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IMPORTANT: THE DVP1080MF OFFERS MANY SETUP OPTIONS TO INSURE PROPER
INTEGRATION WITH SOURCES AND DISPLAY DEVICES. PLEASE READ THIS COMPLETE
MANUAL TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. ANSWERS TO MOST
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
INSTALLERS:
PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian/Faroudja dealer for product or
DVP1080MF
HD Digital Video Processor
Interim Installation and Operation Manual
Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support.
installation questions.
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- Page 1 DVP1080MF HD Digital Video Processor Interim Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THE DVP1080MF OFFERS MANY SETUP OPTIONS TO INSURE PROPER INTEGRATION WITH SOURCES AND DISPLAY DEVICES. PLEASE READ THIS COMPLETE MANUAL TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. ANSWERS TO MOST TECHNICAL QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE. INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support.
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Page 3: Safety Warnings
IMPortant WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SaFety InStructIonS FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR • Read these instructions. MOISTURE • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 • Follow all instructions. construction and must be connected to a • Do not use this apparatus near water. mains socket outlet with a protective earthing • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. connection (the third grounding pin). Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s To avoid overheating instructions. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
taBLe oF contentS QUICK START INSTALLATION GUIDE ....................5-6 NOTE TO INSTALLERS ........................7 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ......................8-10 UNPACKING ..........................8 MOUNTING ...........................8 OVERHEAT WARNING ......................8 CONNECTIONS ........................8-9 SETUP MENU ..........................10-12 DVP1080MF OPERATION ......................12-15 FRONT PANEL ........................12 INFRARED REMOTE AND ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY ...............13-15 RS232 COMMANDS .......................16-18 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................19 WARRANTY ..........................20 Please review the installation and operations instructions in the following pages of this manual. Each section includes application notes and suggestions that offer important additional information to help insure a smooth installation and a happy customer. The Faroudja section of the Meridian web site, www.meridian-audio.com, contains manuals, RS232 information and FAQs to assist with installations. Copyright © 2006 Meridian Audio Limited. No part of this document may be copied, photocopied, translated, or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from Meridian. The Faroudja name and logo, and ‘DCDi by Faroudja’ are registered trademarks of Genesis Microchip Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 5: Quick Start Installation Guide
InStaLLatIon BaSIcS QuIcKStart InStructIonS It is recommended that the entire manual be reviewed prior to installing video equipment. Here are the basic steps to install the DVP1080MF. Due to the long list of available setup options for the different sources and displays, it is important to review each component’s manual for proper operation. - Page 6 QuIcKStart InStructIonS: SET: RGB INPUT SYNC SYNC-ON-GREEN/COMPOSITE SYNC Menu Structure SET: OSD ON/OFF ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY SET: DVI INPUT H SYNC INPUT – INPUT WIDE/NORMAL ASPECT RATIO SET: OSD TIMER PROFILE RECALL 0-255 (30 DEFAULT) PROFILE STORE SET: VFD TIMER PICTURE – BRIGHTNESS 0-255 (30 DEFAULT) CONTRAST SET: VFD TIMEOUT LVL COLOUR OFF/LOW TINT DETAIL...
