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IMPORTANT: THE DVP1080HD 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
DVP1080HD
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 DVP1080HD HD Digital Video Processor Interim Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THE DVP1080HD 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.
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Page 3: Safety Statement And Guidance
• On a soft surface, such as a carpet, which wider than the other. A grounding type plug would obstruct the ventilation holes in the base. has two blades and a third grounding prong. The product normally runs warm to the touch. The wide blade, or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does FCC Information (USA Only) not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. CAUTION: • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience Changes or modifications not approved by receptacles, and at the point they exit from the Meridian/Faroudja could void the user’s author- apparatus. ity to operate the equipment. • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. FCC Warning • Use only with the cart, stand, This equipment generates and can radiate tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with radio frequency energy and if not installed the apparatus. When a cart is and used correctly in accordance with used, use caution when moving our instructions may cause interference the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury to radio communications or radio and from tip-over. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
NOTE TO INSTALLERS ........................7 INSTALLATION AND SETUP ......................8-10 UNPACKING ..........................8 MOUNTING ...........................8 CONNECTIONS ........................8-10 SETUP MENU ..........................11-13 DVP1080 OPERATION ......................14-17 FRONT PANEL ........................14 INFRARED REMOTE AND ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY ...............14-16 RS232 COMMANDS .......................17-19 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................20 WARRANTY ..........................21 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. The Faroudja DVP1080 is covered by the following United States patents: 4,030,121, 4,179,705, 4,240,105, 4,262,304, 4,847, 681, 4,864,389, 4,876,596, 4,893,176, 4,916,526,4,967,271, 4,982,280, 4,989,090, 5,014,119, 5,025,312, 5,159,451, 5,237,414. Faroudja equipment is manufactured by Meridian Audio Limited under licence from Genesis Microchip Inc. Country of origin as specified on product label. -
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 DVP1080. 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: COMP SYNC ON H menu Structure ON/OFF ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY SET: INPUT ENABLE / DISABLE SET FOR EACH INPUT INPUT – INPUT SET: RgB INPUT SYNC ASPECT RATIO SYNC-ON-gREEN/COMPOSITE SYNC PROFILE RECALL PROFILE STORE SET: OSD ON/OFF PICTURE – BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SET: DVI INPUT H SYNC WIDE/NORMAL COLOUR TINT SET: OSD TIMER DETAIL...
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Page 7: Note To Installers
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 DVP1080 Processor 1 - Manual 1 - Remote 1 - Rack Kit 1 - Power Cord... -
Page 8: Installation And Setup
InStaLLatIon anD SetuP for both sources and output signals. All video and High Definition scan rates are processed UNPACKING and converted to the selected output rate and » Inspect product box and unit for any shipping format. VESA (PC) rates are pass-through only. damage. Numbers refer to the diagram above. » Save product box in the event the unit needs to be shipped in the future. Shipping the unit in a 1. S-VIDEO INPUT: Use for video games, generic box may void warranty. satellite and DVD sources if Component or DVI outputs are not available. MOUNTING » Shelf or rack mountable (rack kit included). 2. DVI INPUT: Use with satellite or DVD • EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE PROCESSOR sources. The processor is always monitoring TO MALFUNCTION OR SHORTEN PRODUCT the DVI input and output status and provides LIFE. Follow regular installation rules for proper information on the front panel VFD. The VFD ventilation. status screens are: • Be sure rack location has adequate ventilation. Allow a minimum of 1U rack space (1.75in) above and below unit for ventilation. DVI: Input signal is supported » Do not mount above power amps or other NO INPUT: No signal is detected. - Page 9 • Some DVD players may offer a better image ANALOGUE/DIGITAL output is selected in the using the analogue YPrPb connections with SETUP menu. the player set to 480i output. This allows the DVP1080 to do all the deinterlacing and digital • If a HDCP encrypted DVI source is selected, the conversion. analogue outputs are deactivated by law. The front panel VFD will display: 3. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT: Use with ENCRYPTED SOURCE low quality sources such as VHS and security ANAlOg OUT DISABlED cameras. • Do not use D15 to D15 cables longer than 10’ to prevent ringing and signal loss. Use a D15 to BNC breakout cable to 5-75Ω cables if longer • Older VHS decks and tapes may cause an runs are required. unstable image. A distorted image is normal during FFW, RW and Pause. A Time Base Corrector can be added to help stabilise the 9. DVI OUTPUT: For use with compatible image. digital displays that use single link DVI connectivity. 4. YPrPb / RgBs INPUTS: Input type is auto- detected. Supported video rates for processing • The processor is always monitoring the DVI input are 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p and 1080i @...
