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VDP-80-720

DIGITAL VIDEO PROCESSOR

(optimized for 720p Vidikron high-definition display devices)

VERSION 1.0

O W N E R ’ S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L

Summary of Contents for VDP-720

Page 1: ...VDP 80 720 DIGITAL VIDEO PROCESSOR optimized for 720p Vidikron high definition display devices VERSION 1 0 O W N E R S O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L ...

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Page 3: ...uring shipping or transit or damage that is attributed to acts of God In the case of remote control units damage resulting from leaking old damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty CAUTION THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS VIDIKRON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM VIDIKRON AUTHORIZED DEALERS ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THI...

Page 4: ...the owner s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair These arrangements must be made through the selling Vidikron Dealer If this is not possible contact Vidikron directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions Vidikron will return product transportation prepaid in the United States unless no product defect is discovered In that instance shipping costs w...

Page 5: ..._______________________________________ Model Purchased Date ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vidikron Authorized Dealer Name ___________________________________________________________________________...

Page 6: ... provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet 9 The 12V trigger only outputs DC 12V signal for triggering Do not connect to any other power input or output This could cause damage to this unit 10 Only use accessories specified by Vidikron 11 Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever n...

Page 7: ...ts 3 Product Overview 3 Key Features and Benefits 5 Parts List 6 2 Controls and Functions 7 VDP 80 720 at a Glance 7 Controls Indicators and Connectors 7 VDP 80 720 Remote Control 9 3 Installation 13 Remote Control 13 Notes on Batteries 13 Notes on Remote Control Operation 13 Quick Setup 14 Installation Considerations 15 Shelf Installation or Rack Mounting 16 Connections to the VDP 80 720 17 Conne...

Page 8: ...27 Input Adjust 32 Input Name 33 DVI Setup 33 Copy Settings 34 Side Gray Bar Level 34 Vertical Rate 34 LCD Setup 34 Input Display 34 Lock 34 Power Management 34 Save Settings 35 Defaults 35 Using the Remote Numeric Commands 35 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting Tips 39 6 Serial Communications 41 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration 41 Serial Command Syntax 41 7 Specifications...

Page 9: ...DVI or HDMI Source Connections 18 3 3 RGB Source Connections 19 3 4 SD HD Component Video Source Connections 20 3 5 Composite and S Video Source Connections 21 3 6 SDI Source Connections 22 3 7 RS 232 Control System Connection 22 4 1 VDP 80 720 OSD Menu Structure 26 4 2 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness 28 4 3 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast 29 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pa...

Page 10: ...List of Figures x Vidikron VDP 80 720 Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y ...

Page 11: ...t this manual Send them to info vidikron com Textual and Graphic Conventions Text Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual in order to clarify the information and instructions provided Remote control button identifiers are set in upper case bold type for example Press EXIT to return to the previous menu All keys with functional names are initial capped set in bold type and enc...

Page 12: ...ignificance They also provide supplemental information CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in damage to the equipment or possible non fatal injury to the user DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death Tip Note Caution WARNING DANGER If you...

Page 13: ... than 50 years and is still the most common video format It displays half of the lines of picture information each sixtieth or fiftieth of a second Each half of the image is called a field and displays either all the even lines or all the odd lines So an entire image called a frame takes a thirtieth or twenty fifth of a second to display on the screen An i suffix on the resolution specification in...

Page 14: ...izes common in home theaters When the digital processing is completed video is converted to analog using digital to analog converters DACs or is output as DVI D digital video DVI D video can use either the PC range full range black to white or video range reduced range for black to white to allow for blacker than black and whiter than white levels An infrared IR remote control or the serial RS232 ...

Page 15: ...2 2 film pull down frame reconstruction for SD sources Per pixel motion adaptive video deinterlacing for SD sources Multiple independent configuration memories for each input Black level and contrast calibration per memory Color red color offset green color offset calibration per memory Hue red hue offset green hue offset calibration per memory Y C delay calibration with independent CB and CR dela...

Page 16: ...ems If any items are missing or damaged please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Customer Service at 888 4VIDIKRON VDP 80 Digital Video Processor External Power Supply Remote Control Unit and three 3 AA size batteries Warranty information and registration card Vidikron VDP 80 720 Owner s Operating Manual this document Rack mount ears ...

