Wolf Cinema Projector Dcx 1500fd User Manual
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3-28 aUTo InPUT leVel – Temporarily enter a checkmark only if you are an experienced user and you have an unusual source that you feel needs further color temperature and/or input level adjustment. This compensates for incoming out-of-range drives (white) and black levels (black) that would cause “crushing” of light and dark colors in the image. After entering a checkmark, wait for the six slide bar values to stabilize, then delete the checkmark and exit. The Auto Input Level is automatically turned off upon exit from the Input levels Menu. blaCK leVels anD DRIVes - To check your image and adjust these controls: Make sure overall “Contrast” and “Brightness” settings are both set to near 50. 1. noTe: Not required for “Auto” adjustment. Contrast• = 50 (approx.) Bright• = 50 (approx.) Check the color temperature setup using an internal grayscale test pattern, making sure to 2. obtain a neutral grayscale. noTe: Not required for “Auto” adjustment. Confirm that you are using an analog source not connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4, as 3. Input Levels are not applicable for digital sources or sources going through the decoder. A grayscale is recommended. If the blacks and/or whites appear OK, input levels do not need adjustment. If black levels 4. are too high (and/or whites are too low, which is rare), you likely have a noisy source that is producing skewed input levels. Continue with Step 5. Temporarily enable “Auto” in the Input Levels submenu. Wait for all 6 values to stabilize. 5. Alternatively, do not use “Auto” — reduce blacklevels manually instead. Judge by eye and change one or more of the six levels as necessary to obtain proper blacks and whites. You may want to see only a certain color while adjusting — use the “Color Enable” option (described below). Delete the “Auto” checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu. 6. IMPoRT anT: Do not use Input levels to adjust color temperature. This will distort Contrast and Brightness functions as well as color temperature. aUT o ColoR enable – When a checkmark is present, selecting a specific black level or drive to adjust will automatically enable the corresponding color in the display. Delete the checkmark to see all colors, or to enable a different specific color through the Color Enable Control. ClaMP loCaTIon – This option (formerly known as sync tip clamping) can brighten the image produced from certain high-resolution high- frequency graphic sources. The projector automatically selects the best clamp location for almost all sources. Use the normal Back Porch location if the image is either sufficiently bright or overly bright. Select Sync Tip if the image appears unusually dim, if there are horizontal streaks across the image, or if there is significant color drift. This moves the clamping pulse from the normal back porch location (which is likely too short) to the tip of the horizontal sync pulse. Tri Level is typically needed for an HDTV source. ColoR enable – Select which color or colors you want to see in the display, useful while working with color temperature white levels or input levels. Section 3 ► Operation 1. Back Porch 2. Front Porch
3-29 noTes: 1) Input levels apply for the current source only, but for any color temperature used. 2) Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the internal test patterns, you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns. PeaK DeTeCT oR – The Peak Detector is a tool to assist with defining individual input levels, enabling you to accurately set the Input Levels for any particular source with the appropriate image. Enabling the Peak Detector activates a special operating mode for detecting only pixels that are considered black or white — all other levels are displayed as a mid-level gray. When used with a smooth grayscale pattern in which black and white are known to be at opposite edges of the image, you can watch these isolated areas while adjusting individual black levels and white levels until both black and white edges are just visible and distinguished from neighboring pixels. Images from this source will then display correct blacks and whites with\ out crushing. See Figure 3.15. Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector: Display a 16 level grayscale test pattern from the desired external source, and enter a 1. checkmark in the Peak Detector checkbox. noTe: The “Peak Detector” will initially render the grayscale as a uniform gray field before adjustment. Display one primary color. 