GENeration3D User Manual
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1. e dis Doremi _Universal_Interface_Softwa File Logs Help r Settings Devices 30 Out Gq aE 0 Generation 3D SN 01001102 y 20 Pater BSSRT recae Output sudo a a Output IA io de ll a Ll E input E Output MD gt gt Z Sync 1 0 Audio L oso System SDI HDMI Output Settings Resolution 1080p y Frequency 60 y Color YCbCr z TimeCode on NDF X 3D enable fon y 3D mode top bottom y oa 3D identifier off Lj Save Sampling 4 4 4 X f 3D depth Delete soma r 4 Update Figure 17 Doremi Universal Interface GUI Output Tab Note All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 Generation 3D Front Panel Controller Allows the user to select the output interface and modify the preferences G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 31 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 6 6 Audio Tab The Audio tab when the SDI output interface is selected is illustrated below Load bet Save Delete Add a a dis Doremi_Universal_Interface_Software S File Logs Help Settings y y Devices ls EN 3D Pattem Deran Timecode Output audio Oupa E Output A EE lu Pa la A La das lime E Output W Z smc vo amp Audio oso System Audio Output Settings F Mute Levels SDI Groups SDI Channels2. 0dB y Audio Groups 1 X 2 y g Update M A Figure 18 Doremi Universal Interface GUI SDI Audio Tab G3D OM 002067 DRM Page 32 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs The Audio tab when the HDMI output interface is selected is illustrated below m Doremi_Universal_Interface_Software Sa File Logs Help Settings Devices SO eu ETA deal 0 Generation 3D SN 01001102 y 300 30 Paten DFR Tmecode Output audio Output I7BTHDMITOS 60 00 00 00 00 aaa at aL Seal pear ara E input E Output H Z Sync 1 0 ado Eoso System Audio Output Settings I Mute Levels HDMI Channels fos 2 El f Load lo Save Delete dp Import s Export dada ty Update Figure 19 Doremi Universal Interface GUI HDMI Audio Tab Note All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 Generation 3D Front Panel Controller G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 33 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 6 7 System Tab e The System tab is illustrated below dis Doremi_Universal_Interface_ Software EOSS File Logs Help Settings Devices 3D Out mnes 0 Generation 3D SN 01001102 v y Refresh Filename 3D Pattem Default j Timecode Output audio Restore rere 5 00 00 00 00 7 eae Save MM QE APA E es
3. comply with ITU standards G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 15 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 3 4 1 Color Space e The ITU R BT 709 5 HD formats standard defines the range of color values in a digital signal to be 16 to 240 for 8bit coding The Generation 3D supports the ITU standard but it also supports the full range RGB colorspace by allowing the color values to be O to 255 for 8bit RGB On the Generation 3D the full range mode is designated by the ext following the color space mode 3 5 3D Menu The following menu can be used to set up the 3D parameters Sub Menu Description Enable Side by Side Line by Line Checkerboard Top Bottom Frame Packing Dual Stream Left Right 3 6 Audio Menu Turn the 3D mode on or off When set to off the unit is in 2D mode Select the desired 3D Mode Frame Packing and Checkerboard are only available for HDMI Dual Stream is only available for SDI Turn on or off the 3D identifier The 3D identifier puts aL and R in the upper left corner of the Left and Right eye images The following menu can be used to set up the audio parameters Sub Menu Description Mute HDMI Channel 2 4 6 8 Turn the audio output on or off Set the number of active audio channels for HDMI output Only available if the output interface is HDMI G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 16 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs Sub Menu Description SDI Group 1 Set the num
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5. aii it 29 6 4 1 2 Saving Custom Patterns to the SD Cad toi 30 6 5 QUIPUE Fabi A A A A A 31 6 6 Ando TaD pee eb A A a A A a ee 32 OA System TDI ld Add AAA AA E seed 34 T Firmware Update iii tai 36 Let USBI Pd ale ic ii A A Add A 36 7 2 SD Memory Card Update cocida ee 37 8 AnnexcA Specifications inicia aia daci n 38 BED TN DUS acess RN ANN 38 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 2 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs O tras 38 8 4 PRO A Noe cnet ow ARA A A hen oe AA A 38 8 5 Supported 3D MOOS a ea veeds add a 38 9 PRCTOMY NS ica dde aaa 39 10 Document Revision HiStory cccccesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaneeneseseecceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeesenseneeeeeeseaooes 40 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 3 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs Software License Agreement The software license agreement can be found at the following location http www doremilabs com support proav support proav warranties Hardware Warranty The hardware warranty can be found at the following location http www doremilabs com support proav support proav warranties HDMI The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 4 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs WARNING L am ies THIS DEVICE MUST BE GROUNDED IMPORTANT Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area Please ensure that the Generatio
