Cinemateq Picture optimizer User Manual

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Video picture optimizer

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As of firmware version 1.20

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Page 1: User Manual
HD (SDI) Video picture optimizer User Manual English As of firmware version 1.20...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Important notes ................................. 61 Introduction................................62 Support Hotline................................. 62 Installation in 6 steps..............................63 Step 1: Check scope of delivery ..........................63 Step 2: Setup & connection ............................63 Step 3: Connection of other devices .......................... 66 Step 4: First operational steps ............................
Page 3: Important Notes
NEVER connect to and / or disconnect any other device from the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) via the in- & outputs, before having switched off the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) and all other devices and also having disconnected those from the main power supply.
Page 4: Introduction
/ or set up of the device towards your components and requirements. All of our cinemateq partners are especially trained by us for best integration of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) into new or existing systems.
Page 5: Installation In 6 Steps
H E C K S C O P E O F D E L I V E R Y First of all please check the contents of the packaging of your cinemateq picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) in order to make sure everything is included.
Page 6 Keep the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) away from radiators and other sources of heat and protect it from direct sunlight. If the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is set up in a cabinet or similar, leave about 5 cm space around the device, so that air can circulate unhindered in order to avoid accumulation of heat.
Page 7 About SDI Serial Digital Interface The picture optimizer plus HD SDI integrates two digital SDI inputs. SDI - - is a 10-bit interface for transfer of digital video data originally developed by Sony. The SDI standard is also known as SMPTE 259M. SDI up to now is mainly used in professional video- and studio technology and enables loss-free transfer of video- (but also audio-) signals over larger distances.
Page 8: Step 3: Connection Of Other Devices
HD (SDI). Video source (e.g. DVD player, SAT receiver) First connect the source directly to the displaying device without the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) in order to be able to access the on-screen menu of the video source: The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) needs an unfiltered and unchanged video signal.
Page 9 Connection The picture optimizer plus HD offers the following interfaces, at the picture optimizer plus HD SDI the two Composite inputs ( ) are replaced by two SDI inputs (BNC socket): Category Signal format Remote control Toslink 1 Toslink 2...
Page 10 Security notes for connecting other devices NEVER connect to and / or disconnect any other device from the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) via the in- & outputs, before having switched off the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) and all other devices and also having disconnected those from the main power supply.
Page 11: Step 4: First Operational Steps
Operation elements The operation and configuration of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is performed via the on-screen menu and / or the graphical info display integrated into the device’s front panel, showing the same content like the on-screen menu in a compact format.
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote control power ON power OFF (standby) numeric keys for direct input of values in dialog boxes additional: input selection option A (*) direct access to the inputs with HDMI input in via the corresponding combination with number numeric key button „scales“...
Page 13: Step 6: Basic Configuration
A S I C C O N F I G U R A T I O N In this step you will learn, how the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is configured towards the connected devices in order to reach a correct picture rendition.
Page 14 Conversion of the SCART inputs between RGB Composite A SCART interface can transmit different signals. The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) either understands RGB- (highest quality variant) or Composite signals via its SCART inputs. Factory setting is RGB: If you would like to switch the SCART input from RGB to Composite, you must change the engagement of this SCART input in the input menu of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) as follows.
Page 15 1024 x 768) – this information can be found in the technical data of the device. Next select the resolution, that comes nearest to this “native resolution“ in the following table. The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) offers 22 different predefined resolutions for both PAL and NTSC signals.
Page 16 You activate the selected resolution over the remote control: (1) Please press the key [res]. (2) In the display the menu appears "Active resolution" with the presently active resolution (e.g. "doubling"). Press now the key [enter], those active resolution is now deposited blue. (3) Select now with [+] / [-] keys the desired resolution and activate these with [enter] key.
Page 17: Operation
PERATION Please note that changes you make to the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) will have a new initialization of the TMDS dialogue as a consequence and because of this time delays will occur. For this reason we recommend carrying out possible format changes on your playback unit while „zapping“...
Page 18 Therefore: ALWAYS set the DVD player to 16:9 output! In order to adjust the picture delivered by the video source to the selected output format, the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) stretches and / or compresses the picture format depending on requirement horizontally and / or vertically. The...
Page 19: Tv-Mode
V E R S C A N As the perfect scaling of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) always renders the full picture content without “cut off” on the edges, also errors on the picture edge are displayed, when watching “minor quality” signals (e.g. TV signals), which are normally outside the viewable area e.g.
