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This unique component (YPbPr) to RGB converter provides a picture
perfect RGB conversion optimized for HD-ready displays for full
high-definition viewing. It allows you to view high-definition (HD) content from
component sources on your existing projector or HD-ready TV.
Adjustable Gamma Boost: The Box1040 adds gamma adjustment to
RGB signals for absolutely perfect shadow detail.
The World's first Image Alignment Correction (IAC) circuitry
to fix the image "left-shift" error on many converters .
The Box1040's cable driver stage also lets you use an analog
output cable of at least up to 30 feet with any RGB source. You no longer need to place the
source near your TV! Perfect for those of you that
already have a long RGB cables installed.
Box1040 accepts Component (YPbPr) and RGB inputs and sends the processed signal
out into the RGBHV output port. The component signal is converted to RGB or
passed through as RGB with no degradation in quality. Low-level black boost
[Gamma] and Image Alignment Correction [IAC] are applicable in both inputs.
Also, in order to support long cable lengths, Box1040 has a driver stage.
It works with any
source that has an RGB or component output. The Box1040 auto-switches between inputs (if no sync is present on the
RGB input than the component input is selected).
Box1040 is plug-n-play with no extra steps required. It can be used for all
standard High-definition TV formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p. All standard frame
rates are supported in both NTSC and PAL.
This converter has a full dynamic range for maximum details in the picture
for all input modes. The converter introduces no missing black levels in the
output (no black crush) or washed-out whites.
Box1040 connects to your RGB display through a 15-pin D-Sub VGA connector or
through a VGA-5BNC break-out cable. Horizontal and Vertical sync information is
present in the VGA connector.
Instruction Manual:
Box1040 Instruction manual (PDF
format)
Low-Level Black Boost (LBB):
In most displays the shadow detail content is severely limited
or simply completely missing. When there are a lot of dark areas in the picture
they simply appear as a uniform black area even though the original content has
a lot of details within these areas. This phenomenon is next to impossible to
compensate by conventional means by simply increasing brightness or contrast.
By increasing brightness true blacks start looking grey and the
overall picture only becomes washed-out.
Box1040 LBB selectively addresses only the correct black (the
shadow detail) information of interest creating a very dynamic looking overall
picture with a rich shadow detail. The level of correction is adjustable for
maximum detail. LBB is applied to both the RGB and component inputs.
The following pictures show LBB in action. Look for black/dark
areas showing rich details using LBB. Brightness and contrast are kept the same
in all pictures and they are in their nominal settings for everyday typical use.
Only LBB is turned on/off. All pictures are taken with a regular camera 3 feet
away from the display.
LBB (gamma boost) off:
LBB (gamma boost) turned up 25%:
LBB (gamma boost) off:
LBB (gamma boost) turned up 25%:
LBB (gamma boost) off:
LBB (gamma boost) turned up 25%:
LBB (gamma boost) off:
LBB (gamma boost) turned up 25%:
See
here for more
screenshots of Black Boost from a customer review of the Box1021 (includes
similar Black Boost features as the Box1040).
Want to learn more about Gamma Boost and why it matters? To find out why proper gamma is critical to image quality and movie
reproduction, see our
free
Greyscale & Colour Calibration for Dummies guide.
Demo Pictures:
The following pictures are examples taken with Blu-Ray player ->
Box1040 -> NEC XG1351 CRT Projector. Low-level black boost is utilized in
all examples to bring out tremendous shadow detail. No photo manipulation of any
kind is done to any of the pictures except for resizing.
Image Alignment Correction (IAC):
Box1040 RGB output will not cause an image shift
as documented with the use of other converter boxes.
Many current Component to RGB converters suffer from a
limitation in the control of a picture shift where the displayed image is
horizontally shifted to the left leaving some portion, typically some inches, of
the active image hidden. Existing solutions merely offer a capability to shift
the picture even more to the left thereby exaggerating the problem. This is a
highly undesirable feature that has gone unaddressed until now.
The following pictures show IAC at work.
IAC on:
The following is a comparison picture where IAC is not used. The
picture information is pass through without using IAC and the
resulting picture is shifted left similar to all other existing Component
to RGB converters.
IAC off:
IAC operates similarly in all modes, including 480i, 480p, 720p/1080i and 1080p. IAC can be applied to both the component RGB inputs.
Long-Length Cable Friendly
Box1040 has a dedicated cable driver circuitry that allows
cables of at least up to 30 feet to be used to connect to your display. There is no need to
buy any extra equipment or to have Box1040 close to the display.
Specifications/Features:
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Input: RGB (RGB with Horizontal and Vertical syncs - RGBHV)
and Component (YPbPr)
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Output: RGBHV HD-15 D-Sub (VGA) Connector, Female type
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An adjustable Low-Level Black Boost for restoring shadow
details on both component and RGB pass-through for perfect shadow details
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An Image Alignment Correction circuitry to correctly center
the image
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Supports all standard HD&SD formats from both inputs,
1080p/1080i/720p/576ip/480ip NTSC/PAL
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Auto-switching between inputs - RGB has a priority over
component
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Full dynamic range for all input modes to maximize the level
of details
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Highly accurate color-space-conversion for the component
YPbPr input (separate for HD and SD)
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Precise black levels - no black crush in any standard mode
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Polarity inversion applicable in all modes with or without
IAC
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User selectable positive or negative sync output for displays
that only accept negative sync (ex: Barco 800/801/808/1208).
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PC graphics at least up to 1600x1200@85 [229.5MHz]
Performance depends also on your TV capabilities:
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Check your TV for RGB input support. Some TV's don't support HD
analog inputs via RGB.
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The output resolution is the same as the input. E.g. 1080p in ->
1080p out; 720p in -> 720p out.
What is included:
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Box1040 converter
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Wall-mount 9V AC power supply (US/Euro)
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Instructions
Reviews/Testimonials:
"Your Box1040 was a great addition to my set and I was stunned what
additional details the gamma correction pulled out of my image..." - Carsten
Need more information? See the Box1040 FAQ!
Visit the Box1040 Discussion/Support Forum
Questions, comments or feedback should be directed to X-Vue at:
X-Vue@curtpalme.com
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