Pioneer V2550BU manual

1 Notes: • Pioneer will accept no responsibilities for damages re- sulting from problems with parts other than those sup- plied by Pioneer. • Performance shall be guaranteed solely when assembly and adjustment is performed as prescribed in this tech- nical manual. • For improvement purposes, the specifications and de- sign described in this t[...]

PIONEER RM-V2550 MANUAL. This Acrobat (IE: a PDF file) version of the Pioneer manual was made from the original digital document and has had some updated pages added into it. Because of this some of the page numbers may be out of order. As Pioneer is constantly working towards providing the best possible documentation for our products, there may be[...]

2 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 5 1. FEATURES OF THE MULTI PROJECTION UNIT (hereinafter referred to as the “MPJ”) ............. 5 2. FEATURES OF THE MULTI VIDEO PROCESSOR (hereinafter referred to as the “MVP”) ............ 6 3. FEATURES [...]

3 CONTENTS 2. BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................ 80 (1) Convergence adjustment memory .......................................................................................... 80 (2) TV system ...........................................................[...]

4 6. Controls the panel switch function ........................................................................................ 167 (1) To set the manual mode [MNL command] ...................................................................... 167 (2) To set the remote mode [RMT command] ............................................................[...]

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5 FEATURES CHAPTER 1. FEATURES 1. FEATURES OF THE MULTI PROJECTION UNIT (hereinafter referred to as the “MPJ”) ¶ Thin, space-saving design (75 cm deep), and installable flush against the wall (when stacked in two levels in a 4-screen configuration, etc.) ¶ Split structure for easy carrying and assembly The structure is split by screen, making[...]

6 FEATURES ¶ “Color mode selection function” for convenient camera reshooting The MPJ is equipped with a “color mode selection function” allowing the selection of two white balance data settings. When used for example in a broadcast station’s studio for reshooting, the colors will be unnatural if a camera suited to the brightness in the [...]

7 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DIFFERENT UNITS (1) Multi Projection Unit (RM-V2550BU, RM-V2550E) TV format ............... NTSC/PAL, automatic switching (fixed mode available) Projection tubes .......................................... 7" CRT x 3 Horizontal resolution ..... 800 TV lines (wit[...]

8 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (2) Projection Screen Kits 1 4mm-screw screen (RM-V2550S) External dimensions ....... 1030.8 x 768.5 x 84.8mm Weight ................................................................ 13kg Accessories Hook fitting (left) ................................................. 1 Hook fitting (right) .................................[...]

9 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS No. Name Type Function 1 AC inlet Connect the power cord here. 2 AC outlet Connect other multi projection units here. Not linked to main power switch. (*1) 3 Main power switch Seesaw switch Turns the power supply to the set on and off. When on, the set is set to the mode stored in the last memory (standby or power on). 4 Fu[...]

10 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS [Fig. 2-1-2] Control Panel[...]

11 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS No. Name Type Function 1 ABL linking switch Slide switch When ABL linking is on, the ABL linking control voltage’s control quantity can be switched 2 Linked input terminal DIN 6-pin ABL, remote control signal and RS-232C signal input terminal 3 Linked output terminal DIN 6-pin ABL, remote control signal and RS-232C signa[...]

12 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Control Panel Mode Switches ¶ INPUT SELECT switch Position Function VIDEO Selects the VIDEO input terminal. When selected, the VIDEO LED lights. This position is also used for switching the input between VIDEO and Y/C by inputting a control signal to the EXT. CON- TROL terminal. < EXT. CONTROL > The input switches b[...]

13 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS [RGB-1 terminal] [VIDEO input] The video output terminal outputs the signal input to the input terminal (through out). When connecting other devices, terminate the other device at 75 ohm and set the unit’s 75-ohm terminating switch to “OFF “ (open). When not connecting other devices, always set the terminating switch[...]

14 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (3) Multi Video Processor (RMD-V3104U, RMD-V3104A) Input signal Input video signal 1 set ............................................... BNC connector for RMD-V3104U .................................... NTSC for RMD-V3104A .............................. NTSC/PAL (One set of RGB inputs can be added by adding an optional var[...]

15 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS MULTI VIDEO PROCESSOR RMD-V3104J INPUT OUTPUT POWER ON OFF MULTI VIDEO PROCESSOR RMD-V3104J 1 2 1 POWER indicator Lights when the power is ON. 2 POWER switch Press to switch the power ON/OFF. External Dimensions Unit: mm Front Panel 377 382 204[...]

16 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUT OPTION V .FIL ON OFF (Y/C) Y/C YC G B R H/CS V (Y) (C) INPUT OUTPUT FUSE 125V 3.15A AC INLET V IN V OUT1 V OUT2 V OUT3 V OUT4 CONTROL IN OPTION V IN DISPLAY MVP RATE RS-232C MODE COMB OUT VBS VBS GB R VBS Y C GB R VBS Y C GB R VBS Y C GB R VBS Y C VBS ( ) VBS ( ) 2 13 4 6 7 8 9 0- = % $ # @ ! ~ 5  Rear Panel 1 VBS[...]

17 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 8 MODE switch Selects the video output mode. MODE switch details Standard/ Double scan Standard Double scan Standard Double scan Standard Double scan Standard Double scan Output mode VBS,Y/C RGB RGB VBS,Y/C RGB RGB SW5 SW6 Baud rate (bps) ON ON 19200 OFF ON 9600 ON OFF 4800 OFF OFF 2400 7 Baud rate switch Selects the baud [...]

18 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ~ AC INLET Connects the power cord to the unit. ! FUSE Use only a fuse with the specified capacity. Unplug the power cord before replacing the fuse. @ ~ % V OUT connectors 1 to 4 These video output connectors output enlarged video image signals for the 4 screens. VBS/G ...... Output terminal of the composite video signal o[...]

19 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 299 15 430 314 19 16 420 482.6 3 RGB signal Green (G on Sync) .............................. 1.0 Vp-p SYNC section ...................................... 0.3 Vp-p Blue ...................................................... 0.7 Vp-p Input reference synchronizing signal BNC con- nector TTL level (or input reference synchroni[...]

20 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (5) Projection Stand (RMA-V5020) [Fig. 2-1-4] Specifications External dimensions (max.) .......................... 1031 (W) x 781 (H) x 650 (D) mm (For 100-inch 4-screen systems, system height is 2600 mm) Weight ............................................................ 51.5 kg Accessories Main unit mount bolt M8x30 ....[...]

21 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER INPUT SEL DISP CALL MAIN MENU ADJ OUT 0 13 5 79 AB C DE F RG B ADJ ADJ ADJ ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF 2 // 3 –+ 46 8 2 ADJ IN D Î ADJUSTMENT CONTROL UNIT 29 187 84 (6) Adjustment Control Unit (RU-V107) Option Accessories AA dry battery (IEC R6P) ........................................................................[...]

22 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2. Diagram of system dimensions * For the detailed system dimensions, please refer to chapter 3. * External dimensions do not include protuberances such as screw heads etc. (1) Single panel RM-V2550BU, RM-V2550E + (RM-V2550S, RM-V2550S2) unit: mm [Fig. 2-2-1] (Bolt mounting hole pitch) (Surface)[...]

23 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (2) 2 x 2 (100 inch) unit: mm [Fig. 2-2-2] [Fig. 2-2-3] (3) 3 x 3 (150 inch) unit: mm[...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 24 (1) Weight-tolerant The ground must be flat and horizontal. It should be able to bear the weight of the system. For wooden floors, if the part receiving the weight of the system lies at the center between the reinforcement beams below the floor, the floor may become deformed or may curve inwards. Moreover, in the case o[...]

25 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (6) Installation work to prevent toppling ¶ Make sure that you carry out the following work after installing the system in order to prevent toppling etc. 1 Lower all of the floor levelers until the system comes into contact with the floor. 2 Anchor the system to the floor. 3 Fix the system to the wall etc. using wires [...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 26 (7) Heat value calculation ¶ In the calculation, assume that the maximum power consumption per multi-projection unit is 300 W by re- serving a certain headroom. As most of the consumed power becomes heat, the power consumption can be regarded to be proportional with the calorific value. 1 Conversion into calorific valu[...]

