Lumagen Radiance 2124TM User manual

Radiance 2124TM and
Radiance 2144TM
Video Processor
Owner’s Manual

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DOCUMENTATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
DarbeeVision Inc. - End User License Agreement (E.U.L.A) for DARBEE Visual Presence™
Technology in Lumagen Radiance Products: This product provides the ability to turn off
DARBEE Visual Presence (DVP™) processing, because the DVP technology processing feature in
this product is not intended for commercial broadcast or theatrical presentation applications.
By using this product, you accept that the DVP technology ingredient is intended for personal
or small network use and should be switched off if this video processor system is used to
process video for commercial broadcast or commercial theatrical viewing applications. You
may not record the DVP processed output of this video processor system. You may use DVP in
this product to process video for up to six end user displays, within any video system
application, provided the DVP processed output video of this system is not being sold to an end
viewer or user. An additional commercial license is available from DarbeeVision, Inc. for larger
video network, distribution, commercial applications. You may not reverse engineer or
otherwise deconstruct the DVP algorithm, which is the sole intellectual property of
DarbeeVision, Inc., and protected by patents and trade secrets. This E.U.L.A. is not intended to
limit the use of this product or its features, when the video processor is used with DVP off.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules, Canadian ICES-003, and CISPR 22. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized modifications to this equipment may void Lumagen’s limited warranty and the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
Lumagen is a registered trademark of Lumagen, Inc. Radiance, Vision, and other Lumagen product names,
are trademarks of Lumagen, Inc. Darbee™ and DarbeeVision™ are trademarks of DarbeeVision Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
WARNINGS:
•Do not defeat the safety features of the power supply or power cord, such as, but not
limited to, removing the ground pin connection.
•Do not open, insert objects into, or spill liquid into, this equipment.
•Do not block the cooling vents, and make sure there is adequate cooling around unit.
•Do not program an output resolution that exceeds the maximum specified refresh rate
of the attached television, or projector.
•Improperly set gray-bar intensity may accelerate screen burn-in. Consult a home-
theater specialist for help setting gray-bar intensity.

Table of Contents
Contents
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. 1
Document Conventions and Menu Navigation.......................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Verify that your box contains the following items..................................................................................................... 2
Remote Control Battery Installation......................................................................................................................... 2
Installation Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................. 2
SECTION 2 – OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................... 3
FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
REAR PANEL .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
HDMI CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 3
ANALOG VIDEO INPUT CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 4
AUDIO INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................... 4
MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................... 4
Remote Control......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Configuration Memories........................................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 3 – QUICK START GUIDE........................................................................................................................ 8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 8
System Configuration Examples................................................................................................................................ 9
Source Device Connection Examples...................................................................................................................... 10
SECTION 4 – BASIC COMMANDS.......................................................................................................................... 12
Power...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Input Selection ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Configuration Memory Selection............................................................................................................................ 12
Input Aspect Ratio Selection................................................................................................................................... 12
Image Zoom............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Status Screen........................................................................................................................................................... 13
On-Screen Help....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Quick Keys.............................................................................................................................................................. 13
SECTION 5 – VIDEO CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... 14
VIDEO OUTPUT SETUP MENU ....................................................................................................................................... 14
CUSTOM MODES MENU................................................................................................................................................ 14
Output Mode – Global Presets................................................................................................................................ 15
Exact Output Timing............................................................................................................................................... 15
CMS MENU ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Gamma Factor........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Color Gamut........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Grayscale and Gamma............................................................................................................................................ 15
Color Decoder ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Black Level.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
White Level ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
STYLES MENU.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Output HDMI Format............................................................................................................................................. 16
Rate Match.............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Color Format.......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Dither...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Mask........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Shrink...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Gray Level............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Screen Aspect Ratio ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Graybar Intensity.................................................................................................................................................... 17
3D Glasses Adjust................................................................................................................................................... 17
Soft Edge................................................................................................................................................................. 17
MISC.OUTPUT SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................................. 17

