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ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the Optoma HD3000 Video Scaler. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Table Of Contents Introduction... Recommentations... Supplied Components... Installation... System Requirements... Input Configurations... Connecting HD3000 to AV Reciever... Establishing Initial Output Resolution... System Connections... Wall Mounting... Remote Control... Front Control Panel... Setup... Operations And Controls... OSD Structure... Initial Setup... Intial Adjustments...
As home theater technology advances, the role of the Scaler Box has evolved as an integral component in the home theater. The HD3000 provides the best in source content switching, image de-interlacing, image scaling, and color management –...
Recommendations To unleash the power of the HD3000, it is best to input video content in its original form without any processing. This will utilize the full capabilities of the HD3000 for de-interlacing, scaling and image enhancement. As an example, if a user has an HDMI DVD player capable of outputting the video signal in a 480i/576i digital format, we recommend feeding it directly to the HD3000 without any processing by the DVD player.
Supplied Components The product ships standard with the accessories and items shown below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. HD3000 Video Scaler • Color: Anodized Black • Weight: 9.2 Lbs • Dimension: 17.0” (W) x 11.4” (D) x 2.5” (H)
Optoma home theater DLP projectors. By utilizing HDMI or DVI/HDCP inputs on the display device, the video stream is a fully digital signal. The HD3000 supports high resolution DLP projectors, plasma TVs and LCD TVs with the following native high definition display resolutions: •...
Video Scaler is equipped with two HDMI outputs. One output sends the signal directly to the display and the second output sends the signal to an HDMI equipped AV receiver. There are three ways to connect the HDMI output from the HD3000 Video Scaler. Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System...
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1) Connect the video sources to the HD3000. 2) Connect a HDMI cable to the “To AV Receiver” port on the back of the HD3000 to your AV receiver. This will allow the audio signal to be decoded by the AV receiver.
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HD 3000. Connect the other end to the “From AV Receiver” port on the back of the HD3000. This will allow the video signal to be properly managed. 4) Finally, connect a HDMI cable to the “To Display” on the back of the HD3000 to your display. Option 3 If you have a single HDMI source, you can hook the Video source directly up to the “From AV...
720p. This is a resolution format commonly supported by many high definition digital displays. If your display is not compatible with 720p resolution, the HD3000 offers an easy way to set the correct output signals that match your display.
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Please wait a few seconds after pressing the “h” button key to allow for the HD3000 and the display to synchronize. Once a mode that works with your display is found use the OSD to select your desired resolution.
From BNC IN HDMI IN-1 HDMI IN-2 HDMI IN-3 AV receiver AV receiver HDMI SWITCH Amplifier Digital Projector Speaker HD3000 User’s Guide On / tandby Notebook Computer IR Module display PDP TV Monitor Rear Projection TV/Monitor LCD TV/Monitor CRT TV/Monitor...
HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System Wall Mounting The HD3000 can be installed into a variety of environments. The HD3000 can be mounted directly to a wall. Please contact your dealer for mounting options. MOUNTING BRACKET...
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Press this button to select setting while in the OSD. Press while outside of the OSD to search sources Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System Left Right/ Menu/ Enter/ Re-sync Exit Source Down On / S HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide tandby...
Each video input signal has its own memory to store adjustment parameters. • Every HD input of the HD3000 has 4 memory “slots” which can be calibrated and stored independently. For example a single HDMI input on the HD3000 could be calibrated for a 480i, 576i, 720P and 1080i.
DISPLAY provides the ability to set the different scaling formats • SYSTEM contains other system oriented functions, such as lchanging language and output resolution • SETUP configures video inputs HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
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Source IMAGE 100% Background 100% Output Resolution DISPLAY 12V Trigger Factory Reset SYSTEM Fimware Version C01 2005/10/10 SETUP Menu Select HD3000 User’s Guide Enter Enter Back Menu SETUP English YPbPr 1 Dark Blue 1280x720 60Hz Enter Back Enter Menu HD3000 User’s Guide...
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HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System IMAGE Mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset Current Advanced Noise Reduction Color Temp. Edge Enhancement B/W Extension Reset Gamma Image Mode Color Vividness DISPLAY Format Edge Masking H Zoom...
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HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System SETUP Signal Auto Calibration Y Gain Pb Gain Pr Gain Y Bias Pb Bias Pr Bias Reset For Component YPbPr Signals SETUP Signal White Level Black Level Saturation Reset For Video Signals...
