DVDO iScan VP50PRO User manual

DVDO by Anchor Bay Technologies, Inc.
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Los Gatos, CA 95032 USA
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OWNER’S MANUAL
HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO PROCESSOR & HUB

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – GETTING STARTED 2
Introduction 2
Unpacking and Inspection 2
Display Compatibility Requirements 3
Document Conventions 3
Menu Navigation 3
Remote Control Battery Installation 4
Remote Control Overview 4
Info Screen 5
Installation Guidelines 6
SECTION 2 – BASIC OPERATION 7
Front Panel Overview 7
Rear Panel Overview 7
Video Inputs 8
Video Outputs 8
Audio Inputs 8
Audio Outputs 9
12V Trigger Outputs 9
RS232 Serial Connection 9
Power Supply Input 9
SECTION 3 – SETUP 10
Initial Set-Up 10
STEP 1 - Power Up 10
STEP 2 - Connect the iScan VP50PRO to the Display 10
STEP 3 - Selecting the Optimal Output Resolution on the
iScan VP50PRO for the Connected Display(s) 10
STEP 4 - Connecting the Sources to the iScan VP50PRO 12
STEP 5 - Conguring the Sources to Get Maximum Performance 12
STEP 6 - Deinterlacing Mode and PReP™ 14
STEP 7 - Assigning Audio Inputs to Video Inputs 15
STEP 8 - Display Optimization – Using Display Adjustments 15
STEP 9 - Source Optimization – iScan Adjustments 16

Advanced Setups 17
Conguring the iScan VP50PRO for projectors with
anamorphic lenses
Conguring the iScan VP50PROto output 24/48/72Hz
and 25/50/75Hz
SECTION 4 – MENU OPTIONS 18
Input Select 18
Input Aspect Ratio Control 18
Frame Aspect Ratio 19
Active Aspect Ratio 19
Panorama 19
Zoom 20
Pan 20
Borders 20
Presets 21
Input Adjust Control 22
Mosquito Noise Reduction 22
Deinterlacing 22
PReP™, Progressive ReProcessing 23
Pass Through 23
Overscan 23
Image Shift 23
Color Space 23
Input Level 24
VCR Mode 24
HDMI Conguration 24
Auto Input Priority Selection 24
Audio Input 25
AV Lip Sync™ 25
Picture Controls 25
Fine Detail 25
Edge Enhancement 25
Brightness 25
Contrast 25
Saturation 25
Hue 26
Y/C Delay 26
Chroma Filter (Auto CUE-C™) 26
Conguration 26
Test Patterns 26
Auto Standby 26
LED Brightness 26
User Mode 27
Serial Port Rate 27
Factory Default 27
Software Update 27
12V Trigger Levels 27
Information 27
Output Setup 27
Analog/Digital 28
Output Format 28
Output Aspect Ratio Control 28
Sync Type 30
Color Space 30
Output Level 30
Framerate Conversion 30
Border Level 32
Picture Controls 32
HDCP Mode 32
12V Triggers 32
Display Proles 33
SECTION 5 – COMPLETE MENU TREE 34
TABLE OF CONTENTSiSCAN VP50PRO

Advanced Setups 17
Conguring the iScan VP50PRO for projectors with
anamorphic lenses
Conguring the iScan VP50PROto output 24/48/72Hz
and 25/50/75Hz
SECTION 4 – MENU OPTIONS 18
Input Select 18
Input Aspect Ratio Control 18
Frame Aspect Ratio 19
Active Aspect Ratio 19
Panorama 19
Zoom 20
Pan 20
Borders 20
Presets 21
Input Adjust Control 22
Mosquito Noise Reduction 22
Deinterlacing 22
PReP™, Progressive ReProcessing 23
Pass Through 23
Overscan 23
Image Shift 23
Color Space 23
Input Level 24
VCR Mode 24
HDMI Conguration 24
Auto Input Priority Selection 24
Audio Input 25
AV Lip Sync™ 25
Picture Controls 25
Fine Detail 25
Edge Enhancement 25
Brightness 25
Contrast 25
Saturation 25
Hue 26
Y/C Delay 26
Chroma Filter (Auto CUE-C™) 26
Conguration 26
Test Patterns 26
Auto Standby 26
LED Brightness 26
User Mode 27
Serial Port Rate 27
Factory Default 27
Software Update 27
12V Trigger Levels 27
Information 27
Output Setup 27
Analog/Digital 28
Output Format 28
Output Aspect Ratio Control 28
Sync Type 30
Color Space 30
Output Level 30
Framerate Conversion 30
Border Level 32
Picture Controls 32
HDCP Mode 32
12V Triggers 32
Display Proles 33
SECTION 5 – COMPLETE MENU TREE 34
TABLE OF CONTENTSiSCAN VP50PRO

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SECTION 1 – GETTING STARTED
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the iScan VP50PRO video processor, the rst VRS (Video Reference
Series) component available with:
• Mosquito Noise Reduction
• Fine Detail Enhancement™
• Edge Enhancement
VRS Technologies included in the iScan VP50PRO are:
• 10-bit Precision Deinterlacing™of 480i/576i/1080i
• 10-bit Precision Video Scaling™up to 1080p
• PReP™, Progressive ReProcessing of 480p/576/1080p
• Progressive Cadence Detection™of 480p/576p/720p/1080p
• Rightrate™High Performance Frame Rate Conversion
In addition to our own award winning video processing technologies, the iScan VP50PRO also
offers a host of other innovative features, including:
• 4 HDMI 1.3 (High Denition Multimedia Interface) Inputs and 1 HDMI 1.3 Output
• THX Video Certication
• ISF ccc Certication
• 2 Programmable 12 V Triggers to control other devices
This Owner’s Manual can help you set up your iScan VP50PRO, and give you the information
required to understand the total. It can also show you how to properly connect it and use it with
the other components in your system.
Unpacking and Inspection
Please verify that your iScan VP50PRO carton contains the following items:
• iScan VP50PRO Video Processor
• Universal 6V@7A AC-to-DC Power Converter
• US IEC Power Cord (International Customers, consult your local authorized
DVDO reseller)
• Remote Control
• iScan VP50PRO Owner’s Manual
• iScan VP50PRO Quick Start Guide
• Serial Cable for Software Updates and Automation (1:1)
• VRS Optimization & Evaluation DVD
• DVDO Software CD
• Rack Mount Kit
• RCA-to-BNC Adapters (5)
If you are missing any items, please contact your dealer or the DVDO Support Team.
The iScan VP50PRO uses BNC-style analog connectors and an HDMI digital connector to provide
video output signals. Five RCA-to-BNC adapters are included to facilitate using the analog input or
output with a cable terminated with RCA connections. Additional cables or adapters are required
to connect the iScan to your source(s) and display(s). Different displays have different input
connectors, so check your display specications to ensure compatibility.

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Both input and output cables can be supplied by your Authorized DVDO Reseller. To nd your
nearest Authorized DVDO Reseller, go to www.anchorbaytech.com. There are also a wide selection
of cables and adapters available directly from Anchor Bay.
Display Compatibility Requirements
DVDO iScan video processing products are compatible with a wide range of displays. These include
digital TVs, projectors, and at panel displays, as well as other emerging technologies that can
support 480p or higher resolution video signals. To determine if your display is compatible with the
DVDO iScan VP50PRO, look to see if it has an HDMI or DVI digital video input. If not, then your display
may only have analog High Denition inputs or it is probably limited to receiving a standard NTSC, PAL
or SECAM interlaced signal and will not function correctly with VP50PRO. High Denition Analog inputs
include Component Video (YPbPr) and RGBHV using HD15 and/or 5 BNC terminated coaxial cables.
Component inputs that are not capable of accepting a 480p signal, at a minimum, are usually labeled
‘480i’ (NTSC) or ‘576i’ (PAL/SECAM).
The following types of xed-pixel displays with digital video inputs should be compatible with the
iScan VP50PRO since a large majority of them can support higher resolution signals:
• Plasma displays
• LCD-based at panel and front & rear projection displays
• DLP-based front & rear projection displays
• LCoS-based front & rear projection displays (D-ILA™ & SXRD™ included)
Document Conventions and Menu Navigation
In this Owner’s Manual, an action that requires navigating the menu system of the iScan VP50PRO
is referred to in the following abbreviated form:
Picture Control _Brightness _5
For example, to adjust the ‘Brightness’ to a value of ‘5’, press Picture Control and then press qthree
times, highlighting ‘Brightness’ in the on screen display (OSD) or if you are looking at the front panel
display (FPD) you will see ‘Picture Control’ on the top line and ‘Contrast’ on the bottom line. This is
abbreviated as ‘Picture Control / Contrast’. Next press uto adjust the setting and then press puntil
the value is ‘5’. Finally press Exit.
Text that is in bold refers to a button on the remote control of front panel of the iScan.
Text that is in ‘quotes’ references an item that is in the On Screen Display.
Text that is in italics references other sections of this Owner’s Manual.
The t,u,q, and psymbols refer to the navigational keys on the remote control and the front panel
of the iScan.
Menu Navigation
The iScan VP50PRO can be controlled the following ways:
• From the front panel controls
• From the iScan VP50PRO remote control
• From a programmed universal remote control
• Using the serial connection on the back panel
The menu navigation controls on the remote control are duplicated on the front panel of the iScan VP50PRO.
To navigate the menu:
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the directional buttons (t,p,q,u) to highlight the parameter you want to change.
3. Press the Enter or ubutton to select the parameter and the pand qbuttons to change
the chosen parameter. Press the tbutton to stop adjusting a parameter and to return
to navigating the OSD.
4. Press the Exit button to exit out of the menu/OSD
Remote Control Battery Installation
The remote control uses two AAA batteries, which should be replaced as needed. Two AAA batteries
are included.
To install the remote control batteries:
1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
2. Remove the cover from the back. To do this, press the tab attached to the cover and pull the
cover with the guide on the back of the remote control.
3. Remove the old batteries (if applicable).
4. Insert two new AAA batteries in the compartment as shown on the inside of the battery
compartment. Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted, observing the proper polarity.
5. After installation, replace the cover and dispose of the old batteries (if applicable).

