Optoma HQView320 User Manual

HQView-300 Series

Operating Instructions

Version 2.40

This manual explains how to operate your HQView-300 Series (HQView-3xx) image scaler. The HQView-300 Series comes in three versions HQView-300S, HQView-310 and HQView-320. HQView-3xx is designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of driving large display devices, and multiple screen applications including flexible geometry correction functions.

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Contents

SAFETY WARNING: 1 INTRODUCTION 2

1.1. General Introduction 2

1.2. Packing List 3

HQVIEW-3XX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4

2.1. Product Overview 4

2.2. Product Specification 4

2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 4

2.2.2. Component Video Inputs 4

2.2.3. Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats 4

2.2.4. HDMI & DVI Inputs 4

2.2.5. Display Output 5

HQVIEW-3XX CONTROL 6

3.1. Menu Tree 6

3.2. Introduction 10

3.3. Main Menu 11

3.4. Input 11

3.5. Output 12

3.5.1. Output Mode 12

3.5.2. Location 12

3.5.3. Optimize for Display 12

3.5.4. Default Frame Rate 12

3.5.5. Frame Rates 12

3.5.6. I/O Lock 13

3.5.7. Native Color Temp 13

3.5.8. Output Gamma 13

3.6. Colour 14

3.6.1. Black-Level Offset 14

3.6.2. Black-Level 14

3.6.3. Contrast 14

3.6.4. Saturation 14

3.6.5. Hue 14

3.6.6. RGB values 14

3.6.7. Colour Temp 14

3.6.8. RGB values 14

3.6.9. Input Gamma 15

3.7. Geometry 15

3.7.1. Horizontal/Vertical Position 15

3.7.2. Edge Control 15

3.7.3. Warp 15

3.7.4. Picture Format 15

3.7.5. Aspect Ratio 16

3.7.6. Overscan 16

3.7.7. Pan Tilt Zoom 16

3.8. Enhancement 17

3.8.1. Sharpness 17

3.8.2. Detail 17

3.8.3. Video Filters 17

3.9. System 18

3.9.1. User 18

3.9.2. Names/Profiles 18

3.9.3. Input Config 18

3.9.4. Display Mode 19

3.9.5. Switching Transition 19

3.9.6. Menu Settings 19

3.9.7. Network Settings 19

3.9.8. Factory Defaults 20

3.10. Multiple Unit 20

3.10.1. Auto Zoom 20

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3.10.2. Units Wide/Units High 20

3.10.3. Horizontal Pos/Vertical Pos 20

3.10.4. Blend Width 21

3.10.5. Blend Curve Type 21

REMOTE CONTROL WEB SERVER 22

4.1. Introduction 22

4.2. Installing the Software 22

4.3. Discovery Tool 22

4.4. Software Operation 23

4.5. File Upload 23

FIRMWARE UPDATE 25

5.1. Introduction 25

5.2. Updating Firmware 25

ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 26

6.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 26

6.2. Storage 26

6.3. CE and FCC Compliance 26

6.4. PAT Testing 26

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SAFETY WARNING:

1. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS WITHIN THE UNIT. REMOVAL OF THE TOP COVER WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE TOP COVER INSTALLED.

2. ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING THE MAINS PLUG AND ANY EXTENSION LEADS) ARE PROPERLY MADE AND COMPLY WITH ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS.

3. ENSURE THAT THE INTEGRITY OF THE EQUIPMENT ISOLATION BARRIER IS MAINTAINED WHEN CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS MEANS THAT ONLY LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATED CIRCUITS MAY BE CONNECTED TO THE SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS. IF ANY DOUBT EXISTS CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

4. TO PREVENT SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IF SUCH EXPOSURE OCCURS, REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND HAVE THE EXPOSED UNIT CHECKED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

5. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT IT WORKING NORMALLY, OR IF IT IS DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET AND CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

6. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO AND EVEN THEN WITHDRAW THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE MAINS OUTLET BEFORE YOU START.

7. THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

8. TO AVOID EXPLOSION, DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

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INTRODUCTION

1.1.

General Introduction

HQView-3xx is a very flexible image scaler developed specifically for driving large screen displays and multiple screen applications from video or graphics sources.

HQView-3xx features state of the art digital image processor which provides market leading HD& SD per-pixel multiple Iow-angle motion-adaptive de-interlacing and automatic film pull-down correction for 3:2 and 2:2, significantly outperforming the capabilities of benchmark competitor products.

HQView-3xx features excellent image processing algorithms for the very best scaling, film and video noise reduction and MPEG artefact reduction.

HQView-3xx uses a very flexible high performance video input front end including true component video support in analogue YPbPr and RGBS formats. HDMI and DVI video with HDCP encryption is also supported, as are computer graphics inputs in VGA/SVGA analogue and HDMI/DVI digital formats.

