DVDO EDGE GREEN High Definition Video Processor & Hub Product Manual Version 1.
Safety Information Important Safety Information Never operate DVDO EDGE GREEN with the top cover removed. High Voltages are present inside the enclosure which present an electrical shock hazard. Never operate EDGE GREEN with the top cover removed. Do not expose EDGE GREEN to water or other liquids. Never insert objects through the vent holes on the top cover. High voltages inside the enclosure present an electrical shock hazard. No user serviceable parts inside the enclosure.
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Table of Contents Safety Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Customer Support ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................
Section 3 - Operating EDGE GREEN with Remote Control and On-Screen Menus .................................................. 31 Using the Remote to Control Edge Green..................................................................................................................... 31 Input Select Using The Remote Control Input Select Buttons.................................................................................... 32 Overview of Menus and User Interface ...........................................
Section 4: Advanced Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 73 Test Patterns................................................................................................................................................................. 74 1:1 Frame Rate ........................................................................................................................................................
Section 1: Introduction Section 1: Introduction Congratulations on your selection of the DVDO EDGE GREEN High Definition Video Processor & Hub. Incorporating advanced stateof-the-art video processing technologies from Simplay Labs, EDGE GREEN provides an extraordinarily high performance level for delivering an improved picture to a high definition television or projector, combined with extraordinary ease of use.
Section 1: Introduction EDGE GREEN Ease of Use Intuitive user interface with Set-Up Wizards that make installation a breeze On Screen Hints guide the user as they navigate the menu Pushing one device button automatically makes all setting changes using Auto Priority feature. Easy-to-use remote control. EDGE GREEN Advanced Connectivity 5 HDMI 1.
Section 1: Introduction DVDO EDGE GREEN Feature Summary Accepts inputs from up to 9 video sources and 9 audio sources. Outputs video and audio to your digital TV via HDMI. Dedicated audio HDMI output routes audio to your AV Receiver. Separate Optical digital audio output for AV Receivers that don’t have HDMI. Allows use of the highest quality video format your TV can accept and the highest quality audio format your AV Receiver can accept.
Section 1: Introduction What will DVDO EDGE GREEN do for you? DVDO EDGE GREEN will improve the quality of your experience with your home audio and video system. EDGE GREEN achieves this by acting as an intelligent central switching hub and video processor. It connects all of your audio/video source devices to your high definition TV and AV receiver. It makes switching from one component to another simple.
Section 1: Introduction Unpacking and Inspection Please verify that your EDGE GREEN carton contains the following items: • EDGE GREEN Video Processor • US IEC Power Cord (International Customers, consult your local authorized DVDO reseller) • Remote Control • Batteries for Remote Control • EDGE GREEN Quick Start Guide • Std-A to Mini-B plug 5-pin USB cable If you are missing any items, please contact your dealer or the DVDO Support Team.
Section 1: Introduction Remote Control The supplied remote control is used to operate the EDGE GREEN. Shown below are some of the main buttons and their functions. These are covered in more detail in Section 3.
Section 1: Introduction Installation Guidelines The EDGE GREEN installation guidelines below ensure optimal performance. Do . . . • Install the EDGE GREEN on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf. (You can also install the EDGE GREEN in a standard 19” equipment rack using a readily available rack-mount kit.) • Select a dry, well-ventilated location. • Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes or temperature extremes.
Section 1: Introduction Using DVDO EDGE GREEN in a Basic Home AV System (with no AV Receiver) The illustration above shows a basic home audio/video system using DVDO EDGE GREEN. The components on the left are “sources.” Sources are DVD Players, set top boxes, or any other component that produces an audio and video signal. These audio and video signals connect to the inputs of the EDGE GREEN, and the output of EDGE GREEN connect to a TV.
Section 1: Introduction Using DVDO EDGE GREEN in a Home System AV System with AV Receiver When used with an AV Receiver, Edge Green handles the video processing and switching, while the AV Receiver does the audio surround sound processing. EDGE GREEN is optimized for use in a system with an AV Receiver as shown above. It has a dedicated audio HDMI output port, and an Optical audio output for AV Receivers without HDMI inputs.
Section 1: Introduction Rear Panel Connections Analog Audio Input Coax Audio Input Optical Audio Inputs Optical Audio Output Reset Button Flexible Component Video Inputs 5 HDMI 1.3 Inputs (+1 on Front) Video Input SVideo Video & Audio HDMI 1.3 Output A description of these connectors starts on the next page. 16 AC Power IR Input (Minijack) Audio Only HDMI 1.
Section 1: Introduction Rear Panel: Video Inputs Flexible Component Video Inputs This group of connectors can accept 3 types of analog component video inputs: SCART Breakout YPbPr Component RGB Zoom Buttons VGA (RGBHV ) SCART Breakout CVBS 1a. Name your Display Power SCART SCART Breakout Breakout YPbPr Component RGB CVBS YPbPr Component (2 Inputs) This is the most common type of component analog signal. Cables are usually, 3 RCA-> RCA type.
Section 1: Introduction Video Input (yellow RCA connector) Composite video input. This signal is also known as “base band NTSC.” Also accepts European analog standards PAL and SECAM. S-Video S-Video is a analog input signal format similar to base band NTSC (or PAL/SECAM), except that the chroma and luma/sync components are on separate conductors, for improved signal quality. If you have a choice between Video or S-Video, choose S-Video. Rear Panel: Audio & Video Inputs (HDMI) HDMI 1.
Section 1: Introduction Rear Panel: Audio & Video Outputs HDMI 1.3 Video/Audio This connector is used to carry video to your TV or display. It will also carry audio depending on how you configure your EDGE GREEN. HDMI 1.3 Audio Only This connector is intended to connect to an AV Receiver for audio processing. EDGE GREEN will automatically send audio to this connector if it is connected to a powered-up AV Receiver, or you can manually configure EDGE GREEN’s audio output.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Section 2: Setup Section 2: Detailed Set Up Instructions for DVDO EDGE GREEN Summary A summary of the setup procedure appears on this page, followed by a more detailed description over the following pages. Some steps may be skipped depending on your system configuration and your preferences. 1. Gather your cables. For help choosing cables, see “Cables” in the Appendix. 2. Connect your AV Receiver (you can skip this if you will use your TV’s built-in audio).
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Output Connections to TV and AV Receiver 1. If you don’t have an AV Receiver, skip to Step 2. DVDO Edge Green -- Output Connectors If your AV receiver has HDMI input, connect an HDMI cable from the Audio Only HDMI output to an HDMI input on your AV receiver. If your AV Receiver does not have HDMI, connect an Optical cable from the Optical Audio Out to an optical input on your AV Receiver.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Customizing EDGE GREEN Settings After you’ve completed the connections to EDGE GREEN, you are ready to begin customizing settings. Fortunately, this process can mostly be done automatically by EDGE GREEN itself as it senses the various devices that have been connected to it. Depending on what you have connected, you may need to pair the audio and video signals together (if they’ve been hooked up separately).
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN The EDGE GREEN Display Wizard When you first power up EDGE GREEN you will see The Display Wizard. The Display Wizard adjusts EDGE GREEN’s digital video output to match the specifications of your TV set or projector. It also provides the opportunity to name the display. BASIC USERS TAKE NOTE: THE DISPLAY WIZARD IS COMPLETELY AUTOMATIC.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Display Wizard - Step 1: Name Your Display You should now see the Display Wizard on your TV as shown left. The Display Wizard assists setup of your TV and your audio. Using Display Wizard, you can 1. Name your Display. 2. Select an output video format. 3. Select an output connector for audio. If you don’t want to change anything, press Left Arrow to Exit the Wizard. 1a.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Display Wizard - Step 2: Output Format 2a. Select an output video format. EDGE GREEN defaults to “Auto Select” and communicates with your TV to find the TV’s preferred format. If you want to change the output format, press Right Arrow to go to the Output Format screen, shown below. Otherwise, use Down Arrow to use the preferred format, and proceed to the next step 3. 2b. Output Format Selection. Use the Down Arrow to highlight the output format you want, then press OK.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Display Wizard - Step 3: Audio Output (Note: “Audio Out” buttons on Remote Control offer the same selection) 3a. Select an audio output connector. You have 4 choices for audio output: A. Auto: Default setting. Automatically chooses an output depending on the capabilities of the attached, powered-on components. B. Video HDMI: Outputs audio on the Video HDMI connector. Use this setting if your TV has audio capability and you don’t have (or don’t want to use) an AV Receiver.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN The EDGE GREEN Input Wizard The Input Wizard informs EDGE GREEN about the various sources you have connected to EDGE GREEN. BASIC USERS TAKE NOTE: YOU CAN EXIT EACH STEP OF THE INPUT WIZARD IF... All of your source devices are connected with HDMI. You don’t mind names like “HDMI 1” and “HDMI 2” appearing onscreen for your sources Skip through this Input Wizard by pressing the LEFT ARROW key on the remote control to EXIT at each step.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Input Wizard - Step 1: Input Name Input Wizard guides you through the setup of your input components. You can run the Input Wizard for every input component. Using the Input Wizard, you may 1. Rename an input component. 2. Set Priority for the component. 3. Associate an Audio Input with the currently selected video input. 1a. Input Name Use the on-screen keyboard to rename this input, or press Down Arrow to go to step 2. 1b.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Input Wizard - Step 2: Input Priority 2a. Set Input Priority Input Priority is used to automatically select inputs when EDGE GREEN is in Auto Input Select mode, which is the default. If EDGE GREEN is in Auto Input Select Mode, and multiple inputs are powered on, then EDGE GREEN will select the input with the Highest Priority. If you don’t want to change Input Priority, press Down Arrow to go to step 3. 2b.
