Cypress CM-398DI User manual

CM-398DI
CV/SV to DVI-I Converter
with Audio Input
Operation Manual
CM-398DI

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Version 1.0 October 2010
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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
V1 20101011 Preliminary Release

Table of Contents
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1. Introduction ……………………..……………………...…........….…….
2. Applications …………………..………………….……...................…..
3. Package Contents ………………………...........……….................…
4. System Requirements ……………..……….........………............…….
5. Features …………………………………………......……........…...……
6. Specications ………………………………...……..........………....….
7. Operation Controls and Functions ……………...……..............……
7.1 Left side Panel .........................................................................
7.2 Right side Panel .……………..……………..…….......…...….…
7.3 Front panel .…………………………......…..…….......…...….…
7.4 Top panel .…………………………………...…….......…...….…
8. 8. OSD ......................................…......……………..........…..…....…...
9. Connection and Installation ….………………….........…..…..…......
10. Acronyms …......................................................................................

1. Introduction
This is a low cost video to DVI-I converter box that can convert CV/SV (NTSC
or PAL system) to DVI-I resolutions of XGA to UXGA or HD resolutions of 480p to
1080p. With frame rate conversion feature that allows users to view DVD, VCR
or video game sources on a DVI monitor this device also has an On-Screen
Display function that allows users to easily select the output resolution.
2. Applications
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CV/SV signal with audio to display on DVI monitor
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STB/Camcorder signal display on DVI monitor

VCR signal display on DVI monitor
3. Package Contents

CV/SV to DVI Converter
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Power Adaptor

Operation Manual
4. System Requirements
Input source equipments such as DVD/Video cassette player and output DVI
monitor with connection cables.
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5. Features
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Operates in NTSC 3.58 and PAL system
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High Quality Scaling Engine
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Output resolution:
 ■ PC resolutions: XGA, SXGA, UXGA
 ■ DVI resolutions: 480p/576p, 720p,1080p
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3D (frame based) motion adaptive YNR/CNR noise reduction (for Y/C
video input)
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On-Screen Display
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Advance 3D motion adaptive de-interlace
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Automatic 2:2 & 3:2 film mode detection
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Play video games on your HD monitor/TV
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High-resolution output picture
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Plug & play- no drive software required
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6. Specications
Input port 1 x CV, 1 x SV
Output port 1 x DVI
Output Resolution PC: XGA/SXGA/UXGA
HD: 480p/576p/720p/1080p
Power Supply 5VDC/1A (US/EU standards,
CE/FCC/UL certified)
ESD Protection Human body model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
± 4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions (mm) 162.6(W) x 164.5(D) x 33.5(H)
Weight(g) 100
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color Black
Operating Temperature 0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F
Storage Temperature -20˚C ~ 60˚C / -4˚F ~ 140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (no condensation)
Power Consumption (W) ??(Max)
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7. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Left side Panel
① ② ③
SVideo
In
DC 5V
① S-Video input: This slot is where you connect the input source equipment
such as digital camcorder or PDAs with S-Video cable for input signal
sending.
② Composite (CV) input: This slot is where you connect the input source
equipment such as personal media player or personal recorder with CV
cable for input signal sending.
③ DC 5V In: This slot is where you plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit
and connect the adaptor to an AC wall outlet.
7.2 Right side Panel
①
DVI-I
Out
① DVI-I OUT: This slot is where you connect the output display monitor/TV
with DVI cable.
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7.3 Front Panel
①
PC
Mode
HD
① PC/HD switch: This dip switch allows you to select PC or component HD
timing output. Simply slide the dip switch to left or right and the output
mode will display your desire selection.
7.4 Top Panel
①
CV:Yellow
SV:Red
CVBS+SV  DVI-I
① CV/SV SW & LED: Press this button to switch input source between
composite or S-Video. The Led will illuminate in yellow when switch to
composite input and red when switch to S-Video input.
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8. OSD
← IN / OUT
← F / W
← PC Monitor
1. Press the top panel’s button once to switch in between CV/SV. If input
source is disconnected the OSD will show “No Signal”.
2. Press the top panel’s button for 3 second to bring up OSD manual.
3. When the device is under PC mode the OSD will display input format and
output timing, source detection, PC monitor’s EDID and firmware version as
to above picture.
4. When the device is under HD mode the OSD will display input format and
output timing, frame rate conversion selection, video system and firmware
version as show in below picture.
← IN / OUT
← F / W
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9. Connection and installation
CM-398DI
Component TV
PC Monitor
D-Sub
D-Sub
3RCA
or
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Acronyms A
Acronym Complete Term
CV Digital Theater System
HD High Definition
NTSC National Television System Committee
PAL Phase Alternate Line
PC Personal computer
STB Set-Top-Box
SV S-Video
UXGA Super eXtended Graphics Array
VGA Video Graphics Array
XGA Extended Graphics Array
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