Calibre HQView-400 Series User manual

HQView-400 Series
Operating Instructions

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This manual explains how to operate your HQView-400 Series (HQView-4xx) image scaler. The
HQView-400 Series comes in three versions HQView-400S, HQView-410 and HQView-420.
HQView-4xx is designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of driving large
display devices, and multiple screen applications including flexible geometry correction
functions.
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Contents
SAFETY WARNING: 1
INTRODUCTION 2
1.1. General Introduction 2
1.2. Packing List 3
HQVIEW-4XX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4
2.1. Product Overview 4
2.2. Product Specification 4
2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 4
2.2.2. Video Inputs 4
2.2.3. Component Video Inputs 4
2.2.4. HDSDI Input 4
2.2.5. Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats 5
2.2.6. HDMI & DVI Inputs 5
2.2.7. Audio Output 5
2.2.8. Display Output 5
HQVIEW-4XX CONTROL 6
3.1. Menu Tree 6
3.2. Introduction 12
3.3. Main Menu 13
3.4. Input 13
3.5. Output 14
3.5.1. Display Type 14
3.5.2. Output Mode 14
3.5.3. Location 14
3.5.4. Optimize for Display 14
3.5.5. Frame Rate 14
3.5.6. I/O Lock 15
3.5.7. Native Color Temp 15
3.5.8. Output Gamma 15
3.6. Colour 16
3.6.1. Black-Level Offset 16
3.6.2. Black-Level 16
3.6.3. Contrast 16
3.6.4. Saturation 16
3.6.5. Hue 16
3.6.6. RGB values 16
3.6.7. Colour Temp 16
3.6.8. RGB values 16
3.6.9. Input Gamma 17
3.7. Geometry 17
3.7.1. Horizontal/Vertical Position 17
3.7.2. Edge Control 17
3.7.3. Warp 17
3.7.4. Picture Format 17
3.7.5. Overscan 18
3.7.6. Pan Tilt Zoom 18
3.8. PiP 19
3.8.1. PiP Input 19
3.8.2. PiP Mode 19
3.8.3. PiP Size 19
3.8.4. PiP Position 19
3.9. Multiple Unit 20
3.9.1. Auto Zoom 20
3.9.2. Units Wide/Units High 20
3.9.3. Horizontal Pos/Vertical Pos 20
3.9.4. Blend Width 20
3.9.5. Blend Curve Type 21
3.10. Enhancement 22

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3.10.1. Sharpness 22
3.10.2. Detail 22
3.10.3. Video Filters 22
3.11. System 23
3.11.1. User 23
3.11.2. Names/Profiles 23
3.11.3. Input Config 23
3.11.4. Display Mode 24
3.11.5. Menu Settings 24
3.11.6. Network Settings 24
3.11.7. Factory Defaults 24
3.11.8. Operation Mode 24
REMOTE CONTROL WEB SERVER 25
4.1. Introduction 25
4.2. Installing the Software 25
4.3. Discovery Tool 25
4.4. Software Operation 26
FIRMWARE UPDATE 27
5.1. Introduction 27
5.2. Updating Firmware 27
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 28
6.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 28
6.2. Storage 28
6.3. CE and FCC Compliance 28

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SAFETY WARNING:
1. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP COVER
WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER
INSTALLED.
2. ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY
EXTENSION LEADS) ARE PROPERLY MADE AND COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY
REGULATIONS.
3. ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE EQUIPMENT ISOLATION BARRIER IS MAINTAINED WHEN
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS MEANS THAT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED
CIRCUITS MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS
CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
4. TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND
HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
5. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT IT
WORKING NORMALLY, OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM
THE MAINS OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
6. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO AND EVEN THEN
WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE YOU START.
7. THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
8. TO AVOID EXPLOSION, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

