Radiance 2021 TM and Radiance 2041TM Video Processor Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1 Document Conventions and Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................... 1 Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents HDMI Input Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 15 HDMI Physical Input .............................................................................................................................................. 15 HDMI Video Type ................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Configuration Memory Usage................................................................................................................................. 27 SAVING THE CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Save ......................................................................................................................................................................
Section 1 – Getting Started Section 1 – Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Lumagen® Radiance™ video processor. The award winning Lumagen Radiance video processor family boasts the highest-performance video switching, processing and calibration available. This makes it ideal for premium quality high-definition home and commercial theater applications.
Section 1 – Getting Started Document Conventions and Menu Navigation Commands are selected with the supplied infrared remote or the RS232 serial port. To prevent possible command conflict, only one of these methods of command should be used at a time. See the Serial RS232 Command Interface section for information on serial commands. The infrared remote control command notation is described below: • Remote buttons are named as shown on the remote in a bold font. Example: MENU.
Section 2 – Overview Section 2 – Overview Front P anel 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: The green “on” indicator can be turned off if preferred. Rear P anel There are four HDMI inputs. There are two HDMI audio/video outputs and one COAX audio output. Video can be output on one or both of the HDMI outputs. Audio can be output on the HDMI outputs and/or the COAX output.
Section 2 – Overview Remote Control Note: PiP/PoP is not available for this product.
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), and high-definition (HD) video inputs, are supported. Video inputs are converted to progressive video (if necessary) and are then scaled to the video output resolution. Interlaced video has been in use for more than 50 years and is still the most common video format.
Section 2 – Overview As part of the scaling process, digital filtering is used to enhance the image detail. This enhancement allows standard definition inputs, such as DVDs, to appear to be much higher resolution. This is especially valuable when standard-definition sources are viewed on the large screen sizes common in home theaters. Commands can be sent to the Radiance by infrared remote or via the serial RS232 port. The RS232 port is used for software updates. Setup is done with the on-screen menu.
Section 3 – Quick Start Guide Section 3 – Quick Start Guide I nstallation I nstructions 1. Install two AAA batteries in the Lumagen Remote Control. 2. Disconnect all power in the system before connecting any A/V cabling to minimize the chance of damaging equipment. 3. Connect audio/video sources as appropriate.
Section 4 – Basic Commands System Configuration Examples The most common configurations using the Radiance are shown below. 1. Receiver after Radiance. The default configuration is to connect all the video sources to an input of the Radiance. Connect your receiver, or preamp, to Radiance HDMI Out 1, and your display/projector to Radiance HDMI Out 2. Only after all audio and video connections have been made should you connect power cables and turn everything on.
Section 4 – Basic Commands 4. Receiver in front of and after the Radiance. Connecting the Radiance both in front of and after the AVR is not recommended, but can be used in special circumstances. This connection scheme can cause HDCP authentication loops, which cause power up and switching issues in some systems. Connect the AVR’s HDMI video output to an appropriate Radiance video input, and connect the Radiance’s Output 1 to an appropriate AVR input.
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 four video inputs are numbered 1 to 4. To select an input press the “Input” button and then press the corresponding number button on the remote. Shortcut: I f the m enu is not displayed on the screen, inputs can be selected by just pressing the corresponding num ber button on the rem ote.
Section 4 – Basic Commands Status Screen Pressing “OK” when the menu is off displays an on-screen information message as shown in the example below. Radiance 2021 Info Pg 1 (for Pg 2 press Ok) SW Rev.xxxxxx Serial:xxxxxxxxx Input 1A Out1 Out2 Resolution: Refresh: Color Fmt: HDCP: 480i 59.94Hz YCbCr 422 On 1080p 59.94Hz RGB Off 1080p 59.94Hz RGB On Pressing “OK” when the information screen is displayed, will display a second status screen as shown in the example below.
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 video EDID for the devices connected to both outputs, giving priority to Output 2, and automatically selects the appropriate output resolution.
Section 5 – Video Configuration Output Mode – Global Presets This command is not generally needed. However, it can be useful when driving displays that do not report EDID and where no video is visible until a specific format is sent. It changes the Output Mode for all Inputs and input memories. Select the Output Mode from the table below.
Section 5 – Video Configuration White Level The White-Level control is used to set the white level for the display. Normally the “Contrast” control on the display is used to set the white level. It is recommended that the Radiance Contrast Pattern 1 (White and Black squares pattern) be used to set the display’s black level. The command is: MENU → Output → CMS’s → [CMS] → Color Gamut Styles M enu The Style memory stores settings for the HDMI format used to drive the display.
Section 5 – Video Configuration For the “Output aspect per input aspect” mode, there is a special case when you use NLS. When the input aspect is 4.3+NLS the output aspect assigned to the 16:9 entry is used. When the input aspect is LBOX+NLS, 16:9+NLS, or 1.85+NLS the output aspect assigned to the 2.35 entry is used.
Section 5 – Video Configuration on the Radiance. Different settings and calibrations for several virtual HDMI inputs can be stored for the same physical HDMI input. The command is: MENU → Input → HDMI Setup → Physical In → (1, 2, 3, 4) HDMI Video Type By default the HDMI input format is detected automatically. For DVI sources, the Auto mode selects RGB format. For sources that do not report their format correct, the input format can be selected manually.
Section 5 – Video Configuration HDMI Auto Aspect For HDMI sources (not DVI), aspect information may be sent from the source. Enabling HDMI Auto-Aspect allows the source to select the input aspect ratio. You can set “NLS when applicable” (non-linear stretch) in order to stretch the width to fill the screen based on the input and output aspect ratios. The Automatic input aspect ratio selection can be overridden by manually selecting an input aspect ratio.
