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4.7. PIP
Use the up and down arrows to scroll to the required sub-menu and press the Select/Enter key to enter
the required sub-menu.
Enable
To enable PIP mode, select PIP Enable. Note: You cannot use the PIP menu successfully without at
least two active inputs connected to VIP 3000.

Selecting the input
Use the PIP/Input Video menu to select which picture is displayed in the PIP window

Swapping PIP
Use the Swap function to swap the primary image with the PIP image

Positioning the PIP
Use the Quadrant function to choose the location of the PIP image from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left,
Bottom Right. In addition, the PIP may be freely positioned around the screen using the Horiz Position and Vert
Position controls. It is not restricted to the four pre-defined locations. The PIP size can be set using the Size
control

PIP Limitations

Due to the high demands on the processing power available within the Realta HQV chip when an HD main image
is displayed, full Teranex Video Processing is not always available when PIP is in use. Therefore reduced image
quality may be observed when PIP is enabled.

If the main image is 1080i or 1080p and the PIP image is 720p, 1080i or 1080p the maximum available image
processing bandwidth may be exceeded. In such circumstances Teranex Video Processing is automatically
disabled resulting in reduced image quality. Full image processing performance and quality is automatically
restored when the PIP is closed.

If the main image or the PIP image is SD then full Teranex Video Processing is maintained even with a PIP
showing.

Important: The main image and the PIP image must be from different input groups, since each group shares a
common video bus within the hardware.

Input Groups are:
Group 1: HDMI, DVI
Group 2: Component1, Component2, SVGA, HDSDI
Group 3: CVBS1, CVBS2, S-Video1, S-Video2

4.8. Output Adjust
This menu contains adjustments associated with setting up outputs from the unit. Use the up and down
arrows to scroll to the required sub-menu and press the Select/Enter key to enter the sub-menu. The
following sections list the sub-menus.

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DIGITAL PROJECTION, INC. • 55 CHASTAIN ROAD, SUITE 115 KENNESAW , GA. 30144 • T: 770.420.1350 • F: 770.420.1360 • www.digitalprojection.com DIGITAL PROJECTION, LTD. • GREENSIDE W AY, MIDDLETON MANCHESTER, UK. M24 1XX • T: +44.161.947.3300 • F: +44.161.684.7674 • www.digitalprojection.co.uk DIGITAL PROJECTION, CHINA • TOW ER C, RM C1202, CAI FU JIA YUAN, NO. 19 XIA0 YING STREET, CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING, PR CHINA 100101 • T: +86.10.58239771• F: +86 10 58239770 DIGITAL PROJECTION, ASIA • 16 NEW  INDUSTRIAL ROAD, #02-10 HUDSON TECHNOCENTRE SINGAPORE 536204 • T: +65.6284.1138 • F: +65.6284.1238   Page 22  
4.8.1. Display Type  
Display 
 
Select  Display  to  be Projector,  Plasma  or LCD.    Note  that  the  available  menu items change depending 
on the selected so it is important that this setting is chosen appropriately. 
Output Resolution, Frame Rate and Video I/O Track 
 
(Important – also refer to Lock Mode section on next page) 
 
Video  I/O  Track causes  the  output  frame  rate  to  track  the  incoming  field  rate  based  on  the  detected 
input  standard  when  the  input  signal  is  a  video  signal.    It has no effect when the input signal is VGA or 
DVI.    W hen  I/O track is  selected,  for  a  50Hz  input  signal,  a  time-base  corrected  50Hz  output  mode  is 
run. For a 59.94Hz input signal, a time-base corrected 59.94Hz output mode is run.  The users chosen 
output vertical rate is overridden by Video I/O Track when enabled. 
Unless  running  Genlocked,  use  of  Video  I/O  Track  is  strongly  recommended  unless  the display  device 
you  are  using  does  not  support  50Hz  modes,  or  where  field/frame  rate  conversion  is  desirable,  e.g. for 
showing  50Hz  material  in-camera  on  a  59.94Hz  TV  scenario.  Note  however  that  seamless  input 
switching  is  not  possible  when  Video  I/O  Track  is  selected,  unless  all  input signals have the same field 
rate. 
Important:    W hen  Genlock  is  enabled  and  a  valid  Genlock  sync  has  been  detected  or  I/O  Lock  is 
selected,  the chosen  Video  I/O  Track setting  and  chosen  output  refresh  rate  will  be  automatically 
overridden.  The output will run locked to either the input frame rate in the case of I/O Lock or to the field 
sync present on the Genlock signal in the case of genlock.  
 
