HDTV UpConverter Operating Instructions: SECOND EDITION Model No: HDUP-1500 ADS Tech HDTV UpConverter Convert your standard definition video signals to HDTV North America Support Hours: M-F : 8 am - 5 pm, PST Email : support@adstech.com website : www.adstech.
English Table of Contents: ENGLISH First Thing’s First: 3 Introduction: 6 Functions: Appendix: FAQ’s: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 FCC NOTICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRODUCT FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
: Pr e ca u ti o n s : Fir s t Thi n g’s First CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk to persons.
F i r s t T h i n g’s First : F C C : English FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
: Safet y : First Thing’ s F i r s t English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1.) Read these instructions. 2.) Keep these instructions. 3.) Heed ALL warnings. 4.) Follow all instructions. 5.) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.) Clean only with dry cloth. 7.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
English I n tr o du c t i on : Product Features : The A-D-S Tech HDTV UpConverter provides superior resolution conversion of standard definition TV and video signals (480i or 480p) into HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p or 1080i to provide you with Cinema-quality video for an exhilarating home theatre experience with your HDTV.
Introdu c t i o n CinemaView™ Video Scan Conversion - Pixel based motion adaptive de-interlacing provides the best image quality from interlaced video sources processing pixel by pixel and also diagonally. - Inverse 2:2/3:2 film processing provides “cinema-like” progressive scan images from film originated content like DVD movies and many TV shows. - Film mode detectors and filtering ensure smooth, artifact-free de-interlacing as the characteristics of video content changes.
English I n tr o du c t i on : Product Features : Video Input Auto-Detect – The UpConverter can detect which inputs you have video signals connected. You can scan through the video inputs and then when you use the Input button on the remote you will skip to only those inputs. Have video playing on all of your connected devices when choosing Video input auto-detect. 1.) Select Video Input Menu 2.) Select Auto-detect and choose SCAN 3.) Close on-screen menu by pressing Menu button twice 4.
Introdu c t i o n High Definition Input – We have published the capability to accepting standard definition input and upconverting the video signal to HDTV resolutions. We are happy to advise that the HDTV UpConverter can accept HDTV signals from terrestrial set top box tuners, HD satellite receivers and HDTV Digital Cable boxes through any of the three (3) Component video inputs. The UpConverter can receive signals at 480p, 720p or 1080i.
English I n tr o du c t i on : Product Features : FRONT PANEL & DISPLAY: Front Panel 1.) Power Button 5.) Film Mode/De-Interlace Mode Indicator 2.) Standby LED 6.) VFD Display Window 3.) Source Select Button 7.) Channel Up/Down Buttons 4.) Video Resolution Button Power Button – Toggles between Standby and Power On modes. All settings are saved when device is in Standby mode. When device comes out of Standby mode the device will return to the previous input source and resolution.
Introdu c t i o n VFD Display Window – The Vacuum Fluorescent Display provides information about the current status of the HDTV UpConverter. VFD Display 1.) TV Channel – displays the current channel you are viewing 2.) Current Output Resolution – indicates the current video resolution that is being sent to your display device (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, etc.) 3.
I n tr o du c t i on : Product Features : English REAR PANEL: Rear Panel 1.) High Definition Component Video Outputs (YPbPr/YCbCr) 2.) Set of 3 High Definition Component (YPbPr) video inputs (480i – 1080i) 3.) Set of 3 S-Video (Y/C) inputs 4.) Set of 3 RCA video (Composite) input Jacks 5.) Analog Cable Ready 125 channel Tuner 6.) Right and Left Stereo audio inputs – matched to switch with corresponding video inputs. 7.) Right and Left Stereo audio outputs 8.
: Connections : Introdu c t i o n English CONNECTING THE UPCONVERTER TO YOUR TV OR PLASMA: HDTV UpConverter 13
I n tr o du c t i on : Connections : English CONNECTING THE UPCONVERTER THROUGH AN A/V RECEIVER: HDTV UpConverter 14
: Remote : Introdu c t i o n Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Insert four (4) size AAA batteries (supplied) by matching the + and the – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. • Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period. • Handle the remote control with care.
I n tr o du c t i on English Power Button - On/Standby Menu - Displays on TV screen menu options LED - Indicates remote activity 480i - Changes UpConverter output resolution to 480i 480p - Changes UpConverter output resolution to 480p 720p - Changes UpConverter output resolution to 720p 1080i - Changes UpConverter output resolution to 1080i Left, Right, Up, Down - Use for menu selections and TV Up/Down channel changing when in TV mode.
Remote Button Combination Codes: Some functions are available by using remote control buttons in combination. Here is a summary of those functions: The Zero (0) button is generally used as the leading button for most button combinations. Select Input Source Input + Source # Delete TV Channel from Channel list 0 + TV Channel (0 + 3 deletes Ch. 3) Add TV Channel to Channel list Enter channel number (14 adds Ch.
