Atlona CP-253 User manual

DVI to VGA
Scaler Box
Atlona CP-253
Operation Manual

I. Introduction
Spec.
Signal Type
Input Output Input Output
CP-251 Analog Analog
Analog Analog
Analog Digital/Analog Analog Digital/Analog
Digital
Digital/AnalogDigital
Analog
Connector
HD-15F HD-15F
HD-15F DVI-I DVI-D HD-15F
DVI-D
RCA/4Din/7Din
DVI-I
HD-15F
RCA/4Din/7Din DVI-I
Model
Format
Input Output
PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr(Auto) PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr(Manual) PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr(Auto/Manual)
PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr
Digital:PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB Analog: PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr
PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr
PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB+YPbPr(Manual) Digital:PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB
Analog: PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr Digital:PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB Analog: PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr
CVBS/S-Video/TUV/RGsB(Manual)
CVBS/S-Video/TUV/RGsB(Manual)
Analog: PC-RGB+HDTV-RGB/YPbPr
Atlona's high performance scaler/processor family
CM-348
CM-347
CP-254
CP-253
CP-252
Note: 4 Din:4-pin mini Din 7 Din: 7-pin mini Din RGsB: RGB Sync on Green
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I. Introduction
2. Features
CP-253 is a member of Atlona's high performance universal scaler/processor
family that comprises 6 video and PC/HDTV two-way scalers which are designed
to solve all you demand in scan rate/pixel converson between standard video,
PC and HDTV resolutions. Please refer to table 1 for other cypress scaler models.
Each Cypress Video Processor combines the functions of a video scaler,
scan-converter, and format transformer and is packled into a compact
and durable metal housing with easy-to-use touch buttons.
Each processor is controlled via push button and OSD menu.
The controls include input/output setup picture adjustment, H/V phase
adjustment, System information and many other advance options.
1. Atlona CP-253 is a high performance PC/HDTV two-way scaler that accepts
Digital DVI-D input and converts to Analog RGB output.
2. The input to the CP-253 is digital PC or HDTV signal in the format of either
RGBHV or YPbPr/YCbCr data bitstream via 24-pin DVI connector.
3. The output of the CP-253 is Analog PC or HDTV signal in the format
Analog RGBHV or YPbPr via a HD-15 VGA connector.
4. The input resolution is automatically detected while the output resolution
and refresh rate can be selected through OSD menu and front panel push
buttons.
5. 48 MB frame memory for frame rate conversion.
6. Output picture adjustment on brightness, Contrast, Color and H-V position.
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3. What's included:
The following items are included in the standard package.
1. DVI cable x 1
2. AC power adaptor 5V/ 2A.

4. Installation
4.1 Input Connection
4.2 Output Connection
4.3 Connection Block Diagram
The CP-253 can accept both PC and HDTV input in the format of digital DVI.
Use the DVI-to-DVI cable to connect the DVI output of a PC or HDTV deive
to the DVI input connector of the CP-253.
The CP-253 can automatically detect the mode and resolution of the
DVI input.
The CP-253 can output a vatiety of PC and HDTV resolution in the analog
RGB format.
When one of the PC resolutions is selected as output, use the 15-pin D-Sub
VGA cable to connect the PC/HDTV output of the CP-253 to the VGA
input of a display monitor.
When one of the HDTV resolutions is selected as output. use a 15-pin D-Sub
to YPbPr/3 RCA adaptor cable to connect the PC/HDTV output of the
CP-253 to the YPbPr input of a HDTV device.
DVD, STB,DVHS
CP-253
HDTV output
D-Sub to
YPbPr/3 RCA
adaptor cable
VGA cable
or
PC Monitor
PC
DVI Cable
or
HDTV
Plasma TV
Projector
PC Output
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5. Configuration & Operation
5.1 Front and Rear Panel
5.2 Manual and Adjustments
Pressing the Menu button will bring up the OSD menu controls on the screen
as follows:
* Input set up
* Output set up
* Picture Adjust
* HV Adjust
* OSD Adjust
* System Information
* Auto Adjust
* Exit
Use +,or - to move the arrow cursor to your desired selection,
then press MENU to confirm your selection and enter into sub menu.
DVI INPUT DC 5V PC/HD OUTPUT
MENU
-
+
XGA
480p
Input set up- When it is selected, a sub menu for selecting YPbPr/RGB as
below will appear.
Use +,- to manually select the signal format that matchs the format of your input.
Selecting a wrong signal format could result in an abnormal picture on the screen.
Press Menu(Enter) again to leave the setting. Move the arrow to exit then
press Menu/Enter to Exit.
YPbPr RGB
Output set up- When it is selected, a sub-menu as below appears, that gives
you choices for the Output Mode (refresh-rate and resolution).
Use +,- button to choose your desired PC or HDTV resolution.
Please refer to the Table below for a list of available output Modes.
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PC
SXGA
1280A
XGA
WXGA
SVGA
VGA
VGA 70
VESA 85
1280X1024@60/75Hz
1280X960@60Hz
1024X768@60/70/75/85Hz
1280X768@60Hz
800X600@60/72/75/85Hz
640X480@60/72/75/85Hz
720X400@70Hz
640X400@85Hz
1152X864@70/75Hz
HDTV
1080i-RGB
720p-RGB
576p-RGB
480p-RGB
1080i-RGB
720p-YPbPr
576p-YPbPr
480p-YPbPr
1920X1080@60Hz
1280X720@60Hz
720X480@60Hz
720X480@60Hz
1920X1080@60Hz
1280X720@60Hz
720X576@60Hz
720X480@60Hz
XGA-60

5. Configuration & Operation
Picture Adjust- When it is selected the following adjust parameters will appear:
Contrast
Bright
Color
Reset
Exit
070
130
070
The adjustment range and factory preset value are as follows:
Contrast
Bright
Color
Range Default
0~255
0~255
0~255
047
102
064
Use +,- and MENU/Enter to adjust the value of your selected parameter.
Select reset to reset all adjustment back to the factory preset value.
5.2 Manual and Adjustments
HV adjust- When it is selected the following sub-menu appears.
H-position
V-position
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Use +,- to adjust the best horizontal and vertical position of the picture.
OSD adjust-When it is selected, you can adjust the Horizontal and Vertical
position of the OSD menu.
System information- When it is selected, it shows the current software version
and the input/output resolution and their vertical refresh
rate on the screen.
Auto adjust- When it is selected the CP-253 will automatically adjust all the
parameter to the factory preset value.
Exit- Select to exit from the current page.
Notes:
* The default output resolution of the CP-253 is XGA@60Hz.
* The unit has non-volatile memory and memorizes all your settings before
power off and recalls those settings on next power on.
* At any time, pressing + and - buttons simultaneously will reset the output
resolution to XGA@60Hz, and other settings back to factory default values.
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5. Specifications
70/75 Hz
70/75 Hz
Input format: Digital RGBHV, YPbPr or YCbCr
Input signal: Digital RGB data bitstream
Input connector: 24-pin DVI-D connector
Output format: Analog RGBHV, YPbPr
Output signal: RGB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohm H/V: 3 to 5 Vp-p TTL
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohm, Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohm
Output connector: HD15-pin female
Power: 5V 2A center-positive
Digital
Analog
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