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D i m e n s i o n - 3 D

Format Converter

User Manual

Version 1.4

Compliant with Dimension-3D firmware version 1.8.x

and Doremi Universal Interface software version 4.4.x.

DM3.OM.001026.DRM

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Version 1.4

Doremi Labs Inc.

Summary of Contents for Dimension-3D

Page 1: ...sion 3D Format Converter User Manual Version 1 4 Compliant with Dimension 3D firmware version 1 8 x and Doremi Universal Interface software version 4 4 x DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 1 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 2: ...ace 21 3 4 2 Color Space 21 3 5 IMAGE MENU 21 3 6 SYNC MENU 22 3 7 AUDIO MENU 23 3 8 OSD MENU 24 3 9 SYSTEM MENU 25 3 9 1 Presets 26 3 10 STATUS MENU 26 4 INFRARED REMOTE CONTROLLER 27 4 1 REMOTE CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 27 4 2 REMOTE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS 28 4 3 QUICK INPUT FORMAT SETTING 29 5 DOREMI UNIVERSAL INTERFACE SOFTWARE DUIS 30 5 1 DOREMI UNIVERSAL INTERFACE INSTALLATION 30 5 2 DOREMI UNIVERSA...

Page 3: ...EMORY CARD UPDATE 46 7 ANNEX A SPECIFICATIONS 47 7 1 INPUTS 47 7 2 OUTPUTS 47 7 3 VIDEO 47 7 4 AUDIO 47 7 5 SUPPORTED 3D MODES 47 8 ACRONYMS 48 9 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY 49 DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 3 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 4: ...ing location http www doremilabs com support broadcast support broadcast warranties Hardware Warranty The hardware warranty can be found at the following location http www doremilabs com support broadcast support broadcast warranties DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 4 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 5: ...ons may be created by an uneven weight distribution Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit Reliable earthing grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Protecting Yourself and the Dimension 3D Never touch the AC plug with wet hands Always disconnect the Dimension 3D from the power supply by pulling on the plug not the cord Allow only a Doremi Labs Inc dealer or qual...

Page 6: ...t to modify the equipment in any way In order to ensure optimum performance of the Dimension 3D select the setup location carefully and make sure the equipment is used properly Avoid setting up the Dimension 3D in the following locations In a humid or dusty environment In a room with poor ventilation On a surface which is not level Inside a moving vehicle where it will be subject to vibration In a...

Page 7: ... le r t th e u s e r to th e p r e s e n c e o f u n in s u la te d d a n g e r o u s v o lta g e w ith in th e p r o d u c t s e n c lo s u r e th a t m a y b e o f s u f f ic ie n t m a g n itu d e to c o n s titu te a r is k o f e le c tr ic s h o c k T h e e x c la m a tio n p o in t w ith in a n e q u ila te r a l tr ia n g le is in te n d e d to a le r t th e u s e r to th e p r e s e n c e ...

Page 8: ...cording 3D content on standard HD tape and server technology When coupled with a Doremi Nugget or V1 server a cost effective 3D play out solution is provided in conjunction with the powerful Doremi Asset Management software A two lines LCD display and menu wheel simplify the navigation through the Dimension 3D s menu A USB connection for remote operation and an infrared remote control are also pro...

Page 9: ...HD SDI signal to display the output of a computer on a professional 3D projector 2 1 1 Concept When the user feeds an input signal to the Dimension 3D and selects the proper input interface the unit detects the input resolution and frame rate and automatically sets the output resolution to match the input The only exception is when the user feeds a 2048x1080 signal on the SDI input in that case th...

Page 10: ...2 1 2 3D Modes The Dimension 3D Conversion Formats are illustrated below Figure 1 Dimension 3D Conversion Formats DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 10 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 11: ...te the menu structure and modify the settings Figure 2 The four LED indicators reflect the status of the various input signals 1 SDI A LED 2 SDI B LED 3 HDMI LED 4 SYNC LED The PWR power button LED lights up when the Dimension 3D is powered on The infra red sensor can be used to remotely control the Dimension 3D Section 4 A SD memory connector is available and can be used to perform firmware updat...

