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Summary of Contents for Focus CS-HD
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Page 1: User Guide
CS-HD Professional Video Processor USER GUIDE... - Page 2 CS-HD Professional Video Processor USER GUIDE MANL-0900-01...
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Page 3: Warning And Safety Information
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTICE (For U.S.Model) The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom of the unit. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
CenterStage IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage ” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Statement Of Compliance
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Page 7: Statement Of Warranty
Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty do not extend the terms of this warranty. This warranty can not be modified by an agent of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. unless in written and signed by an officer of FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. -
Page 8: Introduction &Setup
The purpose of this User Guide is to describe the various capabilities, specifications and other information about your CenterStage unit. For additional information or technical support, please contact your FOCUS Enhancements distributor or dealer. If you are in the US or Canada, you can contact FOCUS Enhancements directly at:... -
Page 9: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL 1. POWER This button powers the CenterStage unit ON and OFF. The On/Off power switch on the rear panel of CenterStage must be in the ON position for the front panel power switch to work. 2. INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR Sensor for CenterStage’s infrared remote control unit. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
CenterStage REAR PANEL 1. DVI OUT DVI (Digital Visual Interface) digital high resolution output. 2. DISPLAY OUT HD-15F high resolution output. 3. VGA/HDTV IN HD-15M active buffered VGA or Analog HDTV pass through. 4. PROGRESSIVE IN – Y, Pb, Pr Progressive YPrPb input 5. -
Page 11: Remote Control
(Component) and VGA Pass Thru. Upon selection CenterStage will immediately change to that selected input source. It is not necessary to press SELECT once you have chosen an input on the remote. DVI is not used on the CS-HD model. CenterStage... -
Page 12: Typical Configuration
CenterStage TYPICAL CONFIGURATION PAGE 11... -
Page 13: Setting Up Centerstage
CONFIGURATION from the previous page and identify which input sources as well as which output displays you intend to use with your CenterStage video processor. You may need to consult your input and display device manuals for precise specifications. Make sure you have these available before attempting to connect anything. -
Page 14: Connecting To Display Devices
This is due to the fact that output settings are global and settings for one display may not match that of another. The two outputs available on CenterStage are: CenterStage CS-HD Output... -
Page 15: Selecting An Input Source
It is also possible to select an input directly using the CenterStage remote control unit (It is not necessary to press SELECT on the remote). These will display on the top line of the CenterStage LCD display. Available inputs for CenterStage CS-HD are: INPUT NAME COMPOSITE A... -
Page 16: Selecting An Output Resolution
If SELECT is not pressed, the CenterStage will revert to the previous selection. These will display on the bottom line of the CenterStage LCD display. The factory set of available output resolutions for CenterStage CS-HD are: The CenterStage-HD will support frame rate conversion as part of it’s internal controller, and therefore, the output frequency is not limited to 50Hz output when inputting a PAL 50Hz signal. -
Page 17: The Main Men
CenterStage THE MAIN MENU It is possible to change picture settings, output selections, picture size and position, input selections as well as other settings using the CenterStage Main Menu. The Main Menu appears on the CenterStage On Screen Display (OSD). To activate the Main Menu, you must have CenterStage connected to an appropriate display device and it is also a good idea to use a setup DVD such as Video Essentials - Optimizing Your Audio/Video System or the AVIA Guide to Home Theater. -
Page 18: Picture Settings Menu
CenterStage Picture Settings Menu In the PICTURE SETTINGS menu, it is possible to change input source: BRIGHTNESS: Values are adjustable between –50 and +50. CONTRAST: Values are adjustable between –50 and +50. SHARPNESS: Value is adjustable between –50 and +50. SATURATION: Also known as Color Saturation. -
Page 19: Output Selection Menu
Output Selection Menu In the OUTPUT SELECTIONS menu, it is possible to change variables relating to the output of CenterStage. The OUTPUT SELECTIONS menu items are: RESOLUTION: Identifies the current output resolution. OUTPUT ASPECT: Allows selection of either 4:3, 4:3 AL (Anamorphic lens) or 16:9 output aspect ratio for the selected resolution. -
Page 20: Input Selections Menu
CenterStage Input Selections Menu In the INPUT SELECTION menu, it is possible to change the following: INPUT SELECT: Allows selection of a particular input. Changes made only affect the currently selected input. INPUT ASPECT: Allows selection of different input aspect ratios. Choices include 4:3, 16:9, 4:3 LB (Letterbox) and 16:9 LB (Letterbox). - Page 21 CenterStage PFDA Off Mode: This mode disables the "Progressive Frame Detection Assist" processor, which assists the de-interlacer in determining the best de-interlacing mode. This can improve some unusual video material, but should not be used for most normal viewing. CALIBRATION: Calibrates the progressive inputs. Should be only used once the first time a progressive input is used.
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Page 22: Technical Specifications
Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness 100-240 VAC, Auto-ranging 50 to 60Hz HD15 to BNC cable, rack mount brackets and screws (CS1 and CS-HD only, standard feature on CS2) Two years CS-HD Tabletop w/ feet 17" x 9" x 4", 9. 5 lbs 430mm x 229mm x 102mm, 4. -
Page 23: Appendix A: Ir Remote Control Protocol
APPENDIX A IR REMOTE CONTROL INFORMATION The CenterStage CS-HD Video Processor can be controlled by an Infrared (IR) Remote Control. This Remote can be used to alter many of the settings in the CenterStage, by either access to the "Menu" functions, or by "Direct Access" to commonly used features. - Page 24 CenterStage IR Remote Commands: The spreadsheet below outlines the IR commands that the CenterStage CS-HD product will accept and process. Note that some of these commands are not available on the CenterStage Remote. CenterStage IR Remote Control Codes and Functions CODE (hex) ON STD.
- Page 25 CenterStage IR Remote Control Codes: The CenterStage remote control is capable of outputting all the commands on the previous page that show a “YES” in the “ON STD. REMOTE” column. It does not have keys to output the commands labeled “NO”. Below, the exact remote control sequences and codes are documented for remotes that can be programmed with this information.
- Page 26 CenterStage MAIN MENU ORGANIZATION Picture Settings Brightness: 0 [-50 to +50] Contrast: 0 [-50 to +50] Sharpness: 0 [-50 to +50] Saturation: 0 [-50 to +50] Hue: 0 [-50 to +50] Output Selections Resolution: [720p] Output Aspect: [16:9, 4:3, 4:3 AL] Output V Posn: 0[-50 to +50] Output V Size: 0 [-50 to +50] Output H Posn:0 [-50 to +50]...
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Page 27: Appendix B: Input Aspect Ratio To Output Aspect Ratio Primer
CenterStage APPENDIX B Input Aspect Ratio to Output Aspect Ratio Primer WHAT INPUT ASPECT RATIO SETTINGS DO (4:3 Mode) If you are playing a DVD, and the DVD player is in “Normal TV” mode, a circle will appear as a circle on a standard TV. -
Page 28: Notes
CenterStage NOTES PAGE 27... - Page 29 CenterStage NOTES PAGE 28...
- Page 30 FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. 1370 Dell Ave. Campbell, CA. 95008 USA Telephone: 408 866-8300 Fax:408 866-4859 www.FOCUSinfo.com...
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