DRCM-398M

AFCV/SV to PC/HDConverter

TMOperation ManualUAANCM-398M

LDisclaimers
The information in this manual has been carefully checked andis believed to be accurate. Cypress Technology assumes noresponsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of thirdparties which may result from its use.
Cypress Technology assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
that may be contained in this document. Cypress also makes
no commitment to update or to keep current the information
contained in this document.
Cypress Technology reserves the right to make improvements to thisdocument and/or product at any time and without notice.

Copyright Notice
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted,transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or any of its part translated
into any language or computer ﬁle, in any form or by any means- electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual,or otherwise - without express written permission and consent fromCypress Technology.
© Copyright 2010 by Cypress Technology. All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.0 September 2010

Trademark Acknowledgments
All products or service names mentioned in this document may be
trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

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 thisequipment:







Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk ofﬁre, 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 throughmodule 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 theslots and openings in the module housing that provideventilation.

Revision History
Version No

V1

Date20100923

Summary of Change

Preliminary ReleaseTable of Contents
1.

Introduction………………………………………..………........……….

1

2.

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

1

3.

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

1

4.

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

1

5.

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

1

6.

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

2

6.1

Support Timing Chart .............................................................

2

Operation Controls and Functions.......……........…....................…
7.1 Left side Panel ........................................................................

3

7.2

Right side Panel …………………………………………....….…

3

7.3

Front Panel ………………………...….......…….............…….…

4

7.4Top Panel …………………………………………...........…….…

4

8. OSD..................………….................................................…....…..…...

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

6

10.

7

7.

Acronyms …….……….................…………..........…..….............…...

3

1. Introduction

This economical Video to PC converter box that can convert CV/SV (NTSC orPAL 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 OnScreen 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 3RCAcable 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 required16. Specifications
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)88Chassis Material

Plastic

Silkscreen ColorBlack

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
Output Resolution
Input AV
SystemComponent (50HzPCCANNOT convert

Component (50Hz CAN
convert to 60Hz)

to 60Hz)NTSC(60Hz)
PAL(50Hz)

XGA/SXGA/UXGA @60

480p60/720p60/1080p60
576p50/720p50/

480p60/720p60/

1080p501080p60

2

7. Operation Controls and Functions

The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1 Left Side Panel

SVideoIn

DC 5V

1①②③23

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.
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.
DC 5V In: This slot is where you plug the 5V DC power supply into theunit and connect the adaptor to an AC wall outlet.
7.2 Right Side Panel
UXGA/1080P
SXGA/720P
XGA/480P
576P

PC/HDOut1①②2Output resolution switch: This dip switch allows you to set PC/Compositeoutput Timing to PC resolution: XGA/SXGA/UXGA or Component resolution: 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.
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.
3

7.3 Front PanelPCModeHD1①PC/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

VIDEO TO PC/HD CONVERTER

CV:Yellow
SV:Red1①

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 composite input and red when switch to S-Video input.

4

8. OSDIN / OUT

PC Monitor
F/W
1. Press the top panel’s button once to switch in between CV/SV. Wheninput 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 andoutput 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 andoutput timing, frame rate conversion selection, video system and firmware
version as show in below picture.

IN / OUT
F/W5

9. Connection and Installation

PC Monitoror3RCA

D-Sub
D-Sub

CM-398M

6TV withComponent
inputAAcronyms
AcronymComplete Term

CV

Composite VideoHDHigh Deﬁnition

NTSC

National Television System Committee

PAL

Phase Alternate LinePC

Personal computer

STB

Set-Top-Box

SV

S-VideoUXGASuper eXtended Graphics Array

VGA

Video Graphics ArrayXGA

Extended Graphics Array

7

CYPRESS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Home page: http://www.cypress.com.tw

20101001 MPM-CM398M