Page 12: ...connector HDMI out HDMI output connector SDI A out SDI output connector Link A SDI B out SDI output connector Link B SDI A in SDI input connector Link A SDI B in SDI input connector Link B SYNC in Sync input connector SYNC out Sync output connector AES 12 in Not Supported AES 12 out AES audio output connector for audio tracks 1 and 2 AES 34 in Not Supported AES 34 out AES audio output connector fo...

Page 13: ... 1080p 1080psf or 1080i frame rate can be selected 2048x1080psf 23 98 or 24 FPS SDI only Supported only for Dual Stream 1080p 1080psf or 1080i frame rate can be selected 1080p 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 47 95 48 50 59 94 60 FPS Bold HDMI only Supported for all 3D modes 1080p frame rate can be selected 1080psf 1080i for Dual Stream Side Side Frame Packing and Line Line 2048x1080p 23 98 24 FPS SDI only Su...

Page 14: ... errors on the front panel display If the top line shows OFF Not supported the input format is not supported like the SD SDI or any non video rate HDMI formats If the bottom line shows OFF Err 1080p 60 the 3D mode selected is not supported When the unit displays any of the two messages above the output format will be forced If the output interface is HDMI the output format will be set to 1080p 60 ...

Page 15: ...nformation Setting up the Dimension 3D for a specific environment involves changing four main parameters 1 Input Interface 2 Input 3D format 3 Output Interface 4 Output 3D format The Dimension 3D has many other parameters that can be changed and will be discussed later in this manual but the four parameters listed above are the most used DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 15 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 16: ...ttings of the selected sub menu Browse the available values by turning the Wheel To choose the desired value press Select The selected value will be flagged with the sign on its right which is the current setting indicator To go back to a higher level in the menu tree press the ESC button Keep pressing the ESC button to exit the menu system The following tables list all Dimension 3D set up paramet...

Page 17: ...e by Line Dual Stream SDI input 3D mode setting SDI Color Auto Detected using metadata Not all manufacturers support it RGB RGB ext YCbCr 709 YCbCr 709 ext XYZ YCxCz SDI input color setting Auto Single Link 1 5Gbps inputs will be treated as 709 HD Dual link 1 5Gbps inputs will be treated as RGB Dual Stream will be treated as 709 Ext designates extended color range full bandwidth as opposed to limi...

Page 18: ...25 1080i 30 1080p 50 1080p 60 Changing this parameter will cause the Dimension 3D to report the selected format over EDID as its standard resolution LR Reverse Off Reverse Swap the left right polarity The difference between a color modes RGB and RGB ext is that the range of color values in RGB complies with defined standards while the one with ext uses the full color range even if it does not comp...

Page 19: ...tallations with HDMI input You need to use one Dimension 3D per projector SDI Frequency Match Input 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 50 720 formats only 59 94 720p formats only 60 720p formats only Set the SDI output frame rate Match Input In this mode the SDI output frame rate will be equivalent to the input source SDI color Auto RGB RGB ext YCbCr 709 YCbCr 709 ext XYZ Set the SDI output color mode Auto Equi...

Page 20: ...tput frame rate Match Input In this mode the HDMI output frame rate will be equivalent to the input source HDMI Color Auto RGB RGB ext YCbCr 709 YCbCr 709 ext Set the HDMI output color mode Auto Equivalent to RGB Ext designates extended color range full bandwidth as opposed to limiting the color spectrum to comply with ITU standards Force Interlaced Off On for i sf Input On Force the output to int...

Page 21: ...formats and ITU R BT 601 5 SD formats standards define the range of color values in a digital signal to be 16 to 240 for 8bit coding 64 to 960 for 10bit coding The Dimension 3D color space conversion supports the following standards but it also supports full range by allowing the color values to be 0 to 255 for 8bit coding 0 to 1023 for 10bit coding On the Dimension 3D the full range modes are des...

Page 22: ... 3 6 Sync Menu The following menu can be used to set up the sync parameters Sub Menu Value Description Input Auto SDI HDM Extern Sync input setting Auto Sync is derived from the input source Extern Sync is derived from the Sync Input connector Output Auto Force Bi Level Sync output setting Auto Always Tri Level Force Bi Level only if output is 29 97 25 50 or 59 94 H offset X pixels Adjust Horizont...

