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Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION..........................1 Document Conventions and Menu Navigation......................2 Unpacking................................. 2 Verify that your box contains the following items ..................... 2 Remote Control Battery Installation ......................... 2 Installation Guidelines.............................. 2 SECTION 2 – OVERVIEW ............................3 444X)..........................
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Table of Contents SECTION 7 – VIDEO INPUT MENU ........................15 IDEO NPUT ENU IS USED TO CONFIGURE INDEPENDENT SETTING FOR EACH INPUT INPUT MEMORY AND INPUT ..............15 RESOLUTION FTEN NO CHANGES ARE NEEDED USING THE NPUT ..............................15 NPUT ETUP In Configs Setup..............................
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Table of Contents ............................25 AVING THE ONFIGURATION Save..................................25 Undo ..................................25 Restore ISF calibration............................25 Revert To Factory Settings............................25 SECTION 11 – 3D SUPPORT ............................. 26 3D T ..................................26 YPES Frame Packed ................................. 26 Side-by-Side ................................26 Top-Bottom ................................
• Eight channel audio up to 192 kHz, DD True-HD™ 5.1, and DTS Master Audio™ Bitstream • IR and RS232 control inputs (See Tech Tip 11 and 12 on the Lumagen.com support page) • Internal USB-to-serial adaptor for command input or software updates.
Install the Radiance on a flat, level surface such as a table, shelf, or in a 19” rack • Verify that the cooling vents are clear of obstructions to provide adequate cooling. • Use only the Lumagen approved power supply. • Avoid sudden temperature changes, temperature extremes and excessive humidity. •...
Up to four HDMI 2.0 inputs (424X), or up to eight HDMI 2.0 inputs (444X), with HDCP 2.2 Two outputs (424X), or up to ten HDMI 2.0 outputs (444X), with HDCP 2.2 IR format command input (See Tech Tip 9 on the Lumagen.com website) RS232 for commands and software update (See Tech Tip 6 & 11) USB port for updates and calibration.
MEMA Memory A Input 1 to 9 Input 10 and greater MEMB Memory B MEMC Memory C Picture-In-Picture (PIP) MEMD Memory D Not applicable Not applicable SWAP Not applicable MODE Not applicable Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
To understand how the Radiance functions, it is important to note that setup and calibration parameters are split into “input memories” and “output configurations.” Input memories control the video source setup. Output configurations Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
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NOTE: Changes must be Saved to make them permanent. If changes are not Saved the Radiance Pro will revert to Saved settings when turned off. Input memory to output configuration block diagram Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
The default configuration is to connect Radiance Pro HDMI Output 1 to the receiver, and HDMI Output 2 (424X) or Output 4 (444X) to the primary display. Lumagen recommends that the Radiance be used as the switching device for ease of operation, fastest video switching, and best video quality.
The most common configurations using the Radiance are shown below. Note, that HDMI outputs 1 and 2 are shown (424X). For the Radiance Pro 444X, Use Output 1 for the Receiver and Output four for the TV/projector.. 1. Receiver after Radiance.
After the input aspect ratio has been selected, the image can be zoomed in to better fit the screen. The zoom function uses the arrow buttons. When the menu is off, by default, the arrow button zooms in by about 15% and the arrow button zooms out by about 15%. Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
(4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, 2.35, NLS), set zoom (Zoom+, Zoom-) and select the user memory (MemA, MemB, MemC, MemD). The “Quick Keys” menu duplicates the function of pressing the corresponding buttons on the Lumagen remote. There are also buttons to control 3D (off, SbyS, TopB).
