Cypress CM-398H User manual

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

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Version 1.0 October 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
re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
 To prevent 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
V1 20101007 Preliminary Release

Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................1
2. Applications.................................................................................1
3. PackageContents......................................................................1
4. SystemRequirements..................................................................1
5. Features........................................................................................1
6. Specifications..............................................................................2
7. OperationControlsandFunctions............................................. 3
7.1 Front Panel .................................................................... 3
7.2 Rear Panel .................................................................... 3
7.3 Front Panel .................................................................... 4
7.4 Top Panel ...................................................................... 4
8. OSD...............................................................................................5
9. ConnectionandInstallation...................................................... 6
10.Acronyms..................................................................................... 7

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1. Introduction
This is a Video to HDMI™ converter box that can convert CV/SV (NTSC or PAL
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.
5. Features
• Operates in NTSC 3.58 and PAL system
• Can scale CV/SV to HDMI format
• Output resolution:
■ PC resolutions: XGA, SXGA, UXGA
■ Component resolutions: 480p/576p, 720p,1080p
• 3D (frame based) motion adaptive YNR/CNR noise reduction
• On-Screen Display
• Advance 3D motion adaptive de-interlace
• Automatic 2:2 & 3:2 lm mode detection
• 50/60 Hz frame rate conversion ensures glitch-free display
• Play video games on your HD monitor/TV
• High-resolution output picture
• Plug & play- no drive software required

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6. Speci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/1080p
Power Supply 5VDC/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certied)
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. Hardware Description
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1LeftsidePanel
SVideo
In
DC 5V
12 3
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 32
1. Output resolution switch: This dip switch allows you to set HDMI output
Timing to PC resolution: XGA/SXGA/UXGA or HD: 480p/576p/720p/1080p.
Simply switch the dip switch to left, middle or right and the output image
will display your desire timing.
2. Audio In: This slot is to connect to audio source equipment with 3.5Ǿ
phone jack for audio signal transmission.
3. HDMI OUT: This slot is where you connect the output display monitor/TV
with HDMI cable.
6. Speci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/1080p
Power Supply 5VDC/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certied)
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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7.2RearPanel
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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.
7.2RearPanel
3
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 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 rmware
version as show in below picture.
← IN / OUT
← F / W

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9. Connection and Installation
CM-398H

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Acronyms A
Acronym Complete Term
CV Composite Video
HD High Denition
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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