2. noTe: Selecting Auto Color Enable ensures the correct color is displayed for each setting. For the current color, adjust its corresponding “Black Level” slide bar 3. just until a single band of black appears at one edge of the screen. This band represents the first band of the grayscale pattern, which should be 100% black. Do not adjust too far. With the same color still active, adjust its corresponding “White Level” slide bar 4. just until a single band of color appears at the opposite edge of the screen. This band represents the last band of the grayscale pattern, which should be 100% white (or the current color, if a certain color is enabled). Do not adjust too far. Go back and check the black band — adjust the black level slide bar if necessary. 5. noTe: Readjusting the black levels affects the gain at this point; only readjust when absolutely necessary. Repeat Steps 3-5 with the other two remaining primary colors. When each primary color 6. shows one optimized black band and white (or colored) band, the input levels for this source are correctly set. Upon exiting the Input Levels menu, the Peak Detector checkbox will clear. Section 3 ► Operation Red (Pr) Black Level Green (Y) Black Level Green (Y) White Level Blue (Pb) Black Level Blue (Pb) White Level Auto Color EnableClamp LocationPeak Detector Auto Input Level Red (Pr) White Level 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. Color EnableInput Levels Figure 3.15. Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector (RED EXAMPLE SHOWN)
3-30 aDVanCeD IMage seTTIngs — sUbMenU Use the Advanced Image Settings submenu to make the adjustments necessary for lesser-used but more specialized applications on your projector. gaMMa Table — This control applies a default video, graphics or simple gamma table or “curve” to your images, controlling the intensity of mid-level colors and producing maximum contrast, brightness and color performance. As shown at right, the graphics curve is a modified power curve that will show more detail in darker areas of the projected content while the video curve has a linear segment near black to compensate for increased black levels typical of video signals. A simple gamma curve is a true power curve that does not alter the contrast or the intensity of mid-level colors. Keep in mind that any Gamma Table choice sets the related Gamma value (shown in the Picture Adjustments menu) to a 2.6 default, where it can be fine-tuned as desired. Different values (1-3) here indicate that the original gamma table has been adjusted with either the Gamma slide bar or direct key. seleCT ColoR aDjUsTMenT — In “Select Color Adjustment”, choose an overall color performance for all images. The “Max Drives” factory default simply drives all 3 colors at their maximum level so that they are fully on and cannot be changed. The two other pre-defined color adjustment choices — SD Video and HD Video — apply a color gamut optimized for video sources (standard or high-definition). Alternatively, you can specify a color temperature, which enables the nearby Color Temperature slidebar and applies its current setting (default = 6500K). If none of the pre-defined “Select Color Adjustment” options or color temperatures suit your application, select one of four color gamuts previously defined by a user (User 1, 2, 3, 4). A “User” option applies a customized color performance in which the user has precisely set the hue and intensity of each color component in the Color Adjustment by X/Y or Color Temp Adjust submenus, and is most often needed with multiple-projector applications. Select the color adjustment producing the best color accuracy for your application and installation. To configure a “User” color adjustment (gamut), use either the Color Adjustment by X/Y or Color Temp Adjust submenu found in the Display Setup menu under Geometry and Color. noT es: 1) “Color Temperature” defaults to 6500K until changed. All four “User” options default to SD Video unless the user has redefined them. 2) Factory-defined color primaries, which ensure consistent color gamut from projector-to-projector, can be calibrated in the Service menu only. If you suspect alteration, the factory settings can be recovered with selection of “Reset to Factory Defaults?” in the Color Primary Settings submenu within the Service menu (password-protected). Section 3 ► Operation A dva nc e d I ma ge S e ttings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Gamma Table Select Color Adjustment Color Temperature Iris Simulation 3D Motion Filter 2/3 Pulldown Threshold Detail Threshold Graphics Max. Drives 7600 3 Auto 0 0 Gamma Table 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Graphics Video Simple B&W Film Film 1 Film 2 Fluorescent Incandescent Sunlight