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Both input and output cables can be supplied by your Authorized DVDO Reseller. To nd your
nearest Authorized DVDO Reseller, go to www.anchorbaytech.com. There are also a wide selection
of cables and adapters available directly from Anchor Bay.
Display Compatibility Requirements
DVDO iScan video processing products are compatible with a wide range of displays. These include
digital TVs, projectors, and at panel displays, as well as other emerging technologies that can
support 480p or higher resolution video signals. To determine if your display is compatible with the
DVDO iScan VP50PRO, look to see if it has an HDMI or DVI digital video input. If not, then your display
may only have analog High Denition inputs or it is probably limited to receiving a standard NTSC, PAL
or SECAM interlaced signal and will not function correctly with VP50PRO. High Denition Analog inputs
include Component Video (YPbPr) and RGBHV using HD15 and/or 5 BNC terminated coaxial cables.
Component inputs that are not capable of accepting a 480p signal, at a minimum, are usually labeled
‘480i’ (NTSC) or ‘576i’ (PAL/SECAM).
The following types of xed-pixel displays with digital video inputs should be compatible with the
iScan VP50PRO since a large majority of them can support higher resolution signals:
• Plasma displays
• LCD-based at panel and front & rear projection displays
• DLP-based front & rear projection displays
• LCoS-based front & rear projection displays (D-ILA™ & SXRD™ included)
Document Conventions and Menu Navigation
In this Owner’s Manual, an action that requires navigating the menu system of the iScan VP50PRO
is referred to in the following abbreviated form:
Picture Control _Brightness _5
For example, to adjust the ‘Brightness’ to a value of ‘5’, press Picture Control and then press qthree
times, highlighting ‘Brightness’ in the on screen display (OSD) or if you are looking at the front panel
display (FPD) you will see ‘Picture Control’ on the top line and ‘Contrast’ on the bottom line. This is
abbreviated as ‘Picture Control / Contrast’. Next press uto adjust the setting and then press puntil
the value is ‘5’. Finally press Exit.
Text that is in bold refers to a button on the remote control of front panel of the iScan.
Text that is in ‘quotes’ references an item that is in the On Screen Display.
Text that is in italics references other sections of this Owner’s Manual.
The t,u,q, and psymbols refer to the navigational keys on the remote control and the front panel
of the iScan.
Menu Navigation
The iScan VP50PRO can be controlled the following ways:
• From the front panel controls
• From the iScan VP50PRO remote control
• From a programmed universal remote control
• Using the serial connection on the back panel
The menu navigation controls on the remote control are duplicated on the front panel of the iScan VP50PRO.
To navigate the menu:
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the directional buttons (t,p,q,u) to highlight the parameter you want to change.
3. Press the Enter or ubutton to select the parameter and the pand qbuttons to change
the chosen parameter. Press the tbutton to stop adjusting a parameter and to return
to navigating the OSD.
4. Press the Exit button to exit out of the menu/OSD
Remote Control Battery Installation
The remote control uses two AAA batteries, which should be replaced as needed. Two AAA batteries
are included.
To install the remote control batteries:
1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
2. Remove the cover from the back. To do this, press the tab attached to the cover and pull the
cover with the guide on the back of the remote control.
3. Remove the old batteries (if applicable).
4. Insert two new AAA batteries in the compartment as shown on the inside of the battery
compartment. Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted, observing the proper polarity.
5. After installation, replace the cover and dispose of the old batteries (if applicable).

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INPUT SELECT
STANDBY
POWER
INPUT
ADJUST
CONFIG
PICTURE
CONTROL
OUTPUT
SETUP
MENU EXIT
16:94:3
AUTO
VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1COMP 1HDMI 2
VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2COMP 2HDMI 3
ENTER
HDMI 4
BORDER CROP
INFO CURTAIN
MEMORIES
RGBHV
HDMI 1 SDI
ASPECT
ZOOM PAN
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
PROFILES
VIEWING
MODES
INPUT
ASPECT
RATIO
TEST PATTERN
ENTER
Standby
Info
Curtain
Output Setup
Configuration
Picture Control
Input Adjust
Menu
Border
Zoom
Input Select
(HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4,
Component 1, Component 2,
RGBHV/Component,
S-Video 1, S-Video 2,
Video 1, Video 2, AUTO)
Aspect
Exit
Crop
Pan
Power
Input Aspect
Ratio
Viewing Modes
Display Profiles
4:3
16:9
Test Patterns
(Left, On/Off, Right)
5
26
17
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32
4
20
21
21
6
5
5
28
26
25
22
4
4
20
18
20
18
21
Remote Control Overview
For additional information about the functions of these buttons, turn to the pages given in
parentheses ( ).
An asterisk (*) indicates a feature that has not yet been implemented.
Power/Standby Buttons
The iScan VP50PRO remote has a Power and a Standby button. The Power button always turns the
iScan VP50PRO on and the Standby button always put the unit into Standby mode.
Info Button
This iScan VP50PRO has an ‘Info’ screen which brings up a window on the connected display which
contains important input and output information which can help with troubleshooting. The software
version which is loaded in the unit will also be displayed on this window and on the front panel display
of the iScan.
Curtain Button
The iScan VP50PRO remote has a Curtain button which allows you to close a ‘curtain’ over the image.
This feature is especially useful when an image is paused on a display susceptible to burn-in or a tran-
sition while switching inputs as part of a macro on a universal remote or automation system.
Discrete IR Codes and Serial Automation Protocol
Almost all commands that are available in the On Screen Display can be executed discretely using a
programmable IR remote control or automation system connected via an RS232 serial connection.
These codes are available at www.anchorbaytech.com
Non-Volatile Memory Settings
The iScan VP50PRO stores a variety of user settings in non-volatile memory. Non-volatile memory
retains its contents when power is lost. There is one group of system settings and one group of user
settings.
Installation Guidelines
Take special care with the iScan VP50PRO installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular atten-
tion to the bulleted items that begin below and to other precautions that appear throughout this guide.
Do . . .
• Install the iScan VP50PRO on a solid, at, level surface such as a table or shelf.
You can also install the iScan VP50PRO in a standard 19” equipment rack using an optional
rack-mount kit available from authorized DVDO resellers or directly from DVDO.
• Select a dry, well-ventilated location.
• Use only the included external power supply.
• Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes or temperature extremes.
• Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid re, shock or other hazards.
• Unplug your VP50PRO before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Don’t . . .
• Install the iScan VP50PRO on an unstable surface or one that is unable to support all
four of its feet, unless it is installed in an equipment rack.
• Stack the iScan VP50PRO directly above heat-producing equipment such as power
ampliers or other components that generate heat during use.
• Expose the iScan VP50PRO to a high temperatures, humidity, steam, smoke, dampness,
or excessive dust. Avoid installing the iScan VP50PRO near radiators and other heat
producing appliances.
• Install the iScan VP50PRO near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV decoders, and
other RF -emitting devices that might cause interference.
• Place the iScan VP50PRO on a thick rug or carpet or cover the iScan VP50PRO with cloth.
This might prevent proper cooling.
• Attempt to service this unit. Instead, disconnect it and contact your Authorized DVDO
Reseller or contact Anchor Bay Technologies directly.
• Open or remove unit panels or make any adjustments not described in this manual.
Attempting to do so could expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards.
It may also cause damage to your iScan VP50PRO.
• Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window shown in “Remote Control Overview”.
• Do not attempt to use the remote control out of line of sight with the IR receiver.
Doing so will cause improper operation.

