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HDfury3
Special Edition
(Basic Kit)
Includes: CurtPalme.com Special
Edition HDfury3, HDfury3 Component cable, HDfury3 RGB cable, HDfury3 Power supply & USB cable
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HDfury3
Special Edition (Advanced Kit)
Includes: CurtPalme.com Special
Edition HDfury3, GammaX Gamma Boost*,
6' Optical audio cable, 6' HDMI cable, HDfury3 Component cable,
all HDfury3 RGB cables, two HDfury3 power supplies & USB cables
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free shipping worldwide! |
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Extra cables, Power Supplies, Add-ons
Note: The
RGB/Component video cables and power
supplies from the HDFury1/2 will not work with HDfury3!
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1 Extra HDfury3 Cable or Power Supply
Includes a FREE 6' USB power cable! |
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2 Extra HDfury3 Cables or Power Supplies
Pick any two items! Includes a FREE 6'
USB power cable! |
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Confused?
Let the CurtPalme.com Home Theater Experts help you choose the right
solution for you. Email us at
HomeTheaterExperts@curtpalme.com,
view the HDfury3 User Manual, or visit our
HDFury3
FAQ in the
official
HDfury support forum.
No HDMI? No problem! The HDfury3 upgrades any TV or projector by adding HDMI! Works with any
display that accepts either Component ((YPbPr/YCbCr) or RGB/VGA! Don't be stuck watching Blu-ray, DVD, Satellite/Cable at only 480p! Add an HDfury3 and watch hi-def at up to FULL HD 1080p resolution!
HDfury3 is the world's most powerful HDCP deciphering converter ever
built! Introducing new features such as two HDMI 1.3 inputs with Deep
ColourTM support and auto/manual switching, 5.1 Dolby Digital/DTS sound,
perfect image centering in both component and RGB modes, output
resolution limiting, and user
customizable options via DIP switches!
Why do I need HDfury3?
How old is your HDTV or projector? If it was bought before 2005 it does not have an HDMI
input. This means that you'll never be able to use the full potential of your expensive
projector, plasma display, or PC screen with new sources
like the PS3, Xbox360, Blu-ray players, Cable TV / Satellite boxes, or PC
graphics cards at up to 1080p FULLHD resolution.
Without an HDMI input your
display will be limited to 480p in most cases - that's only 1/6th the
resolution of 1080p FULLHD! You need HDfury3 to unlock the full potential of your
display! Why buy an expensive new HDTV when your existing one
works perfectly well? Enhance your display's compatibly and value with HDfury3!
Designed by a group of home theater videophiles, the HDfury3 delivers a razor sharp picture
with unprecedented colour from HDMI sources, supporting all resolutions up to
1080p FULL HD. The picture quality improvement when using
HDfury3 is
immediately obvious, providing an amazingly clear and detailed picture!
Can't I use the component output on my Blu-ray player and other devices?
No. Not without severe limitations:
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Blu-ray, HD DVD, and DVD players (as well as the Xbox360 and
PS3) will not upscale standard DVDs to 1080p over analog outputs. They
are limited to 480p output only. The HDfury3 overcomes this limitation.
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If the
Image Constraint Token (copy protection) is enabled on Blu-ray or HD DVD discs
reduces resolution from 1080p to 540p (1/5th the resolution)
over analog outputs. The HDfury3 overcomes this limitation.
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And most importantly: The image quality is
significantly worse over analog outputs. The HDfury3 overcomes this
limitation.
HDfury3 is what you need to to add digital HDMI 1.3
to your TV to bring it into the
next generation and provide the best image quality possible!
Will HDfury3 work for me?
1. Does your display support at least one of the following
resolutions: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p?
2.
Does it have a Component or RGB (PC/VGA) input
connector? (some examples shown below)
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Component Input
(a component cable is included in all our kits) |
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RGB VGA style Input
(Choose the BLUE cable) |
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RGB 5-BNC input
(Choose the GREEN cable) |
If you answer YES to both questions then HDfury3 will work for you!
What's Included? / Which cables should I order?
Absolutely everything you need is included. You won't need to find any of the
expensive extras to get up and running. Our kits include:
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HDfury3 Component Cable:
For displays with component (Y/Pb/Pr) inputs. Included with every order.
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HDfury3 RGB Cable:
For displays with an RGB (VGA) inputs. Basic Kit gives you a choice of
one of three RGB cables:
BLUE (VGA
to VGA male): For displays with a standard female
D-sub VGA
style RGB connector. This is the most popular RGB
input connector.
