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#1 ·
Lets start an official Radiancemini3D thread. As customers take delivery please post your feedback and questions here.

From everyone: Thank you Lumagen!


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Lumagen Press Release:


Embargo release until January 6, 2011


RadianceMini 3D joins the award winning Lumagen® Radiance™ video processor family.

January 6, 2011 — Lumagen®, Inc., a specialist in the design and manufacture of video products for the home and corporate markets, is announcing the RadianceMini 3D. The RadianceMini 3D joins other members of the Radiance family, which includes the CEA® 2010 Platinum Video Product of the Year, the RadianceXE.

The RadianceMini 3D sports two HDMI® inputs, and one HDMI output, and can be controlled by either the included IR remote, or by RS-232. Control and setup are the same as other units in the Radiance family. In addition, it provides the same exceptional video quality that the Radiance line has become known for. The unit’s case measures in at a diminutive 8.5” by 5” by 1.05” (216mm by 127mm by 27mm) and has mounting tabs so it can be fastened to a shelf, or to the wall behind a flat-panel display.

HDMI 1.4 3D is supported, including scaling and aspect ratio control for 3D Bluray movies for use with an anamorphic lens, such as those produced by Panamorph®. For dual-projector 3D, two units can be used with each receiving 3D and outputting video for either the left-eye or right-eye.

Jim Peterson, Lumagen’s president, stated, “Our customers have been asking us for a new Radiance product optimized for small systems. The RadianceMini 3D fulfills this request, as well as the need for premier video processing when another product, such as an AVR, or HDMI matrix-switch, is being used for source selection.”

As with the other members of the Radiance line, proprietary No-ring™ scaling, linear-Gamma RGB-color-palette CMS, 21-point parametric grayscale calibration, video deinterlacing, MPEG artifact reduction, temporal noise reduction, and other features, combine to provide the best video quality available.

The RadianceMini 3D is currently available, and is priced at $1995 MSRP.

For more information contact Lumagen at:

503-574-2211 Voice • 503-296-2384 Fax • www.lumagen.comsales@lumagen.com

# # #

Lumagen is a registered trademark of Lumagen, Incorporated. VisionDVI, VisionHDP, VisionHDQ, VisionPro HDP, Radiance, RadianceXD, RadianceXE, and RadianceXS, RadianceMini, are trademarks of Lumagen Incorporated. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 
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#52 ·

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Originally Posted by J.Mike Ferrara /forum/post/19826815


As Mark says, there probably won't be any new formats any time soon. Frankly, 3D is not living up to the hype, folks hate the glasses and their added expense, and it will soon fade, being a niche format only.


So, I'm set for the foreseeable future.

We see this kind of statement every time there is a new technology and early prices are high. We are still in a relatively early adopter phase.


Take Blue-ray as a primary example in the last couple years... with current player prices very cheap + a large and increasing discount on Disc prices (I'm seeing a huge number of Discs available at last years DVD prices), adoption of Blue-ray is really taking off - finally. The proponents last year touted its demise.


Certainly 3D display capabilities should improve drastically over the next couple years - and maybe eliminate the need for glasses altogether, but the basics of 3D left-eye/right-eye stereoscopy should remain for quite some time as likely will the content formats (per the industry specs).


As long as studios continue to make 3D movies there will be a demand for this format in homes. The only movies that I've gone to a theater to see in the last year have been 3D... and that was with sucky "Real3D". Adding in 3D broadcast channels and live events only makes the platform all the more viable.


Feel free to take the 3D argument over to the 3D threads... they like seeing dinosaurs wander in there to be tread upon


Those who die with no toys, missed their opportunity.
 
#57 ·
I'm arranging a demo of the Mini3D later this week while the UK January offer is still on. Even though I'm not convinced I'll see a difference once the whole setup is recalibrated (again
): I like the support that Lumagen offer, having a single box (rather than Edge plus VideoEQ Pro) and that I'll be able to calibrate my TV as well using the Mini3D (though I could move my VEQ, it's not easy to change settings on it like the Mini3D).


I've read every review for the similar models (XS and XD?) plus the manual. It seems very similar to my old HDQ so maybe a bit of headscratching until I get back into the Lumagen way of doing things. It seems that it's possible to set a default input/memory for power on, so I'll be able to ensure that the setting for my TV will take priority (to make sure the family can get a picture
). I think I'm capable of pressing a button on the remote to select a memory for my projector's ideal settings.



