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DVP1500
Digital Video Processor
Installation and
Operations Manual
NTSC Model
™
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QUICK START OPERATION MENU QUICK START DISPLAY POSITION AND INSTRUCTIONS ALIGNMENT The DVP1500 requires only a few adjustments to The next step in the setup procedure is to align the be set for proper operation. However, since the display device to the processor. Be sure to follow all processor must be integrated with a display device, directions for setting up the display found in the and the settings on one will affect the other, careful display’s manual. Using a test DVD with the Safe atte
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS image could be burned in to the display device. Use SAFETY special care when projecting video games or PRECAUTIONS computer program images. About the installation place IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not install the processor in a place that cannot WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK support its weight securely. HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION : IMPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remo
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – This product should be operated only with the type e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in of power source indicated on the label. If you are not any way. sure of the type of power supply to your home, f ) When the product exhibits a distinct change in consult your product dealer or local power company. performance – this indicates a need for service. – This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. – When replacement parts are required, be sure the This plug wil
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Start ...............................................................................................................................................a Installation ................................................................................................................................................2 Connections .............................................................................................................................................2 Connecting
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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 3 8 13 910 11 Unpacking Remove the DVP1500 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. Shipping unit back to Faroudja for service not in the original box may result in voiding warranty. 12 4 5 6 7 12 Placement 2. Composite video input (BNC) for sources such The processor can be either placed on a
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INSTALLATION 7. DVI Output: Digital output interface for The following diagram offers one way to connect compatable displays. All processed analog the system. and digital inputs are output to this connector as well as computer scan rates when the Satellite Receiver pass-throught input is selected. Maximum YPrPb S-Video DVI HDTV cable length is 50ft with a high quality DVI cable. For longer lengths a distribution system Alt. Connection or fiber optic system must be used. 8. BNC connect
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SETUP FRONT PANEL CONTROL STORING PRESETS FROM FRONT PANEL • Press the Enter Key 1. Infrared Receiver / Flasher window • Use the Value keys to select Profile bank 1 or 2. 2. Firmware Reset: push a small paper clip into • Press one of the Profile keys to store. this opening to reset the unit’s CPU. • To cancel the store command, press the Return key. 3. Power/Standby: Press to turn the unit On 11. Directional buttons and Enter: Use the (LED turns Green or to Standby (Red) directional keys to acc
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SETUP Horizontal Sync Polarity SETUP MENU FUNCTIONS Negative (Default) / Positive Set: SCANRATE Changes sync polarity, which may be needed for Select the required scanrate by using the right and compatibility with some displays. left arrows. When the desired rate is displayed on the Vertical Sync Polarity LCD display, press the STORE key on the remote or Negative (Default) / Positive ENTER on the front panel. The DVP1000 will ask you Changes sync polarity, which may be needed for "Are you sure"
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IR REMOTE / OSD OSD Timer The DVP1500 is shipped with a Infrared remote 0-255 (30 default) control that allows for direct access to most commands used to control the processor. LCD Timer Adjustments can be made by either pressing the 6-255 (40 Default) appropriate button on the remote or by toggling Note: setting the timer to 5 or lower sets the LCD through the On-Screen-Display (OSD). backlight to Always On. This is a learning remote that contains the codes for Set: RS232 Echo Faroudja processo
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OSD / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Use the Value Left/Right keys to select Profile INPUT PICTURE DISPLAY PATTERNS • Press Enter To recall a Profile (in the Input menu): Press the Function UP/Down keys until the triangle turns FORMATS • Press Menu button on the remote Yellow. Press the Value Left/Right keys to cycle to the Menu tabs. • Use the Function Up/Down keys to INPUTS DVD select Recall • Use the Value Left/Right keys to ASPECT ANAMORPHIC select profile 1-8 • Press Store Use the Value left/R
