TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY ..................I 1. INTRODUCTION......................1 Scope of Warranty ........................1 Operating Precautions ......................1 1.2.1 Line Voltage and Fuse....................... 1 1.2.2 Maximum Allowable Input Voltage..................2 1.2.3 Shorting the Output Connectors, Reverse Voltage............2 1.2.4 Mechanical Shock ......................
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Setting the Sync Signal......................23 Selecting the Signal Format (COMPONENT) ................. 23 Setting the Aspect Ratio (ASPECT)..................24 Setting the Audio Signal......................24 6. OUTPUT PATTERNS....................25 Selecting the Output Pattern....................25 Setting the Saturation ......................25 Setting the Output Signal (G, B, R) ..................26 Setting Inversion ........................
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8.3.5 Entering ID Characters ....................56 8.3.6 ID Character Level......................57 8.3.7 Scrolling the ID Characters....................58 8.3.8 ID Character Blinking....................... 59 Configuring the Pattern Scroll Feature..................60 8.4.1 Turning the Pattern Scroll Feature On and Off ..............61 8.4.2 Pattern Scroll Direction....................
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8.17.7 Displaying Version Information ..................100 8.17.8 Configuring License Settings ..................101 9. EXTERNAL INTERFACE ..................102 Controlling the LT 450 through the Ethernet or RS232C Port ..........102 9.1.1 Ethernet Port ......................... 102 9.1.2 RS232C Port ......................... 103 9.1.3 Controlling the LT 450....................
■ Precautions on Contents Should you find the contents in this manual and any of its technical terms confusing, please feel free to contact your local LEADER agent. ■ Symbols and Terms Following terms and symbols indicate necessary warnings and cautions used in this manual and on the product are there for safe operation.
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If the attached cord is damaged, stop using it and contact your local LEADER agent. Should you use a damaged cord, it could cause a shock or create a fire hazard. When you pull out the cord be sure to hold it by plug and pull from the socket not by holding the cord wire.
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When such a case occurs, turn off the power switch and pull the plug of the cord from the plug socket. Contact your local LEADER agent after confirming there is no fire.
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GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY ■ Caution on Input/Output Terminals Input terminals are rated with a maximum input. Do not supply an input over the specified rating in the standard section of the instruction manual. Also, do not supply external power to Output terminal, this could cause the instrument to malfunction.
Please conform to the above warnings and cautions for safe operation. There are cautions in each area of this instruction manual, so please conform to each caution. If you have any questions about this manual, please feel free to contact your local LEADER agent.
Scope of Warranty This LEADER instrument has been manufactured under the strictest quality control guidelines. LEADER shall not be obligated to furnish free service during the warranty period under the following conditions. Repair of malfunction or damages resulting from fire, natural calamity, or improper voltage applied by the user.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.2.2 Maximum Allowable Input Voltage The maximum allowable input voltage to the input connectors is shown in the table 1-2 below. Do not apply excessive voltage to prevent damage to the instrument. Table 1-2 Maximum allowable input voltage Input Connector Maximum Input Voltage REMOTE (2 to 8p, 10 to 15p)
Features ● Multiformat Support With the formats available on the LT 450, you can test most video displays, including television sets, PC monitors, and projectors. The LT 450 supports 19 component output formats that comply with the DTV formats of various countries including 1920×1080, 1280×720, 720×480, and 720×576.
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・ LT 45SER03 (SCART unit) ● TIMING AND PICTURE TOOL Option (LT 45SER04) You can transmit timing and picture data that was made on an external PC to the LT 450. You can then generate these timings and pictures from the LT 450.
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Hot Plug Detection None (always output) ID signals (Lines 1, 2, 3) Supported. However, an LT 450 original output is used with formats not listed in JEITA CP-4120. DC Output Impedance 10 kΩ ± 3 kΩ Auxiliary Lines 1, 2, 3...
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2. SPECIFICATIONS HDMI Standards HDMI, HDCP 1.2 TMDS Signal Format RGB/YP 4:4:4 8 bit, YP 4:2:2 8/10/12 bit Only RGB output is available for PC monitors (excluding VGA). Deep Color RGB/YP 4:4:4 10/12 bit Formats 1080p/59.94, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 480p/59.94, 480i/59.94, 576p/50, 576i/50, VGA (640×480) xvYCC Supported Formats...
Switch interval Approx. 2 s 2.3.4 External Interface RS232C port Function Remotely control the LT 450 settings from an external PC via RS232C. Connector D-sub 9-pin (male) USB Port (Front Panel) Function Transmit timing and picture data that was made on an external PC to the LT 450 through USB (option).
2. SPECIFICATIONS Option Slots (slots 1 to 3) Function Holds option output units (Output unit types can be selected freely.) 2.3.5 Preset/Recall Function Stores and recalls up to 100 panel settings (addresses 00 to 99). Area Settings You can set the range of consecutive addresses to be recalled from the 100 addresses.
