Pixel Magic Systems VPS3800 Home Theater System User Manual


 
3.1 COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT
In simple terms, Crystalio II serves as a video processor which enhances video signals from
source devices and then delivers the enhanced video signal to the display devices.
Crystalio II is compatible with:
Any source device capable of outputting:
• Composite Video
• S-Video
• RGsB (RGB with sync on Green)
• RGBS (RGB with Composite Sync)
• Component (YPbPr)
• VGA (HD15 RGBHV)
• Digital DVI
• SDI (Serial Digital Interface)
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
• HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface. Model VPS3800 Pro only)
Any analog or digital display device capable of accepting input in the form of:
• Analog RGBHV
• Analog RGBS (RGB with composite sync)
• Analog Component (YPbPr)
• Digital HDMI
• Digital DVI (With suitable adaptor or HDMI>DVI cable)
3.2 MAINS
Caution: Connect Crystalio II to a power point using the mains cable provided.
3.3 VIDEO INPUTS
Crystalio II includes a comprehensive set of input terminals to allow you to connect a wide range
of video sources. Please refer to Section 2.2 for the supported input resolutions of each input port.
For the best results you should:
• use the highest quality output that your video source provides
• use high quality cables for all connections
When deciding on which output to use from your device, use the following list as a guideline
(with highest quality being first):
High Definition
1 HD-SDI - A direct digital broadcast-quality connection.
2 HDMI - A direct digital connection available on many high definition consumer devices.
3 Component (YPbPr) - An analog connection capable of carrying high definition signals.
Standard Definition
1 SD-SDI or HDMI - (a direct digital connection from a compatible set top box or DVD
player).
2 RGB (RGBHV/RGsB/RGBS) - often available from set top boxes, DVD players, games
consoles etc.
3 Component (YPbPr) - typically available on mid-range to high-end DVD players and
some games consoles.
4 S-Video - a general purpose connection found on many devices. Sometimes incorrectly
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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