Doremi Dimension-3D User manual

Dimension-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.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................8
1.1 PURPOSE.................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 CONTACT.................................................................................................................................. 8
2 DIMENSION-3D O ER IEW........................................................................................................9
2.1 DIMENSION-3D DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Concept............................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.2 3D odes.......................................................................................................................10
2.1.3 Dimension-3D Front Panel.............................................................................................11
2.1.4 Dimension-3D Rear Panel..............................................................................................12
2.2 DIMENSION 3D FORMATS.............................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Supported Formats.........................................................................................................13
2.2.2 Display and Error messages...........................................................................................14
3 DIMENSION-3D FRONT PANEL CONTROLLER......................................................................15
3.1 QUICK SETUP INFORMATION.........................................................................................................15
3.2 MENU ITEMS OVERVIEW............................................................................................................. 16
3.3 INPUT MENU............................................................................................................................ 17
3.4 OUTPUT MENU......................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.1 Setting the Output Interface...........................................................................................21
3.4.2 Color Space...................................................................................................................21
3.5 IMAGE MENU............................................................................................................................ 21
3.6 S NC MENU............................................................................................................................ 22
3.7 AUDIO MENU........................................................................................................................... 23
3.8 OSD MENU............................................................................................................................ 24
3.9 S STEM 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 UNI ERSAL INTERFACE SOFTWARE (DUIS).........................................................30
5.1 DOREMI UNIVERSAL INTERFACE INSTALLATION...................................................................................30
5.2 DOREMI UNIVERSAL INTERFACE OVERVIEW......................................................................................33
5.3 SETTINGS WINDOW................................................................................................................... 34
5.4 TABS DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................... 36
5.4.1 Input Tab....................................................................................................................... 36
5.4.2 Output Tab....................................................................................................................36
5.4.3 Image Tab...................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.4 Sync I/O Tab.................................................................................................................40
5.4.5 Audio Tab...................................................................................................................... 41
5.4.6 OSD Tab.......................................................................................................................42
5.4.7 System Tab...................................................................................................................43
6 FIRMWARE UPDATE................................................................................................................45
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6.1 USB UPDATE.......................................................................................................................... 45
6.2 SD MEMOR 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 RE ISION HISTORY............................................................................................49
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Software License Agreement
The software license agreement can be found at the following 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/
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WARNING
THIS DEVICE UST BE GROUNDED.
IMPORTANT
Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that the
Dimension-3D meets the power requirements in the surrounding area. If in doubt, consult a
qualified electrician or a Doremi Labs dealer.
A IS
Le voltage peut différer d’un pays a l’autre. Il faut que le Dimension-3D soit ajusté au voltage du
pays.
LA SOURCE DE PUISSANCE DOIT AVOIR UN CONDUCTEUR CONNECTE A LA TERRE.
Toutes réparations doivent être effectuées par une personne qualifiée. AFIN D’EVITER UN CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, VEUILLEZ NE PAS ENLEVER LE CAPOT.
Dimension-3D Power Ratings
•AC Input: 100-240V~, 0.12A, 50-60Hz
•aximum Power Consumption: 15W
Dimension-3D Rack Mount and Thermal Information
•aximum operating ambient temperature is 30°C.
•Never restrict the air flow through the devices’ fan or vents.
•When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise hazardous
conditions 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 qualified
professional engineer to repair or reassemble the Dimension-3D. Apart from voiding the warranty,
unauthorized engineers might touch live internal parts and receive a serious electric shock. Do not
put, or allow anyone to put any object, especially metal objects, into the Dimension-3D.
If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the Dimension-3D, disconnect the power and call a
Doremi dealer. The unit must be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight. To avoid damage to
internal circuitry, as well as the external finish, keep the Dimension-3D away from direct sources of
heat (heater vents, stoves, radiators). Avoid using flammable aerosols near the Dimension-3D.
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They can damage the surface area and may ignite. Do not use denatured alcohol, paint thinner, or
similar chemicals to clean the Dimension-3D. This can damage the unit.
odification of this equipment is dangerous and can result in the functions of the Dimension-3D
being impaired. Never attempt 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 an extremely hot or cold environment.
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C A U T I O N
R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K
D O N O T O P E N
!
C A U T I O N : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K ,
D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R ( O R B A C K ) .
N O U S E R - S E R V I C E A B L E P A R T S I N S I D E .
R E F E R S E R V I C I N G T O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E P E R S O N N E L .
T h e l i g h t n i n g f l a s h w i t h t h e a r r o w h e a d s y m b o l s u p e r i m p o s e d
a c r o s s a g r a p h i c a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n o f a p e r s o n , w i t h i n a n e q u i l a t e r a l
t r i a n g l e , i s i n t e n d e d t o a l e r t t h e u s e r t o t h e p r e s e n c e o f u n i n s u l a t e d
“ d a n g e r o u s v o l t a g e ” w i t h i n t h e p r o d u c t ’ s e n c l o s u r e ; t h a t m a y b e
o f s u f f i c i e n t m a g n i t u d e t o c o n s t i t u t e a r i s k o f e l e c t r i c s h o c k .