Page 23: ... Set the HDMI audio output mode Auto All audio inputs will be present on the HDMI output 2 4 6 8 Total number of audio channels to be present on the HDMI output Off No embedded HDMI audio on output SDI Out Groups Auto All 16 audio channels 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 Off Set the embedded SDI active audio groups Aut...

Page 24: ...status and audio levels when the menu OSD is not active Off TC BIW Input Status Output Status Burn in window and status display Off BIW and Status not displayed TC BIW Timecode is shown in a burn in window on the Dimension 3D output Input Status In addition to the BIW timecode the Dimension 3D output will display the Input Status including Audio levels Closed Caption presence Input Format and CRC ...

Page 25: ...y Firmware x y Firmware version Serial zzzzzzz Serial number License uuuuuuuu License number Temp vv C Temperature in degree Celsius Standby Standby mode Put the unit in Standby Power Saving mode Auto Standby Auto Standby mode Set the idle time duration before the unit goes in power down mode automatically Off 60 Minutes 120 Minutes IR Infra Red To avoid IR interference when there are multiple Dim...

Page 26: ...e current settings to the selected preset Once the settings are saved a sign will appear next to the preset title To Load settings from a saved preset Go to the System menu and select Recall Turn the jog wheel to select which settings Preset you want to load The choices are Default Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 and Factory Choosing factory will load the factory default settings Press select to load t...

Page 27: ...mote Controller Overview Figure 4 Infrared Remote Controller The Remote Controller is divided into four different sections 1 RESET IR Lock buttons 2 Navigation or Menu System 3 Input Format 4 Output Format DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 27 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Up Arrow button Left Arrow button Menu button Input Format Selection Select button Right Arrow button Down Arrow button Exit button Output F...

Page 28: ...ck one menu level Similar to front panel ESC button Output format area Not used Up Arrow button Not used Down Arrow button Not used Left Arrow button Navigate left Similar to Wheel counter clockwise Right Arrow button Navigate right Similar to Wheel clockwise Select button Ok Select is similar to Select on front panel InRes buttons Not used InFPS buttons Output frame rate match input frame rate Sc...

Page 29: ...re 5 Quick Input Format Setting The user has the choice between SDI HDMI using the DVI D HDMI button and Pattern The Pattern button will generate color bars with 16 channels of audio at different frequencies Note The DVI A button is unused DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 29 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Press one of the available input formats ...

Page 30: ...n the installation package by double clicking on a file Doremi_Universal_Interface_Software 1 4 0 exe which can be downloaded from http www doremilabs com After the installation is over the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear Go through all the steps as written below Select the No not this time option and click on Next Figure 6 Figure 6 Found New Hardware Wizard Window Step 1 When asked f...

Page 31: ...Doremi Universal Interface GUI and verify that the connection was set up properly by looking at the Devices tab which will show the model and serial numbers If the Hardware Installation warning window appears during the installation process click on the Continue Anyway button Figure 9 DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 31 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Click The Install the software automatically Recommended Opt...

Page 32: ... then uninstall the DUIs While the Dimension 3D unit is still connected go to the Device Manager and click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers and then uninstall Doremi GHX Board Install the DUIs again and recycle the power on the Dimension 3D which will take the user back to Steps 1 and 2 above DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 32 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Click The Continue Anyway Button ...

Page 33: ...its are visible Figure 10 The Information field provides information about the input and output interfaces and resolutions The Information field also provides the current timecode and audio input levels of the connected Dimension 3D device Figure 10 The Control field has tabs that can be used to view or modify various settings on the connected Dimension 3D unit These tabs include Input settings Ou...

Page 34: ...files To save the current Doremi Universal Interface settings into a file enter a settings file name in the top left corner field as shown below and then click Save Figure 11 The saved settings file will appear in the Settings window as illustrated below Figure 11 Doremi Universal Interface GUI Settings Window DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 34 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Settings Files Saved Here Load But...

Page 35: ... select the appropriate Settings file to import The imported file will appear in the Settings files area on the left part of the GUI To apply the settings to the connected Dimension 3D unit select this file and click on the Load button The Dimension 3D settings will be updated To delete a settings file present in the Settings files area select it and click on the Delete button Figure 11 Click on t...

