Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EXT-3GSDI-441 Gefen
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® 4x1 3GSDI Switcher EXT-3GSDI-441 User Manual www.gefen.com.
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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 .
1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 4x1 3GSDI Switcher . Y our 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.
2 READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INST ALLING OR OPERA TING THE 4X1 3GSDI SWITCHER The 4x1 3GSDI Switcher will accept the following formats: • SDI - SMPTE 259M-C (270Mbps) • HD-SDI -SMPTE 292M (1.
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.
4 Front Panel Back Panel 7 6 5 8 P ANEL LA YOUT 1 3 2 4.
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.
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.
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.
IR REMOTE CONFIGURA TION 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 the IR channel.
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 - T ermination Mode ON - 100 Ω T ermination • Adds a 100 Ω termination on the RS-485 line.
10 54321 9876 12345 6789 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 .......................................................................................
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.
12 W ARRANTY G e f en warrants the equipment it manu f actures to be f ree f rom de f ects in material and workmanship. I f equipment f ails because o f such de f ects and G e f en is noti fi ed with.
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Pb Rev A6 This product uses UL listed power supplies..
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