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3D Output EDID Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 17
Sync Polarity........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Copy Output Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 17
HDMI Input Setup................................................................................................................................................... 18
HDMI Virtual to Physical Input Mapping .............................................................................................................. 18
HDMI Video Type................................................................................................................................................... 18
HDMI Level ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Video EDID Display Information for HDMI inputs................................................................................................ 18
HDMI Input Hotplug Mode..................................................................................................................................... 18
HDMI Auto Aspect.................................................................................................................................................. 19
INPUT PICTURE CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Black and White Levels........................................................................................................................................... 19
Color Format.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Color and Hue ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Y/C Delay................................................................................................................................................................ 19
INPUT SIZE CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................. 20
Scale Bias................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Input Sizing............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Vertical Shift........................................................................................................................................................... 20
Non-linear Stretch................................................................................................................................................... 20
Input Masking ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
INPUT CONTROL MENU ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Deinterlacing Mode................................................................................................................................................ 21
Inter Frame Motion Detection (IFMD)................................................................................................................... 21
Deinterlacing Field Flip ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Genlock................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Game Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Reinterlace.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
INPUT ENHANCEMENT CONTROLS................................................................................................................................. 22
Sharpness................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Noise Reduction...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Adaptive Contrast................................................................................................................................................... 22
Copy Enhancement Settings.................................................................................................................................... 22
MISCELLANEOUS INPUT CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................. 22
Input Label.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Copy Input Settings................................................................................................................................................. 22
Selecting an Output Configuration for an Input Memory ....................................................................................... 22
SECTION 6 – AUDIO CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... 23
Introduction to the Audio Menu.............................................................................................................................. 23
Audio Menu Navigation.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Audio Menu Selections............................................................................................................................................ 24
Audio Menu Structure............................................................................................................................................. 24
Audio User EDID.................................................................................................................................................... 26
Input Memory Specific Audio EDID....................................................................................................................... 26
SECTION 7 - CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................... 27
SECTION 8 – MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS.................................................................................................... 28
SYSTEM SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Menu Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Timeouts.................................................................................................................................................................. 28
OSD Enable............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Input Reselect.......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Menu Placement...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Input Menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Initial Power State .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Initial Input State.................................................................................................................................................... 28
On/Off Message ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Message Control..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Test Patterns........................................................................................................................................................... 29
Remote Control Arrow Buttons............................................................................................................................... 29
LED Setup............................................................................................................................................................... 29
RS-232 Setup........................................................................................................................................................... 29

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3D Glasses.............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Zoom Step ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
Quick Keys.............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Configuration Memory Usage................................................................................................................................. 30
SAVING THE CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................................... 30
Save......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Undo ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Restore ISF calibration........................................................................................................................................... 31
Revert To Factory Settings...................................................................................................................................... 31
SECTION 9 – 3D SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................... 32
3D TYPES..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Frame Packed......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Side-by-Side............................................................................................................................................................ 32
Top-Bottom ............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Frame Sequential.................................................................................................................................................... 32
Separate Left and Right........................................................................................................................................... 32
3D OUTPUT SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................. 33
3D Output Setup Menu............................................................................................................................................ 33
3D Output Mode = Auto ......................................................................................................................................... 33
3D Output Mode = Specific Format ....................................................................................................................... 33
3D Output Type = Auto........................................................................................................................................... 33
3D Output Type = Specific 3D Type....................................................................................................................... 33
3D EDID Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 33
3D SETUP PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Normal Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Display Optimization .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Setup for Non-Compliant Displays ......................................................................................................................... 34
Setup for Non-Compliant 3D Video Sources........................................................................................................... 34
3D Support for 2D Displays.................................................................................................................................... 35
SECTION 10 – DARBEE VISUAL PRESENCE™................................................................................................... 36
DARBEE MENU ............................................................................................................................................................. 36
Darbee menu control .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Gain ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Mode....................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Enabled................................................................................................................................................................... 36
View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
SECTION 11 – COMMAND INTERFACE ............................................................................................................... 37
DIRECT COMMANDS..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Output Vertical Resolution...................................................................................................................................... 37
Output Mode Commands ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Output Vertical Rate............................................................................................................................................... 37
Output Aspect Ratio................................................................................................................................................ 37
Miscellaneous Commands....................................................................................................................................... 37
MENU SHORTCUTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
IR COMMAND LIST....................................................................................................................................................... 37
ASCII COMMAND LIST ................................................................................................................................................ 37
SECTION 12 – SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................ 38

