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    NEC TheaterSync V ideo Processor User Manual Document No. MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F NEC Solutions, Inc.[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Copyright and Trademark Information Portions copyright © 2005 Silicon Optix Inc All Rights Reserved. Portions of the information contained in this document are protected by worldwide copyright. All rights are reserved by Silicon Optix Incorporated. Product names mentioned herein are used [...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Table of Contents 1 Preface..................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 1 Preface 1.1 Limited Warranty NEC Solutions (America), Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in m aterial and workmanship under the following terms and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at NEC Solutions’ sole option) any part of the en[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses f or covered items, but we will not pay for the following: 1. Removal or installation charges. 2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustm ent of user controls. These costs a[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THE WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights, a nd you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. FOR MORE INFORMATION, TELEPHONE 800-836-0655 NEC SOLUTIONS (AMERICA), INC. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca, Illinois 601[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F 1.4 Safety 1.4.1 Important Safety Instructions This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVI[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Portable Cart - An appliance and cart combination should be moved with extrem e care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation - Locate the unit with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is a[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F • If liquid has been spilled or foreign objects have fallen into the unit. • If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. • If the unit does not operate normally, following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as impr[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 2 Introduction 2.1 General Description The NEC TheaterSync (see Figure 1 ) is a high performance video signal processor intended as a companion for plasma and projector displays. TheaterSync brings the power of Silicon Optix HQV TM (“Hollywood Quality Video” TM ) technology to viewers [...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Figure 2: Typical TheaterSync Application TheaterSync also performs a num ber of useful signal processing functions such as high-quality video scaling, switching, extreme keystone correction and audio delay, thus eliminating the requirement for stand-alone scalers or audio delay units with[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Features and Specifications Input Video Signals ¾ Composite Video (NTSC, PAL and SECAM) ¾ S-Video (NTSC and PAL) ¾ Component (YPbPr for SDTV and HDTV in American and European form ats) ¾ Analog RGB (VGA to SXGA60Hz) ¾ DVI (VGA to QXGA) ¾ HDMI ¾ SDI (including HD-SDI and audio) Outpu[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 17.0” x 9.7” x 1.75” (43.2 x 24.6 x 4.4 cm) Weight : 7 lbs. (3.2 kg) Power: 100-240V, 47-63 Hz, 72W Panel Diagrams Figure 3: TheaterSync Front Panel Drawing Figure 4: TheaterSync Rear Panel Drawing NEC Solutions, Inc. Page 13[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 3 Installation 3.1 List of Standard Components The TheaterSync processor ships with a number of standard components. W hen unpacking your unit, verify that the following items are included: • TheaterSync unit (qty 1) • IEC-320 American AC power cord (qty 1) • Infrared remote control [...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F For projection applications where keystone corr ection is required, continue with the following steps: 6. If the projector has an AUTOSET or AUT ODETECT feature, disable this function. These projector modes may cause im age distortion if a keystone-corrected image is applied to the project[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 4 TheaterSync User Interface 4.1 IR Remote Control All TheaterSync user interface controls are accessed via infrared (IR) remote control. The remote has three groups of controls: a) OSM Navigation (including the Operate/Setup Key), b) Video Source Selection, and c) HQV Feature Selection. Y[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F The Operate/Setup button toggles the TheaterSync between “Operate” and “Setup” modes of operation (as described in the next section of this User Interface chapter). The Menu button is used to invoke the OSM main menu. The Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow buttons are used to navigate the OS[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 4.2.1 Operate Mode Operate Mode is entered by toggling the Operate/Setup button on the IR remote. A brief transition of about 3 seconds occurs when Operate Mode is entered. During this transition period, the 24 x 2 LCD Display indicates THEATERSYNC Please Wait In Operate Mode, the video ou[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F parameters, such as Output Resolution. Visual feedback for the adjustments of Setup Mode is seen on the 24 x 2 LCD display, rather than on OSM of the main screen. Sensitive parameters are placed in the Setup Menu so that an inadvertent key stroke with the IR remote does not cause a change [...