!
T h e e x c l a m a t i o n p o i n t w i t h i n a n e q u i l a t e r a l t r i a n g l e i s i n t e n d e d t o
a l e r t t h e u s e r t o t h e p r e s e n c e o f i m p o r t a n t o p e r a t i n g a n d
m a i n t e n a n c e ( s e r v i c i n g ) i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e l i t e r a t u r e
a c c o m p a n y i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e .
W A R N I N G ! !
T o p r e v e n t f i r e o r s h o c k h a z a r d , d o n o t e x p o s e t h i s a p p l i a n c e t o r a i n o r m o i s t u r e
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1 Introduction
The Dimension-3D is a unique and highly versatile 3D format converter featuring dual stream HD-
SDI, single stream HD-SDI, and HD I inputs and outputs.
The versatility of the Dimension-3D makes it suitable to fit virtually into all stereoscopic workflows.
•The Dimension-3D allows for 3D input stream format to be used with all types of display
components that are currently available. This includes high end projectors and the latest
generation 3D-ready LCD displays.
•Converts stereoscopic camera rig outputs to recorders and displays.
•Horizontal and Vertical flip allows use with any stereoscopic camera rig configuration.
•Enables double-stack 3D projection via HD I.
•By encoding the left and right eye streams into a single HDSDI stream and back again, the
unit becomes ideal for recording 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 anagement 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
provided.
1.1 Purpose
This document provides guidance on how to use the Dimension-3D. It explains the front panel,
infrared remote control, and the Doremi Universal Interface usage. It also details how to upgrade
the firmware via a Secure Digital (SD) memory card or a USB.
1.2 Contact
If in need of help or assistance, please contact Doremi Labs Technical Support at:
•United States: [phone] or email at [email protected]
•Europe: [phone] or email at [email protected]
•Japan: [phone] or email at [email protected]
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2 Dimension-3D Overview
2.1 Dimension-3D Description
There are many 3D delivery formats available. The 3D formats that are supported by the
Dimension-3D include the following: Dual Stream HD-SDI, Frame Packing HD I (as defined in
HD I 1.4 specifications), Side/Side, Line/Line, Top/Bottom (Over/Under) and checkerboard. The
most common uses of the Dimension-3D are:
•Converting a Dual Stream HD-SDI to Single Stream HD I Frame Packing signal to display
the output of a 3D HD server on a 3D LCD monitor.
•Converting a Single Stream HD I Side/Side to a Dual Stream 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 the output resolution will be trimmed down to 1920x1080 by removing 128 pixels, 64 from
each side. The Dimension-3D allows for selecting the output frame rate (frequency) to fit the
application. It uses the same frame rate conversion methods used on the GHX-10 which is
Doremi's high-end cross converter.
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2.1.2 3D Modes
The Dimension-3D Conversion Formats are illustrated below:
Figure 1: Dimension-3D Conversion Formats
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2.1.3 Dimension-3D Front Panel
•A snap shot of the front panel is illustrated below:
Figure 2: Dimension3D Front Panel iew
•The front panel LCD screen shows the status of the Dimension-3D. It can also be used in
conjunction with the scroll wheel to modify the device settings.
•The scroll wheel with built in "Select" button and the "ESC" (escape) button can be used to
navigate 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) HD I 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 updates
(see Section 6 for details).
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enu Wheel Status LEDs Power LED Power Switch
SD Card Escape Button Infrared Sensor

2.1.4 Dimension-3D Rear Panel
•The Dimension 3D rear panel is illustrated below:
Figure 3: Dimension 3D Rear Panel iew
•The rear panel has the following connectors:
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AES-78
out
AES-56
out
AES-34
out
AES-12
out
SYNC
out
SDI-B
out
SDI-A
out
USB
Power AES-78
in
AES-56
in
AES-34
in
AES-12
in
SYNC
in
SDI-B
in
SDI-A
in
HD I
in
HD I
out
Connector Description
USB USB connector.
HD I in HD I input connector.
HD I out HD I 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 for audio tracks 3 and 4.
AES-56 in Not Supported.
AES-56 out AES audio output connector for audio tracks 5 and 6.
AES-78 in Not Supported.
AES-78 out AES audio output connector for audio tracks 7 and 8.
Power Connector for the power adapter module.

2.2 Dimension 3D Formats
2.2.1 Supported Formats
•1080i formats are only supported with Dual Stream, Side/Side, Line/Line and Frame
Packing 3D formats.
•2048x1080 psf (23.98 or 24 FPS) formats are only supported with Dual Stream input.
•720p, 1080p, and 2Kp formats are supported for all modes.
