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Barco nv Events Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.89.70 Fax: +32 56.36.88.24 E-mail: sales.events@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.barco.com Printed in Belgium...
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The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justified notice of complaint, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.
Restricted access location The FLM HD18 may only be installed in a restricted access location, due to the temperature rise of parts of the equipment (air outlet). Restricted access location...
• The power cord of the FLM HD18 is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type EN60-309 power outlet. This is a safety feature. Mains power cord with EN60-309 plug: EN60-309 Warning: This apparatus must be grounded (earthed) via the supplied 3 conductor AC power cable.
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Caution: High pressure lamp may explode if improperly handled. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The customer should never attempt to disassemble the lamp casing or to dispose of the lamp casing other than by returning it to Barco. •...
Projector weight Do not underestimate the weight of one Barco FLM HD18, which is about ±100 kg (±225 lb.). Be sure that the table or truss instal- lation on which the projector(s) has to be installed is capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the complete system.
Note: The two smaller carton boxes contain the manuals, the remote control unit (RCU), two standard batteries size AA and four rigging clamps for projector suspension. Image 2-2 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
This check should confirm that there are no broken knobs or connectors, that the cabinet and panel surfaces are free of dents and scratches, and that the meter face and operating panel are not scratched of cracked. The Barco sales and service office should be notified as soon as possible.
Introduction of the FLM flight case The FLM flight case is designed to transport the FLM HD18 in a safe and secure manner. The four caster wheels, provided with breaks, and the eight handles make the FLM flight case easy to handle. The floor of the flight case wagon is equipped with two small covered compartments to store the remote control and the rigging clamps.
2. General AUDIENCE FLOOR Image 2-6 Rear projection The projector is installed, either in a table mount or ceiling mount configuration, at the other side of the screen opposite the audience. AUDIENCE BACKSTAGE FLOOR Image 2-7 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
(F) as illustrated below. Within these shift ranges the projector and lens perform excellently. Configuring the projector outside these shift ranges will result in a slight decline of image quality. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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Always respect the allowed tilt range of the projector. Neglecting this will result in lamp flicker, which reduces the light output and the life span of the lamp substantially. Furthermore, in the long term, the possibility exist that the lamp explodes. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Image 2-11 The FLM HD18 has 5 air inlet channels and one air outlet. The air outlet is located at the rear of the projector. The air inlets are located at the front, bottom, top and right side of the projector.
The remote control unit (A) of the FLM projector is equipped with a rugged case (B) and an XLR adaptor (C). The remote control unit can be used wired via mini-jack or via rugged XLR. Note that the backlight, of the remote control unit, illuminate continuously, when used with a wire. Image 3-1 Remote control unit (RCU). R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to install the rugged case of the remote control ? 1. Slide the bottom of the RCU into the rugged case and then pull the top of the rugged case over the top of the RCU as illustrated. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
1. Connect a cable with XLR plug into the XLR adaptor. 2. Connect the other end of the cable with your FLM HD18. 3. Push the XLR adaptor completely against the rugged case of the remote control unit, as illustrated in the left image below, for wired communication.
Available lenses for the FLM HD18 The TLD and the TLD HB (High Brightness) lens series can be used on the FLM HD18. Note that there is no physical difference on the outside between the TLD and the TLD HB lenses with corresponding focal length. The TLD HB lenses are recommended on the FLM HD18.
SW. Tip: Divide PD by SW to determine the approximately required throw ratio. Choose a lens, which captures the calculated throw ratio. Use the lens formula of the chosen lens to recalculate exactly. Image 3-15 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
4. Ensure that the lens holder stands in the On-Axis position (horizontal and vertical mid position). Note: The lens holder is placed default in the On-Axis position at factory. 5. Gently insert the lens in such a way that the lens connector matches the socket (B). R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
8. Check if the lens is really secured by trying to pull the lens out of the lens holder. AUTION Never transport the FLM HD18 with a lens mounted in the lens holder. Always remove the lens before transporting the projector. Neglecting this can damage the lens holder and prism.