Sync Polarity 
 
Control the H and Vsync polarity of the output video signal – necessary to get the correct image position 
on some types of display. 
 
4.8.2. Warp 
This function is only accessible when the chosen display type is Projector. 
 
Black Level Uplift performance is limited when using Warp. 
 
Warp Corners 
This  function  allows  for  keystone  error  adjustment  while  maintaining  excellent  picture  quality.  
Adjustment  range  is  up  to  +/- 40  degrees  left/right  and  +/- 30  degrees  up/down  although  the  absolute 
range obtainable depends on other geometry settings chosen on the input menus. 
 
Adjustment is made by easily dragging each corner of the image up/down and left/right.   
 
Note that to avoid loss of image content, corners should always be dragged inwards, not outwards. 
 
Warp Maps – this is an optional extra so may not be present on all models. 
The VIP  3000 can  store  up  to  8  warp  maps  which  are  generated  and  downloaded  to  the  unit  using  the 
W arp  Generator  PC  software.  From  this  menu  the  warp  function  can  be  turned  on  and  off,  and  any  of 
the 8 warp maps can be loaded.  
 
4.8.3. Projection Mode 
This function is only accessible when the chosen display type is Projector. 
 
Used  to  choose  the  correct  image  orientation  for  when  the  projector  is  mounted  upside  down,  also  to 
reverse the image for rear projection usage.   
 
4.8.4. Gamma/Color 
 
Output Gamma Mode

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Never simultaneously adjust gamma and color in the VIP 3000 as well as in the display device, adjust
one of the other. Adjusting both simultaneously may lead to loss of dynamic range on the signal which
can cause picture noise.

Display Color Temperature
To match the color temperature of the projector/display, choose one of the options 5500K, 6500K,
7500K, and 9300K. If both Display Colour Temperature and the Input Color Temperature are set to the
same value, no conversion is performed.
Note: The most common adjustment required is to reduce the level of red in the image. To make this
adjustment, select a higher number for the Input Color Temperature, or a lower number for the Display
Color Temperature.

4.8.5. Lock Mode

Genlock
Genlock allows any pre-defined output resolution to be vertically genlocked to a 50Hz or 59.94Hz SD or
HD video signal on the HDSDI, Component 1, component 2, VGA, DVI or HDMI inputs. (Note: If HDMI
is displayed, genlock cannot be to DVI and vice versa since these two inputs share a common signal
processing data path).
W hen enabled via the Lock Mode, the Genlock function operates automatically when a valid Genlock
sync signal is detected. There are no further user adjustments required, lock configuration is fully
automatic.
The genlock signal must be a video format or computer VESA format compatible with the input to which
it is connected and must have a vertical rate of 24Hz, 50Hz, 59.94Hz or 60Hz. The output will be
vertically locked to the Genlock signal at the exact same rate, except for 24Hz genlock where the output
will be locked at 48Hz.
Genlock mode is compatible with Analog (VGA) and DVI projectors/displays. However it should be
noted that the setting of the PLL Phase or tracking on an projector/display connected via Analog (VGA)
may be more sensitive when Genlock is used, especially if the incoming Genlock sync contains any
noise or is being provided as a composite video signal rather than a sync or sync+burst. Best Genlock
performance is obtained using DVI signal connection between the VIP 3000 and the projector/display.
Genlock status is shown via the front panel status indication on the right-hand side of the screen,
provided that Genlock has been enabled on the menu. (Models without Genlock fitted will not show the
Genlock status indicator.)
W hen Genlock is enabled and a valid Genlock sync has been detected, the chosen Video I/O track
setting and chosen output refresh rate will be automatically overridden and the output will run locked to
the field sync present on the Genlock signal.
Note: Genlock can be used with any pre-defined output mode but is not compatible with custom defined
user-configured output modes.
HDMI and DVI signals can only be used as the genlock source when they are also being used as a
video source. Component and VGA inputs can be used as the genlock source whether or not they are
also being used as a video source