2. SPECIFICATIONS LT 45SER01 (DVI-I unit) 2.4.1 General The LT 45SER01 is a DVI-I output option that can be installed in an LT 450 option slot (1 to 3). It transmits test patterns according to the LT 450 settings. 2.4.2 Features ●...
2.5.1 General The LT 45SER02 is an HDMI output option that can be installed in an LT 450 option slot (1 to 3). It is equipped with two HDMI output connectors and transmits test patterns according to the LT 450 settings.
2. SPECIFICATIONS LT 45SER03 (SCART unit) 2.6.1 General The LT 45SER03 is a SCART connector option that can be installed in an LT 450 option slot (1 to 3). It transmits test patterns according to the LT 450 settings. 2.6.2 Features ●...
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0.0 to 0.4 V (typical value: 0.2 V) 1.0 to 3.0 V (typical value: 1.5 V) Output Impedance 75 Ω Connector SCART connector Output Mode Selectable on the LT 450 menu screen Mode 1 Mode 2 S-VHS Mode 3 Composite Mode 4...
See section 6.1, “Selecting the Output Pattern” and section 6.5, “Output Pattern Description.” USB port Can be used to transmit timing and picture data from a PC to the LT 450 (option). See section 9.4, “Controlling the LT 450 through the Front Panel USB Port.”...
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3. PANEL DESCRIPTION COMPONENT key Sets the signal format to RGB or YP when the output format is component (HDTV or SDTV). See section 5.3, “Selecting the Signal Format (COMPONENT).” ASPECT key Sets the aspect ratio to 4:3, SQUEEZE, or LETTER BOX when the output format is 480i, 576i, or composite.
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3. PANEL DESCRIPTION 17 HDCP key Pressing the HDCP key will cause its LED to illuminate and turn HDCP, CEC, and DDC on. This operation applies to both the HDMI and DVI-I connectors, including those on options. See section 8.8.1, “Turning HDCP, CEC, and DDC On and Off,” and section 8.9.1, “Turning HDCP and DDC On and Off,”...
See section 7.10, “Audio Signal Output Connector” and section 8.15, “Configuring the Audio Signal.” 26 RS232C port The LT 450 settings can be controlled from a PC through this connector. Also, you can automatically set the output format and preset memory by connecting the LT 450 to the LG 226.
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3. PANEL DESCRIPTION 29 Ethernet port The 10BASE-T Ethernet port. The LT 450 settings can be controlled from a PC through this connector. See section 9.1, “Controlling the LT 450 through the Ethernet or RS232C Port.” 30 Audio signal input connector The audio signal applied here is transmitted from the HDMI connector.
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The serial number is engraved on this plate. Tell the LEADER agent this number when making an inquiry. 45 Ground terminal A ground terminal that is connected to the LT 450 case. Be sure to ground the LT 450 for safe operation.
LT 450 displays the output format. The LT 450 does not store the panel settings when you turn off the power. The panel settings that are used at power-on are those that have been saved according to section 8.7.2, “Power-on Panel Settings.”...
5. OUTPUT FORMAT OUTPUT FORMAT Selecting the Output Format To select the output format, display the output format on the LCD as shown below, and then turn the jog dial. If the output format is not displayed when any of the MENU, RECALL, LEVEL, or CURSOR key LEDs are illuminated, press the key that is illuminated to exit from the configuration screen.
5. OUTPUT FORMAT Setting the Sync Signal When the output format is component, you can press SYNC to select whether or not to add a sync signal. A sync signal is added to all components, R, G, and B (Y, P , and P ) when the output format is HDTV and only to the G (Y) component when the output format is SDTV or PC...
5. OUTPUT FORMAT Setting the Aspect Ratio (ASPECT) You can press ASPECT to set the aspect ratio to 4:3, SQUEEZE, or LETTER BOX. You can select the aspect ratio when the output format is set to certain SDTV component formats, or when the output format is set to any of the composite formats and certain patterns are selected.
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS OUTPUT PATTERNS Selecting the Output Pattern To select the output pattern, press any of the pattern selection keys shown below. The selected key LED illuminates, and the signal is transmitted. Some pattern selection keys have multiple patterns assigned to each key. For such keys, you can press the key repeatedly to switch the pattern.
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS Setting the Output Signal (G, B, R) When the output pattern is raster, you can press the G, B, and R keys to turn G, B, and R on and off. When COMPONENT is YP , the signals that corresond to GBR turn on and off. You can carry out this procedure when the G, B, R indicator is illuminated.
Full field color bar can be transmitted in any format. You can press SATURATION to set the saturation to 75% or 100%. If you select 75%, the LT 450 transmits 100/0/75/0 color bar. If you select 100%, the LT 450 transmits 100/0/100/0 color bar.