3-31 ColoR TeMPeRaTURe — Adjust to apply a specific and accurate color temperature to all displays. Color temperatures are expressed in degrees Kelvin (3200-9300K), and utilize different combinations of the projector’s original native color primaries to produce a “coloration” or cast (reddish or bluish) in images—the lower the temperature, the more reddish the cast; the higher the temperature, the more bluish the cast. Note that the slide bar is enabled only if you have a source connected and have selected “Color Temperature” in the adjacent “Select Color Adjustment” pull-down list in the Advanced Image Settings menu. IRIs - The IRIS inside the projector controls the diameter of the light beam passing through the system. With a fully open aperture (slide bar default of “0”), the maximum amount of light passes through for maximum brightness in your images. Increase the slide bar setting to reduce the aperture diameter and maximize contrast ratio instead. Performance of aperture depends on the lens in use. noTe: IRIS also appears in the lamp menu. Section 3 ► Operation sIMUla TIon 3D — sUbMenU of aDVanCeD IMage seTTIngs Use the options in the Simulation 3D menu to make the timing adjustments necessary for realistic simulation and 3D images. fRaMe Dela Y MonIToR — This slide bar monitors the latency between input and output. For best results, the bar width and value should remain fairly constant, indicating that timing of input and output frames is locked; the Frame Delay Monitor value should stay within 5-10 lines or so of the Frame Delay setting. If a frame is lost or “dropped”, the bar will move suddenly and the values will change, indicating that the frame input is no longer equal to the output. fRaMe Dela Y — Set the number of lines delayed between the input signal and its appearance on screen, keeping in mind that projector processing always adds one frame of delay to the frame delay setting. For applications such as simulation, where the feeling of “real time” image response is a priority, a minimum setting is usually preferable. For projectors capable of 3D (stereographic) applications where alternating left-right frames must be synchronized with the corresponding L/R shutters in 3D glasses, a total frame delay setting of two (or multiple of two) may be more useful. If set too high or low, frame locking will not be possible — most sources require approximately 50 lines of delay to ensure frame locking. fRaMe loCK enable — This option allows the projector to control the output frame timing based on the input signal. The locked option forces (if possible) the output image to be phase locked to the input frames. Rate Matched means that the output runs at close to the input frequency but isn’t locked to it so the output will drift in phase relative to the output. Free Run forces the output to run at a 60Hz frame rate. S imula tio n 3 D Frame Delay Monitor Frame Delay Frame Lock Enable 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1047 1000 Locked Locked Rate Matched Free Run 1. 2. 3.
3-32 aDVanCeD IMage seTTIngs - sUbMenU (ConTInUeD) MoTIon fIlTeR — This control is most useful for smoothing out moving images from interlaced sources. In most cases the proper Motion Filter setting is automatically determined according to the type of incoming source signal. However, if your source is jittery and/or tearing you may wish to “force” a setting to ensure stable processing for this source—if desired, override the default “Auto” setting by selecting the appropriate motion filter: aUT o: 1. The projector will automatically use the correct motion filter according to the incoming signal. sTIll: 2. For static images with no motion, such as graphics from a CD. MoTIon: 3. For video images that did not originate from film, or for moving computer- generated images. fIlM: 4. For video images that originated from film. This will optimize image quality and stability. 2/3 PUllDoWn ThResholD — This setting determines how sensitively the projector can detect if an incoming video signal originated from film or not. DeT aIl ThResholD — Use “Detail Threshold” to define at what frequency level the “Detail” control will begin to magnify high frequencies, which adds details back into the image. Raise the threshold to ignore more of these high frequencies, and lower the threshold to magnify more of these frequencies. A setting of “0”, for example, means no noise will be ignored and all will be magnified. An ideal detail threshold is one in which high frequencies that are causing objectionable noise are not magnified when using “Detail”, but frequencies which can help sharpen an overly-soft image are magnified. Section 3 ► Operation
3-33 Use the Display Setup menu to define general operating parameters and communications with other projectors and equipment, and to access other advanced processing and image adjustments affecting overall performance. In addition, the Display Setup menu provides access to diagnostics, calibration tools and the Service submenu (password-protected). Keep in mind that settings in the Display Setup menu (and its submenus) are typically “global” settings applied regardless of the type of source being used. This characteristic is identified with the (globe) icon alongside the option. The first six options in the Display Setup menu are explained below: noTe: The Display Setup menu is recommended for experienced users/technicians only. The first six options in the Display Setup menu are explained below: langUage Choose from available languages to use in the projector’s