Cypress CMDP-DL2DVI User manual

CMDP-DL2DVI
Mini DisplayPort to Dual Link
DVI Converter
Operation Manual
CMDP-DL2DVI

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Version 1.0 March 2011
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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
VR0 20110424 Preliminary Release
VR1 20120518 Front Page's Picture

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 Top Panel .................................................................................
7.2 Right Panel .…………………………………..……......…...….…
7.3 Left Panel .…………………………...………..……......…...….…
8. Connection and Installation ….………………….........…..…..…......
9. Acronyms …......................................................................................

1. Introduction
The Mini DisplayPort converter is specifically designed to allow Mini DisplayPort
source to display on the Dual Link DVI display. Supporting resolutions up to
2560x1600 and ideal for display Mac sources on DVI monitor, this device is
powered by USB connection which makes it more convenient to power.
2. Applications
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Mac System source to display on DVI display
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Commercial advertisement/Display
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Presentation
3. Package Contents
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MDP to Dual –Link DVI
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Operation Manual
4. System Requirements
Input Mac system source equipment and output DVI display with connection
cables.
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5. Features
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Compliance with DisplayPort Specification V1.1a at 1.62/2.7Gbps data
rate (Low bit rate/High bit rate)
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Input/output support up to WQXGA (2560x1600 RB60) VESA display
format
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Easy to install and simple to operate
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No software installation
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Compact size with elegant design
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6. Specications
Input Ports Mini-DisplayPort
Output Ports Dual Link DVI-D
Color Space RGB
ESD Protection Human body model: ±10kV (air-gap discharge)
±6kV (contact discharge)
Output TMDS signal 1.2 Volts (peak-to-peak)
Dimensions (mm) 210(W) x 91(D) x 30.5(H)
Weight(g) 230
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color Black
Power Consumption 2.5W (USB)
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 (non condensing)
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7. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Top Panel
①
MDP to Dual-Link DVI
Power
① Power LED: When the USB cable is connected with power supply this
power LED will illuminate in red.
7.2 Right Panel
①
Dual-Link
DVI Out
① Dual-Link DVI Out: Connect This slot is to connect with DVI display for
output image with Dual-Link DVI cable.
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7.3 Left Panel
① ②
MDP InUSB 5V
① USB 5V: This cable is to connect to the PC or any USB port with power
supply.
② MDP In: This cable is to connect to the Mini DP source equipment such as
Mac System PC or NB for input signal.
8. Connection and Installation
DVI Display
MAC PC/NB
or or
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Acronyms A
Acronym Complete Term
DVI Digital Visual Interface
MDP Mini DisplayPort
USB Universal Serial Bus
WQXGA Wide Quad eXtended Graphics Array
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