Section 1 – Getting Started
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Section 1 – Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Lumagen®Radiance™ video processor. The award winning Lumagen Radiance
video processor family boasts the highest-performance video switching, processing and calibration available.
This makes it ideal for premium quality high-definition home and commercial theater applications.
Lumagen’s Radiance series refines and enhances the video images presented by high definition front
projectors, top-level rear-screen and flat-panel displays.
The Radiance family offers 10-bit front-end, and 12-bit back-end, processing, per-pixel standard definition
(SD) and high definition (HD) video de-interlacing with adaptive diagonal filtering, No-Ring™ scaling
technology that does not add ringing (unlike competing products), MPEG mosquito and block artifact
reduction plus “3D” temporal noise reduction for both SD and HD sources. It supports HDMI®1.4 “3D” and
uncompressed audio formats for Dolby-Digital TrueHD™ and DTS Master-Audio™ bitstream formats.
At the same time Radiance processors can function as a central switching hub for the audio video system.
For these reasons, the Radiance™ processor family sets the industry benchmark for switching, calibration
and video processing performance.
Key Features
•Output resolution from 480p to 1080p60 (2124) or up to 4k60 8-bit 4:2:0 for 2144, plus 1080i
•Proprietary Lumagen No-Ring™ scaling
•Darbee Digital Visual Presence™ (DVP™) enhancement technology
•Full CMS (Color Management System) using a 729-point 3D linear-gamma RGB color palette
•21-point parametric grayscale and Gamma
•10-bit processing for deinterlacing plus a 12-bit calibration pipeline
•Support for HDMI®1.4 “3D” including anamorphic lens scaling
•Convert common optional 3D formats to a required 3D format that is supported by the display
•Each input has 4 user configuration memories
•Each input user configuration memory has 8 resolution sub-memories (for HD inputs)
•Each resolution sub-memory is linked to one of 8 output configurations.
•2:2, 3:2 and 3:3 pull-down for SD/HD film sources
•Per-pixel SD/HD video de-interlacing
•Adaptive diagonal filtering
•MPEG mosquito and block artifact reduction
•Temporal noise reduction for SD and HD sources
•Output resolution from 480p to 4k60, plus 1080i
•User programmable non-linear-stretch (NLS) mode
•4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, 2.35, 2.40 and NLS input aspect ratios
•Programmable output aspect ratio from 1.10 to 2.50
•Extensive support for anamorphic lenses for both 2D and 3D video
•Large suite of test patterns
•Programmable input/output color-space
•Y/C-delay calibration
•CUE and ICP filtering
•Eight channel audio up to 192 kHz, DD True-HD™ 5.1, and DTS Master Audio™ 5.1 Bitstream
•IR and RS232 control inputs (See Tech Tip 11 and 12 on the Lumagen.com support page)
•Wired IR format command input
•USB slave port for software updates and interface for auto-calibration software programs.
•Universal, 100-240V, ~50/60Hz external 12 VDC power supply
•Optional rack mounting ears

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Document Conventions and Menu Navigation
Commands are selected with the supplied infrared remote or the RS232 serial port. To prevent possible
command conflict, only one of these methods of command should be used at a time. See the Serial RS232
Command Interface section for information on serial commands. The infrared remote control command
notation is described below:
•Remote buttons are named as shown in a bold font. Example: MENU.
•For comma separated lists, press the buttons in the sequence shown.
•For parenthesized lists, select one button from the list.
•For square-bracketed lists, press the buttons as needed.
Example: For the list [

,

,

,

], press the arrow keys as needed.
•For menu commands press the MENU button. The

and

arrow keys are used to select the
function. The

arrow key (or OK) is used to enter sub-menus. This is shown as: MENU →
MenuItem →MenuItem. Generally, the

arrow key (or EXIT) steps up one menu level.
•Numerical entries are listed as value. For numerical entries, the

arrow key acts as backspace.
•Some commands are activated immediately without the need to press OK. Other commands must
be explicitly accepted by pressing OK. If needed, OK is listed as part of the command, and will
complete the command and return the menu to one level higher in the menu system. Note that,
at default settings, pressing OK when it is not required will bring up the Radiance Status Screen.
•For many commands, pressing EXIT cancels a partially completed command and returns to one
level higher in the menu system. For advanced commands changes are completed from within
the command and EXIT just returns to one level higher in the menu system.
•There are four independent configuration memory types for each input (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC
and MEMD). The input setup and output resolution/timing can be set independently for each
memory. To program an input memory, first select the input, then select the desired
configuration memory and use the menu system to configure.
•Some menu commands are only available when their associated input is selected.
•Before changes are saved, they can be discarded by entering standby (STBY) mode.
•A Save must be performed after any changes or all changes will be discarded the next time the
unit enters standby (STBY), or power is lost. To save press MENU,

, OK, OK, OK.
Unpacking
•Unpack the box.
•Save the box and packing materials in case you need to ship your Radiance.
Verify that your box contains the following items
•Lumagen Radiance video processor.
•Universal, 100-240V, ~50/60Hz, 12 VDC power supply
•Remote control.
•AAA Batteries (2).
•Owner’s Manual.
•USB cable.
•If purchased, the optional 19 inch rack-mount ears.
Remote Control Battery Installation
1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
2. Move the locking tab to open the door.
3. Remove the old batteries (if applicable).
4. Install two new AAA batteries, observing the battery polarity shown in the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Installation Guidelines
•Select a cool, well-ventilated, dry location.
•Install the Radiance on a flat, level surface such as a table or shelf.
•Alternately the Radiance can be installed in an equipment rack by using the optional rack ears.
•Verify that the cooling vents are clear of obstructions to provide convection cooling.
•Only use the Lumagen approved power supply.
•Avoid sudden temperature changes, temperature extremes and excessive humidity.
•Unplug power to the Radiance before cleaning.

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Section 2 – Overview
Front Panel
The front panel has a light-emitting-diode (LED) indicator, which is red when the unit is in “standby” and, by
default, is green when the unit is “on.” Note: The green “on” indicator can be turned off if preferred.
Rear Panel
There are eight HDMI inputs.
There are two HDMI audio/video outputs and one COAX audio output. Video can be output on one or both
of the HDMI outputs. Audio can be output on the HDMI outputs and/or the COAX output.
Additional connections are provided for a wired IR command input (38 KHz IR format), RS232 command
interface, USB command/update (implemented as internal USB to Serial adapter), plus the 12 VDC power
input.
These connections are described on the following page.
HDMI Connections
2 HDMI SD/HD Outputs. Supports output rates up to 1080p60 for Radiance 2123. For the
Radiance 2143 maximum output rate is 4k60 in 8-bit 4:2:0 (output 2 only). Support for
HDMI 1.4a audio formats.
8 HDMI SD/HD Inputs. Supports resolutions up to 1080p60
Note: CEC bit pass-through is connected from the HDMI inputs to HDMI Output 1.

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Analog Video Input Connections
2 Component inputs (RGsB/RGBcvS/S-Video). Support resolutions up to 720p60, 1080i30.
Input 10 can be used as an RGBHV Input. In this mode VSync uses Input 12, and
HSync uses Input 11. Each of these inputs can support RGBcvS. For RGBcvS (SCART),
an input is combined with the adjacent composite video input (e.g. Input 10 + cvS on
Input 12).
Input 9 and input 10 can be used as S-Video inputs. Connect an “S-Video to 2 RCA
adapter” to the Y (Luminance) and Pb (Chroma) connectors on input 9 or input 10.
2 Composite Inputs with 3D comb-filter. Support NTSC, PAL and SECAM.
Audio Input and Output Connections
1 Optical Digital Audio Input
2 Stereo Analog Audio Inputs
3 COAX Digital Audio Inputs
1COAX Digital Audio Output
Miscellaneous Connections
1 IR format command input (See Tech Tip 9 on the Lumagen.com website).
1RS232 used for command input and for software update (See Tech Tip 6 and 11).
1 USB used for command input and for software update (See Tech Tip 6 and 11).
1 Power Input (12 Volt DC)

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Remote Control
Power / Standby
ON Power On
STBY Standby
Navigation Control
CLR Clear menu or partial commands
HELP Display context-sensitive help
EXIT Go back one menu level
OK Enter/Accept command, display info screen

Menu navigation / zoom in

Menu navigation / zoom out

Menu navigation / input aspect

Menu navigation / input aspect
Numeric Entry
1-9Input 1 to 9
+10 Input 10 and greater
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
OFF Not applicable
SEL Not applicable
SWAP Not applicable
MODE Not applicable
Input Aspect Ratio
4:3 4:3 (1.33) aspect ratio
LBOX Letterbox
16:9 16.9 (1.78) aspect ratio
1.85 1.85 aspect ratio
2.35 2.35 aspect ratio
NLS Non-Linear-Stretch
Misc Buttons
INPUT Precedes input # selection
ZONE <not implemented>
ALT Alternate info screens
PREV Previous output
Configuration Memories
MEMA Memory A
MEMB Memory B
MEMCMemory C
MEMD Memory D
Note: PiP/PoP is
not available for
this product.

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Block Diagram
The function of the Radiance is to act as a video switch, process the selected video source and then output
video in the appropriate format and resolution. Standard definition (SD), enhanced-definition (ED), and
high-definition (HD) video inputs, are supported. Video inputs are converted to progressive video, if
necessary, and are then scaled to the video output resolution.
Interlaced video has been in use for more than 50 years and is still a common video format. It displays half
of the lines of picture information each sixtieth (or fiftieth) of a second. Each half of the image is called a
field and displays either all the even lines, or all the odd lines. So, an entire image, called a frame, takes a
thirtieth (or twenty-fifth) of a second to display on the screen. An “i” suffix on the resolution specification is
used to indicate interlaced formats.
In contrast, progressive video presents each frame as a whole. A “p” suffix on the resolution specification is
used to indicate progressive formats. Converting interlaced video to progressive video is referred to as
“deinterlacing.”
The Radiance is comprised the following major functional sections:
•Video/Audio input selection
•Video deinterlacing (if required)
•Video processing and scaling
•Video/Audio output
The functional blocks are shown below.
If the video input is interlaced, it is first deinterlaced into a progressive format. User enabled noise reduction
algorithms are then applied. Proprietary No-Ring™ scaling algorithms are used to scale the resulting
progressive video to the optimal size for the display.
As part of the scaling process, digital filtering is used to enhance the image detail. This enhancement allows
standard definition inputs, such as DVDs, to appear to be much higher resolution. This is especially valuable
when standard-definition sources are viewed on the large screen sizes common in home theaters.

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Commands can be sent to the Radiance by infrared remote, the serial RS232 port, or the USB port. The
RS232 port and USB port are also used for software updates. Setup is done with the on-screen menu. User
functions (e.g. select input) use direct commands.
Configuration Memories
To understand how the Radiance functions, it is important to note that setup and calibration parameters are
split into “input memories” and “output configurations.” Input memories control the video source setup.
Output configurations control the display setup and calibration. The Output configurations are specified by
selecting a Mode, CMS and Style for each input, input memory, input resolution, and 2D/3D mode.
The Radiance has four input memories (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC and MEMD). Each input memory has eight
sub-memories that are automatically selected for input resolutions of 480, 576, 720p, 1080i50, 1080i60,
1080p24, 1080p60 and “Other.” The “Other” memory is reserved as a “catch-all” for unspecified resolutions.
Each Input sub-resolution memory can be independently linked to any one of the eight Output Modes, eight
CMS memories, and eight Style memories. These store setup data for the video display setup and
calibration. In the factory default condition all input sub-resolution memories are linked to “Mode 0,” “CMS
0,” and “Style 0.” To change these enter MENU
→
Output
→
Output Setup
→
(2D/3D)
→
OK
→
(Mode, CMS, Style). These settings can be changed for each input sub-resolution memory. To “Save” new
settings, enter MENU
→
Save
→
Save
→
OK.
Default “Input Memory” and “Output” configuration selection

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Installation Instructions
1. Install two AAA batteries in the Lumagen Remote Control.
2. Disconnect all power in the system before connecting any A/V cabling to minimize the chance
of damaging equipment.
3. Connect audio/video sources as appropriate.
NOTE:
The default configuration is to connect Radiance HDMI Output 1 to the AVR and HDMI
Output 2 to the display. Lumagen strongly recommends that the Radiance be used as
the switching device for ease of operation and to provide the best video quality.
Default connections for System with AVR plus display/projector
4. Connect the Radiance outputs. If using only one Radiance output, use Output 1 if the Radiance
needs to pass audio, or Output 2 if the Radiance does not need to pass audio. If using an AVR,
or audio PrePro, connect it to Radiance Output 1 and the display/projector to Output 2.
NOTE:
When using an AVR for audio, connect it to Output 1 and the display/projector to
Output 2 as shown above. To save effort, do NOT connect the display/projector to
Output 1 for this case, as it would require additional setup to function properly.
5. Connect/reconnect power. Plug the DC power cord from the Radiance power supply into the
DC power jack on the back of the Radiance. Then connect the power cord to the Radiance
power supply and plug it into a wall outlet.
6. Turn the other equipment on and use the Radiance remote control to turn the Radiance on.
7. Select the desired Radiance input using the Radiance remote control. The four video inputs are
numbered 1 to 4. To select and input press the “Input” button and then press the corresponding number
button on the remote.
8. Make sure the appropriate HDMI input on the display/projector is selected, and the selected
source device is outputting active video.
9. You should now have an image on your display/projector. Note: The Radiance automatically
selects the appropriate output resolution and frame rate for HDMI/DVI displays and projectors
(including 24p when supported by the display/projector), when connected according to these
instructions.
10. The default output aspect ratio is 16:9 (i.e. 1.78:1). No output aspect ratio selection is needed
for 16:9 displays or projectors. For other output aspect ratios, please see the User Manual.

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System Configuration Examples
The most common configurations using the Radiance are shown below.
1. Receiver after Radiance.
The default configuration is to connect all the video sources to an input of the Radiance. Connect your receiver, or
preamp, to Radiance HDMI Out 1, and your display/projector to Radiance HDMI Out 2. Only after all audio and
video connections have been made, connect the power cable and turn everything on. The Radiance automatically
detects the video EDID and the audio EDID and reports the EDID modes back to the source devices.
This configuration can improve switching delays by using the Radiance’s fast input switching and guarantees that
the receiver does not degrade the video. It also minimizes the work needed to configure the Radiance since, for
output 2, audio is turned off by default. Note: Some amplifiers do not accept audio for non-standard video rates,
such as 768p, or at any rate above 720p/1080i, and some amplifiers will not report EDID back to the Radiance
unless the amplifier’s HDMI output is turned off, or is driving a display.
NOTE:
If you connect the Radiance coax audio output to a receiver, you need to change the Radiance Audio
EDID to one of the “USER” modes in the main audio menu and select only audio formats supported
for the COAX input of the receiver. See the Audio section of this manual for more information.
2. Audio and Video routed separately.
Route the audio and video separately to the Radiance and a receiver. Connect the display to Radiance HDMI
Output 2. This output has its audio turned off by default and so is correct by default for this case.
3. Receiver in front of Radiance.
Use a receiver in front of the Radiance to switch the video sources. Lumagen recommends against using this
configuration because some receivers add artifacts to the video. Connect the display to Radiance HDMI Output 2.
This output has its audio turned off by default and so is correct by default for this case.

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4. Receiver in front of and after the Radiance.
Connecting the Radiance both in front of and after the AVR is not recommended, but can be used in special
circumstances. This connection scheme can cause HDCP authentication loops, which cause power up and switching
issues in some systems.
Connect the AVR’s HDMI video output to an appropriate Radiance video input, and connect the Radiance’s Output
1 to an appropriate AVR input. Connect the display’s HDMI input to the Radiance’s HDMI Output 2. Change the
Audio EDID in the main Audio menu to “User1 EDID.”
Source Device Connection Examples
The following illustrations show the types of cables, which can be used to connect typical video sources to the
Radiance. Multiple possibilities are shown for some sources, but only a single connection is required.
VCR/Laser Disk/DVR
Bluray / Set Top Box / dVHS / Networked Media Player

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PC
SCART (RGBcvS)

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Power
Turn power on by pressing the ON button. Place the Radiance in standby-mode by pressing STBY.
Input Selection
The video inputs are numbered 1 to 12. To select an input press the “Input”button and then press the
corresponding number button on the remote. For input 10 and high press Input then +10 and then the ones-digit
of the input number.
Shortcut:
If the menu is not displayed on the screen, inputs can be selected
by just pressing the corresponding number button on the remote.
If desired, the “Input” button can be programmed to display a screen with the inputs listed as a menu-table. Then
the desired input can be selected either with the number keys, or by using the arrow keys to highlight the desired
input and then pressing the OK button. The command to enable the input menu is:
MENU
→
Other
→
Menu control
→
Menu Options
→
Input Menu
→
(Off, On)
Configuration Memory Selection
Each input has four configuration memories. These are referred to as memory “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D.” To select one
of these memories press MEMA, MEMB, MEMC, or MEMD, respectively. Note, RS232 codes are provided to
directly access these memories. Each input memory has eight input “sub-memories” that are automatically
selected based on the input resolution and 2D/3D input video format.
Each configuration memory, and sub-memory, is independent of the other memories. To allow the memories to be
used for mode selection (e.g. day/night), by default, the memory type remains unchanged when a new input is
selected. (i.e. If input 2 memory B is active, pressing “Input, 3” selects input 3 memory B).
Input Aspect Ratio Selection
The input source aspect ratio can be selected by pressing one of the 4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, or 2.35 buttons. To
use the NLS feature, press “4:3, NLS”, “16:9, NLS”, or “1.85, NLS”.
•Use 4:3 for standard definition full-screen material.
•Use LBOX for “letterbox” standard definition material, such as analog-television movies shown with black
bars above and below the image.
•Use 16:9 for material labeled as “Enhanced for 16:9 televisions”.
•Use 1.85 for material labeled as “Aspect ratio 1.85”.
•Use ‘Alt’ 1.85 for material that is “Aspect ratio 1.85 letterboxed in a 16:9 (1.78) window”.
•Use 2.35 for material labeled as “Aspect ratio 2.35”.
•Use ‘Alt’ 2.35 for material that is “Aspect ratio 2.40”.
•Use NLS to apply a horizontal non-linear stretch, to stretch 4:3 to 16:9, or 16:9 or 1.85 to 2.35.
NOTE:
Make sure the “display aspect ratio” setting is 16:9 in the setup menu of all video
sources (e.g. Bluray players or set top boxes), even if your display is not 16:9.
Image Zoom
After the input aspect ratio has been selected, the image can be zoomed in to better fit the screen. The zoom
function uses the

and

arrow buttons. When the menu is off, by default, the

arrow button zooms in and the

arrow button zooms out.