D i m e n s i o n - 3 D Format Converter User Manual Version 1.4 Compliant with Dimension-3D firmware version 1.8.x and Doremi Universal Interface software version 4.4.x. DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 1 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
2.1.3 Dimension-3D Front Panel.....................11 2.1.4 Dimension-3D Rear Panel....................12 2.2 D 3D F ......................13 IMENSION ORMATS 2.2.1 Supported Formats......................13 2.2.2 Display and Error messages...................14 3 DIMENSION-3D FRONT PANEL CONTROLLER..............15 3.1 Q ......................15 UICK ETUP NFORMATION 3.2 M ......................16 TEMS VERVIEW 3.3 I...
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........................... 47 NPUTS 7.2 O ..........................47 UTPUTS 7.3 V ............................ 47 IDEO 7.4 A ............................ 47 UDIO 7.5 S 3D M ......................47 UPPORTED ODES 8 ACRONYMS..........................48 9 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY....................49 DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 3 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
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Software License Agreement The software license agreement can be found at the following location: http://www.doremilabs.com/support/broadcast-support/broadcast-warranties/ Hardware Warranty The hardware warranty can be found at the following location: http://www.doremilabs.com/support/broadcast-support/broadcast-warranties/ DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 4 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
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Dimension-3D. If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the Dimension-3D, disconnect the power and call a Doremi dealer. The unit must be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight. To avoid damage to internal circuitry, as well as the external finish, keep the Dimension-3D away from direct sources of heat (heater vents, stoves, radiators).
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Dimension-3D. This can damage the unit. Modification of this equipment is dangerous and can result in the functions of the Dimension-3D being impaired. Never attempt to modify the equipment in any way. In order to ensure optimum performance of the Dimension-3D, select the setup location carefully and make sure the equipment is used properly.
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( s e r v i c i n g ) i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e l i t e r a t u r e a c c o m p a n y i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e . DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 7 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
The versatility of the Dimension-3D makes it suitable to fit virtually into all stereoscopic workflows. • The Dimension-3D allows for 3D input stream format to be used with all types of display components that are currently available. This includes high end projectors and the latest generation 3D-ready LCD displays.
3D projector. 2.1.1 Concept When the user feeds an input signal to the Dimension-3D and selects the proper input interface, the unit detects the input resolution and frame rate and automatically sets the output resolution to match the input.
2.1.2 3D Modes The Dimension-3D Conversion Formats are illustrated below: Figure 1: Dimension-3D Conversion Formats DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 10 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
Escape Button Infrared Sensor SD Card Figure 2: Dimension3D Front Panel View The front panel LCD screen shows the status of the Dimension-3D. It can also be used in • conjunction with the scroll wheel to modify the device settings.
2.1.4 Dimension-3D Rear Panel The Dimension 3D rear panel is illustrated below: • HDMI SDI-B SDI-A SYNC AES-12 AES-34 AES-56 AES-78 Power HDMI SDI-B SDI-A SYNC AES-12 AES-34 AES-56 AES-78 Figure 3: Dimension 3D Rear Panel View The rear panel has the following connectors: •...
1080p (frame rate can be SDI only) selected), 1080psf / 1080i for Dual Stream, Side/Side, Frame Packing and Line/Line. 720p (50, 59.94, 60 FPS) Supported for all 3D modes 720p (frame rate can be selected) DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 13 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
2.2.2 Display and Error messages • The Dimension-3D front panel displays two lines of information: top line for input and bottom line for output. D/S: SDI 1080p 29 means Dual Stream SDI input is at 1080p-29 (top line) • S/S: HDM 1080p 60 means HDMI output is set to Side/Side 1080p 60 (bottom line) •...
2) Input 3D format 3) Output Interface 4) Output 3D format • The Dimension-3D has many other parameters that can be changed and will be discussed later in this manual, but the four parameters listed above are the most used. DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 15 Version 1.4...
• To use the menus (tabs) do the following: • “Select (wheel button)”: Is used to enter the Dimension-3D menu system. Turn the “Wheel” • to access the different menus. Press “Select” to choose one of the above menu items and access its sub-menus.
HDMI 1.4 for 1080p at Side by Side 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 FPS Top Bottom or 720p at 50, / 59.94 / 60 FPS. Line By Line Frame Packing DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 17 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
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YCbCr 709 ext spectrum to comply with ITU standards. Default EDID 720p-50 Changing this parameter will cause the Dimension-3D to 720p-60 report the selected format over 1080i-25 EDID as its standard resolution. 1080i-30 1080p-50 1080p-60 LR Reverse Swap the left/right polarity.
Set the SDI output color mode Auto: Equivalent to 709 RGB ext Ext: designates extended color YCbCr 709 range (full bandwidth) as YCbCr 709 ext opposed to limiting the color spectrum to comply with ITU XYZ’ standards. DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 19 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
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Force the output to interlaced or segmented frame. The default On for i/sf Input setting will force it only when the input is interlaced or sf. "On" will force it for any format excluding 720p. DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 20 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
0 to 255 for 8bit coding • 0 to 1023 for 10bit coding • On the Dimension-3D the full range modes are designated by the “ext” following the color • space conversion mode. 3.5 Image Menu The following menu can be used to set up the image parameters: •...
Force Bi-Level only if output is 29.97, 25, 50 or 59.94. Adjust Horizontal Offset in H offset X pixels number of pixels (0). Adjust Vertical Offset in number V offset X lines of lines (0). DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 22 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
SDI output. 1+2+3 Each group has 4 audio (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,1 channels, when 1+2+3+4 is selected, all 16 audio channels 1+2+3+4 will be present. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,1 Off: No Embedded SDI audio 2,13,14,15,16) on output. DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 23 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
Status including Audio levels, Closed Caption presence, Input Format and CRC errors (flashing red dot). - Output Status: In addition to the BIW timecode, the Dimension-3D output will display the Output Status. White/Black TC Color Burn in window type setting. W/B Zoom...
