Ex1 > HDlink > Eizo CG241 problem at DVinfo.net

Martin Drew · February 27th, 2008, 05:54 AM

I am trying to monitor the Ex1 using the hd-sdi output through Blackmagic HDlink to convert to DVI and then to an Eizo CG241W. I am just getting loads of horizontal lines across the screen. each line is maybe 1 or 2 pixels high and the lines are separated by about 30 pixels of black. they don't seem to be related to the picture content at all.

I have tried the screen and DVI cable on a Mac and both the DVI ports appear to be working fine. I have tried connecting the HDlink up to a plasma using the DVI to HDMI adapter supplied, that works fine too. I have tried changing frame rates and resolution on the EX1 but still no picture on the Eizo.

Anyone got any bright ideas? I feel sure I am missing something obvious.

M

Piotr Wozniacki · February 27th, 2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Martin Drew

they don't seem to be related to the picture content at all.

Perhaps your SDI is not enabled in the camera menu?

Martin Drew · February 27th, 2008, 06:07 AM

Nope, SDI is enabled. It worked fine with the Plasma when the DVI is input through the HDMI connector, just not with the Eizo. I have read posts from others who are using the Eizo CG241W with HDlink, so I presume it should work.

M

Steven Thomas · February 27th, 2008, 06:41 AM

Download the HDLINK utility form BM web site.
It hooks up via USB.

Find the preferences under the drop down menu. There are a lot of options to
to select to allow monitor compatibility.

Martin Drew · February 27th, 2008, 06:44 AM

Thanks Steven. Will do.

M

Dean Harrington · February 27th, 2008, 08:15 AM

I had a problem with a monitor 5 years after I bought it and ran it by eizo. They had me send it to them. They fixed it for free! Great outfit. Of course, I live in Japan but the point is that it's a great company. Talk to them!

Sebastien Thomas · February 27th, 2008, 11:17 AM

Depending on the mode your're shooting at, the HD-link will do a pull-up or a pull-down. This should be automatic, but in some cas you have to do it by hand.

As Steven said, download the utility and try different pulldown ratio.

Martin Drew · February 27th, 2008, 04:11 PM

Thanks for all the input. It was hidden in the preferences in the utility. I had to force a manual override of EDID. "Force 3:1 Progressive Display" turned out to be the correct setting. Now it is working fine.

M

February 27th, 2008, 05:54 AM	#1
Martin Drew Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 77	Ex1 > HDlink > Eizo CG241 problem I am trying to monitor the Ex1 using the hd-sdi output through Blackmagic HDlink to convert to DVI and then to an Eizo CG241W. I am just getting loads of horizontal lines across the screen. each line is maybe 1 or 2 pixels high and the lines are separated by about 30 pixels of black. they don't seem to be related to the picture content at all. I have tried the screen and DVI cable on a Mac and both the DVI ports appear to be working fine. I have tried connecting the HDlink up to a plasma using the DVI to HDMI adapter supplied, that works fine too. I have tried changing frame rates and resolution on the EX1 but still no picture on the Eizo. Anyone got any bright ideas? I feel sure I am missing something obvious. M

February 27th, 2008, 08:15 AM	#6
Dean Harrington Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 898	get ahold of eizo japan ... I had a problem with a monitor 5 years after I bought it and ran it by eizo. They had me send it to them. They fixed it for free! Great outfit. Of course, I live in Japan but the point is that it's a great company. Talk to them!

February 27th, 2008, 06:07 AM	#3
Martin Drew Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 77	Nope, SDI is enabled. It worked fine with the Plasma when the DVI is input through the HDMI connector, just not with the Eizo. I have read posts from others who are using the Eizo CG241W with HDlink, so I presume it should work. M

February 27th, 2008, 06:41 AM	#4
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	Download the HDLINK utility form BM web site. It hooks up via USB. Find the preferences under the drop down menu. There are a lot of options to to select to allow monitor compatibility.

February 27th, 2008, 06:44 AM	#5
Martin Drew Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 77	Thanks Steven. Will do. M

February 27th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#7
Sebastien Thomas Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 210	Depending on the mode your're shooting at, the HD-link will do a pull-up or a pull-down. This should be automatic, but in some cas you have to do it by hand. As Steven said, download the utility and try different pulldown ratio.

February 27th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#8
Martin Drew Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 77	Thanks for all the input. It was hidden in the preferences in the utility. I had to force a manual override of EDID. "Force 3:1 Progressive Display" turned out to be the correct setting. Now it is working fine. M