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6
INPUT SELECT
STANDBY
POWER
INPUT
ADJUST
CONFIG
PICTURE
CONTROL
OUTPUT
SETUP
MENU EXIT
16:94:3
AUTO
VIDEO 1S-VIDEO 1COMP 1HDMI 2
VIDEO 2S-VIDEO 2COMP 2HDMI 3
ENTER
HDMI 4
BORDER CROP
INFO CURTAIN
MEMORIES
RGBHV
HDMI 1 SDI
ASPECT
ZOOM PAN
ON/OFF
DISPLAY
PROFILES
VIEWING
MODES
INPUT
ASPECT
RATIO
TEST PATTERN
ENTER
Standby
Info
Curtain
Output Setup
Configuration
Picture Control
Input Adjust
Menu
Border
Zoom
Input Select
(HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, HDMI 4,
Component 1, Component 2,
RGBHV/Component,
S-Video 1, S-Video 2,
Video 1, Video 2, AUTO)
Aspect
Exit
Crop
Pan
Power
Input Aspect
Ratio
Viewing Modes
Display Profiles
4:3
16:9
Test Patterns
(Left, On/Off, Right)
5
26
17
*
32
4
20
21
21
6
5
5
28
26
25
22
4
4
20
18
20
18
21
Remote Control Overview
For additional information about the functions of these buttons, turn to the pages given in
parentheses ( ).
An asterisk (*) indicates a feature that has not yet been implemented.
Power/Standby Buttons
The iScan VP50PRO remote has a Power and a Standby button. The Power button always turns the
iScan VP50PRO on and the Standby button always put the unit into Standby mode.
Info Button
This iScan VP50PRO has an ‘Info’ screen which brings up a window on the connected display which
contains important input and output information which can help with troubleshooting. The software
version which is loaded in the unit will also be displayed on this window and on the front panel display
of the iScan.
Curtain Button
The iScan VP50PRO remote has a Curtain button which allows you to close a ‘curtain’ over the image.
This feature is especially useful when an image is paused on a display susceptible to burn-in or a tran-
sition while switching inputs as part of a macro on a universal remote or automation system.
Discrete IR Codes and Serial Automation Protocol
Almost all commands that are available in the On Screen Display can be executed discretely using a
programmable IR remote control or automation system connected via an RS232 serial connection.
These codes are available at www.anchorbaytech.com
Non-Volatile Memory Settings
The iScan VP50PRO stores a variety of user settings in non-volatile memory. Non-volatile memory
retains its contents when power is lost. There is one group of system settings and one group of user
settings.
Installation Guidelines
Take special care with the iScan VP50PRO installation to ensure optimal performance. Pay particular atten-
tion to the bulleted items that begin below and to other precautions that appear throughout this guide.
Do . . .
• Install the iScan VP50PRO on a solid, at, level surface such as a table or shelf.
You can also install the iScan VP50PRO in a standard 19” equipment rack using an optional
rack-mount kit available from authorized DVDO resellers or directly from DVDO.
• Select a dry, well-ventilated location.
• Use only the included external power supply.
• Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes or temperature extremes.
• Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid re, shock or other hazards.
• Unplug your VP50PRO before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Don’t . . .
• Install the iScan VP50PRO on an unstable surface or one that is unable to support all
four of its feet, unless it is installed in an equipment rack.
• Stack the iScan VP50PRO directly above heat-producing equipment such as power
ampliers or other components that generate heat during use.
• Expose the iScan VP50PRO to a high temperatures, humidity, steam, smoke, dampness,
or excessive dust. Avoid installing the iScan VP50PRO near radiators and other heat
producing appliances.
• Install the iScan VP50PRO near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV decoders, and
other RF -emitting devices that might cause interference.
• Place the iScan VP50PRO on a thick rug or carpet or cover the iScan VP50PRO with cloth.
This might prevent proper cooling.
• Attempt to service this unit. Instead, disconnect it and contact your Authorized DVDO
Reseller or contact Anchor Bay Technologies directly.
• Open or remove unit panels or make any adjustments not described in this manual.
Attempting to do so could expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards.
It may also cause damage to your iScan VP50PRO.
• Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window shown in “Remote Control Overview”.
• Do not attempt to use the remote control out of line of sight with the IR receiver.
Doing so will cause improper operation.

