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Overall Functional Description
The PFP-7/PFP-11 has 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-11 will 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-11 work, anyways? In a nutshell, the PFP-7/PFP-11 is 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-11 the ability to change not only scan rates or
resolutions, but aspect ratios as well.
As mentioned, the PFP-7/PFP-11 is 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-11 can 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-11 will 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-11 will 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 540presolutions. All other resolutions are both NTSC/PAL compatible.Compatibility