Cypress CM-398H User manual

CM-398H
CV/SV to HDMI Converter
with Audio Input
Operation Manual
CM-398H
CM-398H

Disclaimers
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and
is believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes no
responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties which may result from its use.
Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this document. Cypress also makes
no commitment to update or to keep current the information
contained in this document.
Cypress Technology reserves the right to make improvements to this
document and/or product at any time and without notice.
Copyright Notice
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or any of its part translated
into any language or computer fi le, in any form or by any means
- electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual,
or otherwise - without express written permission and consent from
Cypress Technology.
© Copyright 2010 by Cypress Technology.
All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.0 December 2010
Trademark Acknowledgments
All products or service names mentioned in this document may be
trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
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
fi re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
 To prevent fi re 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
VR0 20101201 Preliminary Release

Disclaimers
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and
is believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes no
responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third
parties which may result from its use.
Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this document. Cypress also makes
no commitment to update or to keep current the information
contained in this document.
Cypress Technology reserves the right to make improvements to this
document and/or product at any time and without notice.
Copyright Notice
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or any of its part translated
into any language or computer fi le, in any form or by any means
- electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual,
or otherwise - without express written permission and consent from
Cypress Technology.
© Copyright 2010 by Cypress Technology.
All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.0 December 2010
Trademark Acknowledgments
All products or service names mentioned in this document may be
trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
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
fi re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
 To prevent fi re 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
VR0 20101201 Preliminary Release

Table of Contents
1. Introduction .........................................................................................
2. Applications ........................................................................................
3. Package Contents ..............................................................................
4. System Requirements .........................................................................
5. Features ...............................................................................................
6. Specifications .....................................................................................
6.1 Audio Specification .............................................................
7. Operation Controls and Functions ....................................................
7.1 Left side Panel ......................................................................
7.2 Right side Panel ...................................................................
7.3 Front Panel ...........................................................................
7.4 Top Panel ..............................................................................
8. OSD ......................................................................................................
9. Connection and Installation ..............................................................
10. Acronyms ............................................................................................
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1. Introduction
This is a Video to HDMI™ converter box that can convert CV/SV (NTSC or
PAL or SECAM system) to HDMI 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 the HD monitor/TV this device has
an On-Screen Display function that allows users to easily select the output
resolution and the audio input, after which both the video and audio signal
are combined into an HDMI signal so they can be output to a compatible
display.
2. Applications
• CV/SV signal with audio to display on HD TV/monitor
• STB/Camcorder signal display on HD monitor/TV
• VCR signal display on HD monitor/TV
3. Package Contents
• CV/SV to HDMI Converter with Audio Input
• Power Adaptor
• Operation Manual
4. System Requirements
Input source equipments such as DVD/Video cassette player and output HD
monitor/TV with connection cables.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .........................................................................................
2. Applications ........................................................................................
3. Package Contents ..............................................................................
4. System Requirements .........................................................................
5. Features ...............................................................................................
6. Specifications .....................................................................................
6.1 Audio Specification .............................................................
7. Operation Controls and Functions ....................................................
7.1 Left side Panel ......................................................................
7.2 Right side Panel ...................................................................
7.3 Front Panel ...........................................................................
7.4 Top Panel ..............................................................................
8. OSD ......................................................................................................
9. Connection and Installation ..............................................................
10. Acronyms ............................................................................................
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1. Introduction
This is a Video to HDMI™ converter box that can convert CV/SV (NTSC or
PAL or SECAM system) to HDMI 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 the HD monitor/TV this device has
an On-Screen Display function that allows users to easily select the output
resolution and the audio input, after which both the video and audio signal
are combined into an HDMI signal so they can be output to a compatible
display.
2. Applications
• CV/SV signal with audio to display on HD TV/monitor
• STB/Camcorder signal display on HD monitor/TV
• VCR signal display on HD monitor/TV
3. Package Contents
• CV/SV to HDMI Converter with Audio Input
• Power Adaptor
• Operation Manual
4. System Requirements
Input source equipments such as DVD/Video cassette player and output HD
monitor/TV with connection cables.

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5. Features
• Operates in NTSC 3.58 and PAL & SECAM system
• Can scale CV/SV to HDMI format
• Output resolution:
■ PC resolutions: XGA, SXGA, UXGA
■ Component resolutions: 480p/576p, 720p@50 or 60,1080p@50 or 60
• 3D (frame based) motion adaptive YNR/CNR noise reduction
• On-Screen Display
• Advance 3D motion adaptive de-interlace
• Automatic 2:2 & 3:2 fi lm mode detection
• Play video games on your HD monitor/TV
• High-resolution output picture
• Plug & play- no drive software required
• Component resolution support 50 to 60 frame rate conversion only not 60
to 50
• PC resolution frame rate only supports 60Hz output
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6. Specifi cations
Input port 1 x CV, 1 x SV, 1 x 3.5Ø Phone Jack
Output port 1 x HDMI
Output Resolution PC: XGA/SXGA/UXGA
HD: 480p/576p/720p@50/60 or 1080p@50/60
Power Supply 5VDC/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
ESD Protection Human body model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
± 4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions 162.6 mm (W)×164.5 mm (D)×33.5 mm (H)
Weight 100 g
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 2.5 W
6.1 Audio Specifi cation
Input Level /
Frequency
Output
Terminal
Output
Sample Rate
Audio
Impedance
Frequence
Level SNR Crosstalk
2Vrms
1kHz HDMI 48 KHz 54K ohm -1.6 ±0.5dBFs >80dB <-80dB

