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  • Page 1 SDC-15...

  • Page 2: Preface

    ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the Wolf Cinema SDC-15 Home Cinema Projector. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Notices

    WARNING! IC chips or other technologies in the product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging to either Wolf Cinema or the Victor Company of Japan (JVC). Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate, distribute, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or decompile the contents thereof.
  • Page 4 Before using the projector, please read this operation guide carefully. To facilitate reporting the loss or theft of your Wolf Cinema components, record the Serial Number located (a) on the bottom of the projector and (b) on the rear of the outboard ProScaler, if applicable; retain this information. Before recycling the packaging, be sure that you have checked the contents of the carton(s) thoroughly against the list of “Package Contents”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Contents Preface....................................1 Notices ....................................2 Introduction ..................................6 Package Contents.................................6 Features and Specifications ..............................7 Getting Started ...................................8 Safety Precautions................................8 Power Connection................................12 ISF Certification ..................................13 Accessories/Optional Accessories ............................14 Controls & Features................................15 Operation Panel ..................................16 Status Indicator Lights ................................17 Main Input Terminal ................................19...
  • Page 6 SDC-15 Menu ....................................39 Menu Settings and Adjustments............................39 Menu Button..................................45 Menu Operation Procedures..............................46 Menu Item Descriptions ..............................47 Operation Guide ................................58 Operation Guide Glossary..............................58 Replacing the Lamp................................62 Lamp Replacement Procedure ............................62 Resetting Lamp Time ................................64 Filter ....................................66 Cleaning and Replacing Filters ............................66 Troubleshooting................................67...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Owner’s Manual Optional accessories: Optional accessories: Note: • Some of the cables may not be included depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Authorized Dealer. • If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your Wolf Cinema dealer immediately.

  • Page 8: Features And Specifications

    The system provides for optional Wolf Cinema 3D shutter glasses and 3D signal emitter, when you desire the full suite of 3D viewing effects. Our Wolf Cinema ProScaler is also available as an outboard video processor – an option for expanded connectivity in your ultimate home cinema ensemble.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Getting Started Safety Precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or for USA, the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org.
  • Page 10 SDC-15 – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface.
  • Page 11 – Once every three years, please perform an internal test. This unit is provided with replacement parts needed to maintain its function (such as cooling fans). Estimated replacement time of parts can vary greatly depending on frequency of use and the respective environment. For replacement, please consult your dealer, or the nearest authorized Wolf Cinema service center.
  • Page 12 SDC-15 – When affixing the unit to the ceiling, please note that we do not take any responsibility, even during the warranty period, if the product is damaged due to use of ceiling mounts other than our own or if the installation environment of said ceiling fixtures is not appropriate.

  • Page 13: Power Connection

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual POWER CONNECTION For USA and Canada only Use only the following power cord. The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC110V – AC240V. Use only the power cord designated by our dealer to ensure Safety and EMC.

  • Page 14: Isf Certification

    • Active 3D sources and content, such as displayed from properly enabled Blu-ray players, cable or satellite broadcast equipment. • Wolf Cinema “3D glasses” and a “3D Sync Emitter” (both sold separately). Please read through “Safety Precautions” (Reference page: 8), and the precautions in “Explanatory Notes on 3D Systems”...

  • Page 15: Accessories/Optional Accessories

    • Instruction manual, warranty card and other printed material are also included. Optional Accessories Please check with your authorized Wolf Cinema dealer for details on all accessories, including the optional 3D glasses and emitter. • Replacement Lamp: WC-LPU220 220W UHP Lamp Assembly •...

  • Page 16: Controls & Features

    Exhaust Vent Warm air flows out in order to cool the interior of the projector. Please do not block the vents. Bezel and Front Logo Orientation The front Wolf Cinema logo and lens bezel can be removed and re-oriented to best suit your installation.

  • Page 17: Operation Panel

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Main Body - Rear Remove the rear perforated door panel by turning the thumb screws in a counter-clockwise direction. Air Intake Vent Lamp Cover Air Intake Vent Input Terminal Operation Panel Power Input Terminal Remote Control IR Window (rear) Input Terminal These are the main system interconnect terminals –...

