Barco iD H250/500 Owners manual R9010520 R9010570 R59770079/01 23/07/2007
Product revision Firmware: V1.20 Barco nv Presentations Noordlaan 5, 8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.35.86.51 E-mail: presentations.bid@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.
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Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents 7.5.1.8 Noise Reduction (only for video signals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 7.5.2 Aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 7.5.3 Color temperature. . . . . .
1. Packaging 1. PACKAGING 1.1 Unpacking CEE7 European power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. ANSI 73.11 American power plug to connect the power cord to the wall outlet. Content • 1 projector (weight ± 14 kg or 31 lbs) • 1 remote control unit RCU + 2 batteries. • 2 power cables with outlet plug type CEE7 and ANSI 73.11. • 1 owners manual • 1 safety manual • 1 CDROM (containing manuals) Form The projector is packed in a carton box.
1. Packaging How to unpack the projector 1. Release the cord straps. PULL TO OPE Image 1-2 2. Remove the assembly from the pallet 3. Remove the cardboard cover 4. Remove the large cardboard 5. Remove the 8 foam parts 6. Loosen and remove the 3 screws spacers fixing the projector to the wooden board 7. Remove the projector from the board Save the original shipping carton and packing material, they will be necessary if you ever have to ship your projector.
2. Installation guidelines 2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Overview • Safety warnings • Installation guidelines 2.1 Safety warnings WARNING: Before installing the projector, read first the safety instructions in the safety manual (R5975258) delivered with the projector. Insure that the projector is installed in an easy to evacuate room in case of a lamp explosion. Mercury Vapor Warnings Keep the following warnings in mind when using the projector. The lamp used in the projector contains mercury.
2. Installation guidelines warranty null and void. In such a case the client shall be held solely responsible for all costs incurred during any repair. It is the clients responsibility to ensure at all times that the projector is protected from the harmful effects of hostile airborne particles in the environment of the projector. The manufacture reserves the right to refuse warranty repair if a projector has been subject to wantful neglect, abandon or improper use.
3. Installation 3. INSTALLATION Overview • Battery installation in the RCU • Lens installation • Removing the lens • Lens range • Lens Formulas • Projector configuration • Positioning the projector Dimensions Dimensions are given in mm and inch ( 1inch = 25.
3. Installation 3.1 Battery installation in the RCU How to install the battery Two batteries are packed together with the RCU. Before using your RCU, install first these batteries. 1. Remove the battery cover on the backside by pushing the handle a little towards the bottom of the RCU. 2. Lift up the top side of the cover at the same time. 3. Insert the batteries as indicated in the RCU. 4. Put the battery cover on its place. How to replace the batteries in the RCU To replace the batteries : 1.
3. Installation Image 3-3 Note: In case of a motorized lens the female jack must be in front of the male jack located in the upper-left part of the housing in the projector 3. Push carefully to lock the lens in the housing 3.3 Removing the lens How to remove the lens ? 1. Unlock the lens by pulling the handle located on the right side of the projector Image 3-5 location of the lens handle Image 3-4 2.
3. Installation Lens Partnumber CLD (1.6-2.4:1) R9849880 CLD (2.4-4.3:1) R9849890 See the Maintenance appendix for more information about lens cleaning. When using a HD projector (for example an iCon) in retro projection, it is advised to use a QCLD lens. 3.5 Lens Formulas Formulas Lenses QCLD (0.85:1) QCLD (1.1-1.3:1) CLD (1.2-1.6:1) CLD (1.6-2.4:1) CLD (2.4-4.3:1) 3.6 Metric Formulas (meter) Inch formulas (inch) PD = 0.79 X SW + 0.06 PD = 0.79 X SW + 2.36 PD min = 1.02 X SW + 0.
3. Installation 1 2 3 4 Image 3-6 The configuration should also be communicated to the projector. This is done in the Installation menu through the Projector Configuration parameter. (See Setup section) 3.7 Positioning the projector On-Axis projection Projection where the projector is positioned so as to have the centre of the lens coinciding with the centre of the screen.
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3. Installation PD a SH front plate P S A B CD=B-A F b SW S SW c SH F Image 3-8 A 100% Off-Axis position means that the position of the centre of the lens is shifted by half the screen height. Never use a short throw lens in an Off-Axis installation. Shifting the lens will not guarantee optimal image quality. CAUTION: Only for projectors containing a Server (Single Board Computer) : The harddisk in the server is formatted in horizontal position but can operate in all axes (6 directions).
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4. Connections 4. CONNECTIONS Overview • Power connection • Signal connections • Communication connections 4.1 Power connection Power connection 1. Use the supplied power cord to connect the projector to the power outlet. 2. Plug the female power connector into the male connector at the front of the projector. Image 4-1 Power connections 4.
4. Connections • HD SDI/SDI input output input module on Layer 3 When using the HD SDI option, there is always a possibility to connect a VGA signal on the RGBHV input using an adapter.
4. Connections 4.2.2 Connecting a Composite video signal Composite video connection A Composite video signal is often available on a yellow cinch connector of a Camera, VCR or DVD player, in this case you will need an adapter cable cinch/BNC to connect to Video input of the RGB board. How to connect a composite video signal ? 1. Connect the BNC connector to the projector’s BNC video input DVD Player Image 4-5 4.2.
4. Connections • 3 for the color signals R,G,B • 2 for the sync signals H (horizontal sync), V (vertical sync) RGBS : If the source disposes of a composite sync output i.e. one wire includes the horizontal and the vertical sync than the V BNC must not be connected, resulting in 4 BNC being connected (V is free). RG sB : If the source disposes of a sync on Green output i.e.
4. Connections How to connect a Component video signal ? 1. Connect the 3 BNC connectors to the projector’s RGB input DVD Player Image 4-8 In case of a “progressive scan” component video source, the notation used is PR/Y/PB 4.2.6 Connecting a DVI signal DVI Digital Visual Interface is a display interface developed in response to the proliferation of digital flat panel displays. The digital video connectivity standard that was developed by DDWG (Digital Display Work Group).
4. Connections Image 4-9 Note that the 2 DVI outputs are identical and are processed in the same way in the projector 4.2.7 Connecting a computer signal How to connect a computer signal ? 1. Connect the D15 connector to the projector’s Computer input Image 4-10 4.2.8 The DVI output What can be done ? The DVI output is a copy of the displayed image (without the OSD menu) and can be connected to an external monitor.
4. Connections Image 4-11 The DVI output is at 1920x1080 (projector’s native resolution) Image 4-12 4.
4. Connections 4.3.1 RS232/RS422 Connections What is possible with the RS232/RS422 Connections? 1. 2. Remote control : - easy adjustment of projector when connected to an IBM PC (or compatible) or Apple computer. - allow storage of multiple projector configurations and set ups. - wide range of control possibilities. - address range from 0 to 255. Data communications: sending data to the projector or copying the data from the projector to a memory device (hard disc, floppy, etc.).
4. Connections 10/100 Base-T Image 4-14 Ethernet connection 2. Connect the other end of the TCP/IP cable into the ’10/100Base-T’ port on the projector. The orange led will light up when network activity is detected.
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5. Setup 5. SETUP Overview 5.1 • RCU & Local keypad • Terminology overview • Switching on • Setting up the RCU address • Setting up the projector address (only if necessary) • Setting up the orientation • Adjusting the lens • Setup the baudrate for serial communication • Network settings • Preferences RCU & Local keypad How controlling the projector ? The projector can be controlled by the local keypad or by the remote control unit.
5. Setup Image 5-1 Local keypad layout Remote control functions. This remote control includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter that allows the user to control the projector remotely. This remote control is used for source selection, control, adaptation and set up. It includes automatic storing of picture controls (Brightness, Sharpness...) and settings. Other functions of the remote control are : • switching between stand by and operational mode.
