AIDA GCON-HDMI HDMI to Gen-Lock SDI-HDMI Converter Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: AIDA

AIDA GCON-HDMI HDMI to Gen-Lock SDI-HDMI Converter

AIDA GCON-HDMI HDMI to Gen-Lock SDI-HDMI Converter

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WARNING

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specified in the specification sheet. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product.
Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing battery may cause explosion,cause excessive heat or fire
Do not connect multiple connectors to a single adapter. Exceeding the capacity may cause excessive heat or fire.
Securely plug the power cord into the power receptacle. Insecure connection may cause fire.
Do not drop the converter to avoid the damage or personal injury.
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.
Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product. Immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center. Continued use in such a condition may cause fire or electric shock.
If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this product in any way.
When cleaning, do not spray water directly onto parts of the product. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

PRECAUTION

Please read this Operation Guide before installing and using the camera & retain this copy for your reference.

Always follow the instructions in the operation guide when applying power. Fire and equipment damage can occur if power is applied incorrectly.
For the correct power supply,refer to the specifications page.
Do not use converter if fumes, smoke or a strange odor is emitted from the camera, or if it seems not functional correctly. Disconnect the power source immediately and consult with your supplier.
Do not use the converter in extreme environments where high temperatures or high humidity exists. Use the camera under conditions where temperatures are between 32°F ~ 104°F, and humidity is below 90%.
If installed close to a TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor transformer or audio speakers the magnetic field generated may interfere with or distort the image.
To prevent damage, do not drop the converter or subject it to strong shock or vibration.

GCON-HDMI

Gcon-hdmi

FEATURES

HDMI up to 1080p60 full HD Resolution Input.
Simultaneous SDI and HDMI 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.

Entering the main menu
Press Enter button three times to enter the main menu.
Change the menu items
Use Right or Left menu to toggle through the menu.
Select or enter the sub menu
Use Enter button.

GEN-LOCK CONT

GEN ON/OFF
GEN-RUN: [OFF], GEN-RUN: [ON],
CANCEL(BACK)
H_SYNC ADJUST
H_SYNC: 0000, CANCEL(BACK)
V_SYNC ADJUST
V_SYNC: 0000, CANCEL(BACK)
RETURN

PATTERN GEN.

PTN ON/OFF
PATTERN: [OFF], PATTERN: [ON], CANCEL(BACK)
PTN TYPE
PTN WHITE, PTN CROSS, PTN WHITE PTN HATCH
PTN COLOR BAR, PTN WINDOW, PTN H RAMP
PTN WH RAMP, PTN WV RAMP, PTN DIAGONAL
PTN RED, PTN GREEN, PTN BLUE
RETURN

MISC CONT

AUDIO CONT.
AUDIO ON/ OFF: AUDIO: [OFF], AUDIO: [ON],
CANCEL(BACK) AUDIO BITS : 24 BITS, 20 BITS,
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

DISPLAY CONT

LCD CONT.
LCD BL ON/OFF: LCD [OFF], LCD: [ON], CANCEL(BACK)
DISP TYPE: DYNAMIC ], STATIC, CANCEL(BACK)
RETURN
HD/3G CONT.
2DIV COMPARE: 2DIV [OFF], 2DIV: [ON]
RETURN
RESET: REST RUN, RETURN
EXIT

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.
By using Left or Right button,
Select the right offset number on H_SYNC:0000
Press SELECT button to apply the changes and go back to the previous menu.

V_SYNC ADJUST

V_Sync offset can be adjusted from this menu.
By using Left or Right button,
Select the right offset number on V_SYNC:0000
Press SELECT button to apply the changes and go back to the previous menu.

RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main 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.
By using Left or Right button,
By using Left or Right button, select the proper pattern type.

PATTERN TYPE

RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

MISC. CONT AUDIO

AUDIO CONT

Audio can be turned ON or OFF, and AUDIO Sample Rate can be adjusted.
Payload ID can be turned ON or OFF 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.

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
PAYLOAD ON/OFF
By using Left or Right button,
Select PAYLOAD[ON] to enable Payload ID.
Select PAYLOAD[OFF] to disable Payload ID.
Select CANCEL(BACK) to go back to the previous menu.

RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

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.
Select STATIC to display the current external reference input and video output status.

RETURN

Press SELECT button to Return to the main menu.

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

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
Video Input HDMI 1.3
Resolution/Rate 1080 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/29.97p/ 25p
1080 60i/59.94i/50i
720 60p/59.94p/50p/30p/25p
Color Space 4:2:2 (YCbCr) 10bit
Video Output Gen-locked HD-SDI/3G-SDI
Gen-locked HDMI 1.3a

FUNCTION
Gen-lock Control ON/OFF
H Sync & V Sync Adjustment
Audio Control Audio Bits (16, 20, 24 Bits)
Payload ID ON/OFF
Pattern Generate Thirteen Patterns

AUDIO INPUT
Audio Input 8 Channels Embedded HDMI Audio

STANDARD
SMPTE SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M

SYNCHRONIZATION
Gen-lock External Tri-Level Input

PHYSICAL
Control OSD Button & Text LCD
Operation Temp 32° F – 104° F
Dimension 130mm x 75m x 24mm / 5.11” x 2.95” x 0.94”
Weight 173g / 0.38lbs
Power 6W at 12VDC (+9 – +15VDC)

CONNECTION

Connection

QUESTIONS

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter reference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.