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.
GNU-GPL code If you would like a copy of the GPL source code contained in this product shipped to you on CD, please contact Barco. The cost of preparing and mailing a CD will be charged.
About this chapter Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing and using an CLM HD8 projector. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the CLM HD8. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing your CLM projector.
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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. •...
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flammable or combustible materials are present. The exclusion zone must be not less than 40 cm (16”) for all Barco DLP projectors. The exclusion zone on the lens side must be at least 2 meter (80”).
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • Replacement parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used original Barco replacement parts or authorized replacement parts which have the same characteristics as the Barco original part. Unauthorized substitu- tions may result in degraded performance and reliability, fire, electric shock or other hazards.
In the event of a wheel breaking, flight cases must be rigidly strapped tight to prevent a stack collapsing. • Use an appropriate forklift to raise flight cases and take the necessary precautions to avoid personnel injury. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Projector weight Do not underestimate the weight of one Barco CLM HD8, which is about ±31 kg (±68 lb.). Be sure that the table or truss installation on which the projector(s) has to be installed is capable of handling five (5) times the complete load of the complete system.
2. Cut open the box but do not insert the cutter too deep, otherwise the projector could be damaged. Image 2-1 3. Take out the cardboard box with the accessories such as manuals, remote control and power cord. 4. Take the projector out of the cardboard box and place it on a stable table. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 operating panel are not scratched of cracked. The Barco sales and service office should be notified as soon as possible.
field of view (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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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Horizontal and vertical projector tilt ranges The projector is designed to work in a table or ceiling mounted position, but tilting over 360°, vertically an horizontally is allowed. 360° 360° Image 2-7 Tilt area R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Air inlets and outlets Image 2-8 The CLM HD8 has 2 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 and top of the projector.
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The standard remote control unit (A) can be equipped with the optional rugged case (B) and an XLR adapter (C). The remote control unit can be used wired via mini-jack or via optional rugged XLR. Note that the backlight of the remote control unit illuminate continuously when used with a wire. Image 3-1 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
To prevent battery explosion • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. • Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
How to install the XLR adaptor of the remote control unit ? 1. Push the XLR adaptor (C) upon the rugged case of the remote control unit as illustrated. Note: Ensure that the text of the XLR adaptor is on top. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Connect a cable with XLR plug into the XLR adaptor. 2. Connect the other end of the cable with your CLM HD8. 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.
3. Use the lens formulas to find the best corresponding PD with regard to the measured projector-screen distance for the required screen width SW. Tip: Divide PD by SW to determine the approximate throw ratio. Choose a lens, which captures the calculated throw ratio. Use the lens formula of the chosen lens to recalculate exactly. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. Image 3-10 Level adjustment R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Mounting the rigging points into the handle 1. Push the cup square neck bolt through the slot input and slide the bolt into the slot. Note: Take the bolt by its thread so that it does not fall inside the carry handle. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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Ensure that the rigging points are symmetrically lined up, so that the projector will hang in balance. If necessary move point B from a transversal position to a longitudinal position. Warning: Always secure the rigging points after adjustment. x mm Image 3-15 Set up truss width 5. Turn the rigging clamps on the bolts. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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6. Place all four rigging clamps in open position as illustrated. Image 3-17 Opening clamps 7. Place the projector (upside down) under the truss installation and lower the truss until the support bars of the truss are nearby the rigging clamps on the projector. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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10.Install the safety cable. Hook one end into a provided hole. Route the cable around the truss and hook the other end into a second hole in the carry handle. Image 3-19 Security cable AUTION Always mount the safety cable when suspending the projector. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Adjust the height of the rigging clamps with respect to the projector, until the projected hatch pattern is rectangle shaped and leveled. Separate skew adjustment is still possible. Image 3-20 Ceiling mount alignment 4. Adjust the skew adjustment until the rectangle is perfectly shaped. Skew Image 3-21 Skew adjustment R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 Stacking projectors 2. Attach the two projectors together by closing all three interlocking adapters as illustrated. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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If yes, mount a safety cable from one side of the projector around the truss installation to the other side of the projector. Repeat this for the second projector. Image 4-3 Ceiling mounted stacked projectors How to open an interlocking adapter 1. Open an interlocking adapter as illustrated. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. If necessary, adjust the inclination of the stacked projector with respect to the reference projector by turning the height adjustment ring of the interlocking adaptor at the rear of the stacked projector in or out. Adjust until the outline of the hatch pattern is most symmetric with the reference hatch pattern. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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Note: Note that the “Zoom” function is motorized, which means that you have to access the projector software, via the local keypad or remote control unit, to operate the “Zoom” function. Zoom Image 4-9 Zoom adjustment R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 CLM HD8. Image 5-1 Overview • Power connection • Input source connections •...
