1. Do not dismantle the product housing or modify the printed circuit board
module as this may result in electrical shock or burn.
2. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the
product housing may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
3. Keep this product away from liquids. Spills into the product housing may
result in re, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If liquid spills into the
housing, unplug the product immediately. Have the product checked by a
qualied service engineer before using it again.
4. Place the product in an even and stable location. If the product falls or is
dropped, it may cause an injury and/or malfunction.
5. Avoid exposing the product to extreme temperatures or to high humidity
levels as this may result in damage to the product.
6. Only use the supplied External AC Power Adapter. The use of other power
adapters may cause this product to fail or may cause a re.
7. Do not twist or exert excessive force on the ends of the cables connected to
this product as this may cause it to malfunction.
Product Liability
Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects.
DVIGear cannot be held liable for the use of this product or for any direct or
indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of
the users of this product to check that it is suitable for their requirements and
that it is installed correctly.
All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted
by any form or means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without the written
consent of DVIGear.
DVIGear reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software following
its policy to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or desirable.
This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any way. All
third-party trademarks and copyrights are recognized. The DVIGear logo is a
registered trademark of DVIGear, Inc. HDMI™ is a registered trademark of
HDMI LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The model DVI-3551a is a professional quality Switcher / Converter / Scaler
with an HDMI output. The unit offers switchable input connections that
accommodate a wide array of input signal formats, including: HDMI, DVI
(via DVI-to-HDMI adapter), RGB Analog via an HD15-pin connector, Analog
Component Video (both YPbPr and YUV formats), S-Video, and Composite
Video. All video inputs include stereo audio follow, which are digitally
embedded in the HDMI output signal. A separate S/PDIF Coaxial Digital
Audio input and output are also provided. User adjustable audio delay can
be introduced to ensure proper audio lip-sync. The DVI-3551a unit features a
high-performance scaling engine that allows user-selection of a wide range of
PC and HDTV output resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p/60.
Our professional digital distribution products have been serving the industry
for over ten (10) years. DVIGear offers a full line of high quality Digital Matrix
Routers, Switchers, Splitters, Video Scalers, Up/Down/Cross Converters,
Format Converters, Analog-Digital Converters, as well as a wide range of long
reach Digital Cables, Extenders, and Optical Transmission systems.
1.1 Features
The DVI-3551a Video-PC to HDMI Converter/Scaler offers several advanced
features:
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating / Storage Humidity
Power Requirements
AC Power Adapter
Regulatory Approvals
Converter/Scaler Unit
AC Power Adapter
Accessories
Included Accessories
Optional Accessories
1x HDMI female connector, DVI using DVI-8511b Adapter (not included)
1x HD15-pin VGA female connector
3x RCA female connectors
1x 4-pin Mini-DIN female connector
1x RCA female connector
1x RCA female connector
6x RCA and 2x PC Audio (3.5mm)
HDMI v1.2 / HDCP 1.1 compliant (see table on page 4)
Up to 1920x1200@60 Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz
YPbPr / YCbCr up to 1080p
NTSC / PAL formats
1x HDMI female connector, HDMI v1.2 compliant
Up to 1080p@60Hz and 1920x1200@60 Hz (see table on page 5)
Digital audio per HDMI specication
1x RCA female connector
OFF, 40 ms, 110 ms, 150 ms
10x Buttons with On-Screen Display navigation
IR Remote Control with On-Screen Display navigation
See tables on pages 11-14
8-bit, Triple Analog to Digital Converter
3D Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing with 3D Noise Reduction
3:2 with 2:2 recovery
1.9” x 8.5” x 6.1” (47.2 mm x 215.2 mm x 154.7 mm)
2.2 lbs. (1.0 kg)
+32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C)
+14° to +158°F (-10° to +70°C)
10% to 85%, Non-Condensing
Input: 100-240VAC @50/60Hz Output: 5VDC @2.0A
FCC, CE, RoHS
FCC, CE, UL, CUL, PSE, GS, RoHS
IR Remote Control Unit, AC Power Adapter, User Guide
International AC Power Adapter (USA, Euro, UK, Australia)
DVI-5300-RM Rack Mount Kit
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2.1 Supported Input Formats and Resolutions
The DVI-3551a accepts HDMI, DVI, Analog RGB, Analog Component Video,
S-Video (Y/C), and Composite Video inputs via rear-panel connectors. The
resolutions and formats supported by these inputs are as follows: