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Section 10 – Darbee Video Enhancement 

Copyright 2009-2014 Lumagen, Inc. 

 

Radiance 2124 and 2144, Rev 051514 

 

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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. You can experiment with the gain 

setting to find the appropriate level, for your video source and display. Many users find that “HD” mode with 

a “Gain” setting in the range of 25, to 55, provide the best overall results. 

NOTE: 

The Darbee video processing is automatically turned off w hen a Radiance test pattern is 

displayed. When using an external test pattern, turn off DVP by setting “Enabled” to “No” in 

the Darbee menu. 

Darbee menu 

There are two ways to access the Darbee menu as shown below: 

  

That is, press the right-arrow while menu is not displayed. 

NOTE:  This is the default 

behavior, but this can be changed by the user to perform a different function.

 

or 

MENU 

 Input 

 Video Setup 

 [resolution] 

 Enhance 

 Darbee 

 Ok 

Darbee menu control 

 

Press 

, or 

, arrow buttons as needed to select the setting to modify. Press the up and down arrow 

buttons to change the selected setting. Press the EXIT button to leave the Darbee menu. 

Gain 

The gain control range is from 0 to 120. Most people prefer a gain from 25 to 55 but the optimum setting 

varies for different video sources, displays, and based on personal preference. A gain setting of 0 effectively 

turns Darbee off, and has the same effect as setting “Enabled” to “Off”. 

Mode 

 

HD 

The “High Def” mode can be used for watching high definition video. It has the least 

aggressive processing and is virtually free from processing artifacts. This is also a good general-

purpose mode to use for all types of video content. 

 

Full 

The “Full-Pop” mode can be used for watching low-resolution or lower-quality video. It has 

the most aggressive processing and isn’t appropriate to use for watching high definition video or 

games. You may notice more image artifacts than Game Mode. 

 

Game 

The “Game” mode can be used for playing video games. It is also a good mode to use for 

watching Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) and other clean video sources. 

Enabled 

Turn the Darbee video enhancement on or off. Use this control to compare an image with and without the 

Darbee video processing.  

View 

Set to “Full” for normal viewing with Darbee processing. Set “View” to “Split” to display a split-screen image, 

with Darbee processing on the right half of the screen. The split-screen can be used to demonstrate or 

evaluate Darbee DVP processing. 

Summary of Contents for Radiance 2123

Page 1: ...Radiance 2124TM and Radiance 2144TM Video Processor Owner s Manual...

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Page 3: ...pinion acts of God acts of war accident misuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures applied voltage in excess of rated maximum appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defe...

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Page 5: ...nded to limit the use of this product or its features when the video processor is used with DVP off This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device purs...

Page 6: ...em Configuration Examples 9 Source Device Connection Examples 10 SECTION 4 BASIC COMMANDS 12 Power 12 Input Selection 12 Configuration Memory Selection 12 Input Aspect Ratio Selection 12 Image Zoom 12...

Page 7: ...nlock 21 Game Mode 21 Reinterlace 22 INPUT ENHANCEMENT CONTROLS 22 Sharpness 22 Noise Reduction 22 Adaptive Contrast 22 Copy Enhancement Settings 22 MISCELLANEOUS INPUT CONTROLS 22 Input Label 22 Copy...

Page 8: ...tput Type Auto 33 3D Output Type Specific 3D Type 33 3D EDID Configuration 33 3D SETUP PROCEDURES 34 Normal Setup 34 Display Optimization 34 Setup for Non Compliant Displays 34 Setup for Non Compliant...

Page 9: ...1080i Proprietary Lumagen No Ring scaling Darbee Digital Visual Presence DVP enhancement technology Full CMS Color Management System using a 729 point 3D linear gamma RGB color palette 21 point parame...

Page 10: ...and and EXIT just returns to one level higher in the menu system There are four independent configuration memory types for each input MEMA MEMB MEMC and MEMD The input setup and output resolution timi...

Page 11: ...DMI outputs Audio can be output on the HDMI outputs and or the COAX output Additional connections are provided for a wired IR command input 38 KHz IR format RS232 command interface USB command update...

Page 12: ...Input 9 and input 10 can be used as S Video inputs Connect an S Video to 2 RCA adapter to the Y Luminance and Pb Chroma connectors on input 9 or input 10 2 Composite Inputs with 3D comb filter Support...

Page 13: ...Menu navigation input aspect Numeric Entry 1 9 Input 1 to 9 10 Input 10 and greater Picture In Picture PIP OFF Not applicable SEL Not applicable SWAP Not applicable MODE Not applicable Input Aspect Ra...

Page 14: ...olution specification is used to indicate interlaced formats In contrast progressive video presents each frame as a whole A p suffix on the resolution specification is used to indicate progressive for...

Page 15: ...for each input input memory input resolution and 2D 3D mode The Radiance has four input memories MEMA MEMB MEMC and MEMD Each input memory has eight sub memories that are automatically selected for in...

Page 16: ...o save effort do NOT connect the display projector to Output 1 for this case as it would require additional setup to function properly 5 Connect reconnect power Plug the DC power cord from the Radianc...

Page 17: ...amplifiers do not accept audio for non standard video rates such as 768p or at any rate above 720p 1080i and some amplifiers will not report EDID back to the Radiance unless the amplifier s HDMI outp...

Page 18: ...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 Connect the display s HDMI input to the Radiance s HDMI Outp...