1. Place the projector in the desired location. Take into account the zoom range of the used lens and the size of the screen. 2. Project one of the internal hatch patterns on the screen. 3. Turn the adjustable feet in or out until the projected hatch pattern is perfectly rectangle shaped and leveled. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
4. Adjust the height of the rigging clamps with respect to the projector, until the projected hatch pattern is perfectly rectangle shaped and leveled. Image 3-23 When this is achieved, the projector is set horizontal and vertical at right angles to the screen. Image 3-24 5. Fasten the lock nut (B) of the rigging clamps. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Turn in the rigging clamps (A) into the rigging points using a 17 mm open ended spanner and secure the rigging clamps by turning the safety nut (B) on the rigging clamp against the rigging point using a 17 mm open ended spanner. Warning: Always use four (4) rigging points, equally spread, to suspend the projector. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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6. Lift up the projector and hook the four rigging clamps over the support bars of the truss. 7. Lock all four rigging clamps. 8. Install a safety chain (S) around both sides of the carrying handle and around the truss. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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3. Physical installation Image 3-31 9. Lift up the truss with attached projector to the desired height. Proceed with the alignment procedure, see "Alignment of a ceiling mount FLM projector", page 25. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
In case of stacking projectors for a ceiling mount configuration, first turn the projectors upside down before placing the projectors on top of each other. Image 4-1 3. Attach the two projectors together by closing all three interlocking adapters as illustrated. Image 4-2 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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ARNING Always use both safety cables of the lowest projector to secure a stacked projector in a ceiling mount configuration. How to open an interlocking adapter ? 1. Open an interlocking adaptor as illustrated. Image 4-5 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
8 mm Allen key. The screw Q is located behind the cover of the lamp, just above the volt meter. Adjust until the outline of the hatch pattern is most symmetric with the reference hatch pattern. Note: See procedure "Removal of the lamp cover", page 157, to access the skew adjustment screw Q. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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8. If necessary, repeat from step 2 until the hatch pattern of the stacked projector is perfectly aligned with the hatch pattern of the reference projector. In case of a triple stacked table mount projector configuration adjust and align first the bottommost projector (reference), than the projector in the middle and finally the uppermost projector. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
5. Connections 5. CONNECTIONS About this chapter This chapter describes more in detail the power (P), the input source (S) and the communication (C) connections of the FLM HD18. Image 5-1 Overview • Power connection • Input source connections •...
"Removal of the lamp cover", page 157. Note that only qualified technical personnel may install a new power plug. HAN Q4/2 + Image 5-3 Pin configuration power plug HAN Q4/2 + PE. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
5. Connections The FLM HD18 is standard equipped with one 5 cable input module, one HDSDI - SDI input module and one DVI input module. Input slot number 4 (lowermost) is covered with a input cover plate. For more information about the FLM input modules see chapter “Specifications”.
RS232/422 serial communication The communication interface of the FLM HD18 supports RS232 and RS422 serial communication. You can use the RS232/RS422 input port (O) to connect a local PC to your FLM projector. This way you can configure and control your FLM projector from your local PC.
