Lumagen Radiance 2021 User manual

Radiance 2021TM and

Radiance 2041TM

Video Processor

Owner’s Manual

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Technology in Lumagen Radiance Products: This product provides the ability to turn off

DARBEE Visual Presence (DVP™) processing, because the DVP technology processing feature in

this product is not intended for commercial broadcast or theatrical presentation applications.

By using this product, you accept that the DVP technology ingredient is intended for personal

or small network use and should be switched off if this video processor system is used to

process video for commercial broadcast or commercial theatrical viewing applications. You

may not record the DVP processed output of this video processor system. You may use DVP in

this product to process video for up to six end user displays, within any video system

application, provided the DVP processed output video of this system is not being sold to an end

viewer or user. An additional commercial license is available from DarbeeVision, Inc. for larger

video network, distribution, commercial applications. You may not reverse engineer or

otherwise deconstruct the DVP algorithm, which is the sole intellectual property of

DarbeeVision, Inc., and protected by patents and trade secrets. This E.U.L.A. is not intended to

limit the use of this product or its features, when the video processor is used with DVP off.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC rules, Canadian ICES-003, and CISPR 22. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized modifications to this equipment may void Lumagen’s limited warranty and the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

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WARNINGS:

•Do not defeat the safety features of the power supply or power cord, such as, but not

limited to, removing the ground pin connection.

•Do not open, insert objects into, or spill liquid into, this equipment.

•Do not block the cooling vents, and make sure there is adequate cooling around unit.

•Do not program an output resolution that exceeds the maximum specified refresh rate

of the attached television, or projector.

•Improperly set gray-bar intensity may accelerate screen burn-in. Consult a home-

theater specialist for help setting gray-bar intensity.

Table of Contents

Contents

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. 1

Document Conventions and Menu Navigation.......................................................................................................... 2

Unpacking................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Verify that your box contains the following items..................................................................................................... 2

Remote Control Battery Installation......................................................................................................................... 2

Installation Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................. 2

SECTION 2 – OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................... 3

FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

REAR PANEL .................................................................................................................................................................. 3

HDMI CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 3

AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTION......................................................................................................................................... 3

MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................... 3

Remote Control......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Configuration Memories........................................................................................................................................... 6

SECTION 3 – QUICK START GUIDE........................................................................................................................ 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 7

System Configuration Examples................................................................................................................................ 8

Source Device Connection Examples........................................................................................................................ 9

SECTION 4 – BASIC COMMANDS.......................................................................................................................... 10

Power...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Input Selection ........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Configuration Memory Selection............................................................................................................................ 10

Input Aspect Ratio Selection................................................................................................................................... 10

Image Zoom............................................................................................................................................................ 10

Status Screen........................................................................................................................................................... 11

On-Screen Help....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Quick Keys.............................................................................................................................................................. 11

SECTION 5 – VIDEO CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... 12

VIDEO OUTPUT SETUP MENU ....................................................................................................................................... 12

CUSTOM MODES MENU................................................................................................................................................ 12

Output Mode – Global Presets................................................................................................................................ 13

Exact Output Timing............................................................................................................................................... 13

Rate Match.............................................................................................................................................................. 13

CMS MENU ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Gamma Factor........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Color Gamut........................................................................................................................................................... 13

Grayscale and Gamma............................................................................................................................................ 13

Color Decoder ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Black Level.............................................................................................................................................................. 13

White Level ............................................................................................................................................................. 14

STYLES MENU.............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Output HDMI Format............................................................................................................................................. 14

Color Format.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Dither...................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Mask........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Shrink...................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Screen Aspect Ratio ................................................................................................................................................ 14

Graybar Intensity.................................................................................................................................................... 15

3D Glasses Adjust................................................................................................................................................... 15

MISC.OUTPUT SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................................. 15

3D Output EDID Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 15

Sync Polarity........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Copy Output Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 15

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HDMI Input Setup................................................................................................................................................... 15

HDMI Physical Input.............................................................................................................................................. 15

HDMI Video Type................................................................................................................................................... 16

HDMI Level ............................................................................................................................................................ 16

HDMI input EDID Display Information................................................................................................................. 16

HDMI input hotplug mode...................................................................................................................................... 16

HDMI Auto Aspect.................................................................................................................................................. 16

INPUT PICTURE CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Black and White Levels........................................................................................................................................... 17