Page 20 Just as the "TV mode", the desired "Overscan" can also be pre-defined for each input, i.e. in the Input-Setup is deposited, whether during this input the "Overscan" is to stand on "OFF", on ON V=H or on ON V/H, and how much the picture is "zoomed in"...
Page 21: Configuration - The Main Menu
[exit] key. N P U T S E T U P In the menu “Input setup“ the input side of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is configured. Each of the eleven inputs can be individually configured towards the requirements of the video sources connected to it.
Page 22 Active input Here you can choose the desired input using the menu. This function is an alternative to the direct access using the numeric keys on the remote control (see point “video switcher“, page 75). Please select the menu point, activate it by pressing the [Enter] key and then change between the single inputs using the [+]/[-] keys.
Page 23 Input Alignment With this function you adjust the picture position & -size of the video picture for each input individually, in order to compensate technically caused differences of video sources. It also distinguishes between PAL and NTSC signals, as these signals differ in picture resolution.
Page 24 Presetting Adjustable values Function/description Video Norm AUTO* / PAL / SECAM / NTSC Adjusts the video standard for this input firmly. TV-Mode ON / OFF* TV mode for this input always activated and/or deactivated. Overscan-function input always (V=H), ON (H/V) or OFF. In position "ON V=H"...
Page 25: Scart Configuration
„sleep timer“ directly in the bottom line. Here you can activate an automatic turning off of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) in 30 minute intervals – up to a maximum of 2 hours and 30 minutes. For easy control of the remaining playing time the remaining time is displayed in the main menu to the exact minute.
Page 26: Output Setup
U T P U T S E T U P In the menu “Output Setup“ the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is adjusted towards the connected displaying device(s) and the different outputs configured accordingly. Analogue output signal In the menu “Output signal“you define which signal format is distributed by the four outputs of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI).
Page 27: Filter Setup
Analogue SYNC polarities Analog displaying devices such as CRT projectors eventually need different SYNC polarities than the preset values. SYNC polarities Adjustable values Description H-SYNC NEG* / POS Changing the polarity of the horizontal sync V-SYNC NEG / POS* Changing the polarity of the vertical sync F-SYNC NEG* / POS Changing the polarity of the field sync (interlaced)
Page 28: Expert Menu
“native resolution“. If the displaying device supports this, it does not need to adjust the signal at all (e.g. scaling, application of filters) and can render the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) signal 1:1. The configuration of such a self defined resolution however requires some knowledge and unfortunately not all digital displaying devices support video signals with their “native resolution“...
Page 29: Other Options
1 must be selected over remote-control [res] key once again (= to be activated). Function “copy from fix“ With the “copy from fix“ function you can load the 22 predefined resolutions of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) into one of the two custom resolutions (PAL /NTSC) and if necessary modify them afterwards.
Page 30 Factory The “Factory“ function rolls back all adjustable functions and parameters of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) to its factory settings and so sets the device back to its original status. ATTENTION: All performed settings incl. the user presets are irretrievably lost after Factory Reset!!
Page 31: The Optimum Configuration
RGB HV (RGBs, RGsB) via VGA or 5 x BNC Please note: The picture optimizer plus HD SDI is a fully digital line doubler and scaler. By utilization of the digital interfaces SDI (input) and HDMI / DVI (output) all digital/analog and analog/digital conversions involving losses are no longer applicable.
Page 32: Connection Of A Flat Screen Ct-50 (Control Box)
O N N E C T I O N O F T H E C I N E M A T E Q F L A T S C R E E N C O N T R O L B O X The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) can also be used as a so called control box or respectively picture center for the cinemateq flatscreen CT-50 HD. The...
Page 33: Resolution & Frame Rate
Even if the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) delivers a 50Hz signal, these playback units „must“ always „jolt“ when presenting pictures. This is not an error of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI), but a technical characteristic of the PAL signal which can only be presented at 50, 75 (cinema only) or 100Hz without „jolting“.
Page 34: Picture Parameters & Filters
& I C T U R E P A R A M E T E R S F I L T E R S General rule: the better the quality of home cinema components, the less picture „manipulations“ are necessary! In praxis however the picture values and the quality of different video sources derive form each other obviously.
Page 35: Rs-232 Control
RS-232 CONTROL RS-232 P E R A T I O N V I A The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) can be operated with the following serial codes via its RS-232 interface: Function Code Standby aspect ratio conversion Pass -33 V -33 H&V...
Page 36: Rs-232 Control For Other Devices
RS-232 interface. In order to switch your projector or plasma on or off using a serial command from the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI), your picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) first needs to be programmed with the according commands for your projector or ®...
