3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

3.1COMPATIBLE 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)

3.2MAINS

Caution: Connect Crystalio II to a power point using the mains cable provided.

3.3VIDEO 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

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VPS3800 specifications

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