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4. Installation

4. INSTALLATION

Overview

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Dimensions

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Fixation points at the bottom of the projector

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Projector tilt

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RCU battery installation

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4.1

Dimensions

Projector dimensions and weight

Dimensions are given in mm and inch (1 inch = 25.4 mm)

Weight (without lens) : approximately 27.5 kg (60.6 lbs)

R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13/02/2013

Summary of Contents for SIM 7D

Page 1: ...Barco SIM 7D User Guide R92112071 R92112072 R92112073 R59770198 10 13 02 2013...

Page 2: ...Barco nv Advanced Visualization Systems Noordlaan 5 B 8520 Kuurne Phone 32 56 36 82 11 Fax 32 56 36 84 86 Support www barco com esupport Visit us at the web www barco com Printed in Belgium...

Page 3: ...ems from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources For more information about recycling of this product please contact your local city of...

Page 4: ...uaranteed in writing or due to the intent or gross negligence or part of Barco If the purchaser or a third party carries out modifications or repairs on goods delivered by Barco or if the goods are ha...

Page 5: ...32 4 8 2 Infrared receivers 34 5 Setup 37 5 1 Warranty continuous mode automatic shutdown mode 37 5 2 Powering the SIM 7 projector 37 5 3 Setting the RCU address 38 5 4 Starting the projector 39 5 5...

Page 6: ...2 Identification 96 7 8 Display setup 97 7 8 1 Textbox 97 7 8 2 Menu bar position 97 7 8 3 Slider box position 98 7 8 4 Sync variance limit 99 7 8 5 Soft edge 100 7 8 5 1 Introduction 100 7 8 5 2 Acce...

Page 7: ...g the exterior of the projector 151 8 3 Air filter replacement 152 8 3 1 Removing the x cube filter 153 8 3 2 Installing the x cube filter 154 8 3 3 Removing the electronics filter 155 8 3 4 Installin...

Page 8: ...Table of contents 4 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 9: ...ection parameters in order to get the best image reproduction 3 Getting started Start the projector for daily use 4 Advanced Advanced operation and setup using the remote control and the projector s O...

Page 10: ...1 Introduction 6 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 11: ...dded to the packaging to keep it dry Do not open these disposable bags Image 2 1 Silicagel Foam The projector is packed in a cardboard box To provide protection during transportation the projector is...

Page 12: ...placement of the projection lens How to unpack the projector 1 Release the cord straps PULL TO OPEN Image 2 2 2 Remove the assembly from the pallet 3 Open the outer cardboard box 4 Remove the two smal...

Page 13: ...ns small box Image 2 3 Unpacking the cardboard box exploded view Retain the original shipping cardboard boxes and packing material It will be needed if you ever have to ship the projector For maximum...

Page 14: ...2 Packaging 10 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 15: ...size ambient light level projector placement and type of screen to use are critical to the optimum use of the projection system Temperature conditions Temperature range during operation Min ambient t...

Page 16: ...unwanted light or reflection Some rules can be useful switch off any light source during projection reflection should be avoided e g by using dark wall ceiling and floor color windows must be fully d...

Page 17: ...tor Projector tilt RCU battery installation Lens installation Projector configuration Connections Controls 4 1 Dimensions Projector dimensions and weight Dimensions are given in mm and inch 1 inch 25...

Page 18: ...ation points To fix the projector to its support three bolts can be screwed into the threaded holes at the bottom of the projector The bolts must meet the following specifications bolt type M8x1 25 st...

Page 19: ...ojector tilt range will cause lamp flicker or even lamp explosion Tilt range The tilt range of the projector is restricted by the tilt range of the lamp The drawings below show the maximal tilt range...

Page 20: ...ery the batteries can be found in a separated bag attached to the remote control unit Before using your remote control install the batteries first How to install the batteries in the remote control 1...

Page 21: ...lent type recommended by the manufacturer Disposal of used batteries must be done according to the manufacturer s instruction 4 5 Lens installation Overview Lens range Lens formulas Shift capabilities...

Page 22: ...ide Angle PDmin 0 0299 1 026 x SW 0 0047 SW PDmin 1 177165 1 026 x SW 7 285015 SW QSD 1 0 1 4 1 TP Telephoto PDmax 0 0341 1 434 x SW 0 0030 SW PDmax 1 34252 1 434 x SW 4 650009 SW WA Wide Angle PDmin...