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SECTION 2 – BASIC OPERATION
Front Panel Overview
Status LED – This displays the current state of the iScan VP50PRO
Off = The unit is in standby mode
Red = No signal detected
Blue = The unit is processing the signal
Blinking Blue = There is a problem with HDCP authentication
Green = The unit detects an unsupported signal
Blinking Green = In Pass Through there is a problem with HDCP authentication
On/Standby Button – This toggles unit power between On and Standby.
IR Window – This is where all IR commands are received by the iScan. Do not obstruct this window.
Front Panel Display (FPD) – This is where all information from the on screen display (OSD) is
duplicated to assist in the setup of your iScan.
NOTE: When navigating the Menu, the Front Panel Display (FPD) always shows the current selec-
tion on the bottom line and the menu/submenu item on the top line. When you change a value of a
setting, the value is on the bottom line and the title of the parameter is on the top line.
Navigation Buttons – These buttons are available both on the front panel and on the remote control.
NOTE: Switching Inputs using the Navigation buttons – You can switch inputs on the front panel of
the iScan VP50PRO or using the remote using the navigation buttons. To do this, press the ▼or ▲
without pressing the Menu button rst.
Back Panel Overview
Video Inputs
The iScan VP50PRO has eleven (11) video inputs. Most popular formats are supported on each
input.
Video Inputs
The iScan VP50PRO has eleven (11) video inputs.
The formats, colorspace and bit-depth that the inputs support are as follows:
• Video 1 and Video 2
— Formats: NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM
• S-Video 1 and S-Video 2
— Formats: NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM
• Component/RGBS 1 and Component/RGBS 2
— Formats: 480i/p-60, 576i/p-50, 720p-50/60, 1080i-50/60
— Colorspace: YPbPr and RGBS
• RGBHV/Component
— Formats: 480p-60, 576p-50, 720p-50/60, 1080i-50/60, VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA-60
— Colorspace: RGBHV and YPbPr
• HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and HDMI 4
— Formats 480i/p-60, 576i/p-50, 720p-50/60, 1080i-50/60, 1080p-24/25/30/50/60,
VGA-60, SVGA-60, XGA-60, SXGA-60
— Colorspace RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2
— Bit-Depth: 8/10 processed Up to 12-bit passthrough
Video Outputs
The iScan VP50PRO has two video outputs, one analog and one digital. The analog output on the
iScan VP50PRO can output the following signal types:
• YPbPr (Component)
• RGBHV
• RGsB
• RGBS
The HDMI digital video output can output the following signal types:
• RGB 4:4:4
• YCbCr 4:2:2
• YCbCr 4:4:4
To connect the iScan VP50PRO to a display that has a DVI input, use either an HDMI-to-DVI cable
or an adapter.
Audio Inputs
There are nine (9) audio inputs on the iScan VP50PRO:
• Two (2) Optical Digital inputs
• Two (2) Coaxial Digital inputs
• One (1) Analog (L/R) input
• Four (4) HDMI 1.3 inputs
While the digital and analog audio inputs can be assigned to any one of the video inputs, the HDMI
audio inputs are tied directly to the HDMI video signal connected on the same input.
t,p,q,u
MENU EXIT
H D M I
1 2 3 4
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
4
SERIAL PORT
ANA LOG AUDIO I NPUT
Y(G) Pb (B) Pr (R) H V
DC In
Y(G) Pb (B) Pr (R)
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
L R
ANALOG VIDEO
I
N
P
U
T
S
I
N
P
U
T
O
U
T
P
U
T
Front Panel Display (FPD) Navigation Keys
Up
On/Standby Left Down Right
Menu Exit
Power
Video 1
Video 2
Optical
Digital
Output
Coaxial
Digital
Output
Optical
Digital Input
1 & 2
Coaxial
Digital Input
3 & 4
Serial Port
S-Video 1
S-Video 2Component/RGBS 2
Component/RGBS 1
RGBHV/Component
Output
HDMI Inputs
1–4
HDMI Output
Analog Audio
Input
D I G I T A L A U D I OS-VIDE O V IDEOSYNCPOWER
HD-SDI Inputs (Optional)
1 & 2
RGBHV/Component
Input
IR WindowStatus LED Enter
COMPONENT
12V Triggers
1 & 2
MENU EXIT
H D M I
1 2 3 4
INPUT
OUTPUT
1
3
2
4
SERIAL PORT
ANA LOG AUDIO I NPUT
Y(G) Pb (B) Pr (R) H V
DC In
Y(G) Pb (B) Pr (R)
1
2
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Menu Exit
Power
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Video 2
Optical
Digital
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Coaxial
Digital
Output
Optical
Digital Input
1 & 2
Coaxial
Digital Input
3 & 4
Serial Port
S-Video 1
S-Video 2Component/RGBS 2
Component/RGBS 1
RGBHV/Component
Output
HDMI Inputs
1–4
HDMI Output
Analog Audio
Input
D I G I T A L A U D I OS-VIDE O V IDEOSYNCPOWER
HD-SDI Inputs (Optional)
1 & 2
RGBHV/Component
Input
IR WindowStatus LED Enter
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SECTION 2 – BASIC OPERATION
Front Panel Overview
Status LED – This displays the current state of the iScan VP50PRO
Off = The unit is in standby mode
Red = No signal detected
Blue = The unit is processing the signal
Blinking Blue = There is a problem with HDCP authentication
Green = The unit detects an unsupported signal
Blinking Green = In Pass Through there is a problem with HDCP authentication
On/Standby Button – This toggles unit power between On and Standby.
IR Window – This is where all IR commands are received by the iScan. Do not obstruct this window.
Front Panel Display (FPD) – This is where all information from the on screen display (OSD) is
duplicated to assist in the setup of your iScan.
NOTE: When navigating the Menu, the Front Panel Display (FPD) always shows the current selec-
tion on the bottom line and the menu/submenu item on the top line. When you change a value of a
setting, the value is on the bottom line and the title of the parameter is on the top line.
Navigation Buttons – These buttons are available both on the front panel and on the remote control.
NOTE: Switching Inputs using the Navigation buttons – You can switch inputs on the front panel of
the iScan VP50PRO or using the remote using the navigation buttons. To do this, press the ▼or ▲
without pressing the Menu button rst.
Back Panel Overview
Video Inputs
The iScan VP50PRO has eleven (11) video inputs. Most popular formats are supported on each
input.
Video Inputs
The iScan VP50PRO has eleven (11) video inputs.
The formats, colorspace and bit-depth that the inputs support are as follows:
• Video 1 and Video 2
— Formats: NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM
• S-Video 1 and S-Video 2
— Formats: NTSC, PAL, PAL-M and SECAM
• Component/RGBS 1 and Component/RGBS 2
— Formats: 480i/p-60, 576i/p-50, 720p-50/60, 1080i-50/60
— Colorspace: YPbPr and RGBS
• RGBHV/Component
— Formats: 480p-60, 576p-50, 720p-50/60, 1080i-50/60, VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA-60
— Colorspace: RGBHV and YPbPr
• HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and HDMI 4
— Formats 480i/p-60, 576i/p-50, 720p-50/60, 1080i-50/60, 1080p-24/25/30/50/60,
VGA-60, SVGA-60, XGA-60, SXGA-60
— Colorspace RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/YCbCr 4:2:2
— Bit-Depth: 8/10 processed Up to 12-bit passthrough
Video Outputs
The iScan VP50PRO has two video outputs, one analog and one digital. The analog output on the
iScan VP50PRO can output the following signal types:
• YPbPr (Component)
• RGBHV
• RGsB
• RGBS
The HDMI digital video output can output the following signal types:
• RGB 4:4:4
• YCbCr 4:2:2
• YCbCr 4:4:4
To connect the iScan VP50PRO to a display that has a DVI input, use either an HDMI-to-DVI cable
or an adapter.
Audio Inputs
There are nine (9) audio inputs on the iScan VP50PRO:
• Two (2) Optical Digital inputs
• Two (2) Coaxial Digital inputs
• One (1) Analog (L/R) input
• Four (4) HDMI 1.3 inputs
While the digital and analog audio inputs can be assigned to any one of the video inputs, the HDMI
audio inputs are tied directly to the HDMI video signal connected on the same input.
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Front Panel Display (FPD) Navigation Keys
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On/Standby Left Down Right
Menu Exit
Power
Video 1
Video 2
Optical
Digital
Output
Coaxial
Digital
Output
Optical
Digital Input
1 & 2
Coaxial
Digital Input
3 & 4
Serial Port
S-Video 1
S-Video 2Component/RGBS 2
Component/RGBS 1
RGBHV/Component
Output
HDMI Inputs
1–4
HDMI Output
Analog Audio
Input
D I G I T A L A U D I OS-VIDE O V IDEOSYNCPOWER
HD-SDI Inputs (Optional)
1 & 2
RGBHV/Component
Input
IR WindowStatus LED Enter
COMPONENT
12V Triggers
1 & 2
MENU EXIT
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INPUT
OUTPUT
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Menu Exit
Power
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Video 2
Optical
Digital
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Coaxial
Digital
Output
Optical
Digital Input
1 & 2
Coaxial
Digital Input
3 & 4
Serial Port
S-Video 1
S-Video 2Component/RGBS 2
Component/RGBS 1
RGBHV/Component
Output
HDMI Inputs
1–4
HDMI Output
Analog Audio
Input
D I G I T A L A U D I OS-VIDE O V IDEOSYNCPOWER
HD-SDI Inputs (Optional)
1 & 2
RGBHV/Component
Input
IR WindowStatus LED Enter
COMPONENT
12V Triggers
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The iScan VP50PRO accepts digital audio sourced from DVD players, satellite receivers, digital set top
boxes, HD-DVD players, Blu-ray players, game consoles, and other video components with digital
audio. These inputs are compatible with most consumer digital audio formats, including CD-Audio
(44.1kHz/16 bit LPCM), Dolby Digital, and DTS. The coaxial digital audio inputs are compatible with
any format with a sampling frequency between 24kHz and 192kHz, and with a data word structure up
to 24 bits in length. The optical digital audio inputs are compatible with any format with a sampling
frequency between 24kHz and 96kHz and with a data word structure up to 24 bits in length.
The HDMI audio inputs are compatible with all of the HDMI 1.3 audio formats.
Audio Outputs
There are two discrete digital audio outputs, one coaxial and one optical. Both are active at the same
time, with the selected input audio stream.
The HDMI 1.3 output carries both audio and video.
12V Trigger Outputs
There are two 12-volt trigger ports that are designed to supply a combined total of 500mA.
RS232 Serial Connection
This connection is used as an interface to control the iScan VP50PRO with an automation system and
to update the software in the iScan VP50PRO. The most current software version is available at www.
anchorbaytech.com.
Power Supply Input
The iScan VP50PRO comes with a 6V@7A AC-to-DC converter power supply, which accepts 100-240
VAC at 50/60Hz.
SECTION 3 – SETUP
STEP 1 - Power Up
1. Attach the removable power cord to the external power supply.
2. Plug the removable power cord into a wall outlet or power conditioner, if applicable.
3. Plug the small connector attached to the cable that comes out of the power supply into
the iScan. The iScan should power on and display ‘DVDO iScan VP50PRO / by Anchor Bay’
on the Front Panel Display (FPD). If this does not happen, check all connections and
verify that the power outlet does supply power with another device.
IMPORTANT: Use only the power supply that came with your iScan VP50PRO, or a
replacement procured directly from Anchor Bay
STEP 2 - Connect the iScan to the Display
Displays with a DVI or HDMI Input
Based on the factory default settings, just connecting an iScan to a display with an HDMI or
DVI input should complete this step as the default output is for the HDMI output to be active with
a RGB 4:4:4 signal which is the standard signal for a DVI/HDMI connection. Press the Menu
button once to conrm that you can see the On Screen Display (OSD).
Displays without a DVI or HDMI input:
Follow Steps 1-4 for a Component Input and Steps 1-8 for an RGBHV Input
Press the Menu button on the front panel of the iScan once. You should see ‘MAIN MENU / INPUT
SELECT’ on the FPD.
1. Press the Output Setup button once. You should see ‘MAIN MENU / OUTPUT SETUP’
on the FPD.
2. Press the u button. You should see ‘OUTPUT SETUP / Analog/Digital’ on the FPD.
3. Press the p button and you should see ‘Analog/Digital / HDMI (Digital)’. Press the p
button once so that ‘Analog/Digital / BNC (Analog)’ is displayed on the FPD.
Press the Enter button.
4. You should now see the OSD
5. Press the qbutton one time and you should see ‘OUTPUT SETUP / Format’ on the FPD.
6. Press the ubutton one time to enter the Format menu.
7. Press the qbutton until you see ‘Format / VGA’ and then press the Enter button.
8. You should now see the OSD
STEP 3 - Selecting the Optimal Output Resolution on the iScan for
the Connected Display.
Once you have installed the iScan into the system, you must properly congure it for the display
device being driven. If the OSD is not visible on the display’s screen when you press one of the
menu or sub-menu (Output Setup/Cong./Picture Control/Input Adjust) buttons on the remote
control, then you must complete Step 2 before continuing.
Determine the optimal output resolution to set the iScan to get the best picture from the display.
To do this correctly, the native resolution or maximum resolution of the display must be known.
Native resolution refers to the actual pixel count of a xed pixel display. Fixed pixel display technolo-
gies include plasma, LCD, DLP and LCoS. CRT-based technologies use scan lines so they do not have
a native resolution but they do have a maximum resolution.

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The iScan VP50PRO accepts digital audio sourced from DVD players, satellite receivers, digital set top
boxes, HD-DVD players, Blu-ray players, game consoles, and other video components with digital
audio. These inputs are compatible with most consumer digital audio formats, including CD-Audio
(44.1kHz/16 bit LPCM), Dolby Digital, and DTS. The coaxial digital audio inputs are compatible with
any format with a sampling frequency between 24kHz and 192kHz, and with a data word structure up
to 24 bits in length. The optical digital audio inputs are compatible with any format with a sampling
frequency between 24kHz and 96kHz and with a data word structure up to 24 bits in length.
The HDMI audio inputs are compatible with all of the HDMI 1.3 audio formats.
Audio Outputs
There are two discrete digital audio outputs, one coaxial and one optical. Both are active at the same
time, with the selected input audio stream.
The HDMI 1.3 output carries both audio and video.
12V Trigger Outputs
There are two 12-volt trigger ports that are designed to supply a combined total of 500mA.
RS232 Serial Connection
This connection is used as an interface to control the iScan VP50PRO with an automation system and
to update the software in the iScan VP50PRO. The most current software version is available at www.
anchorbaytech.com.
Power Supply Input
The iScan VP50PRO comes with a 6V@7A AC-to-DC converter power supply, which accepts 100-240
VAC at 50/60Hz.
SECTION 3 – SETUP
STEP 1 - Power Up
1. Attach the removable power cord to the external power supply.
2. Plug the removable power cord into a wall outlet or power conditioner, if applicable.
3. Plug the small connector attached to the cable that comes out of the power supply into
the iScan. The iScan should power on and display ‘DVDO iScan VP50PRO / by Anchor Bay’
on the Front Panel Display (FPD). If this does not happen, check all connections and
verify that the power outlet does supply power with another device.
IMPORTANT: Use only the power supply that came with your iScan VP50PRO, or a
replacement procured directly from Anchor Bay
STEP 2 - Connect the iScan to the Display
Displays with a DVI or HDMI Input
Based on the factory default settings, just connecting an iScan to a display with an HDMI or
DVI input should complete this step as the default output is for the HDMI output to be active with
a RGB 4:4:4 signal which is the standard signal for a DVI/HDMI connection. Press the Menu
button once to conrm that you can see the On Screen Display (OSD).
Displays without a DVI or HDMI input:
Follow Steps 1-4 for a Component Input and Steps 1-8 for an RGBHV Input
Press the Menu button on the front panel of the iScan once. You should see ‘MAIN MENU / INPUT
SELECT’ on the FPD.
1. Press the Output Setup button once. You should see ‘MAIN MENU / OUTPUT SETUP’
on the FPD.
2. Press the u button. You should see ‘OUTPUT SETUP / Analog/Digital’ on the FPD.
3. Press the p button and you should see ‘Analog/Digital / HDMI (Digital)’. Press the p
button once so that ‘Analog/Digital / BNC (Analog)’ is displayed on the FPD.
Press the Enter button.
4. You should now see the OSD
5. Press the qbutton one time and you should see ‘OUTPUT SETUP / Format’ on the FPD.
6. Press the ubutton one time to enter the Format menu.
7. Press the qbutton until you see ‘Format / VGA’ and then press the Enter button.
8. You should now see the OSD
STEP 3 - Selecting the Optimal Output Resolution on the iScan for
the Connected Display.
Once you have installed the iScan into the system, you must properly congure it for the display
device being driven. If the OSD is not visible on the display’s screen when you press one of the
menu or sub-menu (Output Setup/Cong./Picture Control/Input Adjust) buttons on the remote
control, then you must complete Step 2 before continuing.
Determine the optimal output resolution to set the iScan to get the best picture from the display.
To do this correctly, the native resolution or maximum resolution of the display must be known.
Native resolution refers to the actual pixel count of a xed pixel display. Fixed pixel display technolo-
gies include plasma, LCD, DLP and LCoS. CRT-based technologies use scan lines so they do not have
a native resolution but they do have a maximum resolution.

