Name: DarbeeVision DVP-5000S
Brand: Darbee
SKU: 890DVP5KS
Rating: 5 (23 reviews)

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Want to improve your HDTV picture quality wihout investing in a new 4K TV? The DarbeeVision DVP-5000S video processor does exactly that. It applies powerful video processing to enhance the detail and depth of any video source, whether it's high-definition Blu-ray or standard-def cable or satellite TV signals. And although its design is highly advanced, the DVP-5000S is super easy to hook up and use.

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Darbee processing emphasizes fine details and enhances the sense of visual depth.

This is the smallest video processor we've ever seen — about the size of a chubby smartphone. Connections are simple: one HDMI input and one HDMI output, plus a power jack for the AC wall wart. Just connect an HDMI cable between your video source and the DVP-5000's input, and another HDMI cable between the DVP-5000S's output and your TV or projector.

If you use an A/V receiver in your system, you can use the DVP-5000S to enhance all the video sources connected to your receiver by inserting this processor between the receiver's HDMI output and your display.

Go beyond basic "sharpness" and "detail" controls

Most TVs and Blu-ray players come with their own picture controls, labeled "sharpness" or "detail", but those controls are crude and low-tech compared to the latest Darbee Visual Presence™ V 2.0 video processing found in the DVP-5000S. This custom algorithm analyzes images, detecting areas with dark/light transitions, then increases contrast between lighter and darker details within the image to emphasize fine details and create an enhanced sense of visual depth.

This powerfully precise approach enables the DVP-5000S to enhance image quality without adding noise or "halos," or altering overall color, contrast, or black level. The effect is adjustable, and there's a split-screen demo mode for easy before/after comparisons, so you can dial in exactly the level of visible improvement you desire. A remote control is included for tweaking the image from the comfort of your couch.

DarbeeVision processing is so effective that Oppo, builder of extremely high-performance Blu-ray players, created a "Darbee Edition" of their flagship BDP-105 player. That's pretty high praise in our book.

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Product highlights:

video processor enhances picture detail, contrast and depth
supports all standard- and high-definition video resolutions up to 1080p, and also supports 3D video up to 1080p
installs between any HDMI-compatible video source and display
on-screen menu to access controls
Darbee Visual Presence™ V 2.0 technology emphasizes fine details and enhances the sense of picture depth
video processing effect is adjustable, and includes bypass mode
High Def, Gaming, and Full Pop picture presets
one set of HDMI connections (in/out)
HDMI 1.4 compliant
remote control
AC power adapter included
1.5-meter HDMI cable included
7-5/8"W x 3/4"H x 2-1/4"D
warranty: 1 year
MFR # DVP 5000S

What's in the box:

DarbeeVision DVP-5000S owner's manual

HDMI video processor
AC power adapter (w/ attached 47" DC cord)
4 AC plug inserts (US/AU/UK/EU)
Remote control
2 "AAA" batteries
59" HDMI cable
5' IR extender cable
"Congratulations" card

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The DarbeeVision DVP-5000S replaces these items:

Darbee Darblet™ DVP 5000

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Features

HDMI Video Processor: The Darbee DVP-5000S is an external HDMI video processor which significantly increases clarity and depth of standard- and high-definition video signals (up to 1080p) through Darbee Visual Presence V.2.0 technology.

How It Works: The image processing is done intra-frame so that no large buffer memory or time delays are required. Processing is resolution independent, scaling linearly with the number of pixels in a frame. The algorithms do disparity synthesis, then apply a patented defocus-and-subtract of the resulting images. The algorithm next applies the enhancement only to the areas of interest, via the Perceptor, a proprietary saliency map. The processing is local, modifying the image luminance on a per-pixel basis.
Compatible Source Material: Because the results are embedded in the pixels of an image, the process can be applied any time during the life of the image. The Darbee process can be applied in digital TVs, DVD players, cable or satellite boxes, cameras, video games, mobile devices, PCs, printers, video, or movie post production (up to 1080p video).

Note: You should calibrate your television first and then add the DVP-5000S. The DVP-5000SS will not affect your color, brightness, contrast, or gamma settings.

