Faroudja DVP-2200 Owner's Manual

DVP2200

Digital Video Processor

Installation and
Operations Manual

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Product Description 2

Table of Contents

Installation 4
Inventory List 4
Setup 6
Operating Instructions 8
Remote Control 9
RS232 Commands 11
Specifications 15
Warranty 16

Copyright ©1999 by Faroudja Laboratories Inc.

No part of this document may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine

readable form without prior consent, in writing, from Faroudja Laboratories, Inc. The Faroudja name, logo and Picture Plus are registered

trademarks of Faroudja, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice. All Rights Reserved.

The Faroudja Laboratories DVP2200 is covered by the following United States patents: 4,030,121, 4,179,705, 4,240,105, 4,262,304,

4,847, 681, 4,864,389, 4,876,596, 4,893,176, 4,916,526, 4,967,271, 4,982,280, 4,989,090, 5,014,119, 5,025,312, 5,159,451, 5,237,414.

Made in USA

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Product Description

On June 24, 1998 Yves Faroudja was awarded the

prestigious Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences for his video processing technology. Faroudja’s
first Emmy was awarded in 1991. Some of this award
winning technology is used in the DVP2200.

The Faroudja DVP2200 Video Processor is the
ideal solution for optimizing the growing selection
of display devices that require high performance
results.

The unit is a precision video instrument used to
convert NTSC or PAL interlaced signals into
high-resolution progressively scanned images .

The DVP2200 removes typical video processing
artifacts while also increasing color purity and
image detail by using a process called Picture
Plus™ technology. (See page 3 for details).

It offers unique flexibility to select different scan
rates and aspect ratios to get the most out of the
display device whether it be a CRT, LCD, DLP or
Plasma based display.

First the DVP2200 is a Scaler that offers two
scan rates, 480p for NTSC, 576 for PAL or
800x600 for both NTSC and PAL, depending on
the requirements of the display device. The
second part is Aspect Ratio selection. This
allows for perfect image geometry no matter what
type of source used, either Letterbox,
Anamorphic or 4:3. Since the DVP2200
manipulates the aspect ratio, the display only
needs one memory.

The DVP2200 accepts all types of interlaced
sources; Composite, S-Video and Component. It
also has connections for any high resolution
source such as HDTV or Computer to pass­through to the display.

It offers a 10-bit color decoder for noise free color
reproduction. A Time Base Corrector helps to
stabilize unstable sources such as VHS tapes
and video games.

The DP2200 comes with a multi-function smart
remote control that allows for both toggle and
direct access control of all functions plus has the
commands for seven other theater devices
already loaded into its memory.

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The greatest benefit of the DVP2200 is the image
quality, a result of a complex three stage process
called Picture Plus™ Technology.

Stage 1 – Color Decoding: Adaptive Comb Filter­Cross Color Suppression - Bandwidth Expansion

In order for the display to create an image, it
must receive Red, Green and Blue signals. To
separate RGB from a composite or S-video
signal is called decoding. This process, usually
done incorrectly, introduces many errors into the
picture. The most visible errors are called Dot
Crawl, seen as moving dots along color edges,
and Rainbow patterns, seen as a moving rainbow
over fine lines such as patterned shirts a news
anchor might wear.

Faroudja’s patented 10-bit Adaptive Comb
Filter and Cross-Color Suppression circuit
eliminates these errors yielding much improved
color purity and edge detail even in scenes with
fast motion.

Most composite and S-Video video sources have
gone through some filtering to reduce the amount
of signal (bandwidth) for recording and
transmission purposes. This can significantly
reduce color edge detail causing colors, such as
Red, to blur onto White backgrounds.

Faroudja’s Patented Color Bandwidth
Expansion circuit actively monitors the color
signal and significantly increases color edge
detail to levels typically found only in production
studio original material.

Stage 2 – Film/Video Motion Tracking

Faroudja’s patented Film/Video Motion logic
actively tracks the signal and activates different
motion tracking algorithms depending if the
signal originated from a video or film camera.