Color Format.......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Color and Hue ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

Y/C Delay................................................................................................................................................................ 17

INPUT SIZE CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Scale Bias................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Input Sizing............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Vertical Shift........................................................................................................................................................... 18

Non-linear Stretch................................................................................................................................................... 18

Input Masking......................................................................................................................................................... 18

INPUT CONTROL MENU ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Deinterlacing Mode................................................................................................................................................ 19

Inter Frame Motion Detection (IFMD)................................................................................................................... 19

Deinterlacing Field Flip ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Genlock................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Game Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Reinterlace.............................................................................................................................................................. 19

INPUT ENHANCEMENT CONTROLS................................................................................................................................. 19

Sharpness................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Noise Reduction...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Adaptive Contrast................................................................................................................................................... 20

Copy Enhancement Settings.................................................................................................................................... 20

MISCELLANEOUS INPUT CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................. 20

Input Label.............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Copy Input Settings................................................................................................................................................. 20

Selecting an Output Configuration for an Input Memory ....................................................................................... 20

SECTION 6 – AUDIO CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... 21

Introduction to the Audio Menu.............................................................................................................................. 21

Audio Menu Navigation.......................................................................................................................................... 22

Audio Menu Selections............................................................................................................................................ 22

Audio Menu Structure............................................................................................................................................. 22

Audio User EDID.................................................................................................................................................... 24

Input Memory Specific Audio EDID ....................................................................................................................... 24

SECTION 7 - CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................... 24

SECTION 8 – MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS.................................................................................................... 25

SYSTEM SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Menu Mode............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Timeouts.................................................................................................................................................................. 25

OSD Enable............................................................................................................................................................ 25

Input Reselect.......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Menu Placement...................................................................................................................................................... 25

Input Menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 25

Initial Power State .................................................................................................................................................. 25

Initial Input State .................................................................................................................................................... 25

On/Off Message ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

Message Control..................................................................................................................................................... 26

Test Patterns........................................................................................................................................................... 26

Remote Control....................................................................................................................................................... 26

LED Setup............................................................................................................................................................... 26

RS-232 Setup........................................................................................................................................................... 26

3D Glasses.............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Zoom Step ............................................................................................................................................................... 27

Quick Keys.............................................................................................................................................................. 27

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Configuration Memory Usage................................................................................................................................. 27

SAVING THE CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................................... 27

Save......................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Undo ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Restore ISF calibration........................................................................................................................................... 27

Revert To Factory Settings...................................................................................................................................... 27

SECTION 9 – 3D SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................... 28

3D TYPES..................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Frame Packed......................................................................................................................................................... 28

Side-by-Side............................................................................................................................................................ 28

Top-Bottom ............................................................................................................................................................. 28

Frame Sequential.................................................................................................................................................... 28

Separate Left and Right........................................................................................................................................... 29

3D OUTPUT SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................. 29

3D Output Setup Menu............................................................................................................................................ 29

3D Output Mode = Auto ......................................................................................................................................... 29

3D Output Mode = Specific Format ....................................................................................................................... 29

3D Output Type = Auto........................................................................................................................................... 29

3D Output Type = Specific 3D Type....................................................................................................................... 29

3D EDID Configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 30

3D SETUP PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................... 30

Normal Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 30

Display Optimization .............................................................................................................................................. 30

Setup for Non-Compliant Displays ......................................................................................................................... 30

Setup for Non-Compliant 3D Video Sources........................................................................................................... 31

3D Support for 2D Displays.................................................................................................................................... 31

SECTION 10 – DARBEE VISUAL PRESENCE™................................................................................................... 32

DARBEE MENU ............................................................................................................................................................. 32

Darbee menu control .............................................................................................................................................. 32

Gain ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32

Mode....................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Enabled................................................................................................................................................................... 32

View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32

SECTION 11 – COMMAND INTERFACE ............................................................................................................... 33

DIRECT COMMANDS..................................................................................................................................................... 33

Output Vertical Resolution...................................................................................................................................... 33

Output Mode Commands ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Output Vertical Rate............................................................................................................................................... 33

Output Aspect Ratio................................................................................................................................................ 33

Miscellaneous Commands....................................................................................................................................... 33

MENU SHORTCUTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

IR COMMAND LIST....................................................................................................................................................... 33

ASCII COMMAND LIST ................................................................................................................................................ 33

SECTION 12 – SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................ 34

Section 1 – Getting Started

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Section 1 – Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Lumagen®Radiance™ video processor. The award winning Lumagen Radiance

video processor family boasts the highest-performance video switching, processing and calibration available.