Page 23: ...20 20 20 70 Image 4 11 Lens shift range The best image quality is obtained in nominal lens position i e 0 shift Shifting the image to the limit of its range starts introducing some falloff The exact r...

Page 24: ...he lens and adjusting the Scheimpflug WARNING In case of a projector with NVG option do not insert your fingers in the lens holder if the lens is removed They could get hit by the smearing reduction w...

Page 25: ...the lens flange See image 4 15 and image 4 16 Tip Make sure the bolts do not completely go through the flange 2 Fix a nut M4 to the Allen bolts Do not tighten yet Image 4 15 Screws to lock the lens s...

Page 26: ...ock nuts and washers from the lens holder studs but leave the springs on the lens holder studs Image 4 19 Lens scheimpflug springs 4 Slide the lens over the 3 studs Image 4 20 Lens positioned 5 Put a...

Page 27: ...and nuts 9 Secure the smaller Allen bolts M4 by tightening the nuts see 2 on image 4 22 to the lens flange 10 Install the bottom lens cover 11 Install the top lens cover 4 5 5 Connecting the lens Wha...

Page 28: ...he projector are fitted with a non volatile memory holding the lens serial number and dynamic aperture look up tables These look up tables allow to determine the exact opening position in function of...

Page 29: ...4 Image 4 26 Projector configurations 4 7 Connections Overview Power connection Signal connections Communications 4 7 1 Power connection Voltage Ampere Frequency rating Projector type Voltage range AC...

Page 30: ...ocking spring OPEN CLOSED Image 4 28 CAUTION To prevent damage to the projector always ensure that the locking spring is well engaged 4 7 2 Signal connections Overview The input section Input specific...

Page 31: ...g to one frustum D15 computer input not supported communication layer 2x RJ45 LAN1 and LAN2 Each LAN input is connected to one frustum image processor PMP or Pixel Map Processor Image 4 29 Projector l...

Page 32: ...n What are the required source specifications In order to allow a perfect display of the 2 frustum images i e a perfect overlap and perfect alignment with respect to the display area the source must m...

Page 33: ...nel display system The warping and the soft edge settings are performed via Barco XRacu See the dedicated system manual for more information 4 7 3 Communications Overview The LAN inputs Connecting to...

Page 34: ...the ethernet communication can be done with each board separately Each input is connected to one of the 2 image processors which are both addressed separately To allow the communication with both ima...

Page 35: ...Installation menu 4 Push the cursor key or to highlight Network settings and press ENTER to select Image 4 34 A dialog box will be displayed Image 4 35 5 Push the cursor key or to highlight the desire...

Page 36: ...or the master PMP left frustum consists out of an S followed by the serial number of the projector and followed by A By default the Hostname for the slave PMP right frustum consists out of an S follow...

Page 37: ...switch off the projector without switching off the power switch Attention Switching to Standby When the projector is running and you want to go to standby press the standby key for 2 seconds 7 MUTE to...

Page 38: ...PIP ADJUST allows to select a PiP window and change its configuration on screen 21 RC operating indication lights up when a button on the remote control is pressed This is a visual indicator to check...

Page 39: ...4 Installation Image 4 40 Location of the IR receivers R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013 35...

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Page 41: ...projector will display a warning on the projected image after 24 hours of continuous active mode saying that the projector will automatically switch off in four minutes A counter will count back from...

Page 42: ...ange 0 9 To know the address of the projector one can visualize it in projection mode on screen as well as in standby mode shown with the LED s on top cover of the projector For more info on addresses...

Page 43: ...room 2 Enter the same address with the digit buttons within 5 seconds after pushing the address key The projector can now be controlled with the RCU For example if the projector address is 3 then pre...

Page 44: ...an be programmed Projector address address defined by the user may be from 0 to 255 0 9 is used for RCU communication Common address address may be 0 or 1 How to change the projector s address 1 Press...

Page 45: ...n is adapted and a bullet shows the active configuration When changing the orientation from table to ceiling or vice versa the Smearing reduction must also be set accordingly scan direction in the rem...

Page 46: ...the top lens cover Image 5 9 Lens top cover fixing screws 3 Slide both fixation blocks for the horizontal shift away from each other until they hit the lens holder frame Image 5 10 Horizontal shift fr...

