Portta N3RHX-2

Portta Component to HDMI Converter (Model N3RHX-2) User Manual

Einführung

The Portta Component to HDMI Converter (Model N3RHX-2) is designed to convert analog YPbPr video and R/L audio signals into a digital HDMI output. This device allows you to connect older gaming consoles, DVD players, and other YPbPr-enabled devices to modern HDTVs, monitors, or projectors that only support HDMI inputs. It supports resolutions up to 1080p at 60Hz, providing a clear and stable signal for your legacy equipment.

Portta Component to HDMI Converter device

Image: The Portta Component to HDMI Converter, a compact black device with YPbPr and R/L audio input ports on one side and an HDMI output port on the other.

Packungsinhalt

  • Component to HDMI Converter (x1)
  • USB-A to USB-C Power Cable (x1)
  • Benutzerhandbuch (x1)
Package contents of Portta Component to HDMI Converter

Image: The Portta Component to HDMI Converter, a USB-A to USB-C power cable, and a user manual, laid out next to a smartphone for scale, showing the compact size of the converter.

Installationsanweisungen

  1. Connect YPbPr Source: Connect the YPbPr (green, blue, red) video cables and R/L (red, white) audio cables from your source device (e.g., PS2, Wii, DVD player) to the corresponding input ports on the Portta Component to HDMI Converter.
  2. HDMI-Display anschließen: Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output port of the converter to an HDMI input port on your HDTV, monitor, or projector.
  3. Einschalten: Connect the provided USB-A to USB-C power cable to the converter's USB-C power port and plug the USB-A end into a suitable USB power source (e.g., a USB port on your TV, a wall adapter, or the source device if available). The blue "POWER" and "SIGNAL" indicator lights on the converter will illuminate.
  4. Eingabe auswählen: On your HDMI display, select the correct HDMI input source to view the converted signal.

Wichtiger Hinweis: This converter is designed for YPbPr to HDMI conversion only. It does NICHT support HDMI to YPbPr conversion (reverse use).

Close-up of Portta Component to HDMI Converter ports

Bild: Eine detaillierte view of the Portta Component to HDMI Converter, highlighting the YPbPr (green, blue, red) and R/L audio (red, white) input ports, the USB-C power port, and the HDMI output port. Blue indicator lights for Power and Signal are visible.

Diagram showing connection from game console to TV via converter

Image: A diagram illustrating the connection flow: a game console (like a PS2) connected via component cables to the Portta converter, which then connects via an HDMI cable to a modern television, displaying a game.

Bedienungsanleitung

Once all connections are made and the converter is powered on, your YPbPr source device's video and audio will be automatically converted and displayed on your HDMI screen. The converter supports a wide range of resolutions for both HDMI and Component devices, including 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. It supports 8-bit deep color and uncompressed 2-channel LPCM audio.

This device operates on a plug-and-play basis, requiring no additional driver installation. Ensure your source device is set to output a Component (YPbPr) signal for optimal performance.

Gaming on a TV using the Portta Component to HDMI Converter

Image: A television displaying a racing game from an older console, connected via the Portta Component to HDMI Converter, demonstrating 1080p 60Hz output.

Diagram showing supported resolutions for retro devices

Image: A graphic titled "Wide Resolution For Retro Devices" listing supported resolutions: 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p/720p, 1080i/1080p, with checkmarks next to each, indicating compatibility.

Wartung

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your Portta Component to HDMI Converter, follow these maintenance guidelines:

  • Keep the device in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture.
  • Clean the device with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using liquid or aerosol cleaners.
  • Sorgen Sie für ausreichende Belüftung rund um den Konverter, um eine Überhitzung zu vermeiden.
  • Avoid bending or stressing the cables and connectors excessively.

Fehlerbehebung

  • Kein Signal / Schwarzer Bildschirm:
    • Ensure all cables (YPbPr, R/L audio, HDMI, and power) are securely connected.
    • Verify that the converter is powered on (blue "POWER" light is illuminated).
    • Prüfen Sie, ob Ihr Bildschirm auf die richtige HDMI-Eingangsquelle eingestellt ist.
    • Confirm that your source device is outputting a YPbPr signal. Some devices may default to composite video (yellow RCA), which is not supported by this converter. This converter requires a 5-RCA component input (green, blue, red for video; red, white for audio).
    • Try a different HDMI cable or YPbPr cable to rule out cable issues.
    • If using a Blu-ray player or DVD player, ensure the video output is set to Component (YPbPr) in the device's settings (e.g., Settings > Video Output > Component).
  • Distorted or Incorrect Colors:
    • Check that the YPbPr cables are connected to the correct color-coded ports (Green to Green, Blue to Blue, Red to Red). Incorrect connections can lead to black & white, green tint, or red tint images.
    • Ensure the component cable length is not excessively long. For optimal image quality, a length of less than 1.8 meters is recommended for the component cable.
  • Kein Ton:
    • Ensure the R/L audio cables (red and white) are correctly connected to the converter.
    • Check the audio settings on your source device and HDMI display.
  • "Cannot be used as an HDMI to Component Converter": This device is unidirectional. It converts Component (YPbPr) to HDMI. It cannot convert HDMI to Component. Attempting to use it in reverse will result in no signal.
  • HDCP Protection: This converter does not support HDCP-protected content. Use only non-HDCP-protected Blu-ray Discs or DVDs.
  • Region Code Restriction: Ensure the region code of the disc matches the Blu-ray/DVD player.
Important Notice regarding HDCP and Region Code

Image: A graphic titled "Important Notice" detailing HDCP Protection (converter does not support HDCP-protected content, use non-HDCP Blu-rays/DVDs) and Region Code Restriction (ensure disc region matches player).

Diagram showing converter cannot be used in reverse

Image: A visual representation indicating that the Portta converter cannot be used to convert HDMI to Component, showing a red 'X' over an incorrect connection setup.

Comparison of normal vs noisy image quality due to cable length

Image: A side-by-side comparison showing "Normal Image Quality" with a short component cable (less than 1.8m) and a "Noisy Image Quality" with an excessively long component cable, illustrating the impact of cable length on signal integrity.

Technische Daten

ModellnummerN3RHX-2
EingangsanschlüsseYPbPr (Component Video), R/L Audio
AusgangsanschlüsseHDMI
HDMI-Version1.3
Unterstützte Auflösungen480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p bei 60 Hz
AudioformatUncompressed 2 Channel LPCM
Deep Color-Unterstützung8-Bit
Bandbreite165MHz/1.65Gbps per channel
StromversorgungUSB-A to USB-C Power Cable (included)
Abmessungen (L x B x H)3.61 x 2.23 x 0.69 Zoll
Gewicht43.6 Gramm
KompatibilitätPS2, PS3, Wii, Blu-ray player, DVD, HDTV, Projector, Monitor etc.

Garantie und Support

The Portta Component to HDMI Converter comes with a hassle-free 2 Jahr Garantie and lifetime technical support. If you encounter any issues or have questions regarding the product, please feel free to reach out to Portta customer service for assistance.

For further information or support, please visit the official Portta store: Portta Store bei Amazon.

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