27 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (10) Visual field angles, visible range ¶ Uniform images can be obtained by installing the system in any of the ranges shown below. Vertical field angle ¶ 2-stage configuration ¶ 3-stage configuration [Fig. 3-1-2] [Fig. 3-1-3] 1.6m 1.2m 1.6m 1.2m[...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 28 ¶ 3-stage configuration using stands (RMA-V5020) ¶ 2-stage configuration using stands (RMA-V5020) [Fig. 3-1-4] [Fig. 3-1-5] 1.6m 1.2m 1.6m 1.2m[...]

29 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY ¶ 3 horizontal screen configuration Horizontal field angle ¶ 2 horizontal screen configuration [Fig. 3-1-6] [Fig. 3-1-7][...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 30 (11) Lighting ¶ Projection screens do not reflect external light like the CRT, but the screens and their base materials may still cause reflection if strong light of a spotlight, etc. is directly incident to them. In such a case, prevent the illumination lighting from hitting the screen surfaces directly. ¶ Glass plat[...]

31 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (14) Power supply 1 Power supply voltage The guaranteed voltage of this system is ±10% of the rated voltage. But if the impedance of the power wires is high, the voltage waveform will become distorted and show the same symptoms as when voltage drops abnormally. As the following must be noted even if the voltage is with[...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 32 4 3-pin plug The power cord of the system has a 3-pin plug. This design aims at preventing electric shock due to leaked current. Be always sure to connect the power plug into a 3-pole power outlet. 5 Ground-fault circuit interrupter The system incorporates a power line filter for noise prevention and leaked current of 0[...]

33 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-1-8] [Fig. 3-1-9] (18) Ventilation To prevent the rise in the internal temperature, the system is equipped with a vent and a vent with a fan on the top panel and vents on the bottom and rear panels. [Fig. 3-1-8] 3-stage configuration Vent with a fan Vent Vent (Bottom) Vent Vent (Bottom) Wall Set 2-stage configur[...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 34 2. INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (1) Confirmation 1 Decide the position for installing the system according to the installation conditions in Chapter 3. Check items [1] Dimensions of installing position, space at the back, distance to the ceiling [2] Floor flatness, strength, roughness [3] Position of power supply [4] Insta[...]

35 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 3 RM-V2550BU's cabinet and RM-V2550E unpacking procedure [Fig. 3-2-1] [1] Remove the upper carton and place it upside down. [2] Remove the pads C - Upper (L) (R), paper pipes A (x 2), corner pads (x 2), paper pads B (x 4), cardboard pads (L) (R), pads D (x 2) and mirror mats (front x 1, rear x 2), and put them in t[...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 36 [Fig. 3-2-2] 4 RM-V2550S unpacking procedure [Fig. 3-2-2] NOTE) 1. After removing the top cover protecting the screen surface, be specially careful not to damage or stain it. NOTE) 2. The accessories are attached on the under-carton. NOTE) 3. With the RM-V2550S2, there are no urethane pads B and C or black tape. [1] Rem[...]

37 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (3) Carrying the units after opening packaging 1 Screen To carry the screen unit after opening the packaging, hold them by the parts shown in the figure, and lift and move them. (Lifted by one or two persons) Hold the parts indicated by [Fig. 3-2-3] ¶ Never drag the system along the floor when moving the units. ¶ The [...]

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 38 2 Cabinet ¶ The cabinet must always be carried by being lifted up more than one person. Never attempt to move the cabinet by sliding it on the floor. ¶ When carrying the cabinet, each person should hold it by the grip and the step position on the front. Also make sure that the center of gravity is located on the rear [...]

39 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 3. PRECAUTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION Always place them upright. If they are stacked on their sides or backs, vibration and shock may cause damage or fire hazards. 7 Caution for transportation of cabinet ¶ The cabinet is sensible against falling, impact and vibration. Be careful not to place a heavy object on it or drop it[...]

40 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 4. ASSEMBLING THE SYSTEM (1) System assembly flowchart Fix the adjusters. <See P . 48.> Fix a cabinet on the projection stand. <See P . 43.> With a 9-screen system, connect the cabinet for the third stage after connecting that for the second stage. <See P . 58.> Do you install the system up against the[...]

41 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (2) Assembling the system ¶ Install the screen unit after stacking the cabinets. ¶ Required assembly tools Minimum number of operators (4-screen: 3 persons. 9-screen: 4 persons) ¶ No.+2 screwdriver ¶ Stepladder or similar type of support (size selected according to number of stages and installing height) ¶ Double-e[...]

42 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-1] [3] Fix the cabinets using bolts. Front: M8x30 x 2 (provided with each stand) Rear: M8x60 x 2 (provided with each stand) [Fig. 3-4-2] 1 4-screen system assembly (using the RMA-V5020/WL) Installing the cabinets [1] Place the cabinet on each stand. (2 cabinets) NOTE) Always carry each cabinet with more than o[...]

43 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-4] [Fig. 3-4-3] [4] Align the left and right cabinets. If the following conditions are not satisfied, adjust using the adjusters on the stands. (Front/rear): Line up the wood surfaces of the front of the left and right cabinets. [Fig. 3-4-3] (Top/bottom): Align the height of the bottom plates on the front of t[...]

44 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-5] [5] Fix the left and right cabinets and stands using bolts. [Fig. 3-4-6] Front M8x45 x 2 (provided with each cabinet) Cabinets Rear M8x45 x 1 (provided with each cabinet) Front M10x120 x 2 (provided with each stand) Stands Rear M10x120 x 2 (provided with each stand) [Fig. 3-4-6] (Inclination): Reduce any cl[...]

45 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-7] [7] Adjust the positioning of the four cabinets. [Fig. 3-4-8] (Front/rear) Line up the wood surfaces of the front of the cabinets. (Left/right) Form a cross on the center point where the 4 screens meet. [Fig. 3-4-8] [6] Place the cabinet of the second stage on that of the first stage. [Fig. 3-4-7] NOTE) 1. [...]

46 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-9] [8] Fix the connections between cabinets using bolts. [Fig. 3-4-9] Front M8x45 x 3 (provided with cabinets) Rear M8x65 x 4 (provided with cabinets) M8x45 x 1 (provided with cabinets) (Rear view) (Front view) M8x45 (x 1) M8x65 (x 4) M8x45 (x 2) M8x45 (x 1) * Please do not use 65mm bolts as these may block th[...]

47 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-10] [10] Block the holes on the cabinets (on the surfaces that become the outer panels of the system) using light insulating stickers. [Fig. 3-4-11] Light insulating stickers x 10 (provided with cabinets) [9] Attach the screen frame support brackets onto the bottoms of the cabinets using screws. [Fig. 3-4-10] [...]

48 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-13] Installing the screen frame ass’ies [1] Attach hooking brackets (L) (R) onto all of the screen frames to be used. [Fig. 3-4-12] NOTE) Be sure to stand the screen frames vertically during work. Use care in the difference in shape between L and R. 4 dia. x 8 (x4 points) [Fig. 3-4-12] [2] Connect the screen[...]

49 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-14] * The illustration shows a system with 3-stage configuration. Flush [3] First mount one row of screen units linked vertically to the cabinet. [Fig. 3-4-14] NOTE) 1. Attach the screen frame ass’y perpendicularly to the cabinet. NOTE) 2. When attaching, hook the hooking brackets, previously attached to the[...]

50 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-15] NOTE) 4. When lowering the screen frame ass’y in the end of this step, hold it by the points shown below so as not to get your fingers (hands) crushed by metallic parts. [Fig. 3-4-15] NOTE) 5. Adjust the left/right positioning with respect to the center where the 4 screens meet. When adjusting the left a[...]

51 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-16] NOTE) With a 4-screen system [4] Attach the other screen frame ass’y to the other cabinet in the same way as above. [5] Adjust the positioning. [Fig. 3-4-16] NOTE) 1. With the vertical joint, remove any clearance between horizontally adjacent screens. (However, variance in parts may cause clearance up to[...]

