Radiance 2123 TM and Radiance 2143TM Video Processor Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1 Document Conventions and Menu Navigation .......................................................................................................... 2 Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Copy Output Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 15 HDMI Input Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 16 HDMI Virtual to Physical Input Mapping ..............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Quick Keys .............................................................................................................................................................. 27 Configuration Memory Usage................................................................................................................................. 27 SAVING THE CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................................
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 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 eight HDMI inputs. There are two HDMI audio/video outputs. Video can be output on one or both of the HDMI outputs. Audio can be output on one or both of the HDMI outputs.
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 a 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 also 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. NOTE: The default configuration is to connect Radiance HDMI Output 1 to the AVR and HDMI Output 2 to the display.
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, connect the power cable 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 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 2143 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 Sets 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 white level. The command is: MENU → Output → CMS’s → [CMS] → White → Ok Styles M enu The Style memory stores settings for the HDMI format used to drive the display.
Section 5 – Video Configuration Screen Aspect Ratio Selects the screen aspect ratio. The screen aspect ratio range is 1.10 to 2.50 and is entered in units of hundredths (e.g. 16:9 is entered as 1 7 8). If you have a normal fixed aspect display, select the “Single output aspect” which is the default setting. If you have a movable anamorphic lens, select “Output aspect per input aspect.” For the “Output aspect per input aspect” mode, there is a special case when you use NLS. When the input aspect is 4.
Section 5 – Video Configuration HDMI Input Setup After the output is configured, calibrated, and saved, you can calibrate the first input. N ote, generally no input calibration is needed. After calibrating the first input, you can copy that configuration to all the other configuration memories if desired. Then calibrate other inputs. To program one of the independent input memories, select the input, then select the configuration memory and use the menu to configure the input.
Section 5 – Video Configuration Some sources, such as PC's, stop sending video on HDMI/DVI, or enter sleep mode, when the Hotplug signal is not asserted, so setting Hotplug on the Radiance to "Always On" is a potential solution. As mentioned above, generally Hotplug should be set to “Normal.” Sometimes the connectivity of a system can cause a "HDCP Hotplug authentication loop.
Section 5 – Video Configuration I nput Size Controls This menu has controls for the capture window of the video input. There are settings for the input aspect ratio, size, shift and masking. Scale Bias Scaling is normally on to adjust the source to exactly fit the output resolution. If the scale 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.
Section 5 – Video Configuration For a 2.35 display, when 16:9 NLS is enabled, the image will fill the screen with a 16:9 or 1.85 source for any output aspect ratio up to 2.40. If the output aspect ratio is greater than 2.40, software limits the maximum width to the equivalent of 2.40 and adds left and right sidebars. Select the parameter to adjust using the and arrows, and change the value of the selected parameter using the and arrows.
Section 5 – Video Configuration Reinterlace Converts 480p and 576p sources back to interlaced so the Radiance can do the deinterlacing. This can provide dramatic improvements to a picture that has been poorly deinterlaced, prior to coming into the Radiance. Reinterlacing also allows for taking in 480p/576p movies and going out at 24/48/72Hz. With this command you can "allow" or "disallow" quick remote key control for a particular resolution as well as turn it on/off.
Section 6 – Audio Configuration Section 6 – Audio Configuration The Radiance video processor 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 6 – Audio Configuration Audio Menu Navigation Navigate to the item using the remote’s arrow buttons and then press the OK button. The item will begin flashing to indicate it is active for change. Use the arrow buttons to change the setting. Press the OK button to accept the setting or the EXIT button to cancel. The highlight will stop flashing and a new item can be selected. Audio Menu Selections Each line of the audio menu can have up to 6 entries.
Section 6 – Audio Configuration Audio Example 1 (Default Audio Configuration) Always passback the audio EDID from the AVR on Output 1 to the HDMI sources. Output 1 drives a receiver that has audio capability. Output 2 drives a display that you don’t use for audio. This is the default case, and can be set as shown: Condition uses Audio EDID Always Audio Outputs HDMI1 HDMI2 SPDIF Passback Out1 EDID On Off On Norm Audio Example 2 A single line case with “User EDID” is shown below.
Section 7 – Calibration Section 7 - Calibration Your theater system needs to be calibrated. To brighten the image in the show room, most display manufacturers intentionally change the display calibration away from industry standards. Unfortunately most displays do not have the controls necessary to undo these errors, and even many of those with calibration controls are not mathematically correct, making proper calibration impossible without an external calibration device such as the Radiance.
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.
Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands 3D Glasses NOTE: Generally the display controls the 3D glasses. In this case the 3D Glasses command is not used. These settings control the Lumagen CRT-3D Eyeglass Adapter when it is connected the HDMI output on the Radiance. The delay setting adjusts when the shutter-glasses switch eyes. If the 3D effect doesn’t look correct it may be that the left and right eyes are swapped. Changing the polarity would then correct this.
Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands Undo Revert to the configuration over-written by the last SAVE command. Repeating the Save Undo command toggles between the last two saved configurations. The command is: 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.
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 ® • 8 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.