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RJ45 cable connector. Straight (most common) as well as cross linked network cables can be used. The 2 ports are functionally identical. Both ports are connected via the projector hub (Auto sensing enabled). R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
USB port and files can be transferred from or to the projector using the local or remote control unit. Note that the USB-stick has to be Linux FAT16 compatible. Card bus connector (PCMCIA) This card bus connector (type II) allows you to connect your FLM projector with your LAN, using a wireless-LAN card supported by Barco. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
• switching to "pause" (blanked picture, full power for immediate restarting) • direct access to all connected sources. Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the different functionality of the keys. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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Direct access key to automatically project the correct image. Digit buttons Direct input selection or numeric entries Lens zoom/focus Zoom and focus controls of the lens Lens shift Shift control of the lens, to shift the lens up/down or left/right R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
When ’0’ is visible, the projector is switched off. When ’1’ is visible, the projector is switched on. The projector starts up in standby. The menus are accessible via the local LCD panel. To display an image, the standby key must be pressed once. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Switching to Standby. When the projector is running and you want to go to standby, press the standby key for 2 seconds. Do not press any longer on the standby key otherwise the projector will restart. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Remote Control (A) Image 6-4 IR control via the reflective screen Remote control Screen Front IR-sensor Hardwired Remote Input 1. Plug one end of the remote cable in the connector on the bottom of the RCU. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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10/100 Based-T Remote Remote Std/ON CTRL outRS232/422 out Port 1 Port 2 CTRL in Warning IR PUSH PUSH RS232/422 in PC Card 45° 45° 45° 45° 45° 45° Image 6-6 RCU to one of the IR sensors R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Press the LENS key to switch to another pattern. Different patterns are available. Quick shift adjustment 1. Press the LENS key on the remote control or local keypad. The zoom/focus menu will be displayed. Image 6-8 2. Press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Press on the PIP key on the remote control or the local keypad to activate the Load layout window. Use the ▲ ▼ key to scroll to the desired layout and press ENTER to activate. Select Main full screen to switch off PIP. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Enter the address with the digit buttons within 5 seconds after pushing the address key. Note: That address can be any digit between 0 and 9. The LED on the remote control must lit up while pressing a digit key. Otherwise the address is not entered in the remote control. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
To select the source for the picture in picture window, press Window button until PiP window is activated and then select the desired source with the digit keys. To select the source for the main window, press Window button until the main window is activated and then select the desired source with the digit keys. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
When the Stand-by key is pressed, the image projection is stopped and the projector goes to stand-by. This situation is used when a projection stop is planned for a longer period. All custom settings are saved to an internal backup device. A message ’Save data ...’ is displayed during this backup operation. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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To start up the adjustment mode, use the remote control or the local keypad. How to start up? 1. Press Menu on the remote control (RCU) or on the local keypad to start up the Adjustment mode. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
These menus can be used in the same way as the on-screen menus. The menus on the LCD panel are still reachable even when the projector lamp is not activated and when Text is in the off mode. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Each input module must be configured before these module can be used. This configuration is necessary so that the projector knows which type of signal is connected to its input. The projector has 4 input slots and these slots can be filled up in a random order with the available modules. Identical modules are allowed. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
RGB input with separate horizontal and vertical sync or separate composite sync. Data RGB SOG RGB input with sync on green YUV HS/VS - CS Component video with separate horizontal and vertical sync or separate composite sync. YUV SOY Component video with sync on Y R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Output is locked on the selected input for the main window Input 1 Output is locked on source 1 Input 2 Output is locked on source 2 Input 3 Output is locked on source 3 Input 4 Output is locked on source 4 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The aim here is to always show the resolution of the source independently of the resolution of the DMD panels. Image 8-9 When the show native resolution function is in the ON position, the projector handles the source as follows: R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
To minimize undesired effects when switching from one source to another one can use the seamless switching mode, using the fade effect. Image 8-12 Example of fade effect Switching mode set up 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Input and press ENTER. The Input menu is displayed. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select No signal and press ENTER to toggle between [Black] and [Blue]. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Input and press ENTER. The Input menu is displayed. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Shutdown time and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the value. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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8. Input menu enter the desired value with the keyboard. When trying to exceed the maximum allowed value, the system will set it back to the maximum value. Image 8-24 Image 8-23 Image 8-22 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Load file Save custom settings How to select the image adjustments? Start up 1. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image. 2. Press ENTER to select. The Image menu opens. Image 9-2 Image 9-1 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
5. Use ◄ or ► to change the contrast. The higher the value, the higher the contrast. Image 9-4 Image 9-3 Image 9-5 Image 9-6 9.3.2 Brightness About Brightness The Brightness function is used to adjust the overall light output. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image settings and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Saturation and press ENTER. The Saturation progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the color saturation. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image settings and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Tint and press ENTER. The Tint progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the tint. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Sharpness and press ENTER. The Sharpness progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the sharpness. The higher the value, the higher the sharpness. Image 9-25 Image 9-24 Image 9-26 Image 9-27 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