This makes it ideal for premium quality high-definition home and commercial theater applications.

Lumagen’s Radiance series refines and enhances the video images presented by high definition front

projectors, top-level rear-screen and flat-panel displays.

The Radiance family offers 10-bit front-end, and 12-bit back-end, processing, per-pixel standard definition

(SD) and high definition (HD) video de-interlacing with adaptive diagonal filtering, No-Ring™ scaling

technology that does not add ringing (unlike competing products), MPEG mosquito and block artifact

reduction plus “3D” temporal noise reduction for both SD and HD sources. It supports HDMI®1.4 “3D” and

uncompressed audio formats for Dolby-Digital TrueHD™ and DTS Master-Audio™ bitstream formats.

At the same time Radiance processors can function as a central switching hub for the audio video system.

For these reasons, the Radiance™ processor family sets the industry benchmark for switching, calibration

and video processing performance.

Key Features

•Maximum output rate of 1080p60 for Radiance 2021 and 4k30 for Radiance 2041

•Radiance 2021 and Radiance 2041 have same feature set except maximum output rate

•Proprietary Lumagen No-Ring™ scaling

•Darbee Digital Visual Presence™ (DVP™) enhancement technology

•10-bit processing for deinterlacing plus a 12-bit calibration pipeline

•Support for HDMI®1.4 “3D” including anamorphic lens scaling

•Convert common optional 3D formats to a required 3D formats supported by the display

•Each input has 4 user configuration memories

•Each input user configuration memory has 8 resolution sub-memories (for HD inputs)

•Each resolution sub-memory is linked to one of 8 output configurations.

•2:2, 3:2 and 3:3 pull-down for SD/HD film sources

•Per-pixel SD/HD video de-interlacing

•Adaptive diagonal filtering

•MPEG mosquito and block artifact reduction

•Temporal noise reduction for SD and HD sources

•Output resolution from 480p to 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 for both 2D and 3D video

•Large suite of test patterns

•Parametric grayscale and Gamma calibration

•Full CMS (Color Management System) using a 125-point 3D linear-gamma RGB color palette

•21-point parameter grayscale and Gamma

•Programmable input/output color-space

•Y/C-delay calibration

•CUE and ICP filtering

•Eight channel audio up to 192 kHz, DD True-HD™ 5.1, and DTS Master Audio™ 5.1 Bitstream

•IR and RS232 control inputs (See Tech Tip 11 and 12 on the Lumagen.com support page)

•Wired IR format command input

•Universal, 100-240V, ~50/60Hz external 12 VDC power supply

•Optional rack mounting ears

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Document Conventions and Menu Navigation

Commands are selected with the supplied infrared remote or the RS232 serial port. To prevent possible

command conflict, only one of these methods of command should be used at a time. See the Serial RS232

Command Interface section for information on serial commands. The infrared remote control command

notation is described below:

•Remote buttons are named as shown 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. Generally, the



arrow key (or EXIT) steps up one menu level.

•Numerical entries are listed as value. For numerical entries, the



arrow key acts as backspace.

•Some commands are activated immediately without the need to press OK. Other commands must

be explicitly accepted by pressing OK. If needed, OK is listed as part of the command, and will

complete the command and return the menu to one level higher in the menu system. Note that,

at default settings, pressing OK when it is not required will bring up the Radiance Status Screen.

•For many commands, pressing EXIT cancels a partially completed command and returns to one

level higher in the menu system. For advanced commands changes are completed from within

the command and EXIT just returns to one level higher in the menu system.

•There are four independent configuration memory types for each input (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC

and MEMD). The input setup and output resolution/timing can be set independently for each

memory. To program an input memory, first select the input, then select the desired

configuration memory and use the menu system to configure.

•Some menu commands are only available when their associated input is selected.

•Before changes are saved, they can be discarded by entering standby (STBY) mode.

•A Save must be performed after any changes or all changes will be discarded the next time the

unit enters standby (STBY), or power is lost. To save press MENU,



, OK, OK, OK.

Unpacking

•Unpack the box.

