Lumagen RadianceXD User manual

RadianceXD/XE®
Video Processor
Owner’s Manual
Rev_071709

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DOCUMENTATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
Unless you are experienced in the installation and set-up of high-performance video
electronics, we suggest you hire a professional home-theater specialist to do
installation and configuration of this product. We recommend that you choose a
professional who has been certified by the Imaging Science Foundation™ (ISF).
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. Vision HDP, Vision HDQ, RadianceXD,
RadianceXE, RadianceXS and other Lumagen product names, are trademarks of Lumagen, 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.
•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 –Quick Setup Guide ................................................................................................... 9
System Configurations........................................................................................................... 9
System Hook-up Examples .................................................................................................. 10
System Hook-up Steps......................................................................................................... 12
STEP 1 –Connecting the Radiance outputs.......................................................................... 12
STEP 2 –Connecting your sources to the Radiance.............................................................. 12
STEP 3 –Powering up your Radiance................................................................................... 12
STEP 4 –Set the output on your Radiance........................................................................... 13
STEP 5 –Select the input on your Radiance......................................................................... 13
STEP 6 –Check for an image................................................................................................ 13
Section 4 –Audio..................................................................................................................... 14
Introduction to the Audio Menu........................................................................................... 14
Audio Menu Navigation........................................................................................................ 14
Audio Menu Selections......................................................................................................... 14
Audio Menu Structure.......................................................................................................... 15
Audio Source Selection Defaults .......................................................................................... 16
Section 5 –Configuration......................................................................................................... 17
Basic Commands.................................................................................................................. 17
Power..................................................................................................................... 17
Input Selection......................................................................................................... 17
Configuration Memory Selection................................................................................. 17
Input Aspect Ratio Selection...................................................................................... 17
Image Zoom............................................................................................................ 17
Info Screen.............................................................................................................. 17
On-Screen Help........................................................................................................ 18
Basic Output Setup Commands............................................................................................ 18
Connections............................................................................................................. 18
Digital Display.......................................................................................................... 18
Analog Display......................................................................................................... 18
Set Vertical Refresh Rate........................................................................................... 18
Set Output Resolution............................................................................................... 18
Pixel Perfect ............................................................................................................ 18

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Set Aspect Ratio....................................................................................................... 19
Set Output Format.................................................................................................... 19
Basic Input Setup Commands.............................................................................................. 19
Select Input Type For Component Inputs.................................................................... 19
Set Video Input Level................................................................................................ 19
Output Configuration Commands......................................................................................... 19
Vertical Output Resolution -Presets............................................................................ 19
Exact Output Timing................................................................................................. 19
Screen Aspect Ratio.................................................................................................. 20
Graybar Intensity ..................................................................................................... 20
Output Type............................................................................................................ 20
Dither ..................................................................................................................... 20
Mask and Shrink....................................................................................................... 20
Gamma Factor......................................................................................................... 20
Copy Output Settings................................................................................................ 20
Input Configuration Commands........................................................................................... 20
HDMI Input Setup.................................................................................................... 21
HDMI Physical Input................................................................................................. 21
Component/RGBHV/Scart Input Setup ........................................................................ 21
Selecting an Output Configuration for an Input Memory................................................ 21
HDMI input EDID Display Information......................................................................... 21
Auto Aspect............................................................................................................. 22
Copy Input Settings.................................................................................................. 22
Saving the Configuration ..................................................................................................... 23
Save....................................................................................................................... 23
Undo ...................................................................................................................... 23
Restore ISF calibration.............................................................................................. 23
Revert To Factory Settings ........................................................................................ 23
Input Picture Controls ......................................................................................................... 23
Black and White Levels ............................................................................................. 23
Color Format............................................................................................................ 23
Color and Hue.......................................................................................................... 24
Y/C Delay................................................................................................................ 24
Input Size Controls.............................................................................................................. 24
Scale Bias................................................................................................................ 24
Input Sizing............................................................................................................. 24
Vertical Shift............................................................................................................ 24
Non-linear Stretch.................................................................................................... 24
Masking .................................................................................................................. 25
Input Enhancement Controls............................................................................................... 25
Sharpness ............................................................................................................... 25
Noise Reduction....................................................................................................... 25
Adaptive Contrast..................................................................................................... 25
Copy Enhancement Settings...................................................................................... 26
Input Misc Controls.............................................................................................................. 26
Deinterlacing Mode................................................................................................... 26
Deinterlacing Field Flip.............................................................................................. 26
Genlock................................................................................................................... 26
Input Level.............................................................................................................. 26