The output format can be set to I/O Lock mode where it locks the output frame rate to the input frame rate dynamically without frame rate conversion so as to reduce system latency, or it can be set to a fixed output frame rate for driving basic screens which are not 50Hz-compatible. Furthermore, the HQView3xx can be set to have the output resolution match the input resolution to preserve aspect ratio.

A Low latency mode with non-motion adaptive reduced processing is available to further reduce latency. Outputs are available in DVI digital formats. Note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the

HDMI or DVI input, the DVI output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted. HQView-3xxV2 supports Pan, Zoom and Tilt to select a part of the input image, fill the screen and pan

within it. System control is via an OSD controlled by keys on the front panel or through the inbuilt TCP/IP web

server. Additionally a free API manual is published on our website at the link given below to allow the use of the

LAN or RS232 remote control ports.

http://www.calibreuk.com/documents/hqview/HQView_LEDView%20API%20Protocol_v2.02%20Generic .pdf

HQView-3xx can be operated with different firmware. At time of issuing this document three firmware options are available. Each firmware provides different feature sets controlled through the OSD. Thus, the OSD menu systems of the firmware options may deviate from each other. Special emphasize is given in the discussion of the OSD menu system in the corresponding chapters.

In the basic configuration HQView-300S is used for single display installations without a need for geometry correction.

The next stage is the HQView-310 for multiscreen or multi projector installations featuring Auto Zoom and Edge Blend, as well as embedded warp functions for geometry correction.

Edge Blend allows to electronically reduce the brightness level of certain image regions to match the brightness of overlapping areas.

Auto Zoom automatically crops and zooms the input video image to display the section of the total image on the corresponding projector or screen.

Embedded warp functions allows adjustment of the image in a projection scenario to match a rotated, tilted or curved screen. For 9:16 portrait mode signage special predefined warp maps are available to rotate and stretch a video image to fill a +/-90° rotated display panel.

HQView-320 also features free form warp capability for non-flat screens in single or multi projector installation. Warp maps created with the PC tool “Warp Generator” can be uploaded into HQView-320.

HQView-320 is supported by 3rd party PC based auto calibration software creating such warp maps using camera captured information.

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1.2.

Packing List

HQView-3xx is supplied with the following:

1) This manual

2) 3 pin plug IEC mains cable

3) DVI-D output cable

4) CD containing manuals and useful applications

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HQVIEW-3XX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

2.2.4.

Product Overview

HQView-3xx is designed to accept the following input signals:

 YPbPr or RGBS SD/ED/HD component video via 3 or 4 BNC connectors  VGA analog (computer interface) via 15HDD  DVI (Digital Visual Interface) via DVI-I (only the digital part is implemented on this connector), HDMI

is supported via a HDMI/DVI adapter.

Product Specification

This section provides technical details for all possible inputs. Please note that not all possible input options may be applicable to certain output modes.

Power Supply Requirement

12V DC table top power supply requiring a 100V-264VAC 50/60Hz mains connection.

Component Video Inputs

Via 3 or 4 BNC connectors YPbPr, YPbPrS, RGsB and RGBS component video, menu selectable. Signal formats 484i (480i) and 576i (SD), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50, 59.94 and 60Hz and

1080p at 24, 25, 29.97 and 30Hz. Please note this input does not support Computer SVGA signals which should be connected via the

Computer SVGA input.

Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats

Signal formats: DOS, VGA – WUXGA up to 165MHz pixel clock RGB video level 0.7V - 1.0V RGB input impedance 75 Ohms Sync format Separate H & V sync at TTL/5V levels.

HDMI & DVI Inputs

DVI-D input with or without HDCP HDMI 1.3 with or without HDCP through a DVI/HDMI adapter, 36-bit video compatible. HDCP compatibility can be turned off for use with MAC computers. Signal formats -video 484i and 576i (SD) in double-rate formats (1440 pixels per line), 480p, 576p (ED), 720p, 1080i at 50,

59.94 & 60Hz, 1080p at 24, 25, 30, 50, 59.94 & 60Hz.

Signal formats – computer DOS, VGA – WUXGA up to 165MHz pixel clock

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2.2.5.

Display Output

A DVI-I connector is provided which will support DVI outputs as well as HDMI 1.3 with 36-bit video and HD audio formats when connected to a suitable HDMI 1.3 receiver. When the input signal has HDCP encryption, the DVI-D output connector will carry a similarly HDCP encrypted signal. When an HDCP

encrypted signal is input, but the display device does not support HDCP, the output image will turn black and a message indicating HDCP Signal will come up to indicate this.

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