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When the input power is between 100V and 140V, 75% of the light output with 3 lamps can be reached. When the input power is between 90V and 100V the light output is reduced to 62.5% with only 3 lamps. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
5. Connections Image 5-8 Cover plate for unused input slot (R848607). HDCP DVI input (R9854465) (image not available) The CLM HD8 is standard equipped with one 5 cable input module and one SDI/HDSDI input module. Communication connections Communication interface DIAGNOSTIC CODE...
RS232/422 serial communication The communication interface of the CLM HD8 supports RS232 and RS422 serial communication. You can use the RS232/RS422 input port (J) to connect a local PC to your CLM projector. This way you can configure and control your CLM projector from your local PC.
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The connector used for the Ethernet ports (E) are of rugged Neutrik EtherCon RJ45 type, which is compatible with standard RJ45 cable connector. Straight (most common) as well as cross linked network cables can be used. 10/100 Base-T — RJ45 port Pin Description TXD+ TXD- RXD+ — — R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Linux FAT16 compatible. DMX interface The communication interface of the CLM HD8 supports DMX. DMX is used as communication bus between different devices in the light technic. Each device has an input and an output, so that the bus can be looped between the different devices.
• 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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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Use these buttons to obtain the desired picture level. PHASE Used to remove the horizontal instability of the image (usually for RGB source). It adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. Starting image projection via the standby key. 1. Press Stand by key once on the local keypad or on the remote control. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Press the LENS key on the remote control or local keypad. The zoom/focus menu will be displayed. Image 6-6 2. Push the cursor key ▲ or ▼ to zoom and ◄ or ► to focus the image. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
The language menu opens. 3. Select with the ▲ or ▼ key the desired language and press ENTER to activate. The current active language is indicated with an asterisk (*). Image 6-13 Image 6-12 Image 6-11 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Press the Address key (recessed key on the RCU) with a pencil. 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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Image 6-16 Window selection button The outline of the selected window gets a colored rectangle to indicate the selection. For the main window, the color is blue. For the picture in picture window, the color is orange. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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7. Start up of the adjustment mode When quitting the menu structure, the backlighting of the LCD panel is switched off after a few seconds. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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The projector has 2 input slots and these slots can be filled up in a random order with the available modules. Identical modules are allowed. For more information about the available input modules and how to install, see "Input source connections", page 37. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
YUV input. Projector searches for the sync signal and projects the correct image. CVS/S-VIDEO AUTO Video or S-Video input. Projector detects automatically which type of video is connected to the inputs. RGB HS/VS - CS RGB input with separate horizontal and vertical sync or separate composite sync. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Input locking and press ENTER. The input locking window is displayed. The actual selected locking method is indicated by an arrow. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired locking and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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When Automatic or specific input is selected (arrow in front of it) and then the Options are selected, the following menu appears: Image 8-10 Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Genlock and press ENTER to toggle between On and Off. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Minimum delay and press ENTER to toggle between [On] and [Off]. Image 8-12 Image 8-11 Native resolution What can be done The aim here is to always show the resolution of the source independently of the resolution of the DMD panels. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Native resolution and press ENTER to toggle between [On] and [Off]. [On] : images displayed in native resolution [Off] : images scaled to fill the complete screen Image 8-15 Image 8-14 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
