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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Operation Notes

The SDI to DVI Adapter Supported Output Resolution

Infrared Remote Functions

RS422 Port

Wiring of the RS422-RS232 Cable

Recommended LCD Monitors

The SDI to DVI Adapter Firmware Update Procedure

Specifications

Warranty

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Summary of Contents for SDI-2-DVI

Page 1: ...fen Inc c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth CA 91311 support gefen com www gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice The SDI to DVI Adapter is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2003 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE ...

Page 2: ...otes The SDI to DVI Adapter Supported Output Resolution Infrared Remote Functions RS422 Port Wiring of the RS422 RS232 Cable Recommended LCD Monitors The SDI to DVI Adapter Firmware Update Procedure Specifications Warranty 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 3: ...s a wide variety of video formats including PAL NTSC 720p 1080p and 1080i The SDI to DVI Adapter can be connected to computer LCD monitors HDTV Televisions with DVI input video projectors and displays Plasma DLP D ILA etc It supports both DVI HDTV Televisions no scaling and DVI LCD monitors automatic scaling CONTENTS The SDI to DVI Adapter consists of 1 SDI to DVI Adapter 1 12VDC Power Supply 1 Us...

Page 4: ... The output will be set to 1280x1024 5 EDID message not received some special cables The output will be set to 1280x1024 The SDI to DVI Adapter output can be forced out of Auto mode to a specific resolution using the 1 button on a Sony infrared remote control Pressing the 1 button will jump through the following modes of operation Pass Through Mode This mode can be invoked by pressing the RECALL o...

Page 5: ...60 and 720p 1280x720 60 To save the output resolution to the SDI to DVI Adapter flash EPROM press ENT 1 2 3 on your Sony infrared monitor When you reboot the SDI to DVI Adapter it will restore the output mode from flash The default output mode is Auto Mode If the input signal is PAL you can force the output to 50Hz using the RECALL button on your Sony infrared remote control THE SDI TO DVI ADAPTER...

Page 6: ... ON Frame Rate Only and OFF Default is OFF Set Color Mode 0 Toggles the color mode between RGB 0 255 RGB 16 235 Blue only and Blue only Bright The default is RGB 0 255 Set Output Mode 1 Toggles the output mode between Auto 1024x768 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 and 1280x1024 Save Current Settings to Flash ENT 1 2 3 Saves the current settings to flash When you press ENT the HDVI 10 will not accept any...

Page 7: ...Messages will be displayed in the HyperTerminal window indicating the input and output formats as well as the native monitor resolution reported by the EDID message Since the SDI to DVI Adapter does not have OSD capabilities this is the only way to verify the SDI to DVI Adapter s current settings Auto Mode shows the input format in the message other modes don t see example below A A or B after the...

Page 8: ...de by KK Systems Part Number K422 99 This adapter connects to the RS232 port on the PC and provides an RS422 connection on the other side To connect the K422 99 to the SDI to DVI Adapter use a standard RS422 cable Male DB9 to Male DB9 pin to pin A true RS422 connec tion allows for a better connection and longer cables WIRING OF THE RS422 RS232 CABLE 6 ...

Page 9: ...monitor that competes with CRT reference moni tors that are priced above 30 000 US Dollars Note about the Samsung 240T The 240T is a 1920x1200 LCD monitor that supports all formats generated by the SDI to DVI Adapter except 1080p For 1080i 60 applications we recommend the Samsung 240T over the Sony SDM P232 because the 240T can display 1080i 60 pixel to pixel Note about the Sony SDM P232W The SDM ...

Page 10: ...ed the HDVI_update bat batch file to simplify the firmware update procedure 1 Open a command prompt window 2 Type HDVI_update and hit Enter DO NOT RUN THE UPDATE BY DOUBLE CLICKING ON THE HDVI_update bat FILE 3 Enter the COM port number and hit Enter The monitor should lose its display indicating that the HDVI has entered flash mode If the monitor does not lose its display YOU SHOULD NOT CONTINUE ...

Page 11: ...and DVI HDTV Digital RGB with HDTV resolution frame rate Connector DVI D Female compliant to DVI 1 0 SUPPORTED MONITORS Depending on your DVI monitor s resolution the HDVI will either scale the video to fit your screen or output the video without scaling GENERAL Size Prox 1 1 8th x 3 3 4 x 5 1 2 28mm x 95mm x 14mm Power External Power Adapter with a locking power connector SPECIFICATIONS 9 ...

Page 12: ...e day of shipment 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 The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies ...

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