Lumagen RadianceXE User manual

RadianceXE
TM
Video Processor
Owner’s Manual

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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 F rules, anadian I ES-003, and ISPR 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.
- onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is
connected.
- onsult 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, RadianceXE,
RadianceXD, RadianceXS, Radiance Mini 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 ontents
Section 1 – Introduction .............................................................................................................1
Document onventions and Menu Navigation ................................................................ 2
Unpacking ................................................................................................................. 2
Remote ontrol Battery Installation .............................................................................. 2
Installation Guidelines................................................................................................. 2
Section 2 – Overview ..................................................................................................................3
Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 3
Rear Panel................................................................................................................. 3
HDMI onnections...................................................................................................... 4
Analog Video Input onnections................................................................................... 4
Audio Input and Output onnections ............................................................................ 4
Miscellaneous onnections........................................................................................... 4
Remote ontrol .......................................................................................................... 5
Block Diagram............................................................................................................ 6
onfiguration Memories............................................................................................... 7
Section 3 – Quick Start Guide .....................................................................................................8
Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................8
System onfiguration Examples ................................................................................... 9
Source Device onnection Examples ........................................................................... 10
Section 4 – Basic Commands ....................................................................................................12
Power ..................................................................................................................... 12
Input Selection......................................................................................................... 12
onfiguration Memory Selection ................................................................................. 12
Input Aspect Ratio Selection ...................................................................................... 12
Image Zoom ............................................................................................................ 12
Status Screen........................................................................................................... 13
On-Screen Help........................................................................................................ 13
PiP/PoP ................................................................................................................... 13
Quick Keys............................................................................................................... 13
Section 5 – Video Configuration................................................................................................14
Video Output Setup Menu.....................................................................................................14
Custom Modes Menu ............................................................................................................15
Output Mode – Global Presets.................................................................................... 15
Exact Output Timing ................................................................................................. 15
Rate Match .............................................................................................................. 15
CMS Menu.............................................................................................................................15
Gamma Factor ......................................................................................................... 15
olor Gamut ............................................................................................................ 15
Grayscale and Gamma .............................................................................................. 15
olor Decoder .......................................................................................................... 15
Black....................................................................................................................... 16
White...................................................................................................................... 16
Styles Menu ..........................................................................................................................16
Output HDMI Format ................................................................................................ 16
olor Format............................................................................................................ 16
Dither ..................................................................................................................... 16
Mask....................................................................................................................... 16

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Shrink ..................................................................................................................... 16
Screen Aspect Ratio.................................................................................................. 16
Graybar Intensity...................................................................................................... 17
3D Glasses Adjust..................................................................................................... 17
Misc. Output Settings ...........................................................................................................17
3D Output EDID onfiguration ................................................................................... 17
Sync Polarity............................................................................................................ 17
opy Output Settings................................................................................................ 17
HDMI Input Setup ................................................................................................................18
HDMI Physical Input ................................................................................................. 18
HDMI Video Type ..................................................................................................... 18
HDMI Level.............................................................................................................. 18
HDMI input EDID Display Information......................................................................... 18
HDMI input hotplug mode ......................................................................................... 18
Auto Aspect ............................................................................................................. 19
Analog Input Setup ..............................................................................................................19
omponent Input Type ............................................................................................. 19
Analog Input Level.................................................................................................... 19
omponent Input Gain.............................................................................................. 19
Input Picture Controls ..........................................................................................................19
Black and White Levels.............................................................................................. 19
olor Format............................................................................................................ 20
olor and Hue.......................................................................................................... 20
Y/ Delay ................................................................................................................ 20
Input Size Controls...............................................................................................................20
Scale Bias................................................................................................................ 20
Input Sizing ............................................................................................................. 20
Vertical Shift ............................................................................................................ 20
Non-linear Stretch .................................................................................................... 21
Input Masking .......................................................................................................... 21
Input Control Menu ..............................................................................................................21
Deinterlacing Mode ................................................................................................... 21
Inter Frame Motion Detection (IFMD) ......................................................................... 22
Deinterlacing Field Flip .............................................................................................. 22
Genlock ................................................................................................................... 22
Game Mode ............................................................................................................. 22
Reinterlace .............................................................................................................. 22
Input Enhancement Controls................................................................................................22
Sharpness................................................................................................................ 22
Noise Reduction ....................................................................................................... 22
Adaptive ontrast ..................................................................................................... 22
opy Enhancement Settings ...................................................................................... 23
Miscellaneous Input Controls ...............................................................................................23
Input Label .............................................................................................................. 23
opy Input Settings .................................................................................................. 23
Selecting an Output onfiguration for an Input Memory................................................ 23
PiP/PoP ................................................................................................................................23
PiP/PoP Remote ontrol Buttons ................................................................................ 24