5. Setup 5.2 Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the keys. Image 5-2 1 Function keys user programmable keys with functions for direct access. 2 MENU Menu key, to enter or exit the Toolbar menu. 3 Address key (recessed key), to enter the address of the projector (between 0 and 9). Press the recessed address key with a pencil, followed by pressing one digit button between 0 and 9.
5. Setup 10 Lens control use these buttons to obtain the desired ZOOM, SHIFT, FOCUS. 11 VOL use this button to obtain the desired sound level (audio = optional) 12 Picture controls use these buttons to obtain the desired picture analog level. 13 DIGI ZOOM allows a digital Zoom of a part of the image 14 FREEZ press to freeze the projected image. 15 PIP allows to activate the PICTURE IN PICTURE mode 16 ENTER to confirm an adjustment or selection in the MENU.
5. Setup It may take about 60 seconds before image projection, i.e. no projection until the completion of several operations (software initialization,...). If the Security mode is enabled, a textbox will be displayed for PIN code entry, see Security setting in the Installation menu 5.4 Setting up the RCU address What has to be done ? To allow the communication between the RCU and the projector the RCU has to be programmed with the same address as the projector. This address must be in the range 0–9.
5. Setup For example : if the projector address is 3, then press "3" on the RCU to set the RCU’s address to match the projector’s address. Common address/Projector address : Beside the projector address, the projector disposes also of a Common address which can be set to “0” or “1” (by default “0”). In other words, an RCU set to address “0” will always control a projector regardless of its projector address (since it uses the common address). 5.
5. Setup A dialog box appears on the screen Image 5-6 6. Enter the new projector address with the digit keys on the RCU, the local keypad or the cursor keys. How to change the common address ? 1. Proceed in the same way as for the projector address 5.6 Setting up the orientation What must be done ? Depending on the mechanical orientation of the projector, the projector’s internal settings have to be adapted. The projector is shipped (default) with a table/front orientation.
5. Setup All these lens parameters can be adjusted using the RCU, the local keypad or in the Installation menu of the projector’s OSD. • Zoom (only for motorized lenses) • Focus (only for motorized lenses) • Vertical Shift The lens can also be adjusted via the dedicated keys on the remote. How to Zoom/focus or shift via the RCU (or keypad) 1. Press LENS ZOOM or LENS FOCUS or LENS SHIFT on the RCU 4 3 B RIGH TN 2 1 C O N TR L EN S L EN S ZO OM SH I F T L EN S FO CU S VO L Image 5-8 2.
5. Setup A text box appears on the screen, follow the instructions. Image 5-11 Image 5-12 The use of a sheet of paper held in front of the screen can be useful to determine the focus plane (position for best focus) Vertical shift range : -25%(down) to 140%(up) Except for the QCLD (0.85:1) : -25%(down) to 30%(up) 5.
5. Setup 7. Press ENTER Always select the highest rate (115200) unless otherwise specified. 5.9 Network settings What can be done? These settings are used to set the Ethernet Communication parameters. The Ethernet connection can be used to upload/download projector software and/or to set up communication (TCP-packets) with the projector. Following parameters are available : MAC Address MAC Address of the projector (This is a non-adjustable value programmed into the Ethernet board).
5. Setup A dialog box will be displayed. Image 5-15 5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight the desired parameter. 6. Use the cursor key ← or → , the numeric keys on the RCU, or the local keypad, to edit and change the values. 7. Press Apply settings to apply the changes A dialog box is shown. The different executed operations are shown with a checkbox. The last operation Restarting network takes a few seconds more. Image 5-16 5.10 Preferences Overview • Language setting • Automatic startup 5.10.
5. Setup 2. Press → to select the Installation item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Installation menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Language 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to select the desired language Image 5-17 7. Press ENTER The language is adapted and a bullet shows the active selection. 5.10.2 Automatic startup What can be done ? The automatic startup allows to bypass the standby state i.e. start up without going in standby state after switching on the projector.