•Save the box and packing materials in case you need to ship your Radiance.

Verify that your box contains the following items

•Lumagen Radiance video processor.

•Universal, 100-240V, ~50/60Hz, 12 VDC power supply

•Remote control.

•AAA Batteries (2).

•Owner’s Manual.

•RS232 Null-modem cable.

•If purchased, the optional 19 inch rack-mount ears.

Remote Control Battery Installation

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.

2. Move the locking tab to open the door.

3. Remove the old batteries (if applicable).

4. Install two new AAA batteries, observing the battery polarity shown in the battery compartment.

5. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Installation Guidelines

•Select a cool, well-ventilated, dry location.

•Install the Radiance on a flat, level surface such as a table or shelf.

•Alternately the Radiance can be installed in an equipment rack by using optional rack ears.

•Verify that the cooling vents are clear of obstructions to provide convection cooling.

•Only use the Lumagen approved power supply.

•Avoid sudden temperature changes, temperature extremes and excessive humidity.

•Unplug power to the Radiance before cleaning.

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Section 2 – Overview

Front Panel

The front panel has a light-emitting-diode (LED) indicator, which is red when the unit is in “standby” and, by

default, is green when the unit is “on.” Note: The green “on” indicator can be turned off if preferred.

Rear Panel

There are four HDMI inputs.

There are two HDMI audio/video outputs and one COAX audio output. Video can be output on one or both

of the HDMI outputs. Audio can be output on the HDMI outputs and/or the COAX output.

Additional connections are provided for wired IR command input (38 KHz IR format), RS232 command

input/update, plus the 12 VDC power input.

These connections are described on the following page.

HDMI Connections

2 HDMI SD/HD Outputs. HDMI1 supports video resolutions up to 1080p60 with support for

HDMI 1.4a audio formats.

4 HDMI SD/HD Inputs. Supports resolutions up to 1080p60

Note: CEC bit pass-through is connected from the HDMI inputs to HDMI Output 1.

Audio Output Connection

1 COAX Audio Output

Miscellaneous Connections

1 IR format command input (See Tech Tip 9 on the Lumagen.com website).

1RS232. Used for command input and for software update (See Tech Tip 6 and 11).

1 Power 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 Not applicable

SEL Not applicable

SWAP Not applicable

MODE Not applicable

Input Aspect Ratio

4:3 4:3 (1.33) aspect ratio

LBOX Letterbox

16:9 16.9 (1.78) aspect ratio

1.85 1.85 aspect ratio

2.35 2.35 aspect ratio

NLS Non-Linear-Stretch

Misc Buttons

INPUT Precedes input # selection

ZONE <not implemented>

ALT Alternate info screens

PREV Previous output

Configuration Memories

MEMA Memory A

MEMB Memory B

MEMC Memory C

MEMD Memory D

Note: PiP/PoP is

not available for

this product.

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Block Diagram

The function of the Radiance is to act as a video switch, process the selected video source and then output

video in the appropriate format and resolution. Standard definition (SD), enhanced-definition (ED), and

high-definition (HD) video inputs, are supported. Video inputs are converted to progressive video (if

necessary) and are then scaled to the video output resolution.

Interlaced video has been in use for more than 50 years and is still 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/Audio input selection

•Video deinterlacing (if required)

•Video processing and scaling

•Video/Audio output

The functional blocks are shown below.

If the video input is interlaced, it is first deinterlaced into a progressive format. User enabled noise reduction

algorithms are then applied. Proprietary No-Ring™ scaling algorithms are used to scale the resulting

progressive video to the optimal size for the display.

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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.

Commands 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, CMS and Style for

each input, input memory, input resolution, and 2D/3D mode.

The Radiance has four input memories (MEMA, MEMB, MEMC and MEMD). Each input memory has eight

sub-memories that are automatically selected for input resolutions of 480, 576, 720p, 1080i50, 1080i60,

1080p24, 1080p60 and Other. The “Other” memory is reserved as a “catch-all” for unspecified resolutions.

Each Input sub-resolution memory can be independently linked to any one of the eight Output Modes, eight

CMS memories, and eight Style memories. These store setup data for the video display setup and

calibration. In the factory default condition all input sub-resolution memories are linked to “Mode 0,” “CMS

0,” and “Style 0.” To change these enter MENU

→

Output

→

Output Setup

→

(2D/3D)

→

(Mode, CMS, Style). These settings can be changed for each input sub-resolution memory. To “Save” new

settings, enter MENU

→

Save

→

Save

→

OK.