Page 37: Firmware Upgrade
IRMWARE UPGRADE The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) can always be updated to the newest standard by renewing the internal firmware (control software). Step 1 / Preparation: You need: picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) or picture optimizer plus (II)(SDI) with „HDMI & audio upgrade kit“...
Page 38 To control at the PC: ==> In the status indication “Flash file” -> a Countdown begins. at the PC ==> click after completion “OK” once at ppHD ==> complete the following steps by remote control: Switch OFF then again turn ON Press button Menu and Enter Navigate to Other options and Enter Navigate to Factory and Enter...
Page 39: Tips For Error Correction
TIP: In case the DVI output is activated a correct RGB,HV signal is also available at the analog VGA and / or 5 x BNC output socket of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). This can be controlled using an analog PC monitor. A CRT monitor – in case of problems – normally always shows a stable picture and on-screen menu and itself produces no judder, i.e.
Page 40 TIP: In case the RGB output signal is activated a second RGB,HV signal is available at the second analog RGB output socket (e.g. VGA) of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). This can be controlled using an analog PC monitor. A CRT monitor – in case of problems – normally always shows a stable picture and on-screen menu and itself produces no judder, i.e.
Page 41 H,V-Sync). An adapter cable 15PIN to 3xBNC with Cinch adapter and / or a YUV adapter 15PIN to 3x Cinch help. Please only connect the three Cinch cables marked red, green and blue to the YUV output of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) (Y= green, U = blue, V= red) Please note: The preset for the resolution 480p allocated to the [custom 1] key is 60 Hz.
Page 42: Addendum
(e.g. SCART RGB / Composite conversion, YUV with exchanged cables or similar) and / or a cable is possibly broken. In case “No”, the displaying device can not yet render the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) output signal. The following reasons can apply:...
Page 43: Resolution And Frame Rate
Some digital displaying devices via their DVI or VGA input do not “understand” the “doubling“ (576p / 480p) resolution at 50 Hz that is preset in factory set up at the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). Next you will learn, how the resolution is adjusted to your displaying device.
Page 44 In this case please (for the time being*) connect the displaying device via a different interface and / or a different signal format to the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). For example change from DVI to YUV or from VGA (RGB HV) to VGA (RGBs) and / or from YUV to RGB HV via 5 x BNC socket etc.
Page 45 IMPORTANT: In case you use a DVD Player as video source, the integrated format conversion should always be set to 16:9 when connected to a picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). Otherwise the DVD video signal, in case larger than 4:3, is “equipped”...
Page 46 If you have a picture on your playback unit (especially flat screens), but it is „prolonged“ or „too small“, you can re-adjust it via the menu of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). You can learn more about this in the handbook under : „the optimal configuration“, as of page 89...
Page 47: Audio Delay
U D I O D E L A Y Due to the complex processing of the video signals in the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) there is inevitably a very short time delay between the video signal and the (not processed) audio signal. This delay can be compensated by some receivers and DVD players by a so called 'Audio Delay' setting, i.e.
Page 48: Warranty
C A R E Your picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is a maintenance free device, which you will enjoy for many years if you treat it carefully and consider all recommendations of this user manual and the usual rules for treatment of electronic devices.
Page 49 [3] The shipment to the location which accepts warranty claims and/or exchanges the repaired product, is on own risk and costs and has to be paid by the buyer. The charges for the shipment back to the customer will be paid by cinemateq.
Page 50 [3] As far as legally permissible, all parties herewith agree, that the exclusive jurisdiction for all disputes will be the resident of cinemateq. It is agreed that cinemateq is being entitled to bring an action at the principal place of the customer.
Page 51: Technical Data
E C H N I C A L D A T A Type picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) high end video picture optimizer and video switcher Signal standard PAL/NTSC (PAL 60, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.42/SECAM) Video inputs (11) 1 x SCART-socket with RGB or FBAS signal...
Page 52 Optimizing high end deinterlacer functions flexible line multiplier flexible frame doubling 2:2/3:2 Pull down free format conversion (Aspect Ratio Conversion) adaptive motion control adaptive comb filter time base correction 10-bit processing Adjustable brightness picture parameters contrast color saturation color graduation (hue) color temperature Gamma correction chroma delay...
Page 53 © Copyright 2007 by tvd Trans Video Deutschland Vertriebs GmbH. All rights reserved. All information is given without assumption of liability. The right for remedy of errors & technical changes without prior notice is reserved. cinemateq is a registered trademark of tvd Trans Video Deutschland Vertriebs GmbH...