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6. Getting started 6. GETTING STARTED Overview 6.1 • Start up • Selecting a source • Adjusting the image Start up How to start up the projector ? 1. Press the Standby button on the RCU or the local keypad M EN U B A C K EN PA U SE L O G O T ER PI P D IG I Z O O M 9 0 PH A SE Image 6-1 The last selected source is displayed 6.2 Selecting a source How to select a source ? 1. Press the digit, corresponding to the desired source, on the remote control . 6.
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7. Advanced 7. ADVANCED Note that the Installation menu is handled in the Installation chapter and the Tools menu is handled in the Troubleshooting section. Overview • The OSD Menu • Using the Dialog boxes • Source selection • General • Image • Lamp management • Image files • Display setup 7.1 The OSD Menu Structure The projector has a build in tool bar menu which allows easy access to different parameters for projector setup.
7. Advanced When the menu has been exited for more than 1 minute, the advanced user password has to be re entered. 7.2 Using the Dialog boxes How to use the dialog boxes ? Some parameters are modified by means of a dialog box, where selections can be made and/or values can be entered. The values can be entered in several ways: Entering numeric values using the numeric keys on the remote control 1. Press ENTER to activate the input field. Image 7-1 2. Key in the desired value.
7. Advanced 7.3 Source selection Overview 7.3.1 • Source selection • Composite video • S-Video • RGB-YUV • PC • DVI Source selection Selecting a source The Source selection menu allows to select one of the different inputs. Another method to select an input source is via the remote control using the numeric keys or by using the local keypad. Selecting a source from the menu bar (OSD) will always display that source in a full screen mode.
7. Advanced Adjustments on a Composite video signal The projectors allows different adjustments on a composite video signal. Depending on the type of signal (NTSC /PAL) the terminology may differ : • Contrast • Brightness • Color : adjusts the level of color saturation in a PAL signal • Tint : adjusts the level of color saturation in an NTSC signal • AGC: Automatic Gain Control 7.3.3 S-Video When Select the S-Video input when in presence of a video signal also called S-VHS signal.
7. Advanced 5. Use ↑ or ↓ to select RGB or YUV Image 7-5 6. Press ENTER to confirm your choice A bullet indicates the selected source which now appears on the screen. Adjustments on an RGB signal The projector allows different adjustments on an RGB signal : 7.3.
7. Advanced Select DVI when in presence of digital data signal connected to a DVI input of the projector. These signals are often available on a PC or other image generator. How to select the DVI input on layer 1 ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press ↓ to Pull down the Source Selection menu 3. Use ↑ or ↓ to select L1 DVI Image 7-7 4. Press ENTER to confirm your choice A bullet indicates the selected composite video source which now appears on the screen.
7. Advanced How to pause the image display? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select General 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the General menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Pause Image 7-9 5. Press ENTER The projection can also be interrupted using the PAUSE key on the RCU. To restart the image projection press PAUSE 7.4.2 Freeze Freezing the image With the Freeze function, the image can be frozen. To restart the image, reuse the Freeze function or press the FREEZE button on the remote.
7. Advanced Image 7-11 5. Press ENTER On the screen appears a text box. In this case the projector is an iCon H400 Image 7-12 6. Press MENU or BACK to exit or to go back to the previous menu 7.5 Image Overview • Image settings • Aspect ratio • Color temperature • Film mode detection (video only) • Input balance • Automatic gain control (AGC) • Manual gain control What can be done ? Correct image settings are important for a good image reproduction.
7. Advanced 7.5.1 Image settings 7.5.1.1 Setting the Contrast Contrast adjustments Adjust the contrast to “brighten” the white parts of the image. It is recommended to adjust the brightness before adjusting the contrast. How to change the Contrast 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Contrast 7.
7. Advanced 7.5.1.3 Color Color adjustment Adjust the Color to obtain more or less saturated colors. How to change the Color 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Color 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-16 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the color 7.5.1.
7. Advanced 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Sharpness 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-18 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Sharpness 7.5.1.6 Gamma Gamma adjustment The gamma parameter determines the way your encoded (luminance) signal is transformed into brightness at the output of the projector. A correct gamma setting will allow the use of a maximum of gradations (brightness levels) in the projected image.