Default “Input Memory” and “Output ” configuration selection

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Section 3 – Quick Start Guide

Installation Instructions

1. Install two AAA batteries in the Lumagen Remote Control.

2. Disconnect all power in the system before connecting any A/V cabling to minimize the chance

of damaging equipment.

3. Connect audio/video sources as appropriate.

NOTE:

While the Radiance can be connected after the Audio-Video-Receiver (AVR) on the

AVR HDMI Output, Lumagen strongly recommends that the Radiance be used as the

switching device with Radiance Output 1 connected to an HDMI input on the AVR. This

is the default Radiance configuration and will minimize setup effort.

Default connections for

System with AVR plus display/projector

4. Connect the Radiance outputs. If using only one Radiance output, use Output 1 if the Radiance

needs to pass audio, or Output 2 if not. If using an AVR, or audio PrePro, connect it to

Radiance Output 1 and the display/projector to Output 2, as shown below.

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.

5. Connect/reconnect power. Plug the DC power cord from the Radiance power supply into the

DC power jack on the back of the Radiance. Then connect the power cord to the Radiance

power supply and plug it into a wall outlet.

6. Turn the other equipment on and use the Radiance remote control to turn the Radiance on.

7. Select the desired Radiance input using the Radiance remote control. The four video inputs are

numbered 1 to 4. To select and input press the “Input” button and then press the corresponding number

button on the remote.

8. Make sure the appropriate HDMI input on the display/projector is selected, and the selected

source device is outputting active video.

9. You should now have an image on your display/projector. Note: The Radiance automatically

selects the appropriate output resolution and frame rate for HDMI/DVI displays and projectors

(including 24p when supported by the display/projector), when connected according to these

instructions.

10. The default output aspect ratio is 16:9 (i.e. 1.78:1). No output aspect ratio selection is needed

for 16:9 displays or projectors. For other output aspect ratios, please see the User Manual.

Section 4 – Basic Commands

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System Configuration Examples

The most common configurations using the Radiance are shown below.

1. Receiver after Radiance.

The default configuration is to connect all the video sources to an input of the Radiance. Connect your receiver, or

preamp, to Radiance HDMI Out 1, and your display/projector to Radiance HDMI Out 2. Only after all audio and

video connections have been made should you connect power cables and turn everything on. The Radiance

automatically detects the video and audio EDID and reports EDID modes back to the source devices.

This configuration can improve switching delays by using the Radiance’s fast input switching and guarantees the

video is not degraded by the receiver. It also minimizes the work needed to configure the Radiance since, for

output 2, audio is turned off by default. Note: Some amplifiers do not accept audio for non-standard video rates,

such as 768p, or at any rate above 720p/1080i, and some amplifiers will not report EDID back to the Radiance

unless the amplifier’s HDMI output is turned off, or is driving a display.

NOTE: If you connect the Radiance coax audio output to a receiver, you need to change the Radiance Audio EDID

to one of the “USER” modes in the main audio menu and select only audio formats supported for the COAX input

of the receiver. See the Audio section of this manual for more information.

2. Audio and Video routed separately.

Route the audio and video separately to the Radiance and a receiver. Connect the display to Radiance HDMI

Output 2. This output has its audio turned off by default and so is correct by default for this case.

3. Receiver in front of Radiance.

Use a receiver in front of the Radiance to switch the video sources. Lumagen recommends against using this

configuration. Connect the display to Radiance HDMI Output 2. This output has its audio turned off by default and

so is correct by default for this case.

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4. Receiver in front of and after the Radiance.

Connecting the Radiance both in front of and after the AVR is not recommended, but can be used in special

circumstances. This connection scheme can cause HDCP authentication loops, which cause power up and switching

issues in some systems.

Connect the AVR’s HDMI video output to an appropriate Radiance video input, and connect the Radiance’s Output

1 to an appropriate AVR input. Connect the display’s HDMI input to the Radiance’s HDMI Output 2. Change the

Audio EDID in the main Audio menu to “User1 EDID.”

Source Device Connection Examples

The following illustrations show the types of cables, which can be used to connect typical video sources to the

Radiance. Multiple possibilities are shown for some sources, but only a single connection is required.

