Contents of this User’s Guide Introduction Thank you Safety Instructions SAFETY WARNINGS 2.2.1 INFORMATION AND WARNING ABOUT POTENTIAL HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO MERCURY VAPOR (UHP lamps only) 2.2.2 HEAVY DUTY AND CONTINOUS USE (UHP lamps only) 2.2.3 SERVICE PERSONNEL INFORMATION WARNING (UHP lamps only) 2.2.4 REMOTE CONTROL WARNING 2.2.5...
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6.9.1 Using the timer 6.9.2 Using DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) 6.10 Disabling LED indicators 6.11 Setting the background color 6.12 Selecting the startup logo 6.13 Setting OSD menu timeout 6.14 Selecting the startup logo F85 User Manual – Introduction...
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Optimising the picture Calibration data 7.1.1 Updating RealColor™ calibration data 7.1.2 Gamma 7.1.3 RealColor™ operating modes 7.1.4 Setting a white point or color temperature 7.1.5 Defining the system color gamut Maintenance Software upgrades Lamp replacement Technical specifications Product details www.projectiondesign.com...
1 Introduction 1.1 Thank you Thank you for purchasing this projector. When referring to the term F85 in this document,it means that the content is applicable for following Barco products: • F85 1080p • F85 WUXGA The F85 digital projector is designed with the latest state-of-the-art technologies in illumina- tion, imaging, optics, electronics, thermal and industrial design in order to serve traditional as well as novel imaging applications across a variety of markets.
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Symbols used in this documentation WARNING: Used to point out potential danger to people or equipment when using this product or peripheral equipment. NOTE: Used to point out essential handling requirements for the projector, which if not acted on may cause product malfunctioning. TIP: Used to give advice which benefits the projector usage or conditions related to projector performance.
2 Safety Instructions This device complies with safety regulations for Information Technology Equipment for use in an office environment. Before using the device for the first time, please read the safety instructions thoroughly. 2.1 SAFETY This user guide contains important information about safety precautions and the set-up and use of the projector.
This will help ensure long term stable operation. 2.2.3 SERVICE PERSONNEL INFORMATION WARNING (UHP lamps only) Use UV radiation eyes and skin protection during serviceing. User’s Guide – Introduction F85 User Manual – Safety Instructions...
2.2.4 REMOTE CONTROL WARNING Laser radiation class II product; wavelength 670nm; maximum output 1mW. Remote control complies with applicable requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. Remote control complies with applicable requirements of EN/IEC 60825-1/2007 Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified in the User Guide, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In the event of product failure, please contact your reseller. You should prepare a description of the symptoms of failure you experience. Please also state product number and serial number as printed on the label on the side of the projector. User’s Guide – Introduction F85 User Manual – Safety Instructions...
3 What’s in the box? The following components are standard delivery: Projector Power Cable (Country Dependant) Remote Control User Documentation Please verify that you have all compoents upon unpacking the unit, and its contents. Check next page for additional accessories. Please save packaging materials for future use, should it be necessary to ship the unit.
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Additional accessories available for the projector: HDMI-cable (2m) DVI-cable (2m) Stacking Set F85 User Manual - What’s in the box?
4 Getting to know the projector 4.1 Overview A Lens B IR sensor C1 Ventilation - Air flow IN C2 Ventilation - Air flow OUT D Lens release E Power connector F Keypad G Connector panel H LCD Lamp lids J Adjustable stacking- and levelling feet K Adjustment screws for...
PERMANENT RED LIGHT: Lamp life has expired, lamp is not igniting or lamp door is open. If the lamp life has expired, please change projection lamp immediately. Failing to change lamp may lead to lamp explosion. Please replace with original Barco replacement lamp.
4.2.2 Keypad Figure 4-5. Projector keypad The projector has an illuminated keypad on the back of the unit. Figure 4-5 shows the keypad. The keypad is used to: - navigate the menu system - scroll the information in the LCD panel - directly select input sources - enter pin code (if enabled) - power on/off...
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HDCP compliant. All video formats specified by the HDMI 1.3a are supported. User’s Guide – Getting to know the projector F85 User Manual - Getting to know the projector...
4.2.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) The projector has an easy-to-use on screen display (OSD) system for controlling the extensive number of features implemented. Figure 4-8. Top level OSD menu, shows the top level of the OSD menu. Figure 4-8. Top level OSD menu Activate the menu by pressing the “MENU”...
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5 Basic setup 5.1 Lens 5.1.1 Lens and lens mount A range of fixed and zoom lenses is available to cover most applications, both front and rear. The lenses are powered and fitted with a bayonet mount for ease of installation. Switch off all equipment before setting-up for proper function.
In addition, lamps can be replaced as needed separately. This ensures an optimized cost of ownership. Individual lamp timers are maintained for each lamp. Lamp operation mode is controlled in the INSTALLATION > LAMPS sub menu. User’s Guide - Basic setup F85 User Manual - Basic setup...
5.4 Projector rotation Always operate the projector horizontally, within the range of the adjustable front and rear feet. The projector may be rotated so that the lens points downwards. It may not be rotated around the through-the-lens axis. Operating the unit in other positions may reduce lamp life significantly, and may lead to overheating, finally resulting in malfunctioning.
The projector is supporting RS-232 and LAN command and control interfaces. Use the ASCII based, simple instruction set (SIS) protocol to communicate with the projector. A detailed description of the ASCII protocol is available for download at www.barco.com.Connect the power cord after the command and control cables are inserted properly.