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PiP/PoP Setup Menu ................................................................................................. 24
PiP Input Mask ......................................................................................................... 24
PiP/PoP Per-Input Mode Selection............................................................................... 24
Section 6 – Audio Configuration ...............................................................................................25
Introduction to the Audio Menu.................................................................................. 25
Audio Menu Navigation ............................................................................................. 26
Audio Menu Selections .............................................................................................. 26
Audio Menu Structure ............................................................................................... 26
Audio User EDID ...................................................................................................... 28
Input Memory Specific Audio EDID ............................................................................. 28
Audio Source Selection Defaults ................................................................................. 28
Section 7 - Calibration ..............................................................................................................29
Set the display’s picture controls to neutral.................................................................. 29
alibrate black and white levels using display controls .................................................. 29
olor Management ................................................................................................... 30
alibrate 100 IRE white to D65 using the display’s controls ........................................... 30
alibrate Radiance primary color gamut ...................................................................... 30
alibrate Radiance grayscale and gamma.................................................................... 30
Iterate the gamut and grayscale/gamma calibrations.................................................... 31
alibrate Radiance output color and hue ..................................................................... 31
Iterate gamut, grayscale/gamma and color/hue calibrations. ......................................... 31
alibrate Radiance input overscan, black, white, color and hue ...................................... 31
Section 8 – Miscellaneous Commands.......................................................................................33
System Settings....................................................................................................................33
Menu Mode.............................................................................................................. 33
Timeouts ................................................................................................................. 33
OSD Enable ............................................................................................................. 33
Input Reselect.......................................................................................................... 33
Menu Placement....................................................................................................... 33
Input Menu.............................................................................................................. 33
Initial Power State .................................................................................................... 33
Initial Input State ..................................................................................................... 33
On/Off Message ....................................................................................................... 34
Message ontrol....................................................................................................... 34
Test Patterns ........................................................................................................... 34
Trigger Out.............................................................................................................. 34
Remote ontrol ........................................................................................................ 34
LED Setup ............................................................................................................... 34
RS-232 Setup........................................................................................................... 34
3D Glasses............................................................................................................... 35
PipPop Mode Setups ................................................................................................. 35
Pip Select Mode........................................................................................................ 35
Zoom Step............................................................................................................... 35
Quick Keys............................................................................................................... 35
onfiguration Memory Usage ..................................................................................... 35
Saving the Configuration ......................................................................................................35
Save ....................................................................................................................... 35