Section 2: Set Up DVDO EDGE GREEN Input Wizard - Step 3: Associate Audio with Video (for non-HDMI) 3a. Associate Audio “Associate Audio” is used to create an audio/video pair of inputs that are switched together. If your source component does not have HDMI output, then EDGE GREEN will treat a video input and an audio input as a pair for switching. “Associate Audio” lets you choose the audio input that is paired with the current video input. For most HDMI inputs, you do not have to Associate Audio.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Section 3 - Operating EDGE GREEN with Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Using the Remote to Control Edge Green Power Off Power On Picture Aspect Ratio Input Select Buttons Exit Menus Main Menu Screen Navigation Buttons (4 arrow keys plus Enter) Zoom Buttons Select Audio Output (cycles up or down between Auto Select, HDMI Audio, HDMI Video, and Optical) View Information Screens 31
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Input Select Using The Remote Control Input Select Buttons Use the Input Select buttons on the remote control to switch inputs directly, without using the menus. Press AUTO to return to Auto Input Select mode. These Input Select Buttons will override the Auto Input Select (which is based on the priority assigned to each input.) Push one of these buttons to instantly switch to the selected input source.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Overview of Menus and User Interface You can control DVDO EDGE GREEN using the Menu system. The Menus are logically organized to make control and setup easy while using just a few remote buttons. Press the MENU button on the remote control to activate the Main Menu. (You can exit the Main Menu by pressing EXIT on the remote, or by pressing the Left Arrow key.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus EDGE GREEN Menu Organization The Menus are organized as a hierarchy in which you move from left to right. Think of the Main Menu screen as the leftmost or highest in the hierarchy. Up/Down Arrows move a Highlight Bar vertically. Right Arrow moves to the next screen until you reach a screen where you can make changes. Move to the left in the hierarchy using the left arrow. This takes you “higher” in the hierarchy.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus EDGE GREEN Main Menu Main Menu The Main Menu is the first screen you see after pressing the Menu button. It is the gateway that lets you quickly navigate to the function you want to control.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus EDGE GREEN Main Menu: Select Input There are 3 ways that input sources can be selected with EDGE GREEN: 1. Auto Input Select - Switches inputs automatically (the default). This will automatically switch to an input when it is powered up (see “Hints” for advice on establishing priorities when multiple devices have power on simultaneously.) 2. Manual Input Select using the Input Select buttons on the remote control 3.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Input Select Using The Menu Main Menu -> Select Input y Select Input Auto is the default setting. If more than one input has an active signal, the one selected depends on the Input Priority setting. The active input with the highest priority will be selected. Input Priority can be set by going to Main Menu -> Settings -> Input Priority. Inputs can be selected manually. Position the highlight bar over an input name and press OK.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Zoom and Pan Main Menu -> Zoom & Pan -> Zoom The Zoom control allows you to magnify your picture. As the picture magnifies, the area around the edges becomes invisible off the sides, top, and bottom of your display. Pan lets you move around on a zoomed picture. You can shift left, right, up or down. Shift has no effect unless the picture is zoomed. If the picture is not zoomed, the Pan control will be grayed, meaning it is unavailable.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Zoom Control Screen Main Menu -> Zoom & Pan -> Zoom Use Up/Down Arrows to adjust Zoom Press Left Arrow to go BACK to the previous screen. or Press EXIT to exit menus.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Independent Horizontal and Vertical Zoom Main Menu -> Zoom & Pan -> Zoom H or V Zoom H or V gives you independent horizontal and vertical zoom control. The original aspect ratio is not maintained using this control. The Zoom H or V control works differently from most other control screens. It uses Up/Down arrows to zoom vertically, and Left/Right arrows to zoom horizontally.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Pan H or V Main Menu -> Zoom & Pan -> Pan H or V The pan feature allows you to move around on a zoomed picture. As you move around, you expose parts of the picture that were not visible because the picture was zoomed. Pan works only on a Zoomed picture. The controls on this screen work differently than most screens. The controls are work like the Zoom H or V described on the previous page.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Zoom using the Remote Control You can Zoom directly from remote without using the Menus. Zooming using the remote uses the aspect ratio preservation zoom. All Zoom controls apply to the currently selected input, giving you independent Zoom controls for every input component.