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Communicator Touch Panel

User guide

For DP2K & DP4K series

R59770488/05
06/06/2012

Summary of Contents for DP2K Series

Page 1: ...Communicator Touch Panel User guide For DP2K DP4K series R59770488 05 06 06 2012 ...

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Page 5: ...mode 25 2 3 3 1 Target set up for Normal mode 25 2 3 3 2 Target set up for CLO mode 25 2 4 Server 26 2 4 1 About Server control 26 2 4 2 Connection properties 27 2 4 2 1 Start up the properties window 27 2 4 2 2 Server properties 28 2 4 2 3 Connection options 29 2 4 2 4 Encodings 29 2 4 3 Connecting to server 30 2 4 4 Server commands on a Client 30 3 Configuration 33 3 1 About Configuration 33 3 2...

Page 6: ... wheel 74 3 7 3 1 Start up of the advanced Integrated 3D settings 74 3 7 3 2 Integrated 3D settings integrated color wheel 75 3 7 3 3 3D control 75 3 7 4 Save to file 78 3 7 5 Save to Macro 79 3 8 Lens 80 3 8 1 Current lens 80 3 8 2 Activate Lens file 81 3 8 3 Lens shift and focus 81 3 8 4 Save to file 82 3 8 5 Save to macro 83 4 Diagnostics 85 4 1 Actual diagnostics 85 4 1 1 Error messages 85 4 1...

Page 7: ...rnet addresses 119 5 1 3 Hostname of projector used as projector name 119 5 1 4 Assign an Ethernet address via DHCP 120 5 1 5 Manually assign an Ethernet address 121 5 2 Lamp light output and calibration 123 5 2 1 Start up light output 123 5 2 2 Lamp and lamp information 124 5 2 3 Lamp output mode 125 5 2 3 1 Target set up for Normal mode 125 5 2 3 2 Target set up for CLO mode 125 5 2 4 Light sens...

Page 8: ...9 2 Request for new keys 187 5 9 10 SNMP configuration 188 5 9 11 Security 190 5 9 11 1 Overview list of keys as root user 190 5 9 11 2 Overview list of keys as default user 191 5 9 11 3 Add extra key to the list 192 5 9 11 4 Change PIN code of an existing key 193 5 9 12 Certificate 194 5 9 13 External exhaust fan selection 195 5 9 14 Image orientation 196 6 Maintenance 199 6 1 About smart mainten...

Page 9: ...cro file 252 8 3 1 Selecting a Macro file 252 8 3 2 Delete a command out of a macro file 252 8 3 3 Add commands to a macro file 253 8 3 4 Change the order of the Macro commands 253 8 4 Edit the attributes values of an item 254 8 4 1 Preset files 254 8 4 1 1 Activate Input File 254 8 4 1 2 Activate SCREEN file 255 8 4 1 3 Activate PCF file 256 8 4 1 4 Activate 3D file 257 8 4 1 5 Activate 3D color ...

Page 10: ...Table of contents Index 277 6 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 11: ... display via a combination of simple buttons and displays Quick and Easy configuration Clearly indicated tab pages allow the control of Projector connection configuration test color calibration and configuration with an existing automation system All actions can be activated by touching the drawn control on the touch panel Depending on the user level functions are enabled or disabled on that touch...

Page 12: ...lines preceding by the corresponding icon Image related indication which are repeated in the image and in a step are indicated between brackets e g 1 1 3 About the start up Start up cycle During the start up the touch panel tries to make an IP connection with the projector When this is successful the application becomes available When it fails the touch panel tries to make a serial connection When...

Page 13: ...ion and control pane active area to make selections and execute controls 4 User selection button 5 Active user name indication 6 Active connection serial or Ethernet with projector or time out and projector type 7 Projector status indication normal warning error 8 Touch panel clock 9 Touch panel keyboard toggle 10 Selection menu 11 Header view switch between default view and projector information ...

Page 14: ...a green OK symbol is displayed no errors or warnings on the projector projectors has warnings but no errors projector has errors Consulting the projector error message list To consult the projector error message list click on the warning icon 1 independent if it is blinking or not The projector error message list opens in a new window 2 Image 1 2 Projector error message list An overview of the cur...

Page 15: ...e an error or warning occurred check the check box in front of Show this dialog automatically on new errors 4 1 6 Touch panel keyboard Overview Some controls need a user input To make this input possible a keyboard can be displayed on the touch panel This keyboard acts as a normal keyboard of a computer This keyboard can be activated at any moment R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 11 ...

Page 16: ...yboard The keyboard is removed from the touch panel and the custom logo and theatre name become visible again When the keyboard is not used for 2 minutes it will be automatically deactivated A pressed Shift button activated will be deactivated when the keyboard is deactivated 1 7 Touch panel clock How to set the clock 1 Tip on the time indication to open the system clock window 1 image 1 5 Note Ch...

Page 17: ...nter the new value with the simulated keyboard 5 Tip on Apply to set the new time as current time 5 6 Tip on OK to set the new time as current time and to close the system clock window at the same time Image 1 5 Touch panel clock setup 1 8 Change user How to change to another user 1 Tip on the user button 1 image 1 6 The Switch user window opens and the keyboard pops up automatically 2 Tip on a us...

Page 18: ...changed by a user with service technician right The new logo can be selected out of predefined list or via an USB stick connected to the touch panel The touch panel software provides an area of 90 x 90 pixels Any image larger than 90 x 90 pixels will be proportionally scaled to match inside this area The file must be a bitmap file bmp jpeg jpg png How to change 1 Tip for more than 2 seconds on the...

Page 19: ... can be changed from the default header containing the custom cinema logo at the left and the Barco logo at the right to a graphical projector control window How to change 1 Double tip on the Barco logo 1 image 1 8 The current header fade out and the graphical projector window fade in 2 To return to the normal header tip on hide R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 15 ...

Page 20: ...rojector name 2 Projector status 3 Selected input 4 Active files 5 Lamp status 6 Dowser status when open dowser is next to the lamp when closed dowser is on the lamp 7 Projected image also holds if test pattern is displayed yes or no 16 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 21: ... user interface To each button a macro can be associated When a macro is associated to this button the name of the associated macro is indicated in the input field next to the button Advanced users can change the association to other macros and these users have also the possibility to edit macros and to create new macros Two permanent preset buttons are always on top of the preset pages These perm...

Page 22: ... warning sign appears on the preset that means that an error occurs while executing the command lines of the macro file Tip on that sign to get more info Image 2 4 2 1 3 Lamp On Off What can be done The projection lamp can be switched ON and OFF using the toggle button on top of the preset pane Image 2 5 Lamp on off button Toggling the lamp status 1 When the button is in a not pressed status tip t...

Page 23: ...t YCbCr otherwise the pattern will be displayed in wrong way How to change 1 Tip on Change pattern image 2 7 A retrieving window appears for a while until the list of patterns available in the projector is displayed image 2 8 The list can be sorted on Name Type Size and Date time just by clicking on the titles of the columns 2 Select a test pattern out of the list List sorting is possible on any f...

Page 24: ...2 Controls Image 2 7 Change pattern selected Image 2 8 List of test patterns Image 2 9 Loading test pattern 20 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 25: ...aring the pattern except resizing and masking Settings will be set back to the original settings as before the pattern was selected Settings on resizing and masking will remain active If you want to save these configuration settings save them first in a file via the file manager image 2 12 The pattern will be removed from the screen 2 Do you want to save the settings If yes Click No cancel this ac...

Page 26: ...en the projector is using a different color space at the moment the pattern is acti vated it will switch to the RGB color space When the pattern is cleared everything will be set back to the original settings except masking resizing and anamorphic lens factor Short cut test patterns are displayed in 2K resolution on a DP2K projector and in 4K resolution on a 4K projector 22 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR ...

Page 27: ...A warning message will be displayed to indicate that any projector configuration changes made while a pattern was enabled are not saved and will be lost when clearing the pattern except resizing and masking Settings will be set back to the original settings as before the pattern was selected Settings on resizing and masking will remain active If you want to save these configuration settings save t...

Page 28: ...ick on Service in the tab page pane The following items are available The current light out Lamp current Lamp information Lamp output mode 2 3 2 Lamp and lamp information Current light output The current light output is indicated in FootLambert Image 2 17 Lamp power and light output information It indicates also in which mode the projector is working 24 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 201...

Page 29: ... time remaining run time that the lamp can be used without risk of damaging the pro jector 2 3 3 Light output mode 2 3 3 1 Target set up for Normal mode Mode selection must be done in Installation Lamp How to setup 1 Adjust with the slide bar until the desired lamp power is obtained image 2 18 Or click on the up down control of the spin box until the desired value is reached Or click inside the te...

Page 30: ...is to low the lamp power goes to its minimum Image 2 19 CLO mode selected 2 4 Server Overview About Server control Connection properties Connecting to server Server commands on a Client 2 4 1 About Server control Introduction With server control one can remotely take control of a server by using VNC Version 3 3 of the VNC protocol is used Once a connection is made the Configuration and Control pan...

Page 31: ...en returning to the Server tab 2 4 2 Connection properties About the properties The server properties must be set each time a connection must be established with a different server The last used server properties are stored for reuse during a next connection 2 4 2 1 Start up the properties window How to start up 1 While in Control tip on Server If there was no previous connection the Server overvi...

Page 32: ...e display number must be 0 zero If connecting to a Linux or Unix server the number of the display must be specified Using Port By default the VNC client connects to a VNC server on TCP IP port 5900 If another port must be used enable the Use as port and enter the port number Password If the VNC server is installed with a password enter this word next to Password An asterisk is printed for each ent...

Page 33: ...play is shown as an 8 bit color display at the client side This will reduce the necessary bandwidth for the communication When not checked full colors are used to reproduce the server display at the client side Scaling The server display will be displayed on the touch panel in a window of 540 x 400 pixels The client has the possibility to scale the server display so that it is shown as a full disp...

Page 34: ... Connecting to server How to connect 1 While in Control tip on Server If there was no previous connection the Server overview window is displayed continue with step 2 If there was a previous connection during this session the server content will be displayed immediately To display the connection properties first disconnect 2 Tip on Connect now image 2 24 A connection will be established Image 2 24...

Page 35: ...ght click Next tip done in the viewer window will be interpreted by the server as a right click Request screen refresh The display in the viewer will be refresh on the client side R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 31 ...

Page 36: ...2 Controls 32 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 37: ...tion shows all possible presets even when there are no macros assigned to a preset on that page If you have the correct rights presets can be managed The association with a macro can be broken and new associations can be created The current macro associated with a preset can be edited Each preset can be activated or deactivated without you have to go the Control pane 3 2 2 Macro association How to...

