StarTech.com DVI2HDMIA manual

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    Manual Revision: 11/13/2013 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.star tech.c[...]

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    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are desig ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can radiate [...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Packaging Conten ts ................................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements .............................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Packaging C ontents • 1 x DVI to HDMI conv er ter • 1 x Pow er Adapter • 1 x Instruction Manual Sy stem Requirements • DVI enabled video source (i.e. c omputer, DVR/PVR, et c.) • HDMI enabled display device (i.e. monitor , projector , HDTV, etc .) • Available A C elec trical outlet[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Side View 1 Side View 2 Installation Hardwar e I nstalla tion 1. Ensure all devices ar e powered o , before starting. 2. Connect the included power adapter t o the video adapter . The P ower LED next to the connector should light up solid. 3. Connect a standard male/male DVI cable from the video sour ce (i.e. computer , DVR/[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 T roubleshooting If you are experiencing a shaky or jittery image on screen please make sure that DVI2HDMIA is set to output at 60Hz. The instructions below detail how to setup this unit to operate at 60Hz for Microsoft Windows®, and Mac OSX®. Microsoft Window s® 1. Right Click your desktop and select “Screen Resolution”[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 4. The List All Modes window will appear , change the selec tion fr om the current (Interlaced) mode, to: 1920x1080, T rue Color (32bit), 60 Hertz and click the “OK” button. Mac OSX® 1. Open Display Settings from the syst em preferences menu. 2. Place a bullet in “Scaled” and select “1080p” from the dr op down menu[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Specications Video Signal Input: DVI (digital) revision 1.0 Output: HDMI 1.2 External Connectors 1 x 29-pin DVI female 2 x RCA audio female 1 x HDMI type A female 1 x DC power LEDs 1 x Pow er Maximum Video Resolution 1080p / 1920x1080 (50 / 60Hz) Bandwidth 225 MHz / 2.25 Gbps (per channel) Audio Support Ye s HDCP Support Ye [...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your pr oduc t, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test drivers/so[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one-stop source for every connectivity par t you need. F rom the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy t o loc[...]