Cinemateq Picture optimizer Manuale utente

picture optimizer plus HD (SDI)

Video picture optimizer

User Manual

English

As of firmware version 1.20

Table of contents

Important notes ......................................................................................................................................................... 61

Introduction................................................................................................................................................................ 62

Support Hotline......................................................................................................................................................... 62

Installation in 6 steps................................................................................................................................................. 63

Step 1: Check scope of delivery ................................................................................................................................. 63

Step 2: Setup & connection ....................................................................................................................................... 63

Step 3: Connection of other devices .......................................................................................................................... 66

Step 4: First operational steps.................................................................................................................................... 69

Step 5: Operation elements & remote control ............................................................................................................ 69

Step 6: Basic configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 71

Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 75

General functions...................................................................................................................................................... 75

Video switcher .......................................................................................................................................................... 75

TV-Mode................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Overscan................................................................................................................................................................... 77

Configuration - the main menu ................................................................................................................................ 79

Input setup................................................................................................................................................................ 79

Assignment of audio sources

Output setup............................................................................................................................................................. 84

Filter setup ................................................................................................................................................................ 85

Expert menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 86

Custom resolution for PAL / NTSC ............................................................................................................................. 86

Other options............................................................................................................................................................ 87

The optimum configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 89

Connection of video sources & displaying device(s) .................................................................................................... 89

Connection of a flat screen CT-50 (control box)......................................................................................................... 90

Resolution & frame rate............................................................................................................................................. 91

Picture parameters & filters........................................................................................................................................ 92

RS-232 control ............................................................................................................................................................ 93

Operation via RS-232 ................................................................................................................................................ 93

RS-232 control for other devices................................................................................................................................ 94

Firmware upgrade ..................................................................................................................................................... 95

Tips for error correction ............................................................................................................................................ 97

Addendum................................................................................................................................................................ 100

Connection with analogue displaying devices ......................................................................................................... 100

Resolution and frame rate ...................................................................................................................................... 101

Audio delay............................................................................................................................................................. 105

Connection to a PC ................................................................................................................................................ 105

Maintenance & care ................................................................................................................................................ 106

Warranty................................................................................................................................................................. 106

Technical data ......................................................................................................................................................... 109

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please read this user manual in detail in any case BEFORE connecting and taking the picture optimizer plus

HD (SDI) into operation and consider all included set up and security notes. Please keep this user manual in

case you need to refer to it later on.

NEVER connect to and / or disconnect any other device from the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) via the in- &

outputs, before having switched off the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) and all other devices and also having

disconnected those from the main power supply. Otherwise irreparable damages in any case excluded from

warranty can happen to the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) or other devices.

Always take care that all connections to the in- & outputs of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) are safely

fixed and if possible screwed (VGA & HDMI/DVI sockets) or protected (BNC sockets). Especially HDMI and DVI

connections are extremely sensitive! “Wobbly“ connections can lead to irreparable damages on the picture

optimizer plus HD (SDI) or other devices which are in any case excluded from warranty.

Only use the external power adapter included in the scope of supply. Damages caused by third party power

supplies are excluded from warranty. Before connecting the external power adapter to the main power supply

it needs to be connected to the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). Never disconnect power adapter and picture

optimizer plus HD (SDI) if the power adapter is connected to the main power supply.

Changing the preset values for resolution and frame rate can lead to damages at the connected displaying

device in rare cases. Please in any case take into account the maximum values, which can be processed by

your displaying device and in exceed those in neither case when adjusting the settings in the picture optimizer

plus HD (SDI) menu. Any liability from our side for damages caused by such a behavior is excluded.

Only qualified service technicians are allowed to open the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) or the power

adapter included in the scope of delivery and perform service for the devices. Damages caused by disregard

are in any case excluded from warranty.

Warranty registration

In order to activate the two-year device warranty, you need to register your picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) at

cinemateq within 4 weeks from purchase date.

Please therefore use the online registration form on www.cinemateq.com in the support section under device

registration.

Please note:

Only as a registered customer you will have the possibility to download new firmware (software) versions or new

extension options by the internet.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much

for your decision to use a cinemateq product. Congratulations for having bought a high quality device designed in

Germany and produced in the EU. As a specialist for quality picture and sound optimization of home theater and

presentation systems we warranty constantly high quality and trouble-free operation of our products.