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INTRODUCTION
1.1.
General Introduction
HQView-4xx is a very flexible image scaler developed specifically for driving large screen displays and
multiple screen applications from video or graphics sources.
HQView-4xx features state of the art digital image processor which provides market leading HD& SD
per-pixel multiple Iow-angle motion-adaptive de-interlacing and automatic film pull-down correction for
3:2 and 2:2, significantly outperforming the capabilities of benchmark competitor products.
HQView-4xx features excellent image processing algorithms for the very best scaling, film and video
noise reduction and MPEG artefact reduction.
HQView-4xx uses a very flexible high performance video input front end including true component video
support in analog YPbPr and RGBS formats and HDSDI/SDI digital formats as well as composite
(CVBS) and YC/S-Video inputs. A very high performance video decoder is utilised with 4x oversampling
and 3D Y/C separation for outstanding video image clarity. HDMI and DVI video with HDCP encryption
is also supported, as are computer graphics inputs in SVGA analogue and HDMI/DVI digital formats.
The output format can be set to I/O Lock mode where it locks the output frame rate to the input frame
rate dynamically without frame rate conversion so as to reduce system latency, or it can be set to a fixed
output frame rate for driving basic screens which are not 50Hz-compatible. A Low latency mode with
non-motion adaptive reduced processing is available to further reduce latency.
Outputs are available in VGA analog and DVI digital formats which are useable simultaneously so that
one output can drive the screen while the other runs a local monitor. Note that if an HDCP encrypted
signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and
the VGA analog output will be disabled.
HQView-4xxV2 supports Pan, Zoom and Tilt to select a part of the input image, fill the screen and pan
within it.
HQView-4xx can be operated with different firmware. At time of issuing this document three firmware
options are available. Each firmware provides different feature sets controlled through the OSD. Thus,
the OSD menu systems of the firmware options may deviate from each other. Special emphasize is
given in the discussion of the OSD menu system in the corresponding chapters.
In the basic configuration HQView-400S used for single display installations Picture in Picture
functionality is provided.
The next stage is the HQView-410 for multi screen or multi projector installations. Picture in Picture is
replaced by Auto Zoom and Edge Blend. Edge Blend allows to electronically reduce the brightness level
of certain image regions to match the brightness of overlapping areas. Auto Zoom automatically crops
and zooms the input video image to display the section of the total image on the corresponding projector
or screen. Embedded warp is provided allowing to adjust the image in a projection scenario to match a
rotated, tilted or curved screen.
HQView-420 adds free form warp capability for certain non-flat screens in a multi projector installation.
Warp maps created with the PC tool “Warp Generator” can be uploaded into HQView-420 and
processed accordingly.
HQView-400DC is a specialized version of HQView-400S targeted for the digital cinema market. It
includes embedded warp and defaults to settings which are more appropriate to drive cinema
projectors.
System control is via an OSD controlled by keys on the front panel or through the inbuilt TCP/IP web
server.

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1.2.
Packing List
HQView-4xx is supplied with the following:
1) This manual
2) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable
3) DVI-D output cable
4) CD

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HQVIEW-4XX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.1.
Product Overview
HQView-4xx is designed to accept the following input signals:
Composite video via BNC
Composite video via RCA
S-Video via 4-way miniDIN
YPbPr or RGBS SD/ED/HD component video via 3/4xBNC
HDSDI/SDI (Serial Digital Interface) via BNC
VGA analog (computer interface) via 15HDD
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) via DVI-I (only the digital part is implemented on this connector)
HDMI via HDMI connector
2.2.
Product Specification
This section provides technical details for all possible inputs. Please note that not all possible input
options may be applicable to certain output modes.
2.2.1.
Power Supply Requirement
100V-264VAC 50/60Hz connected via a standard IEC connector located on the rear panel.
2.2.2.
Video Inputs
Composite via BNC and RCA connector, S-Video via 4-way mini DIN socket
Signal formats Composite (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C),
StandardsNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Composite (CVBS) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Luminance (Y) input level 1V p-p nominal inc. sync
Chrominance (C) input level 0.6V p-p nominal
Input Impedance (all inputs) 75 Ohms
2.2.3.
Component Video Inputs
Via 3 or 4 BNC connectors
YPbPr, YPbPrS, RGB and RGBS component video, menu selectable.
Signal formats 484i (480i) and 576i (SD), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50, 59.94 and 60Hz and
1080p at 24, 25, 29.97 and 30Hz.
Please note this input does not support Computer SVGA signals which should be connected via the
Computer SVGA input
2.2.4.
HDSDI Input
Format: SD-SDI and HD-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 serial digital component video
Input impedance: 75 ohms.
SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M-C compliant, accepts 484i, 576i, 720, 1080i and 1080p single link
formats at 270Mb or 1.485Gb rates.

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2.2.5.
Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats
Signal formats: DOS, VGA –WUXGA up to 165MHz pixel clock
RGB video level 0.7V - 1.0V
RGB input impedance 75 Ohms
Sync format Separate H & V sync at TTL/5V levels.
2.2.6.
HDMI & DVI Inputs
HDMI 1.3 with or without HDCP, 36-bit video compatible.
DVI-D input with or without HDCP
Signal formats -video
484i and 576i (SD) in double-rate formats (1440 pixels per line), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50,
59.94 & 60Hz, 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.
Signal formats –computer
DOS, VGA –WUXGA up to 165MHz pixel clock
2.2.7.
Audio Output
HQView-4xx features an S/PDIF coaxial digital audio outputting HDMI audio.
2.2.8.
Display Output
Two output connectors are provided which are useable simultaneously, provided the input signal is not
HDCP encrypted. When the input signal has HDCP encryption, the DVI-D output connector will carry a
similarly HDCP encrypted signal and the VGA connector may be disabled. When an HDCP encrypted
signal is input, but the display device does not support HDCP, the output image will turn black
and a message indicating HDCP Signal will come up to indicate this.
One is a DVI-D output and the other is a VGA style output. Both conform to normal VESA standards for
connectors and pinouts for these signal types. The DVI-D connector will support HDMI 1.3 with 36-bit
video and HD audio formats when connected to a suitable HDMI 1.3 receiver.

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HQVIEW-4XX CONTROL
3.1.
Menu Tree
HQView-400S Menu Tree
1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level 4th Level