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DIGITAL PROJECTION, INC. • 55 CHASTAIN ROAD, SUITE 115 KENNESAW , GA. 30144 • T: 770.420.1350 • F: 770.420.1360 • www.digitalprojection.com DIGITAL PROJECTION, LTD. • GREENSIDE W AY, MIDDLETON MANCHESTER, UK. M24 1XX • T: +44.161.947.3300 • F: +44.161.684.7674 • www.digitalprojection.co.uk DIGITAL PROJECTION, CHINA • TOW ER C, RM C1202, CAI FU JIA YUAN, NO. 19 XIA0 YING STREET, CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING, PR CHINA 100101 • T: +86.10.58239771• F: +86 10 58239770 DIGITAL PROJECTION, ASIA • 16 NEW  INDUSTRIAL ROAD, #02-10 HUDSON TECHNOCENTRE SINGAPORE 536204 • T: +65.6284.1138 • F: +65.6284.1238   Page 24  
 
I/O Lock 
I/O Lock performs  an  internal  genlock  function  whereby the  output  frame  rate is  dynamically  locked to 
the  input  frame  rate  by  adding  lines  to  or  dropping  lines  from  the  output  timing.  This  method  of  frame 
locking  is  not  compatible  with  all  display  devices  but  does  provide  best  possible  motion  performance 
and  also  reduces  processing  latency  by  1  frame  since  the  frame  rate  conversion  memories  are 
bypassed.   
 
I/O  Lock  is  recommended  for  low-latency  applications  but  should  only  be  used  with  a  DVI  output 
connection  and  only  when  connected  to  a  display  which  has  been  proven  to  be  compatible  with  this 
mode.  Most digital displays will operate correctly with I/O Lock mode, but VGA analog and CRT-based 
displays are not compatible. 
 
4.8.6. When 24Hz input 
W hen  the  input  is  24Hz  the  following  options  for  the  output  frame  rate  are  available.  The  Lock  Mode 
needs to be set to disabled for these options to apply.   
IMPORTANT: Many displays  are  not  compatible  with  24Hz  or  48Hz  display  modes,  always  run  set to 
“Frame rate” with displays without 24Hz or 48Hz support. 
Frame rate 
If    I/O  Track is  off  then  the  output  frame  rate  will  be  set  by  the  Frame  Rate  setting  in  the  Output 
Settings/Display  Type  menu. If  I/O  Track  is  on  the  output  will  run  at  60Hz  as  this  will  give  less  flicker 
than running at 50Hz 
Output 24Hz 
24Hz output timing is available if the selected output resolution is 720p or 1080p 
Output 48Hz 
48Hz output timing is available for all output resolutions.  
 
