Key Digital KD-CTCA3, User Manual

Page 1: ...KD CTCA3 Component Video to VGA Adapter ...

Page 2: ...mponent Video YPrPb input to VGA Video RGBHV output Video Adapter with added features of Component Video loop through auto sensing VGA In to VGA Out pass through when Component Video is inactive and sync format selections This KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 3: ...Adapter is NOT a Video Scaler or Video Processor Included in this package One KD CTCA3 ClearVideo3 One external power supply This User Installer Manual with included Warranty statement OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 4: ...mallest video adapter on the market to glue your Component Video YPrPb devices to VGA monitors and projectors ClearVideo3 is the ideal choice to drive your VGA displays from Component Video sources like your progressive DVD player video KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 5: ...s with most video formats like 480p 720p 1080i 540p NTSC PAL interlaced or progressive With your Key Digital cost effective ClearVideo3 product you get crystal clear process ing and you can drive your VGA monitor with cable lengths up to 50 feet OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 6: ...s the source video for mat must be above a 31 kHz scanning rate The user should note that a typical VGA monitor therefore will NOT display formats like 480i 60 and 576i 50 that are in the range of 15 7 kHz KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 7: ...process switch and distribute your video In many instances the video input or output formats of these products are not compatible For example you may have an application where you would like your video game with Component Video YPrPb out to drive your VGA RGBHV display OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 8: ... is totally compatible which is a significant investment and limits you for the future to ever consider equipment that does not conform to the standard you pur chased At Key Digital we have a better solution for you We have designed economical high quality KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 9: ...glue your components that may have been designed to diverging standards KD CTCA3 ClearVideo3 Component Video YPrPb to VGA adapter and more KD CTCA3 ClearColor3 VGA to Component Video adapter and more OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 10: ... THAT A VIDEO ADAPTER DOES NOT PERFORM VIDEO SCALING PROCESSING OR SCAN CONVERSIONS Product Features KD CTCA3 ClearVideo3 offers versatility convenience and well thought out features KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 11: ...market today Convenient and intelligent Input Output features Component Video input also has active pass through output to simultaneously drive your Component Video display Auxiliary VGA input will automatically pass through to the VGA output if sync is not OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 12: ...ent Video input a great feature that lets you permanently hook up ClearVideo3 to your existing PC and VGA monitor set up Enables display of Progressive DVD players or Component Video HDTV Set Top Boxes on VGA monitors KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 13: ...and other game consoles at 480p 720p and 1080i 540p on standard VGA monitors and projectors Compatible with All Component Video HDTV Set Top Boxes All NTSC and PAL interlaced and progressive formats OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 14: ... Xbox and Game Cube video games Flexible Sync Out options H and V drive RGBHV or Composite Sync on H selection RGBHcV H and V drive RGBHV or Sync on Green selection RGsB KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 15: ...SOME TYPICAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES Component Video to VGA Adapter ClearVideo3 Model KD CTCA3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 16: ...ClearVideo3 Video Adapter Model KD CTCA3 UL LISTED Safety Instructions Please be sure to follow these instructions for safe operation of your unit KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 17: ...gs 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radi UL LISTED Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 18: ...he polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 19: ...hed particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the UL LISTED Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 20: ...en a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 21: ...en the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped UL LISTED Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 22: ... Connecting and using your KD CTCA3 ClearVideo3 is a simple process NOTE Do not attempt to connect power to the unit until you have completed all Steps 1 4 STEP 1 Determine your configuration KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 23: ...B The unit automatically adjusts to the input scan format There are added bonuses that let you also simultaneously drive your Component Video monitor or even automatically pass through a VGA source like from your PC to the VGA output when Component Video is Typical configuration with ACTIVE YPbPr Component QUICK SET UP ...

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Page 25: ...ut and automatically converted to VGA This configuration allows your Component Video source to SIMULTANEOUSLY drive your Component Video monitor and VGA monitor inactive as demonstrated in the figures below Typical configuration with INACTIVE YPbPr QUICK SET UP ...

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Page 27: ... Auxiliary VGA Input passed on to the VGA output This configuration allows your VGA source to be connected to the VGA moni tor in cases where the Component Video source is INACTIVE perfect for PC applications QUICK SET UP ...