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Undo....................................................................................................................... 36
Restore ISF calibration .............................................................................................. 36
Revert To Factory Settings......................................................................................... 36
Section 9 – 3D Support .............................................................................................................37
3D Types...............................................................................................................................37
Frame Packed .......................................................................................................... 37
Side-by-Side ............................................................................................................ 37
Top-Bottom ............................................................................................................. 37
Frame Sequential ..................................................................................................... 38
Separate Left and Right............................................................................................. 38
3D Output Settings ...............................................................................................................38
3D Output Setup Menu.............................................................................................. 38
3D Output Mode = Auto............................................................................................ 38
3D Output Mode = Specific Format............................................................................. 38
3D Output Type = Auto............................................................................................. 38
3D Output Type = Specific 3D Type............................................................................ 39
3D EDID onfiguration.............................................................................................. 39
3D Setup Procedures ............................................................................................................39
Normal Setup........................................................................................................... 39
Display Optimization ................................................................................................. 39
Setup for Non- ompliant Displays............................................................................... 39
Setup for Non- ompliant Video Sources ...................................................................... 40
3D Support for 2D Displays........................................................................................ 40
Section 10 – Command Interface..............................................................................................41
Direct Commands .................................................................................................................41
Output Vertical Resolution ......................................................................................... 41
Output Mode ommands ........................................................................................... 41
Output Vertical Rate ................................................................................................. 41
Output Aspect Ratio.................................................................................................. 41
Miscellaneous ommands .......................................................................................... 41
Menu Shortcuts ....................................................................................................................41
IR Command List ..................................................................................................................41
ASCII Command List.............................................................................................................41
Section 11 – Specifications .......................................................................................................42

Section 1 – Getting Started
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Section 1 – Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Lumagen
®
Radiance™ video processor. The Lumagen Radiance Video Processor
series boasts the highest-performance video switching, processing and calibration available. This makes it
ideal for high-definition home and commercial theater applications. Lumagen’s Radiance series refines and
enhances the video images presented by high definition front projectors, top-level rear-screen and flat-panel
displays. At the same time the Radiance functions as a central switching hub ideal for home and corporate
theater systems.
The RadianceXE, combines proprietary strides in video technology with enhanced connectivity and the
flexibility of up to 18 video and 18 audio inputs. The RadianceXE is HDMI 1.4 “3D” and supports audio
formats for Dolby-Digital TrueHD™ and DTS Master-Audio™. The RadianceXE supports HDMI 1.4a “3D”
video formats.
By incorporating advanced de-interlacing 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 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 for deinterlacing plus a 12-bit calibration pipeline
• Proprietary Lumagen No-ring™ scaling
• Support for HDMI 1.4 “3D”
• Each input has 4 user configuration memories
• Each input user configuration memory has 8 resolution sub-memories (for HD inputs)
• Each resolution sub-memory is linked to one of 8 output configurations.
• Picture-In-Picture (PiP) and Picture-Outside-Picture (PoP)
• 2:2, 3:2 and 3:3 pull-down for SD/HD film sources
• Per-pixel SD/HD video de-interlacing
• Adaptive diagonal filtering
• MPEG mosquito and block artifact reduction
• Temporal noise reduction for SD and HD sources
• Output resolution from 480p to 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 1.10 to 2.50
• Extensive support for anamorphic lenses
• Automatic detection for NTS , PAL and SE AM
• Extensive suite of test patterns
• Parametric grayscale and Gamma calibration
• Full MS ( olor Management System) using a 3D linear-gamma color palette
• Programmable input/output color-space
• Y/ -delay calibration
• UE and I P 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 and 12 on the Lumagen.com support page)
• LVTTL IR format command input LVTTL IR format command input (See Tech Tip 9)
• Universal, 100-240V~50/60Hz input power supply

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Document Conventions and Menu Navigation
ommands are selected with the supplied infrared remote or the RS232 serial port. To prevent possible
command conflict, only one of these methods of command should be used at a time. See the Serial RS232
ommand Interface section for information on serial commands. 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. The 

 arrow key acts as a backspace key.
• Some commands are activated immediately without the need to press OK. Other commands must
be explicitly accepted by pressing OK. If needed, OK is listed as part of the command, and will
complete the command and return the menu to one level higher in the menu system.
• For many commands, pressing EXIT cancels a partially completed command and returns to one
level higher in the menu system. For advanced commands changes are completed from within
the command and EXIT just returns to one level higher in the menu system.
• There are four independent configuration memory types for each input (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC
and MEMD). The input setup and output resolution/timing can be set independently for each
memory. To program an input memory, first select the input, then select the desired
configuration memory and use the menu system to configure.
• Some menu commands are only available when their associated input is selected.
• Before changes are saved, they can be discarded by entering standby (STB ) mode.
• A Save must be performed after any changes or all changes will be discarded the next time the
unit enters standby (STB ), or power is lost. To save press MENU, 

, OK, OK, OK.
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.
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
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.
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 optional rack ears.
• Select a well-ventilated, dry location.
• Verify that the cooling vents are clear of obstructions to provide convection cooling.
• Only use the Lumagen approved power supply.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes, temperature extremes and excessive humidity.
• Unplug power to the Radiance before cleaning.