- Page 10 noteS 11. RgBHV/YPrPb ANALOgUE OUTPUTS: For use with high scan rate analogue displays. • If a HDCP encrypted DVI source is selected, the analogue outputs are deactivated by law. In this case, the front panel VFD will display: ENCRYPTED SOURCE ANAlOg OUT DISABlED • RGBHV (5-wire) is highly recommended to use over YPrPb (3-wire). • The SETUP menu offers selections for output type. See Page 11 for details. • RGBHV must use 5-wires. Be careful not to swap the H&V cables. Only use high quality 75Ω cables. 12. AC POWER CONNECTOR Connect to a stable 100-240 volt AC 50/60Hz power line. • To avoid ground loops, a power conditioner for the equipment rack is recommended. • Static electricity can cause equipment problems. Be sure installer is grounded to chassis or equipment rack before connecting sources.
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Page 11: Setup Menu
SetuP menu Profiles. See STORING PROFILES in the SETUP menu. OVERVIEW: The SETUP Menu offers many • If the DVI input is selected and a source selections to optimise the processor for encrypted with HDCP is playing, the analogue installation. Be sure to completely review the outputs will be deactivated (required by law). menu items and application notes to insure The DVI outputs remain active if the display is proper operation. HDCP compatible. PRESS THE MENU KEY ON THE REMOTE SET: SCREEN SHAPE WIDESCREEN / WIDE-4:3 / 4:3 FOR 7 SECONDS TO ENTER SETUP MENU Set Screen shape to match the aspect ratio of the display device. • Select Wide-4:3 (4:3 Letterbox) when using a SETUP Menu functions are visible on the front 4:3 native projector on a 16:9 screen. panel, not on the On-Screen-Display. Use the • When using a 4:3 projector and anamorphic directional buttons on the remote to navigate. - Page 12 SET:DVI INPUT LEVEL nonstandard DVI sources, selecting WIDE DVI-VIDEO(16-235) / DVI-PC(0-255) will correct improper sync timing (seen as a Sets the correct input signal level to match the horizontal image shift). DVI input source. • Only available when the DVI input is selected, a video-HD rate is detected. • 0-255 is typical for digital display devices inputs (the processor output is 0-255), 16-235 is typical for video sources. However, not all SET:OSD sources follow the rules. If the processor DVI ON / OFF input level is set to 0-255 but the source is 16- Determines visibility of On-Screen-Display. 235, the image will lack dynamic range. • To test what the output is from the source, SET: OSD TIMER put up a 10 step gray scale pattern from a test pattern DVD. 16-235 and 0-255. The correct 0-255 (30 DEFAULT) setting is when all 10 bars are visible and evenly Sets how long the OSD will be visible after an lit. An incorrect setting will produce an image operation that either looks dull or the brightest and darkest bars are missing (clipping). SET: VFD TIMER 0-255 (30 DEFAULT) 0-225 Source + 16-235 Setting = Image too bright Sets how long the front panel Vacuum...
- Page 13 processing with limited image adjustments • Before using this option, try first unplugging unit from power (Or push paper clip into small (Brightness/Contrast/Colour). ENHANCED opening on the front panel). This will often clear mode offers full image adjustment control at a software lockups, and does not erase settings. slightly reduced bandwidth. noteS • This function only applies to displays with a native resolution of 1920x1080p (or 9in CRTs) and with the DVP1080 set to the 1080p output scan rate. Do not run 1080p scan rate on displays not rated for such a high scan rate. • Colour adjustment is only available when using the YPrPb input. SET: STORE NTSC PROFILE STORE PROFILE 1-8 Stores all current settings for 60Hz sources (30 different parameters) to the profile number selected in the NTSC memory bank TO STORE DATA: 1 MAKE ALL ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINgS DESIRED IN THE SETUP MENU. 2 SELECT WHICH PROFILE NUMBER, THEN PRESS STORE.