4.8.7. Processing Mode and Latency Adjustment 
Best Picture 
Noise reduction and motion-adaptive de-interlacing operate in this mode to give the best quality picture. 
There  is  optional  MPEG  noise  reduction  for  SD  interlaced  inputs. Typical  latency  is  5-8  frames,  worst 
case  is 9  frames.   Exact latency depends on whether the input is progressive or interlaced which noise 
reduction filters are enabled and whether Video I/O Lock is enabled.  In most configurations latency will 
be 5-7 frames depending on configuration and whether Video I/O Lock is enabled. 
Low Latency  
In  this  mode  noise  reduction  and  motion-adaptive  de-interlacing  are  disabled which  allows  the  delay 
through the unit to be reduced to 3 frames with Video I/O Lock off or 2 frames with Video I/O lock on. 
4.8.8. Multiple Unit 
This  function  allows VIP  3000 to  process  only  a  portion  of  the  overall  image,  for  use  in  applications 
where multiple projectors are used to drive very large screens.  
To  enable  this  mode,  choose  the  number  of  scalers  horizontally  and  vertically  which  are  being  used  to 
drive your screens. Then set the horizontal and vertical position of the portion of the screen being driven 
by this particular VIP 3000. This way, multiple units can drive one single large screen.  
If  the  image  has  been  pre-split  before  arriving  at  the VIP  3000 then  the  Auto  Zoom  function  should  be 
disabled. Otherwise the Auto Zoom function should be enabled to automatically zoom in to the selected 
portion of the image.

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4.8.9. Edge Blending – this is an optional extra so may not be present on all units

Edge blend controls are only functional when multiple unit mode has been selected.

Blend Width
The width of the blend region can be set for each of the four edges. The menu will show N/A for all
regions which are not involved in edge blending for a given multiple unit configuration.
Blend Curve
The blend curve is a combined S-Curve and Gamma function with the ability to set the Gamma and S-
Curve values independently. To align the projectors the Alignment Pattern can be selected which simply
sets the whole of the blend region to half level.
It is essential to match the blend curve gamma to the projector gamma if a perfect blend is to be
achieved. This may need to be found experimentally by adjusting the blend curve gamma for each
projector since many projectors do not accurately meet their published gamma specifications.
An S-Curve value of 1.0 gives a simple ramp, and a value greater than 1.0 gives an S shape.
Black Level Uplift
This enables the user to provide a black level uplift to compensate for the additional light leakage from
multiple projectors in overlap regions. The black level uplift can be set for the 9 possible regions of the
image. Setting the black level uplift for the middle of an edge also sets the black level uplift for the two
adjacent corners, and if needed the corners can then be set individually. The menu will show N/A for all
regions which are not involved in edge blending for a given multiple unit configuration, and the black
level uplift for all these regions can be set together using the Non-Blend Region parameter.
Black Level Uplift is a coarser adjustment when Warp is enabled (4-corner warp or full warping) due to
processing limitations. Black Level Uplift is applied more finely with full de-gamma and re-gamma when
not warping. With modern high contrast low black level projectors this is unlikely to cause any problems
in real use, but if perfect black level adjustment is required for projectors with high black levels then
warping should be avoided for best results.
Reduce BL Uplift Width
There is likely to be an area of light leakage beyond the edge of the active image image from the
projector. This control moves the edges of the black uplift region so they can be aligned with the edges
of the area of light leakage.

4.8.10. Define Custom Mode
Allows the user to define a custom output mode by entering the horizontal and vertical timings. This
function should be used with care – it can cause loss of output image if incorrect values are entered.
Custom Mode is not compatible with Genlock and may cause errors in Multiple Unit operating mode.

4.9. Information
Displays information about the current configuration of the unit. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to
the required values.

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4.10. Miscellaneous
This menu contains miscellaneous parameters generally associated with setting up the configuration of
the whole unit rather than input or output parameters. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to the
required sub-menu and press the Select/Enter key to enter the sub-menu. The following sections list the
sub-menus.
4.10.1. Select Test Pattern
W hen Test Pattern is selected as the input channel the required test pattern can be selected here.

