CM-388NDRAFTHDMI to CV/SV Converter with HDMI Bypass

Operation ManualFTDRADISCLAIMERS
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Version 1.0 January 2012

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install oroperate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install thisequipment:
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 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 oropenings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow forsufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.

DRAFT•REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO.

DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE

RDV1

17/05/13

Preliminary Release

RDV2

30/08/13

HDCP Printing

CONTENTS
1. Introduction�������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
2. Applications������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
3. Package Contents�������������������������������������������������������� 1
4. System Requirements���������������������������������������������������� 1
5. Features�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2
6. Operation Controls and Functions������������������������������� 3
6.1 Front Panel���������������������������������������������������������������� 3FT

6.2 Rear Panel����������������������������������������������������������������� 4
6.3 Supported Resolutions��������������������������������������������� 5
6.4 Supported Audio������������������������������������������������������ 5
6.5 Video and Audio Conversion/Bypass Options����� 6

8. Connection Diagram���������������������������������������������������� 7DRA

9. Specifications���������������������������������������������������������������� 81. INTRODUCTION

The HDMI to CV/S-Video Converter is designed to convert the digital
signal from HDMI (or DVI) source to analog signal of NTSC or PAL
system, with L/R stereo audio. As well as S-Video and Composite
video outputs, it also provides an HDMI bypass output to deliver theoriginal signal, and a Coaxial output to send S/PDIF digital audio toan amplifier. Not only these, the device also has manual selection ofunderscan and overscan on output image to ensure the screen best
fit for viewer’s pleasantation. And, the model has a special Apple
Mode switch which allows user to use Apple TV or other Apple devices
as source equipment.

FT2. APPLICATIONS• HDMI to Composite Video or S-Video signal conversion• HDMI to NTSC/PAL system conversion• HDMI to SD resolution for recordgin/monitoring

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3. PACKAGE CONTENTS• 1 x HDMI Repeater with Video Output• 1 x 5V/2.6A DC Power Adaptor• Operation Manual

4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Source equipment such as PC/Laptor or HDMI camcorder and display
devices such as TV/monitor with HDMI connection cables.

15. FEATURES• HDMI, HDCP and DVI compliant• Converts video signal from HDMI source to NTSC or PAL signal(selectable)• Converts digital audio from HDMI source to analog stereo audio• Accepts a wide range of HDTV input resolutions, from 480i to1080p@60Hz and PC from VGA@60Hz to WUXGA@60Hz (RB)• Supports Coaxial input audio sample rate 44.1KHz, 48KHz and 96KHz• Output image overscan or underscan switch ensure best fit onscreen

DRAFT• Apple Mode switch guarrantees the use of Apple devices26. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front PanelUnder
PAL Scan STD

USB

HDMI IN565V DCPowerOverNTSC Scan Apple

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1 PAL/NTSC Switch: Select the required format for output display.

2 UnderScan/OverScan Switch: Select the required screen for output
display.

3 STD/Apple Switch: Switch to Apple mode when the connected

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HDMI source equipment is an Apple device (such like Apple TV),
otherwise, switch to STD mode.

4 LED: The yellow LED will illuminate when Apple Mode is selected,
and the green LED will illuminated for STD mode.

5 USB: This slot is reserved for firmware update only.
6 HDMI IN: Connect to the HDMI output of a source equipment suchas an PC/Laptop or HDMI camcorder.

7 5V DC & Power LED: Connect the 5V DC power supply into the unitand plug the adaptor to AC wall outlet. The LED will illuminate
when power supply is connected.

36.2 Rear PanelOUTPUT

RL

1COAXCV

SV

HDMI

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3

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1 R/L OUTPUT: Connect to active speaker with RCA cables for

FTsychronize video output with HDMI, S-Vide or Composite video.

2 COAX OUTPUT: Connect with active speaker wor amplifier withcoaxial cable for sychronize video output with HDMI, S-Video or
Composite video.

3 CV OUTPUT: Connect to the Composite Video input of a display orrecording device.

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4 SV OUTPUT: Connect to S-Video input of a display or recordingdevice.

5 HDMI Bypass OUTPUT: Connect to the HDMI input of a display.

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6.3 Supported Resolutions
HD Resolutions

PC Resolutions

480i/p@60

640x4480@60,72,75,85

576i/p@50

720x400@70

720p@50/60

800x600@56,60,72,75,85

1080p@241024x768@60,70,75,85

1080i@50/60

1152x864@70,75,85

1080p@50/60

1280x720@60(CVT)

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1280x768@60,60(RB)1280x800@60,60(RB0,75
1280x960@60

1280x1024@60,75

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1366x768@60,60(RB)1400x1050@60,60(RB)1440x900@60,60(RB),75
1600x900@60(RB)1600x1200@60

1680x1050@60,60(RB)1920x1200@60(RB)Note: DVI source input does not support 480i and 576i.

6.4 Supported Audio

AV Source

Audio Output

HDMI with Embedded Audio

HDMI Bypass

Yes

Coaxial Audio

Yes

Stereo Audio

Yes (Input audio supports LPCM 2CH)5

6.5 Video and Audio Conversion/Bypass Options
INPUT
OUTPUT

Both vido and audio from HDMI source
HDMI → Bypass, output original video
and audio from HDMICOAXIAL → output digital audio fromHDMI
CV+R/L Audio → Ouput analog video/
audio converted from HDMI

FTSV+R/L Audio → Output analog video/
audio converted from HDMI

Note: 1. For DVI input or output you will need to use an HDMI to DVI		 adaptor or cable.		 2. When the signal from an HDMI or DVI source is protected by		 HDCP, the HDMI or DVI display also needs to support HDCP to		 be able to show the content.

DRA		 3. When receiving content that has HDCP encryption, the 				 Composite Video and S-Video outputs will not display an				 image.

68. CONNECTION DIAGRAMPC

HD Camcorder

ORDVIInput

FTHDMI
Input

Power SupplyUnder
PAL Scan STD

USB

HDMI IN

5V DC

PowerOverNTSC Scan AppleOUTPUTLCOAXCVSV

HDMI

Active Speakers

Amplifier

S-Video Output

Digital Audio
Output (Coax)

Analog Stereo Output

Analog Stereo Output

Composite Video Output

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Composite/S-Video Display

7HDMI
OutputHDMI Display(Bypass Output)

9. SPECIFICATIONS
Input port

1 x HDMI type A, 1 x USB type-B

Output Ports

1 x HDMI type A, 1x Coaxial,
1 x Stereo R/L RAC jack,
1 x Composite-Video RCA jack,
1 x S-Video

Power Supply

5V / 2.6A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/ULcertified)

WeightChassis Material
Silkscreen Color

102mm(W) x 146.5mm(D) x 25mm(H)

FTDimensions

302gAluminum
Black0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~104˚F

Storage Temperature-20˚C ~ 60˚C / -4 ˚F ~ 140 ˚F

Relative Humidity

20~90% RH (non-condensing)Power Consumption

3.5W

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Operating Temperature

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