Bluray / Set Top Box / dVHS / Networked Media Player

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Power

Turn power on by pressing the ON button. Place the Radiance in standby-mode by pressing STBY.

Input Selection

The four video inputs are numbered 1 to 4. To select an input press the “Input” button and then press the

corresponding number button on the remote.

Shortcut:

If the menu is not displayed on the screen, inputs can be selected

by just pressing the corresponding number button on the remote.

If desired, the “Input” button can be programmed to display a screen with the inputs listed as a menu-table. Then

the desired input can be selected either with the number keys, or by using the arrow keys to highlight the desired

input and then pressing the OK button. The command to enable the input menu is:

→

Other

→

Menu control

→

Menu Options

→

Input Menu

→

(Off, On)

Configuration Memory Selection

Each input has four configuration memories. These are referred to as memory “A,” “B,” “C,” and “D.” To select one

of these memories press MEMA, MEMB, MEMC, or MEMD, respectively. Note, RS232 codes are provided to

directly access these memories. Each input memory has eight input “sub-memories” that are automatically

selected based on the input resolution and 2D/3D input video format.

Each configuration memory, and sub-memory, is independent of the other memories. To allow the memories to be

used for mode selection (e.g. day/night), by default, the memory type remains unchanged when a new input is

selected. (i.e. If input 2 memory B is active, pressing “Input, 3” selects input 3 memory B).

Input Aspect Ratio Selection

The input source aspect ratio can be selected by pressing one of the 4:3, LBOX, 16:9, 1.85, or 2.35 buttons. To

use the NLS feature, press “4:3, NLS”, “16:9, NLS”, or “1.85, NLS”.

•Use 4:3 for standard definition full-screen material.

•Use LBOX for “letterbox” standard definition material, such as analog-television movies shown with black

bars above and below the image.

•Use 16:9 for material labeled as “Enhanced for 16:9 televisions”.

•Use 1.85 for material labeled as “Aspect ratio 1.85”.

•Use ‘Alt’ 1.85 for material that is “Aspect ratio 1.85 letterboxed in a 16:9 (1.78) window”.

•Use 2.35 for material labeled as “Aspect ratio 2.35”.

•Use 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.

Radiance 2021 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

Color Fmt: YCbCr 422 RGB RGB

HDCP: On Off On

Pressing “OK” when the information screen is displayed, will display a second status screen as shown in the

example below.

Radiance 2021 Info Pg 2

Audio:HDMI1

In asp=16:9 Out asp=1.78 Zoom=0%

X scaler: Off AdjInHres: 1920 OutHRes:1920

Y scaler: Off AdjInVres: 1080 OutVRes:1080

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.

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, MemC, 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).

→

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

video 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 does not respond, the

Radiance uses the EDID from the device connected to Output 1 and sets the output resolution appropriately.

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 displays that do not 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

CMS

, 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 Configuration

section for information on configuring audio modes.

Once selected, the parameters for the

Mode

CMS

, and

Style

are changed using the MENU

→

Output Setup

→

(2D/3D)

→

(Mode, CMS, Style) menu. The same menu can also be accessed at MENU

→

Input

→

Video Setup

→

[Resolution]

→

(2D/3D)

→

(Mode, CMS, Style).

First highlight the ‘2D’ or ‘3D’ row and press “Ok” to edit.

In Condition

Video Output Selection

VidOut

Mode

Type

CMS

Style

*2D:

1080p24

Custom0

(Auto 2,1)

3D:

1080p24

Auto 2,1

Auto

Next highlight the input condition entry that you want to edit.

Press the



and



buttons to set the input number, input memory, and input mode.

NOTE:

For any of the 3 input conditions you can press “4” button 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 Condition

2D Video Output Selection

VidOut

In#

Mem

Mode

Type

CMS

Style

1080p24

Custom0

(Auto 2,1)

(Input to edit output settings of)

Press ‘4’ for ‘All’, ‘5’ to see current

<> Select, ^v Change, OK to set, Exit quits

Custom Modes Menu

The Custom Modes store settings for the timing of HDMI video mode that drives the display. There are menus to

select standard HDMI modes or custom timings for HDMI modes

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Output Mode – Global Presets

This command is not generally needed. However, it can be useful when driving displays that do not report EDID

and where no video is visible until a specific format is sent. It changes the

Output Mode

for all Inputs and input

memories. Select the

Output Mode

from the table below. The command is:

→

Output

→

Custom Modes

→

[Custom]

→

Select Mode

→

The direct commands to select output resolution are:

480p60: MENU 0 2 1 OK 540p60: MENU 0 2 2 OK

720p60: MENU 0 2 4 OK 768p60: MENU 0 2 5 OK

1080p60: MENU 0 2 7 OK

Exact Output Timing

After selecting a Custom Output Mode, its timing can be modified on a pixel basis. Do not change the timing using

this menu unless it is really needed. Some digital displays lose picture if timing is changed by even a single pixel.

