Wolf Cinema SDC-12 User Manual

SDC-12/SDC-15

2013 NEW FEATURES ADDENDUM

SDC-12 aka the “GrayWolf 4K”

SDC-12/SDC-15

Preface

ABOUT THIS MANUAL ADDENDUM

This 2013 Manual Addendum is designed for use with the Wolf Cinema SDC-12 and SDC-15 Home Cinema Projectors. This document
is intended to accompany and augment the original User’s Manual for this product.

Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the
contents. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.

COPYRIGHT

© Copyright 2013 Wolf Cinema.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

TRADEMARKS

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The lighting flash with arrow head within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

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Notices

WARNING! To meet FCC requirements, a shielded power cord is recommended in order to prevent interference. It

is essential that only the supplied power cord is to be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this
equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING! High-brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly. Be especially careful
and ensure that children do not stare directly into the beam of light.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION! For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality, we recommend that you use the projector in

an environment that is smoke and dust free. When used in areas where there is a lot of smoke or dust, the filter
and lens should be cleaned often to lengthen the service life of the projector.

WARNING! IC chips or other technologies in the product include confidential and/or trade secret property belonging
to either Wolf Cinema or the Victor Company of Japan (JVC). Therefore you may not copy, modify, adapt, translate,
distribute, reverse engineer, reverse assemble or decompile the contents thereof.

WARNING! The ventilation slots and objects next to them may get extremely hot during operation. Do not touch
these areas until they have sufficiently cooled down.

DISPOSAL Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment. EU countries require the use of separate recycling collection services.

CAUTION – Review all important safeguards, operating and installation instructions as provided in the accompanying

“WOLF CINEMA USER’S GUIDE” prior to using this product.

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2013 New Features

Thank you for purchasing the Wolf Cinema SDC-12 or SDC-15 – next-generation stereoscopic (3D) home cinema projectors.

Starting in January, 2013 the SDC-12 and SDC-15 projectors will incorporate the following new features and upgrades, which are
described in further detail in this User’s Manual Addendum:

• V4K™ technology – an advanced 4K imaging process that converts standard HD sources into 3840 x 2160

on-screen resolution

• 2D->3D adaptive imaging – new video processing algorithms that can render, in real time, 3D imaging from

2D sources

• Adjustable 3D parallax and crosstalk cancellation – provides for improved stereoscopic [3D] imaging, reduced

“ghosting” artifacts and results in a more natural 3D image

• VariScope™ lens memories – multiple primary optics presets so that your favorite aspect ratios [i.e. 1.78:1,

1.85:1, 2.35:1 and more] can be instantly recalled without the need for an external anamorphic lens
[Full anamorphic lens support is also included]

• Advanced multi-zone pixel convergence – 1/16th pixel, 121 zone adjustment

• Advanced screen surface compensation driver – 255 memories

Please review this document to discover the details regarding these important feature enhancements, and contact your local Wolf
Cinema dealer for further information [or contact Wolf Cinema directly at 1.510.843.4500].

We hope you enjoy your Wolf Cinema home theater experience.

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Features & Updates

V4K™ Enhanced Resolution [3840 x 2180]

Wolf Cinema’s V4K™ Technology

Originally developed by Japan's NHK Engineering and the Victor Company of Japan [JVC] and also called “e-shift” in other
devices, this unique technology implementation by Wolf Cinema delivers an HD image with 4 times the pixel density of
standard 1920 x 1080 sources.

The original 1080p signal is first processed with an advanced imaging algorithm to improve edge transitions, eliminate aliasing
and stair-stepping, and increase contrast within each video frame. Each frame is then temporally separated into two sub-frames
[at 1920 x 1080 pixels each] and projected through the D-ILA engine and the V4K™ processing panel. This panel utilizes a
property of liquid crystals called bi-refringence and can rapidly switch between straight light and refracted light by 0.5 pixel,
shifted both vertically and horizontally. New “sub pixels” are thus generated based on this process and a true 3840 x 2160
video frame is created. Amazingly this process has no moving parts and results in a smooth, film-like image with minimal
visible pixel structure.

Depending on the projector model, you may be able to turn the V4K™ processor on and off via the following remote
control commands: Press the [OK] key, then in sequence [RIGHT] / [LEFT] / [RIGHT] / [LEFT]. A small window will appear in

the upper right hand corner of the screen, indicating the V4K processor is ON. Simply depress the [RIGHT] key to turn the V4K
processor to the OFF mode. Depress the [RIGHT] key again to turn it back on. Insure that you have the V4K engine turned ON,
then select the [BACK] or [MENU] button to end this demonstration.