These calibrated presets can be selected and will provide optimum color tracking, the projector allows however the setting of a personal color temperature, this is done in custom balance 9.3.8.1 Predefined color temperature Projector white will provide maximum projector light output. The calibrated ’Broadcast’, ’Film’, ’Video’ and ’Computer’ presets will provide optimum color tracking. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
6. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Gain red and press ENTER. 7. Adjust gain red with ◄ or ► key. When finished press ENTER. 8. Adjust gain blue in the same way as gain red. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Another value that is subject to alteration is the amplitude of the signal, resulting in an altered “Gain” of the signal (“white level” or contrast). The alterations of the three color signals will happen independently i.e. the colors will end to be unbalanced, image 9-43 0.7V Black level Image 9-42 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The source in question must be able to generate a white signal, ideally a 100% white (background) full screen pattern The source in question must be able to generate a black signal, ideally a 100% black (background) full screen pattern R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Black balance and press ENTER. 6. To start, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Black balance red and press ENTER. Image 9-48 Image 9-47 Image 9-49 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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8. To start, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select White balance red and press ENTER. Image 9-53 Image 9-52 Image 9-54 Image 9-55 Image 9-56 9. Adjust the red white level (gain) on a minimal value R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Aspect ratio and press ENTER. The aspect ratio menu will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired aspect ratio and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to start up? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Timings and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The field polarity function is used for interlaced images. Both rasters of the image could be shifted in a wrong way (double lines are visible in the image). This can be corrected by forcing the field polarity to [neg] or [pos]. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Advanced settings and press ENTER. The Advanced settings menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Field polarity and press ENTER to toggle between [neg] or [pos]. Image 9-73 Image 9-72 Image 9-74 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select File services and press ENTER. The File service menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Manual load and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Delete and press ENTER. The delete window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the file which must be deleted. Note: Only custom files can be deleted. 6. Press ENTER to delete the selected file. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Delete all and press ENTER. A delete all confirmation window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Yes if you are sure to delete all custom files. Image 9-85 Image 9-86 Image 9-84 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Note: Digits can be entered with the digit keys on the remote control or on the local keypad. When a digit is entered in that way, the next character will be selected automatically. 8. Press ENTER to finalize the rename action. Image 9-89 Image 9-90 Image 9-88 Image 9-92 Image 9-91 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to save 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Save custom settings and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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9. Image menu The custom settings are written to the internal backup device. A message menu “Save data ...” is displayed during the save operation. Image 9-98 Image 9-97 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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When the active layout is a read only layout, the projector will ask to create a new layout. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Yes or No and press ENTER. If Yes is selected an Enter layout name window opens. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Layout and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Main Window and press ENTER. The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Layout and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Main Window and press ENTER. The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Select with the ▲ or ▼ key No, when no save is desired and press ENTER. 10.2.2 Position adjustment What can be done? The main window can be repositioned on the screen. The upper left corner is the reference. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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Image 10-16 Image 10-15 Image 10-19 Image 10-18 6. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key Save and press ENTER. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key Delete, when no save is desired and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select PIP Window and press ENTER. The PIP window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select On or Off and press ENTER toggle between [On] and [Off]. Image 10-23 Image 10-22 Image 10-21 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Window and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select PIP Window and press ENTER. The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to change the height and width separately? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Window and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select PIP Window and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to position? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Window and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select PIP Window and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Window and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Layout and press ENTER. The layout services window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Load and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Note: Digits can be entered with the digit keys on the remote control or on the local keypad. When a digit is entered in that way, the next character is selected automatically. 7. Press ENTER to save the new name. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Window and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Layout services and press ENTER. The layout services window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Delete and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Note: Digits can be entered with the digit keys on the remote control or on the local keypad. When a digit is entered in that way, the next character is selected automatically. 7. Press ENTER to copy to the new name. The new layout will be added to the list of layouts. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Lamp and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Power and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Mode. 5. Press ENTER to toggle between [Normal] and [Economic]. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the dimming. Image 11-6 Image 11-5 Image 11-4 Image 11-7 11.4 Lamp Identification About The lamp identification menu gives an overview of the most important parameters of the used lamp. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to display the light output 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Lamp and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Z-axis and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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11. Lamp menu The Z-axis dialog box is display and indicates the current light output.. Image 11-13 Image 11-12 Image 11-11 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Alignment and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Orientation and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the correct orientation and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Lens and press ENTER. The lens adjustment menu is displayed. Image 12-6 Image 12-5 Image 12-4 Zoom/focus the lens 1. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Zoom/Focus and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Contrast enhancement and press ENTER. The current selected contrast setting is indicated with an arrow. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired setting and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
(or noise). A ’0’ on the bar scale indicates no blanking. Which blanking adjustments are available ? • top blanking • bottom blanking • left blanking • right blanking R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
12.6 Gamma About Gamma Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that offers a richer image by brightening the already darker portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions (contrast feeling enhanced). R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to scroll through the possible selection and press ENTER to activate the selected pattern. Select ▲ or ▼ in the menu to display the previous or next page with possible internal patterns. Image 12-24 Image 12-25 Image 12-23 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The user can define the x and y coordinates for red, green and blue which forms the corners of the color space. By changing the coordinates, the color reproduction can be changed. Image 12-28 Image 12-27 Image 12-26 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The principle of edge blending is archived by linear modulation of the light output in the overlap zone so that the light output in that zone equals the light output of the rest of the image. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ScenergiX and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Status and press ENTER to toggle between [On] and [Off]. ScenergiX is active ScenergiX is not active Image 12-34 Image 12-33 Image 12-32 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Horz. active= [(Horz. resolution of 1 projector)/(Total horz. screen resolution)] x (horz. resolution source) 3. Horizontal start remains the same. Adjustment of Active pixels (Pact) of second projector 1. Go to Image –> Timings menu of second projector. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Total vertical screen resolution : [(Vertical resolution of 1 projector) x 2] minus (overlap) Vertical Resolution source : number of active lines of the source Adjustment of Active lines (Lact) of the first projector 1. Go to Image –> Timings menu of first projector. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Lact projector 2 = (768 / 1486/) x 1200 = 620 lines Lstart projector 2 = Lstart projector 1 + (1200 – 620) 12.9.6 ScenergiX size adjustment What can be done with the size menu? The Top, bottom, left or right item set the blending zone. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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5. Use the cursor keys to move the border of the overlap area to the desired position (value between 0 and 255). Set first the width for the first projector and repeat for the second one. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Alignment and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ScenergiX and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Black level and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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5. Adjust the black level of area A until the black level of area A, B and C are equal. Image 2 Image 1 Image 12-58 Black level adjustment Use the Reset function to bring all ScenergiX settings back to zero. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
RS422 termination [Off/On] Network DHCP [ON/OFF] IP-address Subnet mask Default gateway IR control IR Front [On/Off] IR Back [On/Off] IR Side [On/Off] Local LCD contrast 13.2 Projector address Overview • Individual projector address • Common address R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector address and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Common address and press ENTER. The edit common address window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select ’0’ or ’1’ R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Baudrate and press ENTER to toggle between the available baud rates. The following baud rates can be selected: 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 5. Press EXIT to return. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Serial communication and press ENTER. The serial communication menu opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select RS422 termination and press ENTER to toggle between [On] or [Off]. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
(WAN) or to the Internet. MAC address Media Access Control address. Unique hardware number, used in combination with the IP-address to connect to the network (LAN or WAN). R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired digit and press ◄ or ► key to select the next digit in the address. enter the value with the digit keys on the remote control or local keypad. The next digit in the address will be selected automati- cally. 6. Press EXIT to return. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The next digit in the address will be selected automati- cally. 6. Press EXIT to return. Image 13-27 Image 13-26 Image 13-25 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Each IR receiver inside the projector can be activated or deactivated. When an IR receiver is deactivated, no IR signal send to this IR receiver will be processed. How to switch 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector control and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Local LCD contrast and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the local contrast. Image 13-38 Image 13-37 Image 13-36 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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14. Service menu 14. SERVICE MENU About this chapter This chapter refers to the Service menu in which the customer can find valuable information when calling the Barco help desk. 14.1 Overview flow Overview Level 1 Level 2 Level 3...
