CP-290

HD/PC/DVI/HDMIto HDMI Scaler Box
Operation Manual

CP-290Revision History
Version No

V1Date20090106

Summary of Change

Preliminary Release

Precautions
Failure to follow the precautions described below may cause damage toPC/DVI to HDMI Scaler Box and void the warranty.

 DO NOT open the case. Doing so will void the warranty. If you ﬁnd
problem with it, please return back to your retailer or seller who willassist you or provide you with solution.

 DO NOT use third-Party AC adapter or power cord. Doing so may
damage PC/DVI to HDMI Scaler Box.

 DO NOT bump, jar or drop contents of the products as it may
damage it and result in warranty void.

 DO NOT set any liquids or beverages on the drive as they may
damage PC/DVI to HDMI Scaler Box.

Table of Contents
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Introduction…………………………………………………........……….

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Applications..………………………………………………................….

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Package Contents…………....…………………..............................…

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System Requirements........……………………….…………........…….

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Features…………………………………………….......……........………

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Operation Controls and Functions…………………………………….

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6.1

Front Panel ...............................................................................

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6.2

Rear Panel ………………………………………….........….….…

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Specifications……………………………………………...........………..

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Connection and Installation…………………………….........……..…

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Supports Resolution………………………..……………...........…….…

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1. Introduction

This Scaler Box is design to display your PC/HD images on the LCDTV
with better viewing image. It can upscale PC/DVI input sources to HDMI
output for wide-range PC/HD resolutions; PC/DVI/HD/HDMI Supports
XGA/UXGA/720p/1080p. This unit allows user to select a variety of output
resolutions/format, color space and adjust for the best picture quality.
Further, it also transfer sounds through HDMI for users to enjoy both HD images
and sounds consistently.

2. Applications
 Individual home use Classroom presentation
 Meeting demonstration
 Gaming entertainment playing
3. Package Contents
 HD/PC/DVI/HDMI to HDMI/DVI Scaler Box
 Power adaptor
 Operation Manual
4. System Requirements PC/DVD/Blue Ray and LCD TV/Monitor.
 D-SUB/ 3RCA to D-SUB, DVI/HDMI to DVI-D cable for linking source input &

image output to TV.
Coaxial or audio phone jack cable for linking the digital or analog
audio sounds.

15. Features  HDMI 1.3, HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.0 compliant.
  Supports PC/HD resolution input: HDMI: 480p~1080p50/60
DVI : VGA~WUXGAPC : VGA~WUXGAHD : 480i~1080p50/60Hz  Scale PC/HD/DVI/HDMI resolutions to XGA/UXGA/720p/1080p
resolutions.

  Supports PC/HD&DVI/HDMI to HDMI output.
  Transfer L/R and coaxial sounds to HDMI.
  Input and output selection bottons for quick and easy function
choose.

6. Operation Controls and Functions
6.1 Front Panel

VIDEO IN

DC 5VPC/HD123① DVI-D/HDMI: Connect the PC input DVI (29 pin) port to the DVI-D/HDMIoutput port of your HDMI source equipment such like PC.
Resolution: VGA~ WUXGA ; 480p~1080p50/60
Note: DVI-D input can only take Digital signal.
HDMI input 12bit, output 8 bit only.
② PC/HD: Connect the PC input D-Sub (15-pin) port to the D-Sub output
port of your source equipment such like PC or a D-Sub to 3RCA to yoursource equipment like DVD player.
PC Resolution: VGA~ WUXGAComponent Resolution: 480i~1080i, 1080P 50/60③ Power: Plug the 5VDC power supply into the unit and connect theadaptor to AC wall outlet.
Note: Output timing 1080p 50Hz may not be supported by some TV withinput 576i/p@50, 720p50 and 1080i50.
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6.1 Rear Panel
AUDIO IN

COAXIAL

1HDMI
OUT

L/R

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INPUT

OUTPUT

AUDIO VIDEO TIMING

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6Coaxial: Connect the coaxial audio cable from source device.
L/R: Connect the L/R phone jack from the source device.
HDMI out: Connect the HDMI cable to LCD TV or Monitor.
Audio: input audio switching button for selecting coaxial or L/R audio
signal. Simply push the button and the selection menu will display on the TV.
⑤ Video: input video switching button for selecting DVI or PC/HD video
signal. Simply push the button and the selection menu will display on the TV.
⑥ Output Timing: output resolution selectable on 720p / 1080p / XGA /UXGA. Simply push the button and the selection menu will display on theTV.
①②③④

Note: A. Only when HDMI signal is send the selection of audio under HDMI
will appear on the display and the audio will Supports PCM2ch.
B. By pushing both Audio & Video buttons the output will switch to XGA.
C. By pushing both Audio & Timing buttons the output will switch to720p.

7. Specifications
Input ports

Output port
Power Supply
Dimensions (mm)Weight(g)Chassis Material
Silkscreen Color
Operating TemperaturePower Consumption

1 x PC
1 x DVI-D
1 x Coaxial/Audio
1 x L/R Audio
1 x HDMI
5V/1A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certiﬁed)
160(D) x 102(W) x 25(H)332Aluminum
Silver
0°C ~ 40°C
3.5w
38. Connection and Installation
PC

MONITOR
PC/HDor
DVI/HDMI

DVIor
HDMIororDVD

LCD TVor

Blu-Ray

9. Supports Resolution
Resolution
VGA
SVGA
XGA
SXGA
WXGA
UXGA
WSXGA
WUXGA
480i/480p
1080i
1080p
576i/576p
720p
1080i
1080p

Input
Vertical Rate

OutputResolution/Vertical Rate

60Hz

UXGA/60Hz
XGA/60Hz
720P/60Hz
1080P/60Hz

UXGA/50Hz (note 1)
XGA/50Hz (note 1)
720P/50Hz
1080p/50Hz (note 2)

50Hz

Note 1 : This scaler doesn't Supports 50/60Hz frame rate conversion; therefore
50Hz PC resolutions may not be compatible with all displays.
Note 2 : The timing of 1080p 50Hz output signal is very critical; therefore it may
not be compatible with all displays.
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