SDC-12/SDC-15 2013 NEW FEATURES ADDENDUM SDC-12 aka the “GrayWolf 4K”
SDC-12/SDC-15 Preface ABOUT THIS MANUAL ADDENDUM This 2013 Manual Addendum is designed for use with the Wolf Cinema SDC-12 and SDC-15 Home Cinema Projectors. This document is intended to accompany and augment the original User’s Manual for this product. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Notices WARNING! To meet FCC requirements, a shielded power cord is recommended in order to prevent interference. It is essential that only the supplied power cord is to be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. WARNING! High-brightness light source. Do not stare into the beam of light, or view directly.
SDC-12/SDC-15 2013 New Features Thank you for purchasing the Wolf Cinema SDC-12 or SDC-15 – next-generation stereoscopic (3D) home cinema projectors.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Features & Updates V4K™ Enhanced Resolution [3840 x 2180] Wolf Cinema’s V4K™ Technology Originally developed by Japan's NHK Engineering and the Victor Company of Japan [JVC] and also called “e-shift” in other devices, this unique technology implementation by Wolf Cinema delivers an HD image with 4 times the pixel density of standard 1920 x 1080 sources.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Remote Control Your SDC-12 or SDC-15 projector remote controls have been modified to incorporate the following features: ON STAND BY Projector Power On Turns off the power INPUT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMP. Switches the 3D format Displays the 3D setting menu 3D FORMAT 3D SETTING PC For adjusting focus, zoom, and shift LENS CONTROL LENS MEMORY C.M.
SDC-12/SDC-15 3D Format and Settings For additional information about 3D viewing refer to the SDC-12 and SDC-15 2013 User’s Manual. (Reference pages: 56 and 62-64) 3D Format This control selects the 3D input signal format. Use the [LEFT] and [RIGHT] keys to configure the desired settings. Press the [OK] key to display the available settings list, then use the [UP]/[DOWN] keys to make your selection. The [BACK] key returns you to the previous screen.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Viewing 3D Movies 1 Connect the 3D emitter as shown in SDC-12/SDC-15 user’s manual (Reference page: 30 of the SDC-12/SDC-15 2013 User’s Manual) 2 Connect this unit to a 3D-compatible HDMI device, and turn on the power to play back the 3D video image • For details on how to play back 3D video images, please refer to the instruction manual of the player or recorder in use. • When 3D signals are received, the video image switches automatically to the 3D format.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Adjusting 3D Movies 3D video images may appear differently to different viewers. It may also be affected by your physical condition at the time of viewing. You are therefore recommended to adjust the video images accordingly. 1 Press the 3D SETTING button to display “3D Setting” Adjusting parallax (Parallax) Adjust the displacement of the image for the left and right eyes separately to obtain the best 3D effect. • To do so, use the keys to move the cursor.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Setting Other Aspect Ratios (Basic, with Anamorphic Lenses, etc.) Image Sizing and Aspect Ratio (Reference page: 38 of the SDC-12/SDC-15 2013 User’s Manual) You can quickly change the screen size (aspect ratio) of the projected image, or mask image borders as desired if the surrounding edges of the image area are distorted. Setting the Basic Screen Size (Aspect Ratio) The projected image can be set to a desired screen size and aspect ratio.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Lens Control and VariScope™ Lens Memory Lens Control Use this remote button to adjust focus, zoom and shift. You can also turn the test pattern display ON and OFF and then save your lens position settings during adjustment. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select an item to adjust. Press the [BACK] key to return to the previous screen. Focus This selection adjusts the image focus. Zoom This selection adjusts the image overall size.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Clear Use this to delete a character. Move the select cursor to the desired location and press the [OK] button. This will delete the character in the Name field. All Clear Use this to delete ALL characters. Move the select cursor to the desired location and press the [OK] button. A delete confirmation message will appear. OK Use this function to save the entered name information. Select [OK] and a saved confirmation message will appear.