Page 47: ...y occur In order to avoid this the zoom ring and the focus ring of the lens can be locked mechanically on some of the lenses Depending on the lens article number the zoom and focus locking system will...

Page 48: ...system 2 Now the zoom and focus can be adjusted 5 7 3 Back focal length adjustment BFL Back Focal Length What can be done The position of the projector lens in relation to the interpolation lens can...

Page 49: ...not allow optimal focus throughout the full zoom range Necessary tools BFL adjustment tool Allen key 2 5 mm hexagonal key How to adjust 1 Loosen the 4 screws along the outline of the lens top bottom l...

Page 50: ...in the adjustment hole Image 5 19 Back focal length adjustment tool 3 Zoom the lens to wide position 4 Focus the image on the screen using the BFL tool Image 5 20 Back focal length adjustment range 5...

Page 51: ...lock the focus ring and the zoom ring before adjusting the zoom or focus of the lens CAUTION In case of a projector with rugged option make sure to unlock the lens holder before shifting it up down or...

Page 52: ...rform the desired action 9 0 EN T ER M EN U B A C K D I G I Z O O M PH A SE P A U SE PI P L O G O Image 5 25 How to adjust the zoom focus using the OSD 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press or...

Page 53: ...28 The use of a sheet of paper held in front of the screen can be useful to determine the focus plane position for best focus Unsharp corners in the image can be adjusted with the Scheimpflug adjustme...

Page 54: ...5 Setup 50 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 55: ...a source using the RCU A source must be connected and available to be able to display it 1 Press one of the following keys to display a source press 2 on the RCU to display the source connected to th...

Page 56: ...to switch it to standby to save energy or it can be fully powered off after the cooling cycle The advantage of standby mode compared to power off mode is the time to get it back to active state i e l...

Page 57: ...rol 1 Press ENTER to activate the input field Image 7 1 2 Key in the desired value Entering numeric values using the arrow keys on the remote control 1 Press ENTER to activate the input field 2 Press...

Page 58: ...and a DVI input board on the second layer L2 The native resolution of the projector panels is 2048 x 1536 with an aspect ratio of 4 3 7 2 2 Selecting the L1 DVI source What can be done The L1 DVI sou...

Page 59: ...n menu 3 Use or to select L2 DVI Image 7 4 4 Press ENTER to confirm your choice A bullet indicates the selected source which now appears on the screen Adjustments on the L2 DVI source The digital natu...

Page 60: ...2 Press to select the Image item 3 Press to Pull down the Image menu 4 Use or to select settings 5 Press to pull down the menu 6 Use or to select Contrast 7 Press ENTER On the screen appears now a sli...

Page 61: ...he Tool bar 2 Press to select the Image item 3 Press to Pull down the Image menu 4 Use or to select settings 5 Press to pull down the menu 6 Use or to select Gamma 7 Press ENTER On the screen appears...

Page 62: ...Enhanced Contrast Ratio 2 When the ECR is at its minimum value the CCD Constant Contrast Dimmer starts further dimming the light output until it is 0 Motorized dimming at different stages in the proje...

Page 63: ...ar file to be used for the display of a particular source In this case the user should load the desired file from the image files menu The load file option will allow the user to choose between severa...

Page 64: ...not correct after Auto Image or after selecting the best fitting file go to the Edit menu select the active file and change the settings 7 4 2 Auto Image What can be done Auto Image creates the best...

Page 65: ...mage in the window may move and change in aspect during the AutoImage process Auto Image can also be launched via the RCU with the dedicated AutoImage key 7 4 3 Edit file What can be done with the Edi...

Page 66: ...dated Advanced settings for Analog Data sources e g RGB HS VS The advanced button enables the advanced settings for analog data sources Image 7 17 Color space allows to select between 5 different colo...

Page 67: ...nu Image 7 19 7 4 4 Save as create a custom file Creating a custom file When the loaded file is a standard file there is a possibility of saving it as a custom file creating a custom file this is done...

Page 68: ...displayed Use or or the numeric keys on the remote or the keypad to edit and change the values confirm with ENTER Image 7 23 7 4 6 Copy Copy a file The copy function allows to copy a file standard or...

Page 69: ...le name is copied in the edit field 8 Use the keys on the remote to change the name of the destination file 7 4 7 Delete How to delete a file 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press to select th...