Page 38: ...tton where the association must be removed 2 Tip on the Remove icon image 3 2 The associated macro is removed from the button Image 3 2 Delete a macro association 3 2 4 Edit a macro How to edit 1 Go to the button for which the macro has to be edited 2 Tip on the Edit macro icon 1 image 3 3 The Macro editor starts and shows the content of the associated macro 2 For more explanation about the Macro ...

Page 39: ...or 3 3 Macro Overview Activate Macro Edit macro Save to macro 3 3 1 Activate Macro What is possible A macro can be activated via one of the preset buttons or directly via activate a macro When a macro is activated via a preset button the name of the active macro is filled out below the Activate a macro file button How to activate a macro 1 While in the Macro tab page tip on Activate a macro file 1...

Page 40: ...3 3 2 Edit macro How to edit a macro 1 While in the Macro tab page tip on Edit macro 1 image 3 5 The Select a macro to edit window opens 2 2 Browse to the macro file which must be edited and tip on that file to select 3 3 Tip OK 4 The macro editor window opens and the current content of the selected macro file is loaded 5 For more information about the macro editor see Macro editor page 251 36 R59...

Page 41: ...macro wizard starts up 2 2 Fill out a name for the macro 3 Or tip on Select to open the file selection window 4 Select a file 5 and tip OK 6 The name of the selected macro will be filled out 3 Tip Next 7 4 Select the items which must be included in the macro 8 image 3 7 Note If you overwrite an existing macro file only the selected items will be overwritten All other data remains in the file 5 Cli...

Page 42: ...o window opens If you want to run the macro immediately tip on Activate macro 13 8 Tip on Finish to terminate the creation procedure 14 Image 3 6 Start up Save to macro wizard Image 3 7 38 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 43: ...e An input file can be activated via activate INPUT file When an input file is activated the name of the file is filled out below the Activate INPUT file button The specific settings of this file are loaded How to activate an input file 1 While in Configuration tip on Input image 3 9 The Input overview is displayed 2 Tip on Activate INPUT file 1 The Select a file window opens 2 R59770488 COMMUNICA...

Page 44: ...t is generally used as shorthand for ITU R 601 The term 4 2 2 describes that for every four samples of Y there are two samples each of R Y and B Y giving more chrominance bandwidth in relation to luminance compared to 4 1 1 sampling 4 4 4 Similar to 4 2 2 except that for every four luminance samples the color channels are also sampled four times The HD SDI source and port selection windows changes...

Page 45: ...ce is selected The following ports are possible For a standard HD SDI board A B A B For a quad SDI board A B A B A B C D 6 Set general parameters for the selected source and port Tip on the corresponding drop down and select the desired setting For more information about sources and parameters see page 271 7 Tip Close 12 Image 3 10 HD SDI settings R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 41 ...

Page 46: ... Input The Input overview is displayed 2 Click on Input settings 1 image 3 11 3 Click on DVI tab 4 Select the input and set the parameters For more information about sources and parameters see Input settings page 271 5 Click Close 7 Image 3 11 DVI settings 3 4 4 Input settings Mediablock Mediablock A mediablock accepts encrypted files for a server and processes these files according the DCI compli...

Page 47: ...2 2 Progressive Dual separate eye Single default 4 4 4 Progressive Dual separate eye 5 Click Close 7 Image 3 12 Input settings mediablock 3 4 5 Save to file What can be done The input settings can be saved to file This file can be used to create or update macros How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on Input image 3 13 The Input overview is displayed 2 Tip Save 1 The file selection window opens...

Page 48: ... Macro What can be done The new input information can be saved in a new or existing macro file How to save 1 While in Configuration click on Input The Input overview is displayed 2 Click Save to MACRO image 3 14 The Save to macro wizard starts up For more information about save to macro see Save to macro page 37 44 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 49: ...l data needed to display a certain movie as it is defined by the movie distributor How to activate a PCF file 1 While in Configuration tip on PCF The PCF overview is displayed 2 Tip on Activate a PCF file 1 image 3 15 The Select a PCF file window opens 2 3 Browse to the desired PCF file and tip on it to select 3 4 Tip on OK 4 The selected PCF file is activated The name of the file is indicated bel...

Page 50: ...active area Or tip on the up down control of the spin box of Width and Height to set up the active area Or tip in the input field of Width and Height select the current value and enter a new value with the keyboard to set up the active area 4 Tip on the slider of X offset and Y offset and drag to set the offset Or tip on the up down control of the spin box of X offset and Y offset to set the offse...

Page 51: ...ls are not squared select one of the following aspect ratios 1 25 5 4 1 33 4 3 1 77 16 9 HDTV 1 85 Flat 2 39 Scope 6 Tip Close to return to the configuration window Image 3 16 Set active area Image 3 17 Center offset indication 1 source frame 2 Active area on source frame A Horizontal offset B Vertical offset R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 47 ...

Page 52: ...up 3 Select an existing file to overwrite or tip in the filename input field and enter a new file name 4 Tip OK Image 3 18 Save to file 3 5 4 Save to Macro What can be done The new PCF information can be saved in a new or existing macro file How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on PCF The Image overview is displayed 2 Tip on Save to Macro image 3 19 The Save to macro wizard starts up For more ...

Page 53: ...onfiguration file This file contains information about resizing letterbox ing masking and lens factor How to activate a SCREEN file 1 While in Configuration tip on SCREEN The Image overview is displayed 2 Tip on Activate a SCREEN file 1 image 3 20 The Select a SCREEN file window opens 2 3 Browse to the desired SCREEN file and tip on it to select 3 4 Tip on OK 4 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 0...

Page 54: ... anamorphic lens factor is set correctly 3 6 2 1 What is Resizing Definition With the resizing tool it is possible to adapt the projected image on the screen size defining the area available for image display So look always to the screen when resizing the image The projector will always attempt to keep the image centered within this defined area and the correct aspect ratio of the image will alway...

Page 55: ...lect a pattern by tipping on one of the pattern short cuts image 3 23 The following patterns can be selected full white RGB 12 bit alignment pattern Framing uncorrected pattern Focus green pattern 4 Select a red button by tipping on it To select both buttons together tip first on the shift key of the virtual keyboard and then select the second button image 3 24 Note Shift key remains pressed until...

Page 56: ... pattern 2 RGB 12 bit alignment pattern 3 Framing uncorrected pattern 4 Focus green pattern Image 3 24 Resizing indication When leaving the Resize window without switching off the test pattern this pattern will still be available for masking 52 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 57: ...t pattern rather then on the normal image select a pattern by clicking on one of the pattern short cuts The following patterns can be selected full white RGB 12 bit alignment pattern Framing uncorrected pattern Focus green pattern 4 Select a red button by tipping on it To select both buttons together tip first on the shift key of the virtual keyboard and then select the second button A selected bu...

Page 58: ...ermines how the image will be displayed If Letterbox enabled is checked the system will show all of the original image data on the screen This may require that the system letterbox the image either on the top and bottom or left and right side If Letterbox enabled is not checked the system will fill all the screen with image data This may require that the system discard image data either from the t...

Page 59: ...3 Configuration Image 3 26 Example letterboxing enabled W and H are width and height of the resized area R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 55 ...

Page 60: ...om and centered within the resized area D Bottom of resized area is moved upward to where image fills this area The input image has now the same aspect ratio from the resized area Full input image centered within the resized area and letterboxing is not required E Bottom of resized area has moved upward to where image at previous size cannot be fully dis played Resized area reduced in both directi...

Page 61: ...3 Configuration Image 3 27 Example letterboxing disabled W and H are width and height of the resized area R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 57 ...

Page 62: ...he image height The input image has a different aspect ratio from the resized area Input image is not scaled however data at the top of the image must be discarded because it falls outside of the resized area and data at the bottom of the image must be discarded because it falls outside the resized area 3 6 3 Masking the image CAUTION Set lens anamorphic factor to 1 0 before starting masking the i...

Page 63: ...not continue with step 3 otherwise with step 4 3 As it is preferable to resize on a test pattern rather then on the normal image select a pattern by clicking on one of the pattern short cuts The following patterns can be selected full white RGB 12 bit alignment pattern Framing uncorrected pattern Focus green pattern 4 Tip on a red button in one of the corners To select extra corner buttons togethe...

Page 64: ...red square in the middle of a side image 3 32 Note Only one square button can be selected at a time 7 Move the selected square by tipping on the arrow keys of the keypad The moving will blind the side curves A yellow arrow with a curved yellow line will show the direction of the correction The value will change accordingly 8 Press Close to return to the Screen menu Image 3 29 Start up masking Imag...

Page 65: ...age 3 32 Curve masking Press the Reset All button to reset the complete masking As the masking is best done on a test pattern when finished switch back to the normal image to check the masking settings R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 61 ...

Page 66: ... short cuts The following patterns can be selected full white RGB 12 bit alignment pattern Framing uncorrected pattern Focus green pattern 4 Tip on a red button in one of the corners To select extra corner buttons together tip first the shift key and then select the another corner button image 3 33 A selected button becomes clear red 5 Tip on Edit 1 The coordinate window opens on the masking windo...

Page 67: ...the image on the screen 11 Press Close to return to the Screen menu Image 3 33 Masking corners via direct input Image 3 34 Direct curve masking Press the Reset All button to reset the complete masking R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 63 ...

Page 68: ...4 Save to file What can be done The new Screen information can be save in a new or existing screen file This file can be reused in different macros How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on Screen image 3 35 The Screen overview is displayed 2 Tip on Save 1 The file selection window starts up 2 3 Select an existing file to overwrite 3a or tip in the filename input field and enter a new file name ...

Page 69: ...on can be save in a new or existing macro file How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on Screen The Screen overview is displayed 2 Tip on Save to Macro image 3 36 The Save to macro wizard starts up For more information about save to macro see Save to macro page 37 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 65 ...

Page 70: ...le 1 While in Configuration tip on the double arrow downwards to open extra menu options and select 3D The 3D overview is displayed 2 Tip on Activate 3D file 1 image 3 37 The Select a file window opens 2 3 Browse to the desired 3D file and tip on it to select 3 4 Tip on OK 4 The selected 3D file is activated The name of the file is indicated below the Activate 3D file button 66 R59770488 COMMUNICA...

Page 71: ...n port B of the projector On the interface board both signals are combined to a 48 Hz signal Left and right frames are combined The signals are further up scaled to 96 Hz at the level of the Modular Formatter and DMD The 48 Hz signals can be outputted to an external polarizer system or active polarity glasses They can be outputted through the GPO connection For 3D projection with Dual link HDSDI i...

Page 72: ...rity as needed 3 7 2 2 Start up the 3D settings How to start up 1 While in Configuration tip on the double arrow downwards to open extra menu options and select 3D The 3D overview is displayed 2 Tip on 3D settings image 3 38 The 3D Control window opens Image 3 38 3D settings 3 7 2 3 Frame rate multiplication Introduction The system provides the capability to do frame rate multiplication based on a...

Page 73: ...ture data input each vsync therefore M 2 frames of picture data output each base rate therefore N 4 E g LR data input at 48Hz LRLR output at 96Hz LRLR 3D 6 2 is generally used for 3D Frame rate Setup Tip on the combo box next to Multiplication and select the desired multiplication 1 1 is normal projector use 6 2 is generally used for 3D others are used for experimental purposes 3 7 2 4 3D Test pat...

Page 74: ...needed Either the left or the right eye pattern will be displayed When e g the left pattern indicated with L is displayed only the left eye may see this image When it is not so the setup is wrong and should be corrected 2 Change the 3D setting L R Display Reference to Use GPI 2 polarity inverted When the left patterns was displayed now the right pattern will be displayed Only the right eye may see...

Page 75: ... Line Code or Blue Line Code The White Blue Line Code is an embedded methodology for specifying whether a specific frame of input data has left or right eye data The bottom pixel row of the left eye subfield should be pure white blue for the left most 25 of the pixel row and pure black for the remainder of the row The bottom pixel row of the right eye subfield should be pure white blue for the lef...

Page 76: ...nal is used to specify which frame of eye data is to be displayed during a specific display frame This signal is referenced to the display frame rate which is specified by the Frame Rate Multiplication command The system will sample this reference in the middle of each display frame inverting the sample for use during the following display frame Vsync Display 3D L R Display Reference Data Displaye...

Page 77: ...ller than the system can provide the dark time will be set to the systems minimum value which will be reported as the actual dark time value If the specified value is larger than the system can provide the dark time will be set to the systems maximum value which will be reported as the actual dark time value For 3D applications systems typically need a period of time where the image projected on t...

Page 78: ...rt up of the advanced Integrated 3D settings How to start up 1 While in Configuration tip on the double arrow downwards to open extra menu options and select 3D image 3 46 The 3D overview is displayed 2 Tip on 3D integrated color wheel 1 The 3D settings integrated color wheel opens 2 Image 3 46 3D settings with integrated color wheel 74 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 79: ...disabled When 3D disabled is selected the color wheel is moved out from the light path When automatically insertion is not checked use the radio buttons next to Insert 3D color wheel to insert the color wheel in the light path or Remove 3D color wheel to remove the color wheel from the light path Filter status A LED indication show the status of the filter These are the possibilities Function LED ...

Page 80: ...ces to determine 3D L R input reference Use input reference frame sequence mode polarity inverted Use Active data port assignment for dual port sources to determine 3D L R input reference Use White Line Code polarity true Use White Line Code embedded in data stream as 3D L R input reference Use White Line Code polarity inverted Use White Line Code embedded in data stream as 3D L R input reference ...

Page 81: ... be reported as the actual dark time value If the specified value is larger than the system can provide the dark time will be set to the systems maximum value which will be reported as the actual dark time value For 3D applications systems typically need a period of time where the image projected on the screen is black This black or dark time is used to switch the mechanism that controls what a vi...

Page 82: ...opti mized Repeat the procedure 3 7 4 Save to file What can be done The new 3D information can be saved in a new or existing file This file can be used in different macros How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on the double arrow downwards to open extra menu options and select 3D The 3D overview is displayed 2 Tip on Save 1 image 3 51 The file selection window starts up 2 3 Select an existing f...

Page 83: ...acro file How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on the double arrow downwards to open extra menu options and select 3D image 3 52 The 3D overview is displayed 2 Click on Save to Macro The Save to macro wizard starts up For more information about save to macro see Save to macro page 37 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 79 ...

Page 84: ...iew Current lens Activate Lens file Lens shift and focus Save to file Save to macro 3 8 1 Current lens Overview To display the lens overview window tip on the double arrow downwards and select Lens Image 3 53 80 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 85: ...n tip on the double arrow downwards and select Lens image 3 54 The Lens overview is displayed 2 Tip on Activate LENS file 1 The Select a file window opens 2 3 Browse to the desired LENS file and tip on it to select 3 4 Tip on OK 4 The selected LENS file is activated The name of the file is indicated below the Activate LENS file button Image 3 54 Activate lens file 3 8 3 Lens shift and focus Only p...

Page 86: ...ens settings 3 8 4 Save to file What can be done The new Lens data can be saved in a new or existing file This file can be used in different macros When the lens parameters are not selected you will be prompted to select the correct lens that is used in conjunction with this projector The lens parameters dialog box opens How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on the double arrow downwards and se...

Page 87: ...ip on the double arrow downwards and select Lens How to save 1 While in Configuration tip on Lens The Lens overview is displayed 2 Tip on Save to Macro image 3 57 The Save to macro wizard starts up For more information about save to macro see Save to macro page 37 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 83 ...

Page 88: ...3 Configuration Image 3 57 Save lens data to macro 84 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 89: ...s inside the projector The errors are given with an identifier error number and a description Each error line ends on a question mark symbol Click on that question mark symbol to see a Diagnostic Companion window If the question mark symbol is not visible simply click on the description to see a Diagnostic Companion window Image 4 1 Error messages R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 85 ...

Page 90: ...ow opens with all active files Information about the response in the file name column DEFAULT Default data was used typically when a PCF is loaded which does not specify some settings CALCULATED Typical return for CSC P7 data since this data is calculated each time new MCGD or TCGD data is entered DIRECT Used when data are directly changed by the user not with the means of a file typically values ...

Page 91: ...with integrated Mediablock only the ICP status and Active files buttons are available ICP Integrated Cinema Processor How to select 1 While in Diagnostics tip on Actual The Actual overview pane is displayed 2 Tip on ICP status 1 image 4 4 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 87 ...

Page 92: ...ion OK normal mode otherwise it can be in boot mode o ICP mode operation OK normal mode Error messages Hardware installed ICP type Image 4 4 ICP status 4 1 4 Link decryptor Only for projectors without integrated mediablock What is done Encrypted input signals are decrypted on the link decrypting unit which is protected with a security enclo sure to avoid making illegal copies 88 R59770488 COMMUNIC...

Page 93: ... Link A o HDSDI Link B Error messages overview of the error messages on the link decryptor unit Image 4 5 Link decrypting status About Marriage The ICP board and HDSDI input board are linked together These board should always be replaced to gether Replacing only one board will introduce a Logical marriage tamper The link decryptor will stop decrypting with no image as result A marriage tamper can ...

Page 94: ... 1 5 Diagnostics about other electronics Temperatures When one of the temperatures are out of specification the indication will be in red To see the maximum allowed temperature and the maximum warning and minimum warning temperature click on the in front the item The tree expands and shows for the selected item the 3 values 90 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 95: ...il the corresponding indication will be displayed in red To see the allowed limits and the warning limits click on the in front the item The tree expands and shows for the selected item the values Automatic refresh is possible by checking the check box in front of Refresh every 5 seconds 4 1 6 Projector statistics Projector run time Indicates the time the projector has run since it first start up ...

Page 96: ... 1 ICP history logging About the ICP history log file When something goes wrong on the ICP board a logging of this failure is done in the ICP history log file Get log file 1 While in Diagnostics tip on History The History log selection menu is displayed 2 Tip on Read history log file next to ICP image 4 9 The downloaded log file contains the information of the last 27 days 92 R59770488 COMMUNICATO...

Page 97: ...browser opens 2 2 Select the storage location by tipping on one of the left icons or on the drop down box 3 Then browse to the desired location 4 3 If desired change the proposed name 4 4 Tip Save 5 The log file is saved as a txt file R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 93 ...

Page 98: ...e projector a logging of the failure is done in the projector history log file Get log file 1 While in Diagnostics tip on History The History log selection menu is displayed 2 Tip on Read history log file next to Projector Barco image 4 11 The log file is downloaded via an FTP connection 94 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 99: ... 2 2 Select the storage location by tipping on one of the left icons or on the drop down box 3 Then browse to the desired location 4 3 If desired change the proposed name 4 Tip OK 5 The log file is saved as a txt file Image 4 12 Save projector log file R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 95 ...

Page 100: ...tic package A zip file with all diagnostic files and relevant projector properties inside is created and can be sent to the service technician for further analyze Or this diagnostic package can be opened with the diagnostic package reader included in the PC version of the Communicator software How to create 1 While the Diagnostic tab is open tip on Package 1 image 4 14 The package pane opens 2 Tip...

Page 101: ...deo path start up Display a HDSDI test pattern Display a DVI test pattern Display a ICP test pattern Test patterns used in the video path are adapted according the connected projector 4K projector will use 4K test patterns 2K projector will use 2K test patterns R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 97 ...

Page 102: ...indow opens Image 4 15 Diagnostic companion window for videopath 4 3 1 2 Display a HDSDI test pattern How to display 1 Tip on the tab page HDSDI 1 image 4 16 2 Tip on Test pattern 2 The test pattern window opens 3 3 Select a test pattern by tipping on one of the short cut keys 4 4 Enable the desired colors by tipping the corresponding check box 5 5 Tip Close 6 98 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL...

Page 103: ...update 8 To clear reset the error counters click on Clear To remove the test pattern again tip on Test pattern and select the test pattern again or tip on Clear pattern Image 4 16 HDSDI video path test 4 3 1 3 Display a DVI test pattern How to display 1 Tip on the tab page DVI 1 image 4 17 2 Tip on Test pattern 2 The test pattern window opens 3 3 Select a test pattern by tipping on one of the shor...

Page 104: ... 8 To clear reset the error counters tip on Clear To remove the test pattern again tip on Test pattern and select the test pattern again or tip on Clear pattern Image 4 17 DVII video path test 4 3 1 4 Display a ICP test pattern How to display 1 Click on the tab page ICP 1 image 4 18 2 Click on Test pattern 2 The test pattern window opens 3 The same functions are available as in Control Test patter...

Page 105: ...age 4 19 The Tests overview page is displayed 2 Tip on Self Test 1 A self test message appears 2 to make sure that no show is running while starting up the self test procedure Some tests result in image interruption degradation or lens move 3 Tip Yes to continue 3 The self test selection window opens 4 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 101 ...

