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  • Page 1 RadianceXE Video Processor Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    LEGAL NOTICES: TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LUMAGEN, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR ITS DEALERS, BE HELD LIABLE FOR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, ANY LOST REVENUE, LOST PROFIT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENCIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 – Introduction ......................1 Document Conventions and Menu Navigation ..............2 Unpacking ......................... 2 Remote Control Battery Installation ................2 Installation Guidelines ....................2 Section 2 – Overview ........................3 Front Panel ........................ 3 Rear Panel ......................... 3 HDMI Connections ......................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Shrink ........................16 Screen Aspect Ratio ....................16 Graybar Intensity...................... 17 3D Glasses Adjust..................... 17 Misc. Output Settings ......................17 3D Output EDID Configuration ................... 17 Sync Polarity ......................17 Copy Output Settings ....................17 HDMI Input Setup ........................18 HDMI Physical Input ....................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents PiP/PoP Setup Menu ....................24 PiP Input Mask ......................24 PiP/PoP Per-Input Mode Selection................24 Section 6 – Audio Configuration ....................25 Introduction to the Audio Menu.................. 25 Audio Menu Navigation ..................... 26 Audio Menu Selections ....................26 Audio Menu Structure ....................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Undo........................36 Restore ISF calibration ....................36 Revert To Factory Settings..................36 Section 9 – 3D Support ......................37 3D Types..........................37 Frame Packed ......................37 Side-by-Side ......................37 Top-Bottom ......................37 Frame Sequential ..................... 38 Separate Left and Right..................... 38 3D Output Settings .......................38 3D Output Setup Menu....................

  • Page 7: Section 1 - Introduction

    The RadianceXE, combines proprietary strides in video technology with enhanced connectivity and the flexibility of up to 18 video and 18 audio inputs. The RadianceXE is HDMI 1.4 “3D” and supports audio formats for Dolby-Digital TrueHD™ and DTS Master-Audio™. The RadianceXE supports HDMI 1.4a “3D”...

  • Page 8: Document Conventions And Menu Navigation

    Select a well-ventilated, dry location. • Verify that the cooling vents are clear of obstructions to provide convection cooling. • Only use the Lumagen approved power supply. • Avoid sudden temperature changes, temperature extremes and excessive humidity. • Unplug power to the Radiance before cleaning.

  • Page 9: Section 2 - Overview

    Section 2 – Overview Section 2 – Overview Front Panel The front panel has a light-emitting-diode (LED) indicator, which is red when the unit is in “standby” and, by default, is green when the unit is “on.” Note that the green “on” indicator can be turned off if preferred. Rear Panel There are six HDMI, and 12 analog, video inputs.

  • Page 10: Hdmi Connections

    Section 2 – Overview HDMI Connections HDMI SD/HD Inputs. Supports resolutions from 480i/576i up to 1080p60 HDMI SD/HD Outputs. Supports resolutions from 480p/576p up to 1080p60 Note: The HDMI CEC-bit pass-through is connected from the HDMI inputs to HDMI Output 1 only. Analog Video Input Connections Component / RGsB Inputs / RGBcvS.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Section 2 – Overview Remote Control Power / Standby Input Aspect Ratio Power On 4:3 (1.33) aspect ratio STBY Standby LBOX Letterbox 16:9 16.9 (1.78) aspect ratio Navigation Control 1.85 1.85 aspect ratio Clear menu or partial commands 2.35 2.35 aspect ratio HELP Display context-sensitive help Non-Linear-Stretch...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    Section 2 – Overview Block Diagram The function of the Radiance is to act as a video switch, process the selected video source and then output video in the appropriate format and resolution. Standard definition (SD), enhanced-definition (ED), high- definition (HD) video inputs, plus a number of PC formats are supported. Video inputs are converted to progressive video (if necessary) and are then scaled to the video output resolution.