6. update through USB follow the steps below e Connect the Generation 3D to a computer using the USB cable provided with the unit e Start the Doremi Universal Interface GUI see Section 6 e Go to the System Tab see Section 6 7 e Click on the Firmware upgrade button e Select the firmware file e g dd_g3D_1 2 0 bin and click on the Upgrade now button Figure 22 Firmware updi A Please do not tum the unit off until the upgrade process is over e x Cancel Figure 22 Firmware Update Window Once the update is complete turn off the unit and then power it back on G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 36 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 7 2 SD Memory Card Update Note The SD memory card must be formatted to FAT or FAT32 To perform an update with an SD memory card do the following Copy the firmware file e g dd_g3D_1 2 0 bin on the SD Memory Card Plug the SD Memory card into the SD port of the Generation 3D Figure 2 Power on the Generation 3D and go to the System menu Section 3 7 Select the SD Memory update sub menu Select the file to use for the update using the menu scroll wheel Figure 1 Confirm the update Once the update is complete turn off the unit and then power it back on G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 37 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 8 Annex A Specifications 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 Inputs The Generation 3D has no video inputs Outp
7. 1 818 562 1101 or email at proavsupport doremilabs com G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 8 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 2 Generation 3D Overview 2 1 Generation 3D Description The Generation 3D is a versatile 3D test pattern generator with both HDMI and SDI outputs The Generation 3D contains one internal pattern that can be displayed at any of the supported resolutions and in any supported 3D format The Generation 3D supports the Side by Side Top and Bottom Line by Line Checkerboard Frame Packing and Dual Stream 3D formats Users can add their own patterns using ppm image files and the included SD card The Generation 3D automatically scans the SD card and once selected displays the custom patterns in any of the supported 3D formats The resolution of the custom patterns is dictated by the pattern image size If the pattern is 1920x1080 then the output resolution is either 1080i or 1080p There is no scaling Using the Doremi Universal Interface software the user can create the ppm image files from a variety of image formats and save them to the SD card in the Generation 3D Users can also manually add patterns to the SD card using a PC and SD card reader 2 1 1 Generation 3D Front Panel Asnap shot of the front panel is illustrated below Menu Wheel Status LEDs Power LED Power Switch GENeration 3 D 5D Doremi Logo F PtHOM 1550P 24 SD Card Escape Button Infrared Sensor Figure 1 Generation3D Front Pane
8. Coca_Cola Mi Remove Doremi_logo T mm N kg a oe SMPTEBlocks y Figure 12 Doremi Universal Interface GUI Settings Window G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 27 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 To export a saved Settings file to use for another Generation 3D device select it in the Settings files area and click on the Export button Figure 12 e The user will be asked to confirm where to export the file using a standard Save as dialog box Figure 12 Toimport an existing Settings file from a ghx file to the connected unit click on the Import button Figure 12 e Browse the files to select the appropriate Settings file to import The imported file will appear in the Settings files area on the left part of the GUI e To apply the settings to the connected Generation 3D unit select this file and click on the Load button The Generation 3D settings will be updated e To delete a settings file present in the Settings files area select it and click on the Delete button Figure 12 e Click on the Update button to update the Settings window to reflect the content of the folder where all the Settings files are stored Figure 12 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 28 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 6 4 Tabs Description 6 4 1 Input Tab The Input tab is presented in Figure 13 The input tab shows the available patterns a