GREEN
(VGA
to 5-BNC male): For displays with 5-BNC input
RGB connectors.
Used mostly by professional displays.
RED (VGA to Barco Port 3):
For Barco CRT projectors only.
More information
The Advanced Kit includes
all three RGB cables in both male and female VGA connector styles (so 6
cables total) to allow for all possible cable setups.
If your display only has component inputs you will not
use the RGB Cable so it doesn't matter which you order. If your display has 5 RCA style connectors order the GREEN
cable and use five BNC to RCA adapters (sold separately).
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HDfury3 Power Supply: Choose your power supply based on your region:
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An HDfury3 power supply is required and included with all our kits. The Advanced Kit also includes a power
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EURO (230V/50Hz) |
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UK (240V/50Hz) |
- 6' USB power cable:
Part of the HDfury3 power supply.
- (ADVANCED KIT
ONLY) GammaX converter: On most TVs and
projectors, movies and games are too dark or missing detail in dark scenes.
Gamma-X to fixes this by adding a 'Gamma Boost' without washing out the
picture. Use the Gamma-X with the HDfury3, HDfury2, HDfury1, HDfury
Gamer Edition, or any device with RGB output and enjoy a more vibrant
picture with perfect shadow details! More
information
- (ADVANCED KIT ONLY) 6' HDMI cable:
For connecting your source
device to the HDfury3.
- (ADVANCED KIT ONLY) 6' Optical audio cable: A
mini-Toslink to regular Toslink/SPDIF (fiber
optic) cable for connecting the HDfury3 sound output to your
receiver/pre-amp.
How does the HDfury3 compare to previous versions?
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Feature |
HDfury1 |
HDfury2 |
HDfury3 |
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Compatibility |
GOOD
(Issues with some devices such as HDMI receivers & switchers) |
BETTER
(Not compatible with Deep Color mode) |
BEST |
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Data processor |
10 bit, 175 Mhz
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11 bit, 200 Mhz |
11 bit,
225 Mhz
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Pixel clock bandwidth |
165 Mhz |
165 Mhz |
225
Mhz
(Runs cooler at 1080p than HDfury2) |
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Maximum Resolution
supported |
1080p/60 |
1080p/60 |
1080p/72 |
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Number of Inputs |
One |
One |
Two |
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Input Type |
DVI-D |
HDMI 1.1/1.2 |
HDMI
1.3 with Deep ColorTM support |
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Output Type |
RGBHV only |
Component or RGBHV
(user selectable) |
Component or RGBHV
(user selectable) |
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Long output cable
support |
NO |
YES
(25-35' cable) |
YES!
(40-50' cable) |
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User
adjustable sync in RGB output mode |
NO
The H/V output sync matches the input sync |
NO
The H/V output sync matches the input sync |
YES!
The H/V output sync may be forced positive or negative |
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User selectable manual or
automatic input switching |
N/A |
N/A |
YES! |
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Sound Output |
NO |
YES
Limited to
2-channel in both analog and digital |
YES!
2-channel analog &
Dolby/DTS 5.1 digital |
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Image centering
in component mode |
N/A |
YES, Automatic |
YES, Automatic |
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Image centering
in RGB mode |
NO |
NO |
YES!
User adjustable RGB image centering via pushbuttons |
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Colour Depth Upscaling |
NO |
YES
(always on in all modes,
not adjustable) |
YES!
(user selectable in all modes) |
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Lower power consumption |
NO |
YES
(0.5A power supply) |
NO
(1A power supply) |
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Firmware upgradeable |
NO |
YES
(by manufacturer only) |
YES
(by manufacturer only) |
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EDID upgradeable |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Screen position adjustable via
firmware |
NO |
YES |
YES |
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User selectable EDID banks |
NO |
NO |
YES!
4 EDID banks (2
per input) |
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User selectable output resolution limit
settings |
NO |
NO
(EDID must be
reprogrammed
by manufacturer or the user) |
YES!
Two EDID banks are provided: One supports all
resolutions, the other supports up to 1080i with
24Hz disabled
(Both banks may be reprogrammed as well) |
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Output resolution limit and custom
profiling |
NO |
YES |
YES |
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Technology |
4 layer
mid density class 5 PCB |
6 layer high density
class 5 PCB |
6 layer high density
class 5 PCB |
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Ability to turn off the blue LED status light |
NO |
NO |
YES!
For those who want 100% control over the light in their Home Theater |
The HDfury1 was RGBHV output only with a DVI-D input.