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Aspect Ratio Control Using Remote Control or Menus You can use either the remote control or the menu to adjust Aspect Ratio. Aspect Ratio controls apply to the currently selected input. Each input has its own independent Aspect Ratio setting. (When you change input, aspect ratio may change.) Panorama is also known as non-linear stretch, or stretch.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Aspect Ratio Settings 16:9 Full Frame Select this mode when both the picture aspect ratio and the active aspect ratio of the input image are 16:9. If the active aspect ratio is different, there will be black bars on the sides or on the top and bottom part of your display. 4:3 Full Frame Select this mode when both the picture aspect and the active format aspect ratio of the input image are 4:3.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Picture Controls Picture Controls let you make adjustments to your picture. The set of Picture Controls available are briefly described below: Brightness Contrast Color Saturation Hue Detail Enhancement Edge Enhancement Mosquito Noise Reduction Adjusts the level of black level. Adjust the level of white Adjusts the vividness of colors Color adjustment that shifts the shade of color. Sometimes called tint.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Brightness Control Main Menu -> Picture Controls -> Brightness Use Up/Down Arrows to adjust Brightness Press Left Arrow to go BACK to the previous screen. or Press EXIT to exit menus. Video brightness controls work by changing the level of the black. When you make an adjustment to brightness, all levels of brightness, from black to peak white, are shifted up or down.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Contrast Control Main Menu -> Picture Controls -> Contrast Contrast control, like all picture controls, is independently adjustable for every video input. When you make a change to a picture control, the change applies only to the currently selected video input. Press DVDO, press MENU, select Picture Controls, select Contrast Use Up/Down Arrows to adjust Contrast Press Left Arrow to go BACK to the previous screen. or Press EXIT to exit menus.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Color Saturation Main Menu -> Picture Controls -> Color Saturation Color Saturation, like all picture controls, is independently adjustable for every video input. When you make a change to a picture control, the change applies only to the currently selected video input. Use Up/Down Arrows to adjust Color Saturation Press Left Arrow to go BACK to the previous screen. or Press EXIT to exit menus. Color Saturation refers to the mix of “color” vs.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Hue Main Menu -> Picture Controls -> Hue Hue, like all picture controls, is independently adjustable for every video input. When you make a change to a picture control, the change applies only to the currently selected video input. Use Up/Down Arrows to adjust Hue Press Left Arrow to go BACK to the previous screen. or Press EXIT to exit menus. Hue is a type of color adjustment.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Detail Enhancement Main Menu -> Picture Controls -> Detail Enhancement Fine Enhancement, like all picture controls, is independently adjustable for every video input. When you make a change to a picture control, the change applies only to the currently selected video input. Use Up/Down Arrows to adjust Detail Enhancement Press Left Arrow to go BACK to the previous screen. or Press EXIT to exit menus.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Edge Enhancement Main Menu -> Picture Controls -> Edge Enhancement Edge Sharpening, like all picture controls, is independently adjustable for every video input. When you make a change to a picture control, the change applies only to the currently selected video input. Use Up/Down Arrows to adjust Edge Enhancement Press Left Arrow to go BACK to the previous screen. or Press EXIT to exit menus.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Mosquito Noise Reduction Main Menu -> Picture Controls -> Mosquito NR Off disables filtering On - Low for minimum filtering On - High for maximum filtering About Mosquito Noise Reduction The term “noise” in the context of video images refers to unwanted or unnatural looking elements that find their way into video signals. “Mosquito Noise” is a particular type of image noise that is caused by video compression processing.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus About Mosquito Noise Reduction (continued) The image on the left was captured from a broadcast of a television weather report. Mosquito noise appears most obviously around the text, both in the white areas and in the darker areas around the edges of the text. The image on the right is the same image processed using Mosquito Noise Reduction to remove mosquito noise.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings Menu Main Menu -> Settings Your DVDO EDGE GREEN provides a rich set of configuration options, accessible through the Settings Menus. Output Format: Output format refers to the resolution and scanning scheme (progressive or interlaced) and frame rate of the output. Input Priority: Used to select which input will be displayed when multiple inputs are active and Auto Priority mode is on.