  • Page 13: Configuration Memories

    Section 2 – Overview Composite and SVideo inputs automatically select between NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats. The component, RGB and HDMI inputs accept SD, ED and HD video at 24, 50 or 59.94 Hertz. HDCP encryption is supported for the HDMI inputs. This is not just a “pass-through” function. If the signal is encrypted, the HDMI inputs are decrypted, processed, scaled and then re-encrypted for output as HDMI.

  • Page 14: Section 3 - Quick Start Guide

    For Input 1 to 9, press the “Input” button, then the corresponding number button. For RadianceXE inputs 10 to 18, press the “+10” button, and then the corresponding number button (e.g. For input 11, press “+10”, “1”).

  • Page 15: System Configuration Examples

    Section 3 – Quick Start Guide System Configuration Examples The most common configurations using the Radiance are shown below. 1. Receiver after Radiance. Placing the AVR and display after the Radiance is the default configuration. Connect your AVR to Radiance HDIM Out 1, your display/projector to Radiance HDMI Out 2, connect your video sources, and then power everything on.

  • Page 16: Source Device Connection Examples

    Audio EDID in the main menu to “User1 EDID.” If the AVR output is intended only for displaying the AVR’s On-Screen-Display, Lumagen recommends using a Radiance analog video input. Source Device Connection Examples The following illustrations show the types of cables, which can be used to connect typical video sources to the Radiance.
  • Page 17 Section 3 – Quick Start Guide HD-STB / dVHS / Bluray / Networked Media Player Connecting a PC using a DVI to HDMI cable is preferred, but Input 10 can be used as an analog VGA (RGBHV) input. Use the Y channel for green, the P channel for red and the P channel for blue, Input 17 for VSync, and Input 18 for HSync.

  • Page 18: Section 4 - Basic Commands

    Section 4 – Basic Commands Section 4 – Basic Commands Power Turn power on by pressing the ON button. Place the Radiance in standby-mode by pressing STBY. Input Selection The eighteen video inputs are numbered 1 to 18. For inputs 1 through 9, press the “Input” button and then press the corresponding number button on the remote.

  • Page 19: Status Screen

    MemB, MemC, MemD). The “Quick Keys” menu duplicates the function of pressing the corresponding buttons on the Lumagen remote. There are also buttons to control 3D (off, SbyS, TopB). MENU → → → → Quick Keys → → → → (4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, 2.35, NLS, Zoom+, Zoom-, MemA, MemB, MemC, MemD, ‘3D’Off, ‘3D’Sbys, ‘3D’TopB)

  • Page 20: Section 5 - Video Configuration

    Section 5 – Video Configuration Section 5 – Video Configuration By default the output is set to “Auto 2,1.” The selection “Auto 2,1” means the Radiance automatically reads the EDID for the devices connected to both outputs, giving priority to Output 2, and automatically selects the appropriate output resolution.

  • Page 21: Custom Modes Menu

    Section 5 – Video Configuration Custom Modes Menu The Custom Modes store settings for the timing of HDMI video mode that drives the display. There are menus to select standard HDMI modes or custom timings for HDMI modes Output Mode – Global Presets This command is not generally needed.

  • Page 22: Black

    Section 5 – Video Configuration Black Used to set the black level for the display. Normally the “Brightness” control on the display is used to set the black level. The command is: MENU → → → → Output → → → → CMS’s → → → → [CMS] → → → → Black → → → → Ok White Used to set the white level for the display.

  • Page 23: Graybar Intensity

    Section 5 – Video Configuration or MENU → → → → Output → → → → Styles → → → → [Style] → → → → Aspect Ratio → → → → (Single output aspect, Output aspect per input aspect) → → → → Ok → → → → xxx → → → → Ok Graybar Intensity NOTE: Consult a home theater specialist for assistance setting the graybar intensity.

  • Page 24: Hdmi Input Setup

    EDID is information that can be read over DVI/ HDMI cables to influence how source devices deliver video, which helps produce an optimal picture. There are 4 settings for the Lumagen EDID interface. The default setting enables User all of the display modes the Radiance supports.