52 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-17] [7] Fix the screen frames (of the upper stage). [Fig. 3-4-18] Use previously removed transport panel V. Screws: 4 dia. x 8 x 2 (provided with each screen frame) [Fig. 3-4-18] [6] Fix the screen frames (of the lower stage). [Fig. 3-4-17] Screws: 4 dia. x 12 x 4 (provided with each screen frame) NOTE) Screw [...]

53 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-19] [3] Fix the cabinets using bolts. [Fig. 3-4-2] Front: M8x30 x 2 (provided with each stand) Rear: M8x60 x 2 (provided with each stand) [4] Align the left and right cabinets. If the following conditions are not satisfied, adjust using the adjusters on the stands. (Front/rear): Line up the wood surfaces of th[...]

54 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-20] [5] Fix the cabinets and stands using bolts. [Fig. 3-4-20] Front M8x45 x 4 (provided with each cabinet) Cabinets Rear M8x45 x 2 (provided with each cabinet) Front M10x120 x 4 (provided with each stand) Stands Rear M10x120 x 4 (provided with each stand) M10x120 (x 4) (Front view) (Rear view) M8x45 (x 4) M10[...]

55 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-21] [6] Place the cabinet of the second stage on that of the first stage. [Fig. 3-4-7] NOTE) 1. To prevent hazard, never mount on a cabinet. NOTE) 2. Always carry each cabinet with more than one person. (If three persons are available, two of them should carry each cabinet from both sides and the third person [...]

56 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-22] (Rear view) M8x65 (x 6) M8x45 (x 2)[...]

57 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-23] [10] Adjust the positioning of the cabinets. [Fig. 3-4-8] (Front/rear) Line up the wood surfaces of the front of the cabinets. (Left/right) Form a cross on the center point where the 4 screens meet. [11] Fix the connections between cabinets using bolts. [Fig. 3-4-21, 3-4-22] Front M8x45 x 5 (provided with [...]

58 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-24] Installing the screen frame ass’ies [1] Attach hooking brackets (L) (R) onto all of the screen frames to be used. [Fig. 3-4-12] NOTE) Be sure to stand the screen frames vertically during work. [2] Connect three screen frames vertically to form screen frame ass’ies. [Fig. 3-4-24] Adjust their positionin[...]

59 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-25] [5] Adjust the positioning. [Fig. 3-4-16] NOTE) 1. With the vertical joints, remove any clearance between horizontally adjacent screens. (Note however that there may be gaps of up to 2 mm due to differences in the sizes of parts.) NOTE) 2. With the horizontal joints, make the formed lines straight. If the [...]

60 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 3 1mm-screw screen (RM-V2550S2) assembly (Note: ‘Left’ and ‘right’ in the text refer to the case that the screen is viewed from the front) Step 1: Preparing the cabinets Attach the screen frame fasteners as for the RM-V2550S (see P48 [9]). Step 2: Opening the packaging ¶ Remove the screens from their packaging [...]

61 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3-4-27) Work for 9- and 12-screen systems only ¶ Push position-determining pins (diameter 4mm, length 15mm; included as accessories) into the places shown in Fig. 3-4-28, 3-4-29 a and 3-4-29 b . The hole for the pin is on the right side of the screen frame and is marked with a circular seal. 9-screen system: 4 pl[...]

62 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY Notes * It may be hard to push in the pins, in which case you may tap gently with a hammer. However, hitting a pin too hard could knock the frame out of shape. Please take due care. When a pin has been pushed in properly, it will stick out 6mm (Fig. 3-4-30). ¶ Attach connectors (included as accessories) in the places s[...]

63 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 2) Place screen 1 on top of screen 3 of the assembly (in which screens 3 and 4 are already horizontally connected) and vertically connect (Fig. 3-4-33). Fix in 2 places (left and right of lower edge) Screws: Cross-recessed small screws (nominal diameter 4, length 25) (included as accessories) Alignment Left/right alignm[...]

64 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 3) Place screen 2 on top of screen 4 and connect it to screens 1 and 4 . Fix in 2 places left and right, top and bottom Fix in 2 places left and right of lower edge Screws: Cross-recessed small screws (nominal diameter 4, length 25) (included as accessories) Alignment Left/right alignment: Push screen 2 against the righ[...]

65 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 6-screen assembly (work requires at least 3 persons) 1) First make a 4-screen assembly using screens 1 , 2 , 4 and 5 . (See the procedure for the 4-screen assembly) 2) Horizontally connect screen 6 to the side of screen 5 (Fig. 3-4-36). Fix in 2 places (top and bottom) Screws: Cross-recessed small screws (nominal diamet[...]

66 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 9-screen assembly (work requires at least 3 persons) 1) Vertically connect screens 1 , 4 and 7 (Fig. 3-4-39). You should connect in the order 7 + 4 , 74 + 1 . Fix in a total of 4 places (left and right) Alignment Left/right alignment: Align so that the joints on the right sides of screens 1 , 4 and 7 form a straight lin[...]

67 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY Notes * When carrying the group of 3 vertically connected screens, make sure that 2 people hold the screen, with one person holding each edge as in Fig. 3-4-41, and that a third person supports the top. * Before mounting the screens on the cabinet, check that there is no dirt on the screens. If there is dirt on the scre[...]

68 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 5) Vertically connect screens 3 , 6 and 9 (Fig. 3-4-44). You should connect in the order 9 + 6 , 96 + 3 . Fix in a total of 4 places (left and right) Screws: Cross-recessed small screws (nominal diameter 4, length 25) (included as accessories) Alignment Left/right alignment: Align so that the joints on the left sides of[...]

69 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 7) Adjust the heights of the joints and tilts of each of the groups of 3 vertically connected screens using the following screws. After this, realign the vertical joints (removing any gaps) (see P52 [5]). Screws: Cross-recessed small screws (nominal diameter 6, length 10) (included as accessories) 8) Attach connectors t[...]

70 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 12-screen assembly (work requires at least 4 persons) 1) First make a 9-screen assembly (i.e. the assembly consisting of all of the screens other than the rightmost column made up of screens 4 , 8 and = ) and mount on cabinets. (See the method for the 9-screen assembly) 2) Vertically connect screens 4 , 8 and = (Fig. 3-[...]

71 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 7) Fix the screen frame. Fix with a screw in one place only - the center of the lower edge of the system (see Fig. 3-4-48 and P53 [6]) Screw: Cross-recessed self-tapping screw (nominal diameter 4, length 12, cone point) (included as accessory) When there are 2 columns of screens Screen frame fastener Fix with a screw in[...]

72 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (3) Installation without using stands (Direct floor installation) For installation of this system, we basically recommend the use of our recommended stands or other stands equipped with adjusters and casters. Nevertheless, if you should install the system directly on the floor, use the following caution in installation.[...]

73 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-49] [Fig. 3-4-50] (4) Fixation using anchors Use care in the following points when fixing the stands (RMA-V5020) onto the floor using anchors. * Please make sure that you read the section ‘Installation work to prevent toppling’ on P25. 1 Number of anchors (With a 9-screen system having 3 stages of screens [...]

74 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY [Fig. 3-4-51] 3 Anchor bolt diameter With both methods a and b in 2, use bolts with diameters of M10 or more. 4 L-shaped bracket thickness The L-shaped brackets used with method b in 2 should be made of sheet iron with thickness of 4 mm or more. 5 Effective anchor thread length The anchors and anchor bolds should have a[...]

75 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY (5) Connections (for 4 screen system) Accessories ¶ Interlock cables 6-pin mini-DIN cord Connect the provided cables as shown in Fig. 3-4-52. After connection, clamp cables using cable clamps. NOTE When you want to connect the RS-232C communications connector and remote controller from the leftmost position seen from t[...]

76 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 5. SPECIAL INSTALLATION (1) Wall inset ¶ See the descriptions in (2), (4) and (17) under “1. Installation conditions”. * NOTE With the RM-V2550S2, the external dimensions of the system may change with changes in temperature and humidity. In the case of embedding in a wall, make sure that you leave space as follows [...]