Mode Mode Type Style 1080p24 -> Custom0 (Auto 2,1) (Input to edit output settings of) Press ‘4’ for ‘All’, ‘5’ to see current <> Select, ^v Change, OK to set, Exit quits Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
(dark contrast) be used to set the display’s black level. This command is also useful when a second black level is desired (using a second output CMS) for a “day” or “night” mode. The command is: MENU → Output → CMS’s → [CMS] → Black → Ok Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
Allows adjusting for a vertical projector placement offset if the projector does not have enough optical keystone adjustment. The command is: MENU → Output → Styles → [Styles] → Mask/Shrink → Keystone Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
MENU → Output → 3D Options→If 3D show → (Both Eyes, Left Eye Only, Right Eye Only). Copy Output Settings This command copies the current output Mode/CMS/Style settings to the selected output Mode/CMS/Style. The command is: MENU → Output → Copy→ OK Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
To set the input’s black-level (also referred to as brightness) and white-level (also referred to as contrast) using the Lumagen controls, use a test pattern generator or select a PLUGE pattern from a test pattern disc. Note that the input memory black and contrast are intended to compensate for variations in video source levels, not to calibrate the display.
“1.85” button as appropriate and then press the “NLS” button. The goal is to stretch the image to fill the screen in a way that looks as natural as possible. The Lumagen NLS command is very flexible and allows the image to be adjusted to user preferences to achieve this goal. The NLS adjustments are center width, center stretch, top cropping and bottom cropping.
The command is: any difference. MENU → Input → In Configs → [Resolution] → [#] → Control → Reinterlace Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
A mismatch can cause the image to be too dark or too bright. The command is only applicable for the RGB input format. The command is: MENU → Input → HDMI Setup → Level → (Video, PC) Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
EDID is information that can be read over DVI/ HDMI cables to influence how source devices deliver video, which helps produce an optimal picture. There are 4 settings for the Lumagen EDID interface. The default setting enables all of the display modes the Radiance supports. The User defined setting allows the user to individually select which capabilities will be advertised to the source.
Copying an input memory to another input memory, copies each resolution sub-memory to the respective resolution sub- memory of the other input(s). The command is: MENU → Input → Options → Copy Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
However, you can improve your picture without hiring a professional if you prefer. You will need to learn how to use the Lumagen test patterns. Then you need to spend time learning how various calibration controls interact and how they affect image quality, with the most important being proper adjustment of the Black level in the display or projector menu.
MENU → Other → OnOff Setup → (On Message, Off Message) Message Control This sets the RS-232 parameters that are used for sending a power on/off message to another device. The command is: MENU → Other → OnOff Setup → Message Ctl Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
Adds an optional top-level menu called “Quick Keys” that gives access to functions that are normally selected using buttons on the Lumagen remote. This menu can be used with programmable remotes that have limited buttons. You can use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the functions and press “Ok” to execute the function.
The configuration from the previous save is retained to allow one level of save-undo. You can use the Radiance Configuration Utility found on the Lumagen.com support page to store a configuration file on your PC. The command is: MENU →...
2D digital displays can be driven with this 3D type in order to display 3D images. For this case, an external IR Glass Driver is needed to drive the 3D active glasses. Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
By default the display’s 3D capability is automatically detected using its EDID information. However, some 3D displays do not properly report their 3D capability in their EDID. This command allows the 3D output capability to be manually enabled (or disabled). The command is Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
3D input mode on the Radiance if the video source doesn’t transmit that it’s displaying a 3D mode. If starting with a unit in an unknown state, press “MENU 0999” to restore factory default settings. Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
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“MENU 032” 3D Top-Bottom This setting isn’t saved. Use the Quick Key Menu or a direct command to set the 3D input mode on the Radiance, when using a non-compliant 3D video source. Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
Set “View” to “Full” for normal viewing with Darbee processing. Set “View” to “Split” to display a split-screen image, with Darbee processing on the right half of the screen. The split-screen can be used to demonstrate or evaluate Darbee DVP processing. Copyright 2009-2016 Lumagen, Inc. Radiance Pro, Rev 040116...
Section 13 – Command Interface Direct Commands Direct Commands are entered by using the Lumagen remote control or RS232 interface. See Radiance Tech Tip 13 “Direct Commands and Menu Shortcuts” which contains a complete list commands. This Tech Tip is available for download at http://www.lumagen.com.
Section 14 – Specifications Section 14 – Specifications Inputs • Up to 8 HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 at up to 4k60 (Radiance Pro 444X) • Up to 4 HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 at up to 4k60 (Radiance Pro 424X) Processing •...
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