  • Page 25: Auto Aspect

    To set the input’s black-level (also referred to as brightness) and white-level (also referred to as contrast) using the Lumagen controls, use a test pattern generator or select PLUGE pattern. Note that the input memory black and contrast are intended to compensate for variations in video source output levels. Use a Radiance contrast pattern and the display’s controls to set the display black and white levels.

  • Page 26: Color Format

    Section 5 – Video Configuration Color Format Inputs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are HDMI. By default the appropriate color space is automatically selected (“Auto” mode) for standard-definition “Bt.601” or high-definition “Bt.709.” The “Auto” mode is generally best, but some upscaling sources do not convert the color format to Bt.709 as they should and so “Bt.601”...

  • Page 27: Non-Linear Stretch

    “4:3”, “16:9” or “1.85” button and then press the “NLS” button. The goal is to stretch the image to fill the screen in a way that looks as natural as possible. The Lumagen NLS command is very flexible and allows the image to be adjusted to user preferences to achieve this goal. The NLS adjustments are center width, center stretch, top cropping and bottom cropping.

  • Page 28: Inter Frame Motion Detection (Ifmd)

    Genlock is used to minimize video delay, for 480i/1080i to 24Hz conversion, and to avoid an occasional dropped or repeated frame. It can slow down source and mode changes, so Lumagen recommends setting Genlock to ‘off’ for cable and satellite set top boxes. The command is: MENU →...

  • Page 29: Copy Enhancement Settings

    Section 5 – Video Configuration Copy Enhancement Settings You can copy the local enhancement settings to other resolutions and memories. The command is: MENU → → → → Input → → → → Video Setup → → → → [Resolution] → → → → Enhance → → → → Copy → → → → OK Miscellaneous Input Controls Input Label Each input configuration memory can be named.

  • Page 30: Pip/Pop Remote Control Buttons

    Section 5 – Video Configuration PiP/PoP Remote Control Buttons The PiP/PoP window has a label that displays its input name for a few seconds when the PiP/PoP is accessed with the PiP remote buttons PiP “SEL”, PiP “SWAP”, and PiP “MODE”. OFF: Press to turn the PiP/PoP window off.

  • Page 31: Section 6 - Audio Configuration

    Section 6 – Audio Configuration Section 6 – Audio Configuration The RadianceXE supports the HDMI 1.4 audio formats. This means that Dolby Digital TrueHD™ and DTS Master-Audio™ are available in the RadianceXE. By default the audio EDID from the device connected to HDMI Output 1 is passed back to all source MENU →...

  • Page 32: Audio Menu Navigation

    Section 6 – Audio Configuration MENU → → → → Input • You can over-ride the global Audio EDID for a particular HDMI input by selecting → → → → Audio Setup → → → → Audio EDID → → → → Custom → → → → Ok. Set the audio modes to “Y”...
  • Page 33 Section 6 – Audio Configuration • If Output 2 is enabled for video output The “then” Clause The second parameter is the “then” clause. If the “If” conditional is true the “Then” clause is used, otherwise control is passed to the next command line. The options are: •...

  • Page 34: Audio User Edid

    Section 6 – Audio Configuration Audio User EDID When selecting specific audio modes, the up and down arrow keys select an entry and the right arrow key is used to turn that mode on or off. Input Memory Specific Audio EDID If an input, or input memory, requires a specific EDID, it can be configured in the audio setup menu.

  • Page 35: Section 7 - Calibration

    However, you can improve your picture without hiring a professional if you prefer. You will need to learn how to use the Lumagen test patterns, and have either a test-pattern generator or a calibration disc (such as AVIA, Digital Video Essentials, or Spears & Munsil High-Definition Benchmark). Then you need to spend time learning how various calibration controls interact and how they affect image quality.

  • Page 36: Color Management

    To calibrate the 100 IRE color-temperature point using the display’s controls, select the Lumagen 100 IRE window test pattern. This pattern has a white window on a black background. Navigate to the Lumagen test pattern menu and then use the right-arrow key to select the 100 IRE Window test pattern. The command is: MENU →...

