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- Page 1 “Perfecting Video with a No-Compromise Approach for Reproducing the Ultimate Film Experience” The Faroudja VP401 Video Processor With Picture Plus ™ Technology Installation & Operation Instructions ª...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cable Specifications......... 13 Programming the VP401........14-15 Specifications . -
Page 3: History
This booklet will provide the reader with a hands- currently hard at work in hundreds of television on look at the VP401, its operation and benefits. studios. Thus Faroudja technology is utilized and Also supplied is an overview of the proprietary enjoyed in millions of American homes every day. -
Page 4: Licensees And Awards
LICENSEES AND AWARDS On June 24, 1998 Yves Faroudja was awarded the prestigious Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his video process- ing technology. Faroudja’s first Emmy was awarded in 1991. Some of this award winning technology is used in the VS50. -
Page 5: System Description
Sync. Interface to monitors/projectors can be a 4 the settings are automatically stored when the unit or 5 wire connection. The VP401 is capable of dri- is turned off. Also, up to 16 custom presets can be ving a monitor/projector using the BNC outputs as set. -
Page 6: Inventory List
When using the RGB or Component inputs, Sync is derived from the G or Y input signals unless Figure 1 is a block diagram of the VP401 showing sync is provided to the Composite Sync input. The signal flow and the location of front panel controls Composite Sync input will override the sync from and switches. -
Page 7: Technical Highlights
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS Picture Plus™ Technology Ð The VP401 is called a Line Quadrupler. However, just increasing the number of lines can make the image worse. This is where Picture Plusª technology becomes critical. Picture Plus represents a complex, multi-stage process that takes advantage of all the patented Faroudja circuitry for color, motion and detail processing. - Page 8 Other more common cies and academic uses in schools and colleges. From the quality of its individual parts to its state-of-the-art patented circuitry, the VP401 is truly in a class by itself.
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
Installation 14. Video Input (BNC) Ð Composite Video Input Loop The VP401 is designed to be placed on a table or rack mounted. If the rack mounting installation kit is 15. S-Video Input (4 Pin) Ð input internally to be used, the rack mount ears are installed by terminated. -
Page 10: Interface
16. Sync Input Loop (BNC) Ð Composite Sync Interface Input Loop Figure 3 outlines the installation of the VP401 17. Sync Input (BNC) Ð Composite Sync Input using inputs from: 1. A composite source such as a DVD Laser Disk 18. -
Page 11: Operating Instructions
INPUT SELECTION SWITCHES 9) Tint Ð This control adjusts the color phase seen as the range from green to magenta. The VP401 has an APC Press to Select (Automatic Phase Control) that maintains proper 2) Video Ð... - Page 12 When aligning the projector for the first can be reduced, to limit the visibility of the halos. time, the VP401 should be in the factory preset. Using an However, for the most part, the settings should be left in the external test pattern from a DVD, laserdisc or pattern gener- preset setting.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
The D15 output on the Faroudja processors output TTL sync. The best approach in these circumstances is to use a standard D15 to RGB breakout cable and connect it to the D15 connection on the Faroudja processor. Use the H & V sync from the breakout cable and the R, G, B from the BNC connectors on the... -
Page 14: Appendix A: Remote Control Operation
Baud Rate Selection CABLE SPECIFICATION: To change the RS-232 BAUD rate, remove the top CRESTRON CNCOMH-2/CNMS Interface cover of the VP401 Line Quadrupler. A 4 switch VP401 CRESTRON CNCOMH- Dip switch is located on the front panel. Set the switches from the table shown below. If the BAUD... -
Page 15: Programming The Vp401
The header is used to identify the product, in P1 = Recall preset 4 this case the header is VP401. Keywords are sin- P or p This will return the unit to itÕs factory pre gle characters followed by integers (if needed). All set condition. - Page 16 APPENDIX A VP401 Local / Remote Operation The unit stores all of its settings in a non-volatile memory and will return to the last known settings when the unit is powered up. The only exception is the Freeze function. The Freeze function will be set off during the power up cycle.
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Page 17: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS VP401 Specifications VP401U Specifications INPUT SIGNALS (NTSC) 525 Line 2:1 Interlace INPUT SIGNALS (NTSC) 525 Line 2:1 Interlace Video 1Vp-p, Negative Sync Video 1Vp-p, Negative Sync 714mV Luminance 714mV Luminance Y/C (3.58) Non-Composite Y/C (3.58) Non-Composite 700m/Vp-p Y 700m/Vp-p Y... -
Page 19: Warranty Information
Any claims under this warranty should be made by telephone or in writing to the sell- ing distributor or FAROUDJA Laboratories. No products should be returned to the selling distributor or to FAROUDJA Laboratories without its prior consent, and then, only with freight prepaid.
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