT This menu can control built in LCD display. • LCD BL ON/OFF LCD display back-light can be turned ON or OFF from this menu. By using Left or Right button, Select LCD[ON] to enable LCD back-light. Select LCD[OFF] to disable LCD back-light. Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu. • DISPLAY TYPE : DYNAMIC. STATIC LCD display type can be adjusted from this menu. Select DYNAMIC to display the current input status of SDI and external reference.
DISPLAY-CONT. 2DIV HD/3G CONT 2 division comparison provides still image and live image for image quality comparison • 2DIV CAPTURE Converter will capture the left half of the live image. The other half of the screen is the live video. RETURN Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu. RESET RESET Converter setting can be defaulted to the factory setting from this menu. • RESET RUN Select this menu to load factory default setting. • RETURN Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.
SPECIFICATION VIDEO AUDIO INPUT Video Input 3G-SDI / HD-SDI Resolution/Rate 1080 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/ 25p Color Space Video Output 1080 60i/59.94i/50i STANDARD 720 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/25p SMPTE SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M Gen-locked HD-SDI/3G-SDI SYNCHRONIZATION Gen-locked HDMI 1.
CONNECTION 13
QUESTIONS Visit us: www.aidaimaging.com/support E-mail us: support@aidaimaging.com Give us a Call: Toll Free: 844.631.8367 | Tel: 909.333.
Disposal of Old Appliances 1. When this crossed-out wheel bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately form the municipal waste stream in accordance to laws designated by the government or the local authorities. 3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 4.