Page 36: ...Front Panel Controller 5 4 2 Output Tab The Output tab is illustrated below Figure 12 Doremi Universal Interface GUI Output Tab Note All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 Dimension 3D Front Panel Controller Allows the user to select the output interface and modify the preferences DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 36 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 37: ...el Controller The Input and Output LUT values can be changed using the sliders Figure 13 Gamma curves can also be changed as well Figure 13 Select the User check box in the Input and Output LUT field Figure 13 Click the Gamma Curves button Figure 13 The following window will appear DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 37 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Brightness Cursor Contrast Cursor Output LUT Cursor ...

Page 38: ...a Select the Formula check box Figure 14 Edit the formula by using the Offset Gamma and Gain cursors available in the Formula editing area Figure 14 2 By loading an existing LUT file Select the File check box Figure 14 The following window will be displayed DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 38 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Gain Cursor Gamma Cursor Offset Cursor ...

Page 39: ...versal Interface GUI Gamma Correction and File Browse for the appropriate LUT file by clicking the All Colors LUT button Figure 15 DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 39 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc File Check box All Colors LUT Button ...

Page 40: ...e sync features on the unit The user can adjust the external video preferences In the Input Synce Reference field The Audio Mode option allows the user to sync the unit to the input The HDMI option allows the user to sync to the HDMI input source The Extern option allows the user to sync to an external sync source DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 40 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc Input Sync Reference Field Syn...

Page 41: ...s manual in Section 3 Dimension 3D Front Panel Controller Allows the user to adjust the audio settings The AES option is not available Audio Mode Check box When selected the input will be derived from the input interface Audio Groups drop down menu Is the audio output selection for groups DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 41 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 42: ...t settings on the display Allows the user to adjust the vertical and horizontal positions Allows the user to adjust the timecode Provides information on the framerate The user can set the resolution and timing on the display Note All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 Dimension 3D Front Panel Controller DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 42 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 43: ...re the Dimension 3D back to the factory default settings click on the Restore Default Settings button Figure 19 License Number To enter a new license number click on the Enter New License Number button and type the new license number in the pop up window Figure 19 Firmware Upgrade To perform a firmware upgrade click on the Firmware upgrade Current x yy button Figure 19 DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 43 Ve...

Page 44: ... On the image above Figure 19 the current firmware is version 1 2 15 See Section 6 1 for detailed upgrade steps Logs To display the logs click on the Display Logs button Figure 19 A window containing the logs will appear Select Auto Update from that window to see all messages DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 44 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 45: ...terface GUI as presented in Section 5 4 7 To perform a update through USB follow the steps below Connect the Dimension 3D to a computer using the USB cable provided with the unit Start the Doremi Universal Interface GUI Section 5 Go to the System Tab Section 5 4 7 Click on the Firmware upgrade button Select the firmware file e g DIMENSION_3D_1 8 0bin and click on the Upgrade now button Figure 20 F...

Page 46: ...D Memory Card Plug the SD Memory card into the SD port of the Dimension 3D Figure 3 Power on the Dimension 3D and go to the System menu Section 3 9 Select the SD Memory update sub menu Select the file to use for the update using the menu scroll wheel Figure 2 Confirm the update Once the update is complete turn off the unit and then power it back on DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 46 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs...

Page 47: ...input All outputs are in a progressive or interlaced formats up to 1920x1080 in line with current display technologies 7 4 Audio 16 channels of audio supported embedded in HDSDI 8 channels using HDMI 8 channels AES audio outputs Audio delay can be set from the GUI front panel or the IR Remote Control 1 to 2 frames 7 5 Supported 3D Modes Line by Line Side by Side Frame packing as defined in HDMI 1 ...

Page 48: ...y DVI Digital Visual Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HD SDI High Definition Serial Digital Interface IR Infra Red OSD On Screen Display SD Secure Digital SDI Serial Digital Interface DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 48 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

Page 49: ... Version 03 05 2010 1 1 DUIS version updated 08 26 2010 1 2 All sections revised and modified 03 01 2011 1 3 New pictures added to reflect the software updates 07 26 2011 1 4 Updated to comply with software version 1 8 x DM3 OM 001026 DRM Page 49 Version 1 4 Doremi Labs Inc ...

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