Page 106: ...iew article number view The self test window can contain module names or module article numbers To switch from one to the other tip on the drop down menu next to Hardware identification and select the desired view 102 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 107: ...cated next to Result How to start 1 Check the check box in front of one or more individual tests 1a Or check the check box in front of Select all tests 1b image 4 21 2 Tip Start tests 2 A test activity bar shows the progress of the tests 3 When finished a result window is displayed image 4 22 3 Tip OK to continue 4 The status for each test is indicated next to the test 5 The overall result is indi...

Page 108: ...p on Read self test log file 1 image 4 23 The Projectors self tests log file window opens 2 2 To save the log file tip on Save 3 A browser window opens 4 A file name is already filled out 3 Select the storage location by tipping on one of the left icons or on the drop down box 5 Then browse to the desired location 6 4 If desired change the proposed name 5 Tip OK 7 The log file is saved as a txt fi...

Page 109: ... can be rebooted While rebooting the image will be lost and the connection with the projector is broken How to reboot 1 While in Tests tip Projector 1 image 4 24 A projector reboot question window opens 2 2 Tip Yes to continue with the reboot of the complete projector 3 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 105 ...

Page 110: ...ction Server overview interface Timeline Control Subtitle Control Metadata Control 4 4 1 Introduction Overview The projectors are equipped with the possibility to process Subtitle and metadata information coming from a server 106 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 111: ...ple languages are stored on the same server as well as metadata files The operator of the Cinema theatre selects the film and the additional subtitling on the server The image data will be sent over the SMPTE292 line to the projector When the subtitling mechanism is activated inside the projector this projector will process subtitle data and timings which are sent over a Ethernet network to the pr...

Page 112: ...justment Control 4 4 3 1 Time source Why used The selected time source will be used to synchronize the subtitling and metadata information with the image stream How to select 1 Tip on one of the radio buttons in the Time source field image 4 27 292 External The projector will take the time code that is inserted in the SMPTE292 stream for subtitle synchronization Internal The projector will take th...

Page 113: ...be the image with eventually the subtitling overlay at the time of the timeline stamp When the play button is pressed the time code starts running from the value in the timeline stamp How to enter a timeline stamp 1 Tip on the hours minutes or seconds value and enter the new value with the digit keys of the keyboard Or tip on the hours minutes or seconds value and tip then on the up down control o...

Page 114: ...e the value to the desired one image 4 30 40 milliseconds corresponds with 1 frame for an input frequency of 24 Hz 2 Tip on or button to activate the correction Entered correction will be added to the current time Entered correction will be subtracted from the current time Image 4 30 Timeline adjustment 4 4 3 5 Control Only available for an internal time source How to control 1 Tip on the Start bu...

Page 115: ...ntrol How to get access 1 Go to Diagnostics and tip on CineCanvas 2 Then tip on Subtitle Control 1 image 4 31 The Subtitle control window opens 2 Image 4 31 Subtitle control 4 4 4 3 Subtitle file How to select 1 Tip in the input field below Selected Subtitle control XML file image 4 32 2 Enter the IP address of the server followed by a slash and the name of the XML file input mask http IP address ...

Page 116: ...L value will be reset to its original value set in the TTL interface If the TTL value reaches 0 the system will disable the subtitle function and the subtitling will be removed from the screen How to set up 1 Tip into the TTL input field and select the current value Change that value by entering the new value with the digit keys on the keyboard the value must be in seconds Or tip on the up down co...

Page 117: ...ders useful or of value when associated with the essence being provided Overview Introduction Steps to be taken for metadata control Access to the metadata control Metadata file Time to live TTL Metadata Control activation 4 4 5 1 Introduction Overview In case of a digital Cinema projector Metadata contains all the data the projector needs to be able to display a certain content as it should be Ty...

Page 118: ... Gamma LUT DG Incoming image size SOURCE Projector Lookup tables LUT AL LUT CLUT 4 4 5 2 Steps to be taken for metadata control Overview 1 With Metadata enable not checked fill out first the metadata server address together with the metadata file 2 Set up the time to live 3 Activate the metadata 4 4 5 3 Access to the metadata control How to get access 1 Go to Diagnostics and tip on CineCanvas 2 Th...

Page 119: ...r or touch panel will continuously ask for the metadata status As long as the time to live counter has not been expired and the metadata status command is executed this TTL value will be reset to its original value set in the TTL interface If the TTL value reaches 0 the system will enable the metadata function How to set up 1 Tip into the TTL input field and select the current value Change that va...

Page 120: ...address filename to the metadata file are filled out Note An indication in the Setup Control interface will be added Image 4 38 Enable Metadata CAUTION When metadata control is enabled the following functions are not possible execution of macros applying a PCF file e g on Setup page when connecting chang ing the Active Area and using the PCF editor 116 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012...

Page 121: ...nections A new projector is delivered with a default IP address 192 168 100 2 IP Internet Protocol The network layer of TCP IP Required for communication with the internet Overview In the user interface the IP address can be changed When the projector is set up in a network configuration this Ethernet address should be applied to the projector After changing any Ethernet configuration setting it i...

Page 122: ...ust be entered manually at each computer and if computers move to another location in another part of the network a new IP address must be entered DHCP lets a network ad ministrator supervise and distribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network UDP User Datagram Protocol What should be set up for ...

Page 123: ...the touch panel window An empty hostname is not allowed Restrictions for the hostname Valid characters are a to z A to Z 0 to 9 and dash First character can be a letter or a digit Starting or ending with a dash is not allowed Hostname with all digits is not allowed Maximum 32 characters How to set up 1 While in Communication tip Edit 1 button under Projector IP address image 5 1 The Edit the Barco...

Page 124: ...tion tip Edit 1 button under Projector IP address image 5 2 The Edit the Barco IP address window opens 2 2 Check the check box next to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP 3 This selection will become active Other selections are grayed out 3 Tip on Apply to activate 4 120 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 125: ...Check the check box next to Use the following IP address 3 3 Tip in the input field of the IP address and fill out the 4 fields Note An address contains 4 octets with a maximum value of 255 This must NOT be 0 0 0 0 for static IP Address assignment 4 Tip in the Subnet mask input fields and fill out the 4 fields as appropriate for the local subnet 5 Tip in the Default Gateway input fields and fill o...

Page 126: ...100 5 Touch panel Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Projector IP Address 192 168 100 2 Projector Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Result Communication possible Touch panel address is in the subnet range of the projector s IP ad dress Second example Touch panel IP Address 10 16 236 100 Touch panel Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Projector IP Address 192 168 100 2 Projector Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Result No communicat...

Page 127: ...ask 255 255 0 0 Projector IP Address 192 168 100 2 Projector Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Remark Communication possible Touch panel address is in the subnet range of the projector s IP address The third group in the IP addresses can be any value as the third group in the subnet mask is 0 5 2 Lamp light output and calibration Overview Start up light output Lamp and lamp information Lamp output mode Ligh...

Page 128: ...ht output It indicates also in which mode the projector is working Lamp power current A histogram indicates the power value current value of the lamp The diagram indicates also the minimum and maximum limits for the lamp currently in use The color of that histogram changes from green when lamp power is minimum to red when lamp power is maximum 124 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 129: ...5 2 3 2 Target set up for CLO mode Target set up for CLO mode is lens dependent CLO mode is only available when a valid CLO key is installed How to setup 1 Tip on the radio button next to CLO Mode image 5 7 image 5 8 The mode selection pane changes to the CLO mode parameters 2 Tip on the up down control of the spin box until the desired target value is reached 3 Tip on Set target now The lamp powe...

Page 130: ...ifferent file the light output can be made equal for both screen types How to select a calibration file 1 Switch on a white test pattern via the pattern short cuts 2 Tip on Activate light sensor calibration file to select the light sensor calibration file 1 image 5 9 A file selection window opens 2 3 Select a file out of the list 3 and tip OK 4 The selected file is loaded and will be used to calib...

Page 131: ...e recalled from a macro 5 3 Lamp alignment 5 3 1 About lamp alignment Overview Due to ageing of the lamp the light output will be reduced if no corrective actions are taken To bring the light output again on its normal level lamp alignment should be performed on a regular time Also when the lamp is replaced physically the alignment procedure has to be done Normal Z axis alignment is enough to brin...

Page 132: ...on the graphic preview is possible via the zoom in or zoom out buttons the slide between both zoom buttons Move the slider to left or to the right to zoom in or out Auto zoom can be activated just by checking the check box The graphic preview will zoom automatically to fit inside the window Refresh rate The refresh rate 2 is the time between to updates of the preview 2 measurements To change this ...

Page 133: ...window is open tip on Auto matic tab 2 Tip on Start Fast alignment Z axis only image 5 11 The software starts with the alignment The intermediate light output results can be followed on the preview graph Once the light output reaches its maximum value the process stops automatically 3 To interrupt the alignment procedure tip on Stop Alignment process Image 5 11 Lamp alignment Z axis How to fine al...

Page 134: ...the X and Y axis alignment is fine alignment to further improve the light output How to align 1 For the Z axis alignment tip on left or right arrow keys below Z alignment image 5 12 Tip first in one direction and look to the preview to see if there is an improvement If there is an improve ment continue in the same direction If not tip in the other direction until the maximum light output is obtain...

Page 135: ...he reset button This reset button has to be used when installing a new lamp to set the value for run time and the number of strikes back to zero and to reset the remaining run time when reinstalling a used lamp to set back the values for the run time and the number of strikes and to adapt those values to new values How to display the lamp information 1 While within Installation tip on Lamp and the...

Page 136: ... entered article number is a valid number 9 4 Fill out the serial number of the lamp 10 5 Click Reset 11 Image 5 14 Reset lamp info new lamp For a used lamp how to set back the original values 1 While the Lamp information window is displayed click on Reset 1 image 5 15 A Reset lamp parameters window opens 2 132 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 137: ...he Reset lamp parameters window 10 The lamp run time and number of strikes of this lamp are added in Lamp parameter preview 12 5 The lamp parameters can be edited by the user under personnel maintenance and responsibility If you want to change these parameters check the check box in front of Edit lamp parameters 11 The current parameter fields become active 12 6 Click in an input field and change ...

Page 138: ...5 Installation Image 5 15 Reset lamp info used lamp 134 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 139: ... the complete system significantly How to setup 1 While in Installation tip Lamp and then tip Lamp recovery button 1 image 5 16 The Lamp recovery window opens 2 2 To activate the lamp recovery mode tip the check box next to Lamp recover mode Image 5 16 Lamp recovery 5 6 Linked lamp output 5 6 1 About linked lamp output Goal When 2 projectors are projecting on the same screen e g for projecting 3D ...

