Cypress CDL-125 User manual

CDL-125
USB to HDMI
Converter
Operation Manual
CDL-125

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Version 1.0 November 2009

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Safety Precautions
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack or install or
operate this equipment, and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
 Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
 Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
 Never push an object of any kind into this product through
module openings or empty slots, as you may damage parts.
 Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow it to
be abused by persons walking on it.
 To protect the equipment from overheating, do not block the
slots and openings in the module housing that provide
ventilation.
Revision History
Version No Date Summary of Change
RDV1 20101126 Preliminary Release

Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................1
2. Applications.................................................................................1
3. PackageContents......................................................................1
4. SystemRequirements..................................................................1
5. Features........................................................................................1
6. Installation....................................................................................3
7. UsingtheDisplayLinkManager..................................................4
7.1 Using the DisplayLink Manager ...................................... 4
7.2 Using More DisplayLink Manager ................................... 8
7.3 Firmware Update ............................................................. 8
8. UninstalltheDeviceDriver..........................................................9
9. Specifications............................................................................11
10.Troubleshooting.........................................................................11

1. Introduction
This USB to HDMI converter enables you to add an additional monitor to
a laptop or desktop through the use of USB 2.0 ports, freeing you from the
complicated process of installing VGA cards. With this device, you can
extend your display across two screens, letting you to surf the web on one
and make a spreadsheet/presentation/ use a word processor on the other.
Furthermore, this device has a mirrored mode, allowing you to display the
same desktop image on two monitors. The Display Link Manager supports
HDMI outputs and a screen resolution up to 1440 x 900 (16/32 bit), this follows
the displays native resolution. DisplayLink Manager can be used in many
ways, and those who are teachers, designers, architects or engineers will find
the extra screen real estate especially useful.
2. Application
• Duel screen display
• Video editing
• Multi-tasking
3. Package Contents
• USB to HDMI Converter
• Operation Manual x 1
• Driver CD x 1
4. System Requirements
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32/64 bit) and Windows 7,
Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or Mac OS Leopard 10.5.5.
• Processor: Pentium 4 2.4GHz or above
• 512MB RAM or above
• A USB 2.0 port
• 30Mb of available disk space
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5. Features
• Quick and easy installation
• Connects up to 6 (Windows OS)/ 4 (Mac OS) displays to one PC through
USB 2.0 ports.
• Supports HDMI output.
• Supported screen resolution between VGA and 1440 x 900 bits (at 60HZ).
• Bundled Software includes:
- Extended and Mirror modes
- Adjustable screen resolution and color quality in extended mode.
- Allows you to rotate the screen on the additional display by 90, 180 or
270 degrees
- Automatic updates
- Compatible with Windows XP and Vista (32/64bit)and Window 7, Mac
OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or Mac OS Leopard 10.5.5.
• Completely new architecture to support Vista Aero (32/64bit).
• Supports all Intel Macs.
• No external power supply needed (power is supplied from the PC through
the USB connection).
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6. Installation
Product overview (Picture)
Step1: Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, then click
theSetup.exe file and select your language to begin the installation.
Step2:Connect the device to a USB 2.0 port by using the provided USB cable.
Step3:Use the HDMI cable to connect your monitor or projector.
Step4:Switching EDID. The default setting is on and the device will detect the
TV's EDID. Leave as is when the display is working properly. Switching
the input source from on to off means the PC must be rebooted in
order for the device to use the built-in EDID. However when switching
from off to on it is not necessary to perform a reboot.
PC/NB Monitor CDL-125
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 ScreenResolution:Select the screen resolution (available only in
extended mode).
NOTE: When the EDID is switched on the display will select the native
screen resolution and will show a few preferred options. When turned
off the display will show every available screen resolution.
 ColorQuality: Select the screens color quality (available only in
extended mode).
7. DisplayLink Manager
7.1UsingtheDisplayLinkManager
After the driver is installed, a utility (DisplayLink Manager) will
automatically appear in the system tray. The utility allows you to quickly
change the settings and resolution for DisplayLink Manager. Right
clicking the icon will bring out the context menu.
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 ScreenRotation:Rotate the screen on the additional display by 90, 180
or 270 degrees.
 Extendto: Reposition the extended screen to the top, bottom, left or
right of the primary display.
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 Extend: Set the DisplayLink Manager to Extended mode.
 MainMonitor:Use to select which display will be your Main Monitor.
 NotebookMonitorOff: Select this to turn off your Notebooks display.
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 Off:Disable the DisplayLink Manager.
 Mirror: Set the DisplayLink Manager to Mirror mode. You can see the
same desktop image on the additional monitor.
 Advanced:Directly access the DisplayProperties. You can also
adjust the resolution, color quality, position and refresh rate via the
DisplayProperties.
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7.3UpdatingFirmware
 ManuallyUpdate
Click theUpdates→CheckNow…,and it will check and download the
latest firmware immediately.
NOTE: Confirm that your computer is already connected to the network.
7.2UsingMoreDisplayLinkManager
You don’t need to install the driver again as long as the previous driver
installation process was completed in advance. It will automatically define
the ID of the new DisplayLink Manager. All the DisplayLink Managers will
be listed in the Display Properties or the display manager menu.
NOTE:When connecting more DisplayLink Managers to a computer, a
system with higher CPU performance is recommended.
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 AutomaticUpdate
Click the Updates→Congure… , the UpdatesOptions window will
appear as shown below. You can now customize the update method
and the frequency at which the system checks for updates.
8. Uninstall the Device Driver
Follow the steps below to uninstall the driver.
Step1:Open the Control Panel: Start→ControlPanel→AddorRemove
Programs.
Step2: Select USB-VGA-HDMIDisplayLinkAdapter and click Remove.
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Step3:Click Yes to confirm the removal.
Step4:Click Yes to restart your computer.
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Video input USB 2.0
Video output HDMI
USB 2.0
Operating System Support Window XP/7, Vista 32/64, Mac OS X Tiger 10.4.11 or
Mac OS X Leopord 10.5.5
Dimensions (mm) 100 x 65 x 20
Wight (g) 88
Chassis Material Plastic
Color Black
Operating Temperature 10°C ~ 40°C
Power Consumption 2W
9. Specications
10. Troubleshooting
Situation CheckPoint
The device driver has
been installed, but the
DisplayLink Manager is
not working
1. Make sure you restart your computer after
the driver installation.
2. Check all the connectors are plugged in
correctly.
3. Make sure the USB port that you are using is
USB 2.0.
4. Make sure the additional monitor is connect-
ed and powered on.
5. Make sure the operating system is compat-
ible. Display Link Manager is compatible with
Windows 2000, XP and Vista (32bit).
6. Try a different USB 2.0 port or computer.
7. Check USB cable’s specification.
DVD player not working
when move it over to
the extended display.
1. First open the program on the additional
display before playing the DVD.
The mouse does not
move past the right
side of the screen as
it should on extended
desktop.
1. Check the display settings and make sure
that your display number two and is on the
right side of display number one.
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