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Input Label.............................................................................................................. 26
Copy Input Settings.................................................................................................. 26
System Settings................................................................................................................... 26
Menu Mode ............................................................................................................. 26
Menu Timeout.......................................................................................................... 27
OSD Enable............................................................................................................. 27
Input Reselect ......................................................................................................... 27
Quick Keys .............................................................................................................. 27
Menu Placement....................................................................................................... 27
Initial Power State.................................................................................................... 27
On/Off Message....................................................................................................... 27
Message Control....................................................................................................... 27
Test Patterns........................................................................................................... 27
Trigger Out.............................................................................................................. 28
Remote Control........................................................................................................ 28
Zoom Step............................................................................................................... 28
LED Setup............................................................................................................... 28
RS-232 Setup........................................................................................................... 28
Section 6 -Calibration.............................................................................................................. 29
Set the display’s picture controls to neutral ................................................................. 29
Calibrate black and white levels using display controls.................................................. 29
Color Management................................................................................................... 30
Calibrate 100 IRE white to D65 using the display’s controls........................................... 30
Calibrate Radiance primary color gamut...................................................................... 30
Calibrate Radiance grayscale and gamma.................................................................... 30
Iterate the gamut and grayscale/gamma calibrations.................................................... 31
Calibrate Radiance output color and hue..................................................................... 31
Iterate gamut, grayscale/gamma and color/hue calibrations.......................................... 31
Calibrate Radiance input overscan, black, white, color and hue...................................... 31
Section 7 –Command Interface............................................................................................... 33
Direct Commands ................................................................................................................ 33
Output Vertical Resolution......................................................................................... 33
Output Vertical Rate................................................................................................. 33
Output Miscellaneous................................................................................................ 33
Output Aspect Ratio.................................................................................................. 33
Miscellaneous Commands.......................................................................................... 33
IR Command Interface ........................................................................................................ 34
IR Command List...................................................................................................... 34
Serial RS232 Command Interface........................................................................................ 35
Usage..................................................................................................................... 35
Port Settings............................................................................................................ 35
Connections............................................................................................................. 36
RS-232 Power OnMessage/OffMessage....................................................................... 36
Message Control....................................................................................................... 36
On Screen Display Message....................................................................................... 36
Echo command........................................................................................................ 36
Optional start/end delimiters for RS232 commands ...................................................... 36
Section 8 –Appendix ............................................................................................................... 42
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 42

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Input ...................................................................................................................... 42
Processing............................................................................................................... 42
Output.................................................................................................................... 42
Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................... 42

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Section 1 –Getting Started
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Lumagen® Radiance™ video processor. The Radiance boasts the highest-
performance video switching, processing and calibration. This makes it ideal for high-definition home and
commercial theater applications
The RadianceXE 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, top-level rear-screen and flat-panel displays. At the
same time the Radiance functions 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 Radiance series 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 Radiance 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 Radiance™ 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 2.50
•Extensive support for anamorphic lenses
•Automatic detection for NTSC, PAL and SECAM
•Extensive suite of test patterns
•Parametric grayscale calibration
•Parametric Gamma
•Full CMS (Color Management System) for primary and secondary color calibration
•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
•Two 12-volt trigger outputs
•IR and RS232 control (See Tech Tip 11)
•LVTTL IR format command input LVTTL IR format command input (See Tech Tip 9)
•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 Radiance video
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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. 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 Radiance.
Check the Components
Verify that your box contains the following items:
•Lumagen Radiance video processor
•Universal power-supply, INPUT: 100-240V~50/60Hz
•Remote control
•AAA Batteries (2)
•Rack ears
•Radiance 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 Radiance 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.
The Radiance has support for HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). To display a signal from a
video source that supports HDCP, requires that a display with support for HDCP to be connected to the
output of the Radiance.
Installation Guidelines
•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 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 Radiance before cleaning.

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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 the
HDMI outputs. 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
Note: CEC bit pass-through connected from HDMI inputs to HDMI Output 1 only.
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 (See Tech Tip 9).
1RS232. Used for command and for software update (See Tech Tip 6 and 11).
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, 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 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 Alternate info screens
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 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), 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 Radiance 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 24, 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 “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 video
source (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 how the Radiance functions, it is important to note that setup and calibration parameters are
split into “input memories” and “output configurations.” Input memories deal with video source setup and
calibration. Output configurations deal with display setup and calibration.
The Radiance has four input memories (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC and MEMD). Each input memory has eight
resolution sub-memories that are automatically selected for input resolutions of 480, 576, 720p, 1080i50,
1080i60, 1080p24, 1080p60 and Other. The eighth resolution sub-memory, “Other,” 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 output configuration number 1 for the active input memory/sub-memory, enter
MENU →Input →Video Setup →[resolution]→Out1 Select →Config1 →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. To “Save” this new setting, enter MENU →Save →Save →OK.
Initial “Input Memory” and “Output Configuration” Organization