English Functions Using your HDTV UpConverter for the first time 1.) Connect your video sources (VCR, DVD player, Laser Disk player, Cable TV, etc.) as shown previously in the configuration drawings. 2.) Use the HDTV Component video cable (supplied) between the UpConverter and the High Definition Component Video inputs on your video display device (HDTV Ready TV, LCD TV, Plasma screen, projector, etc.). 3.) Connect the AC Power cable to your AC outlet 4.) Turn on your TV or video display device. 5.
TV Tuning Functions The HDTV UpConverter includes a 125 channel cable ready tuner. This is an analog tuner, not a digital or HDTV tuner. You can receive TV signals from Cable TV sources or from a conventional TV antenna. Changing to TV mode – There are 2 ways to select the TV tuner as your active video source. 1.) Press the “TV” button on the remote control 2.) Press Input followed by 1 and 0 on the remote (Input + 10) – this takes you to video source number 10.
English Functions Picture in Picture Functions The HDTV UpConverter supports Picture in Picture capabilities. This allows you to have 2 or more windows on the TV screen at the same time allowing you to, for example, watch a movie in the main portion of the screen and tune a TV channel in the PiP window. TV Input is the default source for the PiP Window, but you can change the PiP source. See Menu Functions and Appendix B – Main/Pip Selection Chart.
Changing Aspect Ratio with View Mode The HDTV UpConverter has the ability to convert the aspect ratio in several ways as explained below. Press the View button to cycle through the available format settings Display of WideScreen content on 16:9 screen • Anamorphic (Wide Screen) – Display Wide Screen movie format on 16:9 displays – wide screen movies are “horizontally squeezed” prior to DVD mastering.
Functions English Press the Film button to cycle through the de-interlacing methods - Advanced Film Mode (AFM)– Another term for Inverse 3:2 pull-down. In this mode the 3:2 cadence is being detected and Pixel by Pixel Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing is being applied. Video with 3:2 field sequences are processed with the built-in Adaptive Film Mode controller.
On-Screen Menu Functions The on screen menu functions are accessible only from the remote control by pressing the “Menu” button. When the menu button is pressed you will see the menu options displayed below in the upper left hand corner of your TV or video output of your video display device. Main Menu – The main menu will provide you with several options. Each of these options will open a sub-menu.
English Functions Using the Remote Control to access menus and change settings 1.) Press MENU button on remote control to display main menu. 2.) Use the Up/Down buttons on the remote to select the sub-menu you wish to access. 3.) Press the ENTER button on the remote to open the sub-menu 4.) The sub-menu will appear. 5.) Use the Up/Down buttons to select the menu option you want to change. As you move up or down the menu, the adjustable setting will be highlighted with WHITE text. 6.
Fun c t i o n s English Brightness/Color – Main Video In this menu you can make changes to: - Brightness/Color Main menu - Contrast - Brightness - Saturation - Hue - Horizontal Sharpness - Noise Reduction Filter Use the Remote Control to adjust sliders and choose the noise reduction filter that matches your preference.
Functions English Video Input Setup In this menu you can make changes to the Main and PiP video sources, the input format of the video content - - Main and PiP Input selection Changes you make from the remote control will be represented here as well. You can set the PiP source from this menu but only valid Main/PiP configurations will be allowed, see Appendix B for Main/Pip selection chart. Main and PiP Format The default setting for both is Auto.
- Resolution Use the remote to cycle through the available resolution settings. If you are using a TV or display that accepts the default settings of 480i, 480p, 720p or 1080i, you can select these resolutions from the buttons on the remote or from the front panel display.
Functions English TV Channel Setup This menu allows to Auto-Scan the available TV channels and create a TV tuning list in the UpConverter. You can also easily add or delete channels you may not want to view. The TV Setup menu also allows you to set up your 5 Favorite TV channels (accessed by the Favorite button on the remote) and up to 16 PiP channels that are displayed in PiP modes.
Ap p e n di x English Appendix A: Remote Control Codes The table below shows the custom hex codes for each button press of the remote control. If you have a programmable remote control device that allows the input of hex codes, you can use the list below to program your remote.
English A p p e n di x Appendix B Main Video/PiP Video Selections Chart The HDTV UpConverter has been designed to allow many different Main/PiP video combinations. This allows you to have great flexibility in selecting video sources for using as the Main and or PiP video windows. The HDTV UpConverter will not allow you to select a nonvalid combination. If a non-valid combination is selected, the UpConverter will automatically revert to a valid selection.
Ap p e n di x 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 Component 1 Component 2 Component 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 English S-Video 1 S-Video 1 S-Video 1 S-Video 2 S-Video 2 S-Video 2 S-Video 3 S-Video 3 S-Video 3 RCA Video 1 RCA Video 1 RCA Video 1 RCA Video 2 RCA Video
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