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NEC TheaterSync V ideo Processor User Manual Document No. MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F NEC Solutions, Inc..
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.
TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Table of Contents 1 Preface..................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Limited Warranty .......
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 unde.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 vid.
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 S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Simplifi.
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.
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.
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 in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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