The command is:

→

Output

→

Custom Modes

→

[Custom]

→

Timing

→

Mode Timing

Rate Match

Some material may be sourced at 24.00/60.00 Hertz refresh rates instead of the standard 23.98/59.94 Hertz rates.

It is desirable to slightly alter the output rate to match the input rate as long as the display works with these

different rates. The default setting is 'Off.' Use 'Off' if your display will not accept these rates. The command is:

→

Output

→

Custom Modes

→

[Custom]

→

Timing

→

Rate Match

→

(On, Off)

CMS Menu

The Color Management System (CMS) stores settings used to calibrate the color of the display. There are menus to

calibrate the position of the primary/secondary color points, calibrate grayscale tracking, calibrate the gamma

curve, and compensate for red/green push errors.

Gamma Factor

The Gamma Factor adjusts the gamma of the video output up or down. Since the Radiance is in the middle of the

video chain, its default goal is to not affect the image Gamma and so the default Radiance gamma is 1.00.

Changing the Gamma Factor allows the Radiance a “coarse correction” control for display Gamma. It should be set

to (Desired_Gamma / Measured_Gamma). The command is:

→

Output

→

CMS’s

→

[CMS]

→

Gamma Factor

→

Color Gamut

Allows primary and secondary color point calibration, or calibration of 125-points throughout the linear-Gamma

RGB color cube, using a linear-Gamma 3D color lookup table. A color probe and appropriate calibration software is

necessary for proper adjustment. The command is:

→

Output

→

CMS’s

→

[CMS]

→

Color Gamut

Grayscale and Gamma

Allows the parametric adjustment of 2, 5, 11, 12 or 21 color temperature points to adjust the grayscale and

gamma for the display. The command is:

→

Output

→

CMS’s

→

[CMS]

→

Gray/Gamma

Color Decoder

Used to correct color decoder errors in the display that have red and/or green push. This adjustment should

generally

not

be used in conjunction with Color Gamut. The command is:

→

Output

→

CMS’s

→

[CMS]

→

Color Decoder

Black Level

Used to set the black level for the display. Normally the “Brightness” or “Black Level” control in the display is used

to set the black level. However, some displays cannot be set accurately. This command allows for accurate

calibration when the display controls are not adequate. It is recommended that the Radiance Contrast Pattern 2

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(dark contrast) be used to set the display’s black level. This command is also useful when a second black level is

desired (using a second output CMS) for a “day” or “night” mode. The command is:

→

Output

→

CMS’s

→

[CMS]

→

Black

→

White Level

The White-Level control is used to set the white level for the display. Normally the “Contrast” control on the display

is used to set the white level. It is recommended that the Radiance Contrast Pattern 1 (White and Black squares

pattern) be used to set the display’s black level. The command is:

→

Output

→

CMS’s

→

[CMS]

→

Color Gamut

Styles Menu

The Style memory stores settings for the HDMI format used to drive the display. There are menus to set the HDMI

format, size, position, aspect ratio, and graybars for the image on the display.

Output HDMI Format

You can specify the digital output range as “RGB-PC level” (e.g. for 8-bit 0 to 255) or “RGB-Video level” (e.g. for 8-

bit 16 to 235). “YCbCr 422” is the recommended output format. For the HDMI RGB output, setting the level as

video

allows blacker-than-black and whiter-than-white levels to be output from the Radiance. The command is:

→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Style]

→

HDMI Format

→

Type

→

(YCbCr422, YCbCr444, RGB-PC level, RGB-Video level)

Color Format

Sets the outputs color format. It should be set to Auto except to correct for a color format error in the display.

Normally Bt.601 is use for SD/ED modes and Bt.709 is used for HD modes. For RGB sources Auto should be used.

