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EIZO monitor, DeckLink 3D+ and HDLink
Hello,
I just got an EIZO reference monitor (CG series), which has 2 DVI and 1 DisplayPort inputs. My platform is Mac Pro.
When I try to feed the monitor with the signal from the DeckLink, either directly through the HDMI output or converted to DisplayPort using the HDLink, the monitor does not receive an usable signal.
If the HDMI is used with a DVI converter, the image received is PINK. If the DisplayPort is used directly from the HDLink to the port in the monitor, there is no signal that the EIZO can process, so black is display.
On the other hand, if the EIZO is connected directly via DVI from the computer, the image is display perfectly. However, this defeats the purpose of using it as the reference monitor.
Is there a known issue and a way to correct it with this particular configuration? I have used multiple cables to assure that the cables are not the problem.
Please, advise ASAP…!!!
Thanks, Luis
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29 Replies
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That is a computer monitor, with computer monitor resolutions. The Decklink cards output video resolutions…1280×720, 1920×1080. That EZIO monitor must not do TV resolutions. You need to get a monitor that can do 1920×1080
Shane
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That is not how it is advertised at their website: “Ideal for Moving Image Work, Too”.
This is the link: https://www.eizo.com/global/products/coloredge/cg223w/#tab01
Aside, I have used other monitors with HD-SDI, DVI, Component, and Composite connections that are not 1080p, and the image is scaled automatically by the monitor circuit.
Luis
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I’m sure that monitor will work just fine for “moving image work” when you plug it directly into your computer as a second monitor, not through a video capture card. Computers create graphics using an RGB color space, Televisions and video signals use a YUV color space, that is why you see a pink image. Unless the monitor has a setting to switch to a YUV color space it will not work with any video/television signal.
Note that my “cheap” Dell monitor does have such a setting, so you may want to ask the manufacturer.
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So, are we saying that the DeckLink HD-SDI, HDLink, or combination of them, deliver YUV images, and not RGB images?
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Yes. Video is YUV. Unless you shoot RGB specifically, and have RGB project settings, but that is a rare, high end format. 97% of the time, it’s YUV.
Shane
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The HDMI standard gives you YUV out of HDMI. Does your CG series not have an HDMI input? If it does what happens if you just run HDMI? What is the model number of the Eizo? Do you have the firmware up to date on the HD Link. What settings do you have for the HDLink?
Eric-ADK
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The EIZO has DVI and DisplayPort only. Even if I use HDMI with adapter, it does not work. I have tried several cables, so the cable is not the culprit.
I am still unsure about the YUV vs. RGB issue pointed out before, but I am still pursuing a definite answer.
Meanwhile, a great devise meant to be used as a reference monitor is not being used for the reason it was built and bought for.
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What Model is the model of the Eizo? What is the frame rate of media you are testing with when you connect DVI or Displayport?
Eric-ADK
Tech Manager
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EIZO CG223W. I have tried 23.976 as well as 29.976 with same results.
Your technical evaluation and input will be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
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Does your HDLink have the DVI out? What happens if you connect SDI to the HDlink and then DVI to the monitor? From what I read the CG series only supports 24 Frame HDMI so just use the 30/60 frame for testing. Also try 59.94 interlaced to see if it picks up that signal on the firmware.
Also Last time I ran into this with a Flanders monitor off the Blackmagic cards, the firmware had to be updated on the Flanders. Contact Eizo and make sure they don’t have a Firmware update for it.
Eric-ADK
Tech Manager
support@adkvideoediting.com
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