Just thinking through connections: I will be able to connect a PC and a PVR via my Arcam AV9 (which can only switch HDMI, 2 in and 1 out) into the first input on the Mini3D. My forthcoming Oppo 93 would go direct into the second input on the Mini3D. I'm not running 3D at the moment, so it might be easier to let the AV9 switch the Oppo and the PVR if it wouldn't cause any issues as the AV9 is only HDMI V1.2 I think (maybe V1.1). I'm using coax for the PVR and PC, plus the new Oppo will use my AV9's analogue inputs for HD sound.


I have a question that I couldn't find in the manual: How many CMS memories are there? I'd need one for my TV, maybe two for my projector (rec709 and SMPTE-C) and perhaps a fourth one if I deceide to connect a third TV via a HDMI splitter. Is there one for each memory bank (as in A, B, C & D) perhaps as this would suit my requirements?


If it helps: The outputs would be 1080p (inc 24p) to the projector and one TV, but the 'main' TV isn't able to accept 24p so I would just use 1080/50/60p for that one (and a suitable CMS setting).


Secondly if the Lumagen upscales any SD content I gather it can be set to take the rec601 input and output it as rec709. Does this mean I'd be able to use the same CMS setting for SD content as for HD or am I missing something here? In other words if using the Oppo in source direct mode, would I leave the Mini3D in the same memory as I'd use for BluRays or would I then need another 4 CMS settings?
 
#58 ·
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelvin1965S
I'm arranging a demo of the Mini3D later this week while the UK January offer is still on. Even though I'm not convinced I'll see a difference once the whole setup is recalibrated (again
): I like the support that Lumagen offer, having a single box (rather than Edge plus VideoEQ Pro) and that I'll be able to calibrate my TV as well using the Mini3D (though I could move my VEQ, it's not easy to change settings on it like the Mini3D).


I've read every review for the similar models (XS and XD?) plus the manual. It seems very similar to my old HDQ so maybe a bit of headscratching until I get back into the Lumagen way of doing things. It seems that it's possible to set a default input/memory for power on, so I'll be able to ensure that the setting for my TV will take priority (to make sure the family can get a picture
). I think I'm capable of pressing a button on the remote to select a memory for my projector's ideal settings.



Just thinking through connections: I will be able to connect a PC and a PVR via my Arcam AV9 (which can only switch HDMI, 2 in and 1 out) into the first input on the Mini3D. My forthcoming Oppo 93 would go direct into the second input on the Mini3D. I'm not running 3D at the moment, so it might be easier to let the AV9 switch the Oppo and the PVR if it wouldn't cause any issues as the AV9 is only HDMI V1.2 I think (maybe V1.1). I'm using coax for the PVR and PC, plus the new Oppo will use my AV9's analogue inputs for HD sound.


I have a question that I couldn't find in the manual: How many CMS memories are there? I'd need one for my TV, maybe two for my projector (rec709 and SMPTE-C) and perhaps a fourth one if I deceide to connect a third TV via a HDMI splitter. Is there one for each memory bank (as in A, B, C & D) perhaps as this would suit my requirements?


If it helps: The outputs would be 1080p (inc 24p) to the projector and one TV, but the 'main' TV isn't able to accept 24p so I would just use 1080/50/60p for that one (and a suitable CMS setting).


Secondly if the Lumagen upscales any SD content I gather it can be set to take the rec601 input and output it as rec709. Does this mean I'd be able to use the same CMS setting for SD content as for HD or am I missing something here? In other words if using the Oppo in source direct mode, would I leave the Mini3D in the same memory as I'd use for BluRays or would I then need another 4 CMS settings?
Its funny Kelvin. You and I are in the same boat - except I'm ditching my Duo for the mini. I used to have an HDP and loved it but the lack of CMS meant I had to look elsewhere. At the time a Radiance was out of my price range so went for the Duo


I've always wanted a Radiance and can now afford a mini if I sell on the Duo.


Just ordered mine from Ricky at Kalibrate and am awaiting a delivery date.