Page 28: ...PrPb input on three RCA female jacks If desired one auto switching VGA RGBHV input will drive the RGBHV output when Component Video input has no sync on Y STEP 3 Make your Output Connections One VGA Video RGBHV output on DB15 connector KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 29: ... active pass through output on three RCA female jacks be sure to terminate this output at the end of the runs STEP 4 Configure the Sync Output Select Switches adjacent to the Component Video input connectors to suit your application H V polarity out for Component Video to RGBHV conversion is always QUICK SET UP ...

Page 30: ...rom a PC is switched to the VGA output is always the SAME as the polarity of H V on the input VGA signal Select between H and V drive sync or Composite Sync with Switch 1 Switch 1 ON up H and V drive VGA out typical mode RGBHV Switch 1 OFF down Composite Sync out on H KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 31: ...HcV Select between H and V drive sync or Sync on Green with Switch 2 Switch 2 ON up H and V drive VGA out typical mode RGBHV Switch 2 OFF down Sync on Green mode RGsB STEP 5 Apply power to the unit QUICK SET UP ...

Page 32: ...3 Amps 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Connect the 1 8 mini plug external power supply connector to your unit and plug the power supply into a power outlet The green Power on LED adjacent to the external power supply connector should be ON STEP 6 Operation of your unit KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 33: ...h The red LED adjacent to the external power supply connector indicates sync detected on the Y Component Video input when LED is ON If you also have a VGA input connected to the unit it should be passed to the VGA output when the red LED is OFF indicating the Component Video source is inactive Auto switch feature QUICK SET UP ...

Page 34: ...ecifications ClearVideo3 Model KD CTCA3 Video Inputs One Component Video YPrPb input on three RCA female jacks 1 V p p 75 Ohm terminated Composite Sync on Y One auto switching VGA RGBHV input KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 35: ... when Component Video input has no sync on Y Video Outputs One VGA Video RGBHV output on DB15 connector that can drive one monitor with cable lengths up to 50 feet RGB 0 7 V p p 75 Ohm terminated at the Technical Specifications ...

Page 36: ...o YPrPb always active pass through output on three RCA female jacks Accepted Scanning Formats Unit adjusts automatically for incoming video scanning format 50 Hz or 60 Hz refresh 480p 576p 1080i 540p 720p KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 37: ...he SAME as the input scanning format Control and Adjustments LED s adjacent to the external power supply connector Green Power on LED Red LED indicates sync detected on the Y Component Video input when LED is ON Technical Specifications ...

Page 38: ...ent to the Component Video input connectors H and V drive or Composite Sync Switch 1 ON up H and V drive VGA out typical mode RGBHV Switch 1 OFF down Composite Sync out on H RGBHcV H and V drive or Composite Sync KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 39: ... up H and V drive VGA out typical mode RGBHV Switch 2 OFF down Sync on Green mode RGsB Output Sync polarity Negative TTL sync for H and V in RGBHV mode Negative Sync on Green for RGsB mode Technical Specifications ...

Page 40: ... H V sync for pass through RGBHV is the same as input H and V drive polarity Processing HDTV colorimetry matrix Video bandwidth 3 dB at 110 MHz linear phase passband for crystal clear display KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 41: ...o VGA RGB With active sync on the Y Component Video input Composite Video is converted to VGA at the VGA output connector If no sync is present on the Y Component Video input the auxiliary VGA input signal automatically drives the VGA output connec tor Technical Specifications ...

Page 42: ...t processing RGBHV RGBHcV composite sync on H or RGsB composite sync on Green Outputs can drive cables up to 50 feet Mechanical Connectors RCA for Component Video DB15 frequently used for VGA computer KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 43: ...1 8 mini plug external power supply input Size 2 x 4 75 x 0 75 Weight 1 lbs Enclosure type Plastic External wall plug power supply provided 5 Volts 03 Amps 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL ...

Page 44: ...vice Should your HD Leeza require warranty service please contact Key Digital first to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization RMA number Please contact us at either Toll free 1 203 778 0295 extension 3 email tech keydigital com KD CTCA3Model KD CTCA3 ...

Page 45: ...se contact us at either 1 203 778 0295 or Toll free 1 888 258 2028 email tech keydigital com Customer Support For customer support questions about using our products please contact us at either 1 203 778 0295 email customersupport keydigital com HOW TO CONTACT KEY DIGITAL ...

Page 46: ...WARRANTY All Key Digital products are built to high manufa cturing standards and should provide years of trouble free operation They are backed by a limited two year parts and labor warranty ...