▲ or ▼ key to scroll until the desired time is reached. Press ENTER to activate. Image 8-19 Image 8-18 Image 8-17 No signal Overview • Background color • Shutdown setting • Shutdown retarding time R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Shutdown retarding time Only accessible when Shutdown is set to [On]. How to set the retarding time? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Input and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the value. 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 8-28 Image 8-27 Image 8-26 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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Noise reduction Color temperature Projector white Computer 9300K Video 6500K Film 5400K Broadcast 3200K Custom balance Input balance Aspect ratio 16/9 2.35 1.88 1.78 Custom Timings Total pixels Active pixels Horizontal start Period Total lines Active lines R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image settings and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Brightness and press ENTER. The Brightness progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the brightness. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Saturation and press ENTER. The Saturation progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the color saturation. The higher the value, the higher the color saturation. Image 9-12 Image 9-11 Image 9-13 Image 9-14 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
When displaying computer patterns or graphics (RGB or YUV signals) which are very detailed (tilting, vertical stripes, etc. ), jitter in picture (mis-sampling) may occur, causing horizontal stripes in portions of the screen. When this jitter occurs, adjust ’Phase’ for optimum image. Image 9-19 Jittering on image R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Image settings and press ENTER. 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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Noise reduction and press ENTER. The Noise reduction progress bar appears. 5. Use ◄ or ► to change the noise reduction. The higher the value, the higher the noise reduction. Image 9-29 Image 9-28 Image 9-30 Image 9-31 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select a predefined color temperature value, e.g. Video, and press ENTER. The colors of the image is switched to the selected value. Image 9-33 Image 9-32 Image 9-34 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
6. Adjust gain red with ◄ or ► key. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to toggle to gain blue and back again. Adjust gain blue in the same way as gain red. 7. When gain adjustment is finished press ENTER. Image 9-37 Image 9-36 Image 9-38 Image 9-40 Image 9-39 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
A typical ADC transforms the analog value into an 8 bit coded digital signal. The graphic shows that when converting a signal containing a DC offset component the range of the converter is not optimally used. i2 : video information i1 : superfluous information Δ Black level Image 9-43 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Black balance : In the projector, we will set the brightness for each color until we get a 0% light output picture when projecting a 100% black image (image B). The changeover from min to max is indicated by the apparition of bright spots also called “digital noise” R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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10.Toggle with ▲ or ▼ key to Black balance blue adjust the Blue black level until bright spots appear on the screen. 11. Toggle with ▲ or ▼ key to Black balance red adjust the Red black level until bright spots appear on the screen. The projected image should now be noisy full black R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Relation between the horizontal & vertical dimension in which the window will be displayed, e.g. 4 by 3 or 16 by 9. Can also be expressed as a decimal number, such as 1.77. The larger the ratio or decimal, the wider are less square the image. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
The Custom aspect ratio dialog box opens. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust the vertical size of the image. Use the key to adjust the horizontal size of the image. When the desired aspect ratio is obtained, press EXIT. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Timings and press ENTER. The timings menu will be displayed. Image 9-63 Image 9-62 Image 9-64 4. To change a setting, use the ▲ or ▼ key to select and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
The Advanced settings menu is displayed. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Clamp delay or Clamp width and press ENTER. A progress bar appears. 6. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the setting. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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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 9-72 Image 9-71 Image 9-73 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 Film mode and press ENTER to toggle between [auto] or [off]. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 Brilliant color look and press ENTER to toggle between [Data] or [Vid. 1] or [Vid 2]. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Options : way of loading a file when a source is selected. A loaded file can be edited via the Timings menu. Once a file is edited, it will be saved with the same name as the original file, followed by a sequence number between rounded brackets. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 Delete and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 and press ENTER to activate the selection. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 9-96 Image 9-97 Image 9-95 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
