Lumagen Vision Pro Instructions for use

Video Processor
Vision Pro
User Manual
and Installer Guide

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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.
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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.

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................1
Features..........................................................................................................................1
Overview of the VisionPro™Video Processor...............................................................2
User Guide......................................................................................................................4
Remote Control – User Commands ..........................................................................4
User Commands ........................................................................................................5
Power ......................................................................................................................5
Input Selection.........................................................................................................5
Configuration Memory Selection.............................................................................5
Input Aspect Ratio Selection....................................................................................5
Image Zoom ............................................................................................................5
On Screen Display...................................................................................................5
Installer Guide................................................................................................................6
Installation .................................................................................................................6
Front Panel ................................................................................................................6
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................7
Rack Mounting..........................................................................................................8
Remote Control – Installation Commands ...............................................................8
Quick Start.................................................................................................................9
Command Format ...................................................................................................10
Installation Commands ...........................................................................................11
Display Setup ........................................................................................................11
Input Configuration ...............................................................................................13
Miscellaneous Commands .....................................................................................16
Saving the Configuration .......................................................................................17
Serial Interface ........................................................................................................18
Selecting the Output Resolution..............................................................................19
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................20
Specifications ...............................................................................................................21

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Lumagen VisionPro™Video Processor. It has been
designed to offer great video processing quality, while providing the best available value.
We hope you find that the VisionPro Video Processor exceeds your expectations.
The two main sections of this manual are the User Guide and the Installer Guide. As
their names imply, the User Guide provides instructions on day-to-day usage, and the
Installer Guide provides initial setup information.
To simplify references to video projectors, direct-view televisions and rear-projection
televisions, they are all referred to as a “display” in this manual.
It is important to read and understand this manual, and the display’s specifications, before
programming the VisionPro Video Processor. Also, check the www.lumagen.com
website for possible updates.
Features
The Lumagen VisionPro™ Video Processor provides a cornerstone for the ultimate home
theater experience. It is designed to adapt to your home theater needs, rather than having
the designed-in limitations commonly found in today’s video processors.
Some notable features are listed below.
•Eight programmable inputs
•All inputs can be programmed as composite or SVideo. Four inputs can also be
programmed as component. Two inputs can also be programmed as pass-through
•Studio quality TV decoder with 10-bit A/D converters
•Adaptive comb-filter reduces cross-luma and cross-chroma artifacts
•3:2 and 2:2 film pull-down frame-reconstruction
•Per-pixel motion-adaptive video deinterlacing
•Black-level, contrast, color, hue and chroma phase calibration
•Two independent input/output configuration memories for each input
•Detail enhancing scaler
•Programmable output resolution from 480p to 1080p, in scanline increments, plus
1080i
•Programmable output color format and synchronization type
•Programmable vertical refresh rate
•Programmable screen aspect ratio
•Over-sampled 10-bit digital-to-analog converters for the video output
•Pass-through sync-polarity processing for displays that require a specific sync polarity
•High-quality video input adaptor cables are provided
•Infrared remote controlled menu system
•RS232 serial interface
•Auxiliary TTL level connection for IR codes, power-on (input or output).

