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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Section 1 – Getting Started 2 Introduction 2 Unpacking and Inspection 2 Display Compatibility Requirements 3 Document Conventions and Menu Navigation 3 Menu Navigation 3 Remote Control Battery Installation 4 Remote Control 4 Installation Guidelines 6 Section 2 – Basic Operation 7 Front Panel Overview 7 Back Panel Overview 7 Video Inputs 8 Video Outputs 8 Audio Inputs 8 Audio Outputs 9 12V Trigger Outputs 9 RS232 Serial Connection 9 Power Supp
iScan Duo TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Picture (Aspect Ratio) 12 Component Inputs 21 Active (Aspect Ratio) 13 Select RGBS 22 Stretch 13 LED Brightness 22 Shift 13 Factory Defaults 22 Auto AR 13 Update Firmware 22 Zoom 13 Serial Port Rate 23 Presets 14 Wizard Launch Input Adjust 14 PReP™, Progressive Reprocessing 14 Deinterlacer 14 Game Mode 15 Deep Color 15 Video Level 15 Hot-Plug Source 16 Audio Input 16 Audio Delay 16 Picture Controls 16 Brightness 17 Cont
iScan Duo TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Picture (Aspect Ratio) 12 Component Inputs 21 Active (Aspect Ratio) 13 Select RGBS 22 Stretch 13 LED Brightness 22 Shift 13 Factory Defaults 22 Auto AR 13 Update Firmware 22 Zoom 13 Serial Port Rate 23 Presets 14 Wizard Launch Input Adjust 14 PReP™, Progressive Reprocessing 14 Deinterlacer 14 Game Mode 15 Deep Color 15 Video Level 15 Hot-Plug Source 16 Audio Input 16 Audio Delay 16 Picture Controls 16 Brightness 17 Cont
Section 1 – Getting Started Introduction The iScan™ Duo high-definition video processor is Simplay Labs’ first dual-output video processor. It allows a convenient connection to two displays, for example a projector and an LCD TV. Furthermore the iScan Duo is an intelligent central switching hub which connects all of your audio/ video source devices to your displays and A/V receiver.
Section 1 – Getting Started Introduction The iScan™ Duo high-definition video processor is Simplay Labs’ first dual-output video processor. It allows a convenient connection to two displays, for example a projector and an LCD TV. Furthermore the iScan Duo is an intelligent central switching hub which connects all of your audio/ video source devices to your displays and A/V receiver.
Display Compatibility Requirements Remote Control Battery Installation The iScan Duo is compatible with a wide range of displays including digital TVs, projectors and monitors. Your display is compatible with the iScan Duo if it has an HDMI or DVI input. The iScan Duo is not compatible with displays with analog inputs. The remote control uses two AAA batteries (included), which should be replaced as needed. To install the remote control batteries: 1.
Display Compatibility Requirements Remote Control Battery Installation The iScan Duo is compatible with a wide range of displays including digital TVs, projectors and monitors. Your display is compatible with the iScan Duo if it has an HDMI or DVI input. The iScan Duo is not compatible with displays with analog inputs. The remote control uses two AAA batteries (included), which should be replaced as needed. To install the remote control batteries: 1.
[1] POWER Always turns on the iScan Duo Installation Guidelines [2] STANDBY Always puts the iScan Duo in standby mode The iScan Duo installation guidelines below ensure optimal performance. [3] P1-P4 Reserved for future use Do . . .
[1] POWER Always turns on the iScan Duo Installation Guidelines [2] STANDBY Always puts the iScan Duo in standby mode The iScan Duo installation guidelines below ensure optimal performance. [3] P1-P4 Reserved for future use Do . . .
Video Inputs S E C T I O N 2 – B A S I C O P E R AT I O N The iScan Duo has fifteen (15) video inputs. Most popular formats are supported on each input.
Video Inputs S E C T I O N 2 – B A S I C O P E R AT I O N The iScan Duo has fifteen (15) video inputs. Most popular formats are supported on each input.
Audio Outputs SECTION 3 – INITIAL SETUP The iScan Duo has 3 types of audio outputs. • There are two discrete digital audio outputs, one coaxial and one optical. Both are active at the same time, with the selected input audio stream. Initial Setup • The HDMI 1.3 audio only output for connection to an A/V Receiver. STEP 1 - Power Up • The HDMI 1.3 audio and video outputs for connection to displays. 12V Trigger Outputs There are two 12-volt trigger ports each capable of supplying 50mA.
Audio Outputs SECTION 3 – INITIAL SETUP The iScan Duo has 3 types of audio outputs. • There are two discrete digital audio outputs, one coaxial and one optical. Both are active at the same time, with the selected input audio stream. Initial Setup • The HDMI 1.3 audio only output for connection to an A/V Receiver. STEP 1 - Power Up • The HDMI 1.3 audio and video outputs for connection to displays. 12V Trigger Outputs There are two 12-volt trigger ports each capable of supplying 50mA.