•SD-SDI 480i and 576i are not supported.
Input Format Notes Output Format
1080i (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and
30 FPS)
Supported only for Dual
Stream, Side/Side, Frame
Packing and Line/Line.
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 HD I 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)
Supported for all 3D modes 1080p (frame rate can be
selected), 1080psf / 1080i for
Dual Stream, Side/Side, Frame
Packing and Line/Line.
720p (50, 59.94, 60 FPS) Supported for all 3D modes 720p (frame rate can be
selected)
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2.2.2 Display and Error messages
•The Dimension-3D front panel displays two lines of information: top line for input and
bottom line for output.
•D/S: SDI 1080p 29 means Dual Stream SDI input is at 1080p-29 (top line)
•S/S: HD 1080p 60 means HD I output is set to Side/Side 1080p 60 (bottom line)
•The Dimension-3D can display two types of 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 HD I 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 HD I, the output format will be set to 1080p-60.
•If the output interface is SDI, the output format will be forced to 1080p-24.
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3 Dimension-3D Front Panel Controller
Note: Throughout this section the phrase “press Select” refers to pressing the front panel scroll
wheel button of the Dimension-3D (Figure 2).
3.1 Quick Setup Information
•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.
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3.2 Menu Items Overview
•The different menus (tabs) are listed below:
•Input
•Output
•Image
•Sync
•Audio
•OSD
•System
•Status
•To use the menus (tabs) do the following:
•“Select (wheel button)”: Is used to enter the Dimension-3D menu system. Turn the “Wheel”
to access the different menus.
•Press “Select” to choose one of the above menu items and access its sub-menus.
•Browse the list of available sub-menus by turning the “Wheel.”
•Press “Select” to change the settings 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 parameters:
•Items in bold are factory defaults. All video formats show frame rates and not the field rates,
as such, 1080i-60 fields per second will be shown as 1080i-30 frames per second.
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3.3 Input Menu
•The following menu can be used to set up the input parameters.
Sub-Menu alue Description
Interface Auto
SDI
HD I/DVI
Pattern 720p
Pattern 1080p
Input interface setting.
Auto will detect the presence of
either a HD-SDI or HD I and
signal set the input
automatically.
Selecting any of the two patterns
generates a 3D pattern with 8
channels of audio at different
frequencies. When in pattern
mode, 3D mode, frame rate and
interlaced mode can be set from
the output menu.
SDI 3D ode Off
Side by side
Top Bottom
Line 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 limiting the color
spectrum to comply with ITU
standards.
HD I 3D ode Off
Checkerboard
Side by Side
Top Bottom
Line By Line
Frame Packing
HD I input 3D mode setting.
Frame packing is as defined in
the HD I 1.4 for 1080p at
23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 FPS
or 720p at 50, / 59.94 / 60 FPS.
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Sub-Menu alue Description
HD I Color * Auto (Detected using
metadata. Not all
manufacturers support it)
RGB
RGB ext
YCbCr 709
YCbCr 709 ext
HD I input color setting.
Auto: Detected using metadata,
RGB if metadata is not detected.
Ext: designates extended color
range (full bandwidth) as
opposed to limiting the color
spectrum to comply with ITU
standards.
Default EDID 720p-50
720p-60
1080i-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 comply with the defined standards. "XYZ" is the default digital
cinema 2D color mode. YCxCz' is the default digital cinema 3D color mode.
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3. Output Menu
•The following menu can be used to set up the output parameters:
Sub-Menu alue Description
Interface HD I
SDI
Set the active output. For
common video formats, both
outputs can be active
simultaneously.
SDI 3D mode Off
Side by Side
Top Bottom
Line by Line
Dual Stream
Left eye
Right eye
Set the SDI output 3D mode
Left eye and Right eye modes
are used in dual projection 3D
installations with HD I input.
You need to use one Dimension
3D per projector.
SDI Frequency atch 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
atch 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: Equivalent to 709
Ext: designates extended color
range (full bandwidth) as
opposed to limiting the color
spectrum to comply with ITU
standards.
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Sub-Menu alue Description
HD I 3D ode Off
Checkerboard
Side by Side
Top Bottom
Line By Line
Frame Packing
Left Only
Right Only
Set the HD I output 3D mode.
Frame packing is as defined in
the HD I 1.4 for 1080p at
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30
FPS or 720p at 50, 59.94 and
60 FPS.
HD I frequency atch Input
atch Input x2 (double
the input frequency)
23.98
24
25
29.97
30
47.95
48
50
59.94
60
Set the HD I output frame rate.
atch Input: In this mode, the
HD I output frame rate will be
equivalent to the input source.
HD I Color Auto
RGB
RGB ext
YCbCr 709
YCbCr 709 ext
Set the HD I 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 interlaced or
segmented frame. The default
setting will force it only when
the input is interlaced or sf.
"On" will force it for any format
excluding 720p.
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