Cypress CM-398 User manual

CM-398
CV/SV to PC
Converter Box
Operation Manual
CM-398

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Version 1.0 January 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 20100224 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 Front Panel ...............................................................................
7.2 Rear Panel …………………………………………..........…….…
7.3 Top Panel …………………………………………...........…….…
8. Connection and Installation..................…………..........…....…..…...
9. Acronyms …….………...................…………..........…..….............…...

1. Introduction
This is a low cost video to PC converter box that can convert CV/SV (NTSC
or PAL system) to XGA, SXGA and UXGA resolutions. It also allows you to view
DVD, VCR or video game sources on your PC display.
2. Applications
 Digital camcorders and personal PDAs
 PCI/USB based video capture and TV tuner cards
 Personal media players and recorders
 Smartphones & multimedia handsets
3. Package Contents
 CV/SV to PC converter Box
 DC Adaptor
 Operation Manual
4. System Requirements
Input source devices with S-Video output or with a converter cable to S-Video
and output to a PC display with a D-Sub 15pin connection cable.
5.Features
 Operates in NTSC 3.58 and PAL system
 Output Frame Rates: 60Hz
 High Quality Scaling Engine
 Supported output resolutions: XGA, SXGA and UXGA
 50/60 Hz frame rate conversion ensures glitch-free display
 Play video games on your VGA monitors
 High-resolution output picture
 Plug & play- no driver software required
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6. Specications
Input Ports 1 x CV, 1 x SV
Output Port 1 x VGA
Output Resolution XGA, SXGA and UXGA
Power Supply 5V/1A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Dimensions (mm) 100(W) x 64(D) x 18.5(H)
Weight(g) 100
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color White
Operating Temperature 0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F
Storage Temperature -20˚C ~ 40˚C / -4˚F ~140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~60% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 2.5 W
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6. Specications
Input Ports 1 x CV, 1 x SV
Output Port 1 x VGA
Output Resolution XGA, SXGA and UXGA
Power Supply 5V/1A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Dimensions (mm) 100(W) x 64(D) x 18.5(H)
Weight(g) 100
Chassis Material Plastic
Silkscreen Color White
Operating Temperature 0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F
Storage Temperature -20˚C ~ 40˚C / -4˚F ~140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~60% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 2.5 W
7. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Front Panel
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S-Video
In DC 5V
① S-Video input: This slot is where you connect the input source, such as a
digital camcorder or a PDA with an S-Video cable in order to send an
input signal.
② Composite (CV) input: This slot is where you connect the input source
such as a personal media player or personal recorder with a CV cable
in order to send an input signal.
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 outlet.
7.2 Rear Panel
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① XGA/SXGA/UXGA switch: This dip switch allows you to set the output
timing to XGA, SXGA or UXGA. Simply push the dip switch to left, middle
or right and the output image will display your desired timing.
② PC OUT: This slot is where you connect the output display with a D-Sub
15pin cable for image display.
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7.3 Top Panel
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① CV/SV SW & LED: Press this button to switch the input source between
composite or S-Video. The LED will turn yellow when switched to
composite input and will switch to red when changed to S-Video input.
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8. Connection and installation
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Acronyms A
Acronym Complete Term
NTSC National Television System Committee
PAL Super Extended Graphics Array
SXGA Phase Alternate Line
UXGA Ultra Extended Graphics Array
XGA Extended Graphics Array