Page 70: ...ndicated in the menu How to force a file to be loaded 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press to select the Image files item 3 Press to Pull down the Image files menu 4 Use or to select Forced f...

Page 71: ...hat can be imagined by pre distorting the image inside the projector a correct geometry can be achieved on curved screens without requiring additional computational power on the IG s side 7 5 2 Geomet...

Page 72: ...submenu This allows the adjustment of the left and right frustum indepen dently from each other How to access the Geometry menu 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press to select Geometry 3 Pres...

Page 73: ...frustum is divided in 33x33 regions Each frustum will be adjusted separately Both distortions must however be matched so as to make up one full image and to insure the best overlap area Blanked Blanke...

Page 74: ...17 21 21 20 21 19 21 20 21 18 21 20 21 19 21 21 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 19 20 18 20 19 20 20 21 17 21 21 20 21 19 21 20 21 18 21 20 21 19 21 21 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 19 20 18 20 19 20 20 21 17 21 21 20 21...

Page 75: ...hierarchy the 2x2 points Adjusting points on level 1 will affect level 2 till 21 At the bottom of the structure we find the 33x33 points adjustment adjusting grid points on level 21 will not affect a...

Page 76: ...Distortion file The file is loaded and the geometry settings are adapted The procedure is similar for the Right frustum 7 5 6 Edit Overview Accessing the Geometry Edit menu Geometry Edit wizard Geomet...

Page 77: ...lect the Right or Left submenu 5 Press to open the menu 6 Press or to select Edit 7 Press to open the Edit menu Image 7 37 7 5 6 2 Geometry Edit wizard The geometry wizard When entering the Edit mode...

Page 78: ...7 Advanced Image 7 38 Interaction and selection boxes Image 7 39 Unaffected regions 74 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 79: ...ll be between 0 and 32 steps of 32 PixelX this slider box adjusts the new position of the point along the x axis in a 2x2 adjustment PixelX will be between 0 and 32 steps of 0 1 pixels PixelY this sli...

Page 80: ...7 Advanced Image 7 41 Image 7 42 Image 7 43 76 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 81: ...lowest level points and end with the highest level zones see Geometry distortions level hierarchy A 3x3 mode adjustment gives the following new points to be adjusted the 4 points of the 2x2 mode being...

Page 82: ...anced The column is adapted to 32 Image 7 45 2 Press to select the next adjustment point The row is adapted to 32 Image 7 46 3 Press to select the next adjustment point 78 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02...

Page 83: ...the value of PixelsY The image is distorted along the X axis Notice the unaffected regions The adjustment is done in small steps Adjusting for instance from 0 to 100 using the Adjust mode is not the...

Page 84: ...to fill in the desired value The image is distorted along the X axis Notice the unaffected regions 7 5 6 5 Shift Adjustment What can be done with the Shift adjustment With the Shift adjustment it is p...

Page 85: ...selected by default instead of the Select mode for the other geometry adjustments 4 Press ENTER to go to the Edit Mode The Edit mode is selected Image 7 51 5 Use and to select the PixelsX edit box The...

Page 86: ...e C frame D z z transport delay or TDR signal coming from PMP 1st step signal processing in PMP 2nd step Image 7 54 Transport delay During this delay all image information is stored in a memory block...

Page 87: ...istorted images are needed extremely curved screens A delay set too short may introduce clipping phenomenons in the image How to set Transport Delay to manual or automatic 1 Start up the Geometry Edit...

Page 88: ...Delay Range can be set from 0 to 1023 Tip When the transport delay needs to be adjusted In a multi channel setup first adjust the transport delay of all projectors one by one leave the projector with...

Page 89: ...jump 5 Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu 7 5 6 7 2 Restore to a level What can be done Restore to a level means that all the higher level geometry corrections are reset all geometry corr...

Page 90: ...restoring to a 9x9 level How to restore to a level 1 Start the Geometry Edit menu 2 Push or to select Reset 3 Push the key to pull down the menu 4 Push or to highlight the desired level to restore Re...

Page 91: ...s this will be noticed in the image by a more or less accentuated jump 5 Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu 7 5 7 Rename a Geometry File How to rename a geometry file 1 Start up the Geomet...

Page 92: ...use or to browse through the characters 5 Press ENTER The file is renamed 6 Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu 7 5 8 Copy a Geometry File How to Copy a Geometry File 1 Start up the Geometr...