This user manual stepwise explains the installation and configuration of the cinemateq picture optimizer plus HD with /

without SDI option and describes all functions and settings possible in detail. For further information on the product itself,

about configuration and tips & tricks in case of problems appearing please refer to the support section on

www.cinemateq.com.

In case of any technical questions or problems please contact your cinemateq authorized dealer. He supports you with

correct installation and best possible adjustment and / or set up of the device towards your components and

requirements. All of our cinemateq partners are especially trained by us for best integration of the picture optimizer plus

HD (SDI) into new or existing systems.

SUPPORT HOTLINE

Besides our support hotline is available for technical questions and / or problems concerning cinemateq products.

The actual timing when you can reach the support, you will find on our webpage www.cinemateq.com .

You can reach our support team

by phone: +49 / (0)89 / 8630 76 25

by fax: +49 / (0)89 / 8636 95 59

by email:

In the support section of www.cinemateq.com you will find the latest technical news and downloads, useful tips and

frequently asked questions & answers regarding our products for your reference.

[email protected]

INSTALLATION IN 6STEPS

STEP 1: CHECK SCOPE OF DELIVERY

First of all please check the contents of the packaging of your cinemateq picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) in order to make

sure everything is included. The contents are:

picture optimizer plus HD (SDI)

remote control

2 batteries for remote control (’AAA’)

external power adapter (230V ~50Hz)

user manual in German and English

If a part is missing or should be damaged, please immediately contact your dealer. Please keep the packaging in case you

ever need to transport the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI).

The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is only configured and operated with the supplied infrared remote control. Thus

please first of all put the remote control into operation: Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the

remote control, insert two type ’AAA’ (LR03) batteries and ensure the right polarity (plus-poles point downwards). Close

the battery compartment cover. The remote control is now ready for use.

STEP 2: SETUP &CONNECTION

Setup

The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) should be positioned next to your video source(s), depending on the length of the

connection cables you have chosen.

nstatus LED (RED = Standby, BLUE = operation) oinfrared receiver for remote control pdisplay

The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is only configured and operated by infrared remote control. Please select a location in

which there are no obstructions – such as cabinet doors or any other appliance – in between the infrared receiver (o) and

the remote control.

Please also make sure that you can see the picture of your displaying device whilst operating the picture optimizer plus

HD (SDI) with the remote control as you will not be able to use the device’s on-screen menu. Locations in other rooms or

in closed cabinets are not recommended as they are – next to other things – not suitable for operating the video switcher

function of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI), despite you are using a RS-232 control system.

Security notes for setting up the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI)

Set the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) onto a stable and flat surface.

Keep the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) away from radiators and other sources of heat and protect it from

direct sunlight.

If the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is set up in a cabinet or similar, leave about 5 cm space around the

device, so that air can circulate unhindered in order to avoid accumulation of heat.

Do not place any objects, little blankets or the like on the device, in order to avoid accumulation of heat.

The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) should not be exposed to any drops or splashes of water nor any objects

filled with liquids (e.g. vases) should be placed on the device.

Connections

The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) should be placed between video source(s) and displaying device(s) like in the following

example:

The following devices are suitable for connection to the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI):

Video sources (input) Displaying devices (output)

DVD player, DVD recorder

analog or digital VCR

HDTV -, SAT-, Pay-TV-, cable- or digital receiver

TV-Tuner or personal TV system

video switchers or home cinema receivers with video

switch

game console and media center

Computer and media center

Hard Disc recorder

CRT projector *

digital DLP- or LCD-projector

plasma- or LCD-screen

TV with special “progressive input“*

rear projection TV with progressive and / or VGA input *

(for PC)

analog PC monitor*

TFT monitor

Any “HD ready” device

* (only SDTV)

The following interfaces and signal variants are offered for connecting the mentioned devices – the order of interfaces

equals the quality of the video signal transferred:

Inputs Outputs

2 x SDI* (BNC socket) for SDI signals (digital)

4 x HDMI (HDMI socket)

for HDMI and (by adapter) DVI signals

2 x YUV** (3 Cinch socket)

for component signals (YUV)

1 x SCART (SCART socket)

for RGB or Composite (FBAS) signals

2 x S-Video (mini DIN connector)

for S-Video signals

2 x Composite (Cinch socket)

for Composite (FBAS) signals

5 digital audio inputs

( 3 x Coax and 2 x Toslink)