menus. The change will take effect immediately. IMage oRIenT aTIon Set the orientation of the image according to the orientation of your projector. If the setting is incorrect, projected images will be reversed and/or upside down. aUT o PoWeR-UP Enter a checkmark to enable the projector to automatically power up after losing power due to a power failure or due to unplugging the projector during operation. Wolf Cinema recommends that this be left unchecked, as a power loss in an unattended house will result in the projector turning on without anyone realizing it is on. Note that unsaved display adjustme\ nts may be lost. seT Da Te & TIMe Enter/read the current year-month-day and hour-minute-second. Changes here reset the projector’s real-time clock. System Configuration — geneRal — Section 3 ► Operation Display Setup Language Image Orientation Auto Power Up Set Date and Time Menu Preferences Communications Geometry and Color Diagnostics and Calibration Service Option Card 1 : Dual HDSDI Input 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0. English Front 3.6 adjusting system Parameters and advanced Controls
3-34 MenU PRefeRenCes — sUbMenU Use the options in this submenu to adjust the appearance, content and/or location of on-screen menus and messages. laRge MenU fonT — Enter a checkmark to enlarge menus and their text. You may have to adjust “Menu Location” to accommodate the increased menu area. MenU loCaTIon — Use the pull-down list to choose a pre-defined default or customized location for the display of all on-screen menus. To create a custom menu location quickly, choose a preset that is closest to the desired location. Then adjust “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift” slidebars to move the menu to the desired location. Avoid locations too close to a corner or edge to prevent cropping of larg\ er menus. hoRIzonT al shIfT anD VeRTICal shIfT — Shift your menus as desired, creating a customized menu location. DIsPla Y Channel lIsT — Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel list whenever you press Channel from your presentation. Channels marked with a list icon in the Channel Setup menu will appear here. The “Display Channel List” option also enables on-screen feedback when using the Channel key. If you prefer to hide the channel list and input dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation, clear the ch\ eckbox. noTe: The Channel List and input dialog box cannot be hidden during use of the\ menus. DIsPla Y slIDebaRs — Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small slidebar over the current image whenever an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key such as Contrast or Bright. If “Display Slidebars” is unchecked, these slidebars can still be accessed, but will be hidden during adjustment. This option does not affect slidebars in menus. DIsPla Y eRRoR Messages — Choose how you want to be notified of errors detected in either the incoming signal or projector. Select “Screen” or “All” (default) to see brief on-screen messages. This is particularly recommended during setup or testing of the projector. Or select “Serial Ports” to receive messages via RS232 or RS422 serial communication only. To hide error message displays, such as during shows and presentations, select “Off” or “Serial Ports”. Section 3 ► Operation Display Bar Scale 8. Splash Screen SetupAlways On
3-35 Settings in the Communications submenu define and control how single or multiple projectors are linked with each other and with a controlling device. baUD Ra Tes The baud rate setting determines the speed of communication to and from the projector on the RS232 or RS422 links. The maximum rate for the RS232 is 115200; for RS422 it is 19200. Set the baud rate to match that of your controlling device, such as your PC. If you are unsure about what baud rate to choose, refer to the documentation for the controlling device. In an existing network of projectors, if you discover that a projector has a different baud rate, use the pull-down list and select the correct baud rate using the key — do not just scroll this control with or keys. Serial communication is always eight data bits, no parity. PRojeCT oR Enter a three-digit number (such as “001”) to assign or change a number to the projector currently in use. If the current projector already has a number assigned, that number will appear here (for example, “004” in the menu shown above). Numerical identity for projectors enables you to communicate with a single projector within a multiple-projector application (see also Proj key in 3.2, Using the Keypads). If you make a mistake in assigning or changing the projector number, press Exit to cancel. noTe: When multiple projectors are being used and you want to adjust the color and edge blending settings for individual projectors to create one seamless image, you must assign different numbers for each projector to allow switching back and forth between projectors while adjustments are being made. neTWoRK RoUTIng noTe: Not applicable for stand-alone projectors or simple serial networks with only one type of controller and linking. seP aRa Te: Select “Separate” (factory default) to keep RS232, RS422 and Ethernet messages on their respective paths instead of being broadcast to the other types \ of ports. System Configuration — CoMMUnICa TIons — 10. Wired Keypad ProtocolAny Section 3 ► Operation