  • Page 18: Status Indicator Lights

    SDC-15 Status Indicator Lights LED indicators are present during normal operation mode of this unit, and are displayed with the indicators for [STAND BY / ON], [LAMP], and [WARNING]. Meaning of the indicators: The indicator light in a steady state.
  • Page 19 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Front panel indicator lights inform you of various operating conditions with the projector. Certain warning notices are provided by the repeated flashing of the [WARNING] and [LAMP] indicators. Moreover, the [STAND BY / ON] indicator, which shows the operating mode of the unit, may also be displayed simultaneously with either indicator lights.

  • Page 20: Main Input Terminal

    IR REMOTE terminal (Stereo mini jack) This terminal may be used with compatible third party IR sensors, in the event the main chassis IR sensor(s) are hidden or otherwise inaccessible. Consult with your authorized Wolf Cinema dealer or installer for further details and technical support.

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Remote Control Remote Control Features STAND BY Projector Power Off Projector Power On INPUT Input Selection HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP . Aspect Ratio Selection Control ASPECT ANAMO Anamorphic Lens Aperture LENS.

  • Page 22: About Installation

    SDC-15 About Installation Important Points Concerning Installation Please read the following carefully before installation of this projector Installation Environment CAUTION This unit is a precision device. Therefore, please refrain from installation or usage in the following locations, otherwise, fire or serious malfunction may occur: •...
  • Page 23 • Avoid projection at any location where the air vents or exhaust ports might get blocked. Consult with your Wolf Cinema installer as to the optimum screen surface to use with this projector. Note that certain perforated or woven “acoustic transparent” screens may result in visual interference patterns with the pixel array of the D-ILA light engine components.
  • Page 24 SDC-15 Installing the Projector and Screen While installing, please place this unit and the screen perpendicular to each other. Failing to do so may increase trapezoidal distortion. Set Angle The angle range which can be set for this projector is ±30°.

  • Page 25: Projector Mounting

    4 x M5 Screws Mounting Precautions • Special expertise and techniques are required when mounting this unit. Be sure to ask your Wolf Cinema dealer to perform all desired mounting. • Depth of the screw holes (screw length) is 23 mm. Use screws shorter than 23 mm but longer than 13 mm. Using non-compliant screws may result in malfunctions or cause the unit to drop.

  • Page 26: Effective Range Of Ir Remote Control

    SDC-15 Screen Size and Projection Distance Determine the distance from the lens to the screen to achieve your desired screen size. This projector features a 2.0x power zoom lens. Relationship Between Projection Screen Size and Projection Distance Projection Screen Size...

  • Page 27: Making The Connection

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Making the Connection Types of Possible Input Signals (PC Compatible) HDMI Total No. Total No. No. of No. of Designation Resolution dot CLK of dots of lines effective effective [kHz] [Hz] [MHz]...

  • Page 28: Connecting Video Sources To The Projector

    SDC-15 Connecting Video Sources to the Projector • Do not turn on the AC power until all connections are completed. • The connection procedures vary according to the device(s) used. For specific details, refer to the instruction manual of the device(s) to be connected.

  • Page 29: Connecting Via Hdmi Cable

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Connecting via HDMI Cable • For a video signal in compliance with the HDMI standard, a 340MHz cable is recommended. In case a cable is used with a reduced bandwidth of 75MHz, it is recommended to reduce output to 1080i or less from the video source.

  • Page 30: Connecting Via Component Video Cable

    SDC-15 Connecting via Component Video Cable • Set “COMP.” in the setting menu to “Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr”. (Reference page: 54) HDMI BD/DVD Player RS-232-C TRIGGER REMOTE SYNCHRO CONTROL Component Video Output Terminals CR/PR (red) To Component Video Input Terminals CB/PB (blue)

  • Page 31: Connecting Via Pc Cable

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Connecting via PC Cable • For information on supported input signals, please refer to “Specifications” in this Manual HDMI Notebook PC RS-232-C TRIGGER REMOTE SYNCHRO CONTROL To PC Input Terminal VGA Output Terminals...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Trigger Cable

    SDC-15 Connecting the Trigger Cable CAUTION • Do not supply power to the other devices. • Do not connect audio terminals of other devices using similar connectors such as headphones etc. Otherwise, this may cause a serious malfunction to the other devices and/or injury.