Page 19: ...Section 4 Basic Commands Copyright 2009 2014 Lumagen Inc Radiance 2124 and 2144 Rev 051514 11 PC SCART RGBcvS...

Page 20: ...lution and 2D 3D input video format Each configuration memory and sub memory is independent of the other memories To allow the memories to be used for mode selection e g day night by default the memor...

Page 21: ...78 Zoom 0 X scaler Off AdjInHres 1920 OutHRes 1920 Y scaler Off AdjInVres 1080 OutVRes 1080 Genlock currently off Deinterlacing NA Game mode Off On Screen Help Pressing HELP when the menu is displayed...

Page 22: ...Menu is used to select output settings Mode CMS and Style based on the input number input memory and input video mode The Video Output Select Menu does not affect the audio settings See the Audio Con...

Page 23: ...s to not affect the image Gamma and so the default Radiance gamma is 1 00 Changing the Gamma Factor allows the Radiance a coarse correction control for display Gamma It should be set to Desired_Gamma...

Page 24: ...HDMI Format Rate Match No Yes Color Format Sets the outputs color format It should be set to Auto except to correct for a color format error in the display Normally Bt 601 is use for SD ED modes and...

Page 25: ...n using the Radiance to control 3D glasses timing such as with a CRT projector this setting adjusts the timing offset of the 3D glasses This delay is combined with the global delay setting under the M...

Page 26: ...at The command is MENU Input HDMI Setup Level Video PC Video EDID Display Information for HDMI inputs NOTE Lumagen recommends using the default video EDID or a user defined video EDID This enables the...

Page 27: ...d is MENU Input HDMI Setup Auto Aspect On Off Input Picture Controls Black and White Levels To set the input s black level also referred to as brightness and white level also referred to as contrast u...

Page 28: ...al shift setting and then the shift value The command is MENU Input Video Setup Resolution Size Aspect ratio Vert Shift OK Non linear Stretch Non linear stretch NLS is used to horizontally stretch a 4...

Page 29: ...ources that are known to be interlaced video choosing Video deinterlacing mode can improve image quality For sources that are known to be film sources choosing Film deinterlacing mode can improve imag...

Page 30: ...ise Reduction Mosquito noise and block artifact noise are both seen in compressed material The Radiance has both temporal and special noise reduction to help reduce the noise level these artifacts int...

Page 31: ...need for the Radiance to read the audio EDID information from the AVR TV See the Output Configuration Commands section and Audio section for more information Remember to save any changes 4 When using...

Page 32: ...selected based on which HDMI output has active video The net effect of this method is that the video EDID capability can be passed back from one of the HDMI outputs or user defined The audio EDID cap...

Page 33: ...enabled Other modes must be enabled using the menu commands Always User EDID On On On Audio Outputs HDMI1 HDMI2 SPDIF Condition uses Audio EDID PCM 2Ch 48Khz Y Norm Audio Example 3 Output 1 drives a p...

Page 34: ...ect an entry and the right arrow key is used to turn that mode on or off Input Memory Specific Audio EDID If an input or input memory requires a specific EDID it can be configured in the audio setup m...

Page 35: ...picture without hiring a professional if you prefer You will need to learn how to use the Lumagen test patterns Then you need to spend time learning how various calibration controls interact and how...

Page 36: ...er OSD Enable On Screen Display OSD shown after each user command Shows the selected input input aspect ratio and zoom The command is MENU Other Menu control OSD enable On Off Input Reselect When the...

Page 37: ...umber 4 steps through the patterns within the current Test Pattern Group Prev Toggle between the source and the pattern OK Exit the test pattern command but leave the pattern on screen You can then ad...

Page 38: ...MemC n a MemD n a 3D Off n a 3D SbyS n a 3D TopB The command is MENU Quick Keys function Ok Configuration Memory Usage By default when a configuration memory A D is chosen the selection applies to al...

Page 39: ...bration 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 use...

Page 40: ...ted by the display For example the Radiance automatically converts optional 3D formats into required 3D formats For CRT displays all supported 3D formats are converted to 3D Frame Sequential This allo...

Page 41: ...adiance uses the EDID from the device connected to Output 1 and sets the output resolution appropriately Output 1 can have priority by selecting Auto 1 2 from the Video Output Select Menu For Auto mod...

Page 42: ...iance 3D output to 1080p60 Side by Side press MENU Output Output Setup 3D Ok Mode 1080p60 Type SbyS Ok Note You need to select a 3D output mode before you can select a specific 3D output type 3 Save t...

Page 43: ...y the 3D glasses polarity and phase is controlled by the 3D display If you have a CRT projector or 3D ready digital display and you are using the Lumagen CRT 3D sync box the Radiance controls the 3D g...

Page 44: ...to select the setting to modify Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the selected setting Press the EXIT button to leave the Darbee menu Gain The gain control range is from 0 to 120 Most peop...

Page 45: ...z 60Hz OK Output Aspect Ratio Output aspect ratio MENU 0 6 value OK Example For 16 9 enter178 Miscellaneous Commands Menu timeout MENU 0 9 0 5 Toggle menu timeout Short default or long saved Service M...

Page 46: ...ct reduction Temporal noise reduction for SD and HD sources User programmable non linear stretch NLS mode 4 3 LBOX 16 9 1 85 2 35 2 40 and NLS input aspect ratios Programmable output aspect ratio from...

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