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS 6.5.2 Raster In any format, you can press RASTER to transmit raster waveforms. The raster pattern is used to adjust and test purity, test uneven colors, and discover FPD defects. It is also used as a background for testing character display. Figure 6-8 Raster You can press SATURATION to set the saturation to 75% or 100%.
Transmitted in any format. ● Deep Color Ramp Deep color ramp patterns are transmitted from the HDMI connectors on the LT 450 and its installed options when the output format is 1080p/59.94, 1080i/59.94(30sF), 1080i/50(25sF), 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 480p/59.94, 480i/59.94, 576p/50, 576i/50, or VGA(640×480).
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS 6.5.4 Step Each time you press STEP, the step type switches in the following order: 10 Step, 15 Step, and 32 Step. These patterns can be transmitted in any format. The step pattern is used to test the transmission system linearity, adjust gradation, and so Figure 6-12 Step When the component signal is YP , you can turn PB and PR OFF, as explained in section...
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS 6.5.6 Crosshatch In any format, you can press CROSS HATCH to transmit crosshatch waveforms. The crosshatch pattern is used to test convergence, test for uneven colors (especially in the perimeter), and so on. Figure 6-15 Crosshatch 6.5.7 Multiburst In any format other than component for PC monitors, you can press MULTIBURST to transmit multiburst waveforms.
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS 6.5.8 Character In any format, you can press CHARACTER to transmit characters. The character pattern is used to test linearity, adjust or test focus, test sharpness using character edges, and so on. Figure 6-17 Character You can press INVERSION to invert the display. Figure 6-18 Inverted display of characters 6.5.9 Window...
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS 6.5.10 Monoscope In any format other than component for PC monitors, you can press MONOSCOPE to transmit monoscope waveforms. The monoscope pattern is used to test for streaking and to determine resolution, focus, gradation, screen center, display linearity, and screen size. Figure 6-21 Monoscope You can press INVERSION to invert the display.
6. OUTPUT PATTERNS 6.5.12 Other Patterns Each time you press OTHERS, the waveform type switches in the following order: Demodulation, ANSI Grayscale, Checker, and xvYCC. The waveform types that can be transmitted vary depending on the output format and aspect ratio (see Table 12-2, “List of output patterns”).
Auxilary line 1* Hot plug detection* Not connected inside the LT 450. Do not connect anything to this pin if the D connector cable is not connected. Not connected inside the LT 450. Hot plug detection is not performed. The signal is transmitted regardless...
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Lines 1 to 3 in Table 7-1 transmit signals that identify the output format and aspect ratio as defined by JEITA. For formats not covered in JEITA, the LT 450 transmits signals according to its original specifications. The ID signal specifications are as follows:...
7. I/O CONNECTORS RGB Output Connector The RGB output connector is a Mini D-sub 15-pin connector used to transmit analog component signals. The connector transmits signals when the output format is component (see Table 12-3, “List of output connectors”). The output connector diagram and pin arrangement are given below. Figure 7-3 RGB output connector Table 7-3 RGB output connector pin arrangement Function...
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7. I/O CONNECTORS Table 7-4 DVI-I output connector pin arrangement Function Function TMDS Data2- No Connect TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data0- TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data TMDS Clock Shield Analog Vertical Sync TMDS Clock+ TMDS Data1- TMDS Clock- TMDS Data1+...
7. I/O CONNECTORS HDMI Output Connector and Audio Signal Input Connector The HDMI output connector transmits digital component signals, and the audio signal input connector receives audio signals. The HDMI output connector transmits signals when the output format is component (see Table 12-3, “List of output connectors”). The connector diagram and pin arrangement are given below.
7. I/O CONNECTORS You can specify and view HDMI output connector settings on the menu screen. For details, see section 8.8, “Configuring the HDMI” and section 8.11, “Configuring the HDMI on an Option.” The HDMI output connector can transmit audio signals (internal or external) along with video signals.
7. I/O CONNECTORS Y/C Separation Signal Output Connector The Y/C separation signal output connector is an S connector used to transmit composite signals. The connector transmits signals when the output format is composite (see Table 12-3, “List of output connectors”). The output connector diagram and pin arrangement are given below.
7. I/O CONNECTORS SCART Connector (option) The SCART connector transmits composite signals. The connector transmits signals when the output format is NTSC-M, NTSC-J, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, or SECAM, and the aspect ratio is 4:3 (see Table 12-3, “List of output connectors”). The output connector diagram and pin arrangement are given below.
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7. I/O CONNECTORS The details of Table 7-10 are given below. Mode You can set the mode to a number from 1 to 4 using MODE in the menu screen. For details, see section 8.12.1, “SCART Output Mode on an Option.” AUDIO OUT In modes 1 to 4, the AUDIO OUT (R) and (L) pins transmit audio signals that you specify with AUDIO on the front panel.
7. I/O CONNECTORS Sync Signal Output Connector The sync signal output connector is a BNC connector that transmits composite sync signal (CS), horizontal drive signal (HD), and vertical drive signal (VD). The connector transmits signals in any format (see Table 12-3, “List of output connectors”). The following figure shows the output connector.
8. CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION Menu Screen Use the menu screen to configure the settings. Pressing the MENU key will cause its LED to illuminate and the menu screen to appear. Changes that you make on the menu screen are applied immediately. There is no cancel command for most settings. You can change the output signal without leaving the menu screen by pressing any of the front panel keys except for RECALL, LEVEL, CURSOR, or the pattern selection keys.
8. CONFIGURATION The actual screen displays up to four lines. The names of the options that are installed appear next to SLOT 1 to 3. If there is no option installed in a slot, [ NO BOARD ] will appear. Setting the Cursor You can display a cursor at any position on the screen.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.2.1 Turning the Cursor On and Off Pressing the CURSOR key will cause its LED to illuminate and a cursor to appear on the screen. When the cursor appears, the LCD panel displays “CURSOR POSITION,” and you can set the cursor position. If you press CURSOR again, the cursor will disappear, and the LED will turn off.
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8. CONFIGURATION ● Settings The horizontal position. The left edge of the screen is coordinate 0. The vertical position. The top edge of the screen is coordinate 0. Table 8-1 Selectable ranges for cursor and ID character positions Format Component (HDTV) 1080p/59.94 0 to 1919 0 to 1079...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.2.3 Cursor Level You can set the RGB or YP cursor levels for each component separately in the CURSOR LEVEL SET configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set the level. If the output format is component, either the YP or GBR setting will be active, depending on the signal format setting.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.2.4 Cursor Line Width You can set the horizontal and vertical cursor line widths separately in the CURSOR LINE WIDTH configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set the width. When you turn the cursor on, the output signal’s overshoot or undershoot may increase, depending on the cursor line width and level settings.
8. CONFIGURATION Setting ID Characters You can display characters at any position on the screen. Set the characters by using the ID CHARACTER key on the front panel and the ID CHARACTER settings accessible from the menu screen. ● Procedure Figure 8-6 ID character settings The actual screen displays up to four lines.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.3.1 Turning ID Characters On and Off Pressing ID CHARACTER will cause its LED to illuminate and characters to appear. If you press ID CHARACTER again, characters will disappear, and the LED will turn off. When you turn the ID characters on, the output signal’s overshoot or undershoot may increase, depending on the ID character level.
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Line 2 Indicates columns for the LT 450 HDMI, the LT 450 DVI-I, slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3. Slots 1 to 3 appear even if there is no option installed. The letters A and B are for the two connectors on the LT 45SER02 (HDMI unit) when it is installed.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.3.3 ID Character Size and Number of Characters You can set the ID character size and the number of characters in the ID FONT SET configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set them. ● Settings ID FONT 16×32 / 32×64 / 64×128 Sets the character size in dots.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.3.4 ID Character Position You can set the ID character position in the ID POSITION SET configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set the position. The selectable ID character position range varies depending on the output format. For details, see Table 8-1, “Selectable ranges for cursor and ID character positions.”...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.3.5 Entering ID Characters You can enter the desired ID characters in the ID CHAR SELECT configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to enter the characters. When you are done entering the characters, press ENTER. From the characters entered here, the specified number of characters set in section 8.3.3, “ID Character Size and Number of Characters”...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.3.6 ID Character Level You can set the RGB or YP ID character levels for each component separately in the ID LEVEL SET configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set them. If the output format is component, either the YP or GBR setting will be active, depending on the signal format setting.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.3.7 Scrolling the ID Characters You can set ID character scrolling in the ID SCROLL SET configuration screen. The specified number of ID characters set in section 8.3.3, “ID Character Size and Number of Characters” scrolls from right to left. The characters are scrolled cyclically. The character at the left edge returns to the right edge.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.3.8 ID Character Blinking You can set ID character blinking in the ID CHARACTER BLINK configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set the value. ● Settings BLINK TIME 0 to 4 Sec Sets the blink interval. For example, if the interval is set to 2 s, the ID characters will appear for 2 seconds and then disappear for 2 seconds.
8. CONFIGURATION Configuring the Pattern Scroll Feature You can scroll the output pattern in the desired direction and speed. Configure the pattern scroll feature by using the SCROLL key on the front panel and the SCROLL settings available from the menu screen. ●...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.4.1 Turning the Pattern Scroll Feature On and Off Pressing SCROLL will cause its LED to illuminate and the output pattern to scroll. If you press SCROLL again, the output pattern will stop scrolling, and the LED will turn off. ●...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.4.3 Pattern Scroll Speed You can set the output pattern scroll speed in the SCROLL SET UP configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set the speed. ● Settings SPEED H 0 to 256 dots/frame, 4 by default, 4-dot steps* 0 to 256 dots/field, 4 by default, 4-dot steps* The horizontal scroll speed.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.5.1 Setting Temporary Levels Press LEVEL. The LED will illuminate, and you will be able to temporarily adjust the level. The LCD panel displays “COMPONENT MODE” if the output format is component and “COMPOSITE MODE” if it is composite. Use the jog dial and keys to set each level.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.5.2 Component Signal Levels You can set the signal levels for the component output format in the COMPONENT LEVEL configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set the levels. Either the YP or GBR output levels take effect depending on the signal format set with the COMPONENT key.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.5.3 Composite Signal Levels You can set the signal levels for the composite output format in the COMPOSITE LEVEL configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set the levels. If the LEVEL key is on, the level specified using the LEVEL key takes precedence. ●...