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Page 7: Note To Installers
note to autHorISeD MerIDIan/FarouDJa InStaLLerS Please review the installation and operations instructions in the following pages of this manual. Each part includes application notes and suggestions that offer important additional information to help insure a smooth installation and a happy customer. The Faroudja section of the Meridian web site contains manuals, RS232 information and FAQs to assist with installation. www.meridian-audio.com In this manual, bullets • indicate important application notes and » indicates an installation or operational suggestion. While this manual generally uses British English spellings, you may find that the product displays American English spellings in some cases, and these are also used in this manual where a mode or message displayed by the unit is described. These spellings should be understood as equivalent. Accessory Kit supplied with DVP1080MF Processor 1 - Manual 1 - Remote (when processor purchased on its own; in a projector/processor package, the remote is with the projector) 1 - Rack Kit 1 - Power Cord... -
Page 8: Installation And Setup
InStaLLatIon anD SetuP CONNECTIONS OVERVIEW: Be sure to use high quality cables UNPACKING for both sources and output signals. All video » Inspect product box and unit for any shipping and High Definition scan rates are processed damage. and converted to the selected output rate and » Save product box in the event the unit needs to format. be shipped in the future. Shipping the unit in a Numbers refer to the diagram above. generic box may void warranty. 1. S-VIDEO INPUT: Use for video games, MOUNTING satellite and DVD sources if Component or DVI » Shelf or rack mountable (rack kit included). outputs are not available. • EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE PROCESSOR TO MALFUNCTION OR SHORTEN PRODUCT 2. DVI INPUT: Use with satellite or DVD LIFE. Follow regular installation rules for proper sources. The processor is always monitoring ventilation. the DVI input and output status and provides • Be sure rack location has adequate ventilation. information on the front panel VFD. The VFD Allow a minimum of 1U rack space (1.75in) above and below unit for ventilation. - Page 9 the player set to 480i output. This allows the 9. DVI OUTPUT: For use with compatible DVP1080MF to do all the deinterlacing and digital displays that use single link DVI digital conversion. connectivity. 3. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Use with • With HDCP encrypted sources, it can take up to low quality sources such as VHS and security 15 seconds for the HDCP authorisation between source and display to be acquired. The display cameras. device must be HDCP compatible to get an image. • Older VHS decks and tapes may cause an unstable image. A distorted image is normal • Higher resolution displays require higher during FFW, RW and Pause. A Time Base quality DVI cables. Using cables not rated for Corrector can be added to help stabilise the the resolution being used will result in images image. with coloured sparkles and lines. Always verify maximum resolution rating of the cable with 4. YPrPb / RGsB INPUTS: Input type is auto- cable supplier. detected. Supported video rates for processing For 1080p, fibre optic cables should be used are 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p and 1080i @...
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Page 10: Setup Menu
SetuP Menu • Many DVD players offer black level options (sometimes called “Enhanced Blacks”). The player should be left at default settings: OVERVIEW: The SETUP Menu offers many adjust level in the DVP1080MF. selections to optimise the processor for • Only available when the Component input is installation. Be sure to completely review the selected with a 60Hz source. menu items and application notes to insure proper operation. SET: HD INPUT H-ADJUST 0-50 (25 Default) PRESS THE MENU KEY ON THE REMOTE Adjusts the horizontal position of High FOR 7 SECONDS TO ENTER SETUP MENU Definition sources (720p/1080i) to match the horizontal position from Standard Definition... - Page 11 unused inputs helps to streamline operation. SET: BAUD RATE Each input is listed in the SETUP menu for 9600/ 19200 / 57600 control: VIDEO-S/VIDEO-RGB-YCrCb-DVI Sets the RS232 communication baud rate. • If all inputs are disabled, Composite becomes SET: SCREEN TRIGGER the default input OFF / ON Allows programming of 12volt external trigger SET: RGB INPUT SYNC to control accessories such as screens and SYNC-ON-GREEN / COMPOSITE SYNC motorized lenses. OFF sets the 12v to NOT Sets the sync type for the RGB input. turn on when the unit is powered up. ON sets the 12v to turn ON. Store each command as a • Composite sync option should be selected when profile to select using the remote or use RS232 using PAL RGB. commands. • Only available when RGB input is selected and not in HIGH BANDWIDTH mode SET: 1080i TO 1080P SET: DVI INPUT H SYNC ENHANCED / HI-BANDWIDTH NORMAL / WIDE Sets how 1080i signals will be processed...