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Overview of the VisionPro™Video Processor
The primary functions of the VisionPro are to act as a video switch, convert the selected
interlaced video input to progressive video and then scale the video resolution to match
the optimal resolution for the display. Converting interlaced video to progressive video is
referred to as “deinterlacing.” It is also sometimes called “line-doubling,” but this term is
misleading, so the term deinterlacing is preferred.
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, dramatically improving
image quality. A “p” suffix on the resolution specification is used to indicate progressive
formats.
The VisionPro is comprised of four major functional sections:
•Input selection, conversion to digital, and video decoding
•Deinterlacing
•Filtering and scaling
•Conversion of the digital video to analog video
These functional blocks are shown below.
VisionPro Functional Block Diagram
RGB/
YPRPB
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Input 8
Deinterlace Filtering
and Scaling
Input
A/D
and TV
Decoder
Digital-to-
Analog
Conversion
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Composite and SVideo inputs automatically select between NTSC, PAL and SECAM
formats. Component inputs accept standard-definition interlaced video. The selected
input is first sent to the TV decoder, which digitizes the video using a 10-bit analog-to-
digital (A/D) converter. The digitized data is then decoded into standard digital video.
The digital video is then deinterlaced into a progressive format. To accomplish this, four
input fields are used to determine the contents of each frame. For progressive sources, the
original frames are reassembled using 3:2, or 2:2, pull-down reconstruction. For video
sources, interlaced-video artifacts are detected on a per-pixel basis. Using the result of
this detection, the source pixels are combined into the best possible progressive image.
Proprietary scaling algorithms are used to scale the resulting progressive video to the
optimal size for the display. Unlike many video processors, which are limited to a few, or
even a single output resolution, the VisionPro is programmable from 480 to 1080 active
scanlines, in scanline increments. Output video is over-sampled to provide the best
possible image quality. Video oversampling provides the same benefit that audio
oversampling does for music CDs. That is, it produces the most-accurate reproduction of
the video signal possible.
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, even when viewed on the large screen sizes common in home theaters.
Image enhancement combined with oversampling allows elements of the image to be
sharper and more precisely placed within the image. This leads to a more three-
dimensional look. In fact, a good way to judge the quality of any video processor and
display combination is to evaluate how “three-dimensional” the images appear for a
given video source. This is because edge enhancement makes the image appear to be
more focused, and improved edge placement gives better “depth cues” to the viewer.
When the digital processing is completed, video is once again converted to analog using
three over-sampled 10-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs).
To accommodate the various video formats, the output type is programmable. It can be
set to YPRPB, RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB, with programmable sync type and polarities.
For the pass-through input, video is buffered using high-bandwidth video amplifiers. If
discrete sync inputs are used, they can optionally be converted to the same polarity as the
internally generated video sync outputs. This simplifies interconnection with displays that
require a specific sync polarity.
Control can be through an infrared-remote, TTL level IR-codes (via the AUX connector),
or serial RS232 commands. Critical display setup parameters have direct commands.
Other functions use an on-screen menu.
The composite, SVideo and component inputs each have two independent configuration
memories, to allow options such as day/night or video/film specific modes.

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User Guide
This section describes the user interface for everyday functions. For initial setup
information see the Installer Guide section.
The VisionPro user commands can be selected with the supplied infrared remote control,
or with the RS232 serial port. Contact the installer for information on user commands if
the RS232 serial port is used.
Remote Control – User Commands
Infrared remote control user keys are shown below.
ON
4:3 LBOX 16:9 STBY
--- ---
1234
--- --- ---
5678
--- --- ---
90MEMA MEMB
--- ---
MENU
ENTER 
EXIT
YPRPB RGBHV RGBS RGsB
--- --- ---
480P 540P 600P 720P
--- --- ---
768P 840P 1080P 1080I
--- --- ---
VRES VRATE HRATE ASPECT
--- ---
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY SETUP
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Configuration
Memory
Selectio
n
Input Aspect
Ratio Selectio
n
Input
Selectio
n
Power
Image
Zoo
m
OSD
Input Aspect
Ratio Selection
Step
Input Aspect
Ratio Selectio
n
Step

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User Commands
Power
Turn power on by pressing ON. Place the unit in standby-mode by pressing STBY.
Input Selection
The eight inputs are numbered from 1 to 8. To select an input, press the respective input
button (1to 8).
Configuration Memory Selection
There are two configuration memories for each input, except pass-through. These are
referred to as type “A,” and type “B,” and are selected by pressing MEMA, and MEMB,
respectively. Each configuration memory is independent of all others. To allow these two
types to be used for mode selection (e.g. day/night), the type remains unchanged when a
new input is selected. (e.g. if input 2 type B is active pressing 3selects input 3 type B).
Check with the installer to determine when to use each type.
Input Aspect Ratio Selection
There are four source aspect ratios: 4:3, letter-box, 16:9, and 1.85. The 4:3, letterbox, and
16:9 aspect ratios can be selected by pressing the 4:3, LBOX, or 16:9 buttons, respectively.
The and arrow keys can be used to step through all four aspect ratios. Use 4:3 for
standard full-screen material. Use LBOX for “letterbox” material, such as analog-television
movies shown with black bars above and below the image. For material labeled as
“Enhanced for 16:9 televisions” using 16:9 is generally best.
Some “Enhanced for 16:9 televisions” material is originally 1.85 aspect ratio stretched
vertically to 16:9. This material can be shown at the correct aspect ratio by selecting the
1.85 source aspect ratio. The 1.85 aspect ratio is selected by pressing 16:9 then the key.
Note:
Make sure the “television aspect ratio” setting is 16:9 in the setup menu of all source
devices that support this feature (e.g. DVD players), even if the screen 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 keys. Each arrow key zooms the
image in approximately 15%, up to 33% total. The arrow key reverses these steps.
On Screen Display
Pressing ENTER activates the On-Screen-Display (OSD), when the menu is inactive. The
OSD shows the active input, memory, input aspect ratio, zoom, and bias (video or film).