Page 93: ...eys on the RCU or the local keypad to edit and change the values confirm with ENTER 7 Press BACK to return to the Geometry Edit menu 7 5 9 Delete a Geometry File How to Delete a Geometry File 1 Start...

Page 94: ...power mode CLO Mode 7 6 1 Runtimes Typical runtime The lamp for this projector has its typical runtime It must be replaced when the runtime is reached When this runtime is reached a warning will be d...

Page 95: ...the lamp runtime warning will only be displayed at the next startup of the projector not during a session Enabling or disabling TextBox does not affect the display of the lamp runtime warning How to...

Page 96: ...untime Reset the lamp runtime whenever you replace a lamp WARNING Lamp runtime reset as well as the lamp replacement can only be done by a Barco authorized technician How to reset the lamp runtime 1 P...

Page 97: ...Economic the lamp power is reduced to 250W generation 2 lamp and the light output is decreasing accordingly CAUTION Switching between Normal lamp mode and Economic lamp mode can only be done 6 times a...

Page 98: ...ne Constant Light Output allows to force a constant light output set in the CLO Target menu of the projector over a certain period This will eliminate uncontrolled light output drop caused by natural...

Page 99: ...select the Lampsitem 3 Press to pull down the Lamps menu 4 Use or to select CLO 5 Press to pull down the menu 6 Use or to select Target Image 7 80 7 Press ENTER A dialog box is displayed Image 7 81 8...

Page 100: ...on screen The identification screen displays the projector s main characteristics The software version for the Master as well as for the Slave is displayed the first version is the master software ver...

Page 101: ...ool bar 2 Press to select the Display setup item 3 Press to Pull down the Display setup menu 4 Use or to select Textbox 5 Press to pull down the menu 6 Use or to enable ON or disable OFF the textbox I...

Page 102: ...box function allows to display or hide the different boxes used for instance for picture settings contrast How to reposition the slider box 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press to select the...

Page 103: ...ssed This will lead to a jumping image or frame tearing image distortion The best value for the sync variance limit is about 200 microseconds higher than the critical range This guarantees the display...

Page 104: ...value by 100 or 200 7 8 5 Soft edge The soft edge adjustment is done on the hand held remote control unit RACU The soft edge adjustment menu on the projector should only be used for demo purposes Over...

Page 105: ...memorized This file contains data corresponding to the shape contour of the soft edge Soft Edge Preparations To ensure proper soft edge adjustment be sure that the following adjustments are done perf...

Page 106: ...to pull down the menu Image 7 93 7 8 5 3 Soft edge edit Overview The soft edge edit wizard The soft edge edit modes Creating editing a soft edge Alpha planes 7 8 5 3 1 The soft edge edit wizard The g...

Page 107: ...bars can be applied on the background image during the soft edge adjustment Hierarchy level Allows to select the level of the adjustment Reset The soft edge shape is set to default settings Soft edge...

Page 108: ...7 Advanced Image 7 95 Image 7 96 Image 7 97 Image 7 98 104 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 109: ...m displace one point along the x axis How to start up the edit dialog box 1 Press the MENU key to activate the Tool bar 2 Push the cursor key or to highlight Display setup 3 Push the key to pull down...

Page 110: ...d The item is focused Image 7 100 2 Press ENTER The internal soft edge is selected Image 7 101 How to enable the soft edges 1 Push or to select the desired Edges check box 106 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 1...

Page 111: ...e 7 103 3 Do the same for the other desired edges The default soft edge is applied on the selected edges How to select the source background 1 Push or to select the desired Source check box in this ca...

Page 112: ...The selected check box is checked and a full white image is displayed with the soft edges on the 4 sides Image 7 105 How to enable the adjustment guide 1 Push or to select the check box ON to enable t...

Page 113: ...Press ENTER The selected check box is checked and the guide is displayed vertical and horizontal grey scale bars Image 7 107 How to set the hierarchy level 1 Push or to select the hierarchy level slid...

Page 114: ...NTER to confirm The selected point is displaced to the new position x 100 Y 0 8 Press BACK to exit A dialog box is displayed Press ENTER to confirm All the points of the higher levels level 2 are alte...

Page 115: ...key or to highlight Display setup 3 Push the key to pull down the menu 4 Push or to select Soft edge 5 Push the key to pull down the menu 6 Push the cursor key or to highlight Edit Image 7 109 7 Pres...