4.10.2. Input Channel Config and Seamless Switching Configuration
This menu allows an audio channel and an input select hot-key button to be associated with each video
source. That hot key is then used to seamlessly switch to the pre-defined input channel.
IMPORTANT: Seamless switching requires the VIP 3000 to operate at a fixed output frame rate for
input selection to be truly seamless. Therefore it requires Video I/O Lock to be off and Video I/O Track
to be off, or all input signals to be running at the same frame rate, or for a valid Genlock input signal to
be present and active.
Scroll to the Input Channel Config menu. Press the Select/Enter key. Scroll to the Input you want to
configure and press the Select/Enter key. The following items are available for each channel.
Audio Channel
Choose Audio In to select an audio channel.
If there is no associated sound channel (e.g. for a PC input with no audio) choose None
Note: HDMI audio inputs can only be associated with the matching HDMI video input. For best audio
performance we recommend using Coax or Optical SPDIF audio where supported by the source.
Input Select Button
There are 4 select buttons on the front of the unit which can be associated with inputs; these are used
for seamless input selection as described above.
Native Modes in EDID (HDMI only)
This is to allow the VIP 3000 to be seen by a source to operate with a preferred video input mode. Some
sources output a de-interlaced SD signal automatically and they can be forced to output an interlaced
output.
Legacy Mode (HDMI only)
Puts the VIP 3000 into HDMI 1.1 mode to support older sources which are unable to operate correctly
on seeing an HDMI 1.3 receiver. This can happen with some HDMI repeaters which copy EDID data
from the VIP 3000 where that data exceeds the source equipment‟s own HDMI capability.
Color Space (HDMI only)
Some sources or repeaters may not output in the color space they report. Their output colour space
can be forced with this setting. The most likely setting to deal with such cases is R-G-B.
Component Format (Component only)
For analog Component Video inputs only, select whether the input source provides YPbPr, YPbPrS, RGB or
RGBS video. It is also possible to choose between 0.7v and 1.0v video levels on the component inputs.
Most sources provide 0.7v video, plus 0.3v sync, but some do provide 1.0v (excluding syncs).
Incorrect format selection will cause severe color errors or loss of stable picture, incorrect level selection
will cause the picture be very dim, or cause peak whites to be compressed.
Channel Reset
The configuration for an input channel can be removed by performing a channel reset.
Select Test Pattern
W hen Test Pattern is selected as the input channel the required test pattern can be selected here.

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DIGITAL PROJECTION, INC. • 55 CHASTAIN ROAD, SUITE 115 KENNESAW , GA. 30144 • T: 770.420.1350 • F: 770.420.1360 • www.digitalprojection.com DIGITAL PROJECTION, LTD. • GREENSIDE W AY, MIDDLETON MANCHESTER, UK. M24 1XX • T: +44.161.947.3300 • F: +44.161.684.7674 • www.digitalprojection.co.uk DIGITAL PROJECTION, CHINA • TOW ER C, RM C1202, CAI FU JIA YUAN, NO. 19 XIA0 YING STREET, CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING, PR CHINA 100101 • T: +86.10.58239771• F: +86 10 58239770 DIGITAL PROJECTION, ASIA • 16 NEW  INDUSTRIAL ROAD, #02-10 HUDSON TECHNOCENTRE SINGAPORE 536204 • T: +65.6284.1138 • F: +65.6284.1238   Page 27  
4.10.3. Audio 
HDMI Audio Input 
Allows  the  user  to  set  the  format  of  the  HDMI  audio  channel. Use  to  choose  how  many  channels  of 
audio are requested from the HDMI source equipment. 
Audio Delay 
The audio delay is automatically set to compensate for the latency through VIP 3000.  The Audio Delay 
adjustment does not override this automatic setting but allows fine calibration of the audio delay in steps 
of  approximately 1mS,  to  advance  or  retard  the  audio  so  as  to  compensate  for  further  delays  in  your 
display device or your audio system.  
 
4.10.4. No Sync Color 
Defines the output background color when no valid input signal is detected on the current selected input.  
Options  are  Blue,  W hite  and  Black.    Default  is  Black.    Important:  Must  be  set  to  Black  to  ensure 
seamless switching operates cleanly. 
 
4.10.5. Factory Reset 
Factory reset puts all settings in the unit back to factory defaults.  
 
4.10.6. Unit Configuration 
Menu Timeout 
Sets  the  time  for  the  front  panel to go  back  from  displaying  the  current  menu  to  display  the  top  level 
menu 
 
Front Panel Backlight 
Sets the brightness of the front panel backlight 
 
OSD (enable/disable) and Use Front Panel/OSD  
To switch to control via the OSD, first enable the OSD then set to Use OSD. 
 