9. D 0M 002067 DRM Page 13 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 3 3 Pattern Menu The following menu can be used to set up the Pattern parameters Sub Menu Description 2D Default This menu shows the available 2D patterns on the SD card If there is no SD card present only the Default pattern will be shown Default This menu shows the available 3D patterns on the SD card If there is no SD card present only the Default pattern will be shown 3 4 Output Menu The following menu can be used to set up the output parameters G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 14 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs Sub Menu Description Interface Select the active output interface Only one interface is active at a time Resolution Select the output resolution for the loaded pattern The available resolutions is dictated by the resolution of the loaded pattern For example if the pattern is 1920x1080 then only 1080i and 1080p will be available All resolutions are available for the default pattern Frequency Select the output frequency for the loaded pattern TimeCode Sett the SDI embedded timecode to Non Drop Frame Drop Frame or off On DF is only available for 29 97fps and 59 94fps 4 4 4 Set the chroma subsampling to 4 2 2 A B 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 Only available for SDI output Color RGB Set the output colorspace ROBEK Ext designates extended color YCbCr range full bandwidth as opposed YCxCz to limiting the color spectrum to XYZ
10. allation e To install the Doremi Universal Interface software follow the steps below e Plug the provided USB cable between the Generation 3D and an available USB port on the PC See Figure 2 for the USB connector location e Power on the Generation 3D e If the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears at this stage click Cancel Run the installation package by double clicking on a file Doremi_Universal_Interface_Software 4 6 0 exe which can be downloaded from http www doremilabs com e After the installation is over the Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear Note For Windows 7 users the Found New Hardware Wizard will not appear Follow the steps as written below Select the No not this time option and click on Next gt Figure 7 Click The No not this time Option Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission li Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue Next gt Cancel Figure 7 Found New Hardware Wizard Window Step 1 e When asked for the type of software installation choose the option Insta
11. ber of active SDI audio groups 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 SDI Channel 1 2 3 4 Set the number of active channels per SDI audio group Level 18dB 12dB 6dB OdB Audio output level setting 6dB 12dB 18dB 3 7 System Menu e The following menu allows access to the system parameters Sub Menu Description Save Settings Save the current settings to flash Reset Settings Reset to the factory default settings IR Control To avoid IR interference when there are multiple Generation 3D units the user can assign each a different IR code from 0x0 to OxF 16 total The default IR code is 0 The user needs to set the DIP switch on the Doremi IR remote accordingly This menu contains information about the unit Serial number Board Revision temperature firmware version etc Update from SD Update the firmware from the SD card G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 17 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 4 Using Custom Patterns The Generation 3D allows users to create their own custom test patterns Simply create the ppm files name them accordingly and place them in a folder on the SD card The Generation 3D will scan the SD card and determine whether the patterns are 3D or 2D and display them in the Patterns menu Customer patterns can be used by manually adding them to the SD card or using the Doremi Universal interface software This section covers manually adding patterns to the SD card using a PC for instructions on creati
12. doremi Technology Leadership for Digital Cinema Generation 3D Test Pattern Generator User Manual Version 1 3 Compliant with Generation 3D firmware version 1 2 0 and Doremi Universal Interface software version 4 6 0 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 1 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs Table of Contents Vs AVE OCU eiio ciu a e 8 TA PUN D OSG ii neonates ats teas dl cach sudan EE labios 8 122 CONTACT NIOLIN ATION soa es sees ev cacta secs desubes r pees en a os vduvows do snot ben denne sada nbe esac sae a e 8 2 Generation 3D OVEIVIO Wicca sec adeedcoedceveusecdeteccsesasacttacuucdecead suatevdusedsdctwebexeaseeucads 9 2 1 Generation 3D DescriptiON ooooooccnnncnncnnonoconoconnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 9 2 1 1 Generation 3D Front Panel ooccoccoccnnccnccnncnnccnnconccnncnnnonncnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnonrnnnnnnrnnrnnnrnncnnennnnes 9 2 1 2 Generation 3D Rear Paeh t a a r aa a crono nan a i aa aaia ra ia 10 2 2 Generation 3D Fo A S a a a a a a a e a a a ae A E a A aE 11 2 2 1 Supported Formats seipa ee dadas 11 3 Generation 3D Front Panel Controller occoccconnccnnoconncnnaronarcnancnanaronarcnnaronarnnnarnnarnanaronanona 12 3 1 Quick Setup InforMati0N oooooooconnnnnicccicinnnononcccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnn nn Eee a a ea E a aT 12 3 2 Menu ltems OVO O V a e aa aaa a a a a aa aa a Ara E aaa AEE Aaea aa Aanand 13 BI PAE MEU E EEA E an dated E AE A AE ogee auto e 14 3 4 Qutp t Men renee
