Overall Functional Description
The PFP-7/PFP-11has many useful purposes. It has many different scan rate outputs that can match most fixed- pixel displays, as well as most HD-capable rear-screen televisions. Also, the sync polarity and output type (RGB, Component, Sync on green, etc.) can be changed to meet the requirements of the display device, ensuring that the PFP-7/PFP-11will be fully compatible in all respects to just about every type of display.
In addition to being compatible with most displays, it also includes aspect-ratio control. This is extremely beneficial for those displays that do not have any type of aspect ratio control, as all movies can now be viewed in their native format instead of having to settle for 4:3.
So, how does the PFP-7/PFP-11work, anyways? In a nutshell, the PFP-7/PFP-11is an advanced processor known as a SCALER. A scaler takes the interlaced NTSC signal (such as that from a standard DVD player or VCR, for example), de-interlaces it, and then scales it to one of many selectable resolutions.
It is the proprietary VivixTM technology that gives the PFP-7/PFP-11the ability to change not only scan rates or resolutions, but aspect ratios as well.
Compatibility
As mentioned, the PFP-7/PFP-11is compatible with many types of display devices. To ensure a display device is capable of working with the PFP-7/PFP-11, it must have the following specifications:
•Capable of a horizontal scan rate of at least 31.5 KHz
•Capable of a resolution of at least 854 x 480 (480p)
•Can accept RGB (separate or composite syncs, or sync on green), or component signals
In addition, the processor is designed to work properly on widescreens with an aspect ratio of either 1.78:1 (16:9) or 1.85:1, or any 4:3 screen. The processor is not designed to provide aspect ratio control for 2.35:1 screens.
For input signals, the PFP-7/PFP-11can accept NTSC or PAL signals from most typical sources. This includes interlaced signals from standard DVD players, Satellite receivers, VCRs, Laser Disc players, camcorders and other similar equipment. For higher-resolution signals such as a computer, high-definition decoder or progressive DVD players, these signals MUST be connected to the Pass-through port. The PFP-7/PFP-11will not accept pro- gressive signals on its Component input port (i.e. progressive DVD players).
Ensure that your display device is compatible with any high-resolution signal you input to the pass-through port. NOTE: The PFP-7/PFP-11will not process any signal on its pass-through port; it will simply loop the signal directly to its output. Also, the pass-through port will not convert component signals to RGB signals; component signals input to the pass-through port will be output as component signals.
NOTE: The PFP-7/PFP-11 will not accept PAL signals for the 854 x 480, 480p or 540p resolutions. All other resolutions are both NTSC/PAL compatible.