7. Advanced Image 7-20 How to adjust the Phase 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select settings 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Phase 7. Press ENTER On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-21 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Phase 7.5.1.8 Noise Reduction (only for video signals) How to remove noise in the image 1.
7. Advanced On the screen appears now a slider box Image 7-22 8. Use ←or → , the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the Noise Reduction 7.5.2 Aspect ratio Aspect ratios The standard aspect ratio used in broadcast television is the 4:3 ratio. However, most of the DVD sources use nowadays the wide screen 16:9 or even the Cinemascope TM 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Some DVD sources may even use the anamorphic 16:9 or anamorphic 2.
7. Advanced Projector setting Source 4:3 4:3 16:9 5:4 16:9 2.35:1 16:9 anamorphic 2.35:1 anamorphic Image 7-25 Possible aspect ratio settings and their effect on different sources We can conclude that the thumb rule for DVD projection is to always leave the projector in 4:3 format except when dealing with anamorphic sources where the 16:9 setting allows the best reproduction. The Auto function calculates an aspect ratio based on the information stored in the image files.
7. Advanced Image 7-26 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio 5. Use → open the Aspect ratio menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired ratio 7. Press ENTER to confirm The aspect ratio settings are greyed out in case the Show native resolution or the Full screen representation setting is enabled. How to set a custom Aspect ratio ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select Image 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu Image 7-27 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Aspect ratio 5.
7. Advanced 7.5.3 Color temperature What can be done ? The color temperature can be selected according to the type of source: There are 4 different preset color temperatures: • Projector white • computer : 9300 K • Video : 6500 K • Film : 5400 K • Broadcast : 3200 K These calibrated presets can be selected and will provide optimum color tracking, the projector allows however the setting of a personal color temperature, this is done in custom. How to select a preset color temperature ? 1.
7. Advanced A slider box for the red custom setting is displayed as well as a wizard text box in the lower part of the screen. Image 7-30 Follow the instructions on the wizard text box. Image 7-31 Image 7-32 7.5.4 Film mode detection (video only) What can be done ? Some sources like common DVD material are derived from cinema 24 Hz sources (2/2 or 3/2 pull down method).
7. Advanced Image 7-34 The film mode detection insures that these converted signals are shown without artefacts, especially motion artefacts due to bad de-interlacing. This function may cause undesired effects on standard sources, therefore it can be disabled (OFF) at any time Enabling/disabling the film mode detection 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Film mode detection 5.
7. Advanced B 0.7V Black level Image 7-36 G B R ∆G ∆R ∆Β Black level Image 7-37 The objective of input balancing The objective in input balancing is to “set” the same black level and the same white level for the three colors of a particular input source.
7. Advanced An alternative to a full screen White/black pattern is the standard gray scale pattern, the white bar will be used for white balance and the black bar for black balance. Image 7-39 It is not necessary to adjust the black balance. Its value is automatically set to an optimal value (512). Performing White input balance 1. Select a black pattern (or gray scale as alternative) 2. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 3. Press → to select the Image item 4. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image menu 5.
7. Advanced 10.Adjust the Green white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image 11. Adjust the Blue white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image 12.Adjust the Red white level (gain) until bright spots appear on the white part of the image The projected image should now be noisy neutral grey. if one uses a gray scale pattern, the bright spots should appear in the white bar.
7. Advanced 7.5.7 Manual gain control What can be done ? Beside the AGC there is the possibility to manually set the gain of the incoming video signal. When the AGC is enabled (ON), the manual setting does not affect the gain, AGC must therefore be disabled. The manual gain control must be done on an external pattern with white areas (grey scale bar pattern) How to set the Manual Gain Control ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image item 3.
7. Advanced Image 7-45 5. Press ENTER A text box is displayed Image 7-46 7.6.2 Lamp mode Single mode The projector will always switch to the lamp with the shortest runtime when the difference between the runtimes of lamp 1 and lamp 2 reaches 100 hours, switching from one lamp to another happens only at switching on of the projector and not during operation.
