Communications Specialties’ Model 2100

Welcome | Features | Package Contents

User’s Manual

Convert your VGA or

Component Video source into

a high-quality HDMI or DVI

output. Designed specifically

for expanding the

Scan Do® HD DVI/Computer

Video to HD/SD SDI Scan

Converter’s input capabilities.

The 2100 uses no scaling,

which could produce artifacts,

making it ideal for broadcast

Model 2100

VGA or Component Video

to HDMI/DVI Converter

environments.

World Headquarters

55 Cabot Court

Hauppauge, New York 11788 USA

Tel: (631) 273-0404

Fax: (631) 273-1638

info@commspecial.com

Asia

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

100 Beach Road

#22-09 Shaw Tower

Singapore 189702

Tel: +65 6391 8790

Fax: +65 6396 0138

csiasia@commspecial.com

commspecial.com



CSI Model 2100

Welcome | Features | Package Contents

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Communications Specialties, Inc.’s Model 2100 VGA Video or

Component Video (YPbPr) to HDMI or DVI Converter with Audio. The 2100 is used to

connect the VGA video signal from a PC or the YPbPr signal from a DVD player or similar

device to connect to the HDMI input or DVI input of a Plasma display, LCD screen or a

Scan Do® HD. Using the included cable, the 2100 will also output to a DVI interface. The unit

takes advantage of HDMI’s ability to also embed the audio in the same cable with video.

However, audio is not supported on the DVI interface.

Features

• Connects computers with analog RGBHV (VGA) video output or DVD players

with component output to HD ready Plasma, LCD, DLP TV, or Scan Do® HD.

• Switch for input format selection (PC-RGB, or Component-YPbPr)

• Compliant with HDMI specifications 1.0

• Supports up to 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz VGA input or up to 1080p input

Package Contents

• One Model 2100 converter unit

• One Universal Input Power Supply with AC Line Cord

• One HDMI to DVI Cable

• One VGA (HD15) to 3 RCA Cable

• One VGA (HD15) to VGA (HD15) Cable

• This User’s Manual

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CSI Model 2100

Controls, Functions and Indicators

Input Video Format Switch

Set this switch according to the type of input signal connected.

YP

b

P

r

RGB

Component Video (YPbPr) from a DVD player or Set top Box

Analog Video (VGA) from a PC or Notebook Computer

Input Connector (PC/YP

b

P

r

)

Connect your video source to this input. If you are using a PC as a source, you need a

male-male VGA cable (included). If your source is a DVD player, then use the included 3

RCA to HD15 cable. Please make sure to connect the correct color RCA connectors to your

source.

Input Power Jack and Indicator

Plug the included power supply to this jack. The red LED should come on indicating power

is on. NEVER SUBSTITUTE ANY OTHER POWER SUPPLY AS THIS MAY DESTROY THE UNIT.

Left and Right Audio Input Connectors

Connect your audio source to this input. Note that audio is not supported when using DVI.

HDMI Output Connector

This is the Digital output that contains the video and the audio. Connect this to your display

device using HDMI cables (cable not supplied). You may connect this to a DVI input such as

the input to the Scan Do® HD using the included HDMI to DVI cable.

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CSI Model 2100

HDMI and PC Video Compatibility | Resolution Compatibility

HDMI Compatibility with PC Video

The 2100 is not a scaler. This means that the resolution of the video at the HDMI output is

the same as the input. Most HDMI enabled displays do not support the full complement

of PC resolutions and are designed to handle HDTV input formats of (480i or p) @ 60 Hz,

(576i or p) @ 50 Hz, 720p @ 60 Hz, or 1080i @ 60 Hz. So, if you set your PC at a resolution of

1024x768 (XGA), your display may not show the HDMI image. In this case you have to set

your PC’s resolution to 640x480@60 (VGA interpreted as 480p).

However, if you are converting the VGA signal from a PC and use an HDMI to DVI cable to

connect it to the DVI input of an LCD, you should be able to display most, if not all, of the

PC resolutions on your digital LCD.

Resolution Compatibility

The Technical Specifications in this manual list computer resolutions that are supported by

this device. Note that most computers do not produce these resolutions and refresh rates

exactly. Therefore, compatibility between this device and any particular computer will be

subject to the computer’s timing variations.

Should an incompatibility be experienced, try changing the output resolution and/or the

refresh rate.