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Keep in mind that some displays do not accept their native resolution and almost all HDTVs will
accept 720p and 1080i resolutions, but no xed pixel display has a native resolution of 1080i.
In almost all cases, the picture will be better if one of these displays is sent a 720p signal instead
of a 1080i signal.
To change the Output Resolution, press the Output Setup button on the remote and navigate down to
‘Format’. Press uonce and select the desired output resolution.
Output Setup _Format _(Make Selection)
These are the most likely resolutions for the available display technologies.
Plasma 37-43” – 852x480, 1024x768 and 1024x1024
50-65” – 1280x768, 1360x768, 1365x768, 1366x768, 1080p-24/48/60
DLP Rear Projection – 720p-60 1080p-24, 1080p-60
Front Projection – 852x480, XGA, 720p-60, 1080p-24/48/60
LCD Rear Projection – 720p-60 and 1366x768
Front Projection – XGA, 720p-60 1366x768 and 1080p-24/60
Direct View – XGA, 720p-60, 1366x768 and 1080p-60
LCoS/SXRD Rear Projection – 720p-60, 1366x768 and 1080p-60
Front Projection – XGA, 720p-60, 1080p-24/60, 1400x788 and 1400x1050
CRT Rear Projection – 480p, 540p and 1080i-60
Front Projection – 720p-60, 1080p-60, 1280x960, 1440x960 and 1440x1152
NOTE: Driving a CRT front projector beyond its capabilities may cause damage. Check with Anchor
Bay if you are unsure of the display’s capabilities.
Test Patterns to Use:
Frame Geometry (Adjusting for Overscan)
When this test pattern is displayed correctly, there should be a one-pixel wide white border around
the edge of the screen: If it is not sized correctly, it means that the display is overscanning the input
signal. This is very common and is known for cutting off sports scores at the bottom of the screen.
Use the ‘Underscan’ control to shrink the size of the output image so that you can see all of the
active area of the signals coming from your sources. If it is also not positioned correctly, use the
‘Image Shift’ controls to position it correctly. These controls are available under the Aspect Ratio
setting in the Output Setup menu.
Checkerboard (Verifying if Display’s Processing Can Be Bypassed)
When the checkerboard test pattern is displayed correctly, close up you should be able to see a 1-
pixel checkerboard and at proper viewing distance the image should appear as an even gray. If the
display is CRT-based you will not see this checkerboard, but the screen should be an even gray. When
this test pattern is displayed incorrectly, the resulting image does not look like a ne checkerboard
and may have irregular patterns. When this is the case, the chosen output resolution may not be the
native resolution of the display or the display may scale all input signals even if the input resolution
is already at native resolution. Check to make sure that the output resolution selected on the iScan
is the correct output resolution for the display. Also check to make sure that the display is in the
correct Aspect Ratio mode, which may be causing the display to do additional unnecessary scaling.
The correct mode may be called ‘Native’, ‘Dot-by-Dot’, ‘Full’, or ‘Anamorphic’.
NOTE: If this test pattern does not appear as it should, and you have chosen the native resolution
of the display, you may not be able to bypass the internal processing on the display. This does not
mean that the iScan can not still make an improvement in the image quality. In these cases select
the closest output format to the display’s native resolution.
Vertical Lines
The ‘Vertical Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel wide black and white columns. If you see
any irregular pattern(s) in the image, you know that the display is scaling the signal horizontally.
Horizontal Lines
The ‘Horizontal Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel tall black and white rows. If you see
any irregular pattern(s) in the image then you know that the display is scaling the signal vertically.
STEP 4 - Connecting Your Sources
Up to 11 video sources can be connected to the iScan VP50PRO
Use the following suggestions for connecting several popular sources to the iScan
SD-DVR/STB – S-Video/Composite and Optical/Coaxial/Analog audio
HD-DVR/STB – HDMI or DVI/Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
DVD Player/Recorder – HDMI or DVI/Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
HD-DVD Player – HDMI or Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
Blu-Ray Player - HDMI or Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
VCR – Composite/S-Video and Analog audio
LD Player – Composite/S-Video and Optical/Coaxial audio
Xbox – Component and Optical audio
Xbox360 – Component/RGBHV and Optical audio
Xbox360 Elite – HDMI or Component and Optical audio
PS2 – Component and Optical audio
PS3 – HDMI or Component and Optical audio
Wii – Component and Optical audio
Apple TV – HDMI or Component and Optical audio
HTPC – HDMI or DVI and Optical/Coaxial audio
STEP 5 - Conguring the Input sources to get the maximum performance
S-Video and Composite connections do not need to be setup the correct output resolution because
they only support standard denition resolutions, 480i or 576i. HDMI, DVI and Component outputs
need to be properly setup on each source to get the best performance. You can verify the resolution
that the iScan is receiving from the source by pushing the Info button.

