Optoma HQView520 User Manual

HQView-500 Series

Operating Instructions

Version 2.40

This manual explains how to operate your HQView-500 Series (HQView-5xx) image scaler. The

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HQView-500 Series comes in four versions HQView-500S, HQView-510, HQView-520 and HQView-530.

HQView-5xx processors are designed to provide users with a powerful and flexible method of driving large display devices, and multiple screen applications including flexible geometry correction functions, soft edge blending and projection mapping.

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Contents

SAFETY WARNING: 1 INTRODUCTION 2

1.1. General Introduction 2

1.2. Packing List 3

HQVIEW-5XX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4

2.1. Product Overview 4

2.2. Product Specification 4

2.2.1. Power Supply Requirement 4

2.2.2. Video Inputs 4

2.2.3. Component Video Inputs 4

2.2.4. 3G-SDI Input 4

2.2.5. Computer (SVGA) Inputs VESA formats 5

2.2.6. HDMI & DVI Inputs 5

2.2.7. Audio Output 5

2.2.8. Display Output 5

HQVIEW-5XX CONTROL 6

3.1. Menu Tree 6

3.2. Introduction 14

3.3. Main Menu 16

3.4. Input 16

3.5. Output 16

3.5.1. Display Type 17

3.5.2. Output Mode 17

3.5.3. Location 17

3.5.4. Frame Rate 17

3.5.5. I/O Lock 18

3.5.6. Native Color Temp 18

3.5.7. Output Gamma 18

3.5.8. Output Config 19

3.6. Colour 20

3.6.1. Black-Level Offset 20

3.6.2. Black-Level 20

3.6.3. Contrast 20

3.6.4. Saturation 20

3.6.5. Hue 20

3.6.6. RGB values 20

3.6.7. Colour Temp 20

3.6.8. Input Gamma 20

3.7. Geometry 21

3.7.1. Horizontal/Vertical Position 21

3.7.2. Edge Control 21

3.7.3. Warp 21

3.7.4. Picture Format 21

3.7.5. Overscan 22

3.7.6. Pan Tilt Zoom 22

3.8. PiP 23

3.8.1. PiP Input 23

3.8.2. PiP Mode 23

3.8.3. PiP Size 23

3.8.4. PiP Position 23

3.9. Multiple Unit 24

3.9.1. Auto Zoom 24

3.9.2. Units Wide/Units High 24

3.9.3. Horizontal Pos/Vertical Pos 25

3.9.4. Blend Width 25

3.9.5. Blend Curve Type 25

3.9.6. Black-Level Uplift 25

3.9.7. Reduce Black-Level Uplift Width 26

3.10. Enhancement 26

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3.10.1. Sharpness 26

3.10.2. Detail 26

3.10.3. Video Filters 26

3.10.4. Flicker Filter 26

3.11. System 27

3.11.1. User 27

3.11.2. Names/Profiles 27

3.11.3. Input Config 27

3.11.4. Display Mode 29

3.11.5. Menu Settings 30

3.11.6. Network Settings 30

3.11.7. Factory Defaults 30

3.11.8. Operation Mode 30

REMOTE CONTROL WEB SERVER 31

4.1. Introduction 31

4.2. Installing the Software 31

4.3. Discovery Tool 31

4.4. Software Operation 32

4.4.1. File Upload 32

FIRMWARE UPDATE 34

5.1. Introduction 34

5.2. Updating Firmware 34

ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMC 35

6.1. Recommended Operating Conditions 35

6.2. Storage 35

6.3. CE and FCC Compliance 35

6.4. PAT Testing 35

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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-5xx is a very flexible image scaler developed specifically for driving large screen displays and multiple screen applications from video or graphics sources.

HQView-5xx 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-5xx features excellent image processing algorithms for the very best scaling, film and video noise reduction and MPEG artefact reduction.

HQView-5xx uses a very flexible high performance video input front end including true component video support in analogue YPbPr and RGBS formats and 3GSDI/HDSDI/SDI digital formats as well as composite (CVBS) and YC/S-Video inputs. A very high performance video decoder is utilised with 4x oversampling and 3D Y/C separation for outstanding video image clarity. HDMI and DVI video with HDCP encryption is also supported, as are computer graphics inputs in 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. A Low latency mode with non-motion adaptive reduced processing is available to further reduce latency.

The output format can also be set to lock to an externally provided synchronization signal. Outputs are available in VGA analogue and DVI digital formats as well as 3GSDI serial digital formats

which are useable simultaneously so that one output can drive the screen while the other runs a local monitor.

Note for the SDI output:- not all PC output formats are supported by 3GSDI standards in which case the 3GSDI output is disabled. Also note that if an HDCP encrypted signal is connected to the HDMI or DVI input, the DVI output signal will be similarly HDCP encrypted and the outputs that cannot be encrypted (VGA analogue and the 3GSDI output) will be disabled.