Before attaching any X-PORT module, please make sure you have the latest SW run- ning on the projector. Please go to www.barco.com to download the current SW and update the projector accordingly. See chapter 8 for details on how to upgrade the projector SW.
If such a signal isn’t present, the projector will choose the first input frame as the left eye frame and the next input frame as the right eye frame. This will be wrong half the times the signal is acquired. User’s Guide - Basic setup F85 User Manual - Basic setup...
5.7.2 X-PORT 3G-SDI The X-PORT 3G-SDI module is an X-PORT2 interface module to support all SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI formats. 5.7.2.1 Connectivity PARAMETER VALUE Main connectors 2xBNC-F Input A1, Input B1 Redundancy connectors 2xBNC-F Input A2, Input B2 Video formats SDI (SMPTE 259M, up to 360 Mbps) HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M, up to 1.485 Gbps) 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M/425M, up to 3.0 Gbps)
• OFF. No messages are shown. • Only warnings. Only critical warning messages like temperature overheating will be shown. Go to menu entry INSTALLATION > OSD ENABLE to control the OSD behavior User’s Guide - Basic setup F85 User Manual - Basic setup...
5.12 Changing the language of the menu system The projector menu system has a total of 11 user-selectable languages embedded for easier use all over the world. The default language is English. The available languages are: English • • French •...
If left/right data channels are swapped there will be no 3D effect in the image, only parallel distortion between the channels. This can be countered by enabling the 3D > SWAP EYES feature. User’s Guide - Basic setup F85 User Manual - Basic setup...
6 Advanced setup 6.1 Controlling multiple projectors with remote control ID (RCID) The remote control can be operated either in ‘broadcast mode’, or ‘individual mode’. When several projectors are in use in an installation, individual control may be convenient. Individual control is available either by wired remote control, using the data-jack, or by using an individ- ual number code.
Some graphic cards have problems with detecting the change from single head to dual head mode. If problems occur, disconnect both signal cables before enabling or disabling the dual mode in the menu. F85 User Manual - Advanced setup...
6.4 Multi-channel 3D synchronization X-PORT DCC120 has advanced capabilities for handling synchronization of multiple projec- tors in a 3D installation. 6.4.1 Synchronous frame sequential A typical synchronous frame sequential 3D setup is shown in Figure 6-2. Figure 6-2. Synchronous frame sequential 3D In this case IGs are synchronized and 3D sync from the source is connected from the DIN connector on the IG to the BNC sync-in connector.
PROJECTOR 1 PROJECTOR 2 Side-by-side Side-by-side 3D L/R sync Source Source 3D BNC sync-out signal Not used, but can be Not used, but can be set to 3D glass sync. set to 3D glass sync. F85 User Manual - Advanced setup...
6.4.4 Asynchronous side-by-side In asynchronous side-by-side 3D, the projectors utilize the BNC sync-in and sync-out con- nectors to distribute a system wide display sync. This display sync is used by all projectors to perform frame rate conversion on the input signals if necessary. Figure 6-4 illustrates this setup.
(Saturdays and Sundays), it turns on at 10:00 (10 am) and off at 18:00 (6 pm). VGA is used as the source. For this, four programs are needed, 2 for on and two for off. F85 User Manual - Advanced setup...
6.9.2 Using DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) The projector is enabled for DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling). When enabled, the projector will automatically switch to standby mode after a specified time if there is no valid source present at its inputs. When a valid source is reconnected, the projector will start up again.
7.1 Calibration data All Barco projectors are measured and calibrated with high precision equipment at the factory for the best out-of-box experience. Over the lifetime of the lamps the characteristics of the projector might change slightly. The same applies when replacing lamps.
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Film 2.2 Film 2.2 Film 2.4 Figure 7-1. Film 2.2 gamma Film 2.4 Film 2.6 Figure 7-2. Film 2.4 gamma Film 2.6 Figure 7-3. Film 2.6 gamma User’s Guide – Optimising the picture F85 User Manual – Optimising the picture...
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Film 2.8 Figure 7-4. Film 2.8 gamma Video 1 Base Figure 7-5. Video 1 gamma Video 2 Base Figure 7-6. Video 2 gamma...
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Computer 1 Base Figure 7-7. Computer 1 gamma Computer 2 Base Figure 7-8. Computer 2 gamma User’s Guide – Optimising the picture F85 User Manual – Optimising the picture...
7.1.3 RealColor™ operating modes Before any color correction is applied to the image, the feature must be enabled. Go to menu entry PICTURE > REALCOLOR > COLOR CORRECTION to enable RealColor™. RealColor™ can operate in 3 modes: • Color temperature/white point correction only. •...
For graphical visualization of the system color gamut and easy color management for a single or multiple projectors, the ProNet software package could be used. A license for the calibration software package of ProNet must be purchased separately. User’s Guide – Optimising the picture F85 User Manual – Optimising the picture...
• You will need a USB stick set up with a FAT-file system to perform this upgrade • Access the upgrade software from the following web-address; www.barco.com • Download and save the newest firmware.zip file to your PC desktop •...
As a matter of good practise, avoid prolonged or frequent exposure to lamps unless there is adequate ventilation. The major hazard from broken lamps is the possibility of sustaining glass cuts. User’s Guide – Maintenance F85 User Manual – Maintenance...
* Option in lamp sub menu: One lamp will be lit at the time and the projector will automatically switch between the lamps in a specified interval (1hr to 24hr). For a more extensive and up to date overview of technical specifications, please refer to the product page on our home page www.barco.com...