Section 2 – Overview
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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 OAX 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 OAX 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 VD power input.
These connections are described on the following page.

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HDMI Connections
6 HDMI SD/HD Inputs. Supports resolutions from 480i/576i up to 1080p60
2 HDMI SD/HD Outputs. Supports resolutions from 480p/576p up to 1080p60
Note: The HDMI E -bit pass-through is connected from the HDMI inputs to HDMI Output 1 only.
Analog Video Input Connections
4 omponent / 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).
4 S-video Inputs. Supports NTS , PAL and SE AM.
4 omposite Inputs. Supports NTS , PAL and SE AM.
Audio Input and Output Connections
4 Stereo Analog Audio Inputs
2 Optical Digital Audio Inputs
6 OAX Digital Audio Inputs
2 OAX Digital Audio Outputs
Miscellaneous Connections
2 Trigger Output (12V at 100mA inductive, or 250mA non-inductive, load)
1 LVTTL IR format command input (See Tech Tip 9).
1 RS232. Used for command and for software update (See Tech Tip 6 and 11).
1 Power Input (12 Volts D )

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Remote Control
Power / Standby
ON Power On
STB Standby
Navigation Control
CLR lear 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
1-9 Input 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
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 P 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. onverting 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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omposite and SVideo inputs automatically select between NTS , PAL and SE AM formats. The component,
RGB and HDMI inputs accept SD, ED and HD video at 24, 50 or 59.94 Hertz. HD P 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 HD P encrypted inputs, a
HD P 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.
ommands can be sent to the Radiance 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 control video source setup. Output
configurations control display setup and calibration and are specified by selecting a Mode, MS and Style for
each input, input User memory, input resolution, and 2D/3D input.
The Radiance has four input memories (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC and MEMD). Each input memory has eight
sub-memories that are automatically selected for input resolutions of 480, 576, 720p, 1080i50, 1080i60,
1080p24, 1080p60 and Other. The “Other” memory is reserved as a “catch-all” for unspecified resolutions.
The following applies to software revision 102910, and later revisions: Each Input sub-resolution memory
can be independently linked to any one of the (8) output modes, (8) MS and (8) Style memories. They
store setup data for the video display setup and calibration. In the factory default condition all input sub-
resolution memories are linked to “Mode 0,” “ MS 0,” and “Style 0.” To change these enter MENU →
→→
→
Output→
→→
→ (2D/3D) →
→→
→ OK →
→→
→ (Mode, CMS, Style). These settings can be changed for each input sub-
resolution memory. To “Save” new settings, enter MENU →
→→
→ Save →
→→
→ OK →
→→
→ OK →
→→
→ OK.
Default “Input Memory” to “Output ” configuration (for 102910, or later, software)