77 ADJUSTMENTS 1. ADJUSTMENT PREPARATIONS (1) Wiring 1 For the power supply ¶ For the power supply, up to three units can be connected in a series using the multi projection units’ AC outlets. Use different external power outlets for each set of three units. ¶ The multi projection unit’s AC plug is a 3-pin plug with a ground pin. When connect[...]

78 ADJUSTMENTS Signal Name Monoscope Crosshatch Tilted crosshatch White signal (Can be linearly varied between 0% and 100%) Or 10 step Crosshatch Moving image (scenery, faces) Color-bar, etc. Adjustment • Screen center adjustment Screen size adjustment • Convergence adjustment • White balance adjustment • Linear white adjustment • Total a[...]

79 ADJUSTMENTS (5) Equipment required for adjustments The following are required for the adjustments performed during the set-up of MPJ. Pioneer RU-V107 LD demonstration 2 (Not for sale) Pioneer LD-V4400 Test disc GGT 1072 Equipment Personal Computer Adjusting remote control Signal generator Adjusting LD LD player Cable Adjusting LD Role For adjust[...]

80 ADJUSTMENTS 2. BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS (1) Convergence adjustment memory The MPJ incorporates four convergence adjustment memories. These can broadly be divided into the adjust- able memory (Memories 1 to 3) and dedicated memory for reading adjustment values set at shipment (FAC- TORY). Input Signal : Enable to select. : Disable to select. Only possi[...]

81 ADJUSTMENTS (2) TV system The TV system determines the control of the whole unit (convergence, OSD display select, video system select, deflection) according to the signal input. Set it according to the signal input. When TV SYSTEM is set to AUTO ¶ The mode is automatically set to NTSC or PAL according to the input signal (NTSC/PAL). When the T[...]

82 ADJUSTMENTS (3) White balance adjustment memory ADJUSTMENTS has altogether six white balance adjustment memories. VIDEO, Y/C input memory RGB input memory Factory shipment memory Color mode 2 (Re-expose) VIDEO, Y/C input memory RGB input memory Factory shipment memory Color mode 1 (Normal) Four memories can be actually adjusted except the factor[...]

83 ADJUSTMENTS (6) Assigning ID numbers ID numbers are numbers which identify the different multi projection units in a system consisting of multiple multi projection units (4-screen systems, 9-screen systems, etc.). When the ABL linking cables are connected and ID numbers are assigned, commands can be sent to specific multi projection units and th[...]

84 ADJUSTMENTS DELAY ON (OFF) <NOTES> ¶ As can be seen from the above, unless within one system ID numbers from the same group are assigned, the wait times may overlap, defeating the purpose of this function. Be sure to assign ID numbers from within the same group. However, if the ID numbers are set carefully within a certain range in such a[...]

85 ADJUSTMENTS Multii projection unit Computer Multii projection unit Multii projection unit Multii projection unit ID=01 ID=02 ID=04 ID=03 **AJY 01IDS **AJY 02IDS **AJY 03IDS **AJY 04IDS <Assigning IDs from a computer> Command: IDC (ID Clear) Clear assigned ID IDS (ID Set) Assign ID The IDS command is only valid when no ID is assigned, and i[...]

86 ADJUSTMENTS 0. ID CLEAR OK? PUSH 5 KEY <Assigning IDs from the remote control unit> [1] Use the ADJ IN key to start up all the screens in the adjustment mode. [2] The main menu is displayed. Press the 1 key to select “1. ID SET/CLEAR/SELECT”. [3] Check that the ID indicator at the top left of the screen reads “—”, then press the [...]

87 ADJUSTMENTS ID = 04 ID = 02 ID = 01 ID = 03 <Selecting ID numbers from the remote control unit> Use this function to select the screen to be adjusted from the remote control unit. Example: To select the screen at the lower left in the diagram at the right (ID = 03): [1] Use the ADJ IN key to set all the screens to the adjustment mode. [2] [...]

88 ADJUSTMENTS (7) Focus adjustment NOTE) Focus VR has already been adjusted when this unit is shipped from the factory. Ask our servicemen if the Focus VR needs to be adjusted. Input Signal Cross hatch Adjustment Focus adjustment Adjusting Point Focus control (VR1) of lens assembly attached to the replaced CRT as- sembly and the focus variable res[...]

89 ADJUSTMENTS 3. GENERAL EXAMPLES OF MULTI PROJECTION PRESENTA- TIONS ( 1 ) Switching between enlarged/individual display on the multi video processor (2) Switching the sources input to the multi video processor Source NTSC NTSC Multi video processor Multi projection unit LDP-1 LDP-2 Multi video processor NTSC Y/C or RGB Multi projection unit TV S[...]

90 ADJUSTMENTS 4. SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS (1) Adjustment flowchart The following shows the order for performing the adjustments generally required in the setup of this system. For details, see the descriptions on the next page and later. 1 Give ID (Refer to page 86 to 90) ↓ 2 Adjust the size of each screen ↓ 3 Adjust the convergence of each screen ?[...]

91 ADJUSTMENTS (2) Convergence adjustment flowchart 1 Find the center of the screen 3 2 Input the adjustment signal 4 Adjust the size of V SIZE V␣ LIN H␣ SIZE GH LIN Using only green, adjust the center of V STATIC GH STATIC Is the Horizontal size standard (93%)? NO 8 5 6 7 Adjust linearity of green point conver- gence mode Adjust green, red, bl[...]

92 ADJUSTMENTS 3 Center adjustment Set to only green and adjust the center with V STATIC GH STATIC␣ . Note) Please to not move the center more than 2.5cm from the initial setting (128) in the upward, downward or left and right direc- tions. If the center needs to be moved more than this, this could cause malfunctioning of the multi projection uni[...]

93 ADJUSTMENTS Observe here Reference information To adjust the NTSC input for horizontal 93% and vertical 92%, use the frame size screen of the LD test disc GGT1072 (frame No. 5941). Horizontal : Adjust so that the sixth 92.5% line from the inside can be seen completely. Vertical : Adjust so that the sixth 92.5% line from the inside can be seen on[...]

94 ADJUSTMENTS Notes ¶ The adjusting points set by the circuit are fixed at the positions shown in the figure. In some cases, the OSD display may deviate. But the actual adjusting points are as shown in the figure. ¶ Deviation between two adjusting points will naturally be corrected when the deviation of each point is corrected. Position of adjus[...]

95 ADJUSTMENTS Movement of screen by point convergence adjustment Movement of screen OSD display Use especially when adjusting the horizontal size of the left side of the screen␣ . In addition, there are nine other area adjustments. It is a convenience to adjust deviation of circumference screens. Observe here[...]

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98 ADJUSTMENTS In adjustment step 6 , adjust the inside of the screen and produce linearity. The following are examples of adjusting points in point convergence adjustments and their movements on the screen. In adjustment step 5 , observe the external part of the screen, adjust the 16 adjusting points there, taking note of linearity in the peripher[...]

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104 ADJUSTMENTS 5 2 4 1 6 3 Note If only one point is moved greatly in the point convergence mode, it may not move in areas smaller than the desired adjusting area. In this case, adjust while moving the other points slowly. Does not move to the set position[...]

105 ADJUSTMENTS 1 STATIC 00 2 SIZE 01 MID LIN 04 MID SIZE 03 4 SKEW 06 3D SKEW 18 5 KEY 07 6 SUB KEY 08 MID KEY 09 MID SKEY 10 7 BOW 12 8 PIN 13 9 SUB PIN 14 4D BOW 24 MID PIN 15 MID SPIN 16 4D SPIN 26 M4D SPIN 28 4D PIN 25 M4D PIN 27 5D SIZE 23 6D LIN 29 5D SKEW 11 3D KEY 19 3D SKEY 20 M3D KEY 21 M3D SKEY 22 6D BOW 17 3 LIN 02 V • Convergence ad[...]