Darbee Visual Presence (DVP) V 2.0: Darbee Visual Presence V 2.0 technology creates a video image with enhanced visual fidelity. This image processing solution for enhancement of all video sources (up to 1080p) creates an image that appears to have an exceptional level of depth, clarity and realism. Darbee's Visual Presence V 2.0 technology is adjustable; you get to choose the effect that pleases you the most, given the broad video quality spectrum that you might encounter, ranging from pristine BluRay down to low-resolution web videos.

Hi Def: Select this mode for highest fidelity sources and cleanest image processing. Has the most refined and artifact-free output.
Gaming: Choose this mode for video games and CGI sources; adds more depth and detail. Provides a stronger enhancement and fairly strong artifact suppression. It's great for clean computer-generated video, such as games and animated movies.
Full Pop: Adds the strongest depth cues for all sources, especially low-resolution or low-quality sources. Gives the strongest depth and realism, but you may see some artifacts, especially on text.

Note: You can adjust the level of each DVP mode from 0 to 120. A level 0 bypasses DVP video processing.

HDMI 1.4: The DVP-5000S is fitted with one HDMI input and one HDMI output. Both HDMI jacks are version 1.4 and will support 480, 480p, 720p, 1070i, and 1080p video. Simply plug your HDMI source (such as your Blu-ray player) into the DVP-5000S's HDMI input jack and connect the DVP-5000S's HDMI output jack to your TV or display monitor. If you are using an AV receiver, connect DVP-5000S between the output of your AV receiver and the input of your TV. It can also be used on the output of an HDMI switcher or input of an HDMI splitter.

30-Bit Deep Color: The DVP-5000S's HDMI 1.4 input and output support 30-bit Deep Color with 4:4:4 color supsampling. Deep Color lets HDTVs and other displays go from million of colors to billions of colors with increased contrast ratio. It also eliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors. In addition, it can represent many times more shades of gray between black and white.
3D Ready: In addition to 2D video, the DVP-5000's HDMI 1.4 jacks support 3D video so you can continue to enjoy your 3D movies.

Note: The DVP-5000S does not support Audio Return Channel (ARC) and High-Speed Ethernet Channel (HEC).

HDMI Cable: The Darbee DVP-5000S includes one HDMI cable. You will need to purchase an additional HDMI cable. Your HDMI cables should be no more than 20' in length between your source device, television, and the DVP-5000S. HDMI cables that are longer than 20' may not hold signal integrity as well.

Remote Control w/ IR Extender: The DVP-5000S includes an IR remote for wireless operation of the HDMI video processor. An IR extender is provided in case you have the DVP-5000S hidden and out of direct line sight for IR commands.

On-Screen Menu: The DVP-5000S offers an on-screen menu for initial setup, adjustment, and demo of the HDMI video processor.

External AC Power Supply: The Darbee DVP-5000S operates off of standard house hold current using the included external AC power adapter (Input: 100-240V; Output: 5V/2A).

Future Upgrades: Darbee is continuing to develop improvements to the Darbee Visual Presence algorithm. Check Darbee's website for upgrade announcements. The DVP-5000S is upgradeable after purchase, although you will have to send it in to receive new firmware, and there may be a processing charge.

The DarbeeVision DVP-5000S replaces these items

Darbee Darblet™ DVP 5000

Video processor

4 reviews

video processor enhances picture detail, contrast and depth
supports all standard- and high-definition video resolutions up to 1080p, and also supports 3D video up to 1080p
installs between any HDMI-compatible video source and display

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3 questions already asked

How to use DVP-5000s to power ON or OFF with remote control when power supply is connected at all times to the outlet ? In my case, I have to do it manually. Is there any LED color remote indication when in use. ( Charles Sept 02, 2016)

charles Sep 02, 2016

5 answers

No indicator when in use. However, you can turn off with remote and see, on the display or screen, the Darblets level revert to zero (indicting it's off). Level will only show when a show or video is displayed.

james Sep 03, 2016

I do not know why you would want to turn it off. Wattage draw is near nothing and Most electronics are more hurt by on and off voltage spikes . So I can not tell you as I never turn it off

william Sep 03, 2016

Once I had this hooked up and then dialed in as far as the setting that I wanted----i have never even used my remote again. It stays on auto standby---and this is shown by the led indicators on the darbee. You do not need to turn this on or off. Make sense?

