VANTAGE-HD OPERATORS Manual Issue 1.0.
Welcome to the Vantage-HD Manual For technical support please see the Home Theater section of our website http://www.calibreuk.com/home_theater.php. If the web site does not provide the information you require, please contact your dealer, installer or distributor in the first instance, or if they are unable to resolve your query please e-mail vantage-support@calibreuk.com. COPYRIGHT & LIMITED WARRANTY This document and the software described within it are copyrighted with all rights reserved.
CONTENTS Contents ii PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................ 1 1.1. Product Overview ................................................................................................ 1 1.2. Packing List ......................................................................................................... 1 1.3. You Will Need............................................................................................
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1. Product Overview Vantage-HD is a state of the art digital image processor which provides market leading HD& SD per-pixel multiple Iow-angle aperture-adjusted motion-adaptive de-interlacing and automatic film pull-down correction for 3:2, 2:2 and non-standard and broken cadences, significantly outperforming the capabilities of benchmark competitor products.
IF THE REMOTE CONTROL IS TO BE LEFT UNUSED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME PLEASE REMOVE THE BATTERIES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE CAUSED BY LEAKING 1.6. Serial Control Vantage-HD has a serial port which allows for the unit to be controlled via an integrated home control system. The connector on Vantage-HD is a 9 way D-Type (female).
CONNECTING VANTAGE-HD TO THE DISPLAY DEVICE 2.1. Correct Installation Order The flow chart below details the correct order in which to install your Vantage-HD, following this order will ensure trouble free installation. Issue 1.0.
1. Connect to display device Connect Vantage-HD SVGA (RGBHV) output or HDMI output to your display device. If connecting a DVI display device you need to use an HDMI to DVI converter which we recommend you locate at the display end of the cable. Connect Vantage-HD audio Coaxial, Optical or Analog output to audio processor, if HDMI audio output is not being used. 2. Connect audio output 3.
Picture 1 Select Display Device Type Choose the correct display resolution by scrolling down to the Resolution menu item and pressing OK to display the list of available modes. Note the scroll bar at the left of the list - it is too long to display the full list on screen so you must scroll up and down it to see all modes.
Picture 2 Select Display Device Resolution Select the Frame Rate option on the menu. This determines whether the output of Vantage-HD remains at a constant 59.94Hz, constant 50Hz, or automatically switches between the two depending on the type of incoming signal being displayed 10 Select Output Frame Rate Auto mode gives best motion performance in a viewing scenario where you are looking at content which may be 59.94Hz or 50Hz (North America and anywhere using the NTSC system usually runs at 59.
When connecting your display via the SVGA (RGBHV) connector it is imperative that the pixel clock and phase settings are correctly adjusted on the menu system of your display device. For information on how to access these features see the user manual supplied with your display device. Note: You must set Vantage-HD to the native resolution of your display device BEFORE adjusting the pixel clock and phase settings on your display.
Warp Correction - only applicable if the chosen display type is Projector. This allows for correction of vertical and horizontal keystone errors caused by misalignment of the projector to the screen. Correction up to +/- 30 degrees vertically and +/-40 degrees horizontally are possible, within the constraints of the chosen native resolution which is dependent on the display device - a higher resolution display device will give better results at more extreme angles of adjustment.
CONNECTING VANTAGE-HD INPUTS 3.1. Introduction It is now necessary to define which input channels are connected and to pair the correct audio channel with each video channel. To begin to do this, scroll down to the Input Connections menu and enter that menu by pressing the right navi-key. By default, no video channels and no audio channels are active. You must define which channels are connected on the Input Connections menu and choose whether or not each video channel has an associated audio channel.
Definition of that video input channel is now complete You should now repeat steps 16 to 18 to the define all the remaining video and audio channels you wish to use. When you have finished defining input channels, exit the Input Connections menu using the left navi-key to move back to the main menu on the left of the OSD 3.2.
FREEING INPUT CHANNELS 4.1. Freeing a Video Channel Should you wish to disable a video input, you may do so by re-selecting that video channel from the Input Connections menu, selecting the Disable Channel function and then selecting Yes from the warning message which appears. Disabling a video input channel not only removes it from the input selections list, it also erases its name and de-allocates its associated audio channel.
SELECTING AN INPUT 5.1. Via the OSD Now you can choose from the input channels you have defined by scrolling up to the Input Selection menu. Here you will find listed those input channels you have defined. Press the right navi-key to enter the Input Selection menu, then scroll to the input you wish to view or whose configuration you wish to alter. Press OK to select it. 5.2.
ADJUSTING AN INPUT 6.1. Introduction When an input channel has been selected, an input type dependent Picture Controls menu can be accessed. Note that for this menu to be fully accessible, a valid video input signal MUST be connected to the chosen video input channel. All settings on the Picture Controls menu are stored separately for each input channel and so do not affect the other inputs.
A submenu containing selection options for many image enhancement filters including Video Filters (Video input signals only) CCS CUE ICP TNR Cross Chrominance Suppression filter (reduction of chroma-crawl) Chroma Upsampling Error correction filter Interlace Chroma Problem filter - Reduces chroma interlace errors on diagonals and curves Temporal Noise Reduction (removes "electronic" noise found on broadcasts, film material and particularly noticeable on plasma screens; set to High to significantly improve
Picture Settings A submenu of picture control functions including Color temperature To select the color temperature of the incoming material. Options are Warm, Neutral, cold. With a 7200K display device (a typical projector or LCD set to neutral) these correspond to nominal settings of 6500K, 7200K & 9300K respectively.