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Output Format Main Menu -> Settings -> Output Format Auto Select: Default setting Auto Select is one of the new innovations in the EDGE GREEN product. All DVI and HDMI displays have an Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). TheEDID contains information about the display’s capability. This information can be read by EDGE GREEN over the HDMI or DVI cable.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Switching Output Formats New Format Check Screen If the output format changes, EDGE GREEN tests to insure that your display can accept the new format. EDGE GREEN will put up the screen shown left. You have about 10 seconds to verify thatyou see the new format by moving the highlight bar to “Yes” then “OK.” If you don’t verify the new format in a few seconds, EDGE GREEN will revert to theprevious format.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Input Priority Main Menu -> Settings -> Input Priority Input Priority is used to decide which input to use when multiple inputs are active at the same time and Input Select is set to “Auto.” If multiple inputs are active at the same time and “Auto Select” is selected in the “Input Select” menu, then the input with the highest priority will be selected. (You can find Input Select at this path name: Main Menu -> Input Select) 1.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Audio Settings -- Select Audio Output Main Menu -> Settings ->Audio Settings Press MENU, select Settings, select Audio Settings Using Audio Settings Menu, you can Adjust Audio Delay If you have a constant AV Lipsync problem in your system, you can use this control to add or subtract a fixed delay to the audio relative to the video. Select Audio Output Your DVDO EDGE GREEN can output audio on 1 of 3 different connectors.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Audio: Select Audio Output Main Menu -> Settings -> Select Audio Output (Same as Remote Control “Audio Out Buttons”) Auto Select EDGE GREEN will automatically route audio to an audio output. The choice of output depends on what components are connected to the outputs and powered. Audio Out on Video HDMI Use this setting if you want to send audio to your video display to use its built in audio.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Audio: Associate Audio and Video Inputs Main Menu -> Settings -> Select Audio Input If you have a non-HDMI input component, you must use this screen to associate (pair) the audio from that component with the video. EDGE GREEN will then treat them as a pair when switching inputs, so that they switch together. When you choose an audio input on this screen, you are associating that input with the currently selected video input.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Rename Inputs Main Menu -> Settings -> Rename Inputs The Rename Inputs feature lets you customize your setup. The names you enter will appear in the “Select Input” menu. Use the Arrow keys to move the highlighted character around on the keyboard. OK puts the selected character in the edit bar. Cancel exits the window with no changes. Finish exits the window and applies the new name.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Game Mode Game Mode can be enabled by pressing the GAME button on the remote control, or from the Settings Menu. Main Menu -> Settings -> Game Mode Enable / Disable Game Mode About Game Mode The video processing performed in EDGE GREEN adds a few milliseconds of delay to your video and audio.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Factory Defaults Main Menu -> Settings -> Factory Defaults Factory Defaults is a quick way to “undo” any settings that have been made, and restore EDGE GREEN’s original default settings. Default Video Output The Default video format setting is “Auto.” In Auto mode, EDGE GREEN will automatically communicate with your display and output your display’s preferred format.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Auto Wake Up Main Menu -> Settings -> Auto Wake Up Auto Wake Up gives you more control over the conditions in which EDGE will automatically power on.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Auto Wake (cont’d) The Auto Wake Up window gives you 3 options for defining the conditions in which EDGE will power itself on: Off: EDGE will power on using the remote. Use this option if you want EDGE to remain powered down even if input signals become active. Mode 1: EDGE will power on automatically only if it powered down automatically. If inputs to EDGE become inactive, EDGE will automatically power itself off.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Auto Standby Main Menu -> Settings -> Auto Standby Auto Standby gives you control over the conditions in which EDGE will power itself down.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Auto Standby (cont’d) Auto Standby is a simple ON/OFF control. If Auto Standby is OFF, the EDGE GREEN will not automatically power down. This is useful in cases where you may not have an active video signal, but you may have an active audio signal passing through EDGE GREEN. In this case, you want EDGE GREEN to remain powered on. If Auto Standby is ON, then EDGE GREEN will automatically power down if all video input signals become inactive.