IR Remote 
Enables control of the unit via an optional IR remote control.  By default this function is disabled. 
 
4.10.7. Networking(TCP/IP) 
The IP address type (static or DHCP), IP address, subnet mask and extended network prefix can all be 
entered  here.  It  is  recommended  that  a  static  IP  address  be  manually  assigned  if  remote  control 
software  is  to  remain  permanently  connected,  otherwise  connectivity  may  be  lost  if  the  network  DHCP 
server re-assigns the IP address previously allocated to VIP 3000. 
 
4.10.8. Presets 
The  current system  configuration can  stored  using  Copy  to  Preset  and  can  then be recalled later using 
Load Preset. There are 4 presets available including the current one. Any preset can be reset using the 
Reset command and renamed using the Rename command.

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DIGITAL PROJECTION, INC. • 55 CHASTAIN ROAD, SUITE 115 KENNESAW , GA. 30144 • T: 770.420.1350 • F: 770.420.1360 • www.digitalprojection.com DIGITAL PROJECTION, LTD. • GREENSIDE W AY, MIDDLETON MANCHESTER, UK. M24 1XX • T: +44.161.947.3300 • F: +44.161.684.7674 • www.digitalprojection.co.uk DIGITAL PROJECTION, CHINA • TOW ER C, RM C1202, CAI FU JIA YUAN, NO. 19 XIA0 YING STREET, CHAOYANG DISTRICT BEIJING, PR CHINA 100101 • T: +86.10.58239771• F: +86 10 58239770 DIGITAL PROJECTION, ASIA • 16 NEW INDUSTRIAL ROAD, #02-10 HUDSON TECHNOCENTRE SINGAPORE 536204 • T: +65.6284.1138 • F: +65.6284.1238 Page 28
PC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USE
5.1. Introduction
The control software runs under W indows2000 and XP®. Operation under W in98 and NT4 may be
possible but is not guaranteed. The software communicates with the VIP 3000 via a standard RS232
interface on a COM port (9600 baud 8 bit data, 1 stop bit no parity), or via TCP/IP Ethernet. TCP/IP
control is strongly recommended since operation is much faster.
All parameter functionality is exactly as the adjustments via the front panel menu system. The hierarchy
of the windows is similar to the front panel menu tree. Refer to Section 3 for details.
5.2. Installing the Software
Insert the CD, select the Software folder double click on the Setup application and follow the installation
wizard instructions.
5.3. Software Operation
To use the PC serial port, select the Connect Com option. Connect the PC‟s serial port to the VIP 3000
using a 9-pin serial extension cable, that is one wired pin-pin with a male connector on one end and a
female on the other. A null-modem or crossover cable should never be used. The software scans
automatically to find the correct COM port.
To use an Ethernet connection, select the Connect Ethernet option. A dialog box appears which allows
the IP address of the unit to be entered. The IP address of the unit can be read from the Information
menu on the front panel of VIP 3000
5.4. Toolbar Commands
The toolbar has three options
File
Unit
Help
The File option allows the user to save the current VIP 3000 settings to a PC, or load settings from a PC
to VIP 3000. A progress bar is displayed while these two activities are taking place.
The Unit option allows the user to choose to connect via the PC serial port or via Ethernet.
The Help option displays the About box which contains information relating to the software issue, the
VIP 3000 software issue and access to your PC System information.

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Temperature 0oC to 40oC
Humidity (non condensing) 0% to 95%

5.2. Storage

Temperature -25oC to +85oC
Humidity (non condensing) 0% to 95%

5.3. CE and FCC Compliance

CE: This product complies with the requirements of 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, and 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
Compliance is to EN55022 Class A.

FCC: WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their
own expense.

The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval
of the manufacturer could void the user‟s authority to operate this equipment.

It is suggested that the user use only shielded and grounded signal cables to ensure
compliance with FCC rules.

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