Page 17: ...w command activity or be used as a power on indicator This behavior is user selectable When the LCD is set to activity it illuminates for a short time after commands are received When the LCD is set to power it stays illuminated as long as the VDP 80 720 is on turning off briefly when a command is received 2 INFRARED SENSOR Receives the signals from the remote control 3 POWER STANDBY INDICATOR Lig...

Page 18: ...10 SD HD RGB INPUT 3 SD HD RGB INPUT 4 Standard definition 480i 576i or high definition 720p 1080i YPrPb component inputs for connecting a DVD player or high definition TV source These inputs also accept the green red and blue lines of an analog RGB signal 11 SD INPUT 5 SD INPUT 6 Standard Composite video or S Video inputs for connecting a DVD player satellite receiver camcorder laser disc player ...

Page 19: ... and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality Figure 2 2 VDP 80 720 Remote Control 1 SENDING LED Sends commands to the VDP 80 720 or other equipment in the form of IR codes 2 LEARNING EYE Enables the remote control to receive and store IR codes from other remote controls 3 LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons 1 1 Device VDP 80 720 3 6 4 5 7 7 8 1 2 Mode ...

Page 20: ... 720 Mode Menu Exit Device 4 3 LETTERBOX I Wide 16 9 Mon Apr 05 2 06 pm 5 5 VDP80 720 Mode Menu Exit Device VIDIKRON 2900 Faber St Union City Ca 94587 www vidikron com Ph 510 324 5900 Fax 510 324 5905 Page 1 ON Press to turn Controller on OFF Press to turn Controller off Aspect Ratio Press to select the Aspect Ratio screen Source Press to select the Source screen Menu Press to select the Menu scre...

Page 21: ... used to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting If no menu is visible on screen press OK to have the VDP 80 720 display the currently active input and configuration memory vertical frequency aspect ratio and signal format for example INPUT 4 ISF NIGHT 60 16 9 NTSC Press OK again to have the VDP 80 720 display the output resolution and vertical frequency ...

Page 22: ...Controls and Functions 12 Vidikron VDP 80 720 Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes ...

Page 23: ... new one or different types of batteries If you will not use the remote control for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage Notes on Remote Control Operation Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp If that occurs move the VDP 80 720 away from the fluorescent lamp Make sure ...

Page 24: ... save the container and packing materials in case they are needed later 2 Install the VDP 80 720 in a rack or on a component shelf 16 2 Connect display device s to the VDP 80 720 17 3 Connect signal sources to the VDP 80 720 18 4 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 22 5 Apply power to the VDP 80 720 23 6 Specify signal type supplied to each input 27 7 Calibrate display device 27 8 ...

Page 25: ...c and in this manual Using high quality cables is a very important part of video quality Use a power conditioner for the video source video processor and the display Power line noise is at least as important an issue for video as it is for audio Use the DVI D output if supported by the display For display of PC generated data such as spreadsheets the PC resolution should be set to match the native...

Page 26: ...gher for viewing in a bright room than for viewing in a darkened room To do this 1 Press ISF Night on the remote control 2 Calibrate the input refer to Picture Adjust on page 27 for night time conditions little or no ambient light 3 Save the settings 4 Use the input copy command to copy the setup to MEMB 5 Press ISF Day on the remote control 6 Increase the brightness as needed 7 Save the settings ...

Page 27: ... the cables are securely connected Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them Connecting Display Devices to the VDP 80 720 Connect your projector LCD plasma panel or other display device s to the VDP 80 720 analog and digital outputs as shown in Figure 3 2 You can connect the outputs to the same device or separate devices In either case however the RGB HV output is disabled when a digita...

Page 28: ...personal computer or any other device with a DVI or HDMI output Connect such devices to Inputs 1 and or 2 see Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 DVI or HDMI Source Connections Use the DVI inputs whenever possible This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path from source component output into the display To connect an HDMI source to ...

Page 29: ...or 6 for a composite sync signal Figure 3 3 RGB Source Connections 1 Some Macintosh computers may require a Macintosh video adapter Contact your nearest authorized service center or dealer 2 This VDP 80 720 may not be able to display images from notebook computers in simultaneous external internal display mode Should this occur configure the notebook computer to drive the external display device o...

