background image

1

TINT BUTTON

Adjust for accurate tint. 

•  Tint adjust is only available with Composite or 

S-Video sources.

»  If the image colour still seems off balance 

with the Tint set correctly, the gray scale of 

the display may need adjusting. Contact your 

installer for assistance. Suggested test pattern: 

SMPTE colour bars using a blue filter. 

DETAIL BUTTON

Adjusts the amount of enhancement in the 
image. 

Proper enhancement levels should add 
subtle improvements in detail. Too much 
enhancement will produce fake looking edges 
and ringing. The higher quality the source, 
typically, the less enhancement required. 

 » If a digital source (eg a poorly transferred DVD 

or a very compressed satellite channel) has 

excessive compression artifacts, reducing the 

detail level can help to make the artifact less 

visible. 

•  Suggested test pattern: DVD movie with a close 

up of a face in still frame. Adjust so the face has 

detail but the edges do not look fake (such as 

along the bridge of the nose). 

ASPECT RATIO BUTTONS

Each selects the proper aspect ratio of the 
source being viewed. 

•  The proper screen shape must be set in the 

SETUP menu during initial installation in order 

for these settings to function properly. See Page 

10 for details. 

ANAMORPHIC BUTTON

Selects proper aspect ratio for sources 
formatted for wide screen displays (sometime 
called “Enhanced for Widescreen” TVs). 

•  DVD players must be set for 16:9 displays for 

proper screen shape. See the DVD player setup 

menu to adjust. 

LETTERBOX BUTTON

Selects proper aspect ratio for sources 
formatted for the letterbox screen shape (non-
anamorphic letterbox). 

»  This mode can also be used with anamorphic 

2.35:1 (Cinemascope) sources when combined 

with an anamorphic lens on a 16:9 projector. 

The benefit is the full resolution of the 16:9 

display chip is used to create the active video. 

This improves resolution and light output. The 

12Volt trigger can be programmed to control 

motorised lens attachments. 

4:3 BUTTON

Selects proper aspect ratio for sources 
formatted for 4:3 screen shape. 

•  On 16:9 displays, the side curtains of the image 

will be blank. To protect displays from image 

burn-in, the side curtains can be adjusted to any 

level of gray from black to full white. Adjust the 

level in the PICTURE OSD menu. 

 

»  Do not view 4:3 images on 16:9 plasma or CRT 

displays for extended periods of time with the 

side curtains black. This can cause permanent 

image burn-in. Image burn-in is not covered 

under the warranty. 

LIgHT BUTTON

Activates the remote backlight for several 
seconds.

OTHER OSD IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS 

DISPLAY MENU PAgE 

IMAgE POSITION:

 Use to adjust the 

horizontal and vertical position of the image. 

•  Many digital displays will not allow any image 

adjustments when using DVI. Check with the 

display manual to see if there is a service mode 

to allow adjustments. 

•  Always use Image Adjust controls in the display 

device first, if available. 

»  Shifting the image too far to the side can 

cause the image to be lost or introduce moving 

horizontal gray bars in the image. Use a safe 

area test pattern to properly align image 

position and size. 

BLANKINg LEVEL: 

Adjusts the gray level of 

the side curtains when using 4:3 sources on a 
16:9 display. 

BLANKINg (LEFT, RIgHT, TOP, BOTTOM):

 

Adjusts the amount of blanking for the edges 
of the image to assist with proper image 
sizing. 

•  Be sure image size and position is properly set 

Summary of Contents for DVP1080HD

Page 1: ...ROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ANSWERS TO MOST TECHNICAL QUESTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE INSTALLERS Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support PRODUCT OWNERS Please contact your authorised Meridian Faroudja dealer for product or installation questions DVP1080HD HD Digital Video Processor Interim Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...This page intentionally left blank ...

Page 3: ...void interference Do not position the product Near strong magnetic radiation such as near a power amplifier Near to a television or where connecting cables may be subject to or cause interference WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This apparatus has been designed with Class 1 construction and must be connected to a mains socket out...

Page 4: ...audio com contains manuals RS232 information and FAQs to assist with installations Copyright 2006 Meridian Audio Limited No part of this document may be copied photocopied translated or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Meridian The Faroudja name and logo and DCDi by Faroudja are registered trademarks of Genesis Microchip Inc Specifi...

Page 5: ...ect Sources Make sure source devices are set to output the correct signal type that matches the installation Digital vs Analogue YPrPb vs S video etc 3 Connect display Make sure display device is set for the correct input signal type from the video processor Review the display s scan rate table found in the rear of the User Guide for most models to see what scan rates are supported for example mos...

Page 6: ...t SET SCREEN SHAPE WIDESCREEN WIDE 4 3 4 3 WIDE 4 3 is also known as 4 3 LB or Letter box WIDESCREEN corresponds to an aspect ratio of 16 9 SET ANALOG BLACK LVL 0 7 5 IRE SET HD INPUT H ADJ 0 50 25 default SET DVI INPUT LEVEL DVI VIDEO 16 235 DVI PC 0 255 SET COMP SYNC ON H ON OFF SET INPUT ENABLE DISABLE SET FOR EACH INPUT SET RGB INPUT SYNC SYNC ON GREEN COMPOSITE SYNC SET OSD ON OFF SET DVI INP...

Page 7: ...232 information and FAQs to assist with installation www meridian audio com In this manual bullets indicate important application notes and indicates an installation or operational suggestion While this manual generally uses British English spellings you may find that the product displays American English spellings in some cases and these are also used in this manual where a mode or message displa...

Page 8: ...on scan rates are processed and converted to the selected output rate and format VESA PC rates are pass through only Numbers refer to the diagram above 1 S VIDEO INPUT Use for video games satellite and DVD sources if Component or DVI outputs are not available 2 DVI INPUT Use with satellite or DVD sources The processor is always monitoring the DVI input and output status and provides information on...

Page 9: ...or as a second video output Connector is active if ANALOGUE or ANALOGUE DIGITAL output is selected in the SETUP menu If a HDCP encrypted DVI source is selected the analogue outputs are deactivated by law The front panel VFD will display ENCRYPTED SOURCE Analog OUT DISABLED Do not use D15 to D15 cables longer than 10 to prevent ringing and signal loss Use a D15 to BNC breakout cable to 5 75Ω cables...

Page 10: ...to use over YPrPb 3 wire The SETUP menu offers selections for output type See Page 11 for details RGBHV must use 5 wires Be careful not to swap the H V cables Only use high quality 75Ω cables 12 AC POWER CONNECTOR Connect to a stable 100 240 volt AC 50 60Hz power line To avoid ground loops a power conditioner for the equipment rack is recommended Static electricity can cause equipment problems Be ...

Page 11: ...ats can be stored as Profiles See STORING PROFILES in the SETUP menu If the DVI input is selected and a source encrypted with HDCP is playing the analogue outputs will be deactivated required by law The DVI outputs remain active if the display is HDCP compatible SET SCREEN SHAPE WIDESCREEN WIDE 4 3 4 3 Set Screen shape to match the aspect ratio of the display device Select Wide 4 3 4 3 Letterbox w...

Page 12: ...s the default input SET RGB INPUT SYNC SYNC ON GREEN COMPOSITE SYNC Sets the sync type for the RGB input Composite sync option should be selected when using PAL RGB Only available when RGB input is selected and not in HIGH BANDWIDTH mode SET DVI INPUT H SYNC NORMAL WIDE Sets the DVI sync position With some nonstandard DVI sources selecting WIDE will correct improper sync timing seen as a horizonta...

Page 13: ...ALLED USING THE REMOTE CONTROL AND THE OSD Profiles can be recalled with the IR remote using the OSD or via RS232 Profiles can also be stored using the OSD which will over write Profiles stored here and vice versa SET STORE PAL PROFILE STORE PROFILE 1 8 Stores all current settings for PAL sources 30 different parameters to the preset number selected See STORE NTSC for more details The processor au...