8. Press ENTER to finalize the copy action. Image 9-101 Image 9-102 Image 9-100 Image 9-104 Image 9-103 9.6.7 File options How to set the options? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Save custom settings and press ENTER. The custom settings are written to the internal backup device. A message menu “Save data ...” is displayed during the save operation. Image 9-109 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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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. Image 10-2 Image 10-1 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. The size adjustment window opens. Image 10-6 Image 10-5 Image 10-4 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. The size adjustment window opens. Image 10-11 Image 10-10 Image 10-9 5. Toggle with ENTER till Lock is set to [ ]. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Main Window and press ENTER. The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Position and press ENTER. The position adjustment window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust top start point. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
The input section of the projector allows a combinations of different input signals which may be projected in the 2 windows of the PiP screen. The PiP window can be placed anywhere, with any dimensions, on the screen by changing its position and its size. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
RCU. 10.3.3 Picture in Picture size of the window What can be done? The width and height of the picture in picture window can be changed till the desired dimensions are obtained. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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The main window opens. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. The size adjustment window opens. Image 10-28 Image 10-27 Image 10-26 5. Toggle with ENTER till Lock is set to [x]]. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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The main window opens. Image 10-33 Image 10-32 Image 10-31 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Size and press ENTER. The size adjustment window opens. 5. Toggle with ENTER till Lock is set to [ ]. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
The size adjustment window opens. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust Top Use the ◄ or ► key to adjust Left When the desired position is reached, press EXIT. A Save window opens. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. The Delete window opens. Image 10-51 Image 10-50 Image 10-49 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. Image 10-55 Image 10-54 Image 10-53 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Eco high altitude : a reduced wattage is fed to the lamp(s). Reduced light output but a longer life time for the lamp(s). A correct cooling is started even when the air density is less (fans are turning faster). Eco and Normal high altitude mode are only available when the projector is supplied with 220 V. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Power and press ENTER. Note: Only possible when lamp mode is [Normal]. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to change the lamp power. Image 11-6 Image 11-5 Image 11-4 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
11.5 Status and run time overview lamps Overview 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 Overview and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Lamp mode and press ENTER. The Lamp mode selection menu is displayed. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired lamp mode and press ENTER. Image 11-15 Image 11-16 Image 11-14 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Alignment Orientation Front Table Front Ceiling Rear Table Rear Ceiling Lens Zoom/Focus Shift Side keystone Blanking Bottom Left Right Reset Intensity Gamma Internal patterns Checker board Color bars Convergence Focus Full screen black Full screen blue R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. Image 12-3 Image 12-1 Image 12-2 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Press ENTER to go to the shift adjustments. Lens shift 1. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Shift and press ENTER or when in the Zoom/Focus menu press ENTER to toggle to the Shift menu. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
When the upper part of the image is smaller than the lower part of the image, push the ► key. The value below the bar scale will be positive. Image 12-14 Image 12-12 Image 12-13 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired blanking adjustment and press ENTER. 5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to adjust until the desired blanking is reached. 6. Press EXIT to return. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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). How to adjust gamma? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Alignment and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 12-27 Image 12-25 Image 12-26 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
6. When custom is selected, use the ► key to view the details. To adjust the custom values, select the desired color point using the ▲ or ▼ key and change the value with ◄ or ► key until the desired value is reached. When finished, press EXIT to return. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
With 0, no white peaking, spokes not used to enhance the secondary colors and 10, full white peaking, spokes are fully used to enhance the secondary colors to show a truly life-like image. Image 12-34 Image 12-32 Image 12-33 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Why ScenergiX ? When working in a multichannel setup the CLM HD8 and its Soft Edge possibilities enable an image blending that gives the appear- ance of a single view, thus achieving realistic immersion for the majority of wide screen applications.
