Cypress CM-398M User manual
CM-398M
CV/SV to PC/HD
Converter
Operation Manual
CM-398M
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Version 1.0 September 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 20100923 Preliminary Release
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction………………………………………..………........……….
2. Applications……………………..…………….....………................….
3. Package Contents…………………………......…………...............…
4. System Requirements……...…………………..….…………......…….
5. Features……………………………………………......……........………
6. Specications..……………………………………….........………...….
6.1 Support Timing Chart .............................................................
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 …….……….................…………..........…..….............…...
1. Introduction
This economical Video to PC converter box that can convert CV/SV (NTSC or
PAL system) to supported PC resolution like XGA to UXGA or HD resolutions of
480p to 1080p. With frame rate conversion feature that allows users to view
DVD, VCR or Game sources on the PC monitor, this device also has an On-
Screen Display that allows users to easily select their desired output resolution.
2. Applications
CV/SV signal display on VGA/PC monitor or TV
STB/Camcorder signal display on PC monitor or TV
DVD signal display on PC monitor or TV
3. Package Contents
Video to PC/HD Converter
Power Adaptor
Operation Manual
4. System Requirements
Input source equipments such as DVD/Video cassette player and output PC/
VGA monitor component TV (output component TV needs D-Sub-15 to 3RCA
cable adaptor) display with connection cables.
5.Features
Operates in NTSC 3.58MHz and PAL system
Can scale CV/SV to PC or Component 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 film mode detection
50/60 Hz frame rate conversion ensures glitch-free display
Play video games on your VGA monitors
High-resolution output picture
Plug & play- no drive software required
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6. Specications
Input port 1 x CV, 1 x SV
Output port 1 x VGA (Component out needs D-Sub 15 to
3RCA adaptor)
Output Resolution PC: XGA/SXGA/UXGA
Component: 480p/576p/720p/1080p
Power Supply 5VDC/1A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
ESD Protection Human body model: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
± 4kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions (mm) 64(W) x 112.5(D) x 26(H)
Weight(g) 88
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) 2.5W(Max)
6.1 Support Timing Chart
Input AV
System
Output Resolution
PC
Component (50Hz
CANNOT convert
to 60Hz)
Component (50Hz CAN
convert to 60Hz)
NTSC(60Hz) XGA/SXGA/
UXGA @60
480p60/720p60/1080p60
PAL(50Hz) 576p50/720p50/
1080p50
480p60/720p60/
1080p60
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7. Operation Controls and Functions
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Left Side Panel
1 2 3
SVideo
In
DC 5V
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
RCA 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
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XGA/
480P
576P
SXGA/720P
UXGA/1080P
PC/HD
Out
① Output resolution switch: This dip switch allows you to set PC/Composite
output Timing to PC resolution: XGA/SXGA/UXGA or Component resolu-
tion: 480p/576p/720p/1080p. Simply push the dip switch to left, middle
or right and the output image will display your desire timing. For PC/
Composite timing selection please refer to Section 7.3 Front Panel.
② PC OUT: This slot is where you connect the output display monitor with
D-Sub 15pin cable for image display. When connecting to TV, using
D-Sub 15pin to 3RCA adaptor is required.
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7.3 Front Panel
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PC
Mode
HD
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.
7.4 Top Panel
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CV:Yellow
SV:Red
VIDEO TO PC/HD CONVERTER
① CV/SV SW & LED: Press this button to switch input source between com
posite or S-Video. The Led will illuminate in yellow when switch to com-
posite 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. When
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 firmware 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 firmware
version as show in below picture.
F / W
IN / OUT
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9. Connection and Installation
CM-398M
TV with
Component
input
PC Monitor
D-Sub
D-Sub
3RCA
or
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