® HDMI to Composite / S-Video Scaler EXT-HDMI-2-COMPSVIDSN User Manual www.gefen.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................1 Important Operating Notes..............................................................................................2 Features..........................................................................................................................3 Package Includes........................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI to Composite / S-Video Scaler. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies.
INTRODUCTION Important Operating Notes READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE HDMI TO COMPOSITE / S-VIDEO SCALER • The HDMI To Composite/S-Video Scaler converts HDTV input resolutions of 480p@50 / 60Hz, 576p@50 / 60Hz, 480i@50 / 60Hz, 576i@50 / 60Hz, 720p@50 / 60Hz, 1080i and 1080p at 50/60Hz to either NTSC 480i or PAL 576i. • Supported PC input resolutions include 640x480@60Hz, 800x600@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz, and 1920x1200@60Hz.
INTRODUCTION Features • HDMI to Composite / S-Video conversion plus scaling • HDMI pass-through • Supports 480i to 1080p HDMI input resolutions at 50/60 Hz. • Outputs 480i / 576i signal for Composite/S-Video Display devices • Supports both NTSC and PAL formats Package Includes (1) HDMI To Composite / S-Video Scaler (1) 6 ft.
INTRODUCTION Panel Layout 2 4 Front 1 Top 3 8 Back 6 10 5 7 4 9
INTRODUCTION Panel Descriptions 1 L/R Connect two RCA-type cables from these outputs to the display, audio amplifier, or receiver. Only 2 channel LPCM from the HDMI input can be passed to these outputs. Multi-channel bit-stream such as Dolby Digital will not be passed to this output. 2 Composite Connect an RCA-type cable from this output to the Composite input on the display or A/V receiver. 3 S-Video Connect an S-Video cable between this output and the S-Video input on the display or A/V receiver.
INTRODUCTION Connections 1. Connect the included HDMI cable between the Hi-Def source and the HDMI In connector on the scaler. 2. Connect an S-Video cable from the scaler to the display or an A/V receiver. Alternately or additionally connect a Composite cable (RCA-type) between the scaler and the Composite input on the display or A/V receiver. 3.
OPERATING THE HDMI TO COMPOSITE / S-VIDEO SCALER Using Overscan and Underscan Once the HDMI to Composite / S-Video Scaler is connected and powered, the content from the Hi-Def source should be displayed. Over Scan If the video signal displays a black border around the edges of the picture, then set the Under Scan / Over Scan switch to the Over Scan position to correct the image.
OPERATING THE HDMI TO COMPOSITE / S-VIDEO SCALER Under Scan If the video signal extends beyond the edge of the display (shown in red), then set the Under Scan / Over Scan switch to the Under Scan position to correct the image.
OPERATING THE HDMI TO COMPOSITE / S-VIDEO SCALER Audio Output and Formats Both the digital (Coax Out) and analog (L/R) audio outputs are active at all times. Only 2-channel LPCM is supported on the output. See the table, below.
APPENDIX Firmware Update Procedure 1. Download the firmware update from the Support section of the Gefen Web site. 2. Power-OFF the HDMI to Composite / S-Video Scaler. It is unnecessary to disconnect any cables from the HDMI to Composite / S-Video Scaler during the update process. IMPORTANT: The HDMI to Composite / S-Video Scaler must be POWERED OFF before connecting the USB cable to the computer. 3. Connect a USB cable between the computer and the HDMI to Composite / S-Video Scaler. 4.
APPENDIX Specifications Horizontal Frequency Range ................................................................................ 31 - 70 kHz Vertical Frequency Range .................................................................................... 50 - 60 kHz A/V Input ................................................................................ (1) HDMI Type A, 19-pin female Video Outputs .....................................................................
WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications.
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