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Section 3 –Quick Setup Guide
There are a number of system configurations that can be used when installing your Radiance. Which one
you use will depend on the specifics of your installation, such as if you have multiple displays and how you
wish to connect audio.
System Configurations
The most common configurations using the Radiance are shown below.
1. Audio and Video routed separately.
Connect the display to a Radiance HDMI output. Since audio is not used in the display for this case, turn off
the Radiance HDMI output audio, for both outputs, in the Audio menu.
2. Receiver after Radiance.
Normally the amplifier is connected to HDMI Output 1, and the display to HDMI Output 2. 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 Radiance 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 Radiance HDMI output’s audio in the Audio menu.
If you connect the Radiance coax audio output to a receiver, you can use HDMI audio or coax/SPIDF audio
from the video source. You will get the same, or potentially even better, quality audio by using the
coax/SPIDF audio output from the video source. If you are not using audio in the display, turn off the audio
on both Radiance HDMI outputs and make sure that the SPDIF audio output is on in the Audio menu.
3. Receiver in front of Radiance.
Connect the amplifier’s video output (analog or HDMI/DVI) to an appropriate Radiance video input, and the
display’s HDMI input to a Radiance HDMI output. If you are not using audio in the display, turn off the
respective Radiance HDMI output’s audio in the Audio menu. In addition the Audio menu should be used to
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4. Receiver in front of and after the Radiance.
Connect the amplifier’s HDMI video output to an appropriate Radiance video input, and connect the
Radiance’s first video output to an appropriate amplifier video input. Connect the display’s HDMI input to the
Radiance’s second HDMI output. If you are not using audio in the display, turn off the respective Radiance
HDMI output’s audio in 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 Radiance. Multiple possibilities are shown for some sources, but only a single audio and a single video
connection are required.
VCR/Laser Disk/DVR
DVD Player/DVD Recorder

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HD-STB / dVHS / HD-DVD / Blu-ray
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 PRchannel for red and the PBchannel for
blue, Input 17 for VSync, and Input 18 for Hsync.

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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).
System Hook-up Steps
STEP 1 –Connecting the Radiance outputs
1. The Radiance has two HDMI outputs that can be used to 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. Use an HDMI, or HDMI-to-DVI, cable to connect to the display input, as appropriate.
3. Use an HDMI cable, or coax cable to connect to the amplifier input, as appropriate.
STEP 2 –Connecting your sources to the Radiance
1. Use the appropriate cables to connect the video and audio outputs of your sources to the
appropriate inputs on the Radiance.
STEP 3 –Powering up your Radiance
1. Plug the DC power cable, from the external power supply, into the 12 VDC power connector
on the back of the Radiance. 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. (100-240V at ~50/60Hz)
4. The LED on the front panel of the Radiance will light up with a red color.
5. To turn on the Radiance, press the “ON” button on the remote.
6. The LED on the front panel of the Radiance will change to a green color.

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STEP 4 –Set the output on your Radiance
1. Set the output resolution: The output resolution is set to a factory default of 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 0271080i: 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 vertical rate is dependent on the output 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 Radiance
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.

Section 4 -Audio
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Section 4 –Audio
Introduction to the Audio Menu
The Audio menu configures the audio EDID reported back to HDMI sources and is independent of the
Video EDID mode. In addition it selectively enables audio outputs based on the specified conditions. Many
common system configurations can use the default Audio mode settings. Some examples of these are:
•HDMI television connected to HDMI Out 1
•HDMI receiver connected to HDMI Out 1 with a display connected to the receiver’s HDMI output
•HDMI receiver connected to HDMI Out 1 and (non-audio) display connected to HDMI Out 2
•SPDIF receiver connected to COAX Audio Out and (non-audio) display connected to HDMI Out 2
NOTE:
Associating an audio input with a video input is done using the Input menu
MENU →Input →Audio Setup →Source →(audio input) →OK.
Some important concepts for selecting the audio configuration are:
•Audio from any audio input (HDMI, SPDIF, analog) 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 can 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
HDMI outputs, passed back from the common elements of the two outputs (i.e. only features
supported by both outputs are enabled), or specified by the user (User EDID).
•The audio EDID reported back to sources can change dynamically, as configured by the user,
based on which HDMI output has active video. NOTE: Some sources update their EDID
information only when they are powered on, or do not properly reread EDID when the HDMI
Hotplug signal is toggled. 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).
•Selecting “User EDID” is the recommended practice, when appropriate. This allows the Radiance to
report the EDID back to the HDMI sources even when the display or receiver is turned off. This can
also significantly shorten the system boot time.
•Default “User EDID” mode is 2-channel PCM and Dolby-Digital 5.1 only. The user can change the
“User EDID” to include any audio modes supported by the Radiance and the audio processor.
•Audio EDID, and audio output enables, are global parameters. That is, they change (only) when
the active output changes. NOTE: The Audio EDID mode is independent of the Video EDID mode.
•You can over-ride the global Audio EDID for a particular HDMI input by selectingMENU →Input →
Audio Setup →Audio EDID →Custom →Ok. Set the audio modes to “Y” (yes) that you want to
advertize for this input.
•Audio is muted when changes are detected on the input. Some audio receivers need to be muted
longer to avoid unintended noise. MENU →Input →Audio Setup →Mute Control →Long →Ok
Audio Menu Navigation
You can change the setting for any item in the Audio menu by first navigating to the item using the
remote’s arrow buttons and then pressing the “OK” button. The item will begin flashing to indicate it is
active for change. Use the arrow buttons to change the setting. Press the “OK” button to accept the setting
or the “EXIT” button to cancel. The highlight will stop flashing and a new item can be selected.
Audio Menu Selections
Each line of the audio menu can have up to 6 entries. These are: