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SIMULATION PRODUCTS
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SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6
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R5976496/02

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  • Page 1 SIMULATION PRODUCTS SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 ARCO EALITY R9040142 R9040143 ’ WNER ANUAL 15052003 R5976496/02...
  • Page 2 Barco nv Simulation Products 600 Bellbrook Ave, Xenia OH 45385 Phone: +1 (937) 372 7579 Fax: +1 (937) 372 8645 E-mail: eis@barco.com Visit us at the web: www.eis.barco.com Barco nv Simulation Products Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11 Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 E-mail: info@barco.com...
  • Page 3 Changes Barco provides this manual ’as is’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied war- ranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Barco may make improvements and/or changes to the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Input Balance ........................51 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6...
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  • Page 7 Index........................149 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6...
  • Page 8 Table of contents R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 9: Packaging And Dimensions

    Always remove the lens before transporting the projector. 1.2 Dimensions Dimensions overview Dimensions are given in mm (1 inch = 25.4 mm) 371.2 202.4 53.5 29.6 53.5 187.2 152.6 152.6 Image 1-1 Front view dimensions projector R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 10 1. Packaging and Dimensions 82.7 211.4 169.5 139.6 148.9 380.6 526.8 Image 1-2 Side view dimensions projector Image 1-3 Top view dimensions projector R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 11: Installation Guidelines

    It is desirable to install the projection system in a room whose walls and floor are of non-reflecting material. The use of recessed ceiling lights and a method of dimming those lights to an acceptable level R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 12: Configuration

    The projector can be installed to project images in four different configurations : • Front/table • Rear/table • Front/ceiling • Rear/ceiling Positioning the projector Drawings are given for a nominal lens position. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 13: Lenses

    SW Screen width SH Screen height (image height) PD Projector distance, distance between screen and projector 2.3 Lenses Overview • Lenses • Lens formulas • Lens installation • Cleaning the lens R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 14: Lenses

    2. Installation Guidelines 2.3.1 Lenses Available lenses The following lenses are available, or will become available (contact a BARCO service center) as an option : Lenses Standard version Scheimpflug version QFD(1.27:1) R9840400 R9840600 QFD(2.5:1) R9840290 R9840470 QFD(1.4-2.1:1) R9840380 R9840610 QFD(2.1-3.0:1)
  • Page 15: Lens Installation

    The procedure for the mounting of a Scheimpflug lens is different. Refer to the installation manual of the lens. Never transport the projector with the lens mounted on it ! Always remove the lens before transporting the projector. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 16: Cleaning The Lens

    2. Lift up the top side of the cover at the same time. 3. Insert the batteries as indicated in the RCU. 4. Put the battery cover on its place. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 17: Connections

    1. Press Stand by key once on the local keypad or on the remote control. The projector mode indication lamp will be green (image 3-1, image 3-2) Projector mode indication Image 3-1 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 18 The total lifetime of the lamp for a safe operation is “x” hours max, do not use it longer. Always replace with a same type of lamp. Call a BARCO authorized service technician for lamp replacement. Press ENTER to reset the lamp runtime. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 19: Switching To Standby

    2. Switch off the projector with the power switch. 3.5 Source Specifications BARCOREALITY SIM6 MKII + WARP6 Source Specifications Critical source specifications: • Maximum Horizontal frequency of 115 kHz. • Maximum pixel frequency of 205 MHz. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 20: Input Source Connections

    5 Cable input. Computer. Video (Optional). Super Video (Optional). When a RCVDS is connected to the projector, the [AUTOMATIC] mode is disabled. 1. Only available when the optional video decoder is installed R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 21: Inputs Via Rcvds05

    5-Cable Input (Input Slot 1) of the projector. To switch the projector in the 5-Cable mode see chapter ’Installation mode’. 3.6.4 Input 1 Which signals can be connected to Input 1? Connector name / Input Signal RGBHV RGBS RGsB Composite Video Video Super Video R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 22 The projector will scan the inputs and will display the results in the Input Slots menu. (menu 3-11) 6. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select the first slot. (menu 3-12) R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 23: Input 2

    1. Connect the output of the graphical card of the computer to the Computer input of the projector (image 3-6) Note: Only if the connection is < 60 cm. Otherwise insert an interface between the output of the computer and the input of the projector. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 24: Input 3 (Optional)

    How to select Input 2? 1. Press key 2 on the RCU or local keypad. 3.6.6 Input 3 (Optional) This (Composite) Video Input is only available when the Optional Video Decoder is installed. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 25: Input 4 (Optional)

    This (Composite) Video Input is only available when the Optional Video Decoder is installed. What can be connected? Separate Y-Luma/C-Chroma signals for higher quality playback of Super VHS-signals. Loop through is not available. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 26: Audio Connection (Optional)

    1. Press key 4 on the RCU or local keypad. 3.7 Audio Connection (Optional) Audio Connection (Optional) Connect the audio input to one of the 3 audio inputs. 3.8 Communications connections Overview • RS232 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 27: Rs232

    : sending data to the projector or copying the data from the projector to a hard memory device (hard disc, floppy, etc.). How to connect ? 1. Connect the serial communication port of computer or Apple Macintosh to the RS232 in port of the projector. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 28 3. Connections R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 29: Getting Started

    "pause" (blanked picture, full power for immediate restarting) • direct access to all connected sources. 4.2 Terminology overview Overview The following table gives an overview of the different functionalities of the keys. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 30 15 min before adjusting the phase, press to adjust the phase of the projected image. FREEZ press to freeze the projected image. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 31: Operating The Projector

    1. Press Stand by key once on the local keypad or on the remote control. The projector mode indication lamp will be green (image 4-2, image 4-3) Projector mode indication Image 4-2 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 32: Quick Setup Adjustments

    For a quick lens adjustment press the * key on the RCU to display immediately the lens menu. If the “Rugged” option is installed the * key will display a WARNING message. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 33: Quick On Screen Color Change

    Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 4-2 Menu 4-3 Menu 4-4 Menu 4-5 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 34: Using The Rcu

    1. Plug one end of the remote cable in the connector on the bottom of the RCU. 2. Plug the other end in the connector in the front panel of the projector labelled RC. (image 4-5) R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 35: Directly To One Of The Ir Sensors Of The Projector

    When using the wireless remote control, make sure you are within the effective operating distance (30m, 100ft in a straight line). The remote control unit will not function properly if strong light strikes the sensor window or if there are obstacles between the remote control unit and the projector IR sensor. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 36: Projector Address

    When the address is set, the projector can be controlled now: • RCU for addresses between 0 and 9. • computer, e.g. IBM PC (or compatible), Apple MAC, etc. for addresses between 0 and 255. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 37: Displaying And Programming Addresses

    Color saturation is only active for Video and S-Video. Adjust the color intensity of the picture. Use the + button for richer colors. Use the - button for lighter colors. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 38: Sound Controls

    The sound is not interrupted. The display on front of the projector will show a "P". To restart the image : • Press Pause key. • Press EXIT key • Select a source number. The Selection key See Quick lens Adjustment, page 28 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 39: Random Access

    5. Random Access 5. RANDOM ACCESS Overview • Random Access Overview • Random Access Start up • File Service • Picture Tuning • Audio Tuning (Optional) • Geometry R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 40: Random Access Overview

    Black Balance Default Windowing Blanking Bottom Left Right Reset Shift Size Geo Soft Edge [On/Off] Aspect Ratio [5:4] [4:3] [16:9] 2. This function will be implemented in the next software release R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 41: Random Access Start Up

    1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Random Access. (menu 5-1) 2. Press ENTER. ADJUSTMENT MODE Select a path from below : RANDOM ACCESS INSTALLATION SERVICE Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-1 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 42: File Service

    Edit : editing a loaded file to the source specs. • Rename : renaming a file. • Copy : copying a file. • Delete : deleting a file • Options : way of sorting the files. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 43: File Service Start Up

    (with a distinction of ± 2 lines and line duration of ± 300 ns, if nothing is found within this small area, the projector continues searching until it finds something). R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 44: Edit File

    The Edit file menu makes it possible to change the settings of the file according to the real settings of the connected source. Consult the source specification before entering the data. • Start up • Changing the settings • Correct value • Rename • Copy • Delete • File Options R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 45: Start Up

    1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight an item. The color of the selected item will change. 2. Press ENTER to activate. 3. Counting up or down by pushing the cursor key ← or →. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 46: Correct Value

    EDIT FILE OPTIONS Source number Clamp delay Clamp width Field polarity [pos] Select with ↑ or ↓ <ENTER> to toggle ↑ or ↓ to change value <EXIT> to return Menu 5-11 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 47: Rename

    Active file : xga_60.c04 Select with ↑ or ↓ Select with ↑ or ↓ , → then <ENTER> <ENTER> to accept <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-12 Menu 5-13 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 48: Copy

    Active file : xga_60.c04 Select with ↑ or ↓ Select with ↑ or ↓ , → then <ENTER> <ENTER> to accept <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-15 Menu 5-16 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 49: Delete

    Select with ↑ or ↓ , → Reprogram with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <ENTER> to accept <ENTER> to confirm <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-18 Menu 5-19 Menu 5-20 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 50: File Options

    The user will select and load the desired file. FILE OPTIONS FILE SORT [NAME] FILE LOAD [AUTOMATIC] SERIAL FILE LOAD [OFF] FIELD STRETCH [OFF] Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-24 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 51: Picture Tuning

    AUDIO TUNING INPUT BALANCE GEOMETRY WINDOWING Select with ↑ or ↓ Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-26 Menu 5-27 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 52: Motion Compensation (Tmr) (Optional)

    <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-28 Menu 5-29 5.4.2.2 LCD speed What can be done ? The response time of the LCD’s can be modified. Range: 0–16 Default: 8 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 53: Lcd Speed R/G

    5.4.2.4 LCD speed B/G What can be done ? The response time of the Blue LCD compared to the Green LCD can be modified. Range: 0–2 with steps of 0.125 Default: 1.00 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 54: Color Temperature

    2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to adjust red and push the cursor key ← or → to adjust blue (range 0 to 2.5) in comparison with the green color. (image 5-2) G A I N R ED 2. 5 Image 5-2 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 55: Gamma

    1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Input Balance and press ENTER to select. (menu 5-36) The Input Balance menu will be displayed. PICTURE TUNING MOTION COMPENSATION COLOR TEMPERATURE GAMMA INPUT BALANCE WINDOWING Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-36 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 56 2. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight White Balance and press ENTER to select. (menu 5-38) 3. Use the cursor keys ← and ↓ to lower the Gain of the Blue and Red color. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 57 WHITE BALANCE BLACK BALANCE DEFAULT Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-38 Image 5-5 Full white image on the source Image 5-6 Perfect White Balance R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 58: Windowing

    GEO SOFT EDGE [ON] RIGHT ASPECT RATIO [4:3] RESET Select with ↑ or ↓ Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-42 Menu 5-43 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 59 3. Push the cursor keys to black out the side(s) of the image. (image 5-8) BLANKING BOTTOM LEFT RIGHT RESET Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-44 TOP BLANKING Image 5-7 Top Blanking barscale Image 5-8 Blanking (Windowing) adjustment R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 60: Shift (Windowing)

    WINDOWING BLANKING SHIFT SIZE GEO SOFT EDGE [ON] ASPECT RATIO [4:3] Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-46 H SHIFT Image 5-9 Horizontal Shift barscale R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 61: Size (Windowing)

    4. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to adjust the vertical size of the image. (image 5-14) WINDOWING BLANKING SHIFT SIZE GEO SOFT EDGE [ON] ASPECT RATIO [4:3] Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-47 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 62: Geo Soft Edge

    2. Press ENTER to toggle Geo Soft Edge [OFF] or [ON]. WINDOWING BLANKING SHIFT SIZE GEO SOFT EDGE [ON] ASPECT RATIO [4:3] Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-48 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 63: Aspect Ratio

    When a sound control is selected by highlighting the item with the cursor key, a text box with a bar scale, icon and function name of the control, e.g. ’Volume’ appears on the screen (only when text is ON). The length of the bar scale indicates the current memory setting for this source. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 64: Mute

    Fade on 15 : no sound reproduction on the internal loudspeakers but max on the external loudspeakers with the same volume level as adjusted with the volume control. 5.5.5 Mode Purpose To switch the sound reproduction between mono and stereo. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 65: Video - Audio Lock

    • Geometry Start up • Geometry file annotation • Setting up a new Geometry file • Possible Geometry file manipulations • Load • Edit • Rename • Copy • Delete R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 66: Introduction

    1. Load the start up file: t_nodist.t01. 2. Select the EDIT menu and perform the necessary adjustments. 3. When leaving the EDIT menu a new geometry user file is automatically saved. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 67: Possible Geometry File Manipulations

    The selected geometry file will become the active file and the Geometry files menu will be displayed again. LOAD FILE PREVIEW[OFF] Filename geometry.g01 t_bowing.t06 t_bowlin.t02 t_keyst.t03 t_nodist.t01 ------------------------------- Active file : geometry.g01 Select with ↑ or ↓ , → <ENTER> to accept <EXIT> to return Menu 5-60 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 68: Edit

    5. Random Access 5.6.7 Edit Overview • Introduction • Start up • Coarse • Linearity adjustment • Fine • Shift • Transport Delay • Blanking • Electronic Soft Edge (Optional) • Reset R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 69: Introduction

    At the bottom of the structure we find the local points, adjusting these points will not affect any other grid points. • The best results are obtained by applying the geometry settings in the same top to bottom order as listed in the menu interface. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 70: Start Up

    Menu 5-63 Menu 5-64 5.6.7.3.2 Corner selection What can be done ? With the Coarse Corner selection it is possible to adjust the basic geometry and size of the projected image. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 71: Corner Adjustment

    Fine tuning adjustment, this will shift the Corner in steps of 1/32 of a pixel 3. This & indicates the position of the selected grid point within the 81 zones. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 72 = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-66 Menu 5-67 Image 5-18 Corner pixel x adjustment R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 73: Side Bow Selection

    With the Coarse Side Bow selection it is possible to: • apply a bow shaped pre-distortion on the projected image. • perform a coarse linearity adjustment off the projected image. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 74 = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-68 Menu 5-69 Image 5-21 Coarse Side Bow selections R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 75: Bow Shaped Pre-Distortion Set Up

    Menu 5-70 Image 5-22 Bow shaped pre-distortions 5.6.7.3.6 Coarse linearity adjustment using Side Bows The Linearity adjustment is best done when a reference test pattern is projected on the screen. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 76 = 0 pixels x = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-71 Image 5-23 Using side bows to perform a coarse linearity adjustment R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 77: Center Selection

    3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select pixel y = 0 in the Geometry Distortion menu. (menu 5-74) 4. Push the cursor key ← or → to coarse shift the Center in a vertical way. (image 5-26) R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 78: Linearity Adjustment

    COARSE horizontal LINEARITY coarse 0 FINE right 0 SHIFT center 0 TRANSPORT DELAY BLANKING/SOFT EDGE RESET Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 5-75 Menu 5-76 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 79: Horizontal Or Vertical Linearity Selection

    LINEARITY LINEARITY LINEARITY horizontal horizontal horizontal coarse 0 coarse 0 coarse 0 right 0 right 0 right 0 center 0 center 0 center 0 Menu 5-77 Menu 5-78 Menu 5-79 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 80 5. Random Access Image 5-27 Horizontal Linearity coarse adjustment Image 5-28 Horizontal Linearity right adjustment Image 5-29 Horizontal Linearity center adjustment R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 81: Vertical Linearity Adjustment

    0 coarse 0 coarse 0 bottom 0 bottom 0 bottom 0 center 0 center 0 center 0 Menu 5-80 Menu 5-81 Menu 5-82 Image 5-30 Vertical Linearity coarse adjustment R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 82: Fine

    Horizontal or Vertical Linearity selection • Fine Horizontal or Vertical Linearity adjustment • Bow Linearity selection • Bow Linearity adjustment • Quadrant selection • Quadrant adjustment • Local selection • Local adjustment R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 83: Start Up

    (image 5-33) GEOMETRY DISTORTION hor lin left top col = 2 row = 0 pixels x = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-85 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 84: Fine Horizontal Or Vertical Linearity Adjustment

    5. Continue with the Fine Bow Linearity adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map. GEOMETRY DISTORTION hor lin left top col = 2 row = 0 pixels x = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-86 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 85: Bow Linearity Selection

    = 0 pixels x = 0 y = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-87 Menu 5-88 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 86: Bow Linearity Adjustment

    4. Continue with the Fine Quadrant adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map. GEOMETRY DISTORTION bow lin top col = 4 row = 2 pixels x = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-89 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 87: Quadrant Selection

    = 0 pixels x = 0 y = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-90 Menu 5-91 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 88: Quadrant Adjustment

    4. Continue with the Fine Quadrant adjustment or press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map. GEOMETRY DISTORTION quadrant left top col = 2 row = 2 pixels x = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-92 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 89: Local Selection

    = 0 subpixels x = 0 subpixels x = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 y = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-93 Menu 5-94 Menu 5-95 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 90: Local Adjustment

    GEOMETRY DISTORTION local col = 1 row = 0 pixels x = 0 y = 0 subpixels x = 0 y = 0 Menu 5-96 Image 5-40 Fine local adjustments R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 91: Shift

    Transport Delay is applied on the received image data. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 92 5. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Transport Delay. (menu 5-106) 6. Push the → cursor key to set the Transport Delay to the maximum value in the set up, in this case set the Transport Delay manually to 250. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 93: Blanking

    SHIFT TRANSPORT DELAY BLANKING/SOFT EDGE RESET Select with ↑ or ↓ Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-107 Menu 5-108 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 94: Blanking Active On

    3. Push the cursor key ← or → to scroll through the available fine shape selections.image 5-42 SHAPE top left % of image = 0 %% of image = 0 Menu 5-113 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 95: Blanking Adjustment

    2. Push the cursor key ← or → to black out the left top side of the image (Follow this procedure in a similar way to apply a desired blanking adjustment)image 5-42. 3. Use the %% of image adjustments to fine shift the selected grid point. 4. When finished press EXIT to return to the Blanking/Soft Edge menu. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 96: Electronic Soft Edge (Optional)

    When working in a multichannel setup the WARP 6™ and its extensive Soft Edge possibilities enable an image blending that gives the appearance of a single view, thus achieving realistic immersion for the majority of simulation and virtual reality applications. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 97: Preparations

    It also has the ability to generate predefined patterns for standardized projection sys- tems. The software is developed to run on IRIX (Order numbers for Polaris: R9898300 for a 6 months license, R9893301 for a full license). R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 98: Soft Edge Start Up

    Before creating a soft edge, an overlap zone is created, the shape of this overlap zone is fully adjustable, within this menu the shape of the blending zone is aligned with the shape of the overlap zone. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 99: Soft Edge Shape Selections

    3. Push the cursor key ← or → to scroll through the available fine shape selections.image 5-45 SHAPE top left % of image = 0 %% of image = 0 Menu 5-121 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 100: Basic Soft Edge Shape Set Up

    12.5 % overlap zone, apply the same procedures for every Electronic Soft Edge you want to create in a multi-projector system. Image 5-46 Basic Electronic Soft Edge set up Be sure the Soft Edge Active mode is set to [ON] for both projectors. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 101 SHAPE SHAPE left all left all % of image = 0 % of image = 0 %% of image = 0 %% of image = 0 Menu 5-124 Menu 5-125 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 102: Soft Edge Width Start Up

    5.6.7.9.9 Soft Edge Width selections How to use the Soft Edge Width selection ? 1. Press ENTER to scroll through all available Soft Edge Width selections: top, bottom, left and right. (image 5-50) R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 103: Basic Soft Edge Width Set Up

    3. Press EXIT to return to the Blanking/Soft Edge menu. 4. Press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu. 5. Press EXIT to return to the Edit menu. SOFT EDGE WIDTH RIGHT Image 5-51 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 104 4. Press EXIT to return to the Guided Geometry Map menu. 5. Press EXIT to return to the Edit menu. SOFT EDGE WIDTH LEFT Image 5-53 Image 5-54 Basic Width set up for Projector 2 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 105: Reset

    FINE geometry settings! BLANKING/SOFT EDGE are you sure? Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <ENTER> to confirm <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-129 Menu 5-130 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 106: Linearity Reset

    3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Soft Edge or All in the Soft Edge Reset menu. Soft Edge Only the Soft Edge Width values will be reset to their default values. All Blanking/Soft Edge values will be reset to their default values. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 107: Reset All

    FINE geometry settings! BLANKING/SOFT EDGE are you sure? Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <ENTER> to confirm <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-138 Menu 5-139 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 108: Rename

    No changes are made. RENAME FILE From file name: geometry.g01 To file name : demo.g01 Select with ← or → Reprogram with ↑ or ↓ <ENTER> to confirm <EXIT> to return Menu 5-142 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 109: Copy

    1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Delete. (menu 5-146) 2. Press ENTER. The delete selection menu will be displayed. (menu 5-147) 3. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to select a file name. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 110 Select with ↑ or ↓ , → Reprogram with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <ENTER> to accept <ENTER> to confirm <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 5-146 Menu 5-147 Menu 5-148 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 111: Installation Mode

    Start up • Input Slots • No signal • Barco logo • Lens Adjustment • Menu Position • 800 Peripheral • Configuration • OSD Color • Internal Patterns • Shutter (Optional) R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 112: Installation Mode Overview

    The installation menu is build-up in two parts which are connected together with the ’more’ item. If the desired item is not in the list of the displayed menu, select ’more’ with the cursor key and push ENTER to display the other items in the installation menu. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 113: Start Up

    No signal: selection of a black or blue background color • Barco Logo: the Barco Logo can be added to the projected image, in overlay or on a background, on any place on the screen. • Lens: to perform lens adjustments •...
  • Page 114: No Signal

    When a 800 peripheral is connected to the projector, the input slots are not accessible with the cursor key to toggle their function. 6.5 No signal Overview • Changing the background color • Changing the shutdown setting • Changing the shutdown time R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 115: Changing The Background Color

    <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 6-7 Menu 6-8 6.5.3 Changing the shutdown time Range The shutdown time can be set between 5 min. and 60 min. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 116: Barco Logo

    OFF: no key on the RCU is used to display the BARCO logo. TEXT: the TEXT key on the RCU is used to display or to remove the BARCO logo with one single push on this key (only in operational mode).
  • Page 117: Lens Adjustment

    4. When finished, press EXIT to return to the installation menu or press ENTER to go to the shift function. INSTALLATION INPUT SLOTS NO SIGNAL BARCO LOGO LENS MENU POSITION[CENTER] 800 PERIPHERAL MORE ... Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 6-14 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 118: Menu Position

    Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 6-16 6.9 800 Peripheral Overview • Defining the Output module of the RCVDS05 • Defining the communication protocol of the RCVDS05 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 119: Defining The Output Module Of The Rcvds05

    Select with ↑ or ↓ Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 6-20 Menu 6-21 Menu 6-22 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 120: Configuration

    Menu 6-24 Menu 6-25 6.12 Internal Patterns What can be done with these internal patterns? The projector is equipped with different internal patterns which can be used for measurement purposes. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 121: Shutter (Optional)

    NIGHT MODE STATUS INTERNAL PATTERNS SHUTTER ACTIVE 3D CONF. MORE... Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <ENTER> to toggle <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 6-28 Menu 6-29 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 122 NIGHT MODE STATUS # PRESENT [YES] NIGHT MODE FILTER NIGHT MODE STATUS DIMMER PRESENT NIGHT MODE OPERATIVE <ENTER> to toggle <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 6-30 Menu 6-31 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 123: Service Mode

    Lamp Runtime history • I2C Diagnoses • Dimming • Uniformity • Electronic convergence • DynaColor™ • Gray Level Definition • Purity • Display Blanking • Panel Adjustments • Preset Input Balance R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 124: Service Mode Overview

    The service menu is build-up in two parts which are connected together with the ’more’ item. If the desired item is not in the list of the displayed menu, select ’more’ with the cursor key and push ENTER to display the other items in the service menu. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 125: Start Up

    Projector Run Time: gives the total run time since the first start up. All projectors leave the factory with a run time of approxi- mately 24 hours. What can be seen on the BARCOREALITY SIM6 MKII + WARP6 Options screen ? Following options are indicated as active or inactive (ON/OFF) R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 126: Displaying The Identification Screen

    How to enable or disable the password function ? This item is password protected when the password strap is installed. The password function is enabled when the password strap on the controller module is installed. Consult an authorized Barco service technician to change the strap position.
  • Page 127: Change The Address

    Select with ↑ or ↓ MORE... then <ENTER> Reprogram with ↑,↓,←,→ Select with ↑ or ↓ or numeric keys then <ENTER> <ENTER> to confirm <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-11 Menu 7-12 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 128: Projector Address

    1. Enter with the digit keys on the RCU or the local keypad pushing the cursor key ↑ or ↓ until the new value is reached. Only addresses between 0 and 1 are valid. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 129: Change Baudrate

    <ENTER> to accept <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-17 Menu 7-18 7.9 Lamp Runtime history What can be done? Getting an overview of the different lamp run times R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 130: I2C Diagnoses

    LAMP DRIVER 78H ### LCD DRIVER COH ### MORE... Select with ↑ or ↓ Scroll with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-21 Menu 7-22 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 131: Dimming

    LAMP RUNTIME HISTORY I2C DIAGNOSIS DIMMING MORE... Select with ↑ or ↓ Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-25 Menu 7-26 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 132: Constant Light Output (Optional)

    Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> then <ENTER> then <ENTER> then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-27 Menu 7-28 Menu 7-29 Menu 7-30 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 133: Uniformity

    7. Use the COLOR key to select the desired color Red, Green, Blue or all 3 (=White) to adjust. The selected color will be displayed in the info box. (image 7-3) R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 134 <EXIT> to return Menu 7-32 Menu 7-33 Menu 7-34 Selection Box Info Box Image 7-1 Selection and info box Image 7-2 Image 7-3 ”Move” and “Size” icon Selected color info R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 135 2. Press ENTER to Initialize the White Uniformity settings. UNIFORMITY ADJUST GRAY ADJUST BLACK ADJUST WHITE DEFAULT INITIALIZE WHITE INITIALIZE BLACK Select with ↑ or ↓ <ENTER> to toggle/select <EXIT> to return Menu 7-36 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 136: Electronic Convergence

    GRAY LEVEL DEFINITION PURITY DISPLAY BLANKING PANEL ADJUSTMENT PRESET INPUT BALANCE MORE... Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 7-38 CONVERGENCE RED Image 7-5 Electronic Convergence slider box R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 137: Dynacolor

    <BALANCE> toggle between left, right and both Select with ↑ or ↓ <ENTER> to toggle/select <ENTER> to continue <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-41 Menu 7-42 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 138 2. Press ENTER to set DynaColor back to the Default settings. DYNACOLOR ADJUST ACTIVE [OFF] DEFAULT INITIALIZE Select with ↑ or ↓ <ENTER> to toggle/select <EXIT> to return Menu 7-44 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 139: Gray Level Definition

    The Gray Level Definition Info menu will be displayed. (menu 7-49) 3. Press ENTER to continue. The Gray Level Definition menu will be displayed. (image 7-10) 4. Push the cursor key ← or → to highlight the Level % indication. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 140 1. Push the cursor key ↑ or ↓ to highlight Active [Off]. (menu 7-50) 2. Press ENTER to toggle Gray level Definition On/Off. GRAY LEVEL DEFINITION ADJUST ACTIVE [OFF] INITIALIZE Select with ↑ or ↓ <ENTER> to toggle/select <EXIT> to return Menu 7-50 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 141: Purity