I'm hoping that having owned an HDP I won't find the Radiance menu's too hard to get to grips with
 
#59 ·
Quote:
I have a question that I couldn't find in the manual: How many CMS memories are there? I'd need one for my TV, maybe two for my projector (rec709 and SMPTE-C) and perhaps a fourth one if I deceide to connect a third TV via a HDMI splitter. Is there one for each memory bank (as in A, B, C & D) perhaps as this would suit my requirements?
There are 8 CMS memories. You can set any input memory (A-D) for predefined input resolutions to select any of the 8 CMS setups (.ie for input 1, mema for SD can be set to use CMS0, memb for SD could select CMS1, while mema for 1080i can be CMS2 )

Quote:
Secondly if the Lumagen upscales any SD content I gather it can be set to take the rec601 input and output it as rec709. Does this mean I'd be able to use the same CMS setting for SD content as for HD or am I missing something here? In other words if using the Oppo in source direct mode, would I leave the Mini3D in the same memory as I'd use for BluRays or would I then need another 4 CMS settings?
In our input menu (under Input:Video Setup:RESOLUTION:picture:Color Format ) you can select Auto/601/709. So you can use the same CMS settings.
 
#60 ·
Thanks Patrick, I recall how the HDQ did something similar with it's gamut control so that gives me plenty of CMS options then.
The auto/601/709 setting probably means that I don't need that many anyway...


(See what I mean about support...my VideoEQ questions would go for weeks without an answer
).


@Sniffer66 I'll be getting mine from Ricky too. I've dealt with him before with Chromapure and renting the i1Pro from him (I'll need it again
). I'm also getting my Oppo 93 from him too. I've never met him in person though, so I'm looking forward to the demo, once we can arrange a date.
 
#62 ·
I just ordered the Mini and look forward to receiving this to complement my new JVC RS40 that I hope to also receive soon....


In preparation for this and given I have always used CalMan calibration tools I started to do a search on using CalMan 4 with the Radiance and found that CalMan is able to control the Radiance in a similar way that it will with the VideoEQ Pro.


Does anyone know if this functionality translates to the Mini as well? And if so what will I need to interface from my laptop to the RadianceMini as I don't have a serial port? Is there maybe a USB to RS-232 that I would use?


Thanks in advance.
 
#63 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by dangc /forum/post/19905419


I just ordered the Mini and look forward to receiving this to complement my new JVC RS40 that I hope to also receive soon....


In preparation for this and given I have always used CalMan calibration tools I started to do a search on using CalMan 4 with the Radiance and found that CalMan is able to control the Radiance in a similar way that it will with the VideoEQ Pro.


Does anyone know if this functionality translates to the Mini as well? And if so what will I need to interface from my laptop to the RadianceMini as I don't have a serial port? Is there maybe a USB to RS-232 that I would use?


Thanks in advance.

Yes it should work with the mini, and you will need a USB to rs-232 adapter. Recommended is a Keyspan model as they have very good drivers. They work with Windows 7, even if they only say Vista in the description. There are Win7 beta drivers (and Mac OS 10.6 beta as well) to download from their website.
 
#64 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Manni01 /forum/post/19905605


Yes it should work with the mini, and you will need a USB to rs-232 adapter. Recommended is a Keyspan model as they have very good drivers. They work with Windows 7, even if they only say Vista in the description. There are Win7 beta drivers (and Mac OS 10.6 beta as well) to download from their website.

Thank you very much for the feedback. I think I spoke to soon as I went to check my laptop I use for this (old IBM Think Pad running XP) and it does have a serial port on it. So I just need a long female to female RS-232 null modem cable right?


Thanks again
 
#65 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by dangc /forum/post/19905926


Thank you very much for the feedback. I think I spoke to soon as I went to check my laptop I use for this (old IBM Think Pad running XP) and it does have a serial port on it. So I just need a long female to female RS-232 null modem cable right?


Thanks again

Exact. Please note that I haven't tried this myself, this is just the way it is supposed to work.
 
#66 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Manni01 /forum/post/19906644


Exact. Please note that I haven't tried this myself, this is just the way it is supposed to work.

I will report back on my expierence with CalMan and the Mini. I am quite excited to get a Radiance and from what I hear should really boost the performance of my new RS40 and of course I will still have it for future projectors.
 
#67 ·
I've migrated from a Duo to the Mini and am finding it to be much more complex. I have 5 sources connected to an Onkyo AVR which is connected to HDMI 1 on the Mini. The manual refers to inputs which can be directly selected from the remote (pressing input and a number - it states there are 18 but this seems incorrect) and input memories (MEMA - MEMD) which are also selectable from the remote. How do these differ?


With only 4 inputs, how should I handle the 5 sources connected to my AVR?


Also, can the Mini automatically select the appropriate input when the source is change on my AVR?



Thanks - more questions to follow.
 
#68 ·
You switch input on the Onkyo, and the mini will handle each source according to its resolution automatically (you have to configure it for this though). This is the point of the mini. It is for people who already have an AVR (preferably with HDMI 1.4) to do the switching not to have to buy unnecessary inputs, and save money compared to a XS. The HDMI out of your AVR goes to a physical input (1 or 2) of the mini.