8. CONFIGURATION Configuring the Recall Feature The recall feature recalls up to 100 panel settings that have been stored according to the procedures given in section 8.7.1, “Saving the Panel Settings.” You can specify a recall range by setting a BEGIN address and an END address. Use the RECALL key on the front panel to recall settings.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.6.2 Recalling Panel Settings Pressing RECALL will cause its LED to illuminate, and the recall screen to appear.* Use the jog dial or keys to recall panel settings that have been stored according to the procedures given in section 8.7.1, “Saving the Panel Settings.”* You can also press (BEGIN) to recall the panel settings at the BEGIN address that has been specified according to the procedures given in section 8.6.1, “Specifying the Recall...
8. CONFIGURATION Configuring the Preset Feature The preset feature stores up to 100 panel settings. In addition, you can save the power-on panel settings in the START UP MEMORY configuration screen. You can configure the preset feature in the PRESET SETTING configuration screen. ●...
You can also save the stored panel settings to USB memory and load panel settings to the LT 450 from USB memory. For a list of the items that can be stored, see the “Preset” column in Table 12-4, “List of settings.”...
For a list of the items that can be saved, see “Startup” in Table 12-4, “List of settings.” The LT 450 does not store the panel settings when you turn off the power. When you turn the LT 450 on, the panel settings that have been stored using the START UP MEMORY menu screen are recalled.
8. CONFIGURATION Configuring the HDMI You can configure the signal that is transmitted from the rear panel HDMI connector. For instructions on how to configure the HDMI connector on an option, see section 8.11, “Configuring the HDMI on an Option.” Configure the HDMI by using the HDCP key on the front panel and the HDMI settings accessible from the menu screen.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.8.1 Turning HDCP, CEC, and DDC On and Off Pressing HDCP will cause its LED to illuminate and turn the HDCP, CEC, and DDC settings on. If you press HDCP again, the HDCP, CEC, and DDC settings will be turned off, and the LED will turn off.
You cannot set values in this screen. ● Display HOT PLUG IN / OUT / DIS Appears when a device is connected to the LT 450. OUT: Appears when a device is not connected to the LT 450.
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EDID EXTEND If you select EDID BASIC or EDID EXTEND and press ENTER, the EDID of the device connected to the LT 450 will be displayed. You can scroll through the information by pressing move the arrow. If DDC is set to OFF in section 8.8.2, “Configuring the HDMI Output,”...
8. CONFIGURATION Configuring the DVI-I You can configure the signal that is transmitted from the rear panel DVI-I connector. For instructions on how to configure the DVI-I connector on an option, see section 8.10, “Configuring the DVI-I on an Option.” Configure the DVI-I by using HDCP on the front panel and DVI-I in the configuration screen.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.9.2 Configuring the DVI-I Output You can set the signal that is transmitted from the DVI-I connector in the DVI-I OUTPUT SET configuration screen. The output format and bit width settings are shared with the HDMI connector. Follow the procedures in section 8.8.2, “Configuring the HDMI Output” to set them.
EDID EXTEND If you select EDID BASIC or EDID EXTEND and press ENTER, the EDID of the device connected to the LT 450 will be displayed. You can scroll through the information by pressing move the arrow. If DDC is set to OFF in section 8.9.2, “Configuring the DVI-I Output,”...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.10 Configuring the DVI-I on an Option You can configure the signal that is transmitted from the DVI-I connector on an option. As an example, this section will explain the settings for the LT 45SER01 (DVI-I unit) installed in slot 1. (The settings are the same if it is installed in slot 2 or 3.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.10.2 Configuring the DVI-I Output on an Option You can set the signal that is transmitted from the DVI-I connector on an option in the SLOT 1 DVI-I OUTPUT configuration screen. The output format and bit width settings are shared with the HDMI connector.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.10.3 Displaying DVI-I Information on an Option You can display information about the DVI-I output on an option in the SLOT1 DVI-I INFORMATION display screen. The information appears when you select INFORMATION on the menu screen. This screen is only for viewing. You cannot set values in this screen. ●...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.11 Configuring the HDMI on an Option You can configure the signal that is transmitted from the HDMI connector on an option. As an example, this section will explain the settings for the LT 45SER02 (HDMI unit) installed in slot 2. (The settings are the same if it is installed in slot 1 or 3.) Configure the HDMI by using the HDCP key on the front panel and the SLOT2 [ HDMI ] settings accessible from the menu...
SLOT2 HDMI OUTPUT configuration screen. The output format, bit width, and audio signal settings are shared with the HDMI connector on the LT 450. Follow the procedures in section 8.8.2, “Configuring the HDMI Output” to set them.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.11.3 Displaying an Option’s HDMI Information You can display an option’s HDMI output information in the SLOT2(HDMI) INFO display screen. The information appears when you select HDMI INFORMATION on the menu screen. This screen is only for viewing. You cannot set values in this screen. ●...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.12 Configuring the SCART Connection on an Option You can configure the signal that is transmitted from the SCART connector on an option. As an example, this section will explain the settings for the LT 45SER03 (SCART unit) installed in slot 3.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.12.2 SCART Sync Signal on an Option In the SLOT3 (SCART) SET configuration screen, you can set the 19-pin output signal when the SCART connector output mode is set to RGB. For the SCART connector pin arrangement, see Table 7-10, “SCART connector pin arrangement.” Use the jog dial and keys to set the signal.
You can turn the pattern change function on and off in the PATTERN CHANGE menu screen. If you set it to on, the LT 450 will switch between the patterns marked as Yes in Table 12-2, “List of output patterns” at approximately 2-second intervals, in the current output format.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.14 Configuring Closed Captioning You can configure closed captioning in the CLOSED CAPTION configuration screen. ● Procedure Figure 8-41 Closed captioning settings 8.14.1 Turning Closed Captioning On and Off You can turn closed captioning on and off in the CLOSED CAPTION configuration screen using the jog dial and keys.
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8. CONFIGURATION Closed captioning is transmitted when the output format is NTSC-M or NTSC-J. The figure below shows the order and contents of the screens that are displayed. Field 1 and Field 2 are transmitted simultaneously. You cannot turn them on or off individually. Field 1 Field 2 TEXT1...
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8. CONFIGURATION Table 8-4 Displayed contents of CC1 to CC4 Miscellaneous PAC (Preamble Displayed Contents Notes Number Command Codes Access Codes) Set to paint-on mode * takes on a number from 1 to 4, LT450 Closed Caption CC* White which corresponds to CC1 to CC4 Erase display memory ROW01 0123456789 White...
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8. CONFIGURATION Table 8-5 Displayed contents of TEXT1 to TEXT4 Miscellaneous PAC (Preamble Displayed Contents Notes Number Command Codes Access Codes) Set to text mode * takes on a number from 1 to 4, LT450 Closed Caption TEXT* which corresponds to TEXT1 to TEXT4 Clear the text box and move the cursor to the upper left...
8. CONFIGURATION 8.15 Configuring the Audio Signal You can configure the signal that is transmitted from the rear panel audio signal output connector. Configure the audio signal using the AUDIO configuration screen. ● Procedure Figure 8-43 Audio signal settings 8.15.1 Audio Signal Level Set the audio signal output level to 0dBm or -5.23dBm in the AUDIO OUTPUT configuration screen.
8. CONFIGURATION 8.16 Setting the Clock Frequency You can set the clock frequency in the VIDEO CLOCK configuration screen. ● Procedure Figure 8-44 Clock frequency settings 8.16.1 Changing the Clock Frequency You can change the clock frequency by changing VCLK. Changing this setting changes the frequency of the LT450 system video clock.
8. CONFIGURATION After you have changed the clock frequency, a square flashes in the upper left of the screen as shown in the figure below. Also, in the output format screen, the clock frequency is displayed instead of the horizontal and frame frequencies. Figure 8-45 Output format screen When the output format is composite and you change the clock frequency, the subcarrier frequency changes as indicated below.
LT 450 settings from a PC through the Ethernet port. The settings specified here will take effect when the LT 450 is restarted. The settings are stored in the LT 450 even when the power is turned off. They are not stored in the startup memory.
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ENTER. MAC ADDRESS DISP Displays the LT 450 MAC address. This screen is only for viewing. You cannot set values in this screen. Press ENTER to return to the Ethernet configuration screen.
RS232C port from an external device such as a PC or an LG 226. The setting configured here is stored in the LT 450 memory and remains valid even if you turn the power off. This setting is not stored to the startup memory. It is also not reset if you initialize the settings.
8. CONFIGURATION ● Procedure MENU → SYSTEM → DATE & TIME Figure 8-49 Date and time settings 8.17.4 Configuring the LCD Panel You can set the LCD backlight and the contrast level in the LCD SETTING configuration screen. Use the jog dial and keys to set them.
8.17.5 Initializing Settings You can initialize the LT 450 settings in the Setup Initialize configuration screen. For information on what items are initialized, see “Initialization” in Table 12-4, “List of settings.” The contents of preset memories and startup memory are not initialized. Select SETUP INIT, and then press ENTER to initialize the settings and close the configuration screen.