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Installer Guide
Installation
Unpack the shipping container. Save the container and packing materials incase they are
needed later. Place the VisionPro Video Processor on a component shelf and connect as
described in the Rear Panel section.
The cooling vents must be clear of obstructions to provide for convection cooling.
Install the four AAA batteries in the remote control.
The following items should be included:
VisionPro Video Processor
Infrared remote control with 4 AAA batteries
Three RCA-female to BNC-male adaptors
Two S-Video to BNC-male adaptor cables
Two sets of three RCA-male to BNC-male adaptor cables for component inputs
External power supply with power cord
Two 19” rack mount adaptors
User manual
License agreement
Warranty card
Front Panel
The front panel has an LCD status display with backlight, along with power, input select
and aspect ratio select switches, plus an infrared sensor for remote control commands.
The LCD display is illuminated for a short time after infrared commands are received. It
is then darkened to prevent it from being an unwanted light-source.
The front panel is shown below.
POW ER I NPUT AS PECT
VisionPro
Video Processor
LCD dis
p
la
y
with backli
g
ht
Power
IR sensor
As
p
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In
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ut select

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Rear Panel
All connections are made on the rear panel, which is shown below.
The connections are:
•RS-232 CONTROL: If used, connect to an external RS232 control device.
•INPUT 1 to INPUT 8: Connect inputs as described below.
•OUTPUT VIDEO and OUTPUT SYNC: Connect to the display as described below.
•AUX: Auxiliary control (IR-code in, power-on output, or power-on input).
•POWER: Connect to external 5 volt DC power supply.
The RS232 serial port allows commands and status to be communicated with an external
device. This connector is the same as a PC DB9 serial port, except it does not use flow-
control signals. If connecting to a PC, use a female-to-female DB9 null-modem cable.
All video connections use female BNC jacks for the best mechanical and electrical
connection. Because of this, conversion adaptors, or cables, are required for many source
components. Three RCA-female to BNC-male adaptors, two SVideo to BNC-male cables
and two sets of three RCA-male to BNC-male cables are provided. These are used for
composite, SVideo and component sources, respectively. The three RCA-female to BNC-
male adaptors can also be used for another component input, if no composite inputs are
used. Additional cables may be purchased at the www.lumagen.com website. Note that
the type of each input must be programmed as described in the Input Type section.
The connections for each input depend on the source type. Connect composite video
sources to the Y input. Connect SVideo Luma (Y) and Chroma (C) channels to the Y (or
G/Y) and C (or C/PRor R/C/PR) inputs, respectively. Connect component Luma (Y),
chroma-red (PR) and chroma-blue (PB) channels to the Y (or G/Y), C/PR(or R/C/PR) and
PB(or B/PB) inputs, respectively.
Pass-through inputs, and the video output, support RGB and component video formats.
The pass-through input format must be compatible with the display input.
The appropriate cabling for the pass-through input, and video output, will vary depending
on the home theater configuration. If the pass-through source, or display, uses a VGA
connector, use a VGA to BNC “breakout” cable. If they use BNC connectors, use 75-
ohm video cables that have 75-ohm BNC-male connectors at both ends.
The auxiliary connector is also a female BNC jack. It always uses TTL signal levels, but
can be an input or an output depending on the configuration. See the Auxiliary Control
section for more information on configuring this connection.
RS-232 CONTROL
INPUT 1
CY
INPUT 3
CY
INPUT 5
YC/P
R
P
B
INPUT 7
R/C/P
R
B/P
B
HSYNCG/Y VSYNC
OUTPUT VIDEO
G/Y R/P
R
B/P
B
Y
INPUT 2
C Y
INPUT 4
C Y
INPUT 6
C/P
R
P
B
R/C/P
R
INPUT 8
B/P
B
HSYNCG/Y VSYNC HSYNC
OUTPUT SYNC
VSYNC AU X
POWER
5V DC
10W
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rule s. Operation is subj ect to the followi ng two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) thi s devic e m ust accept any
interference received, inc luding interference t hat
may cause undesired operation.
No user serviceable pa rts
inside. Refer servicing to
factory authorized agent.