If the resolution is the same (say all are full HD sources), you can assign the other physical input (say input 2) and two more virtual inputs (3 and 4) to input 1. With Mem A-D, you will then select the input (physical, reassigned physical, or virtual) and will tell it how you want the signal to be handled (for example, if you want it to use a Rec-709 or an SMPTE-C calibration).


Each memory has sub memories depending on the resolution, and this is how you handle more than 4 inputs, as usually at least one of them will be using a different resolution, so you can select a different configuration automatically depending on the type of source connected.


It is quite technical, make sure you read the manual and the technical tips from the website.


In theory it is supposed to be installed by a dealer, as it is extremely powerful but not as user friendly as less versatile models.
 
#69 ·
The XD/XE has 18 inputs. The Mini has 2x hdmi.


You can tell the mini in it's setup to load up the settings under say, input3, but look at physical input 1. You can do this for four virtual inputs I believe.


As has been stated each INPUT memory is further broken down in internally to sub memories which can all be configured differently. They are currently

480

576

720p60

1080i50

1080i60

1080p24

1080p60

OTHER (where other is a resolution or refresh not listed above)


So you can see you could put a dvd player say and an Apple tv, or BD player all on same physical input but still use the different output signal types to create different settings on just one memory (ie input1 mema)


The four memories, A,B,C,D are another bunch of seperate settings set up the same way. So you can set up MEMA to use with a plasma and say, MEMB's to use with a projector.


The Radiances do not auto detect signal and switch inputs.
 
#70 ·
OK... this is going to be kinda long so please accept my apologies in advance. It's time to get all my questions in one place and settle this thing once and for all. I hope!


I've been planning on buying an Acer H5360 exclusively for use for 3D with the (if it ever comes!) Optoma 3DXL magic box. I have and older Epson 1080UB Pro that I bought from AVS so I'm set and satisfied with my 1080 non-3D stuff.


This gets more complicated...


I also have a Sammy 55" LCD that I use for everyday TV viewing in this same living room. I switch all my stuff with an older VP50 DVDO (non-Pro). I output from the VP50 to an HDMI splitter to get the output back to my Onkyo SR805 (also purchased from AVS. Thanks Jason!), my Sammy 55, and my 1080UB. I have a lot of sources, many of which are 3D capable but I don't think it's necessary to clutter this particular question with all the sources other than to say there is also a 3D capable nVidia driven HTPC in play here too. All the others are "standard" (PS3 Bluray/3D, DTV w/3D, etc.). Can the Lumagen handle the HTPC 3D?


Right now I'm looking at having to upgrade the VP50 to a DVDO Duo which will only be passive for 3D content at best. I have to buy the Optoma box. Probably ~$500 for the Optoma, so I'm looking $1200 square in the eyes (with a "trade-up" from DVDO on the VP50) just to get this part done. Plus the cost of the glasses (and emitter?).


Plus the cost of the Acer, of course, but I have to buy that anyway, right??? (I'm confused about that part now too given that 3D-VIP seems to be offering yet another black box that is going to magically make my 1080UB and my Sammy LCD do 3D??? What's up with this thing they're calling "3D Displayer"??) Maybe that's ALL I need. Will the Lumagen XS 3D do that TOO???


The Lumagen XS is starting to look like the damned Holy Grail for me. I just happened upon this thread while researching in the 3D sections of the board. I wanted to get out of all of this for less than $1000-$1500 (getting all my sources output to something, preferrably my 106" screen primarily) to get 3D. When this all started, it was just to play with. Now it's looking to be way more centric to my HT setup.


The Onkyo doesn't support 1.4 HDMI (boo hiss for such an EXPENSIVE receiver but I just bought too early, I guess) and neither does the VP50. I Can't throw out the baby with the bathwater because I simply can't afford it right now, but it appears that the VP50 has got to go for something else.


I don't think the mini will cut it in my environment, and to be honest, I can't wrap my arms around how I'll make the XS 3D work either, since I need to feed up to 4 outputs (the Onkyo, the Sammy LCD, the 1080UB and the Acer 3D projector (assuming I really even need it!!!!).


I'm ready to buy something. Is there anybody here willing to try to make the effort to put all of the above together and tell me if the XS 3D is my Holy Grail? It sure looks like it might be.


Now the VIP "3D Display" device throws yet another kink into this whole thing. I just ran across it this morning (sigh).