13. e user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock he exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and Maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 7 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 1 Introduction The Generation 3D is a unique and highly versatile 3D test pattern generator that incorporates High Definition Multimedia Interface technology dual stream HD 3G SDI and single stream HD 3G SDI The Generation 3D includes an internal pattern and allows the user to create their own custom patterns to be used with the device The Generation 3D supports all of the standard 3D formats including full resolution HDMI Frame Packing and Dual Stream HD SDI The versatility of the Generation 3D makes it ideal for use in evaluating and configuring virtually any stereoscopic setup 1 1 Purpose This document provides guidance on how to use the Generation 3D It explains the front panel infrared remote control and the Doremi Universal Interface usage It also details how to upgrade the firmware via a Secure Digital SD memory card or via USB 1 2 Contact Information If in need of help or assistance please contact Doremi Labs Technical Services at
14. ee ettings Settings El input E Output H Z Smc 1 0 Audio Eoso amp System Button Button Save Settings a Restore Factory Settings ri ae de Firmware upgrade Current 1 1 28 7 Display Logs upgrade ___ ___ gt ae n MN Display Logs emperature C Infra Red Control Bu tton 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 v L 1 1 L 1 1 l i L 1 J ee es el Generation 3D Temperature di Load be Save Delete dy Import s Export ty Update Figure 20 Doremi Universal Interface GUI System Tab Note All parameters are explained in this manual in Section 3 Generation 3D Front Panel Controller In addition the System tab can be used to perform the following actions e Save To save the current settings to flash click on the Save Settings button Figure 20 e Restore To restore the Generation 3D back to the factory default settings click on the Restore Factory Settings button Figure 20 e Firmware Upgrade To perform a firmware upgrade click on the Firmware upgrade Current x yy button Figure 20 Note The Firmware upgrade button provides the current firmware version installed on the connected unit It is shown after Current On the image above Figure 20 the current firmware is version 1 2 15 See Section 7 1 for detailed upgrade steps G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 34 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs e Logs To display the logs click on the Di
15. iew or modify various settings on the connected Generation 3D unit These tabs include Input Output Audio settings and System settings These tabs are explained in detail in Section 6 4 The Settings field located on the upper left side of the GUI can be used to manage the settings files loading saving importing exporting etc The Settings field is explained in detail in Section 6 3 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 26 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 6 3 Settings Window e The Settings field is used to manage the settings files To save the current Doremi Universal Interface settings into a file enter a settings file name in the top left corner field as shown below and then click Save Figure 12 The saved settings file will appear in the Settings window as illustrated below Settings Files Saved Here Load Button Save Button Delete Button Import Button Delete Export Button E za Update Export Button Mic rad 2D Out 4 Update ar SS lt A nl dis Doremi_Universal_Interface_Software Sa File Logs Help Settings Devices 3D Out TA dl 0 Generation 3D SN 01001102 v 3D Pattem De imecodo Cus audio Output T B HDI 60 iii E E input Ei oupa LES Z Sync 1 0 Audio L oso System Pattem E Tron4 be Tron 3D A Add