Section 3 – Quick Start Guide
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Section 3 – Quick Start Guide
Installation Instructions
1. Install two AAA batteries in the Lumagen Remote ontrol.
2. onnect audio/video sources to the appropriate Radiance inputs.
NOTE:
While the Radiance can be connected after the Audio-Video-Receiver (AVR) on the
AVR HDMI Output, Lumagen recommends instead that the Radiance be used as the
switching device with Radiance Output 1 connected to an HDMI input on the AVR.
3. onnect the Radiance outputs. If using only one Radiance output, use Output 1 if the Radiance
needs to pass audio, or Output 2 if not. If using an AVR, or audio PrePro, connect it to
Radiance Output 1 and the display/projector to Output 2, as shown below.
Default connections for System with AVR plus display/projector
NOTICE:
When using an AVR for audio, connect it to Output 1 and the display/projector to
Output 2 as shown above. To save effort, do NOT connect the display/projector to
Output 1 for this case, as it would require additional setup to function properly.
4. Plug the D power cord from the Radiance power supply into the D power jack on the back of
the Radiance . Then connect the power cord to the Radiance power supply and plug it into a
wall outlet.
5. Turn the other equipment on and use the Radiance remote control to turn the Radiance on.
6. Select the desired Radiance input using the Radiance remote control. For Input 1 to 9, press
the “Input” button, then the corresponding number button. For RadianceXE inputs 10 to 18,
press the “+10” button, and then the corresponding number button (e.g. For input 11, press
“+10”, “1”).
7. Audio inputs can be associated with the active input using the following command:
MENU →
→→
→ Input →
→→
→ Audio Setup →
→→
→ Source →
→→
→ (select audio input) →
→→
→ OK
8. Make sure the appropriate HDMI input on the display/projector is selected, and the selected
source device is outputting active video.
9. You should now have an image on your display/projector. Note: The Radiance automatically
selects the appropriate output resolution and frame rate for HDMI/DVI displays and projectors
(including 24p when supported by the display/projector), when connected according to these
instructions.
10. The default output aspect ratio is 16:9 (i.e. 1.78:1). No output aspect ratio selection is needed
for 16:9 displays or projectors. For other output aspect ratios, please see the User Manual .

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System Configuration Examples
The most common configurations using the Radiance are shown below.
1. Receiver after Radiance.
Placing the AVR and display after the Radiance is the default configuration. onnect your AVR to Radiance HDIM
Out 1, your display/projector to Radiance HDMI Out 2, connect your video sources, and then power everything on.
The Radiance automatically detects and selects the appropriate audio and video modes.
This configuration can improve switching delays using the Radiance’s fast input switching, and guarantees the
video is not degraded by the AVR. It also minimizes the work needed to configure the Radiance since, for output 2,
audio is turned off by default. Note, some amplifiers do not accept audio for non-standard video rates, such as
768p, or at any rate above 720p/1080i, and some amplifiers will not report EDID back to the Radiance unless the
amplifier’s HDMI output is turned off, or is driving a display. If you connect the Radiance coax audio output to a
receiver, you can use HDMI audio or coax/SPIDF audio input from the video source but you need to change the
Radiance Audio EDID to one of the “USER” modes in the main audio menu. See the Audio section of this manual
for more information.
2. Audio and Video routed separately.
onnect the display to Radiance HDMI Output 2. This output has its audio turned off by default and so is correct
by default for this case.
3. Receiver in front of Radiance.
onnect the display to Radiance HDMI Output 2. This output has its audio turned off by default and so is correct
by default for this case.

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4. Receiver in front of and after the Radiance.
onnecting the Radiance both in front of and after the AVR is not recommended, but can be used in special
circumstances. This connection scheme can cause HD P authentication loops, which cause power up and switching
issues in some systems.
onnect the AVR’s HDMI video output to an appropriate Radiance video input, and connect the Radiance’s Output
1 to an appropriate AVR input. onnect the display’s HDMI input to the Radiance’s HDMI Output 2. hange the
Audio EDID in the main Audio menu to “User1 EDID.” If the AVR output is intended only for displaying the AVR’s
On-Screen-Display, Lumagen recommends using a Radiance analog video input.
Source Device Connection Examples
The following illustrations show the types of cables, which can be used to connect typical video sources to the
Radiance. Multiple possibilities are shown for some sources, but only a single audio and a single video connection
are required.
VCR/Laser Disk/DVR
DVD Player/DVD Recorder