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OSD / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contrast Note: Any changes to the picture level adjustments are Factory 50 automatically stored after one minute has passed without making any changes. This information is stored Note: It is best to set Brightness and Contrast levels separately for each input. As each input is selected the using the controls of the display with the proper test last use settings will automatically be recalled. If picture pattern and with the DVP1500 in the Factory default levels ar
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / RS232 Bottom Blanking AVAILABLE PATTERNS: This adjusts the bottom edge blanking 10-step Gray Scale: Check gray scale Right Blanking Adjusts the right edge blanking Cb Ramp: Check linearity of Cb channel Left Blanking Cr Ramp: Check linearity of Cr channel Adjusts the left edge blanking Black: Full Black screen Top Blanking Adjusts the top edge blanking Green Screen : Check for defective pixels Blanking Level Red Screen: Check for defective pixels This adjusts the blanki
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RS232 CODES Following the header, a comma is used to delimit the are terminated with a carriage return (0x0d or 13). header from the command. All the commands with Maximum command string length is 250 characters. their descriptions are listed below. All the text strings The header and command are not case sensitive. OPERATION COMMANDS (Used for day-to-day operation) COMMAND OPTIONS OR RANGE DESCRIPTION A# (0-2) 0=4x3,1=Letterbox, 2=Anamorphic Input Aspect Ratio – for all sources B# (0-170) 128
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RS232 CODES DVE DVI Input Enabler E# 1=On 0=OFF RS-232 ECHO EXTD PassThru Input Disabled EXTE PassThru Input Enabled G# (0-2) [0=OFF 1=Bi-Level 2=Tri-Level] SYNC on G/Y HP# (0-50) 25 default Horizontal Position HPOL 0=Neg 1=Pos Horizontal Sync Polarity LB# (0-200) Left Blanking M# (0-2) [0=RGB, 1=YCrCb, 2=YPrPb] Output Mode OSDOFF OSD Off – for processor OSDON OSD On -for processor OUTMOD 0=Analog, 1=Digital Output Mode PYD PassThru Transcode Disable PYE Pass-Thru Transcoder Enabled RB#
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RS232 CODES DVD OPERATION COMMANDS DHELP DVD HELP TABLE PLAY DVD PLAY STOP DVD STOP PAUSE DVD PAUSE OP DVD OPEN/CLOSE TOGGLE DIG# DVD DIGITS 0-9 TEN DVD DIGIT 10 SETUP DVD SETUP MENU MENU DVD MOVIE MENU FU DVD FUNCTION UP FD DVD FUNCTION DOWN VL DVD VALUE LEFT VR DVD VALUE RIGHT PREV DVD PREVIOUS CHAPTER NXT DVD NEXT CHAPTER REW DVD REWIND FOR DVD FORWARD RTN DVD RETURN ENT DVD ENTER PGM DVD PROGRAM SRM DVD SEARCH MODE TMENU DVD TOP MENU REL DVD RELEASE STEPP DVD STEP + STEPN DVD STEP - SLOWP DV
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HELP MENUS TEST PATTERN HELP MENU TEST PATTERN HELP MENU TP0 TEST PATTERN OFF TP1 100% COLOR BARS TP2 REVERSE COLOR BARS TP3 10 STEP GREY TP4 LUMA RAMP TP5 CB RAMP TP6 CR RAMP TP7 BLACK SCREEN TP8 GREEN SCREEN TP9 RED SCREEN TP10 BLUE SCREEN TP11 CONVERGENCE TP12 ACTIVE BORDER TP13 SMPTE PATTERN TP14 WHITE WINDOW TP15 PLUGE SCAN RATE HELP MENU SCAN RATE SELECTION HELP MENU SR1 720 x 483 SR2 1920 x 540 SR3 800 x 600 SR4 1280 x 720 SR5 1024 x 768 SR6 1280 x 768 SR7 1366 x 768 SR8 1440 x 960 SR9 12
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SPECIFICATIONS Inputs (Interlaced) Format NTSC Only Composite(BNC) 1vpp S-Video (4-pin DIN) 1vpp C -286mvpp Component (BNC) Auto-detect: Y -1vpp(SMPTE) 480i/480p sent to upconverter, Cr -700mvpp 1080i or 720p sent to upconverter. Cb -700mvpp RGB ( BNC) Interlaced Comp. Sync -1vpp RGB -700mvpp HD/PC Pass-Thru D15F DVI Input (for pass-through only to DVI out) DVI-I (female) Digital Only Remote Control “D9F” RS-232 ASCII Remote IR sensor input 5V-12V, 3.5mm, Tip=+ Outputs (Progressive) R,G,B
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DVD The disc format logos shown above are found on disc Features of This Player labels or on disc jackets. • To prevent malfunction, do not use an 8 cm (3 in.) adaptor (for CDs). Compatible with DVD, Super VCD/ •Discs other than the ones indicated above cannot be Video CD and CD formats played on this unit. DVD, Super VCD/Video CD and CD discs that display the •DVDs that have incompatible region numbers, DVD- logos shown below can be played back on PIONEER Audio, DVD-ROM, and DVD-RAM cannot be p
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DVD (Buttons indicated with * are used for menu operation.) Remote Control LAST MEMORY button You can resume DVD or Super VCD/Video CD playback from the point you last watched even if the disc is removed from the player. Press LAST MEMORY during playback to set a Last Memory point. When you want to resume playback of that disc, press LAST MEMORY in the stop mode and playback starts from the memorized point. Last Memory locations can be stored for up to 5 DVDs and 1 Super VCD/Video CD. (standby