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Pixel Alignment and Fine Adjustment Use this section to adjust, fine tune any slight errors in the horizontal/vertical pixel alignment. It is found under the [INSTALLATION] menu tab. Adjust Select this function to turn the pixel alignment function ON and OFF. Settings: Off, On Adjust Area Use this function to set the overall pixel adjustment range. Settings: Whole, Zone Whole Selects the entire screen as the adjustment area.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Pixel Alignment and Fine Adjustment Continued The following steps are useful when re-aligning the projector’s visible pixel structure: Enter the [PIXEL ADJUST] menu off the [INSTALLATION] tab. First set the [ADJUST AREA] to [WHOLE] and make your initial general wholesale adjustments to the image alignment. Select [ADJUST COLOR] and [ADJUST PATTERN]. Move the cursor to [Adjust (Pixel)] then press the [OK] button to display the pattern and adjustment window.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Pixel Alignment and Fine Adjustment Continued REMOTE CONTROL DUAL USE BUTTONS Use the [GAMMA] button to select [ADJUST COLOR], i.e. red or blue pixels Use the [COLOR TEMP] button to change from the [ADJUST PIXEL] to the [ADJUST FINE] operational windows. Use the [COLOR P.FILE] button to select [ADJUST PATTERN COLOR], i.e. white, green +. Use the [PIC ADJUST] button to change from [ADJUST WHOLE AREA] to [ADJUST ZONE] Use the [BACK] button to stop pixel alignment and exit this mode.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Fine Adjustment to Color (Color Management) If CMS is made available in your projector, you can adjust each of the following colors according to your preference: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, and Magenta.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Setting Screen Correction By selecting the optimal correction mode according to the characteristics of the screen in use, corrections can be performed to reproduce natural images with balanced colors. • For SDC-12 and SDC-15 projectors, this function is disactivated when “Color Profile” is set to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu 2 Select “Installation” ➔ “Screen Adjust” ➔ “On” from the menu • SDC-15: select one from the 105 types (“1” to “105”).
SDC-12/SDC-15 Adjusting Movies for Increased Expressiveness (MPC - Multiple Pixel Control) The new image processing algorithm helps to create a natural impression that is sharper at areas in focus, and softer at areas that are not in focus. This enables you to enjoy highly expressive V4K images with a greater sense of depth.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Adjusting Movies for Increased Expressiveness (MPC) Continued About the analysis screen By press the MPC button while the adjustment menu in the step 1 is on screen, the analysis screen is displayed. In the analysis screen, parts where the effect appear are highlighted in colors when “Enhance”, “Dynamic Contrast”, and “Smoothing” are adjusted. • To display the adjustment menu, operate any of the keys while the analysis screen is displayed.
SDC-12/SDC-15 4 Select “Viewing Distance” toconfigure the viewing distance (distance to the screen) • Select the closest viewing distance setting from the range between “1 m” and “10 m”. • For more details on the height, please refer to “Screen Size and Projection Distance”. (Reference page: 25 of the 2013 User’s Manual) 5 Select “Wall Color” to configure the wall color • If the wall is black in color, select “Dark”. For walls with a color other than black, select “Light”.
SDC-12/SDC-15 2013 Specifications Product Name Wolf Cinema SDC-12 and SDC-15, 3D D-ILA Home Cinema Projector Model Name Model Name SDC-12, aka “GrayWolf 4K”, and SDC-15, aka “The Cub” Display Panel/Size D-ILA device * 2 *3 0.7” (1920 pixels x 1080 pixels) x 3 (total no. of pixels: approx. 6.22 million) Projection Lens 2.0 x power zoom lens (1.45:1 to 2.78:1) (zoom/focus: power) VariScope™ Multiple user-adjustable lens presets aspect ratios [ex. 1.78:1, 1.85:1 and 2.
SDC-12/SDC-15 Power Requirements AC 110V-240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption 360W (3.4A) (standby mode: 0.4W) Operation Environment Temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC Humidity: 20% to 80% (no condensation) (storage temperature: -10 C to 60 C) Installation Height Recommended below 5000 ft (1524 m). (high altitude operating mode available) Dimensions (WxHxD) 19.5 x 8.8 x 22.5 in., 496 x 224 x 572 mm Weight 60 lbs., 28 kg. net / 75 lbs., 34 kg.
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