Page 140: ...lue is reached and tip then on Set target now 5 4 To set the slave CLO IP address tip on Change 6 The Slave IP address window opens 5 Fill out the IP address 7a and click OK 10 or click on Device scan 7b When Device scan is used all projectors on the network are displayed in Projector on Network window 6 Tip on the IP address of the slave projector 8 and tip OK 9 The IP address will be filled out ...

Page 141: ...ring Select target colors Verifying the colors after correction 5 7 1 Introduction to Color Calibration Overview The color coordinates for the projected primary colors must be measured on the screen The values can be different than those originally inside the projector due to reflection on the screen or due to the influence R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 137 ...

Page 142: ...ect Dual 5 7 3 Color Correction Process Step to be taken 1 Measuring of the color gamut of the projector 2 Select a target color gamut file or upload a target color gamut file 3 Verify the colors on screen after correction optional step While executing step 2 the previous color corrections on the projector will be removed 3D tables are bypassed When standard processing is selected the cinema color...

Page 143: ...for normal cinema projection and for 3D cinema projection The color calibration can then be done via a macro file but first both color calibration files must be saved For a single color path press Save to file The Save Color Gamut measurement window opens 6 Enter a name in the Filename input field 7 and press Save 8 image 5 20 For a dual color path press Save to file image 5 21 Enter a MCGD name 7...

Page 144: ...5 Installation Image 5 18 Startup color gamut measurement Image 5 19 Color gamut Color selected 140 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 145: ...5 Installation Image 5 20 Save coordinates to file R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 141 ...

Page 146: ...Select target colors For Color path selection Single 1 Tip on Select target colors 1 image 5 22 The Target Color Gamut selection window opens 2 Tip Browse and select the desired TCGD file 3 Tip Apply and Exit 142 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 147: ...heck box before Adjust left eye separately is unchecked 3 Tip on Browse and select the desired TDGD file This file will automatically be copied for the left eye TCGD file If you want to use separate files for the left and right eye check the check box in front of Adjust left eye separately 3 Tip once on Browse next to right eye and select the desired file Repeat for the left eye 3 Tip on Apply and...

Page 148: ...ed Colors 1 image 5 24 Depending on the color path selection the verify colors window opens 2a and 2b 2 Select a color button A loading message will be displayed The selected color is displayed on the screen with color correction 3 Measure the coordinates with a colorimeter on the screen and check with the values below the color button for dual measure behind the glasses Note This only allow to ve...

Page 149: ... message will be displayed image 5 25 The color pattern is removed 6 Set the anamorphic lens factor back to its original value Image 5 24 Verify colors Image 5 25 Remove color test pattern R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 145 ...

Page 150: ...e used polarity For more info see 3D settings GPI 2 rising edge triggers the 3D L R display reference It is used to specify which frame of eye data is to be displayed during a specific display frame How to associate a macro 1 While in Installation tip on Automation The automation overview window is displayed 2 Tip on tab GPI configuration 1 image 5 26 3 Select the desired GPI to update the falling...

Page 151: ...his GPO can be used to trigger processes in the theatre or control room GPO 1 GPO 2 and GPO 3 are reserved and cannot be used by the user How to set up 1 While in Installation tip on Automation The automation overview window is displayed 2 Tip on tab Event GPO configuration 1 image 5 27 3 Select the desired event 2 and tip Edit 3 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 147 ...

Page 152: ...en the after cooling period is finished Lamp emer gency On raise GPO state can be set to a specific state when a lamp emergency happens On clear Same GPO state can be reset to a specific state when the lamp emergency is cleared Error On raise GPO state can be set to a specific state when a lamp emergency happens On clear Same GPO state can be reset to a specific state when the lamp emergency is cl...

Page 153: ...n manually be changed between high low or continuous toggle GPO 1 GPO 2 and GPO 3 are reserved and cannot be toggled by the user How to change the status 1 While in Installation tip on Automation The automation overview window is displayed 2 Tip on tab GPO status image 5 28 3 Select a GPO 2 To change the status tip on a state in the left column 3 Image 5 28 GPO status 5 9 Advanced settings About t...

Page 154: ...time Most of the logging is done by the ICP board and uses the internal clock of that board How to set the clock to user defined time While in the Advanced tab page 1 Tip on Internal clock 1 image 5 30 The Projector internal clock window opens 2 Tip on ICP tab to open the ICP clock if not yet open 3 Select the clock synchronization source Click on the radio button of your source Select User define...

Page 155: ...ip on OK to set the new time as current time and to close the system clock window at the same time Image 5 30 Internal clock ICP To set the clock to the touch panel clock 1 Tip on Internal clock 1 image 5 31 2 Tip on ICP tab to open the ICP clock if not yet open 3 Select the clock synchronization source Click on the radio button of your source Select Touch panel time 4 The clock selection function...

Page 156: ...ab is opened by default 3 Tip on the radio button before UTC GMT using NTP 4 4 Fill out the server IP address 5 Note An address contains 4 octets with a maximum value of 255 5 Tip Apply All 6 Tip on OK to set the new time as current time and to close the system clock window at the same time 152 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 157: ...at can be done The link decryptor clock can be set to Touch panel time or to a user defined time But both times must be the UTC GMT time with a deviation of maximum 15 minutes Logging is using internal clock but to make it easy readable for the different time zones an offset can be added to the UTC GMT time This new time will then be used as logging time R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 20...

Page 158: ...view 6 The background of the selected day changes to dark blue 6 To set the time hour minutes and seconds tip on the up down control of the corresponding spin box until the correct value is displayed 7 Or tip in the input field select the current value and enter the new value with the simulated keyboard 7 To enter an offset click on the up down control of the corresponding spin box until the desir...

Page 159: ...yptor clock 5 9 3 File manager Overview Introduction Activating the file manager Changing the view Create new local folder Refresh folder Delete a file or folder File upload File download R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 155 ...

Page 160: ...resents the current state of the system When powering up the latest state will be restored Within the interface it is possible to manage the internal file system and the ACTIVE configuration ACTIVE Stores the current state of the projector 5 9 3 2 Activating the file manager How to activate the file manager 1 While in Installation tip on Advanced The Advanced overview menu is displayed 2 Tip on Fi...

Page 161: ...planation CSC Color Space Converter Defines the Color Space to be used It can be RGB or YcbCr TCGD Target Color Gamut Data These files defines the Target Color Gamut For each movie it is possible to select a Target Color Gamut File which defines the color gamut values for that specific movie Together with the measured color coordinates of the projector the corrections for the projector are calcula...

Page 162: ...ther than normal operation INPUT Input files contain information about the input Source selection Port 292 A Source Type and Packing Port 292 B Source Type and Packing Port 292 Dual Source Type and Packing Port DVI A Source Type and Packing Port DVI B Source Type and Packing Port DVI Dual Twin Source Type and Packing Color spacing Field bid and field dominance info LUT CLUT and LUT DG information ...

Page 163: ...35 File selection How to change the view for Local files 1 Tip on the drop down box to select the local medium image 5 36 The following mediums are possible Touch panel One of the 2 USB connections Image 5 36 Local file selection 5 9 3 4 Create new local folder How to create 1 Tip on the drop down box and select the physical medium 1 image 5 37 The medium can be the touch panel or one of the two U...

Page 164: ...e to refresh the current folder 5 9 3 6 Delete a file or folder How to delete 1 Tip on a file or folder to select 2 Tip on the delete icon A confirmation message opens 3 Click Yes to really delete the selected file or folder 5 9 3 7 File upload What can be done A file on the touch panel or on an USB stick can be uploaded to the projector Only the file type which is selected in Projector files can ...

Page 165: ...op down box in Projector files and select the corresponding file type 3 4 Click on the arrow pointing to the right 4 The file is uploaded from its original location to the projector file system Image 5 38 Upload a file Image 5 39 Upload a file 5 9 3 8 File download What can be done A typical file on the projector file system can be downloaded to the touch panel file system or to an USB stick R5977...

Page 166: ...projector file is downloaded on the selected medium Image 5 40 Download a file 5 9 4 File management cloning Overview Introduction Start up the cloning Create a Basic clone file Create an individual preset clone Create a clone for a typical file type Full backup clone Backup clone TI board only Backup clone Barco controller only 5 9 4 1 Introduction Overview Users with multiple installations want ...

Page 167: ...uded in the zip file Advanced cloning individual preset clone only one specific preset macro and the files the preset is pointing to is included in the zip file Advanced cloning specific file type clones all files of a specific file type E g clone of all PCF files Advanced cloning individual files clones specific files of different types you want to clone Full backup clone clones every setting and...

Page 168: ...ssage is displayed Sharing MCGD and SCREEN data is not recommended Use it only for backup purposes image 5 43 image 5 44 If no click immediately on Next without checking the check box image 5 45 In both cases data will be retrieved and an overview is given from what is included The state included data is include in the clone file not included a pointer to the file is included but no data 4 A defau...

Page 169: ...5 Installation Image 5 42 Basic cloning Image 5 43 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 165 ...

Page 170: ...5 Installation Image 5 44 Image 5 45 166 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 171: ... in a single clone file Projector specific data is not included in the clone file How to make an individual preset clone 1 Check the radio button next to Create a clone file from the projector and tip on Next 1 image 5 47 2 Check the radio button next to Individual preset clone 2 The individual preset clone window opens R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 167 ...

Page 172: ...location window opens A default file name is already filled out 10 7 Tip on the storage location at the left side 11a Touch panel USB Storage Or tip on the drop down box and select the storage location 11b 8 If you want to change the file name tip on it select the file name and enter a new name with the keyboard 9 Tip OK to accept the selected location and file name 12 10 If you want to enter extr...

Page 173: ...5 Installation Image 5 47 Clone individual preset R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 169 ...

Page 174: ...5 Installation Image 5 48 Pointed files Image 5 49 Save to zip file 170 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 175: ...ayed 4 Tip Next to start the clone file selection 5 5 A default file name is proposed To change this file name tip Change 6 image 5 51 The file selection and location window opens A default file name is already filled out 7 6 Tip on the storage location at the left side 8a Touch panel USB Storage Or tip on the drop down box and select the storage location 8b 7 If you want to change the file name t...

Page 176: ...5 Installation Image 5 50 Clone typical file type 172 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 177: ...a backup clone 1 Check the radio button next to Create a clone file from the projector and tip on Next 1 2 Check the radio button next to Full backup clone and tip on Next 2 image 5 52 List of all files and setup specific files is given 3 Tip Next 3 The files are retrieved 4 Tip Next 4 The file location window opens A file name is already proposed 5 If the location is not the desired one tip Brows...