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Keep in mind that some displays do not accept their native resolution and almost all HDTVs will
accept 720p and 1080i resolutions, but no xed pixel display has a native resolution of 1080i.
In almost all cases, the picture will be better if one of these displays is sent a 720p signal instead
of a 1080i signal.
To change the Output Resolution, press the Output Setup button on the remote and navigate down to
‘Format’. Press uonce and select the desired output resolution.
Output Setup _Format _(Make Selection)
These are the most likely resolutions for the available display technologies.
Plasma 37-43” – 852x480, 1024x768 and 1024x1024
50-65” – 1280x768, 1360x768, 1365x768, 1366x768, 1080p-24/48/60
DLP Rear Projection – 720p-60 1080p-24, 1080p-60
Front Projection – 852x480, XGA, 720p-60, 1080p-24/48/60
LCD Rear Projection – 720p-60 and 1366x768
Front Projection – XGA, 720p-60 1366x768 and 1080p-24/60
Direct View – XGA, 720p-60, 1366x768 and 1080p-60
LCoS/SXRD Rear Projection – 720p-60, 1366x768 and 1080p-60
Front Projection – XGA, 720p-60, 1080p-24/60, 1400x788 and 1400x1050
CRT Rear Projection – 480p, 540p and 1080i-60
Front Projection – 720p-60, 1080p-60, 1280x960, 1440x960 and 1440x1152
NOTE: Driving a CRT front projector beyond its capabilities may cause damage. Check with Anchor
Bay if you are unsure of the display’s capabilities.
Test Patterns to Use:
Frame Geometry (Adjusting for Overscan)
When this test pattern is displayed correctly, there should be a one-pixel wide white border around
the edge of the screen: If it is not sized correctly, it means that the display is overscanning the input
signal. This is very common and is known for cutting off sports scores at the bottom of the screen.
Use the ‘Underscan’ control to shrink the size of the output image so that you can see all of the
active area of the signals coming from your sources. If it is also not positioned correctly, use the
‘Image Shift’ controls to position it correctly. These controls are available under the Aspect Ratio
setting in the Output Setup menu.
Checkerboard (Verifying if Display’s Processing Can Be Bypassed)
When the checkerboard test pattern is displayed correctly, close up you should be able to see a 1-
pixel checkerboard and at proper viewing distance the image should appear as an even gray. If the
display is CRT-based you will not see this checkerboard, but the screen should be an even gray. When
this test pattern is displayed incorrectly, the resulting image does not look like a ne checkerboard
and may have irregular patterns. When this is the case, the chosen output resolution may not be the
native resolution of the display or the display may scale all input signals even if the input resolution
is already at native resolution. Check to make sure that the output resolution selected on the iScan
is the correct output resolution for the display. Also check to make sure that the display is in the
correct Aspect Ratio mode, which may be causing the display to do additional unnecessary scaling.
The correct mode may be called ‘Native’, ‘Dot-by-Dot’, ‘Full’, or ‘Anamorphic’.
NOTE: If this test pattern does not appear as it should, and you have chosen the native resolution
of the display, you may not be able to bypass the internal processing on the display. This does not
mean that the iScan can not still make an improvement in the image quality. In these cases select
the closest output format to the display’s native resolution.
Vertical Lines
The ‘Vertical Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel wide black and white columns. If you see
any irregular pattern(s) in the image, you know that the display is scaling the signal horizontally.
Horizontal Lines
The ‘Horizontal Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel tall black and white rows. If you see
any irregular pattern(s) in the image then you know that the display is scaling the signal vertically.
STEP 4 - Connecting Your Sources
Up to 11 video sources can be connected to the iScan VP50PRO
Use the following suggestions for connecting several popular sources to the iScan
SD-DVR/STB – S-Video/Composite and Optical/Coaxial/Analog audio
HD-DVR/STB – HDMI or DVI/Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
DVD Player/Recorder – HDMI or DVI/Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
HD-DVD Player – HDMI or Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
Blu-Ray Player - HDMI or Component and Optical/Coaxial audio
VCR – Composite/S-Video and Analog audio
LD Player – Composite/S-Video and Optical/Coaxial audio
Xbox – Component and Optical audio
Xbox360 – Component/RGBHV and Optical audio
Xbox360 Elite – HDMI or Component and Optical audio
PS2 – Component and Optical audio
PS3 – HDMI or Component and Optical audio
Wii – Component and Optical audio
Apple TV – HDMI or Component and Optical audio
HTPC – HDMI or DVI and Optical/Coaxial audio
STEP 5 - Conguring the Input sources to get the maximum performance
S-Video and Composite connections do not need to be setup the correct output resolution because
they only support standard denition resolutions, 480i or 576i. HDMI, DVI and Component outputs
need to be properly setup on each source to get the best performance. You can verify the resolution
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Set Top Boxes
DirecTV HR10-250 (HD-TiVo)
The HD-TiVo does not allow the User to select one output setting that will always output the
right resolutions under the right conditions. For example, when tuned to an SD channel the
output resolution should be 480i, but when tuned to an HD channel the resolution should be 720p
(FOX, ABC, ESPN) or 1080i (all other HD channels). There is no, to very limited, 480p content.
The HD-TiVo can be set up to output only 480i, 720p and 1080i when the User presses the
Up button on the TiVo remote control.
DirecTV Central _Messages & Settings _Settings _Video _
Output Format – Up Arrow Setup
SA8300HD Cable HD-DVR
1. With the DVR powered Off, press the Guide and Info buttons at the same time.
The HDTV Setup Wizard screen appears.
2. Select the Advanced Setup option (press B)
3. Make sure that Display Aspect Ratio is set correctly (more than likely, 16:9)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to select compatible picture formats.
Select 480i, 720p, and 1080i
5. After saving the picture formats, press EXIT.
6. Press POWER to turn on box.
7. Press Settings twice. The General Settings menu appears.
8. Press Move Up or Move Down to highlight Set: Picture Format.
9. Press Move Right to highlight the picture format setting.
10. Press Move Up to select Pass-Through for Component video connection,
and AutoDVI/HDMI for HDMI/DVI Connections.
11. Press Accept A to use this option for the 8300HD. The DVR front panel displays
AUTO, plus the scan rate you are viewing (for example, 1080i).
12. Press Exit.
DCT6412 Cable HD-DVR –
1. Make sure system is turned on.
2. Put the STB in standby by pushing the Standby button on the Comcast remote or
by simply hitting the Power button on the front panel of the cable box.
3. Push the Menu button to enter the “User Settings” menu
4. Ensure that:
— “TV Type” is set to 16:9
— “YPbPr Output” to “1080i”
— “4:3 Override” to “480i”
Optical Disc and Other Prerecorded Media Sources
DVD Player/Recorder – Congure the DVD player to output 480i on the HDMI, DVI, or
Component connection. HDMI is the recommended connection if available. If the DVD
player can not be congured to output 480i over one of these connections, congure
it to output 480p and insure that you have turned PReP ‘On’ for this input. See Step 6
HD-DVD Player – Congure the BD player to output 1080p-24 (if the player allows), if not use
1080i-60 and the ‘Forced 3:2’ mode. See Step 6
Blu-Ray Player – Congure the BD player to output 1080p-24 (if the player allows), if not use
1080i-60 and the ‘Forced 3:2’ mode. See Step 6
Game Consoles
Xbox – Congure the Xbox to output all resolutions (480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i).
Xbox360/360Elite – Congure the Xbox360 to output 720p.
PS2 – Congure the PS2 to output 480i only and use Game Mode 1 or 2. See Step 6
PS3 – Congure the PS3 to output all resolutions. Use Game Mode 1 or 2 for 1080i. See Step 6
Wii – Congure the Wii to output 480p
Other Digital Media Devices
Apple TV – Congure the Apple TV to output 480p
HTPC – Depending on the capabilities of the video card, congure the HTPC to output 720p
or 1080p. The higher the output resolution for the PC, the better text will look on screen.
STEP 6 – Deinterlacing Mode and PReP™
The iScan has a very high performance ‘Auto’ deinterlacing mode which can handle most content.
There are specic modes which are optimal for Gaming and HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players that do require
initial setup. Once these settings are made, they are saved into non-volatile memory. Each input
has a separate memory for each of the accepted input resolutions. For example, the HDMI inputs
accept all of these resolutions:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p-24, 1080p-60, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
A source like an HD-TiVo can output 4 resolutions over HDMI (480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i). Although
there are 12 memories on the HDMI inputs, only 4 would be used by the HD-TiVo and they would
automatically recalled when any one these 4 input resolutions is detected on that HDMI input.
Game Mode 1 and Game Mode 2
Use these modes to get high performance low latency deinterlacing. Game Mode 1 has less than
motion-adaptive processing with less than 1 frame (17milliseconds) of delay and Game Mode 2 has
less than 2 frames of delay with additional edge-adaptive processing for a slightly smoother picture.
These modes are recommended for any connected game console that is outputting a 480i or 1080i
signal.
Input Adjust _Deinterlacing _Game Mode 1 and Game Mode 2
PReP
Many DVD players and set top boxes do not output a 480i signal, using an HDMI/DVI or component
connection. Anchor Bay’s Progressive ReProcessing can reprocess this signal and still improve the
previously poorly deinterlaced signal. For these sources it is recommended that you set PReP to
‘On’.
Input Adjust _PReP _On

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Set Top Boxes
DirecTV HR10-250 (HD-TiVo)
The HD-TiVo does not allow the User to select one output setting that will always output the
right resolutions under the right conditions. For example, when tuned to an SD channel the
output resolution should be 480i, but when tuned to an HD channel the resolution should be 720p
(FOX, ABC, ESPN) or 1080i (all other HD channels). There is no, to very limited, 480p content.
The HD-TiVo can be set up to output only 480i, 720p and 1080i when the User presses the
Up button on the TiVo remote control.
DirecTV Central _Messages & Settings _Settings _Video _
Output Format – Up Arrow Setup
SA8300HD Cable HD-DVR
1. With the DVR powered Off, press the Guide and Info buttons at the same time.
The HDTV Setup Wizard screen appears.
2. Select the Advanced Setup option (press B)
3. Make sure that Display Aspect Ratio is set correctly (more than likely, 16:9)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to select compatible picture formats.
Select 480i, 720p, and 1080i
5. After saving the picture formats, press EXIT.
6. Press POWER to turn on box.
7. Press Settings twice. The General Settings menu appears.
8. Press Move Up or Move Down to highlight Set: Picture Format.
9. Press Move Right to highlight the picture format setting.
10. Press Move Up to select Pass-Through for Component video connection,
and AutoDVI/HDMI for HDMI/DVI Connections.
11. Press Accept A to use this option for the 8300HD. The DVR front panel displays
AUTO, plus the scan rate you are viewing (for example, 1080i).
12. Press Exit.
DCT6412 Cable HD-DVR –
1. Make sure system is turned on.
2. Put the STB in standby by pushing the Standby button on the Comcast remote or
by simply hitting the Power button on the front panel of the cable box.
3. Push the Menu button to enter the “User Settings” menu
4. Ensure that:
— “TV Type” is set to 16:9
— “YPbPr Output” to “1080i”
— “4:3 Override” to “480i”
Optical Disc and Other Prerecorded Media Sources
DVD Player/Recorder – Congure the DVD player to output 480i on the HDMI, DVI, or
Component connection. HDMI is the recommended connection if available. If the DVD
player can not be congured to output 480i over one of these connections, congure
it to output 480p and insure that you have turned PReP ‘On’ for this input. See Step 6
HD-DVD Player – Congure the BD player to output 1080p-24 (if the player allows), if not use
1080i-60 and the ‘Forced 3:2’ mode. See Step 6
Blu-Ray Player – Congure the BD player to output 1080p-24 (if the player allows), if not use
1080i-60 and the ‘Forced 3:2’ mode. See Step 6
Game Consoles
Xbox – Congure the Xbox to output all resolutions (480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i).
Xbox360/360Elite – Congure the Xbox360 to output 720p.
PS2 – Congure the PS2 to output 480i only and use Game Mode 1 or 2. See Step 6
PS3 – Congure the PS3 to output all resolutions. Use Game Mode 1 or 2 for 1080i. See Step 6
Wii – Congure the Wii to output 480p
Other Digital Media Devices
Apple TV – Congure the Apple TV to output 480p
HTPC – Depending on the capabilities of the video card, congure the HTPC to output 720p
or 1080p. The higher the output resolution for the PC, the better text will look on screen.
STEP 6 – Deinterlacing Mode and PReP™
The iScan has a very high performance ‘Auto’ deinterlacing mode which can handle most content.
There are specic modes which are optimal for Gaming and HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players that do require
initial setup. Once these settings are made, they are saved into non-volatile memory. Each input
has a separate memory for each of the accepted input resolutions. For example, the HDMI inputs
accept all of these resolutions:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p-24, 1080p-60, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
A source like an HD-TiVo can output 4 resolutions over HDMI (480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i). Although
there are 12 memories on the HDMI inputs, only 4 would be used by the HD-TiVo and they would
automatically recalled when any one these 4 input resolutions is detected on that HDMI input.
Game Mode 1 and Game Mode 2
Use these modes to get high performance low latency deinterlacing. Game Mode 1 has less than
motion-adaptive processing with less than 1 frame (17milliseconds) of delay and Game Mode 2 has
less than 2 frames of delay with additional edge-adaptive processing for a slightly smoother picture.
These modes are recommended for any connected game console that is outputting a 480i or 1080i
signal.
Input Adjust _Deinterlacing _Game Mode 1 and Game Mode 2
PReP
Many DVD players and set top boxes do not output a 480i signal, using an HDMI/DVI or component
connection. Anchor Bay’s Progressive ReProcessing can reprocess this signal and still improve the
previously poorly deinterlaced signal. For these sources it is recommended that you set PReP to
‘On’.
Input Adjust _PReP _On