Interlaced outputs are supported, there is a vertical temporal filter facility which greatly reduces interlace flicker.

HQView-5xx supports Pan, Tilt and Zoom to select a ‘region of interest’ portion of the input image, fill the screen and pan/tilt within it.

HQView-5xx can be operated with different firmware. At time of issuing this document four firmware versions are available. Each firmware version provides different feature sets controlled through the menu. Special emphasize is given in the discussion of the OSD (On Screen Display) menu system in the corresponding chapters.

In the basic configuration HQView-500S used for single display installations Picture in Picture functionality is provided.

The next version is the HQView-510 for multi screen or multi projector installations such as geometry correction, Auto Zoom and Edge Blend with elaborate Black Level Uplift.

Edge Blend electronically reduces the brightness level of certain image regions to seamlessly match the brightness of overlapping areas. Auto Zoom automatically crops and zooms the input video image to display a section of the total image on the corresponding projector or screen. Embedded warp 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 portrait modes are available to rotate and stretch a video image to fill a +/-90° rotated display panel.

HQView-520/530 adds free form warp capability for non-flat screens in single or multi projector installation. W arp maps created with the PC tool “Warp Generator” can be uploaded into HQView520/530 and processed accordingly.

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

1.2.

server. HQView-530 features a front panel LCD menu and a jog wheel instead of keys for easier and faster set-

up and allows the user immediate access to the menu without the need to use the OSD. 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

Packing List

HQView-5xx 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-5XX SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.

2.2.

2.2.1.

2.2.2.

2.2.3.

2.2.4.

Product Overview

HQView-5xx is designed to accept the following input signals:

 Composite video via BNC  Composite video via RCA  S-Video via 4-way miniDIN  YPbPr or RGBS or RGsB SD/ED/HD component video via 3 or 4 BNC connectors  3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI (Serial Digital Interface) via BNC  VGA/SVGA analogue (computer interface) via 15HDD  DVI (Digital Visual Interface) via DVI-I (supporting a digital and 2nd analogue VGA input)  HDMI via HDMI connector

Product Specification

This section provides technical details for all possible inputs. Please note that not all possible input options are applicable to all output formats.

Power Supply Requirement

100V-264VAC 50/60Hz connected via a standard IEC connector located on the rear panel.

Video Inputs

Composite via BNC and RCA connector, S-Video via 4-way mini DIN socket Signal formats Composite (CVBS), S-Video (Y/C)

Standards NTSC, PAL, SECAM Composite (CVBS) input level 1V p-p nominal incl. sync Luminance (Y) input level 1V p-p nominal incl. sync Chrominance (C) input level 0.6V p-p nominal Input Impedance (all inputs) 75 Ohms

Component Video Inputs

Via 3 or 4 BNC connectors YPbPr (YUV), 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 23.98, 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, The SVGA input supports the separate H & V syncs.

3G-SDI Input

Format: SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI YCbCr 4:2:2 serial digital component video Input impedance: 75 ohms.

SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C and SMPTE 424M compliant, accepts 484i, 576i, 720, 1080i and 1080p

single link formats at 270Mb, 1.485Gb or 2.97Gb rates.

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2.2.5.

2.2.6.

2.2.7.

2.2.8.

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

HDMI 1.3 with or without HDCP, 36-bit Deep Colour video compatible. DVI-D input with or without HDCP 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 165 MHz pixel clock

Audio Output

HQView-5xx features an S/PDIF coaxial digital audio outputting HDMI audio.

Display Output

Three output connectors are provided which are useable simultaneously, provided that the input signal is not HDCP encrypted.

When the input signal has HDCP encryption, the DVI-D output connector will carry a similarly HDCP encrypted signal, the VGA and 3G-SDI connectors will be disabled.

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.

There is a DVI-D output and a VGA style output. Both conform to normal VESA standards for connectors and pin outs for these signal types. The DVI-D connector will support HDMI 1.3 with 36-bit video and HD audio formats when connected to a suitable HDMI 1.3 receiver.

The 3G-SDI BNC output supports the same formats as accepted by the 3G-SDI input (see section

2.4.4.).

Note: The processor’s HDCP compliance can be turned off. This is of importance particularly when

using a MAC computer as the source. A MAC will encrypt it’s output signal if a compliant device is seen

attached to it’s output. By turning off the HQView processor’s compliance the MAC will see a non-

compliant device and therefore will not encrypt its output.

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3.1.

1st Level

2nd Level

3rd Level

4th Level

Menu Tree

HQView-500S Menu Tree

HQVIEW-5XX CONTROL

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