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Page 12: Dvp1080Mf Operation
DVP1080MF oPeratIon SET: STORE PAL PROFILE STORE PROFILE 1-8 Stores all current settings for PAL sources (30 Each time the processor is powered up, it will go through an initialising power-up sequence. different parameters) to the preset number selected. See STORE NTSC for more details. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS • The processor auto-detects the input refresh (see illustration opposite) rate (60Hz/50Hz) and recalls Profiles stored for that rate. 60Hz Profiles cannot be recalled while RESET: In the event of a processor firmware viewing 50Hz sources and vice-versa. lockup, insert a small paper clip into opening to reset. Stored profiles and system settings SET: RESTORE FACTORY will not be erased. PRESS STORE Resets processor firmware to original factory • Unplugging the unit from its power source will levels. accomplish the same task. • Only use this command if processor completely POWER: Press to turn ON unit (LED Green), locks up and other troubleshooting steps do not press again to put unit in STANDBY (LED Red) solve the problem. -
Page 13: Infrared Remote And On-Screen-Display
DVP1080MF FRONT PANEL INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL Select projector The DVP1080MF offers simple control of picture adjustments via an on-screen menu, controlled by the multi-function remote Select processor DILA control supplied. REMOTE BUTTON OPERATION Profile Store Preset DEVICE SELECT BUTTONS Enter Press the [DVP] button to select the processor before attempting to control it. If you have a Bypass Menu Exit Meridian projector you can press the [DILA] YCrCb button before addressing it. Video S-Video ON & OFF BUTTONS Backlit Press the [ON] button to turn on the unit, press Anamorphic Letterbox... - Page 14 STORING PRESETS USING THE OSD TINT BUTTON 1. Make all the desired image changes. Adjust for accurate tint. 2. Using the DIRECTIONAL keys, go to the • Tint adjust is only available with Composite or INPUT menu. S-Video sources. 3. Highlight the Profile number to store in. 4. Press the [STORE] button on the remote. » If the image colour still seems off balance with the Tint set correctly, the gray scale of » Profiles can also be stored in the SETUP menu.
- Page 15 with an anamorphic lens on a 16:9 projector. first, before setting side blanking. Blanking can The benefit is the full resolution of the 16:9 be stored in a Profile. display chip is used to create the active video. This improves resolution and light output. The PATTERNS MENU PAGE 12Volt trigger can be programmed to control motorised lens attachments. TEST PATTERNS ON/OFF: Activates the test patterns circuit. 4:3 BUTTON Selects proper aspect ratio for sources • When test patterns are activated, the image formatted for 4:3 screen shape. level adjustments are fixed to reference levels and cannot be changed. Use these patterns to • On 16:9 displays, the side curtains of the image align or test your system. Many patterns are will be blank. To protect displays from image designed for technician use only. burn-in, the side curtains can be adjusted to any level of gray from black to full white. Adjust the » For best results, all image adjustments should be level in the PICTURE OSD menu. done with a test DVD from the DVD player and patterns from the satellite box, if available. This » Do not view 4:3 images on 16:9 plasma or CRT way the final image is adjusted for the complete displays for extended periods of time with the signal path from source, through the processor, side curtains black. This can cause permanent to the display.
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Page 16: Rs232 Commands
rS232 coMManDS RS232 OPTION CONNECTOR The RS232 Option connector (10 in the diagram The ‘dvp’ Header, followed by a comma (no on page 8) is used in the latest firmware revi- space), is used to delimit the Header from the sions as a serial OUTPUT to control some display functions. At present this control is limited to Command. The following is an example, using handling power on/off and 50/60Hz switching Windows HyperTerminal, for Power On using a on Meridian Faroudja 1080p projectors. When standard Modem Cable: the DVP1080MF is powered up, it will command the projector to switch on; and when powered dvp,on [Enter] » down, it will also power-down the projector. Similarly, the DVP1080MF will switch the pro- ([Enter] denotes a carriage return – pressing jector to 50/60 Hz operation depending on the the Enter key on the keyboard) active input source. Contact Meridian Technical Support for details on implementing this func- • The DVP1080MF goes through a 10 second tion, as additional features may become available initializing process when the ON command in due course. - Page 17 rS232 controL coMManDS CODE RANGE DESCRIPTION OPERATION COMMANDS (0-2) 0=4x3,1=Letterbox, 2=Anamorphic Input Aspect Ratio B# (0-100) 50 default Brightness C# (0-100) 50 default Contrast D# (0-15) 04 default Detail DVI DVI Input EXT Pass-through Input FST Report Current System Status HELP Displays full list of commands for this unit K# (0-220) 50 default Colour OFF Power OFF ON Power ON P# (0-8) [1-8=User, 0=Factory] Recall Profiles PM# (0-1) [0=Normal, 1=Bypass] Advanced Colour System RGB input ST Report Current Status STHLP...
- Page 18 CODE RANGE DESCRIPTION RB# (0-100) Right Blanking RD RGB Input Disabled RE RGB Input Enabled SCRTRG# (0=Off, 1=ON) 12v Screen Trigger SETFT Restore Factory Defaults SRN# (1-12) NTSC Scan Rate Selection SRNHLP NTSC Scan Rate Help Menu SRP# (1-6) PAL Scan Rate Selection SRPHLP PAL Scan Rate Help Menu TB# (0-100) Top Blanking TPHLP Display Test Pattern Help Menu STHLP Setup Help Menu VP # (0-20) 25 default Vertical Position W# (0=4:3, 1=Widescreen, 2=Wide 4:3/LB) Aspect Ratio XD YCrCb Input Disabled XE YCrCb Input Enabled YD...