How to set for the first projector 1. Go to Layout → Main window → Size 2. Enter the value for the Width as follow: Total horizontal screen resolution / 2 - 0.5 x overlap zone. 3. Position remains the same. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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2. Enter the value for the Width as follow: Total horizontal screen resolution / 2 - 0.5 x overlap zone. 3. Position = original start + horizontal width of projector 1 - overlap zone Image 12-50 Image 12-49 Image 12-48 Image 12-52 Image 12-51 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Go to Layout → Main window → Size 2. Enter the value for the Height as follow: Total Vertical screen resolution / 2 - 0.5 x overlap zone. 3. Position remains the same. Image 12-56 Image 12-55 Image 12-54 Image 12-57 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 one of the four size adjustments and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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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 12-72 Black level adjustment Use the Reset function to bring all ScenergiX settings back to zero. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Network DHCP [ON/OFF] IP-address Subnet mask Default gateway IR control IR Front [On/Off] IR Back [On/Off] IR Side [On/Off] DMX address DMX monitor DMX mode Buttons APA [auto image menu] Shortcut keys Menu position Menu [Center] R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
6. Use the ◄ or ► key to select the next digit and repeat step 5. 7. When the desired address is entered, press ENTER to store that address. Image 13-3 Image 13-2 Image 13-1 Image 13-4 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector control and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Serial communication and press ENTER. The serial communication menu opens. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
When the interface standard is set to RS422, the last projector in a line should be RS422 terminated (ON position). All others in the line should be in the OFF position. How to set 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector control and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
(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). R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 Image 13-28 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select IR Control and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired IR receiver and press ENTER to toggle this receiver [on] or [off]. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
6. Use the ◄ or ► key to select the next digit and repeat step 5. 7. When the desired address is entered, press ENTER to store that address. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select DMX monitor and press ENTER. The DMX monitor window opens. Depending on the DMX mode, the Normal view or the Simple view of the DMX monitor window opens. Image 13-44 Image 13-43 Image 13-42 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Projector control and press ENTER. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Buttons and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select APA and press ENTER to toggle between [Align only] and [Auto-image menu]. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
5. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select a shortcut with allocation and press ENTER to remove the allocation. The indication becomes No allocation and the key is free again for a new shortcut association. Image 13-55 Image 13-54 Image 13-53 Image 13-56 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 13-62 Image 13-61 Image 13-60 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Language and press ENTER. 4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the desired language. The change will take effect immediately. Image 13-65 Image 13-64 Image 13-63 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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14. Service menu 14. SERVICE MENU About this chapter This chapter refers to the Service menu in which the owner can find valuable information when calling the Barco help desk. Overview • Overview flow • Identification • Diagnosis • Internal service patterns •...
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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. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. The Versions overview is displayed. Image 14-10 Image 14-9 Image 14-8 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Voltages and press ENTER. The Voltage overview menu will be displayed. Image 14-14 Image 14-13 Image 14-12 Image 14-15 Use the ▲ or ▼ item in the menu to select the previous or next page with information. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. The Temperature overview menu will be displayed. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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. The Fan speeds overview menu will be displayed. Image 14-26 Image 14-25 Image 14-24 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Image 14-28 Image 14-31 14.3.8 Error logging overview How to get an overview? 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. The service window opens. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
All settings of the projector will be set to the original factory settings. All user settings are erased with this operation. How to return to the default settings 1. Press MENU to activate the menus. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select Service and press ENTER. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
The custom settings are written to the internal backup device. A message menu “Save data ...” is displayed during the save operation. Image 14-42 Image 14-41 14.7 Refill mode Before selecting Refill mode, take first all preparations necessary to refill the cooling circuit. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
• IR receiver settings • native resolution • min delay • current language of on screen menus • customer id • Network settings (DHCP, IP address, net mask, gateway address) • blanking & keystone • ScenergiX R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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6. Use the ▲ or ▼ key to select the serial number to start from to load the settings. The settings from the selected projector on the USB device are loaded into the current attached projector. The current projector settings are overwritten with these settings. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
60 and 64 °C the projector continues in normal operation but the warning is set on the LCD display. Once the temperature is higher then 64 °C, then the projector is switched to standby. Image 14-54 Image 14-53 Image 14-52 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
The projector is liquid cooled. When running with a low liquid cooling level then the cooling capacity is strongly reduced which results in higher temperatures inside the projector. These higher temperatures can cause an interruption of your show as the lamps can be switched off by the software as a preventive step. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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"16. Servicing", "Top-up the reservoir with cooling liquid", page 169. When the white indication is in the good area, no corrective action should be taken. Close the top cover and fasten both captive screws. Image 15-1 Check cooling liquid R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
This chapter contains general servicing procedures like lamp replacement, input unit replacement etc. Note that some of these procedures may only be performed by qualified technical service personnel. These procedure are marked with a warning. Extra service information Extra service information for qualified service technicians can be found on Barco’s Partnerzone (URL:www.partner- zone.events.barco.com). Registration is necessary.