7. Advanced Image 7-47 Single mode operation: switching principle Dual mode Both lamps are working at the same time. When one lamp fails, the projector continues the projection using the remaining lamp. Again the lamp error is logged and shown on the screen. How to select the lamp mode ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Mode 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6.
7. Advanced When switching from the dual mode to the single mode the lamp with the longest runtime is switched off. If the runtimes are equal (if the projector has always been operated in dual mode) then lamp 1 is switched out. When switching to single mode, returning to the dual mode will not be possible in the first 60 seconds, Dual in the menu is greyed out and the LED is flickering, showing that hot restrike (restart) of the lamp is impossible during that time laps (60 sec). 7.6.
7. Advanced How to reset the lamp runtime ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Reset runtime 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the lamp to be reset Image 7-51 7. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-52 8. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to enter the serial number of the new lamp (serial number 0000000 will not be accepted). 7.6.
7. Advanced A lamp failing to startup will be noticed by a low light output of the projector since the projector goes in single lamp mode. In case of a lamp error contact the local Barco authorized technician How to clear the lamp error ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Lamp item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Lamp menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Clear lamp error Image 7-54 5. Press ENTER A dialog box will be shown to confirm the lamp error removal. Confirm.
7. Advanced A dialog box is displayed Image 7-56 6. Use ←or →, the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to change the runtime warning setting. WARNING: Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician. 7.7 Image files Overview 7.7.
7. Advanced 7.7.2 Load file When to load a file ? In some cases the user wants a particular file to be used for the display of a particular source. In this case the user should load the desired file from the image files menu. The load file option will allow the user to choose between several files corresponding more or less to the active source specifications. In normal operation the file selection (load) will be done automatically by AutoImage. How to load a file ? 1.
7. Advanced What to do if the image is not perfect ? If the displayed image is not correct after AutoImage or after selecting the best fitting file, go to the Edit menu, select the active file and change the settings. 7.7.3 Forced file load Forced file load In some cases the user wants only one particular file to be loaded for a particular input (source) i.e. to prevent the (automatic) load of an inadequate file. One can link a file to every possible input of each layer.
7. Advanced 7.7.4 Auto Image What can be done ? AutoImage creates the best suited image file for the connected source. It calculates/measures several source parameters : • Total pixels per line • Start pixel • Phase • Contrast/Brightness levels Auto Image works only for data images. The measure of the total number of pixels per line can be done through 2 methods • Limited scan: a windowing system is used to allow fast tracking.
7. Advanced 7.7.5 Edit file What can be done with the Edit file menu ? The Edit file menu makes it possible to change the settings of the file according to the real settings of the connected source. Consult the source specifications before entering the data. only the active file can be edited How to edit a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Edit Image 7-62 5.
7. Advanced Which items can be adjusted ? The following items can be adjusted : • Active horizontal pixels • Horizontal start in pixels • Horizontal period in ns • Active vertical lines • Vertical start in lines Advanced video settings The advanced button enables the advanced settings for a video source. video signal frame blanking video signal egalisation HI Image 7-65 HI AGC Hold interval Image 7-64 The Comb filter is by default enabled.
7. Advanced Image 7-67 It is recommended to use the default values. 7.7.6 Save as (create a custom file) Creating a custom file When the loaded file is a standard file there is a possibility of saving it as a custom file (= creating a custom file) , this is done with the save as function. The saved file will always be a custom file (saved in the custom directory) For sources that are often used, a custom file should be created.
7. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Rename Image 7-70 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Use ←or →, ↓ or ↑ the numeric keys on the remote, or the keypad to edit and change the values, confirm with ENTER. Image 7-71 7.7.8 Copy Copy a file The copy function allows to copy a file (standard or custom) to a custom file (to the custom directory). How to copy a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3.
7. Advanced Image 7-72 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-73 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the file to be copied 7. Press ENTER The file name is copied in the edit field 8. Use the keys on the remote to change the name of the destination file 7.7.9 Delete How to delete a file ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Image files item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Image files menu 4.
