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CDM-640 Front Panel

CYP model CDM-640 Digital High Resolution 3-in-1
Standards Converter, Multi-standard Time Base Corrector and VGA Up-Converter

See CDM-640A if you don't need the up-converter

Standards Converter

The CYP CDM-640 accepts PAL, PALM, PALN, NTSC, NTSC443 & SECAM input as Composite or S-Video. It then comb-filters, level adjusts, resamples and stabilises the signal (completely removing all video interference such as copy protection pulses) to output whatever standard you select. Input standard selection can be Automatic or Manual.

Multi-standard TBC

When the input and output standards are the same (e.g. PAL in and PAL out) the unit functions as a high-quality adjustable Timebase Corrector.

Multiple Resolution
Up-Converter

The input video can be output as VGA 640x480, 800x600 or 1024x768. Most importantly, with 50Hz standards such as PAL and SECAM, the field rate is also up-converted to 60Hz for full VGA compatibility and no 50Hz flicker!

S-Video (Y/C)
and Composite
Video Inputs

Because the CDM-640 has S-Video inputs the higher picture quality of S-Video is maintained. A digital comb-filter converts Composite video input to high quality Y/C for  internal processing and improved picture quality.

VGA Input

The VGA input is not processed by the CDM-640, it is switched to the VGA output when the video outputs are in use. This saves having to swap the VGA monitor or projector from the PC to the CDM-640.

Steady Levels

An automatic gain control (AGC) keeps the output levels normal even if the input level is high or low or changing. Range of control:- 4:1

S-Video, Composite
and VGA Outputs

Either the video outputs (S-Video and Composite are present simultaneously) or the VGA output can be selected.

Adjustments

Front-panel user-adjustable settings for Brightness, Contrast, Colour Saturation and Tint (NTSC only) of the video input as well as H and V size (for up-converting only) are provided. There is also an overscan / underscan switch for optimum viewing. These settings are retained when the unit is off.

Colour Bars

When there is no video input, the CDM-640 outputs 100% colour bars in the selected output standard.

SPECIFICATIONS

INPUTS
Video in 1Vp-p nom // 75 Ohm, RCA / Phono x 1
Y/C in Y = 0.7Vp-p nom, C = 0.7Vp-p nom, 4 pin mini DIN, 75 Ohms ea. x 1
VGA in RGB H&V on standard 15 pin high-density female D-sub
TBC Memory 8 Mb
OUTPUTS
Video out 1Vp-p nom, 75 Ohms, RCA / Phono x 1
S-Video out Y = 0.7Vp-p nom, C = 0.7Vp-p nom, 4 pin mini DIN, 75+75 Ohms x 1
VGA out RGB H&V on standard 15 pin high-density female D-sub
Controls Switch selection of input standard - Auto / Manual System (PAL, PALM, PALN, NTSC, NTSC443 & SECAM)
Switch selection of adjustment - Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Tint (NTSC only), H size & V size (when up-converting), under/overscan and +/- buttons for making adjustments (press both for default setting).
Rear panel Power switch
Indicators 12 x front panel led's for selected standard and Auto / Manual System
8 x front panel multi-colour led's for adjustments
Power Supply External mains supply (Australian approved supply provided)
Accessories 1 each RCA cable, S-Video cable, VGA cable, User manual, Power supply.
Size & Weight 300mm(W) x 242mm(overall D) x 55mm(H), 2Kg unit only, 2.6Kg packed

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