This unique HDMI converter will allow you to connect newer HDMI devices to HD ready displays and projectors that do not have HDMI inputs. The HDfury3 upgrades your HD-ready TV or projector allowing you to watch high- definition at up to FULL HD 1080p resolution.
Connect an audio output cable (optional). • As shipped, the HDfury3 defaults to Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video output and will convert all resolutions up to and including FULL HD 1080p. In most cases no further adjustments are required. For displays with RGB (VGA) inputs or special requirements, please see the DIP Switch Settings section further below to customize your HDfury3.
HDfury3 User Manual Power/Status LED The HDfury3 logo will glow blue when in use. When the HDfury3 first receives an HDMI signal the logo will quickly turn on, then off, and then on permanently to indicate that the HDCP handshake has been completed.
HDfury3 User Manual HDMI Input Selection The HDfury3 has two HDMI-inputs. The “1A / AUTO / 2B” switch may be used to select the active HDMI input as follows: Input 1A is always active. The input that is provided a signal first will remain active.
Hold the switch in either direction to shift the image faster. To reset back to the default settings, hold the switch in either direction for 15 seconds. The HDfury3 automatically saves the setting and will remember it the next time the resolution is used.
HDfury3 User Manual DIP Switch Settings To customize your HDfury3, a bank of eight (8) DIP switches are provided. Remove the small cover on the back of the HDfury3 to access the DIP switches: The HDfury3 ships with the following factory default DIP switch settings:...
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HDfury3 User Manual For convenience, the default factory settings and DIP switch features are printed on the back of the HDfury3: The factory defaults result in the following setup: DIP 1: OFF = Component output DIP 2: ON = Sync passed...
HDfury3 User Manual RGB/Component Output For displays with an RGB (VGA) input set DIP switch #1 to ON: For displays with a Component (Y/Pb/Pr, Y/Cb/Cr, YUV) input set DIP switch #1 to OFF: HDfury3.com...
HDfury3 User Manual RGB Sync When the HDfury3 is set to RGB output mode the sync signals may be passed through as is, forced positive, forced negative, or inverted. Check your owners manual to see if your RGB display has any special sync requirements. RGB sync is not used when the HDfury3 is set to Component output mode.
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HDfury3 User Manual To force the RGB sync signals negative, set DIP switch #2 to OFF and DIP switch #3 to To invert the RGB sync signals, set DIP switch #2 to OFF and DIP switch #3 to OFF: HDfury3.com...
HDfury3 User Manual Enhanced Colour Depth The HDfury3 expands colour depth from the standard 16-235 range to 0-255 in order to provide a more dynamic picture. Some users may choose to disable this feature. To use enhanced colour depth (0-255), set DIP switch #4 to ON: To disable this feature and use normal colour depth (16-235), set DIP switch #4 to OFF: HDfury3.com...
HDfury3 User Manual RGB Shift Some users may choose to disable the RGB Shift button if they choose to shift the image in a video processor or in the display. To disable the RGB Shift button, set DIP switch #5 to OFF: To enable the RGB Shift button, set DIP switch #5 to ON: HDfury3.com...
Power/Status LED Some users may choose to disable the blue power/status LED on the front of the HDfury3. When powered, the HDfury3 logo will glow blue. For troubleshooting purposes we recommend that you leave the power/status LED enabled. To disable the Power/Status LED, set DIP switch #6 to OFF: To enable the Power/Status LED, set DIP switch #6 to ON: HDfury3.com...
Limiting Resolution Support (EDID) Some users may find it useful to disable FULL HD 1080p resolution support on the HDfury3 for older displays or Blu-ray players that automatically reset to 1080p when turned on. To disable 1080p support for Port 2B, set DIP switch #7 to OFF: To enable 1080p support for Port 2B, set DIP switch #7 to ON: HDfury3.com...
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HDfury3 User Manual To disable 1080p support for Port 1A, set DIP switch #8 to OFF: To enable 1080p support for Port 1A, set DIP switch #8 to ON: HDfury3.com...
TV without having to run separate (possibly long) audio cables from the source to your TV as in many setups the HDfury3 will be plugged right into the TV. This way you only need to run one HDMI cable to the TV and then use a short audio cable from the HDfury3 to the TV sound input.
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If you'd like to use a "regular" TOSLINK cable, use a 3.5mm Mini-TOSLINK to regular TOSLINK adapter: A 3.5mm stereo audio cable can be used for connecting the HDfury3 to a TV if you do not have a home theater setup (you only have 2 speakers in your TV):...
How do I switch between the two inputs? The switch on the side of the HDfury3 labelled "1A AUTO 2B" is used to switch inputs or to set the HDfury3 to switch automatically. To always use input 1A, set the switch to 1A.
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I want to use the component input on my display. How do I set the HDfury3 to output component (Y/Pb/Pr) video? Lift the little panel found on the back of the HDfury3 and set DIP switch 1 to OFF. Make sure to use the HDfury3 component breakout cable to connect the HDfury3 to your display's component (Y/Pb/Pr) input.
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I can only get lower resolutions to work. When I set my source to high resolutions like 1080p I don't get an image! (1) Make sure to use the included HDfury3 power supply at all times. It is required at all times.
HP or H/C from auto. This should straighten out the picture if it is varying in brightness and getting weird bands of dark as scenes change. I can't get past 1080p on my PC while hooked up from my DVI port to the HDfury3 even when using PowerStrip. Why not? In order to go beyond the 165Mhz pixel clock barrier of 1080p/60 from your PC you will need a DUAL LINK DVI to HDMI cable.
HDfury3 User Manual Make sure the HDfury3 is set to RGB output mode (set DIP switch 1 to ON) and that the L/R image shift feature is enabled (set DIP switch 5 to ON). Can I disable the L/R image shift feature? Yes.
How do I limit the HDfury3 to only allow 1080i? You can limit one or both of the HDMI inputs on the HDfury3 to only allow 1080i. Lift the little panel found on the back of the HDfury3. To turn off 1080p and 24Hz (24p) support for input 1A, set DIP switch 7 to OFF.
How do I tell the HDfury3 which EDID bank to use? Lift the little panel found on the back of the HDfury3 and set DIP switches 7 and 8 as follows: - To use EDID 0 (1080p, 24p refresh): Set DIP 7 and 8 to ON.
Theater! Can I turn it off? The easiest way to turn off the blue LED power light on the HDfury3 is to simply place a piece of tape over it. Quick and simple. However, if you would like to deactivate it here's how: Lift the little panel found on the back of the HDfury3 and turn DIP switch 6 to OFF.
HDfury3 User Manual Specifications Overview 2x HDMI 1.3 input with Deep Colour support (Manual or Auto switch mode • available, user selectable) Component (YPbPr/YCbCr) and VGA (RGBHV) video output • Sound output in both Analog and Digital Optical (S/PDIF 5.1 Dolby/DTS) through •...
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HDfury3 User Manual Dip-switch selectable One EDID supports all formats The other EDID is up to 1080i, and no 24Hz support (by default, reprogrammable) • Automatic Input Format Detection: Digital YCbCr and RGB • Full BTB and WTW support in YPbPb output •...
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