Vertical Lines The ‘Vertical Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel wide black and white columns. If you see any irregular pattern(s) in the image, the display is scaling the signal horizontally. SECTION 4 – MENU OPTIONS This section describes iScan Duo’s On-Screen Menu which is activated when the user presses MENU on the remote or front panel. Horizontal Lines The ‘Horizontal Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel tall black and white rows.
Vertical Lines The ‘Vertical Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel wide black and white columns. If you see any irregular pattern(s) in the image, the display is scaling the signal horizontally. SECTION 4 – MENU OPTIONS This section describes iScan Duo’s On-Screen Menu which is activated when the user presses MENU on the remote or front panel. Horizontal Lines The ‘Horizontal Lines’ test pattern should appear as one pixel tall black and white rows.
5:4 Set picture aspect ratio to 5:4 4:3 Set picture aspect ratio to 4:3 16:9 Set picture aspect ratio to 16:9 • • Presets provides a short-cut to common 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.
5:4 Set picture aspect ratio to 5:4 4:3 Set picture aspect ratio to 4:3 16:9 Set picture aspect ratio to 16:9 • • Presets provides a short-cut to common 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.
There are several deinterlacing modes available on the iScan Duo. This setting is saved on a “per input per SD and HD format” basis. The functions of these modes are described below: Auto Film This (default) mode represents the best balance between detection of film and video sources, bad edit detection, and identification of mixed-mode sources. Auto • Auto — Film-mode detection is automatic but biased towards film.
There are several deinterlacing modes available on the iScan Duo. This setting is saved on a “per input per SD and HD format” basis. The functions of these modes are described below: Auto Film This (default) mode represents the best balance between detection of film and video sources, bad edit detection, and identification of mixed-mode sources. Auto • Auto — Film-mode detection is automatic but biased towards film.
The Picture Controls settings are briefly described below: • Brightness Adjust the black level of the overall image from the iScan Duo. When you make an adjustment to brightness, all levels of brightness, from black to peak white, are shifted up or down. Output Setup The Output Setup menu lets you set up the iScan Duo’s many output features. The menus are listed below. • The Brightness control is complimentary to the Contrast control which will be described next.
The Picture Controls settings are briefly described below: • Brightness Adjust the black level of the overall image from the iScan Duo. When you make an adjustment to brightness, all levels of brightness, from black to peak white, are shifted up or down. Output Setup The Output Setup menu lets you set up the iScan Duo’s many output features. The menus are listed below. • The Brightness control is complimentary to the Contrast control which will be described next.
• 1:1 Frame Rate • Disabled The output frame rate from the iScan Duo is fixed. Enabled The output frame rate from the iScan Duo tracks the input frame rate. This avoids performing frame rate conversion, which can result in stuttering motion in some cases. 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. Some video sources, such as Blu-ray players, can output 24Hz video.
• 1:1 Frame Rate • Disabled The output frame rate from the iScan Duo is fixed. Enabled The output frame rate from the iScan Duo tracks the input frame rate. This avoids performing frame rate conversion, which can result in stuttering motion in some cases. 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. Some video sources, such as Blu-ray players, can output 24Hz video.
• Rename Inputs • The Rename Inputs feature lets you customize your setup. The names you enter will appear in the Select Input menu. The menu allows you to assign one of the iScan Duo’s two component inputs to RGBS format, which is available with the SCART connector. The SCART connector is used widely in countries with PAL/SECAM video standards. Select the input you want to rename with the remote control ENTER button.
• Rename Inputs • The Rename Inputs feature lets you customize your setup. The names you enter will appear in the Select Input menu. The menu allows you to assign one of the iScan Duo’s two component inputs to RGBS format, which is available with the SCART connector. The SCART connector is used widely in countries with PAL/SECAM video standards. Select the input you want to rename with the remote control ENTER button.
— An iScan Duo icon should appear on your PC’s desktop. The iScan Duo looks like a mass storage device to your PC. — Double click on the iScan Duo icon. You should see a file with a ‘.abt’ extension. Select that file and delete it. — Copy the new ‘.abt’ file into the iScan Duo icon. — After the file has been copied, the iScan Duo will automatically update its firmware and indicate progress on the Front Panel Display. IMPORTANT: Make sure the file you are copying to the iScan Duo has a ‘.abt’ extension.
— An iScan Duo icon should appear on your PC’s desktop. The iScan Duo looks like a mass storage device to your PC. — Double click on the iScan Duo icon. You should see a file with a ‘.abt’ extension. Select that file and delete it. — Copy the new ‘.abt’ file into the iScan Duo icon. — After the file has been copied, the iScan Duo will automatically update its firmware and indicate progress on the Front Panel Display. IMPORTANT: Make sure the file you are copying to the iScan Duo has a ‘.abt’ extension.