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Rack Mounting
For installation in a 19” rack, remove the two case screws on the left and right sides of
the unit. Place a rack-mount adaptor on each side and loosely replace screws through the
rack-mount adaptors and case cover. Align the rack-mount adaptor front tabs so that their
front edge is flush with the backside of the front panel and so they are vertically aligned
with the front panel. Retighten the screws.
It is suggested that a 1U space be left above and below the VisionPro for better cooling.
Remote Control – Installation Commands
The VisionPro remote control provides direct access to critical commands, such as
display-setup. Other commands use the on-screen menu system. A Pronto™ .ccf file is
available at the www.lumagen.com website.
The VisionPro remote control’s major functional groups are described in the figure
below.
ON
4:3 LBOX 16:9 STBY
--- ---
1234
--- --- ---
5678
--- --- ---
9 0 MEMA MEMB
--- ---
MENU
ENTER 
EXIT
YPRPB RGBHV RGBS RGsB
--- --- ---
480P 540P 600P 720P
--- --- ---
768P 840P 1080P 1080I
--- --- ---
VRES VRATE HRATE ASPECT
--- ---
}Input select and numeric entry
Power on
Source aspect ratio. Power standby
}Menu-based setup
}
Display setup
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY SETUP
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Quick Start
Commands can use the infrared remote, the serial port, or the AUX input. However, this
description assumes the remote control is used. See the Command Format section and the
Installation Commands section for additional information. The remote control setup
sequence for common display modes is described below.
•Press MENU, 0, 9, 9, 9to reset all parameters to the factory defaults. The default video
output is set to RGBHV with negative sync, 480p, 60-Hertz vertical-refresh-rate, and a
screen aspect ratio of 1.78 (16:9). Only changes to these settings need to be entered.
•Output type. See the Installation Commands section for additional options. The
command formats are:
RGBHV with negative discrete horizontal and vertical syncs: RGBHV, ENTER
RGBS with negative discrete composite-sync: RGBS, ENTER
RGB with embedded sync: RGsB, ENTER for trilevel and RGsB,, ENTER for bilevel
YPRPB: YPRPB, ENTER for trilevel and YPRPB,, ENTER for bilevel
•Output resolution. For a preset resolution (e.g. 720p, or 1080i), press the respective
button. Otherwise, use the VRES command to set the resolution from 480p to 1080p in
scanline increments. Note, 1080i is the only interlaced format. See the Selecting the
Output Resolution section for more information. The VRES command format is:
VRES, value, ENTER. Where value is the active vertical resolution in scanlines
•Vertical refresh rate. The range is 48 to 75 Hertz (entered in hundredths as 4, 8, 0, 0to
7, 5, 0, 0). Leave at 60-Hertz if uncertain. The command format is:
VRATE, value, ENTER. Where value is the vertical refresh rate in hundredths
Note:
After this step, the menu should be visible when the MENU button is
pressed. See the Troubleshooting section for help resolving problems.
•Output aspect ratio. The range is 1.33 (4:3) to 2.35 (entered in hundredths as 1, 3, 3to
2, 3, 5). The command format is:
ASPECT, value, ENTER. Where value is the aspect ratio in hundredths
•Set input types. Set the input type for each input as specified in the Input Type
Section
•Calibrate the inputs. This step can be postponed until later if desired. See the
Installation Commands section for more information. The input setup steps are:
Select the DVD input and use the MENU →IN commands for calibration
Follow the directions on a calibration disc (e.g. Avia™ or Video Essentials™)
Copy the configuration to the other inputs using the IN →MISC →COPY command.
Calibrate the other inputs
•Store the configuration. The command format is:
MENU →SAVE →SAVE, ENTER
•Lock the configuration. The command format is:
MENU →LOCK →LOCKED, ENTER
Note:
Changes must be saved into nonvolatile-memory before entering standby
mode, or disconnecting the power supply, or they will be lost.

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Command Format
VisionPro commands are selected with the supplied infrared remote, the auxiliary (AUX)
input using TTL-level IR-codes or the RS232 serial port. Only one of these inputs should
be used.
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.
Example: For the list RGBHV, ENTER, press RGBHV then ENTER.
•For parenthesized lists, select one button from the list.
Example: For the list (480p,540p,600p,720p,768p,840p,1080p,1080i), press one of the
buttons in the list.
•For square-bracketed lists, press 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 is used to enter sub-menus. This is shown as:
MENU →MenuItem →MenuItem.
•Numerical entries are listed as value. While entering the value, the arrow key acts as
a backspace key.
•Some commands are activated immediately (e.g. 720p). Other commands must be
explicitly accepted by pressing ENTER. If needed, ENTER 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 two independent configuration memory types for each input (MEMA, and
MEMB). 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.
•Some menu commands are only available when their respective input is selected.
Example: Calibration commands, such as contrast, are not available when the pass-
through input is selected.
•Before changes are saved, they can be discarded by entering standby mode.
•Save the configuration after making changes.
•To prevent unintended configuration modifications, after saving, use the lock
command.
If the serial port is used, the ASCII character associated with the respective remote
control button must be sent. See the Serial Interface section for information on serial
commands.

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Installation Commands
See the Command Format section for a description of the installation command interface.
Display Setup
The factory-default video output is set to RGBHV with negative sync, 480p, 60-Hertz
vertical-refresh-rate, and a 1.78 (16:9) screen aspect-ratio.
The factory-default mode is for all configuration memories to use a single output setup.
Alternately, independent output settings can be selected (see Multiple Output Settings).
Display Type
Select the video output color-space and synchronization type. When one of the four type
buttons (YPRPB, RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB) is pressed, the selection takes effect immediately.
The arrow keys are then active and have immediate effect. Press the ENTER key when done
to prevent the arrow keys from continuing to change the sync type.
RGBHV, [,], [, ], ENTER
sets both H and V sync as negative (default)
sets both H and V sync as positive.
sets negative H sync. If needed, select after the or key.
sets positive H sync. If needed, select after the or key.
RGBS, [,], ENTER
sets negative composite sync (default)
sets positive composite sync
(RGsB, YPRPB), [,], ENTER
sets embedded bilevel sync
sets embedded trilevel sync (default)
Default: The respective default is selected if no arrow key is pressed.
Vertical Resolution - Presets
Set the output vertical resolution to one of eight preset values. See the Selecting the
Output Resolution section for more information. This command maintains the current
display type, aspect ratio, and vertical refresh rate. The only interlaced format supported
is 1080i at 60, or 50, Hertz. The command format is:
(
480p,540p,600p,720p,768p,840p,1080p,1080i)
Vertical Resolution - Programmable
This command allows the output vertical resolution to be set from 480p to 1080p, in
scanline increments. See the Selecting the Output Resolution section for more
information. This command maintains the current display type, aspect ratio, and vertical
refresh rate. Out of range values are ignored. The command format is:
VRES,value, ENTER
or
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Vertical Refresh Rate
Set the output vertical refresh rate in the range of 48, to 75, Hertz (entered in hundredths
as 4, 8, 0, 0to 7, 5, 0, 0). See the Selecting the Output Resolution section for more
information. This command maintains the current display type, aspect ratio and vertical
active resolution. The display must support the vertical resolution and vertical rate
specified. Out-of-range values are ignored. The command format is:
VRATE, value, ENTER
or
MENU →OUT →RES →VRATE → value, ENTER
Horizontal Refresh Rate
Note:
Do not use this command unless the display requires a rate different than
the interpolated rate and the correct horizontal refresh rate is known.
Set the horizontal refresh rate in Hertz. The vertical total scanline count is adjusted to
achieve the specified horizontal frequency, if possible. The active vertical resolution is
not changed. Out-of-range values are ignored. The command format is:
HRATE,value, ENTER
or
MENU →OUT →RES →HRATE →value, ENTER
Output Size
Note:
Generally, this command should not be used. Instead use the display’s size controls.
Change the percentage of the scanlines that contain active video, and the percentage of
each scanline that contains active video. Only the active times are changed. The vertical
total-scanline-count and horizontal total-pixel-count are not changed. An example use for
this command is to match fixed display timing requirements. This command can also be
used to match the pass-through input timing.
The command format is:
MENU →OUT →RES →SIZE →[, , , ], ENTER
Output Position
Note:
Generally, this command should not be used. Instead use the display’s position controls.
Reposition the active display.An example use for this command is to match fixed display
timing requirements. This command can also be used to match the pass-through input
timing.
The command format is:
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Aspect Ratio.
Select the screen aspect ratio. The screen aspect ratio range is 1.33 (4:3) to 2.35 and is
entered in units of hundredths (e.g. 2.35 is entered as 2, 3, 5). See the Selecting the Output
Resolution section for more information.
The command format is:
ASPECT,value, ENTER
or
MENU →OUT →ASPECT →value, ENTER
Graybar Intensity
Note:
Consult a home theater specialist for assistance setting the graybar intensity.
Some displays have significant burn-in issues (e.g. CRT and Plasma), while others do not
(e.g. DLP). Some degree of burn-in will occur on any susceptible display, but this
command can help minimize it by allowing the intensity of graybars to be adjusted.
The command format is:
MENU →OUT →GBAR →SIDE →[, ], ENTER
Multiple Output Settings
When set to factory-defaults, changes to the output settings affect all configuration
memories. It is possible to have independent output settings for each configuration
memory by setting the output to independent mode (INDEP). The command format is:
MENU →OUT →MODE →(SAME, INDEP), ENTER
Copy Output Settings
If the output is set to independent mode, this command copies the output setup
(resolution, etc.) from the active memory, to the selected memory, or memories. This
allows the display setup to be quickly copied for use with other configuration memories.
The command format is:
MENU →OUT →COPY→(ALL, ALLMEMA, ALLMEMB, 1A–8A, 1B–8B), ENTER
Input Configuration
Each input must have its type programmed (unless the factory default is correct).
Each input should be calibrated. Calibrate the DVD input first, using a DVD calibration
disc. Then, copy this configuration to all the other configuration memories, using the
input copy command (see the Copy Input Settings section for more information). The
other inputs can then be calibrated.
The setup for each input configuration memory is independent. For example, if memory
type Afor an input is meant to be the same as memory type Bfor that same input, the
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Input Type
To program the input type, select an input, then program its type. Note that all inputs
support composite (VID) and SVideo (SVID), four inputs (4 to 8) support component
(YPRPB) and two inputs (7 and 8) support pass-through (PASS). Factory defaults set inputs
1 to 4 as SVideo, inputs 5 and 6 as component, and inputs 7 and 8 as pass-through.
The command format is:
MENU →IN →TYPE →(VID, SVID, YPRPB, PASS) →[,], ENTER
Color and Intensity
Note:
For the first input calibrated, when possible, use the display’s black-level and contrast
adjustments. Then use these controls to correct for differences between inputs. Some
iteration between the display’s controls and these controls may be necessary.
Set the black-level, contrast, color or hue. The command format is:
MENU →IN →COLR →(BLCK, CONT, COLR, HUE) →[,], ENTER
Input Sizing
Input sizing can be used to compensate for differences in active input size. The size
command does not affect the video output size or position. Rather, it affects the size and
position of the input image within the previously defined video output.
Use the size TOPL command to select the first active pixel. This moves the input image,
removing any portion of the input that is moved beyond the top-left corner of the output.
Use the size BTMR command to select the last active pixel. This scales the input, and has
the effect of moving the bottom-right corner of the input. Portions of the image that are
moved beyond the bottom-right corner of the output are removed. For the size TOPL and
BTMR commands, the appropriate image corner is moved toward the center of the screen,
to allow the size to be set accurately.
The size SIZE and POS (position) commands can be used in conjunction with, or in place
of, the size TOPL and BTMR commands. The size SIZE command scales both horizontally
and vertically. The size POS command moves the input image like size TOPL. However,
the image is shown in its normal position, without repositioning it toward the center as
with the size TOPL command.
Select the scanline using the and arrows, and the scanline pixel using the and 
arrows. The command format is:
MENU →IN →ADJ →SIZE →(TOPL, BTMR, SIZE, POS)→[, , , ], ENTER
Chroma Phase
Adjust the horizontal Chroma phase in relation to Luma. It is suggested that the Chroma
phase calibration image on the Video Essentials™ disk (title 17, chapter 24) be used to
calibrate the Chroma phase.
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Sharpness
This command is used to adjust the sharpness of the input image. It is almost always best
to leave this at the factory default setting, especially for SVideo and component inputs.
The command format is:
MENU →IN →ADJ →SHARP →[, ], ENTER
Input Black Pedestal
Note:
For best video quality, the Input Black Pedestal must be set correctly. For Composite and
SVideo sources, 7.5 IRE is generally correct. Many component sources use 0 IRE. Check
the manual of the source device to be sure which setting is correct.
This command specifies if there is an input black pedestal. The command format is:
MENU →IN →ADJ →PDSTL →(7.5 IRE, 0 IRE), ENTER
Input Black Enhance
This command expands the lowest 2% of the input range (0 to 2 IRE) slightly. This can
help to make black backgrounds appear darker verses the 4 IRE level used in some pluge
patterns. The command format is:
MENU →IN →ADJ →ENHNCE →(BLACK, OFF), ENTER
Pass-through Sync Processing
Select the pass-through sync processing mode. If processing is enabled, pass-through
sync signal polarity is processed to match internally generated sync levels. In this case,
the pass-through sync type must match the internally generated sync type. If pass-through
sync buffering is selected, the sync signals are simply buffered.
MENU →IN →ADJ →SYNC →(PROCESS, BUFFER), ENTER
Input Bias
This command determines whether deinterlacing is biased toward video or film. For
material shot using video cameras, or edited in an interlaced format, video bias will
produce the best picture. For material shot on film, but not edited in an interlaced format,
such as movies, select film bias. If an input can have either video or film material, it is
recommended that video-bias be used (film still looks good in video bias mode).
Alternately, MEMA can be biased toward video, and MEMB can be biased toward film, to
allow explicit selection of video or film bias. The command format is:
MENU →IN →BIAS →(VIDEO, FILM), ENTER
Input Name
Each input configuration memory can be named. The command format is:
MENU →IN →NAME
Follow the on-screen directions. The and arrows select which input to change and
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Copy Input Settings
Copy the input setup (contrast, etc.) from the active memory, to the selected memory, or
memories. Since the parameters for the first input calibrated will likely be closer to
optimal than the factory defaults, this command can speed up the calibration process.
The command format is:
MENU →IN →COPY →(ALL, ALLMEMA, ALLMEMB, 1A–8A, 1B–8B), ENTER
Miscellaneous Commands
On-Screen-Display Enable
Enable or disable On-Screen-Display (OSD) activation after user commands. If enabled,
the OSD shows the selected input, input aspect ratio, zoom, and input bias (video, film).
MENU →MISC →OSD →(OFF,ON), ENTER
Lock the Configuration
The configuration can be locked to prevent unintended changes. When locked, the input
selection keys function normally, but setup parameters are fixed. The command format is:
MENU →MISC →LOCK →(UNLOCKED,LOCKED), ENTER
Initial Power State
When power is first connected to the unit, it can be set to turn on (ON), or it can start in
standby mode (STBY). Note, ON and STBY commands are not affected. The command
format is:
MENU →MISC →POWR →AUTOON →(ON,STBY), ENTER
Power-On Message
A user generated text message can be displayed when power is applied, or the ON key is
pressed. The and arrows select which character to change. The and arrows
change the selected character. The command format is:
MENU →MISC →POWR →MSG →[, , , ], ENTER
Test Patterns
Warning:
Test patterns can cause screen burn-in. Do not leave
test patterns displayed for more than a few seconds.
There are several test patterns available. The and arrows select the test pattern. The
intensity can be adjusted from 10 to 100 IRE, in 10 IRE steps. The and arrows
adjust the intensity.
The command format is:
MENU →MISC →TPAT →[, , , ], ENTER