  • Page 37: Iterate The Gamut And Grayscale/Gamma Calibrations

    Gamma is the response curve between black and white and also has an industry defined standard that should be followed. Lumagen has developed a unique 2,5,11,12 or 21 point parametric grayscale/gamma calibration feature, which allows both grayscale and gamma to be optimized over the entire range from black to white, and not just at one or two points.
  • Page 38 Section 7 – Calibration • Set the Lumagen input aspect ratio as 4:3 (1.33) for a 4:3 screen, 16:9 (1.76) for a 16:9 screen, or 2.35 for a projector with a 2.35 anamorphic lens. The input aspect ratio should be set before adjusting the overscan.

  • Page 39: Section 8 - Miscellaneous Commands

    Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands System Settings Menu Mode The menu mode controls what settings can be changed in the menu. In Locked mode nothing can be changed in User Mode, Service Mode (temporary) and Service Mode (permanent). The default setting is User Mode, which allows access to all the basic controls.

  • Page 40: On/Off Message

    Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands On/Off Message A programmable string can be sent to another device via the RS-232 connector to turn the device on or off. The command is: MENU → → → → Other → → → → OnOff Setup → → → → (On Message, Off Message) Message Control This sets the RS-232 parameters that are used for sending a power on/off message to another device.

  • Page 41: 3D Glasses

    Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands 3D Glasses These settings control the Lumagen 3D Eyeglass Adapter when it is connected the HDMI output on the Radiance. The delay setting adjusts when the shutter-glasses flip open. If the 3D effect doesn’t look correct it may be that the left and right eyes are switched.

  • Page 42: Undo

    MENU → → → → Save → → → → Undo → → → → OK Restore ISF calibration During calibration, the video technician can save the resulting Lumagen configuration to a special hidden configuration memory. This command restores that configuration in the event that the user inadvertently changes the configuration.

  • Page 43: Section 9 - 3D Support

    Section 9 – 3D Support Section 9 – 3D Support The Radiance supports HDMI 1.4 “3D”. This includes 3D video source switching, 3D processing, 3D scaling, 3D aspect ratio control, and 3D format conversion. The Radiance can vertically stretch 3D images for a 2.35 screen, on systems that use an anamorphic lens.

  • Page 44: Frame Sequential

    Section 9 – 3D Support Frame Sequential Consists of individual frames of left eye and right eye images that are transmitted sequentially. Some 2D CRT and other 2D digital displays can be driven with this 3D type in order to display 3D images. An external IR Glass Driver is needed to drive the 3D active glasses.

  • Page 45: 3D Output Type = Specific 3D Type

    Section 9 – 3D Support 3D Output Type = Specific 3D Type The Radiance will convert all 3D input types to the specified 3D output type. i.e. All 3D input types can be converted to 3D Frame Sequential to drive a CRT display/projector. 3D EDID Configuration By default the display’s 3D capability is automatically detected using its EDID information.

  • Page 46: Setup For Non-Compliant Video Sources

    3D display. You will need a RadianceXE 3D, a Lumagen “CRT-3D” sync box” (with a DIN-3 connector on the output), PC 3D infrared emitter (with a DIN-3 connector on the input), and the appropriate 3D glasses.

  • Page 47: Section 10 - Command Interface

    Section 10 – Command Interface Direct Commands Direct Commands are entered by using the Lumagen remote control or RS232 interface. See Radiance Tech Tip 13 “Direct Commands and Menu Shortcuts” which contains a complete list commands. This Tech Tip is available for download at http://www.lumagen.com.

  • Page 48: Section 11 - Specifications

    2 HDMI 1.4 “3D”, 480p to 1080p and 1080i • Eight channel audio at 192 kHz • RadianceXE (HDMI 1.3) also supports DD True-HD™, and DTS Master Audio™ • Each HDMI output provides “stand-by” power to external device of +5V at 50 mA •...
  • Page 49 Section 11 – Specifications © 2009 Lumagen, Inc. 503-574-2211 14025 SW Farmington Road Suite 280 Beaverton, OR 97005-2513 U.S.A. www.lumagen.com RadianceXD/XE rev 06/21/11...

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