3. Remove the HEPA filter on the front side by pulling the spring clamp (A) on the upper side away from the filter and then pivot the filter a little ( B) and take it out (C). R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Remove the front cover of the projector. See "Removal of the front cover", page 173. 2. Remove the foam rubber in the opening of the lens holder if not yet removed. 3. Place the lock handle A is in its right position (table mounted projector). R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
2. Support the lens with one hand and push the lens lock handle to the right. Image 16-4 Lens removal 3. Pull out the lens backward until the jack connection is open (A). Slide the lens out of the lens holder. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Each lamp position has a number. That number is also used in the software to identify the parameters of the corresponding lamp. Lamp 2 Lamp 1 Lamp 4 Lamp 3 Image 16-6 Lamp position When servicing a projector with exploded lamp Keep the following warning in mind when servicing a projector with exploded lamp. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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2. Remove the lamp door, see "Removal of the lamp door", page 174. 3. Unplug the cable of the lamp which must be removed. Image 16-7 4. Pull up the fixation handle and rotate it fully upwards. Image 16-8 Lamp removal 5. Clasp the lamp and pull upwards. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Never touch the UV filter when a lamp is removed. Necessary tools No tools. How to insert a lamp unit 1. Insert the lamp vertically into the housing, with the front of the lamp facing the middle of the projector. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Switch off the projector and unplug the power cord at the projector side. 2. Release the two captive screws of the input module. Image 16-11 Input module removal 3. Pull out the input module via the two provided knobs. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Turn the bolt to release the pressure (1) . Turn until the white indication line is in the Open area (membrane is at the bottom of the reservoir) or until you feel to much resistance. 2. If you feel to much resistance, turn off the main lid on top of the reservoir (A). R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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8. Close the third lid again using the back of the main lid. Use a cloth to dab the residue of cooling liquid. Note: Make sure that no cooling liquid is spilled in the projector. 9. Turn in the bleed lid. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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"Installation of the top cover", page 178. back cover, see "Installation of the back cover", page 178. front cover, see "Installation of the front cover", page 179. lamp door, see "Installation of the lamp door", page 180. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Release the captive screw at the middle upper side of the side cover on the input side. Image 17-3 Release captive screw 2. Take the lamp door with both hands, one on each side, and pull it upward until the cover comes free from its 4 locks. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
17.3 Removal of the back cover Necessary tools Flat screwdriver How to remove the back cover 1. Release the 3 captive screws in the back cover. Image 17-5 Release captive screws 2. Pull off the back cover. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
2. Pull the cover out of its locks and take it off. 17.5 Removal of the side cover To remove the side cover, first remove the front, back and top cover. Necessary tools Flat screwdriver How to remove the side cover 1. Loosen both screws. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Allen wrench 3 mm How to install 1. Hook the side cover on the fixation screws and pull the cover downwards until it matches with the bottom cover. Image 17-10 Mount side cover 2. Fixate both screws. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Hook the back cover on the top and side covers so that the edges of all three covers are fixed in the back cover. No open space allowed between two covers. Image 17-13 Mount back cover 2. Secure this position by turning the 3 captive screw clockwise. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Insert the top of the front cover behind the front of the top cover (slant the cover a little bit before inserting (A) ). Image 17-15 Install front cover 2. Pull the bottom side of the front cover toward the projector (B). The sides of the front cover overlap the sides of the side covers. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
1. Place the lamp door with its pins (B) on its sockets (A) and push on it until clicks Image 17-17 Lamp door installation 2. Fasten the captive screw at the middle upper side of the side cover on the input side. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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17. Projector covers, removal and installation Image 17-18 Secure the lamp door R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
