VPS-2300 User Guide HDTV Video Scaler / Processor VPS-2300 Over the years, Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. has devoted itself to the creation of a modular, expandable and network ready video processing solution using the best of breed components, with a view to delivering a cinema-class visual experience at an affordable price level. We are glad to have achieved this with Crystalio, the video processor of excellence.
VPS-2300 User Guide Welcome Thank you for purchasing Crystalio, the next generation of video processors! This unit will bring you a breathtaking visual experience by exploiting the utmost capability of your display devices. Before we start, let us first check that you have all of the following contents with you: 1. Crystalio VPS-2300 Video Processor 2. Remote Control 3. Mains power lead 4. Pixel Magic DVD 5. Crystalio User Guide 6. Crystalio Installation & Setup Quick Guide 7.
Contents Welcome..................................................................3 Contents..................................................................4 1. About Crystalio ...................................................5 1.1 Why do I need Crystalio? ....................................5 1.2 Video Processing History ....................................5 1.3 Video Processing Technology Primer..................6 2 Familiarizing with Crystalio .................................8 2.
VPS-2300 User Guide 1 About Crystalio Crystalio is the realization of a dream long held by many engineers and product designers but accomplished by few. Over the years, Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. has devoted itself to the creation of a modular, expandable and network ready video processing solution by adopting the best of breed components, with a passion to delivering a cinemaclass video image performance at an affordable price level.
1 About Crystalio From SD to HD Engineers at Faroudja realized that to find an entry point for the new HD programming into a broadcasting industry where HD programmes were yet to be available, they had to develop a device capable of ‘up-conversion’, i.e. increasing the detail of the then existing SD material into HD format. This of course was a highly complex task to achieve.
VPS-2300 User Guide 1 About Crystalio TrueLife® Enhancement Cross Colour Suppression Conventional video enhancement simply boosts up the high-frequency components of the video signal with a ‘peaking filter’. This often leads to undesirable artifacts (or visible ‘glitches’), which are distracting and ruining the viewing experience.
2 Familiarizing with Crystalio 2.1 – Crystalio Front Panel 2 1 8 9 10 5 6 3 7 HDTV Video Scaler/Processor POWER SETUP OK RGB/DVI SDI 1 POWER button Press once to switch on, press once again to switch to standby. The status is shown by the Power Indicator LED. !!Caution: Before connecting Crystalio to the power supply, check the voltage switch at the rear panel to make sure the correct voltage is selected.
VPS-2300 User Guide 2 Familiarizing with Crystalio 2.2 – Crystalio Rear Panel 1 2 5 6 Cr/R S-Video2 4 7 Cb/B Video1/sync Component/RGB1 S-Video1 230 Y/G 3 Video2/sync Component/RGB2 HDTV Digital in Cr/R Y/G HDTV Analog in Cb/B Hsync Expansion Vsync DVI Out SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 3 LAN RS232 USB POWER VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS 1 Power Supply Cable Entry These allow you to connect your video sources to Crystalio. Please refer to Section 3.3 for details.
2 Familiarizing with Crystalio 2.2 – Crystalio Rear Panel (cont’d) 11 10 12 Cr/R S-Video2 8 Cb/B Video1/sync Component/RGB1 S-Video1 230 Y/G 9 Video2/sync Component/RGB2 HDTV Digital in Cr/R Y/G HDTV Analog in Cb/B Hsync Expansion Vsync DVI Out SDI 1 SDI 2 SDI 3 LAN RS232 USB VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINALS Computer / Network Connectivity Your display device(s) should be connected to these terminals. Crystalio offers the following connection configurations.
VPS-2300 User Guide 2 Familiarizing with Crystalio 9 2.3 – Remote Control A remote control is supplied with your Crystalio for your direct access to the commonly used functions. AR STORE PROFILE button Use this to memorize Aspect Ratio profiles. 10 AR PROFILE buttons To recall stored Aspect Ratio profiles. Refer to Section 5.7 for details. Note: Insert batteries to remote control before using. 1 Power ON & OFF buttons 11 USER STORE PROFILE button To store user-defined video profiles.