Page 30: ...coder with a component output Connect such devices to Inputs 3 4 7 and or 8 see Figure 3 4 Inputs 3 and 4 accept either SD or HD signals Inputs 7 and 8 accept SD signals only Figure 3 4 SD HD Component Video Source Connections VDP 80 720 SD HD COMPONENT INPUT 3 SD HD COMPONENT INPUT 4 SD COMPONENT INPUT 7 SD COMPONENT INPUT 8 DVD Player with Component Output HD Set Top Box with Component Output ...

Page 31: ...Inputs 5 6 7 and or 8 on the VDP 80 720 as shown in Figure 3 5 Use the Y connector for composite video sources use the Y and C connectors for S Video sources Figure 3 5 Composite and S Video Source Connections VDP 80 720 Camcorder Video Game System VCR DVD LaserDisc Player INPUT 5 COMPOSITE Y S VIDEO Y C INPUT 6 COMPOSITE Y S VIDEO Y C INPUT 8 COMPOSITE Y S VIDEO Y C INPUT 7 COMPOSITE Y S VIDEO Y ...

Page 32: ...traight through RS 232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control automation system if present to the RS 232 CONTROL port on the VDP 80 720 see Figure 3 7 For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 41 Figure 3 7 RS 232 Control System Connection VDP 80 720 HD Video Deck or DVD Player with SDI Output INPUT 10 SDI INPUT 9 SDI VDP 80 720 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 ...

Page 33: ... to the VDP 80 720 output to which it is connected 4 2 Changing the Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio size and shape of the displayed image do either of the following Press the left or right arrow buttons on the VDP 80 720 remote control Use the aspect ratio selection buttons on the remote control LCD touch screen see Figure 2 3 Select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program mat...

Page 34: ...center of the 16 9 screen 4 3 is the aspect ratio used by computer monitors standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes Letterbox In Letterbox mode the image is stretched vertically the top and bottom portions are blanked off Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 4 3 screen IntelliWide I WIDE A 4 3 image is scaled NON linearly more on th...

Page 35: ...o access that menu 4 Use the up or down arrow buttons to select the setting you want to change Then press OK 5 Press the right or left arrow button to change that setting Then press OK to confirm 6 To return to the previous menu press EXIT If the Main Menu is on screen pressing EXIT hides the OSD menu The VDP 80 720 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically as shown in Figure 4 1 Depending on the sele...

Page 36: ...n or Off White Balance IRE Luma Red Green Blue Default Input Adjust Size Adjust Top Left Position Bottom Right Size Y C Delay 5 4 4 5 Sharpness 7 6 6 7 Video Level PC or Video Inputs 1 and 2 0 IRE or 7 5 IRE Inputs 3 10 Genlock Off or On Input Name DVI Setup HDCP Off or On EDID Default Pass or Off Hotplug Normal or On Copy Settings Installation Side Gray Bar Level 0 1 2 49 Vertical Rate 50 Hz or 6...

Page 37: ... Adjust menu to calibrate your VDP 80 720 for optimum picture quality To access this menu press MENU followed by OK Then select Image Adjust from the Source menu select Picture Adjust and press OK again The VDP 80 720 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation ISF The ISF has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standar...

Page 38: ... Pattern for Adjusting Brightness PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black white and gray areas against a black background The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu Using the left and right arrow buttons adjust the brightness so that The darkest black bars disappear into the background The dark gr...

Page 39: ...he left and right arrow buttons adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size Press OK to confirm the setting Color Settings On your external test pattern source select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Brightness and contrast controls are interactive A c...

Page 40: ...rm the setting Color Red Tint Red Color Green Tint Green If necessary you can change the color density and or hue for the red and green channels using these controls Doing so alters the hue of that color and affects the gamut range of possible colors For example changing the Tint Red value moves the color closer to either yellow or magenta which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red co...

Page 41: ...use the VDP 80 720 internal window patterns select 100T 80T 50T 30T or 20T Use the left or right arrow buttons to select a color channel LUMA is a weighted average of the three primary color channels Use the up or down arrow buttons to make color channel adjustments Keep the LUMA value at the respective calibration point level 100 80 50 30 or 20 for a standard linear response through the VDP 80 72...