1 x HDMI (HDMI socket)

with digital HDMI/DVI output signal

1 x DVI (DVI socket)

with digital DVI output signal

1 x YUV (with Adapter)

alternatively with component (YUV) or RGsB,

outputsignal

1 x RGB (5 BNC socket)

alternatively RGBHV, RGsB, RGBs or YUV output

signal

1 x VGA (VGA socket)

alternatively RGBHV, RGsB, RGBs or YUV output

signal

2 separated audio outputs

(1 x Coax, 1 x Toslink

*) only picture optimizer plus HDSDI (instead of the composite inputs) **) not suitable for progressive

signals!

Please note

Only “interlaced signals” are accepted by the analogue or respectively SDI inputs (meaning all inputs except

HDMI), this means, for example, a DVD player with (non deactivateable) progressive output (YUV) or a computer

(VGA) cannot be connected to these video inputs!

It is not possible to present coded HDMI/HDCP signals via the analogue outputs.

About SDI

The picture optimizer plus HD SDI integrates two digital SDI inputs. SDI -

Serial Digital Interface

- is a 10-bit interface for

transfer of digital video data originally developed by Sony. The SDI standard is also known as SMPTE 259M. SDI up to

now is mainly used in professional video- and studio technology and enables loss-free transfer of video- (but also audio-)

signals over larger distances. Both DVD players and SAT-/cable receivers can be modified for distribution of data in SDI

data streams.

The crucial advantage is, that SDI is the one and only digital standard input signal being enabled to transfer an

unadulterated 1:1 rendition of the digital video signal of DVD or digital TV without any loss in quality even over larger

distances.

STEP 3: CONNECTION OF OTHER DEVICES

Preparation of devices to be connected

In order to ensure a perfect video picture optimization the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) needs the video signal coming

from the video source with certain “attributes” as a prerequisite and the displaying device is meant to render the

optimized output signal of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) without “interference“ (e.g. by filters applied).

Therefore you should check and prepare your video source(s) and your displaying device before connecting them to the

picture optimizer plus HD (SDI).

Video source (e.g. DVD player, SAT receiver)

First connect the source directly to the displaying device without the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) in order to be able to

access the on-screen menu of the video source:

1. The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) needs an unfiltered and unchanged video signal. Therefore we recommend

to switch off all picture influencing filter functions such as “noise reduction” via the set up menu of your video

source (e.g. DVD player). Please refer to the user manual of your video source to find out which filter- and / or

picture optimizing functions are available.

2. In case your video source has an integrated “aspect ratio conversion“(mostly DVD players), please set the output

format to 16:9 (not 4:3 or „letterbox“) in the set up menu in either case.

3. The picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) can only process progressive signals at the HDMI inputs. At all other inputs,

only „interlaced“ (SDTV, 567i) signals can be processed.

4. In case you want to connect your video source using the SCART input of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI), you

should set the SCART output of your video source to RGB output in the device’s set up menu (e.g. AV output =

RGB). If your video source doesn’t support RGB output via SCART (e.g. only S-Video or Composite), you should

– if possible – chose another connection (such as YUV or S-Video output). Please only use a Composite signal via

SCART, if there is no other connection available (therefore the SCART input of the picture optimizer plus HD

(SDI) needs to be set to “Composite“, see page 72).

5. The best possible connection between video source and picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is a digital connection

via SDI as it transfers the digital video signal unchanged (1:1). As an analog connection we recommend either

RGB (via SCART) or YUV (via 3 x Cinch). S-Video or Composite connections deliver a minor quality signal.

Displaying device (e.g. projector, plasma)

Now please configure the displaying device – still without picture optimizer plus HD (SDI):

1. If your displaying device integrates picture influencing filters and optimizing functions, switch those off also in

the device’s set up menu. Eventual “Key Stone Correction“ or “Overscan“ settings should be switched off or set

to neutral for the time being.

2. We also recommend to set all picture parameters (such as brightness, contrast etc.) to neutral for the time being

as the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) transfers the optimized video signal with different picture values.

3. The picture format conversion should be adjusted to the displaying device’s format (if 16:9 to 16:9 and / or

“normal“, if 4:3 to 4:3 or “full picture“).