106 ADJUSTMENTS 1 STATIC 30 2 SIZE 36 MID LIN 54 MID SIZE 48 4 SKEW 31 3D SKEW 33 5 KEY 37 6 SUB KEY 43 MID KEY 49 MID SKEY 55 7 BOW 32 8 PIN 38 9 SUB PIN 44 4D BOW 34 MID PIN 50 MID SPIN 56 4D SPIN 46 M4D SPIN 58 4D PIN 40 M4D PIN 52 5D SIZE 41 6D LIN 47 5D SKEW 53 3D KEY 39 3D SKEY 45 M3D KEY 51 M3D SKEY 57 6D BOW 59 3 LIN 42 5 5 5 5 5 ' Dyn[...]

107 ADJUSTMENTS 8 H BLK L and H BLK R adjustments H BLK L and H BLK R adjustments are performed to obtain the optimum convergence adjustment wave form when the display range changes due to changes in the H SIZE. Video signal Video signal Display range af- ter size changed Convergence adjustment wave form Convergence adjustment wave form Adjustment [...]

108 ADJUSTMENTS H BLK R adjustment Output all three colors R, G, B, observe the ␣ right␣ side␣ of␣ the␣ screen , and adjust with H␣ BLK␣ R so that the color stops deviating. When H BLK R adjustment is not properly performed H BLK L adjustment Output all three colors R, G, B, observe the left␣ side␣ of␣ the␣ screen , and adjust[...]

109 ADJUSTMENTS A C B D Confirming the optimum H BLK L, H BLK R values OSD display Optimum H BLK R value Movement on screen When point A is lowered by point convergence, point B should not move. Confirming the Optimum H BLK L Value When point C is lowered by point convergence, point D should not move. (Note) Convergence can be adjusted even if the [...]

110 ADJUSTMENTS (4) White balance adjustment flowchart When adjusting the multi projection unit Initial setting Multi on ABL switching setting (Refer to page 111 (5) White balance adjustment) 1 White balance adjustment (COMBI OFF) Black level adjustment (white 10%) HIGH, LOW LIGHT check (white 0% to 100%) START LOW LIGHT adjustment (white 20%) HIGH[...]

111 ADJUSTMENTS (5) White balance adjustment 1 Before adjusting white balance Adjusting the white balance means to adjust the color tone. This adjustment is necessary for the screen to become white when the white signal is input, and black when the black signal is input. In the actual adjustment, the bias and gain of the CRTs for the three colors ([...]

112 ADJUSTMENTS 3 Adjustment flow [1] Perform the adjustment using the full white (variable by %) signal generator. [2] Perform the COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS adjustments. [3] Note down or memorize in the PC memory the data after the rough adjustment. [4] Check the joining of the screens using the animated images. [5] If the screens are not joined [...]

113 ADJUSTMENTS 5 Rough adjustments (1) Black level adjustment Signal:White 10% Adjust R LOW, G LOW, and B LOW to the point where the CRT starts lighting up. (2) HI LIGHT adjustment Signal:White 50% Adjust R HI, G HI, and B HI so that the CRT becomes white. First, adjust so that the brightness of R, G, and B becomes the same, and while maintaining [...]

114 ADJUSTMENTS 7 ABL GAIN adjustment (White 100%) The ABL GAIN adjustment adjusts the white 100% luminance of a unit to other units after low luminance and medium luminance have been adjusted. Normally, when white 100% is input, ABL is imposed and the current is controlled so that the current flowing in the CRT does not exceed a certain level. Eve[...]

115 ADJUSTMENTS 9 Adjustment using moving images The adjustment using images adjusts the overall joining of the screens by loading discs used by users (for actual performance) and discs always used for adjustments. View the overall screen and adjust the screen with the greatest difference to the other screens. The specific method is;at first, focus[...]

116 ADJUSTMENTS 3 Color adjustment (White balance) (a) Effects of brightness ¶ Take note of dark images which have some high luminance parts. ¶ The reflected light overlap with surrounding dark parts at the face of the CRT and surface of projection lens, and luminance and hue become different from the adjoining screen. (b) Differences caused by v[...]

117 ADJUSTMENTS (6) External control by MPJ RS-232C As MPJ is equipped with a RS-232C port, various controls and, white balance and convergence adjustments can be performed by an external computer. By programming software ,it is possible not only to adjust White Balance,Convergence but to save and control the adjustment data of each source. 1 Inter[...]

118 ADJUSTMENTS ABL operation link level adjustment (Note 1) Adjustment mode exit Adjustment mode start-up R,G,B all color off R,G,B all color on ABL gain adjustment Adjusts BV STATIC Adjusts BV SIZE Adjusts BV LINEARITY Adjusts MID SIZE Adjusts MID LIN Adjusts BV SKEW Adjusts BV KEY Adjusts BV SUB KEY Adjusts BV MID KEY Adjusts BV MID S-KEY Adjust[...]

119 ADJUSTMENTS Com- mand Name Normal Valid Number Direct Function UP/DW Command B39 BLUE 39 X √√ B40 BLUE 40 X √√ B41 BLUE 41 X √√ B42 BLUE 42 X √√ B43 BLUE 43 X √√ B44 BLUE 44 X √√ B45 BLUE 45 X √√ B46 BLUE 46 X √√ B47 BLUE 47 X √√ B48 BLUE 48 X √√ B49 BLUE 49 X √√ B50 BLUE 50 X √√ B51 BLUE 51 X √[...]

120 ADJUSTMENTS B BP2 P-CONV. ADJ P2 X X BP3 P-CONV. ADJ P3 X X BP4 P-CONV. ADJ P4 X X BP5 P-CONV. ADJ P5 X X BP6 P-CONV. ADJ P6 X X BP7 P-CONV. ADJ P7 X X BP8 P-CONV. ADJ P8 X X BP9 P-CONV. ADJ P9 X X BP0 P-CONV. ADJ P0 X X BR1 BAUD RATE 1 X X X BR2 BAUD RATE 2 X X X BR3 BAUD RATE 3 X X X BR4 BAUD RATE 4 X X X BR5 BAUD RATE 5 X X X BHI BLUE HIGH L[...]

121 ADJUSTMENTS G G61 P-CONV. ADJ 61 X √√ | | GP0 P-CONV. ADJ P0 GHI GREEN HIGH-LIGHT X √√ GLW GREEN LOW-LIGHT X √√ GON GREEN ON X X X GOF GREEN OFF X X X GGH GET GH CONV DATA X X X GGV GET GV CONV DATA X X X GRH GET RH CONV DATA X X X GRV GET RV CONV DATA X X X GBH GET BH CONV DATA X X X GBV GET BV CONV DATA X X X GDD GET DEF DATA X X [...]

122 ADJUSTMENTS P PON POWER ON √ XX POF POWER OFF √ XX POC POWER ON(MUTE) √ XX PAL TV SYSTEM PAL √ XX R R00 RED 00 X √√ || R59 RED 59 R61 P-CONV. ADJ 61 X √√ || RP0 P-CONV. ADJ P0 RHI RED HIGH LIGHT X √√ RLW RED LOW LIGHT X √√ RON RED ON X X X ROF RED OFF X X X RYN RELAY NO X X X RYY RELAY YES X X X S SHP SHARPNESS X √√ [...]

123 ADJUSTMENTS Note 1 : The ABL command is valid only in the ABL combination ON (CBY) state. The ABL level setting and the ABL voltage for the individual units are displayed on the on-screen display. Note 2 : The UP/DOWN commands that can be used for the point convergence adjustment are as follow. Move up = UP1 Move down = DW1 Move to right = RI1 [...]

124 ADJUSTMENTS 3 List of GET commands What are GET commands? ¶ Commands which output adjustment data, etc. from MPJ microprocessor to the PC. ¶ The adjustment data is output for every mode. Example 1) When <GGH> command is set when CONV.DATA MEMO-1 is selected, the GREEN horizon- tal convergence data of MEMO-1 will be get. In the same way,[...]

125 ADJUSTMENTS [2] <GRV> (GET RV CONV.DATA) — RED horizontal convergence data is output. <GGV> (GET GV CONV.DATA) — GREEN horizontal convergence data is output. <GBV> (GET BV CONV.DATA) — BLUE horizontal convergence data is output. Format : Output in the following order. 1 STX (02H) 2 < & 00>/ & V STATIC adjus[...]

