DVDO iScan HD+ Product Manual

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High Resolution
Video Scaling Engine
Product Guide
How to install, set up, and use your new DVDO product
English Version
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T E C H N O L O G I E S
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  • Page 1 High Resolution Video Scaling Engine Product Guide How to install, set up, and use your new DVDO product English Version A N C H O R B A Y T E C H N O L O G I E S...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Remote Control Operation On-Screen Display (OSD) Introduction Output Setup Installation and Set-Up Configuration System Requirements and Compatibility Picture Control Video Inputs Input Adjust Digital Audio Inputs Menu iScan Rear View Connections Zoom Signal Flow Diagram Typical System Configuration Aspect Ratio Buttons Output Signal Connections...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    HDTV resolutions of 720p and 1080i. In addition to our your projector, HD-compatible TV, Plasma display panel, or own video scaling technology, new to the DVDO product line, the other display device. Different displays have different input iScan HD also offers a host of other innovative features.
  • Page 4: Installation And Set-Up

    If you are not sure if your display is compatible with the iScan be as affected by the lower quality of the composite video signal HD+, please contact your local Authorized DVDO Reseller. Anchor connection. An exception is S-VHS VCRs, which feature an Bay Technologies also maintains display compatibility information S-Video output of higher quality than conventional VHS VCRs.
  • Page 5: Iscan Rear View Connections

    Installation and Set-Up (continued) iScan Rear View Connections nine (9) Video inputs, two Video outputs, four (4) Digital Audio The following figure shows the input and output connector com- inputs, and two Digital Audio outputs. Also shown are the DC plement on the rear panel of the iScan HD+.
  • Page 6: Typical System Configuration

    Installation and Set-Up (continued) Typical System Configuration Shown in this connection diagram are nine audio/video The iScan HD+ is usually placed between the display device and sources, four of which have digital audio outputs along any video sources and acts as the source switch for the display. with analog video outputs.
  • Page 7: Output Signal Connections

    Digital Content Protection (HDCP) specification across will have three RCA jacks for YPbPr video signal the DVI interface. Displays with a DVI/HDCP input will show connections. Use the DVDO Precision HD15 to protected content from the iScan HD+ DVI output.
  • Page 8: Displays And Controls

    DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS Front Panel Display (FPD) tp t et p n i ators High Resolution Video Scaling Engine by Anchor Bay Technologies A a o i i a a R so io Ra io Ra io a io o o s a is a Front of Unit Do n...
  • Page 9: Power/Standby Control

    Displays and Controls (continued) You have now configured the iScan HD+ to output 480p on DVI. Output Setup Output Setup settings allow you to configure the output of Note: Since the DVI video format is defined as RGB with the iScan HD+ to match the requirements of the specific type separate Hsync and Vsync signals, there is no need to modify...
  • Page 10: Formats

    Displays and Controls (continued) Formats Preset Formats and Characteristics for Analog Video Output For DVI output, the Sync type is always separate Hsync and Horizontal Vertical Scan Sync Sync Color- Resolution Resolution Type* shows Signal Signal space Vsync, and the colorspace is always RGB. For analog output, the Line(s) Type factory default format is 480p as shown in the table.
  • Page 11: Input Aspect Ratio Control

    Displays and Controls (continued) Input Aspect Ratio Control Input Aspect Ratio control selects the aspect ratio for the Push increase or decrease the setting. current input signal. The iScan HD+ will automatically convert Push Enter/Exit again to exit this mode. from the selected input aspect ratio to the selected output Note: The Zoom and Pan function are applied to the input...
  • Page 12: Picture Control

    Displays and Controls (continued) Picture Control Saved Settings for Individual Inputs Pushing the Picture Control button once shows the current The iScan HD+ saves the settings listed below for each picture control function. You can cycle through the available individual video input and format, where applicable. There are functions by pushing this button repeatedly.
  • Page 13: Input Adjust Control

    Displays and Controls (continued) Input Adjust Control Pushing the Input Adjust button once shows the current input Other functions will be added in future software releases. adjustment function. You can cycle through the available func- The table below shows the available Input Adjustment controls. tions by pushing this button repeatedly.
  • Page 14: Configuration Control

    Displays and Controls (continued) Configuration Control The table below shows selections that can be controlled. The Configuration control provides access to additional impor- tant control functions. Pushing the Configuration button once The Configuration LED, the FPD (front panel display) and the OSD shows the currently selected function.
  • Page 15: Customizing The Output Video Timing For Your Display

    HD Automation Protocol document. This document be chosen. The next step is to modify this predefined timing can be downloaded directly from DVDO’s website at format to match your display’s requirements. Once you have www.dvdo.com/faq/faq_pro_man.html...
  • Page 16: Remote Control Operation

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Configuration st att ns n o ation Config button has the same functionality as the Configuration button on the front panel. (See page 13.) CURTAIN It activates the OSD. Use the navigation control buttons to ATT RN u tain select the desired function and adjust the settings.
  • Page 17: Input Select Buttons

    Remote Control Operation (continued) Input Select Buttons Test Patterns This feature generates test patterns as an aid in matching There are ten direct input selection buttons, as shown below. the output of the iScan HD+ to your display. The test patterns VID1 Video 1 (Composite) replace the normal output of the iScan and are rendered at the...
  • Page 18 Remote Control Operation (continued) Test Test Pattern FPD shows Description Patterns 1-Pixel HLIN This test pattern consists of an alternating series of 1-pixel black and white horizontal lines. The test pattern alternates Menu Horizontal black and white pixels in only the vertical direction. This pattern is useful for exactly matching the iScan’s output resolu- (continued) Lines tion to that of the display to achieve 1:1 pixel mapping and bypass any scaling operation which may be incorporated in...
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    16:9 fullframe or custom input aspect ratio* 720p, 1080i signals; HDCP compliant - Output aspect ratio select: 4:3, 5:4, 16:9 or custom One SDI input – (requires DVDO SDI Video Input Module) output aspect ratio* Four digital audio inputs - can be assigned...
  • Page 20: Safety Information

    Attempting to do so could expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards. It may also cause damage to your iScan HD+. not attempt to service this unit. Instead, disconnect it and contact your Authorized DVDO Reseller or contact Anchor Bay Technologies directly.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    It does not create any warranty with respect to the product, and purchase from an Authorized DVDO Reseller, that the does not modify or enhance the terms of the product will be free of electrical and mechanical defects warranty that may accompany this product.
  • Page 22 T E C H N O L O G I E S iScan HD+ Product Guide April 2005 English Product Guide version 1.1 Firmware version 2.32 ABT P/N 75-0238-02 Anchor Bay Technologies Inc. Orchard City Drive, M/S 131 Campbell, California 95008 email support@dvdo.com www.dvdo.com toll free 866.423.DVDO 408.379.3845...

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