Page 178: ...ired location and change the name Tip OK 6 Tip Create clone file 8 The clone file is created and stored on the selected location 7 Tip Finish to terminate the backup procedure Image 5 52 Full backup clone 174 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 179: ...of all files and setup specific files is given 3 Tip Next 3 The information is gathered 4 Tip Next to open the file location window 4 A file name is already proposed 5 If the location is not the desired one tip Browse 5 image 5 55 A Save as window opens 6 Select the desired location and change the name Tip OK 6 Tip Create clone file 8 The clone file is created and stored on the selected location 7...

Page 180: ...5 Installation Image 5 54 Cloning TI board 176 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 181: ...ackup clone Barco board only and tip on Next 2 List of all files and setup specific files is given 3 Tip Next 3 The information is gathered 4 Tip Next to open the file location window 4 A file name is already proposed 5 If the location is not the desired one tip Browse 5 image 5 57 A Save as window opens 6 Select the desired location and change the name Tip OK 6 Tip Create clone file 8 The clone f...

Page 182: ...5 Installation Image 5 56 Cloning Barco controller files 178 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 183: ...Next image 5 58 The file selection window opens 3 Tip on Select 2 The file selection window opens 4 Select the file location 3a or 3b and tip on the desired file 4 Tip OK 5 The file is loaded and the and the file command is visible 5 Tip on Apply clone file 6 An overview of all files in the clone file is displayed image 5 59 6 Tip Next The restore starts Each time it finds a file which is already ...

Page 184: ...5 Installation Image 5 58 Restore clone file 180 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 185: ...ow to enter the lens 1 While in the Advanced tab page tip on Lens parameters 1 image 5 60 The Lens parameters window opens 2 2 Tip on Select 3 The Lens selection window opens 4 3 Tip on the article number 5 of the current installed lens and tip OK 6 The Lens parameters window returns with the selected article number filled out 7 4 Tip Close to enter the lens parameters 8 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOU...

Page 186: ...ming Homing the lens at any time is possible After homing the lens returns to its original position To access the homing function select Lens parameters 1 to open the Lens parameters window 2 To home the lens at anytime tip on Start 3 182 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 187: ...o a reference point and then returns it to its original po sition The projector will home and return automatically at boot time when it has lost its reference point Lens home history To view the last performed action tip on History 1 The Lens home and return history window opens and indicates the lens time and date of last execution and the status of that execution R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PAN...

Page 188: ... off and cooled down How to handle 1 While in the Advanced tab page tip on Refill mode 1 image 5 63 The Refill mode window opens with the message that this mode must be used for refreshing the cooling liquid 2 2 Tip on Activate the refill mode 3 A question window opens 4 Before continuing the lamp must be off and cooled down 3 When all previous conditions are OK tip Yes to start the refill mode 5 ...

Page 189: ... will be enabled From the moment the key is entered the SNMP mechanism is enabled and an agent will send alarms to a specific person when something goes wrong with the projector How to enter the key 1 While in the Advanced tab page tip on Edit functionality keys 1 image 5 64 The functionality keys window opens with the current active keys 2 2 Tip in the corresponding key input field and select the...

Page 190: ...5 65 The Functionality keys window opens with the current active keys 2 2 Tip on Delete next to the key which must be removed 4 A question message is displayed to ask if you are sure to delete 5 3 Tip Yes to delete the key 6 Tip No cancel this action if you want to keep the key installed When Yes is tipped the key will be removed and all values are set to zero 7 186 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PA...

Page 191: ...e in the Advanced tab page tip on Edit functionality keys 1 image 5 66 The functionality keys window opens with the current active keys 2 2 Copy the unique UN code and send this code to Barco 3 This code contains the serial number and the installed keys A new code will be generated by Barco 3 When the new code is arrived go back to the Functionality keys window Tip first the Shift button and then ...

Page 192: ...ntering the PM code 5 9 10 SNMP configuration SNMP configuration start up 1 While in the Advanced tab page tip on SNMP configuration image 5 67 The SNMP configuration window opens 188 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 193: ...itical trap and Critical traps To change the time tip on the up down control of the spin box of the corresponding trap type until the desired interval is reached Trap type SNMP exists in different versions You have SNMP V1 and SNMP V2 The difference is basically the format of the SNMP messages Some management systems will support V1 others will support V2 Depending on the management system used on...

Page 194: ...nction so that SNMP alerts can be sent out System location To add the location of the system tip in the input field next to System location and enter a location with the keyboard 5 9 11 Security Overview Overview list of keys as root user Overview list of keys as default user Add extra key to the list Change PIN code of an existing key 5 9 11 1 Overview list of keys as root user How to get an over...

Page 195: ...the key code of the original dallas iButton master key 5 4 Enter the corresponding pin code 6 and click OK 7 An overview of the available keys is displayed When the entered key code was the master key the list will show also the master key image 5 70 When the entered key was another key out of the available keys the list will show No access on the place of the master key image 5 71 Image 5 69 Ente...

Page 196: ...ey 1 Display first a list of all available keys 2 Tip on a free key location 1 image 5 72 The background changes 3 Tip on the Add key icon 2 The key code window opens 3 4 Enter the key code of the dallas iButton 4 5 Enter a pin code for this key 5 and click OK 6 The new key is added to the key list 7 6 Tip on Save key list icon to make the changes active 8 192 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06...

Page 197: ... master key How to change 1 Display first a list of all available keys 2 Tip the key to change the pin code 1 image 5 73 3 Tip on the Add key button 2 The key code window opens with the current values filled out 3 4 Enter a new pin code 4 and click OK 5 5 Tip on Save key list icon to make the changes active 6 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 193 ...

Page 198: ...the link decryptor board is replaced during a service action How to get a Certificate 1 While in the Advanced tab page tip on Retrieve Certificate 1 image 5 74 A Save certificate window opens and a suggested file name is filled out 2 2 Tip on the storage location at the left side 3 Touch panel USB Storage USB Storage 2 Or tip on the drop down box and select the storage location 3 3 Browse to the d...

Page 199: ... for DP2K xxB series How to make the selection 1 While in the Advanced tab page click on Miscellaneous 1 image 5 75 The Miscellaneous window opens 2 When an external exhaust fan is used check the check box in front of Use external exhaust fan 3 This will eliminate possible generated warning by the air flow switch R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 195 ...

Page 200: ... front projection default to rear projection and from a normal image to an upside down image How to change the orientation 1 While you are in Advanced mode tip on Misc settings 1 image 5 76 The Miscellaneous window opens 2 2 Tip on the drop down box and select the desired image orientation 3 196 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 201: ...5 Installation Image 5 76 Image orientation R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 197 ...

Page 202: ...5 Installation 198 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 203: ...is pending the tail light of the projector will turn blue Besides preventive maintenance actions can also be performed on the projector even if the remaining time is still positive Go to Maintenance Smart maintenance Image 6 1 Maintenance list The Smart maintenance window displays the four types of maintenance foreseen for a Cinema projector 1 For each type the maintenance interval period 2 is ind...

Page 204: ... for specific maintenance type How to display 1 While in the Maintenance tab page click on Smart maintenance 2 Click on the i symbol next to the maintenance type you want to open 1 image 6 2 The Diagnostics companion opens with an overview of the maintenance actions for the selected type 2 3 Click Close to close the Diagnostic companion 3 4 Once the maintenance actions are executed for that specif...

Page 205: ...6 Maintenance Image 6 2 Maintenance overview Image 6 3 Maintenance clearing R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 201 ...

Page 206: ...ouch panel software package unzipping is not possible the file can be used as is The ICP and Linkdecryptor package file contains at least a zipped version of the update program which contains a setup exe file to install the program Can also be unzipped a release file with the new software a release note pdf document a Software Manifest for ICP Production Release pdf document Image 6 4 Content ICP ...

Page 207: ...6 Maintenance Image 6 5 Launch DC update companion R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 203 ...

Page 208: ... line is filled out 7 5 To read the release notes tip on Show Release Notes 8 image 6 8 6 Enter the device IP address 10 or tip on Browse to open a device selection window 11 image 6 9 Note The IP of the connected projector is already filled out 7 Select the desired IP address 12 and tip Select 13 The selected IP address is filled out next to Device IP address 8 Tip Next to continue The necessary ...

Page 209: ...s is selected the wizard starts collecting the information 17 of the different software modules 11 Select the modules to update 19 and tip Next to start the update 20 Image 6 7 Package file selection R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 205 ...

Page 210: ...6 Maintenance Image 6 8 Barco release notes Image 6 9 IP selection 206 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 211: ...ntains 2 slots to store software before this software can be installed Therefore it is recommended to store the previous version of the software in a location and the current version in the other When an new update becomes available overwrite always the oldest version R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 207 ...

Page 212: ... address 10 or tip on Browse to open a device selection window 11 image 6 12 Note The IP of the connected projector is already filled out 6 Tip Next to continue The necessary information is gathered The current installed version is shown next to the package version 13 image 6 13 7 Select the way the wizard will update the package Check the desired radio button 14 8 If automatically is selected the...

Page 213: ...6 Maintenance Image 6 11 ICP software update R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 209 ...

Page 214: ...6 Maintenance Image 6 12 IP selection 210 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 215: ... type Tip on the drop down box 1 and select Enigma Link Decryptor Package im age 6 14 3 Browse the package file name Tip on Browse 2 to open the Browser window 3 Select the location touch panel or USB stick where to find the package 4 4 Browse for the desired file 5 select the file and tip on OK 6 Note File has extension pkg The Package file name line is filled out 7 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH P...

Page 216: ...te Companion as stand alone program then this field is blank 6 Tip Next to continue The necessary information is gathered The current installed version is shown next to the package version 13 image 6 16 7 Tip Next to start the software update 14 When the update is finished an status window is displayed Image 6 14 Link decryptor package selection 212 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 217: ...6 Maintenance Image 6 15 IP selection Image 6 16 Startup update R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 213 ...

Page 218: ... is finished a status window is displayed This window is almost equal for all possible updates Image 6 17 Status window To show the log file tip on Show log file All information about the update process is logged in this log file 214 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 219: ...1 While in Touch panel Communication tab page tip Edit 1 button under Touch panel network proper ties image 7 1 A message window opens if the check box never was checked in the past 2 2 Tip OK 3 The Change network settings window opens 4 3 Check the check box next to Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP 5 This selection will become active Other selections are grayed out 4 Tip on Apply to activa...