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Forced 3:2 Mode
This mode is perfect for HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players that output a cleanly encoded 3:2 signal over
the entire length of a movie. This insures the highest performance playback from these high quality
sources. If you intend on setting up the iScan to output a 24Hz, 48Hz, or 72Hz signal for lm-based
content this mode is highly recommended.
Input Adjust _Deinterlacing _Forced 3:2
STEP 7 – Assigning Audio Inputs to Video Inputs
The iScan features an audio delay function to exactly match the video delay incurred by the video
processing. The iScan accepts four discrete digital audio inputs, two optical (Audio 1, 2) and two
coaxial (Audio 3 and 4) inputs, one analog audio input and four HDMI audio inputs (3 on the iScan
VP20). By default, no audio inputs are assigned to any video inputs. To assign an audio an input to
a video input, rst select the video input using the remote control or front panel controls and then
select the audio input.
Input Adjust _Audio Input _(Make Selection)
NOTE: If an analog video input is selected, the HDMI option will not be available. An audio input can be
assigned to multiple video inputs, but a video input can not have multiple audio inputs assigned to it.
NOTE: There are some HDMI sources that do not output the correct audio signal when connected to
an HDMI repeater, like an AV receiver or video processor. In these instances, we recommend that use
an alternative method of sending audio, like the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs.
Insure that the audio output from the iScan is connected to the AV Receiver/Processor. Note that both
the optical and coaxial outputs are active simultaneously. Also note that multi-channel PCM audio,
like that encoded on HD-DVD and Blu-Ray must be transmitted by HDMI, as optical and coaxial are
incapable of carrying these formats. Make sure that HD-DVD or Blu-Ray Player is outputting bitstream
only if the AV receiver does not have an HDMI audio input. If the AV Receiver does have an HDMI in-
put, connect the HDMI output from the iScan to the AV Receiver and the output from the AV Receiver
to the display. If there is no picture displayed, revert to using optical or coaxial digital audio. Some
AV receivers are incapable of passing high resolution video signals (1080p).
STEP 8 – Display Optimization – Using Display Adjustments
The iScan VP50PRO has several test patterns to assist in the setup of the display. Adjustments should
be made on the display, not on the iScan, to correctly setup the iScan and display.
Gray Ramp
The ‘Gray Ramp’ can help verify that the display is showing the gradients between black and white
correctly. You should see a smooth transition between black and white with this test pattern. If there
is banding on the extreme right and left of this test pattern with ‘Video’ Output Levels, change the
‘Output Levels’ to ‘PC’.
Brightness/Contrast
The ‘Brightness/Contrast’ test pattern will assist you in setting up both the brightness (black level)
and contrast (white level) of the display. The ‘Brightness/Contrast’ test pattern is composed of 4
quarter-screen blocks. Two of the blocks have a background level of standard black and the other
two blocks have a background level of standard white. Embedded in the black blocks are 3 bars.
One is 4 IRE below black (blacker-than-black), one is 1 IRE above black, and the third is 2 IRE above
black. Embedded in the white blocks are 3 bars. One is 1 IRE above white (whiter-then-white), one
is 1 IRE below white, and the third is 2 IRE below white. The bottom two blocks differ slightly from
these levels. For the bottom two blocks, the blacker-than-black is at the lowest possible luma level
and the whiter-than-white bar is at the highest possible luma level. When the brightness and contrast
are adjusted correctly, you should be able to see the 1 IRE and 2 IRE above black bars on the black
background and the 1 IRE and 2 IRE below white bars should be visible on the white background.
When the brightness is adjusted correctly, black objects should appear ‘black’ with the details still
intact and lighter areas should be ‘light’, not gray, with the details still intact. When the contrast is
adjusted correctly, white objects will appear ‘white’ with the details still intact. Because the contrast
settings can affect brightness settings we recommend that you check the brightness setting after
making this adjustment.
NOTE: If you have a CRT based display, following the instructions above may yield a contrast setting
too high. If the contrast is set too high, you will get blooming and loss of details in the highlighted
areas. It is more helpful to use the two vertical lines in the test pattern. Adjust the contrast up and
down and you will notice that these lines will bend as you increase the contrast. To properly adjust
contrast on a CRT based display, decrease the contrast until the vertical lines start to straighten out.
If possible, the two lines should be straight. On some CRT, the lines may not straighten even if you
turn the contrast to its minimum. If this is the case, slowly increase the contrast to a point just before
the vertical lines have extreme bending. You have now properly set up the contrast of the display.
Continue to set up brightness as detailed above.
Color Bars 75 and Color Bars 100
The ‘Color8 Bars75’ and ‘Color8 Bars100’ will assist in setting up the saturation (color) and hue (tint)
of the display. The ‘Color8 Bars75’ test pattern consists of 8 vertical bars across the screen at a 75%
saturation level. The ‘Color8 Bars100’ test pattern consists of 8 vertical bars across the screen at
a 100% saturation level. From left to right the bars are: white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red,
blue, and black. To properly adjust the saturation and hue you will need to use the blue colored lter
that comes with AVIA. You will also need to turn off any automatic esh tone controls on the display
before making these adjustments. When the Saturation and Hue are adjusted correctly, the white
bar and the blue bar should be exactly the same shade when looking through the blue lter.
Saturation and hue settings interact with each other so after making this setting you may want to go
back and check that the saturation setting is correct.
STEP 9 – Source Optimization – iScan Adjustments
To get the best performance out of each of the sources you should individually calibrate each input
specically to the connected source. In this section, all picture control adjustments are made using
the iScan’s picture controls. Keep in mind that if you replace a source with a new component you
will also want to recalibrate the input. To calibrate each source correctly you will need the source
to output a reference test pattern similar to what is built in to the iScan. For sources like DVD, LD
and D-VHS, this content is readily available. But for a source like HD satellite or cable, these test
patterns are played on channels like HDNet at off hours. So if you have a DVR, Anchor Bay recommends
that you record these test patterns.
VRS Optimization & Evaluation DVD
This DVD will assist in setting up the input to which the DVD player is connected. Anchor Bay
recommends that you use a digital connection, DVI or HDMI, or a high quality analog connection, like
component video. Don’t use S-Video or Composite video for a higher quality source like DVD. Before
calibrating the input for the DVD player, make sure that the DVD player is set to ‘16:9’ output, not
‘4:3’. You will also want to turn off any extraneous features like noise reduction which may add more
noise than help. Set all picture settings on the DVD player to either ‘Off’, ‘default’, or ‘0’.