The command is:

→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Style]

→

HDMI Format

→

Color Format

→

(Auto, Bt.601, Bt.709)

Dither

Some fixed pixel displays show contouring on images that have gradients because the physical pixel depth of each

pixel is limited. The dither control can be used to enhance the resolution of the display and reduce contouring.

Dither position sets the bit size of the pixel for dithering. Orientation controls the frame-to-frame randomization

and can be fixed of dynamic. Masking can be turned on to clear the lowest bits after the dither addition. The

command is:

→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Style]

→

HDMI Format

→

Dither

Mask

The "mask" command allows you to “blank” the edges of the video image on the output without changing its

position or scaling. This is useful to blank bad pixel data from the source that shows on screen, when you want to

keep the “pixel perfect” setup (i.e. no scaling). The gray level of the mask is adjustable from black to white in

sixteen steps. The command is:

→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Styles]

→

Mask/Shrink

→

Mask

Shrink

The “shrink” command allows you to adjust the image size to fit inside a screen masking system. This command is

useful for rear-screen and flat-panel displays when the manufacturer uses too much “overscan”. The command is:

→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Styles]

→

Mask/Shrink

→

Shrink

Screen Aspect Ratio

Selects the screen aspect ratio. The screen aspect ratio range is 1.10 to 2.50 and is entered in units of hundredths

(e.g. 16:9 is entered as 1 7 8). If you have a normal fixed aspect display, select the “Single output aspect” which

is the default setting. If you have a movable anamorphic lens, select “Output aspect per input aspect.”

For the “Output aspect per input aspect” mode, there is a special case when you use NLS. When the input aspect

is 4.3+NLS the output aspect assigned to the 16:9 entry is used. When the input aspect is LBOX+NLS, 16:9+NLS,

or 1.85+NLS the output aspect assigned to the 2.35 entry is used. The command is:

MENU 0 6 (Single output aspect, Output aspect per input aspect) OK xxx

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→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Style]

→

Aspect Ratio

→

(Single output aspect, Output aspect

per input aspect)

→

xxx

→

Graybar Intensity

NOTE:

Consult a home theater specialist for assistance setting the graybar intensity.

Some degree of burn-in will occur on any susceptible displays, but this command can help minimize it by allowing

the intensity of the graybars to be adjusted. The command is:

→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Style]

→

Graybar

→

(Sides, Top/bottom)

3D Glasses Adjust

When using the Radiance to control 3D glasses timing, such as with a CRT projector, this setting adjusts the timing

offset of the 3D glasses. This delay is combined with the global delay setting under the MENU

→

Other

→

I/O

Setup

→

3D Glasses menu. This command has no effect if the 3D display is controlling the 3D glasses. The

command is:

→

Output

→

Styles

→

[Styles]

→

3D Adjust

Misc. Output Settings

3D Output EDID Configuration

By default the display’s 3D capability is automatically detected using its EDID information. However, some 3D

displays do not properly report their 3D capability in their EDID. This command allows the 3D output capability to

be manually set. The command is

→

Output

→

3D Options

→

(Off, Auto, On).

Sync Polarity

By default the output sync polarity is selected automatically. This command allows the user to override the

automatic selection for each output. The command is

→

Output

→

SyncPolarity.

Copy Output Settings

This command copies the current output Mode/CMS/Style settings to the selected output Mode/CMS/Style. The

command is:

→

Output

→

Copy

→

HDMI Input Setup

After the output is configured, calibrated, and saved, you can calibrate the first input.

Note

, generally no input

calibration is needed.

After calibrating the first input, you can copy that configuration to all the other configuration memories if desired.

Then calibrate other inputs. To program one of the independent input memories, select the input, then select the

configuration memory and use the menu to configure the input.

Hint:

If memory

been calibrated and a second

configuration is needed, start by copying Memory

to memory

for that input to reduce setup time for the

second configuration.

HDMI Physical Input

If desired the input selection for HDMI sources can be assigned to different physical HDMI inputs. This “Virtual

Input” feature can be useful if a receiver or HDMI switcher is used to switch several HDMI sources to a single input

on the Radiance. Different settings and calibrations for several virtual HDMI inputs can be stored for the same

physical HDMI input. The command is:

→

Input

→

HDMI Setup

→

Physical In

→

(1, 2, 3, 4)

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