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HD-STB / dVHS / Bluray / Networked Media Player
PC
onnecting a P 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 P
R
channel for red and the P
B
channel for blue, Input 17
for VSync, and Input 18 for HSync.
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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Power
Turn power on by pressing the ON button. Place the Radiance in standby-mode by pressing STB .
Input Selection
The eighteen video inputs are numbered 1 to 18. 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, then the
+10 button and then the corresponding number button on the remote (i.e. For input 11, press “Input, +10, 1”).
Shortcut:
If the menu is not displayed on the screen, inputs 1 through 9 can be selected
by just pressing the corresponding number button on the remote.
If desired, the “Input” button can be programmed to display a screen with the inputs listed as a menu-table. Then
the desired input can be selected either with the number keys, or by using the arrow keys to highlight the desired
input and then pressing the OK button. The command to enable the input menu is:
MENU →
→→
→ Other →
→→
→ Menu control→
→→
→ Menu Options →
→→
→ Input Menu →
→→
→ (Off, On)
Configuration Memory Selection
Each input has four configuration memories. These are referred to as memory “A,” “B,” “ ,” and “D.” To select one
of these memories press MEMA, MEMB, MEMC, or MEMD, respectively. Note, RS232 codes are provided to
directly access these memories. Each input memory has eight input “sub-memories” that are automatically
selected based on the input resolution.
Each configuration memory, and sub-memory, is independent of the other memories. To allow the memories to be
used for mode selection (e.g. day/night), the memory type remains unchanged when a new input is selected. (i.e.
If input 2 memory B is active, pressing “Input, 3” selects input 3 memory B).
Input Aspect Ratio Selection
The input source aspect ratio can be selected by pressing the 4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, or 2.35 button. To use the
NLS feature, press “4:3, NLS”, “16:9, NLS”, or “1.85, NLS”.
• Use 4:3 for standard definition full-screen material.
• Use LBOX for “letterbox” standard definition material, such as analog-television movies shown with black
bars above and below the image.
• Use 16:9 for material labeled as “Enhanced for 16:9 televisions”.
• Use 1.85 for material labeled as “Aspect ratio 1.85”.
• Use ‘Alt’ 1.85 for material that is “Aspect ratio 1.85 letterboxed in a 16:9 (1.78) window”.
• Use 2.35 for material labeled as “Aspect ratio 2.35”.
• Use NLS to apply a horizontal non-linear stretch, to stretch 4:3 to 16:9, or 16:9 or 1.85 to 2.35.
NOTE:
Make sure the “display aspect ratio” setting is 16:9 in the setup menu of all video
sources (e.g. DVD players or set top boxes), even if your display is not 16:9.
Image Zoom
After the input aspect ratio has been selected, the image can be zoomed in to better fit the screen. The zoom
function uses the 

 and 

 arrow buttons. When the menu is off, by default, the 

 arrow button zooms in and the


 arrow button zooms out.

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Status Screen
Pressing “OK” when the menu is off displays an on-screen information message as shown in the example below.
RadianceXE-3D Info Pg 1 (for Pg 2 press Ok)
SW Rev.xxxxxx Serial:xxxxxxxxx
Input 1A Out1 Out2
Resolution: 480i 1080p 1080p
Refresh: 59.94Hz 59.94Hz 59.94Hz
olor Fmt: Y b r 422 RGB RGB
HD P: On On Off
Pressing “OK” when the information screen is displayed, will display a second status screen as shown in the
example below.
RadianceXE-3D Info Pg 2
Audio:HDMI1
In aspect=16:9 Out aspect=1.78 Zoom=0%
X scaler: On AdjInHres: 1914 OutHRes:720
Y scaler: On AdjInVres: 1077 OutVRes:480
Genlock: currently off
Deinterlacing:NA Game mode:Off
On-Screen Help
Pressing, “HELP” when the menu is displayed, displays on-screen help information for the currently highlighted
menu item for many of the menu options.
PiP/PoP
There is a versatile PiP (Picture-in-Picture) and PoP (Picture-outside-Picture) feature. For PiP a second video input
is superimposed in a window on top of the main, full screen, video window. The PoP feature reduces the size of
the main window and puts a second input in a window beside the main window.
There are 10 PiP/PoP mode memories available (0 – 9). Each PiP/PoP mode memory has independent settings for
PiP verses PoP, video input, position, size, density (transparency), aspect ratio, and user memory. The PiP
commands are:
PiP OFF: Turn off the PiP/PoP feature
PiP SEL: Turn on the PiP/PoP feature. You can then select a PiP/PoP input
PiP SWAP: Swap the main and secondary windows
PiP MODE: Turn on the PiP/PoP feature. You can then select a PiP/PoP mode
For more information see the PiP/PoP Setup section.
Quick Keys
Provides a menu to use for basic remotes that have limited buttons, The ‘Quick Keys’ menu has buttons for input
aspect ratio (4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, 2.35, NLS), set zoom (Zoom+, Zoom-) and select the user memory (MemA,
MemB, Mem , MemD). The “Quick Keys” menu duplicates the function of pressing the corresponding buttons on
the Lumagen remote. There are also buttons to control 3D (off, SbyS, TopB).
MENU →
→→
→ Quick Keys →
→→
→ (4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, 2.35, NLS, Zoom+, Zoom-, MemA, MemB,
MemC, MemD, ‘3D’Off, ‘3D’Sbys, ‘3D’TopB)