• With the exception of the VGA and BNC connections, if the HD3000 is not receiving a signal from the input source device, the OSD will only allow the System Setup module to be adjusted.
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SETUP Signal: YPbPr 1 Component 480i Signal IMAGE Auto Calibration Y Gain Pb Gain DISPLAY Pr Gain Y Bias SYSTEM Pb Bias Pr Bias Reset SETUP Select Enter HD3000 User’s Guide Back Enter Menu Back Enter Menu HD3000 User’s Guide...
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Type Type This function is only for BNC signals. The default choice, AUTO, automatically detects the signal type. The other three choices (YPbPr, RGBHV, RGB) force the HD3000 to display the selected signal type. Pedestal Pedestal Black level control: All connected devices besides HDMI can choose between 2 presets: 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE.
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Other choices: Horizontal Horizontal Vertical Vertical Frequency Frequency Phase Phase HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
Auto Calibration Use “f” or “g” arrow keys to turn on or off the auto calibration. Once the “Auto Calibration” is activated, the HD3000 calibrates and fine-tunes the image for optimal performance. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System...
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Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System SETUP Signal: CVBS 1 NTSC Signal White Level Black Level Saturation Reset Select Enter Enter Back Menu SETUP Signal: YPbPr 1 Component 480i Signal Auto Calibration Select Enter Enter Back Menu HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
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Use “h” or “i” arrow keys to select the adjustment item, press “Enter” or “g” to enter this item. The Menu disappears and a small bar appears as shown below: Auto Calibration Use “f” or “g” arrow keys to calibrate. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
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White Level Use “f” or “g” arrow keys to calibrate. Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System SETUP Signal: CVBS 1 NTSC Signal White Level Black Level Saturation Reset Select Enter Enter Back Menu HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
When the adjustment is finished, press “Menu” button to exit the adjustment item and go back to Menu. Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System IMAGE Mode ISF DAY Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset Current Advanced Select Enter Back Enter Menu HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
ISF Modes For care-free operation, HD3000 comes with ISF Modes. The HD3000 is designed to offer exceptional performance “out of box”; but since lighting and other factors can affect the performance of your display device, Optoma offers ISF calibration capability. After the ISF calibration, the user can simply switch among “ISF Day” and “ISF Night”...
The adjustable parameters include Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness. The user can switch between all five modes conveniently by using the mode buttons under the power buttons on the remote control. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
Press “Enter” or “g” to select this adjustment item. The Menu disappears and a small options bar is shown: Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System Display Format 16:9 Edge Masking H Zoom 100% V Zoom 100% Image Shift Select Enter Back Enter Menu HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
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User can save settings in the Format 1, 2, 3, or choose “Exit/Not Saved” to remove the settings. Once the user selects ”Not Saved”, the settings are still temporary and kept until user changes the aspect ratio, signal/channel or HD3000 is restarted. Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System...
Image Shift Adjustment The HD3000 has the ability to adjust the image position and size to optimize its location on your display by using both an “Image Shift” and “Image Zoom” feature. The function “Image Shift” can shift the input image up, down, left and right, up to 100 pixels in each direction.
Zoom Adjustment The HD3000 provides 1.5x zoom in the horizontal direction and a 1.2x zoom in the vertical direction. Horizontal and vertical zoom can be adjusted separately. Enter the DISPLAY category as demonstrated before, then highlight either horizontal or vertical zoom function items and press “Enter”...
Use “h” or “i” to select “Setting” and then press “Enter” or “g” to enter the mask size setting. Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System Display Format 16:9 Edge Masking H Zoom 100% V Zoom 100% Image Shift Select Enter Back Enter Menu Edge Making Setting Mask Background Color HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
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Use “f” or “g” to change each bit and use “h”or “i” to change values. The range of values is 0~255. Mask Background Color HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System 2 5 5...
Advanced Adjustments Image The HD3000 is a power image enhancement tool. Many advanced adjustment functions are included, such as noise reduction, gamma curves, and color temperature. These functions will help the user achieve the best image possible. For more details, please see the sections associated with each item.
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Noise Reduction The HD3000 allows for 11 levels of noise reduction, ranging from 0 to 10. Enter the Advanced menu as detailed in the previous section. Use “h” or “i” to highlight the “Noise Reduction” adjustment item, press “Enter” or “g” to select.
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Gamma HD3000 comes with 10 preset gamma curves. After the initial setup and fine-tuning is completed, utilize the Gamma Adjustment steps to optimize your image output. Enter the Advanced menu as detailed in the previous section. Use “h” or “i” to highlight the “Gamma” adjustment item, press “Enter” or “g” to select.
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Image Mode For easy, care-free operation, HD3000 comes with preset image modes. Once the front- end is correctly fine tuned in SETUP and IMAGE, user can simply switch among the pre-set modes to have different image effects. Use “h”, “i” arrow keys to select the “Image Mode” adjustment item, press “Enter” key or “g”...
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“linear”. Once user selects “reset” and gamma curve as “linear”, the previous setup values are all removed. Color Temperature The HD3000 comes with three color temperature presets. The user can switch between the presets to achieve the desired image. Enter the Advanced menu as detailed in the previous section.
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Use “h”, “i” to highlight the desired adjustment items, then press “Enter” or “g” to select it. The Menu disappears and only an adjustment bar appears: Red Contrast Use “f”, “g” arrow keys to adjust image. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
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Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System ADVANCED IMAGE Noise Reduction Gamma Color Temp Warm Image Mode Film Edge Enhancement Color Vividness B/W Extension Demo Reset Select Enter Enter Back Menu 1 2 3 4 5 User HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
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A must be higher than Strength B. 4) Then High width and Low width fine-tune can make settings between A and B zones smooth. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System Press Enter to load Ref. Mode...
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Color Vividness The HD3000 includes 3 preset color management settings and one user definable setting. You can easily switch between the modes to achieve different effects. Use “h”, “i” arrow keys to select the “Color Vividness” adjustment item, press “Enter” key or “g”...
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Saturation : 8 Saturation : 8 Reset Reset Level Color Vividness Level Color Vividness Color : Red Color : Red Level : 7 Level : 7 Hue : 8 Saturation : 8 Reset Reset HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
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B/W Extension Black and White Extension can stretch the black and white levels to automatically increase the contrast of input image. The HD3000 has 5 pre-set modes that allow the user to switch among the pre-sets to obtain different image effects.
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“h” or “i” keys the frame will move. User can view immediate enhanced performances only while adjusting these items: Image mode, Edge Enhancement, Color Vividness and B/W Extension. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
Use “h”, “i”, “f”, “g” arrow keys to program the 12V Trigger output. Once each format is set as on or off, 12 Trigger function turns on or off accordingly and automatically while changing format any time by user. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
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Please refer to the documentation that came with your projector or display for the exact compatibility match. Certain versions of the HD3000 have been factory preset for a single output range. Output Resolution Selection HD3000 can use Menu to change the desired output resolution.
You can download updated firmware from the Optoma on-line support center at www. optoma.com. Step 1: Connect PC/Notebook and HD3000 with RS232 Cable. Step : Execute the update program downloaded from the support center, and follow the instructions in the update program.
Materials: Top cover, Lateral panel and Front bezel are made of aluminum. Base is made of iron. • IR receivers: Front of HD3000 and one set of extra IR module. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System...
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Storage: -10~60°C, 80% RH (Max) non-condensing • Altitude: Operating: 0~2,500 ft 5°C~35°C 2,500~5,000 ft 5°C~30°C Storage: 40,000 ft • Electrical/Environmental listings: FCC, CE, UL/CUL, TUV-GS, and CB report. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
“AV receiver” device or HDMI-in (From AV receiver) connector. ○ HDMI-out to display device Other connectors: • RS232: one connector for firmware upgrading, debugging and remote control. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System HD3000 User’s Guide...
Parity: None • Stop Bits: 1 • Flow Control: XON/XOFF Connecting RS 3 with HD3000: Step 1: Attach a RS-232 cable to the back of the unit Step : Attach the other end to any notebook or desktop PC. Step 3: Open a communications session with a program such as Microsoft ®...
Never place this display near or over a radiator or heat register. 13. Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System WARNING HD3000 User’s Guide HD3000 User’s Guide...
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24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this display, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the display is in safe operating condition. HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System...
HD3000 User’s Guide Professional Video Scaler and Color Management System Appendices Optoma Global Office For service or support please contact your local office 715 Sycamore Drive Tel : 408-383-3700 Milpitas, CA 95035, USA Fax: 408-383-3702 www.optomausa.com Service : service@optoma.com Canada...
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715 Sycamore Drive, Milpitas CA 95035 Tel: 408-383-3700 • Fax: 408-383-3702 For more information, please visit www.Optoma.com. Specifications subject to change without notice. Copyright 2005 Optoma Technology, Inc. DLP Canada 120 West Beaver Creek Road Unit #9 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L2, Canada...
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