
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................1
FEATURES & CONTENTS .............................................2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................3
FRONT PANEL .................................................................4
REAR PANEL ..................................................................5
REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................8
IR CODES ........................................................................9
IR EXTENDER ..............................................................10
TYPICAL APPLICATION ..............................................12
RESOLUTION SUPPORT .............................................13
VIDEO TIMING LIST ......................................................16
OSD OPTIONS OVERVIEW .........................................20
ETHERNET & RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ............... 26
INTRODUCTION
The SB-3879 is a professional high performance video graphics
scaler supporting (7) different Input and Output signal types;
Analog Video, S-Video, Component Video, VGA, DVI, HDMI,
and display port signals. The Inputs are comprised of Composite
Video & Audio, S-Video & Audio, Component Video & Audio, VGA
& Audio, DVI & Audio, Display Port and HDMI. The available
Output ports are HDMI, VGA, S/PDIF and Stereo Audio.
Supports S-Video with 3D comb lter, HDMI 3D 1.4a formats,
HDCP 2.0 Compliant, HDCP supports DVI/HDMI/Display Ports.
(The VGA port is not HDCP compliant.) Video input signals
Auto-Detects the video standard format from NTSC/PAL/SECAM
system. Supports high denition RGB digital HD signal. The
scaler also supports full HDTV resolution data rates enabling
480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i/p formats, higher DVI resolution
(1920x1200), HDMI 1080p-60, DP (2550x1600) is ideally suited
for high denition 3D TVs, HDTVs, Plasma displays or monitor
applications. Control is provided via front panel buttons with LED
readout, RS-232, Ethernet, or IR remote control (included). A RS-
232 interface is provided for interfacing with third party controller.
A windows-based control software package is included to provide
completely control of the SB-3879 from a PC.
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Thank you for purchasing the SB-3879 HDMI Video Scaler. You will nd this unit easy to install and highly reliable but it is
essential that you read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use this HDMI Video Scaler.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, 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 any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the
PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
DISCLAIMERS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and
is believed to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may
result from its use.
We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be
contained in this document. We make no commitment to update
or to keep current the information contained in this document.
We reserve the right to make improvements to this document
and/or product at any time and without notice.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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© Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved.
Version 2.5 MAR 2017
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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
All products or service names mentioned in this document may
be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION.
If you remove the HDMI screw posts, you must
use the provided HDMI Locking Post replacement
screws to keep the internal HDMI jack secure.
Removing the HDMI screws without installing
the HDMI Locking Post replacement screws will
void your warranty.
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