I'm not much of a "Ready. Aim. Aim. Aim. Aim..." type of guy but as you can imagine from above, I pull the trigger WAY TOO fast sometimes. I'm really trying to slow down and do it right this time. For example, I bought my Sammy 55 LCD exactly 2 months before they released their 3D stuff.


What about this adapter forthcoming from Lumagen for the glasses? Where does that thing go in the chain? Granted, if I buy the Acer DLP, I guess I could use DLP glasses and not need it but if I can use some sort of technology like the VIP 3D Display device, maybe I can use the projector (AND TV!) that I already have.


I've always lived on the bleeding edge of this stuff but this is getting out of hand. Can somebody help me? PLEASE?
 
#71 ·
MAN... Did even more research. If this guy (the XS-3D and not the mini) will do what the 3d-VIP Theater (/Display) will do too, I am so in. Where do I sign up?!? I want one now. Yesterday even!


I may even take my VP50 and run over it with one of my tractors just for fun instead of trading it in with somebody! LMFAO!!!!


I sure hope one of the Lumagen guys jumps in here and sees my post. This thing could be the answer to all my dreams and I'm not kidding either.


Edit for emphasis: Using my existing 1080UB for 3D saves me about $600 on the Acer H5360 PLUS I get to keep 1080 for 3D. Using the XS-3D for switching (and all its other fcns to boot) saves me about $700 on the trade-up to a DVDO Duo that's only passive with 3D to begin with. Sounds like it ALREADY does everything the Optoma 3DXL does so that saves, what, $500 more? Unless my math is missing something, I can buy the XS-3D from a well-known site trading in my new in-box VP30 (ANOTHER DVDO story) for about $1900.


Now unless my math is extremely screwed up, I can simplify everything and get everything in one box for only $100 more than I was going to spend anyway. I MUST be missing something here. I know the 3D-VIP Theater device is a big gotcha here because unless the Lumagen does this fcn, I still have to buy the Acer (or wait for the 3D-VIP Theater device to come out and buy that.). Somebody get me down off this ledge before I jump! There's gotta be a catch somewhere. I'm missing something.


I think I should have done like I usually do and have jumped into this 3D thing early and then I'd just be stuck with whatever I had already done. Now there just seems to be too many options to decide what is the right thing to do.
 
#72 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by Manni01 /forum/post/19914266


You switch input on the Onkyo, and the mini will handle each source according to its resolution automatically (you have to configure it for this though). This is the point of the mini. It is for people who already have an AVR (preferably with HDMI 1.4) to do the switching not to have to buy unnecessary inputs, and save money compared to a XS. The HDMI out of your AVR goes to a physical input (1 or 2) of the mini.

This is exactly why I bought the mini - the HDMI out of my AVR (which is 1.4) is connected to physical input 1 on the mini.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Manni01 /forum/post/19914266


If the resolution is the same (say all are full HD sources), you can assign the other physical input (say input 2) and two more virtual inputs (3 and 4) to input 1. With Mem A-D, you will then select the input (physical, reassigned physical, or virtual) and will tell it how you want the signal to be handled (for example, if you want it to use a Rec-709 or an SMPTE-C calibration).

So are Mem A-D the four "virtual" inputs? I realize that there are only 2 physical inputs and with my current setup I will only be using 1 of them. The manual refers to inputs and Mem A through Mem D - so maybe I'm confused and they're not the same.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Manni01 /forum/post/19914266


Each memory has sub memories depending on the resolution, and this is how you handle more than 4 inputs, as usually at least one of them will be using a different resolution, so you can select a different configuration automatically depending on the type of source connected.


It is quite technical, make sure you read the manual and the technical tips from the website.


In theory it is supposed to be installed by a dealer, as it is extremely powerful but not as user friendly as less versatile models.

What is the best way to handle this situation: I want Game Mode on when either my PS3 or Xbox 360 is active. I have this set up on input 4. When I switch from DirecTV, which is on input 1, I assume that after switching inputs on my AVR I then must select input 4 on the mini. Is this correct?


Thank you for the help.
 
#73 ·
"So are Mem A-D the four "virtual" inputs? I realize that there are only 2 physical inputs and with my current setup I will only be using 1 of them. The manual refers to inputs and Mem A through Mem D - so maybe I'm confused and they're not the same."


They are not the same.


