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 Too high a level of filtering can blur finer details in the image.

2D filter set too high, seen a with split image

. (left image unprocessed).  The finer 

details are lost.

Adjusting 3D Temporal Filtering

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 Generally, 3D filtering requires little adjustment  and should be set to a value of about 

3.  If you experiment with the setting, note that a low value will work with medium and 
fast moving images, while a high value will work with slow moving images. If the value 
is set high on moving images, the resulting images will have «image blur» and visible 
«image retention».  

3D filter set too high, seen with a split image

. (left image unprocessed).  Image blur 

can occur.

Summary of Contents for C3012-8001-200

Page 1: ...Guide to installation and operation C3012 8001 200 Copyright 2007 by Algolith Inc...

Page 2: ...2 Processing 13 Test Pattern 14 Block Artifact Reducer 15 2D Spatial Filter 16 3D Temporal Filter 17 Detail Enhancement 18 Dynamic Range Stretcher 19 Language 20 Technical Tutorial 21 2D Spatial and 3...

Page 3: ...esidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio c...

Page 4: ...ype Noise Blocking Effect Flea Flea is a three dimensional digital noise reduction processor designed to clean up signals from DVD Players Recorders Satellite Receivers Cable Decoders PVRs and other d...

Page 5: ...ay device See figure below for a typical set up Flea does not have audio processing capability When two video sources are connected switching from one source to the other will require external audio s...

Page 6: ...dissipation of heat Therefore when installing the Flea do not obstuct any of its air vents nor place it over heat dissipating devices such as amplifiers Placing the Flea near heat sources can damage i...

Page 7: ...UE RED GREEN BLUE RED GREEN BLUE RED 6 Y Pb Pr 6 54 Y Pb Pr GREEN BLUE RED 54 6 54 3 6 3 6 3 6 A signal received at the Flea component input in 480i or 576i will go out from both the component and S V...

Page 8: ...USB Port The USB port can be used to update the Flea to the latest available firmware using your PC s USB port and a USB cable Visit Algolith s website www algolith com for availability of the latest...

Page 9: ...Flea 9 Getting Started Stand The Flea comes with a stand...

Page 10: ...ous settings and view other useful information about your Flea settings See the Technical Tutorial at the end of this guide for technical information and tips on how to set your Flea Up Key move up th...

Page 11: ...er board pattern if no video signal is present at the selected input 4 The menu will disappear by itself after a few seconds Status Use the status parameter to display the firmware version of the Flea...

Page 12: ...r screen This function is useful to perform processing evaluation and adjustments Left side of screen is unprocessed 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press the Up or Down keys to move through the menu and...

Page 13: ...d detail enhancement the processing of the video image When Processing is off your image is displayed as received from the source 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press the Up or Down keys to move through...

Page 14: ...and access the Test Pattern command Test Pattern on Test Pattern on 3 Press to turn the Test Pattern on 4 Press again to turn the Test Pattern off This command will not disappear by itself to allow y...

Page 15: ...ess the Block Artifact Reducer command Block Artifact Reducer off 3 Press to enter the Block Artifact Reducer edit mode Notice that 2 arrows will appear over the menu Block Artifact Reducer 2 4 Press...

Page 16: ...2D Spatial Filter command 2D Spatial Filter 10 3 Press to enter the 2D Spatial Filter edit mode Notice that 2 arrows will appear over the menu 2D Spatial Filter 10 4 Press the Up or Down keys to adjus...

Page 17: ...mporal Filter command 3D Temporal Filter 3 3 Press to enter the 3D Temporal Filter edit mode Notice that 2 arrows will appear over the menu 3D Temporal Filter 3 4 Press the Up or Down keys to adjust t...

Page 18: ...Enhancement command Detail Enhancement 10 3 Press to enter the Detail Enhancement edit mode Notice that 2 arrows will appear over the menu Detail Enhancement 10 4 Press the Up or Down keys to adjust...

Page 19: ...s the menu 2 Press the Up or Down keys to move through the menu and access the Dynamic Range Stretcher command Dynamic Range Stretcher on 3 Press to turn Dynamic Range Strectcher on and off 4 The menu...

Page 20: ...ayed in two languages 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press the Up or Down keys to move through the menu and access the Language command Language English 3 Press to select between English and Fran ais 4...

Page 21: ...are treated as static and mosquito noise is reduced on a picture by picture basis To experiment and view the effect of various settings and set 2D level filtering you can put your video on pause You w...

Page 22: ...osquito noise A good setting is higher than 8 However reducing mosquito noise using the 2D Spatial Filter shouldn t be so high as to blur image detail 2D spatial filtering with proper settings Too low...

Page 23: ...filtering requires little adjustment and should be set to a value of about 3 If you experiment with the setting note that a low value will work with medium and fast moving images while a high value wi...

Page 24: ...ages like sports scenes and action scenes and in images that are high in detail and textures Parts of your image appear to be divided into little squares Typical Blocking Artifacts Block artifact redu...

Page 25: ...le Otherwise said images are analyzed on a pixel per pixel basis and luminosity is recalibrated so that details are more contrasted and more realistic to human vision The result is a picture with more...

Page 26: ...ontrol and upgradability OSD OSD On Screen Display with status feedback Front Panel Features Power on blue LED indicator 2 Up Down Buttons 1 Menu Enter Button Back Panel 1 Analog Component Input 1 Ana...

Page 27: ...modification will be repaired for time and material charges at the Buyer s expense All out of warranty repairs are warranted for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of shipment from the factory A...

Page 28: ...device will not carry the signal from a component cable between the source and the Flea See Video Connections on page 7 8 OSD menus appear small on screen 1 It is normal for On Screen Display menus to...

Page 29: ...have been set to off and the source image is displayed with all of its moquito noise and blocking artifacts Set Processing command to on See Processing on page 13 N A can t modify parameters 1 Process...

Page 30: ...h Inc 400 Isabey Montr al Qu bec Canada H4T 1V3 t 514 335 9867 f 514 333 9873 Via Internet Support Home Theater support ht algolith com Sales Home Theater sales ht algolith com General Information inf...

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