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Faroudja VP301 Installation & Operation Instructions
Summary of VP301
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“perfecting video with a no-compromise approach for reproducing the ultimate film experience” the faroudja vp301 video processor with picture plus ™ technology installation & operation instructions ª.
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History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 licensees and awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 system description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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History faroudja laboratories, located in northern califor- niaÕs silicon valley, was founded in 1971 by yves and isabell faroudja to develop state-of-the-art video processing technology. Over the last 26 years, faroudja laboratories has developed hundreds of advanced electronic processes to improve...
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Licensees and awards 1987: smpte david sarnoff gold medal award for Òcontributing to optimizing ntsc performancesÓ 1988: monitor award for Òexcellence in engineering ntsc encoders and decodersÓ 1989: bm/e award for Òexcellence in engineeringÓ 1991: technology executive of the year from cable tv busi...
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The faroudja vp301 line multiplier is a precision video instrument used to convert ntsc interlaced signals into 600 visible, progressively scanned lines (800x600 resolution). Using picture plusª technology, the vp301 removes typical video pro- cessing artifacts while also increasing color purity and...
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Circuit description figure 1 is a block diagram of the vp301 showing signal flow and the location of front panel controls and switches. Composite video and s-video inputs are connected to the decoder with agc control and converted to y, r-y and b-y signals. The y, (luminance) output from the decoder...
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Picture plus™ technology Ð the vp301 is called a line multiplier. However, just increasing the number of lines can make the image worse. This is where picture plusª technology becomes critical. Picture plus represents a complex, multi-stage process that takes advantage of all the patented faroudja c...
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7 circuitry, while vertical resolution is a function of the scanning frequency (the number of scan lines in each picture). Given these mechanisms and with an average size picture tube of 8-10Ó, they designed the 525 line broadcast standard so that viewers would not see the scan lines when watching t...
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Unpacking remove the vp301 from the shipping container and examine it for any signs of shipping damage or missing items, (check inventory list on page 5). All shipping materials should be saved if the unit is to be moved or should need to be returned for service or repair. Installation the vp301 is ...
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16. Sync input loop (bnc) Ð composite sync input loop 17. Sync input (bnc) Ð composite sync input 18. Red output (bnc) Ð red output 714mv 19. Green output (bnc) Ð green output 714mv 20. Blue output (bnc) Ð blue output 714mv 21. Horiz. Sync output (bnc) Ð horizontal sync output Ð4vp-p, 40khz 22. Vert...
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10 video processor operating instructions 1 2 12 13 17 3 4 5 14 15 7 18 6 8 11 10 9 picture controls the front panel offers complete controls of key pic- ture adjustment parameters: brightness, contrast, tint, color, noise reduction, and detail. To adjust the different controls simply press the but-...
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5) component input Ð refers to the video signal in its component form (y, r-y, b-y or y, cr, cb for dvd) carried in a 3-wire cable. 6) brightness Ð the brightness control adjusts the black levels in the image. The level should be adjust- ed so that the color black is achieved (not gray) yet faint de...
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Problem solution no power light unit not turned on unit not plugged in fuse blown no power at plug no picture video source not selected no video source connected or operating projector/monitor not turned on projector/monitor not connected correctly bad video cable unit in freeze mode check brightnes...
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Overview remote control of the vp301 line multiplier is pro- vided by an rs-232 serial interface connector located on the rear panel of the unit. A external controller such as a computer or integrated system controller with an rs-232 interface may be used to control all user accessible functions of ...
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Command line the vp301 is programmed by means of a Òcommand lineÓ, which is an ascii string of up to 255 characters that contains one or more individ- ual instructions. The command line offers the best compromise between manual operation via a data terminal and automatic control via a con- troller. ...
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St or st this command will return a string showing the current settings of the vp301. Example: help or help this command will return a list of commands used for the vp301line multiplier. ? Help. Does not require entering the model number. Osd on/off toggles osd on and off. Osd # adjusts the vertical...
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Vp301 specifications input signals (ntsc) 525 line 2:1 interlace video 1vp-p, negative sync 714mv luminance s-video s-video (3.58) non-composite 700m/vp-p y 286mvp-p c (burst) rgb 700mvp-p non-composite, 1vp-p composite component y(1v w/sync), r-y(714mv), b-y(714mv) composite sync negative, > 4vp-p ...
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Warranty information all faroudja laboratories products are warranteed to the original purchase against defective materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty shall be of no force and effects if modifications have been m...