doug Sep 02, 2016

I've never been able to figure that out either. I just leave it on all the time-it uses hardly any power. Not worth the hassle to me.

william Sep 02, 2016

I leave mine on all the time, there LEDs that indicate when it is connected to a source and processing

steve Sep 02, 2016

Is the remote and sensor a "line-of-sight" design, because most users, including myself, would probably be placing this unit behind their receiver, out of sight, so to speak. Is this possible?

william Jun 03, 2016

11 answers

Yes mine is behind the tv works fine

richard Jun 04, 2016

No. it appears to be omnidirectional.

franco m nichin Jun 04, 2016

In my case it is line of sight----and it works well.. it is so small you can place it on top of your receiver or in my case on top of my direct tv box. It is even small enough to sit on top of my martin logan sound bar... I would not think it would work out of a direct sight line ....But just my best guess.

doug Jun 03, 2016

Yes it is a line of sight but it does work. behind the recover mine is completely in the back of my recover and I can't even see it at all but it still works it really works great.

stephen Jun 03, 2016

One of the odd things about this device that does not show on the contents of the box is that it has an IR extender included. The cord is about three feet long and plugs into the device right next to the HDMI input. The only mention of this is on the inside packaging. When you open the box, the cardboard containing the Darbee shows, on the right hand side, Power supply, HDMI in connector, and IR extender connector.

john Jun 03, 2016

No is not line of sight, the signal will bounce off the walls. I have mine on the floor behind the livingroom corner table and I have no problems. Paul

sonia Jun 03, 2016

it is an IR not RF which means you have to have line of sight. I placed mine on top of the audio video rack for a couple of days while I experimented and became happy with the setting. After that I placed it behind the audio equipment and have never felt the need to adjust it again.

william Jun 03, 2016

Yes this remote is line of sight. It's an IR remote. Not RF. IR infered. RF radio frequency.

david Jun 03, 2016

It is IR so yes.

steve Jun 03, 2016

I am pretty sure you do not need a direct line of sight. It has to be close to the receiver or tv/projector so it would be silly to need a direct line. I put mine on top of the projector and never have an issue with the signal being read. I may aim toward the projector but I never had to paya ttention to its exact location. It really does work. I would pause and rewind and play back video with it on and off and their is definite improvement when watching Direct TV and DVDs.

jason Jun 03, 2016

Yes but it comes with an extender cable so it's easy to position without being noticable.

roy Jun 03, 2016

Does this improve the picture quality of a Pioneer projector? I think it's a FPJ-1 projector.

joe Apr 17, 2016

8 answers

Yes it does

richard Jun 04, 2016

I have an Epson 2030 projector and it make a very noticeable differnece, you see more detail, I only have it at 65% but it improves the picture quality very nicely I highly recomended for any projector. Paul

sonia Jun 03, 2016

I do not own a projector but I see no reason it will not help anything that has an HDMI . I have an $8,000 70' Elite led TV with an extremely good processor and was happy with the improvement. The DarBee default was 110% but I turned mine back to 80% . It doesn't make it a 4K equivalent but it is an improvement.

william Apr 19, 2016

I use it on my Sony projector with a 106" screen and it works well! On a 50" tv you don't see the improvement as well by the bigger the screen the more noticeable

steve Apr 18, 2016

Sorry - but I have no idea on this----as in my case---the darbee is hooked directly to the direct tv receiver and then to the TV. I have no idea how this would work for a projector... I would recommend that you call Darbee directly. They do answer the phones and are also very helpful.....

doug Apr 18, 2016

I don't have a projector however, it did enhance the depth and diffinition of my Pioneer Viera LCD TV quite noticeably and this was after I had calibrated the TV. I hope this helps. Rich

richard Apr 18, 2016

I'm not shire but on my Sony xbt850 I works great direct tv still broadcast in 720p/1080I but the darbee takes the picture to where it should be or at least much closer give it a try crutchfield has a great return policy.

stephen Apr 18, 2016

I don't have experience with projectors, but like others have reviewed it with projectors they seem to say it works well with them so i am sure it would help.

erik Apr 18, 2016

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