3-36 Section 3 ► Operation Rs232 anD Rs422 joIneD: Messages originating from an RS232 or RS422 controller will be relayed to all RS232or RS422 ports. Any Ethernet communication, however, will not. Rs232 anD eTheRneT joIneD: Messages to and from the RS232 ports will also be relayed to the Ethernet port, and vice versa. Any RS422 communications will be isolated. all joIneD: All messages reach all ports, regardless of type. eTheRneT seTTIngs - sUbMenU noTe: Recommended for network administrators only. DhCP: Enable this checkbox if you want a DHCP server to automatically change the projector’s default IP address (0.0.0.0) to one that is valid and unique for use on the current Ethernet network. On networks without a DHCP server, or to simply override the automatic DHCP server function, delete the checkmark and enter the new “IP Address” settings desired. Remember that only a 0.0.0.0 address will trigger the DHCP addressing service, and only when the DHCP checkbox is enabled. IP aDDR ess: Enter a valid and unique IP address for use on the network to which the projector is currently connected. This address will overwrite any previous IP address such as the projector’s factory-defined default (0.0.0.0), or one that has been assigned by a DHCP server or other user. It takes approximately 10 seconds for the projector to respond at its ne\ w address. PoRT: On some Ethernet networks, firewall restrictions may require that the port number of the projector be changed from its default of 3002. If so, enter a new valid port number here. It is highly recommended not to use a port # below 1000, as these ports are typically reserved for and used by common IP applications. sUbneT MasK anD DefaUlT ga TeW aY: The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway are automatically assigned when DHCP is enabled. If a static IP is being used, the IP must be assigned first since the projector estimates the subnet mask after the IP is entered. The Default Gateway is an optional router device used to send and receive data outsi\ de the subnet. neTWoRK naMe: Set the name for the projector, as it should appear on the local network. The control is most useful when DHCP is enabled, since the IP address may change from one session to another.
3-37 bRoaDCasT KeY Enter a checkmark if you want keypad commands sent to one projector to be relayed to all projectors in a serial network. Note that the key will temporarily “override” the effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific projector when necessary. Disable the setting for all but one (any) projector in a network. baCKlIghT Toggle the built-in keypad lighting on/off. fRonT IR / baCK IR As needed for your application, set to “any” so that the front and/or rear IR sensor locations on the projector respond to the IR keypad. Set to “off” to disable. To disable both IR sensors, you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select the second OFF setting. This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling an IR keypad while you are using it. Instead, use either the built-in keypad or a wired remote (optional) to set the remaining active sensor to OFF. The projector will no longer respond to an IR remote keypad. noTe: Protocols B – G are used for rental staging applications. Section 3 ► Operation In the Display Setup menu, select the Geometry and Color submenu when you need to modify overall color performance and/or image geometry for all sources. TesT Pa TTeRn Choose the desired internal test pattern or select OFF to turn off a test pattern. Alternatively, use the Test key for cycling through test patterns. KeYsT one (Not recommended to use Keystone on Wolf WARP pictures) Use to correct a keystoned image shape in which both sides of your image are inclined toward the top or bottom edge. Keystone is typically caused by tilting the projector in relation to the screen, so that the lens surface and screen are no longer parallel to ea\ ch other. noTe: Wolf Cinema recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless absolutely necessary, as it may cause some artifacting in the image. System Configuration — geoMeTRY & ColoR — Figure 3.16. Keystone Adjustment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Test Pattern Keystone White Field Uniformity Edge Blending Color Adjustments by X,Y Color Temp Adjust Black Edge Blending Default Color Adjustment Lens VariScope (LVS) Geometry and Color Grid 50.0 K e ys to ne a nd Wa rping if Wolf Cinema warping module is pre s e nt ( s tandard in Wolf Cinema mode ls , optional in all othe rs ).