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Auxiliary Control
The auxiliary control connector can be used to turn the VisionPro on (PWRON) when the
input is asserted to a TTL high level, or asserted as an output to turn an external device
on (SWTCHOUT) when power is on. The AUX connector always uses TTL signal levels. The
command format is:
MENU →MISC →POWR →AUX →(OFF,PWRON,SWTCHOUT), ENTER
Saving the Configuration
Note:
Power must be maintained during save and undo commands. If power is interrupted, the
command may fail to complete. If this occurs, the unit will revert to factory defaults.
Save
Permanently save the current configuration. Note that, once saved, the configuration is
retained even if the unit is disconnected from power.
Note:
If a save command is not executed, any changes will be lost when the
unit is put into standby power mode, or if power is interrupted.
The command format is:
MENU →SAVE →SAVE, ENTER
Implicit: Configuration from previous save is retained to allow one-level of save-undo.
Save Undo
Revert to the configuration over-written by the last save. Repeating the save undo
command toggles between the last two saved configurations.
Hint:
To discard unsaved changes, temporarily enter standby mode.
The command format is:
MENU →SAVE →UNDO, ENTER
Revert To Factory Settings
Set all parameters to factory defaults. This command does not save these settings into
nonvolatile memory.
MENU, 0, 9, 9, 9
or
MENU →SAVE→FCTRY, ENTER