IR code from 0x0 to 0xF (16 total). The default IR code is 0. The user needs to set the DIP switch on the Doremi IR remote accordingly. SD memory update SD memory firmware update.
3.9.1 Presets The Dimension-3D includes 3 Presets which allow you to save different settings • configurations using the Save menu. These presets can then be loaded by using the Recall menu. To save the current settings configuration to a preset: •...
“Scaling” button Figure 4: Infrared Remote Controller The Remote Controller is divided into four different sections: • 1) RESET/IR Lock buttons 2) Navigation or Menu System 3) Input Format 4) Output Format DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 27 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
Not used “Menu” button Invoke the Menu System. Pressing this button on the IR is similar to pressing the scroll button on the Dimension-3D front panel “Exit” button Go back one menu level. Similar to front panel "ESC" button Output format area Not used “Up Arrow”...
The user has the choice between SDI, HDMI (using the DVI-D/HDMI button) and "Pattern". • The “Pattern” button will generate color bars with 16 channels of audio at different frequencies. Note: The "DVI-A" button is unused. DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 29 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
5.1 Doremi Universal Interface Installation To install the Doremi Universal Interface software follow the steps below: • Plug the provided USB cable between the Dimension-3D and an available USB port on the • PC. See Figure 3 for the USB connector location.
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Button Figure 8: "Found New Hardware Wizard” Window – Last Step Run the "Doremi Universal Interface" GUI and verify that the connection was set up • properly by looking at the “Devices” tab which will show the model and serial numbers.
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While the Dimension-3D unit is still connected, go to the "Device Manager" and click on • "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" and then uninstall Doremi GHX Board. Install the DUIs again and recycle the power on the Dimension-3D which will take the user • back to Steps 1 and 2 above.
• • The “Devices” field can be used to select one connected Dimension-3D from the drop-down menu. Click on the “Refresh” button to confirm if all the connected Dimension-3D units are visible (Figure 10). • The “Information” field provides information about the input and output interfaces and resolutions.
• • To save the current "Doremi Universal Interface" settings into a file enter a settings file name in the top left corner field as shown below and then click “Save” (Figure 11). The saved settings file will appear in the “Settings” window as illustrated below: •...
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• To export a saved “Settings” file to use for another Dimension-3D device, select it in the “Settings files” area and click on the “Export” button (Figure 11). • The user will be asked to confirm where to export the file using a standard “Save as” dialog box (Figure 11).
The “Output” tab is illustrated below: • Figure 12: Doremi Universal Interface GUI – Output Tab Note: All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 “Dimension-3D Front Panel Controller.” Allows the user to select the output interface and modify the preferences.
Output LUT Cursor Figure 13: Doremi Universal Interface GUI – Image Tab Note: All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 “Dimension-3D Front Panel Controller.” • The "Input" and "Output" LUT values can be changed using the sliders (Figure 13).
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"Offset" Cursor "Gamma" Cursor "Gain" Cursor Figure 14: Doremi Universal Interface GUI – Gamma Correction and Formula The Gamma Curves can be adjusted in two different ways. • 1. By editing the formula: Select the “Formula” check-box (Figure 14). •...
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"File" Check- "All Colors LUT ..." Button Figure 15: Doremi Universal Interface GUI – Gamma Correction and File Browse for the appropriate LUT file by clicking the “All Colors LUT ...” button (Figure 15). • DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 39 Version 1.4...
"Sync V offset" Cursor Figure 16: Doremi Universal Control GUI – Sync I/O Tab Note: All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 "Dimension-3D Front Panel Controller." This tab is used to adjust the sync features on the unit.
The "Audio" tab is illustrated below: • Figure 17: Doremi Universal Interface GUI – Audio Tab Note: All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 “Dimension-3D Front Panel Controller.” Allows the user to adjust the audio settings. •...
• Provides information on the "framerate." • The user can set the resolution and timing on the display. • Note: All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 “Dimension-3D Front Panel Controller.” DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 42 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
Dimension-3D Temperature Figure 19: Doremi Universal Interface GUI – System Tab Note: All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 “Dimension-3D Front Panel Controller.” In addition, the "System" tab can be used to perform the following actions: •...
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Logs: To display the logs click on the “Display Logs” button (Figure 19). A window containing the logs will appear. • Select “Auto Update” from that window to see all messages. • DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 44 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
Doremi labs, Inc. at www.doremilabs.com. 6.1 USB Update The firmware can be updated through USB using the Doremi Universal Interface GUI as presented in Section 5.4.7 . To perform a update through USB follow the steps below: •...
• Copy the firmware file (e.g., “DIMENSION_3D_1.8.0.bin”) on the SD Memory Card. • Plug the SD Memory card into the SD port of the Dimension-3D (Figure 3). • Power on the Dimension-3D and go to the “System” menu (Section 3.9).
8 Acronyms Term Definition Audio Engineering Society Digital Visual Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HD-SDI High Definition Serial Digital Interface Infra-Red On Screen Display Secure Digital Serial Digital Interface DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 48 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
Version Description 02/25/2010 First Version. 03/05/2010 DUIS version updated. 08/26/2010 All sections revised and modified. 03/01/2011 New pictures added to reflect the software updates. 07/26/2011 Updated to comply with software version 1.8.x. DM3.OM.001026.DRM Page 49 Version 1.4 Doremi Labs Inc.
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