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CSI Model 2100

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Input/Output:

Inputs: RGBHV or YPbPr

Stereo analog line-level

Resolution: Output resolution is the same as input resolution

VGA

(VGA) 640x480 @ 60, 72, 75, 85

(XGA) 1024x768 @ 60, 72, 75, 85

(UXGA) 1600x1200 @ 60

(XGAi) 1024x768i @ 87

480i @ 60

720p @ 50, 60

(SVGA) 800x600 @ 60, 72, 75, 85

(SXGA) 1280x1024 @ 60, 72, 75, 85

1152x900 @ 70, 75, 85

576p @ 60

1080p @ 30, 50, 60

Component

(YPbPr)

576i @ 50

1080i @ 50, 60

Equipment Included:

Model 2100 VGA or Component Video to HDMI/DVI Converter

Universal input power supply with AC line cord

HDMI to DVI cable

VGA (HD15) to 3 RCA cable

VGA (HD15) to VGA (HD15) cable

User manual

Dimensions:

Size: 3.0 W x 1.2 H x 4.2 D (inches); 76.2 W x 30.5 H x 106.7 D (mm))

Weight: Approximately 8 oz. (0.22 kg)

Operating Temp and Power:

Operating Temperature Range

0 to +50

o

C

Universal AC input power supply is provided

Output is rated at 5 volts DC @ 2000 mA

UL/CSA/CE approved

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CSI Model 2100

Warranty Information

Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) warrants that, for a period of three years after

purchase by the Buyer, Model 2100 will be free from defects in material and workmanship

under normal use and service. A Return Material Authorization (RMA) number must be

obtained from CSI before any equipment is returned by the Buyer. All materials must be

shipped to CSI at the expense and risk of the Buyer.

CSI’s obligation under this warranty will be limited, at its option, to either the repair or

replacement of defective units, including free materials and labor. In no event shall CSI be

responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profits or goodwill.

CSI shall not be obligated to replace or repair equipment that has been damaged by fire,

war, acts of God, or similar causes, or equipment that has been serviced by unauthorized

personnel, altered, improperly installed, or abused.

RMA numbers and repairs can be obtained from:

Communications Specialties, Inc.

55 Cabot Court

Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA

Tel: (631) 273-0404

Fax: (631) 273-1638

or, in the Asia Pacific Region:

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

100 Beach Road

#22-09 Shaw Tower

Singapore 189702

Tel: +65 6391 8790

Fax: +65 6396 0138

RMA numbers can also be obtained from our web site:

commspecial.com

Please have your serial number available.

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CSI Model 2100

Certifications | Scan Do® HD | Pure Digital Fiberlink® 7500

Certifications

Broadcast the best results.

DVI Computer Video to HD/SD-SDI

Scan Converter with Genlock Input

and Fiber Optic Output

Learn more at scandohd.tv

Meet the nine mile DVI cable.

Communications Specialties’

Pure Digital Fiberlink® 7500

transmits DVI (up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p)

and stereo audio over one single mode

fiber to distances of more than

nine miles.

Try that with a DVI cable.

• Transmits single-link DVI up to

1920 x 1200 with no adjustments,

equalization or de-skewing required!

• Supports HDTV resolutions up to 1080p!

• Uses no compression, conversion

or scaling for crystal clear signals.

• Advanced input circuitry equalizes

and re-clocks noisy and distorted DVI

input signals!

Designed and Manufactured

by CSI in Mew York

Learn more at commspecial.com

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Communications Specialties’ Model 2100

User’s Manual

Model 2100

VGA or Component Video

to HDMI/DVI Converter

World Headquarters

55 Cabot Court

Hauppauge, New York 11788 USA

Tel: (631) 273-0404

Fax: (631) 273-1638

info@commspecial.com

Asia

Communications Specialties Pte Ltd

100 Beach Road

#22-09 Shaw Tower

Singapore 189702

Tel: +65 6391 8790

Fax: +65 6396 0138

csiasia@commspecial.com

commspecial.com

©2007 Communications Specialties, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.

Scan Do, Pure Digital Fiberlink and the

starburst logo are registered trademarks

of Communications Specialties, Inc.

CSI and the triangle designs are trademarks

of Communications Specialties, Inc.

P/N 126539 Rev. A

©2005 Spectra Vision Productions, Inc.

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