  • Page 33: Connecting Lan Terminal

    Network RS-232-C TRIGGER REMOTE SYNCHRO CONTROL Server Connecting an EXTERNAL Infrared SENSOR • For an external infrared sensor and connecting cable, please contact your Wolf Cinema dealer or custom installer. HDMI RS-232-C TRIGGER REMOTE SYNCHRO CONTROL External Infrared Sensor (sold separately)

  • Page 34: Connecting The Ac Power Cord (Provided)

    SDC-15 Connecting the AC Power Cord (provided) Once you have connected all video source equipment, connect the projector AC power cord. STANDBY/ON 1 Connect the power cord supplied INPUT with the unit power input terminal HDMI HDMI RS-232-C RS-232-C 2 Connect to the power outlet...

  • Page 35: Basic Operation

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Basic Operation Basic Operation Procedures Once you have completed all source component connections, the projector can be used with the following basic steps. 1 Turn On Power STANDBY/ON Light on (Green) STAND BY •...
  • Page 36 SDC-15 MEMO 5 Adjust Lens Shift (image position) About Cool Down Mode • After adjusting the image position, it may be necessary to select “Pixel • The Cool Down mode is a procedure Adjust” from the Settings menu “Installation”. (Reference page:55)

  • Page 37: Sizing, Masking And Keystone

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Sizing, Masking and Keystone You can quickly change the screen size (aspect ratio) of the projected image, STAND BY or mask image borders as desired if the surrounding edges of the image area are distorted.

  • Page 38: Project An Image

    SDC-15 B Masking the Borders of an Image Images where the borders have deteriorated, or image quality reduced can be STAND BY masked (hidden) from the main body of the projected image. Project an Image INPUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP .
  • Page 39 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual C Temporary Turning-Off Video You can temporarily hide the projected image. STAND BY INPUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP . • Press the button again to display the image. HIDE ASPECT ANAMO •...

  • Page 40: Menu

    SDC-15 Menu Menu Settings and Adjustments Structure of the Menu Hierarchy (summary) The projector’s Menu “tree” is organized as follows. As this is only a brief guideline, items which might not be displayed due to other enabled settings may still be shown in these illustrations. Note that the values and final menu settings for your system will likely be different than illustrated, due to installation calibration and personal settings.
  • Page 41 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual 3 Installation 4 Display Setup Installation Display Setup Lens Control Back Color Black Pixel Adjust Menu Position Installation Style Front Menu Display Keystone Line Display 5 sec Anamorphic Source Display Screen Adjust...
  • Page 42 SDC-15 5 Function 6 Information Information Function Input Trigger HDMI-2 Source Off Timer 1080p60 Deep Color High Altitude Mode 10bit Lamp Time Communication Terminal 160H Network Lamp Reset Operate Operate Exit Back Exit Back BACK MENU Select BACK MENU Select...

  • Page 43: Picture Adjust

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual 1 Layers and Organization of the Picture Adjust Submenus 1 Picture Adjust 1-1 Color Temperature Picture Adjust Picture Adjust Picture Mode Color Temp. Film > 5500K Xenon1 Preset Color Profile Film1 6000K...

  • Page 44: Input Signal

    SDC-15 2 Layers and Organization of the Input Signal Submenu 2 Input Signal 2-1 HDMI Input Signal Input Signal HDMI HDMI COMP. Input Enhanced Level Check Picture Position Color Space Auto Aspect(Video) Control with HDMI 16:9 Mask 3D Format Auto...
  • Page 45 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Layers and organization of the submenus 3 installation and 5 function 3 Installation 3-1 Lens Control Installation Installation Lens Control Lens Control Pixel Adjust Focus Installation Style Front Zoom Keystone Shift Anamorphic...

  • Page 46: Menu Button

    SDC-15 Menu Button STANDBY/ON Operate the menu by use of the buttons on the projector body or on the INPUT remote control. Button Function Projector IR Remote Menu Operation Menu is Displayed Button While the menu is displayed, the menu...

  • Page 47: Menu Operation Procedures

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Menu Operation Procedures STANDBY/ON 1 Press MENU INPUT The main menu is displayed on the screen. The submenu items, which are currently selected, are shown. Currently selected menu items are highlighted and Picture Adjust the icon is colored in orange.

