Reference Video System | Meridian Audio 810 guide

810 Reference Video System

10-megapixel digital projector & scaler

The 810 scaler includes a new class of adaptive video format conversion technologies, accepting video resolutions from 480i to 1080p, 24–60 frames per second.

Incorporated in the technology is a complete set of noise and artefact reduction technologies. Per-pixel noise and compression artefact reduction removes noise typically inherent in digital video, while per-pixel motion-adaptive 3-D de-interlacing removes jaggies and eliminates feathering. Marvell’s Adaptive Contrast Enhancement (ACE) and Intelligent Color Remapping (ICR) render rich and vivid images, optimising texture, detail, edges, contrast and colour, providing a consistent, immersive viewing experience for all types of content.

Projector and scaler are operated as a single system. Serial data commands flow between the two units to select the appropriate projection and image processing

parameters at both ends of the chain, so that the image will always be at its best, whether it is receiving it from DVD, HDTV, Blu-ray Disc or alternative sources. The projector is also configured from the scaler interface, which includes a built-in configuration web server, accessed via the scaler’s Ethernet connection.

The scaler accepts both HDMI and DVI inputs and delivers a quad DVI path to the projector. In addition the unit features Meridian comms for full integration with a Meridian Digital Theatre system, RS232 and USB maintenance ports for firmware upgrades (the latter allowing an update to be loaded via a memory stick) and an RS232 connection to the projector.

The scaler is a rack-mounting unit in the same style as Meridian’s existing C Series of installation products and includes a vacuum fluorescent front-panel display with soft buttons that can be used to operate and

configure the unit. Modelled on Meridian’s successful G Series user interface, the display labels the buttons according to context.

Complete projection systems

The Meridian 810 Reference Video System is available as a package consisting of both projector and scaler, which will not be available separately. Four different packages are offered, featuring lens systems with differing throw lengths. Short, Medium and Long-Throw packages include a special motorized 2.35:1 (Cinemascope®) lens assembly, while a Very Short Throw package, designed for back-projection and simulator applications, will also be available.

See separate sheets for dimensioned drawings and RS232 communications codes.

Lens information to follow

810DS-ENG v1.0 • REƒ • 20080915