Page 116: ...nal vs Alpha planes this black level adjustment can be fixed internally by using a dialog box or externally by uploading a user defined Beta plane This beta plane will contain the values for the brigh...

Page 117: ...r to select Soft edge 5 Push the key to pull down the menu 6 Push the cursor key or to highlight Black level Left or Black level Right Image 7 112 7 Press ENTER A dialog box will be displayed Black Le...

Page 118: ...tivate the Tool bar 2 Push the cursor key or to highlight Display setup 3 Push the key to pull down the menu 4 Push or to select Soft edge 5 Push the key to pull down the menu 6 Push the cursor key or...

Page 119: ...isplayed 8 Uncheck all the edges 9 Adjust the soft edge as desired same procedure as above 10 Press BACK to return to the Display setup menu 7 8 6 AutoImage Setup What can be done AutoImage allows to...

Page 120: ...fast moving objects in a displayed image Any fast moving object will look blurred or smeared along the direction of relative motion What can be done Because of its inherent characteristics LC respons...

Page 121: ...the image and consult a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorien tation 7 8 7 2 Enabling Sme...

Page 122: ...age or worse smearing appearance How to adjust the Smearing reduction phase 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press to select the Display setup item 3 Press to Pull down the Display setup menu 4...

Page 123: ...e which is brightest white point that can be produced by the projector 5 different presets are available Projector white Computer 9300 K Video 6500 K Film 5400 K Broadcast 3200 K Dynacolor white These...

Page 124: ...bullet shows the active setting How to set a custom color temperature 1 Change the coordinates of the white point in the Dynacolor user interface 7 8 10 Dynacolor Overview Introduction Enabling DynaCo...

Page 125: ...7 The projector color gamut is defined by the triangle formed by the x y coordinates of Red Green and Blue Due to the tolerance on optical components the x y values of this color gamut of each project...

Page 126: ...the 3 points of intersection of the 2 separate color gamuts 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 X Y G1 W1 G2 W2 R1 R2 B1 B2 Gc Rc Wc Bc Image 7 130 R1 Red projector 1 R2 R...

Page 127: ...and luminance of the desired primary and secondary colors of the projector Only Barco engineers may change these values to force a common color triangle Barco trained and qualified engineers may also...

Page 128: ...cking through CLO Dynacolor set with advanced color tracking through NVG Only the Standard Dynacolor set can be calibrated without the use of an additional device and software XDS RACU 7 8 10 2 Enabli...

Page 129: ...iple projector have to be color matched is covered in the procedure below Dynacolor adjustment versus Dynacolor calibration Single channel setup each projector is color calibrated during production Th...

Page 130: ...procedure multiple projectors The adjustment of Dynacolor 1 Measuring the color values for each projector Calibration procedure 2 Calculating the common values and entering them in the desired values...

Page 131: ...ion How to calibrate Dynacolor for projector 1 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press to select the Display setup item 3 Press to Pull down the Display setup menu 4 Use or to select Dynacolor 5...

Page 132: ...the Red color 13 The values are finally updated in the measured values of the Dynacolor dialog box 14 Press Default desired to copy the measured values for Red Green Blue and White and to calculate t...

Page 133: ...ing Factory preset in the Dynacolor dialog A warning message is displayed Image 7 137 7 8 10 4 Black color matching Overview Introduction Black Color adjustment 7 8 10 4 1 Introduction Black Color uni...

Page 134: ...lor variation caused by changing the dimmer transmission By default CLO TOD color tracking is enabled It is however possible to disable CLO TOD color tracking In this case the color variation amongst...

Page 135: ...l systems the white level can be matched using Dynacolor and the black levels can be tweaked using Black Color Matching When comparing the gray levels of certain projector platforms there can be a sig...

Page 136: ...6 6 4 87 9 76 6 100 0 The values in the table indicate measurable brightness on the screen 7 8 11 2 Illustrating the influence of GLD correction Illustrating GLD correction Without performing GLD corr...

Page 137: ...s the same correction done on Hierarchy level 3 Adjustment Linear response Sum Intensity Adj value Signal 0 1 0 1 5 0 5 512 1024 0 25 50 75 100 Image 7 143 GLD correction on Level 3 From the graph you...

Page 138: ...urce signals 3 Perform Gray Level Correction GLC if required 4 Set Gamma at projector side 2 2 and or IG side to the desired level 5 Turn off all lights and avoid all stray light the system surroundin...