7. Advanced Image 7-74 5. Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7-75 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired file 7. Press ENTER The selected file is deleted and is removed from the list 7.8 Display setup Overview 7.8.1 • Dynacolor™ • Brilliant Color TM mode • Full screen synchronous representation • Text box • Menu bar position • Status bar position • Sliderbox position • Softedge Dynacolor™ What can be done? DynaColor™ will eliminate channel-to-channel color variations.
7. Advanced Image 7-76 The CIE chromaticity diagram A projector can only reproduce a certain color gamut within this diagram. This color gamut is defined by the triangle formed by the x, y coordinates of Red Green and Blue. These parameters are used by the DynaColor™ adjustment. Image 7-77 The projector color gamut is defined by the triangle formed by the x, y coordinates of Red Green and Blue Due to the tolerance on optical components the x, y values of this color gamut of each projector will differ.
7. Advanced Image 7-79 Common Color Gamut The Common Color Gamut In a basic setup with 2 projectors, the perimeter of the Common Color Gamut is described by the 6 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts. .8 .7 .6 G2 .5 G1 Gc y .4 Yc W2 .3 R2 Rc W1 R1 Wc Cc Mc .2 Bc .1 B1 B2 0 .1 .2 Image 7-80 The Common Color Gamut .3 .4 x .5 .6 .
7. Advanced G2 Green Projector 2 B1 Blue Projector 1 B2 Blue Projector 2 W1 White Projector 1 W2 White Projector 2 Rc Red Common Color Gamut Gc Green Common Color Gamut Bc Blue Common Color Gamut Cc Cyan Common Color Gamut Mc Magenta Common Color Gamut Yc Yellow Common Color Gamut Wc White Common Color Gamut The following parameters can be adjusted within DynaColor™: • the x, y coordinates and g(Light Output) of the 6 Common Color Gamut perimeter points.
7. Advanced The Dynacolor dialog box will be displayed. Image 7-82 5. Push the cursor key ← or → select enable/disable and then ENTER. Dynacolor™ g (Light Output) Value The value g in the Dynacolor™ interface represents a relative light output. g=1 is the maximum available light output. Assume we have a projector. L=1 in the Dynacolor™ interface will correspond with a ’maximum full white light’ output of x Lumens.
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7. Advanced Image 7-83 3. Assume the second projector has the following measured values.
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7. Advanced 4. We start by setting both projectors to the common red coordinate. Tip: Draw a quick sketch of both gamuts as a graphical help. 330 R1 320 310 R2 640 650 660 Image 7-85 Red coordinates for both projectors 5. Display the internal color bar pattern on both projectors. 6. In the desired values, adjust the red coordinate to a common value for both projectors.
7. Advanced Select a coordinate that is present in the common gamut e.g. with the desired values for red set to x=633 and y= 328. 330 320 R1 Rc 310 R2 640 650 660 Image 7-87 Select a coordinate that is present in the common gamut 7. Repeat step 5 to 6 for all coordinates on both projectors. Both projectors will now operate within the same color gamut.
7. Advanced A slider box is displayed. 5. Put the slider box on ’0’ (Brilliant color disabled ) or on ’1’ (Brilliant color enabled) Image 7-89 7.8.3 Full screen synchronous representation What can be done ? In the full screen mode, the projector will always try to lock on the input source. Some monitors (connected on the DVI output of the projector) may fail to synchronize on this type of signal (number of total lines may vary in such a signal).
7. Advanced 5. Press → to pull down the menu 6. Use ↓ or ↑ to enable/disable the text box Image 7-91 7. Press ENTER 7.8.5 Menu bar position What can be done ? The menu tool bar can be centered vertically , the range being from top of the screen to the middle of the screen. This can be useful in applications where the top image content is not displayed. How to center the menu ? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3.