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Use the ◄ or ► key to selected another character. Note: Digits can be entered with the digit keys on the remote control or on the local keypad. When a digit is entered in that way, the next character will be selected automatically. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Versions and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Voltages and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select I2C and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Temperatures and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Fan speeds and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Diagnosis and press ENTER. The diagnosis screen will be displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Error logging and press ENTER. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Internal service patterns and press ENTER. The internal service pattern window opens. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Image 14-38 Image 14-37 Image 14-36 14.7 Reset formatter How to reset 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
The custom settings are written to the internal backup device. A message menu “Save data ...” is displayed during the save operation. Image 14-43 Image 14-42 14.9 Refill mode Before selecting Refill mode, take first all preparations necessary to refill the cooling circuit. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
When No is selected, the projector stays in normal mode. Image 14-46 Image 14-45 Image 14-44 AUTION Restart of the projector is necessary to terminate the refill mode. Before restarting, switch off the projector and reinstall first the cooling circuit. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
AUTION All HEPA filters of the FLM HD18 projector must be replaced on a regular basis, depending on the environment conditions of the projector. The top air filter must be cleaned regularly, depending on the environment conditions of the projector.
4. Place a new HEPA dust filter in the filter holder. 5. Reinstall the filter holder containing the new HEPA filter. 6. Fasten the two wedge lock screws (A) using a 2.5 mm Allen key as illustrated. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to check the pressure of the liquid cooling circuit inside the projector ? 1. Remove the side cover of the projector, see "Removal of the side cover", page 156. 2. Check the pressure indicated on the internal manometer of the liquid cooling circuit. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 2. Clean the housing of the projector with a damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
This procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. AUTION Never attempt to disassemble the lamp from its housing or to dispose of it. Return it to Barco. Due to its high internal pressure, the lamp may explode in either hot or cold states if improperly handled.
3. Remove the input cover, see "Removal of the input cover", page 157. 4. Release the four captive screws in the corners of the input and communication unit as illustrated. Image 16-3 5. Pull the input & communication unit out of its compartment, using the side handles provided. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. See procedure "Switching off", page 45. 2. Release the two captive screws of the input module using a Phillips screw driver PH1. Image 16-5 3. Pull the input module out of the input & communication unit, via the two knobs provided. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
This procedure may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. AUTION Never attempt to disassemble the lamp from its housing or to dispose of it. Return it to Barco. Due to its high internal pressure, the lamp may explode in either hot or cold states if improperly handled.
2. Remove the input cover, if not removed yet. See "Removal of the input cover", page 157. 3. Hold the input & communication unit by its handles and gently slide the unit into the guides at the bottom of the input & commu- nication socket inside the projector. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
How to install an input module into the input & communication unit of the projector ? 1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. See procedure "Switching off", page 45. 2. Slide the input module into the guides of the input slot. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
3. Start up the projector, enter the menu structure and select Lamp / Z-axis (for more explanation, see "Z-axis adjustment", page 103) 4. Carefully turn the thumb screw (A) at the rear of the lamp house clockwise for maximum light output. Once over the maximum, turn slightly counterclockwise to reach the maximum light output again. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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16. Servicing Image 16-13 5. Switch off the projector, wait five minutes and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 6. Reinstall the cover of the lamp, see "Installation of the lamp cover", page 160. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
17.2 Removal of the side cover AUTION Remove the side cover of the FLM HD18 projector only in a clean and dust free area. Never remove the side cover in an area which is subject to airborne contaminants such as that produced by smoke machines or similar.