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Table 2: TheaterSync Output Modes Output Mode Comments VGA 60 Hz (640 x 480) VESA Standard VGA 50 Hz (640 x 480) VESA Standard 848 x 480 60 Hz / SVGA 60 Hz (800 x 600) VESA Standard SVGA 50 Hz (800 x 600) VESA Standard 720p 60 Hz (1280 x 720) SMPTE Standard 720p 50 Hz (1280 x 720) SMPTE St[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F leftmost octet. The Up/Down keys may then be used to increase/decrease the value of the octet. Subsequent presses of the Left/Right key will high light the octet imm ediately to the left/right. The Up/Down keys may then be used to increase/decrease the value of the octet. When the leftmost[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 5 On-Screen Menu 5.1 OSM Menu Structure The On-Screen Menu ( OSM ) is the primary way of controlling and selecting functions in the TheaterSync system. When first powered up, the TheaterSync will be in a Factory Default configuration, with English as the OSM la nguage, Component Video as V[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Icon ON OFF Descriptio n Functionality Advanced Enter this submenu to access the advanced menu options. Table 4: OSM Complete Menu Structure OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments Component - - HDTV or SDTV VGA - - SDTV, HDTV, or Graphics DVI - - Graphics, RGB HDTV[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments Sharpness 0 - 100, 50 (default) - The higher the setting, the sharper the image (edge enhancement). The lower the setting, the lower the sharpness. Detail Enhancement 0 - 100, 50 (default) - The higher the setting, the better [...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments Hue 0 - 360, 180 (default) - The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture. The lower the setting, the more purplish the picture. Picture Settings Input Reset Confirm YES/NO - Returns all of the adjustments for a singl[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments • 16:9 input and 4:3 output – Left and right portions of the image are cropped • 16:9 input and 16:9 output – Grayed out, no action See section 5.2 for more information. Anamorphic - - This mode is used with DVDs (Stan[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments Phase 0 - 100, 50 (default) - Adjusts clock phase Off - - Status On - - Left 0.0 – 10.0 0.0 (default) - Sets the percentage of Overscan on the left edge Right 0.0 – 10.0 0.0 (default) - Sets the percentage of Overscan on t[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments Portuguese - - - Swedish - - - Russian - - - Japanese - - - Chinese Simplified - - - Chinese Traditional - - - Language Korean - - - Selects the language for the OSM menus Input Resolution - - - Shows the source resolution Inp[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments Bottom Left H - Controls the horizontal position of the video display bottom left corner Bottom Left V - Controls the vertical position of the video display bottom left corner Top Right H - Controls the horizontal position of [...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual OSM Menu Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Comments Vivid - - Enhances color, expands video range signals. Dark Scene - - Enhances detail in dark scenes, expands video range signals. Bright Scene - - Enhances detail in bright scenes, expands video range signals. BCE Graphics 3 [...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Inputs considered to have 4:3 aspect ratio are: • Computer Graphics signals with a 4:3 aspect ratio appearing on the DVI and Analog RGB inputs • SDTV signals (NTSC and PAL derived) appearing on the Composite, S-Video, and Component inputs • SDTV signals (NTSC and PAL derived) appeari[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Table 5: Aspect Ratio Treatments for 4:3 Input with 4:3 Output OSM Menu Name Description Standard 4:3 input signals shown full screen on 4:3 output display Full Screen Grayed out. No action. Zoom Same as “Standard” mode above. Anamorphic Anamorphic or widescreen encoded DVDs shown lett[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F OSM Menu Name Description Zoom Grayed out. No action. Anamorphic SDTV input is displayed on a full screen 16:9 output display Stadium 4:3 input signals are non-linearly stretched in the horizontal direction to fill 16:9 output disp lays. Horizontal and vertical scaling is equal in the midd[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Table 7: Aspect Ratio Treatments for 16:9 Input with 4:3 Output OSM Menu Name Description Standard All HDTV inputs are assumed to be 16:9. HDTV input signals (1080i and 720p) are shown in a letterbox on the 4:3 output display Full Screen Image stretched vertically to fill full screen. Zoom[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Table 8: Aspect Ratio Treatment s for 16:9 Input with 16:9 Output OSM Menu Name Description Standard 16:9 input signals shown full screen on 16:9 output display Full Screen Grayed out. No action. Zoom Grayed out. No action. Anamorphic Grayed out. No action. Stadium Grayed out. No action. N[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 6 Appendix A Table 9: Input Modes Supported Input Timing Format Input Video Source Item No. Mode Description Resolution Frequency RGB DVI HDMI Composite S-video Component SDI 1 480i (NTSC) 720 x 485 60 Hz - - YES YES YES YES YES 2 576i (PAL) 720 x 576 50 HZ - - - YES YES YES YES 3 576i (SE[...]

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    TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Input Timing Format Input Video Source Item No. Mode Description Resolution Frequency RGB DVI HDMI Composite S-video Component SDI 17 VGA at 60 Hz 640 x 480 60 Hz YES YES YES - - - - 18 SVGA at 75 Hz 800 x 600 75 Hz YES YES YES - - - - 19 848 x 480 848 x 840 60 Hz YES YES - - - - - 20 1024[...]

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    MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Page 38 NEC Solutions, Inc.[...]