The HDfury2 introduced component (Y/Pb/Pr) output support with HDMI 1.1/1.2 input, colour depth upscaling to render 16-235 as 0-255,
stereo sound output in both optical and analog, and supported third party
accessories support on its output. The HDfury2 had an RGB output
similar to the HDfury1 but with extended colour depth range for better colours.
For the HDfury3, the component features from HDfury2 were kept while the RGB and
audio output were completely re-worked and improved. We are now extremely proud
to announce that the LEFT SHIFT issue in RGB mode is
NO MORE! The HDfury3 allows users to shift the picture LEFT/RIGHT at
will through push buttons. The
colour depth upscaling feature is now also user selectable (ON/OFF via DIP
switch). The HDfury3 also features 4 customizable EDID banks, two of which may
be used to limit the output resolution to 1080i out of the box (again via DIP
switches). A very useful feature for anyone with
a display that supports 1080i but not 1080p and has sources that do not offer
manual setting of the output resolution. Also included are two HDMI 1.3 inputs
with Deep Colour support and MANUAL or AUTO switching. Owners of fussy RGB displays will also be
happy to learn that the H/V syncs may also now be force to either positive or
negative via DIP switch. The RGB pixelclock bandwidth is greatly improved with 225Mhz support (1080p/72
is now perfectly resolved)!
The higher bandwidth of the HDfury3 also allows it to run much cooler than
the HDfury2.
For information on how to set these options see our
HDFury3 manual.
HDfury3 main features:
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2x
HDMI 1.3 input with Deep Colour support (Manual or Auto switch mode available, user selectable)
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Component (YPbPr/YCbCr) and VGA (RGBHV) video
output
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Sound
output in both Analog and Digital Optical (S/PDIF 5.1 Dolby/DTS) through an
innovative 3.5mm combo jack
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4x
EDID banks (2 per channel)
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Built-in
user selectable output resolution limit settings
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Customisation
settings available through DIP SWITCH
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Perfectly and automatically center image in all
standard NTSC/PAL component modes
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Manually
adjust horizontal screen position in all NTSC/PAL RGBHV modes
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Performs
Colour Depth Upscaling in all modes (ON/OFF user selectable)
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Sync
Polarity Inverter included
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Automatic SD/HD color-space selection
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Accept third party accessories on its output
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Improved
output cable driver for driving long cable runs
(40-50')
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Software upgradeable
HDfury3 specifications:
- Input: 2 x HDMI v1.3 (DVI 1.0 compatible)
- Switch: Auto / PortA / PortB
- 10-bit deep color HDMI native support
- Output: VGA FEMALE output connector, 10 bit
analog resolution.
- HDCP supported (Integrated HDCP decipher
engine, Pre-programmed HDCP key)
- Horizontal shift capability for RGB output
mode
- Enabled with a dip-switch, applied with
push-buttons
- Output sync polarity selector for RGB modes
(dip switch)
- Output format: Either RGB or YPbPr,
dip-switch selectable
- YPbPr requires VGA->3RCA breakout cable
- All HD/SDTV formats from 1080p down to
480i, NTSC and PAL
- Including 1080p @ 72Hz PAL and NTSC
(for RGB output only)
- Including 1080p @ 24Hz PAL and NTSC
- 11-bit 225MHz DAC processing (for true
10-bit analog output)
- Two separate Internal EDID EEPROM with
complete CEA861 extension block
- 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
- Automatically switches color-spaces for
both HDTV and SDTV
- Precise black levels - no black crush in
any standard mode
- Dual purpose audio output connector
- SPDIF digital output for 5.1 Dolby/DTS
- Analog L/R 2-channel stereo
- Industry-Standard Compliance
- HDMI 1.3
- EIA/CEA-861D
- DVI 1.0
- HDCP 1.1
- Digital Video Input / Output
- Dual integrated HDMI 1.3 cores
- Supports DTV resolutions up to 1080p @
72Hz or 720p/1080i @ 120Hz with 36-bit color depth.
- Flexible digital video interface:
- 24/30/36-bit RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4
- 16/20/24-bit YCbCr 4:2:2
- 8/10/12-bit YCbCr 4:2:2 (ITU-R BT.656)
- Integrated RGB Color Space Converter for
both RGB-to-YCbCr and YCbCr-to-RGB (both 601 and 709) with true 12-bit
accurate data using 14-bit processing
- 4:2:2 <> 4:4:4 converter with 12-bit
accurate data using 14-bit processing
- Digital Audio Output
- Industry-standard S/PDIF output
- Supports 2-channel 32-192kHz stereo
audio
- Supports IEC60958 2-channel PCM
- Capable of passing IEC61937 compressed
audio (5.1 Dolby® Digital, DTS, etc.)