16. ion 3D away from direct sources of heat heater vents stoves radiators Avoid using flammable aerosols near the Generation 3D They can damage the surface area and may ignite Do not use denatured alcohol paint thinner or similar chemicals to clean the Generation 3D This can damage the unit G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 5 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs Modification of this equipment is dangerous and can result in the functions of the Generation 3D being impaired Never attempt to modify the equipment in any way In order to ensure optimum performance of the Generation 3D select the setup location carefully and make sure the equipment is used properly Avoid setting up the Generation 3D in the following locations e Ina humid or dusty environment In a room with poor ventilation e Ona surface which is not level e Inside a moving vehicle where it will be subject to vibration e In an extremely hot or cold environment G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 6 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do notexpose this appliance to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL he lightning flash with the arrowhead symbolsuperimposed across a graphical representation of a person within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert th
17. is Doremi_Universal_Interface_Software ale File Logs Help Settings Settings Field __ Filename Devices Field 3D Pattem hatitisincredibledontyouthinksoidoverymuch T B HDMI 1080p 60 Information Field s Jut Output E Input Pattem Tron3 Tron4 Input Tab and Field if g ty Update E Output E Zs a i Tron5 3D Coca_Cola i Default Doremi_logo i J2CE J2CE 720p i SMPTEBars i gt SMPTEBars1 Bi i SMPTEBlocks sl Timecode 00 00 00 00 de Add Remove QP Select Audio MM oso System Output audio tt Refresh Button List box drop down menu for selection of the connected Generation 3D Figure 11 Doremi Universal Interface GUI The Doremi Universal Interface GUI is composed of the following parts The Devices field can be used to select one connected Generation 3D from the drop down menu Click on the Refresh button to confirm if all the connected Generation 3D units are visible Figure 11 The Information field provides information about the input and output interfaces and resolutions The Information field also provides the current timecode and audio output levels of the connected Generation 3D device Figure 11 The Control field has tabs that can be used to v
18. l View e The front panel LCD screen shows the status of the Generation 3D It can also be used in conjunction with the scroll wheel to modify the device settings e The scroll wheel with built in Select button and the ESC escape button can be used to navigate the menu structure and modify the settings Figure 1 e The PWR power button LED lights up when the Generation 3D is powered on e The infra red sensor can be used to remotely control the Generation 3D see Section 5 ASD memory card slot is available and can be used to load customer patterns and perform firmware updates see Section 7 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 9 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 2 1 2 Generation 3D Rear Panel e The Generation 3D rear panel is illustrated below HDMI out Hee l out out out out out SDI B SDI A SYNC AES 12 ES EN aru out out I He O Power Figure 2 Generation 3D Rear Panel View e The rear panel has the following connectors Connector Description USB USB connector HDMI in Not Supported HDMI out HDMI output connector SDI A out SDI output connector Link A SDI B out SDI output connector Link B SDI A in Not Supported SDI B in Not Supported SYNC in Sync input connector SYNC out Sync output connector AES 12 in Not Supported AES 12 out AES audio output connector for audio tracks 1 and 2 AES 34 in Not Supported AES 34 out AES audio output connector f
19. ll the software automatically Recommended see Figure 8 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 23 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Doremi Gh Board If your hardware came with an installation CD QEA or floppy disk insert it now Click The Install the software What do you want the wizard to do automatically Install the software automatically Recommended Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Option Click Next to continue lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 8 Found New Hardware Wizard Window Step 2 e Wait for the driver installation to be completed and then click on the Finish button to complete the set up Figure 9 Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Doremi Ghx Board Click The Finish Button Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 9 Found New Hardware Wizard Window Last Step Run the Doremi Universal Interface GUI and verify that the connection was set up properly by looking at the Devices tab which will show the model and serial numbers e If the Hardware Installation warning window appears during the installation process click on the Continue Anyway button Figure 10 G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 24 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs Hardware Installatio