Figure 8-52 USER SETTING Feature 8.17.7 Displaying Version Information You can view the LT 450 firmware version in the VERSION DISPLAY screen. This screen is only for viewing. You cannot set values in this screen. To exit from the version display screen, press MENU.
The settings configured here are stored in the LT 450 memory and remain valid even if you turn the power off. These settings are not stored to the startup memory. They are also not reset if you initialize the settings.
The settings specified here will take effect when the LT 450 is restarted. ● Connection Connect the LT 450 Ethernet port to a PC. If you are connecting the LT 450 directly to a PC, use a cross cable. If you are connecting via a hub, use a straight cable.
The following figure shows the connector diagram. It is a D-sub 9-pin connector. Figure 9-2 RS232C port ● Connection Connect the LT 450 RS232C port and the PC using an RS232C cross cable. The following figure shows the RS232C cross cable specifications. LT 450...
Figure 9-4 Screen during connection ● Sending a Command To send a command to the LT 450, use ASCII codes in the following syntax. For a list of commands, see Table 9-3, “List of commands.” [Command] + [,] + [parameter 1] + [,] + [parameter 2] + [,] + ...
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9. EXTERNAL INTERFACE ● Closing the Connection To close the connection, send the “@COM,0” command or turn the LT 450 off. ● Communication Examples Example 1 Command: @TIM,0 Set the output format to 1080p/59.94 Response: @ERR,0 No error Example 2...
9. EXTERNAL INTERFACE 9.1.4 List of Commands Table 9-3 List of commands Communication control and queries Setting Command Parameters Description Communication control @COM Parameter 1 Close connection Establish connection Queries the settings @LTR Queries the model name and version @SIR Queries the HDCP and CEC @ICR information...
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RASTER luminance (Only when parameter 1 is 15) 0-15 NATURAL PICTURE number The order that the output formats and the output patterns are listed in the table is different from the order that they are listed on the LT 450.
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VCLK @VCLK Parameter 1 -1000-1000 kHz RESET @VCLR Table 9-4 List of responses Response item Response Parameters Description LT 450 settings* @LTR Parameter 1 OUTPUT FORMAT* (see @TIM) Parameter 2 Output pattern* (see @PAT) Parameter 3 COMPONENT (see @CMP) Parameter 4...
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RASTER luminance and natural picture numbers are not returned. The item is invalid when the output format is set to a number between P00 and P99. The LT 450 only returns a value when the output format is set to a number between P00 and P99.
Connecting to the LG 226 through the RS232C Port You can automatically set the output format and recall address by connecting the LT 450 to the LG 226 (TV Signal Generator) through the RS232C port. For instructions on how to use the LG 226, see the LG 226 Instruction Manual.
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Figure 9-7 VIDEO setting Enabling the LT 450 remote control feature Press UTILITY, select LT450 REMOTE, and select ON. If the LG 226 and LT 450 are not communicating properly, the word “err” appears at the lower right of the screen. If “err”...
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When you recall a LG 226 memory preset, the memory preset at the same address is also recalled on the LT 450. If you change the address using INC, DEC, and RESET on the LG 226, the LT 450 address also changes in the same manner. The LT 450 displays “REMOTE CONTROL”...
9. EXTERNAL INTERFACE Controlling the Recall Address through the Remote Connector You can execute INC, DEC, and BEGIN preset memory commands by applying an external contact signal to the remote connector. ● Connector Specifications The connector diagram and pin arrangement are given below. The connector is XM4K-1542-112 (by Omron).
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9. EXTERNAL INTERFACE To start controlling the recall address, first set EXKEY to on. The recall address can be controlled while EXKEY is on. Figure 9-15 EXKEY operation to start controlling the recall address If INC, DEC, or BEGIN is set to on while EXKEY is on, the RECALL key LED will illuminate, and the recall screen will appear.
Controlling the LT 450 through the Front Panel USB Port You can transmit timing and picture data from an external device such as a PC to the LT 450 through the front panel USB port. For details, see the instruction manual for the LT 45SER04 (TIMING AND PICTURE TOOL).
10. OPTIONS 10. OPTIONS 10.1 Installing an Option There are three slots on the LT 450 rear panel for installing options. Figure 10-1 Option slots The following options are available. An option can be installed to any slot. Table 10-1 Options...
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10. OPTIONS As an example, the procedure to install the LT 45SER01 (DVI-I unit) to slot 1 will be explained below. (You can install other options in the same manner.) Obtain the necessary tools. The following tools are necessary to install an option. ・...
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Attach the option. Align the option with the guides, and insert the option’s circuit board connector into the connector on the LT 450. Check that the option is aligned properly before firmly inserting it into the connector. Figure 10-4 Option alignment Figure 10-5 Option installation Attach the top cover.