Page 14: ...via the front panel VFD ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD There are four OSD menu pages INPUT PICTURE DISPLAY PATTERNS INPUT INPUT ASPECT RATIO PROFILES PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT DETAIL ADVANCED COLOR CONTROL DISPLAY IMAGE POSITION IMAGE BLANKING PATTERNS TEST PATTERN ON OFF SELECT The remote control is used to access these menus INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL The DVP1080HD offers simple control of pict...

Page 15: ...ke all the desired image changes 2 Using the DIRECTIONAL keys go to the INPUT menu 3 Highlight the Profile number to store in 4 Press the STORE button on the remote Profiles can also be stored in the SETUP menu Profiles stored using the OSD will override Profiles stored via the SETUP menu AND vice versa IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting picture levels can be done by pressing a direct access button such ...

Page 16: ...hic letterbox This mode can also be used with anamorphic 2 35 1 Cinemascope sources when combined with an anamorphic lens on a 16 9 projector The benefit is the full resolution of the 16 9 display chip is used to create the active video This improves resolution and light output The 12Volt trigger can be programmed to control motorised lens attachments 4 3 BUTTON Selects proper aspect ratio for sou...

Page 17: ...command You may also issue simultaneous commands by adding a comma to delimit each Function Command prior to issuing the Carriage Return Command dvp x a2 srn4 Enter Control Syntax Header YCrCb Component Input Anamorphic Scan Rate 1280x720 carriage return Personal Computer PC Control Use the standard Windows HyperTerminal program to control the DVP 1080 You can use an equivalent program on a Macint...

Page 18: ... Profile T 0 100 50 default Tint V Video Input X YCrCb Input Y S Video Input SETUP COMMANDS BB 0 100 Bottom Blanking BL 0 100 Border Curtain Level black to white BLT 6 255 VFD Blanking Timer on front panel BLV 0 0IRE 1 7 5 IRE Analogue Black Level CR 0 0 255 1 16 235 DVI INPUT LEVEL CS 1 On 0 OFF Composite Sync for RGB output DHS 0 NORMAL 1 WIDE DVI INPUT H SYNC DVID DVI Input Disabled DVIE DVI En...

Page 19: ... 1400X788 SRN7 1366 x 768 SRN2 1920 x 540 SRN8 1440 x 960 SRN3 800X600 SRN9 1280 X 1024 SRN4 1280 x 720 SRN10 DILA SRN5 1024 x 768 SRN11 DILA3 SRN6 1280 x 768 SRN12 1920 x 1080 DILA setting Analogue Out 1365x1024 Digital Out 1280x1024 DILA3 Setting Analogue Out 1400x1050 Digital Out 1280x1024 PAL SCAN RATES SRP1 720x576 50Hz SRP4 1024x768 75Hz SRP2 720x576 100Hz SRP5 1024x768 100Hz SRP3 1280x720 5...

Page 20: ...1v pp 480i 480p 720p 1080i RGB 700mv pp HD PC Pass Thru D15M DVI Input DVI I female Digital Only 0 255 16 235 Outputs Progressive RGBHV 700mv pp TTL Sync H V Sync 2 5v pp 75ohm min YPrPb 700mv pp Sync on Y 1v pp RGsB Gs 1v pp RGB 700mv pp Digital Video Interface DVI I female digital only 0 255 HDCP Compliant Operational Temperature Range 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C with internal temperature warning ...

Page 21: ...transportation charges prepaid Warranty may be void if unit is not returned to Meridian Service in the original shipping carton Should a product fail to conform to the warranty above then Meridian shall at Meridian s sole option i repair the non conforming product or portion thereof provided that the product is returned to Meridian within the warranty period in accordance with the return procedure...

Page 22: ...el 44 0 1480 445678 Fax 44 0 1480 445686 Web www meridian audio com Faroudja is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C Austell Atlanta GA 30168 7849 USA Tel 1 404 344 7111 Fax 1 404 346 7111 Email info meridian audio com ...

Reviews: