Lumagen RadianceXD User manual

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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
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-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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.
•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
Section 1 –Getting Started.............................................................................................................1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................1
Key Features................................................................................................................................1
Document Conventions and Menu Navigation ...........................................................................2
Unpacking....................................................................................................................................2
Check the Components ...............................................................................................................2
Remote Control Battery Installation ..........................................................................................3
Display Compatibility Requirement............................................................................................3
Installation Guidelines................................................................................................................3
Section 2 –Overview.......................................................................................................................4
Front Panel..................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................4
HDMI Connections ......................................................................................................................5
Analog Video Input Connections ................................................................................................5
Audio Input and Output Connections.........................................................................................5
Miscellaneous Connections.........................................................................................................5
Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................6
Block Diagram.............................................................................................................................7
Configuration Memories..............................................................................................................8
Section 3 –Set up............................................................................................................................9
System Configurations................................................................................................................9
System Hook-up Examples .........................................................................................................9
VCR/Laser Disk/DVR......................................................................................................10
DVD Player/DVD Recorder.............................................................................................10
HD-STB / dVHS / HD-DVD / Blu-ray ...............................................................................10
Game Console...............................................................................................................11
PC................................................................................................................................11
SCART (RGBcvS)...........................................................................................................11
STEP 1 –Connecting the RadianceXD outputs.........................................................................12
STEP 2 –Connecting your sources to the RadianceXD............................................................12
STEP 3 –Powering up your RadianceXD..................................................................................12
STEP 4 –Set the output on your RadianceXD..........................................................................12
STEP 5 –Select the input on your RadianceXD........................................................................12
STEP 6 –Check for an image ....................................................................................................12
Section 4 –Audio...........................................................................................................................13
Introduction to the Audio Menu ...............................................................................................13
Audio Menu Navigation.............................................................................................................13
Audio Menu Selections..............................................................................................................13
Audio Menu Structure ...............................................................................................................13
The “If” Conditional.......................................................................................................14
The “then” Clause.........................................................................................................14
Default Audio Configuration:..........................................................................................14
Audio Example 1...........................................................................................................14
Audio Example 2...........................................................................................................14
Audio Example 3...........................................................................................................15
Audio Source Selection Defaults...............................................................................................15
Section 5 –Configuration..............................................................................................................16
Basic Commands .......................................................................................................................16
Power...........................................................................................................................16
Input Selection .............................................................................................................16
Configuration Memory Selection.....................................................................................16

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Input Aspect Ratio Selection..........................................................................................16
Image Zoom.................................................................................................................16
Info Screen...................................................................................................................16
Basic Output Commands...........................................................................................................17
Basic Input Setup Commands...................................................................................................18
Output Configuration Commands.............................................................................................18
Vertical Output Resolution -Presets ...............................................................................18
Vertical Output Resolution -Programmable.....................................................................18
Vertical Output Refresh Rate..........................................................................................18
Horizontal Resolution for DVI Output..............................................................................18
Exact Output Timing .....................................................................................................18
Output Size...................................................................................................................18
Output Position.............................................................................................................18
Screen Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................................18
Graybar Intensity..........................................................................................................19
Output Level.................................................................................................................19
Shrink ..........................................................................................................................19
Copy Output Settings ....................................................................................................19
Input Configuration Commands ...............................................................................................19
HDMI Input Setup.........................................................................................................19
Component/RGBHV/Scart Input Setup............................................................................19
Svideo Input Type.........................................................................................................19
Selecting an Output Configuration for an Input Memory ..................................................20
HDMI input HDCP Capability Setting...............................................................................20
HDMI input EDID Display Information ............................................................................20
Copy Input Settings ......................................................................................................20
Miscellaneous Commands.........................................................................................................21
On-Screen-Display Enable..............................................................................................21
Initial Power State.........................................................................................................21
Power-On On-Screen Message.......................................................................................21
Power-On and Power-Off RS232 Output Message ...........................................................21
Lock the Configuration ..................................................................................................21
Test Patterns................................................................................................................21
Menu Timeout ..............................................................................................................21
Sidebar Pan..................................................................................................................22
Saving the Configuration ..........................................................................................................22
Save.............................................................................................................................22
Save Undo....................................................................................................................22
Revert To Factory Settings.............................................................................................22
Restore Configuration Saved during calibration...............................................................22
Revert To Defaults For Current Output Resolution...........................................................22
Picture Controls.........................................................................................................................22
Color and Hue...............................................................................................................22
Black and White Levels..................................................................................................23
Chroma-Upsample-Error Correction................................................................................23
Color-Temperature and Gamma Calibration ....................................................................23
Input Sizing..................................................................................................................23
Mask............................................................................................................................23
Non-linear Stretch.........................................................................................................23

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Y/C Delay.....................................................................................................................24
Sharpness.....................................................................................................................24
Input Level...................................................................................................................24
Input Name..................................................................................................................24
Flip Input Field..............................................................................................................25
System Settings.........................................................................................................................25
OSD Active ...................................................................................................................25
Menu Mode...................................................................................................................25
OnOff Action.................................................................................................................25
RS232 settings..............................................................................................................25
Test Pattern..................................................................................................................25
Trigger Out...................................................................................................................25
Zoom Step....................................................................................................................25
Section 6 -Calibration...................................................................................................................26
Set the display’s picture controls to neutral.....................................................................26
Calibrate black and white levels using display controls.....................................................26
Color Management........................................................................................................27
Calibrate 100 IRE white to D65 using the display’s controls .............................................27
Calibrate RadianceXD primary color gamut .....................................................................27
Calibrate RadianceXD grayscale and gamma...................................................................27
Iterate the gamut and grayscale/gamma calibrations ......................................................28
Calibrate Radiance output color and hue ........................................................................28
Iterate gamut, grayscale/gamma and color/hue calibrations............................................28
Calibrate Radiance input overscan, black, white, color and hue........................................28
Section 7 –Command Interface....................................................................................................30
Direct Commands......................................................................................................................30
Output Vertical Resolution.............................................................................................30
Output Vertical Rate (in hundredths)..............................................................................30
Output Horizontal Rate (in hundredths) Not used normally..............................................30
Output Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................30
Output Aspect Ratio......................................................................................................30
Select Input..................................................................................................................30
Miscellaneous Commands..............................................................................................30
IR Command Interface .............................................................................................................31
Serial RS232 Command Interface ............................................................................................32
Usage...........................................................................................................................32
Port Settings.................................................................................................................32
Connections..................................................................................................................32
ASCII Commands..........................................................................................................33
Section 8 –Appendix.....................................................................................................................35
Specifications ............................................................................................................................35
Input............................................................................................................................35
Processing....................................................................................................................35
Output .........................................................................................................................35
Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................35

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Lumagen® RadianceXD™ video-processor. The RadianceXD boasts the highest-
performance video switching, processing and calibration. This makes it ideal for high-definition home and
commercial theater applications
The RadianceXD combines proprietary strides in video technology, with enhanced connectivity and the
flexibility of up to 18 video and 18 audio inputs. Lumagen’s Radiance series refines and enhances the video
images presented by high definition front projectors, and top-level rear-screen and flat-panel displays; while
at the same time functioning as an extensive central switching hub ideal for home and corporate theater
systems.
By incorporating improved video de-interlacing, new MPEG artifact reduction and temporal noise reduction,
the RadianceXD expands upon the company’s well-known Vision series –a line which received industry
recognition in 2005 and 2006 for advancements in switching, calibration and proprietary No-ring™ scaling
technologies.
The RadianceXD offers 10-bit processing, per-pixel standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) video
de-interlacing with adaptive diagonal filtering, scaling technology that does not add ringing (unlike
competing products), MPEG mosquito and block artifact reduction and “3D” temporal noise reduction for
both SD and HD sources. For these reasons, the RadianceXD™ processor sets the industry benchmark for
switching, calibration and video processing performance.
Key Features
•10-bit processing
•Proprietary Lumagen No-ring™ scaling
•Each input has 4 user configuration memories
•Each 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/HD sources
•Output resolution from 480p to 1080p, plus 1080i
•User programmable non-linear-stretch (NLS) mode
•4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, 2.35 and NLS input aspect ratios
•Programmable output aspect ratio from 1.33 to 2.35
•Extensive support for anamorphic lenses
•Automatic detection for NTSC, PAL and SECAM
•Extensive suite of test patterns
•Parametric grayscale calibration
•Parametric Gamma
•Programmable input/output color-space
•Y/C-delay calibration
•CUE and ICP filtering
•Eight channel audio at 96 kHz
•Two 12-volt trigger outputs
•IR and RS232 control
•LVTTL IR format command input (Requires external 250 ohm pull-down for use with IR repeaters)
•Universal power supply, INPUT: 100-240V~50/60Hz, 1.5A OUTPUT: 12.0V, 5.0A
Please refer to this owner’s manual for information about how to set-up and use your RadianceXD video
processor.

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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.
The infrared remote control command notation is described below:
•Remote buttons are named as shown on the remote 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. The arrow key (or EXIT) steps up one menu level.
•Numerical entries are listed as value. While entering the value, the arrow key acts as a
backspace key.
•Some commands are activated immediately. Other commands must be explicitly accepted by
pressing OK. If needed, OK is listed as part of the command.
•Pressing EXIT cancels a partially completed command. If the menu system is active, EXIT 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. Note that, initially, there is a single output mode for all configuration memories. 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.
•To prevent unintended configuration changes, before saving, use the Lock command.
•Save the configuration after making changes, otherwise the changes will be lost when entering
STBY mode.
If the serial port is used, the ASCII character associated with the respective remote control button must be
sent. See the Serial RS232 Command Interface section for information on serial commands.
Unpacking
•Unpack the box.
•Make sure that you remove all of the accessories from the packing.
•Save the box and packing materials in case you need to ship your RadianceXD.
Check the Components
Verify that your box contains the following items:
•Lumagen RadianceXD video processor
•Universal power-supply, INPUT: 100-240V~50/60Hz
•Remote control
•AAA Batteries (2)
•RadianceXD Owner’s Manual
•RS232 Null-modem cable
•Warranty card

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Remote Control Battery Installation
Use the following procedure to install batteries in the remote:
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.
Display Compatibility Requirement
The RadianceXD is compatible with a wide variety of displays. The display must have an input that supports
480p or higher resolution. The display should have an HDMI or DVI digital input. Displays with an analog
component or RGB input can be used if the user provides an external HDMI/DVI to analog video converter.
Installation Guidelines
•Install the RadianceXD on a flat, level surface such as a table or shelf.
•Alternately the RadianceXD can be installed in an equipment rack by using the optional rack mount
ears available from Lumagen.
•Select a well-ventilated, dry location.
•Verify that the cooling vents are clear of obstructions to provide convection cooling.
•Only use the supplied power supply.
•Avoid sudden temperature changes, temperature extremes and excessive humidity.
•Use only accessories that are approved by Lumagen for use with this equipment.
•Unplug power to the RadianceXD 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 that the green “on” indicator can be turned off if preferred.
Rear Panel
There are six HDMI, and 12 analog, video inputs. Audio can be received on the active HDMI input, one of
four analog stereo inputs, or one of eight digital audio inputs.
There are two HDMI video outputs and two COAX audio outputs. Video can be output on one or both of
these. Audio can be output on the HDMI outputs and/or both COAX outputs.
Additional connections are provided for LVTTL command input (38 KHz IR format), two 12-volt trigger
outputs, RS232 command and update, plus the 12 VDC power input.
These connections are described on the following page.

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HDMI Connections
6HDMI SD/HD Inputs. Supports resolutions from 480i/576i up to 1080p60
2HDMI SD/HD Outputs. Supports resolutions from 480p/576p up to 1080p60
Analog Video Input Connections
4Component / RGsB Inputs / RGBcvS. Supports resolutions up to 720p60, 1080i30. Input
10 can be used as an RGBHV Input. In this Mode VSync uses Input 17, and HSync uses
Input 18. Each of these inputs can support RGBcvS. For this RGBcvS, an input is
combined with the adjacent composite video input (i.e. Input 7 + cvS on Input 15).
4S-video Inputs. Supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM.
4Composite Inputs. Supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM.
Audio Input and Output Connections
4Stereo Analog Audio Inputs
2Optical Digital Audio Inputs
6COAX Digital Audio Inputs
2COAX Digital Audio Outputs
Miscellaneous Connections
2Trigger Output (12V at 100mA inductive, or 250mA non-inductive, load)
1LVTTL IR format command input (Requires external 250 ohm resistor to ground for use
with IR repeater drivers having a 1K ohm output impedance)
1RS232. Used for command and for software update.
1Power Input (12 Volts 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
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 Turn PIP off
SEL Turn PIP on. Ready for PiP input selection
SWAP Swap PIP and main view
MODE Select PIP mode
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 <not implemented>
PREV Previous output
Configuration Memories
MEMA Memory A
MEMB Memory B
MEMC Memory C
MEMD Memory D

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Block Diagram
The function of the RadianceXD 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),
high-definition (HD) video inputs, plus a number of PC formats 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 the most 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 RadianceXD is comprised the following major functional sections:
•Video input selection with conversion to digital (if needed) and video decoding
•Video deinterlacing
•Video filtering and scaling
•Video output of HDMI digital video
•Audio input selection
•Audio control
•Audio output encoding
The functional blocks are shown below.

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Composite and SVideo inputs automatically select between NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats. The component,
RGB and HDMI inputs accept SD, ED and HD video at either 50 or 59.94 Hertz. HDCP encryption is
supported for the HDMI inputs. This is not just a “pass-through” function. If the signal is encrypted, the
HDMI inputs are decrypted, processed, scaled and then re-encrypted for output as HDMI. For HDCP
encrypted inputs, a HDCP capable display is required.
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.
HDMI RGB format video can use be “PC” range (full range black to white), or “video” range (allows for
blacker-than-black and whiter-than-white levels). The level is user selectable, and must be set to match the
source component (in the respective input memory) and display (in the respective output configuration).
Note: HDMI component video (i.e. 4:4:4 and 4:2:2) can only be video level per the HDMI specification.
Commands can be sent by infrared remote or via the serial RS232 port. The RS232 port is 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 RadianceXD functions, it is important to note that setup and calibration parameters are split
into “input memories” and “output configurations.” Input memories deal with source specific setup and
calibration. Output configurations deal with display setup and calibration.
The RadianceXD has four input memories (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC and MEMD). Each input memory has
eight resolution sub-memories that by default are automatically selected for input resolutions of 480, 576,
720p, 1080i50, 1080i60, 1080p24, 1080p60 and Other. The user can change the resolutions and rates of
the first seven resolution sub-memories. The eighth resolution sub-memory, “Other,” cannot be redefined
since it is reserved as a “catch-all” for otherwise unspecified resolutions.
Each resolution sub-memory can be independently linked to any one of eight output configuration
memories. The output configuration memories are used to store setup data for one, or more, video displays.
In the factory default condition, all of the resolution sub-memories are linked to “Output Configuration 0.”
As an example, to select a different output configuration for the active input memory/sub-memory, enter
MENU →Input →Video Setup →(active sub memory) →Out1 Select →Out Config 1 →OK. The
new output configuration must be selected for each input sub resolution memory that is to be associated
with the new output configuration. After selecting the new output configuration, it becomes active and its
configuration setup can then be changed.
Initial “Input Memory” and “Output Configuration” Organization

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Section 3 –Set up
There are a number of system organizations that can be used when installing your RadianceXD. Which one
you use will depend on specifics of your installation, such as if you have multiple displays and how you wish
to connect audio.
System Configurations
The three most common configurations using the RadianceXD are shown below.
1. Audio and Video routed separately.
Connect the display to a RadianceXD HDMI output. Since audio is not used in the display for this case, turn
off the RadianceXD HDMI output audio, for both outputs, using the Audio menu.
2. Radiance in front of receiver.
Normally the amplifier is connected to HDMI Out 1, and the display to HDMI Out2. Many amplifiers do not
accept audio for non-standard video rates, such as 768p, or at any rate above 720p/1080i. If this is the case
for your system, see the audio setup section of this manual for more information. Note that some amplifiers
will not report EDID back to the RadianceXD unless the amplifier’s HDMI output is turned off, or it has an
active display attached to its HDMI output. If you are not using audio in the display, turn off the respective
RadianceXD HDMI output’s audio using the Audio menu.
3. Receiver in front of Radiance.
Connect the amplifier’s video output (analog or HDMI/DVI) to an appropriate RadianceXD video input, and
the display’s HDMI input to a RadianceXD HDMI output. If you are not using audio in the display, turn off
the respective RadianceXD HDMI output’s audio using the Audio menu. In addition the Audio menu should
be used to change the Audio EDID reported back to the amplifier to “User EDID.”
System Hook-up Examples
The following illustrations show the types of cables, which can be used to connect typical video sources to
the RadianceXD. Multiple possibilities are shown for some sources, but only a single audio and a single video
connection are required.

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VCR/Laser Disk/DVR
DVD Player/DVD Recorder
HD-STB / dVHS / HD-DVD / Blu-ray

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Game Console
PC Connecting a PC using a DVI to HDMI cable is preferred, but Input 10 can be
used as an analog VGA (RGBHV) input. Use the Y channel for green, the PR
channel for red and the PBchannel for blue. In this mode VSync uses Input 17,
and HSync uses Input 18.
SCART (RGBcvS)
Note: For RGBcvS, a component input is combined with the adjacent composite
video input (e.g. component Input 10 + cvS on Input 18).

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STEP 1 –Connecting the RadianceXD outputs
1. The RadianceXD has two HDMI outputs. These drive displays and/or amplifiers that have an
HDMI input connector. DVI displays are compatible with HDMI and can be connected using
an HDMI-to-DVI cable. Lumagen recommends against using an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor for
this connection as this extra connection has been known to compromise the video data.
2. By default the RadianceXD’s HDMI Out1 carries audio and video, while HDMI Out2 carries
only video. Connecting an amplifier to Out 1 and the display to Out 2 is a common setup.
3. Use an HDMI, or HDMI-to-DVI, cable to connect to the display input, if appropriate.
4. Use an HDMI cable to connect to the amplifier input, if appropriate.
STEP 2 –Connecting your sources to the RadianceXD
1. Use the appropriate cables to connect the video and audio outputs of your sources to the
appropriate inputs on the RadianceXD.
STEP 3 –Powering up your RadianceXD
1. Plug the DC power cable from the external power supply into the 12 VDC power connector
on the back of the RadianceXD. Note: Use only the Lumagen power supply.
2. Plug the removable AC power cord into the connector on the external power supply.
3. Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet.
4. The LED on the front panel of the RadianceXD will light up with a red color.
5. To turn on the RadianceXD, press the “ON” button on the remote.
6. The LED on the front panel of the RadianceXD will change to a green color.
STEP 4 –Set the output on your RadianceXD
1. Set the output resolution: The output resolution defaults to 480p. A different output
resolution can be selected using the menu or by direct command.
Menu command: MENU →Output →Configs →Config0 →Select Mode
Direct command:
480p: MENU 021 540p: MENU 022 600p: MENU 023
720p: MENU 024 768p: MENU 025 840p: MENU 026
1080p: MENU 027 1080i: MENU 028
Other: MENU 0 3 value [,] OK, (is interlaced and is progressive)
2. Set vertical refresh rate: Skip this step if the output rate is to be 59.94 (U.S.A and some
other countries). The default vertical refresh rate is 59.94, but it can be changed to be from
23.98 up to 120 Hertz. The maximum rate is dependent on the resolution. For example, at
1080p output the maximum vertical rate is 60 Hertz.
Menu command: MENU →Output →Configs →Config0 →Timing
Direct command: MENU 04 [50Hz, 60Hz] OK
STEP 5 –Select the input on your RadianceXD
1. Select an active video input by using the numeric keypad on the remote control. For inputs 1
through 9, press the “Input” button and then press the corresponding number button on
the remote. For inputs 10 through 18, press the “Input” button, press the “+10” button,
then press the corresponding number button on the remote (i.e. For input 11, press “Input,
+10, 1”).
STEP 6 –Check for an image
1. You should now have an image from your active video source visible on your display.

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Section 4 –Audio
Introduction to the Audio Menu
The Audio menu sets up the audio EDID reported back to HDMI sources. It also selectively enables audio
outputs based on conditions specified by the user. Note that associating an audio input with a specific video
input is done using the Input menu.
•There are 18 audio inputs: 6 HDMI, 4 analog stereo, 2 optical and 6 COAX.
•Audio from any audio input (HDMI, analog, SPDIF) can be routed to one or both of the HDMI
outputs, and/or the two COAX outputs, with the appropriate limits on the output format. For
example, the digital COAX audio output will only carry 2-channel PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS.
•HDMI audio EDID reported back to the HDMI sources can be passed-back from either of the two
outputs, passed back from the common elements of the two outputs (i.e. only features supported
by both outputs are enabled), or user defined.
•The audio EDID reported back to sources can change dynamically, as configured by the user,
based on which HDMI output has active video. A simple example is to report audio EDID from
output 1's display (or amplifier) when it is active and report output 2's display (or amplifier) EDID
when output 1 is not actively carrying video. NOTE: Some sources update their EDID information
only when they are powered on, or do not properly reread EDID when HDMI the Hotplug signal is
toggled. This violates the HDMI specification, but is an all too common practice. If you have a
source that reads EDID only at power-on, or does not respond properly to Hotplug, a single EDID
mode should be enabled (e.g. select “always report user EDID” as described below).
•Default user-defined mode is 2-channel PCM and Dolby-Digital 5.1 only. In any case, the user can
change the user-default to include any or all audio modes supported by the RadianceXD.
•Audio EDID, and audio output enables, are global parameters. That is, they can change when the
active output changes, but there is no input-specific memory as with video. However, audio input
association with a specific video input is done using the Input menu.
Audio Menu Navigation
You can navigate the Audio Menu using the arrow buttons on the remote. To change the setting for any
item on the menu, navigate to the item and press the “OK” button on the remote. That item will begin
flashing to indicate it is active for change. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to change the setting. Press
the “OK” button to accept the setting or press the “EXIT” button to cancel. The highlight stops flashing and
a different item can be selected.
Audio Menu Selections
Each line of the audio menu can have up to 6 entries. These are:
Conditional Audio EDID to Report User Mode Select HDMI1 HDMI2 SPDIF
Always
If Out1 video on
If Out2 video on
Else
Merged Out1&Out2 EDID
Out1 EDID
Out2 EDID
User EDID
PCM 2Ch 44.1Khz Y
PCM 2Ch 48Khz Y
PCM 2Ch 96Khz Y
PCM 5.1 44.1Khz N
PCM 5.1 48Khz N
PCM 5.1 96Khz N
DD 5.1Ch Y
DD 7.1Ch N
DTS 5.1Ch N
DTS 7.1Ch N
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Audio Menu Structure
Audio setup is global using an “If –then –Else” structure. This is independent of the Video EDID. That is,
video “pass-through” of the video EDID is selected in the input memory “EDID Setup” on a “per-input-
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effect of this method is that the video EDID capability can be passed back from one HDMI output (or user
defined) and the audio EDID capability can be passed back from the other HDMI output (or user defined).
The “If” Conditional
The first parameter on each command line can be an “Always” clause, an “If” conditional, or an “Else”
clause. If there is more than one line, the last line will always contain an “Else” clause. The “Always” or
“Else” clauses do not have conditionals. There are two options for an “If” conditional:
•If Output 1 is enabled for video output
•If Output 2 is enabled for video output
The “then” Clause
The second parameter is the “then” clause. If the “If” conditional is true the “Then” clause is used,
otherwise control is passed to the next command line. The options are:
•User Defined
•Pass-through audio EDID from Output 1
•Pass-through audio EDID from Output 2
•Pass-through the common audio modes from Output 1 and Output 2
Default Audio Configuration:
This means:
•If output 1 is enabled for video output, and it’s EDID shows that it has audio capability, then pass
it’s audio EDID back to the HDMI sources.
•If this is not true, then set the EDID to the audio formats selected by the user.
•Because an HDMI device should not output audio to a particular output if it is beyond the capability
of the device attached to that output, each line has a user selectable field to independently enable
each audio output. These fields cover HDMI output 1, HDMI output 2 and the digital COAX audio
outputs. So the default case has HDMI output 1 and COAX audio turned on for line one. Only the
COAX audio output is turned on for line 2. You should change these settings to match your system.
Audio Example 1
A single line case with “User EDID” is shown below.
When you set the audio EDID to “User EDID,” a “User EDID settings” menu will open (this is the “PCM 2 Ch
48KHz Y” entry below). You can use the “User EDID settings” menu to select which audio modes will be
advertised by the audio EDID. By default 2-channel PCM and DD 5.1 are enabled. Other modes must be
enabled using the menu commands.
Audio Example 2
Output 1 drives a projector, which doesn’t have audio capability (or it’s not used) and instead the COAX
audio output is used. Output 2 drives a second display, which has audio capability and uses HDMI audio.
When the second output is used, the video configuration is set to enable output2, and disable output 1. This
type of setup might have the two displays in different rooms with different equipment. This can be set as:

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Audio Example 3
Output 1 drives a 1080p60 HDMI projector without audio capability, and output 2 drives an HDMI amp. In
addition, the amp’s HDMI output drives a 720p (max) LCD TV. When watching the projector (1080p60),
Output 2 should have audio only since the TV cannot accept 1080p60. When you watch TV you would
select 720p video output, and turn on the video output on HDMI Output 2. One option is to set MEMA to
output 1080p (and disable output 2 video), and MEMB to output 720p on both outputs. Audio can be set as:
Audio Source Selection Defaults
The video inputs are linked to the following audio sources by default.
Input Number Video Input Type Audio source
1HDMI HDMI1
2HDMI HDMI2
3HDMI HDMI3
4HDMI HDMI4
5HDMI HDMI5
6HDMI HDMI6
7Component TOS1
8Component COAX1
9Component COAX2
10 Component COAX3
11 S-Video TOS2
12 S-Video COAX4
13 S-Video COAX5
14 S-Video COAX6
15 Composite STEREO1
16 Composite STEREO2
17 Composite STEREO3
18 Composite STEREO4
To change the audio source for a particular input, first select that video input, and then select the
desired audio source. More than one video input can be linked to the same audio source. The
command is:
MENU →Input →Audio Setup →Source →(select audio input) →OK