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NEC TheaterSync Video Processor
User Manual
Document No. MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F
NEC Solutions, Inc.
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Copyright and Trademark Information Portions copyright © 2005 Silicon Optix Inc All Rights Reserved. Portions of the information contained in this document are protected by worldwide copyright. All rights are reserved by Silicon Optix Incorporated. Product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Silicon Optix™, eWARP™, AnyPlace™, Hollywood Quality Vid
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Table of Contents 1 Preface.....................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Related Documents............................................................................................................ 6 1.3 FC
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 1 Preface 1.1 Limited Warranty NEC Solutions (America), Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at NEC Solutions’ sole option) any part of the enclosed unit which proves defective. Replacement parts or products may be new or refurbished and will meet specifications of the original parts
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items, but we will not pay for the following: 1. Removal or installation charges. 2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls. These costs are the responsibility of the NEC Solutions dealer from whom the product was purchased. 3. Shipping charges. HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SER
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THE WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. FOR MORE INFORMATION, TELEPHONE 800-836-0655 NEC SOLUTIONS (AMERICA), INC. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248 Note: All products returned to NEC Solutions (America), Inc. for service MUST have prior approval. To get approval, call NEC So
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F 1.4 Safety 1.4.1 Important Safety Instructions This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This symbol alerts th
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Portable Cart - An appliance and cart combination should be moved with extreme care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation - Locate the unit with adequate space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm (4 in) clearance from the rear and top of the unit, and 5 cm (2 in) from each side. Slots and openings in the unit's case ar
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F • If liquid has been spilled or foreign objects have fallen into the unit. • If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. • If the unit does not operate normally, following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and may require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operat
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 2 Introduction 2.1 General Description The NEC TheaterSync (see Figure 1) is a high performance video signal processor intended as a companion for plasma and projector displays. TheaterSync brings the power of Silicon Optix TM TM HQV (“Hollywood Quality Video” ) technology to viewers of plasma and projector displays. Initially conceived in the military research labs of Lockheed Martin and then refined and commercialized by
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Figure 2: Typical TheaterSync Application TheaterSync also performs a number of useful signal processing functions such as high-quality video scaling, switching, extreme keystone correction and audio delay, thus eliminating the requirement for stand-alone scalers or audio delay units within your system. TheaterSync offers access to a truly wide range of signal inputs – everything from SDTV (composite, S-Video and compone
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Features and Specifications Input Video Signals Composite Video (NTSC, PAL and SECAM) S-Video (NTSC and PAL) Component (YPbPr for SDTV and HDTV in American and European formats) Analog RGB (VGA to SXGA60Hz) DVI (VGA to QXGA) HDMI SDI (including HD-SDI and audio) Output Video Signals Analog RGB (VGA to UXGA) DVI (VGA to QXGA) HDMI Input Audio Signals S/PDIF Toslink HDMI Output Audio Signals S/PDI
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 17.0” x 9.7” x 1.75” (43.2 x 24.6 x 4.4 cm) Weight : 7 lbs. (3.2 kg) Power: 100-240V, 47-63 Hz, 72W Panel Diagrams Figure 3: TheaterSync Front Panel Drawing Figure 4: TheaterSync Rear Panel Drawing NEC Solutions, Inc. Page 13
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 3 Installation 3.1 List of Standard Components The TheaterSync processor ships with a number of standard components. When unpacking your unit, verify that the following items are included: • TheaterSync unit (qty 1) • IEC-320 American AC power cord (qty 1) • Infrared remote control (qty 1) • Rack-mount adapter kit (qty 1) • TheaterSync User Manual (qty 1) 3.2 Setting up your TheaterSync To set up your TheaterSync unit, foll
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F For projection applications where keystone correction is required, continue with the following steps: 6. If the projector has an AUTOSET or AUTODETECT feature, disable this function. These projector modes may cause image distortion if a keystone-corrected image is applied to the projector input. 7. Select the “Advanced” menu from the TheaterSync OSM, then select “Projection”, and “Horizontal and Vertical Keystone” submenu
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 4 TheaterSync User Interface 4.1 IR Remote Control All TheaterSync user interface controls are accessed via infrared (IR) remote control. The remote has three groups of controls: a) OSM Navigation (including the Operate/Setup Key), b) Video Source Selection, and c) HQV Feature Selection. You may also select video sources and HQV processing features through the OSM navigation controls, however dedicated IR remote keys p
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F The Operate/Setup button toggles the TheaterSync between “Operate” and “Setup” modes of operation (as described in the next section of this User Interface chapter). The Menu button is used to invoke the OSM main menu. The Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow buttons are used to navigate the OSM. The Enter/Select button is used to activate an OSM menu selection. Direct (one-touch) input selection is possible using the buttons below: • Th
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual 4.2.1 Operate Mode Operate Mode is entered by toggling the Operate/Setup button on the IR remote. A brief transition of about 3 seconds occurs when Operate Mode is entered. During this transition period, the 24 x 2 LCD Display indicates THEATERSYNC Please Wait In Operate Mode, the video output signals are activated and you may control all of TheaterSync parameters with the remote control (except for Setup restricted par
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TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F parameters, such as Output Resolution. Visual feedback for the adjustments of Setup Mode is seen on the 24 x 2 LCD display, rather than on OSM of the main screen. Sensitive parameters are placed in the Setup Menu so that an inadvertent key stroke with the IR remote does not cause a change in a parameter that would be difficult to recover from. Table 1 lists the Setup parameters and Table 2 lists the output resolutions currentl
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MKT-0026-UMN-1.002F TheaterSync Video Processor User Manual Table 2: TheaterSync Output Modes Output Mode Comments VGA 60 Hz (640 x 480) VESA Standard VGA 50 Hz (640 x 480) VESA Standard 848 x 480 60 Hz / SVGA 60 Hz (800 x 600) VESA Standard SVGA 50 Hz (800 x 600) VESA Standard 720p 60 Hz (1280 x 720) SMPTE Standard 720p 50 Hz (1280 x 720) SMPTE Standard XGA 72 Hz (1024 x 768) VESA Standard XGA 60 Hz (1024 x 768) VESA Standard XGA 50 Hz (1024 x 768) VESA Standard 1360 x 768