    5. Press EXIT to return to the Service Mode menu. SERVICE UNIFORMITY ELECTRONIC CONVERGENCE DYNACOLOR GRAY LEVEL DEFINITION PURITY DISPLAY BLANKING PANEL ADJUSTMENT PRESET INPUT BALANCE MORE... Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <EXIT> to return Menu 7-52 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 142: Display Blanking

    Display Blanking is performed on Panel Level and so will pass the Geometry-Banking and/or Windowing-Blanking. Image 7-14 Display Blanking is performed on Panel Level Each side (Top, Bottom, Left, Right) of the image has 2 adjustable Display Blanking Locations. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 143 Display Blanking Positions The Display Blanking Location represents an edge, all information beyond this edge will be blanked out, the following image shows a Display Blanking adjustment for the Top Location. R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 144 SUBPIXELS SUBPIXELS ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ PIXELS PIXELS PIXELS SUBPIXELS SUBPIXELS SUBPIXELS Select with ↑ or ↓ <ENTER> to toggle/select <EXIT> to return Menu 7-55 Menu 7-56 Menu 7-57 Menu 7-58 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 145: Panel Adjustments

    DISPLAY BLANKING service personnel PANEL ADJUSTMENT PRESET INPUT BALANCE MORE... Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <ENTER> to accept <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-61 Menu 7-62 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 146: Preset Input Balance

    DISPLAY BLANKING service personnel PANEL ADJUSTMENT PRESET INPUT BALANCE MORE... Select with ↑ or ↓ then <ENTER> <ENTER> to accept <EXIT> to return <EXIT> to return Menu 7-63 Menu 7-64 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 147: Standard Source Setup Files

    11. Ltot: total lines in one field 12. Lact: active lines in one field. 13. Fvert not in the range of 48–60 Hz 14. If ASC option is set 15. Only if video decoder is present R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 148 37,092 2640 1920 hd_30i 1920x540 30,000 29,630 37,158 2200 1920 1280x1024 60,000 64,000 196,397 3088 1280 1060 1024 SXGA_60L 1280x1024 60,000 64,000 196,397 3088 1280 1060 1024 SXGA_60R Table A-1 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 149: Source Numbers 81 - 86 And 91 - 96

    800 peripheral and 91 - 99 is shown in the diagram below. source input 1 source input 1 file A source input 91 file A’ source input 2 source input 2 file B source input 92 file B’ R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 150: Source Numbers 81 - 86

    82 source number 83 source of slot 3 source of slot 4 source number 84 source of slot 5 source number 85 source of slot 6 source number 86 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 151: Cleaning The Dustfilter

    2. Turn out the 2 fixation screws of both dust filters. (image C-1, image C-2) 3. Clean the dust filter with a dry cloth. 4. Re-insert the dust filter. 5. Secure their position by insertion and tightening 2 fixation screws. Image C-1 Image C-2 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 152 C. Cleaning the Dustfilter R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 153: Index

    69, 71 Selection Bow shaped pre-distortion Quadrant 83–84 Coarse linearity adjustment Adjustment Selection Selection Start up Start up Color Temperature Vertical Linearity 79–80 Common Address Adjustment Change Selection Communications Fuses R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 154 Preset Input Balance build-up projector Installation mode operating Start up Projector 5, 13, 15, 27, 32–33 Installation Mode 107–108 Address Overview Controlling Controlling dimensions switch Lamp standby Run time Switch 13, 15 R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 155 Video Shift Input (Optional) Shift (Windowing) Video/audio lock Shutter (Optional) Volume Size (Windowing) Soft Edge 92–96, 98–99 Active mode Introduction Windowing Preparations Blanking Shape 94–96 Start Up Basic Set up R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 156 Index R5976496 BARCOREALITY SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6 15052003...
  • Page 157 Revision Sheet Barco nv Simulation Products Noordlaan 5, B-8520 Kuurne Phone: +32 56.36.82.11, Fax: +32 56.36.84.86 E-mail: info@barco.com, Web: www.barco.com From: Date: Please correct the following points in this documentation (R5976496/02): page wrong correct R5976496 B SIM 6 MK II + WARP 6...

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