3 Hardware Installation 3.1 – Compatible Equipment In simple terms, Crystalio serves as a video processor which enhances video signal from source devices and then deliver the enhanced video signal to the display devices. Crystalio is compatible with: 3.2 – Mains !!Caution: Ensure that the voltage selector is set correctly for your mains voltage. If you have any doubts, DO NOT connect your Crystalio and contact your dealer for advice.
VPS-2300 User Guide 3 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Diagram Video Inputs Game Console / DVD Player DVD Player with SDI Output HDTV Source 3.4 – Video Outputs For maximum performance you should use the digital connection where possible.
4 Basic Software Setup 4.1– Configure Your Video Source Even your video source has the option to output progressive video (denoted by a number and then the letter ‘p’, for example 480p), for maximum results, it is recommended to disable such option and select interlaced video mode instead (denoted by a number and then the letter ‘i’, for example 480i). 4.2 – Select Input Terminal Using remote control Press the button of the type of input terminal via which your input device has been connected.
VPS-2300 User Guide 4 Basic Software Setup 4.4 – Select Output Terminal 4.
5 Expert Configuration 5.1 – Overview Digital display devices create the picture from a large number of pixels or points of light. The best picture with these devices is achieved by:Delivering the picture signal digitally by using digital video interface (DVI) Sending a picture that ‘fits’ exactly the number of pixels that the display device physically has.
VPS-2300 User Guide 5 Expert Configuration 5.2 – Input Select 5.3 – Aspect Ratio This option allows you to select the active video source. Note that if you have configured Crystalio to hide 1 or more sources, these sources will not be shown. Crystalio features sophisticated Aspect Control management by using UltraAR™, allowing almost any aspect ratio (including custom ratios) to be used with almost any device.
5 Expert Configuration 5.4 – Video Settings Available Modes Crystalio allows you to configure the appearance of the video being displayed with a range of parameters.
VPS-2300 User Guide 5 Expert Configuration 5.5 – Advanced Available Modes The settings introduced in this section allows Crystalio to be configured to suit complex environments, enabling you to configure many of the Faroudja video processing options to maximize the picture quality. Advanced Available modes DCDi® Faroudja developed DCDi® (Directional Correlational De-interlacing) technology to eliminate the jaggedness that conventional upconverters introduced to diagonal edges in video.
Advanced Available modes Advanced Available modes Noise Reducer This is useful for improving the quality of off-air material. Zoom This setting allows the displayed image to be scaled to perfectly fit the display device.
VPS-2300 User Guide Position This setting allows the displayed image to be moved to perfectly fit the display device. Film Detect Center Crystalio will reset the image position to be central on the display device This defines the film mode detection window. On some cases when the source has sub-title, the de-interlacing method used may not be correct. So, use this control for adjustment.
Advanced Available modes Advanced Available modes NLS Config (cont’d) The following pictures show different settings of Center Shape from 0 to 3, with Crop to Fit being set to default value of 2. NLS Config (cont’d) Crop to Fit This controls how the image is being cropped at the top and bottom. Cropping the image results in less horizontal stretching. Setting of 0 results in no cropping. Setting of 3 results in maximum cropping at the top and bottom.
VPS-2300 User Guide Advanced Available modes Advanced Available modes Back Light Crystalio can black out the LCD display to avoid LCD back light affecting video viewing. Remap Button On Crystalio remote control, there are no “16:9 Letter Box” nor “Toggle D/A” buttons. User can redefine some buttons to perform these operations. On The LCD is illuminated whenever Crystalio is running (i.e. not in standby mode) 16:9 Letter Box N/A Active 2:35:1 : [2.
5 Expert Configuration 5.6 – System Config The settings in this section are used during the initial installation and setup. These settings include defining the display device parameters, connection types etc.
VPS-2300 User Guide HD Active Wnd This adjusts the position of active window of HD input source. For different HD source input, this value may need adjustment to get the whole video. X: This adjusts the horizontal (X) position of HD active window Y: This adjusts the vertical (Y) position of HD active window Resolution For optimum performance, it is essential that this setting is correct for the connected digital display.
System Config Available modes System Config Resolution (cont’d) Customize Resolution (cont’d) If your display does not match any of the predefined settings, you can enter the parameters here to match Crystalio exactly with its characteristics. Delete Delete the current customized timing Note: If current customized timing is in use or used by DynaVOut, this customized timing cannot be deleted. H. Scan Rate Enter the horizontal scan rate in the format xxx.
VPS-2300 User Guide System Config Available modes System Config Output Format (cont’d) 1050p@60Hz Output Format (cont’d) 1050 Hi-Definition (HD) progressive video 1080i@50Hz 1080i@60Hz 1080p@60Hz Delete Delete the current customized timing Note: If current customized timing is in use or used by DynaVOut, this customized timing cannot be deleted.
System Config Available modes System Config Available modes H-Sync / This sets the H-Sync (horizontal position) and V-Sync (vertical position) values. H-Sync and V-Sync are used to adjust the output video so that the active region (viewable part) is mapped currently (centered or fitting within) the output display device. SDI Polarity This option sets the SDI input polarity.
VPS-2300 User Guide System Config Available modes System Config DVI PassThr This is for using HDTV DVI input. User can select this option to enable DVI pass through such that no scaling will be performed by Crystalio. The input video source to Crystalio will be directly outputted to the display device. Factory Setting (Cont’d) On Enable DVI Pass Through Off Disable DVI Pass Through Hardware Reset This option resets all Crystalio hardware settings. All saved options will be cleared.
5 Expert Configuration 5.7 – AR Profile Available Modes Crystalio allows detailed configuration of aspect ratios, image size and position, and this feature is further enhanced by the ability to store up to 5 sets of aspect ratio profiles. AR Profile Available modes Store 1. Select this to memorize the current video settings including: • • • • Each AR Profile stores the following settings: • Aspect Ratio • Zoom • Position • Crop 2.
VPS-2300 User Guide 5 Expert Configuration 5.8 – Video Profile Available Modes Crystalio allows detailed configuration of video parameters (color, contrast, brightness, etc) to be memorized into 5 different video profiles for subsequent fast retrieval. AR Profile Available modes Store 1.
5 Expert Configuration 5.9 – Pixel Magic System Crystalio provides an automated mechanism for setting the output display configuration of Crystalio to perfectly match those of your display device. Step 4 Press button on the front panel to go to Page 2. Step 5 Crystalio now scales the video so that it is exactly same size as the source resolution. If the timing is correct, select [Custom Timing] to customize the resolution timing.
VPS-2300 User Guide 6 Troubleshooting No LEDs displayed (including power) Check that the unit is connected to a working mains supply, and that it is switched on. Power LED is On, but no other LEDs shown / LCD not showing a display Check options [Backlight] and [LEDs] have not been de-activated.
7 Specifications Features Three SDI (Serial Digital Interface) inputs Digital DVI and analogue RGBHV/YCrCb outputs Directional Correlation De-interlacing (DCDi™) for optimal de-interlacing of original video material* All major TV output formats supported, including 480p, 540p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and many more Advanced 6-tap, 64-phase scaler / up converter to offer top-notch scaling capability Full manual control of de-interlacing algorithms for advanced users Preset digital timings of popular digita
VPS-2300 User Guide 8 Safety Information Important information To ensure maximum performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors).
9 Support and Warranty Information Product Support Product Warranty Crystalio is designed to provide you with many years of viewing pleasure. If for any reason you encounter a problem with your Crystalio unit, please follow the following: Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. warrants Crystalio for OneYear from date of purchase to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Website: www.crystalio.com Email: sales@pixelmagicsystems.com DCDi® by Faroudja and TrueLife™ are registered trademarks of Genesis Microchip. Pixel Magic System™, UltraAR™, and CrystalWall™ are trademark of Pixel Magic Systems Ltd. All rights reserved.