Section 5 – Video Configuration Scale Bias Scaling is normally on in order to adjust the source to exactly fit the output resolution. If the bias is set to “On”, scaling is enabled unless the input and output resolution match exactly. If the scale bias is set to “Off” scaling is disabled if the input and output resolutions are close. Scaling is disabled/enabled independently for horizontal and vertical. When the bias is off there can be small borders on the edges of the image.
Section 5 – Video Configuration Input Masking The masking command allows you to cover up the sides of the video source. It is different then cropping in that the video is not stretched to fill the screen. It can be useful for pass-through modes where you do not wish the Radiance to scale the picture if there is some video noise on top/bottom/side of the picture that you want to cover up.
Section 5 – Video Configuration Keys" are set to ‘allow’ the left/right arrow buttons on the remote can then be used to control reinterlacing. The left arrow toggles reinterlacing on/off and the right arrow toggles the field order. Depending on how the picture was deinterlaced, the field order may or may not be important but it can be quickly toggled to see if there is any difference.
Section 7 – Calibration Section 6 – Audio Configuration The Radiance 2021 supports the HDMI 1.4 audio formats. This means that Dolby Digital TrueHD™ and DTS Master-Audio™ “bitstream” formats are available. By default the audio EDID from the device connected to HDMI Output 1 is passed back to all source devices. There are two methods that can be used to change this. Typically the audio menu (M EN U → Audio ) is used to program the audio EDID mode.
Section 7 – Calibration • You can over-ride the global Audio EDID for a particular HDMI input by selecting M EN U → I nput → Audio Setup → Audio EDI D → Custom → OK . Set the audio modes to “Y” (yes) that you want to report back the source for that input. • Audio is muted when changes are detected on the input. Some audio receivers need to be muted longer to avoid noise.
Section 7 – Calibration 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: • User Defined • Pass-through audio EDID from Output 1 • Pass-through audio EDID from Output 2 • Pass-through the common audio modes from Output 1 and Output 2 The SPDIF Output Setting The SPDIF output has settings for “Off”, “On Normal”, and “On Basic”.
Section 7 – Calibration Audio Example 4 Output 1 drives a 1080p60 HDMI projector without audio capability, and output 2 drives an HDMI amp. In addition, the amp’s HDMI output drives a 720p (max) LCD TV. When watching the projector (1080p60), Output 2 should have audio only since the TV cannot accept 1080p60. When you watch TV you would select 720p video output, and turn on the video output on HDMI Output 2.
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. The Service Mode allows access to all controls including the color gamut controls. The configuration can be locked to prevent unintended changes.
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. The command is: MENU → Other → OnOff Setup → Message Ctl Test Patterns Warning: Test patterns can burn plasma and CRT displays if left on for more then a few seconds.
Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands Zoom Step This command sets the size of the Zoom step to 5% or 15%. The command is: MENU → Other → Zoom step → (5%, 15%) Quick Keys This adds an optional top-level menu called “Quick Keys” that gives access to functions that are normally selected using buttons on the Lumagen remote. This menu can be used with programmable remotes that have limited buttons. You can use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the functions and press “Ok” to execute the function.
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 a number of 3D format conversions. The Radiance can stretch 3D images for a 2.35 screen on systems that use an anamorphic lens. The Radiance can accept HDMI 1.4 “3D” material and output either the left-eye or right-eye image, for dual projector 3D systems that use passive 3D glasses.
Section 9 – 3D Support Separate Left and Right The Radiance can accept HDMI 1.4 “3D” video and output either the left-eye or right-eye image for a dual projector 3D system that uses passive 3D glasses. This 3D system configuration uses two Radiance video processors. 3D Output Settings The Radiance has support for all of the commonly used 3D video sources. If you connect a HDMI 1.
Section 9 – 3D Support 3D EDID Configuration By default the display’s 3D capability is automatically detected using its EDID information. However, some 3D displays do not properly report their 3D capability in their EDID. This command allows the 3D output capability to be manually enabled (or disabled). The command is MENU → Output → 3D Options → (Out1, Out2) → (Auto, Yes, No) 3D Setup P rocedures Normal Setup For most new 3D video sources and displays, just connect the source and display to the Radiance.
Section 9 – 3D Support Setup for Non-Compliant 3D Video Sources The Radiance also has settings to display 3D video using 3D video from non-compliant video sources. It is only necessary to manually set the 3D input mode on the Radiance if the video source doesn’t transmit that it’s displaying a 3D mode. 1. If starting with a unit in an unknown state, press “MENU 0999” to restore factory default settings. 2. Connect the Radiance outputs.
Section 10 – Darbee Video Enhancement Section 10 – Darbee Visual Presence™ The Darbee Visual Presence (DVP™) feature can improve the perceived visual quality of an image. It does this by adding definition and contrast to the image. Darbee DVP can be used with the other Radiance video enhancements, especially the edge enhancement “Sharpness” control, to further enhance the image. By default, the Darbee video enhancement is turned on at a low level.
Section 11 – Command Interface Section 11 – Command Interface Direct Com m ands 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.
Section 12 – Specifications Section 12 – Specifications Inputs ® • 4 HDMI 1.4a with 3D at up to 1080p60 Processing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Proprietary Lumagen No-Ring™ scaling Darbee Digital Visual Presence™ (DVP™) enhancement technology 10-bit processing for deinterlacing plus a 12-bit calibration pipeline ® Support for HDMI 1.
