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ProScaler
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ProScaler Preface ABOUT THIS BASIC USER AND CONNECTIVITY GUIDE This guide is designed for use with the Wolf Cinema DCL-200FD Home Cinema Projector and outboard ProScaler™ Video Processor. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. COPYRIGHT © Copyright 2010 Wolf Cinema. This document contains proprietary informatio
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Notices WARNING! To meet FCC requirements, a shielded power cord is recommended in order to prevent interference. It is essential that only the supplied power cord is to be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. WARNING! High-brightness light source. Do not
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ProScaler Contents Preface.................................................................................................................................................................................1 Notices .................................................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction Features ......................................................................................
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Picture Controls ProScaler Enhancement...............................................................................................................................................21 Mosquito Noise Reduction............................................................................................................................................21 Settings Settings Menu ......................................................................
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ProScaler Introduction Wolf Cinema’s ProScaler serves as the nerve center of your home cinema. It is both an intelligent central switching hub for all your video components, plus provides for advanced video processing on all types of video signals. It comes with a simple, easy to use IR universal remote controller so that you can operate the entire system with just the one remote. In addition to simplifying system interoperability, Wolf Cinema’s ProScaler delivers world-class video processing to
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Connectivity RS-232 Port GPIO Port Component Video Inputs HDMI 1-5 (HDMI 6 on Front Panel) AC Input Composite Video HDMI Video/Audio Output IR - In S-Video HDMI Audio Outpute Service Reset Flexible Component Video Inputs This group of connectors can accept 3 types of analog component video inputs: Component (YPbPr) (2 Inputs) This is the most common type of component analog signal. Cables are usually 3 RCA-> RCA type. RGBHV RGBHV stands for
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ProScaler HDMI 1.3 ProScaler has a total of 6 HDMI inputs, version 1.3. Five inputs are on the rear panel, and one HDMI inputs is located on the front of the unit, just under the removable Wolf Cinema logo plate. HDMI carries both video and audio signals. Note: HDMI is compatible with DVI using an HDMI to DVI adapter cable. DVI connectors do not carry the audio signal stream, as do HDMI interconnections. HDMI Video/Audio Output This connector is used to send all video signals to your Wolf Cinema
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Setup Before Setting Up Note: • Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector, the ProScaler and the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector, ProScaler and then the other devices. • When connecting a computer, be sure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the connections are made. • Be sure to read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected before making connections.
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ProScaler Cable Types HDMI: HDMI, or High Definition Multimedia Interface, is the only interconnection scheme that can carry both audio and video on the same cable. Coax: Coax is a shorthand way of saying “coaxial cable.” In the consumer audio/video industry, the term “Coax” is is a type of digital audio interconnect which uses an RCA style cable. Single coax video cables may be colored white or yellow; the component bundle may be colored red-green-blue. Coax can also carry a digital audio signa
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual System Remote Control – Key ProScaler Functions The following are the key PROSCALER functions, within the common remote control structure. Note: SELECT THE SCALER BUTTON TO ENABLE THE PROCESSOR CONTROLS. Also refer to the separate Wolf Cinema ProScaler User Guide for additional details. Processor Power ON Button Processor Power OFF Button Press to turn the Processor on Press to turn the processor off Input Select Button Press to select avai
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ProScaler Wolf Cinema’s DCL-200FD projector is optimized to work with the included ProScaler. The ProScaler and projector are carefully calibrated at the factory to support all basic functionality “out of the box.” The projector uses one primary HDMI input, which accepts all incoming video signals as delivered from the ProScaler. The ProScaler processes and routes the variety of source components via the input selected. There are 10 video inputs on the ProScaler: 6 HDMI [one front panel], 1 Comp
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Note: Wolf Cinema always recommends that you, your custom installer or video calibrator thoroughly test the HDMI video cable(s) with the entire system prior to final installation. HDMI cables vary greatly in overall quality and signal integrity. Many HDMI cables are not designed to support certain information and signal timings over long cable runs. Contact Wolf Cinema technical support and/or your cable manufacturer for additional informat
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ProScaler Projector: The Projector will remain in a stand-by OFF mode until turned on via the supplied IR remote control, or by receipt of a discrete ON command from your home automation control system. To activate the Projector, select the TV/Projector button on the IR remote control, then depress and HOLD the green POWER ON button at the top of the remote. The projector will turn on in approximately 30 seconds. Step 1 - Select the Step 2 - Aim the TV/Projector button remote at the Projector. t
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Connecting Video Equipment Using an S-Video or a Composite Video Cable Using an S-Video or a Composite Video cable, a VCR, laser disc player or other video equipment can be connected to the labeled input terminals. S-Video cable (commercially available) Composite video cable (commercially available) Note: The S-VIDEO terminal uses a video signal system in which the picture is separated into color and luminance signals to realize a higher-qu
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ProScaler Connecting a Computer Connect the computer by either a 15-pin VGA to RGBHV cable (optional accessory, sold separately) or to a VGA to HDMI converter (also an optional accessory, sold separately). The 15-pin VGA to RGBHV cable may be connected to the appropriate component input (1 or 2, depending on the type of PC sync). Note: • See page 43 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of computer signals compatible with the system. Use with computer signals other than those listed may caus
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Remote & Menus Controlling ProScaler Menus and User Interface You can control Wolf Cinema’s ProScaler using the Menu system. The Menus are logically organized to make control and setup easy while using just a few remote buttons. Main Menu EXIT < > NEXT Select Input Select a video input and its associated input Up & Down Arrows move Highlite Bar On-Screen Hints Left Arrow goes to previous or Exits Menus from Main Screen Highlite Bar Adjustme
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ProScaler Menu Organization The system 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 place” 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” or “back to the original area” in the hierarchy. An example of using the Menus to adju
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ProScaler High Definition Video Processor User’s Manual Main Menu Select Input Scaler -> Main Menu -> Select Input Input Select Selection There are 2 ways to select source components (inputs): 1 Switch inputs using the Select Input Menu, or 2 Select first the SCALER button and then access the desired input using the numeric keypad. Zoom and Pan Scaler -> Main Menu -> Zoom & Pan -> Zoom The Zoom control allows you to magnify your picture. As the picture magnifies, the area around the ProScalers b
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ProScaler Pan H or V Scaler -> 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. Uses Up/Down arrows to zoom vertically, and Left/Right arrows to zoom horizontally. The
