HDfury2 USER MANUAL
HDfury2 User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... 2 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 3 Connecting Cables ........................................................................................................ 5 Power/Status LED .....................................................................
HDfury2 User Manual Overview Thank you for purchasing the HDfury2! This unique HDMI converter will allow you to connect newer HDMI devices to HD ready displays and projectors that do not have HDMI inputs. The HDfury2 upgrades your HD-ready TV or projector allowing you to watch highdefinition at up to FULL HD 1080p resolution. The HDfury2 includes features such as: • • • One HDMI 1.1/1.2 input Stereo sound output (analog and digital) Perfect image centering in Component output mode www.HDfury2.
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HDfury2 User Manual Connecting Cables To use your HDfury2: • • • • Connect an HDMI input cable to the HDMI input. Connect a video output cable to the analog video output. Connect the HDfury2 power supply (optional but usually required). Connect an audio output cable (optional). As shipped, the HDfury2 defaults to Component (Y/Pb/Pr or YUV) video output and will convert all resolutions up to and including FULL HD 1080p. For displays with RGB (VGA) inputs set the selection switch to RGB. www.HDfury2.
HDfury2 User Manual Power/Status LED The HDfury2 window will glow blue when in use. When the HDfury2 receives an HDMI signal the blue status LED will turn on, then off, and then on permanently to indicate that the HDCP handshake has been completed. The status of the blue LED may be used for troubleshooting: Blue LED OFF: No HDMI signal or insufficient power. Connect an HDMI cable and use the HDfury2 power supply. Blue LED BLINKING: Insufficient power. The HDfury2 power supply must be used. www.HDfury2.
HDfury2 User Manual Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) General Why do I need HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p)? Blu-ray players, HDMI graphic cards, PS3, Xbox 360 Elite are all able to unleash their true potential (720p/1080p mode) only through the HDMI output. If you want a valid ticket to the Full HD world you either need a compatible display (with HDMI input) or an HDfury2 for your existing display. 1080p FULLHD as found on Blu-ray and HD has over 6 times the resolution as standard DVD and TV.
HDfury2 User Manual receiver/pre-amp and not use the HDfury2 sound output. Typically there is no need to use the audio features of the HDfury2 with a home theater setup. If you require 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS sound out of your HDfury, consider the Hdfury3. How do I hook up the audio from the HDfury2? The HDfury2 has both analog and digital (TOSLINK) audio output in one connector located on the bottom of the unit. It's a 2-in-1 round connector meaning that you can plug in either a 3.
HDfury2 User Manual not support 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Only stereo. You've got the sound output set to multi-channel (more than 2) on your source device. While passing more channels may seem to work the sound will get distorted after a while. For multi-channel home theater setups connect your source devices directly to your receiver or pre-amp (see previous question). If 5.1/7.
HDfury2 User Manual I want to use the RGB (VGA) input on my display. How do I set the HDfury2 to output RGB (VGA) video? Switch the RGB/YUV switch on the side of the HDfury2 to “RGB”. Make sure to use one of HDfury2 RGB cables to connect the HDfury2 to your display's RGB (VGA) input. Three RGB cables are available: A VGA (D-Sub15) cable, a 5-BNC cable, and a special Barco CRT projector port 3 cable. Do not use the component 3 RCA (phono) style connector cable (shown above) as it will not work.
HDfury2 User Manual HDfury1 did not allow for longer output cables. If you require longer output cables consider the HDfury3. It supports output cables up to 50 feet in length. Does the HDfury2 support 24fps found in next generation Blu-ray and HD DVD players? Yes! The HDfury2 supports 24fps. With cathodic displays such as CRT projectors or CRT based RPTVs or tube TVs, 24fps is too low of a frequency for the display to use. The image will flicker like crazy and will not be watchable.
HDfury2 User Manual screen or an out of range error message when I play a DVD. You need to change a setting in your PS3: In addition to setting up the HDMI resolution on the PS3 as outlined above, you also have to go under the Blu-ray playback settings and adjust the DVD upscale feature because by default it will also be 1080p.
HDfury2 User Manual RGB (VGA) output mode. If you require image centering in RBG mode consider the HDfury3. The picture is not centered when I use the HDfury2 in RGB (VGA) output mode. How do I fix it? The HDfury2 does not offer image centering in RGB (VGA) output mode. If you require image centering in RBG mode consider the HDfury3..
HDfury2 User Manual Limiting Resolution Support (EDID modification) Can I limit the maximum output resolution that my HDfury2 supports? For example, 1080i instead of 1080p? Yes. The HDfury2 EDID may be reprogrammed to remove support for certain resolutions if required. This is an feature reserved for advanced technical users. Do I need to limit the maximum output resolution that my HDfury2 supports? Usually not.
HDfury2 User Manual setups other than when running directly from a PS3 or Xbox360. This is why all CurtPalme.com HDfury2 kits come with the much needed power supply. Is the HDfury2 power supply the same as that used by the HDfury1, HDfury3, and GammaX? The HDfury1, HDfury2, and GammaX power supplies are all the same. The more advanced HDfury3 uses a different power supply. Do not use an HDfury2 power supply with the HDfury3.
HDfury2 User Manual Specifications Overview • • • • • • • • • • • • HDMI 1.1/1.2 input Component (YPbPr/YCbCr) and VGA (RGBHV) video output Sound output in both Analog and digital Optical (S/PDIF) through an innovative 3.
HDfury2 User Manual • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RGB-H/V Male Port D-SUB 15 Output video analog signals (0.7Vpp (RGB) / 1Vpp (YPbPr) over 75 ohms impedance) Ultra short Analog links (<1 cm) on the HDfury2 for optimal quality HDMI video bandwidth: 25-165MHz HDMI Data Rate - Bandwidth 1.5 Gbit/sec (Single link) Supports all HD/SDTV formats from 1080p down to 480i HDTV ready (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p48/50/60 compatible) DVI 1.0 compliant HDMI 1.
HDfury2 User Manual • • • • • Full aluminium case with thermal dissipation (Optional) +5v input and power supply EDID detective feature: EDID eprom can be reprogrammed using a computer through the graphics card (feature reserved for professionals) Internal EDID EEPROM with complete CEA861 extension block One year warranty www.HDfury2.