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5. Features
• Operates in NTSC 3.58 and PAL & SECAM system
• Can scale CV/SV to HDMI format
• Output resolution:
■ PC resolutions: XGA, SXGA, UXGA
■ Component resolutions: 480p/576p, 720p@50 or 60,1080p@50 or 60
• 3D (frame based) motion adaptive YNR/CNR noise reduction
• On-Screen Display
• Advance 3D motion adaptive de-interlace
• Automatic 2:2 & 3:2 fi lm mode detection
• Play video games on your HD monitor/TV
• High-resolution output picture
• Plug & play- no drive software required
• Component resolution support 50 to 60 frame rate conversion only not 60
to 50
• PC resolution frame rate only supports 60Hz output
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6. Specifi cations
Input port 1 x CV, 1 x SV, 1 x 3.5Ø Phone Jack
Output port 1 x HDMI
Output Resolution PC: XGA/SXGA/UXGA
HD: 480p/576p/720p@50/60 or 1080p@50/60
Power Supply 5VDC/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
ESD Protection Human body model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
± 4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions 162.6 mm (W)×164.5 mm (D)×33.5 mm (H)
Weight 100 g
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 2.5 W
6.1 Audio Specifi cation
Input Level /
Frequency
Output
Terminal
Output
Sample Rate
Audio
Impedance
Frequence
Level SNR Crosstalk
2Vrms
1kHz HDMI 48 KHz 54K ohm -1.6 ±0.5dBFs >80dB <-80dB

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7.3 Front Panel
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q. PC/HD switch: This slide 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
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q. 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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7. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Left side Panel
SVideo
In
DC 5V
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q. 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.
w. 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.
e. 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
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q. Output resolution switch: This slide switch allows you to set HDMI output
Timing to PC resolution: XGA/SXGA/UXGA or HD: 480p/576p/720p@ 50 or
60/1080p@ 50 or 60. Simply switch the dip switch to left, middle or right
and the output image will display your desire timing.
w. Audio In: This slot is to connect to audio source equipment with 3.5Ǿ
phone jack for audio signal transmission.
e. HDMI OUT: This slot is where you connect the output display monitor/TV
with HDMI cable.
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DC 5V
Video
S-Video
In
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XGA/
480P
576P
SXGA/720P
UXGA/1080P Audio In HDMI
Out

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7.3 Front Panel
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q. PC/HD switch: This slide 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
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q. 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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7. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Left side Panel
SVideo
In
DC 5V
12 3
q. 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.
w. 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.
e. 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
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q. Output resolution switch: This slide switch allows you to set HDMI output
Timing to PC resolution: XGA/SXGA/UXGA or HD: 480p/576p/720p@ 50 or
60/1080p@ 50 or 60. Simply switch the dip switch to left, middle or right
and the output image will display your desire timing.
w. Audio In: This slot is to connect to audio source equipment with 3.5Ǿ
phone jack for audio signal transmission.
e. HDMI OUT: This slot is where you connect the output display monitor/TV
with HDMI cable.
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PC
Mode
HD
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CV:Yellow
SV:Red
Video to HDMI

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9. Connection and Installation
CM-398H
or
HDMI TV/Monitor
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8. OSD
←INput format / OUTput Resolution
←Firmware Information
←PC Monitor Information
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 fi rmware 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 fi rmware
version as show in below picture.
←INput format / OUTput Resolution
←Firmware Information

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9. Connection and Installation
CM-398H
or
HDMI TV/Monitor
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8. OSD
←INput format / OUTput Resolution
←Firmware Information
←PC Monitor Information
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 fi rmware 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 fi rmware
version as show in below picture.
←INput format / OUTput Resolution
←Firmware Information

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Acronyms A
Acronym Complete Term
CV Composite Video
HD High Defi nition
NTSC National Television System Committee
PAL Phase Alternate Line
PC Personal computer
STB Set-Top-Box
SV S-Video
UXGA Ultra eXtended Graphics Array
SXGA Super eXtended Graphics Array
XGA Extended Graphics Array

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Acronyms A
Acronym Complete Term
CV Composite Video
HD High Defi nition
NTSC National Television System Committee
PAL Phase Alternate Line
PC Personal computer
STB Set-Top-Box
SV S-Video
UXGA Ultra eXtended Graphics Array
SXGA Super eXtended Graphics Array
XGA Extended Graphics Array

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