7 mm flat screw driver. How to remove the input cover of the projector ? 1. Release the two captive screws at the top and bottom left side of the input cover, using a flat screw driver. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Bring the side cover towards its final position (A), b) then gently push the locking studs of the top corners (B) into their receivers, c) then gently push the locking studs of the bottom corners (C) into their receivers. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
(C) into its receiver. Image 17-14 2. Secure the lamp cover by locking the two captive screws at the right side of the lamp cover. Image 17-15 R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
(C) into its receiver. Image 17-16 2. Secure the input cover by locking the two captive screws at the left side of the input cover. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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Overview • Dimensions of the FLM HD18 • Dimensions of the FLM flight case • Dimensions of the rigging clamps A.1 Dimensions of the FLM HD18 Dimensions 14.8 676.1 771.1 Image A-1 Dimensions given in millimeters. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
A. Dimensions Point of gravity Image A-2 Dimensions given in millimeters. A.2 Dimensions of the FLM flight case Dimensions 1194 1175 Image A-3 Dimensions given in millimeters. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
5. Fpix MHz: pixel frequency 6. Ptot : total pixels on one horizontal line. 7. Pact: active pixels on one horizontal line. 8. Ltot: total lines in one field 9. Lact: active lines in one field. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Replace LPS or SPG or cabling. Lamp or LPS or SPG failed 2003 Main voltage mains voltage too high too high 2004 Lamp goes out Call qualified service engineer 2005 Lamp stop Call qualified service engineer failed R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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Call a qualified service engineer failed 5098 Flash full Internal Backup device has Call a qualified service engineer reached its maximum capacity 5097 Flash Internal Backup device has Call a qualified service engineer management reached its maximum capacity full R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7981 Blue DMD low temperature on dmd turning on the lamp will heat up the temp low R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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7959 Pump voltage voltage on pump too low If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7958 Pump voltage voltage on pump too high If problem persists, call a qualified high service engineer R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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If problem persists, call a qualified lamp service engineer 7927 fan speed fan is not running or is running too If problem persists, call a qualified mains input slow service engineer too low R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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BW or refresh rate of input source clock too high too high 9398 Maximum Reaching the maximum allowed Delete some unnecessary files image files number of files reached 10498 Unsupported Module with obsolete firmware Call a qualified service engineer module R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
HIGH BANDWIDTH DATA INPUT Sync OK R/Pr B/Pb Image D-2 Signal connectivity Input signal R / P G / Y B / P H / S RGBHV — RGBS composite sync — — RGsB sync on green R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Cable lengths: up to 3 meter at UXGA speed. • Compliance: DDC2B support according to VESA EDID Version 1.2 • Diagnostic LED’s on front panel: Green LED: Lights up in case input module is selected Yellow LED: Lights up in case sync detected R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
920,000 bits per second. It is also used as the serial port standard for Macintosh computers. When the difference between the 2 lines is < - 0.2V that equals with a logical ’0’. When the difference is > +0.2V that equals to a logical ’1’.. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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Glossary Subnet mask A number that is used to identify a subnetwork so that IP addresses can be shared on a local area network. R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
Ceiling mount Fuses Align Cleaning Exterior Lens Gamma Color saturation General Color space Download plug-in Color standard Download Projector Toolset Color temperature 70–71 General info Custom values Getting started 41, 43, 47, 49–50 Predefined values Operating Communication R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...
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Overview flow Configuration 92–93, 95 Input locking Activation Minimum delay Position Module type Size Native resolution Rename No signal 60–61 Save as Background color LCD display menus Shutdown Lens 20–23, 107, 146 Shutdown retarding time Available R5976986 FLM HD18 01/09/2006...