User guide

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3 Hardware Installation
3.1 – Compatible Equipment
In simple terms, Crystalio serves as a video processor
which enhances video signal from source devices and
then deliver the enhanced video signal to the display
devices.
Crystalio is compatible with:
Any source device capable of outputting:
 Composite Video
 S-Video
 RGsB (Sync on Green)
 RGBs (Separate Sync)
 Component (Y-Pb-Pr)
 VGA (HD15)
 Digital DVI
 SDI (Serial Digital Interface)
Any analogue or digital display device is
capable to accept input in the form of:
 Analogue RGBHV
 Analogue RGB with composite sync
 Analogue Component (Y-Pb-Pr)
 Analogue Component (Y-Cb-Cr)
 Digital DVI
3.2 – Mains
!!Caution: Ensure that the voltage selector is set
correctly for your mains voltage. If you have any
doubts, DO NOT connect your Crystalio and contact
your dealer for advice. Incorrect setting of the voltage
selector will result in serious damage to your unit and
may lead to fire hazard / electric shock.
!!Caution: Connect Crystalio to a power point using
the mains cable provided.
3.3 – Video Inputs
Crystalio includes a comprehensive set of input
terminals to allow you to connect a wide range of video
sources.
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 best
quality being first):
1 SDI or DVI (a direct digital connection from a
compatible set top box or DVD player).
2 RGB (RGsB/RGBS) – often available from set
top boxes, DVD players etc., This could be used
an optional connection on games consoles.
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 (but incorrectly)
this referred as SVHS.
5 Composite – the most common, and the lowest
performing video connection.
TIPS: It is recommended that you choose the
interlaced output from your source device instead
of the progressive (e.g. 480i instead of 480p).
This leaves the conversion from interlaced video
to progressive video to be performed by Crystalio,
which has sophisticated processing dedicated to
this task.