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Forced 3:2 Mode
This mode is perfect for HD-DVD and Blu-Ray players that output a cleanly encoded 3:2 signal over
the entire length of a movie. This insures the highest performance playback from these high quality
sources. If you intend on setting up the iScan to output a 24Hz, 48Hz, or 72Hz signal for lm-based
content this mode is highly recommended.
Input Adjust _Deinterlacing _Forced 3:2
STEP 7 – Assigning Audio Inputs to Video Inputs
The iScan features an audio delay function to exactly match the video delay incurred by the video
processing. The iScan accepts four discrete digital audio inputs, two optical (Audio 1, 2) and two
coaxial (Audio 3 and 4) inputs, one analog audio input and four HDMI audio inputs (3 on the iScan
VP20). By default, no audio inputs are assigned to any video inputs. To assign an audio an input to
a video input, rst select the video input using the remote control or front panel controls and then
select the audio input.
Input Adjust _Audio Input _(Make Selection)
NOTE: If an analog video input is selected, the HDMI option will not be available. An audio input can be
assigned to multiple video inputs, but a video input can not have multiple audio inputs assigned to it.
NOTE: There are some HDMI sources that do not output the correct audio signal when connected to
an HDMI repeater, like an AV receiver or video processor. In these instances, we recommend that use
an alternative method of sending audio, like the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs.
Insure that the audio output from the iScan is connected to the AV Receiver/Processor. Note that both
the optical and coaxial outputs are active simultaneously. Also note that multi-channel PCM audio,
like that encoded on HD-DVD and Blu-Ray must be transmitted by HDMI, as optical and coaxial are
incapable of carrying these formats. Make sure that HD-DVD or Blu-Ray Player is outputting bitstream
only if the AV receiver does not have an HDMI audio input. If the AV Receiver does have an HDMI in-
put, connect the HDMI output from the iScan to the AV Receiver and the output from the AV Receiver
to the display. If there is no picture displayed, revert to using optical or coaxial digital audio. Some
AV receivers are incapable of passing high resolution video signals (1080p).
STEP 8 – Display Optimization – Using Display Adjustments
The iScan VP50PRO has several test patterns to assist in the setup of the display. Adjustments should
be made on the display, not on the iScan, to correctly setup the iScan and display.
Gray Ramp
The ‘Gray Ramp’ can help verify that the display is showing the gradients between black and white
correctly. You should see a smooth transition between black and white with this test pattern. If there
is banding on the extreme right and left of this test pattern with ‘Video’ Output Levels, change the
‘Output Levels’ to ‘PC’.
Brightness/Contrast
The ‘Brightness/Contrast’ test pattern will assist you in setting up both the brightness (black level)
and contrast (white level) of the display. The ‘Brightness/Contrast’ test pattern is composed of 4
quarter-screen blocks. Two of the blocks have a background level of standard black and the other
two blocks have a background level of standard white. Embedded in the black blocks are 3 bars.
One is 4 IRE below black (blacker-than-black), one is 1 IRE above black, and the third is 2 IRE above
black. Embedded in the white blocks are 3 bars. One is 1 IRE above white (whiter-then-white), one
is 1 IRE below white, and the third is 2 IRE below white. The bottom two blocks differ slightly from
these levels. For the bottom two blocks, the blacker-than-black is at the lowest possible luma level
and the whiter-than-white bar is at the highest possible luma level. When the brightness and contrast
are adjusted correctly, you should be able to see the 1 IRE and 2 IRE above black bars on the black
background and the 1 IRE and 2 IRE below white bars should be visible on the white background.
When the brightness is adjusted correctly, black objects should appear ‘black’ with the details still
intact and lighter areas should be ‘light’, not gray, with the details still intact. When the contrast is
adjusted correctly, white objects will appear ‘white’ with the details still intact. Because the contrast
settings can affect brightness settings we recommend that you check the brightness setting after
making this adjustment.
NOTE: If you have a CRT based display, following the instructions above may yield a contrast setting
too high. If the contrast is set too high, you will get blooming and loss of details in the highlighted
areas. It is more helpful to use the two vertical lines in the test pattern. Adjust the contrast up and
down and you will notice that these lines will bend as you increase the contrast. To properly adjust
contrast on a CRT based display, decrease the contrast until the vertical lines start to straighten out.
If possible, the two lines should be straight. On some CRT, the lines may not straighten even if you
turn the contrast to its minimum. If this is the case, slowly increase the contrast to a point just before
the vertical lines have extreme bending. You have now properly set up the contrast of the display.
Continue to set up brightness as detailed above.
Color Bars 75 and Color Bars 100
The ‘Color8 Bars75’ and ‘Color8 Bars100’ will assist in setting up the saturation (color) and hue (tint)
of the display. The ‘Color8 Bars75’ test pattern consists of 8 vertical bars across the screen at a 75%
saturation level. The ‘Color8 Bars100’ test pattern consists of 8 vertical bars across the screen at
a 100% saturation level. From left to right the bars are: white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red,
blue, and black. To properly adjust the saturation and hue you will need to use the blue colored lter
that comes with AVIA. You will also need to turn off any automatic esh tone controls on the display
before making these adjustments. When the Saturation and Hue are adjusted correctly, the white
bar and the blue bar should be exactly the same shade when looking through the blue lter.
Saturation and hue settings interact with each other so after making this setting you may want to go
back and check that the saturation setting is correct.
STEP 9 – Source Optimization – iScan Adjustments
To get the best performance out of each of the sources you should individually calibrate each input
specically to the connected source. In this section, all picture control adjustments are made using
the iScan’s picture controls. Keep in mind that if you replace a source with a new component you
will also want to recalibrate the input. To calibrate each source correctly you will need the source
to output a reference test pattern similar to what is built in to the iScan. For sources like DVD, LD
and D-VHS, this content is readily available. But for a source like HD satellite or cable, these test
patterns are played on channels like HDNet at off hours. So if you have a DVR, Anchor Bay recommends
that you record these test patterns.
VRS Optimization & Evaluation DVD
This DVD will assist in setting up the input to which the DVD player is connected. Anchor Bay
recommends that you use a digital connection, DVI or HDMI, or a high quality analog connection, like
component video. Don’t use S-Video or Composite video for a higher quality source like DVD. Before
calibrating the input for the DVD player, make sure that the DVD player is set to ‘16:9’ output, not
‘4:3’. You will also want to turn off any extraneous features like noise reduction which may add more
noise than help. Set all picture settings on the DVD player to either ‘Off’, ‘default’, or ‘0’.

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The iScan has several ‘Half Test Patterns’ that can be brought up while the matching test patterns are
played from the VRS DVD. The test patterns to use on the DVD are listed below. The matching test
patterns can be found in the ‘Conguration’ menu (Conguration →Test Patterns).
Static Patterns _Half Patterns _Black and White
Color (7) Bars 75
Color (7) Bars 100
Color (8) Bars 75
Color (8) Bars 100
Adjusting for Overscan per Input
Overscan can be adjusted individually on each input. Overscan tends to be most problematic with
standard denition broadcast signals from terrestrial, cable or satellite. Overscan can also be needed
with game consoles. Check each output resolution from the source and adjust the Overscan,
as needed.
Setting Up and Recalling Display Proles
Up to 10 Display Proles can be dened and recalled. A Display Prole is a memory which holds all
of the parameters that are dened in the ‘Output Setup’ menu. Display Proles can be used to drive
two different displays, like a plasma for day usage and a front projector for night usage that need
different output settings, or to drive a single display with different settings, one setting optimized
for NTSC and one optimized for PAL. To use the Display Proles, rst set up all Output Settings
and then save the Display Prole.
Output Setup _ Display Proles _Save
Once a Display Prole is saved, it can be recalled using the Display Prole button on the remote
control, or by navigating the OSD.
Output Setup _ Display Proles _Select
Setting up the iScan for a 2.35:1 Constant Image Height Conguration
The iScan VP50PRO can be congured to work in conjunction with an anamorphic lens. The most
common conguration with one of these lenses is a 2.35:1 screen with a 16:9 projector. This
lens can be xed or motorized. If the lens is motorized, it should only be used when viewing
2.35:1 content. The motorized lens should be connected Trigger #2 on the back of the VP50PRO.
The correct output aspect ratio setting for this conguration is ‘Lens’ option ‘Mode 1 – Auto’ and the correct
‘12V Trigger 2’ setting is ‘Lens’.
Advanced Control — Setting up the iScan to Output 24Hz/48Hz
(For Film-Based Content)
Some displays, mostly front projectors, can display a 24, 48 or 72Hz signal (which is a multiple of
lm’s 24 frames per second). To verify if the connected display can accept one of these framerates
use the ‘Judder’ test pattern. This pattern displays a bar that bounces back and forth at the chosen
output frequency selected in the ‘framerate’ parameter. When this test pattern is displayed correctly,
the bar moves smoothly across the screen and bounces from side to side. When this pattern is
displayed incorrectly, this bar may ‘tear’ as it moves across the screen. If your display does accept
24Hz or 48Hz a ‘Display Prole’ should be saved for viewing lm-based content in addition to a
standard 50/60Hz video ‘Display Prole’.
SECTION 4 – MENU OPTIONS
Input Select
There are eleven video inputs on the iScan VP50PRO:
• VIDEO 1 - Video 1 (Composite)
• VIDEO 2 - Video 2 (Composite)
• S -VIDEO 1 - S -Video 1
• S -VIDEO 2 - S -Video 2
• COMPONENT 1 - Component/RGBs 1
• COMPONENT 2 - Component/RGBs 2
• RGBHV – RGBHV/Component
• HDMI 1 - HDMI 1
• HDMI 2 - HDMI 2
• HDMI 3 - HDMI 3
• HDMI 4 – HDMI 4
• AUTO - Automatic active input detection and selection
These inputs can be accessed in ve different ways:
• Using the front panel using the pand qbuttons
• Using the remote control with the direct access buttons
• Using a universal remote programmed with the discrete codes
• Using the OSD from the front panel or from the remote to access the Input Select menu
• Using RS232 Serial Automation Protocol described in the appendix.
Input Aspect Ratio Control
The Input Aspect Ratio control selects the aspect ratio for the current input signal. The iScan VP50PRO
automatically converts from the selected input aspect ratio to the selected output aspect ratio.
The Input Aspect Ratio control selects the aspect ratio for the current input signal. The iScan VP50PRO
automatically converts from the selected input aspect ratio to the selected output aspect ratio.
Push the Aspect button once to show the current input aspect ratio control function. To cycle through
the available functions, push the Aspect button repeatedly.
For the Input AR function, push the por ▼ button once to show the current setting. Push either of
these buttons again to cycle through the available aspect ratios. Push the Exit button to exit the
menu and go back to the Input Aspect Ratio selection.
For the Zoom, Pan and Borders functions, push the por ▼ button to select the two control settings
available: horizontal and vertical. Push the Enter button to adjust each setting.
• Push pand qto increase or decrease the setting.
• Push Exit again to exit this mode.
NOTE: The Zoom and Pan functions are applied to the input signal, not the output. This is an im-
portant consideration, especially for the Pan function. For example: If you do not zoom a full frame
image more than 100%, there is nothing to pan. However, if part of the image is not on the screen,
then the Pan function will work.