4. The optimal connection between the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) and your displaying device is a digital

connection via HDMI or DVI. In case your device has no digital HDMI or DVI interface, please check which signal

format “YUV“ or “RGB“ (RGB HV, RGBs, RGsB) is accepted by which analog interface (VGA, 3 x Cinch or 5 x

BNC) of your device and choose on of these options. These settings afterwards also need to be “mirrored” in

the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) setup later on. The best quality connection depends on your displaying

device, under www.cinemateq.com in the support section you can find recommendations of our testers for the

most common displaying devices.

Connection

The picture optimizer plus HD offers the following interfaces, at the picture optimizer plus HD SDI the two Composite

inputs (r) are replaced by two SDI inputs (BNC socket):

Category Signal format Remote control

Toslink 1

Toslink 2

Toslink 3

Digital Coax

2 Digital Coax

S/PDIF (PCM, DD, DTS)

SDI 1 (Composite 1) [3]

SDI 2 (Composite 2)

SDI Serial (576i)

FBAS interlaced [4]

S-Video 1 [5]

4 S-Video 2 Y/C Signal interlaced [6]

YUV 1 [7]

5 YUV 2 Component Signal interlaced [8]

6 Scart RGB or FBAS [2]

HDMI 1 [*] + [1] / [#] + [1]

HDMI 2 [*] + [1] / [#] + [1]

HDMI 3 [*] + [1] / [#] + [1]

HDMI 4

Digital HDMI

[*] = processed / [#]= bypass

[*] + [1] / [#] + [1]

8 HDMI Digital HDMI (incl. Audio) / DVI Signal

9 DVI Digital HDMI / DVI Signal

10 RGB H/V RGsB, RGsB3, RGBs, RGBHV, YUV, YUV3

11 VGA RGsB, RGsB3, RGBs, RGBHV, YUV, YUV3

12 Toslink S/PDIF (PCM, DD, DTS)

13 Digital Coax S/PDIF (PCM, DD, DTS)

14 RS232 Serial Interface for firmware upgrade /

operation via RS 232

15 ON / OFF

16 Power 12 V

* several displaying devices cannot process a YUV signal transmitted by a VGA interface, unless a special VGA adapter

cable VGA Adapter Cable (15 Pins on 3 x Cinch) is used, with which H & V Sync is not transmitted.

14 15 16

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12 13

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Security notes for connecting other devices

NEVER connect to and / or disconnect any other device from the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) via the in- &

outputs, before having switched off the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) and all other devices and also having

disconnected those from the main power supply. Otherwise irreparable damages - in any case excluded from

warranty - can happen to the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) or other devices.

Always take care that all connections to the in- & outputs of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) are safely

fixed and if possible screwed (VGA-, HDMI - & DVI sockets) or protected (BNC sockets). Especially HDMI and

DVI connections are extremely sensitive! “Wobbly“ connections can lead to irreparable damages on the

picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) or other devices which are in any case excluded from warranty.

TIP:

We recommend to always connect the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) directly to the displaying device – video

switchers or audio-/video home cinema receivers connected in between can deteriorate picture quality.

We recommend to use high quality cables, as the quality of signal transfer via cable is a crucial factor in video

picture optimizing. Fitting connection cables and adapters for all in- and outputs from cinemateq are available at

your specialized dealer.

Mains voltage

After having connected the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) with all video sources and displaying devices, connect the

power adapter. Please take care that

the power adapter must not be connected to the main power supply, when

connecting it to the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI).

the On-/Off switch ( ) of the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI)

is set to “OFF“.

After having connected the power adapter, connect it to the main power supply. Your picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) is

now ready for the first operational steps.

Security notes for connecting the power adapter

Before connecting the external power adapter to the main power supply it needs to be connected to the

picture optimizer plus HD (SDI). Never disconnect power adapter and picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) if the

power adapter is connected to the main power supply.

Only use the external power adapter included in the scope of supply – other power adapters can cause

damages to the device.

Only qualified service technicians are allowed to open the external power adapter and perform service for

the device.

Ensure, that the power adapter never gets in contact with liquids, combustible objects or gases of neither

composition nor is placed next to any of those.

Place the power adapter in a way that ensures a minimum of 5 cm space around the device in order to avoid

accumulation of heat.

If you don’t use the picture optimizer plus HD (SDI) for a longer time please disconnect the power adapter

from the main power supply.

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