20. n The software you are installing for this hardware Doremi Gh Board has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly Click The recommends that you stop this installation now and i E A contact the hardware vendor for software that has Continue Anyway passed Windows Logo testing Button Continue Anyway STOP Installation Figure 10 Hardware Installation Warning Window Note If during the automatic installation process a message appears asking to search for a specific file do the following e Hit Cancel and then uninstall the DUIs While the Generation 3D unit is still connected go to the Device Manager and click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers and then uninstall Doremi GHX Board e Install the DUls again and recycle the power on the Generation 3D which will take the user back to Steps 1 and 2 above G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 25 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 6 2 Doremi Universal Interface Overview The Doremi Universal Interface software consists of a Graphical User Interface GUI that can control one or more Generation 3D devices connected to the workstation through a USB When starting the Doremi Universal Interface the following window will appear d
21. n 3D for a specific environment involves selecting three main parameters 1 Select the Pattern 2 Select the Output Interface 3 Select the Output 3D mode e The Generation 3D has many other parameters that can be changed and will be discussed later in this manual but the three parameters listed above are the most used G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 12 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 3 2 Menu Items Overview e The different menus tabs are listed below e Pattern e Output e 3D e Audio e System e To use the menus tabs do the following e Turn the Menu Wheel to enter the Generation 3D menu system e Press Select to choose one of the above menu items and access its sub menus e Browse the list of available sub menus by turning the Menu Wheel e Press Select to view the available settings of the selected sub menu e Browse the available values by turning the Menu Wheel e To choose the desired value press Select e The selected value will be flagged with the sign on its right which is the current setting indicator Togo back to a higher level in the menu tree press the ESC button e Keep pressing the ESC button to exit the menu system e The following tables list all Generation 3D set up parameters e Items in bold are factory defaults All video formats show frame rates and not the field rates as such 1080i 60 fields per second will be shown as 1080i 30 frames per second G3
22. n 3D meets the power requirements in the surrounding area If in doubt consult a qualified electrician or a Doremi Labs dealer Generation 3D Power Ratings AC Input 100 240V 0 12A 50 60Hz Maximum Power Consumption 15W Generation 3D Rack Mount and Thermal Information e Maximum operating ambient temperature is 30 C e Never restrict the air flow through the devices fan or vents e When installing equipment into a rack distribute the units evenly Otherwise hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution e Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit Reliable earthing grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Protecting Yourself and the Generation 3D Never touch the AC plug with wet hands Always disconnect the Generation 3D from the power supply by pulling on the plug not the cord Allow only a Doremi Labs dealer or qualified professional engineer to repair or reassemble the Generation 3D Apart from voiding the warranty unauthorized engineers might touch live internal parts and receive a serious electric shock Do not put or allow anyone to put any object especially metal objects into the Generation 3D If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the Generation 3D disconnect the power and call a Doremi dealer The unit must be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight To avoid damage to internal circuitry as well as the external finish keep the Generat
23. nd can be used to load patterns as well as to save custom patterns from your PC to the SD card in the Generation 3D Doremi Universal Interface software can create custom patterns from the following image types 6 4 1 1 Patterns List _ NM GIF JPG PNG PNM XBM XPM BMP and PPM y Loading Patterns To load a pattern select the 2D or 3D pattern from the Patterns List and press Select ais Doremi Universal Interface Software e e a al File Logs Help Settings Devices 3D Out TA tel 0 Generation 3D SN 01001102 y Refresh Timecode Filename i SMPTEBars i SMPTEBars1 SMPTEBlocks X Load hal Save Delete dp Import gt Epot x H Add Button Select Button itik 4 Update Figure 13 Doremi Universal Interface GUI Loading Patterns G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 29 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 6 4 1 2 Saving Custom Patterns to the SD Card 1 To save a custom pattern from your PC to the SD card press the Add button Figure 13 2 For 2D patterns click the 2D radio button on the Send pattern to device pop up window Figure 14 3 For 3D patterns click the 3D radio button on the Send pattern to device pop up window Figure 14 4 Type a name for the pattern in the Name field Figure 14 This will be the name displayed on the front panel of the Generation 3D and in the Pa