A. Dimensions A. DIMENSIONS Overview • Dimensions of the CLM HD8 A.1 Dimensions of the CLM HD8 Dimensions without carry handle 691.18 Image A-1 Dimensions R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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A. Dimensions Dimensions with optional carry handle 145.5 97.5 Image A-2 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Fpix MHz: pixel frequency 5. Ptot : total pixels on one horizontal line. 6. Pact: active pixels on one horizontal line. 7. Ltot: total lines in one field 8. Lact: active lines in one field. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
128 - Future assignment Same as Stop 160 - Future assignment Same as Stop 192 - Future assignment Same as Stop 224 - Activates Function Channels Held for 5 seconds Command 9. Will be implemented in 2009 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Activate Layout 4 If held for 2 Sec 160 - Power On / Lamp On If held for 2 Sec 192 - Stand By / Lamp Off If held for 2 Sec 224 - Future assignment Future assignment R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Sealed DLP™ core Standard Weight 31 kg excl. lens and rigging frame D.2 Specifications CLM 5 cable input (multi purpose) Front view 5 cable input 5-CABLE INPUT SYCN OK G/Y/VIDEO Image D-1 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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G(s) : 1Vpp ±3dB (0,7Vpp G + 0,3Vpp Sync) 75 Ohm termination. B : 0,7Vpp ±3dB 75 Ohm termination. • Diagnostic LED’s on front panel: Green LED: Lights up in case input module is selected Yellow LED: Lights up in case sync detected R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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Fan is running too slow or not at all If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer 7910 Fan LPS B low Fan is running too slow or not at all If problem persists, call a qualified service engineer R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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Call a qualified service engineer exceeded 7863 Lamp 1 run The maximum run time for the lamp Replace the lamp with a new one. time max Call a qualified service engineer is exceeded exceeded R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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9199 Scaler unit Initialization of the scaler failed If problem persists, call a qualified failed service engineer 9198 Scaler pixel BW or refresh rate of input source clock too high too high R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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OSD memory Call a qualified service engineer 27996 OSD out of Call a qualified service engineer range 27995 OSD out of Call a qualified service engineer pos. 27994 OSD fifo full Call a qualified service engineer R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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To turn the projector upside down and place it on the top cover. • To stack two projectors on each other. How to mount the stacking points 1. Break out the circular holes in the top cover. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
fixation bolt of the carry handle is covered by the stacking point construction. How to remove the stacking point construction 1. Turn out the 4 bolts, 2 on each side. Be aware that there is a nut for each bolt on the inside of the carry handle. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
2. Remove the 3 feet. First unscrew the foot cap (reference 1) and than loosen the foot adapters (reference 3). Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to unscrew the hexagon socket head cap screws (reference 2). R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
4. Insert a hexagon socket head cap screw (reference 1) into both fixation holes at the front of the carry handle. Note: If both front holes are not completely free, turn on the skew adjustment (reference 5) at the right side of the carry handle until the holes are free. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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5. Fasten all screws (reference 1 & 2). Use a 8 mm Allen wrench. 6. Place the removed stacking point construction back on its place and secure with four hexagon socket head cap screws M5 x 10. Use a 2,5 mm Allen wrench. Image F-8 R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
DisplayPort, Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), Gigabit Video Interface (GVIF), or Unified Display Interface (UDI) connections. The specification is proprietary, and implementing HDCP requires a license. HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Absorbing R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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2 lines is < - 0.2V that equals with a logical ’0’. When the difference is > +0.2V that equals to a logical ’1’.. Subnet mask A number that is used to identify a subnetwork so that IP addresses can be shared on a local area network. R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
Carry handle Fan speeds Projector Diagnosis Cleaning File services Exterior Manual load file Lens Film mode detection Color saturation Front cover 173, 179 Color space Installation Color standard Removal Color temperature 76–77 Front projection Custom values R59770057 CLM HD8 14/01/2009...
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