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Page 19: Specifications
DVP1080MF SPecIFIcatIonS PROCESSING 10-bit signal path 1080i deinterlacing with MADI (Motion Adaptive DeInterlacing), 3:2 pulldown (60Hz operation) and 2:2 pulldown (50Hz operation) High Bandwidth Mode: full resolution 1920x1080p (Straight deinterlacing without scaling) Enhanced mode: 1080i converted to 1280x720 resolution then scaled to the selected output rate Inputs Format NTSC/PAL Composite (BNC) 1v pp S-Video (4-pin DIN) Y - 1v pp, C - 700mv pp Component (BNC) Y - 1v pp (SMPTE) 480i/480p/720p/1080i Cr - 700mv pp Cb - 700mv pp RGB (BNC) Comp. Sync - 1v pp 480i/480p/720p/1080i RGB - 700mv pp DVI Input DVI - I (female) Digital Only (0-255/16-235) Output (Progressive) Digital Video Interface: DVI - I (female) digital only 0-255 HDCP Compliant Operational Temperature Range 41°F to 104°F (+5°C to + 40°C) with internal temperature warning Power Supply 100-240VAC 50/60Hz Auto Ranging Power Consumption 35 watts Dimensions: 1.75in H x 17in W x 12.5in D (Depth includes rear BNC) Allow 3in in rear for cables Weight: 14 lbs... -
Page 20: Warranty
Warranty StateMent Meridian Audio Limited (“Meridian”), manufacturing Faroudja products under licence from Genesis Microchip Inc., warranties that its products will substantially conform to published specifications, subject to the terms and conditions below. These warranties are limited to the first purchaser of the products (“Purchaser”) for the period listed below from the date of sale. Video Processors: Two (2) years limited parts and labour DVD Drives: One (1) year limited parts and labour Projectors: DILA-Based products: Two (2) years limited parts and labour (Image burn-in is not covered) These limited warranties are contingent upon proper use and installation and do not apply to products damaged as a result of accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, improper installation, unusual physical or electrical stress or unauthorised repair. Image burn-in on display devices is not covered under warranty. See individual product warranty statement for warranty limitations. All warranty claims should be made at the place of purchase. No products may be returned to Meridian without its consent. If requested by Meridian, Purchaser must provide proof of purchase and return defective products to Meridian with the appropriate Return Material Authorisation (RMA) completed, a Meridian RMA number assigned and transportation charges prepaid. Warranty may be void if unit is not returned to Meridian Service in the original shipping carton. Should a product fail to conform to the warranty above, then Meridian shall, at Meridian’s sole option, (i) repair the non-conforming product or portion thereof, provided that the product is returned to Meridian within the warranty period in accordance with the return procedures set forth above, or (ii) provide Purchaser with replacement for the non-conforming product or portion thereof. The preceding sentence states Meridian’s entire liability and Purchaser’s exclusive remedy with respect to breach of the warranty. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, REGARDING THE PRODUCTS, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS ON THE PART OF MERIDIAN OR GENESIS MICROCHIP INC. IN NO EVENT WILL MERIDIAN OR GENESIS MICROCHIP INC. BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR GOODWILL, OR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER BY MERIDIAN’S BREACH OF WARRANTY OR BY MERIDIAN’S SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE. Meridian may change product specifications and warranty policy at any time without notice. The Warranty policy outlined above effective September 1, 2003. Our most current warranty policy can be viewed on-line at www.meridian-audio.com. - Page 21 This page intentionally left blank...
- Page 22 Meridian Audio Limited Meridian America Inc Latham Road, 8055 Troon Circle, Suite C Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE Austell, Atlanta GA 30168-7849 United Kingdom Tel +44 (0) 1480 445678 Tel +1 (404) 344 7111 Fax +44 (0) 1480 445686 Fax +1 (404) 346 7111 Web: www.meridian-audio.com Email: info@meridian-audio.com Faroudja is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. DVP1080MFIman v1.2 • REƒ • 20060509...
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