24. ng ppm images and saving them to the SD card using the Doremi Universal Interface software see Section 6 4 1 2 4 1 Supported Image formats The Generation 3D supports only ppm images Any other file type will not be recognized by the Generation 3D Image height and width should conform to one of the resolutions supported by the Generation 3D If the image size is different than one of the supported resolutions it will be padded to fit into the closest supported resolution e g 800x600 will be padded to fit 1280x720 e Supported resolutions are o 1280x720 o 1920x1080 o 2048x1080 e Custom patterns must be 8 bit RGB at full range 0 255 e Images larger than 2048x1080 are not supported 4 2 File Naming 2D images must be named filename ppm e g pattern ppm 3D Images must have the same filename and be tagged with _left and _right to identify which eye the image corresponds to e g pattern_left ppm for the left eye image amp pattern_right ppm for the right eye image 4 3 Manually Adding Files to the SD Card 1 Format the SD card as either FAT or FAT 32 NTFS is not supported 2 Create a folder on the root directory of the SD card named Patterns All the patterns will be placed in this folder 3 Create a folder inside the Patterns folder The name of this folder will be the name displayed on the front panel of the Generation 3D for the pattern contained within 4 For 3D patte
25. o the factory settings Menu button Invoke the Menu System Pressing this button on the IR is similar to turning the Menu Wheel on the Generation 3D front panel Exit button Go back one menu level Similar to front panel ESC button Output format area Select the output interface and resolution OUT HDM button Select HDMI as the output interface OUT SDI button Select SDI as the output interface Select button Ok Select is similar to Select on front panel De Int Filter button G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 21 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 5 3 Quick Output Format Setting To select SDI as the output interface press the OUT SDI button After selecting SDI press the 720p 1080i or 1080p button in the SDI output section to select the output resolution SDI Qu Select a supported output resolution E 480 57 720p 1080 OUT SDI button InFPS OUT S0I Figure 5 Quick Output SDI Format Setting To select HDMI as the output interface press the OUT HDM button After selecting HDMI press the 720p 1080i or 1080p button in the HDMI output section to select the output resolution Select a supported output resolution OUT HDM Button Figure 6 Quick Output HDMI Format Setting G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 22 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 6 Doremi Universal Interface Software DUIs 6 1 Doremi Universal Interface Inst
26. or audio tracks 3 and 4 AES 56 in Not Supported AES 56 out AES audio output connector for audio tracks 5 and 6 AES 78 in Not Supported AES 78 out AES audio output connector for audio tracks 7 and 8 Power Connector for the power adapter module G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 10 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 2 2 Generation 3D Formats 2 2 1 Supported Formats e The Generation 3D supports Dual Stream Side Side Line Line Frame Packing and checkerboard 3D formats Frame packing and checkerboard are only supported for HDMI and Dual Stream is only supported for SDI e The Generation 3D supports 720p 1080i 1080p and 2Kp 2K at 24p only e The Generation 3D comes with one internal pattern that can be set to any of the supported video formats The resolution of custom patterns is dictated by the pattern s image size For example if the image is 1920x1080 then the available resolutions will be 1080p and 1080i e D SDI 480i and 576i are not supported e The Generation 3D supports only ppm images natively The Doremi Universal Interface software can create ppm images from a variety of different image files which is explained later in this manual G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 11 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 3 Generation 3D Front Panel Controller Note Throughout this section the phrase press Select refers to pressing the front panel Menu Wheel button of the Generation 3D Figure 1 3 1 Quick Setup Information Setting up the Generatio