  • Page 48: Menu Item Descriptions

    User settings 1, 2, and 3 are available for individual calibration, as desired. Last adjustments made are saved into memory. User 2 User 1 is hand calibrated by Wolf factory technicians and may be adjusted to compensate to your specific screen screen type. User 3 Image settings certified by THX.
  • Page 49 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual [Table 1] The Settings and Default Values of the Picture Mode Color Profiles Picture Mode Film Cinema Anime Natural Stage User 1, 2 Film 1 Cinema 1 Anime 1 Video Stage Everything...
  • Page 50 SDC-15 Contrast Adjusts the contrast (white level) of the image. Settings: (darker) -50 to 50 (whiter) Brightness Adjusts the brightness (black level) of the image. Settings: (dark) -50 to 50 (bright) Color Adjusts the color intensity of the image. Settings: (less saturated), -50 to 50 (saturated) Tint Adjusts the image tint (hue) of the image.
  • Page 51 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual 1-2 Advanced Sharpness Adjust sharpness and detail enhancement via “[1-2-1] Sharpness” of the submenu. Reduces unwanted noise in the video image. Adjust to preference. Adjusts the intensity of random noise elimination of the image.
  • Page 52 SDC-15 Lamp Power Adjust the brightness of the lamp. (*) If continually used in the “High” mode, the lamp will dim sooner and will likely require earlier replacement. (*) For about 60 seconds after the lamp is lit, the lamp cannot be switched off.
  • Page 53 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual 1-2-3 Color Management Custom 1~3 Adjust the 7 color axis (red / orange / yellow / green / cyan / blue / magenta) color as desired and save to memory. For example you may want to change only the red color of roses. Please adjust to your preference. According to your adjustments, the input image in the background changes.
  • Page 54 SDC-15 Mask This hides the upper, lower, left and right borders of the screen with a black mask. Can be individually adjusted vertically and horizontally. Adjust to your preference. Setting: Off, 2.5%, 5%, Custom [Off] Not masked. 2.5% Compared with the original video image, approximately 2.5% around the image may be masked.
  • Page 55 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual 3D Format Determines the format of the 3D input signal. Some signals may not be embedded with 3D information, thus the image projected may not occur in 3D if they are recognized as 2D images.
  • Page 56 SDC-15 Anamorphic The video images are enlarged [stretched] in the vertical direction of the panel resolution. This setting is used when one uses the anamorphic lens to enlarge them in the horizontal direction. (*) Anamorphic modes cannot be set when there is a 3D signal input.
  • Page 57 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual 4 Display Setup Back Color Sets the background color when no input signal is detected. Settings: Blue, Black [Blue] Blue Sets the background color to blue. Black Sets the background color to black.
  • Page 58 SDC-15 Power is not turned off. 1 Hour Power is turned off automatically after 1 hour. 2 Hour Power is turned off automatically after 2 hours. 3 Hour Power is turned off automatically after 3 hours. 4 Hour Power is turned off automatically after 4 hours.

  • Page 59: Operation Guide

    100% [… excerpt from Wikipedia, 6/11] The gamma curve of the SDC-15 projector can be custom tailored to match the relative values of the input signal, the projector’s light output, for optimum picture fidelity. Adjustments can be made both in total white and via the three primary RGB colors.
  • Page 60 SDC-15 3D [Stereoscopic] Viewing Please stop watching This is a brief description of the 3D methodology available from this projector. You will need at once if you feel unwell 3D-glasses, a 3D emitter that synchronizes the active shutter glasses with the projected...
  • Page 61 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual In most cases, 3D images Separate images which can be seen by the right eye and left eye, respectively, are taken are produced horizontally and produced separately. Therefore, the image for the left eye is only visible to the left and are meant to be eye, and the images for the right eye only or the right eye.
  • Page 62 SDC-15 The frame sequential method is a way of displaying left- and right-eye video images As the video images [sequentially]. The projector projects the video images used for the left- and right-eyes for the left and right side directly onto the screen. The video images for the left and right side are only visible with...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Lamp

    Handle end of its usable life, deterioration progresses rapidly. Purchasing the Lamp Unit • If the picture becomes dark, Please consult your authorized Wolf Cinema dealer. the tint becomes strange, or the image flickers, promptly replace Lamp Unit the lamp.
  • Page 64 SDC-15 5 Remove the Power Plug from the Outlet Use only genuine replacement parts for the lamp unit. Also, never attempt to reuse an old lamp. This may cause a malfunction. • Do not touch the surface of a new lamp.