Page 139: ...Gray Level Definition Gray Levels and press ENTER to open the Gray Level Definition user interface Image 7 146 2 Use the arrows on the Remote Control Unit RCU to highlight Gray Level or Image in the S...

Page 140: ...vel 2 then level 3 to end at level 4 2 Highlight Adjust and confirm by pressing Enter to open the alignment user interface Image 7 149 3 In the alignment user interface highlight the edit box in the L...

Page 141: ...remaining Hierarchy levels 2 then 3 ending with 4 until all the intermediate grays are matched How to reset the gray levels 1 In the Gray Level Definition user interface highlight Reset Image 7 150 2...

Page 142: ...lues Note The range of the vertical adjustment for green is only 4 to 4 in pixels whereas all other adjustment ranges are from 8 to 8 pixels Note No image lines or columns are lost by changing these c...

Page 143: ...resolution 1 Press MENU to activate the Tool bar 2 Press to select the Installation item 3 Press to pull down the Installation menu 4 Use or to select Frustum resolution 5 Press to pull down the Frust...

Page 144: ...operator can then choose to agree Yes or to go back to Automatic Shutdown mode No Image 7 155 7 9 7 Internal Patterns What can be done The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which...

Page 145: ...ced Available Internal Patterns Outline Image 7 156 Internal Outline pattern Hatch Image 7 157 Internal Hatch pattern Color Bars Image 7 158 Internal Color Bars pattern R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 20...

Page 146: ...7 Advanced Checkerboard Image 7 159 Internal Checkerboard pattern Full White Image 7 160 Internal Full White pattern HGBWS Image 7 161 Internal HGBWS pattern 142 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 147: ...H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H...

Page 148: ...pattern Image 7 165 Convergence pattern Image 7 166 Convergence pattern Image 7 167 Convergence pattern ANSI which indicated the exact measure positions to do a ANSI lumen measurement Image 7 168 ANSI...

Page 149: ...tween the different color levels Purity These colors are generated by the projector Following dialog box is displayed when the internal purity pattern is selected use the buttons to change the transit...

Page 150: ...The Internal Pattern will be displayed 8 Press BACK to return to the Installation menu 7 9 8 Scaled Patterns What can be done These Scaled Patterns can be used for measurement purposes unlike the Int...

Page 151: ...ress the MENU key to activate the Menu bar 2 Push the cursor key or to highlight Installation 3 Push the key to pull down the Installation menu 4 Push the cursor key or to highlight Scaled Pattern 5 P...

Page 152: ...d What can be done The OSD advanced items under More can be protected by a password The items are by default protected by the password 0000 This password can reprogrammed How to change the password 1...

Page 153: ...enter the old password and to enter and confirm the new password Each character is displayed as an asterisk The new password is accepted if the new password and the confirmed password are a 100 match...

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Page 155: ...material from the lens by blowing it off with clean dry deionized air DO NOT use any liquid to clean the lenses Necessary tools Toraysee cloth delivered together with the lens kit Order number R379058...

Page 156: ...the projector These air filters must be checked and replaced on a regular basis depending on the environment conditions of the projector x cube air filter electronics air filter Image 8 1 Air filters...

Page 157: ...verview Removing the x cube filter Installing the x cube filter Removing the electronics filter Installing the electronics filter 8 3 1 Removing the x cube filter Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10...

Page 158: ...Caution Keep the air filter in horizontal position while moving it away from the projector so that no dust falls off Caution Never put the air filter upside down Always place it with the seal pointin...

Page 159: ...hten the four screws to fix the x cube filter cover Image 8 9 X cube filter cover fixation screws 4 Register the air filter replacement in the Service book 8 3 3 Removing the electronics filter Necess...

Page 160: ...ut the filter a few centimeters Image 8 11 Electronics filter pull it out a few centimeters 3 Release the electronics filter cover from the filter by moving it first downward then forward 1 2 Image 8...

Page 161: ...e 8 14 Electronics filter install Note The seal of the air filter must point down Note The obliged air flow direction is indicated by an arrow on the label at the edge of the air filter 2 Place the el...

Page 162: ...tically display a warning when the end of lifetime is coming near WARNING Never touch the lamp before it has cooled down for at least 15 minutes WARNING This lamp must be handled with the appropriate...