126 ADJUSTMENTS [4]<GWB> (GET W/B DATA) — White balance adjustment data is output. Format : Output in the following order. 1 STX (02H) 2 <LWT>/ LINEAR WHITE adjustment data (3 BYTE) 3 <CNT>/CONTRAST adjustment data (3 BYTE) 4 <BRT>/BRIGHTNESS adjustment data (3 BYTE) 5 <COL>/COLOR adjustment data (3 BYTE) (Note 1) 6 [...]

127 ADJUSTMENTS [7] <GST> (GET STATUS) — Various setting states are output. 1 STX (02H) 2 Version of microcomputer software (5 BYTE) Example)V1.00:Indicates VERSION 1.00. 3 Input function state (3 BYTE)-Output in command name. Example)IN1:Indicates VIDEO input. 4 MULTI state (3 BYTE)-Output in command name. Example)MLY:Indicates MULTI=ON. 5[...]

128 ADJUSTMENTS 4 PRECAUTIONS [1] The adjusted data is backed up by the AJN command. After adjustments, always perform AJN. AJN will also exit the screen adjustment display. [2] Contents of the INPUT FUNCTION, MULTI ON/OFF, COMBINATION ON/OFF, COLOR MODE 1/2, TV SYS- TEM, CONV.MEMORY are memorized only when the power is turned OFF using the remote [...]

129 ADJUSTMENTS (7) Adjustments by remote control MPJ adjustments can be performed using the remote control unit (RU-V107) besides the computer and soft- ware. All adjustments are performed only using the remote control unit. 1 Remote control unit functions. POWER INPUT SEL DISP CALL MAIN MENU ADJ OUT 0 13 5 79 AB C DE F RG B ADJ ADJ ADJ ON/OFF ON/[...]

130 ADJUSTMENTS 1) POWER • Turns on/off the power of the unit. 2) 0 <Adjustment Mode> • Selects ID CLEAR in the ID SET/CLEAR/SELECT MODE. Also selects “0” for ID SET and ID SELECT. • Selects V STATIC in the DEFLECTION ADJUST MODE. • Selects ABL GAIN in the WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MODE. • Cyclically selects the adjustment items in t[...]

131 ADJUSTMENTS 8) 4 <Adjustment Mode> • Selects 4 (CONVERGENCE ADJUST MODE) of the main menu of the adjustment mode. • Selects “4” for ID SET and ID SELECT in the ID SET/CLEAR/SELECT MODE. • Cyclically switches COLOR MODE 1/2 in the OPERATION MODE. • Cyclically selects the item to be adjusted in the CONVERGENCE ADJUST MODE in the[...]

132 ADJUSTMENTS 12) 8 <Adjustment Mode> • Selects “8” for ID SET and ID SELECT in the ID SET/CLEAR/SELECT MODE. • Cyclically selects TV SYSTEM in the OPERATION MODE in the following order. 3 AUTO 3 NTSC 3 PAL • Cyclically selects the item to be adjusted in the CONVERGENCE ADJUST MODE in the following order. 3 PIN 3 MID PIN 3 4D PIN [...]

133 ADJUSTMENTS 18) E <Adjustment Mode> • Selects “E” for ID SET and ID SELECT in the ID SET/CLEAR/SELECT MODE. 19) F <Adjustment Mode> • Selects “F” for ID SET and ID SELECT in the ID SET/CLEAR/SELECT MODE. 20) R ADJ ON/OFF <Adjustment Mode> • Cyclically switches the adjusting color and direction between RH and RV i[...]

134 ADJUSTMENTS 26) INPUT SEL <Normal Mode> • Cyclically switches the input function in the following order. 3 VIDEO 3 Y/C 3 RGB 27) <Adjustment Mode> • Moves the convergence up in the POINT CONVER ADJUST MODE. 28) MAIN MENU <Adjustment Mode> • Returns the main menu of the adjustment mode. 29) 2 / – <Adjustment Mode>[...]

135 ADJUSTMENTS NOTES) ¶ The set operates as follows when the above is displayed: • No key is pressed = Adjustment mode is canceled after about 180 seconds. • “MAIN MENU” or “ADJ IN” pressed = Main menu reappears. • “ADJ OUT” pressed = Adjustment mode is canceled. • Any key from “0” to “D” pressed = Main deflection adju[...]

136 ADJUSTMENTS 3. COLOR 128 4. TINT 128 5. SHARP 128 6. LIN WHT 128 <ABL> 0. -GAIN 128 D. -LEVEL 128 7. R HIGH 128 8. G HIGH 128 9. B HIGH 128 A. R LOW 128 B. G LOW 128 C. B LOW 128 1. CONT 128 2. BRIGHT 128 White balance adjustment setting table (1) White balance adjustment setting table (2) Bar graph display position For details, see next [...]

137 ADJUSTMENTS NOTES) ¶ The set operates as follows when the above is displayed: • No key is pressed = Adjustment mode is canceled after about 180 seconds. • “MAIN MENU” or “ADJ IN” pressed = Main menu reappears. • “ADJ OUT” pressed = Adjustment mode is canceled. • Any key from “0” to “D” pressed = W/B adjustment mode [...]

138 ADJUSTMENTS 2 Performing adjustments 1) Entering and exiting the adjustment mode Turn on the power switch and press the two ADJ IN keys of the remote control together. The adjustment mode will be set. To exit this mode, press the ADJ OUT key of the remote control. The normal screen will return. 2) Using the adjustment mode The following main me[...]

139 ADJUSTMENTS 3 Adjustment examples [1] Setting the ID 1) Enter the adjustment mode by ADJ IN key. 2) The main menu will be displayed. Press the 1 key to select [1. ID SET/CLEAR/SELECT]. 3) Check that the ID display at the top left of the screen is [– –]. Press the 1 key to select [1. ID SET]. When an ID has already been provided, delete the [...]

140 ADJUSTMENTS [3] Adjusting the H SIZE 1) Enter the adjustment mode. 2) Press the 3 key to select [3. DEFLECTION ADJ]. 3) Press the 5 key to select [H SIZE]. Then use the 2 / – and / 3 + keys to adjust the H SIZE. The following can be adjusted using similar methods. 0 key : V STATIC 7 key : H BLK-L 2 key : V SIZE 8 key : H BLK-R 3 key : V MID S[...]

141 ADJUSTMENTS [5] Adjusting the red point convergence 1) Enter the adjustment mode. 2) Press the 5 key to select [5. POINT CONVER ADJ]. 3) Press the R ADJ ON/OFF key so that only the blue of the screen is erased. The following can be selected in the same way. G ADJ ON/OFF : Green adjustment B ADJ ON/OFF : Blue adjustment. 4) Use the 2 , 4 , 6 and[...]

142 ADJUSTMENTS [8] To return the convergence and white balance adjustment data to that at shipment: 1) Set the adjustment mode. 2) Press the 7 key. Select [7. MEMORY READ/COPY]. 3) Select the number from the SUB MENU. 1 key : The convergence and deflection adjustment data will return to that at shipment. 2 key : The white balance adjustment data w[...]

143 ADJUSTMENTS 4 Precautions upon use (Adjustment control unit) • Always release the adjustment mode with ADJ OUT button and turn off the power with the POWER button after adjustments and settings. All adjusted values and settings will be memorized. • The remote control adjustment mode will automatically be exited in the following. 1. When no [...]

144 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1. MAINTENANCE (1) Re-adjustments after 3 months Even if the RM-V2550BU is adjusted adequately at the time of installation, adjustment values may start to devi- ate with time. These values will not change when adjustments are performed the second time. The appropriate time for performing re-adjustments is 3 months afte[...]

145 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Input signal Operation Command (computer) NTSC 3 START PAL 3 = Time + 1 sec. = • <AOF> sent by ID=** 1 second • <AON> sent by ID=** Input signal switched 2. CAUTIONS DURING PRESENTATIONS ¶ When the power is turned off from the remote control unit or using the tact switch on the rear panel, the input fu[...]