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Component Input Settings Main Menu -> Settings -> Component Input Component Input menu gives you control over the analog component inputs. Note: To use this control, you must first select the Component Input, otherwise, this menu item will be grayed out.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Component Input (cont’d) The Component Inputs window gives you 3 options for controlling Automatic Gain Control on Analog Inputs: Single Sync: This is the default setting. Most component inputs will have sync on the Y signal and should use Single Sync. Triple Sync: A few devices will add sync to all three component input signals (Y, Pb, Pr). In you know your device does this, choose Triple Sync.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Settings: Advanced Safe Mode Options Safe Mode temporarily suspends features that can cause loss of picture. The features that are suspended include 1:1 Frame Rate, Deep Color, and Output Format selection. Safe Mode is entered and exited by pressing the SAFE button on the EDGE GREEN remote. SAFE button on remote activates Safe Mode. Press this button if you can’t see a picture to change display format and turn off certain features.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Information Screens The EDGE GREEN has several ‘Info’ screens which contain important information to assist with troubleshooting. These screens can be accessed by pressing the INFO button on the remote control, or through the Main Menu.
Section3: Operating DVDO EDGE GREEN with Remote and Menus Some of the Information screens are shown below: 72
Section4 :Advanced Controls Section 4: Advanced Controls Main Menu -> Settings -> Advanced Controls EDGE GREEN Advanced Controls are intended for use by advanced users and calibration professionals. They are located in the “Settings” menu under “Advanced Controls.” The EDGE design concept is to create a product that automatically adjusts and configures itself for the variety of video formats, color spaces, signal levels.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Test Patterns There are 35 test patterns available, for advanced users and calibration professionals. These patterns automatically resize, and use the correct colorimetry for the current output format. Test patterns are useful for calibration of your setup.
Section4 :Advanced Controls 1:1 Frame Rate When 1:1 Frame Rate is enabled, the output frame rate from EDGE will track the input frame rate. This avoids performing frame rate conversion, which can result in stuttering motion in some cases. If 1:1 Frame Rate is disabled, then the output frame rate from EDGE will be fixed. The 1:1 Frame Rate feature is useful when you need to display video from both 60Hz and 50Hz sources, as long as your video display can operate at both frame rates.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Understanding Safe Mode and Advanced Safe Mode Options Safe Mode can solve a potential problem when using 1:1 Frame Rate. When 1:1 Frame Rate mode is enabled, EDGE’s output frame rate will track the input frame rate, which means that EDGE’s output frame rate can and will change. If a display can not support the new frame rate, it may go blank, leaving you with no picture. If that happens, you can press the GUIDE button to enter Safe Mode.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Underscan Some displays will overscan the picture, which means that the edges of the picture are outside the frame of the viewable area. The Underscan slider-bar control lets you shrink the picture, so that you can see all of it, and adjust for over-scanning. Underscan is a display control. It is fixed regardless of which input is selected. Underscan is affected by Safe Mode as mentioned on the previous page.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Output Colorimetry Colorimetry refers to the standards by which RGB is converted to YCbCr. There are two standards for performing this conversion: ITU BT .601: This is the colorimetry standard for Standard Definition video formats. ITU BT .709: This is the colorimetry standard for High Definition video formats.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Output Video Level Video Levels refer to the dynamic range of the video signals themselves. The video industry evolved levels that allowed for some guard band in the signal levels to account for overshoot or other signaling problems. The computer industry evolved levels that allocate the entire dynamic range possible for the image information. EDGE must drive video displays, which use video signaling levels, and computer displays which use computer signal levels.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Input Video Level This control is similar to the Output Video Level control described on the previous page, except that it applies to input video signals. Video Levels refer to the dynamic range of the video signals themselves. The video industry evolved levels that allowed for some guard band in the signal levels to account for overshoot or other signaling problems. The computer industry evolved levels that allocate the entire dynamic range possible for the image information.
Section4 :Advanced Controls PReP PReP is an exclusive processing technology of DVDO / Simplay Labs. Standard definition input formats such as 480p and 576p are often deinterlaced at some point before reaching EDGE GREEN. Deinterlacing is a complex processing technology that has a significant impact on image quality. The deinterlacing in EDGE GREEN uses Simplay Labs' high performance VRS Deinterlacer. PReP accepts a deinterlaced signal, and reconverts it back into an interlaced format.
Section4 :Advanced Controls PReP (cont’d) PReP can be enabled for 1080p, 480p and 576p input formats.
Section4 :Advanced Controls PReP (cont’d) This window lets you control PReP for standard definition (480p or 576p) or high definition (1080p).
Section4 :Advanced Controls PReP (cont’d) Auto: PReP will be enabled when AUTO is selected and the input format is 480p or 576p. If this window was entered from the 1080p selection in the previous window, then PReP will be enabled when AUTO is selected and the input format is 1080p. Off will disable PReP for the selected input format.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Hot Plug Source Hot Plug Source is a feature that improves compatibility with certain source components that connect to EDGE GREEN through an HDMI input. When Hot Plug Source is enabled for an HDMI input, a signal on the HDMI input connector, called Hot Plug, is toggled when switching to that input. Toggling Hot Plug causes the source component and EDGE to perform an HDCP re-authentication. HDCP is a copy protection technology that is part of the HDMI standard.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Hot Plug Source (cont’d) To enable Hot Plug Source, first select an HDMI input, then go to the menus to the window shown above, and select “ON.” If you are unsure whether Hot Plug Source will help, then you should go ahead and enable it. The only downside to enabling Hot Plug Source is that switching could be a little slower due to the time it takes to re-authenticate.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Deinterlacer Bias Controls EDGE users have some control over how deinterlace processing using the Deinterlacer selection in the Main Menu. This control was put into the Main Menu to allow quick access. (The “Deinterlacer” control was added in response to requests from EDGE users in 50Hz PAL countries.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Deinterlacer Bias Controls (cont’d) These controls require the user to have some knowledge of the original source type of the motion picture. If you are unsure, leave this setting on “Auto.” Auto: Deinterlacer will automatically detect the original source type and process accordingly. Film: Biases the detection toward film.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Y/C Delay Main Menu > Picture Controls > Y/C Delay Sometimes there is a delay between the luma and the chroma component of the video signal which causes color “smearing”. EDGE can compensate for this problem in the source signal by shifting the phase of luma with respect to chroma. The default setting is 0. This new slider bar control is available in the Picture Controls menu.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Menu Timeout Main Menu > Settings > Menu Timeout The OSD menu timeout determines the time (in seconds) it takes for EDGE to close the OSD menu after no action has been performed. The user can now control the duration of the timeout. This control is available in the Settings menu. - 40 sec. (default) On-screen menu times out after 40 seconds. - 160 sec. On-screen menu times out after 160 seconds. - Off On-screen menu never times out.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Input Color Space Main Menu > Settings > Advanced Controls > Input Color Space This control enables the user to override the color space information that is obtained from the HDMI source and use the color space specified by the user instead. This control is available in the Advanced Controls menu.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Output HDCP Mode Main Menu > Settings > Advanced Controls > Output HDCP Mode HDMI displays or other devices (such as HDMI splitters, AV Receivers) may have different HDCP implementations. This control allows the user to disable HDCP on the output signal if the current input signal is not copy protected. This control is available in the Advanced Controls menu.
Section4 :Advanced Controls Audio-Only Optical and Coax Sources You can use EDGE GREEN with “pure audio” sources, such as CD players, which have no video signal associated with them. This feature works with digital audio (coax and optical) sources. Normally, EDGE GREEN goes into standby mode when there is no video input (auto standby-on). This setup instructs EDGE GREEN to detect the presence of digital audio (coax and optical) inputs in addition to video inputs.
Section 5: Updating Firmware Section 5: How to Update Firmware for your DVDO EDGE To update EDGE firmware, you will need the following items: 1. An internet connected PC or Macintosh computer. 2. A USB to Mini USB cable as shown in the photo below. This cable is commonly used to connect digital cameras to computers. 3. A tool for pressing the reset button on EDGE. A straightened paper clip as shown in the photo below will work.
Section 5: Updating Firmware Note about Firmware Updates and User Preferences A firmware update initially resets EDGE GREEN to its factory default state, however, your EDGE GREEN includes a special data structure for storing user preferences. This was added to eliminate the need to restore factory defaults following firmware updates. This in turn eliminates erasing user preferences when firmware is updated in the future.
Section 5: Updating Firmware Updating EDGE GREEN Firmware using a PC 1. Download the PC version of the EDGE GREEN firmware onto your computer from the website at www.simplaylabs.com 2. Connect the Mini-USB to USB cable. The large end connects to your computer and the small end connects to EDGE GREEN. 3. Power up EDGE GREEN (if it is not powered up already). 4. Using your paperclip Reset tool, press the RESET button on EDGE GREEN and hold it until the front LED stops flashing and remains steady on.
Section 5: Updating Firmware Updating EDGE GREEN Firmware using a Macintosh Computer The Macintosh installer with work with MacOS versions For MacOS 10.4 and later versions. 1. Download the Mac version of the EDGE firmware onto your computer. 2. Double click on the icon; a new icon named “DVDO EDGE Updater vxxx” should appear. This is the updater application. 3. Connect the Mini-USB to USB cable; the large end connects to your computer and the small end connects to EDGE GREEN. 4.
Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio Video Cables HDMI to HDMI Use an HDMI to HDMI cable to: Connect the HDMI output of a source component to an HDMI input on your EDGE GREEN. Connect the Video/Audio output of your EDGE GREEN to an HDMI input on your TV. Connect the Audio HDMI output of your EDGE GREEN to an HDMI input on your AV Receiver. DVI to HDMI Adapter Cable.
Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio Video Cables Triple RCA to RCA (Component Video) This cable is a triple RCA style cable (same connectors on both ends of the cable). Use it to connect from the analog component output of a source to a Component input of your Edge Green.
Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio Video Cables RCA Cable This is the most basic type of Video cabling. RCA Cables carry baseband NTSC, PAL, and SECAM signals, which are older analog standards. RCA cables are also used to transport digital audio signals. In this application, the connector is called “Coax.
Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio Video Cables Plug the 5 RCA cables into the 5 connecters inside the white boundary. The Red, Green, and Blue cables connect to the Red, Green, and Blue connectors. The Black and White cables connect to H and V. Look for H and V labels on the cable; the Black and White colors are non-standardized regarding function.
Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio Audio Cables Optical Audio Cable Optical cables are used to carry digital audio signals encoded in the SP/DIF format. For sources that don’t have HDMI, you can use an Optical cable to connect the source’s audio output to an audio input on your EDGE GREEN. EDGE GREEN has 3 Optical Audio Inputs. EDGE GREEN has 1 Optical Audio Output. It can be used to connect digital audio to an AV Receiver if the Receiver does not support HDMI input.
Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio Which Cable Should I Use? Your audio and video components may have multiple types of connectors, Which type should you use if you have a choice? Your choice of cables can affect the capability of your system. The guide below will help you choose the optimum cable for your setup. Cables for Your TV If your TV has an HDMI input, choose an HDMI to HDMI cable. Connect the cable from the Video/Audio connector on the back connector panel to the HDMI input of your TV.
Appendix: Cables for Video & Audio 4: Cables Selecting AV Input Cables for Highest Quality Video Cable Hierarchy If you have a choice of video cables, use the list below to make the best choice. Use the lowest numbered cable on the list to achieve optimum video quality. 1. HDMI HDMI to HDMI cable. This will connect both audio and video. 2. DVI DVI to HDMI adapter cable. You will need a separate cable for audio. 3. Component Component to Component cable. You will need a separate cable for audio. 4.
DVDO by Simplay Labs More information on Simplay Labs, LLC and the DVDO product family can be found on the Simplay Labs website www.simplaylabs.com Additional information can be found there including: The full DVDO EDGE GREEN User Guide Warranty information Customer support resources 1060 E.