Page 163: ...xation screws 1 1 1 1 3 2 Image 8 19 Lamp cover removal 2 Slide the lamp cover to the rear side of the projector 2 and down 3 to release it 3 Remove the lamp cover 8 4 2 Removing the lamp door Necessa...

Page 164: ...p Necessary tools No tools How to remove the lamp 1 Lift the lamp locking handle to release the lamp Tip Gently push the lamp into its housing to ease the lifting of the lamp locking handle Image 8 24...

Page 165: ...p in its slot while keeping the locking system opened Back side of the lamp must be visible Tip The lamp can be locked in one position only make sure the lamp is orientated with the power connector to...

Page 166: ...lamp locking handle 6 Check the fixation of the lamp by trying to move it left right and up down it should not move 8 4 5 Installing the lamp door Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to install t...

Page 167: ...ver Necessary tools Torx screwdriver T10 How to install the lamp cover 1 Put the lamp cover on the right position 2 Move the lamp cover up and to the front side of the projector 1 the joggles must sli...

Page 168: ...et and lamp replacement can only be done by Barco trained and qualified service technicians Resetting the lamp runtime 1 In the projector s OSD browse to Lamps Reset runtime Image 8 38 2 Press ENTER t...

Page 169: ...rading Rescue program Software error LED 2 Not used Not used Hardware error LED 3 IR acknowledgement blinks Not used Standby Status Backlight Not used Not used Keypad activation 9 2 Basic troubleshoot...

Page 170: ...es and connectors Check IG LAMP OFF PROJECTOR IN STANDBY Switch to active state Replace lamp ARTEFACTS STRETCHED SHRUNK IMAGE Adjust the Scaling setting WRONG ORIENTATION Adjust the Orientation settin...

Page 171: ...input signal is converted to red and processing is done by the Red channel of the projector During the NVG mode of IR enhanced the full color signal R G and B is processed The Lamp Runtime counting i...

Page 172: ...set to 1001 NVG filter moves out of the light path ECR returns to its minimum being 40 CCD returns to the position that meets the TOD setting of 1001 CLO TOD tracking Dynacolor set is enabled 4 Fourt...

Page 173: ...2 6 30 25 35 45 55 64 72 80 88 95 101 107 56 30 158 169 178 185 191 196 201 204 208 210 213 3 1 60 8 13 19 25 32 38 45 51 58 64 69 14 10 50 63 75 86 96 104 113 120 127 133 138 39 10 116 130 142 151 1...

Page 174: ...B GLD alignment 170 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 175: ...a computer is plugged into a different place in the network DNS server Computers Projectors Touch panels connected to a network are referenced by their IP address The only problem is that remem bering...

Page 176: ...Glossary 172 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 177: ...Connections 25 Constant Light Output Mode 94 continuous mode 37 139 contrast 56 controls 34 receivers 34 Controls 32 Controls overview 32 Convergence 137 Copy 88 Geometry 88 File 88 correction 131 Gra...

Page 178: ...dress 38 connection 23 lens 23 guidelines 11 setup 41 orientation 41 Installation 7 13 138 Dimensions 13 Installation guidelines 11 Safety 11 safety warnings 11 installing 154 157 161 163 electronics...

Page 179: ...ntime 164 resolution 139 frustum 139 restore 85 geometry 85 S Safety 17 Battery explosion 17 Scaled 146 Patterns 146 screen width 18 selecting a source 51 setup 32 41 44 47 controls 32 lens 41 44 47 a...

Page 180: ...Index W warranty 37 139 lamps 139 X x cube filter 153 154 installing 154 removing 153 Z zoom 43 locking 43 176 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 181: ...List of tables LIST OF TABLES 4 3 Pinout overview table 24 7 2 dialog box legend 75 7 3 dialog box legend 103 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013 177...

Page 182: ...List of tables 178 R59770198 BARCO SIM 7D 13 02 2013...

Page 183: ...locking system 43 5 14 Engaging the zoom focus locking system 44 5 15 Unlocking the zoom focus locking system 44 5 16 Back Focal length adjustment 45 5 18 Back focal length fixation screws 46 5 19 Ba...

Page 184: ...de filter cover 156 8 13 Electronics filter removing 157 8 14 Electronics filter install 157 8 15 Electronics filter cover mounting 157 8 16 Exact position of the cover against the electronics filter...

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