146 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3. SERVICING SYSTEM The following describes the servicing system for this system. [1] Repairs will be provided free of charge for a period of one year for natural problems. [2] For systems sold or installed directly by Pioneer, the Pioneer service outlet will provide primary repairs. Requests for service will be accept[...]

PRECAUTIONS 147 1. PRECAUTIONS ON FUNCTION AND PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEM ¶ The picture may turn to disorder temporarily due to power discharge inside the CRT tube, but it will recover automatically after a few seconds. In the new CRT, the very slight amount of impurities remaining inside (in vacuum) may occasionally evaporate when hit with electron be[...]

148 2. NOT MALFUNCTION ¶ In some cases, the screen from appear bluish when seen from the left and slightly reddish when seen from the right. This phenomenon called color shift is inevitable due to the structure of the projection system in which the R G, B tubes are lined up and light is projected from the rear. ¶ When bright images are displayed [...]

149 PRECAUTIONS 3. CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENTS 1. Preparation for adjustments 1 Connect the power supply as well as the input signal cables and ABL interlock cables (control cables). 2 Arrange the connected cables neatly. 3 After completing 1 and 2 above, turn power ON and leave the system for about an hour for aging. 4 Prepare the signals required fo[...]

150 PRECAUTIONS 4. CAUTION AND NOTES ON THE MPF INSTALLATION 5. NOTE IN USE OF THE OPTIONAL JOINT-LESS SCREENS ¶ The areas corresponding to the joints may flicker even during use of joint-less screens. The ending and starting of scanning at the connecting areas at the top and bottom of screen is out of sync, resulting in brightness differences at [...]

151 PRECAUTIONS 6. TROUBLESHOOTING Check once again before assuming the set is malfunctioning. The problem may be due to inadequate mainte- nance, erroneous operation, etc. If the problem persists after the following checks have been made, contact a dealer. Notes on the input signal The video may not be displayed normally if any of the following si[...]

152 MVP MANUAL 1. INTRODUCTION The multi video processor (hereafter referred to as MVP below) is equipped with a serial interface conforming to RS-232C standards which can be connected to computers. This manual is required when connecting the MVP to the external computer and controlling adjustments and performance. This manual describes the methods[...]

153 MVP MANUAL FG Frame Ground Tx Trandmitted Data Rx Received Data RTS Requenst to Send CTS Clear to Send DSR Data Set Ready SG Signal Ground 1 14 25 13 Connection with External Computer <External Computer Side> <Video Processor Side> Straight RS-232C IN FG 1 1 FG TxD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD RTS 4 4 CTSl CTS 5 5 RTSl DSR 6 6 DSRl SG 7 7 SG[...]

154 MVP MANUAL Selectable Fixed 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING A COMPUTER AS A TERMINAL <When the IBM-PC/AT is used> ¶ Use commercially available communications software. ¶ Use PC-DOS internal commands (TYPE, COPY, etc.) Pay attention to use because only one-way transmission of data is possible in this case. <With the PC-9800 series> ¶ Us[...]

155 MVP MANUAL 4. OPERATING MODES 1. Normal mode : This mode is set when the power and reset switches are pressed. This makes the panel switch effective and sets the performance mode according to the switch settings. 2. Operation mode : Mode which enables MVP from the external computer. This mode is set when the ! command is transmitted after conne[...]

156 MVP MANUAL 5. Adjustment Mode ¶ NTSC Input Board Adjustment Mode: Mode in which the adjustment commands of the NTSC input board can be executed. (Adjustment items of the output board can be executed when desired) To end the adjustment mode, input AJN. Operation mode AJYC Enables the NTSC input board to be adjusted. AJN Adjustment mode end Powe[...]

157 MVP MANUAL 5. MVP VIDEO OUTPUT MODES ¶ The video output formats set by the mode switches are as shown in the following table. (At shipment, the mode switch value is set to “8”.) * The settings shown below use the RMD-V3104U as an example. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F NTSC PAL NTSC PAL VBS, Y/C RGB RGB VBS, Y/C RGB RGB Standard speed Dou[...]

158 MVP MANUAL 6. ADJUSTMENT FUNCTIONS MVP enables the input and output boards to be adjusted and set by connecting the external computer. The following are items which can be set. (1) MVP settings • For adjusting the picture frame (output image position) (Coarse adjustments:Refer to &P, &Q command, fine adjustment:&G command), and co[...]

159 MVP MANUAL 7. PICTURE FRAME ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Adjust the MVP picture frame as follows. (1) Connect the RS-232C cable to the MVP panel. (Refer to (P.153) “Connection with MVP external computer”.) (2) Initialize the picture frame data in RAM. ex. &L0 (Refer to &L command.) (3) Set to the magnified screen to be adjusted. ex. M11C22[...]

160 MVP MANUAL (3) To set the system back to 4-screen magnification [@ command] Input: @h (h=8 or 9) Explanation: • For setting the system back to 4-screen magnification after convergence adjustment, etc. • Used also when the normal 4-screen magnification output cannot be obtained due to incorrect operations, etc. @8 ................... (Sets 4[...]

161 MVP MANUAL (2) To perform coarse adjustments of the picture frame [&P2, &Q2 commands] Input: &P2d 2 h 1 h 2 h 3 , &Q2d 2 h 1 h 2 h 3 Explanation: &P2 command: Horizontal direction &Q2 command: Vertical direction d 2 : Screen position (1 to 2) h 1 h 2 h 3 : crew start position data (&P2:000 to 1C5, &Q2:000 to 20A)[...]

162 MVP MANUAL (3) To store the picture frame data [&W command] Input : &W0, &W1 Explanation : &W0 : Sets the saved values to the settings at shipment. (Load data using the &L command.) &W1 : Saves the value adjusted. • The parameters saved by the &W command are as follows. • Picture frame data (Data changed by the &[...]

163 MVP MANUAL 3. To switch the image input [IFF command] Input: IFFa Explanation: Switches between the V IN input 4-screen enlarged display and the OPTION input 4-screen en- larged display. a: Image input (A or C) A: OPTION input image display C: V IN input image display Example) Parsonal computer LD MVP OPTION input V IN input IFFC LD IFFA 1234 5[...]

164 MVP MANUAL 4. To indicate the current MVP state [SYS command] Input: SYS Explanation : The current MVP state is shown when SYS is input. (Example) RMD-V3000 Series PROGRAM Ver. 1.00A ID 0 This is displayed continuously. MODE 8 DEMO 8 GEN LOCK INTERNAL MANUAL MODE L2 INPUT : V.SCAN BOARD L3 INPUT : NO BOARD L4 INPUT : NTSC BOARD STANDARD MODE VB[...]

165 MVP MANUAL *6 : Display of remote and manual states REMOTE MODE : Remote state MANUAL MODE : Manual state *7 : Slot number *8 : Type of input board NTSC BOARD : NTSC input board V.SCAN BOARD : Variable scan board (option) NO BOARD : No input board is incorporated *9 : NTSC input board state STANDARD MODE : When standard NTSC signal is input NO [...]

166 MVP MANUAL (3) Bright compensation [BRT command] Input: BRTd Explanation: Corrects the brightness of the NTSC input board. d : Compensation value 0 to F * BRTd : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode • To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC. (Refer to the AJYC command.) • The chang[...]

167 MVP MANUAL (5) Tint adjustment [TNT command] Input : TNTd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation: Corrects the tint of the NTSC input board. d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation value 0 to 255 TNT? : Help display TNT : Displays the current value and moves to the sub command mode • To execute this command, it is necessary to set the adjustment mode by AJYC. (Refer to th[...]

168 MVP MANUAL (5) To set the output to the NTSC mode [NT command] (6) To set the output to standard RGB mode [NTR command] (7) To set the output to the double-speed RGB mode [NTD command] Input : NT , NTR , NTD Explanation : • NT : Sets the NTSC input mode. H : 15.734 kHz V : 59.94 Hz Composite video, Y/C output • NTR : Sets the standard speed[...]