Page 220: ...nput field of the IP address and fill out the 4 fields Note An address contains 4 octets with a maximum value of 255 This must NOT be 0 0 0 0 for static IP Address assignment 5 Tip in the Subnet mask input fields and fill out the 4 fields as appropriate for the local subnet 6 Tip in the Default Gateway input fields and fill out the 4 fields Set the Default Gateway to the IP Address of the router M...

Page 221: ... 5 Touch panel Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Projector IP Address 192 168 100 2 Projector Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Result Communication possible Touch panel address is in the subnet range of the projector s IP ad dress Second example Touch panel IP Address 10 16 236 100 Touch panel Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Projector IP Address 192 168 100 2 Projector Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Result No communication...

Page 222: ... IP address The third group in the IP addresses can be any value as the third group in the subnet mask is 0 7 1 3 Projector connections communication policy About projector communication The communication with the projector can be done via an RS232 connection and or via Ethernet How to make the selection 1 While in Touch panel Communication tab page tip Edit 1 button under Projector connection pro...

Page 223: ...r Ethernet or RS232 3 The communication properties become available 3 You know the IP address of the projector If yes tip in the input fields and fill out the IP address 4a and continue with step 5 If no tip on the Device scan 4b All devices on the network are looked up and displayed in Projectors on the network 4 Select the desired projector 5 and click OK 6 The selected address is filled out in ...

Page 224: ...er What is possible Depending on the role of the user this user can add extra users with the same properties as the creating user or with lower properties New created user User role Default Theatre technician Service technician Root Default 220 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 225: ...stem Password confirmation Confirmation of the PIN code User role Defines what the user can do once he is logged in The following roles are available Default has limited access Can operate the projector and consult the logging Theatre technician he can o Operate projector o create presets and macros o change a configuration and communication o execute tests o install a new lamp o set up the touch ...

Page 226: ...user A root user can change anything for a user with lower priorities How to edit the properties 1 While in the Touch panel tab page tip on Users image 7 6 The user overview pane is displayed 2 Tip on your user name when not a root or when a root user tip on any non root user 1 3 Tip Edit 2 The Edit user window opens 3 4 Change the desired properties 4 5 Tip OK 5 A Change user result window opens ...

Page 227: ... panel tab page tip on Users The user overview pane is displayed 2 Tip on the user to be deleted 1 image 7 7 If you have enough rights to delete this user the delete button becomes active 3 Tip on Delete 2 A delete confirmation window opens 3 4 Tip OK to delete the selected user 4 Tip No cancel this action to interrupt the deletion R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 223 ...

Page 228: ...le to return to the default settings by tipping on Reset to default settings How to reset 1 While Shift key is pressed double tip in the gray area next to User image 7 8 The User Access settings window opens 2 Tip on Reset to default settings A restart message opens Before the default user settings are applied the application should be restarted 3 To restart the application tip Yes 224 R59770488 C...

Page 229: ...cess level When an attribute is set to 50 then the default user theatre technician and service technician have access When set to 150 only the service technician has access So the higher the value the less people with access rights The default access file is given below This file can be used as starting point to create your own file Copy and paste the file below in an XML editor or notepad and edi...

Page 230: ...rol Read 50 ReadWrite 100 lens saveToMacroFile ReadWrite 100 lens save ReadWrite 100 other readActiveExtraFile Read 50 other activateExtraFile ReadWrite 50 other changeInputSelection Read 50 ReadWrite 100 other changeInputPacking Read 50 ReadWrite 100 other changeProcessingPath Read 50 ReadWrite 100 other editChange3DSettings ReadWrite 100 other GPIConfiguration Read 50 ReadWrite 100 other editAdv...

Page 231: ...maryProjectorIpAddress Read 50 ReadWrite 100 communication secondaryProjectorIpAddress Read 50 ReadWrite 100 user management Read 100 user createUser ReadWrite 150 user changeUser ReadWrite 100 user deleteUser ReadWrite 150 display navigationMenuPosition Read 50 ReadWrite 100 display touchpanelBrightness Read 50 ReadWrite 100 display touchpanelSound Read 50 ReadWrite 100 display screensaver Read 5...

Page 232: ...ey is pressed double tip in the gray area next to User 1 image 7 9 The User Access settings window opens 2 Tip on Upload new setting file 2 The Open user access file window opens 3 3 Tip on the storage location at the left side 4a Touch panel USB storage Or tip on the drop down box and select the storage location 4b 4 Select the desired file 5 5 Tip on OK 6 A restart message opens Before the new u...

Page 233: ...ings 7 4 Display properties Overview Touch panel layout Orientation Color palette Touch panel brightness Sound setup Screen saver enable disable Screen saver settings Touch panel calibration R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 229 ...

Page 234: ...ing radio button next to Navigation menu Image 7 11 Navigation menu position 1 navigation menu on the right side 2 navigation menu on the left side Preset menu alignment The presets can be aligned in the middle or with extra space stretched To change the preset layout just tip on the corresponding radio button next to Preset menu alignment Image 7 12 Layout presets 1 Presets centered 2 Presets str...

Page 235: ...uch panel orientation 1 Table mounted 2 Ceiling mounted 7 4 2 Orientation About orientation A touch panel can be mounted in two ways up down and down up The image on the panel can switched so that it is always in the correct position Changing the orientation 1 While in the Touch panel menu tip on Display 2 Go to orientation and tip on the corresponding radio button image 7 14 A restart message is ...

Page 236: ...sible state of that item or button a typical color can be associated The name of the current loaded settings is displayed next to the 3 buttons in the display overview pane 7 4 3 2 Change color palette About color palette The color palette determines the background color of the touch panel menus How to change 1 While in the Touch panel menu tip on Display The display overview menu is displayed 2 G...

Page 237: ...hese items or buttons How to create 1 While in the Touch panel menu tip on Display The display overview menu is displayed 2 Tip on New 1 image 7 16 image 7 17 The Edit color palette window is displayed 2 3 Tip in the rectangle next to Quick 3 4 The color selection window opens For more information about color selection see Working with the color palette page 242 5 Tip on OK in the color selection ...

Page 238: ...5 8 Select a storage location enter a file name 6 and tip Save 7 When successfully stored a message is displayed 8 Tip OK to continue 9 The color set up is stored but not loaded as color for the touch screen To activate the new created colors the file must be load first via the Change button For more information see Change color palette page 232 Image 7 16 Quick color tuning 234 R59770488 COMMUNIC...

Page 239: ...7 Touch panel Image 7 17 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 235 ...

Page 240: ...etails 3 The 2 column table changes to a 4 column table indicating the states of an item 4 4 Tip on an item state to select and tip again to open the Color selection menu 5 5 The color selection window opens For more information about color selection see Working with the color palette page 242 6 Tip on OK in the color selection window The selected color will be associated with the item state 7 To ...

Page 241: ... 9 When successfully stored a message is displayed 10 Tip OK to continue 11 The color set up is stored but not loaded as color for the touch screen To activate the new created colors the file must be load first via the Change button For more information see Change color palette page 232 Image 7 19 Detailed color setup R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 237 ...

Page 242: ...ate shows how the items and buttons will look when these are active Inactive state shows how the items and buttons will look when these are inactive Disabled state shows how the items and buttons will look when these are disabled How to switch the view 1 When in the Edit color palette window tip on the radio button of your choice image 7 21 The preview pane changes accordingly 238 R59770488 COMMUN...

Page 243: ...current color before the color set up is saved to file How to reset 1 When in the Edit color palette window tip on an item in the Color Role column 1 image 7 22 A reset button appears at right side of the color role indication 2 2 Tip on that reset button 3 The selected color for that item is set back to the current used color 4 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 239 ...

Page 244: ...ayed 2 Tip on Edit 1 image 7 23 A file selection menu opens 2 3 Select the file location by tipping on the combo box and selecting the location 3 Or by tipping on one of the location icons in the left side 3 4 Browse to the desired file and tip on it to select 4 A preview is shown in the preview pane 5 Tip on OK 5 The Edit palette window opens 6 6 From now on a quick tuning or detailed tuning is p...

Page 245: ...7 Touch panel Image 7 23 Edit color palette R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 241 ...

Page 246: ...esired tip on the up down control of the spin box next to Alpha channel until the desired value is reached 0 full transparency 255 no transparency 3 Tip OK to select that color Select a color via HSV 1 Tip on the up down control of the spin box of Hue Saturation and Value Brightness until the desired value is reached Or tip in the color overview palette on the desired color Then tip on the slider ...

Page 247: ...l the desired value is reached 0 full transparency 255 no transparency 5 Tip OK to select that color 7 4 4 Touch panel brightness About touch panel brightness The brightness of the touch panel is adjustable by sliding the slider from left to right or vice versa How to adjust 1 While in the Touch panel menu tip on Display 2 Go to Touch panel brightness tip on the slider and move the slider until th...

Page 248: ...reen saver is activated How to activate the screen saver and setup the time out 1 While in the Touch panel menu tip on Display 2 Go to Screen saver and tip Change image 7 27 The screen saver activation window opens 3 Check the check next to Disabled Checked Screen saver is enabled Not checked Screen saver is disabled 4 To set the time out tip on the up down control next to Time out Or tip in the i...

Page 249: ...images can be selected as screen saver These images can be changed to any image as long as the format is a png file How to select the screen saver type 1 Check the radio button in front of the desired screen saver type image 7 28 The following selections are possible Default screen saver Picture flow screen saver R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 245 ...

Page 250: ...le window opens 2 2 Tip on the storage location at the left side 3a Touch panel USB storage Or tip on the drop down box and select the storage location 3b 3 Browse to the desired file 4 and tip on OK 5 The new selected image is part of the picture flow screen saver Image 7 29 Change screen saver image 246 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 251: ...ference coordinates so that it will function perfectly with the cinema application How to calibrate 1 While in the Touch panel menu tip on Display 2 Go to Advanced and tip Calibrate now 1 image 7 30 A Recalibration message opens to ask if you really want to re calibrate the touch panel 2 3 Tip Yes to continue 3 A second message indicates that the calibration will start after a time out of 10 secon...

Page 252: ...ayed in different languages When a new language is selected a restart of the touch panel is necessary How to select 1 While in the Touch panel tab page tip on International image 7 31 The possible languages are displayed in the overview pane 2 Tip on the desired language A restart message is displayed image 7 32 3 If one agree to restart immediately tip Yes The application restarts in the selected...

Page 253: ...age tip on International Then tip on Celsius or Fahrenheit Image 7 33 Units 7 7 Touch panel Diagnostics Version info Version info gives information about the software version This is interesting information when calling for technical support Image 7 34 Touch panel diagnostics R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 249 ...

Page 254: ...red radio button next to the desired level The list in Touch panel log file changes accordingly A more detailed logging with all read and write actions can be generated by checking the check box before Enable detailed logging Use Enable detailed logging only for debugging purposes and on request of the service technician 250 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 255: ...yed without any command filled out 3 Insert the desired commands 4 Enter a new name for the macro 5 Tip on Save Exit to save your new created macro The macro is added to the list of macro files Image 8 1 Create new macro Image 8 2 Image 8 3 Create new macro message 8 2 Save a Macro Save macro with same name 1 When a macro has already a name just Tip on Save image 8 4 The macro is saved and the mac...

Page 256: ...o file 8 3 1 Selecting a Macro file How to select The macro editor can be activated from different start points When in Configuration Presets go to the desired preset button and tip on the edit macro button When in Configuration Macro tip on Edit macro and select the macro file to edit 8 3 2 Delete a command out of a macro file How to delete 1 Tip on the item to delete 1 image 8 5 The background c...

Page 257: ...ace it will show a double arrow facing downwards then click on this arrow to expand the command list image 8 6 2 Select a command 1 and tip Add 2 The selected command is added as last one in the list 3 Image 8 6 Add command To enter an item behind the double arrow downwards select that arrow to open the extra items tip on a item tip then first in the gray area just above that item and tip then on ...

Page 258: ...t configuration can be installed in the projector via the Activate Input file command How to select a file 1 Tip on Activate Input File image 8 8 The right pane shows the current selected file 2 Tip on Select file image 8 9 A files overview window is displayed 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip Save Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Im...

Page 259: ...e command How to select a file 1 Tip on Activate SCREEN file image 8 10 The right pane shows the current selected file 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 11 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip OK Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 10 Active SCREEN file command R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 0...

Page 260: ...elect a file 1 Tip on Activate PCF file image 8 12 The right pane shows the current selected file 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 13 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip OK Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 12 Active PCF file command 256 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 261: ...e PCF file command How to select a file 1 Tip on Activate 3D file image 8 14 The right pane shows the current selected file 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 15 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip OK Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 14 Activate 3D file R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 201...

Page 262: ...esponding radio button Insert color wheel Remove color wheel Image 8 16 Remove or insert color wheel Note that if automatic color wheel insertion is active on the projector see Integrated 3D settings integrated color wheel page 75 this command is not needed as the 3D command will trigger an automatic insertion of the color wheel If the automatic inser tion setting is not active it is necessary to ...

Page 263: ...le 1 Tip on Activate MCGD file The right pane shows the current selected file image 8 17 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 18 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip OK Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 17 Activate MCGD file command Image 8 18 Select MCGD file R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 ...

Page 264: ...o select a file 1 Tip on Activate LSC file image 8 19 The right pane shows the current selected file 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 20 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip OK Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 19 Activate LSC file Image 8 20 Select a LSC file 260 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANE...

Page 265: ...file 1 Tip on Activate Lens file image 8 21 The right pane shows the current selected file 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 22 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip OK Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 21 Activate lens file Image 8 22 Select a lens file R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012...

Page 266: ...ro How to select 1 Tip on Activate MCGD2 file The right pane shows the current selected file image 8 23 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 24 3 Select the desired file out of the list and click OK Or double click on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 23 Activate MCGD2 file Image 8 24 Select MCGD2 file 262 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR T...

Page 267: ...o select 1 Tip on Activate TCGD2 file The right pane shows the current selected file image 8 25 2 Tip on Select file A files overview window is displayed image 8 26 3 Select the desired file out of the list and tip OK Or double tip on the desired file The selected file name appears next to Filename Image 8 25 Activate TCGD2 file Image 8 26 Select TCGD2 file R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06...

Page 268: ...lected test pattern file 2 Tip on Select testpattern The test pattern selection window opens image 8 28 3 Select a file and tip OK The selected file will be filled out in the Testpattern Filename field Image 8 27 Enable test pattern command Image 8 28 Select test pattern 8 4 3 2 Disable test pattern To disable Insert the command in the macro list All current test patterns will be disabled 264 R597...

Page 269: ...hat can be done The lamp can be switched on or off via this macro command How to switch the lamp 1 Tip on Lamp control image 8 31 The right pane shows the selection buttons 2 Select the radio button of your choice lamp on lamp will be switched on lamp off lamp will be switched off R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 265 ...

Page 270: ... select 1 Tip on Lamp mode image 8 32 2 Select the radio button of your choice Normal mode a lamp dimming value can be set CLO mode a target footlambert value can be entered Image 8 32 Lamp mode command 8 4 4 3 Dowser control What can be done The dowser can be closed or opened via this macro command How to switch the dowser 1 Tip on Lamp control image 8 33 266 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06...

Page 271: ...at can be done The image can be electronically be blanked after a certain delay time How to set 1 Tip on Blank Image Output image 8 34 The right pane shows the execution delay input field The value is expressed in milliseconds 2 Tip on the up down control of the spin box to change the value The value change in steps of 10 Or tip in the input field and enter the desired value with the keyboard Imag...

Page 272: ...ith the keyboard Image 8 35 Deblank image command 8 4 4 6 Lamp link mode What can be done The projector can be set as master and the target CLO value can for the slaves can be selected How to set up 1 Tip on Lamp link mode image 8 36 2 To set the projector as master check the check box next to Is master projector 3 To set the Target footlambert value tip on the up down control of the spin box unti...

Page 273: ...mage 8 37 The right pane shows a GPO selection box and function box 2 tip on the drop down box next to Output 3 Select a GPO out of the list 4 Tip on the drop down box next to Function to associate a function to the selected Output Possible functions Set low Set high Toggle Continuos toggle Image 8 37 GPO control command R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 269 ...

Page 274: ...8 Macro editor 270 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 275: ...olor Progressive YCbCr 3G level B Dual link 3G level A Single link 4 4 4 10 bits color Progressive RGB 3G level B Dual link 3G level A Single link A or B 3GSDI link 4 4 4 12 bits color Progressive XYZ RGB 3G level B Dual link Single Progressive Progressive field bit normal Progressive field bit inverted Progressive SF 2nd field dominant 4 4 4 10 bits color Progressive SF 1st field dominant RGB Pro...

Page 276: ...stream Dual separate left right eye Single Progressive YCbCr HDSDI Interleaved Dual separate left right eye Single Progressive SF 1st field dominant YCbCr HDSDI Interleaved Dual separate left right eye Single HDSDI 3D 4 2 2 10 bits color Progressive SF 2nd field dominant YCbCr HDSDI Interleaved Dual separate left right eye Single 3G Level A Interleaved Dual separate left right eye Single 4 2 2 12 ...

Page 277: ...SF 1st field dominant HDSDI HFR 4 2 2 10 bits color Progressive SF 2nd field dominant YCbCr HDSDI Interleaved Single 3G Level A Interleaved 4 2 2 12 bits color Progressive YCbCr 3G Level B Interleaved Single 3G Level A Interleaved 4 4 4 10 bits color Progressive RGB 3G Level B Interleaved Single 3G Level A Interleaved 2K HFR A B 3GSDI HFR 4 4 4 12 bits color Progressive XYZ RGB 3G Level B Interlea...

Page 278: ...e 3G Level A Quad Link Progressive SF 1st field dominant YCbCr 3G Level B Quad Link Single 3G Level A Quad Link 4 2 2 10 bits color Progressive SF 2nd field dominant YCbCr 3G Level B Quad Link Single 3G Level A Quad Link Progressive RGB 3G Level B Quad Link Single 3G Level A Quad Link Progressive SF 1st field dominant RGB 3G Level B Quad Link Single 3G Level A Quad Link 4 4 4 10 bits color Progres...

Page 279: ...ers Input selection Port Mode type Type parameter Color correction Progressive DVI A A 8 bits color Interlaced Field bit normal default Field bit inverted Progressive DVI B B 8 bits color Interlaced Field bit normal default Field bit inverted DVI TWIN A B 10 bits color 12 bits color Progressive DVI 3D A B 8 bits color Progressive single default dual separate eyes DVI 4K Horizontal spanning A B 8 b...

Page 280: ...A Source settings 276 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 281: ... Cloning files 162 164 167 171 173 175 177 Backup clone Barco controller 177 Backup clone TI board 175 Basic clone file 164 Full backup clone 173 Individual preset clone 167 Introduction 162 Start up 163 Typical file type clone 171 Color calibration 138 Color path selection 138 Color Calibration 137 138 142 144 Color 138 144 Measuring 138 144 Color correction 138 Process steps 138 Introduction 137...

Page 282: ...tions projector 105 Self tests activation 101 Self tests log file 104 Self tests selection and start 103 Tests self tests 101 Tests video path 97 Version info 96 Display properties 229 233 236 238 240 242 245 247 Brightness 243 Calibration 247 Color palette 232 233 236 238 240 242 About 232 Change 232 Color palette working with 242 Create new detailed set up 236 Create new preview pane 238 Create ...

Page 283: ...s 149 Color calibration 137 Communication 117 119 121 Ethernet connections 117 Get overview addresses 119 Hostname 119 IP address manually 120 121 Lamp 123 Calibration 123 Light output 123 Light output startup 123 Lamp alignment 127 130 About 127 Automatic 128 129 Manual 130 Lamp information 131 Lamp recovery 135 Light output 126 Light sensor calibration 126 Linked lamp output 135 136 About 135 Ma...

Page 284: ...4 207 211 214 ICP software 207 Launch DC update companion 202 Link decryptor 211 Log file 214 Projector software 204 Touch panel software 204 Masking 58 59 62 Definition 58 Via arrow keys 59 Via direct input 62 N Network properties 119 121 215 216 Hostname 119 IP address manually 120 121 Touch panel 215 216 DHCP 215 Manually IP address 216 O Output 265 268 Blank image delay 267 DeBlank image delay...

Page 285: ...ency 109 Timeline adjustment 109 Timeline stamp 109 Touch panel 11 15 215 216 218 220 222 224 228 233 236 238 240 242 245 247 249 Change custom logo 14 Change touch panel header 15 Change units 249 Change user 13 Clock 12 Communication 215 216 218 219 Network properties DHCP 215 Network properties manually 216 Projector communication policy 218 219 Diagnostics 249 Display properties 229 233 236 23...

Page 286: ...Index Add new user 220 Delete user 223 User properties 222 V Version info 96 282 R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

Page 287: ...on Noordlaan 5 B 8520 Kuurne Phone 32 56 36 82 11 Fax 32 56 36 88 24 Support www Barco com esupport Web www barco com From Date Please correct the following points in this documentation R59770488 05 page wrong correct R59770488 COMMUNICATOR TOUCH PANEL 06 06 2012 ...

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