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Page 14: Dvp1080 Operation
Power LED IR Window Reset hole Power button Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) DVP1080 oPeratIon INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The DVP1080HD offers simple control of FRONT PANEL CONTROLS picture adjustments via an on-screen menu, Each time the processor is powered up, it will controlled by the multi-function remote go through an initialising power-up sequence. control supplied. Select projector RESET: In the event of a processor firmware lockup, insert a small paper clip into opening Select processor DILA to reset. Stored profiles and system settings will not be erased. Profile Store • Unplugging the unit from power source will Preset accomplish the same task. - Page 15 ON & OFF BUTTONS 3. Highlight the Profile number to store in. 4. Press the [STORE] button on the remote. Press the [ON] button to turn on the unit, press the [OFF] button to enter the standby mode. » Profiles can also be stored in the SETUP menu. Profiles stored using the OSD will override INPUT SELECT Profiles stored via the SETUP menu AND vice- Press the desired button for direct access to versa. the different inputs: [VIDEO] (Composite), [S- VIDEO], [RGB], [DVI], [YCrCb] (Component). IMAgE ADJUSTMENTS: Adjusting picture levels can be done by pressing a direct access • When [BYPASS] is selected, sources connected button such as [CONT.] and then pressing a to the DVI input will be sent to the DVI output three digit number on the NUMBER PAD or by unchanged by the processor.
- Page 16 TINT BUTTON with an anamorphic lens on a 16:9 projector. The benefit is the full resolution of the 16:9 Adjust for accurate tint. display chip is used to create the active video. This improves resolution and light output. The • Tint adjust is only available with Composite or 12Volt trigger can be programmed to control S-Video sources. motorised lens attachments. » If the image colour still seems off balance 4:3 BUTTON with the Tint set correctly, the gray scale of the display may need adjusting. Contact your Selects proper aspect ratio for sources installer for assistance. Suggested test pattern: formatted for 4:3 screen shape. SMPTE colour bars using a blue filter. • On 16:9 displays, the side curtains of the image DETAIL BUTTON will be blank. To protect displays from image Adjusts the amount of enhancement in the burn-in, the side curtains can be adjusted to any level of gray from black to full white. Adjust the image. level in the PICTURE OSD menu. Proper enhancement levels should add » Do not view 4:3 images on 16:9 plasma or CRT subtle improvements in detail. Too much displays for extended periods of time with the enhancement will produce fake looking edges side curtains black. This can cause permanent and ringing. The higher quality the source, image burn-in. Image burn-in is not covered under the warranty.
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Page 17: Rs232 Commands
Personal Computer (PC Control) Use the colour flickering. Set the mode to Bypass if this standard Windows HyperTerminal program occurs. to control the DVP-1080. You can use an equivalent program on a Macintosh computer. If an RS232 port is unavailable, many types RS232 OPTION CONNECTOR of USB/Serial converters will work. Select the The RS232 Option connector (10a in the diagram options listed below and utilize a standard on page 8) is used in the latest firmware revi- 9-pin Modem Cable (not a null-modem sions as a serial OUTPUT to control some display functions. At present this control is limited to cable). Once connection has been established, handling power on/off and 50/60Hz switching on type dvp,help and then press [Enter]. The Meridian/Faroudja projectors. When the DVP1080 OPERATION COMMANDS available will then is powered up, it will command the projector be echoed back to your personal computer. to switch on; and when powered down, it will also power-down the projector. Similarly, the BPS 19200 DVP1080 will switch the projector to 50/60 Hz Data bits operation depending on the active input source Parity None (if not auto-detected by the projector). Contact Stop bits Meridian Technical Support for details on imple- menting this function, as additional features may Flow control None become available in due course. - Page 18 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 19 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) 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 20: Specifications
DVP1080HD SPecIfIcatIonS PROCESSINg 10-bit signal path 1080i deinterlacing with MADI (Motion Adaptive DeInterlacing) and 3:2 pulldown 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 HD/PC Pass-Thru D15M DVI Input DVI - I (female) Digital Only (0-255/16-235) Outputs (Progressive) RGBHV 700mv pp, TTL Sync H&V Sync 2.5v pp@75ohm min. YPrPb 700mv pp, Sync on Y-1v pp RGsB Gs - 1v pp, RGB - 700mv pp 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) -
Page 21: 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 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. DVP1080MIman v1.6 • P80312 • REƒ • 20060510...