Page 42: ...ust this setting to eliminate them Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image To adjust sharpness select Sharpness from the Input Adjust menu and press MENU On your external test pattern source select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 5 Adjust as needed looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different sized lines in the sweep patte...

Page 43: ...a signal source such as a PC when the source is turned on The source uses this information for configuration purposes so it and the monitor can work together DVI sources often read a display device s capabilities directly from the display With a VDP 80 720 between the display and the source it may be desirable to use the VDP 80 720 specific information DEFAULT to pass the display device informatio...

Page 44: ...LCD Setup Select LCD Setup from the Options menu to change the following settings for the front panel LCD Backlight When Backlight is set to ON the LCD turns on and off according to the behavior you specify with the Toggle LCD Behavior command MENU 0 9 2 5 refer to Table 4 2 When set to OFF the LCD is always off Contrast Select Contrast from the LCD Setup menu to adjust the LCD contrast for optimu...

Page 45: ...ke the change permanent using the Save Settings command see above or revert to the last saved configuration by powering the VDP 80 720 off then on again Tip Table 4 2 VDP 80 720 Remote Numeric Commands Command Value Function Description 0900 Freeze picture Press MENU or EXIT to un freeze 0903 Display current version Displays current software version and product serial number 0905 Toggle menu time ...

Page 46: ...r to Side Gray Bar Level on page 34 0974 Toggle SDI cable equalization The SDI inputs provide two additional digital connections for a DVD player or other source with an SDI output The setup is similar to other inputs except SDI does not require some of the setup controls used for other inputs The SDI inputs are set for a default cable length of 10 meters or less If a longer cable is used enable t...

Page 47: ...Output analog only even if a DVI D signal is detected 514 Output Mode Both Output Analog and DVI D default 8642 Enter exit service mode Shows hides white balance and vertical rate controls Table 4 2 VDP 80 720 Remote Numeric Commands continued Command Value Function Description Notes 1 On screen menu equivalent MENU OPTIONS LOCK UNLOCKED 2 On screen menu equivalent MENU INSTALLATION SIDE GRAY BAR ...

Page 48: ...Operation 38 Vidikron VDP 80 720 Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes ...

Page 49: ...t the AC outlet is active Replace the batteries The VDP 80 720 is on but there is no picture and on screen menus do not appear Display device is not turned on Display device is connected incorrectly or not at all Incorrect input selection on the display device Turn on the display device Check connections to display device Select the correct input on the display device The VDP 80 720 is on and menu...

Page 50: ...e 31 Objects appear to be too tall or too wide Display device aspect ratio setting is incorrect Input aspect ratio setting is incorrect Aspect ratio setting is incorrect at the source Image size needs adjusting Make sure the display device aspect ratio is set correctly Make sure the correct input aspect ratio is selected Make sure the television aspect ratio setting is 16 9 in the setup menu of al...

Page 51: ... Commands ASCII Remote Function ON Power on OFF Power to standby M MENU Activate on screen menu Force menu off X EXIT Exit or cancel k OK Accept command Enter OK Accept command uses the PC ENTER keycode Left arrow less than key on keyboard Right arrow greater than key on keyboard v Down arrow lower case V Up arrow Shift 6 key on keyboard 0 9 0 9 Select input 0 Input 10 n 4 3 Select standard 4 3 as...

Page 52: ... N A R Y c MENU ISF Night Recall settings from MEMC image memory Inputs 1 through 4 only d MENU ISF Day Recall settings from MEMD image memory Inputs 1 through 4 only z MENU 0 9 0 0 Freeze picture any other character un freezes Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued ASCII Remote Function ...

Page 53: ...mposite 2 SD YPbPr Component S Video or Composite 2 Serial Digital Interface SDI Outputs 1 RGBH V 1 DVI D with HDCP Control Options Discrete infrared remote RS 232 commands Power Requirements 5 VDC from external AC DC converter Power Supply Input 100 to 240 VAC 50 60Hz Power Consumption nominal 25 W Operating Environment 40ºF to 95ºF 5ºC to 35ºC 20 to 80 humidity non condensing Dimensions Width 17...

Page 54: ...Specifications 44 Vidikron VDP 80 720 Owner s Operating Manual P R E L I M I N A R Y Notes ...

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