Note: This V4K demonstration feature is only possible when watching 2D content.

Images and techno l ogy descriptions courtesy of the Victor Company of Japan [JVC]

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BACK

HIDE

LIGHT

C.M.D

PC

HDMI 1

STAND BY

HDMI 2

COMP.

MENU

GAMMA

P.FILE

COLOR

ADJ.

PIC.

ON

FILM

NATURAL

STAGE 3D

ANIME.

CINEMA

PICTURE MODE

INPUT

USER MPCTHX

TEMP.

COLOR

3D FORMAT

3D SETTING

LENS

CONTROL

LENS

MEMORY

Remote Control

Your SDC-12 or SDC-15 projector remote controls have been modified to incorporate the following features:

Turns off the power

Switches the 3D format

Displays the 3D setting menu

For adjusting focus, zoom, and shift

Switches between saving, retrieving,

and editing of the lens memory

Hides the image temporarily

For selecting an item

Displays the menu,

or hides the menu if it is displayed

[SDC-12: Button positions]

Projector Power On

Select an input from [HDMI 1],
[HDMI 2], [COMP.], and [PC]

[SDC-12: Switches the anamorphic mode]

For setting frame interpolation

[SDC-12: For setting the lens aperture]

To Illuminate Remote Buttons for 7 seconds

To Select or Confirm

To Return to the Previous Menu

Switches the Picture mode to [FILM], [CINEMA],
[ANIME], [NATURAL], [STAGE], [3D], [THX], or [USER]

For setting the MPC level

For setting the gamma level

For setting the color temperature

Switches the items for adjusting the image quality,
such as contrast, brightness, etc.

Color Space Button

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3D Format and Settings

For additional information about 3D viewing refer to the SDC-12 and SDC-15 2013 User’s Manual. (Reference pages: 56 and 62-64)

3D Format This control selects the 3D input signal format. Use the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] keys to configure the desired

settings. Press the [OK] key to display the available settings list, then use the [UP]/[DOWN] keys to make your
selection. The [BACK] key returns you to the previous screen.
(*) Some signals may not be embedded with 3D information, thus the image projected may revert to 2D.

Reconfigure such selections manually.

Settings: Auto, Side by Side, Top & Bottom, 2D

Auto 3D formats are determined automatically.
Side by Side Select this if the 3D input signal is the side by side method.
Top and Bottom Select this if the 3D signal is the top and bottom method.
2D Projected as a 2D signal.

2D/3D This feature converts current 2D images into a quasi-3D video image. This effect may not be visible with

certain content.

On Select to convert 2D video images to 3D
Off Select to NOT convert 2D images into 3D

Parallax This function enables fine adjustment of any misalignment of the left and right 3D video images. Adjust these

settings to your preference by using the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] keys. Press the [OK] key to display the adjustment
window. The [BACK] key returns you to the previous screen.
(*) Cannot be adjusted when the “2D/3D” feature is ON.

Settings: -15~15

Crosstalk Cancel This reduces cross-talk within 3D image content. Adjust these settings to your preference by using the

[LEFT]/[RIGHT] keys. Press the [OK] key to display the adjustment window. The [BACK] key returns you to
the previous screen.
(*) May be adjusted during 3D playback but not when the “2D/3D” feature is ON.

White Settings: -8~8
Red Settings: -8~8
Green Settings: -8~8
Blue Settings: -8~8

Intensity This function adjust for image depth perception. Adjust these settings to your preference by using the

[LEFT]/ [RIGHT] keys. Press the [OK] key to display the adjustment window. The [BACK] key returns you to
the previous screen.
(*) May be adjusted when the “2D/3D” feature is ON.

Settings: 1~5

Sub Title Adjust Select this to automatically identify subtitles and set 3D conversion to On or OFF. Adjust settings to

your preference.
(*) May be adjusted when the “2D/3D” feature is ON.
(*) There may be instances where automatic identification does not work, or certain images are identified

as subtitles. Use the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] keys to configure your desired settings. Press the [OK] key to display
the settings list, then use the [UP]/[DOWN] keys to make your selections. The [BACK] key returns you to
the previous screen.

Settings: On, Off

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