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By default the output is set to “Auto 2,1.” The selection “Auto 2,1” means the Radiance automatically reads the
EDID for the devices connected to both outputs, giving priority to Output 2, and automatically selects the
appropriate output resolution. That is, if an active device is connected to output 2, the EDID from that device is
read to determine the optimal video output resolution and the Radiance automatically selects the specified
resolution. If no device is connected to output 2, or the device connected to output 2 is turned off, the Radiance
uses the EDID from the device connected to Output 1 and sets the output resolution appropriately. Output 1 can
have priority by selecting “Auto 1,2” from the Video Output Select Menu .
For “Auto” modes the output vertical rate is selected based on the input vertical rate. For example, input formats
480i60, 720p60, 1080i60 automatically select a vertical output rate of 60 Hertz. Input formats 576i50, 720p50, and
1080i50 automatically select a vertical output rate of 50 Hz. For a 1080p24 input format a 24 Hz output vertical
rate is selected if the display supports a 24 Hz output vertical rate, otherwise a 60 Hz rate is selected.
For analog displays and digital displays, that do not properly support EDID, the output mode must be selected
using the commands shown below.
Video Output Setup Menu
The Video Output Select Menu is used to select output settings ( Mode , MS , and Style ) based on the input
number, input memory, and input video mode. The Video Output Select Menu does not affect the audio settings.
See the Audio onfiguration section for information on configuring audio modes.
Once selected, the parameters for the Mode , MS , and Style are changed using the MENU →
→→
→ Output Setup →
→→
→
(2D/3D) →
→→
→ Ok →
→→
→ (Mode, CMS, Style) menu. In order to preserve continuity, with older software, the same
menu can also be accessed at MENU →
→→
→Input →
→→
→ Video Setup →
→→
→ [Resolution] →
→→
→ (2D/3D) →
→→
→ Ok →
→→
→ (Mode,
CMS, Style).
Note: For some older units 3D is available as an option.
First highlight the ‘2D’ or ‘3D’ row and press “Ok” to edit.
In ondition -> Video Output Selection
3D VidOut
In Mode Mode Type MS Style 1 2
*2D: 1A 480 -> ustom0 0 0 Y Y
(Auto 2,1)
3D: 1A 480 -> Auto 2,1 Auto 0 0 Y Y
Next highlight the input condition entry that you want to edit.
Press the “^” and “v” buttons to set the input number, input memory, and input mode. For any of the 3 input
conditions you can press “4” to enter ‘All’ as the condition. This allows you to apply the output setup to multiple
input conditions.
When making settings that apply to multiple input conditions you can leave any of the output settings unchanged
by selecting the ‘---‘ option for that output setting.
2D In ondition -> 2D Video Output Selection
3D VidOut
In# Mem Mode Mode Type MS Style 1 2
1 A 1080p60 -> ustom0 0 0 Y Y
(Auto 2,1)
(Input to edit output settings of)
Press ‘4’ for ‘All’, ‘5’ to see current
<> Select, ^v hange, OK to set, Exit quits