DVDO ISCAN DUO PREVIOUS FIRMWAREVERSIONS OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT Firmware V ersion 2.21 (Build 0 6 7 c ) Firmw a re Ver s i on 2 .3 0 ( Bu i l d 7 9 ) This document is a supplement to the iScan Duo Owner’s Manual and describes features, improvements and bug fixes in the newest firmware release. Changes from previous releases are included as well.
DVDO ISCAN DUO PREVIOUS FIRMWAREVERSIONS OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT Firmware V ersion 2.21 (Build 0 6 7 c ) Firmw a re Ver s i on 2 .3 0 ( Bu i l d 7 9 ) This document is a supplement to the iScan Duo Owner’s Manual and describes features, improvements and bug fixes in the newest firmware release. Changes from previous releases are included as well.
IMPROVEMENTS • Updated the automation interface to support new features in this release as well as Firmware update (0xAD) and system restart command (0xAE). FIRMWARE VERSION 2.10 (BUILD 062N) This document provides additional information for the DVDO iScan Duo configured with the latest firmware. It is a supplement to the iScan Duo Owner’s Manual. • All solid color test patterns are now at 75 IRE. • Avoid front panel LED flashing when both A/V HDMI outputs aren’t connected.
IMPROVEMENTS • Updated the automation interface to support new features in this release as well as Firmware update (0xAD) and system restart command (0xAE). FIRMWARE VERSION 2.10 (BUILD 062N) This document provides additional information for the DVDO iScan Duo configured with the latest firmware. It is a supplement to the iScan Duo Owner’s Manual. • All solid color test patterns are now at 75 IRE. • Avoid front panel LED flashing when both A/V HDMI outputs aren’t connected.
On Signals coming into the iScan Duo bypasses the Color Management System. Off (default) The Color Management System is enabled. 3.2 Chroma Upsampling Error Correction This feature removes chroma upsampling errors (CUE) caused by some MPEG video decoders. 2. Per input per format saved settings Input settings are now saved per format supported by the input. Different inputs support different formats.
On Signals coming into the iScan Duo bypasses the Color Management System. Off (default) The Color Management System is enabled. 3.2 Chroma Upsampling Error Correction This feature removes chroma upsampling errors (CUE) caused by some MPEG video decoders. 2. Per input per format saved settings Input settings are now saved per format supported by the input. Different inputs support different formats.
This control is available in the Input Adjust menu: Main Menu _ Input Adjust _ HDCP Mode On (default) The iScan Duo sets its input as HDCP capable. Sources can send content protected audio/video signals to the input. Off The iScan Duo turns off HDCP on its input. This feature speeds up the iScan Duo’s ability to lock onto an input signal when HDCP is not needed.
This control is available in the Input Adjust menu: Main Menu _ Input Adjust _ HDCP Mode On (default) The iScan Duo sets its input as HDCP capable. Sources can send content protected audio/video signals to the input. Off The iScan Duo turns off HDCP on its input. This feature speeds up the iScan Duo’s ability to lock onto an input signal when HDCP is not needed.
FIRMWARE VERSION: 2.00 BUILD 051 Color Gamut D AT E : 2 / 1 5 / 1 0 The Color Gamut control allows adjustment of Red, Green, Blue primary colors and white point on the CIE colorimetry chart. The Gamut adjustments are relative to the selected output chromaticity. This document provides additional information for the DVDO iScan Duo configured with the latest firmware. It is a supplement to the iScan Duo user manual. This new control is available in the Output Setup menu: 1.
FIRMWARE VERSION: 2.00 BUILD 051 Color Gamut D AT E : 2 / 1 5 / 1 0 The Color Gamut control allows adjustment of Red, Green, Blue primary colors and white point on the CIE colorimetry chart. The Gamut adjustments are relative to the selected output chromaticity. This document provides additional information for the DVDO iScan Duo configured with the latest firmware. It is a supplement to the iScan Duo user manual. This new control is available in the Output Setup menu: 1.
Using iScan Duo’s Test Pattern Generator 1. Enable test pattern generator by pressing the ‘Test Pattern On/Off’ button on the Duo’s remote or using the on-screen menu: 2. Output Setup _ Test Patterns _ On There are 11 levels of control under Gray Scale: • • • • • • • • • • • 3. The Duo automatically generates the relevant windowed test pattern for each control above.
Using iScan Duo’s Test Pattern Generator 1. Enable test pattern generator by pressing the ‘Test Pattern On/Off’ button on the Duo’s remote or using the on-screen menu: 2. Output Setup _ Test Patterns _ On There are 11 levels of control under Gray Scale: • • • • • • • • • • • 3. The Duo automatically generates the relevant windowed test pattern for each control above.
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