This approach to motion allows the unit to
recreate the interlaced film or video frame back
into its original structure limiting the introduction
of motion errors. Horizontal, vertical and even
45° angled lines are correctly reproduced.

Stage 3 – Luminance Bandwidth Expansion
The human eye has excellent ability to judge

detail with black and white (luminance)
information and limited ability with color
information.

Faroudja’s patented Luminance Bandwidth
Expansion circuit is able to greatly increase the
perceived resolution of any video source by
reducing the time it takes the signal to change
from one level to the next (called Rise-Times).
This normally can only be accomplished by
increasing the bandwidth of the signal.
Faroudja’s unique circuit yields detail levels
typically found only with high-bandwidth
production studio original material.

It is the combined affect of all three stages that
yield the superior image quality only Faroudja
can offer, regardless of what scanning rate the
processor is operating at. By never
compromising at any point in the circuitry,
Faroudja processors will yield unparalleled image
quality, matching 35mm film in color, detail and
dramatic impact.

Changing the structure of the video source from
interlaced to progressive is a difficult process
when the signal contains any motion.

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Inventory

Unpacking

Remove the DVP2200 unit from the shipping
container and examine it for any signs of
shipping damage or missing items (check
inventory list below). All shipping materials
should be saved if the unit is to be moved or
returned for service.

Installation
The DVP2200 processor is designed to be

placed on a table or rack mounted. If the rack
mounting installation kit is to be used, the rack
mount ears are mounted by using 3 screws. It
will be necessary to support the rear of the unit if
it will be shipped in the rack by using rack
support rails supplied by the rack manufacturer.

Ventilation

To reduce noise, the unit has been designed to
operate properly without a fan. The unit is cooled
by convection. As the heat rises out of the vents
on the top of the unit, cool air is drawn in frm the
bottom. These vents must not be blocked.
When rack mounted, a minimum of 1.25" (1 rack
unit height) of free space is required above and
below the unit to allow for proper cooling. A force
air fan should be added to the rack installation if
power amps are located in the same air space.

Rear Panel I/O
Inputs

1. S-Video (4 Pin DIN)

2. Composite Video (RCA)

3. Component Video (RCA)

4. HDTV/Computer (D15M)

Outputs

5. RGBHV or YPrPb (D15F)

6. RGBHV or YPrPb(BNC)

7. 12V Trigger (3.5mm Mini-Jack , 2or 3pin)

8. 5V (3.5mm Mini-Jack , 3pin)

9. RS232 Port (D9F)

10. Power

1 – DVP2200 1 - Remote
1 – Owner’s Manual 2 – Rack Mount Ears
1 – Power Cord
1 – Warranty Card

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Connections

This page outlines how different sources and
displays can be connected to the DVP2200.
Because of the high performance of the
DVP2200 it is very important to use the highest
quality cables possible, for both input and output
signals.

Both the RGB BNC and the D15 Monitor output
connections are active at all times and can run
two displays simultaneously.

To avoid AC ground loop problems, the source
equipment, DVP2200 and projector should all be
running on the same AC power line (one
correctly rated for the power requirements).

Inputs

1. S-Video sources such as DVDs, Satellite
systems, S-VHS tape decks (when using S­VHS tapes only), Hi-8 tape decks.

Outputs

5. D15F connector for use with computer
monitors or to a second display device.

6. BNC connectors for main output to display
devices.

Note: If HDTV or Computer signals are to be
used, the projector must have separate H & V
sync cables installed.

7. 12V trigger to activate automatic screen
relays.

8. IR receiver connection allows for use with
external IR receivers so unit can be installed
behind walls.

9. RS232 D9F connection for use with RS232
control systems

10. AC Power connection.

2. Composite video sources such as Laserdisc
players, cable TV, VHS tape decks, 8mm
tape decks.

3. Component video sources such as DVDs
and professional tape decks.

4. High scan rates sources such as HDTV and
computers as a pass-through to the
projector.

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