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DVP1080 HD Digital Video Processor Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT: THE DVP1080 OFFERS MANY SETUP OPTIONS TO INSURE PROPER INTEGRATION WITH SOURCES AND DISPLAY DEVICES. PLEASE READ THIS COMPLETE MANUAL TO INSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. ANSWERS TO MOST TECHNICAL QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
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.
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QUICK START CONTINUED - MENU STRUCTURE ON-SCREEN-DISPLAY SET: INPUT ENABLE / DISABLE INPUT - INPUT SET FOR EACH INPUT ASPECT RATIO PROFILE RECALL PROFILE STORE SET: RGB INPUT SYNC SYNC-ON-GREEN/COMPOSITE SYNC PICTURE - BRIGHTNESS SET: OSD CONTRAST ON/OFF COLOR TINT DETAIL SET: OSD TIMER ADVANCED COLOR...
The CAUTION : product should be mounted according to the Changes or modifications not approved by Faroudja manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mount could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Consult your product dealer. *DO NOT allow any unqualified person to install Accessory Kit the unit. Only use an authorized Faroudja dealer. Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit since special technical knowledge and skills are required 1 - DVP1080 Processor for installation and connection to multiple devices.
NOT ACTIVE INSTALLATION AND SETUP LEVEL 3 WARNING UNPACKING EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE Inspect product box and unit for any shipping The internal temperature has reached the damage. maximum limit. This warning will display for five Save product box in the event the unit needs to seconds, then the unit will shut down and cannot be be shipped in the future.
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NOTE #1: If a HDCP encrypted DVI source is image using the analog YPrPb connections with the selected, the analog outputs are deactivated by law. player set to 480i output. This allows the DVP1080 The front panel LCD will display: to do all the deinterlacing and digital conversion.
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(DVI output - Continued) Notes NOTE #2: With HDCP encrypted sources, it can take up to 30 seconds for the HDCP authorization between source and display to be acquired. The display device must be HDCP compatible to get an image. NOTE #3: Higher resolution displays require higher quality DVI cables.
DVD. Use the H/V, L/R and sizing controls in the display device, if available. Use the H/V adjustments SET: ACTIVE OUTPUT TYPE in the DVP1080 OSD if the display does not offer DIGITAL & ANALOG / DIGITAL / ANALOG them. Then switch to the HD source and adjust the Set the output type desired.
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SET:DVI INPUT INPUT ENABLE / DISABLE 16-235 / 0-255 Each input can be enabled or disabled depending on Sets the correct input signal level to match the DVI the installation. Deactivating unused inputs helps to input source. streamline operation. Each input is listed in the SETUP menu for control: VIDEO-S/VIDEO-RGB- NOTE #1: 0-255 is typical for digital display devices YCrCb-DVI-PASSTHRU...
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NOTE #1: This function only applies to displays with a native resolution of 1920x1080p (or 9” 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.
DVP1080 OPERATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The DVP1080 offers easy control of picture adjust- Each time the processor is powered up, it will go through an initializing power-up sequence. ments via an on-screen menu controlled by the 33 button remote control.
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OSD, and the front panel LCD will possible, then adjust for individual movies or chan- report INPUT NOT AVAILABLE if the direct access nels using the DVP1080. button is pressed on the remote. NOTE #2: A properly adjusted image is key to a good picture.
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This can cause permenent image ment in the image. burn-in. Image burn-in is not covered under the Faroudja warranty. Proper enhancement levels should add subtle improvements in detail. Too much enhancement will produce fake looking edges and ringing.The higher quality the source, typically, the less enhancement required.
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Enter] on the keyboard) NOTE #2: Always use Image Adjust controls in the display device first, if available. NOTE #1: The DVP1080 goes through a 10- second initiallizing process when the ON Shifting the image too far to the side can cause command is sent.
RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS CODE RANGE DESCRIPTION OPERATION COMMANDS (0-2) 0=4x3,1=Letterbox, 2=Anamorphic Input Aspect Ratio (0-100) 50 default Brightness (0-100) 50 default Contrast (0-15) 04 default Detail DVI Input Pass-through Input Report Current System Status HELP Displays full list of commands for this unit (0-220) 50 default Color Power OFF...
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SETUP COMMAND - CONTINUED: CODE RANGE DESCRIPTION RGB Input Disabled RGB Input Enabled SCRTRG# (0=Off, 1=ON) 12v Screen Trigger SETFT Restore Factory Defaults SRN# (1-12) Scan Rate Selection SRNHELP NTSC Scan Rate Help Menu SRP# (1-6) PAL Scan rate Selection SRPHELP PAL Scan Rate Help Menu (0-100)
SPECIFICATIONS Processing 10-bit signal path 1080i deinterlacing with MADI 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(TBD) Composite(BNC) 1v pp S-Video (4-pin DIN) Y –...
Warranty may be void if unit is not returned to Faroudja Service in the original shipping carton. Should a product fail to conform to the warranty above, then Faroudja shall, at Faroudja’s sole option, (i) repair the non-conforming product or portion thereof, provided that the...