HDfury3
Pictures:
Handy reference template for DIP switch settings:
The HDfury3 logo glows blue when powered:
Progression of the HDfury series over the years:
HDfury2, HDfury3, HDfury1:
HDfury3 Recommended Add-ons:
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Have more than two HDMI devices? Order this
switch at the same time as your HDfury3!
One of the smallest and
smartest HDMI 1.3
switches available on
the market today!
Supports 1080p FULLHD
and the latest Dolby
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master
Audio lossless audio
formats found on
Blu-ray.
$69
USD
BUY NOW » |
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On most TVs and
projectors, movies and
games are too dark or
missing detail in dark
scenes. Gamma-X to fixes
this by adding a 'Gamma
Boost' without washing
out the picture.
Simply connect the Gamma-X
after the
HDfury3
and enjoy a more vibrant
picture with perfect
shadow details!
$99
USD
BUY NOW » |
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Reviews/Testimonials
"Just finished installing and I'm quite impressed. I have an older
Dwin CRT projector that must be forced negative sync. I was having to use a
BUF2000 for that purpose and now I am able eliminate that device due to the
HDFury3's set up options. I am outputting RGB and my picture was shifted
slightly right but with two or three pushes of the shift button it shifted right
into place. I'm using this with the DVDO Edge and the combination is truly
stunning. I'm outputting at 720p. What is truly remarkable are the blacks.
I've always thought my blacks were pretty darn good and that my greyscale was
set up right but I cannot believe how much better they look now. The unit
itself is nice looking, although I think the HDfury2 was nicer but it's buried
in a cabinet anyway, and it is much larger that the original versions. With the
trade in deal I know I made the right decision to upgrade and I'm extremely
happy with my new toy." - Tim
"Mine was delivered this morning pretty much as advertised. I was essentially
looking for a "seamless" transition in performance from my HDfury2 and that is
what I got. So far, so good. The inclusion of the little screwdriver to adjust
any of the "tiny" dip switches was a nice "touch". " - Ron W
"I just wanted to let you know that I received the HDfury today, hooked it up
and . . . OMG! My daughter and I played Bioshock and then watched MIB on
Blu-ray, and all I can say is . . . Squee!! Thanks again!" - Deborah
"The HDfury3 landed on Saturday morning! Worked like a charm from the word
go, no issues whatsoever. PS3 on one end and a 1080i Sony 53" projection TV at
the other. HDfury3 connected to PS3 with a HDMI 1.3 cable. Wonderful picture
quality, a delight to watch." - Dep
"Received my HDFury 3 in the UK today. Using latest Amstrad (250GB) Sky HD
box. Output set to 1080i. TV is Panasonic plasma TH-37PE50B using component
input. HDFury 3 works straight out of the box. I set it up in about 5
minutes. You wouldn't even know it was there if it was not for the nice blue
LED! Brightness and colour exactly the same as "normal" TV no adjustments
needed. No switching lag at all when changing Sky channels. Audio 3.5 mm to twin
phono socket on TV from HDFury3 used. Works fine. I can now watch programmes in
HD! Overall it performs just like I hoped that it would. Thanks guys
you have saved me lots of money on a new TV." - Foghorn
"Between the HDfury3 and HDfury2, the HDfury3 is
MUCH better in every category and as a result the HDfury3 has a better
image." - Craig Rounds, official HDfury3 tester, professional
calibrator (www.cir-engineering.com)
"It works fine and I am happy with the performance. This is the best
HD-Fury so far…You were right… I would never hesitate to be the first one to
buy any of your future products." - Michel
"Awesome! I'm impressed with the quick delivery and the build quality
of the HDfury3 and worked straight of the box. My Sony EH36 now gets a
1080i/50 input signal. Fantastic! Saves me thousands $$$ on updating to a new TV
with HDMI inputs. The color and clarity are more noticeable than my LCD HD
ready TV at 720p. Once again thank you and are certainly recommending this
to my friends." - Mobile Guy (New Zealand)
Need more information? See our HDFury3 FAQ!
Visit the HDfury Discussion/Support Forum
No picture from your PS3? See our HDfury & Playstation 3 Setup Guide
Confused? Let the CurtPalme.com home theater
experts help you choose the right solution for you.
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