  • Page 65: Resetting Lamp Time

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Resetting Lamp Time After replacing a lamp unit, please reset the lamp time. STAND BY Reset the lamp time from the menu screen. INPUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP . 1 Display the Setting Menu...
  • Page 66 SDC-15 Reset the lamp time by remote control. STAND BY 1 Insert the Power Plug to the Power Outlet INPUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP . Red Lights ASPECT ANAMO LENS. LENS AP. C.M.D CONTROL 2 Operate the Remote Control with the Projector in the Standby Mode...

  • Page 67: Filter

    • Do not clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner or air duster. The filter is soft and may be damaged. 3 Reinstall the Filter Check that the left and right claws are locked onto the unit Purchasing the Replacement Filter Please consult your authorized Wolf Cinema dealer. Replacement Filter Part No.: WC-FPSDC-01...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    SDC-15 Troubleshooting Before Sending the Projector Back to Your Authorized Dealer for Repair, Please Check the Following • You do not need to worry about the following situations if there is no visual abnormality on-screen. • Part of the top surface or front of the unit runs hot.
  • Page 69 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual The Picture Cannot be Projected from HDMI Sources Will the picture flicker and become Please use a shorter HDMI cable. Reference page: 28 invisible with HDMI input? The Image Cannot be Seen from an HDMI Source Is the setup of “Control with HDMI”...

  • Page 70: Error Messages

    SDC-15 Error Messages Message Cause (Details) No device is connected to the input terminals. The input terminal is connected but there is no signal. Input appropriate video signals from compatible sources. A video signal that cannot be used in this unit has been connected.

  • Page 71: Rs-232C Interface

    The projector may be remotely controlled when connected with an RS-232C cross cable (D-Sub9 pin) to a PC or system controller. The projector can also be connected to a computer network by connecting it with a LAN cable and sending the proper control commands. Contact your Wolf Cinema dealer for additional details. RS-232C Specifications Pin No.

  • Page 72: Command Format

    SDC-15 Command Format The command between this unit and the computer consists of “Header”, “Unit ID”, “Command”, “Data” and “End”. • Header (1 byte), Unit ID (2 bytes), Command (2 bytes), Data (n bytes), End (1 byte). Header This hexadecimal code indicates the start of communication.
  • Page 73 SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Reference command and data (hexadecimal code) Command Type Data Description 5057 Power supply During standby or power on 30: Standby mode 31: Power-on mode 32: During Cool Down mode 34: Warning mode...

  • Page 74: Rs-232C Communication Examples

    SDC-15 RS-232C Communication Examples This section shows the communication examples of RS-232C. Operating Command Type Command Description PC → This unit: 21 89 01 00 00 0A This unit → PC: 06 89 01 00 00 0A Connection check Connection check.

  • Page 75: Copyright And Caution

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual Copyright and Caution About Trademarks and Copyright • HDMI, HDMI logo and high definition multimedia interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LCC. Caution D-ILA Device Characteristics Do not project still pictures or pictures that have still segments for a long period of time. The still parts of the picture may remain (“burn in”) onto the screen.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    SDC-15 Specifications Product Name Wolf Cinema SDC-15 3D D-ILA Home Cinema Projector Model Name SDC-15, aka “The Cub” Display Panel/Size D-ILA device * 2 *3 0.7” (1920 pixels x 1080 pixels) x 3 (total no. of pixels: approx. 6.22 million) Projection Lens 2.0 x power zoom lens (1.45:1 to 2.78:1) (zoom/focus: power)

  • Page 77: Dimensions

    SDC-15 1080p D-ILA 3D Front Projector User’s Manual * 2 D-ILA is the abbreviation for Direct-Drive Image Light Amplifier. * 3 D-ILA devices are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology. Pixel effectiveness is 99.99%. Only 0.01% or less of the pixels may be off or permanently lit and still be within spec.
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