Basically for each input on the Radiance it will autoselect an input memory slot based on the input resolution. There are different input memory slots for say Input 1 at 480,576,720p60, 1080i50, 1080i60,1080p24,1080p60 and other. For each of those Input 1 resolutions you can have 4 different memory configurations… that is where MemA-MemD come in.


So for example the settings for Input 1 480p MemA could be totally different then the settings for Input 1 1080p24 MemA and of course Input 1 480p MemA can be different from Input 1 480p MemB. The manual explains this the opposite of above… MemA-D then each having the resolution sub-memories but I think it makes more sense to think about it as I detailed it above.


Each of those locations can also be set to select different output mode (output resolution, AR…etc modes 0 - 7) as well as different CMS settings (CMS 0-7) and style 0-7.


So as you can see this gives enormous flexibility in how you can dial in the different resolutions and their attendant settings into the Radiance.


What the virtual inputs add is the ability to basically have all of that flexibility repeated again using the same physical input…. specifically for the case where an HDMI switch (receiver/pre-pro) is used ahead of the Radiance. This lets you totally customize the Radiance for another device even if it is being input on the same HDMI input. If you made Input 3 be a logical virtual input (that used physical HDMI Input 1) you would have a completely new set of input memory slot with all the subresolutions and MemA-MemD settings on the same physical hardware input.


This makes more sense if you have a Radiance in front of you so you can see this all in action. It is really quite elegant and gives great flexibility.


Shawn
 
#74 ·
Part of the problem right now is that the current RadianceMini manual is just a very poorly revised XS manual so you do not know what really applies to the Mini and what doesn't.

A couple of examples:

Page 25 in the audio section actually starts out saying “The Radiance XS supports ...”

Page 34 has a section on the "trigger outputs on the rear panel" which don't exist on the Mini.

I'm sure there are many more mistakes.
 
#75 ·
I noticed this on the manual too, but took it with a pinch of salt knowing the limitations of the Mini3D. It will no doubt be revised/edited to correct these details as Lumagen seem pretty good at support and I'm sure that they won't want people buying the Mini3D thinking it has features such as trigger outs, when in fact it doesn't.


I'm just off now to have a demo of one, so maybe I'll post back later with some thoughts.
 
#76 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by mskreis /forum/post/19917935


What is the best way to handle this situation: I want Game Mode on when either my PS3 or Xbox 360 is active. I have this set up on input 4. When I switch from DirecTV, which is on input 1, I assume that after switching inputs on my AVR I then must select input 4 on the mini. Is this correct?

Sfogg has already answered the first part of your question, and the answer for the bit above is included in it.


For your ps3 or xbox, you probably want to run at 1080p60.

I assume (but may be wrong, I don't receive directTV in the UK) that the directTV signal will be 720p60 or 1080i60.


If this is the case, there is no need to use MEM A-D.


You simply have to set each configuration on input 1 (say 1080p60 for the Xbox/ps3 and 1080i60 for directTV) according to the way you want each signal to be handled. You could also configure 1080p24 to say how you want a Bluray signal to be handled, and your standard TV or DVD at 480i/p (or 576i/p in Europe). All this on the same input1, and without the need to switch inputs.


For example, the Radiance could apply automatically a Rec-709 calibration for a 1080p24 input, a PAL calibration for a 576i/p input and a Rec601/SMPTE-C calibration for a 480i/p input, all on physical input1.


MEM-A-D only need to be used if you need to apply a different configuration to the same type of signal, or when the configuration is resolution independant.


For example, if I wanted to shift my picture vertically on my 16/9 screen depending on the aspect ratio for a bluray player (as this is at the same 1080p24 resolution, I would have to tell the Radiance manually), I could use MEM A for 16/9, MEM-B for 2.35 and MEM C for 1.85.


Or if I wanted to have an SMPTE-C calibration also for bluray, I could have it for 1080p24 on input 2, even if all my devices are connected to input 1 through the AVR physically.


So in this example, if I wanted 1080p24 in Rec-709 in 16/9, I would select input1 MEM A. The radiance would automatically select the 1080p24 based on the resolution of the signal sent to input1 (physical), and MEM A would keep the picture full screen.


If I wanted 1080p24 in SMPTE-C in 2.25, I would select virtual input2 (SMPTE-C) and MEM B (2.35) would shift the picture according to the (undetectable) aspect ratio.


And so on...


I hope this clarifies rather than confuses. Please note than I haven't played with a Radiance personally yet, I only had a demo from the excellent RickyJ, and read the manual/radiance tips.


If any of the guys who have actually played wih a Radiance correct me (like Gordon or Sfogg), they are right!
 
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