We recommend periodic calibration so that the instrument’s performance is maintained. If the instrument is not operating properly, a repair may be necessary. For information about calibration and repairs, contact your local LEADER agent.
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12. REFERENCE L: Letterbox S: Squeeze 274M:SMPTE 274M 295M:SMPTE 295M 296M:SMPTE 296M 170M:SMPTE 170M RP211:SMPTE RP 211 601:ITU-R BT.601 470:ITU-R BT.470 1358:ITU-R BT.1358 861:CEA-861-D MTS:VESA Monitor Timing Specifications CVT:VESA CVT The analog output when INVERSION is set to INVERT is 483 lines. The analog output when INVERSION is set to INVERT is 486 lines.
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LT 450 original specifications are used for RGB output. You can switch between SATURATION 100% and 75%. You can turn G, B, R on and off separately. Yes: Transmitted. No: Not transmitted (skipped or not settable). NA: The LCD displays “Not available,” and the LT 450 transmits black.
12. REFERENCE 12.2 Menu Tree Figure 12-1 shows an example of the menu tree when the LT 45SER01 (DVI-I unit) is installed in slot 1, the LT 45SER02 (HDMI unit) is installed in slot 2, and the LT 45SER03 (SCART unit) is installed in slot 3.
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12. REFERENCE HDMI HDMI OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT ( ENA / DIS ) HOT PLUG ( OFF / ON ) HDCP ( ON / OFF / PANEL ) ( ON / OFF / PANEL ) ( ON / OFF / PANEL ) FORMAT ( 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 ) AUDIO INPUT...
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12. REFERENCE SLOT2 [ HDMI ] HDMI OUTPUT HDMI OUTPUT ( ENA / DIS ) A HOT PLUG ( OFF / ON ) A HDCP ( ON / OFF / PANEL ) A CEC ( ON / OFF / PANEL ) A DDC ( ON / OFF / PANEL ) B HOT PLUG...
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12. REFERENCE SYSTEM ETHERNET DHCP/IP SELECT SELECT ( DHCP / IP ) IP ADDRESS SET IP ADDRESS SET 0. 0. 0. 0 ) SUBNET MASK SET SUBNET MASK SET ( 255.255.255. 0 ) GATE WAY SET GATE WAY SET 0. 0. 0. 0 ) MAC ADDRESS DISP UP MENU RS232C...
8.7.2, “Power-on Panel Settings.” Init. Indicates whether the setting is reset to the factory default value when you initialize the LT 450 according to the procedures given in section 8.17.5, “Initializing Settings.” Table 12-4 List of settings ● Front panel...
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12. REFERENCE ● Menu screen Setting Values Factory default Preset Startup Init. CURSOR LEVEL SET CUR Y LEV 0 - 100 CUR PB LEV -50 - 50 CUR PR LEV -50 - 50 CUR G LEV 0 - 100 CUR B LEV 0 - 100 CUR R LEV 0 - 100...
12. REFERENCE 12.4 Firmware Change History The following numbers are LT 450 firmware version numbers. To confirm the version, press the following: MENU → SYSTEM → VERSION. This manual was written for version 5.0. ● Ver. 5.0 • Support for NTSC-M, NTSC-J, and NTSC-4.43 was added to the LT 45SER03.
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Index COMPONENT OUTPUT ..........35 COMPOSITE LEVEL..........65 —4— COMPOSITE MODE ..........63 COMPOSITE OUTPUT ..........40 4:3 ................24 CONVERGENCE ............30 COPY INT→USB............70 —A— COPY USB→INT............70 CROSS HATCH............31 CS ................44 A CEC..............83, 84 CUR LEVEL ...............49 A DDC................ 83 CUR LINE WIDTH............50 A EDID BASIC ............
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—G— —M— G................26 MAC ADDRESS DISP ..........96 GATE WAY SET ............96 MENU.................45 MODE.................85 MONOSCOPE............33 —H— MULTIBURST.............31 HD ................44 —N— HDCP DVI-I ............76, 77, 78 DVI-I (op)........... 79, 80, 81 NATURAL PICTURE ..........33 HDMI ............72, 73, 75 Not available...............25 HDMI (op)..............
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Following information is for Chinese RoHS only 所含有毒有害物质信息 部件号码: LT 450 此标志适用于在中国销售的电子信息产品,依据2006年2月28日公布的 《电子信息产品污染控制管理办法》以及SJ/T11364-2006《电子信息产品污染 控制标识要求》,表示该产品在使用完结后可再利用。数字表示的是环境保护使 用期限,只要遵守与本产品有关的安全和使用上的注意事项,从制造日算起在数 字所表示的年限内,产品不会产生环境污染和对人体、财产的影响。 产品适当使用后报废的方法请遵从电子信息产品的回收、再利用相关法令。 详细请咨询各级政府主管部门。 产品中有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 Hazardous Substances in each Part Parts 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(Ⅵ)) (PBB) (PBDE) 实装基板...
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