169 MVP MANUAL 8. DEMO PATTERN SETTINGS AND CAUTIONS The MVP does not have an RMD-V3216 type DEMO switch, but 2x2 enlarged screen automatic display is pos- sible by reading the input selector switch (OPTION/V IN) when the power is turned on and executing the com- mand corresponding to that setting. Because of this, upon shipment from the factory co[...]

170 MVP MANUAL 9. INSTALLING AND REMOVING BOARDS (Fig. A) (Fig. B) (Fig. C) Screw (3x6)x6 <Removal procedure> 1 Remove the front panel. 2 Remove the screws fastening the board to the removed. (Fig. C) 3 Lift the ejectors indicated with white arrows. (Fig. B) 4 Gently draw out the board along the rails. 5 Set the front panel back in place. For[...]

171 MVP MANUAL <Board layout> <Relationship between board insertion lanes and rear panel connectors> Board insertion lane Rear panel connector (refer to the diagram of the rear panel on page 16) L2 Ô OPTION L3 Ô V IN L4 Ô V OUT The board insertion lanes and rear panel connectors are paired as shown above. Please refer to P166 for the[...]

172 MVP MANUAL 10. RMD-V3020 COMMAND REFERENCE (1) Outline of the RMD-V3020 • Introduction The RMD-V3020 is an input board (hereafter referred to as VS board) which supports variable scanning for inputting images of computer (hereafter referred to as PC) to the MVP. Horizontal frequency : 24 kHz to 35 kHz Vertical frequency : 55 Hz to 72 Hz Dot c[...]

173 MVP MANUAL (2) VS board command rules 0. Symbols aaa : Command consisting of 3 alphabet letters ddd : Basic commands : Decimals between 0 to 255 consisting of 1 to 3 digits. Can start with 0. Exceptional commands : Depends on each command. xxx : Special data. UP0 to UP9, UPF, DW0 to DW9, DWF, RES. hh : 2-character hexadecimals between 00 and FF[...]

174 MVP MANUAL 2. Exceptional commands • Model data commands TBL : Displays the current model data table. TBLhh : Displays the hh model data table. M : Displays the current model number. Mhh : Sets the hh model number. Fhh : Sets the hh model number data to the initial value. When the hh model data does not exist, “**NO DATA**” is displayed. [...]

175 MVP MANUAL (3) Tracking adjustment [TRK command] Input : TRKd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation: • d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation data 0 to 254 • Eliminates lateral vibration of displayed characters, shaking, and noises. TRK adjustment • A vertical line pattern in which the black and white lines change every dot as shown below is the ideal for adjustment[...]

176 MVP MANUAL (7) B, R clamp adjustment [BLV, RLV commands] Input : BLVd 1 d 2 d 3 , RLVd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 : Compensation data 0 to 254 • BLV : Adjusts the B clamp level. RLV : Adjusts the R clamp level. • Use this command to adjust so that the white balance of the low light side of the images pro- duced by the MVP match[...]

177 MVP MANUAL (10) Horizontal, vertical blanking window position adjustment [HWN, VWN commands] Input : HWNd 1 d 2 d 3 , VWNd 1 d 2 d 3 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 :Compensation data 0 to 254 • HWN :Adjusts the H blanking window position. VWN :Adjusts the V blanking window position. However, the picture inside the blanking window also moves. ([...]

178 MVP MANUAL (12) Full dot number compensation [HFD command] Input : HFDddd Explanation : • d 1 d 2 d 3 :Compensation data 0 to 254 • Corrects the preset sampling clock. • Vertical bit lines can be erased by executing the HFD command. • The HFD and HPS data are correlated and have limited values. Bit lines Figure: Bit Lines which can be E[...]

179 MVP MANUAL (15) Vertical compression filter conversion rate input [LCV command] Input : LCVd 1 d 2 d 3 d 4 Explanation : • d 1 d 2 =00 to 15 (Add 0 before all numbers below 9) Vertical direction rate before conversion •d 3 d 4 =00 to 15 (Add 0 before all numbers below 9) Vertical direction rate after conversion Due to the use of a compressi[...]

180 MVP MANUAL (18) To select preset model [M command] Input : Mh 1 h 2 Explanation : • Refer to “VS Board Model Selection” described later for the VS board model selection. • Forcible locks the model data preset. Model data No. h 1 h 2 0 0 Discriminates the model. 0 1 VGA (640 x 480) 0 2 IBM-PC (EGA emulation) 0 3 Macintosh 13-inch monitor[...]

181 MVP MANUAL (19) Model fresh [F command] Input : Fh 1 h 2 Explanation : • Sets back to the model data preset at shipment. Model data No. h 1 h 2 0 0 Auto 0 1 VGA (640 x 480) 0 2 IBM-PC (EGA emulation) 0 3 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Standard) 0 4 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (RasterOps type) 0 5 Macintosh 13-inch monitor mode (Power Mac)[...]

182 MVP MANUAL (21) Model table reference [TBL command] Input : TBLh 1 h 2 Explanation : hh model data No. (Refer to the M command for the model data No.) • Displays the data table of the model data h 1 h 2 model. When h 1 h 2 is omitted, displays the data table of the model connected to the VS board currently. (Example) : TBL MODEL NO.=09 AUTO ([...]

183 MVP MANUAL The relative address and data are as follows. However, relative addresses 20 to 3F are the system reservation range. Data Contents Model data No. Horizontal frequency NNN.NNN kHz (BCD 6 digits) Note 1 Total horizontal dots (BCD 4 digits) Horizontal effective start position (BCD 4 digits) Horizontal effective dot number (BCD 4 digits)[...]

184 MVP MANUAL (23) Vertical frequency input [VFQ command] Input : VFQd 1 d 2 d 3 .d 4 d 5 d 6 Explanation : • Directly changes the horizontal frequency of the model data table used for the VS board cur- rently. • Input the frequency using 6-digit decimal numbers. When data input is omitted, the vertical fre- quency on the current model data ta[...]

185 MVP MANUAL 11. MODE 99 The VS board contains preset data for autolocking 9 computer main models at shipment. However, looking at the recent PC market is taken into consideration, it is not possible to incorporate preset data in all models due to the diversification of manufacturers, models, and graphic mode, etc. For this reason, the variable s[...]

186 MVP MANUAL 12. VS BOARD MODEL SELECTION Auto locked Check frequency, line number using FRQ command Output in Mode 99 Locked in Mode 99? Preset PC? (01 to 09) Lock preset model data using M command. Frame, color adjustment When using the Mode 99 data as it is. The model may be outside the application range. NO YES YES NO Description With the VS [...]

187 MVP MANUAL 14. SELECTING THE SYNC SIGNAL When adjusting the VS board, care must be taken regarding the relation of the priority order of the sync signal. Order of selecting the sync signal The priority order for selecting the sync signal of the VS board is Separate sync > composite sync > Green on sync. However, if the sync signal of a ce[...]

188 MVP MANUAL 15. RMD-V3104U, RMD-V3104A additional commands [B command] Form: Bh1h2ad1d2d3d4 Function: Controls the designated screen individually Explanation: h1h2 :Screen no. (00~03, FF) 00~03 :Directly designates the VOUT port output (single screen) FF :Designates all of the screens 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 Screen no. a: Image input (A, C, *) A: Input [...]

189 MVP MANUAL [M command] Form: Mh1h2ad1d2 Function: Displays a magnified screen Explanation: h1h2 :Matrix screen no. (11~FF) Indicates the position of the output screen that will become the top-left corner of the magnified display. For more details, see the next page a: Image input (A, C, *) A: Input port A (selects option port input) C: Input [...]

190 MVP MANUAL • Matrix screen no. Indicates the position of the output screen that will become the top-left corner of the magnified display. When this is outside of the 64 actual screens, you should consider the 256 imaginary screens shown in the diagram below. In this case, the screen nos. are as follows. 11~88: Matrix display area of the 64 ac[...]

191 MVP MANUAL [D command] Form: Dh1h2a Function: Outputs the designated input on the designated screen while leaving the images on the other screens as they are (‘distributed output’) Explanation: h1h2 :Screen no. (00~03, FF) 00~03 :Designates the screen no. FF :Designates all of the screens 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 Screen no. a: Image input (A, C, *) [...]