7. Advanced 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Status bar position Image 7-93 5. Press ENTER 6. Use ↑ or ↓ to position the status bar 7.8.7 Sliderbox position What can be done ? The slider box can be displayed anywhere on the screen, the position can be set in this menu. How to reposition the slider box? 1. Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2. Press → to select the Display setup item 3. Press ↓ to Pull down the Display setup menu 4.
7. Advanced 7.8.8 Softedge Overview • Softedge Border • Black level 7.8.8.1 Softedge Border What can be done? Before creating a softedge, an overlap zone had to be defined. The width of this overlap zone is fully adjustable. The width can be adjusted for the top, bottom, left and right side of the image. The adjustment range for each border is half of the full native size i.e 960 for the left and right side and 540 for the top and bottom. Softedge Width setting 1.
7. Advanced 9. Use ↑ or ↓ to select Top, Bottom, Left or Right and use ← or → to adjust the width (or use the text field with ↑ or ↓) 10.Press BACK A message box is displayed, press ENTER to save or BACK to cancel 7.8.8.2 Black level What can be done? The black level of the image outside the overlap can be adjusted to get rid of the “double-brightness” zones and thus obtain a uniform total image. This can be done for each color (Red, green, Blue) separately or for the 3 colors together.
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8. Maintenance 8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 Cleaning the lens To minimize the possibility of damage to optical coatings, or scratches to lens surfaces, we have developed recommendations for cleaning. FIRST, we recommend you try to remove any material from the lens by blowing it off with clean, dry deionized air. DO NOT use any liquid to clean the lenses. Necessary tools Toraysee TM cloth (delivered together with the lens kit). Order number : R379058. How to clean the lens ? Proceed as follow : 1.
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9. Image files 9. IMAGE FILES 9.1 Image files Table overview The following standard image files are pre-programmed in the projector. Name1 Resolution2 Fvert FHor Fpix Hz3 kHz4 MHz5 Ptot6 Pact7 Ltot8 Lact9 1600@48V 1600x600i 48,040 62,500 135,000 2160 1600 651 600 1600@60V 1600x900 60 56 119 2128 1600 932 900 1600@192 1600x600 96 63 135 2160 1600 651 600 1920x1440@60 1920x1440 60 90 234 2600 1920 1500 1440 CGA 640x200i 59,924 15.700 14.
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10. Troubleshooting 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 10.1 Using the OSD What can be done ? The projector bus allows the diagnostic of different hardware components divided in two main groups. • I 2C diagnostics : a number of internal electronic boards can be diagnosed and a graphical interface shows whether there is an error • Lamps and power supply : lamp temperature and power related failures are logged and can be checked at any time. How to display the I 2C diagnostics menu ? 1.
10. Troubleshooting Only when applicable : the air pressure value shown is the actually set environmental air pressure (note that in case of extreme air pressures, this can be set via RS232, the default/factory value set being 1014 mbar) For Barco certified service technicians only: For more information on possible hardware failures refer to the Service Manual.
Index INDEX A G address 29 RCU 29 Address 30 Projector address 30 Advanced 41 AGC 61 Auto Image 71 automatic startup 36 gain control 62 manual 62 gamma 51 General 46 getting started 39 adjust 39 source selection 39 Getting started 39 B I Black level 91 brightness 49 brilliant color 86 Identification 47 image 49, 52, 56 Color temperature 56 noise reduction 52 settings 49 Image 48, 77 Dynacolor™ 77 image files 68 introduction 68 Image files 95 Input 19 Input source connection 19 DVI 19 input balance 5
Index copy file 75 custom file 74 delete file 76 edit file 72 rename file 74 Image menu 53, 57 aspect ratio 53 film mode detection 57 Installation 30 projector address 30 Installation menu 87 text box 87 Using the dialog boxes 42 menu bar 88 Menu structure 42 Using the dialog boxes 42 O OSD 41 output 20 DVI 20 P Packaging 3 pause 46 phase 51 Preferences 35 Projector 28 Switch on 28 R RCU 25, 27 Terminology 27 Overview 27 Removing 9 lens 9 representation 87 synchronous 87 RS232 22 102 Connections RS422