PICTURE IN PICTURE 7.1. Introduction To enable PIP mode, scroll down the main menu to the Picture-in-Picture Settings menu and press the right navi-key to enter that menu. To enable PIP, scroll to the PIP Enable option and press the OK key. Note: You cannot use the PIP menu successfully without at least two active inputs connected to Vantage-HD.
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INFORMATION MENU 8.1. Introduction The Information Menu provides information about the version and status of your VantageHD. Information shown is Vantage-HD Information Vantage revision the version number of the control software and user menu/user controls functionality in your Vantage-HD.
CONFIGURATION MENU 9.1. Introduction The Configuration Menu allows the user to customize the "look and feel" of the Vantage-HD user interface Language Menu Colors Allows selection of the language for the OSD, current options are English (American) - default English (British) Francais Deutsch Allows selection of the color scheme for the OSD, options are Blue - default Gray Green Transparent Menu Allows the displayed image to be viewed through the OSD menu by making the OSD semi-transparent.
recommended since in many instances analog audio out will be automatically disabled due to HDCP and HDMI licensing requirements. 0SD Timeout The time between the last keypress and the OSD being automatically removed.
OUTPUT MODE DETAILS 10.1. Introduction The following output modes are supported by Vantage-HD Resolution H Freq V Freq H act H Tot HS HBP V act V Tot VS VBP 640×480 31.469 59.94 640 800 96 48 480 525 2 33 640×480 26.25 50 640 800 96 48 480 525 2 33 800×600 37.642 59.94 800 1056 128 88 600 628 4 23 800×600 31.4 50 800 1056 128 88 600 628 4 23 852×480 26.25 50 852 1044 24 48 480 525 4 30 852×480 31.469 59.
Notes: a) Some 1024x1024 plasmas do not correctly support 1024x1024 native resolution, in this case you must unfortunately select 1024x768 or 1280x768, experiment to see which gives best performance. b) There are two 1366x768 modes and a 1360x768 mode provided. This is because some types of plasma and LCD with this resolution need different signal timings compared with those which are considered standard for this format.
INPUT SIGNAL DETAILS 11.1. Introduction This section provides technical details for all possible inputs please refer to the model specification to determine which inputs can be displayed by your Vantage-HD. 11.2. Video Inputs Composite via RCA jacks S-Video via 4-way mini DIN socket 11.3. Signal formats Composite (CVBS), NTSC, PAL, SECAM S-Video Composite (CVBS) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync Luminance (Y) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync Chrominance (C) input level 0.
11.7. Audio Input Formats Four analog stereo pairs via RCA jack connectors, nominal 1V pk-pk 10K input impedance 2 S/PDIF coaxial with up to 8 audio channels 2 S/PDIF optical with up to 8 audio channels Issue 1.0.
POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATION 12.1. Introduction Should the mains power supply become damaged or fail please contact your Vantage-HD distributor for a replacement. Any replacement power supply should meet or exceed the following specifications Issue 1.0.2 Input voltage 100V to 240V; AC 50Hz to 60Hz; 1.5A. AC Inlet Desktop Type with IEC320 C8(2P) Output voltage 5V DC at 7A Output connector 2.1 x 5.5 x 12mm female barrel +ve centre polarity.
REGULATORY APPROVALS 13.1. CE and FCC Compliance CE: This product complies with the requirements of 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive. Compliance is to EN55022 Class B (domestic/commercial use). FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY 14.1. Operating 14.2. Temperature 0oC to 40oC (32°F to 104°F) Humidity (non condensing) 0% to 95% Storage 14.3. Temperature -25oC to 85oC (-13°F to 185°F) Humidity (non condensing) 0% to 95% Safety Issues SAFETY WARNING: 1. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT, THE REMOTE CONTROL OR THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY. DO NOT REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY COVER - DANGEROUS VOLTAGES WILL BE EXPOSED. DO NOT OPERATE VANTAGE-HD WITH ITS COVER REMOVED. 2.
HDMI CONNECTION ADVICE Vantage-HD has two HDMI input ports and one HDMI output fitted as standard. Two further HDMI inputs can be fitted by installing an optional expansion module.
HDCP Handshake delays HDMI inputs can suffer from delays in locking to a new input source, or a source which has just changed resolution or format. These delays are handshake delays relate to the inherent HDMI-HDCP handshake period between your display device and your source equipment. This is unfortunately outside of the control of VantageHD which simply relays HDCP information between display and source, as is mandated by the HDMI-HDCP licensing rules.
WARRANTY & SERVICE ADVICE Issue 1.0.2 1. CALIBRE OFFERS A LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY FOR 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, SUBJECT TO REGISTRATIONYOU’RE YOUR PRODUCT EITHER ONLINE ON OUR WEB SITE WWW.CALIBREUK.COM OR BY MAIL. LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OF REPLACEMENT OR DEFECTIVE PARTS AND IN NO CASE WILL THE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE. 2.