27. rns place the left and right eye ppm image files in the folder created in step two For 2D images place the single ppm image file in the folder created in step two 5 Insert the SD Card into the Generation 3D and your pattern will be available under the 2D or 3D Patterns sub menu G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 18 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 Y Patterns Y E SMPTEBars Bars left ppm _ Bars_right ppm Figure 3 Example File Structure on the SD card G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 19 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 5 Infrared Remote Controller As an option the Generation 3D can also be controlled using an Infrared Remote Controller To purchase the Remote option contact sales doremilabs com The buttons on the IR remote are used to access the unit while observing the front panel LCD The Left and Right arrows are used to navigate between menus and sub menus The Select button is used to make a selection and the Exit button is used to go one level up or exit the menu structure 5 1 Remote Controller Overview Figure 4 Infrared Remote Controller The Remote Controller is divided into four different sections 1 RESET IR Lock buttons 2 Navigation or Menu System 3 Input Format Unused for the Generation 3D 4 Output Format G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 20 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 5 2 Remote Controller Functions Remote Control Function Input format selection Not used RESET button Reset the Generation 3D t
28. splay Logs button Figure 20 A window containing the logs will appear e Select Auto Update from that window to see all messages Figure 21 Auto Update a r dis Log 04 32 57 04 33 00 04 33 00 04 33 00 04 33 00 OUT 04 33 00 OUT B 04 33 00 04 33 00 04 33 00 04 46 07 04 46 07 gt IV Auto Update Set SDI out genlock on Pattern infos name Default index 0 Source 0 Source type 1 Source left width 1920 Source left height 1080 Source right width 1920 Source right height 1080 sd_file_left 69395944 sd_file_right 69402088 sd_file_2d 69395944 load_video VIDEO_PATTERN_ID PATTERN_TYPE_BOTH load_video success data loaded in 2947 3G_MODE reconfiguration requested video mode configuration completed video mode configuration completed Interlacer OFF Set HDMI output Device configuration success Pattern list up to date Pattern list up to date Figure 21 Generation 3D logs window G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 35 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 7 Firmware Update The firmware can be updated through the USB connection or through a Secure Digital SD memory card This section presents both methods In case one of the files listed below is missing please contact Doremi Labs see Section 1 2 7 1 USB Update The firmware can be updated through USB using the Doremi Universal Interface GUI as presented in Section 6 7 To perform an
29. tterns list for this pattern 5 Press the Browse button next to the Left pattern field and locate the file for the left eye image Figure 14 6 Press the Browse button next to the Right pattern filed and locate the file for the left eye image Figure 14 For 2D patterns press the Browse button next to the Pattern filed and locate the single image file 7 Click the Send button to send the pattern to the Generation 3D and save it on the SD card Figure 14 Mis Send pattern to device 9 ji 2Dor3D Teo Radio buttons gt eat em Browse to Name Doremi Logo load the left Pattern i Browse to 4 load the right Pattern Left pattem C Users doremi Desktop Doremi _left ppm Right pattem C Users doremi Desktop Doremi_right ppm Send Cancel Figure 14 Send pattern to device window e DUls will display a loading window while the pattern is being loaded to the device and saved to the SD card Figure 15 e Once the load and save are complete DUls will display success message Figure 16 dis Sending pattern cico dis Saving pattern on SD card 9 i Ma lg A Figure 15 DUIs Loading windows E Saving i Pattern lt pants gt successfully uploaded and saved to SD card Figure 16 DUls Success message G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 30 Version 1 3 Doremi Labs 6 5 Output Tab The Output tab is illustrated below
30. uts Single or Dual Stream HDSDI 3G SDI Single HDMI Output without HDCP Video All outputs are in a progressive or interlaced formats up to 2048x1080 in line with current display technologies Audio 16 channels of audio supported embedded in HDSDI 8 channels using HDMI 8 channels AES audio outputs Supported 3D Modes Line by Line Side by Side Frame packing as defined in HDMI specifications Checkerboard HDMI progressive formats only Top Bottom Dual Stream HD SDI only Left Eye Output only Right Eye Output only G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 38 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 9 Acronyms Term Definition AES Audio Engineering Society HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HD SDI High Definition Serial Digital Interface IR Infra Red SD Secure Digital SDI Serial Digital Interface G3D 0M 002067 DRM Page 39 Doremi Labs Version 1 3 10 Document Revision History Date Version Description 02 07 2012 1 0 First version of the document 02 16 2012 1 1 Section 4 1 modified 07 26 2012 1 2 Logo and contact information updated 02 12 2013 1 3 Minor revisions made to Section 1 G3D OM 002067 DRM Page 40 Doremi Labs Version 1 3
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